entertainment or comfort stocks, suggestions?

[abuaboyisonib]

What stocks do you all like with products that entertain or comfort people, either at home or away on vacation?

With rising interest rates, gas and home heating costs, this winter, and so many who have already spent big money on purchasing homes and new cars, I'm looking along the lines of things that are affordable.

I did like Constellation Brands (STZ) for wine, but they are doing a new stock offering and the price dropped, with few buyers around right now. I'm waiting for that to find its bottom, before buying back into it, but I probably will.

Cramer brought up LGF (movies) last night. Any other bright ideas?? :idea:

[ahonepewafafo]

If you take comfort in the slots or gaming tables, AGI has been falling since a patent infringement lawsuit last year, expecting to become profitable again this qtr. CEO just bought over three quarters of million dollars more in Jun, increasing his stake 10%. Stock dropped about 10% this month when postponed report until this week. May be ready to go again. Even after everything, anyone would be very happy had they picked it up 5 years ago. Not the 5000% gain that it had, but still 2000% is not bad (wish I could be so lucky). If you have time to research it, please let me know your opinion, since I've done some less than smart things lately.

[ajzohrnd77]

re: entertainment

They are falling this afternoon, I should have waited a couple of hours to get a better deal, but had to run out to work. I'm glad I got it, anyway, but it would have been nice if that steady rise held.

Casino profits were up 11 percent from a news report I read and next year WYNN is opening a deluxe casino in Macao, outside of Hong Kong. I liked that they are thinking outside the box and going overseas, I hope they do more of that. Didn't pick up much, just a partial load, because I am not sure of the sector, as a whole. It seems like a good idea to me, but what do I know? 8O

[aezvuzfc47]

re: entertainment

Judging from the action this morning, some casino stocks are rising (like MGM, HET and WYNN) and some are getting nailed pretty badly (like BYD and AGI.) I would avoid AGI, just on that basis, alone.

Last night, I thought I would have a cow when WYNN dived 40 cents in the afternoon, and was kicking myself royally for not waiting until I got back to buy it. But a lot of stocks on the NASDAQ did that, so happy to see it go back up this morning. Whew!

Since this stock was in the $70's over the summer from all the hype and the target price is as high as $95 from Prudential, I wasn't sure why it was so low. Made me a bit concerned, but I took a chance. Hey, I still have a $50 upside on this thing, if they're right! LOL I'll just put a stop limit on it, so if it dives, I won't lose too much. I didn't buy too many shares, either, because of the risk factor. I think Vegas is going to be hot this winter.

[AlfredBete]

Didn't see your advice in time. Bought on fall after again delaying fy05 report, (again) promising more guidance no later than Sep5. Not a casino stock. They have patented technology for "intelligent" tables and machines, Bally gaming machines. They sell to and service casinos.
Ahh, three hours later, so far so good, nearly 4%. Is my luck starting to change? Did I get it at .16 from the bottom? Congradulations on the WYNN.