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SuperSquirrel · 2011-03-29T22:02:32.0800000Z

3 Low-Priced Stocks in Leading Sectors Markets worldwide have rebounded fiercely over the last haf-dozen trading days after showing weakness amidst developing turmoil in Japan and the MENA region. Volume and breadth haven't been terribly impressive, which leaves many unloved stocks lagging far behind while leaders such as Caterpillar (CAT) and Priceline (PCLN) sit at all-time highs. If the ascent is to continue for broader markets, growing and profitable smallcaps trading at historically low multiples offer significant upside and appealing entry points. Since smallcap stocks are generally volatile in price, relatively small position sizing, patience and diversification are highly recommended. Three I'm currently considering are: 1. Artificial Life (ALIF.OB) develops and sells business, health, entertainment, augmented reality, game and other applications across various mobile operating platforms. 3M (MMM) purchased a 10% of ALIF.OB shares over a year ago, at $1/share, when the companies entered a collaboration agreement. Some long-overdue accounts receivable have recently been shed for acquisitions and the latest reported quarter was the first in company history with over $10M in revenue. With a trailing P/E near 4, Artificial Life looks like a real deal. 2. China North East Petroleum (NEP) operates 247 crude oil wells with purchase guarantees from leading distributor Petrochina (PTR). Agreements made in 2009 allowed NEP to immediately develop oil fields, with progressively increased royalties to PTR over the coming years. With a declining share of output, growth expectations should be tempered for NEP shareholders; however, extraction costs are very low and margins have stayed healthy despite the ascending royalty. The stock was delisted for an extended audit in 2010, but retained an AMEX listing instead of a dubious move off the major exchange. Extrapolating NEP's most recent quarter over a year, the stock trades near 8x earnings. 3. Northgate Minerals (NXG) has an absolutely unparalleled price-to-sales ratio for a gold mining company, at just over 3/2. It trades in a surprisingly tight range for a PM miner, $2.50-3.50 over the last 20 months. Over 40% of outstanding shares are owned by the top 10 holders. Recently reported quarters have not been profitable as the company developed the Young-Davidson mine, which began production late last year, though NXG has a strong operating history including $123M in net income for 2006. Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, but may initiate a long position in ALIF.OB, NEP, NXG over the next 72 hours. http://seekingalpha.com/article/260452-3-low-priced-stocks-in-leading-sectors?source=qp_article

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