Analyst Actions on Chinese Stocks: ACH, ALN, AUTC, CHL, CHOP, CSR, CTEL, CYOU ... (Apr 21, 2011)

Below are today's Analyst Actions on U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks . Goldman
Sachs maintained Neutral rating and HK$5.3 price target on the Hong Kong-listed
shares of Aluminum Corp. of China Limited (NYSE:ACH). Rodman & Renshaw
maintained Market Outperform rating and $6 price target on American Lorain
Corporation (AMEX:ALN). Chardan Capital Markets removed rating and price target
on AutoChina International Limited (NASDAQ:AUTC). Samsung Securities maintained
Hold rating and HK$78 price target on the Hong Kong-listed shares of China
Mobile Ltd. (NYSE:CHL). DBS Vickers maintained Buy rating on China Mobile Ltd.
(NYSE:CHL), with HK$82 price target on the companys Hong Kong-listed shares.
Global Hunter Securities reiterated Buy rating and $10 price target on China
Gerui Advanced Materials Group Limited (NASDAQ:CHOP). BNP Paribas maintained Buy
rating and $8.60 price target on China Security & Surveillance Tech. Inc.
(NYSE:CSR). Raymond James maintained Market Perform rating on China Security &
Surveillance Tech. Inc. (NYSE:CSR). CIMB maintained Outperform rating and
HK$8.80 price target on the Hong Kong-listed shares of City Telecom (H.K.)
Limited (NASDAQ:CTEL). ThinkEquity maintained Buy rating on Changyou.com Limited
(NASDAQ:CYOU), and raised price target from $40 to $45. Bank of America
maintained Buy rating and $27.69 price objective on Huaneng Power International,
Inc. (NYSE:HNP). Roth Capital Partners upgraded Hollysys Automation Technologies
Ltd (NASDAQ:HOLI) from Neutral to Buy, and maintained $17 price target. Chardan
Capital Markets maintained Buy rating on Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ:SEED), and
cut price target from $12 to $11. Jefferies & Company maintained Buy rating and
HK$15 price target on the Hong Kong-listed shares of PetroChina Company Limited
(NYSE:PTR). Goldman Sachs downgraded SINA Corporation (NASDAQ:SINA) from Neutral
to Sell, and raised price target from $78 to $105. Jefferies & Company
maintained Hold rating and HK$8.5 price target on the Hong Kong-listed shares of
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (NYSE:SNP). Auriga maintained Buy rating on
ReneSola Ltd. (NYSE:SOL), and cut price target from $27 to $23.

Randgold Resources (GOLD) Showing Bullish Technicals With Support At $85.28

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Randgold Resources (GOLD) Showing Bullish Technicals With Support At $85.28 Market Intelligence Center – 4 hours ago Randgold Resources Ltd (NASDAQ: GOLD) closed Wednesday's trading session at $86.90. In the past year, the stock has hit a 52-week low of $70.18 and 52-week high of $106.44. Randgold Resources …

Medicare Medicaid Plans Help Pay Medical Expenses; Money to Pay for Senior Care, Low Income Disabled Americans; Part D Benefit Plan News

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Health care reform debate continues while health care costs continue to move higher. Our government officials debate how to pay for programs like Medicare and Medicaid and President Obama recently presented a proposal as part of a $4 trillion debt reduction plan to address our nations budgetary needs. The President believes that his plan will save approximately $340 billion in Medicare costs over ten years. Some estimates put the number even higher over a longer period of time. Some analysts contend that the Presidents proposal will trim close to $500 billion over the next 12 years. The President specifically stated that he planned to “cut spending on prescription drugs by using Medicare’s purchasing power to drive greater efficiency.” Obama is potentially looking towards directing drug companies to absorb more of the financial burden by having them dip into their profits to provide low income or disabled Americans who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid with a rebate. Another reform option would be to model the prescription drug program, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, after the prescription drug program that is employed for the Veteran’s Administration. The VA program is given the power to deal directly with the drug companies to negotiate best rates. Information and analysis pertaining to cost savings effectiveness relating to both of the above described reform options is being developed and will be made available for public review. The debate is heating up and future health care reform is the goal. Author: Genny Germano

WRAPUP 1-Gold miners African Barrick, Petropavlovsk on track

WRAPUP 1-Gold miners African Barrick, Petropavlovsk on track Reuters - 6 hours
ago By Julie Crust LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - Miners African Barrick Gold
(ABGL.L) and Petropavlovsk (POG.L) said gold production was back on track in the
first quarter as prices for the metal hit ...

Randgold Resources (GOLD) Showing Bullish Technicals With Support At $85.28

Randgold Resources (GOLD) Showing Bullish Technicals With Support At $85.28
Market Intelligence Center - 4 hours ago Randgold Resources Ltd (NASDAQ: GOLD)
closed Wednesdays trading session at $86.90. In the past year, the stock has hit
a 52-week low of $70.18 and 52-week high of $106.44. Randgold Resources ...

Mining Stocks Are Still Lagging The Precious Metals

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hours ago The leading gold and silver mining stocks have recently lagged the
precious metals themselves. Sometimes the leading mining stocks will lead the
metal, however, they have been lagging the precious ...

Mining Stocks Are Still Lagging The Precious Metals

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Mining Stocks Are Still Lagging The Precious Metals istockAnalyst.com – 23 hours ago The leading gold and silver mining stocks have recently lagged the precious metals themselves. Sometimes the leading mining stocks will lead the metal, however, they have been lagging the precious …

Watch List For April 21, 2011

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Well I finally caught up on my sleep from that chat install the other night which is why I am a bit late on my watch list. Moving forward I’ll do my best to have this out in email by midnight daily. $.25 – $1.00 LQMT and PLPE remain at the top of this list … entry price for PLPE and and volume for LQMT are what I am waiting for. $1.00 – $3.00 HAFC posted posted earnings of $10.4m or doubled from Q4 which is the 2nd Q in a row. If I can get some shares on a pullback this morning I think it could see $2.00 early on before coming back down.

Top 10 Solar Stocks with Highest Return on Assets: JKS, JASO, SOLR, FSLR, TSL, DQ, SOL, HSOL, CSUN, YGE (Apr 21, 2011)

Below are the top 10 Solar stocks with highest Return on Assets ratio (ROA) for
the last 12 months, UPDATED TODAY before 4:30 AM ET. ROA shows a companys
efficiency in making profits from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided
by total assets. Eight Chinese companies (JKS, JASO, TSL, DQ, SOL, HSOL, CSUN,
YGE) are on the list. CLICK HERE for Solar Stocks Comparison Table JinkoSolar
Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE:JKS) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this
segment of the market. Its ROA was 21.73% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.15 for the same period. JA
Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JASO) has the 2nd highest Return on
Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 18.57% for the last 12 months.
Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.23 for the same
period. GT Solar International, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOLR) has the 3rd highest Return on
Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 18.33% for the last 12 months.
Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.97 for the same
period. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) has the 4th highest Return on Assets in
this segment of the market. Its ROA was 17.19% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.66 for the same period. Trina
Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL) has the 5th highest Return on Assets in this
segment of the market. Its ROA was 16.92% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.01 for the same period. Daqo
New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) has the 6th highest Return on Assets in this segment
of the market. Its ROA was 11.83% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover
ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.42 for the same period. ReneSola Ltd.
(ADR) (NYSE:SOL) has the 7th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 11.76% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.84 for the same period. Hanwha Solarone Co Ltd
(NASDAQ:HSOL) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 11.53% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 1.15 for the same period. China Sunergy Co.,
Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CSUN) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this segment of
the market. Its ROA was 10.87% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 1.09 for the same period. Yingli Green Energy
Hold. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:YGE) has the 10th highest Return on Assets in this
segment of the market. Its ROA was 8.55% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.62 for the same period. CLICK
HERE for Solar Stocks Comparison Table

Top 10 Specialty Finance Stocks with Highest Return on Assets: NCT, INSW, CISG, TGH, CIM, TCAP, BRO, FCFC, AJG, MFI (Apr 21, 2011)

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Below are the top 10 Specialty Finance stocks with highest Return on Assets ratio (ROA) for the last 12 months, UPDATED TODAY before 4:30 AM ET. ROA shows a company's efficiency in making profits from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. One Chinese company (CISG) is on the list. Newcastle Investment Corp. (NYSE:NCT) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 17.26% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.08 for the same period. InsWeb Corporation (NASDAQ:INSW) has the 2nd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 13.89% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 2.84 for the same period. CNinsure Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CISG) has the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 12.61% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.46 for the same period. Textainer Group Holdings Limited (NYSE:TGH) has the 4th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 8.61% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.20 for the same period. Chimera Investment Corporation (NYSE:CIM) has the 5th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 8.40% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.12 for the same period. Triangle Capital Corporation (NYSE:TCAP) has the 6th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 7.82% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.11 for the same period. Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO) has the 7th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 6.98% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.42 for the same period. FirstCity Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:FCFC) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 5.68% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.25 for the same period. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 4.77% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.54 for the same period. MicroFinancial Incorporated (NASDAQ:MFI) has the 10th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 3.91% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.38 for the same period.

Freeport-McMoRan Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

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Recently, the surge in copper prices hit some resistance.  But now the metal is making a rebound.  That’s certainly good news for Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX ), which is the largest publicly traded copper producer in the U.S.  The stock is up 31.2% over the past year, and its average annual return for the past 10 years is a stunning 23.85%. There really seems to be no end to the success.  Just this week, Freeport announced a special 50-cent dividend, as cash flows continue to grow. Yet will Freeport be able to produce nice returns for shareholders in the future?  Here is a look at the pros and cons: Pros Diverse footprint.   Because of its acquisition of Phelps Dodge in 2007, Freeport has become a global powerhouse.  It now operates mines in North America, South America, Indonesia and Africa.  Freeport also has exposure to gold, silver, cobalt hydroxide and molybdenum. Emerging markets.   As growth continues to be strong in Brazil, China and India, there will be continued demand for copper — it’s a critical part of industrialization.  It’s also getting tougher to mine copper – in terms of finding new deposits of scale. Interestingly enough, there also is upward pressure on prices because of the emergence of copper exchange-traded funds.  The result is that — as these funds get larger — more copper is taken off the market. Strong financials. In the latest quarter, Freeport's revenue increased 30% to $5.7 billion.  Net income grew to $1.5 billion from $897 million a year ago.  Freeport is also making strides in paying down its debt, which is now at $3.7 billion.  Cons Costs. Freeport is a heavy user of energy, such as electricity, diesel, coal and natural gas.  To deal with this, the company often uses long-term contracts.  However, as energy prices continue to rise, there will certainly be an adverse impact profits. A dangerous business.   As production of commodities rise across the world, there have been some horrible mining accidents.  For example, this week Freeport had to halt its subsurface activity at its Grasberg operation in Indonesia.  There was one reported death and another person missing.   Political risks.   Freeport has mines in various areas that have unstable environments.  One is in Congo.  With the continued increase in profits, there is likely to be more pressure for the government to exact better terms.  And yes, the worst-case scenario is a possible nationalization of the operation. Verdict True, inflation has become a big problem in China (as it has with many other emerging economies) and the result is higher interest rates.  Yet the country continues to grow at a substantial rate. And taking a look at the long haul, this should continue for some time, which will continue to drive copper demand and prices. For those investors looking for a play on commodities, Freeport is a good pick — with the pros outweighing the cons on the stock.  Tom Taulli's latest book is "All About Short Selling" and his Twitter account is @ttaulli.  He does not own a position in any of the stocks named here.

Digging up Profits in Fossil Options

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With yesterday's Intel (NASDAQ: INTC ) induced rally and today's Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) based gap traders are once again reminded that earnings announcements are a force to be reckoned with. While the S&P Index Options (CBOE: SPX ) was on the brink of breaching the pivotal 1300 level during Monday's sell off, the positive reactions to these recent earnings releases has brought the broad market back to the upper end of its recent trading range — quite a change in character in two trading sessions. InvestorPlace’s

FedEx (NYSE:FDX) Gets Platinum Certification

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FedEx (NYSE:FDX) Express Canada has been awarded the Platinum Contact Center Employer of Choice Certification. FedEx (NYSE:FDX) Gets Platinum Certification FedEx (NYSE:FDX) Express Canada has achieved the prestigious Contact Center Employer of Choice(R) designation for the third consecutive year. Patsy Bertoia, the managing director of FedEx (NYSE:FDX) Express Canada Customer Service said that, “Each day, FedEx Express Canada employees strive to make our customers’ experiences outstanding. FedEx Express Canada is committed to providing quality customer service and has earned a reputation for being an innovative market leader in all areas of our operation. This accolade is a direct result of the engagement of our employees who understand the unique needs of those we serve locally as well as globally.” FedEx (NYSE:FDX) shares were at 93.23 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -1.2% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. FedEx (NYSE:FDX) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.38 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.64 Zack’s Rank: 2 out of 6 in the industry

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) To Produce For NBC

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) Bay Area Sports Network has decided to produce sports
content for an NBC station. Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) To Produce For NBC Comcast
(NASDAQ:CMCSA) Corp. regional sports network has decided to assume sports
coverage for an NBC TV station in northern California, the first case of the
cable companys sports content replacing a traditional sports report at an NBC
broadcast affiliate. Ted Griggs, the Sports Net Bay Area general manager at
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) said that, "What we can provide to NBC will be more
extensive than what anyone else can." Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) stocks are
currently standing at 24.87. Price History Last Price: 24.87 52 Week Low / High:
16.3 / 25.91 50 Day Moving Average: 24.68 6 Month Price Change %: 28.3% 12 Month
Price Change %: 34.1%

ITV plc (LON:ITV) Names New Director

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tdp2664 E money daily ITV plc (LON:ITV) Studios has named Mike Beale as its new director of international formats. Flash Player 9 or higher is required to view the chart Click here to download Flash Player now View the full ITV chart at Wikinvest ITV plc (LON:ITV) Names New Director Beale, who recently served as the VP of international television production at NBCU is now taking this newly created position at ITV plc (LON:ITV) Studios. He said, "With new creative leadership and a strong ambition to grow internationally, this feels like a fantastic time to be joining ITV plc (LON:ITV) Studios. I'm looking forward to working with the creative teams in the U.K. and internationally and ITV plc (LON:ITV) Studios Global Entertainment, to support the distribution of original global formats to broadcasters around the world." ITV plc (LON:ITV) stocks stood at 76.65 at the end of the last trading session. Price History Last Price: 76.65 52 Week Range: 46.77- 95.85 Last Vol: 20877100 3 Month Vol: 23450200

5 Dangerous Emerging Market ETFs to Flee

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tdp2664 InvestorPlace I just got back to the States from my latest trip to China, the fastest-growing major economy in the world. At a street level, it readily apparent just how much China is growing. The Beijing’s smog and traffic gridlock are even worse than before. I can see why the Chinese government wants to shift their development efforts to central China, which will have significant implications for investors. Overall, though, I’m very upbeat regarding the new opportunities that I see on the horizon for investors, and I expect that we should see a continuation of the strong performance of China stocks. In the past three months, the Chinese A-Share market is up about 12.3%, compared to just a 3.9% gain in the S&P 500. And it’s not just China — many other Asian emerging markets are also presenting some incredible opportunities right now for both short-term traders and long-term investors. But it’s important to sort the wheat from the chaff, so let’s discuss a few emerging markets that are currently sells. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry is “carpet-bombing” various emerging markets with duplicate offerings by different ETF providers. Some of those are quite similar, but since ETF providers are after the fees generated and are not necessarily looking out for investors’ best interests, you have to pay attention. In general, I recommend that you go with the more liquid of two similar emerging market ETFs — especially if you are planning on trading in and out of a position — and it is incredibly important for investors to take a look under the hood and go through the underlying assets of an emerging market ETF. Egypt: An Easy Market to Sell While Egypt has a lot of potential as a North African economy with a developed infrastructure, the political situation makes the Market Vectors Egypt Index ETF (NYSE: EGPT ) one to avoid. This emerging market ETF originally traded at a huge premium to the prices of the underlying securities when the Egyptian stock market was closed, but since the market reopened, it has been on a steady decline. This is because tourism is big in Egypt and this business is unlikely to return with continued unrest. With the military in charge, thing have quieted down, but there is still a civil war raging next door in Libya, and this is putting further pressure on the Egyptian economy. I would avoid EGPT for the time being.

Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) In Asian IPO?

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It has been reported that Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) may consider an initial public offer in India. Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) In Asian IPO? Flash Player 9 or higher is required to view the chart Click here to download Flash Player now View the full VOD chart at Wikinvest A recent report says that the UK based telecom giant Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) may give an initial public offer (IPO) of shares for its majority-owned Indian venture Vodafone Essar Ltd next year, to meet local regulations that restrict foreign investment in the sector to 74 per cent. Vittorio Colao, chief executive, Vodafone group plc (LON:VOD) said, "The Company would definitely consider listing in India. We will need to replace 1.35 per cent stake in the company to be compliant to the foreign direct investment requirements of up to 74 per cent." Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) company shares stood at 170.1 at the end of the last trading session (last trade 08:10). Price History Last Price: 170.1 52 Week Range: 126.50- 250.00 Last Vol: 20547218 3 Month Vol: 89243900

ITV plc (LON:ITV) Names New Director

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ITV plc (LON:ITV) Studios has named Mike Beale as its new director of international formats. Flash Player 9 or higher is required to view the chart Click here to download Flash Player now View the full ITV chart at Wikinvest ITV plc (LON:ITV) Names New Director Beale, who recently served as the VP of international television production at NBCU is now taking this newly created position at ITV plc (LON:ITV) Studios. He said, "With new creative leadership and a strong ambition to grow internationally, this feels like a fantastic time to be joining ITV plc (LON:ITV) Studios. I'm looking forward to working with the creative teams in the U.K. and internationally and ITV plc (LON:ITV) Studios Global Entertainment, to support the distribution of original global formats to broadcasters around the world." ITV plc (LON:ITV) stocks stood at 76.65 at the end of the last trading session. Price History Last Price: 76.65 52 Week Range: 46.77- 95.85 Last Vol: 20877100 3 Month Vol: 23450200

5 Top Franklin Templeton 401k Funds to Buy Now

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Franklin Resources (NYSE: BEN ) got its start back in 1947.  No doubt, it was good timing.  After a long depression, the US economy was ready for a strong growth phase.   And with the rising wealth, Americans would also need easy ways to invest their money, such as through mutual funds. As for Franklin, the firm wanted to provide prudent investment options.  This meant focusing on quality companies and trading for the long-haul. It has worked quite well.  Franklin is now a powerhouse, with $670 billion in assets under management.  The company has also been one of the early players in foreign investing.  In fact, Franklin is the largest cross-border fund manager. So what are some of Franklin's best funds?  Let's take a look: Franklin Convertible Securities (FISCX) A convertible security is a hybrid of a stock and bond.  That is, it has a recurring interest payment.  But, an investor can elect to convert the security into a fixed number of shares.  As a result, there tends to be downside protection – yet investors can still participate in rallies. Franklin has a top choice in the market:  the Franklin Convertible Securities (MUTF: FISCX ) fund, which has $1.3 billion in assets.  The goal is to find fairly undervalued companies that have good prospects.  It's not easy but Franklin has a strong group of analysts who know how to crunch the numbers. For the past ten years, the average annual return was 6.75%. Franklin Utilities (FKUTX) The utility industry has the reputation as being a low-risk category that's a good fit for "orphans and widows."  But the last decade has shown that this is far from the case.  Just look at Enron, which turned out to be a huge fraud.  And of course, the tragedy of the nuclear power plants in Japan has imploded the country's largest utility company. But when it comes to investing in this sector, the Franklin Utilities (MUTF: FKUTX ) has done a great job.  For the most part, the fund invests in traditional, regulated utilities—with many of them in the U.S. The result is that the fund has a good dividend payout, which is about 3.58%.  The top holdings include Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE ), PG & E (NYSE: PCG ), Edison International (NYSE: EIX ) and Entergy (NYSE: ETR ). Franklin Growth (FKGRX) Quick trading can be expensive and result in higher tax bills.  It can also mean missing out on strong long-term returns. Well, as for Franklin Growth (MUTF: FKGRX ), it is a strong believer in the buy-and-hold investment approach.  Consider that the fund has a turnover ratio of a mere 4.4%.  This means that it does not cash out of its whole portfolio until about 22 years.  That's the kind of thing Warren Buffett would love. What's more, the long-term performance has been solid.  For the past 15 years, the average annual return was 6.47%. Templeton Foreign (TEMFX) The Templeton Foreign (MUTF: TEMFX ) fund, which has $6.4 billion in assets, takes an opportunistic approach to investments.  For example, it will invest in higher risk companies in emerging markets or large companies in developed countries.  It all depends on whether there are good values. The Templeton fund certainly benefits from the global scale of its infrastructure.  Consider that it has seven offices across the world. The fund's top holdings include Vodafone Group (NYSE: VOD ), ING Groep (NYSE: ING ), Sanofi-Aventis (NYSE: SNY ), KKR (NYSE: KKR ) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM ). Templeton Global Bond (TPINX) The Templeton Global Bond (MUTF: TPINX ) fund, which has $53.9 billion in assets, has a diverse fixed-income portfolio.  For example, it has major investments in South Korea, Brazil, Australia, Malaysia and Poland.  The fund will also take bets on various currencies. All in all, the Templeton fund has been able to generate solid returns.  In 2009, the gain was 18.86% and a year later, the return was 12.68%.  Even during the financial crisis of 2008, the fund was able to post a 6.28% gain. Tom Taulli's latest book is " All About Short Selling " and his Twitter account is @ttaulli .  He does not own a position in any of the stocks named here.

Top 10 U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks with Highest Upside: CVVT, SORL, WATG, CHOP, CAAS, CCM, DQ, AMBO, SOL, LFT (Apr 20, 2011)

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Below are the top 10 U.S.-listed Chinese stocks with highest upside potential, UPDATED TODAY before 4:30 AM ET, based on the difference between current price and Wall Street analysts' average target price.

China Valves Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVVT) has the 1st highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 192.4%. Its consensus target price is $11.90 based on the average of all estimates. Sorl Auto Parts, Inc. (NASDAQ:SORL) has the 2nd highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 147.9%. Its consensus target price is $13.58 based on the average of all estimates. Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:WATG) has the 3rd highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 125.9%. Its consensus target price is $12.79 based on the average of all estimates. China Gerui Adv Mtals Grp Ltd (NASDAQ:CHOP) has the 4th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 90.9%. Its consensus target price is $9.60 based on the average of all estimates. China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) has the 5th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 73.3%. Its consensus target price is $16.93 based on the average of all estimates.

Concord Medical Services Hldg Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:CCM) has the 6th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 68.2%. Its consensus target price is $9.42 based on the average of all estimates. Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) has the 7th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 68.1%. Its consensus target price is $19.33 based on the average of all estimates. Ambow Education Holding Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:AMBO) has the 8th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 66.8%. Its consensus target price is $12.47 based on the average of all estimates. ReneSola Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:SOL) has the 9th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 65.6%. Its consensus target price is $14.64 based on the average of all estimates. Longtop Financial Technologies Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:LFT) has the 10th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 57.0%. Its consensus target price is $42.76 based on the average of all estimates.

Top 10 U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks with Highest Upside: CVVT, SORL, WATG, CHOP, CAAS, CCM, DQ, AMBO, SOL, LFT (Apr 20, 2011)

Below are the top 10 U.S.-listed Chinese stocks with highest upside potential,
UPDATED TODAY before 4:30 AM ET, based on the difference between current price
and Wall Street analysts average target price. China Valves Technology, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CVVT) has the 1st highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 192.4%. Its consensus target price is $11.90 based on the
average of all estimates. Sorl Auto Parts, Inc. (NASDAQ:SORL) has the 2nd
highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 147.9%.
Its consensus target price is $13.58 based on the average of all estimates.
Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:WATG) has the 3rd highest upside potential
in this segment of the market. Its upside is 125.9%. Its consensus target price
is $12.79 based on the average of all estimates. China Gerui Adv Mtals Grp Ltd
(NASDAQ:CHOP) has the 4th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 90.9%. Its consensus target price is $9.60 based on the
average of all estimates. China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) has the
5th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 73.3%.
Its consensus target price is $16.93 based on the average of all estimates.
Concord Medical Services Hldg Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:CCM) has the 6th highest upside
potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 68.2%. Its consensus
target price is $9.42 based on the average of all estimates. Daqo New Energy
Corp. (NYSE:DQ) has the 7th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 68.1%. Its consensus target price is $19.33 based on the
average of all estimates. Ambow Education Holding Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:AMBO) has the
8th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 66.8%.
Its consensus target price is $12.47 based on the average of all estimates.
ReneSola Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:SOL) has the 9th highest upside potential in this
segment of the market. Its upside is 65.6%. Its consensus target price is $14.64
based on the average of all estimates. Longtop Financial Technologies Ltd (ADR)
(NYSE:LFT) has the 10th highest upside potential in this segment of the market.
Its upside is 57.0%. Its consensus target price is $42.76 based on the average
of all estimates.

5 Dangerous Emerging Market ETFs to Flee

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I just got back to the States from my latest trip to China, the fastest-growing major economy in the world. At a street level, it readily apparent just how much China is growing. The Beijing’s smog and traffic gridlock are even worse than before. I can see why the Chinese government wants to shift their development efforts to central China, which will have significant implications for investors. Overall, though, I’m very upbeat regarding the new opportunities that I see on the horizon for investors, and I expect that we should see a continuation of the strong performance of China stocks. In the past three months, the Chinese A-Share market is up about 12.3%, compared to just a 3.9% gain in the S&P 500. And it’s not just China — many other Asian emerging markets are also presenting some incredible opportunities right now for both short-term traders and long-term investors. But it’s important to sort the wheat from the chaff, so let’s discuss a few emerging markets that are currently sells. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry is “carpet-bombing” various emerging markets with duplicate offerings by different ETF providers. Some of those are quite similar, but since ETF providers are after the fees generated and are not necessarily looking out for investors’ best interests, you have to pay attention. In general, I recommend that you go with the more liquid of two similar emerging market ETFs — especially if you are planning on trading in and out of a position — and it is incredibly important for investors to take a look under the hood and go through the underlying assets of an emerging market ETF. Egypt: An Easy Market to Sell While Egypt has a lot of potential as a North African economy with a developed infrastructure, the political situation makes the Market Vectors Egypt Index ETF (NYSE: EGPT ) one to avoid. This emerging market ETF originally traded at a huge premium to the prices of the underlying securities when the Egyptian stock market was closed, but since the market reopened, it has been on a steady decline. This is because tourism is big in Egypt and this business is unlikely to return with continued unrest. With the military in charge, thing have quieted down, but there is still a civil war raging next door in Libya, and this is putting further pressure on the Egyptian economy. I would avoid EGPT for the time being.

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS) Management Shakeup

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Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS) has made some management changes in its global banking and markets division. Flash Player 9 or higher is required to view the chart Click here to download Flash Player now View the full RBS chart at Wikinvest Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS) Management Shakeup As a part of the change, the deputy chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS)'s banking and markets (GBM) division Marco Mazzucchelli is stepping down from the position. He injured a knee in an incident at the luxury ski resort of St Moritz in January. This move by Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS) has forced some of its senior executives in the US, Europe and Asia to report directly to the investment bank's chief executive John Hourican. Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS) stocks stood at 41.66 at the end of the last trading session. Price History Last Price: 41.66 52 Week Range: 36.12- 58.95 Last Vol: 1271208 3 Month Vol: 219869000

Spot gold Spot Silver Price Per Ounce, Gram, Kilo; Money Invested with Contract Gold and Silver; Gold and Silver Correction in Future

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dow2664 Precious metal prices have surged higher this past week. Precious metal gold price per ounce rates closed higher last session. Precious metal Silver price per ounce rates closed higher last session. Contract gold and silver rates have been trending in positive territory throughout this week and build more momentum with each day of positive trending. Money investments have been funneling into the safe haven metals even as the major stock market indices have finished their respective sessions in the green. The dollar recently traded lower versus a handful of other currencies and this has also helped keep precious metal gold and silver prices aloft. June contract gold finished the last trading session in the United States higher by 3.80 at 1498.90 an ounce. Gold breached the 1500 mark again yesterday but then retreated prior to close. May contract silver moved higher by .548 at 44.46 per troy ounce. The one month change for precious gold is higher by 5.40 percent and the one month change for silver is positive by 26.99 percent. During the interval between yesterday’s session close and today’s session open, spot gold and spot silver were trending in positive territory. Spot silver per ounce was green by 1.89 at 45.81 and spot silver per kilo was higher by 60.76 at 1472.79. Spot gold per kilo was higher by 348.19 at a price of 48397.48 and spot gold price per gram was higher by .35 at 48.40. Gold peaked above the 1500 mark last session before retreating and silver prices reached a thirty one year high as well. The record high prices are making some investors a little uneasy. Many wonder when the next correction will be and what the prices will be when the correction takes place. Author: Camillo Zucari

BVL cae nuevamente el miércoles por temores frente a elecciones presidenciales

El Indice General de la BVL, el más representativo de la bolsa local, bajó hoy 1.06 por ciento al pasar de 18,999 a 18,798 puntos.

El Indice Selectivo de la plaza bursátil limeña, que está conformado por las 15 acciones más negociadas en el mercado, retrocedió 0.73 por ciento al pasar de 26,179 a 25,989 puntos.

El Indice Nacional de Capitalización (INCA), conformado por las 20 acciones más líquidas que cotizan en la BVL, se depreció 0.89 por ciento.

En la sesión de hoy el monto negociado en acciones se situó en 105.54 millones de nuevos soles en 2,022 operaciones de compra y venta.

Entre las principales acciones que presentaron una evolución negativa en la BVL destacan las de Panoro Minerals (-7.50 por ciento), Altura Minerals (-7.14 por ciento) y Maple (-6.33 por ciento).

El analista de Juan Magot y Asociados Sociedad Agente de Bolsa (SAB), Leoncio Altamirano, señaló que la BVL se vio especialmente afectada por las acciones mineras y bancarias que cayeron 0.98 y 2.27 por ciento, respectivamente.

La BVL se mostró volátil y nerviosa nuevamente subiendo al inicio para revertirse luego del mediodía y cerrar en rojo, en espera de los primeros resultados confiables de encuestas electorales que serán publicados la próxima semana, indicó a la agencia Andina.

"La BVL estuvo subiendo temprano hasta casi uno por ciento, pero luego dio la vuelta rápidamente debido, además, a la cercanía de las festividades por Semana Santa que mantendrá cerrado el mercado hasta el próximo lunes", anotó.

La BVL no respondió a los datos económicos favorables de Estados Unidos, como las ventas de casas usadas que subieron más de lo esperado en marzo frente a febrero, despertando un cauto optimismo de que podría estar cerca la recuperación del mercado de viviendas.

Asimismo, dejó de lado el avance de los metales como el oro y el cobre que subieron debido al debilitamiento del precio del dólar en el mercado internacional.

Los mercados regionales cerraron positivos, al igual que la Bolsa de Valores de Nueva York (NYSE).

El índice industrial Dow Jones de la bolsa neoyorquina subió 0.53 por ciento, el indicador tecnológico Nasdaq y el índice Standard & Poor's avanzaron 0.35 y 0.57 por ciento, respectivamente.

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Cómo peinarse este verano

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Cómo peinarse este verano, seguro que piensas en qué tendencia de las muchas que te hemos presentado, debes elegir para lucirte este verano en cuanto a tu peinado, y es cierto que aunque renovadas, los estilos de hoy son clásicos, pero hay algunas tendencias como en el maquillaje que predominan sobre una amplia variedad de estilos y que ahora te presentamos para que vayas pensando en lucir las más actuales y te veas ¡de cine!

Una trenza es una gran opción porque las trenzas siguen causando furor, así que la trenza de la imagen arriba es una idea muy buena sobre cómo peinarse este verano, y tan fácil que la haces tu misma en un 2×3, son prácticas y cómodas para sobrellevar los rigores del clima veraniego. O puedes optar como la modelo de la imagen abajo, en la pasarela de la famosa marca Moschino,por una sencilla cinta para el cabello, una diadema, una flor, que los accesorios están de nuevo ¡muy de moda!

No olvides que el recogido total de esta imagen, es el furor de las últimas temporadas, con un simple donut que puedes hacer por ti misma en casa, y que puedes checar en esta misma página en un video sobre cómo hacerte un “topknot” tendrás un peinado muy “in”.

Si te decidiste por el pelo corto, quizá debas ver el estilismo de la actriz January Jones en la imagen siguiente, pelo corto alaciado con el gel, y peinado sobre el frente con un ligero toque de Rockabilly a que se ve preciosa.

Pero si eres de las amantes del pelo largo, recordar que las ondas se llevan este verano y serán la tendencia predominante del otoño invierno 2011 2012, corona tu look con un sombrero playero a lo era del disco, a que te verás como la modelo de Next, espectacular.

Para las que disfrutan de ir más relax y con tendencias muy definidas, y hacerte de peinado que combine con el estilo tribal tan de moda este 2011, inspirarse en la imagen de la modelo Coco Rocha, pelo largo y trenzita artificial al frente y un estilo hippie que gustará a todos.

Si lo tuyo es verde más “rebelde” con tu toque de glamour, recurre al sombrerito entre los que el borsalino reina este verano y asume un look a lo chica de portada de Allure, a que se ve bien, el flequillo otra tendencia y el sombrerito, precioso.

Pelo corto a lo “Rockabilly” y estilo engominado, una tendencia que empieza a cobrar importancia y que luce muy bien la guapa modelo de la marca New Look.

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Your morning fashion and beauty report: Kate Middleton gets a coat of arms. Lauren Conrad launches a beauty site. And Tom Ford sells used cars?

Canadian used-car salesman Dale Wurfel is using a photo of designer Tom Ford — whose name is synonymous with elegant panache — in an ad. An ad that in all likelihood comes as a surprise to Ford. Endorsing used cars wouldn't seem to be his thing. The photo isn't the one above, but it's similar in terms of looking, well, hot. It's taken from an old fragrance campaign featuring Ford, and shows the designer, tie undone, eyes smoldering, with the tag line, “You know you're not the first. But do you really care?” [Telegraph] 

Kate Middleton was spotted shopping at Banana Republic — and yes, we do care. The Wedding (and yes, I've decided it deserves capitalization) is next week, after all, and Miss Middleton is likely buying items for her trousseau. And, yes again, you can expect her every move to be documented over the next few days, maybe even for the rest of her life.  [Telegraph]  

Meanwhile, Kate has a new — and super-important — accessory: a coat of arms. The Middleton family was just granted one by the College of Arms in London. It's a necessity for the family of the presumed future queen of England. Kate herself will only use it until she marries; then hers will be combined with Prince William's. [WWD]

Lauren Conrad has launched thebeautydepartment.com, a website full of hair and makeup tips she's amassed over the years. The photo and video how-tos star Conrad, her longtime hairstylist Kristin Ess and her makeup artist Amy Nadine. [People]

Every prom season it seems you hear of some creative people coming up with truly one-of-a-kind dresses. Not many can top this: Kerrin Frey of Wisconsin crafted daughter Tara's dress from thousands of bright Starburst candy wrappers, carefully folded and woven into an overlay for a muslin dress. She also made a vest for Tara's date. The project reportedly took six years. This mom knows how to plan ahead! [StyleList] 

Gold prices are soaring — they zoomed above $1,500 an ounce Tuesday before easing back a bit to $1,495.80 — and this is having an effect on jewelry designers, who are finding it prudent to use a bit less of the precious metal in their baubles. [WWD] (Subscription required.)  

Sporty meets chic in footwear for this fall, with new sneaker wedges straight from the runway. That's right: a sneaker upper on a wedge bottom. Cute! [WWD]

Designers Oleg Cassini (he dressed Jackie Kennedy) and Ralph Rucci (Whoopi Goldberg, Gwyneth Paltrow) will be added to the Fashion Walk of Fame on Manhattan's Seventh Avenue this summer. [N.Y. Daily News]  

Women's Wear Daily is reporting that Gianfranco Ferré's new owner, Paris Group, has ousted the brand's creative directors, Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi. [WWD]

– Susan Denley

Photo: Tom Ford. Credit: Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times

 

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Top 10 Basic Materials Stocks with Highest Upside: PZG, VGZ, ANO, GPRC, CPGI, AUMN, XRA, OSN, GFRE, SA (Apr 20, 2011)

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tdp2664 Epic Stock Picks Below are the top 10 Basic Materials stocks with highest upside potential, UPDATED TODAY before 4:30 AM ET, based on the difference between current price and Wall Street analysts' average target price. Four Chinese companies (GPRC, CPGI, OSN, GFRE) are on the list. Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. (AMEX:PZG) has the 1st highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 372.9%. Its consensus target price is $15.18 based on the average of all estimates. Vista Gold Corp. (AMEX:VGZ) has the 2nd highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 331.3%. Its consensus target price is $14.79 based on the average of all estimates. Anooraq Resources Corporation (USA) (AMEX:ANO) has the 3rd highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 263.3%. Its consensus target price is $3.51 based on the average of all estimates. Guanwei Recycling Corp. (NASDAQ:GPRC) has the 4th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 238.1%. Its consensus target price is $7.00 based on the average of all estimates. China Shengda Packaging Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CPGI) has the 5th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 230.2%. Its consensus target price is $7.00 based on the average of all estimates. Golden Minerals Co (AMEX:AUMN) has the 6th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 223.2%. Its consensus target price is $69.13 based on the average of all estimates. Exeter Resource Corp. (AMEX:XRA) has the 7th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 204.5%. Its consensus target price is $16.17 based on the average of all estimates. Ossen Innovation Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:OSN) has the 8th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 178.6%. Its consensus target price is $9.00 based on the average of all estimates. Gulf Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:GFRE) has the 9th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 162.9%. Its consensus target price is $12.25 based on the average of all estimates. Seabridge Gold, Inc. (USA) (AMEX:SA) has the 10th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 161.4%. Its consensus target price is $90.10 based on the average of all estimates.

Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) Reorganizing Emporia Plant

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Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) has let a number of employees go from its Emporia plant as part of staff reorganization. Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) Reorganizing Emporia Plant The U.S. based food company Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) announced that its Emporia plant will lose about 80 employees this week as part of its staff reorganization strategy. The company said that it will remove some positions and create new jobs to cut the workforce to 900 employees. The reason for the lay off is the improved efficiency at other plants to produce meat items, which limited the production and work needed in the Emporia plant. Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) media relations director Gary Mickelson said, "While eliminating jobs is always difficult, in this case we believe it will benefit remaining Emporia team members and hopefully give them more work hours each week". Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) stocks were at 19.24 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 14.5% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months. Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.94 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 2.07 Zack’s Rank: 2 out of 8 in the industry

American International Group (NYSE:AIG) Facing Sellof Problems

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American International Group (NYSE:AIG) is facing obstructions in the sale of its Taiwan unit. American International Group (NYSE:AIG) Facing Sellof Problems The American insurer American International Group (NYSE:AIG) is facing obstacles from Taiwan regulators over the sale of its Taiwan life insurance unit, Nan Shan Life. The company announced the sale 18 months ago, but regulators have rejected one deal stating that the buyer lacked financial management expertise. American International Group (NYSE:AIG) said that if the regulators again reject the sale, it will stop funding new business at the unit. American International Group (NYSE:AIG) acting CEO Richard Bender said, "When you thought you’ve made a good choice this time, based on what you learned the first time, I don’t know how you go back into the process yet one more time to do it, that would be a difficult thing to do I think”. American International Group (NYSE:AIG) shares are currently standing at 32.12. Price History Last Price: 32.12 52 Week Low / High: 31.83 / 62.87 50 Day Moving Average: 37.27 6 Month Price Change %: -7.9% 12 Month Price Change %: -0.6%

Analyst Actions on Chinese Stocks: CAST, CHL, CHU, CTEL, CTFO, HNP, LFC, LIWA ... (Apr 20, 2011)

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Below are today's Analyst Actions on U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks . Roth Capital Partners maintained Buy rating and $13 price target on Chinacast Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CAST). Deutsche Bank maintained Hold rating and HK$80 price target on the Hong Kong-listed shares of China Mobile Ltd. (NYSE:CHL). Macquarie maintained Outperform rating and HK$78 price target on the Hong Kong-listed shares of China Mobile Ltd. (NYSE:CHL). Credit Suisse maintained Neutral rating and HK$86 price target on the Hong Kong-listed shares of China Mobile Ltd. (NYSE:CHL). Mirae Asset Securities upgraded China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited (NYSE:CHU) from Reduce to Hold, and raised price target from HK$10 to HK$14.5 on the company's Hong Kong-listed shares. Credit Suisse maintained Outperform rating and HK$7.10 price target on the Hong Kong-listed shares of City Telecom (H.K.) Limited (NASDAQ:CTEL). Roth Capital Partners maintained Buy rating and $11 price target on China TransInfo Technology Corp. (NASDAQ:CTFO). Nomura maintained Neutral rating and HK$4.78 price target on the Hong Kong-listed shares of Huaneng Power International, Inc. (NYSE:HNP). Nomura maintained Buy rating and HK$40 price target on the Hong Kong-listed shares of China Life Insurance Company Ltd. (NYSE:LFC). Global Hunter Securities reiterated Buy rating and $20 price target on Lihua International, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIWA). BNP Paribas maintained Buy rating and $35 price target on Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:PWRD). Citigroup maintained Buy rating on SINA Corporation (NASDAQ:SINA), and raised price target from $90 to $165. Deutsche Bank maintained Buy rating on Trina Solar Limited (NYSE:TSL). Deutsche Bank maintained Buy rating on Yingli Green Energy Hold. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:YGE).

Top 10 Best-Rated Micro Cap Stocks: SUMR, GNET, ICLK, CAAS, CBOU, CHOP, FPTB, HFWA, LMIA, MDMD (Apr 20, 2011)

Below are the top 10 best-rated Micro Cap stocks, UPDATED TODAY before 4:30 AM
ET, based on the number of positive ratings by brokerage analysts. Two Chinese
companies (CAAS, CHOP) are on the list. Summer Infant, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUMR) is the
1st best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by
100% of the 8 brokerage analysts covering it. Global Traffic Network, Inc.
(NASDAQ:GNET) is the 2nd best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is
rated positively by 100% of the 7 brokerage analysts covering it. interCLICK Inc
(NASDAQ:ICLK) is the 3rd best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is
rated positively by 100% of the 7 brokerage analysts covering it. China
Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) is the 4th best-rated stock in this
segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 6 brokerage
analysts covering it. Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBOU) is the 5th
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100%
of the 6 brokerage analysts covering it. China Gerui Adv Mtals Grp Ltd
(NASDAQ:CHOP) is the 6th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is
rated positively by 100% of the 6 brokerage analysts covering it. First PacTrust
Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:FPTB) is the 7th best-rated stock in this segment of the
market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 6 brokerage analysts covering it.
Heritage Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:HFWA) is the 8th best-rated stock in this
segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 6 brokerage
analysts covering it. LMI Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ:LMIA) is the 9th best-rated
stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 6
brokerage analysts covering it. MediaMind Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:MDMD) is the
10th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by
100% of the 6 brokerage analysts covering it.

Top 10 Electrical Stocks with Highest Upside: CRTP, ABAT, MVIS, ECTY, SIHI, OPTT, NEWN, CELM, BCON, HPJ (Apr 20, 2011)

Below are the top 10 Electrical stocks with highest upside potential, UPDATED
TODAY before 4:30 AM ET, based on the difference between current price and Wall
Street analysts average target price. Five Chinese companies (CRTP, ABAT, SIHI,
CELM, HPJ) are on the list. China Ritar Power Corp. (NASDAQ:CRTP) has the 1st
highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 384.4%.
Its consensus target price is $7.75 based on the average of all estimates.
Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABAT) has the 2nd highest upside
potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 253.5%. Its consensus
target price is $7.00 based on the average of all estimates. Microvision, Inc.
(NASDAQ:MVIS) has the 3rd highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 216.9%. Its consensus target price is $4.50 based on the
average of all estimates. Ecotality, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECTY) has the 4th highest
upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 206.1%. Its
consensus target price is $9.00 based on the average of all estimates. SinoHub
Inc (NYSE:SIHI) has the 5th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 201.4%. Its consensus target price is $5.67 based on the
average of all estimates. Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPTT) has the
6th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is
194.7%. Its consensus target price is $14.00 based on the average of all
estimates. New Energy Systems Group. (NYSE:NEWN) has the 7th highest upside
potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 189.2%. Its consensus
target price is $12.00 based on the average of all estimates. China Electric
Motor, Inc. (NASDAQ:CELM) has the 8th highest upside potential in this segment
of the market. Its upside is 185.2%. Its consensus target price is $8.30 based
on the average of all estimates. Beacon Power Corp. (NASDAQ:BCON) has the 9th
highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 176.1%.
Its consensus target price is $4.50 based on the average of all estimates. Hong
Kong Highpower Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:HPJ) has the 10th highest upside
potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 156.4%. Its consensus
target price is $7.00 based on the average of all estimates.

DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average Today; S&P 500, Nasdaq; Profit, Money Invest News; Stock Market Open

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The major market index composites in the U.S. finished in the green as of yesterday’s close. Strong earnings reports and positive economic data helped to push stocks higher throughout the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished higher by over 186 points and closed the session at 12,453.54. Positive postings stemming from the tech sector helped to promote the stock rally. Apple reported large gains. The company made money during the second quarter and earned $6 billion. Earnings for Apple were up almost 100 percent from one year ago. These results will help overall stock market composite trends but came after the big gains for the day. Other positive profit reports posted earlier in the session and these, paired with positive economic posts, helped to continue the stock rally. Existing home sales data posted positive for March as the National Association of Realtors reported that existing home sales rose 3.7 percent percent to 5.1 million. This data was a plus and gave a boost to the struggling housing sector. Today, will bring the Labor Department’s report on new and continuing jobless claims. These numbers notched higher last week and so all eyes will be watching to see if this was just a blip or a directional trend. In addition to this report and other economic indicators, key earning reports are positioned to post from a handful of companies. McDonald’s, DuPont, Verizon Communication and Southwest Airlines are all in line to post earnings reports. Friday will be relatively uneventful in the U.S. as the markets in the United States will be closed for the day. So it is a short week but stocks are on the rise and momentum could keep things green for the week. Last week overall was a loss as the Dow Jones Industrial ended in the red for the week and investors hope to bounce back this week. Money and investment action kept stocks higher yesterday and investors hope the trends continue today. Author: Frank Matto

Spot gold Spot Silver Price Per Ounce, Gram, Kilo; Money Invested with Contract Gold and Silver; Gold and Silver Correction in Future

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Precious metal prices have surged higher this past week. Precious metal gold price per ounce rates closed higher last session. Precious metal Silver price per ounce rates closed higher last session. Contract gold and silver rates have been trending in positive territory throughout this week and build more momentum with each day of positive trending. Money investments have been funneling into the safe haven metals even as the major stock market indices have finished their respective sessions in the green. The dollar recently traded lower versus a handful of other currencies and this has also helped keep precious metal gold and silver prices aloft. June contract gold finished the last trading session in the United States higher by 3.80 at 1498.90 an ounce. Gold breached the 1500 mark again yesterday but then retreated prior to close. May contract silver moved higher by .548 at 44.46 per troy ounce. The one month change for precious gold is higher by 5.40 percent and the one month change for silver is positive by 26.99 percent. During the interval between yesterday’s session close and today’s session open, spot gold and spot silver were trending in positive territory. Spot silver per ounce was green by 1.89 at 45.81 and spot silver per kilo was higher by 60.76 at 1472.79. Spot gold per kilo was higher by 348.19 at a price of 48397.48 and spot gold price per gram was higher by .35 at 48.40. Gold peaked above the 1500 mark last session before retreating and silver prices reached a thirty one year high as well. The record high prices are making some investors a little uneasy. Many wonder when the next correction will be and what the prices will be when the correction takes place. Author: Camillo Zucari

Stocks Going Ex Dividend the Fourth Week of April

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Here is our latest update on the stock trading technique called ‘Buying Dividends’. This is the process of buying stocks before the ex dividend date and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend . This technique generally works only in bull markets. In flat or choppy markets, you have to be extremely careful. In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can’t sell the stock until after the ex date. The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable and sortable list of the stocks going ex dividend during the next week or two. The list contains many dividend paying companies, all with market caps over $500 million, and yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the market capitalization, the ex-dividend date and the yield. Reed Elsevier NV ADR (ENL) market cap: $50.1B ex div date: 4/25/2011 6.6% NiSource Inc. (NI) market cap: $5.4B ex div date: 4/27/2011 yield: 4.8% Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) market cap: $1.1B ex div date: 4/27/2011 yield: 10.0% Banco Santander, S.A. ADR (STD) market cap: $98.8B ex div date: 4/27/2011 yield: 10.6% Bank of Montreal (BMO) market cap: $36.9B ex div date: 4/28/2011 yield: 4.5% Fifth Street Finance Corp. (FSC) market cap: $735.0M ex div date: 4/28/2011 yield: 9.6% The additional ex-dividend stocks can be found at wsnn.com. (If you have been to the website before, and the latest link doesn’t show up, you may have to empty your cache.) If you like dividend stocks, you should check out the high yield utility stocks and the Monthly Dividend Stocks at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com or WSNN.com. Dividend definitions: Declaration date: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend. Ex-dividend date: the day on which if you buy the stock, you would not be entitled to that particular dividend; or the first day on which a shareholder can sell the shares and still be entitled to the dividend. Record date : the day when you must be on the company’s books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. The ex-dividend date is normally set for stocks two business days before the record date. Payment date: the day on which the dividend payment is actually made, which can be as long at two months after the ex date. Don’t forget to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the company before implementing this technique. Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written. By Stockerblog.com

Top 10 Best-Rated Micro Cap Stocks: SUMR, GNET, ICLK, CAAS, CBOU, CHOP, FPTB, HFWA, LMIA, MDMD (Apr 20, 2011)

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Below are the top 10 best-rated Micro Cap stocks, UPDATED TODAY before 4:30 AM ET, based on the number of positive ratings by brokerage analysts. Two Chinese companies (CAAS, CHOP) are on the list. Summer Infant, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUMR) is the 1st best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 8 brokerage analysts covering it. Global Traffic Network, Inc. (NASDAQ:GNET) is the 2nd best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 7 brokerage analysts covering it. interCLICK Inc (NASDAQ:ICLK) is the 3rd best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 7 brokerage analysts covering it. China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) is the 4th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 6 brokerage analysts covering it. Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBOU) is the 5th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 6 brokerage analysts covering it. China Gerui Adv Mtals Grp Ltd (NASDAQ:CHOP) is the 6th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 6 brokerage analysts covering it. First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:FPTB) is the 7th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 6 brokerage analysts covering it. Heritage Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:HFWA) is the 8th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 6 brokerage analysts covering it. LMI Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ:LMIA) is the 9th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 6 brokerage analysts covering it. MediaMind Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:MDMD) is the 10th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 6 brokerage analysts covering it.

University of Texas owns $1 Billion worth of Gold

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Now the the price of gold has cracked above the $1500 per ounce level and silver has broken above $45 per ounce, it is interesting to see who the big buyers are and how much they are investing. The endowment for the University of Texas, The University of Texas Investment Management Co., has purchased and taken delivery of around $1 billion worth of gold and is storing it in a vault in New York. Will this be the beginning of a trend? If so, watch for much higher prices.

Analyst Actions on Chinese Stocks: CAST, CHL, CHU, CTEL, CTFO, HNP, LFC, LIWA ... (Apr 20, 2011)

Below are today's Analyst Actions on U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks . Roth
Capital Partners maintained Buy rating and $13 price target on Chinacast
Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CAST). Deutsche Bank maintained Hold rating and
HK$80 price target on the Hong Kong-listed shares of China Mobile Ltd.
(NYSE:CHL). Macquarie maintained Outperform rating and HK$78 price target on the
Hong Kong-listed shares of China Mobile Ltd. (NYSE:CHL). Credit Suisse
maintained Neutral rating and HK$86 price target on the Hong Kong-listed shares
of China Mobile Ltd. (NYSE:CHL). Mirae Asset Securities upgraded China Unicom
(Hong Kong) Limited (NYSE:CHU) from Reduce to Hold, and raised price target from
HK$10 to HK$14.5 on the companys Hong Kong-listed shares. Credit Suisse
maintained Outperform rating and HK$7.10 price target on the Hong Kong-listed
shares of City Telecom (H.K.) Limited (NASDAQ:CTEL). Roth Capital Partners
maintained Buy rating and $11 price target on China TransInfo Technology Corp.
(NASDAQ:CTFO). Nomura maintained Neutral rating and HK$4.78 price target on the
Hong Kong-listed shares of Huaneng Power International, Inc. (NYSE:HNP). Nomura
maintained Buy rating and HK$40 price target on the Hong Kong-listed shares of
China Life Insurance Company Ltd. (NYSE:LFC). Global Hunter Securities
reiterated Buy rating and $20 price target on Lihua International, Inc.
(NASDAQ:LIWA). BNP Paribas maintained Buy rating and $35 price target on Perfect
World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:PWRD). Citigroup maintained Buy rating on SINA
Corporation (NASDAQ:SINA), and raised price target from $90 to $165. Deutsche
Bank maintained Buy rating on Trina Solar Limited (NYSE:TSL). Deutsche Bank
maintained Buy rating on Yingli Green Energy Hold. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:YGE).

3 Reasons the Gold Bubble Will Burst

Gold prices topped $1,500 per ounce yesterday, two days after Standard &
Poor's roiled the equity and bond markets by lowering its outlook on the AAA
credit rating of the U.S. government.  After a decade in which stocks went
nowhere and the U.S. dollar lost value to every world currency except the
Zimbabwean dollar, many Americans are ready to give up on the entire system. 
Quite a few already have. After watching gold more than quadruple in value,
investors might be tempted to wash their hands of financial assets altogether,
convert their savings to gold bars, and bury it in their backyards.  But
frankly, I cannot fathom a worse idea. Gold today is as risky as tech stock in
1999 and Miami condos in 2005, and the arguments supporting its rise are every
bit as flimsy.  Let's take a look at some of these arguments and how they
stand up to a brief reality check. Myth #1: Gold is an investment Let's start
with the very basics.  I would define an investment as an asset that creates
value and income over time.  Stocks, bonds, real estate, even livestock and
some machinery for businesses would all qualify.   This is in contrast to
"speculation," which is a purchase based purely on the hope of selling at a
higher price at some point in the future. Ben Graham, the mentor of Warren
Buffett and father of the investment profession as we know it today, had
referred to speculation as the "greater fool" theory. The idea goes, "I
know I am a fool to pay such a high price for a stock but I know that a greater
fool will come along and pay me an even higher price." Graham was speaking of
common stocks, but the same argument could be made about condos, Dutch tulip
bulbs, or even baseball cards and Beanie Babies.  And it certainly applies to
gold. Gold pays no dividends or interest and produces nothing.  It's an inert
metal that you have to pay to store and insure.  And yes, your ability to
profit from it depends on your being able to sell it to someone else at a higher
price than what you paid, plus selling commissions and expenses.    Is this a
bet you're comfortable making when it has already risen by a factor of four in
a matter of years and the trade is looking increasingly crowded? There is
nothing wrong with speculating, of course, if you understand the risk.   The
problem comes when you confuse it with investment.  And these days, many folks
can't tell the difference. Myth #2: Gold is a store of value Plenty of gold
bugs concede the metal is not a traditional "investment," per se, but argue
passionately that its purpose is not speculative.  Instead, it is a store of
true value in a world of paper fiat currencies and number games. Unfortunately,
the facts simply do not support this view. That's because gold is a great
store of value—except when it's not.   Had you become fed up with the
inflation of the Jimmy Carter years and moved your savings to gold in 1980, you
would have watched your "store of value" fall by 70% in the two decades that
followed.  And this would have happened during a period of persistent (though
falling) inflation. Meanwhile, the raging bull market in gold since 2000 can
hardly be considered "stable."  Sure, no one complains if their purchasing
power rises.  But if your stated purpose in buying gold is its role as a store
of value, even volatility to the upside should be unsettling.  You can't just
create "value" out of thin air. For an asset often touted as a "crisis
hedge," gold also performed remarkably poorly during the 2008 meltdown.  Gold
went into freefall in September and October 2008 after the Lehman Brothers
failure knocked the financial world off its axis.  Not a very effective
insurance policy, in my opinion. Lastly, if protection from the ravages of
inflation is so crucial to investors, then why isn't a piece of productive
rental real estate an equally appealing option? Plenty of desperate owners would
happily exchange their property for some of that "worthless" green paper.
But somehow the idea of buying real estate at depressed prices to hedge against
inflation and a plummeting dollar is seen as a fool's errand, while buying
gold at record levels is seen the only safe bet. It's easy to point to gold as
a store of value when prices are rising. But they won't rise forever.

Investing and the Irrational Mind

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Book Review Investing and the Irrational Mind: Rethink Risk, Outwit Optimism, and Seize Opportunities Others Miss by Robert Koppel shows how to get beyond the negative psychological impulses that prevent investors from making money in the stock market. Koppel is a behavioral finance expert who was a former member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, a hedge fund partner, and president of his own division at Rand Financial. He shows why your brain gets negative messages when investing. One of the important features of the book is how he shows how to adjust your investment objective based on your psychology and how to avoid irrational thoughts when making decisions. He also covers intuition, and how it can be an important and useful tool. Chapter 11, Taking a Loss, is an important one as this is something that most investors hate to do. Check out the tables that shows the physical and emotional symptoms of taking a loss, along with the follow-up tables relating to visual, auditory, and sensory imagery. If you want a book that can help you succeed in the stock market using your mind and psychology, then you should delve into Investing and the Irrational Mind: Rethink Risk, Outwit Optimism, and Seize Opportunities Others Miss .

University of Texas owns $1 Billion worth of Gold

Now the the price of gold has cracked above the $1500 per ounce level and
silver has broken above $45 per ounce, it is interesting to see who the big
buyers are and how much they are investing. The endowment for the University of
Texas, The University of Texas Investment Management Co., has purchased and
taken delivery of around $1 billion worth of gold and is storing it in a vault
in New York. Will this be the beginning of a trend? If so, watch for much higher
prices.

Top 10 Electrical Stocks with Highest Upside: CRTP, ABAT, MVIS, ECTY, SIHI, OPTT, NEWN, CELM, BCON, HPJ (Apr 20, 2011)

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Below are the top 10 Electrical stocks with highest upside potential, UPDATED TODAY before 4:30 AM ET, based on the difference between current price and Wall Street analysts' average target price. Five Chinese companies (CRTP, ABAT, SIHI, CELM, HPJ) are on the list.

China Ritar Power Corp. (NASDAQ:CRTP) has the 1st highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 384.4%. Its consensus target price is $7.75 based on the average of all estimates. Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABAT) has the 2nd highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 253.5%. Its consensus target price is $7.00 based on the average of all estimates. Microvision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS) has the 3rd highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 216.9%. Its consensus target price is $4.50 based on the average of all estimates. Ecotality, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECTY) has the 4th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 206.1%. Its consensus target price is $9.00 based on the average of all estimates. SinoHub Inc (NYSE:SIHI) has the 5th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 201.4%. Its consensus target price is $5.67 based on the average of all estimates.

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPTT) has the 6th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 194.7%. Its consensus target price is $14.00 based on the average of all estimates. New Energy Systems Group. (NYSE:NEWN) has the 7th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 189.2%. Its consensus target price is $12.00 based on the average of all estimates. China Electric Motor, Inc. (NASDAQ:CELM) has the 8th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 185.2%. Its consensus target price is $8.30 based on the average of all estimates. Beacon Power Corp. (NASDAQ:BCON) has the 9th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 176.1%. Its consensus target price is $4.50 based on the average of all estimates. Hong Kong Highpower Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:HPJ) has the 10th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 156.4%. Its consensus target price is $7.00 based on the average of all estimates.

Spot gold Spot Silver Price Per Ounce, Gram, Kilo; Money Invested with Contract Gold and Silver; Gold and Silver Correction in Future

Precious metal prices have surged higher this past week. Precious metal gold
price per ounce rates closed higher last session. Precious metal Silver price
per ounce rates closed higher last session. Contract gold and silver rates have
been trending in positive territory throughout this week and build more momentum
with each day of positive trending. Money investments have been funneling into
the safe haven metals even as the major stock market indices have finished their
respective sessions in the green. The dollar recently traded lower versus a
handful of other currencies and this has also helped keep precious metal gold
and silver prices aloft. June contract gold finished the last trading session in
the United States higher by 3.80 at 1498.90 an ounce. Gold breached the 1500
mark again yesterday but then retreated prior to close. May contract silver
moved higher by .548 at 44.46 per troy ounce. The one month change for precious
gold is higher by 5.40 percent and the one month change for silver is positive
by 26.99 percent. During the interval between yesterdays session close and
todays session open, spot gold and spot silver were trending in positive
territory. Spot silver per ounce was green by 1.89 at 45.81 and spot silver per
kilo was higher by 60.76 at 1472.79. Spot gold per kilo was higher by 348.19 at
a price of 48397.48 and spot gold price per gram was higher by .35 at 48.40.
Gold peaked above the 1500 mark last session before retreating and silver prices
reached a thirty one year high as well. The record high prices are making some
investors a little uneasy. Many wonder when the next correction will be and what
the prices will be when the correction takes place. Author: Camillo Zucari

DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average Today; S&P 500, Nasdaq; Profit, Money Invest News; Stock Market Open

The major market index composites in the U.S. finished in the green as of
yesterdays close. Strong earnings reports and positive economic data helped to
push stocks higher throughout the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished
higher by over 186 points and closed the session at 12,453.54. Positive postings
stemming from the tech sector helped to promote the stock rally. Apple reported
large gains. The company made money during the second quarter and earned $6
billion. Earnings for Apple were up almost 100 percent from one year ago. These
results will help overall stock market composite trends but came after the big
gains for the day. Other positive profit reports posted earlier in the session
and these, paired with positive economic posts, helped to continue the stock
rally. Existing home sales data posted positive for March as the National
Association of Realtors reported that existing home sales rose 3.7 percent
percent to 5.1 million. This data was a plus and gave a boost to the struggling
housing sector. Today, will bring the Labor Departments report on new and
continuing jobless claims. These numbers notched higher last week and so all
eyes will be watching to see if this was just a blip or a directional trend. In
addition to this report and other economic indicators, key earning reports are
positioned to post from a handful of companies. McDonalds, DuPont, Verizon
Communication and Southwest Airlines are all in line to post earnings reports.
Friday will be relatively uneventful in the U.S. as the markets in the United
States will be closed for the day. So it is a short week but stocks are on the
rise and momentum could keep things green for the week. Last week overall was a
loss as the Dow Jones Industrial ended in the red for the week and investors
hope to bounce back this week. Money and investment action kept stocks higher
yesterday and investors hope the trends continue today. Author: Frank Matto

Top Gold Stock to Buy

Eldorado Gold Corp. (NYSE: EGO ) This Canadian mining company engages in the
exploration, development, mining and production of primarily gold and iron
properties around the world. In late March, the stock broke out from an
intermediate downtrend on high volume. And last week, the 20-day moving average
crossed through the 50-day as the stock confirmed a new uptrend. Buy EGO at
market as a long-term investment with a 12-month target in the high $20s. If you
have questions or comments for Sam Collins, please e-mail him at samailc@cox.net
.

Top Gold Stock to Buy

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Eldorado Gold Corp. (NYSE: EGO ) — This Canadian mining company engages in the exploration, development, mining and production of primarily gold and iron properties around the world. In late March, the stock broke out from an intermediate downtrend on high volume. And last week, the 20-day moving average crossed through the 50-day as the stock confirmed a new uptrend. Buy EGO at market as a long-term investment with a 12-month target in the high $20s. If you have questions or comments for Sam Collins, please e-mail him at samailc@cox.net .

3 Reasons the Gold Bubble Will Burst

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Gold prices topped $1,500 per ounce yesterday, two days after Standard & Poor's roiled the equity and bond markets by lowering its outlook on the AAA credit rating of the U.S. government.  After a decade in which stocks went nowhere and the U.S. dollar lost value to every world currency except the Zimbabwean dollar, many Americans are ready to give up on the entire system.  Quite a few already have. After watching gold more than quadruple in value, investors might be tempted to wash their hands of financial assets altogether, convert their savings to gold bars, and bury it in their backyards.  But frankly, I cannot fathom a worse idea. Gold today is as risky as tech stock in 1999 and Miami condos in 2005, and the arguments supporting its rise are every bit as flimsy.  Let's take a look at some of these arguments and how they stand up to a brief reality check. Myth #1: Gold is an investment Let's start with the very basics.  I would define an investment as an asset that creates value and income over time.  Stocks, bonds, real estate, even livestock and some machinery for businesses would all qualify.   This is in contrast to "speculation," which is a purchase based purely on the hope of selling at a higher price at some point in the future. Ben Graham, the mentor of Warren Buffett and father of the investment profession as we know it today, had referred to speculation as the "greater fool" theory. The idea goes, "I know I am a fool to pay such a high price for a stock but I know that a greater fool will come along and pay me an even higher price." Graham was speaking of common stocks, but the same argument could be made about condos, Dutch tulip bulbs, or even baseball cards and Beanie Babies.  And it certainly applies to gold. Gold pays no dividends or interest and produces nothing.  It's an inert metal that you have to pay to store and insure.  And yes, your ability to profit from it depends on your being able to sell it to someone else at a higher price than what you paid, plus selling commissions and expenses.    Is this a bet you're comfortable making when it has already risen by a factor of four in a matter of years and the trade is looking increasingly crowded? There is nothing wrong with speculating, of course, if you understand the risk.   The problem comes when you confuse it with investment.  And these days, many folks can't tell the difference. Myth #2: Gold is a store of value Plenty of gold bugs concede the metal is not a traditional "investment," per se, but argue passionately that its purpose is not speculative.  Instead, it is a store of true value in a world of paper fiat currencies and number games. Unfortunately, the facts simply do not support this view. That's because gold is a great store of value—except when it's not.   Had you become fed up with the inflation of the Jimmy Carter years and moved your savings to gold in 1980, you would have watched your "store of value" fall by 70% in the two decades that followed.  And this would have happened during a period of persistent (though falling) inflation. Meanwhile, the raging bull market in gold since 2000 can hardly be considered "stable."  Sure, no one complains if their purchasing power rises.  But if your stated purpose in buying gold is its role as a store of value, even volatility to the upside should be unsettling.  You can't just create "value" out of thin air. For an asset often touted as a "crisis hedge," gold also performed remarkably poorly during the 2008 meltdown.  Gold went into freefall in September and October 2008 after the Lehman Brothers failure knocked the financial world off its axis.  Not a very effective insurance policy, in my opinion. Lastly, if protection from the ravages of inflation is so crucial to investors, then why isn't a piece of productive rental real estate an equally appealing option? Plenty of desperate owners would happily exchange their property for some of that "worthless" green paper. But somehow the idea of buying real estate at depressed prices to hedge against inflation and a plummeting dollar is seen as a fool's errand, while buying gold at record levels is seen the only safe bet. It's easy to point to gold as a store of value when prices are rising. But they won't rise forever.

10 Brawny Dividend Stocks to Buy

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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Beef Up Your Returns With Top Dividend Stocks Dividends have long been an excellent indicator of growth and fundamental strength, and are one of the oldest ways for a company to communicate that it is healthy. Dividend stocks can be found in every sector, but the best way to take advantage of them is to pick the ones with the strongest fundamental and quantitative grades in my Portfolio Grader . That way, every quarter you get not only the boost in the company’s share price following its outstanding earnings report, but also the company-paid dividend. So let’s look at 10 high-paying dividend stocks with outstanding fundamentals that you should consider adding to your portfolio if you’re looking for stocks with a good payoff.

10 Brawny Dividend Stocks to Buy

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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Beef Up Your Returns With Top Dividend Stocks Dividends have long been an excellent indicator of growth and fundamental strength, and are one of the oldest ways for a company to communicate that it is healthy. Dividend stocks can be found in every sector, but the best way to take advantage of them is to pick the ones with the strongest fundamental and quantitative grades in my Portfolio Grader . That way, every quarter you get not only the boost in the company’s share price following its outstanding earnings report, but also the company-paid dividend. So let’s look at 10 high-paying dividend stocks with outstanding fundamentals that you should consider adding to your portfolio if you’re looking for stocks with a good payoff.