Vivienne Westwood fetes her first U.S. store with dual parties in Los Angeles

Vivienne Westwood, the punk rock grande dame of British fashion, was in town Wednesday night to celebrate her new shop on Melrose Avenue with a night of parties.

The first, at the store itself, saw celebs including Christina Hendricks, Dita Von Teese and Malin Ackerman squeeze into a throng of colorfully outfitted guests at the not-so-small boutique.

The second, a private dinner at the Chateau Marmont, was more restrained but equally spirited.

Before being seated for dinner Zoe Saldana, dressed in a gold Westwood cocktail dress, and Heidi Klum, in a black facsimile, chatted and smoked ciggies in a dark corner while Hendricks, decked out in a Westwood bustier top and pants, sat down for a long chat with the designer, and Ackerman and Dita Von Teese, looking phenomenal in a Victorian-style black draped gown with a feathered hat, circulated amongst the clutch of standing guests.

Westwood, clad in a mermaid gown made from a large white eyelet material, her acid-orange coif charmingly mussed, said her idea of a good dinner party is “the food,” and added that restuarants and hotels that play loud music aren't her cup of tea. “Maybe it sounds very puritan, but I like to talk to people. It's like people are nervous when there's a pause in the conversation and they want music to be interjected into the situation. I don't like it.”

When asked if she was happy with her new L.A. shop, the designer was equally candid: “I would like to make it better,” she said. “It should have a black ceiling and I'd like to get rid of some of the mouldings that are a bit tacky. There's also too much product. I have four women's-wear lines, and you don't need to have four — especially when the Gold Label [the brand's high-end collection] is what I really like. I want less product.”

Westwood's penchant for less-is-more also surfaced in her advice for women's wardrobes. “I always tell people, don't buy clothes for a bit. Buy less but choose well.”

– Emili Vesilind

Photo: Vivienne Westwood with Christina Hendricks. Credit: Donato Sardella

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Top 10 Most Profitable U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks: SCOK, GA, KONE, TBOW, CYOU, CNYD, BIDU, CHBT, TBET, JGBO (Mar 31, 2011)

Below are the top 10 most profitable U.S.-listed Chinese stocks for the last 12 months, UPDATED TODAY before 4:30 AM ET.

SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chem Ind, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCOK) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 64.23% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 39.33% for the same period. Giant Interactive Group Inc (ADR) (NYSE:GA) is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 60.64% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 52.22% for the same period. Kingtone Wirelessinfo Solutions Hldg Ltd (NASDAQ:KONE) is the 3rd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 56.78% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 68.94% for the same period. Trunkbow International Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:TBOW) is the 4th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 56.11% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 57.96% for the same period. Changyou.com Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:CYOU) is the 5th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 53.46% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 61.39% for the same period.

China Yida Holding, Co. (NASDAQ:CNYD) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 48.59% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 65.00% for the same period. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 44.54% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 50.02% for the same period. China-Biotics Inc. (NASDAQ:CHBT) is the 8th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 43.08% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 42.61% for the same period. Tibet Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:TBET) is the 9th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 41.97% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 42.51% for the same period. Jiangbo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:JGBO) is the 10th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 41.84% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 52.77% for the same period.

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Oil-Price Rise Throws Wrench into Rally

Thursday offered Exhibit A as to what happens when momentum meets a dose of economic reality. Closing out a strange month that has seen the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise nearly 7% while oil prices jumped over 8%, stocks slipped on Thursday as the highest crude prices in two-and-a-half years gave investors pause. The Dow fell 31 points to 12,320 while the S&P 500 dropped 2 points to 1326. Oil settled at $106.72 a jump of 2.5%. Still, the framework that has comprised the latest rally in stocks was still present on Thursday. The Nasdaq outperformed, managing a small gain of 4 points to 2781. Small-caps, meanwhile, added another 0.4% (as per the Russell 2000) after setting a new three-and-a-half year high on Wednesday. And, let’s face it — this was barely a down day in stocks. The Dow Jones Total Stock Market Index fell just 0.1% and advancers outnumbered decliners on the New York Stock Exchange by a margin of about 3-to-2. But the weight of the large-caps tilted the margin away from the bulls. Only seven of the Dow’s 30 components finished in the green, and modest givebacks in shares of American Express (NYSE: AXP ), Intel (NASDAQ: INTC ) and Home Depot (NYSE: HD ) helped to pull the index lower. Financials, in fact, were not biting all day, with the Financial Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLF ) exchange-traded fund slipping 0.4%. As the flavor of the two-week rally in stocks has decidedly been of the small-cap/tech/energy stock variety, it’s helpful to remember the XLF is still 5% below its high for 2011, suggesting fundamentals have not been at the forefront of the collective investing mind lately. Other stock sectors were more clearly affected by the rise in oil. Airline stocks, which had enjoyed a mild runup in the wake of moderating crude prices, fell 2.2%. Gambling stocks also fell, presumably on the expected impact on personal travel. Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS ) ended 2.9% lower. Although signs this week suggest a positive jobs report on Friday, it’s worth remembering that a move toward $110 oil isn’t much help for those with or without a job.
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There Are Lessons Here For Everyone

Wtf… I thought March was supposed to go out like a lamb!!!!! Picked the wrong entry and the wrong stock, if I could drop kick China in the nuts I would. Valuable lesson here in all this but it is unfortunate I won’t even get to see the catalyst I was banking on. For future reference if you hear me say… ‘fucking piece of shit’ I’m talking about CEU! I’ll probably steer clear of China for a while. I’ve given them too many chances. Sold all 7,500 at $1.38 My streak of no losses in March is officially over on the last day, guess that is fitting with April 1st coming tomorrow. I think it’s time to sit down and discuss all this with Johnnie Walker Black, I’ll catch you guys/gals tomorrow. Jason jason@pennystocklive.com
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Today’s April Contract gold May Contract Silver, Platinum, Copper Price Per Ounce Pound Rates; Precious Metal Market News March 31st, 2011 Close

Positive economic reports posted yesterday and the major stock indices in the
U.S. moved higher. Price of oil per barely lowered and the dollar strengthened
versus a handful of other currencies. In addition to this and somewhat
surprisingly, floor prices for the majority of precious metal contracts posted
in the green as of last session close. April contract gold finished higher as
investors moved to purchase what they could while the prices were still right
due to the lower trending the day prior. As of mid-day of today's trading
session, Precious metal gold was on the rise. The major index composites were
trending in positive territory but the dollar was losing ground. Oil price per
barrel was on the rise again as well. Precious metals gold and silver were
trending in the green as of mid-day listed floor prices. At the halfway point,
April gold was higher by .54 percent and May Silver was higher by 1.42 percent.
By end of day close, the precious metal tracking board revealed that precious
metal floor prices were trending in positive territory across the majority of
the metal tracking board. Approaching close, April gold was higher by 1.06
percent at $1438.90. May silver posted a floor price higher by 1.01 percent at
$37.89 per ounce. July Platinum was higher with a floor price of $1783.20 a troy
ounce. May copper was higher by .78 percent at $4.31 per pound. Author: Camillo
Zucari

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Positive economic reports posted yesterday and the major stock indices in the U.S. moved higher. Price of oil per barely lowered and the dollar strengthened versus a handful of other currencies. In addition to this and somewhat surprisingly, floor prices for the majority of precious metal contracts posted in the green as of last session close. April contract gold finished higher as investors moved to purchase what they could while the prices were still right due to the lower trending the day prior. As of mid-day of today's trading session, Precious metal gold was on the rise. The major index composites were trending in positive territory but the dollar was losing ground. Oil price per barrel was on the rise again as well. Precious metals gold and silver were trending in the green as of mid-day listed floor prices. At the halfway point, April gold was higher by .54 percent and May Silver was higher by 1.42 percent. By end of day close, the precious metal tracking board revealed that precious metal floor prices were trending in positive territory across the majority of the metal tracking board. Approaching close, April gold was higher by 1.06 percent at $1438.90. May silver posted a floor price higher by 1.01 percent at $37.89 per ounce. July Platinum was higher with a floor price of $1783.20 a troy ounce. May copper was higher by .78 percent at $4.31 per pound. Author: Camillo Zucari

Today's April Contract gold May Contract Silver, Platinum, Copper Price Per Ounce Pound Rates; Precious Metal Market News March 31st, 2011 Close

Daily News and Research on Chinese Stocks (Mar 31, 2011)

Below is today's Daily News and Research on U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks : QIHU :  [$$] Fitz Bits: Qihoo Blasts Off  - at TheStreet.com (Thu 7:45AM EDT) ALN : Q4 2010 American Lorain Corp Earnings Release – After Market Close – CCBN (Thu 7:07AM EDT) BIDU : Minyanville's T3 Morning Market Call: Clouds Could Lift as End of Quarter Beckons – at Minyanville (Thu 8:55AM EDT) BIDU DANG NTES PWRD SINA SNDA SOHU : A First-Quarter Report Card – TheStreet.com (Thu 9:00AM EDT) CDCS : CDC Software Launches New Pivotal Sales Force Automation Solution at the Gartner Customer 360 Summit – Business Wire (Thu 8:00AM EDT) CELM : The Rosen Law Firm Announces Investigation of Investor Securities Claims Against China Electric Motor, Inc. – CELM – Business Wire (Thu 9:20AM EDT) CELM : RedChip Research Suspends Coverage on China Electric Motor – GlobeNewswire (Thu 8:36AM EDT) CEU : China Education Alliance, Inc. Postpones Earnings Conference Call from April 1 to Later in 2011 – PR Newswire (Thu 9:13AM EDT) CHBT : China-Biotics Receives First U.S. Sales Order – PR Newswire (Thu 8:00AM EDT) GSH : 4-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: Guangshen Railway – at Motley Fool (Thu 7:57AM EDT) KNDI : Kandi Technologies Reports Full Year 2010 Financial Results – Marketwire (Thu 9:19AM EDT) MPEL : Analyst Research on MGM Mirage and Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. — Lower Consumer Confidence Weighs on U.S. Resorts and Casinos, Macau Keeps Rolling – Marketwire (Thu 9:17AM EDT) QKLS : QKL STORES INC. Files SEC form 8-K, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits – EDGAR Online (Thu 7:15AM EDT) QKLS : QKL STORES INC. Files SEC form 10-K, Annual Report – EDGAR Online (Thu 7:10AM EDT) SOL : Wall to Wall Street Coverage: Upgrades and Downgrades – Minyanville (Thu 8:55AM EDT) SPU : Q4 2010 SkyPeople Fruit Juice Inc Earnings Release – After Market Close – CCBN (Thu 7:07AM EDT) STP TSL YGE : Is First Solar a Stock for the Long Term? – at Motley Fool (Thu 8:42AM EDT) SVA : Sinovac Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010 Financial Results – PR Newswire (Thu 7:30AM EDT) TCM : Tongjitang Chinese Medicines Company Shareholders Vote to Approve Merger – PR Newswire (Thu 9:00AM EDT) TSTC : TELESTONE TECHNOLOGIES CORP Files SEC form 8-K, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Regulation FD Disclosu – EDGAR Online (Thu 8:10AM EDT) YOKU : Youku to Launch China's Most Ambitious Web Serial – PR Newswire (Thu 8:00AM EDT) YUII : InPlay: Yuhe International reports Q4 (Dec) results, beats on revs; issues FY11 net income guidance in-line with consensus – Briefing.com (Thu 8:05AM EDT) YUII : Yuhe International, Inc. Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2010 Results and Provides 2011 Guidance – PR Newswire (Thu 8:00AM EDT) YUII : Q4 2010 YUHE INTERNATIONAL INC Earnings Release – Before Market Open – CCBN (Thu 7:07AM EDT) ZSTN : ZST Digital Networks, Inc. Named to Forbes 2011 “China's Best SME” List – PR Newswire (Thu 8:00AM EDT)
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Oil-Price Rise Throws Wrench into Rally

Thursday offered Exhibit A as to what happens when momentum meets a dose of
economic reality. Closing out a strange month that has seen the Dow Jones
Industrial Average rise nearly 7% while oil prices jumped over 8%, stocks
slipped on Thursday as the highest crude prices in two-and-a-half years gave
investors pause. The Dow fell 31 points to 12,320 while the S&P 500 dropped 2
points to 1326. Oil settled at $106.72 a jump of 2.5%. Still, the framework that
has comprised the latest rally in stocks was still present on Thursday. The
Nasdaq outperformed, managing a small gain of 4 points to 2781. Small-caps,
meanwhile, added another 0.4% (as per the Russell 2000) after setting a new
three-and-a-half year high on Wednesday. And, lets face it this was barely a
down day in stocks. The Dow Jones Total Stock Market Index fell just 0.1% and
advancers outnumbered decliners on the New York Stock Exchange by a margin of
about 3-to-2. But the weight of the large-caps tilted the margin away from the
bulls. Only seven of the Dows 30 components finished in the green, and modest
givebacks in shares of American Express (NYSE: AXP ), Intel (NASDAQ: INTC ) and
Home Depot (NYSE: HD ) helped to pull the index lower. Financials, in fact, were
not biting all day, with the Financial Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLF )
exchange-traded fund slipping 0.4%. As the flavor of the two-week rally in
stocks has decidedly been of the small-cap/tech/energy stock variety, its
helpful to remember the XLF is still 5% below its high for 2011, suggesting
fundamentals have not been at the forefront of the collective investing mind
lately. Other stock sectors were more clearly affected by the rise in oil.
Airline stocks, which had enjoyed a mild runup in the wake of moderating crude
prices, fell 2.2%. Gambling stocks also fell, presumably on the expected impact
on personal travel. Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS ) ended 2.9% lower. Although
signs this week suggest a positive jobs report on Friday, its worth remembering
that a move toward $110 oil isnt much help for those with or without a job.

Weaker financials outweigh popular Randgold Resources as Footsie falls

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Weaker financials outweigh popular Randgold Resources as Footsie falls Irish Times – 23 minutes ago FTSE: 5,938.66 (–9.64) Mid-250: 11,617.83 (–58.61) Small Cap: 3,222.50 (–37.92) BRITISH BANK shares fell on further concerns about the state of finances in the peripheral euro zone countries …

Top 10 Most Profitable U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks: SCOK, GA, KONE, TBOW, CYOU, CNYD, BIDU, CHBT, TBET, JGBO (Mar 31, 2011)

Below are the top 10 most profitable U.S.-listed Chinese stocks for the last 12
months, UPDATED TODAY before 4:30 AM ET. SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chem Ind, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SCOK) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 64.23% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 39.33% for the same period. Giant Interactive Group Inc (ADR)
(NYSE:GA) is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 60.64% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 52.22% for the same period. Kingtone Wirelessinfo Solutions Hldg Ltd
(NASDAQ:KONE) is the 3rd most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 56.78% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 68.94% for the same period. Trunkbow International Holdings Ltd
(NASDAQ:TBOW) is the 4th most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 56.11% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 57.96% for the same period. Changyou.com Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:CYOU)
is the 5th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 53.46% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 61.39%
for the same period. China Yida Holding, Co. (NASDAQ:CNYD) is the 6th most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 48.59%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 65.00% for the same
period. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 7th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 44.54% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 50.02% for the same period.
China-Biotics Inc. (NASDAQ:CHBT) is the 8th most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 43.08% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 42.61% for the same period. Tibet
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:TBET) is the 9th most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 41.97% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 42.51% for the same period. Jiangbo
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:JGBO) is the 10th most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 41.84% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 52.77% for the same period.

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) Suffering From Shortage

Analysts have said that Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) may lose 500,000 units of output due to the Japanese quake. Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) Suffering From Shortage All manufacturers are suffering the aftermath of the Japanese earthquake, and production has been greatly affected. The latest reports from analysts at Advanced Research, Japan, says Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) may delay the production of at least 500,000 vehicles because of electricity issues and a shortage of parts in the wake of the earthquake. Toyota Motor Company (NYSE:TM) shares were at 80.96 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 1.9% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. Toyota Motor Company (NYSE:TM) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Hold Mean recommendation: 3 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 2 Zack’s Rank: N/A out of 8 in the industry
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J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) Warns Of Debt Default

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) CEO has said that the US debt default would be catastrophic. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) Warns Of Debt Default Jamie Dimon, the Chief Executive Officer at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), said that investors, companies and insurance funds would lose access to the markets if the country moves toward a default about its debt limit. While speaking at a US chamber of commerce yesterday, Mr. Dimon said that, "If the United States actually defaults on our debt it would be catastrophic." JP Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) shares are currently standing at 46.45. Price History Last Price: 46.45 52 Week Low / High: 35.16 / 48.36 50 Day Moving Average: 45.65 6 Month Price Change %: 18.2% 12 Month Price Change %: 2.6%
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Thursday’s Stocks to Watch: PPG, Advanced Battery

Here are a few stocks to keep on your radar: PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG ) was off 0.4% after that stock — as well as other names in the chemical manufacturing sector — hit 52-week highs on Wednesday. Advanced Battery Tech (NASDAQ: ABAT ) rose 3% after falling Wednesday on a reported newsletter mention, prompting the company to issue a statement Thursday that there was no change in the company’s financial condition. Shares of Acxiom (NASDAQ: ACXM ) bounced back 2.9% after the company’s stock plunged on Wednesday following a disappointing profit forecast and the resignation of the company’s CEO. CarMax (NYSE: KMX ) shares slumped nearly 7% despite the company beating fourth-quarter profit and revenue estimates. Mosaic (NYSE: MOS ) was off 0.7% after the company beat fiscal third-quarter profit estimates but missed on revenue.
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Top 10 Most Widely Followed Small Cap Stocks: STP, SPWRA, YGE, CAKE, LEAP, SNV, WERN, KNX, MYGN, ATHN (Mar 31, 2011)

Below are the top 10 most widely followed Small Cap stocks, UPDATED TODAY before 4:30 AM ET, based on the number of brokerage analysts following them. Two Chinese companies (STP, YGE) are on the list. Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:STP) is the 1st most widely followed stock in this segment of the market. It is covered by 46 analysts. It currently receives positive investment ratings from 14 brokerage analysts. SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWRA) is the 2nd most widely followed stock in this segment of the market. It is covered by 38 analysts. It currently receives positive investment ratings from 15 brokerage analysts. Yingli Green Energy Hold. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:YGE) is the 3rd most widely followed stock in this segment of the market. It is covered by 29 analysts. It currently receives positive investment ratings from 13 brokerage analysts. The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) is the 4th most widely followed stock in this segment of the market. It is covered by 28 analysts. It currently receives positive investment ratings from 11 brokerage analysts. Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ:LEAP) is the 5th most widely followed stock in this segment of the market. It is covered by 28 analysts. It currently receives positive investment ratings from 7 brokerage analysts. Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE:SNV) is the 6th most widely followed stock in this segment of the market. It is covered by 27 analysts. It currently receives positive investment ratings from 5 brokerage analysts. Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN) is the 7th most widely followed stock in this segment of the market. It is covered by 26 analysts. It currently receives positive investment ratings from 15 brokerage analysts. Knight Transportation (NYSE:KNX) is the 8th most widely followed stock in this segment of the market. It is covered by 26 analysts. It currently receives positive investment ratings from 12 brokerage analysts. Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:MYGN) is the 9th most widely followed stock in this segment of the market. It is covered by 25 analysts. It currently receives positive investment ratings from 10 brokerage analysts. athenahealth, Inc (NASDAQ:ATHN) is the 10th most widely followed stock in this segment of the market. It is covered by 25 analysts. It currently receives positive investment ratings from 7 brokerage analysts.
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Top 10 Rebounding Solar Stocks: EMKR, JKS, LDK, SOLR, BTUI, SOL, TSL, SPWRA, JASO, FSLR (Mar 31, 2011)

Below are the top 10 rebounding Solar stocks, UPDATED TODAY before 4:30 AM ET.
These companies are interesting turnaround stories. Five Chinese companies (JKS,
LDK, SOL, TSL, JASO) are on the list. CLICK HERE for Solar Stocks Comparison
Table EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ:EMKR) is the 1st best rebounding stock in this
segment of the market. It has risen 261% from its 52-week low. It is now trading
at 79% of its 52-week high. JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE:JKS) is the 2nd
best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 231% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 65% of its 52-week high. LDK Solar Co., Ltd
(ADR) (NYSE:LDK) is the 3rd best rebounding stock in this segment of the market.
It has risen 147% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 81% of its 52-week
high. GT Solar International, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOLR) is the 4th best rebounding
stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 128% from its 52-week low. It
is now trading at 93% of its 52-week high. BTU International, Inc. (NASDAQ:BTUI)
is the 5th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen
122% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 82% of its 52-week high.
ReneSola Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:SOL) is the 6th best rebounding stock in this segment
of the market. It has risen 107% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 66%
of its 52-week high. Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL) is the 7th best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 100% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 93% of its 52-week high. SunPower Corporation
(NASDAQ:SPWRA) is the 8th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market.
It has risen 78% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 86% of its 52-week
high. JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JASO) is the 9th best rebounding
stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 68% from its 52-week low. It
is now trading at 69% of its 52-week high. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) is
the 10th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 55%
from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 89% of its 52-week high. CLICK HERE
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Top 10 Rebounding Solar Stocks: EMKR, JKS, LDK, SOLR, BTUI, SOL, TSL, SPWRA, JASO, FSLR (Mar 31, 2011)

Below are the top 10 rebounding Solar stocks, UPDATED TODAY before 4:30 AM ET. These companies are interesting turnaround stories. Five Chinese companies (JKS, LDK, SOL, TSL, JASO) are on the list.

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EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ:EMKR) is the 1st best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 261% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 79% of its 52-week high. JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE:JKS) is the 2nd best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 231% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 65% of its 52-week high. LDK Solar Co., Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:LDK) is the 3rd best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 147% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 81% of its 52-week high. GT Solar International, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOLR) is the 4th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 128% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 93% of its 52-week high. BTU International, Inc. (NASDAQ:BTUI) is the 5th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 122% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 82% of its 52-week high.

ReneSola Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:SOL) is the 6th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 107% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 66% of its 52-week high. Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL) is the 7th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 100% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 93% of its 52-week high. SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWRA) is the 8th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 78% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 86% of its 52-week high. JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JASO) is the 9th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 68% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 69% of its 52-week high. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) is the 10th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 55% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 89% of its 52-week high.

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Top 10 Rebounding Solar Stocks: EMKR, JKS, LDK, SOLR, BTUI, SOL, TSL, SPWRA, JASO, FSLR (Mar 31, 2011)

Thursday’s Stocks to Watch: PPG, Advanced Battery

Here are a few stocks to keep on your radar: PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG ) was
off 0.4% after that stock as well as other names in the chemical manufacturing
sector hit 52-week highs on Wednesday. Advanced Battery Tech (NASDAQ: ABAT
) rose 3% after falling Wednesday on a reported newsletter mention, prompting
the company to issue a statement Thursday that there was no change in the
companys financial condition. Shares of Acxiom (NASDAQ: ACXM ) bounced
back 2.9% after the companys stock plunged on Wednesday following a
disappointing profit forecast and the resignation of the companys CEO. CarMax
(NYSE: KMX ) shares slumped nearly 7% despite the company beating
fourth-quarter profit and revenue estimates. Mosaic (NYSE: MOS ) was off 0.7%
after the company beat fiscal third-quarter profit estimates but missed on
revenue.

Top 10 Most Widely Followed Small Cap Stocks: STP, SPWRA, YGE, CAKE, LEAP, SNV, WERN, KNX, MYGN, ATHN (Mar 31, 2011)

Below are the top 10 most widely followed Small Cap stocks, UPDATED TODAY
before 4:30 AM ET, based on the number of brokerage analysts following them. Two
Chinese companies (STP, YGE) are on the list. Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd.
(ADR) (NYSE:STP) is the 1st most widely followed stock in this segment of the
market. It is covered by 46 analysts. It currently receives positive investment
ratings from 14 brokerage analysts. SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWRA) is the
2nd most widely followed stock in this segment of the market. It is covered by
38 analysts. It currently receives positive investment ratings from 15 brokerage
analysts. Yingli Green Energy Hold. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:YGE) is the 3rd most
widely followed stock in this segment of the market. It is covered by 29
analysts. It currently receives positive investment ratings from 13 brokerage
analysts. The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) is the 4th most
widely followed stock in this segment of the market. It is covered by 28
analysts. It currently receives positive investment ratings from 11 brokerage
analysts. Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ:LEAP) is the 5th most widely
followed stock in this segment of the market. It is covered by 28 analysts. It
currently receives positive investment ratings from 7 brokerage analysts.
Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE:SNV) is the 6th most widely followed stock in this
segment of the market. It is covered by 27 analysts. It currently receives
positive investment ratings from 5 brokerage analysts. Werner Enterprises, Inc.
(NASDAQ:WERN) is the 7th most widely followed stock in this segment of the
market. It is covered by 26 analysts. It currently receives positive investment
ratings from 15 brokerage analysts. Knight Transportation (NYSE:KNX) is the 8th
most widely followed stock in this segment of the market. It is covered by 26
analysts. It currently receives positive investment ratings from 12 brokerage
analysts. Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:MYGN) is the 9th most widely followed
stock in this segment of the market. It is covered by 25 analysts. It currently
receives positive investment ratings from 10 brokerage analysts. athenahealth,
Inc (NASDAQ:ATHN) is the 10th most widely followed stock in this segment of the
market. It is covered by 25 analysts. It currently receives positive investment
ratings from 7 brokerage analysts.

Top 10 Rebounding Real Estate Stocks: CNR, MIM, AQQ, HHC, HF, INTG, CBG, HMG, FSRV, MPG (Mar 31, 2011)

Below are the top 10 rebounding Real Estate stocks, UPDATED TODAY before 4:30 AM ET. These companies are interesting turnaround stories. One Chinese company (CNR) is on the list. China Metro Rural Holdings Ltd (AMEX:CNR) is the 1st best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 696% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 98% of its 52-week high. MI Developments Inc. (USA) (NYSE:MIM) is the 2nd best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 177% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 94% of its 52-week high. American Spectrum Realty, Inc. (AMEX:AQQ) is the 3rd best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 152% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 97% of its 52-week high. Howard Hughes Corp (NYSE:HHC) is the 4th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 125% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 97% of its 52-week high. HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF) is the 5th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 124% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 100% of its 52-week high. The InterGroup Corporation (NASDAQ:INTG) is the 6th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 117% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 84% of its 52-week high. CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) is the 7th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 111% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 97% of its 52-week high. HMG/Courtland Properties (AMEX:HMG) is the 8th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 98% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 74% of its 52-week high. FirstService Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:FSRV) is the 9th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 89% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 100% of its 52-week high. MPG Office Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MPG) is the 10th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 83% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 79% of its 52-week high.
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Shows Upside Potential

Sterne Agee has said that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares could rise further.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Shows Upside Potential Shares of Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) have risen 51 percent over the last year, but the brokerage Sterne
Agee says that the Mac Maker still has plenty of rooms to grow. Analyst Shaw Wu
said in a note that, We think the beauty with the Apple story is that the
company doesnt need to win everyone over to continue its success. The company
just needs to continue winning a fair share of its vast end markets. Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) shares were at 348.63 at the end of the last days trading. Theres
been a 7.8% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean
recommendation: 1.27 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.2 Zacks Rank:
2 out of 3 in the industry

TODAY’S STOCK MARKET DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE DJI, S&P 500, NASDAQ INDEX TRENDS, NOTES March 31st, 2011 Week’s Overview Stock Futures

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The major market index composites in the United States ended the last session in the green. Economic reports posting during the last session were positive and helped to keep trends green throughout the course of the trading session. Data yesterday suggested that private employers added over 200,000 jobs during March. Crude oil settled lower and the dollar gained versus a basket of other currencies. It was a positive end of day close and sets up nicely for the last day of trading in March. will bring the government's data on weekly jobless claims. The claims dropped last week but are expected to rise higher this week. In addition to this report on Thursday, the Chicago's Purchasing Managers Index for March is scheduled to post this day via the Institute for Supply Management-Chicago. The Labor Department will post the jobs report on Friday. This report is viewed by many to be the most important of the week and thus all eyes and ears will be focused on relevant data and posts. In addition this day, the Supply Management's March manufacturing index report is scheduled to post. For today, stock future tracking prior to opening bell reveals that stocks are positioned for gains. Pre-market trading futures posted green across the board. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was higher by .07 percent. The Nasdaq was higher by .16 percent and the S&P 500 was higher by ,11 percent. Author: Frank Matto

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TODAY’S STOCK MARKET DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE DJI, S&P 500, NASDAQ INDEX TRENDS, NOTES March 31st, 2011 Week’s Overview Stock Futures

The major market index composites in the United States ended the last session
in the green. Economic reports posting during the last session were positive and
helped to keep trends green throughout the course of the trading session. Data
yesterday suggested that private employers added over 200,000 jobs during March.
Crude oil settled lower and the dollar gained versus a basket of other
currencies. It was a positive end of day close and sets up nicely for the last
day of trading in March. will bring the government's data on weekly jobless
claims. The claims dropped last week but are expected to rise higher this week.
In addition to this report on Thursday, the Chicago's Purchasing Managers
Index for March is scheduled to post this day via the Institute for Supply
Management-Chicago. The Labor Department will post the jobs report on Friday.
This report is viewed by many to be the most important of the week and thus all
eyes and ears will be focused on relevant data and posts. In addition this day,
the Supply Management's March manufacturing index report is scheduled to post.
For today, stock future tracking prior to opening bell reveals that stocks are
positioned for gains. Pre-market trading futures posted green across the board.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was higher by .07 percent. The Nasdaq was
higher by .16 percent and the S&P 500 was higher by ,11 percent. Author: Frank
Matto

Top 10 Rebounding Real Estate Stocks: CNR, MIM, AQQ, HHC, HF, INTG, CBG, HMG, FSRV, MPG (Mar 31, 2011)

Below are the top 10 rebounding Real Estate stocks, UPDATED TODAY before 4:30
AM ET. These companies are interesting turnaround stories. One Chinese company
(CNR) is on the list. China Metro Rural Holdings Ltd (AMEX:CNR) is the 1st best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 696% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 98% of its 52-week high. MI Developments Inc.
(USA) (NYSE:MIM) is the 2nd best rebounding stock in this segment of the market.
It has risen 177% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 94% of its 52-week
high. American Spectrum Realty, Inc. (AMEX:AQQ) is the 3rd best rebounding stock
in this segment of the market. It has risen 152% from its 52-week low. It is now
trading at 97% of its 52-week high. Howard Hughes Corp (NYSE:HHC) is the 4th
best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 125% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 97% of its 52-week high. HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF)
is the 5th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen
124% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 100% of its 52-week high. The
InterGroup Corporation (NASDAQ:INTG) is the 6th best rebounding stock in this
segment of the market. It has risen 117% from its 52-week low. It is now trading
at 84% of its 52-week high. CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) is the 7th
best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 111% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 97% of its 52-week high. HMG/Courtland
Properties (AMEX:HMG) is the 8th best rebounding stock in this segment of the
market. It has risen 98% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 74% of its
52-week high. FirstService Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:FSRV) is the 9th best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 89% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 100% of its 52-week high. MPG Office Trust,
Inc. (NYSE:MPG) is the 10th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market.
It has risen 83% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 79% of its 52-week
high.

Randgold rises despite Ivory Coast unrest, while FTSE dips on Irish stress test woes

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Randgold rises despite Ivory Coast unrest, while FTSE dips on Irish stress test woes The Guardian – 10 minutes ago As the market paused for breath after six straight days of rises, unsettled by the amount of capital needed by Ireland's bust banks, Randgold Resources was an exception. The West African-focused …

General Motor, Chrysler Sales Trend Higher; March April Auto Sales Move Cars Trucks; Tax Rebate Deals Increase; Financing Trend Up

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Strong sales figures have recently been helping to prop up specific auto dealers individually, but also helping to promote the overall health and well-being of the recovering auto sector. To the surprise of many, retail sales figures of new cars and trucks for auto makers moved higher by 25 percent in January of 2011. As January is normally one of the slowest months for sales out of the year, the data was well received and a pleasant surprise. Several of the automaker giants, such as General Motors and Chrysler, revealed positive sale figure data at this time as well. Sales at General Motors jumped 25 percent and Chrysler posted an increase of 58 percent during the same time frame. The improved sales data trends are not just positive for the individual dealers, but reflect positively on our nation’s overall recovery efforts and is viewed as an indicator of overall health and economic growth. The positive data displayed at the beginning of 2011 is also analytical evidence that suggests sales throughout the remaining calendar year will trend in a positive direction overall. March sales are often abundant and the rebates and sale discounts offered increase deal making which often spills over into April. According to government tracking, consumers are beginning to make more, spend more and finance more in 2011 which is also good news for the auto makers and dealers. In addition, April brings tax rebate time and sales figures historically get a boost. Author: Stephen Johnson

General Motor, Chrysler Sales Trend Higher; March April Auto Sales Move Cars Trucks; Tax Rebate Deals Increase; Financing Trend Up

Analyst Actions on Chinese Stocks: CEA, CEO, HNP, JASO, JKS, MR, PWRD, SNP ... (Mar 31, 2011)

Below are today's Analyst Actions on U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks . RBS
upgraded China Eastern Airlines Corp. Ltd. (NYSE:CEA) from Sell to Hold, and
reduced price target from HK$3.85 to HK$3.10 on the companys Hong Kong-listed
shares. Nomura maintained Buy rating and HK$5.5 price target on the Hong
Kong-listed shares of China Eastern Airlines Corp. Ltd. (NYSE:CEA). Citigroup
maintained Buy rating and HK$21.40 price target on the Hong Kong-listed shares
of CNOOC Limited (NYSE:CEO). China International Capital Corporation reiterated
Buy rating and HK$24.2 price target on the Hong Kong-listed shares of CNOOC
Limited (NYSE:CEO). Deutsche Bank maintained Hold rating and HK$4.50 price
target on the Hong Kong-listed shares of Huaneng Power International, Inc.
(NYSE:HNP). Brean Murray initiated coverage of JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd.
(NASDAQ:JASO) with Hold rating. Brean Murray initiated coverage of JinkoSolar
Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE:JKS) with Buy rating and $32 price target. Piper Jaffray
maintained Overweight rating and $33 price target on Mindray Medical
International Ltd (NYSE:MR). Goldman Sachs maintained Buy rating and $28 price
target on Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:PWRD). Sanford Bernstein maintained
Market Perform rating on China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (NYSE:SNP), with
107.07 price target. Brean Murray initiated coverage of ReneSola Ltd. (NYSE:SOL)
with Buy rating and $15 price target. First Capital Securities rated China
Southern Airlines Limited (NYSE:ZNH) "Prudently Recommended".

Analyst Actions on Chinese Stocks: CEA, CEO, HNP, JASO, JKS, MR, PWRD, SNP ... (Mar 31, 2011)

Below are today's Analyst Actions on U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks.

RBS upgraded China Eastern Airlines Corp. Ltd. (NYSE:CEA) from Sell to Hold, and reduced price target from HK$3.85 to HK$3.10 on the company's Hong Kong-listed shares. Nomura maintained Buy rating and HK$5.5 price target on the Hong Kong-listed shares of China Eastern Airlines Corp. Ltd. (NYSE:CEA). Citigroup maintained Buy rating and HK$21.40 price target on the Hong Kong-listed shares of CNOOC Limited (NYSE:CEO). China International Capital Corporation reiterated Buy rating and HK$24.2 price target on the Hong Kong-listed shares of CNOOC Limited (NYSE:CEO). Deutsche Bank maintained Hold rating and HK$4.50 price target on the Hong Kong-listed shares of Huaneng Power International, Inc. (NYSE:HNP). Brean Murray initiated coverage of JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:JASO) with Hold rating. Brean Murray initiated coverage of JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE:JKS) with Buy rating and $32 price target. Piper Jaffray maintained Overweight rating and $33 price target on Mindray Medical International Ltd (NYSE:MR). Goldman Sachs maintained Buy rating and $28 price target on Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:PWRD). Sanford Bernstein maintained Market Perform rating on China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (NYSE:SNP), with 107.07 price target. Brean Murray initiated coverage of ReneSola Ltd. (NYSE:SOL) with Buy rating and $15 price target. First Capital Securities rated China Southern Airlines Limited (NYSE:ZNH) “Prudently Recommended”.

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Quiet VIX Reflects Broad Market

I know the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX ) gets imbued with some magical, mystical qualities, but at the end of the day VIX simply indexes 30 day implied volatility (IV) on the S&P 500 Index Options (CBOE: SPX ). That more or less gauges where “the market” expects to see volatility of the underlying, SPX/SPY, over the next month. Options trading investors don’t know of course what will actually happen, but we can look back and see recent volatility, known as historical (HV) or realized volatility (RV) over the recent past. Here’s a comparison over the past month, 30-day IV in SPY vs. 20 day HV. VIX Historic Volatility vs. Implied Volatility And it sure looks like options prices are in line. But alas, all is not as it appears. The 20-day HV still includes that March volatility pop. But as luck would have it, that last wild day, March 16th, has now left the 10 Day HV calculation. Here’s how 10-day HV looks over the past month. VIX 10-Day Historic Volatility As you can see, the first graph very much misleads. HV has had an awful two weeks. You obviously have felt that in actual trading, it just didn’t quite reflect yet in the numbers. You need not wait for time to catch up to price though, you can always guestimate realized volatility on a day-to-day basis. Remember the Rule of 16? Simply take the percent range of SPX/SPY in a given day and multiply it by 16 (its roughly the square root of 252, the number of trading days per year). That converts it to a volatility number. For example, if SPX/SPY moves about .5%, multiply it by 16 and you get an 8 volatility. If you see that more or less happen every day, that’s the actual volatility in the market. And that’s exactly what we’ve seen for the past two weeks. So while VIX seems cheap around 18, what with all the international news floating around, it iss actually high when you consider the snail pace the market is moving now. No, I don’t believe VIX or volatility in general is a sale right now, but I would note that we need a pick up in the action pretty soon to justify even these prices. Follow Adam Warner on Twitter @agwarner .
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Shows Upside Potential

Sterne Agee has said that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares could rise further. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Shows Upside Potential Shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) have risen 51 percent over the last year, but the brokerage Sterne Agee says that the Mac Maker still has plenty of rooms to grow. Analyst Shaw Wu said in a note that, “We think the beauty with the Apple story is that the company doesn’t need to win everyone over to continue its success. The company just needs to continue winning a fair share of its vast end markets.” Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares were at 348.63 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 7.8% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.27 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.2 Zack’s Rank: 2 out of 3 in the industry
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Republican advance propels Randgold sharply higher

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New Carl's Jr. ads put Miss Turkey in a burger-print bikini

If, according to the old adage, you should fight fire with fire, doesn't it make sense to pitch turkey with Turkey?

The folks at Carl's Jr. must have been thinking along those lines, based on the recent TV commercial that has the reigning Miss Turkey 2010 Gizem Memiç shilling for its new line of turkey burgers by taking a poolside stroll — during which she doffs her dress to reveal a bikini festooned with an all-over print of tiny turkey burgers.

Never mind that it was indeed a scantily clad honest-to-goodness tiara-and-sash-wearing Miss Turkey (who has held the title since Apri1 1, 2010) nibbling on a burger, what intrigued us was where they managed to score the extremely specific turkey-burger-print bikini — which we couldn't help but notice since it gets an extreme close-up in the commercial (embedded below).

“We had fabric custom-printed with the image of our new Charbroiled Turkey Burger,” explained Beth Mansfield, public relations director for Carl's Jr. parent company CKE Restaurants Inc. “And then had it made into a bikini.”

According to Mansfield, the company is actually looking into the idea of making a limited run of the self-same bikini to sell online.

“The fashion runways might not be filled with turkey burger bikinis yet, but since Carl's Jr. is already known as a trend-setter in fast food, we figured we could do the same with resort wear,” Mansfield added, tongue firmly in burger-chewing cheek.

“High-fashion bikinis emblazoned with charbroiled turkey burgers are just the start. Next up could be Kim Kardashian's peignoir, Padma Lakshmi's hot summer dress, or Audrina Patridge's gold lamé bikini,” she said, referring to the wardrobe pieces — and personalities — that have appeared in past Carl's Jr. ad campaigns. “You just never know.”

One thing we do know? That with a trio of turkey burgers kicking in at under 500 calories each, it's  going to be a heck of a lot easier for a guy to get his girlfriend into a Carl's Jr. than it will be to get her into one of those turkey-burger-print bikinis.

We're just talking turkey here.

– Adam Tschorn

Photo: Carl's Jr. tapped the reigning Miss Turkey, Gizem Memiç, to promote its new trio of under-500-calorie turkey burgers. Credit: CKE Restaurants Inc. Video: CKE Restaurants Inc.

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Polka Dots Trend 2011: Lunares para todas.

Los lunares son una tendencia que viene y va, viene y va todo el tiempo, los hemos visto desde siempre y estoy segura que en algún momento de nuestras vidas todas hemos tenido algo con lunares en nuestros clósets. Pero si bien son un estampado primaveral por excelencia, la moda en estos tiempos no tiene límite y los lunares están igual de presentes este invierno 2011 como lo estarán en las próximas temporadas.

Vogue los ha puesto en sus portadas, no aman esta foto???

Así como en su versión on-line, anunciando que los lunares llegan en faldas, vestidos, tops, pantalones, tacones y balerinas, o sea, si ves algo con lunares, CHA-PA-LO, lo necesitaras.

Como les dije al comienzo, los lunares son más Primavera-Verano que Otoño-Invierno, sin embargo Marc Jacobs se ha encargado de ponerlas en voga a través de su pasarela 2011, que nos llegará para el 2012 así que esta es una alerta al menos, en el mediano plazo.

Si notan en las fotos de arriba, las medias gritan lunares a voz en cuello, y aunque tu y yo sabemos que estas están de moda desde hace unos años (yo me las traje hace 2 de Argentina), creo que las celebrities andan dándole de alma en los últimos meses.

Amanda Peet lleva las medias de lunares con un vestido romántico de encaje, Anne Hathaway con un look más ejecutivo las lleva con una falda negra y blusa blanca, mientras que la nueva favorita de las multitudes Emma Watson lleva les medias como complemento del nuevo Trench Coat de Burberry, ese que va con detalles metálicos en los brazos y botines medio militares.

Ahora, yo tengo mis propios favoritos. Me FASCINA la forma como Alexa Chung lleva sus lunares en esta foto: Vestido a rayas+Abrigo Camel+Bufanda a Cuadros+ Oh sí, medias con lunares. Simplemente genial.

Otra forma muy común en la que se ha llevado los lunares es en vestido, y completado con un abrigo camel me parece que es el efecto perfecto e inesperado, porque seguro que muchas pensarían en llevarlo con un abrigo rojo, pero esta vez expandan sus opciones al camel.

O un trench si no tienes el abrigo, tu decides, pero este invierno lectoras mías tienen que tener el suyo sí o sí.

Como les decía arriba, el camel se ve como algo espontáneo, mientras que llevar todo el look en negro+blanco+rojo es tradicional, pero igual queda súper bien.

El vestidito de lunares se casa también regiamente con la casaca de jean, más apropiado como un look de transición, no creen??? Porque al menos yo, aún no me hallo con abrigos gruesos y medias tupidas.

Me confieso FAAAAAAAAN del nuevo estilo de Kelly Osbourne y espero encontrar muchas fotos de ella para hacerle un post. Mientras tanto, así como casas al vestido de lunares con una casaca de jean, mira como puedes hacerlo también con una de cuero.

Y acá reafirmando lo que hablabamos arriba, mi  mix&match favorito: Lunares+Camel, ya sea en un correa delgadita o con un bolso. Piensa en esta combinacióm y ponla en práctica sha mismo!!!

Otra combinación un tanto inesperada -pero nunca tanto- son los lunares con el color guinda, a falta de rojo. Mira acá como el estmpado de lunares se asoma debajo del sweater camel y completa con un blazer gris y pantalones marrones. Atención a esta combinación que por muy  arriesgada que parezca, la verdad es que se ve súper conservadora.

Y Alexa nuevamente, esta vez combina su top de lunares con unos pantalones guinda como que muy gastados, porque rojos tampoco son, no?

Ya muuuucho más invernal, Nicole Richie lleva una falda medio veraniega de lunares con medias, chompa, casaca, bufanda, gorrito y todo, todo para no morir de frío.

Y para qe vean que la gente es creativa, si no te conformas con el top, el vestido o las medias, busca una maxi falda de lunares, como January Jones.

Espero que les haya gustado y que se llenen de ideas y saquen todos sus lunares a bailar, porque sea que estés entrando a la primavera o al otoño, tenemos lunares para rato.

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5 Earnings Studs & 5 Duds

Earnings season is an exciting time for investors as it is during these periods that fundamentally superior stocks rack up their biggest gains. What I look for every earnings season is stocks with not only the highest year-over-year earnings and sales growth, but also the ones with the most aggressive upward earnings report revisions. If analysts are scrambling to lift their estimates of how high a company’s profits will actually be, it’s a good sign that the company will post earnings figures in excess of analysts’ predictions. And when it comes to earnings reports, investors like to be pleasantly surprised.  So I’m going to preview five of the best stocks picks on the market for this earnings season. They have the most aggressive upward earnings revisions and are fundamentally superior plays. I’m also going to give you the names of five earnings dogs that are likely to completely miss the mark and that should be avoided at all costs this earnings season. 5 Earnings Season Winners Western Refining Inc. (WNR) Oil stocks have really taken off in the past few weeks with the events in Libya and other countries in the Middle East. Economists are getting worried about global supply shocks, but investors are getting excited about the huge profits that can be reaped in oil and gas plays. As we near earnings season, I would advise you to begin picking up some oil and gas plays as these companies are receiving some of the most aggressive upward earnings revisions. Oil companies are benefiting from the rising price of oil, and the extra profits they book on these sales will be reflected in their results for the current quarter. One of these companies is Western Refining Inc. (NYSE: WNR ). WNR is an independent crude oil refiner that operates in the western and southern parts of the United States. The company owns 150 service stations and also distributes oil on the wholesale level to construction, manufacturing and agricultural companies. These industries are really starting to pick up, and with the increased business the company will receive from these industries, Western Refining will likely increase its profits substantially. For the current quarter, analysts are expecting WNR to post earnings of 27 cents per share, up significantly from its 35-cent-per-share loss last year. In fact, just two months ago, analysts had been expecting the company to post earnings of just 3 cents per share, indicating that analysts also think WNR will benefit from the windfall in oil prices. This is a very strong play going into earnings season. WNR scheduled to report earnings on May 5. Advanced Photonix Inc. (API) Advanced Photonix Inc. (AMEX: API ) is a stock that’s really starting to show some potential as we near its earnings announcement. I just recently started following this stock, but I’m already very excited for its prospects. API is a thinly traded technology company that makes optoelectronic devices, which are machines that can source, detect and control light. These devices are used in light-emitting diodes (LEDs), fiber optic cables and photovoltaic (solar) cells. The applications for these gadgets are numerous and are in some of the hottest industries on the market right now. That’s why earnings expectations for API have improved so dramatically over the past year. The company posted a loss in each of the past four quarters, but this quarter analysts are expecting it to post break-even results. While this may not sound so great, breaking even is a triumph for companies operating in “next-generation” industries, and would be the first step for this company to posting results well in the black. Analysts continue to revise their estimates higher on this stock, and API could very well surprise investors and post positive results when it announces. This is a great tech stock, and I would definitely recommend adding it to your portfolio before its earnings report. API is scheduled to report earnings on June 27. Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. (NBIX) The next top stock on my radar for the coming earnings season is expected to post a 125% year-over-year increase in earnings. Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX ) is a biotechnology company that studies and develops treatments for neurological and endocrine-related diseases like depression and diabetes. The company has several products in clinical development, including ones for mood disorders and cardiovascular disease. The important thing to remember about biotechnology companies is that they tend to pop when positive news is released about one of their drugs, e.g., if the government gives them approval for their treatments. Seeing as this company has several drug therapies in the queue, there are quite a few opportunities for us to get a bounce on this stock. Analysts are expecting earnings of 5 cents per share for the current quarter and even greater earnings in the quarters ahead. This stock could be on the cusp of a great run-up, so if you’re going to buy shares, do so now before the crowd catches wind of this opportunity. NBIX is scheduled to report earnings on April 25. LSB Industries Inc. (LXU) LSB Industries Inc. (NYSE: LXU ) is another one of the companies that’s jumping onto my radar this earnings season. The company makes products primarily for two industries: chemicals and climate control. For the chemicals industry, it makes various chemical solutions that it sells to agricultural companies, miners and electronics manufacturers. For the climate control industry, it makes various heating, ventilation and HVAC products. The company has been around for a while, but it continues to surprise investors. Just last quarter it posted a 182% earnings surprise and, since that time, analysts have been aggressively revising their estimates higher. Experts are now predicting earnings of 59 cents per share when the company announces results for the first quarter, up from their previous estimate of 37 cents per share just three months ago. Year-over-year, this would represent a nearly 750% increase! This stock really packs a punch and would be a great addition to any portfolio this earnings season. LXU is scheduled to report earnings on May 2. CVR Energy Inc. (CVI) When you invest in stocks, it is very important to stay diversified. That is why I always recommend that you pick stocks from a variety of sectors and that you not be overweighted in one industry. At the same time, however, it is important to follow the growth, and this is especially true during earnings season. Well, this earnings season, much of the growth will be in oil and gas stocks. These companies are likely going to post the biggest earnings surprises due to the recent geopolitical crises that have sent up the price of oil. With that in mind, I’ve got another oil and gas recommendation for you. CVR Energy Inc. (NYSE: CVI ) keeps popping up on my screens. This company, like WNR, refines and sells transportation fuels in the United States. It operates primarily in the central part of the country, and also produces and sells nitrogen fertilizer for agriculture. The United States is increasingly exploring its energy independence, and companies like CVR are going to benefit from an increased reliance on domestic oil. Also, with the disastrous effects of floods and droughts throughout the world, countries will be looking to the United States to make up for shortfalls in the agricultural system. This will also benefit CVR as more agricultural companies buy its fertilizer. In January, analysts had been predicting earnings of 22 cents per share for this company. Today, they’re saying this company will post earnings of 64 cents per share. This is an incredible increase, and even still, analysts keep moving their targets higher. CVR could post a substantially higher number, and this would give investors a very welcomed surprise this earnings season.  CVI is scheduled to report earnings on May 3. 5 Earnings Season Dogs Tier Technologies Inc. (TIER) It seems Tier Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: TIER ) is in a race to the bottom. Just last year, I rated it a “B” (“buy”) on my Portfolio Grader , but now it gets a solid “F” (“strong sell”). Its earnings expectations are terrible, and investors are running away from this stock like there’s no tomorrow. Expectations are for a 7-cent-per-share loss in the current quarter, down from a prior projection of a 1-cent-per-share loss, and this company could very well even miss that estimate given that it has missed estimates, sometimes by triple-digit percentages, in each of the past four quarters. TIER is scheduled to report earnings on May 11. BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (BMRN) BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: BMRN ) makes outstanding products that help thousands of people suffering from rare diseases, but just because the company is doing good doesn’t mean that its financials are faring well. The company is expected to post a loss of 10 cents per share in the current quarter. This is down from previous estimates by analysts of $0 per share. Looking back over past quarters, this company’s performance has been somewhere erratic, so I would recommend that you stay away from this stock until it stabilizes. BMRN is scheduled to report earnings on April 28. Limelight Networks Inc. (LLNW) Limelight Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: LLNW ) delivers content for emerging media companies in the United States, Europe and Asia. The company is on the cutting edge of a new industry, but it still hasn’t figured out how to make an old-fashioned profit. For the current quarter, analysts are expecting a 5-cent-per-share loss, and estimates keep getting revised downward. I say that you should stay clear of this stock for the time being. LLNW is scheduled to report earnings on May 5. MarineMax Inc. (HZO) MarineMax Inc. (NYSE: HZO ) is a stock that I wish were doing better because it would mean that more people were spending time recreational boating. The company’s products range from cruisers to yachts to fishing boats, but if you want to be able to afford one of its boats for yourself one day, I would recommend that you find another stock to invest in. Analysts are expecting the company to report a 10-cent-per-share loss in the current quarter, and the stock gets a solid “F” on Portfolio Grader. HZO is scheduled to report earnings on April 25. Cogdell Spencer Inc. (CSA) Unlike the rest of the stocks on this “earnings dogs” list, Cogdell Spencer Inc. (NYSE: CSA ) is actually expected to post a profit in the current quarter. The reason it finds itself on this list is that analysts have been revising their profit estimates downward. This is a big red flag to me as it suggests that the company will post a negative earnings surprise when it reports. Cogdell is a real estate investment company, and I think the housing industry is still too volatile to invest in real estate stocks at this time. CSA is scheduled to report earnings on May 5. If you have any questions about whether your stock picks have what it takes to post solid numbers in the quarter ahead, run them through Portfolio Grader and make sure you check to see if analysts are revising estimates higher.
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A “COOL” Swing Trade Lesson You Should Learn

Anytime I can surf a squeeze and cash in on amateur short sellers I seize the opportunity. So when Majesco Entertainment Co. ( NASDAQ:COOL ) reported an increase in profit mainly due to higher revenues and better margins, it was time to ready the surf board. I compare it to a card shark in Vegas preying on naive tourists willing to throw money at anything. So after the first wave of buyers elevated Majesco into the mid $2's, I moved in for the kill. I included a video below that went out to my subscribers detailing a perfectly executed strategy on how we squeezed the suckers. I locked in several blocks at $2.46 and $2.30 before the spike and just several days later the shorts were screaming like school children running for the door at recess. Majesco expects net revenue in a range of $100 million to $110 million for 2011, an increase from the prior range of $85 to $90 million but still the tourists moved in looking to cash in on what apparently they saw as hype. It's suckers like this that I'll gladly fleece over and over and I'd encourage you to join in on the fun. My philosophy is to buy when it looks bad and sell when it looks good. Check out this video detailing some expertly timed action, action that my subscribers following my buy and sell strategy cashed in on too. Watch in HD, expand the video and select 720p. Squeeze baby squeeze, there was no news on Thursday March 24th, just pure old fashioned stupidity.
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Latest Analyst Actions on Solar Stocks: CSIQ, CSUN, DQ, ENER, FSLR, HSOL, LDK, SOLR ... (Mar 30, 2011)

Below are the latest Analyst Actions on Solar Stocks in the past two weeks.
Canaccord Genuity maintained Buy rating on Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:CSIQ),
and cut price target from $18 to $14.50. Macquarie downgraded China Sunergy Co.,
Ltd. (NASDAQ:CSUN) to Underperform, and cut price target from $5.25 to $3.50.
Barclays Capital maintained Equal Weight rating and $5 price target on China
Sunergy Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:CSUN). Wedbush Securities maintained Neutral rating
and  $5 price target on China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:CSUN). Auriga
maintained Buy rating on Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ), and reiterated $22
price target. Macquarie terminated coverage of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ENER) with final rating of Neutral and final price target of $5.25. Bank
of America maintained Buy rating and $175 price target on First Solar, Inc.
(NASDAQ:FSLR). Gleacher & Company maintained Neutral rating on Hanwha Solarone
Co Ltd (NASDAQ:HSOL). Jefferies & Company maintained Buy rating on Hanwha
Solarone Co Ltd (NASDAQ:HSOL), and cut price target from $13 to $10. Piper
Jaffray maintained Overweight rating and $25 price target on LDK Solar Co., Ltd
(NYSE:LDK). Piper Jaffray maintained Overweight rating and $16 price target on
GT Solar International, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOLR). Credit Agricole Securities initiated
coverage of GT Solar International, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOLR) with Outperform rating
and $12.50 price target. Nomura reiterated Buy rating on Suntech Power Holdings
Co., Ltd. (NYSE:STP), and maintained $11 price target.

5 Earnings Studs & 5 Duds

Earnings season is an exciting time for investors as it is during these periods
that fundamentally superior stocks rack up their biggest gains. What I look for
every earnings season is stocks with not only the highest year-over-year
earnings and sales growth, but also the ones with the most aggressive upward
earnings report revisions. If analysts are scrambling to lift their estimates of
how high a companys profits will actually be, its a good sign that the company
will post earnings figures in excess of analysts predictions. And when it comes
to earnings reports, investors like to be pleasantly surprised.  So Im going to
preview five of the best stocks picks on the market for this earnings season.
They have the most aggressive upward earnings revisions and are fundamentally
superior plays. Im also going to give you the names of five earnings dogs that
are likely to completely miss the mark and that should be avoided at all costs
this earnings season. 5 Earnings Season Winners Western Refining Inc. (WNR) Oil
stocks have really taken off in the past few weeks with the events in Libya and
other countries in the Middle East. Economists are getting worried about global
supply shocks, but investors are getting excited about the huge profits that can
be reaped in oil and gas plays. As we near earnings season, I would advise you
to begin picking up some oil and gas plays as these companies are receiving some
of the most aggressive upward earnings revisions. Oil companies are benefiting
from the rising price of oil, and the extra profits they book on these sales
will be reflected in their results for the current quarter. One of these
companies is Western Refining Inc. (NYSE: WNR ). WNR is an independent crude oil
refiner that operates in the western and southern parts of the United States.
The company owns 150 service stations and also distributes oil on the wholesale
level to construction, manufacturing and agricultural companies. These
industries are really starting to pick up, and with the increased business the
company will receive from these industries, Western Refining will likely
increase its profits substantially. For the current quarter, analysts are
expecting WNR to post earnings of 27 cents per share, up significantly from its
35-cent-per-share loss last year. In fact, just two months ago, analysts had
been expecting the company to post earnings of just 3 cents per share,
indicating that analysts also think WNR will benefit from the windfall in oil
prices. This is a very strong play going into earnings season. WNR scheduled to
report earnings on May 5. Advanced Photonix Inc. (API) Advanced Photonix Inc.
(AMEX: API ) is a stock thats really starting to show some potential as we near
its earnings announcement. I just recently started following this stock, but Im
already very excited for its prospects. API is a thinly traded technology
company that makes optoelectronic devices, which are machines that can source,
detect and control light. These devices are used in light-emitting diodes
(LEDs), fiber optic cables and photovoltaic (solar) cells. The applications for
these gadgets are numerous and are in some of the hottest industries on the
market right now. Thats why earnings expectations for API have improved so
dramatically over the past year. The company posted a loss in each of the past
four quarters, but this quarter analysts are expecting it to post break-even
results. While this may not sound so great, breaking even is a triumph for
companies operating in next-generation industries, and would be the first step
for this company to posting results well in the black. Analysts continue to
revise their estimates higher on this stock, and API could very well surprise
investors and post positive results when it announces. This is a great tech
stock, and I would definitely recommend adding it to your portfolio before its
earnings report. API is scheduled to report earnings on June 27. Neurocrine
Biosciences Inc. (NBIX) The next top stock on my radar for the coming earnings
season is expected to post a 125% year-over-year increase in earnings.
Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX ) is a biotechnology company that
studies and develops treatments for neurological and endocrine-related diseases
like depression and diabetes. The company has several products in clinical
development, including ones for mood disorders and cardiovascular disease. The
important thing to remember about biotechnology companies is that they tend to
pop when positive news is released about one of their drugs, e.g., if the
government gives them approval for their treatments. Seeing as this company has
several drug therapies in the queue, there are quite a few opportunities for us
to get a bounce on this stock. Analysts are expecting earnings of 5 cents per
share for the current quarter and even greater earnings in the quarters ahead.
This stock could be on the cusp of a great run-up, so if youre going to buy
shares, do so now before the crowd catches wind of this opportunity. NBIX is
scheduled to report earnings on April 25. LSB Industries Inc. (LXU) LSB
Industries Inc. (NYSE: LXU ) is another one of the companies thats jumping onto
my radar this earnings season. The company makes products primarily for two
industries: chemicals and climate control. For the chemicals industry, it makes
various chemical solutions that it sells to agricultural companies, miners and
electronics manufacturers. For the climate control industry, it makes various
heating, ventilation and HVAC products. The company has been around for a while,
but it continues to surprise investors. Just last quarter it posted a 182%
earnings surprise and, since that time, analysts have been aggressively revising
their estimates higher. Experts are now predicting earnings of 59 cents per
share when the company announces results for the first quarter, up from their
previous estimate of 37 cents per share just three months ago. Year-over-year,
this would represent a nearly 750% increase! This stock really packs a punch and
would be a great addition to any portfolio this earnings season. LXU is
scheduled to report earnings on May 2. CVR Energy Inc. (CVI) When you invest in
stocks, it is very important to stay diversified. That is why I always recommend
that you pick stocks from a variety of sectors and that you not be overweighted
in one industry. At the same time, however, it is important to follow the
growth, and this is especially true during earnings season. Well, this earnings
season, much of the growth will be in oil and gas stocks. These companies are
likely going to post the biggest earnings surprises due to the recent
geopolitical crises that have sent up the price of oil. With that in mind, Ive
got another oil and gas recommendation for you. CVR Energy Inc. (NYSE: CVI )
keeps popping up on my screens. This company, like WNR, refines and sells
transportation fuels in the United States. It operates primarily in the central
part of the country, and also produces and sells nitrogen fertilizer for
agriculture. The United States is increasingly exploring its energy
independence, and companies like CVR are going to benefit from an increased
reliance on domestic oil. Also, with the disastrous effects of floods and
droughts throughout the world, countries will be looking to the United States to
make up for shortfalls in the agricultural system. This will also benefit CVR as
more agricultural companies buy its fertilizer. In January, analysts had been
predicting earnings of 22 cents per share for this company. Today, theyre saying
this company will post earnings of 64 cents per share. This is an incredible
increase, and even still, analysts keep moving their targets higher. CVR could
post a substantially higher number, and this would give investors a very
welcomed surprise this earnings season.  CVI is scheduled to report earnings on
May 3. 5 Earnings Season Dogs Tier Technologies Inc. (TIER) It seems Tier
Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: TIER ) is in a race to the bottom. Just last year, I
rated it a B (buy) on my Portfolio Grader , but now it gets a solid F (strong
sell). Its earnings expectations are terrible, and investors are running away
from this stock like theres no tomorrow. Expectations are for a 7-cent-per-share
loss in the current quarter, down from a prior projection of a 1-cent-per-share
loss, and this company could very well even miss that estimate given that it has
missed estimates, sometimes by triple-digit percentages, in each of the past
four quarters. TIER is scheduled to report earnings on May 11. BioMarin
Pharmaceutical Inc. (BMRN) BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: BMRN ) makes
outstanding products that help thousands of people suffering from rare diseases,
but just because the company is doing good doesnt mean that its financials are
faring well. The company is expected to post a loss of 10 cents per share in the
current quarter. This is down from previous estimates by analysts of $0 per
share. Looking back over past quarters, this companys performance has been
somewhere erratic, so I would recommend that you stay away from this stock until
it stabilizes. BMRN is scheduled to report earnings on April 28. Limelight
Networks Inc. (LLNW) Limelight Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: LLNW ) delivers content
for emerging media companies in the United States, Europe and Asia. The company
is on the cutting edge of a new industry, but it still hasnt figured out how to
make an old-fashioned profit. For the current quarter, analysts are expecting a
5-cent-per-share loss, and estimates keep getting revised downward. I say that
you should stay clear of this stock for the time being. LLNW is scheduled to
report earnings on May 5. MarineMax Inc. (HZO) MarineMax Inc. (NYSE: HZO ) is a
stock that I wish were doing better because it would mean that more people were
spending time recreational boating. The companys products range from cruisers to
yachts to fishing boats, but if you want to be able to afford one of its boats
for yourself one day, I would recommend that you find another stock to invest
in. Analysts are expecting the company to report a 10-cent-per-share loss in the
current quarter, and the stock gets a solid F on Portfolio Grader. HZO is
scheduled to report earnings on April 25. Cogdell Spencer Inc. (CSA) Unlike the
rest of the stocks on this earnings dogs list, Cogdell Spencer Inc. (NYSE: CSA )
is actually expected to post a profit in the current quarter. The reason it
finds itself on this list is that analysts have been revising their profit
estimates downward. This is a big red flag to me as it suggests that the company
will post a negative earnings surprise when it reports. Cogdell is a real estate
investment company, and I think the housing industry is still too volatile to
invest in real estate stocks at this time. CSA is scheduled to report earnings
on May 5. If you have any questions about whether your stock picks have what it
takes to post solid numbers in the quarter ahead, run them through Portfolio
Grader and make sure you check to see if analysts are revising estimates higher.