Below are the top 10 Consumer Electronics stocks with highest price momentum.
Three Chinese companies (ATV, NTE, SGOC) are on the list. SRS Labs, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SRSL) has the 1st highest price momentum in this segment of the market.
It is trading at 72.5% of 52-week high. Its price change was -11.1% for the last
4 weeks. Audiovox Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX) has the 2nd highest price momentum
in this segment of the market. It is trading at 71.5% of 52-week high. Its price
change was -15.1% for the last 4 weeks. Acorn International, Inc. (ADR)
(NYSE:ATV) has the 3rd highest price momentum in this segment of the market. It
is trading at 71.1% of 52-week high. Its price change was -15.5% for the last 4
weeks. Panasonic Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:PC) has the 4th highest price momentum
in this segment of the market. It is trading at 70.9% of 52-week high. Its price
change was -12.7% for the last 4 weeks. Skullcandy Inc (NASDAQ:SKUL) has the 5th
highest price momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at 69.6% of
52-week high. Its price change was N/A for the last 4 weeks. Uni-Pixel, Inc.
(NASDAQ:UNXL) has the 6th highest price momentum in this segment of the market.
It is trading at 67.9% of 52-week high. Its price change was -23.8% for the last
4 weeks. Harman International Industries Inc./DE/ (NYSE:HAR) has the 7th highest
price momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at 66.6% of 52-week
high. Its price change was -20.1% for the last 4 weeks. Nam Tai Electronics,
Inc. (NYSE:NTE) has the 8th highest price momentum in this segment of the
market. It is trading at 63.7% of 52-week high. Its price change was -10.9% for
the last 4 weeks. Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV (ADR) (NYSE:PHG) has the
9th highest price momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at 62.4%
of 52-week high. Its price change was -11.9% for the last 4 weeks. SGOCO Group
Ltd (NASDAQ:SGOC) has the 10th highest price momentum in this segment of the
market. It is trading at 61.8% of 52-week high. Its price change was -2.5% for
the last 4 weeks.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Todays Gold Price Per Ounce Spot Gold price per Gram Silver Spot Silver Price Per Ounce; DJIA Index DJX Open Review
Precious metal safe havens received more attention during the last trading
session. Asian and European stocks faltered and ended their respective sessions
mixed. The primary U.S. composites fell even harder as corrections in the
marketplace transpired yesterday in the U.S. Stock indices closed on the
negative side of break-even. Housing starts for July posted weaker than
anticipated and investors worries regarding economic growth and progression in
the U.S. build. The worry and volatility create a tone and environment conducive
for safe haven gold and silver acquisition. The DJIA, Nasdaq and S&P 500
finished red, but gold and silver pushed higher into the green yesterday. The
DJI was lower last session by .67 percent closing at 11,405.93. Gold contract
for December delivery was higher by 1.54 percent and closed out at 1785 per troy
ounce. The one month change for gold is definitively higher by 11.27 percent.
Silver contract for September delivery moved higher by 1.30 percent and
officially closed out at 39.82 per troy ounce. Silvers one month change status
is negative by 1.80 percent however. After session close, but prior to todays
opening bell, spot gold and spot silver moved in positive territory. Spot gold
price per gram moved higher by .98 at 57.42 and spot silver price per ounce
moved higher by .56 at 39.86. Camillo Zucari
session. Asian and European stocks faltered and ended their respective sessions
mixed. The primary U.S. composites fell even harder as corrections in the
marketplace transpired yesterday in the U.S. Stock indices closed on the
negative side of break-even. Housing starts for July posted weaker than
anticipated and investors worries regarding economic growth and progression in
the U.S. build. The worry and volatility create a tone and environment conducive
for safe haven gold and silver acquisition. The DJIA, Nasdaq and S&P 500
finished red, but gold and silver pushed higher into the green yesterday. The
DJI was lower last session by .67 percent closing at 11,405.93. Gold contract
for December delivery was higher by 1.54 percent and closed out at 1785 per troy
ounce. The one month change for gold is definitively higher by 11.27 percent.
Silver contract for September delivery moved higher by 1.30 percent and
officially closed out at 39.82 per troy ounce. Silvers one month change status
is negative by 1.80 percent however. After session close, but prior to todays
opening bell, spot gold and spot silver moved in positive territory. Spot gold
price per gram moved higher by .98 at 57.42 and spot silver price per ounce
moved higher by .56 at 39.86. Camillo Zucari
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The famed maker of BlackBerry devices received a nice boost from the market gods
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on Monday, Aug. 15, rallying 10.4% for the day. The culprit? Google!
41 S&P 500 Stocks Hit New Lows in Early Tuesday Trading
Despite a record earnings season and strong recovery from losses after the U.S.
credit downgrade last week, the Standard & Poors 500 Index was down just about
0.75% to under 1,200 in the morning session. Decliners outnumbered advancers by
better than 4-to-1. There were 41 stocks hitting new lows in the morning, with
only 17 reaching new highs. Trading more than 5.3% lower for the year, the S&P
500 is off more than 1.5% for the week despite three strong days in a row.
Disappointing earnings from Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ: URBN ) had the retailer
down more than 8%, about $2.40 lower to under $26. A strong retail report from
July has Urban Outfitters up more than 8% for the week. An analyst note
projected that sales and revenues will remain weak for Urban Outfitters for the
rest of 2011. Another retailer, Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF ), was lower by
about $2, more than 3%, to under $68. Abercrombie & Fitch reports its earnings
before the opening bell tomorrow, and a preview was not what Wall Street had
expected. For the week, Abercrombie & Fitch is up about 18%. News that legendary
investor George Soros was trimming his holdings of financial shares in Citigroup
(NYSE: C ) had the stock trading lower by more than 2.5% to under $30.50,
shedding about 50 cents per share. The financial sector is the worst-performing
group in the market for 2011. Up almost 12% for the week, Citigroup is down
almost 20% for the month and 25% for the quarter. Forest Laboratories (NYSE: FRX
) was up about a dollar, almost 4%, to over $35.70 on an announcement of an
accelerated share repurchase program and continuing battle for control with Carl
Ichan. Forest Laboratories is up more than 4% for the week. It also is trading
more than 4% above its 200 day moving average. Rebounding by almost 3%, about a
dollar, was Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD ). A buy recommendation from
Summerstreet Research this morning took the stock to around $38.20 a share.
Gilead also was added to JP Morgans focus list and issued new target estimates
for earnings, all of which pleased Wall Street. Gilead is coming back from a
month that has it down about 10%. Also bouncing back was DeVry (NYSE: DV ), the
for-profit educator, gaining more than 75 cents per share to over $45, more than
a 1.75% pickup in price. Declining enrollment had DeVry off earlier in the
month, as it is down about 16% for the week. A favorable article this morning
and rebound buying had the shares regaining lost ground. Jonathan Yates does not
own any of the stocks mentioned in this article.
credit downgrade last week, the Standard & Poors 500 Index was down just about
0.75% to under 1,200 in the morning session. Decliners outnumbered advancers by
better than 4-to-1. There were 41 stocks hitting new lows in the morning, with
only 17 reaching new highs. Trading more than 5.3% lower for the year, the S&P
500 is off more than 1.5% for the week despite three strong days in a row.
Disappointing earnings from Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ: URBN ) had the retailer
down more than 8%, about $2.40 lower to under $26. A strong retail report from
July has Urban Outfitters up more than 8% for the week. An analyst note
projected that sales and revenues will remain weak for Urban Outfitters for the
rest of 2011. Another retailer, Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF ), was lower by
about $2, more than 3%, to under $68. Abercrombie & Fitch reports its earnings
before the opening bell tomorrow, and a preview was not what Wall Street had
expected. For the week, Abercrombie & Fitch is up about 18%. News that legendary
investor George Soros was trimming his holdings of financial shares in Citigroup
(NYSE: C ) had the stock trading lower by more than 2.5% to under $30.50,
shedding about 50 cents per share. The financial sector is the worst-performing
group in the market for 2011. Up almost 12% for the week, Citigroup is down
almost 20% for the month and 25% for the quarter. Forest Laboratories (NYSE: FRX
) was up about a dollar, almost 4%, to over $35.70 on an announcement of an
accelerated share repurchase program and continuing battle for control with Carl
Ichan. Forest Laboratories is up more than 4% for the week. It also is trading
more than 4% above its 200 day moving average. Rebounding by almost 3%, about a
dollar, was Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD ). A buy recommendation from
Summerstreet Research this morning took the stock to around $38.20 a share.
Gilead also was added to JP Morgans focus list and issued new target estimates
for earnings, all of which pleased Wall Street. Gilead is coming back from a
month that has it down about 10%. Also bouncing back was DeVry (NYSE: DV ), the
for-profit educator, gaining more than 75 cents per share to over $45, more than
a 1.75% pickup in price. Declining enrollment had DeVry off earlier in the
month, as it is down about 16% for the week. A favorable article this morning
and rebound buying had the shares regaining lost ground. Jonathan Yates does not
own any of the stocks mentioned in this article.
Consider an Option Put Spread to Play Gold’s Comeback
Like the Energizer Bunny, the rise in gold prices seems to keep going and going
and going.
and going.
Top 10 Air Transportation Stocks with Highest Momentum: CPA, PAC, ZNH, ASR, MIC, UPS, ALGT, FDX, ALK, OMAB (Aug 16, 2011)
Below are the top 10 Air Transportation stocks with highest price momentum. One
Chinese company (ZNH) is on the list. Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE:CPA) has the 1st
highest price momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at 94.3% of
52-week high. Its price change was -0.6% for the last 4 weeks. Grupo
Aeroportuario del Pacifico (ADR) (NYSE:PAC) has the 2nd highest price momentum
in this segment of the market. It is trading at 90.2% of 52-week high. Its price
change was -2.0% for the last 4 weeks. China Southern Airlines Limited (ADR)
(NYSE:ZNH) has the 3rd highest price momentum in this segment of the market. It
is trading at 88.0% of 52-week high. Its price change was 9.6% for the last 4
weeks. Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ADR) (NYSE:ASR) has the 4th highest
price momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at 87.7% of 52-week
high. Its price change was -6.7% for the last 4 weeks. Macquarie Infrastructure
Company LLC (NYSE:MIC) has the 5th highest price momentum in this segment of the
market. It is trading at 85.9% of 52-week high. Its price change was -4.0% for
the last 4 weeks. United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) has the 6th highest
price momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at 85.6% of 52-week
high. Its price change was -9.0% for the last 4 weeks. Allegiant Travel Company
(NASDAQ:ALGT) has the 7th highest price momentum in this segment of the market.
It is trading at 85.2% of 52-week high. Its price change was 2.1% for the last 4
weeks. FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) has the 8th highest price momentum in this
segment of the market. It is trading at 83.0% of 52-week high. Its price change
was -9.5% for the last 4 weeks. Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK) has the 9th
highest price momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at 81.4% of
52-week high. Its price change was -11.9% for the last 4 weeks. Grupo
Aeroportuario del Centro Nort(ADR) (NASDAQ:OMAB) has the 10th highest price
momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at 80.9% of 52-week high.
Its price change was -13.1% for the last 4 weeks.
Chinese company (ZNH) is on the list. Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE:CPA) has the 1st
highest price momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at 94.3% of
52-week high. Its price change was -0.6% for the last 4 weeks. Grupo
Aeroportuario del Pacifico (ADR) (NYSE:PAC) has the 2nd highest price momentum
in this segment of the market. It is trading at 90.2% of 52-week high. Its price
change was -2.0% for the last 4 weeks. China Southern Airlines Limited (ADR)
(NYSE:ZNH) has the 3rd highest price momentum in this segment of the market. It
is trading at 88.0% of 52-week high. Its price change was 9.6% for the last 4
weeks. Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ADR) (NYSE:ASR) has the 4th highest
price momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at 87.7% of 52-week
high. Its price change was -6.7% for the last 4 weeks. Macquarie Infrastructure
Company LLC (NYSE:MIC) has the 5th highest price momentum in this segment of the
market. It is trading at 85.9% of 52-week high. Its price change was -4.0% for
the last 4 weeks. United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) has the 6th highest
price momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at 85.6% of 52-week
high. Its price change was -9.0% for the last 4 weeks. Allegiant Travel Company
(NASDAQ:ALGT) has the 7th highest price momentum in this segment of the market.
It is trading at 85.2% of 52-week high. Its price change was 2.1% for the last 4
weeks. FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) has the 8th highest price momentum in this
segment of the market. It is trading at 83.0% of 52-week high. Its price change
was -9.5% for the last 4 weeks. Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK) has the 9th
highest price momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at 81.4% of
52-week high. Its price change was -11.9% for the last 4 weeks. Grupo
Aeroportuario del Centro Nort(ADR) (NASDAQ:OMAB) has the 10th highest price
momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at 80.9% of 52-week high.
Its price change was -13.1% for the last 4 weeks.
Dollar General Shares – 3 Pros, 3 Cons
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Since coming public in late 2009, the shares of Dollar General (NYSE: DG ) have done fairly well. Last year, the return was a hefty 36.7%. And now the company is attracting the interest of Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK-A ) Warren Buffet. According to a recent Securities and Exchange Commission filing, his firm has purchased 1.5 million shares of Dollar General (it's likely that the idea came from Todd Combs, who is managing a portion of Berkshire's massive portfolio). So what are Dollar General's strong points and risks? Let's take a look: Pros Compelling concept. Dollar General is the largest discount retailer in the US in terms of store count (nearly 9,500 across 35 states). The company has a small-box format, with each store about 7,200 square feet. The merchandise ranges from consumables to home products and apparel (there are more than 10,000 SKUs). The business model has definitely been successful. Keep in mind that same-store sales have increased for 21 consecutive years. Streamlining operations. Last year, Dollar General relocated or remodeled 504 stores. As for this year, the goal is to do the same for 550 stores. The result should be higher foot traffic and spend levels. Growth opportunity. For the most part, Dollar General's footprint is east of the Mississippi. In other words, the company has plenty of room to expand. In fact, Dollar General believes it can launch 11,000 more stores without saturating its market. Cons Costs. Rising inflation continues to be a drag on Dollar General. Ultimately, it will become more difficult to provide low- prices to consumers while maintaining strong margins. True, the company has a sophisticated logistics system – but it can only go so far. Competition. It is fierce. Dollar General must deal with rivals like Family Dollar (NYSE: FDO ), Dollar Tree ( Nasdaq : DLTR ) and 99 Cents Only. There is also competition from the big-box operators such as Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT ) and Costco ( Nasdaq : COST ). Overhang. Dollar General's private equity owner, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, still owns 71% of the shares of the company. In the coming years, the firm will continue to sell its stake, which is likely to put pressure on the stock price. Verdict Recent data shows economic weakness in the US. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth dropped to 1.3% and unemployment remains a problem. But for a company like Dollar General, these are actually positive indicators. In addition, the company may get a boost in the second-half of the year as the large drop in oil prices leaves consumers with more disposable income. So in light of these trends, the pros outweigh the cons on the stock. Tom Taulli is the author of various books, including "All About Commodities" and "All About Short Selling." You can find him at Twitter account @ttaulli . He does not own a position in any of the stocks named here.
Todays gold price per ounce Silver price per ounce Spot gold price per gram spot silver; DJIA Index DJX DJI Close Review
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dow2664 Gold and silver price per ounce rates moved higher during the trading session today. Investors were met with significant stock sell offs this morning after opening bell and then plummeting index composites followed after opening bell as well. Stocks were kept aloft via cues from Eurozone markets yesterday. Stocks finished stronger yesterday in the European and Asian marketplace. This helped push stock indices higher. Today, there was a reversal of fortunes. European and Asian stocks ended their respective sessions mixed and the negative sentiment carried over into the American marketplace. News of German economic woes further deflated investor confidence this day. On top of this negatively skewed overseas news, the housing sector statistics came in for July and were weaker than anticipated. This also kept the dark cloud over investors on Wall Street today. Precious metal gold and silver prospered in the midst of this tense climate. The safe haven appeal of gold attracted attention and by end of day close, gold and silver contracts were positioned in the green. The DJIA finished the day lower by more than 100 points. Gold contract for December delivery moved higher on the day by 1.54 percent to close at 1785 per troy ounce. Silver contract for September delivery finished lower by 1.30 percent at 39.82 per troy ounce. Spot gold and spot silver were moving higher at close as well. Spot gold price per gram was higher by .95 at 57.39 and spot silver price per ounce was higher by .69 at 39.99. Gold and silver did well as investors observed corrections with stocks today. Camillo Zucari
Where Does Windows Fit in the Android- and Apple-Filled Future?
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace A $12.5 billion-dollar payout makes for a big bomb, and the fallout from Google ‘s ( NASDAQ : GOOG ) acquisition of Motorola (NYSE: MMI ) still is curling its way through the beleaguered market. The acquisition has analysts discussing tactical impact on Apple ( NASDAQ : AAPL ) and its arsenal of iPhones and iPads, but investors saw the move as enough of a blow against the Cupertino, Calif.-based company that nearly all of its competitors saw share prices bump up. Nokia (NYSE: NOK ), Research in Motion ( NASDAQ : RIMM ), Dell (NASDAQ: DELL ) and Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ ) all got boosts after Monday’s announcement. Nokia even jumped an impressive 17%, with shares slinking back above $6. Wall Street suddenly wondered who has a chance to topple (and who else might partner up to take on) Steve Jobs. Nokia’s new partner, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ), didn’t see a significant boost, however. It gained only about 50 cents between Monday and Tuesday, well within the range it has been trading in throughout August. Investor indifference toward the stock this week when all eyes are on major players in the mobile and broader computing industries illustrates just how peculiar and precarious Microsoft’s position is in those markets. The question: In a world where Apple and Google are altering the face of consumer computing by driving users away from PCs and toward mobile devices like tablets and smartphones, where does that leave Microsoft? What is Windows’ place in this landscape? Right now, Windows’ place still is at the top of the heap. Research firm Gartner reported on Aug. 9 that Windows 7, the latest iteration of Microsoft’s era-defining operating system, will own a majority share of its market, running on 42% of all PCs worldwide, by the end of 2011. It will run on 94% of all new PCs sold. Apple and Google aren’t a threat in this arena. Even Mac laptops, which have seen profound sales growth since 2008, will account for only 5% of PCs by 2015. Microsoft’s security in this arena assumes, however, that PCs will remain the dominant machine for computing needs. Even if PC sales have declined only by about 1% in 2011 so far, consumers especially are trending away from buying new desktop and notebook PCs, putting money instead into compact computing devices like smartphones and Apple’s wunderkind, the iPad. Even businesses won’t necessarily rely on Windows-based PCs since applications will be available on multiple devices. Gartner expects 50% of business applications to be built to run on any operating system by 2012. Windows 7 likely won’t define Microsoft’s place in the future. That job falls to Windows 8, the next iteration due out next year that will work as both a traditional PC interface and a touch-based mobile operating system presented in an easy-to-swallow app format. It’s a little bit Windows 7, a little bit Windows Phone and a spoonful of Apple’s iOS thrown on top. This is the platform that will fuel not just future PCs but Nokia-made Windows smartphones and tablets from a fleet of manufacturers like Dell and others by the end of 2012. Microsoft will need that level of platform ubiquity to survive in the modern age. It will need Windows 8 to be versatile enough that it runs on anything, from the highest-end business PC to a refrigerator. The company is showing humility in the leading up to its release as well, addressing consumers burned by past Windows updates like the disastrous Vista, a promising change from the Microsoft of old. With quality manufacturing partners and solid functionality, Windows 8 might help Microsoft maintain its decades-long rule of the computing roost. That is, if it isn’t too late to edge out Google Android and Apple’s big toys. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) Strikes Immigration Deal
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) has teamed up with US Immigration and Customs
Enforcement to make sure that they select legal workers. Costco Wholesale
(NASDAQ:COST) Strikes Immigration Deal Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST), an
international company based out of Issaquah, Washington, has teamed up with US
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to make sure everyone working for them
is doing so legally. Joel Benoliel, the Senior Vice President of Costco
Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) said that, It protects the company because you dont feel
that youre at risk of having someone come in after the fact and second guess
your practices. Youve got it done right the first time. Costco Wholesale
(NASDAQ:COST) shares were at 74.08 at the end of the last days trading. Theres
been a -10.0% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. Costco Wholesale
(NASDAQ:COST) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Hold Mean recommendation: 2.27
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 2.02 Zacks Rank: 4 out of 16 in the
industry
Enforcement to make sure that they select legal workers. Costco Wholesale
(NASDAQ:COST) Strikes Immigration Deal Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST), an
international company based out of Issaquah, Washington, has teamed up with US
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to make sure everyone working for them
is doing so legally. Joel Benoliel, the Senior Vice President of Costco
Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) said that, It protects the company because you dont feel
that youre at risk of having someone come in after the fact and second guess
your practices. Youve got it done right the first time. Costco Wholesale
(NASDAQ:COST) shares were at 74.08 at the end of the last days trading. Theres
been a -10.0% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. Costco Wholesale
(NASDAQ:COST) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Hold Mean recommendation: 2.27
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 2.02 Zacks Rank: 4 out of 16 in the
industry
Todays gold price per ounce Silver price per ounce Spot gold price per gram spot silver; DJIA Index DJX DJI Close Review
Gold and silver price per ounce rates moved higher during the trading session
today. Investors were met with significant stock sell offs this morning after
opening bell and then plummeting index composites followed after opening bell as
well. Stocks were kept aloft via cues from Eurozone markets yesterday. Stocks
finished stronger yesterday in the European and Asian marketplace. This helped
push stock indices higher. Today, there was a reversal of fortunes. European and
Asian stocks ended their respective sessions mixed and the negative sentiment
carried over into the American marketplace. News of German economic woes further
deflated investor confidence this day. On top of this negatively skewed overseas
news, the housing sector statistics came in for July and were weaker than
anticipated. This also kept the dark cloud over investors on Wall Street today.
Precious metal gold and silver prospered in the midst of this tense climate. The
safe haven appeal of gold attracted attention and by end of day close, gold and
silver contracts were positioned in the green. The DJIA finished the day lower
by more than 100 points. Gold contract for December delivery moved higher on the
day by 1.54 percent to close at 1785 per troy ounce. Silver contract for
September delivery finished lower by 1.30 percent at 39.82 per troy ounce. Spot
gold and spot silver were moving higher at close as well. Spot gold price per
gram was higher by .95 at 57.39 and spot silver price per ounce was higher by
.69 at 39.99. Gold and silver did well as investors observed corrections with
stocks today. Camillo Zucari
today. Investors were met with significant stock sell offs this morning after
opening bell and then plummeting index composites followed after opening bell as
well. Stocks were kept aloft via cues from Eurozone markets yesterday. Stocks
finished stronger yesterday in the European and Asian marketplace. This helped
push stock indices higher. Today, there was a reversal of fortunes. European and
Asian stocks ended their respective sessions mixed and the negative sentiment
carried over into the American marketplace. News of German economic woes further
deflated investor confidence this day. On top of this negatively skewed overseas
news, the housing sector statistics came in for July and were weaker than
anticipated. This also kept the dark cloud over investors on Wall Street today.
Precious metal gold and silver prospered in the midst of this tense climate. The
safe haven appeal of gold attracted attention and by end of day close, gold and
silver contracts were positioned in the green. The DJIA finished the day lower
by more than 100 points. Gold contract for December delivery moved higher on the
day by 1.54 percent to close at 1785 per troy ounce. Silver contract for
September delivery finished lower by 1.30 percent at 39.82 per troy ounce. Spot
gold and spot silver were moving higher at close as well. Spot gold price per
gram was higher by .95 at 57.39 and spot silver price per ounce was higher by
.69 at 39.99. Gold and silver did well as investors observed corrections with
stocks today. Camillo Zucari
Todays Stock Market DJIA Index DJX DJI Close Review; Investing USA Economy NAsdaq S&P 500 Index; Dow Jones Red; Gold and Dollar Up
The credit downgrade for the U.S. made last trading week quite volatile. The
major stock indices experienced significant drops but consistency returned last
Thursday and the primary composites rebounded and recovered most losses. This
was somewhat surprising and a correction was inevitable. The correction has
surfaced today as the primary composites post drops across the board. The DJIA,
NAsdaq and S&P 500 moved in negative territory for the majority of the day. A
significant drop was observed just after opening bell and then stocks struggled
to find break-even for the day. Then, more bad news piled on via Eurozone
markets. The German economy revealed a significantly poor second quarter.
European, as well as Asian stocks, finished the session mixed. Investors were
hoping to hear more positive news stemming from the meeting that included French
President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The meeting
focused on the Eurozone financial problems and investors were hoping for some
significant stimulus to be the end result. Steps to address the financial issues
were promised but significant stimulus was not mentioned. The negative sentiment
carried over into the U.S. market place and index trend lines dropped lower.
Housing sector data for July was weak in the U.S. and this news also put a
damper on the day. Just prior to official close in the U.S., it appears that the
major indices will finish in the red. Gold moved higher this day and the dollar
strengthened. Prior to close, the DJIA was red by .74 percent at 11,397.42. The
Nasdaq was red by 1.46 percent at 2,517.92 and the S&P 500 was red by 1.09
percent at 1,191.40. Frank Matto
major stock indices experienced significant drops but consistency returned last
Thursday and the primary composites rebounded and recovered most losses. This
was somewhat surprising and a correction was inevitable. The correction has
surfaced today as the primary composites post drops across the board. The DJIA,
NAsdaq and S&P 500 moved in negative territory for the majority of the day. A
significant drop was observed just after opening bell and then stocks struggled
to find break-even for the day. Then, more bad news piled on via Eurozone
markets. The German economy revealed a significantly poor second quarter.
European, as well as Asian stocks, finished the session mixed. Investors were
hoping to hear more positive news stemming from the meeting that included French
President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The meeting
focused on the Eurozone financial problems and investors were hoping for some
significant stimulus to be the end result. Steps to address the financial issues
were promised but significant stimulus was not mentioned. The negative sentiment
carried over into the U.S. market place and index trend lines dropped lower.
Housing sector data for July was weak in the U.S. and this news also put a
damper on the day. Just prior to official close in the U.S., it appears that the
major indices will finish in the red. Gold moved higher this day and the dollar
strengthened. Prior to close, the DJIA was red by .74 percent at 11,397.42. The
Nasdaq was red by 1.46 percent at 2,517.92 and the S&P 500 was red by 1.09
percent at 1,191.40. Frank Matto
Dollar General Shares – 3 Pros, 3 Cons
Since coming public in late 2009, the shares of Dollar General (NYSE: DG ) have
done fairly well. Last year, the return was a hefty 36.7%. And now the company
is attracting the interest of Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK-A ) Warren
Buffet. According to a recent Securities and Exchange Commission filing, his
firm has purchased 1.5 million shares of Dollar General (it's likely that the
idea came from Todd Combs, who is managing a portion of Berkshire's massive
portfolio). So what are Dollar General's strong points and risks? Let's take
a look: Pros Compelling concept. Dollar General is the largest discount retailer
in the US in terms of store count (nearly 9,500 across 35 states). The company
has a small-box format, with each store about 7,200 square feet. The merchandise
ranges from consumables to home products and apparel (there are more than 10,000
SKUs). The business model has definitely been successful. Keep in mind that
same-store sales have increased for 21 consecutive years. Streamlining
operations. Last year, Dollar General relocated or remodeled 504 stores. As for
this year, the goal is to do the same for 550 stores. The result should be
higher foot traffic and spend levels. Growth opportunity. For the most part,
Dollar General's footprint is east of the Mississippi. In other words, the
company has plenty of room to expand. In fact, Dollar General believes it can
launch 11,000 more stores without saturating its market. Cons Costs. Rising
inflation continues to be a drag on Dollar General. Ultimately, it will become
more difficult to provide low-prices to consumers while maintaining strong
margins. True, the company has a sophisticated logistics system – but it can
only go so far. Competition. It is fierce. Dollar General must deal with rivals
like Family Dollar (NYSE: FDO ), Dollar Tree (Nasdaq: DLTR ) and 99 Cents Only.
There is also competition from the big-box operators such as Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT
) and Costco (Nasdaq: COST ). Overhang. Dollar General's private equity owner,
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, still owns 71% of the shares of the company. In the
coming years, the firm will continue to sell its stake, which is likely to put
pressure on the stock price. Verdict Recent data shows economic weakness in the
US. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth dropped to 1.3% and unemployment remains
a problem. But for a company like Dollar General, these are actually positive
indicators. In addition, the company may get a boost in the second-half of the
year as the large drop in oil prices leaves consumers with more disposable
income. So in light of these trends, the pros outweigh the cons on the stock.
Tom Taulli is the author of various books, including "All About Commodities"
and "All About Short Selling." You can find him at Twitter account @ttaulli
. He does not own a position in any of the stocks named here.
done fairly well. Last year, the return was a hefty 36.7%. And now the company
is attracting the interest of Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK-A ) Warren
Buffet. According to a recent Securities and Exchange Commission filing, his
firm has purchased 1.5 million shares of Dollar General (it's likely that the
idea came from Todd Combs, who is managing a portion of Berkshire's massive
portfolio). So what are Dollar General's strong points and risks? Let's take
a look: Pros Compelling concept. Dollar General is the largest discount retailer
in the US in terms of store count (nearly 9,500 across 35 states). The company
has a small-box format, with each store about 7,200 square feet. The merchandise
ranges from consumables to home products and apparel (there are more than 10,000
SKUs). The business model has definitely been successful. Keep in mind that
same-store sales have increased for 21 consecutive years. Streamlining
operations. Last year, Dollar General relocated or remodeled 504 stores. As for
this year, the goal is to do the same for 550 stores. The result should be
higher foot traffic and spend levels. Growth opportunity. For the most part,
Dollar General's footprint is east of the Mississippi. In other words, the
company has plenty of room to expand. In fact, Dollar General believes it can
launch 11,000 more stores without saturating its market. Cons Costs. Rising
inflation continues to be a drag on Dollar General. Ultimately, it will become
more difficult to provide low-prices to consumers while maintaining strong
margins. True, the company has a sophisticated logistics system – but it can
only go so far. Competition. It is fierce. Dollar General must deal with rivals
like Family Dollar (NYSE: FDO ), Dollar Tree (Nasdaq: DLTR ) and 99 Cents Only.
There is also competition from the big-box operators such as Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT
) and Costco (Nasdaq: COST ). Overhang. Dollar General's private equity owner,
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, still owns 71% of the shares of the company. In the
coming years, the firm will continue to sell its stake, which is likely to put
pressure on the stock price. Verdict Recent data shows economic weakness in the
US. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth dropped to 1.3% and unemployment remains
a problem. But for a company like Dollar General, these are actually positive
indicators. In addition, the company may get a boost in the second-half of the
year as the large drop in oil prices leaves consumers with more disposable
income. So in light of these trends, the pros outweigh the cons on the stock.
Tom Taulli is the author of various books, including "All About Commodities"
and "All About Short Selling." You can find him at Twitter account @ttaulli
. He does not own a position in any of the stocks named here.
Daily News and Research on Chinese Stocks (Aug 16, 2011)
Below is todays Daily News and Research on U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks : BIDU :
[$$] Bouncing Back a Bit - at TheStreet (Tue 1:53PM EDT) BIDU DANG RENN SINA :
Dang! Chinas DangDang Slides On Disappointing Q2 - at Forbes (Tue 10:47AM EDT)
BIDU NTES SINA SOHU : Stocks Open Lower; Baidu Leads Sell-Off In Chinese Techs -
at Investors Business Daily (Tue 10:37AM EDT) BIDU RENN : Baidu Drops 6% As
State Media Attacks; Piper Defends - at Barrons.com (Tue 11:36AM EDT) CAST :
CHINACAST EDUCATION CORP Financials - EDGAR Online Financials (Tue 1:04PM EDT)
CBPO : CHINA BIOLOGIC PRODUCTS, INC. Financials - EDGAR Online Financials (Tue
1:04PM EDT) CCM : Concord Medical 2Q profit climbs 11 percent - AP (Tue 10:24AM
EDT) CMED : China Medical Technologies Management Discusses F1Q 2011 Results -
Earnings Call Transcript - at Seeking Alpha (Tue 1:44PM EDT) COGO : COGO GROUP,
INC. Financials - EDGAR Online Financials (Tue 1:04PM EDT) CPHI : CHINA PHARMA
HOLDINGS, INC. Financials - EDGAR Online Financials (Tue 1:04PM EDT) CSUN JASO
JKS STP TSL YGE : Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited Second Quarter
Earnings Sneak Peek - Wall St. Cheat Sheet (Tue 11:03AM EDT) CTC : Century 21
China Real Estates Management Discusses Q2 2011 Results - Q&A Transcript - at
Seeking Alpha (Tue 1:07PM EDT) DANG : Dangdang, Fabrinet, MedQuist, Pernix,
Urban Outfitters: U.S. Equity Movers - at Bloomberg (Tue 11:35AM EDT) JASO LDK
SOL TSL YGE : Make Money in Solar Energy the Easy Way - at Motley Fool (Tue
10:57AM EDT) QIHU SINA : 5 Heavily Shorted Stocks That Could Pop on Earnings -
at TheStreet (Tue 1:26PM EDT) SCR : Merck Favors Alliances Over Headcount in
Tapping China Growth - at Bloomberg (Tue 12:04PM EDT) SINA : Nasdaq stocks
posting largest percentage decreases - AP (Tue 1:17PM EDT) STP YGE : U.S. Solar
Firms Co-Dependency With China - at Forbes (Tue 12:00PM EDT) VIT : Vanceinfo
Technologies, ValueVision Media: Biggest Price Decliners (VIT, VVTV) - at The
Wall Street Journal (Tue 1:12PM EDT) VIT : VanceInfo Technologies Shares
Plunged: What You Need to Know - at Motley Fool (Tue 12:17PM EDT) VIT : Top 10
list of unusual option activity - optionMONSTER (Tue 11:35AM EDT) WWIN : WINNER
MEDICAL GROUP INC Financials - EDGAR Online Financials (Tue 1:04PM EDT) XIN : 7
Cheap Industrial Stocks Paying Cold, Hard Cash - at Motley Fool (Tue 12:17PM
EDT) YOKU : 4 Huge New Purchases by Maverick Capital - at Seeking Alpha (Tue
12:13PM EDT) YOKU : Tudou Said to Close IPO Order Book Early After Covering Deal
- at Bloomberg (Tue 11:10AM EDT)
[$$] Bouncing Back a Bit - at TheStreet (Tue 1:53PM EDT) BIDU DANG RENN SINA :
Dang! Chinas DangDang Slides On Disappointing Q2 - at Forbes (Tue 10:47AM EDT)
BIDU NTES SINA SOHU : Stocks Open Lower; Baidu Leads Sell-Off In Chinese Techs -
at Investors Business Daily (Tue 10:37AM EDT) BIDU RENN : Baidu Drops 6% As
State Media Attacks; Piper Defends - at Barrons.com (Tue 11:36AM EDT) CAST :
CHINACAST EDUCATION CORP Financials - EDGAR Online Financials (Tue 1:04PM EDT)
CBPO : CHINA BIOLOGIC PRODUCTS, INC. Financials - EDGAR Online Financials (Tue
1:04PM EDT) CCM : Concord Medical 2Q profit climbs 11 percent - AP (Tue 10:24AM
EDT) CMED : China Medical Technologies Management Discusses F1Q 2011 Results -
Earnings Call Transcript - at Seeking Alpha (Tue 1:44PM EDT) COGO : COGO GROUP,
INC. Financials - EDGAR Online Financials (Tue 1:04PM EDT) CPHI : CHINA PHARMA
HOLDINGS, INC. Financials - EDGAR Online Financials (Tue 1:04PM EDT) CSUN JASO
JKS STP TSL YGE : Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited Second Quarter
Earnings Sneak Peek - Wall St. Cheat Sheet (Tue 11:03AM EDT) CTC : Century 21
China Real Estates Management Discusses Q2 2011 Results - Q&A Transcript - at
Seeking Alpha (Tue 1:07PM EDT) DANG : Dangdang, Fabrinet, MedQuist, Pernix,
Urban Outfitters: U.S. Equity Movers - at Bloomberg (Tue 11:35AM EDT) JASO LDK
SOL TSL YGE : Make Money in Solar Energy the Easy Way - at Motley Fool (Tue
10:57AM EDT) QIHU SINA : 5 Heavily Shorted Stocks That Could Pop on Earnings -
at TheStreet (Tue 1:26PM EDT) SCR : Merck Favors Alliances Over Headcount in
Tapping China Growth - at Bloomberg (Tue 12:04PM EDT) SINA : Nasdaq stocks
posting largest percentage decreases - AP (Tue 1:17PM EDT) STP YGE : U.S. Solar
Firms Co-Dependency With China - at Forbes (Tue 12:00PM EDT) VIT : Vanceinfo
Technologies, ValueVision Media: Biggest Price Decliners (VIT, VVTV) - at The
Wall Street Journal (Tue 1:12PM EDT) VIT : VanceInfo Technologies Shares
Plunged: What You Need to Know - at Motley Fool (Tue 12:17PM EDT) VIT : Top 10
list of unusual option activity - optionMONSTER (Tue 11:35AM EDT) WWIN : WINNER
MEDICAL GROUP INC Financials - EDGAR Online Financials (Tue 1:04PM EDT) XIN : 7
Cheap Industrial Stocks Paying Cold, Hard Cash - at Motley Fool (Tue 12:17PM
EDT) YOKU : 4 Huge New Purchases by Maverick Capital - at Seeking Alpha (Tue
12:13PM EDT) YOKU : Tudou Said to Close IPO Order Book Early After Covering Deal
- at Bloomberg (Tue 11:10AM EDT)
Where Does Windows Fit in the Android- and Apple-Filled Future?
A $12.5 billion-dollar payout makes for a big bomb, and the fallout from Google
s (NASDAQ: GOOG ) acquisition of Motorola (NYSE: MMI ) still is curling its way
through the beleaguered market. The acquisition has analysts discussing tactical
impact on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) and its arsenal of iPhones and iPads, but
investors saw the move as enough of a blow against the Cupertino, Calif.-based
company that nearly all of its competitors saw share prices bump up. Nokia
(NYSE: NOK ), Research in Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM ), Dell (NASDAQ: DELL ) and
Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ ) all got boosts after Mondays announcement. Nokia
even jumped an impressive 17%, with shares slinking back above $6. Wall Street
suddenly wondered who has a chance to topple (and who else might partner up to
take on) Steve Jobs. Nokias new partner, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ), didnt see a
significant boost, however. It gained only about 50 cents between Monday and
Tuesday, well within the range it has been trading in throughout August.
Investor indifference toward the stock this week when all eyes are on major
players in the mobile and broader computing industries illustrates just how
peculiar and precarious Microsofts position is in those markets. The question:
In a world where Apple and Google are altering the face of consumer computing by
driving users away from PCs and toward mobile devices like tablets and
smartphones, where does that leave Microsoft? What is Windows place in this
landscape? Right now, Windows place still is at the top of the heap. Research
firm Gartner reported on Aug. 9 that Windows 7, the latest iteration of
Microsofts era-defining operating system, will own a majority share of its
market, running on 42% of all PCs worldwide, by the end of 2011. It will run on
94% of all new PCs sold. Apple and Google arent a threat in this arena. Even Mac
laptops, which have seen profound sales growth since 2008, will account for only
5% of PCs by 2015. Microsofts security in this arena assumes, however, that PCs
will remain the dominant machine for computing needs. Even if PC sales have
declined only by about 1% in 2011 so far, consumers especially are trending away
from buying new desktop and notebook PCs, putting money instead into compact
computing devices like smartphones and Apples wunderkind, the iPad. Even
businesses wont necessarily rely on Windows-based PCs since applications will be
available on multiple devices. Gartner expects 50% of business applications to
be built to run on any operating system by 2012. Windows 7 likely wont define
Microsofts place in the future. That job falls to Windows 8, the next iteration
due out next year that will work as both a traditional PC interface and a
touch-based mobile operating system presented in an easy-to-swallow app format.
Its a little bit Windows 7, a little bit Windows Phone and a spoonful of Apples
iOS thrown on top. This is the platform that will fuel not just future PCs but
Nokia-made Windows smartphones and tablets from a fleet of manufacturers like
Dell and others by the end of 2012. Microsoft will need that level of platform
ubiquity to survive in the modern age. It will need Windows 8 to be versatile
enough that it runs on anything, from the highest-end business PC to a
refrigerator. The company is showing humility in the leading up to its release
as well, addressing consumers burned by past Windows updates like the disastrous
Vista, a promising change from the Microsoft of old. With quality manufacturing
partners and solid functionality, Windows 8 might help Microsoft maintain its
decades-long rule of the computing roost. That is, if it isnt too late to edge
out Google Android and Apples big toys. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello
did not own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter
at
s (NASDAQ: GOOG ) acquisition of Motorola (NYSE: MMI ) still is curling its way
through the beleaguered market. The acquisition has analysts discussing tactical
impact on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) and its arsenal of iPhones and iPads, but
investors saw the move as enough of a blow against the Cupertino, Calif.-based
company that nearly all of its competitors saw share prices bump up. Nokia
(NYSE: NOK ), Research in Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM ), Dell (NASDAQ: DELL ) and
Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ ) all got boosts after Mondays announcement. Nokia
even jumped an impressive 17%, with shares slinking back above $6. Wall Street
suddenly wondered who has a chance to topple (and who else might partner up to
take on) Steve Jobs. Nokias new partner, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ), didnt see a
significant boost, however. It gained only about 50 cents between Monday and
Tuesday, well within the range it has been trading in throughout August.
Investor indifference toward the stock this week when all eyes are on major
players in the mobile and broader computing industries illustrates just how
peculiar and precarious Microsofts position is in those markets. The question:
In a world where Apple and Google are altering the face of consumer computing by
driving users away from PCs and toward mobile devices like tablets and
smartphones, where does that leave Microsoft? What is Windows place in this
landscape? Right now, Windows place still is at the top of the heap. Research
firm Gartner reported on Aug. 9 that Windows 7, the latest iteration of
Microsofts era-defining operating system, will own a majority share of its
market, running on 42% of all PCs worldwide, by the end of 2011. It will run on
94% of all new PCs sold. Apple and Google arent a threat in this arena. Even Mac
laptops, which have seen profound sales growth since 2008, will account for only
5% of PCs by 2015. Microsofts security in this arena assumes, however, that PCs
will remain the dominant machine for computing needs. Even if PC sales have
declined only by about 1% in 2011 so far, consumers especially are trending away
from buying new desktop and notebook PCs, putting money instead into compact
computing devices like smartphones and Apples wunderkind, the iPad. Even
businesses wont necessarily rely on Windows-based PCs since applications will be
available on multiple devices. Gartner expects 50% of business applications to
be built to run on any operating system by 2012. Windows 7 likely wont define
Microsofts place in the future. That job falls to Windows 8, the next iteration
due out next year that will work as both a traditional PC interface and a
touch-based mobile operating system presented in an easy-to-swallow app format.
Its a little bit Windows 7, a little bit Windows Phone and a spoonful of Apples
iOS thrown on top. This is the platform that will fuel not just future PCs but
Nokia-made Windows smartphones and tablets from a fleet of manufacturers like
Dell and others by the end of 2012. Microsoft will need that level of platform
ubiquity to survive in the modern age. It will need Windows 8 to be versatile
enough that it runs on anything, from the highest-end business PC to a
refrigerator. The company is showing humility in the leading up to its release
as well, addressing consumers burned by past Windows updates like the disastrous
Vista, a promising change from the Microsoft of old. With quality manufacturing
partners and solid functionality, Windows 8 might help Microsoft maintain its
decades-long rule of the computing roost. That is, if it isnt too late to edge
out Google Android and Apples big toys. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello
did not own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter
at
Tuesday’s Apple Rumors – No iPad 3 Until 2012?
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Here are your daily Apple news items and rumors for Tuesday: iPad 3 in 2012: Consumers holding off on buying a new Apple Inc. ( NASDAQ : AAPL ) iPad because the new model is just around the corner may be in for a rude awakening. The iPad 3, or iPad HD , is said to be a nominal upgrade from the current model and was expected to his shelves by November 2011. As suggested by the name, the new feature would be a high-resolution display equal to the Retina Display featured in current iPhones. A Tuesday report in DigiTimes (via Apple Insider ) said that Apple’s supply partners are claiming the device won’t come out until 2012 precisely because of that new display . “iPad 3′s requirements over the physical thinness, rich color support, and toughness will all conflict with the panel’s technology restrictions,” said the report. That means manufacturing partners Samsung and LG need more time to make the iPad HD a reality. Starbucks Wants You to Come for the Apps: Maybe Starbucks ( NASDAQ : SBUX ) is feeling bad about kicking all those MacBook Air toting hobos to the curb . Or perhaps Starbucks knows that those hobos are junkies for more than just burnt coffee and sugary lattes. Whatever the reason, the nation’s biggest coffee shop chain is now luring in customers by giving away free iPhone apps. According to a CNET report (via TUAW ), Starbucks’ “Pick of the Week” program now lets iPhone and iPad-toting customers to download free copies of paid apps. The first of these is Shazam Encore, a program used for identifying songs and that usually goes for $5.99. The Pick of the Week program typically gave away iTunes song downloads in the past. Jobs Biography Out in November: Walter Isaacson’s biography of Apple’s iconic CEO, appropriately titled Steve Jobs , will be out on November 21. The book was written after Isaacson conducted 40 interviews with the Apple founder. Jobs was originally set to hit shelves in March of 2012, leading some to believe that the book was seeing an early release due to the actual Jobs’ poor health but a report at 9 to 5 Mac said that the book was merely finished ahead of time. It’s unclear why Isaacson didn’t jump at the opportunity to use the title iJobs for his biography. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
Best-Performing U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks Year-to-Date (Aug 16, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the best-performing
U.K. Stocks Climb for Fourth Day; Randgold, Fresnillo Advance
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gol2664 Negocioenlinea U.K. Stocks Climb for Fourth Day; Randgold, Fresnillo Advance San Francisco Chronicle – 1 hour ago Aug. 16 (Bloomberg) — UK stocks climbed, erasing losses in the final minutes of trading to extend the biggest four-day rally since April 2009, as US industrial production exceeded economists …
Covered Calls: A High-Volatility Crutch?
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace The recent volatility rampage presents yet another example of the counterintuitive nature of covered calls and volatility.
Tuesday’s Apple Rumors – No iPad 3 Until 2012?
Here are your daily Apple news items and rumors for Tuesday: iPad 3 in 2012:
Consumers holding off on buying a new Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL ) iPad because
the new model is just around the corner may be in for a rude awakening. The iPad
3, or iPad HD , is said to be a nominal upgrade from the current model and was
expected to his shelves by November 2011. As suggested by the name, the new
feature would be a high-resolution display equal to the Retina Display featured
in current iPhones. A Tuesday report in DigiTimes (via Apple Insider ) said that
Apples supply partners are claiming the device wont come out until 2012
precisely because of that new display . iPad 3s requirements over the physical
thinness, rich color support, and toughness will all conflict with the panels
technology restrictions, said the report. That means manufacturing partners
Samsung and LG need more time to make the iPad HD a reality. Starbucks Wants You
to Come for the Apps: Maybe Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX ) is feeling bad about
kicking all those MacBook Air toting hobos to the curb . Or perhaps Starbucks
knows that those hobos are junkies for more than just burnt coffee and sugary
lattes. Whatever the reason, the nations biggest coffee shop chain is now luring
in customers by giving away free iPhone apps. According to a CNET report (via
TUAW ), Starbucks Pick of the Week program now lets iPhone and iPad-toting
customers to download free copies of paid apps. The first of these is Shazam
Encore, a program used for identifying songs and that usually goes for $5.99.
The Pick of the Week program typically gave away iTunes song downloads in the
past. Jobs Biography Out in November: Walter Isaacsons biography of Apples
iconic CEO, appropriately titled Steve Jobs , will be out on November 21. The
book was written after Isaacson conducted 40 interviews with the Apple founder.
Jobs was originally set to hit shelves in March of 2012, leading some to believe
that the book was seeing an early release due to the actual Jobs poor health but
a report at 9 to 5 Mac said that the book was merely finished ahead of time. Its
unclear why Isaacson didnt jump at the opportunity to use the title iJobs for
his biography. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a position
in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
Consumers holding off on buying a new Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL ) iPad because
the new model is just around the corner may be in for a rude awakening. The iPad
3, or iPad HD , is said to be a nominal upgrade from the current model and was
expected to his shelves by November 2011. As suggested by the name, the new
feature would be a high-resolution display equal to the Retina Display featured
in current iPhones. A Tuesday report in DigiTimes (via Apple Insider ) said that
Apples supply partners are claiming the device wont come out until 2012
precisely because of that new display . iPad 3s requirements over the physical
thinness, rich color support, and toughness will all conflict with the panels
technology restrictions, said the report. That means manufacturing partners
Samsung and LG need more time to make the iPad HD a reality. Starbucks Wants You
to Come for the Apps: Maybe Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX ) is feeling bad about
kicking all those MacBook Air toting hobos to the curb . Or perhaps Starbucks
knows that those hobos are junkies for more than just burnt coffee and sugary
lattes. Whatever the reason, the nations biggest coffee shop chain is now luring
in customers by giving away free iPhone apps. According to a CNET report (via
TUAW ), Starbucks Pick of the Week program now lets iPhone and iPad-toting
customers to download free copies of paid apps. The first of these is Shazam
Encore, a program used for identifying songs and that usually goes for $5.99.
The Pick of the Week program typically gave away iTunes song downloads in the
past. Jobs Biography Out in November: Walter Isaacsons biography of Apples
iconic CEO, appropriately titled Steve Jobs , will be out on November 21. The
book was written after Isaacson conducted 40 interviews with the Apple founder.
Jobs was originally set to hit shelves in March of 2012, leading some to believe
that the book was seeing an early release due to the actual Jobs poor health but
a report at 9 to 5 Mac said that the book was merely finished ahead of time. Its
unclear why Isaacson didnt jump at the opportunity to use the title iJobs for
his biography. 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) Reveals New Spaceship HQ
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)'s new headquarters have been revealed on the web.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Reveals New Spaceship HQ Even though viewers have been
excited for months to see pictures of the proposed Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) head
quarters in the city of Cupertino, it seems that the space-craft shaped building
was beyond even their wildest imaginations. According to a report that appeared
on AppleInsider, "Apples objectives for the project are to maximize efficiency
and convenience to its employees, create a distinctive and inspiring 21st
Century workplace, and 'exceed economic social and environmental
sustainability goals through integrated design and development.'" Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) stocks are currently standing at 383.41. Price History Last Price:
383.41 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%
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Reveals New Spaceship HQ Even though viewers have been
excited for months to see pictures of the proposed Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) head
quarters in the city of Cupertino, it seems that the space-craft shaped building
was beyond even their wildest imaginations. According to a report that appeared
on AppleInsider, "Apples objectives for the project are to maximize efficiency
and convenience to its employees, create a distinctive and inspiring 21st
Century workplace, and 'exceed economic social and environmental
sustainability goals through integrated design and development.'" Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) stocks are currently standing at 383.41. Price History Last Price:
383.41 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%
Market update (PM): Randgold buoyed by gold price strength
Market update (PM): Randgold buoyed by gold price strength What Investment - 2
hours ago Randgold Resources (RRS.L) was the biggest riser at the end of the day
as the FTSE 100 finished slightly higher at the close of trading. Randgold saw
its share price rise by 4.1 per cent to 6,435p ...
hours ago Randgold Resources (RRS.L) was the biggest riser at the end of the day
as the FTSE 100 finished slightly higher at the close of trading. Randgold saw
its share price rise by 4.1 per cent to 6,435p ...
Top 10 Fastest-Growing Large Cap Stocks: LVS, BIDU, WYNN, WFT, MPC, GMCR, EOG, HK, GG, RRC (Aug 16, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 fastest-growing Large Cap stocks, based on the average long-term earnings growth rate estimated by Wall Street analysts. One Chinese company (BIDU) is on the list. Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS) is the 1st fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 57.0%. This number is based on the average estimate of 3 brokerage analyst(s). Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 2nd fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 48.6%. This number is based on the average estimate of 15 brokerage analyst(s). Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) is the 3rd fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 47.0%. This number is based on the average estimate of 6 brokerage analyst(s). Weatherford International Ltd. (NYSE:WFT) is the 4th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 46.9%. This number is based on the average estimate of 4 brokerage analyst(s). Marathon Petroleum Corp (NYSE:MPC) is the 5th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 41.8%. This number is based on the average estimate of 3 brokerage analyst(s). Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ:GMCR) is the 6th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 41.2%. This number is based on the average estimate of 6 brokerage analyst(s). EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) is the 7th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 36.5%. This number is based on the average estimate of 4 brokerage analyst(s). Petrohawk Energy Corporation (NYSE:HK) is the 8th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 35.7%. This number is based on the average estimate of 8 brokerage analyst(s). Goldcorp Inc. (USA) (NYSE:GG) is the 9th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 33.8%. This number is based on the average estimate of 4 brokerage analyst(s). Range Resources Corp. (NYSE:RRC) is the 10th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 33.6%. This number is based on the average estimate of 7 brokerage analyst(s).
Lowe’s Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Yet again, Lowe's (NYSE: LOW ) posted a weak quarter. For example, same-store sales fell by 0.03%. Keep in mind that the company had projected that there would be a 2% increase. In fact, Lowe's cut its full-year earnings-per-share forecast from $1.56-$1.64 to $1.48-$1.54. The company also reduced its top-line guidance from 4% to 2%. So, as should be no surprise, Lowe's shares have been terrible in 2011. The stock price is off about 22%. Despite all this, might Lowe's be able to make a turnaround and get back to rewarding shareholders? To see, let's take a look at the pros and cons: Pros Efficient platform. The downturn in the home improvement market has forced Lowe's to focus on lowering its cost structure. It certainly helps that the company has massive scale, which allows for better negotiating power with vendors. But Lowe's also has a state-of-the-art logistics system. In fact, the company is rolling out 42,000 mobile devices to its work force to improve inventory tracking and sales volume. Online. Lowe's has been investing aggressively in lowes.com. For example, there is now a helpful Q&A section, which involves the participation of employees and vendors. The company also will launch an Apple ( NASDAQ : AAPL ) iPhone app within a few weeks. Dividends. Lowe's has a fairly strong balance sheet, with a modest amount of debt. The company also has a long history of generating hefty cash flows and paying dividends. The current yield is 2.9%. There also have been aggressive share buybacks. These came to $1.4 billion in the latest quarter. Cons Weak economy. The latest reading of consumer sentiment plunged from 63.7 in May to 54.9 in August. It is the lowest level since 1980. At the same time, the gross domestic product is running at an annual rate of 1.3%. In other words, there definitely are fears that we will see a double-dip recession. No doubt, the result certainly would be damaging for Lowe's as consumers inevitably will cut back on big-ticket items. Government support. Last year, Lowe's benefited from programs likes Cash for Appliances as well as the Homebuyer's Tax Credit. However, such initiatives are not likely to be repeated. The federal government, of course, is moving toward fiscal austerity. Real estate. Even if there is no double-dip recession, there likely still will be a drag for Lowe's. The main reason is the continued weakness in the real estate markets. Foreclosures remain high and home prices are depressed. What's more, job growth is likely to remain stagnant. Verdict Lowe's has a strong national footprint and a streamlined cost structure. Its stores also offer a broad array of products. Yet the key to driving the stock price will be a turnaround in the real estate market. Unfortunately, this could easily take several years. So even though Lowe's has an attractive dividend — and the shares are trading at a reasonable valuation of 13 time earnings — the cons still outweigh the pros. Tom Taulli is the author of various books, including "All About Commodities" and "All About Short Selling." You can find him at Twitter account @ttaulli . He does not own a position in any of the stocks named here.
Todays DOW JONES DJIA Index DJX DJI Current Stock Market Investing Nasdaq S&P 500 Economy News Today; Gold up Dollar Up Indices Down
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dow2664 The major index composites dropped lower today after the indices spent three consecutive days of trending in more positive territory. As the trading session approached mid-day, the DJIA , Nasdaq and S&P 500 were all trending red. Futures were positioned lower this morning and a significant drop in stock index trend lines posted with the open today. Indices took positive cues from the stronger Asian and European stock trends yesterday and today, they continue to take cues. The cues however are skewed towards the negative. Asian markets ended their respective session mixed and European stocks are moving decisively lower. Just as positive sentiment spilled over yesterday, negatively skewed sentiment overflows into the U.S. marketplace today. As the halfway point in the trading session approaches, the DJIA is red by .58 percent at 11,416.07. The Nasdaq is lower by .76 percent at 2,536 and the S&P 500 is red by .63 percent at 1,197. Gold is surging higher amidst the growing concerns. In addition, negative news posted today in the housing sector. Reports posted that housing starts fell 1.5 percent in July to an annual rate of 604,000 and permits to build new homes dropped lower as well. Permits fell by 3.2 percent. These posts also added negative buzz for investors on Wall Street to digest this day. Frank Matto
Lowe’s Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Yet again, Lowe's (NYSE: LOW ) posted a weak quarter. For example, same-store sales fell by 0.03%. Keep in mind that the company had projected that there would be a 2% increase. In fact, Lowe's cut its full-year earnings-per-share forecast from $1.56-$1.64 to $1.48-$1.54. The company also reduced its top-line guidance from 4% to 2%. So, as should be no surprise, Lowe's shares have been terrible in 2011. The stock price is off about 22%. Despite all this, might Lowe's be able to make a turnaround and get back to rewarding shareholders? To see, let's take a look at the pros and cons: Pros Efficient platform. The downturn in the home improvement market has forced Lowe's to focus on lowering its cost structure. It certainly helps that the company has massive scale, which allows for better negotiating power with vendors. But Lowe's also has a state-of-the-art logistics system. In fact, the company is rolling out 42,000 mobile devices to its work force to improve inventory tracking and sales volume. Online. Lowe's has been investing aggressively in lowes.com. For example, there is now a helpful Q&A section, which involves the participation of employees and vendors. The company also will launch an Apple ( NASDAQ : AAPL ) iPhone app within a few weeks. Dividends. Lowe's has a fairly strong balance sheet, with a modest amount of debt. The company also has a long history of generating hefty cash flows and paying dividends. The current yield is 2.9%. There also have been aggressive share buybacks. These came to $1.4 billion in the latest quarter. Cons Weak economy. The latest reading of consumer sentiment plunged from 63.7 in May to 54.9 in August. It is the lowest level since 1980. At the same time, the gross domestic product is running at an annual rate of 1.3%. In other words, there definitely are fears that we will see a double-dip recession. No doubt, the result certainly would be damaging for Lowe's as consumers inevitably will cut back on big-ticket items. Government support. Last year, Lowe's benefited from programs likes Cash for Appliances as well as the Homebuyer's Tax Credit. However, such initiatives are not likely to be repeated. The federal government, of course, is moving toward fiscal austerity. Real estate. Even if there is no double-dip recession, there likely still will be a drag for Lowe's. The main reason is the continued weakness in the real estate markets. Foreclosures remain high and home prices are depressed. What's more, job growth is likely to remain stagnant. Verdict Lowe's has a strong national footprint and a streamlined cost structure. Its stores also offer a broad array of products. Yet the key to driving the stock price will be a turnaround in the real estate market. Unfortunately, this could easily take several years. So even though Lowe's has an attractive dividend — and the shares are trading at a reasonable valuation of 13 time earnings — the cons still outweigh the pros. Tom Taulli is the author of various books, including "All About Commodities" and "All About Short Selling." You can find him at Twitter account @ttaulli . He does not own a position in any of the stocks named here.
Why Elizabeth Arden Shares Look So Pretty
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace If Ralph Waldo Emerson was right when he said that "The creation of beauty is art," then it seems fair to suggest that Elizabeth Arden ( NASDAQ : RDEN ) is vying to turn its celebrity fragrance, elite skin care and luxury spa brand into a modern-day masterpiece. That will be a tough task, to be sure, but the company's fourth-quarter earnings, released last Thursday, were awfully pretty. RDEN reported earnings of $5.4 million (18 cents per share), compared to $2.3 million (8 cents per share) for the same quarter in 2010. That blew away analysts' estimates of 10 cents for the quarter. The company also reported net sales of $253.8 million, up 11.2% from the same quarter last year. One big reason for the company's strong results: cost discipline and technology-related efficiency. Elizabeth Arden has focused on outsourcing business functions, such as packaging, while streamlining global transaction processing functions. RDEN also acquired the trademarks for several Liz Claiborne fragrance brands. The company believes it can accelerate the growth of those brands, particularly internationally. While some 65% of RDEN's sales come from North America, the company is aggressively targeting global markets — particularly in Asia and Western Europe, which each have $45 billion beauty product markets. The company's "Red Door"-branded spas, which are operated by a third party, remain a strong distribution channel and brand awareness tool for RDEN's skin care, cosmetics and fragrance lines. Elizabeth Arden's e-commerce channel also is a source of revenue growth. Now trading at about $31.50, RDEN set a new 52-week high of $34.62 on July 21. It also is trading more than 93% above its 52-week low, set last August, of $15.79. With a market cap of $859.90 million, the company has a price/earnings-to-growth ratio of 1.37, meaning the stock might be slightly overvalued. The 9.9% return on equity is a little lower, and the leverage position (total cash of $33.82 million vs. total debt of $258.1 million) is a little higher than we'd like. That said, the fundamentals still are attractive. Bottom Line: It's hard to be beautiful — and it's even harder to be in the business of making women beautiful in the middle of a topsy-turvy economy. When the economy tanked back in late 2008 and 2009, so did earnings of companies like Elizabeth Arden, Estee Lauder (NYSE: EL ), Avon (NYSE: AVP ) and Revlon (NYSE: REV ). As a result, earnings and stock prices in this sector — like most others — would be vulnerable to a contracting economy. While the economy still is too weak to send the average shopper scrambling for a $1,200 Fendi baguette bag, budget-conscious beauties still can pamper themselves with a spritz of Peace Love & Juicy Couture. And that’s what gives Elizabeth Arden an edge. Indeed, most of the company's revenue comes from that prestige fragrance business, particularly celebrity brands like Elizabeth Taylor's White Diamonds. So if the economy stays on track, RDEN shares should continue to be a sweet-smelling part of your portfolio. As of this writing, Susan J. Aluise did not hold a position in any of the stocks named here.
Dow Settles Slightly Lower After Early Triple-Digit Dip
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace After three strong days of triple-digit gains, the Dow Jones Industrial Average opened lower — by triple digits — amid growth concerns from Europe, but then recovered, sitting about 0.7% off at around 11,400 in the morning session. Economic growth in Germany fell to 0.1% in the second quarter from 1.16% in the first quarter. Strong earnings were released by Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT ) and Home Depot (NYSE: HD ). The financial sector continued to suffer, with Bank of America (NYSE: BAC ) and JP Morgan (NYSE: JPM ) declining in early trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is now up 1.25% for the week but down 1.7% for the year. Bank of America was off about 4%, around 30 cents, to under $7.50 on news that uber-investor John Paulson was selling. Research released on Bank of America this morning also focused on the struggles ahead as it deals with its mortgage woes from its Countrywide Credit acquisition from 2008. Bank of America is up about 20% for the week on rebound trading, but it is down more than 20% for the month, 30% for the quarter and 40% for the year. Bank of America is the worst-performing stock on the Dow for 2011. Down by more than 2% in early action was Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS ), losing about 70 cents a share to under $33. Recession concerns had Merrill Lynch issuing a cautionary note of Walt Disney and other media and entertainment stocks. Up almost 2% for the week, Disney is down almost 15% for the month and 18% for the quarter. Alcoa (NYSE: AA ) was down on global growth concerns as the aluminum maker fell by more than 2%, about 25 cents, to trade around $12 per share. Bouncing back by more than 11% this week, Alcoa still is down about 20% for the month, 25% for the quarter and 30% for the half-year. Strong earnings had Home Depot higher by more than 5% to over $33, a gain of more than $1.60. Yesterday, Home Depot was up thanks to poor numbers from its main competitor, Lowe’s. Reporting profits rising by 14% today, Home Depot is up about 9% for the week and almost 20% for the half-year. Home Depot also received a positive analyst recommendation yesterday. Despite many recent gloomy articles about its future, Wal-Mart rose by about $1.30, more than 2.5%, to over $52. Profits at Wal-Mart rose by 5.7%, despite U.S. consumer confidence now at a 30-year low. Wal-Mart is up almost 3% for the week. Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ ) was up about 0.35%, a gain of around 11 cents, to over $32.50 on a favorable analyst article this morning. Up more than 5% for the week, Hewlett-Packard is down about 20% for the quarter. The tech sector was weak in morning trading because of concerns about the global economy. Jonathan Yates does not own any of the stocks mentioned in this article.
Will Europe's Woes Spark a Global Recession?
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gol2664 Negocioenlinea Will Europe's Woes Spark a Global Recession? Minyanville.com – 26 minutes ago By Lloyd Khaner Aug 16, 2011 12:00 pm Investors are watching and waiting today to see if France and Germany can offer a sound plan to relieve the Eurozone sovereign debt crisis. Any additional …
History Suggests We Haven’t Seen the Low
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Stocks have rebounded nicely in the past few sessions, but that doesn't mean that it's time to get carried away. A look at the major market bottoms of the past 25 years shows that the initial downdraft typically brings a relief rally like the one we've seen in recent days. However, this bounce is usually followed by a second downleg that takes the major indices to lower lows – making the shape of most meaningful bottoms look like a "W" rather than a "V". Given the macroeconomic issues that continue to weigh on the market, it seems likely that a similar scenario will play out this time around. Let's look at the historical record of major bottoms, as gauged by the S&P 500 Index . First up is October, 1987 – a drop that was much quicker but similar in magnitude to the downturn we just experienced. The initial rally was short-lived, lasting only two sessions before the S&P gave back 11%. The subsequent basing process lasted over a month and a half, and the market didn't hit bottom until it exceeded the closing low of the October crash. The charts of 1990 and 1994 show similar – albeit less dramatic – patterns, with the initial bounces lasting only three and five sessions, respectively, and the final lows occurring about two weeks after the first portion of the W was established. The post–tech bubble crash paints a somewhat different picture, with a more complex W and an additional downleg that brought the market back near its prior lows a full eight months after the initial phase of the selloff. Still, the chart demonstrates the unreliability of the initial lows. The final chart illustrates the bottom that formed following the 2008-2009 bear market. Here, we see two false bottoms being put in, the first in early October and the second in late November. Not until March 9, nearly five months after the initial downward thrust, did the market finally embark on a sustainable rally. The point of this excersise is to point out the high level of caution that is required now that stocks are in the fourth session beyond last week's initial panic bottom. While it's possible that the market could surprise us by forming a "V" and immediately surging back toward its previous highs, history shows that such an occurrence would be very rare. One argument against this assertion is the fundamental picture. A number of analysts and major financial publications have pointed out that stocks are attractive in terms of yields, valuations, and balance sheet strength, and that there is room for substantial upside if the economy does not in fact fall off a cliff in the months ahead. That may be so, and it's certainly a case for owning stocks once we move into the traditional period of strength in the November–January interval. However, the technicals are the true driver of market performance right now, possibly due to the increasing role of high-frequency and algorithmic trading in day-to-day market movements. Consider, for example, that the S&P 500's low of last week occurred almost exactly at the 0.38 fibonacci retracement from the March 2009 low to this year's May 1 high. This type of market action indicates that investors will be well-served to keep their eye on the charts here. The bottom line: we probably won't see the true low for at least several more weeks, so don't hesitate to take any profits and/or establish portfolio protection before the current relief rally loses steam.
Ford MSN Stock Quote; DJIA Dow Jones Index DJX DJI Stock market Review Mid-Day; F Stock Red DJIA Red
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dow2664 After several days of trending in positive territory, the DJIA , Nasdaq and S&P 500 are all posting values on the negative side of break-even through the halfway pint in today’s trading session. Cues from global markets are applying negative pressure to the major stock indices today. Yesterday, stronger than expected stock action stemming from the European marketplace helped to push indices higher. Today however, the action stemming from the European stock market is negative and the sentiment has carried over into the U.S. marketplace. Housing sector data has skewed negative this day as well which is also putting a negative spin on action for investors on Wall Street. Just after the halfway mark in the trading session today, the Dow Jones is negative by .25 percent or 61.53 points at 11,421. Futures started off lower and stock indices opened the day with a significant drop off. Although still negative at this point in the session, trends are slowly notching higher. Company stocks are struggling as well though. At this point in the session, Ford Motor stock is lower by .88 percent at 11.25 according to MSN money stock quotes. Previous close for F Stock was 11.35. The 52 week high is posting at 18/97 and the 52 week low is posting at 9.87. Frank Matto
Ford MSN Stock Quote; DJIA Dow Jones Index DJX DJI Stock market Review Mid-Day; F Stock Red DJIA Red
After several days of trending in positive territory, the DJIA, Nasdaq and S&P
500 are all posting values on the negative side of break-even through the
halfway pint in todays trading session. Cues from global markets are applying
negative pressure to the major stock indices today. Yesterday, stronger than
expected stock action stemming from the European marketplace helped to push
indices higher. Today however, the action stemming from the European stock
market is negative and the sentiment has carried over into the U.S. marketplace.
Housing sector data has skewed negative this day as well which is also putting a
negative spin on action for investors on Wall Street. Just after the halfway
mark in the trading session today, the Dow Jones is negative by .25 percent or
61.53 points at 11,421. Futures started off lower and stock indices opened the
day with a significant drop off. Although still negative at this point in the
session, trends are slowly notching higher. Company stocks are struggling as
well though. At this point in the session, Ford Motor stock is lower by .88
percent at 11.25 according to MSN money stock quotes. Previous close for F Stock
was 11.35. The 52 week high is posting at 18/97 and the 52 week low is posting
at 9.87. Frank Matto
500 are all posting values on the negative side of break-even through the
halfway pint in todays trading session. Cues from global markets are applying
negative pressure to the major stock indices today. Yesterday, stronger than
expected stock action stemming from the European marketplace helped to push
indices higher. Today however, the action stemming from the European stock
market is negative and the sentiment has carried over into the U.S. marketplace.
Housing sector data has skewed negative this day as well which is also putting a
negative spin on action for investors on Wall Street. Just after the halfway
mark in the trading session today, the Dow Jones is negative by .25 percent or
61.53 points at 11,421. Futures started off lower and stock indices opened the
day with a significant drop off. Although still negative at this point in the
session, trends are slowly notching higher. Company stocks are struggling as
well though. At this point in the session, Ford Motor stock is lower by .88
percent at 11.25 according to MSN money stock quotes. Previous close for F Stock
was 11.35. The 52 week high is posting at 18/97 and the 52 week low is posting
at 9.87. Frank Matto
Lowe’s Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons
Yet again, Lowe's (NYSE: LOW ) posted a weak quarter. For example, same-store
sales fell by 0.03%. Keep in mind that the company had projected that there
would be a 2% increase. In fact, Lowe's cut its full-year earnings-per-share
forecast from $1.56-$1.64 to $1.48-$1.54. The company also reduced its top-line
guidance from 4% to 2%. So, as should be no surprise, Lowe's shares have been
terrible in 2011. The stock price is off about 22%. Despite all this, might
Lowe's be able to make a turnaround and get back to rewarding shareholders? To
see, let's take a look at the pros and cons: Pros Efficient platform. The
downturn in the home improvement market has forced Lowe's to focus on lowering
its cost structure. It certainly helps that the company has massive scale, which
allows for better negotiating power with vendors. But Lowe's also has a
state-of-the-art logistics system. In fact, the company is rolling out 42,000
mobile devices to its work force to improve inventory tracking and sales volume.
Online. Lowe's has been investing aggressively in lowes.com. For example,
there is now a helpful Q&A section, which involves the participation of
employees and vendors. The company also will launch an Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL )
iPhone app within a few weeks. Dividends. Lowe's has a fairly strong balance
sheet, with a modest amount of debt. The company also has a long history of
generating hefty cash flows and paying dividends. The current yield is 2.9%.
There also have been aggressive share buybacks. These came to $1.4 billion in
the latest quarter. Cons Weak economy. The latest reading of consumer sentiment
plunged from 63.7 in May to 54.9 in August. It is the lowest level since 1980.
At the same time, the gross domestic product is running at an annual rate of
1.3%. In other words, there definitely are fears that we will see a double-dip
recession. No doubt, the result certainly would be damaging for Lowe's as
consumers inevitably will cut back on big-ticket items. Government support. Last
year, Lowe's benefited from programs likes Cash for Appliances as well as the
Homebuyer's Tax Credit. However, such initiatives are not likely to be
repeated. The federal government, of course, is moving toward fiscal austerity.
Real estate. Even if there is no double-dip recession, there likely still will
be a drag for Lowe's. The main reason is the continued weakness in the real
estate markets. Foreclosures remain high and home prices are depressed. What's
more, job growth is likely to remain stagnant. Verdict Lowe's has a strong
national footprint and a streamlined cost structure. Its stores also offer a
broad array of products. Yet the key to driving the stock price will be a
turnaround in the real estate market. Unfortunately, this could easily take
several years. So even though Lowe's has an attractive dividend and the
shares are trading at a reasonable valuation of 13 time earnings the cons still
outweigh the pros. Tom Taulli is the author of various books, including "All
About Commodities" and "All About Short Selling." You can find him at
Twitter account @ttaulli . He does not own a position in any of the stocks named
here.
sales fell by 0.03%. Keep in mind that the company had projected that there
would be a 2% increase. In fact, Lowe's cut its full-year earnings-per-share
forecast from $1.56-$1.64 to $1.48-$1.54. The company also reduced its top-line
guidance from 4% to 2%. So, as should be no surprise, Lowe's shares have been
terrible in 2011. The stock price is off about 22%. Despite all this, might
Lowe's be able to make a turnaround and get back to rewarding shareholders? To
see, let's take a look at the pros and cons: Pros Efficient platform. The
downturn in the home improvement market has forced Lowe's to focus on lowering
its cost structure. It certainly helps that the company has massive scale, which
allows for better negotiating power with vendors. But Lowe's also has a
state-of-the-art logistics system. In fact, the company is rolling out 42,000
mobile devices to its work force to improve inventory tracking and sales volume.
Online. Lowe's has been investing aggressively in lowes.com. For example,
there is now a helpful Q&A section, which involves the participation of
employees and vendors. The company also will launch an Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL )
iPhone app within a few weeks. Dividends. Lowe's has a fairly strong balance
sheet, with a modest amount of debt. The company also has a long history of
generating hefty cash flows and paying dividends. The current yield is 2.9%.
There also have been aggressive share buybacks. These came to $1.4 billion in
the latest quarter. Cons Weak economy. The latest reading of consumer sentiment
plunged from 63.7 in May to 54.9 in August. It is the lowest level since 1980.
At the same time, the gross domestic product is running at an annual rate of
1.3%. In other words, there definitely are fears that we will see a double-dip
recession. No doubt, the result certainly would be damaging for Lowe's as
consumers inevitably will cut back on big-ticket items. Government support. Last
year, Lowe's benefited from programs likes Cash for Appliances as well as the
Homebuyer's Tax Credit. However, such initiatives are not likely to be
repeated. The federal government, of course, is moving toward fiscal austerity.
Real estate. Even if there is no double-dip recession, there likely still will
be a drag for Lowe's. The main reason is the continued weakness in the real
estate markets. Foreclosures remain high and home prices are depressed. What's
more, job growth is likely to remain stagnant. Verdict Lowe's has a strong
national footprint and a streamlined cost structure. Its stores also offer a
broad array of products. Yet the key to driving the stock price will be a
turnaround in the real estate market. Unfortunately, this could easily take
several years. So even though Lowe's has an attractive dividend and the
shares are trading at a reasonable valuation of 13 time earnings the cons still
outweigh the pros. Tom Taulli is the author of various books, including "All
About Commodities" and "All About Short Selling." You can find him at
Twitter account @ttaulli . He does not own a position in any of the stocks named
here.
Top 10 Fastest-Growing Large Cap Stocks: LVS, BIDU, WYNN, WFT, MPC, GMCR, EOG, HK, GG, RRC (Aug 16, 2011)
Below are the top 10 fastest-growing Large Cap stocks, based on the average
long-term earnings growth rate estimated by Wall Street analysts. One Chinese
company (BIDU) is on the list. Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS) is the 1st
fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS
growth is expected to be 57.0%. This number is based on the average estimate of
3 brokerage analyst(s). Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 2nd
fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS
growth is expected to be 48.6%. This number is based on the average estimate of
15 brokerage analyst(s). Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) is the 3rd
fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS
growth is expected to be 47.0%. This number is based on the average estimate of
6 brokerage analyst(s). Weatherford International Ltd. (NYSE:WFT) is the 4th
fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS
growth is expected to be 46.9%. This number is based on the average estimate of
4 brokerage analyst(s). Marathon Petroleum Corp (NYSE:MPC) is the 5th
fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS
growth is expected to be 41.8%. This number is based on the average estimate of
3 brokerage analyst(s). Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ:GMCR) is the
6th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual
EPS growth is expected to be 41.2%. This number is based on the average estimate
of 6 brokerage analyst(s). EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) is the 7th
fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS
growth is expected to be 36.5%. This number is based on the average estimate of
4 brokerage analyst(s). Petrohawk Energy Corporation (NYSE:HK) is the 8th
fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS
growth is expected to be 35.7%. This number is based on the average estimate of
8 brokerage analyst(s). Goldcorp Inc. (USA) (NYSE:GG) is the 9th fastest-growing
stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected
to be 33.8%. This number is based on the average estimate of 4 brokerage
analyst(s). Range Resources Corp. (NYSE:RRC) is the 10th fastest-growing stock
in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be
33.6%. This number is based on the average estimate of 7 brokerage analyst(s).
long-term earnings growth rate estimated by Wall Street analysts. One Chinese
company (BIDU) is on the list. Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS) is the 1st
fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS
growth is expected to be 57.0%. This number is based on the average estimate of
3 brokerage analyst(s). Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 2nd
fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS
growth is expected to be 48.6%. This number is based on the average estimate of
15 brokerage analyst(s). Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) is the 3rd
fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS
growth is expected to be 47.0%. This number is based on the average estimate of
6 brokerage analyst(s). Weatherford International Ltd. (NYSE:WFT) is the 4th
fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS
growth is expected to be 46.9%. This number is based on the average estimate of
4 brokerage analyst(s). Marathon Petroleum Corp (NYSE:MPC) is the 5th
fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS
growth is expected to be 41.8%. This number is based on the average estimate of
3 brokerage analyst(s). Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ:GMCR) is the
6th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual
EPS growth is expected to be 41.2%. This number is based on the average estimate
of 6 brokerage analyst(s). EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) is the 7th
fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS
growth is expected to be 36.5%. This number is based on the average estimate of
4 brokerage analyst(s). Petrohawk Energy Corporation (NYSE:HK) is the 8th
fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS
growth is expected to be 35.7%. This number is based on the average estimate of
8 brokerage analyst(s). Goldcorp Inc. (USA) (NYSE:GG) is the 9th fastest-growing
stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected
to be 33.8%. This number is based on the average estimate of 4 brokerage
analyst(s). Range Resources Corp. (NYSE:RRC) is the 10th fastest-growing stock
in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be
33.6%. This number is based on the average estimate of 7 brokerage analyst(s).
AT&T (NYSE:T) Launches Massive Debt Offering
AT&T (NYSE:T) has launched a three-part $5 billion debt offering. AT&T (NYSE:T)
Launches Massive Debt Offering Dow Jones Newswires has reported that AT&T, the
largest communications holding company in the world by revenue, has launched a
three-part $5 billion bond offering in the U.S. debt market. It is AT&Ts largest
bond offering since its $5.5 billion deal in January 2009. The deal is composed
of $1.5 billion in five-year notes, $1.5 billion in 10-year notes and $2 billion
in 30-year notes. All three tranches launched at the narrow end of price
guidance. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) stocks are currently standing at 28.81. Price
History Last Price: 28.81 52 Week Low / High: 26.2 / 31.94 50 Day Moving
Average: 30.21 6 Month Price Change %: -0.9% 12 Month Price Change %: 5.9%
Launches Massive Debt Offering Dow Jones Newswires has reported that AT&T, the
largest communications holding company in the world by revenue, has launched a
three-part $5 billion bond offering in the U.S. debt market. It is AT&Ts largest
bond offering since its $5.5 billion deal in January 2009. The deal is composed
of $1.5 billion in five-year notes, $1.5 billion in 10-year notes and $2 billion
in 30-year notes. All three tranches launched at the narrow end of price
guidance. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) stocks are currently standing at 28.81. Price
History Last Price: 28.81 52 Week Low / High: 26.2 / 31.94 50 Day Moving
Average: 30.21 6 Month Price Change %: -0.9% 12 Month Price Change %: 5.9%
Dow Settles Slightly Lower After Early Triple-Digit Dip
After three strong days of triple-digit gains, the Dow Jones Industrial Average
opened lower by triple digits amid growth concerns from Europe, but then
recovered, sitting about 0.7% off at around 11,400 in the morning session.
Economic growth in Germany fell to 0.1% in the second quarter from 1.16% in the
first quarter. Strong earnings were released by Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT ) and Home
Depot (NYSE: HD ). The financial sector continued to suffer, with Bank of
America (NYSE: BAC ) and JP Morgan (NYSE: JPM ) declining in early trading. The
Dow Jones Industrial Average is now up 1.25% for the week but down 1.7% for the
year. Bank of America was off about 4%, around 30 cents, to under $7.50 on news
that uber-investor John Paulson was selling. Research released on Bank of
America this morning also focused on the struggles ahead as it deals with its
mortgage woes from its Countrywide Credit acquisition from 2008. Bank of America
is up about 20% for the week on rebound trading, but it is down more than 20%
for the month, 30% for the quarter and 40% for the year. Bank of America is the
worst-performing stock on the Dow for 2011. Down by more than 2% in early action
was Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS ), losing about 70 cents a share to under $33.
Recession concerns had Merrill Lynch issuing a cautionary note of Walt Disney
and other media and entertainment stocks. Up almost 2% for the week, Disney is
down almost 15% for the month and 18% for the quarter. Alcoa (NYSE: AA ) was
down on global growth concerns as the aluminum maker fell by more than 2%, about
25 cents, to trade around $12 per share. Bouncing back by more than 11% this
week, Alcoa still is down about 20% for the month, 25% for the quarter and 30%
for the half-year. Strong earnings had Home Depot higher by more than 5% to over
$33, a gain of more than $1.60. Yesterday, Home Depot was up thanks to poor
numbers from its main competitor, Lowes. Reporting profits rising by 14% today,
Home Depot is up about 9% for the week and almost 20% for the half-year. Home
Depot also received a positive analyst recommendation yesterday. Despite many
recent gloomy articles about its future, Wal-Mart rose by about $1.30, more than
2.5%, to over $52. Profits at Wal-Mart rose by 5.7%, despite U.S. consumer
confidence now at a 30-year low. Wal-Mart is up almost 3% for the week.
Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ ) was up about 0.35%, a gain of around 11 cents, to
over $32.50 on a favorable analyst article this morning. Up more than 5% for the
week, Hewlett-Packard is down about 20% for the quarter. The tech sector was
weak in morning trading because of concerns about the global economy. Jonathan
Yates does not own any of the stocks mentioned in this article.
opened lower by triple digits amid growth concerns from Europe, but then
recovered, sitting about 0.7% off at around 11,400 in the morning session.
Economic growth in Germany fell to 0.1% in the second quarter from 1.16% in the
first quarter. Strong earnings were released by Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT ) and Home
Depot (NYSE: HD ). The financial sector continued to suffer, with Bank of
America (NYSE: BAC ) and JP Morgan (NYSE: JPM ) declining in early trading. The
Dow Jones Industrial Average is now up 1.25% for the week but down 1.7% for the
year. Bank of America was off about 4%, around 30 cents, to under $7.50 on news
that uber-investor John Paulson was selling. Research released on Bank of
America this morning also focused on the struggles ahead as it deals with its
mortgage woes from its Countrywide Credit acquisition from 2008. Bank of America
is up about 20% for the week on rebound trading, but it is down more than 20%
for the month, 30% for the quarter and 40% for the year. Bank of America is the
worst-performing stock on the Dow for 2011. Down by more than 2% in early action
was Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS ), losing about 70 cents a share to under $33.
Recession concerns had Merrill Lynch issuing a cautionary note of Walt Disney
and other media and entertainment stocks. Up almost 2% for the week, Disney is
down almost 15% for the month and 18% for the quarter. Alcoa (NYSE: AA ) was
down on global growth concerns as the aluminum maker fell by more than 2%, about
25 cents, to trade around $12 per share. Bouncing back by more than 11% this
week, Alcoa still is down about 20% for the month, 25% for the quarter and 30%
for the half-year. Strong earnings had Home Depot higher by more than 5% to over
$33, a gain of more than $1.60. Yesterday, Home Depot was up thanks to poor
numbers from its main competitor, Lowes. Reporting profits rising by 14% today,
Home Depot is up about 9% for the week and almost 20% for the half-year. Home
Depot also received a positive analyst recommendation yesterday. Despite many
recent gloomy articles about its future, Wal-Mart rose by about $1.30, more than
2.5%, to over $52. Profits at Wal-Mart rose by 5.7%, despite U.S. consumer
confidence now at a 30-year low. Wal-Mart is up almost 3% for the week.
Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ ) was up about 0.35%, a gain of around 11 cents, to
over $32.50 on a favorable analyst article this morning. Up more than 5% for the
week, Hewlett-Packard is down about 20% for the quarter. The tech sector was
weak in morning trading because of concerns about the global economy. Jonathan
Yates does not own any of the stocks mentioned in this article.
Why Elizabeth Arden Shares Look So Pretty
If Ralph Waldo Emerson was right when he said that "The creation of beauty is
art," then it seems fair to suggest that Elizabeth Arden (NASDAQ: RDEN ) is
vying to turn its celebrity fragrance, elite skin care and luxury spa brand into
a modern-day masterpiece. That will be a tough task, to be sure, but the
company's fourth-quarter earnings, released last Thursday, were awfully
pretty. RDEN reported earnings of $5.4 million (18 cents per share), compared to
$2.3 million (8 cents per share) for the same quarter in 2010. That blew away
analysts' estimates of 10 cents for the quarter. The company also reported net
sales of $253.8 million, up 11.2% from the same quarter last year. One big
reason for the company's strong results: cost discipline and
technology-related efficiency. Elizabeth Arden has focused on outsourcing
business functions, such as packaging, while streamlining global transaction
processing functions. RDEN also acquired the trademarks for several Liz
Claiborne fragrance brands. The company believes it can accelerate the growth of
those brands, particularly internationally. While some 65% of RDEN's sales
come from North America, the company is aggressively targeting global markets
particularly in Asia and Western Europe, which each have $45 billion beauty
product markets. The company's "Red Door"-branded spas, which are operated
by a third party, remain a strong distribution channel and brand awareness tool
for RDEN's skin care, cosmetics and fragrance lines. Elizabeth Arden's
e-commerce channel also is a source of revenue growth. Now trading at about
$31.50, RDEN set a new 52-week high of $34.62 on July 21. It also is trading
more than 93% above its 52-week low, set last August, of $15.79. With a market
cap of $859.90 million, the company has a price/earnings-to-growth ratio of
1.37, meaning the stock might be slightly overvalued. The 9.9% return on equity
is a little lower, and the leverage position (total cash of $33.82 million vs.
total debt of $258.1 million) is a little higher than we'd like. That said,
the fundamentals still are attractive. Bottom Line: It's hard to be beautiful
and it's even harder to be in the business of making women beautiful in the
middle of a topsy-turvy economy. When the economy tanked back in late 2008 and
2009, so did earnings of companies like Elizabeth Arden, Estee Lauder (NYSE: EL
), Avon (NYSE: AVP ) and Revlon (NYSE: REV ). As a result, earnings and stock
prices in this sector like most others would be vulnerable to a contracting
economy. While the economy still is too weak to send the average shopper
scrambling for a $1,200 Fendi baguette bag, budget-conscious beauties still can
pamper themselves with a spritz of Peace Love & Juicy Couture. And thats what
gives Elizabeth Arden an edge. Indeed, most of the company's revenue comes
from that prestige fragrance business, particularly celebrity brands like
Elizabeth Taylor's White Diamonds. So if the economy stays on track, RDEN
shares should continue to be a sweet-smelling part of your portfolio. As of this
writing, Susan J. Aluise did not hold a position in any of the stocks named
here.
art," then it seems fair to suggest that Elizabeth Arden (NASDAQ: RDEN ) is
vying to turn its celebrity fragrance, elite skin care and luxury spa brand into
a modern-day masterpiece. That will be a tough task, to be sure, but the
company's fourth-quarter earnings, released last Thursday, were awfully
pretty. RDEN reported earnings of $5.4 million (18 cents per share), compared to
$2.3 million (8 cents per share) for the same quarter in 2010. That blew away
analysts' estimates of 10 cents for the quarter. The company also reported net
sales of $253.8 million, up 11.2% from the same quarter last year. One big
reason for the company's strong results: cost discipline and
technology-related efficiency. Elizabeth Arden has focused on outsourcing
business functions, such as packaging, while streamlining global transaction
processing functions. RDEN also acquired the trademarks for several Liz
Claiborne fragrance brands. The company believes it can accelerate the growth of
those brands, particularly internationally. While some 65% of RDEN's sales
come from North America, the company is aggressively targeting global markets
particularly in Asia and Western Europe, which each have $45 billion beauty
product markets. The company's "Red Door"-branded spas, which are operated
by a third party, remain a strong distribution channel and brand awareness tool
for RDEN's skin care, cosmetics and fragrance lines. Elizabeth Arden's
e-commerce channel also is a source of revenue growth. Now trading at about
$31.50, RDEN set a new 52-week high of $34.62 on July 21. It also is trading
more than 93% above its 52-week low, set last August, of $15.79. With a market
cap of $859.90 million, the company has a price/earnings-to-growth ratio of
1.37, meaning the stock might be slightly overvalued. The 9.9% return on equity
is a little lower, and the leverage position (total cash of $33.82 million vs.
total debt of $258.1 million) is a little higher than we'd like. That said,
the fundamentals still are attractive. Bottom Line: It's hard to be beautiful
and it's even harder to be in the business of making women beautiful in the
middle of a topsy-turvy economy. When the economy tanked back in late 2008 and
2009, so did earnings of companies like Elizabeth Arden, Estee Lauder (NYSE: EL
), Avon (NYSE: AVP ) and Revlon (NYSE: REV ). As a result, earnings and stock
prices in this sector like most others would be vulnerable to a contracting
economy. While the economy still is too weak to send the average shopper
scrambling for a $1,200 Fendi baguette bag, budget-conscious beauties still can
pamper themselves with a spritz of Peace Love & Juicy Couture. And thats what
gives Elizabeth Arden an edge. Indeed, most of the company's revenue comes
from that prestige fragrance business, particularly celebrity brands like
Elizabeth Taylor's White Diamonds. So if the economy stays on track, RDEN
shares should continue to be a sweet-smelling part of your portfolio. As of this
writing, Susan J. Aluise did not hold a position in any of the stocks named
here.
Top 10 Focus Stocks of The Day: MMI, CXDC, PPDI, NOK, NBS, DRCO, IPXL, RIMM, CIS, VIT (Aug 16, 2011)
Below are todays top 10 focus stocks. These momentum stocks are attracting a
lot of interest from traders. Three Chinese companies (CXDC, CIS, VIT) are on
the list. Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc (NYSE:MMI) is todays 1st best focus
stock. Its daily price change was 55.8% in the previous trading session. Its
upside potential is -25% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $29
on the stock. It is rated positively by 50% of the 42 analyst(s) covering it.
Its long-term annual earnings growth is 18% based on analysts average estimate.
China XD Plastics Co Ltd (NASDAQ:CXDC) is todays 2nd best focus stock. Its daily
price change was 38.9% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
74% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $8 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 100% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 20% based on analysts average estimate. Pharmaceutical
Product Development, Inc. (NASDAQ:PPDI) is todays 3rd best focus stock. Its
daily price change was 18.5% in the previous trading session. Its upside
potential is 9% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $34 on the
stock. It is rated positively by 69% of the 13 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 16% based on analysts average estimate.
Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK) is todays 4th best focus stock. Its daily
price change was 17.4% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
23% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $8 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 21% of the 33 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 3% based on analysts average estimate. Neostem Inc.
(AMEX:NBS) is todays 5th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 16.5% in
the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 454% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $4 on the stock. It is rated positively by 100%
of the 6 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 267%
based on analysts average estimate. Dynamics Research Corporation (NASDAQ:DRCO)
is todays 6th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 15.6% in the previous
trading session. Its upside potential is 82% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $20 on the stock. It is rated positively by 38% of the 8
analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 10% based on
analysts average estimate. Impax Laboratories Inc (NASDAQ:IPXL) is todays 7th
best focus stock. Its daily price change was 13.8% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 24% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $24 on the stock. It is rated positively by 27% of the 11 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 14% based on analysts
average estimate. Research In Motion Limited (USA) (NASDAQ:RIMM) is todays 8th
best focus stock. Its daily price change was 10.4% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 40% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $38 on the stock. It is rated positively by 21% of the 56 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 13% based on analysts
average estimate. Camelot Information Systems Inc (ADR) (NYSE:CIS) is todays 9th
best focus stock. Its daily price change was 8.6% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 162% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $23 on the stock. It is rated positively by 89% of the 9 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 25% based on analysts
average estimate. VanceInfo Technologies Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:VIT) is todays 10th
best focus stock. Its daily price change was 7.7% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 76% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $33 on the stock. It is rated positively by 73% of the 15 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 26% based on analysts
average estimate.
lot of interest from traders. Three Chinese companies (CXDC, CIS, VIT) are on
the list. Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc (NYSE:MMI) is todays 1st best focus
stock. Its daily price change was 55.8% in the previous trading session. Its
upside potential is -25% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $29
on the stock. It is rated positively by 50% of the 42 analyst(s) covering it.
Its long-term annual earnings growth is 18% based on analysts average estimate.
China XD Plastics Co Ltd (NASDAQ:CXDC) is todays 2nd best focus stock. Its daily
price change was 38.9% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
74% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $8 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 100% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 20% based on analysts average estimate. Pharmaceutical
Product Development, Inc. (NASDAQ:PPDI) is todays 3rd best focus stock. Its
daily price change was 18.5% in the previous trading session. Its upside
potential is 9% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $34 on the
stock. It is rated positively by 69% of the 13 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 16% based on analysts average estimate.
Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK) is todays 4th best focus stock. Its daily
price change was 17.4% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
23% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $8 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 21% of the 33 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 3% based on analysts average estimate. Neostem Inc.
(AMEX:NBS) is todays 5th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 16.5% in
the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 454% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $4 on the stock. It is rated positively by 100%
of the 6 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 267%
based on analysts average estimate. Dynamics Research Corporation (NASDAQ:DRCO)
is todays 6th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 15.6% in the previous
trading session. Its upside potential is 82% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $20 on the stock. It is rated positively by 38% of the 8
analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 10% based on
analysts average estimate. Impax Laboratories Inc (NASDAQ:IPXL) is todays 7th
best focus stock. Its daily price change was 13.8% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 24% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $24 on the stock. It is rated positively by 27% of the 11 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 14% based on analysts
average estimate. Research In Motion Limited (USA) (NASDAQ:RIMM) is todays 8th
best focus stock. Its daily price change was 10.4% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 40% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $38 on the stock. It is rated positively by 21% of the 56 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 13% based on analysts
average estimate. Camelot Information Systems Inc (ADR) (NYSE:CIS) is todays 9th
best focus stock. Its daily price change was 8.6% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 162% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $23 on the stock. It is rated positively by 89% of the 9 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 25% based on analysts
average estimate. VanceInfo Technologies Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:VIT) is todays 10th
best focus stock. Its daily price change was 7.7% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 76% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $33 on the stock. It is rated positively by 73% of the 15 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 26% based on analysts
average estimate.
Todays DOW JONES DJIA Index DJX DJI Current Stock Market Investing Nasdaq S&P 500 Economy News Today; Gold up Dollar Up Indices Down
The major index composites dropped lower today after the indices spent three
consecutive days of trending in more positive territory. As the trading session
approached mid-day, the DJIA, Nasdaq and S&P 500 were all trending red. Futures
were positioned lower this morning and a significant drop in stock index trend
lines posted with the open today. Indices took positive cues from the stronger
Asian and European stock trends yesterday and today, they continue to take cues.
The cues however are skewed towards the negative. Asian markets ended their
respective session mixed and European stocks are moving decisively lower. Just
as positive sentiment spilled over yesterday, negatively skewed sentiment
overflows into the U.S. marketplace today. As the halfway point in the trading
session approaches, the DJIA is red by .58 percent at 11,416.07. The Nasdaq is
lower by .76 percent at 2,536 and the S&P 500 is red by .63 percent at 1,197.
Gold is surging higher amidst the growing concerns. In addition, negative news
posted today in the housing sector. Reports posted that housing starts fell 1.5
percent in July to an annual rate of 604,000 and permits to build new homes
dropped lower as well. Permits fell by 3.2 percent. These posts also added
negative buzz for investors on Wall Street to digest this day. Frank Matto
consecutive days of trending in more positive territory. As the trading session
approached mid-day, the DJIA, Nasdaq and S&P 500 were all trending red. Futures
were positioned lower this morning and a significant drop in stock index trend
lines posted with the open today. Indices took positive cues from the stronger
Asian and European stock trends yesterday and today, they continue to take cues.
The cues however are skewed towards the negative. Asian markets ended their
respective session mixed and European stocks are moving decisively lower. Just
as positive sentiment spilled over yesterday, negatively skewed sentiment
overflows into the U.S. marketplace today. As the halfway point in the trading
session approaches, the DJIA is red by .58 percent at 11,416.07. The Nasdaq is
lower by .76 percent at 2,536 and the S&P 500 is red by .63 percent at 1,197.
Gold is surging higher amidst the growing concerns. In addition, negative news
posted today in the housing sector. Reports posted that housing starts fell 1.5
percent in July to an annual rate of 604,000 and permits to build new homes
dropped lower as well. Permits fell by 3.2 percent. These posts also added
negative buzz for investors on Wall Street to digest this day. Frank Matto
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Did Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Fake Evidence In Samsung Case?
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has been accused of faking evidences in its patent
disupute with Samsung. Did Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Fake Evidence In Samsung
Case? The latest report marks another sensational twist in Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL)'s patent fight with Samsung as Webwereld.nl, an IDG publication
from Netherlands, has accused the Mac Maker for misleading the judge via
submitting manipulated evidence. According to the reports, Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) has submitted fake evidences in its dispute with Samsung over
tablet patents, however no official comments have been made by an Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) spokesmen as yet. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stocks were at 383.41
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
disupute with Samsung. Did Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Fake Evidence In Samsung
Case? The latest report marks another sensational twist in Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL)'s patent fight with Samsung as Webwereld.nl, an IDG publication
from Netherlands, has accused the Mac Maker for misleading the judge via
submitting manipulated evidence. According to the reports, Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) has submitted fake evidences in its dispute with Samsung over
tablet patents, however no official comments have been made by an Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) spokesmen as yet. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stocks were at 383.41
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
Randgold Resources (GOLD) Showing Bullish Technicals With Resistance At $105.81
Randgold Resources (GOLD) Showing Bullish Technicals With Resistance At $105.81
Market Intelligence Center - 1 hour ago Randgold Resources (NASDAQ:GOLD) closed
Mondays dramatic trading session at $102.96. In the past year, the stock has hit
a 52-week low of $70.18 and 52-week high of $106.44. Randgold Resources ...
Market Intelligence Center - 1 hour ago Randgold Resources (NASDAQ:GOLD) closed
Mondays dramatic trading session at $102.96. In the past year, the stock has hit
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Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Targeting Apple In Phone Deal
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has bought Motorola in an effort to gain 'Super
Power' status in their upcoming patent suits with Apple. Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) Targeting Apple In Phone Deal The search engine giant's planned
$12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc aims to super-charge
its patent portfolio, and fortify its position in future expected legal battles
with Apple Inc. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has managed to avoid direct contact
with smart phone and tablet litigation up to this point in time, however
analysts believe it is only a matter of time before the two tech-giants go head
to head. It's thought that the Android App Market and patents related with the
company's mobile operating system were both key factors informing Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG)'s decision to buy the smart phone manufacturer. Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) shares are currently standing at 557.23. Price History Last Price:
557.23 52 Week Low / High: 447.65 / 642.96 50 Day Moving Average: 545.41 6 Month
Price Change %: -11.3% 12 Month Price Change %: 14.6%
Power' status in their upcoming patent suits with Apple. Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) Targeting Apple In Phone Deal The search engine giant's planned
$12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc aims to super-charge
its patent portfolio, and fortify its position in future expected legal battles
with Apple Inc. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has managed to avoid direct contact
with smart phone and tablet litigation up to this point in time, however
analysts believe it is only a matter of time before the two tech-giants go head
to head. It's thought that the Android App Market and patents related with the
company's mobile operating system were both key factors informing Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG)'s decision to buy the smart phone manufacturer. Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) shares are currently standing at 557.23. Price History Last Price:
557.23 52 Week Low / High: 447.65 / 642.96 50 Day Moving Average: 545.41 6 Month
Price Change %: -11.3% 12 Month Price Change %: 14.6%
Gold Prices Rise; Barrick Gold MSN Quotes ABX Moves Higher; DJIA DJI Closes Higher; Gold Price per Ounce Spot Gold Per Gram
Gold contract prices moved higher into the green during the last trading
session. The DJIA moved higher by over 200 points at 11,482.90 but investors
still had generalized worries regarding economic growth. The dollar dropped
lower to a handful of currencies yesterday, including the euro and this action
made it cheaper to buy up gold commodities. Contract gold moved higher during
the session and closed out in positive territory. Gold for December delivery
finished green by .88 percent with a floor price of 1758 per troy ounce.
Electronic price posted higher by .38 percent at 1764.60 per troy ounce. Spot
gold moved positively as well after last session close. Spot gold price per gram
was higher by .73 at 56.68 and spot gold price per kilo was higher by 728.86 at
56677.59 after hours. Gold will continue to trend according to cues taken from
the global marketplace. If France receives a downgrade in its credit rating,
gold prices will move higher. As it stands, gold closed out last session well.
Gold mining stocks were positive also. Barrick Gold ABX finished the last
session higher on the day. ABX closed out green by 2.26 percent according to MSN
money quotes. Previous close for ABX was 49.56 with the 52 week high being 55.74
and the 52 week low being 42.50. Camillo Zucari
session. The DJIA moved higher by over 200 points at 11,482.90 but investors
still had generalized worries regarding economic growth. The dollar dropped
lower to a handful of currencies yesterday, including the euro and this action
made it cheaper to buy up gold commodities. Contract gold moved higher during
the session and closed out in positive territory. Gold for December delivery
finished green by .88 percent with a floor price of 1758 per troy ounce.
Electronic price posted higher by .38 percent at 1764.60 per troy ounce. Spot
gold moved positively as well after last session close. Spot gold price per gram
was higher by .73 at 56.68 and spot gold price per kilo was higher by 728.86 at
56677.59 after hours. Gold will continue to trend according to cues taken from
the global marketplace. If France receives a downgrade in its credit rating,
gold prices will move higher. As it stands, gold closed out last session well.
Gold mining stocks were positive also. Barrick Gold ABX finished the last
session higher on the day. ABX closed out green by 2.26 percent according to MSN
money quotes. Previous close for ABX was 49.56 with the 52 week high being 55.74
and the 52 week low being 42.50. Camillo Zucari
Todays Gold Silver Prices; Gold Price Per Ounce Rates Silver Price per Ounce; Spot Gold Price Per gram Spot silver DJIA DJI review
Gold and silver price per ounce rates moved higher during the last trading
session in the U.S. Investors on Wall Street still feel vulnerable and continue
to position with the safe haven precious metals. The positive action for gold
and silver transpired even as the stock market indices moved higher throughout
the last trading session. All three major index composites finished green
yesterday as better than expected stock action was observed in the Asian and
European markets. Japans economy is doing better than expected according to the
posted growth index and European stocks finished stronger than expected as well.
The positive sentiment carried over to the U.S. session pushing indices higher.
The Google acquisition news also placed a positive buzz for stocks in the U.S.
The DJIA finished off the day higher by 1.90 percent at 11,482.90. The positive
trends for stocks did not deter investors from positioning with safe haven gold
and silver however. Both metals finished the session green. The dollar dropped
weaker to the euro, and other major currencies, and this helped support gold and
silver acquisition. Contract gold for December delivery moved higher on the day
by .88 percent to close out at 1758 per troy ounce. Silver contract for
September delivery moved higher on the day by .49 percent to close out at 39.31
per troy ounce. The one month change status for gold is positive by 11.02
percent and the one month change status for silver is positive by just .80
percent. During the interval after session close in the U.S. but prior to todays
opening bell, spot gold and spot silver moved in positive directions. Spot gold
price per gram was higher by .68 at 56.63 and spot gold price per kilo was
positive by 682.24 at 56630.97. Spot silver price per ounce was higher by .45 at
39.55 and spot silver price per kilo was higher by 14.37 at 1271.50. Camillo
Zucari
session in the U.S. Investors on Wall Street still feel vulnerable and continue
to position with the safe haven precious metals. The positive action for gold
and silver transpired even as the stock market indices moved higher throughout
the last trading session. All three major index composites finished green
yesterday as better than expected stock action was observed in the Asian and
European markets. Japans economy is doing better than expected according to the
posted growth index and European stocks finished stronger than expected as well.
The positive sentiment carried over to the U.S. session pushing indices higher.
The Google acquisition news also placed a positive buzz for stocks in the U.S.
The DJIA finished off the day higher by 1.90 percent at 11,482.90. The positive
trends for stocks did not deter investors from positioning with safe haven gold
and silver however. Both metals finished the session green. The dollar dropped
weaker to the euro, and other major currencies, and this helped support gold and
silver acquisition. Contract gold for December delivery moved higher on the day
by .88 percent to close out at 1758 per troy ounce. Silver contract for
September delivery moved higher on the day by .49 percent to close out at 39.31
per troy ounce. The one month change status for gold is positive by 11.02
percent and the one month change status for silver is positive by just .80
percent. During the interval after session close in the U.S. but prior to todays
opening bell, spot gold and spot silver moved in positive directions. Spot gold
price per gram was higher by .68 at 56.63 and spot gold price per kilo was
positive by 682.24 at 56630.97. Spot silver price per ounce was higher by .45 at
39.55 and spot silver price per kilo was higher by 14.37 at 1271.50. Camillo
Zucari
USAA Fund MSN Money Quotes; DJIA Index DJI Stock Market Review; USAA Capitol Growth Fund Moves Higher to Close Last Session
After weeks of negative close values for the primary stock composites in the
U.S., the last session closed in the green for the DJIA, Nasdaq and S&P 500.
Stocks moved higher last session and investors felt more confident as the
trading session progressed. As global market news came in more positive than
expected, stock futures in the U.S. were positioned for the positive open.
Trends moved consistently in the green yesterday as overseas stocks in the Asian
and European markets finished stronger than most anticipated. This gave
investors a boost of confidence, and then additional positive buzz was provided
via the 12.5 billion Google acquisition of Motorola. The DJIA finished the day
higher by 1.90 percent or 213.88 points to close out the day at 11,482.90. Many
are referring to the day as Merger Monday and giving credit to the positive
deals that transpired as the catalyst which helped push stock value and fund
values into the green. According to MSN Money Stock Quotes, USAA Capital Growth
Fund closed out higher on the day by 2.77 percent to finish at 6.31. Previous
close for the fund was 6.14. The positive close numbers equaled good news for
the fund as the one month change status and one year change status for the fund
are still posting negative. Frank Matto
U.S., the last session closed in the green for the DJIA, Nasdaq and S&P 500.
Stocks moved higher last session and investors felt more confident as the
trading session progressed. As global market news came in more positive than
expected, stock futures in the U.S. were positioned for the positive open.
Trends moved consistently in the green yesterday as overseas stocks in the Asian
and European markets finished stronger than most anticipated. This gave
investors a boost of confidence, and then additional positive buzz was provided
via the 12.5 billion Google acquisition of Motorola. The DJIA finished the day
higher by 1.90 percent or 213.88 points to close out the day at 11,482.90. Many
are referring to the day as Merger Monday and giving credit to the positive
deals that transpired as the catalyst which helped push stock value and fund
values into the green. According to MSN Money Stock Quotes, USAA Capital Growth
Fund closed out higher on the day by 2.77 percent to finish at 6.31. Previous
close for the fund was 6.14. The positive close numbers equaled good news for
the fund as the one month change status and one year change status for the fund
are still posting negative. Frank Matto
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