The last couple of weeks have been a roller coaster ride for stocks. The
markets pendulum has swung to significant lows but also made attempts to rebound
and swing back to correct. The recent credit downgrade for the U.S. has not been
catastrophic up to this point, but it has led to further speculation that the
U.S. economy is degrading. The downgrade led to significant stock sell offs on
Monday of last week. The Dow lost over 600 points that day. Corrections occurred
throughout the week and the volatility ended in only moderate losses for the
primary index composites. The Dow ended the last trading session in the green as
did the Nasdaq and the S&P 500. All three were red for the week however. The up
and down trends of the primary stock indices has been exhausting for investors
on Wall Street and the uncertainty in the marketplace is causing havoc for the
bottom lines of many companies. One company that maintained a positive close
value Friday was Netflix Inc. NFLX closed out the session in the green by .36
percent at 244.00. Previous close for Netflix was 243.13 with the 52 week high
being 304.79 and the 52 week low being 119.65 according to MSN money stock
quotes. Frank Matto
Sunday, August 14, 2011
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After another roller coaster ride of a week in the U.S. stock market, Wall
Street will try to extend the positive action observed over the last two days of
last weeks trading sessions. The major index composites saw significant sell
offs that resulted in negative index trends on Monday and Wednesday, but also
saw significant rebound attempts on each day that followed the sell-offs. The
composites then strung together two consecutive days of positive trends to end
the week. The credit downgrade for the U.S. caused a great deal of instability
and uncertainty in the marketplace last week, but this current week appears to
be free of any news that could skew trends negatively to the extent that the
downgrade did to trends last week. Investors on Wall Street will look to carry
over the positive momentum that built in the market place on Thursday and Friday
in an attempt to break the string of weekly losses. The Dow was off 1.5 percent
last week. The Nasdaq was off last week by about 1 percent and the S&P 500 was
lower by 1.7 percent. On the docket for today will be the Empire State
manufacturing index from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In addition, the
National Association of Realtors will post the home-builder sentiment index.
Some noteworthy earnings data will stem from Lowes and Sysco. Frank Matto
Street will try to extend the positive action observed over the last two days of
last weeks trading sessions. The major index composites saw significant sell
offs that resulted in negative index trends on Monday and Wednesday, but also
saw significant rebound attempts on each day that followed the sell-offs. The
composites then strung together two consecutive days of positive trends to end
the week. The credit downgrade for the U.S. caused a great deal of instability
and uncertainty in the marketplace last week, but this current week appears to
be free of any news that could skew trends negatively to the extent that the
downgrade did to trends last week. Investors on Wall Street will look to carry
over the positive momentum that built in the market place on Thursday and Friday
in an attempt to break the string of weekly losses. The Dow was off 1.5 percent
last week. The Nasdaq was off last week by about 1 percent and the S&P 500 was
lower by 1.7 percent. On the docket for today will be the Empire State
manufacturing index from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In addition, the
National Association of Realtors will post the home-builder sentiment index.
Some noteworthy earnings data will stem from Lowes and Sysco. Frank Matto
Todays gold prices gold price per ounce spot gold price per gram silver price per ounce spot silver price per ounce
Gold prices touched highs over 1800 per troy ounce last week. Price trends were
pushed higher by golds safe haven appeal that received ample attention during
the wild fluctuations of the stock market last week. The major market index
composites fluctuated to significant lows often followed by
almost-as-significant rebounds the following day. The volatility with stocks
paved the way for precious metal gold to climb the ladder. Wednesday was the
best day for gold as it was the second significant drop for stocks during the
week. The stock market in the U.S. stabilized on Thursday and trends remained
positive for stocks to close out the week. Gold ultimately dropped lower and
ended the last trading session in the red. Contract gold for December delivery
ended the last trading session lower by .51 percent or 8.90 to close out at
1742.60 per troy ounce. Silver contract settled higher on the day by 1.15
percent to close out at 39.11 per troy ounce. Spot gold per gram moved lower too
55.99 and spot silver per ounce was moving lower prior to opening bell today as
well. Spot silver was lower by .21 at 38.89. Camillo Zucari
pushed higher by golds safe haven appeal that received ample attention during
the wild fluctuations of the stock market last week. The major market index
composites fluctuated to significant lows often followed by
almost-as-significant rebounds the following day. The volatility with stocks
paved the way for precious metal gold to climb the ladder. Wednesday was the
best day for gold as it was the second significant drop for stocks during the
week. The stock market in the U.S. stabilized on Thursday and trends remained
positive for stocks to close out the week. Gold ultimately dropped lower and
ended the last trading session in the red. Contract gold for December delivery
ended the last trading session lower by .51 percent or 8.90 to close out at
1742.60 per troy ounce. Silver contract settled higher on the day by 1.15
percent to close out at 39.11 per troy ounce. Spot gold per gram moved lower too
55.99 and spot silver per ounce was moving lower prior to opening bell today as
well. Spot silver was lower by .21 at 38.89. Camillo Zucari
Top 10 Best-Performing U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks Year-to-Date: ATAI, MPEL, BIDU, CYOU, SINA, BNSO, FMCN, NTES, NKBP, ORS (Aug 14, 2011)
Below are the top 10 best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks year-to-date.
ATA Inc.(ADR) (NASDAQ:ATAI) is the 1st best-performing stock year-to-date in
this segment of the market. It has risen 173.97% since the beginning of this
year. Its price percentage change was 237.84% for the last 52 weeks. Melco Crown
Entertainment Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:MPEL) is the 2nd best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 112.42% since the
beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 248.20% for the last 52
weeks. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 3rd best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 55.55% since the
beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 81.67% for the last 52
weeks. Changyou.com Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:CYOU) is the 4th best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 50.65% since the
beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 55.33% for the last 52
weeks. SINA Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:SINA) is the 5th best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 50.00% since the
beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 137.36% for the last 52
weeks. Bonso Electronics International Inc. (NASDAQ:BNSO) is the 6th
best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen
44.20% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 93.20%
for the last 52 weeks. Focus Media Holding Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) is the
7th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 35.48% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
65.61% for the last 52 weeks. NetEase.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:NTES) is the 8th
best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen
34.02% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 30.31%
for the last 52 weeks. China Nuokang Bio-Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:NKBP) is
the 9th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 30.08% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
-17.14% for the last 52 weeks. Orsus Xelent Technologies Inc. (AMEX:ORS) is the
10th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 29.90% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
5.16% for the last 52 weeks.
ATA Inc.(ADR) (NASDAQ:ATAI) is the 1st best-performing stock year-to-date in
this segment of the market. It has risen 173.97% since the beginning of this
year. Its price percentage change was 237.84% for the last 52 weeks. Melco Crown
Entertainment Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:MPEL) is the 2nd best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 112.42% since the
beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 248.20% for the last 52
weeks. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 3rd best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 55.55% since the
beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 81.67% for the last 52
weeks. Changyou.com Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:CYOU) is the 4th best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 50.65% since the
beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 55.33% for the last 52
weeks. SINA Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:SINA) is the 5th best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 50.00% since the
beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 137.36% for the last 52
weeks. Bonso Electronics International Inc. (NASDAQ:BNSO) is the 6th
best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen
44.20% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 93.20%
for the last 52 weeks. Focus Media Holding Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) is the
7th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 35.48% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
65.61% for the last 52 weeks. NetEase.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:NTES) is the 8th
best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen
34.02% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 30.31%
for the last 52 weeks. China Nuokang Bio-Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:NKBP) is
the 9th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 30.08% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
-17.14% for the last 52 weeks. Orsus Xelent Technologies Inc. (AMEX:ORS) is the
10th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 29.90% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
5.16% for the last 52 weeks.
Thursday’s Stocks to Watch: Cisco, Avnet
Here are a few stocks to keep on your radar: Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO )
Try Dollar Cost Averaging These 3 Stocks
I am a bottom feeder when it comes to stocks. I enjoy taking advantage of fear
in the market and buying at low prices. It is so remarkably simple, but buy low
and sell high works. After a brief respite, stocks recovered thanks to a
late-day rally Tuesday. The gains masked what was a very volatile day. Stocks
are gyrating like the out-of-control Apollo 13 after explosions rocked that
spacecraft from its scheduled mission to the moon. If anyone thinks they can
time the exact bottom of this mess, think again. I've heard from many
investors that believed last Thursday was the peak of selling and started buying
shares. They were greatly disappointed Monday when stocks fell hard again. These
same investors used Monday's selling to do more buying. The pattern should
serve as a reminder of a tried-and-true approach to buying stocks: dollar cost
averaging. If you are one of the fortunate investors with cash available to buy
stocks, it would be silly to put all your money to work at one single moment in
time. Instead, take a little bit of cash and start buying stocks over time.
There is no doubt stocks are oversold given what we know to be true about the
economy and corporate profits. While there is a possibility of a recession, such
an outcome is not guaranteed. Stocks are telling us a recession is already here.
As such, it very well might be a good time to deploy cash. Here are three stocks
to start nibbling on: Zipcar I heard an interesting interview on the radio with
respect to the impact of economic uncertainty on individual consumers. This
particular gentleman told the story of having a job, but now biking to work,
forgoing the convenience of owning a car because he was making less money. I was
struck by the peace of mind this person had in adjusting to his new reality.
Zipcar (NASDAQ: ZIP ) is a recent initial public offering stock with a business
model that caters to regular folks that are downsizing or choosing to go green
by forsaking car ownership, but that from time to time still need a car for
longer-distance trips. Interestingly, while many recent IPOs like LinkedIn
(NYSE: LNKD ) have been pummeled in the recent sell-off, Zipcar is holding up
relatively well. Its shares are down less than 10% since its July 21 close of
$22.23. Amazingly, most of that loss was taking place Wednesday as the stock
finally succumbed to selling pressure, dropping more than 8%. That is not just
good outperformance it is remarkable. A strong earnings report whereby Zipcar
reported a smaller loss than expected is helping to support the stock. If you
are a long-term investor, this is one stock you can start nibbling on. Remember:
The time to buy interesting and aggressive growth stories is when things appear
to be at their worst. We are at one such moment today.
in the market and buying at low prices. It is so remarkably simple, but buy low
and sell high works. After a brief respite, stocks recovered thanks to a
late-day rally Tuesday. The gains masked what was a very volatile day. Stocks
are gyrating like the out-of-control Apollo 13 after explosions rocked that
spacecraft from its scheduled mission to the moon. If anyone thinks they can
time the exact bottom of this mess, think again. I've heard from many
investors that believed last Thursday was the peak of selling and started buying
shares. They were greatly disappointed Monday when stocks fell hard again. These
same investors used Monday's selling to do more buying. The pattern should
serve as a reminder of a tried-and-true approach to buying stocks: dollar cost
averaging. If you are one of the fortunate investors with cash available to buy
stocks, it would be silly to put all your money to work at one single moment in
time. Instead, take a little bit of cash and start buying stocks over time.
There is no doubt stocks are oversold given what we know to be true about the
economy and corporate profits. While there is a possibility of a recession, such
an outcome is not guaranteed. Stocks are telling us a recession is already here.
As such, it very well might be a good time to deploy cash. Here are three stocks
to start nibbling on: Zipcar I heard an interesting interview on the radio with
respect to the impact of economic uncertainty on individual consumers. This
particular gentleman told the story of having a job, but now biking to work,
forgoing the convenience of owning a car because he was making less money. I was
struck by the peace of mind this person had in adjusting to his new reality.
Zipcar (NASDAQ: ZIP ) is a recent initial public offering stock with a business
model that caters to regular folks that are downsizing or choosing to go green
by forsaking car ownership, but that from time to time still need a car for
longer-distance trips. Interestingly, while many recent IPOs like LinkedIn
(NYSE: LNKD ) have been pummeled in the recent sell-off, Zipcar is holding up
relatively well. Its shares are down less than 10% since its July 21 close of
$22.23. Amazingly, most of that loss was taking place Wednesday as the stock
finally succumbed to selling pressure, dropping more than 8%. That is not just
good outperformance it is remarkable. A strong earnings report whereby Zipcar
reported a smaller loss than expected is helping to support the stock. If you
are a long-term investor, this is one stock you can start nibbling on. Remember:
The time to buy interesting and aggressive growth stories is when things appear
to be at their worst. We are at one such moment today.
Top 10 Telecom Equipment Stocks with Highest Return on Assets: TCCO, ZSTN, RIMM, LORL, ADTN, PLT, GRMN, TSTC, APKT, CLFD (Aug 14, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 Telecom Equipment stocks with highest Return on Assets ratio (ROA) for the last 12 months. ROA shows a company's efficiency in making profits from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. Two Chinese companies (ZSTN, TSTC) are on the list. Technical Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:TCCO) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 58.71% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.69 for the same period. ZST Digital Networks Inc (NASDAQ:ZSTN) has the 2nd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 35.08% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 2.11 for the same period. Research In Motion Limited (USA) (NASDAQ:RIMM) has the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 27.21% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.68 for the same period. Loral Space & Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ:LORL) has the 4th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 26.25% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.74 for the same period. ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN) has the 5th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 19.46% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.95 for the same period. Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE:PLT) has the 6th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 16.57% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.04 for the same period. Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN) has the 7th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 16.18% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.71 for the same period. Telestone Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:TSTC) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 15.47% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.75 for the same period. Acme Packet, Inc. (NASDAQ:APKT) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 13.92% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.74 for the same period. Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLFD) has the 10th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 13.64% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.41 for the same period.
Asset optimisation and mine extension a priority for mining majors
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min2664 As resources and pipeline of new mines become more scarce, mining companies are looking to extend the life-span to key existing mines. #Xstrata, one of the top diversified miners globally, is studying the possibility of extending the "life" of #MountIsa to beyond 2060. According to this article in mining weekly, Xstrata is investing some A$463-million to expand Mount Isa's zinc/lead mining operations, with four development projects under construction and a further A$300-million of potential expansions under evaluation. Read article here One of the key people driving this project is Steve de Kruijff, Chief Operating Officer of Xstrata Copper North Queensland. Join him and other mining majors from RioTinto, Vale, as they speak on their strategy and plans on expansion and further developments at # AsiaMiningCongress2012 .
Top 10 Focus Stocks of The Day: VAL, ORBC, BCDS, XRM, STRT, ZRAN, EL, HCCI, JADE, DEO (Aug 14, 2011)
Below are todays top 10 focus stocks. These momentum stocks are attracting a
lot of interest from traders. Two Chinese companies (BCDS, JADE) are on the
list. The Valspar Corporation (NYSE:VAL) is todays 1st best focus stock. Its
daily price change was 3.7% in the previous trading session. Its upside
potential is 30% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $39 on the
stock. It is rated positively by 38% of the 13 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 11% based on analysts average estimate.
ORBCOMM Inc. (NASDAQ:ORBC) is todays 2nd best focus stock. Its daily price
change was 3.7% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 60%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $4 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 100% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 20% based on analysts average estimate. BCD Semiconductor
Manufacturing Ltd(ADR) (NASDAQ:BCDS) is todays 3rd best focus stock. Its daily
price change was 3.3% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
101% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $12 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 75% of the 4 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 17% based on analysts average estimate. Xerium Technologies,
Inc. (NYSE:XRM) is todays 4th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 3.1%
in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 109% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $28 on the stock. It is rated positively by
100% of the 1 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is
50% based on analysts average estimate. Strattec Security Corp. (NASDAQ:STRT) is
todays 5th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 3.0% in the previous
trading session. Its upside potential is 13% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $26 on the stock. It is rated positively by 50% of the 2
analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 12% based on
analysts average estimate. Zoran Corporation (NASDAQ:ZRAN) is todays 6th best
focus stock. Its daily price change was 2.7% in the previous trading session.
Its upside potential is 26% based on brokerage analysts average target price of
$10 on the stock. It is rated positively by 25% of the 4 analyst(s) covering it.
Its long-term annual earnings growth is 15% based on analysts average estimate.
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) is todays 7th best focus stock. Its
daily price change was 2.7% in the previous trading session. Its upside
potential is 5% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $106 on the
stock. It is rated positively by 42% of the 19 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 12% based on analysts average estimate.
Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. (NASDAQ:HCCI) is todays 8th best focus stock. Its
daily price change was 2.6% in the previous trading session. Its upside
potential is -1% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $17 on the
stock. It is rated positively by 75% of the 4 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 25% based on analysts average estimate. LJ
International, Inc. (NASDAQ:JADE) is todays 9th best focus stock. Its daily
price change was 2.6% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
193% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $7 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 100% of the 1 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 28% based on analysts average estimate. Diageo plc (ADR)
(NYSE:DEO) is todays 10th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 2.3% in
the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 17% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $90 on the stock. It is rated positively by 57%
of the 7 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 11%
based on analysts average estimate.
lot of interest from traders. Two Chinese companies (BCDS, JADE) are on the
list. The Valspar Corporation (NYSE:VAL) is todays 1st best focus stock. Its
daily price change was 3.7% in the previous trading session. Its upside
potential is 30% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $39 on the
stock. It is rated positively by 38% of the 13 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 11% based on analysts average estimate.
ORBCOMM Inc. (NASDAQ:ORBC) is todays 2nd best focus stock. Its daily price
change was 3.7% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 60%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $4 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 100% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 20% based on analysts average estimate. BCD Semiconductor
Manufacturing Ltd(ADR) (NASDAQ:BCDS) is todays 3rd best focus stock. Its daily
price change was 3.3% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
101% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $12 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 75% of the 4 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 17% based on analysts average estimate. Xerium Technologies,
Inc. (NYSE:XRM) is todays 4th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 3.1%
in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 109% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $28 on the stock. It is rated positively by
100% of the 1 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is
50% based on analysts average estimate. Strattec Security Corp. (NASDAQ:STRT) is
todays 5th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 3.0% in the previous
trading session. Its upside potential is 13% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $26 on the stock. It is rated positively by 50% of the 2
analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 12% based on
analysts average estimate. Zoran Corporation (NASDAQ:ZRAN) is todays 6th best
focus stock. Its daily price change was 2.7% in the previous trading session.
Its upside potential is 26% based on brokerage analysts average target price of
$10 on the stock. It is rated positively by 25% of the 4 analyst(s) covering it.
Its long-term annual earnings growth is 15% based on analysts average estimate.
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) is todays 7th best focus stock. Its
daily price change was 2.7% in the previous trading session. Its upside
potential is 5% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $106 on the
stock. It is rated positively by 42% of the 19 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 12% based on analysts average estimate.
Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. (NASDAQ:HCCI) is todays 8th best focus stock. Its
daily price change was 2.6% in the previous trading session. Its upside
potential is -1% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $17 on the
stock. It is rated positively by 75% of the 4 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 25% based on analysts average estimate. LJ
International, Inc. (NASDAQ:JADE) is todays 9th best focus stock. Its daily
price change was 2.6% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
193% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $7 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 100% of the 1 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 28% based on analysts average estimate. Diageo plc (ADR)
(NYSE:DEO) is todays 10th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 2.3% in
the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 17% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $90 on the stock. It is rated positively by 57%
of the 7 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 11%
based on analysts average estimate.
Consumers Don’t Get the Cloud, Even When Already Using It
Cloud services—storage of customer information, data, documents, and media
such as movies, music, and games on servers maintained by companies rather than
on personal memory devices like hard drives—are hot business in 2011. At
least, that appears to be the case. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN ) launched its Cloud
Drive music service and Cloud Player playlist manager back in March. Dell
such as movies, music, and games on servers maintained by companies rather than
on personal memory devices like hard drives—are hot business in 2011. At
least, that appears to be the case. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN ) launched its Cloud
Drive music service and Cloud Player playlist manager back in March. Dell
Silver Wheaton Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons
In its latest quarter, Silver Wheaton (NYSE: SLW ) posted a 180% increase in
earnings per share to 42 cents. Revenues doubled to $194.8 million. This kind of
growth has become a habit for Silver Wheaton. And yes, it has been rewarding for
shareholders. For the past three years, the average annual return was a sizzling
50.09%. Keep in mind that the company's CEO, Randy Smallwood, believes silver
will hit $50 by the end of 2011 and $100 within several years. Of course, this
should continue to turbocharge the shares of Silver Wheaton. Then again,
forecasts can are often wrong, especially about volatile commodities. So, for
investors looking at Silver Wheaton, let's take a look at the pros and cons.
Pros Innovative model. In 2004, Silver Wheaton launched its silver streaming
business. Essentially, this involved financing the efforts of silver exploration
companies. It is attractive to them because silver is mostly a byproduct of
copper, zinc and gold mining operations. Thus, Silver Wheaton allows companies
to better monetize things. For this, Silver Wheaton receives ongoing royalties,
with a fixed cost of about $4 per ounce. The result is a tremendous amount of
leverage for shareholders. Due diligence. Silver Wheaton has an experienced team
that conducts much research when making an investment decision. It focuses on
long-life, low-cost opportunities. At the same time, Silver Wheaton looks for
politically stable geographies. Diversification. In a relatively short period of
time, Silver Wheaton has put together a portfolio of 19 streaming agreements.
They include top-notch operations like Goldcorp 's (NYSE: GG ) Peñasquito
mine in Mexico, as well as Barrick Gold s (NYSE: ABX ) Pascua-Lama mine, which
is along the border of Chile and Argentina. Cons Silver. True, silver has
increased in eight of the past nine years. Yet it can be subject to wide swings.
All in all, it is sensitive to changes in the economy, as silver is used in a
variety of industrial applications, such as for smartphones, solar cells and
medical products. In other words, a global recession easily could result in
losses. Control. Under its agreements, Silver Wheaton is not guaranteed any
minimal level of production. As a result, if one or more mines go offline, the
impact could be severe on revenues and profits. Taxes. Silver Wheaton's
operating subsidiaries are incorporated in the Caymans and Barbados. This has
meant significantly low tax rates. However, any changes in regulations could
make a dent in Silver Wheaton's finances. Verdict Silver Wheaton definitely
has a great business model and a proven management team. In fact, the company
generates substantial cash flows, which came to $168.3 million in the latest
quarter. There even is a quarterly dividend (however, the yield is only about
0.4%). Of course, the main driver will be the future price of silver. And in
light of the economic uncertainty, investors likely will buy up the precious
metal as a safe haven and a currency alternative. At the same time, there is
likely to be less industrial demand. So, in light of the economic uncertainties,
it looks like the cons outweigh the pros on the stock for now. Tom Taulli's
latest book is "All About Short Selling" and he has an upcoming book called
"All About Commodities." You can find him at Twitter account @ttaulli . He
does not own a position in any of the stocks named here.
earnings per share to 42 cents. Revenues doubled to $194.8 million. This kind of
growth has become a habit for Silver Wheaton. And yes, it has been rewarding for
shareholders. For the past three years, the average annual return was a sizzling
50.09%. Keep in mind that the company's CEO, Randy Smallwood, believes silver
will hit $50 by the end of 2011 and $100 within several years. Of course, this
should continue to turbocharge the shares of Silver Wheaton. Then again,
forecasts can are often wrong, especially about volatile commodities. So, for
investors looking at Silver Wheaton, let's take a look at the pros and cons.
Pros Innovative model. In 2004, Silver Wheaton launched its silver streaming
business. Essentially, this involved financing the efforts of silver exploration
companies. It is attractive to them because silver is mostly a byproduct of
copper, zinc and gold mining operations. Thus, Silver Wheaton allows companies
to better monetize things. For this, Silver Wheaton receives ongoing royalties,
with a fixed cost of about $4 per ounce. The result is a tremendous amount of
leverage for shareholders. Due diligence. Silver Wheaton has an experienced team
that conducts much research when making an investment decision. It focuses on
long-life, low-cost opportunities. At the same time, Silver Wheaton looks for
politically stable geographies. Diversification. In a relatively short period of
time, Silver Wheaton has put together a portfolio of 19 streaming agreements.
They include top-notch operations like Goldcorp 's (NYSE: GG ) Peñasquito
mine in Mexico, as well as Barrick Gold s (NYSE: ABX ) Pascua-Lama mine, which
is along the border of Chile and Argentina. Cons Silver. True, silver has
increased in eight of the past nine years. Yet it can be subject to wide swings.
All in all, it is sensitive to changes in the economy, as silver is used in a
variety of industrial applications, such as for smartphones, solar cells and
medical products. In other words, a global recession easily could result in
losses. Control. Under its agreements, Silver Wheaton is not guaranteed any
minimal level of production. As a result, if one or more mines go offline, the
impact could be severe on revenues and profits. Taxes. Silver Wheaton's
operating subsidiaries are incorporated in the Caymans and Barbados. This has
meant significantly low tax rates. However, any changes in regulations could
make a dent in Silver Wheaton's finances. Verdict Silver Wheaton definitely
has a great business model and a proven management team. In fact, the company
generates substantial cash flows, which came to $168.3 million in the latest
quarter. There even is a quarterly dividend (however, the yield is only about
0.4%). Of course, the main driver will be the future price of silver. And in
light of the economic uncertainty, investors likely will buy up the precious
metal as a safe haven and a currency alternative. At the same time, there is
likely to be less industrial demand. So, in light of the economic uncertainties,
it looks like the cons outweigh the pros on the stock for now. Tom Taulli's
latest book is "All About Short Selling" and he has an upcoming book called
"All About Commodities." You can find him at Twitter account @ttaulli . He
does not own a position in any of the stocks named here.
Top 10 Micro Cap Stocks of the Week: CHLN, ZA, EAG, TBUS, XIN, BHO, CFBK, TGAL, TMM, CEDU (Aug 14, 2011)
Below are the top 10 best-performing Micro Cap stocks for the past week. Four
Chinese companies (CHLN, ZA, XIN, CEDU) are on the list. China Housing & Land
Development, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHLN) is the 1st best-performing stock last week in
this segment of the market. It was up 71.72% for the past week. Its price
percentage change was -42.34% year-to-date. Zuoan Fashion Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:ZA) is
the 2nd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up
55.81% for the past week. Its price percentage change was N/A year-to-date.
American Defense Systems Inc (AMEX:EAG) is the 3rd best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. It was up 44.44% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was -23.08% year-to-date. DRI Corporation (NASDAQ:TBUS)
is the 4th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was
up 43.57% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -37.02%
year-to-date. Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:XIN) is the 5th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 41.76%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was -8.37% year-to-date. B + H
Ocean Carriers Ltd. (AMEX:BHO) is the 6th best-performing stock last week in
this segment of the market. It was up 41.43% for the past week. Its price
percentage change was 16.47% year-to-date. Central Federal Corporation
(NASDAQ:CFBK) is the 7th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 39.71% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
86.27% year-to-date. Tegal Corporation (NASDAQ:TGAL) is the 8th best-performing
stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 38.22% for the past
week. Its price percentage change was 19.66% year-to-date. Grupo TMM, S.A.B.
(ADR) (NYSE:TMM) is the 9th best-performing stock last week in this segment of
the market. It was up 32.58% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
-30.00% year-to-date. ChinaEdu Corporation (ADR) (NASDAQ:CEDU) is the 10th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 30.52%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was -22.19% year-to-date.
Chinese companies (CHLN, ZA, XIN, CEDU) are on the list. China Housing & Land
Development, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHLN) is the 1st best-performing stock last week in
this segment of the market. It was up 71.72% for the past week. Its price
percentage change was -42.34% year-to-date. Zuoan Fashion Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:ZA) is
the 2nd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up
55.81% for the past week. Its price percentage change was N/A year-to-date.
American Defense Systems Inc (AMEX:EAG) is the 3rd best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. It was up 44.44% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was -23.08% year-to-date. DRI Corporation (NASDAQ:TBUS)
is the 4th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was
up 43.57% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -37.02%
year-to-date. Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:XIN) is the 5th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 41.76%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was -8.37% year-to-date. B + H
Ocean Carriers Ltd. (AMEX:BHO) is the 6th best-performing stock last week in
this segment of the market. It was up 41.43% for the past week. Its price
percentage change was 16.47% year-to-date. Central Federal Corporation
(NASDAQ:CFBK) is the 7th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 39.71% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
86.27% year-to-date. Tegal Corporation (NASDAQ:TGAL) is the 8th best-performing
stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 38.22% for the past
week. Its price percentage change was 19.66% year-to-date. Grupo TMM, S.A.B.
(ADR) (NYSE:TMM) is the 9th best-performing stock last week in this segment of
the market. It was up 32.58% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
-30.00% year-to-date. ChinaEdu Corporation (ADR) (NASDAQ:CEDU) is the 10th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 30.52%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was -22.19% year-to-date.
Top 10 Mid-Cap Stocks of the Week: VHI, CREE, RES, NXPI, VRUS, REGN, AWAY, NGD, MRX, SINA (Aug 14, 2011)
Below are the top 10 best-performing Mid-Cap stocks for the past week. One
Chinese company (SINA) is on the list. Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) is the 1st
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 28.53%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was 140.25% year-to-date. Cree,
Inc. (NASDAQ:CREE) is the 2nd best-performing stock last week in this segment of
the market. It was up 26.85% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
-44.21% year-to-date. RPC, Inc. (NYSE:RES) is the 3rd best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. It was up 23.96% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was 33.61% year-to-date. NXP Semiconductors NV
(NASDAQ:NXPI) is the 4th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 20.71% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
-13.95% year-to-date. Pharmasset, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRUS) is the 5th best-performing
stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 17.41% for the past
week. Its price percentage change was 187.03% year-to-date. Regeneron
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGN) is the 6th best-performing stock last week
in this segment of the market. It was up 15.74% for the past week. Its price
percentage change was 65.03% year-to-date. HomeAway, Inc. (NASDAQ:AWAY) is the
7th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up
15.20% for the past week. Its price percentage change was N/A year-to-date. New
Gold Inc. (USA) (AMEX:NGD) is the 8th best-performing stock last week in this
segment of the market. It was up 14.86% for the past week. Its price percentage
change was 17.21% year-to-date. Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation (NYSE:MRX) is
the 9th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up
14.15% for the past week. Its price percentage change was 36.73% year-to-date.
SINA Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:SINA) is the 10th best-performing stock last week
in this segment of the market. It was up 13.45% for the past week. Its price
percentage change was 50.00% year-to-date.
Chinese company (SINA) is on the list. Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) is the 1st
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 28.53%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was 140.25% year-to-date. Cree,
Inc. (NASDAQ:CREE) is the 2nd best-performing stock last week in this segment of
the market. It was up 26.85% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
-44.21% year-to-date. RPC, Inc. (NYSE:RES) is the 3rd best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. It was up 23.96% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was 33.61% year-to-date. NXP Semiconductors NV
(NASDAQ:NXPI) is the 4th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 20.71% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
-13.95% year-to-date. Pharmasset, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRUS) is the 5th best-performing
stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 17.41% for the past
week. Its price percentage change was 187.03% year-to-date. Regeneron
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGN) is the 6th best-performing stock last week
in this segment of the market. It was up 15.74% for the past week. Its price
percentage change was 65.03% year-to-date. HomeAway, Inc. (NASDAQ:AWAY) is the
7th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up
15.20% for the past week. Its price percentage change was N/A year-to-date. New
Gold Inc. (USA) (AMEX:NGD) is the 8th best-performing stock last week in this
segment of the market. It was up 14.86% for the past week. Its price percentage
change was 17.21% year-to-date. Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation (NYSE:MRX) is
the 9th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up
14.15% for the past week. Its price percentage change was 36.73% year-to-date.
SINA Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:SINA) is the 10th best-performing stock last week
in this segment of the market. It was up 13.45% for the past week. Its price
percentage change was 50.00% year-to-date.
Dividend Keeper: Procter & Gamble
Shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG ) have held up relatively well during the
market plunge. Its loss was about 9.2%, compared to a 15% drop in the Dow. Then
again, the company does have loyal shareholders. After all, Warren Buffett's
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA ) owns 78 million shares, and based on his latest
comments, he is still bullish on the prospects for America. So, it's a good
bet he'll hold onto his shares of P&G – if not buy more. Keep in mind that
the company has more billion-dollar brands than any other company in the world.
These include Head & Shoulders, Olay, Pantene, Gillette, Crest, Ace, Downy,
Duracell and Pampers. Because of this premium portfolio, P&G has the ability to
maintain or grow market share. Yet P&G is not resting on its laurels. During the
past year, it has spent $2 billion in research and development, which is up over
the past couple years. Thus, it should be no surprise that the company continues
to launch innovative products. But P&G also realizes that it must leverage
partnerships. For example, the company recently teamed up with Teva
Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: TEVA ) to focus on healthcare products and
distribution. No doubt, P&G does face some headwinds, such as rising commodities
prices. For the past year, these costs came to about $1.8 billion $1 billion
more than forecasted. However, in light of the recent drop in oil prices, there
may be less pressure going forward. P&G also has the advantage of a global
logistics footprint, which makes it easier to negotiate with suppliers. There
will still be issues with the weakening global economy, and the Fed's
statement on Tuesday was certainly chilling. There are also signs that P&G is
seeing a falloff in consumer demand. In the latest quarterly report, the company
provided a somewhat wider guidance for fiscal 2012, with growth at 6% to 10% for
earnings. But even if the company comes in on the low end, cash flow will still
be substantial. In fact, the company may boost its top line with some
acquisitions, especially since valuations are much lower now. Of course, P&G
will continue to use its cash flow for its healthy dividend as well as share
buybacks. Consider that the company has returned $35 billion to shareholders
over the past three years. So with a strong global platform, healthy profits and
a strong dividend yield of 3.5%, P&G is certainly an attractive option for
investors. Tom Taulli's latest book is " All About Short Selling " and he
has an upcoming book called " All About Commodities ." You can find him at
Twitter account @ttaulli . He does not own a position in any of the stocks named
here.
market plunge. Its loss was about 9.2%, compared to a 15% drop in the Dow. Then
again, the company does have loyal shareholders. After all, Warren Buffett's
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA ) owns 78 million shares, and based on his latest
comments, he is still bullish on the prospects for America. So, it's a good
bet he'll hold onto his shares of P&G – if not buy more. Keep in mind that
the company has more billion-dollar brands than any other company in the world.
These include Head & Shoulders, Olay, Pantene, Gillette, Crest, Ace, Downy,
Duracell and Pampers. Because of this premium portfolio, P&G has the ability to
maintain or grow market share. Yet P&G is not resting on its laurels. During the
past year, it has spent $2 billion in research and development, which is up over
the past couple years. Thus, it should be no surprise that the company continues
to launch innovative products. But P&G also realizes that it must leverage
partnerships. For example, the company recently teamed up with Teva
Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: TEVA ) to focus on healthcare products and
distribution. No doubt, P&G does face some headwinds, such as rising commodities
prices. For the past year, these costs came to about $1.8 billion $1 billion
more than forecasted. However, in light of the recent drop in oil prices, there
may be less pressure going forward. P&G also has the advantage of a global
logistics footprint, which makes it easier to negotiate with suppliers. There
will still be issues with the weakening global economy, and the Fed's
statement on Tuesday was certainly chilling. There are also signs that P&G is
seeing a falloff in consumer demand. In the latest quarterly report, the company
provided a somewhat wider guidance for fiscal 2012, with growth at 6% to 10% for
earnings. But even if the company comes in on the low end, cash flow will still
be substantial. In fact, the company may boost its top line with some
acquisitions, especially since valuations are much lower now. Of course, P&G
will continue to use its cash flow for its healthy dividend as well as share
buybacks. Consider that the company has returned $35 billion to shareholders
over the past three years. So with a strong global platform, healthy profits and
a strong dividend yield of 3.5%, P&G is certainly an attractive option for
investors. Tom Taulli's latest book is " All About Short Selling " and he
has an upcoming book called " All About Commodities ." You can find him at
Twitter account @ttaulli . He does not own a position in any of the stocks named
here.
Print Stays Strong as E-Book Revolution Marches On
The rumors of prints death have been widely exaggerated. The Association of
American Publishers crowed about the BookStats survey after it was published
Tuesday . The survey was called the deepest, most comprehensive statistical
survey ever conducted of the modern U.S. publishing industry, covering every
sector of the book business from 2008 through 2010. Given the press discussions
surrounding publishing during the past three years the rise of e-readers like
Amazon s (NASDAQ: AMZN ) Kindle, the closure of chains like Borders (PINK: BGPIQ
), not to mention the quagmire of contract disputes and digital store openings
that make up the fledgling e-book industry its shocking just how well
publishers are doing. CBS s (NYSE: CBS ) Simon & Schuster, News Corp. s (NASDAQ:
NWS ) Harper Collins, the Bertelsmann and Houghton Mifflin empires, and the many
privately owned publishing houses operating in the U.S. have much to celebrate.
How much? Net sales revenue has grown almost 6% since 2008, totaling just under
$28 billion by the end of 2010. That revenue isnt a result of higher prices,
either. More books are selling, with individual sales growing more than 4% over
the same period. This growth also comes from almost every different market
segment. Trade market from old-fashioned consumer-targeted books like The Girl
With the Dragon Tattoo to fad diet books like The Atkins Diet sales revenue is
up around 6% on its own. Professional and scholarly publishing grew by more than
6% and almost 5%, respectively. Most impressive, though, is higher education
publishing. Even across the worst of the recession and the lumbering recovery,
college textbooks are booming, with revenue coming to $4.5 billion, more than
23% growth since 2008. Its good news all around. For shareholders in publicly
traded companies with sizable publishing subsidiaries like the aforementioned
News Corp. and CBS, as well as others like Time Warner (NYSE: TWX ), this means
print isnt dragging business down. For investors still affixed to book retailers
like Amazon, this also is great news. Its also promising even for Barnes & Noble
(NYSE: BKS ). Even if strong book sales wont completely rehabilitate the
companys bleeding retail business, they should at least make the company more
attractive as an acquisition ( to Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ), perhaps?), especially
given its reach as a chain of university bookstores. What of the publishing
industrys digital future, though? Have e-books begun their reign on American
readers? Not just yet. E-book revenue totaled just $878 million in 2010, a mere
fraction of other publishing segments. Its the rate at which e-book sales are
growing that is most promising. That revenue figure represents nearly 1,300%
growth since 2008. Individual e-book sales totaled 114 million last year, growth
of more than 1,000% since 2008. E-books now represent about 6% of the overall
trade market. Should investors be pouring money into Amazon because the Kindle
store is going to be raking in billions soon? No, since its going to take years
for e-books to equal print in revenue, and thats if the current rate of market
growth stays steady. They should, however, take comfort in the fact that people
are still reading. The sky is not falling at least not in publishing. As of
this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a position in any of the stocks
named here. Follow him on Twitter at
American Publishers crowed about the BookStats survey after it was published
Tuesday . The survey was called the deepest, most comprehensive statistical
survey ever conducted of the modern U.S. publishing industry, covering every
sector of the book business from 2008 through 2010. Given the press discussions
surrounding publishing during the past three years the rise of e-readers like
Amazon s (NASDAQ: AMZN ) Kindle, the closure of chains like Borders (PINK: BGPIQ
), not to mention the quagmire of contract disputes and digital store openings
that make up the fledgling e-book industry its shocking just how well
publishers are doing. CBS s (NYSE: CBS ) Simon & Schuster, News Corp. s (NASDAQ:
NWS ) Harper Collins, the Bertelsmann and Houghton Mifflin empires, and the many
privately owned publishing houses operating in the U.S. have much to celebrate.
How much? Net sales revenue has grown almost 6% since 2008, totaling just under
$28 billion by the end of 2010. That revenue isnt a result of higher prices,
either. More books are selling, with individual sales growing more than 4% over
the same period. This growth also comes from almost every different market
segment. Trade market from old-fashioned consumer-targeted books like The Girl
With the Dragon Tattoo to fad diet books like The Atkins Diet sales revenue is
up around 6% on its own. Professional and scholarly publishing grew by more than
6% and almost 5%, respectively. Most impressive, though, is higher education
publishing. Even across the worst of the recession and the lumbering recovery,
college textbooks are booming, with revenue coming to $4.5 billion, more than
23% growth since 2008. Its good news all around. For shareholders in publicly
traded companies with sizable publishing subsidiaries like the aforementioned
News Corp. and CBS, as well as others like Time Warner (NYSE: TWX ), this means
print isnt dragging business down. For investors still affixed to book retailers
like Amazon, this also is great news. Its also promising even for Barnes & Noble
(NYSE: BKS ). Even if strong book sales wont completely rehabilitate the
companys bleeding retail business, they should at least make the company more
attractive as an acquisition ( to Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ), perhaps?), especially
given its reach as a chain of university bookstores. What of the publishing
industrys digital future, though? Have e-books begun their reign on American
readers? Not just yet. E-book revenue totaled just $878 million in 2010, a mere
fraction of other publishing segments. Its the rate at which e-book sales are
growing that is most promising. That revenue figure represents nearly 1,300%
growth since 2008. Individual e-book sales totaled 114 million last year, growth
of more than 1,000% since 2008. E-books now represent about 6% of the overall
trade market. Should investors be pouring money into Amazon because the Kindle
store is going to be raking in billions soon? No, since its going to take years
for e-books to equal print in revenue, and thats if the current rate of market
growth stays steady. They should, however, take comfort in the fact that people
are still reading. The sky is not falling at least not in publishing. As of
this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a position in any of the stocks
named here. Follow him on Twitter at
Print Stays Strong as E-Book Revolution Marches On
The rumors of prints death have been widely exaggerated. The Association of
American Publishers crowed about the BookStats survey after it was published
Tuesday . The survey was called the deepest, most comprehensive statistical
survey ever conducted of the modern U.S. publishing industry, covering every
sector of the book business from 2008 through 2010. Given the press discussions
surrounding publishing during the past three years the rise of e-readers like
Amazon s (NASDAQ: AMZN ) Kindle, the closure of chains like Borders (PINK: BGPIQ
), not to mention the quagmire of contract disputes and digital store openings
that make up the fledgling e-book industry its shocking just how well
publishers are doing. CBS s (NYSE: CBS ) Simon & Schuster, News Corp. s (NASDAQ:
NWS ) Harper Collins, the Bertelsmann and Houghton Mifflin empires, and the many
privately owned publishing houses operating in the U.S. have much to celebrate.
How much? Net sales revenue has grown almost 6% since 2008, totaling just under
$28 billion by the end of 2010. That revenue isnt a result of higher prices,
either. More books are selling, with individual sales growing more than 4% over
the same period. This growth also comes from almost every different market
segment. Trade market from old-fashioned consumer-targeted books like The Girl
With the Dragon Tattoo to fad diet books like The Atkins Diet sales revenue is
up around 6% on its own. Professional and scholarly publishing grew by more than
6% and almost 5%, respectively. Most impressive, though, is higher education
publishing. Even across the worst of the recession and the lumbering recovery,
college textbooks are booming, with revenue coming to $4.5 billion, more than
23% growth since 2008. Its good news all around. For shareholders in publicly
traded companies with sizable publishing subsidiaries like the aforementioned
News Corp. and CBS, as well as others like Time Warner (NYSE: TWX ), this means
print isnt dragging business down. For investors still affixed to book retailers
like Amazon, this also is great news. Its also promising even for Barnes & Noble
(NYSE: BKS ). Even if strong book sales wont completely rehabilitate the
companys bleeding retail business, they should at least make the company more
attractive as an acquisition ( to Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ), perhaps?), especially
given its reach as a chain of university bookstores. What of the publishing
industrys digital future, though? Have e-books begun their reign on American
readers? Not just yet. E-book revenue totaled just $878 million in 2010, a mere
fraction of other publishing segments. Its the rate at which e-book sales are
growing that is most promising. That revenue figure represents nearly 1,300%
growth since 2008. Individual e-book sales totaled 114 million last year, growth
of more than 1,000% since 2008. E-books now represent about 6% of the overall
trade market. Should investors be pouring money into Amazon because the Kindle
store is going to be raking in billions soon? No, since its going to take years
for e-books to equal print in revenue, and thats if the current rate of market
growth stays steady. They should, however, take comfort in the fact that people
are still reading. The sky is not falling at least not in publishing. As of
this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a position in any of the stocks
named here. Follow him on Twitter at
American Publishers crowed about the BookStats survey after it was published
Tuesday . The survey was called the deepest, most comprehensive statistical
survey ever conducted of the modern U.S. publishing industry, covering every
sector of the book business from 2008 through 2010. Given the press discussions
surrounding publishing during the past three years the rise of e-readers like
Amazon s (NASDAQ: AMZN ) Kindle, the closure of chains like Borders (PINK: BGPIQ
), not to mention the quagmire of contract disputes and digital store openings
that make up the fledgling e-book industry its shocking just how well
publishers are doing. CBS s (NYSE: CBS ) Simon & Schuster, News Corp. s (NASDAQ:
NWS ) Harper Collins, the Bertelsmann and Houghton Mifflin empires, and the many
privately owned publishing houses operating in the U.S. have much to celebrate.
How much? Net sales revenue has grown almost 6% since 2008, totaling just under
$28 billion by the end of 2010. That revenue isnt a result of higher prices,
either. More books are selling, with individual sales growing more than 4% over
the same period. This growth also comes from almost every different market
segment. Trade market from old-fashioned consumer-targeted books like The Girl
With the Dragon Tattoo to fad diet books like The Atkins Diet sales revenue is
up around 6% on its own. Professional and scholarly publishing grew by more than
6% and almost 5%, respectively. Most impressive, though, is higher education
publishing. Even across the worst of the recession and the lumbering recovery,
college textbooks are booming, with revenue coming to $4.5 billion, more than
23% growth since 2008. Its good news all around. For shareholders in publicly
traded companies with sizable publishing subsidiaries like the aforementioned
News Corp. and CBS, as well as others like Time Warner (NYSE: TWX ), this means
print isnt dragging business down. For investors still affixed to book retailers
like Amazon, this also is great news. Its also promising even for Barnes & Noble
(NYSE: BKS ). Even if strong book sales wont completely rehabilitate the
companys bleeding retail business, they should at least make the company more
attractive as an acquisition ( to Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ), perhaps?), especially
given its reach as a chain of university bookstores. What of the publishing
industrys digital future, though? Have e-books begun their reign on American
readers? Not just yet. E-book revenue totaled just $878 million in 2010, a mere
fraction of other publishing segments. Its the rate at which e-book sales are
growing that is most promising. That revenue figure represents nearly 1,300%
growth since 2008. Individual e-book sales totaled 114 million last year, growth
of more than 1,000% since 2008. E-books now represent about 6% of the overall
trade market. Should investors be pouring money into Amazon because the Kindle
store is going to be raking in billions soon? No, since its going to take years
for e-books to equal print in revenue, and thats if the current rate of market
growth stays steady. They should, however, take comfort in the fact that people
are still reading. The sky is not falling at least not in publishing. As of
this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a position in any of the stocks
named here. Follow him on Twitter at
Dividend Keeper: Procter & Gamble
Shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG ) have held up relatively well during the
market plunge. Its loss was about 9.2%, compared to a 15% drop in the Dow. Then
again, the company does have loyal shareholders. After all, Warren Buffett's
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA ) owns 78 million shares, and based on his latest
comments, he is still bullish on the prospects for America. So, it's a good
bet he'll hold onto his shares of P&G – if not buy more. Keep in mind that
the company has more billion-dollar brands than any other company in the world.
These include Head & Shoulders, Olay, Pantene, Gillette, Crest, Ace, Downy,
Duracell and Pampers. Because of this premium portfolio, P&G has the ability to
maintain or grow market share. Yet P&G is not resting on its laurels. During the
past year, it has spent $2 billion in research and development, which is up over
the past couple years. Thus, it should be no surprise that the company continues
to launch innovative products. But P&G also realizes that it must leverage
partnerships. For example, the company recently teamed up with Teva
Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: TEVA ) to focus on healthcare products and
distribution. No doubt, P&G does face some headwinds, such as rising commodities
prices. For the past year, these costs came to about $1.8 billion $1 billion
more than forecasted. However, in light of the recent drop in oil prices, there
may be less pressure going forward. P&G also has the advantage of a global
logistics footprint, which makes it easier to negotiate with suppliers. There
will still be issues with the weakening global economy, and the Fed's
statement on Tuesday was certainly chilling. There are also signs that P&G is
seeing a falloff in consumer demand. In the latest quarterly report, the company
provided a somewhat wider guidance for fiscal 2012, with growth at 6% to 10% for
earnings. But even if the company comes in on the low end, cash flow will still
be substantial. In fact, the company may boost its top line with some
acquisitions, especially since valuations are much lower now. Of course, P&G
will continue to use its cash flow for its healthy dividend as well as share
buybacks. Consider that the company has returned $35 billion to shareholders
over the past three years. So with a strong global platform, healthy profits and
a strong dividend yield of 3.5%, P&G is certainly an attractive option for
investors. Tom Taulli's latest book is " All About Short Selling " and he
has an upcoming book called " All About Commodities ." You can find him at
Twitter account @ttaulli . He does not own a position in any of the stocks named
here.
market plunge. Its loss was about 9.2%, compared to a 15% drop in the Dow. Then
again, the company does have loyal shareholders. After all, Warren Buffett's
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA ) owns 78 million shares, and based on his latest
comments, he is still bullish on the prospects for America. So, it's a good
bet he'll hold onto his shares of P&G – if not buy more. Keep in mind that
the company has more billion-dollar brands than any other company in the world.
These include Head & Shoulders, Olay, Pantene, Gillette, Crest, Ace, Downy,
Duracell and Pampers. Because of this premium portfolio, P&G has the ability to
maintain or grow market share. Yet P&G is not resting on its laurels. During the
past year, it has spent $2 billion in research and development, which is up over
the past couple years. Thus, it should be no surprise that the company continues
to launch innovative products. But P&G also realizes that it must leverage
partnerships. For example, the company recently teamed up with Teva
Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: TEVA ) to focus on healthcare products and
distribution. No doubt, P&G does face some headwinds, such as rising commodities
prices. For the past year, these costs came to about $1.8 billion $1 billion
more than forecasted. However, in light of the recent drop in oil prices, there
may be less pressure going forward. P&G also has the advantage of a global
logistics footprint, which makes it easier to negotiate with suppliers. There
will still be issues with the weakening global economy, and the Fed's
statement on Tuesday was certainly chilling. There are also signs that P&G is
seeing a falloff in consumer demand. In the latest quarterly report, the company
provided a somewhat wider guidance for fiscal 2012, with growth at 6% to 10% for
earnings. But even if the company comes in on the low end, cash flow will still
be substantial. In fact, the company may boost its top line with some
acquisitions, especially since valuations are much lower now. Of course, P&G
will continue to use its cash flow for its healthy dividend as well as share
buybacks. Consider that the company has returned $35 billion to shareholders
over the past three years. So with a strong global platform, healthy profits and
a strong dividend yield of 3.5%, P&G is certainly an attractive option for
investors. Tom Taulli's latest book is " All About Short Selling " and he
has an upcoming book called " All About Commodities ." You can find him at
Twitter account @ttaulli . He does not own a position in any of the stocks named
here.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Suffering New Scam
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tdp2664 E money daily Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has been hit by another email scam. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Suffering New Scam Phishing attempts against the software giant are nothing new, and although customers are often aware of them when they happen, they do still trap some people. The latest scam reported involves an email notification saying that the user's computer has been affected by some malware, alongside a message attempting to pressure them to click some links to get the issue solved. As the scam was 'released' immediately after the Tuesday Patch was released by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), some users misunderstood and followed the instructions – causing their own systems further harm. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) company shares are currently standing at 25.1. Price History Last Price: 25.1 52 Week Low / High: 23.32 / 29.46 50 Day Moving Average: 25.72 6 Month Price Change %: -7.9% 12 Month Price Change %: 2.5%
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tdp2664 E money daily AppleInsider has reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) officials have 'threatened' Intel. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Threatens Intel over Chips According to a report that appeared on AppleInsider, executives at the Mac Maker have warned Intel regarding the high power consumption of the processors from the largest chip maker. The Mac Maker informed Intel that if they fail to reduce the power consumption on their processors, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)
would have no qualms with approaching other companies NASDAQ:AAPL.
No official comments have appeared regarding the report yet from either company. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares are currently standing at 376.99. Price History Last Price: 376.99 52 Week Low / High: 235.56 / 404.5 50 Day Moving Average: 356.16 6
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Continues Fake Store Hunt
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tdp2664 E money daily 22 more fake Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stores have been found in China. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Continues Fake Store Hunt The Chinese authorities have been hunting for fake Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stores in the country, and have found a further 22. After last week's announcement restricting unauthorized dealers from using the company's logos, many stores have reportedly disappeared or removed the brand's logos from their stores. That said, some stores are continuing to illegally deal in Apple products. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stocks are currently standing at 376.99. Price History Last Price: 376.99 52 Week Low / High: 235.56 / 404.5 50 Day Moving Average: 356.16 6 Month Price Change %: 5.6% 12 Month Price Change %: 49.7%
Top 10 Large Cap Stocks of the Week: YHOO, CF, AUY, AEM, GFI, NWSA, RL, EGO, ZNH, SLW (Aug 14, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 best-performing Large Cap stocks for the past week. One Chinese company (ZNH) is on the list. Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) is the 1st best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 15.72% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -18.31% year-to-date. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) is the 2nd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 14.69% for the past week. Its price percentage change was 24.45% year-to-date. Yamana Gold Inc. (USA) (NYSE:AUY) is the 3rd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 12.18% for the past week. Its price percentage change was 15.86% year-to-date. Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited (USA) (NYSE:AEM) is the 4th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 10.97% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -18.47% year-to-date. Gold Fields Limited (ADR) (NYSE:GFI) is the 5th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 10.81% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -9.54% year-to-date. News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWSA) is the 6th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 10.63% for the past week. Its price percentage change was 11.47% year-to-date. Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is the 7th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 10.57% for the past week. Its price percentage change was 24.13% year-to-date. Eldorado Gold Corporation (USA) (NYSE:EGO) is the 8th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 10.51% for the past week. Its price percentage change was 3.07% year-to-date. China Southern Airlines Limited (ADR) (NYSE:ZNH) is the 9th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 10.47% for the past week. Its price percentage change was 8.92% year-to-date. Silver Wheaton Corp. (USA) (NYSE:SLW) is the 10th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 9.19% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -4.48% year-to-date.
Thursday Apple Rumors: With Samsung on the Ropes, Apple Moves to Motorola
Here are your daily Apple news items and rumors for Thursday: Youre Next, Xoom:
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) doesnt really need to help stomp out the iPads competition
by suing other tablet makers. The iPad already is stomping out the competition
all on its own. That isnt stomping the company from savaging others, though.
Patent lawsuits leveled against Samsung have already blocked the Galaxy Tab 10.1
tablet from releasing in Australia and most European countries . Now Apple is
working its litigation magic against Motorola s (NYSE: MMI ) harmless Xoom.
According to a Thursday report at Tech Radar , Apple has filed a suit against
Motorola in Germany claiming that the Google (NASDAQ: GOOG ) Android-powered
Xoom is too similar in design to the iPad. However, Motorola spokesperson was
quick to point out that it actually was the one to instigate this particular
lawsuit slap fight, having filed an infringement suit against Apple in Germany
in April. Investors might remember that Motorola sold between 25,000 and 125,000
Xooms since February , making it a success on par with New Coke. iBookstore in
Trouble: Speaking of lawsuits, Apple is getting sued by consumer rights group
Hagens Berman. Unlike most suits against the house of Jobs, however, this one
pertains to media pricing rather than technology patent infringement. The suit
claims that Apple joined a cabal of book publishers including News Corp .s
(NASDAQ: NWS ) Harper Collins, Macmillan Publishers, CBS s (NYSE: CBS ) Simon &
Schuster, Pearson s (NYSE: PSO ) Penguin Group and Hachette Book Group in an
effort to increase prices for popular e-book titles to boost profits and force
e-book rival Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN ) to abandon its pro-consumer discount
pricing. The lawsuit hopes to have the publishers and Apple give up profits
earned by using the agency model that allows the publisher to set e-book prices
rather than the retailer selling them. It also would block the iBookstore from
continuing to use the agency sales model. Given how well the iBookstore has
performed since opening in April 2010, Apple wont have to surrender much in the
way of profits. Intel Wants In: Spurred on by the ever-rising sales of both the
iPad and Apples slim MacBook Air laptops, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC ) is hoping to
give the portable PC business the kick in the pants it needs to get competitive
again. A report at The Wall Street Journal said that Intel has set aside $300
million to help fund its manufacturing partners efforts to develop Ultrabooks
portable PCs as compact and light as Apples MacBook Airs. The first Ultrabook
PCs should ship by the end of 2011. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did
not own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) doesnt really need to help stomp out the iPads competition
by suing other tablet makers. The iPad already is stomping out the competition
all on its own. That isnt stomping the company from savaging others, though.
Patent lawsuits leveled against Samsung have already blocked the Galaxy Tab 10.1
tablet from releasing in Australia and most European countries . Now Apple is
working its litigation magic against Motorola s (NYSE: MMI ) harmless Xoom.
According to a Thursday report at Tech Radar , Apple has filed a suit against
Motorola in Germany claiming that the Google (NASDAQ: GOOG ) Android-powered
Xoom is too similar in design to the iPad. However, Motorola spokesperson was
quick to point out that it actually was the one to instigate this particular
lawsuit slap fight, having filed an infringement suit against Apple in Germany
in April. Investors might remember that Motorola sold between 25,000 and 125,000
Xooms since February , making it a success on par with New Coke. iBookstore in
Trouble: Speaking of lawsuits, Apple is getting sued by consumer rights group
Hagens Berman. Unlike most suits against the house of Jobs, however, this one
pertains to media pricing rather than technology patent infringement. The suit
claims that Apple joined a cabal of book publishers including News Corp .s
(NASDAQ: NWS ) Harper Collins, Macmillan Publishers, CBS s (NYSE: CBS ) Simon &
Schuster, Pearson s (NYSE: PSO ) Penguin Group and Hachette Book Group in an
effort to increase prices for popular e-book titles to boost profits and force
e-book rival Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN ) to abandon its pro-consumer discount
pricing. The lawsuit hopes to have the publishers and Apple give up profits
earned by using the agency model that allows the publisher to set e-book prices
rather than the retailer selling them. It also would block the iBookstore from
continuing to use the agency sales model. Given how well the iBookstore has
performed since opening in April 2010, Apple wont have to surrender much in the
way of profits. Intel Wants In: Spurred on by the ever-rising sales of both the
iPad and Apples slim MacBook Air laptops, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC ) is hoping to
give the portable PC business the kick in the pants it needs to get competitive
again. A report at The Wall Street Journal said that Intel has set aside $300
million to help fund its manufacturing partners efforts to develop Ultrabooks
portable PCs as compact and light as Apples MacBook Airs. The first Ultrabook
PCs should ship by the end of 2011. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did
not own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
Top 10 Large Cap Stocks of the Week: YHOO, CF, AUY, AEM, GFI, NWSA, RL, EGO, ZNH, SLW (Aug 14, 2011)
Below are the top 10 best-performing Large Cap stocks for the past week. One
Chinese company (ZNH) is on the list. Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) is the 1st
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 15.72%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was -18.31% year-to-date. CF
Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) is the 2nd best-performing stock last week
in this segment of the market. It was up 14.69% for the past week. Its price
percentage change was 24.45% year-to-date. Yamana Gold Inc. (USA) (NYSE:AUY) is
the 3rd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up
12.18% for the past week. Its price percentage change was 15.86% year-to-date.
Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited (USA) (NYSE:AEM) is the 4th best-performing stock
last week in this segment of the market. It was up 10.97% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was -18.47% year-to-date. Gold Fields Limited (ADR)
(NYSE:GFI) is the 5th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 10.81% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
-9.54% year-to-date. News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWSA) is the 6th best-performing
stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 10.63% for the past
week. Its price percentage change was 11.47% year-to-date. Polo Ralph Lauren
Corporation (NYSE:RL) is the 7th best-performing stock last week in this segment
of the market. It was up 10.57% for the past week. Its price percentage change
was 24.13% year-to-date. Eldorado Gold Corporation (USA) (NYSE:EGO) is the 8th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 10.51%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was 3.07% year-to-date. China
Southern Airlines Limited (ADR) (NYSE:ZNH) is the 9th best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. It was up 10.47% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was 8.92% year-to-date. Silver Wheaton Corp. (USA)
(NYSE:SLW) is the 10th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 9.19% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
-4.48% year-to-date.
Chinese company (ZNH) is on the list. Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) is the 1st
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 15.72%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was -18.31% year-to-date. CF
Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) is the 2nd best-performing stock last week
in this segment of the market. It was up 14.69% for the past week. Its price
percentage change was 24.45% year-to-date. Yamana Gold Inc. (USA) (NYSE:AUY) is
the 3rd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up
12.18% for the past week. Its price percentage change was 15.86% year-to-date.
Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited (USA) (NYSE:AEM) is the 4th best-performing stock
last week in this segment of the market. It was up 10.97% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was -18.47% year-to-date. Gold Fields Limited (ADR)
(NYSE:GFI) is the 5th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 10.81% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
-9.54% year-to-date. News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWSA) is the 6th best-performing
stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 10.63% for the past
week. Its price percentage change was 11.47% year-to-date. Polo Ralph Lauren
Corporation (NYSE:RL) is the 7th best-performing stock last week in this segment
of the market. It was up 10.57% for the past week. Its price percentage change
was 24.13% year-to-date. Eldorado Gold Corporation (USA) (NYSE:EGO) is the 8th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 10.51%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was 3.07% year-to-date. China
Southern Airlines Limited (ADR) (NYSE:ZNH) is the 9th best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. It was up 10.47% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was 8.92% year-to-date. Silver Wheaton Corp. (USA)
(NYSE:SLW) is the 10th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 9.19% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
-4.48% year-to-date.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Continues Fake Store Hunt
22 more fake Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stores have been found in China. Apple
Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Continues Fake Store Hunt The Chinese authorities have been
hunting for fake Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stores in the country, and have found
a further 22. After last week's announcement restricting unauthorized dealers
from using the company's logos, many stores have reportedly disappeared or
removed the brand's logos from their stores. That said, some stores are
continuing to illegally deal in Apple products. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stocks
are currently standing at 376.99. Price History Last Price: 376.99 52 Week Low /
High: 235.56 / 404.5 50 Day Moving Average: 356.16 6 Month Price Change %: 5.6%
12 Month Price Change %: 49.7%
Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Continues Fake Store Hunt The Chinese authorities have been
hunting for fake Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stores in the country, and have found
a further 22. After last week's announcement restricting unauthorized dealers
from using the company's logos, many stores have reportedly disappeared or
removed the brand's logos from their stores. That said, some stores are
continuing to illegally deal in Apple products. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stocks
are currently standing at 376.99. Price History Last Price: 376.99 52 Week Low /
High: 235.56 / 404.5 50 Day Moving Average: 356.16 6 Month Price Change %: 5.6%
12 Month Price Change %: 49.7%
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Suffering New Scam
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has been hit by another email scam.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Suffering New Scam Phishing attempts against
the software giant are nothing new, and although customers are often aware of
them when they happen, they do still trap some people. The latest scam reported
involves an email notification saying that the user's computer has been
affected by some malware, alongside a message attempting to pressure them to
click some links to get the issue solved. As the scam was 'released'
immediately after the Tuesday Patch was released by Microsoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:MSFT), some users misunderstood and followed the instructions –
causing their own systems further harm. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) company
shares are currently standing at 25.1. Price History Last Price: 25.1 52 Week
Low / High: 23.32 / 29.46 50 Day Moving Average: 25.72 6 Month Price Change %:
-7.9% 12 Month Price Change %: 2.5%
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Suffering New Scam Phishing attempts against
the software giant are nothing new, and although customers are often aware of
them when they happen, they do still trap some people. The latest scam reported
involves an email notification saying that the user's computer has been
affected by some malware, alongside a message attempting to pressure them to
click some links to get the issue solved. As the scam was 'released'
immediately after the Tuesday Patch was released by Microsoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:MSFT), some users misunderstood and followed the instructions –
causing their own systems further harm. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) company
shares are currently standing at 25.1. Price History Last Price: 25.1 52 Week
Low / High: 23.32 / 29.46 50 Day Moving Average: 25.72 6 Month Price Change %:
-7.9% 12 Month Price Change %: 2.5%
3 Medical Device Companies for a Healthy Portfolio
Sir Winston Churchill once characterized private enterprise as a "healthy
horse, pulling a sturdy wagon." In these challenging times, health care might
well be the strongest horse in a sluggish economy. After all, the sector escaped
the wrath of Standard & Poor's this week, which decided to keep the credit
ratings of many health systems the same even though it downgraded their biggest
benefactor: the federal government. Medical device and supply companies might be
even better positioned for growth: At $105.8 billion, the U.S. is the largest
medical device market in the world, Espicom Business Intelligence says. While
there are many companies in this sector that boast growth opportunities, here
are three stocks to consider for a healthy portfolio: Mako Surgical Corp. Mako
Surgical Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MAKO ) second-quarter revenue soared to $18.6
million an 81% jump over the $10.3 million it reported same quarter in 2010
thanks to an increase in robotic knee replacement surgeries. The stock price
tanked, however, on news that MAKO's net loss grew to $9.9 million from $8.5
million last year. But if we take a look at the big picture, MAKO's
opportunity is significant. Worldwide robotics are projected to be a $14 billion
market by 2014. And MAKO has acquired exclusive rights to Immersion's (NASDAQ:
IMMR ) touch feedback patents for use in its orthopedic robotic products, giving
surgeons a hands-on feel during procedures. MAKO set a new 52-week high of
$35.90 on May 27 and, at $26.61, is trading nearly 187% above its 52-week low of
$9.28 last October. With a market cap of $1.09 billion, has a
price/earnings-to-growth ratio of -1.49, which indicates earnings will decline
at least in the short term. The company has total cash of $69.13 million and
virtually no debt. Covidien Plc. Covidien Plc. s
horse, pulling a sturdy wagon." In these challenging times, health care might
well be the strongest horse in a sluggish economy. After all, the sector escaped
the wrath of Standard & Poor's this week, which decided to keep the credit
ratings of many health systems the same even though it downgraded their biggest
benefactor: the federal government. Medical device and supply companies might be
even better positioned for growth: At $105.8 billion, the U.S. is the largest
medical device market in the world, Espicom Business Intelligence says. While
there are many companies in this sector that boast growth opportunities, here
are three stocks to consider for a healthy portfolio: Mako Surgical Corp. Mako
Surgical Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MAKO ) second-quarter revenue soared to $18.6
million an 81% jump over the $10.3 million it reported same quarter in 2010
thanks to an increase in robotic knee replacement surgeries. The stock price
tanked, however, on news that MAKO's net loss grew to $9.9 million from $8.5
million last year. But if we take a look at the big picture, MAKO's
opportunity is significant. Worldwide robotics are projected to be a $14 billion
market by 2014. And MAKO has acquired exclusive rights to Immersion's (NASDAQ:
IMMR ) touch feedback patents for use in its orthopedic robotic products, giving
surgeons a hands-on feel during procedures. MAKO set a new 52-week high of
$35.90 on May 27 and, at $26.61, is trading nearly 187% above its 52-week low of
$9.28 last October. With a market cap of $1.09 billion, has a
price/earnings-to-growth ratio of -1.49, which indicates earnings will decline
at least in the short term. The company has total cash of $69.13 million and
virtually no debt. Covidien Plc. Covidien Plc. s
Stocks I Discussed at the Money Show Part 1
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dow2664 The San Francisco MoneyShow was a great success. During this past week, I gave two presentations on high dividend stocks, one on Wednesday and one on Thursday, did a book signing, and had three videotaped interviews. The original title of my speech was Spotlight on Five Dividend Stocks ; however, by the time I presented, I cam up with a few more ideas that I wanted to cover so I ended up changing the name to Spotlight on Several Dividend Stocks . The first investment I talked about was Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP (KMP), which is a master limited partnership yielding about 6.5% and was selling at 69.72 per share when I covered it on Wednesday. Kinder Morgan is the largest independent transporter of refined petroleum products, the second largest transporter of natural gas in the U.S., the largest independent terminal operator, the largest transporter and marketer of CO2, the second largest oil producer in Texas, and the only oilsands pipeline serving Vancouver B.C. and Washington state area. The company has minimal exposure to commodity price volatility due to limited ownership of energy products. As for the CO2 business, the company does own the commodity but hedging is used to reduce price volatility. The company does not have corporate aircraft or corporate sponsorships, nor does it provide sports tickets or executive perks to the officers. KMP is one of the few publicly traded companies that publishes its annual budget on its web site, along with its environmental, and health and safety performance. As for the head of the company, Richard D. Kinder, he has a salary of $1 per year, and receives no bonus, no stock options, and no restricted stock grants. His compensation is from being a unitholder. KMP’s compound average growth rate is 27% since 1996 and the compound average growth rate of distributions is 14% during the same period. The company has met its budgeted payout for ten out of the last eleven years, and for the year that was missed, 2006, the miss was only two cents. One issue to be aware of with this type of investment is that MLP’s send out K-1′s instead of 1099′s for tax purposes, which means that more time and tax forms will be involved, along with possible additional tax preparation expense from your CPA. One way to get around this is through Kinder Morgan Management LLC (KMR), which is almost identical to KMP except that it pays out its returns in shares instead of stock. It is primarily designed for retirement plans in order to avoid the UBTI or Unrelated Business Taxable Income problem. Ask your accountant before putting any retirement plan money in an MLP. Another company I talked about was Capstead Mortgage Corp. (CMO), which was trading at 12.47 per share on Wednesday. This government guaranteed mortgage real estate investment trust, also known as a GGMREIT, sports an incredible yield of 14.9%, which it generates by investing in adjustable-rate residential mortgage securities that are issued and guaranteed by government-sponsored entities, such as Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae, which is an agency of the federal government. This gives the investment an implied AAA rating – oops I mean a AA+ credit rating after the decision by Standard & Poor’s. The high yield is generated through leverage. For the latest quarter ended June 30, 2011 the company had a 17% increase in net income per share from $0.41 in previous quarter to $0.48 for the latest quarter, a 2.55% increase in book value, and a 22% increase in net interest margins. For the last ten years, CMO’s total return was 585%. On a year over year basis, net income per common share for the quarter increased by 37%, and cash dividends per share increased by 33%. As a REIT, a 1099 would be issued. If you like high dividend stock ideas, check out the numerous lists of high dividend stocks at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, that can be downloaded, updated, and sorted. Also, stay tuned for upcoming articles on more stocks from the MoneyShow. Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written. By Stockerblog.com
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Looking At Total UI Redesign
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tdp2664 E money daily Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has filed a patent application for an entirely new user interface. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Looking At Total UI Redesign According to reports, a new patent application filed by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will combine inter-device communication, pico projectors and gesture recognition. The company explains the need of the new interface as "to facilitate portability, these display screens may be small, which may inhibit viewing by larger groups of people. Further, to facilitate viewing on the display screen, the electronic device may be transferred between viewers, which may be inconvenient.” Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stocks were at 376.99 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 10.7% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.22 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.22 Zack’s Rank: 1 out of 2 in the industry
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Upbeat On Kinect
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tdp2664 E money daily Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has estimated that 2011 will be the best year for Xbox Kinect. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Upbeat On Kinect According to the latest reports from Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), its Kinect device has become the top console peripheral in the US market. The company cited results from the research firm NDP Group. It was also reported by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) that 2011 would be the best year in the history of Kinect. Competitors, including Sony, are now trying to prepare new products to compete with the motion sensing gaming console. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares were at 25.1 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 0.3% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.84 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.78 Zack’s Rank: 24 out of 90 in the industry
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Threatens Intel over Chips
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tdp2664 E money daily AppleInsider has reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) officials have 'threatened' Intel. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Threatens Intel over Chips According to a report that appeared on AppleInsider, executives at the Mac Maker have warned Intel regarding the high power consumption of the processors from the largest chip maker. The Mac Maker informed Intel that if they fail to reduce the power consumption on their processors, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) would have no qualms with approaching other companies. No official comments have appeared regarding the report yet from either company. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares are currently standing at 376.99. Price History Last Price: 376.99 52 Week Low / High: 235.56 / 404.5 50 Day Moving Average: 356.16 6 Month Price Change %: 5.6% 12 Month Price Change %: 49.7%
Top 10 Automotive Stocks with Highest Return on Assets: CAAS, VC, CXDC, WBC, DORM, GNTX, SORL, ALV, TRW, MLR (Aug 14, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 Automotive stocks with highest Return on Assets ratio (ROA) for the last 12 months. ROA shows a company's efficiency in making profits from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. Three Chinese companies (CAAS, CXDC, SORL) are on the list. China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 21.95% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.90 for the same period. Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC) has the 2nd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 21.39% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.47 for the same period. China XD Plastics Co Ltd (NASDAQ:CXDC) has the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 19.32% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.93 for the same period. WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE:WBC) has the 4th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 18.75% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.50 for the same period. Dorman Products Inc. (NASDAQ:DORM) has the 5th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 15.62% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.55 for the same period. Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) has the 6th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 15.09% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.92 for the same period. Sorl Auto Parts, Inc. (NASDAQ:SORL) has the 7th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 13.72% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.23 for the same period. Autoliv Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:ALV) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 11.32% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.37 for the same period. TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE:TRW) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 10.65% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.62 for the same period. Miller Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MLR) has the 10th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 9.71% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.77 for the same period.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Upbeat On Kinect
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has estimated that 2011 will be the best
year for Xbox Kinect. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Upbeat On Kinect
According to the latest reports from Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), its
Kinect device has become the top console peripheral in the US market. The
company cited results from the research firm NDP Group. It was also reported by
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) that 2011 would be the best year in the
history of Kinect. Competitors, including Sony, are now trying to prepare new
products to compete with the motion sensing gaming console. Microsoft Corp.
(NASDAQ:MSFT) shares were at 25.1 at the end of the last days trading. Theres
been a 0.3% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. Microsoft Corp.
(NASDAQ:MSFT) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean
recommendation: 1.84 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.78 Zacks
Rank: 24 out of 90 in the industry
year for Xbox Kinect. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Upbeat On Kinect
According to the latest reports from Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), its
Kinect device has become the top console peripheral in the US market. The
company cited results from the research firm NDP Group. It was also reported by
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) that 2011 would be the best year in the
history of Kinect. Competitors, including Sony, are now trying to prepare new
products to compete with the motion sensing gaming console. Microsoft Corp.
(NASDAQ:MSFT) shares were at 25.1 at the end of the last days trading. Theres
been a 0.3% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. Microsoft Corp.
(NASDAQ:MSFT) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean
recommendation: 1.84 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.78 Zacks
Rank: 24 out of 90 in the industry
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Threatens Intel over Chips
AppleInsider has reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) officials have
'threatened' Intel. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Threatens Intel over Chips
According to a report that appeared on AppleInsider, executives at the Mac Maker
have warned Intel regarding the high power consumption of the processors from
the largest chip maker. The Mac Maker informed Intel that if they fail to reduce
the power consumption on their processors, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) would have
no qualms with approaching other companies. No official comments have appeared
regarding the report yet from either company. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares
are currently standing at 376.99. Price History Last Price: 376.99 52 Week Low /
High: 235.56 / 404.5 50 Day Moving Average: 356.16 6 Month Price Change %: 5.6%
12 Month Price Change %: 49.7%
'threatened' Intel. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Threatens Intel over Chips
According to a report that appeared on AppleInsider, executives at the Mac Maker
have warned Intel regarding the high power consumption of the processors from
the largest chip maker. The Mac Maker informed Intel that if they fail to reduce
the power consumption on their processors, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) would have
no qualms with approaching other companies. No official comments have appeared
regarding the report yet from either company. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares
are currently standing at 376.99. Price History Last Price: 376.99 52 Week Low /
High: 235.56 / 404.5 50 Day Moving Average: 356.16 6 Month Price Change %: 5.6%
12 Month Price Change %: 49.7%
Cree Needs Revenue Growth to Spur Stock
Cree (NASDAQ: CREE ) makes electronics devices, getting most of its revenue
from so-called light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and power chips. And, after
reporting better-than-expected
from so-called light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and power chips. And, after
reporting better-than-expected
Sirius XM Radio Not Exactly Investor-Friendly
I have a love/hate relationship with Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI ). My wife
enjoys the commercial-free music while traveling for her job, and I use it on my
computer while writing. That's the love part. Unfortunately, don't ever try
to get them to resolve customer service issues resolved in a timely matter.
It's impossible. I'm going on three months for a very simple issue, and
I'm doubtful a resolution is imminent. That's definitely the hate part. This
entire process has me wondering about the business itself. It's a perennial
money loser, yet investors seem enamored by it. Considered a cult stock by some,
this is not something ordinary investors should own. Here's why. Customer
Service Don't underestimate the value of good customer service. Amazon
(NASDAQ: AMZN ) paid $928 million, or 35 to 40 times EBITDA, in 2009 to acquire
Zappos.com, the online shopping site known for its customer service obsession.
It's so good at helping customers that it now consults for other companies in
addition to running its own business. I doubt many businesses seek out Sirius
XMs customer service expertise. In fact, from everything I've read online , it
seems to be doing everything in its power to scare customers away. Honestly, if
my wife didn't need satellite radio for her job, we wouldn't be subscribers.
On average, Americans will tell nine people about a good customer service
experience and 16 about a bad one. With so much at stake, you would think Sirius
XM would want to do better. I guess a near-monopoly has something to do with its
indifference. On customer service alone, you would have to be insane to own this
stock. Subscribers Sirius XM Radio has the same royalty problem that Pandora
(NYSE: P ) has in that an increase in the number of listeners results in higher
royalty payments. In 2011, it's expected to pay 7.5% of gross revenues. Last
year, it paid 7%, or approximately $168 million, for those rights. In the first
six months of 2011, it has added 800,000 subscribers at $11.53 in average
revenue per month for a total of $55.3 million, resulting in an additional $4.1
million in royalties. In its Q2 press release, the company said it would add 1.6
million subscribers in 2011 at a cost of $8.2 million in additional music
royalties. For the entire fiscal 2011, it will pay $188 million in royalties, a
12% increase from 2010. That doesn't seem to be a big deal until you realize
that revenues only grew by 6% year-over-year in the first six months of 2011. If
it has any hope of consistently making money, it has to find a way to stem this
tide. I don't believe it's possible. Profitability The company expects free
cash flow in 2011 of $400 million on approximately $3 billion in revenue. Last
year, it generated $210 million on $2.8 billion. It will almost double its free
cash flow margin year-over-year. While impressive, it still only works out to 6
cents in free cash flow per share, meaning its stock trades at a multiple of 30
times FCF. Although Amazon has an equally high multiple, it also has $6.4
billion in cash with no debt, compared to $528 million in cash and $3 billion in
debt for Sirius XM. Over 10% of every dollar it earns goes to servicing its
debt. The big question mark and I suspect the reason this stock gets so much
coverage is understanding where operating margins go from here. In just three
years, it has moved from an operating loss of $5 billion to what will likely be
a $660 million operating profit in 2011. If this continues, it has a decent
chance of eliminating some of its debt in the next few years. That's a big if,
however. Bottom Line Sirius XM, despite its potential, has three strikes against
it. First, it has lousy customer service. Eventually, this will come back to
haunt it. Second, the number of subscribers will plateau as Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL
) and others come up with interesting, cheaper alternatives to satellite radio,
and finally, the debt noose around its neck will become a serious problem if the
economy continues to sputter. With the markets as volatile as they are right
now, I don't know why any investor, other than traders and speculators, would
own its stock.
enjoys the commercial-free music while traveling for her job, and I use it on my
computer while writing. That's the love part. Unfortunately, don't ever try
to get them to resolve customer service issues resolved in a timely matter.
It's impossible. I'm going on three months for a very simple issue, and
I'm doubtful a resolution is imminent. That's definitely the hate part. This
entire process has me wondering about the business itself. It's a perennial
money loser, yet investors seem enamored by it. Considered a cult stock by some,
this is not something ordinary investors should own. Here's why. Customer
Service Don't underestimate the value of good customer service. Amazon
(NASDAQ: AMZN ) paid $928 million, or 35 to 40 times EBITDA, in 2009 to acquire
Zappos.com, the online shopping site known for its customer service obsession.
It's so good at helping customers that it now consults for other companies in
addition to running its own business. I doubt many businesses seek out Sirius
XMs customer service expertise. In fact, from everything I've read online , it
seems to be doing everything in its power to scare customers away. Honestly, if
my wife didn't need satellite radio for her job, we wouldn't be subscribers.
On average, Americans will tell nine people about a good customer service
experience and 16 about a bad one. With so much at stake, you would think Sirius
XM would want to do better. I guess a near-monopoly has something to do with its
indifference. On customer service alone, you would have to be insane to own this
stock. Subscribers Sirius XM Radio has the same royalty problem that Pandora
(NYSE: P ) has in that an increase in the number of listeners results in higher
royalty payments. In 2011, it's expected to pay 7.5% of gross revenues. Last
year, it paid 7%, or approximately $168 million, for those rights. In the first
six months of 2011, it has added 800,000 subscribers at $11.53 in average
revenue per month for a total of $55.3 million, resulting in an additional $4.1
million in royalties. In its Q2 press release, the company said it would add 1.6
million subscribers in 2011 at a cost of $8.2 million in additional music
royalties. For the entire fiscal 2011, it will pay $188 million in royalties, a
12% increase from 2010. That doesn't seem to be a big deal until you realize
that revenues only grew by 6% year-over-year in the first six months of 2011. If
it has any hope of consistently making money, it has to find a way to stem this
tide. I don't believe it's possible. Profitability The company expects free
cash flow in 2011 of $400 million on approximately $3 billion in revenue. Last
year, it generated $210 million on $2.8 billion. It will almost double its free
cash flow margin year-over-year. While impressive, it still only works out to 6
cents in free cash flow per share, meaning its stock trades at a multiple of 30
times FCF. Although Amazon has an equally high multiple, it also has $6.4
billion in cash with no debt, compared to $528 million in cash and $3 billion in
debt for Sirius XM. Over 10% of every dollar it earns goes to servicing its
debt. The big question mark and I suspect the reason this stock gets so much
coverage is understanding where operating margins go from here. In just three
years, it has moved from an operating loss of $5 billion to what will likely be
a $660 million operating profit in 2011. If this continues, it has a decent
chance of eliminating some of its debt in the next few years. That's a big if,
however. Bottom Line Sirius XM, despite its potential, has three strikes against
it. First, it has lousy customer service. Eventually, this will come back to
haunt it. Second, the number of subscribers will plateau as Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL
) and others come up with interesting, cheaper alternatives to satellite radio,
and finally, the debt noose around its neck will become a serious problem if the
economy continues to sputter. With the markets as volatile as they are right
now, I don't know why any investor, other than traders and speculators, would
own its stock.
Top 10 Automotive Stocks with Highest Return on Assets: CAAS, VC, CXDC, WBC, DORM, GNTX, SORL, ALV, TRW, MLR (Aug 14, 2011)
Below are the top 10 Automotive stocks with highest Return on Assets ratio
(ROA) for the last 12 months. ROA shows a companys efficiency in making profits
from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. Three
Chinese companies (CAAS, CXDC, SORL) are on the list. China Automotive Systems,
Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 21.95% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.90 for the same period. Visteon Corporation
(NYSE:VC) has the 2nd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market.
Its ROA was 21.39% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue
divided by assets) was 1.47 for the same period. China XD Plastics Co Ltd
(NASDAQ:CXDC) has the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 19.32% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 1.93 for the same period. WABCO Holdings Inc.
(NYSE:WBC) has the 4th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market.
Its ROA was 18.75% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue
divided by assets) was 1.50 for the same period. Dorman Products Inc.
(NASDAQ:DORM) has the 5th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 15.62% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 1.55 for the same period. Gentex Corporation
(NASDAQ:GNTX) has the 6th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 15.09% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.92 for the same period. Sorl Auto Parts, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SORL) has the 7th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 13.72% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 1.23 for the same period. Autoliv Inc.(ADR)
(NYSE:ALV) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market.
Its ROA was 11.32% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue
divided by assets) was 1.37 for the same period. TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.
(NYSE:TRW) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market.
Its ROA was 10.65% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue
divided by assets) was 1.62 for the same period. Miller Industries, Inc.
(NYSE:MLR) has the 10th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market.
Its ROA was 9.71% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue
divided by assets) was 1.77 for the same period.
(ROA) for the last 12 months. ROA shows a companys efficiency in making profits
from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. Three
Chinese companies (CAAS, CXDC, SORL) are on the list. China Automotive Systems,
Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 21.95% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.90 for the same period. Visteon Corporation
(NYSE:VC) has the 2nd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market.
Its ROA was 21.39% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue
divided by assets) was 1.47 for the same period. China XD Plastics Co Ltd
(NASDAQ:CXDC) has the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 19.32% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 1.93 for the same period. WABCO Holdings Inc.
(NYSE:WBC) has the 4th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market.
Its ROA was 18.75% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue
divided by assets) was 1.50 for the same period. Dorman Products Inc.
(NASDAQ:DORM) has the 5th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 15.62% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 1.55 for the same period. Gentex Corporation
(NASDAQ:GNTX) has the 6th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 15.09% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.92 for the same period. Sorl Auto Parts, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SORL) has the 7th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 13.72% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 1.23 for the same period. Autoliv Inc.(ADR)
(NYSE:ALV) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market.
Its ROA was 11.32% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue
divided by assets) was 1.37 for the same period. TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.
(NYSE:TRW) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market.
Its ROA was 10.65% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue
divided by assets) was 1.62 for the same period. Miller Industries, Inc.
(NYSE:MLR) has the 10th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market.
Its ROA was 9.71% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue
divided by assets) was 1.77 for the same period.
3 Auto Supply Stocks to Drive Profit
During the Great Recession, auto parts stocks proved themselves to be a pretty
decent countercyclical play, with many firms posting strong growth while the
broader market was sinking in quicksand. And if the much-hailed recovery
derails, this sector just might be poised for a repeat performance. Why? Because
consumers that bypass new car purchases and rail against skyrocketing used car
prices still have to drive something. And that means band-aiding the old clunker
in the driveway. And that's a prime opportunity for stocks of the right auto
parts companies. So, which stocks are best positioned to cash in on consumer
angst and thrift? Here are three auto parts stocks to consider in this new age
of frugality: Advance Auto Parts Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP ) on Wednesday
reported second-quarter earnings rose 12% $113.1 million ($1.46 per share), up
from $100.9 million ($1.16 per share) this time last year. With its commercial
channel driving the gains, AAP's second-quarter revenue increased by 4.48% to
$1.48 billion. Analysts had expected profit of $1.38 per share on $1.5 billion
in revenue. One caution: same-store sales grew by only 2.5%, reflecting a
smaller share of so called "do-it-yourself" customers. That's one reason
the stock hit a new 52-week low of $49.50 on Aug. 10. At $54.29, AAP recovered
more than 8% on Thursday. With a market cap of $4.32 billion, the stock has a
price/earnings-to-growth ratio of 0.92, meaning it is slightly undervalued. Debt
position could be better: AAP has total cash of $53.67 million compared to total
debt of $437.56 million. Good news: The stock boasts a return on equity of
34.74% and a dividend yield of 0.5%. AutoZone Citigroup analysts on Wednesday
upgraded AutoZone (NYSE: AZO ) stock from Hold to Buy, citing AZO's potential
upside. The company will release its fourth-quarter earnings later this month.
AZO just hit a new 52-week high on July 11. At $281.89, the stock is trading
nearly 39% above its 52-week low of $203.05 last August. With a market cap of
$11.79 billion, AZO has a good PEG ratio of 0.94. The company has a negative
return on equity and leverage challenges: $114.77 million in total cash compared
to $3.22 billion in total debt . O'Reilly Automotive On July 26, OReilly
Automotive (NASDAQ: ORLY ) reported second-quarter earnings of $133.7 million
(96 cents per share), an increase of 34% over the $99.6 million (71 cents per
share) for the same quarter last year. Revenue grew 7.1% to $1.48 billion and
same-store sales increased by 4.4% as the company cashed in on the DIY market.
ORLY just hit a new 52-week high of $66.52 on July 1. At $59.02, the stock is
trading more than 29% over its 52-week low of $45.74 last August. With a market
cap of $8.05 billion, ORLY has a PEG ratio of 1, meaning it's fairly valued.
Return on equity is a solid 15.07%, and it has a better leverage position than
its aforementioned peers do: $268.79 million in total cash compared to $498.55
million in total debt. Bottom Line Thanks to the recession, the average age of
cars on the road is 10 years. And with consumers haunted by the specter of a
double-dip recession, they are, to quote Mike Ditka, "throwing nickels around
like they were manhole covers. And that means investing in replacement parts
rather than replacement cars. In July, anxious consumers pared back spending on
discretionary items and looked for rock-bottom deals on necessities. Sinking
consumer confidence reinforced by this week's stock market convulsions is a
huge problem for sales of big-ticket items like cars, new or used. But auto
parts stocks are well positioned to take advantage of these fears. For
investors, auto parts stocks might be the silver lining to the economy's
gathering storm clouds. As of this writing, Susan J. Aluise did not hold a
position in any of the stocks named here.
decent countercyclical play, with many firms posting strong growth while the
broader market was sinking in quicksand. And if the much-hailed recovery
derails, this sector just might be poised for a repeat performance. Why? Because
consumers that bypass new car purchases and rail against skyrocketing used car
prices still have to drive something. And that means band-aiding the old clunker
in the driveway. And that's a prime opportunity for stocks of the right auto
parts companies. So, which stocks are best positioned to cash in on consumer
angst and thrift? Here are three auto parts stocks to consider in this new age
of frugality: Advance Auto Parts Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP ) on Wednesday
reported second-quarter earnings rose 12% $113.1 million ($1.46 per share), up
from $100.9 million ($1.16 per share) this time last year. With its commercial
channel driving the gains, AAP's second-quarter revenue increased by 4.48% to
$1.48 billion. Analysts had expected profit of $1.38 per share on $1.5 billion
in revenue. One caution: same-store sales grew by only 2.5%, reflecting a
smaller share of so called "do-it-yourself" customers. That's one reason
the stock hit a new 52-week low of $49.50 on Aug. 10. At $54.29, AAP recovered
more than 8% on Thursday. With a market cap of $4.32 billion, the stock has a
price/earnings-to-growth ratio of 0.92, meaning it is slightly undervalued. Debt
position could be better: AAP has total cash of $53.67 million compared to total
debt of $437.56 million. Good news: The stock boasts a return on equity of
34.74% and a dividend yield of 0.5%. AutoZone Citigroup analysts on Wednesday
upgraded AutoZone (NYSE: AZO ) stock from Hold to Buy, citing AZO's potential
upside. The company will release its fourth-quarter earnings later this month.
AZO just hit a new 52-week high on July 11. At $281.89, the stock is trading
nearly 39% above its 52-week low of $203.05 last August. With a market cap of
$11.79 billion, AZO has a good PEG ratio of 0.94. The company has a negative
return on equity and leverage challenges: $114.77 million in total cash compared
to $3.22 billion in total debt . O'Reilly Automotive On July 26, OReilly
Automotive (NASDAQ: ORLY ) reported second-quarter earnings of $133.7 million
(96 cents per share), an increase of 34% over the $99.6 million (71 cents per
share) for the same quarter last year. Revenue grew 7.1% to $1.48 billion and
same-store sales increased by 4.4% as the company cashed in on the DIY market.
ORLY just hit a new 52-week high of $66.52 on July 1. At $59.02, the stock is
trading more than 29% over its 52-week low of $45.74 last August. With a market
cap of $8.05 billion, ORLY has a PEG ratio of 1, meaning it's fairly valued.
Return on equity is a solid 15.07%, and it has a better leverage position than
its aforementioned peers do: $268.79 million in total cash compared to $498.55
million in total debt. Bottom Line Thanks to the recession, the average age of
cars on the road is 10 years. And with consumers haunted by the specter of a
double-dip recession, they are, to quote Mike Ditka, "throwing nickels around
like they were manhole covers. And that means investing in replacement parts
rather than replacement cars. In July, anxious consumers pared back spending on
discretionary items and looked for rock-bottom deals on necessities. Sinking
consumer confidence reinforced by this week's stock market convulsions is a
huge problem for sales of big-ticket items like cars, new or used. But auto
parts stocks are well positioned to take advantage of these fears. For
investors, auto parts stocks might be the silver lining to the economy's
gathering storm clouds. As of this writing, Susan J. Aluise did not hold a
position in any of the stocks named here.
The New Pornographers: Internet Taking a Toll on Cable’s Adult Film Sales
The Internet has been good for cable companies. Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA ), Time
Warner (NYSE: TWX ), Cablevision (NYSE: CVC ) they owned the cable, so when it
was high-speed Internets time to replace dial-up technology more than a decade
ago, they opened up a whole new stream of revenue. Its been great. At the same
time, all cable companies and even other premium television services like
DirecTV (NASDAQ: DTV ) and Dish Network (NASDAQ: DISH ) have got to be missing
the way it used to be back before most U.S. households had easy access to the
World Wide Web. Those were simpler days, when the money flowed like an
affordable but delicious boxed wine. Those were the days when cable companies
made their fortunes on pay-per-view pornography. Those days are gone. An article
in The Wall Street Journal highlighted the fact that premium television services
are watching quarterly revenues sag on what DirecTV in particular called lower
adult buys. Both DirecTV and Comcast noted declines in adult film revenues from
their television businesses, though they decline to specify dollar amounts. Time
Warner lost $14 million from its total on-demand revenue because late-night
audiences simply arent interested in paying for dirty pictures any longer.
Playboy s (NYSE: PLA.A ) TV endeavors have seen earnings practically halved,
with Playboy TV and Spice bringing in just more than $44 million in 2010,
compared to almost $76 million in 2007. Analysis firm SNL Kagan said that
overall revenue from on-demand and pay-per-view porn dropped from $1 billion in
2008 to $899 million in 2010, and it expects 2011 to be flat. What happened to
the good ol days when premium television providers could rely on late-night
audiences to plunk down $10 for a half-hour of programming involving sorority
girls and possibly nurses misbehaving? An unnamed cable executive told the WSJ
that the problem is the overall devaluation of television content by alternative
models namely, the proliferation of streaming video options online. That
opinion misses the point entirely, of course. While the Internet clearly is
changing how television is monetized, its certainly not devaluing it. If
alternate models are devaluing television, how has Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ) grown
so much during the past two years? If the Internet has devalued anything, its
pornography itself. What was once an expensive and restricted commodity is now
commonplace and free everywhere on the Web. If cable companies want to keep a
revenue stream flowing by preying on their audiences more illicit tastes and
desires, theyre simply going to have to rethink what people badly want to watch
after midnight. Follow what Scripps Networks Interactive (NYSE: SNI ) has done
with the Food Network, for example. Start making half-hour-long clip shows of
television chefs putting the finishing touches on signature dishes and call them
Hot Co-Ed Barbecue. Another alternative: Fantasy news. Hire Dan Rather to read
fake news broadcasts about how the economy is booming, the U.S. government is
stable and making progress while returning to traditional values, and the world
is at peace though less prosperous than the United States. Just rethink what a
fantasy people would pay to watch might be! A more realistic proposal on
recouping revenue lost to declining cable porn sales: unlimited access to free
on-demand programming on connected devices like smartphones and tablets. Cable
companies can add an additional fee on top of existing cable packages. Time
Warner and Cablevision already are experimenting with this by releasing
streaming TV apps for subscribers on the iPad. Its time for television providers
to find new fortunes in those pesky alternative models. As of this writing,
Anthony John Agnello did not own a position in any of the stocks named here.
Follow him on Twitter at
Warner (NYSE: TWX ), Cablevision (NYSE: CVC ) they owned the cable, so when it
was high-speed Internets time to replace dial-up technology more than a decade
ago, they opened up a whole new stream of revenue. Its been great. At the same
time, all cable companies and even other premium television services like
DirecTV (NASDAQ: DTV ) and Dish Network (NASDAQ: DISH ) have got to be missing
the way it used to be back before most U.S. households had easy access to the
World Wide Web. Those were simpler days, when the money flowed like an
affordable but delicious boxed wine. Those were the days when cable companies
made their fortunes on pay-per-view pornography. Those days are gone. An article
in The Wall Street Journal highlighted the fact that premium television services
are watching quarterly revenues sag on what DirecTV in particular called lower
adult buys. Both DirecTV and Comcast noted declines in adult film revenues from
their television businesses, though they decline to specify dollar amounts. Time
Warner lost $14 million from its total on-demand revenue because late-night
audiences simply arent interested in paying for dirty pictures any longer.
Playboy s (NYSE: PLA.A ) TV endeavors have seen earnings practically halved,
with Playboy TV and Spice bringing in just more than $44 million in 2010,
compared to almost $76 million in 2007. Analysis firm SNL Kagan said that
overall revenue from on-demand and pay-per-view porn dropped from $1 billion in
2008 to $899 million in 2010, and it expects 2011 to be flat. What happened to
the good ol days when premium television providers could rely on late-night
audiences to plunk down $10 for a half-hour of programming involving sorority
girls and possibly nurses misbehaving? An unnamed cable executive told the WSJ
that the problem is the overall devaluation of television content by alternative
models namely, the proliferation of streaming video options online. That
opinion misses the point entirely, of course. While the Internet clearly is
changing how television is monetized, its certainly not devaluing it. If
alternate models are devaluing television, how has Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ) grown
so much during the past two years? If the Internet has devalued anything, its
pornography itself. What was once an expensive and restricted commodity is now
commonplace and free everywhere on the Web. If cable companies want to keep a
revenue stream flowing by preying on their audiences more illicit tastes and
desires, theyre simply going to have to rethink what people badly want to watch
after midnight. Follow what Scripps Networks Interactive (NYSE: SNI ) has done
with the Food Network, for example. Start making half-hour-long clip shows of
television chefs putting the finishing touches on signature dishes and call them
Hot Co-Ed Barbecue. Another alternative: Fantasy news. Hire Dan Rather to read
fake news broadcasts about how the economy is booming, the U.S. government is
stable and making progress while returning to traditional values, and the world
is at peace though less prosperous than the United States. Just rethink what a
fantasy people would pay to watch might be! A more realistic proposal on
recouping revenue lost to declining cable porn sales: unlimited access to free
on-demand programming on connected devices like smartphones and tablets. Cable
companies can add an additional fee on top of existing cable packages. Time
Warner and Cablevision already are experimenting with this by releasing
streaming TV apps for subscribers on the iPad. Its time for television providers
to find new fortunes in those pesky alternative models. As of this writing,
Anthony John Agnello did not own a position in any of the stocks named here.
Follow him on Twitter at
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Looking At Total UI Redesign
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has filed a patent application for an entirely new
user interface. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Looking At Total UI Redesign According
to reports, a new patent application filed by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will
combine inter-device communication, pico projectors and gesture recognition. The
company explains the need of the new interface as "to facilitate portability,
these display screens may be small, which may inhibit viewing by larger groups
of people. Further, to facilitate viewing on the display screen, the electronic
device may be transferred between viewers, which may be inconvenient. Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) stocks were at 376.99 at the end of the last days trading. Theres
been a 10.7% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean
recommendation: 1.22 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.22 Zacks
Rank: 1 out of 2 in the industry
user interface. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Looking At Total UI Redesign According
to reports, a new patent application filed by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will
combine inter-device communication, pico projectors and gesture recognition. The
company explains the need of the new interface as "to facilitate portability,
these display screens may be small, which may inhibit viewing by larger groups
of people. Further, to facilitate viewing on the display screen, the electronic
device may be transferred between viewers, which may be inconvenient. Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) stocks were at 376.99 at the end of the last days trading. Theres
been a 10.7% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean
recommendation: 1.22 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.22 Zacks
Rank: 1 out of 2 in the industry
5 Stocks to Survive a Wicked Downturn
By now, you likely know that the major market indices plunged into correction
territory Aug. 4. That was the day the Dow cratered 512 points in a capitulation
sell-off that showed just how much fear and loathing there is right now for
equities. And because the stock market is a forward-looking mechanism, the huge
sell-off does not auger well for the economy going forward. So, what's an
investor to do right now? Do you sell everything and run for the bunker? Do you
short stocks? Or, do you go for the gold? While a good argument can be made for
taking all three of these paths, there is another way to go. If you suspect that
the world isn't coming to an end and that "this too shall pass," then one
course of action worth exploring is to buy the stocks likely to survive despite
a wicked downturn. And while I think smart investors have a lot of companies to
choose from, here are five of my favorite survivors. iShares FTSE China 25 Index
Fund Growth in the U.S. economy can generously be described as anemic, and that
means you want to own companies getting a big chunk of their profits from
outside the U.S.. You also want to hitch your portfolio wagon to the
fastest-growth economies out there. One of those economies is China. Sure, the
Chinese economy has its problems. Inflation, a housing bubble, political
corruption and poor accounting standards all have put a damper on investing in
China. Yet that still doesn't negate the fact that the country's GDP is
growing at a blistering 9.5% rate. When stocks around the globe struggle,
investors will turn to where the growth is, and that means China. One great way
to buy the best of the Chinese market is the iShares FTSE China 25 Index Fund
(NYSE: FXI ). This ETF exposes you to the 25 largest and most liquid Chinese
companies. The fund has been hit relatively hard this year as investors have
largely avoided China. But when the rest of the world struggles, the flight to
growth begins and that could mean a trip to China. Coca-Cola The Coca-Cola
(NYSE: KO ) brand is one of the strongest in the world. This company
consistently drinks up the profits, and it gets those profits from nearly every
corner of the globe. As third-world nations become second-world nations and as
second-world nations grow their way into first-world status, the Coca-Cola brand
is destined to become exponentially bigger. Also, if the current economic
environment does devolve into a really ghastly downturn, then Coke is liable to
sidestep that decline. That's because the beverage is one of the few luxuries
that just about any consumer still can pay for regardless of his economic
circumstance. Rich or poor, Coke drinkers are loyal to their brand, and it's
that kind of loyalty that keeps Coca-Cola shares fizzing.
territory Aug. 4. That was the day the Dow cratered 512 points in a capitulation
sell-off that showed just how much fear and loathing there is right now for
equities. And because the stock market is a forward-looking mechanism, the huge
sell-off does not auger well for the economy going forward. So, what's an
investor to do right now? Do you sell everything and run for the bunker? Do you
short stocks? Or, do you go for the gold? While a good argument can be made for
taking all three of these paths, there is another way to go. If you suspect that
the world isn't coming to an end and that "this too shall pass," then one
course of action worth exploring is to buy the stocks likely to survive despite
a wicked downturn. And while I think smart investors have a lot of companies to
choose from, here are five of my favorite survivors. iShares FTSE China 25 Index
Fund Growth in the U.S. economy can generously be described as anemic, and that
means you want to own companies getting a big chunk of their profits from
outside the U.S.. You also want to hitch your portfolio wagon to the
fastest-growth economies out there. One of those economies is China. Sure, the
Chinese economy has its problems. Inflation, a housing bubble, political
corruption and poor accounting standards all have put a damper on investing in
China. Yet that still doesn't negate the fact that the country's GDP is
growing at a blistering 9.5% rate. When stocks around the globe struggle,
investors will turn to where the growth is, and that means China. One great way
to buy the best of the Chinese market is the iShares FTSE China 25 Index Fund
(NYSE: FXI ). This ETF exposes you to the 25 largest and most liquid Chinese
companies. The fund has been hit relatively hard this year as investors have
largely avoided China. But when the rest of the world struggles, the flight to
growth begins and that could mean a trip to China. Coca-Cola The Coca-Cola
(NYSE: KO ) brand is one of the strongest in the world. This company
consistently drinks up the profits, and it gets those profits from nearly every
corner of the globe. As third-world nations become second-world nations and as
second-world nations grow their way into first-world status, the Coca-Cola brand
is destined to become exponentially bigger. Also, if the current economic
environment does devolve into a really ghastly downturn, then Coke is liable to
sidestep that decline. That's because the beverage is one of the few luxuries
that just about any consumer still can pay for regardless of his economic
circumstance. Rich or poor, Coke drinkers are loyal to their brand, and it's
that kind of loyalty that keeps Coca-Cola shares fizzing.
Keeping Your Trading Head in a Crazy Market
This wild and crazy market correction has been so replete with intraday
volatility that even the most placid traders I know have been pushed to the
brink of hysterics. Let's face it: It's hard to be calm, cool and collected
when the Dow plunges 635 points one day, surges 430 points the next, then
crumbles 520 points the following day. Now normally, volatility is good for
traders, as astute buyers and sellers can make some great money if they get the
timing right. Unfortunately, you also can get your hat handed to you in a matter
of minutes. Over the past couple of weeks, I've sought out literary material
to help keep me calm. The other day I came across Rudyard Kipling's poem,
"If". Here's the money quote from this great work: "If you can keep your
head when all about you are losing theirs …" Yes, keeping your head in a
crazy market is easier said than done, but the task can be made a lot easier if
you take a few steps to mitigate risk and palliate your fear.
volatility that even the most placid traders I know have been pushed to the
brink of hysterics. Let's face it: It's hard to be calm, cool and collected
when the Dow plunges 635 points one day, surges 430 points the next, then
crumbles 520 points the following day. Now normally, volatility is good for
traders, as astute buyers and sellers can make some great money if they get the
timing right. Unfortunately, you also can get your hat handed to you in a matter
of minutes. Over the past couple of weeks, I've sought out literary material
to help keep me calm. The other day I came across Rudyard Kipling's poem,
"If". Here's the money quote from this great work: "If you can keep your
head when all about you are losing theirs …" Yes, keeping your head in a
crazy market is easier said than done, but the task can be made a lot easier if
you take a few steps to mitigate risk and palliate your fear.
Todays Gold Prices Price Per Ounce Spot Gold Price Per Gram Gold Investing Market DJIA DJI Review Today
XCSFDHG46767FHJHJF
dow2664 Gold prices dropped lower on the last trading session of this past week. The major stock indices were posting more positive trends and thus, precious metal safe haven appeal dropped lower. The major market indices finished in the green Friday with the DJIA up by 1.13 percent. The Nasdaq ended the day up by .61 percent and the S&P 500 finished up by .53 percent. The week though was a volatile one and the Dow Jones swung erratically at times. The inconsistent trends and surprising peaks and valleys caused investors to seek out safe haven gold earlier in the week. Gold contract hit an intraday high on Wednesday before dropping lower to finish up the remainder of the trading week. Although the last session ended on a more positive note for stocks in the U.S., the major indices posted moderate losses last week overall and stocks are in line for one of their worst monthly finishes since the beginning of the financial crisis in the U.S. several years ago. Precious metal gold is likely to bump even higher if the marketplace experiences continued volatility this week. Gold closed down last session to 1742.60 per troy ounce. Spot gold price per gram is trending lower as well. Spot gold price per gram is red by .08 at 56.15. Camillo Zucari
S&P 500 Hourly Chart
XCSFDHG46767FHJHJF
dow2664 +20% on the S&P 500 Chart 1. Relationship between the SBV Oscillator and index reversal points. S&P 500 index. 60-day view. 1 bar = 60 min. SBV(20) Detailed system description with explanation of used rules could be found in our ” SBV Trading System ” tutorial. Table 1: Trades based on the 5-rule system. Time Motivation Signal Index Profit (points) 5/23/2011 Rule #4 Sell Short 1318 +3 5/25/2011 Rule #2 Buy 1315 0 6/01/2011 Rule #4 Sell Short 1315 +23 6/09/2011 Rule #2 Buy 1292 -18 6/10/2011 Rule #1 Sell Short 1274 +1 6/13/2011 Rule #2 Buy 1275 -9 6/15/2011 Rule #1 Sell Short 1266 -6 6/16/2011 Rule #2 Buy 1272 +3 6/17/2011 Rule #1 Sell Short 1275 -2 6/20/2011 Rule #2 Buy 1277 -10 6/23/2011 Rule #4 Sell Short 1267 -16 6/27/2011 Rule #2 Buy 1283 +55 7/6/2011 Rule #4 Sell Short 1338 +7 7/13/2011 Rule #2 Buy 1331 -12 7/13/2011 Rule #5 Cash 1319 7/19/2011 Rule #2 Buy 1319 +19 7/25/2011 Rule #4 Sell Short 1338 +189 8/11/2011 Rule #2 Buy 1149 +24 Total: +267 (+20.3%) Adding a Stop-Loss to the system may substantially reduce losses and, in some cases, even double the summary profit. Disclaimer: The chart example is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute trading advice or make or imply any market trend prediction.
DJIA DOW JONES INDEX DJX DJI NAsdaq S&P 500 Stock Market Today Investing Market Week’s Overview Today
XCSFDHG46767FHJHJF
dow2664 The major market indexes closed on Friday in the green with the Dow up 125.71 points or 1.13%, the Nasdaq increased by 15.3 points or 0.61% and the S&P 500 rose 6.17 points or 0.53%. Although the day ended on a positive note, the major market indexes will all post modest losses for the week as investors review the wild swing of events that saw the Dow plunge and then bounce back on two consecutive days. The overall week will show the Dow decreased by 1.5%, the S&P 500 dropped 1.7% and the Nasdaq was in the red at just under 1%. Despite the dramatic ups and downs displayed this week, stocks are on track for one of their worst months since the onset of the financial crisis. Investors will brace themselves for the risks of the upcoming week with a full schedule of economic reports as well as a full line up of earnings reports featuring Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Lowes, Dell and Hewlett-Packard taking center stage. On Monday the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will release the Empire State Manufacturing Index. The National Association of Realtors will report the Homebuilder Sentiment Index. On Tuesday the Commerce Department is set to report on Industrial Production and housing starts and building permits. On Wednesday the Mortgage Bankers Association will release information on weekly mortgage applications and the Labor Department will release the Producer Price Index. On Thursday the Labor Department will release the Initial Jobless Claims report as well as the Consumer Price Index. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia will report the Philly Fed Index and the National Association of Realtors will report on existing home sales. No major economic reports are scheduled for release on Friday. Author: Pamela Frost
DJIA DOW JONES INDEX DJX DJI NAsdaq S&P 500 Stock Market Today Investing Market Week’s Overview Today
XCSFDHG46767FHJHJF
dow2664 The major market indexes closed on Friday in the green with the Dow up 125.71 points or 1.13%, the Nasdaq increased by 15.3 points or 0.61% and the S&P 500 rose 6.17 points or 0.53%. Although the day ended on a positive note, the major market indexes will all post modest losses for the week as investors review the wild swing of events that saw the Dow plunge and then bounce back on two consecutive days. The overall week will show the Dow decreased by 1.5%, the S&P 500 dropped 1.7% and the Nasdaq was in the red at just under 1%. Despite the dramatic ups and downs displayed this week, stocks are on track for one of their worst months since the onset of the financial crisis. Investors will brace themselves for the risks of the upcoming week with a full schedule of economic reports as well as a full line up of earnings reports featuring Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Lowes, Dell and Hewlett-Packard taking center stage. On Monday the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will release the Empire State Manufacturing Index. The National Association of Realtors will report the Homebuilder Sentiment Index. On Tuesday the Commerce Department is set to report on Industrial Production and housing starts and building permits. On Wednesday the Mortgage Bankers Association will release information on weekly mortgage applications and the Labor Department will release the Producer Price Index. On Thursday the Labor Department will release the Initial Jobless Claims report as well as the Consumer Price Index. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia will report the Philly Fed Index and the National Association of Realtors will report on existing home sales. No major economic reports are scheduled for release on Friday. Author: Pamela Frost
Todays Gold Prices Price Per Ounce Spot Gold Price Per Gram Gold Investing Market DJIA DJI Review Today
XCSFDHG46767FHJHJF
dow2664 Gold prices dropped lower on the last trading session of this past week. The major stock indices were posting more positive trends and thus, precious metal safe haven appeal dropped lower. The major market indices finished in the green Friday with the DJIA up by 1.13 percent. The Nasdaq ended the day up by .61 percent and the S&P 500 finished up by .53 percent. The week though was a volatile one and the Dow Jones swung erratically at times. The inconsistent trends and surprising peaks and valleys caused investors to seek out safe haven gold earlier in the week. Gold contract hit an intraday high on Wednesday before dropping lower to finish up the remainder of the trading week. Although the last session ended on a more positive note for stocks in the U.S., the major indices posted moderate losses last week overall and stocks are in line for one of their worst monthly finishes since the beginning of the financial crisis in the U.S. several years ago. Precious metal gold is likely to bump even higher if the marketplace experiences continued volatility this week. Gold closed down last session to 1742.60 per troy ounce. Spot gold price per gram is trending lower as well. Spot gold price per gram is red by .08 at 56.15. Camillo Zucari
S&P 500 Hourly Chart
XCSFDHG46767FHJHJF
dow2664 +20% on the S&P 500 Chart 1. Relationship between the SBV Oscillator and index reversal points. S&P 500 index. 60-day view. 1 bar = 60 min. SBV(20) Detailed system description with explanation of used rules could be found in our ” SBV Trading System ” tutorial. Table 1: Trades based on the 5-rule system. Time Motivation Signal Index Profit (points) 5/23/2011 Rule #4 Sell Short 1318 +3 5/25/2011 Rule #2 Buy 1315 0 6/01/2011 Rule #4 Sell Short 1315 +23 6/09/2011 Rule #2 Buy 1292 -18 6/10/2011 Rule #1 Sell Short 1274 +1 6/13/2011 Rule #2 Buy 1275 -9 6/15/2011 Rule #1 Sell Short 1266 -6 6/16/2011 Rule #2 Buy 1272 +3 6/17/2011 Rule #1 Sell Short 1275 -2 6/20/2011 Rule #2 Buy 1277 -10 6/23/2011 Rule #4 Sell Short 1267 -16 6/27/2011 Rule #2 Buy 1283 +55 7/6/2011 Rule #4 Sell Short 1338 +7 7/13/2011 Rule #2 Buy 1331 -12 7/13/2011 Rule #5 Cash 1319 7/19/2011 Rule #2 Buy 1319 +19 7/25/2011 Rule #4 Sell Short 1338 +189 8/11/2011 Rule #2 Buy 1149 +24 Total: +267 (+20.3%) Adding a Stop-Loss to the system may substantially reduce losses and, in some cases, even double the summary profit. Disclaimer: The chart example is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute trading advice or make or imply any market trend prediction.
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