Relatively High Beta Detected in Shares of Towerstream in the Alternative Carriers Industry (TWER, VG, PGI, LVLT, SAAS)

Jan 28, 2013 (SmarTrend(R) News Watch via COMTEX) -- Below are the three companies in the Alternative Carriers industry with the highest betas. Higher-beta stocks mean greater volatility and are therefore generally considered to be riskier but also may provide the potential for higher returns.Towerstream ranks highest with a a beta of 1.8. Following is Vonage with a a beta of 1.5. Premiere Global Services ranks third highest with a a beta of 1.3.

Level 3 Communications follows with a a beta of 1.3, and inContact rounds out the top five with a a beta of 1.2.

SmarTrend recommended that subscribers consider buying shares of Level 3 Communications on December 12th, 2012 as our technology indicated a new Uptrend was in progress when shares hit $20.81. Since that recommendation, shares of Level 3 Communications have risen 17.2%. We continue to monitor Level 3 Communications for any potential shift so investors can protect gains and will alert SmarTrend subscribers immediately.

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Relatively High Beta Detected in Shares of Towerstream in the Alternative Carriers Industry (TWER, VG, PGI, LVLT, SAAS)

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