Another New Idea - PALM

I'm not super-crazy about PALM; it's really too bad they've gone with the hapless S network - and I'd still favor AAPL and even NOK (and I'm warming to RIMM again) for smartphone exposure, I feel there are several reasons to re-look at the bullish thesis on PALM:


* Small market cap relative to forward sales (roughly one-times sales)

* Monster-short interest of 30% of float, which may have grown in recent days/weeks due to concerns about the weak quarter. So a short squeeze alone could be worth a quick $5 to $6.

* Aside from the panic lows in late 2008, the stock has a long base of support on the weekly chart going back to 2005.

* Still largely negative analyst coverage and skepticism about the long-term viability of Palm's story.

* Last but not least is the fact that GS is doing the secondary (this alone could get the stock to $20) and my take is they will do a good job of highlighting the potential positives of this story moving forward.

The balance sheet isn't a thing of beauty but it's relatively strong with about $211 million in cash against nearly $400 million in long-term debt. Thus, after the secondary, PALM will again have a healthy net cash position.

A move to new highs puts the stock firmly in the no-resistance zone and upside could be stunning.

And I'm not even mentioning the potential interest from much larger players on the acquisition front.....

long AAPL and PALM