There is an old saying that stock buybacks are a good sign because they are
proof a companys best investment is in its own shares. Put another way,
management thinks the market is undervaluing its stock – so it is more than
happy to buy at bargain prices while they last. The trouble is, most – if not
all – CEOs and directors have little incentive to say the company is anything
other than oversold. Find a corporate executive admitting he made a mistake and
the best-case scenario is that he's at a podium announcing his retirement.
More than likely, he's sipping a daiquiri in St. Croix. Yes, some stock
buybacks are smart decisions made by good companies with good leadership. But
some are just moves to boost EPS figures for the quarter – since, after all,
if you can't grow the E in "earnings per share," you can always subtract
the S via buybacks that take shares off the market. Other buybacks are merely
meat for the PR grinder, where a company announces a plan to buy back billions
of dollars of stock and then puts very little actual money toward the repurchase
after the SEC filing. Here are five big-name companies whose buybacks may never
deliver any value to shareholders: AOL (NYSE: AOL ), TiVo (NASDAQ: TIVO ),
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV ), Covidien (NYSE: COV ), and Hewlett-Packard
(NYSE: HPQ ). AOL AOL
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Top 10 Solar Stocks with Highest Return on Equity: GTAT, DQ, JKS, LDK, JASO, SOL, TSL, CSUN, YGE, HSOL (Aug 18, 2011)
Below are the top 10 Solar stocks with highest Return on Equity (ROE) ratio for
the last 12 months. ROE shows a companys efficiency in making profits from
shareholders equity. It is equal to net profits divided by shareholders equity.
Nine Chinese companies (DQ, JKS, LDK, JASO, SOL, TSL, CSUN, YGE, HSOL) are on
the list. CLICK HERE for Solar Stocks Comparison Table GT Advanced Technologies
Inc (NASDAQ:GTAT) has the 1st highest Return on Equity in this segment of the
market. Its ROE was 91.54% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
21.14% for the same period. Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) has the 2nd highest
Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 52.97% for the last
12 months. Its net profit margin was 34.41% for the same period. JinkoSolar
Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE:JKS) has the 3rd highest Return on Equity in this
segment of the market. Its ROE was 49.72% for the last 12 months. Its net profit
margin was 15.76% for the same period. LDK Solar Co., Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:LDK) has
the 4th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was
38.15% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 14.53% for the same
period. JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JASO) has the 5th highest
Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 32.09% for the last
12 months. Its net profit margin was 14.61% for the same period. ReneSola Ltd.
(ADR) (NYSE:SOL) has the 6th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the
market. Its ROE was 30.88% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
12.29% for the same period. Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL) has the 7th
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 29.65% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 15.18% for the same period. China
Sunergy Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CSUN) has the 8th highest Return on Equity in
this segment of the market. Its ROE was 23.74% for the last 12 months. Its net
profit margin was 8.32% for the same period. Yingli Green Energy Hold. Co. Ltd.
(ADR) (NYSE:YGE) has the 9th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the
market. Its ROE was 20.06% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
13.95% for the same period. Hanwha Solarone Co Ltd (NASDAQ:HSOL) has the 10th
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 18.47% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 9.31% for the same period. CLICK
HERE for Solar Stocks Comparison Table
the last 12 months. ROE shows a companys efficiency in making profits from
shareholders equity. It is equal to net profits divided by shareholders equity.
Nine Chinese companies (DQ, JKS, LDK, JASO, SOL, TSL, CSUN, YGE, HSOL) are on
the list. CLICK HERE for Solar Stocks Comparison Table GT Advanced Technologies
Inc (NASDAQ:GTAT) has the 1st highest Return on Equity in this segment of the
market. Its ROE was 91.54% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
21.14% for the same period. Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) has the 2nd highest
Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 52.97% for the last
12 months. Its net profit margin was 34.41% for the same period. JinkoSolar
Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE:JKS) has the 3rd highest Return on Equity in this
segment of the market. Its ROE was 49.72% for the last 12 months. Its net profit
margin was 15.76% for the same period. LDK Solar Co., Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:LDK) has
the 4th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was
38.15% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 14.53% for the same
period. JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JASO) has the 5th highest
Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 32.09% for the last
12 months. Its net profit margin was 14.61% for the same period. ReneSola Ltd.
(ADR) (NYSE:SOL) has the 6th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the
market. Its ROE was 30.88% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
12.29% for the same period. Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL) has the 7th
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 29.65% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 15.18% for the same period. China
Sunergy Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CSUN) has the 8th highest Return on Equity in
this segment of the market. Its ROE was 23.74% for the last 12 months. Its net
profit margin was 8.32% for the same period. Yingli Green Energy Hold. Co. Ltd.
(ADR) (NYSE:YGE) has the 9th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the
market. Its ROE was 20.06% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
13.95% for the same period. Hanwha Solarone Co Ltd (NASDAQ:HSOL) has the 10th
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 18.47% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 9.31% for the same period. CLICK
HERE for Solar Stocks Comparison Table
Short This Unlucky Casino Stock
Serge Berger is the head trader and investment strategist for The Steady Trader
. Sign up for his free weekly newsletter . Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN ) The
stock of this luxury casino operator has seen some volatile swings over the past
two months. After staging an impressive rally into mid-July, the stock ran out
of steam in a big way as it traded lower with the rest of the market. Looking
beyond the financials of the company, it would of course make sense to see
slowing demand in the gambling arena if the economy were to slip into a second
recession. However, that is neither the point of this article nor necessarily my
view. What we are looking at here are the technicals. On the weekly chart
looking back three years, note that last week's sell-off has brought the stock
right to its multi-year uptrend (blue line), where it proceeded to bounce from.
. Sign up for his free weekly newsletter . Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN ) The
stock of this luxury casino operator has seen some volatile swings over the past
two months. After staging an impressive rally into mid-July, the stock ran out
of steam in a big way as it traded lower with the rest of the market. Looking
beyond the financials of the company, it would of course make sense to see
slowing demand in the gambling arena if the economy were to slip into a second
recession. However, that is neither the point of this article nor necessarily my
view. What we are looking at here are the technicals. On the weekly chart
looking back three years, note that last week's sell-off has brought the stock
right to its multi-year uptrend (blue line), where it proceeded to bounce from.
Gold Surges to Nominal Record Levels as Investors Flock to Safe Haven
Gold surged to new nominal record highs near $1,828 per ounce in London and
early New York trading Thursday as safe-haven demand continued to feed on
investors concerns about weakening economic conditions in the United States and
the EUs ongoing sovereign budget and debt problems. U.S. weekly jobless claims
again rose above 400,000 for the week ended July 13, though the four-week moving
average fell to its lowest level since mid-April. Consumer price inflation as
measured by the CPI rose a greater than expected 0.5% in July, at its fastest
rise since March. Spot gold was trading at $1,822.80 Bid, $1,823.80 Ask early
Thursday, up $33.80, or 1.89% on the day. Spot silver was trading at $40.63 Bid,
$40.73 Ask, up $0.40, or nearly 1%. The London p.m. gold fix came in at $1,824
per ounce, nearly $30 above the a.m. fix, while silver was fixed at $40.32 in
the London a.m., according to Kitco market data . On the exchanges, gold trusts
were sharply higher. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE: GLD ) was up around 1.8%. The
iShares Gold Trust (NYSE: IAU ) was about 1.7% higher. The iShares Silver Trust
(NYSE: SLV ) was nearly 0.6% higher. The gold and silver miners ETFs were moving
lower early Thursday. The Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDX ) was down
more than 0.5%. The Market Vector Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDXJ ) was 2.25%
lower. The Global X Silver Miners ETF (NYSE: SIL ) was nearly 3% lower. Shares
of gold miners were lower, with NovaGold Resources up sharply. Agnico Eagle
Mines (USA) (NYSE: AEM ) was down less than 0.1%. Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE: ABX
) was more than 1.2% lower. Goldcorp (NYSE: GG ) was more than 1.1% lower.
Newmont Mining Corp. (NYSE: NEM ) was down around 0.1%. NovaGold Resources (USA)
(AMEX: NG ) was up around 2.5%. Silver mining shares were mostly down, with
Hecla Mining defying the group. Coeur DAlene Mines Corp. (NYSE: CDE ) was around
3.7% lower. Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL ) was more than 1.5% higher. Pan American
Silver Corp. (USA) (NASDAQ: PAAS ) was down 0.15%. Silver Wheaton Corp. (USA)
(NYSE: SLW ) was about 1.6% lower. Silver Standard Resources Inc. (USA) (NASDAQ:
SSRI ) was down around 1.7%. The author does not hold positions in any of the
above-mentioned investments.
early New York trading Thursday as safe-haven demand continued to feed on
investors concerns about weakening economic conditions in the United States and
the EUs ongoing sovereign budget and debt problems. U.S. weekly jobless claims
again rose above 400,000 for the week ended July 13, though the four-week moving
average fell to its lowest level since mid-April. Consumer price inflation as
measured by the CPI rose a greater than expected 0.5% in July, at its fastest
rise since March. Spot gold was trading at $1,822.80 Bid, $1,823.80 Ask early
Thursday, up $33.80, or 1.89% on the day. Spot silver was trading at $40.63 Bid,
$40.73 Ask, up $0.40, or nearly 1%. The London p.m. gold fix came in at $1,824
per ounce, nearly $30 above the a.m. fix, while silver was fixed at $40.32 in
the London a.m., according to Kitco market data . On the exchanges, gold trusts
were sharply higher. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE: GLD ) was up around 1.8%. The
iShares Gold Trust (NYSE: IAU ) was about 1.7% higher. The iShares Silver Trust
(NYSE: SLV ) was nearly 0.6% higher. The gold and silver miners ETFs were moving
lower early Thursday. The Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDX ) was down
more than 0.5%. The Market Vector Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDXJ ) was 2.25%
lower. The Global X Silver Miners ETF (NYSE: SIL ) was nearly 3% lower. Shares
of gold miners were lower, with NovaGold Resources up sharply. Agnico Eagle
Mines (USA) (NYSE: AEM ) was down less than 0.1%. Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE: ABX
) was more than 1.2% lower. Goldcorp (NYSE: GG ) was more than 1.1% lower.
Newmont Mining Corp. (NYSE: NEM ) was down around 0.1%. NovaGold Resources (USA)
(AMEX: NG ) was up around 2.5%. Silver mining shares were mostly down, with
Hecla Mining defying the group. Coeur DAlene Mines Corp. (NYSE: CDE ) was around
3.7% lower. Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL ) was more than 1.5% higher. Pan American
Silver Corp. (USA) (NASDAQ: PAAS ) was down 0.15%. Silver Wheaton Corp. (USA)
(NYSE: SLW ) was about 1.6% lower. Silver Standard Resources Inc. (USA) (NASDAQ:
SSRI ) was down around 1.7%. The author does not hold positions in any of the
above-mentioned investments.
Top 10 Precious Metal Stocks with Highest Return on Equity: BVN, RIO, GPL, SVM, AU, DROOY, ABX, NSU, NEM, RIC (Aug 18, 2011)
Below are the top 10 Precious Metal stocks with highest Return on Equity (ROE)
ratio for the last 12 months. ROE shows a companys efficiency in making profits
from shareholders equity. It is equal to net profits divided by shareholders
equity. One Chinese company (SVM) is on the list. Compania de Minas Buenaventura
SA (ADR) (NYSE:BVN) has the 1st highest Return on Equity in this segment of the
market. Its ROE was 31.61% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
67.04% for the same period. Rio Tinto plc (ADR) (NYSE:RIO) has the 2nd highest
Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 29.52% for the last
12 months. Its net profit margin was 28.36% for the same period. Great Panther
Silver Limited (AMEX:GPL) has the 3rd highest Return on Equity in this segment
of the market. Its ROE was 26.40% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin
was 30.26% for the same period. Silvercorp Metals Inc. (USA) (NYSE:SVM) has the
4th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 24.75%
for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 52.49% for the same period.
AngloGold Ashanti Limited (ADR) (NYSE:AU) has the 5th highest Return on Equity
in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 21.86% for the last 12 months. Its
net profit margin was 14.56% for the same period. DRDGOLD Ltd. (ADR)
(NASDAQ:DROOY) has the 6th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the
market. Its ROE was 20.96% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
13.86% for the same period. Barrick Gold Corporation (USA) (NYSE:ABX) has the
7th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 20.17%
for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 31.90% for the same period.
Nevsun Resources (USA) (AMEX:NSU) has the 8th highest Return on Equity in this
segment of the market. Its ROE was 18.93% for the last 12 months. Its net profit
margin was 42.18% for the same period. Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE:NEM) has
the 9th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was
18.68% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 31.87% for the same
period. Richmont Mines Inc. (USA) (AMEX:RIC) has the 10th highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 18.64% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 16.57% for the same period.
ratio for the last 12 months. ROE shows a companys efficiency in making profits
from shareholders equity. It is equal to net profits divided by shareholders
equity. One Chinese company (SVM) is on the list. Compania de Minas Buenaventura
SA (ADR) (NYSE:BVN) has the 1st highest Return on Equity in this segment of the
market. Its ROE was 31.61% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
67.04% for the same period. Rio Tinto plc (ADR) (NYSE:RIO) has the 2nd highest
Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 29.52% for the last
12 months. Its net profit margin was 28.36% for the same period. Great Panther
Silver Limited (AMEX:GPL) has the 3rd highest Return on Equity in this segment
of the market. Its ROE was 26.40% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin
was 30.26% for the same period. Silvercorp Metals Inc. (USA) (NYSE:SVM) has the
4th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 24.75%
for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 52.49% for the same period.
AngloGold Ashanti Limited (ADR) (NYSE:AU) has the 5th highest Return on Equity
in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 21.86% for the last 12 months. Its
net profit margin was 14.56% for the same period. DRDGOLD Ltd. (ADR)
(NASDAQ:DROOY) has the 6th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the
market. Its ROE was 20.96% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
13.86% for the same period. Barrick Gold Corporation (USA) (NYSE:ABX) has the
7th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 20.17%
for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 31.90% for the same period.
Nevsun Resources (USA) (AMEX:NSU) has the 8th highest Return on Equity in this
segment of the market. Its ROE was 18.93% for the last 12 months. Its net profit
margin was 42.18% for the same period. Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE:NEM) has
the 9th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was
18.68% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 31.87% for the same
period. Richmont Mines Inc. (USA) (AMEX:RIC) has the 10th highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 18.64% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 16.57% for the same period.
Top 10 Oil/Gas Production Stocks with Highest Return on Equity: TPL, NEP, LPH, KWK, CPE, PSE, UPL, STO, YPF, GPOR (Aug 18, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 Oil/Gas Production stocks with highest Return on Equity (ROE) ratio for the last 12 months. ROE shows a company's efficiency in making profits from shareholders' equity. It is equal to net profits divided by shareholders' equity. Two Chinese companies (NEP, LPH) are on the list. Texas Pacific Land Trust (NYSE:TPL) has the 1st highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 75.20% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 58.00% for the same period. China North East Petroleum Hldng Ltd. (AMEX:NEP) has the 2nd highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 50.75% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 56.00% for the same period. Longwei Petroleum Investment Hold Ltd (NYSE:LPH) has the 3rd highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 40.40% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 16.08% for the same period. Quicksilver Resources Inc (NYSE:KWK) has the 4th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 39.85% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 40.64% for the same period. Callon Petroleum Company (NYSE:CPE) has the 5th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 39.83% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 24.04% for the same period. Pioneer Southwest Energy Partners L.P. (NYSE:PSE) has the 6th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 33.78% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 25.91% for the same period. Ultra Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:UPL) has the 7th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 33.26% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 36.70% for the same period. Statoil ASA(ADR) (NYSE:STO) has the 8th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 30.02% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 11.26% for the same period. YPF SA (ADR) (NYSE:YPF) has the 9th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 29.25% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 12.89% for the same period. Gulfport Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:GPOR) has the 10th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 28.67% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 43.86% for the same period.
Top 10 Specialty Finance Stocks with Highest Return on Equity: TGH, TAL, AGM, TCAP, CIM, NLY, IMH, CISG, HTS, INSW (Aug 18, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 Specialty Finance stocks with highest Return on Equity (ROE) ratio for the last 12 months. ROE shows a company's efficiency in making profits from shareholders' equity. It is equal to net profits divided by shareholders' equity. One Chinese company (CISG) is on the list. Textainer Group Holdings Limited (NYSE:TGH) has the 1st highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 27.69% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 51.14% for the same period. TAL International Group, Inc. (NYSE:TAL) has the 2nd highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 21.68% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 23.16% for the same period. Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. (NYSE:AGM) has the 3rd highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 21.24% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 26.65% for the same period. Triangle Capital Corporation (NYSE:TCAP) has the 4th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 21.13% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 84.15% for the same period. Chimera Investment Corporation (NYSE:CIM) has the 5th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 17.76% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 66.92% for the same period. Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:NLY) has the 6th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 17.30% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 63.47% for the same period. IMPAC Mortgage Holdings, Inc (AMEX:IMH) has the 7th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 16.49% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 0.34% for the same period. CNinsure Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CISG) has the 8th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 16.39% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 27.36% for the same period. Hatteras Financial Corp. (NYSE:HTS) has the 9th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 15.05% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 67.21% for the same period. InsWeb Corporation (NASDAQ:INSW) has the 10th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 14.35% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 3.56% for the same period.
DJIA Dow Jones Index DJX DJI, Todays Stock Market Volatility grows Concerns in the U.S. Market; Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Investing News Close
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dow2664 Stocks got crushed today. The primary indices in the U.S. were all significantly lower today and closed out red across the majority of the primary stock index tracking board. The Dow Jones lost over 400 points as it closed out at 10.990.58. The Nasdaq closed out lower by over 130 points at 2,380 and the S&P 500 finished lower by over 50 points at 1,140.65. The Morgan Stanley report is hovering over Wall Street right now like a dark thunderous cloud and causing investors on Wall Street great anxieties. The anxiety and fear investors are feeling right now stem from the information that the American economy, alongside the economy in Europe, are close to another potential recessive period. The fear is also pushing safe havens higher. Gold price per ounce pushed higher above the 1800 per troy ounce mark today as stocks plummeted. In addition to the gloomy Morgan Stanley report, the Philadelphia Federal Reserve’s regional manufacturing report was more negative than expected as well. The index dropped to 30.7 in July. This index reading indicates poor performance in the sector and was much weaker than any had anticipated. Investors feel like the wind has been knocked out of them as the volatility in the U.S. market place continued this day. Frank Matto
Hot Stock: Harmony Gold Mining Co. (ADR) (NYSE:HMY)
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tdp2664 Epic Stock Picks Harmony Gold Mining Co. (ADR) (NYSE:HMY) hit at high of $13.80 and a low of $13.30 on Friday and closed at $13.79 with an increase of 6.32%. Its Market cap remained at 5.93 billions with a price Earnings ratio if 63.09. During the 52-week period it
Boeing’s First 787 Could Ship Next Month
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace After three years of delays and countless controversies, Boeing 's (NYSE: BA ) new 787 Dreamliner might finally be prepared for takeoff into commercial service. The first version of the carbon-composite jetliner completed its final flight tests last weekend. Deliveries can begin to launch customer All Nippon Airways (PINK: ALNPY ) as soon as the FAA grants its certification. Boeing officials believe deliveries of ANA's 50-plane order — which initially had been scheduled for late 2008 — will finally start next month. That's the good news. The bad news is that Boeing's 787 deliveries to Air India — which had been scheduled to begin in October — will be delayed by at least two more months. That's a big problem for Air India, since earlier delays reportedly have cost the struggling state-owned carrier $1.5 billion in revenue. The flight test of Air India's first 787 in July was cut short when a sensor failed and the flight crew was forced to declare an emergency. The plane landed safely and Boeing is ironing out the sensor problem. But additional delays in the Air India delivery schedule are nearly certain since that carrier's planes are outfitted with General Electric (NYSE: GE ) GEnx-1B engines, which have not yet been certified. ANA's planes are outfitted with Rolls Royce (PINK: RYCEY ) Trent 1000 engines, which already have received certification. That's not the only challenge for Boeing's 787. The Dreamliner program faces a nightmare in with a complaint from the National Labor Relations Board. The board has alleged Boeing's decision to accelerate production by building a 787 plant in South Carolina amounted to illegal retaliation against Washington state unions for multiple strikes. At present, the complaint is bogged down in a quagmire of document requests and the looming possibility of a stalemate as NRLB members' terms wind down and new members are unlikely to gain quick approval. Getting the 787 deliveries back on track is critical if Boeing is to keep its own margins healthy. With its defense and aerospace business likely to contract because of looming federal budget cuts, the burden falls on the commercial aircraft unit to carry more of the load. Boeing did get some good news this week, finalizing Thai Airways ' (PINK: TAWNF ) order of the six 777 wide-body aircraft it sold at the Paris Air Show in June. But given the fear that has taken hold of financial markets and sent investors running for cover in recent days, Boeing will need a lot more good news to inspire a renewal of confidence. Boeing shares have fallen more than 15% so far this month. At $59.08, the stock is trading more than 26% below its 52-week high of $80.65 on May 2. With a market cap of $43.75 billion, BA has a price/earnings-to-growth ratio of 1.25, suggesting that the stock might be slightly overvalued. On the upside, the stock's return on equity is a stellar 88.36%, and it pays a dividend yield of 2.7%. On the down side, leverage is a challenge: the company has operating cash flow of $3.61 billion and levered free cash flow of negative $1.46 billion. Bottom line, the best thing Boeing can do for its investors is to get its deliveries back on track. That will be the key not only to boost cash flow but to increase confidence in the company's ability to deliver aircraft on time — a critical factor as it fights for its competitive life with rival Airbus. As of this writing, Susan J. Aluise did not hold a position in any of the stocks mentioned here.
Dow Unanimously Down Early Thursday
U.S. and global economic worries had the Dow Jones Industrial Average off more
than 475 points, plunging lower more than 4% from the opening bell to below
10,933. German industrials were off, sending markets around the globe in a
downward spiral, led by financials and industrials. Its becoming more apparent
to investors that growth strategies to date have not worked, despite earnings
for the second quarter of 2011 increasing by a record percentage. For the year,
the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down more than 5.2%. Not a single Dow stock
was up in mid-morning trading. Crashing by more than 7.25% down at the opening
was Bank of America (NYSE: BAC ), losing more than 55 cents per share to under
$6.85. The PR offensive of Bank of America has not gone well. Claims that it did
not have to raise capital have been contradicted by sales of real estate assets
and credit card operations. The recent disclosure that John Paulson was reducing
his holdings also increased the downward pressure, along with news this morning
that Bank of America could be liable for another $9 billion in mortgage costs in
a lawsuit. The beta for Bank of America is now 2.23, with the overall market at
a 1. With the whole financial sector down for the day and for the year , JP
Morgan (NYSE: JPM ) was off around 5%, more than $1.80, to beneath $34.75. JP
Morgan has mortgage woes bedeviling it from its Washington Mutual acquisition in
2008. The financial sector is the worst-performing segment of the Dow in 2011,
and JP Morgan is down more than 16% for the quarter. Concerns about demand for
its heavy equipment falling because of slower global economic growth was plowing
under Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT ), which was down more than $5.50 per share to
trade below $82, shedding more than 6%. Caterpillar filed its 8K this morning,
which did nothing to restore investor confidence. The Big Cat is down more than
20% for the month and has a beta of 1.72. The tech sector also was in full
flight, with Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) down by more than a dollar, about 4%, to
around $24 per share. Microsoft is up for the week and the quarter with
favorable research out this morning, but the rout in the Dow is a "Full
Monty." Even Microsoft now has a beta above 1. Boeing (NYSE: BA ) crash-landed
at the opening, descending by more than $4 per share to under $58.50, losing
more than 6%. Boeing is facing competition from foreign aircraft makers, which
are threatening its lock on domestic sales in the U.S. The debt ceiling
agreement will force massive cuts in Pentagon spending, which also will harm
Boeing. A global recession will further cut demand for its airplanes. Boeing is
now down about 20% for the quarter. Big Oil was also being pumped lower on
growth fears, with Chevron (NYSE: CVX ) off about $5, down more than 5% to under
$92.80. Chevron is up more than 8% for the week and has been upgraded twice in
August. Jonathan Yates does not own any of the stocks mentioned in this article.
than 475 points, plunging lower more than 4% from the opening bell to below
10,933. German industrials were off, sending markets around the globe in a
downward spiral, led by financials and industrials. Its becoming more apparent
to investors that growth strategies to date have not worked, despite earnings
for the second quarter of 2011 increasing by a record percentage. For the year,
the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down more than 5.2%. Not a single Dow stock
was up in mid-morning trading. Crashing by more than 7.25% down at the opening
was Bank of America (NYSE: BAC ), losing more than 55 cents per share to under
$6.85. The PR offensive of Bank of America has not gone well. Claims that it did
not have to raise capital have been contradicted by sales of real estate assets
and credit card operations. The recent disclosure that John Paulson was reducing
his holdings also increased the downward pressure, along with news this morning
that Bank of America could be liable for another $9 billion in mortgage costs in
a lawsuit. The beta for Bank of America is now 2.23, with the overall market at
a 1. With the whole financial sector down for the day and for the year , JP
Morgan (NYSE: JPM ) was off around 5%, more than $1.80, to beneath $34.75. JP
Morgan has mortgage woes bedeviling it from its Washington Mutual acquisition in
2008. The financial sector is the worst-performing segment of the Dow in 2011,
and JP Morgan is down more than 16% for the quarter. Concerns about demand for
its heavy equipment falling because of slower global economic growth was plowing
under Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT ), which was down more than $5.50 per share to
trade below $82, shedding more than 6%. Caterpillar filed its 8K this morning,
which did nothing to restore investor confidence. The Big Cat is down more than
20% for the month and has a beta of 1.72. The tech sector also was in full
flight, with Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) down by more than a dollar, about 4%, to
around $24 per share. Microsoft is up for the week and the quarter with
favorable research out this morning, but the rout in the Dow is a "Full
Monty." Even Microsoft now has a beta above 1. Boeing (NYSE: BA ) crash-landed
at the opening, descending by more than $4 per share to under $58.50, losing
more than 6%. Boeing is facing competition from foreign aircraft makers, which
are threatening its lock on domestic sales in the U.S. The debt ceiling
agreement will force massive cuts in Pentagon spending, which also will harm
Boeing. A global recession will further cut demand for its airplanes. Boeing is
now down about 20% for the quarter. Big Oil was also being pumped lower on
growth fears, with Chevron (NYSE: CVX ) off about $5, down more than 5% to under
$92.80. Chevron is up more than 8% for the week and has been upgraded twice in
August. Jonathan Yates does not own any of the stocks mentioned in this article.
Top 10 Specialty Finance Stocks with Highest Return on Equity: TGH, TAL, AGM, TCAP, CIM, NLY, IMH, CISG, HTS, INSW (Aug 18, 2011)
Below are the top 10 Specialty Finance stocks with highest Return on Equity
(ROE) ratio for the last 12 months. ROE shows a companys efficiency in making
profits from shareholders equity. It is equal to net profits divided by
shareholders equity. One Chinese company (CISG) is on the list. Textainer Group
Holdings Limited (NYSE:TGH) has the 1st highest Return on Equity in this segment
of the market. Its ROE was 27.69% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin
was 51.14% for the same period. TAL International Group, Inc. (NYSE:TAL) has the
2nd highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 21.68%
for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 23.16% for the same period.
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. (NYSE:AGM) has the 3rd highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 21.24% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 26.65% for the same period. Triangle Capital
Corporation (NYSE:TCAP) has the 4th highest Return on Equity in this segment of
the market. Its ROE was 21.13% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
84.15% for the same period. Chimera Investment Corporation (NYSE:CIM) has the
5th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 17.76%
for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 66.92% for the same period.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:NLY) has the 6th highest Return on Equity
in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 17.30% for the last 12 months. Its
net profit margin was 63.47% for the same period. IMPAC Mortgage Holdings, Inc
(AMEX:IMH) has the 7th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market.
Its ROE was 16.49% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 0.34% for
the same period. CNinsure Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CISG) has the 8th highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 16.39% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 27.36% for the same period. Hatteras Financial Corp.
(NYSE:HTS) has the 9th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market.
Its ROE was 15.05% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 67.21% for
the same period. InsWeb Corporation (NASDAQ:INSW) has the 10th highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 14.35% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 3.56% for the same period.
(ROE) ratio for the last 12 months. ROE shows a companys efficiency in making
profits from shareholders equity. It is equal to net profits divided by
shareholders equity. One Chinese company (CISG) is on the list. Textainer Group
Holdings Limited (NYSE:TGH) has the 1st highest Return on Equity in this segment
of the market. Its ROE was 27.69% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin
was 51.14% for the same period. TAL International Group, Inc. (NYSE:TAL) has the
2nd highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 21.68%
for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 23.16% for the same period.
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. (NYSE:AGM) has the 3rd highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 21.24% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 26.65% for the same period. Triangle Capital
Corporation (NYSE:TCAP) has the 4th highest Return on Equity in this segment of
the market. Its ROE was 21.13% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
84.15% for the same period. Chimera Investment Corporation (NYSE:CIM) has the
5th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 17.76%
for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 66.92% for the same period.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:NLY) has the 6th highest Return on Equity
in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 17.30% for the last 12 months. Its
net profit margin was 63.47% for the same period. IMPAC Mortgage Holdings, Inc
(AMEX:IMH) has the 7th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market.
Its ROE was 16.49% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 0.34% for
the same period. CNinsure Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CISG) has the 8th highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 16.39% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 27.36% for the same period. Hatteras Financial Corp.
(NYSE:HTS) has the 9th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market.
Its ROE was 15.05% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 67.21% for
the same period. InsWeb Corporation (NASDAQ:INSW) has the 10th highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 14.35% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 3.56% for the same period.
Acme Packet: There’s Not Much in This Name
When I first saw the name Acme Packet (NASDAQ: APKT ) in the business news, I
immediately thought of the Road Runner cartoons of my childhood. It turns out
Acme Packet is short for "Acme Packet Session Aware Networking." What this
actually means is anyone's guess, but for simplicitys sake, let's just say
it has everything to do with Internet communications. Beyond that, I couldn't
say. I'm not sure why the powers that be felt compelled to use the first two
words of its technology architecture as its corporate name, but that's their
decision. I certainly wouldn't name a business so generically, and while I
think this is a legitimate reason for avoiding its stock, there are other more
serious concerns. Read on, and I'll explain. Stock Price Acme Packet's first
day of trading as a public company was Oct. 13, 2006. Priced at $9.50, it closed
the day up 68% at $15.91. That's quite the opening. For the next 40 months, it
spent most of the time trading below its opening-day closing price. That's not
so good. However, its Q4 results announcement Feb. 2, 2010, changed everything
overnight. Revenues increased 22% for the entire 2009 to $141.5 million and
earnings by 47% to $17.1 million. Investors loved the news, driving its shares
up 30% the next day, forcing red-faced analysts to adjust their forecasts and
target prices. Its stock hasn't looked back since, hitting an all-time high of
$84.50 in April of this year. In a span of 14 months, it went from smallish
small-cap to decent-sized mid-cap gaining 528%. All for a company that's
expecting to do $320 million in revenue and $1.18 in earnings per share in 2011.
Management might be the second coming, but a 41% haircut in the past four months
is a reasonably strong indication investors aren't totally buying its mid-cap
status. Valuation Despite the haircut, it still maintains a $3.3 billion market
cap and an enterprise value 35 times EBITDA. Meanwhile, four of its competitors
which include Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO ), Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE: ALU ), Nokia (NYSE:
NOK ) and LM Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC ) have a combined enterprise value of 17,
half of Acme Packet's. Who in their right mind honestly believes that a
company with less than half a billion in revenue, regardless of their margins,
is worth this kind of money? I'll be the first to admit that I'm technically
challenged and wouldn't be able to go two rounds with someone from Tech Crunch
, but I do know expensive when I see it. To confirm my suspicion that this is an
overly hyped tech story, I'll compare it to a decidedly non-tech company in
Hansen Natural (NASDAQ: HANS ). The creator of Monster energy drinks, considered
by many to be a mature business with slowing growth, certainly is at a different
stage than Acme Packet. That doesn't mean it can't bring the heat. In its
second-quarter report, it grew sales 26% to $462.1 million (which incidentally
is more than Acme Packet's expected revenue for the entire 2011) and net
income by 32% to $84.2 million. Those are good growth numbers for an established
business, yet its enterprise value is 15 times EBITDA, less than half Acme
Packet. Hansen's operating margins are just 260 basis points less than the
tech darling, and its revenue and earnings growth aren't too far off. To me, I
see one stock of substance and another with style. As they say in the
entertainment business, the sizzle is in the steak. Bottom Line Tech stocks were
starting to get a little frothy before the summer correction. More could be in
store. Whatever happens, I'd seriously consider selling Acme Packet and buying
Hansen Natural. For the risk takers out there, perhaps a long/short bet. As of
this writing, Will Ashworth did not own a position in any of the stocks named
here
immediately thought of the Road Runner cartoons of my childhood. It turns out
Acme Packet is short for "Acme Packet Session Aware Networking." What this
actually means is anyone's guess, but for simplicitys sake, let's just say
it has everything to do with Internet communications. Beyond that, I couldn't
say. I'm not sure why the powers that be felt compelled to use the first two
words of its technology architecture as its corporate name, but that's their
decision. I certainly wouldn't name a business so generically, and while I
think this is a legitimate reason for avoiding its stock, there are other more
serious concerns. Read on, and I'll explain. Stock Price Acme Packet's first
day of trading as a public company was Oct. 13, 2006. Priced at $9.50, it closed
the day up 68% at $15.91. That's quite the opening. For the next 40 months, it
spent most of the time trading below its opening-day closing price. That's not
so good. However, its Q4 results announcement Feb. 2, 2010, changed everything
overnight. Revenues increased 22% for the entire 2009 to $141.5 million and
earnings by 47% to $17.1 million. Investors loved the news, driving its shares
up 30% the next day, forcing red-faced analysts to adjust their forecasts and
target prices. Its stock hasn't looked back since, hitting an all-time high of
$84.50 in April of this year. In a span of 14 months, it went from smallish
small-cap to decent-sized mid-cap gaining 528%. All for a company that's
expecting to do $320 million in revenue and $1.18 in earnings per share in 2011.
Management might be the second coming, but a 41% haircut in the past four months
is a reasonably strong indication investors aren't totally buying its mid-cap
status. Valuation Despite the haircut, it still maintains a $3.3 billion market
cap and an enterprise value 35 times EBITDA. Meanwhile, four of its competitors
which include Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO ), Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE: ALU ), Nokia (NYSE:
NOK ) and LM Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC ) have a combined enterprise value of 17,
half of Acme Packet's. Who in their right mind honestly believes that a
company with less than half a billion in revenue, regardless of their margins,
is worth this kind of money? I'll be the first to admit that I'm technically
challenged and wouldn't be able to go two rounds with someone from Tech Crunch
, but I do know expensive when I see it. To confirm my suspicion that this is an
overly hyped tech story, I'll compare it to a decidedly non-tech company in
Hansen Natural (NASDAQ: HANS ). The creator of Monster energy drinks, considered
by many to be a mature business with slowing growth, certainly is at a different
stage than Acme Packet. That doesn't mean it can't bring the heat. In its
second-quarter report, it grew sales 26% to $462.1 million (which incidentally
is more than Acme Packet's expected revenue for the entire 2011) and net
income by 32% to $84.2 million. Those are good growth numbers for an established
business, yet its enterprise value is 15 times EBITDA, less than half Acme
Packet. Hansen's operating margins are just 260 basis points less than the
tech darling, and its revenue and earnings growth aren't too far off. To me, I
see one stock of substance and another with style. As they say in the
entertainment business, the sizzle is in the steak. Bottom Line Tech stocks were
starting to get a little frothy before the summer correction. More could be in
store. Whatever happens, I'd seriously consider selling Acme Packet and buying
Hansen Natural. For the risk takers out there, perhaps a long/short bet. As of
this writing, Will Ashworth did not own a position in any of the stocks named
here
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Cutting CPU Prices
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) has decided to reduce the price of nine of its CPUs in the
coming months. Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Cutting CPU Prices CPU-World has reported
that Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) has decided to slash the prices of its processors in
the coming months. The company will cut the prices of seven core series
processors including Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 and two Pentium G series
processors. Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) will reduce the price of Core i5-2390T and
i5-2400S to $184, i5-2500S and i5-2500T to $216, i5-2405S to $201 and Core
i7-2600S to $294 in September. In November, company will slash the prices of
Core i3-2120 to $117, Pentium G630 to $64 and Pentium G850 to $75. Intel Corp.
(NASDAQ:INTC) company shares are currently standing at 20.67. Price History Last
Price: 20.67 52 Week Low / High: 17.6 / 23.96 50 Day Moving Average: 21.86 6
Month Price Change %: -3.1% 12 Month Price Change %: 6.8%
coming months. Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Cutting CPU Prices CPU-World has reported
that Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) has decided to slash the prices of its processors in
the coming months. The company will cut the prices of seven core series
processors including Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 and two Pentium G series
processors. Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) will reduce the price of Core i5-2390T and
i5-2400S to $184, i5-2500S and i5-2500T to $216, i5-2405S to $201 and Core
i7-2600S to $294 in September. In November, company will slash the prices of
Core i3-2120 to $117, Pentium G630 to $64 and Pentium G850 to $75. Intel Corp.
(NASDAQ:INTC) company shares are currently standing at 20.67. Price History Last
Price: 20.67 52 Week Low / High: 17.6 / 23.96 50 Day Moving Average: 21.86 6
Month Price Change %: -3.1% 12 Month Price Change %: 6.8%
Hot Stock: Harmony Gold Mining Co. (ADR) (NYSE:HMY)
Harmony Gold Mining Co. (ADR) (NYSE:HMY) hit at high of $13.80 and a low of
$13.30 on Friday and closed at $13.79 with an increase of 6.32%. Its Market cap
remained at 5.93 billions with a price Earnings ratio if 63.09. During the
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$13.30 on Friday and closed at $13.79 with an increase of 6.32%. Its Market cap
remained at 5.93 billions with a price Earnings ratio if 63.09. During the
52-week period it
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DJIA Dow Jones Index DJX DJI, Todays Stock Market Volatility grows Concerns in the U.S. Market; Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Investing News Close
Stocks got crushed today. The primary indices in the U.S. were all
significantly lower today and closed out red across the majority of the primary
stock index tracking board. The Dow Jones lost over 400 points as it closed out
at 10.990.58. The Nasdaq closed out lower by over 130 points at 2,380 and the
S&P 500 finished lower by over 50 points at 1,140.65. The Morgan Stanley report
is hovering over Wall Street right now like a dark thunderous cloud and causing
investors on Wall Street great anxieties. The anxiety and fear investors are
feeling right now stem from the information that the American economy, alongside
the economy in Europe, are close to another potential recessive period. The fear
is also pushing safe havens higher. Gold price per ounce pushed higher above the
1800 per troy ounce mark today as stocks plummeted. In addition to the gloomy
Morgan Stanley report, the Philadelphia Federal Reserves regional manufacturing
report was more negative than expected as well. The index dropped to 30.7 in
July. This index reading indicates poor performance in the sector and was much
weaker than any had anticipated. Investors feel like the wind has been knocked
out of them as the volatility in the U.S. market place continued this day. Frank
Matto
significantly lower today and closed out red across the majority of the primary
stock index tracking board. The Dow Jones lost over 400 points as it closed out
at 10.990.58. The Nasdaq closed out lower by over 130 points at 2,380 and the
S&P 500 finished lower by over 50 points at 1,140.65. The Morgan Stanley report
is hovering over Wall Street right now like a dark thunderous cloud and causing
investors on Wall Street great anxieties. The anxiety and fear investors are
feeling right now stem from the information that the American economy, alongside
the economy in Europe, are close to another potential recessive period. The fear
is also pushing safe havens higher. Gold price per ounce pushed higher above the
1800 per troy ounce mark today as stocks plummeted. In addition to the gloomy
Morgan Stanley report, the Philadelphia Federal Reserves regional manufacturing
report was more negative than expected as well. The index dropped to 30.7 in
July. This index reading indicates poor performance in the sector and was much
weaker than any had anticipated. Investors feel like the wind has been knocked
out of them as the volatility in the U.S. market place continued this day. Frank
Matto
Top 10 Oil/Gas Production Stocks with Highest Return on Equity: TPL, NEP, LPH, KWK, CPE, PSE, UPL, STO, YPF, GPOR (Aug 18, 2011)
Below are the top 10 Oil/Gas Production stocks with highest Return on Equity
(ROE) ratio for the last 12 months. ROE shows a companys efficiency in making
profits from shareholders equity. It is equal to net profits divided by
shareholders equity. Two Chinese companies (NEP, LPH) are on the list. Texas
Pacific Land Trust (NYSE:TPL) has the 1st highest Return on Equity in this
segment of the market. Its ROE was 75.20% for the last 12 months. Its net profit
margin was 58.00% for the same period. China North East Petroleum Hldng Ltd.
(AMEX:NEP) has the 2nd highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market.
Its ROE was 50.75% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 56.00% for
the same period. Longwei Petroleum Investment Hold Ltd (NYSE:LPH) has the 3rd
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 40.40% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 16.08% for the same period.
Quicksilver Resources Inc (NYSE:KWK) has the 4th highest Return on Equity in
this segment of the market. Its ROE was 39.85% for the last 12 months. Its net
profit margin was 40.64% for the same period. Callon Petroleum Company
(NYSE:CPE) has the 5th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market.
Its ROE was 39.83% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 24.04% for
the same period. Pioneer Southwest Energy Partners L.P. (NYSE:PSE) has the 6th
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 33.78% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 25.91% for the same period. Ultra
Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:UPL) has the 7th highest Return on Equity in this segment
of the market. Its ROE was 33.26% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin
was 36.70% for the same period. Statoil ASA(ADR) (NYSE:STO) has the 8th highest
Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 30.02% for the last
12 months. Its net profit margin was 11.26% for the same period. YPF SA (ADR)
(NYSE:YPF) has the 9th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market.
Its ROE was 29.25% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 12.89% for
the same period. Gulfport Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:GPOR) has the 10th highest
Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 28.67% for the last
12 months. Its net profit margin was 43.86% for the same period.
(ROE) ratio for the last 12 months. ROE shows a companys efficiency in making
profits from shareholders equity. It is equal to net profits divided by
shareholders equity. Two Chinese companies (NEP, LPH) are on the list. Texas
Pacific Land Trust (NYSE:TPL) has the 1st highest Return on Equity in this
segment of the market. Its ROE was 75.20% for the last 12 months. Its net profit
margin was 58.00% for the same period. China North East Petroleum Hldng Ltd.
(AMEX:NEP) has the 2nd highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market.
Its ROE was 50.75% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 56.00% for
the same period. Longwei Petroleum Investment Hold Ltd (NYSE:LPH) has the 3rd
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 40.40% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 16.08% for the same period.
Quicksilver Resources Inc (NYSE:KWK) has the 4th highest Return on Equity in
this segment of the market. Its ROE was 39.85% for the last 12 months. Its net
profit margin was 40.64% for the same period. Callon Petroleum Company
(NYSE:CPE) has the 5th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market.
Its ROE was 39.83% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 24.04% for
the same period. Pioneer Southwest Energy Partners L.P. (NYSE:PSE) has the 6th
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 33.78% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 25.91% for the same period. Ultra
Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:UPL) has the 7th highest Return on Equity in this segment
of the market. Its ROE was 33.26% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin
was 36.70% for the same period. Statoil ASA(ADR) (NYSE:STO) has the 8th highest
Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 30.02% for the last
12 months. Its net profit margin was 11.26% for the same period. YPF SA (ADR)
(NYSE:YPF) has the 9th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market.
Its ROE was 29.25% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 12.89% for
the same period. Gulfport Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:GPOR) has the 10th highest
Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 28.67% for the last
12 months. Its net profit margin was 43.86% for the same period.
7 Cash Cows for an Unsafe Market
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace What should you be focusing on during the next few months — especially if the theme of the globe's markets is destruction of value? The key, of course, is to make sure you own cash cows. They're there to make sure that, despite any market price action, that your retirement portfolio is paying you — both to ensure that you can pay your bills, while also building up your portfolio with cash piling up. This means starting with the four favorites that have been around for years and years. The four global bond investment companies' top funds — AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AWF ), Templeton (NYSE: TEI ), Pimco (NYSE: RCS ) and Western Asset (NYSE: ESD ) — continue to do what they've always done. Right now — even with the recent market mess — all four of these continue to perform. Combined, the four are generating an annualized return so far this year of over 12%. Sure, you've seen some stock-price losses recently, but 12% is still 12% — and this is pretty much the continuation of the long, multi-year history of these four stocks. One of the keys to their success is that the managers of these investments don't buy into the hype of the AAA markets, which are priced to fail, as has become the near-term fate of the US Treasury. Instead, they invest in the markets where debt is low, revenues and exports are high and rising, and capital is flowing into and not out of them. Keep buying. Better Than Gold Food, glorious food, is one of the basic necessities able to be priced in the markets, and even while other commodities such as energy and industrial minerals might see some ebbing in demand, food demand and the resulting price action is continuing to rise. Look at the global pricing of agricultural food products, as tracked by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The agency's price index is up over 65% in the past two years alone — even trumping the mania in gold bullion. The key to investing in the profit of necessity is to focus on the companies that are being called on to empower more food production. Monsanto (NYSE: MON ) has been a favorite for years, and while its price action has been trying as the market has had some trouble pricing the transition from lower-value added chemicals toward the high-value added GMO (genetically modified) technologies, the company has continued to deliver. The past five years have generated a return in excess of 57%, against the measly 4%-plus of the S&P 500. But there are two new necessities buys that will add to the food mix for your portfolio. Both are Israeli-based and are on the other side of the GMO market — via their fertilizers and chemical technologies. The first is Israel Chemicals (OTN: ISCHF ), which is one of the world's leaders in fertilizer and related agricultural products. Sales gains from their product lines, sold worldwide, are rising at an average of 25%. Margins are fat at over 23% and rising, as it's not focusing on mass-market generics, but its own lines of products. And with boatloads of cash and very little debt, the company is solid even if the globe's markets continue their woes. Moreover, it also shares its cash with shareholders — currently paying over 4% in a rising currency against the dollar. Buy it under $18.50. The second new comer is Makhteshim-Agan Industries (OTN: MAIXF ). This company has been noted before over the years in my writings, as it is one of the innovators in the agricultural technology market. It is now a buy, not just due to its own portfolio of products, but due to its new partner: China National Chemicals, which is being approved by regulators in Israel to take a major stake in the company. The result will be to make an already valuable company even more capable, with added capital and a massive new distribution line into the Chinese agriculture market. While not paying a dividend currently, it is worth a nibble, as its next move should be to grow. Buy it under $6. This article originally appeared on MoneyShow.com .
Thursday Apple Rumors: They Only Want iPad
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Here are your daily Apple news items and rumors for Thursday: There’s Other Tablets? Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ ) shareholders are understandably nervous about the company’s second-quarter earnings report due at the end of Thursday's trading day. Retailers like Best Buy (NYSE: BBY ) are reporting that the company’s new TouchPad tablet computer has been a monumental failure since releasing in early July. Any other company looking to put a tablet on the market in the near future would do well to peruse a new study published by Milwaukee-based analysis company Robert W. Baird. After surveying more than 1,000 consumers, the Baird survey found that 50% of respondents already owned a tablet or planned on buying one soon, and 95% of them said the tablet they’re interested in is Apple ‘s ( NASDAQ : AAPL ) iPad. By comparison, 10% said they were interested in purchasing HP’s TouchPad and just 4% expressed interest in Research in Motion ‘s ( NASDAQ : RIMM ) PlayBook. 4G After All? Apple is expected to show off two new iPhones at the end of September. One will be the new, high-end iPhone 5, and the other will be a smaller, cheaper iPhone model. Both of these new phones, however, still will use the same 3G technology in the iPhone 4 that’s supported by Verizon (NYSE: VZ ) and AT&T ‘s (NYSE: T ) largest networks rather than the growing 4G networks using Long-Term Evolution technology those telecoms have been building. At least, that’s what rumors have suggested. An anonymous source told Engadget on Tuesday that AT&T recently installed 4G equipment in a prominent Apple Store . The report showed a photograph of the equipment but later was removed at the request of the source. More interesting is that the equipment used the 700MHz and AWS bands — information that might be useless to the layman on its own, but enlightening when coupled with the fact these are the bands AT&T intends to use for its LTE network, provided its merger with T-Mobile USA is approved. iPhone Maps Improved With Augmented Reality: A Thursday report at Apple Insider detailed a newly published Apple patent application titled “Augmented Reality Maps” that would bring interesting new functions to the iPhone’s Maps application. The new technology would use the same augmented reality technology used in other applications — data about physical objects in view of the iPhone’s camera is displayed over them on screen. This new technology would use the iPhone’s camera, GPS, compass and gyroscope in tandem to offer street name information and directions in real time based on what a person is looking at directly through their iPhone. Investors reading this are invited to marvel at the fact we now live in an episode of The Jetsons . As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Exec Heads To Audio Firm
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tdp2664 E money daily A former Microsoft Corporation ( NASDAQ :MSFT) Xbox executive has joined Sonos. Microsoft Corporation ( NASDAQ :MSFT) Exec Heads To Audio Firm Sonos Inc, the internet savvy audio maker, has hired Robbie Bach, a former Microsoft Corporation ( NASDAQ :MSFT) executive who played a great role in developing the Xbox business. According to media reports, Robbie Bach joined Sonos, accepting the invitation from the company CEO John MacFarlane, as he was interested in becoming a board member of a company which produces a product which he has been using for a while. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares were at 25.25 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 2.3% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.82 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.78 Zack’s Rank: 26 out of 90 in the industry
Analyst Actions on Chinese Stocks: AMAP, BIDU, CEO, CHL, CIS, CRIC, EJ, FENG … (Aug 18, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are today's
Todays gold price per ounce spot silver price per ounce spot gold price per gram; DJIA Index DJX DJI Review Mid-Day
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dow2664 Stocks are plunging in the marketplace today and gold price per ounce is soaring. All primary indices in the U.S. are red at mid-day and the DJIA is negative by about 400 points. At one point the Dow had plunged lower by over 500 points. News broke of the Morgan Stanley report which stated that the U.S. is “dangerously close” to another recession. Fear and anxiety have been the result for investors on Wall Street. World markets are plunging as well. Asian stocks finished negative for the day and European stocks are weak as well. All the negativity is fueling gold prices this day. Precious metal gold and silver are benefiting from the growing concerns in the world marketplace. Gold pushed high above the 1800 price per troy ounce mark today as investors seek out the safe haven yellow metal. At the halfway point in the trading session today, precious metal gold contract for December delivery was green by 1.35 percent or 24.20 at 1818 per troy ounce. Spot gold and spot silver prices were trending green at the halfway point as well. Spot gold price per gram was higher by 1.23 at 58.54 and spot silver price per ounce was moving in positive territory by .71 at 40.53. Gold and silver will move higher amidst the gloomy economic outlook that has been painted this day around the world. Camillo Zucari
Thursday Apple Rumors: They Only Want iPad
Here are your daily Apple news items and rumors for Thursday: Theres Other
Tablets? Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ ) shareholders are understandably nervous
about the companys second-quarter earnings report due at the end of Thursday's
trading day. Retailers like Best Buy (NYSE: BBY ) are reporting that the
companys new TouchPad tablet computer has been a monumental failure since
releasing in early July. Any other company looking to put a tablet on the market
in the near future would do well to peruse a new study published by
Milwaukee-based analysis company Robert W. Baird. After surveying more than
1,000 consumers, the Baird survey found that 50% of respondents already owned a
tablet or planned on buying one soon, and 95% of them said the tablet theyre
interested in is Apple s (NASDAQ: AAPL ) iPad. By comparison, 10% said they were
interested in purchasing HPs TouchPad and just 4% expressed interest in Research
in Motion s (NASDAQ: RIMM ) PlayBook. 4G After All? Apple is expected to show
off two new iPhones at the end of September. One will be the new, high-end
iPhone 5, and the other will be a smaller, cheaper iPhone model. Both of these
new phones, however, still will use the same 3G technology in the iPhone 4 thats
supported by Verizon (NYSE: VZ ) and AT&T s (NYSE: T ) largest networks rather
than the growing 4G networks using Long-Term Evolution technology those telecoms
have been building. At least, thats what rumors have suggested. An anonymous
source told Engadget on Tuesday that AT&T recently installed 4G equipment in a
prominent Apple Store . The report showed a photograph of the equipment but
later was removed at the request of the source. More interesting is that the
equipment used the 700MHz and AWS bands information that might be useless to
the layman on its own, but enlightening when coupled with the fact these are the
bands AT&T intends to use for its LTE network, provided its merger with T-Mobile
USA is approved. iPhone Maps Improved With Augmented Reality: A Thursday report
at Apple Insider detailed a newly published Apple patent application titled
Augmented Reality Maps that would bring interesting new functions to the iPhones
Maps application. The new technology would use the same augmented reality
technology used in other applications data about physical objects in view of
the iPhones camera is displayed over them on screen. This new technology would
use the iPhones camera, GPS, compass and gyroscope in tandem to offer street
name information and directions in real time based on what a person is looking
at directly through their iPhone. Investors reading this are invited to marvel
at the fact we now live in an episode of The Jetsons . As of this writing,
Anthony John Agnello did not own a position in any of the stocks named here.
Follow him on Twitter at
Tablets? Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ ) shareholders are understandably nervous
about the companys second-quarter earnings report due at the end of Thursday's
trading day. Retailers like Best Buy (NYSE: BBY ) are reporting that the
companys new TouchPad tablet computer has been a monumental failure since
releasing in early July. Any other company looking to put a tablet on the market
in the near future would do well to peruse a new study published by
Milwaukee-based analysis company Robert W. Baird. After surveying more than
1,000 consumers, the Baird survey found that 50% of respondents already owned a
tablet or planned on buying one soon, and 95% of them said the tablet theyre
interested in is Apple s (NASDAQ: AAPL ) iPad. By comparison, 10% said they were
interested in purchasing HPs TouchPad and just 4% expressed interest in Research
in Motion s (NASDAQ: RIMM ) PlayBook. 4G After All? Apple is expected to show
off two new iPhones at the end of September. One will be the new, high-end
iPhone 5, and the other will be a smaller, cheaper iPhone model. Both of these
new phones, however, still will use the same 3G technology in the iPhone 4 thats
supported by Verizon (NYSE: VZ ) and AT&T s (NYSE: T ) largest networks rather
than the growing 4G networks using Long-Term Evolution technology those telecoms
have been building. At least, thats what rumors have suggested. An anonymous
source told Engadget on Tuesday that AT&T recently installed 4G equipment in a
prominent Apple Store . The report showed a photograph of the equipment but
later was removed at the request of the source. More interesting is that the
equipment used the 700MHz and AWS bands information that might be useless to
the layman on its own, but enlightening when coupled with the fact these are the
bands AT&T intends to use for its LTE network, provided its merger with T-Mobile
USA is approved. iPhone Maps Improved With Augmented Reality: A Thursday report
at Apple Insider detailed a newly published Apple patent application titled
Augmented Reality Maps that would bring interesting new functions to the iPhones
Maps application. The new technology would use the same augmented reality
technology used in other applications data about physical objects in view of
the iPhones camera is displayed over them on screen. This new technology would
use the iPhones camera, GPS, compass and gyroscope in tandem to offer street
name information and directions in real time based on what a person is looking
at directly through their iPhone. Investors reading this are invited to marvel
at the fact we now live in an episode of The Jetsons . As of this writing,
Anthony John Agnello did not own a position in any of the stocks named here.
Follow him on Twitter at
Todays gold price per ounce spot silver price per ounce spot gold price per gram; DJIA Index DJX DJI Review Mid-Day
Stocks are plunging in the marketplace today and gold price per ounce is
soaring. All primary indices in the U.S. are red at mid-day and the DJIA is
negative by about 400 points. At one point the Dow had plunged lower by over 500
points. News broke of the Morgan Stanley report which stated that the U.S. is
dangerously close to another recession. Fear and anxiety have been the result
for investors on Wall Street. World markets are plunging as well. Asian stocks
finished negative for the day and European stocks are weak as well. All the
negativity is fueling gold prices this day. Precious metal gold and silver are
benefiting from the growing concerns in the world marketplace. Gold pushed high
above the 1800 price per troy ounce mark today as investors seek out the safe
haven yellow metal. At the halfway point in the trading session today, precious
metal gold contract for December delivery was green by 1.35 percent or 24.20 at
1818 per troy ounce. Spot gold and spot silver prices were trending green at the
halfway point as well. Spot gold price per gram was higher by 1.23 at 58.54 and
spot silver price per ounce was moving in positive territory by .71 at 40.53.
Gold and silver will move higher amidst the gloomy economic outlook that has
been painted this day around the world. Camillo Zucari
soaring. All primary indices in the U.S. are red at mid-day and the DJIA is
negative by about 400 points. At one point the Dow had plunged lower by over 500
points. News broke of the Morgan Stanley report which stated that the U.S. is
dangerously close to another recession. Fear and anxiety have been the result
for investors on Wall Street. World markets are plunging as well. Asian stocks
finished negative for the day and European stocks are weak as well. All the
negativity is fueling gold prices this day. Precious metal gold and silver are
benefiting from the growing concerns in the world marketplace. Gold pushed high
above the 1800 price per troy ounce mark today as investors seek out the safe
haven yellow metal. At the halfway point in the trading session today, precious
metal gold contract for December delivery was green by 1.35 percent or 24.20 at
1818 per troy ounce. Spot gold and spot silver prices were trending green at the
halfway point as well. Spot gold price per gram was higher by 1.23 at 58.54 and
spot silver price per ounce was moving in positive territory by .71 at 40.53.
Gold and silver will move higher amidst the gloomy economic outlook that has
been painted this day around the world. Camillo Zucari
7 Cash Cows for an Unsafe Market
What should you be focusing on during the next few months especially if the
theme of the globe's markets is destruction of value? The key, of course, is
to make sure you own cash cows. They're there to make sure that, despite any
market price action, that your retirement portfolio is paying you both to
ensure that you can pay your bills, while also building up your portfolio with
cash piling up. This means starting with the four favorites that have been
around for years and years. The four global bond investment companies' top
funds AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AWF ), Templeton (NYSE: TEI ), Pimco (NYSE: RCS
) and Western Asset (NYSE: ESD ) continue to do what they've always done.
Right now even with the recent market mess all four of these continue to
perform. Combined, the four are generating an annualized return so far this year
of over 12%. Sure, you've seen some stock-price losses recently, but 12% is
still 12% and this is pretty much the continuation of the long, multi-year
history of these four stocks. One of the keys to their success is that the
managers of these investments don't buy into the hype of the AAA markets,
which are priced to fail, as has become the near-term fate of the US Treasury.
Instead, they invest in the markets where debt is low, revenues and exports are
high and rising, and capital is flowing into and not out of them. Keep buying.
Better Than Gold Food, glorious food, is one of the basic necessities able to be
priced in the markets, and even while other commodities such as energy and
industrial minerals might see some ebbing in demand, food demand and the
resulting price action is continuing to rise. Look at the global pricing of
agricultural food products, as tracked by the United Nations' Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO). The agency's price index is up over 65% in the
past two years alone even trumping the mania in gold bullion. The key to
investing in the profit of necessity is to focus on the companies that are being
called on to empower more food production. Monsanto (NYSE: MON ) has been a
favorite for years, and while its price action has been trying as the market has
had some trouble pricing the transition from lower-value added chemicals toward
the high-value added GMO (genetically modified) technologies, the company has
continued to deliver. The past five years have generated a return in excess of
57%, against the measly 4%-plus of the S&P 500. But there are two new
necessities buys that will add to the food mix for your portfolio. Both are
Israeli-based and are on the other side of the GMO market via their fertilizers
and chemical technologies. The first is Israel Chemicals (OTN: ISCHF ), which is
one of the world's leaders in fertilizer and related agricultural products.
Sales gains from their product lines, sold worldwide, are rising at an average
of 25%. Margins are fat at over 23% and rising, as it's not focusing on
mass-market generics, but its own lines of products. And with boatloads of cash
and very little debt, the company is solid even if the globe's markets
continue their woes. Moreover, it also shares its cash with shareholders
currently paying over 4% in a rising currency against the dollar. Buy it under
$18.50. The second new comer is Makhteshim-Agan Industries (OTN: MAIXF ). This
company has been noted before over the years in my writings, as it is one of the
innovators in the agricultural technology market. It is now a buy, not just due
to its own portfolio of products, but due to its new partner: China National
Chemicals, which is being approved by regulators in Israel to take a major stake
in the company. The result will be to make an already valuable company even more
capable, with added capital and a massive new distribution line into the Chinese
agriculture market. While not paying a dividend currently, it is worth a nibble,
as its next move should be to grow. Buy it under $6. This article originally
appeared on MoneyShow.com .
theme of the globe's markets is destruction of value? The key, of course, is
to make sure you own cash cows. They're there to make sure that, despite any
market price action, that your retirement portfolio is paying you both to
ensure that you can pay your bills, while also building up your portfolio with
cash piling up. This means starting with the four favorites that have been
around for years and years. The four global bond investment companies' top
funds AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AWF ), Templeton (NYSE: TEI ), Pimco (NYSE: RCS
) and Western Asset (NYSE: ESD ) continue to do what they've always done.
Right now even with the recent market mess all four of these continue to
perform. Combined, the four are generating an annualized return so far this year
of over 12%. Sure, you've seen some stock-price losses recently, but 12% is
still 12% and this is pretty much the continuation of the long, multi-year
history of these four stocks. One of the keys to their success is that the
managers of these investments don't buy into the hype of the AAA markets,
which are priced to fail, as has become the near-term fate of the US Treasury.
Instead, they invest in the markets where debt is low, revenues and exports are
high and rising, and capital is flowing into and not out of them. Keep buying.
Better Than Gold Food, glorious food, is one of the basic necessities able to be
priced in the markets, and even while other commodities such as energy and
industrial minerals might see some ebbing in demand, food demand and the
resulting price action is continuing to rise. Look at the global pricing of
agricultural food products, as tracked by the United Nations' Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO). The agency's price index is up over 65% in the
past two years alone even trumping the mania in gold bullion. The key to
investing in the profit of necessity is to focus on the companies that are being
called on to empower more food production. Monsanto (NYSE: MON ) has been a
favorite for years, and while its price action has been trying as the market has
had some trouble pricing the transition from lower-value added chemicals toward
the high-value added GMO (genetically modified) technologies, the company has
continued to deliver. The past five years have generated a return in excess of
57%, against the measly 4%-plus of the S&P 500. But there are two new
necessities buys that will add to the food mix for your portfolio. Both are
Israeli-based and are on the other side of the GMO market via their fertilizers
and chemical technologies. The first is Israel Chemicals (OTN: ISCHF ), which is
one of the world's leaders in fertilizer and related agricultural products.
Sales gains from their product lines, sold worldwide, are rising at an average
of 25%. Margins are fat at over 23% and rising, as it's not focusing on
mass-market generics, but its own lines of products. And with boatloads of cash
and very little debt, the company is solid even if the globe's markets
continue their woes. Moreover, it also shares its cash with shareholders
currently paying over 4% in a rising currency against the dollar. Buy it under
$18.50. The second new comer is Makhteshim-Agan Industries (OTN: MAIXF ). This
company has been noted before over the years in my writings, as it is one of the
innovators in the agricultural technology market. It is now a buy, not just due
to its own portfolio of products, but due to its new partner: China National
Chemicals, which is being approved by regulators in Israel to take a major stake
in the company. The result will be to make an already valuable company even more
capable, with added capital and a massive new distribution line into the Chinese
agriculture market. While not paying a dividend currently, it is worth a nibble,
as its next move should be to grow. Buy it under $6. This article originally
appeared on MoneyShow.com .
Top 10 Focus Stocks of The Day: PLAB, EK, WYY, CPF, MKTX, MELA, NFP, YOKU, ECTE, BBRG (Aug 18, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are today's top 10 focus stocks. These momentum stocks are attracting a lot of interest from traders. One Chinese company (YOKU) is on the list. Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB) is today's 1st best focus stock. Its daily price change was 28.8% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 48% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $11 on the stock. It is rated positively by 80% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 11% based on analysts' average estimate. Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) is today's 2nd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 25.7% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 44% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $4 on the stock. It is rated positively by 17% of the 6 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 10% based on analysts' average estimate. WidePoint Corporation (AMEX:WYY) is today's 3rd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 25.0% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 33% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $1 on the stock. It is rated positively by 0% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 20% based on analysts' average estimate. Central Pacific Financial Corp. (NYSE:CPF) is today's 4th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 15.0% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 0% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $13 on the stock. It is rated positively by 0% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 8% based on analysts' average estimate. MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:MKTX) is today's 5th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 14.1% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 4% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $28 on the stock. It is rated positively by 40% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 15% based on analysts' average estimate. MELA Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELA) is today's 6th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 13.8% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 414% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $11 on the stock. It is rated positively by 100% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 40% based on analysts' average estimate. National Financial Partners Corp. (NYSE:NFP) is today's 7th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 12.9% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 25% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $15 on the stock. It is rated positively by 20% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 8% based on analysts' average estimate. Youku.com Inc (ADR) (NYSE:YOKU) is today's 8th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 12.9% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 23% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $33 on the stock. It is rated positively by 29% of the 7 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 45% based on analysts' average estimate. Echo Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:ECTE) is today's 9th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 10.8% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 47% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $6 on the stock. It is rated positively by 100% of the 7 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 40% based on analysts' average estimate. Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BBRG) is today's 10th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 9.8% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 23% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $25 on the stock. It is rated positively by 100% of the 7 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 18% based on analysts' average estimate.
Overbought Stocks: (HK), (MMI), (GOLD)
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gol2664 Negocioenlinea Overbought Stocks: (HK), (MMI), ( GOLD ) Takeover Chatter – 1 hour ago On August 18, the following stocks were determined to be overbought: Petrohawk Energy Corporation, Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc, and Randgold Resources Ltd. The demand for these stocks have …
Shares of Randgold Resources Rank the Highest in Terms of Relative Performance in the Gold Industry (GOLD, RIC, AZK, AU, AUY)
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gol2664 Negocioenlinea Shares of Randgold Resources Rank the Highest in Terms of Relative Performance in the Gold Industry ( GOLD , RIC, AZK, AU, AUY) Financial News Network Online – 35 minutes ago Here are the top 5 stocks in the Gold industry ranked by performance. We compiled the trading activity from yesterday and then analyzed the industry looking for stocks that were outperforming …
Techs NetApp, LSI Reeling Alongside S&P 500
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Treasury yields were a a new low and gold approached a new high on global economic fears, and the Standard & Poor's 500 Index was down more than 52 points, or about 4.4%, to below 1,142. Released this morning was data that investor outflows from mutual funds are at September 2008 levels. Declining stocks outnumber advancing stocks by better than a 10-to-1 ratio. NetApp ( NASDAQ : NTAP ) was down by around 20% to under $33.40, losing more than $8 per share after its numbers disappointed Wall Street in which more bad news was not needed. Three buy recommendations were reiterated for NetApp this morning. Up almost 2% for the week, NetApp is down about 20% for the month. The entire tech sector is being battered in early trading. Joining its tech brethren in heading south was LSI Corp. (NYSE: LSI ), losing more than 8.4% per share to under $6.40, shedding about 60 cents per share. LIS released its 10Q this morning which, along with a negative report, sent it in full tailspin. LSI is up about 5% for the week and 6% for the month. Citigroup (NYSE: C ) was off by about 9% to under $26.80 a share, losing close to $3. The financial sector is the worst-performing group in the market. Down more than 20% for the month and almost 30% for the quarter, Citigroup now has a beta of 2.52 — with the market as a whole at a 1, such is the volatility in financials. Citigroup is close to trading at its year low. PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM ), the big home builder, was down more than 10%, about 50 cents, to go below $4.15 a share. Pulte is down more than 30% for the month, 30% for the quarter and 40% for the year. There have been several negative reports about housing in recent days, with the most recent being that housing starts fell in July by 1.5%. Consul Energy (NYSE: CNX ) was up, one of only two stocks on the S&P 500 in early-morning action, to over $43.20, picking up about 80 cents a share. Consul Energy announced the sale of half its interest in the Marcellus shale acreage for $3.4 billion to Noble Energy. Consul is up almost 11% for the week. Up early but staying flat around $24.76 was National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: NSM ). Recent releases of new research for a single-wire 16-bit digital-to-analog converter was propping up the stock. National Semiconductor is up almost 90% for the year. Jonathan Yates does not own any of the stocks mentioned in this article.
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Top 10 Focus Stocks of The Day: PLAB, EK, WYY, CPF, MKTX, MELA, NFP, YOKU, ECTE, BBRG (Aug 18, 2011)
Below are todays top 10 focus stocks. These momentum stocks are attracting a
lot of interest from traders. One Chinese company (YOKU) is on the list.
Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB) is todays 1st best focus stock. Its daily price
change was 28.8% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 48%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $11 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 80% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 11% based on analysts average estimate. Eastman Kodak Company
(NYSE:EK) is todays 2nd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 25.7% in
the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 44% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $4 on the stock. It is rated positively by 17%
of the 6 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 10%
based on analysts average estimate. WidePoint Corporation (AMEX:WYY) is todays
3rd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 25.0% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 33% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $1 on the stock. It is rated positively by 0% of the 2 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 20% based on analysts
average estimate. Central Pacific Financial Corp. (NYSE:CPF) is todays 4th best
focus stock. Its daily price change was 15.0% in the previous trading session.
Its upside potential is 0% based on brokerage analysts average target price of
$13 on the stock. It is rated positively by 0% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it.
Its long-term annual earnings growth is 8% based on analysts average estimate.
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:MKTX) is todays 5th best focus stock. Its
daily price change was 14.1% in the previous trading session. Its upside
potential is 4% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $28 on the
stock. It is rated positively by 40% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 15% based on analysts average estimate. MELA
Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELA) is todays 6th best focus stock. Its daily price
change was 13.8% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 414%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $11 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 100% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 40% based on analysts average estimate. National Financial
Partners Corp. (NYSE:NFP) is todays 7th best focus stock. Its daily price change
was 12.9% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 25% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $15 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 20% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings
growth is 8% based on analysts average estimate. Youku.com Inc (ADR) (NYSE:YOKU)
is todays 8th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 12.9% in the previous
trading session. Its upside potential is 23% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $33 on the stock. It is rated positively by 29% of the 7
analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 45% based on
analysts average estimate. Echo Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:ECTE) is todays 9th
best focus stock. Its daily price change was 10.8% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 47% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $6 on the stock. It is rated positively by 100% of the 7 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 40% based on analysts
average estimate. Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BBRG) is todays 10th
best focus stock. Its daily price change was 9.8% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 23% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $25 on the stock. It is rated positively by 100% of the 7 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 18% based on analysts
average estimate.
lot of interest from traders. One Chinese company (YOKU) is on the list.
Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB) is todays 1st best focus stock. Its daily price
change was 28.8% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 48%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $11 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 80% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 11% based on analysts average estimate. Eastman Kodak Company
(NYSE:EK) is todays 2nd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 25.7% in
the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 44% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $4 on the stock. It is rated positively by 17%
of the 6 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 10%
based on analysts average estimate. WidePoint Corporation (AMEX:WYY) is todays
3rd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 25.0% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 33% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $1 on the stock. It is rated positively by 0% of the 2 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 20% based on analysts
average estimate. Central Pacific Financial Corp. (NYSE:CPF) is todays 4th best
focus stock. Its daily price change was 15.0% in the previous trading session.
Its upside potential is 0% based on brokerage analysts average target price of
$13 on the stock. It is rated positively by 0% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it.
Its long-term annual earnings growth is 8% based on analysts average estimate.
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:MKTX) is todays 5th best focus stock. Its
daily price change was 14.1% in the previous trading session. Its upside
potential is 4% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $28 on the
stock. It is rated positively by 40% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 15% based on analysts average estimate. MELA
Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELA) is todays 6th best focus stock. Its daily price
change was 13.8% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 414%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $11 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 100% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 40% based on analysts average estimate. National Financial
Partners Corp. (NYSE:NFP) is todays 7th best focus stock. Its daily price change
was 12.9% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 25% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $15 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 20% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings
growth is 8% based on analysts average estimate. Youku.com Inc (ADR) (NYSE:YOKU)
is todays 8th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 12.9% in the previous
trading session. Its upside potential is 23% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $33 on the stock. It is rated positively by 29% of the 7
analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 45% based on
analysts average estimate. Echo Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:ECTE) is todays 9th
best focus stock. Its daily price change was 10.8% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 47% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $6 on the stock. It is rated positively by 100% of the 7 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 40% based on analysts
average estimate. Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BBRG) is todays 10th
best focus stock. Its daily price change was 9.8% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 23% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $25 on the stock. It is rated positively by 100% of the 7 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 18% based on analysts
average estimate.
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Techs NetApp, LSI Reeling Alongside S&P 500
Treasury yields were a a new low and gold approached a new high on global
economic fears, and the Standard & Poor's 500 Index was down more than 52
points, or about 4.4%, to below 1,142. Released this morning was data that
investor outflows from mutual funds are at September 2008 levels. Declining
stocks outnumber advancing stocks by better than a 10-to-1 ratio. NetApp (NASDAQ
: NTAP ) was down by around 20% to under $33.40, losing more than $8 per share
after its numbers disappointed Wall Street in which more bad news was not
needed. Three buy recommendations were reiterated for NetApp this morning. Up
almost 2% for the week, NetApp is down about 20% for the month. The entire tech
sector is being battered in early trading. Joining its tech brethren in heading
south was LSI Corp. (NYSE: LSI ), losing more than 8.4% per share to under
$6.40, shedding about 60 cents per share. LIS released its 10Q this morning
which, along with a negative report, sent it in full tailspin. LSI is up about
5% for the week and 6% for the month. Citigroup (NYSE: C ) was off by about 9%
to under $26.80 a share, losing close to $3. The financial sector is the
worst-performing group in the market. Down more than 20% for the month and
almost 30% for the quarter, Citigroup now has a beta of 2.52 with the market as
a whole at a 1, such is the volatility in financials. Citigroup is close to
trading at its year low. PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM ), the big home builder, was down
more than 10%, about 50 cents, to go below $4.15 a share. Pulte is down more
than 30% for the month, 30% for the quarter and 40% for the year. There have
been several negative reports about housing in recent days, with the most recent
being that housing starts fell in July by 1.5%. Consul Energy (NYSE: CNX ) was
up, one of only two stocks on the S&P 500 in early-morning action, to over
$43.20, picking up about 80 cents a share. Consul Energy announced the sale of
half its interest in the Marcellus shale acreage for $3.4 billion to Noble
Energy. Consul is up almost 11% for the week. Up early but staying flat around
$24.76 was National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: NSM ). Recent releases of new
research for a single-wire 16-bit digital-to-analog converter was propping up
the stock. National Semiconductor is up almost 90% for the year. Jonathan Yates
does not own any of the stocks mentioned in this article.
economic fears, and the Standard & Poor's 500 Index was down more than 52
points, or about 4.4%, to below 1,142. Released this morning was data that
investor outflows from mutual funds are at September 2008 levels. Declining
stocks outnumber advancing stocks by better than a 10-to-1 ratio. NetApp (NASDAQ
: NTAP ) was down by around 20% to under $33.40, losing more than $8 per share
after its numbers disappointed Wall Street in which more bad news was not
needed. Three buy recommendations were reiterated for NetApp this morning. Up
almost 2% for the week, NetApp is down about 20% for the month. The entire tech
sector is being battered in early trading. Joining its tech brethren in heading
south was LSI Corp. (NYSE: LSI ), losing more than 8.4% per share to under
$6.40, shedding about 60 cents per share. LIS released its 10Q this morning
which, along with a negative report, sent it in full tailspin. LSI is up about
5% for the week and 6% for the month. Citigroup (NYSE: C ) was off by about 9%
to under $26.80 a share, losing close to $3. The financial sector is the
worst-performing group in the market. Down more than 20% for the month and
almost 30% for the quarter, Citigroup now has a beta of 2.52 with the market as
a whole at a 1, such is the volatility in financials. Citigroup is close to
trading at its year low. PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM ), the big home builder, was down
more than 10%, about 50 cents, to go below $4.15 a share. Pulte is down more
than 30% for the month, 30% for the quarter and 40% for the year. There have
been several negative reports about housing in recent days, with the most recent
being that housing starts fell in July by 1.5%. Consul Energy (NYSE: CNX ) was
up, one of only two stocks on the S&P 500 in early-morning action, to over
$43.20, picking up about 80 cents a share. Consul Energy announced the sale of
half its interest in the Marcellus shale acreage for $3.4 billion to Noble
Energy. Consul is up almost 11% for the week. Up early but staying flat around
$24.76 was National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: NSM ). Recent releases of new
research for a single-wire 16-bit digital-to-analog converter was propping up
the stock. National Semiconductor is up almost 90% for the year. Jonathan Yates
does not own any of the stocks mentioned in this article.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Exec Heads To Audio Firm
A former Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox executive has joined Sonos.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Exec Heads To Audio Firm Sonos Inc, the
internet savvy audio maker, has hired Robbie Bach, a former Microsoft
Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) executive who played a great role in developing the
Xbox business. According to media reports, Robbie Bach joined Sonos, accepting
the invitation from the company CEO John MacFarlane, as he was interested in
becoming a board member of a company which produces a product which he has been
using for a while. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares were at 25.25 at the end
of the last days trading. Theres been a 2.3% change in the stock price over the
past 3 months. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion:
Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.82 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months
Ago: 1.78 Zacks Rank: 26 out of 90 in the industry
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Exec Heads To Audio Firm Sonos Inc, the
internet savvy audio maker, has hired Robbie Bach, a former Microsoft
Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) executive who played a great role in developing the
Xbox business. According to media reports, Robbie Bach joined Sonos, accepting
the invitation from the company CEO John MacFarlane, as he was interested in
becoming a board member of a company which produces a product which he has been
using for a while. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares were at 25.25 at the end
of the last days trading. Theres been a 2.3% change in the stock price over the
past 3 months. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion:
Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.82 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months
Ago: 1.78 Zacks Rank: 26 out of 90 in the industry
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Marks Major Chinese Milestone
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) sales in greater China have passed Lenovo for the
first time. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Marks Major Chinese Milestone Giving a
clear indication of the Mac Maker's growth in the market, the company's
sales have overtaken Lenovo, the third biggest PC maker in the world, in greater
China. Sales reports have been confirmed by both Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and
Lenovo. It was reported that the increased demand of iPhones, iPads and
Macintosh computers have helped Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) post better sales.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares were at 380.44 at the end of the last days
trading. Theres been a 11.9% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean
recommendation: 1.21 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.22 Zacks
Rank: 1 out of 2 in the industry
first time. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Marks Major Chinese Milestone Giving a
clear indication of the Mac Maker's growth in the market, the company's
sales have overtaken Lenovo, the third biggest PC maker in the world, in greater
China. Sales reports have been confirmed by both Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and
Lenovo. It was reported that the increased demand of iPhones, iPads and
Macintosh computers have helped Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) post better sales.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares were at 380.44 at the end of the last days
trading. Theres been a 11.9% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean
recommendation: 1.21 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.22 Zacks
Rank: 1 out of 2 in the industry
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Shows Off New Shopping App
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has unveiled a catalogue shopping application. Google
Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Shows Off New Shopping App In a move to improve its search
feature, Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has released a fresh catalog application. The
newly announced feature comes along with many other performance improvement
changes Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) made this week. According to reports, the
search engine major is also working on tweaking its web browsers by adding a lot
more features. Newly released applications will also soon be rolled out to all
major web browsers including Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer in support of
its new social networking platform. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) shares were at
533.15 at the end of the last days trading. Theres been a 0.6% change in the
stock price over the past 3 months. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.24 (1=Strong Buy,
5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.26 Zacks Rank: 10 out of 31 in the industry
Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Shows Off New Shopping App In a move to improve its search
feature, Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has released a fresh catalog application. The
newly announced feature comes along with many other performance improvement
changes Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) made this week. According to reports, the
search engine major is also working on tweaking its web browsers by adding a lot
more features. Newly released applications will also soon be rolled out to all
major web browsers including Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer in support of
its new social networking platform. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) shares were at
533.15 at the end of the last days trading. Theres been a 0.6% change in the
stock price over the past 3 months. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.24 (1=Strong Buy,
5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.26 Zacks Rank: 10 out of 31 in the industry
Market overview: FTSE 100 down 154
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Dow Jones Index DJX DJI goes Red; Todays Stock Market Nasdaq S&P 500 Investing Trends; World News USA News Market Data Current
The Dow Jones Average DJIA dropped hard this morning. Futures were positioned
lower this morning and just after opening bell in the US, the stock market index
plummeted by losing over 500 points. Currently, the DJIA is in the red by over
525 points at 10,885. The Nasdaq is lower by 131 points at 2,380 and the S&P 500
is red by over 54 points at 1,139. It has been a choppy week and today is adding
extra volatility to the marketplace. It appears that in addition to the general
stagnation of the economic growth here and abroad, Morgan Stanley issued a
report that reduced the economic growth and outlook for the global economy. The
report also indicated that the US economy and the European economy are
struggling now and are displaying recessive tendencies. The US government also
reported that weekly jobless claims notched higher at a rate much worse than
expected. Investors on Wall Street are having difficulty processing the trends.
Asian markets ended in the red and stocks in Europe are trending sharply lower
as well. The dollar is gaining strength against a basket of other currencies and
safe haven gold is notching higher. Economic news is poor but corporate earnings
are helping to give investors on Wall Street some hope this week. Frank Matto
lower this morning and just after opening bell in the US, the stock market index
plummeted by losing over 500 points. Currently, the DJIA is in the red by over
525 points at 10,885. The Nasdaq is lower by 131 points at 2,380 and the S&P 500
is red by over 54 points at 1,139. It has been a choppy week and today is adding
extra volatility to the marketplace. It appears that in addition to the general
stagnation of the economic growth here and abroad, Morgan Stanley issued a
report that reduced the economic growth and outlook for the global economy. The
report also indicated that the US economy and the European economy are
struggling now and are displaying recessive tendencies. The US government also
reported that weekly jobless claims notched higher at a rate much worse than
expected. Investors on Wall Street are having difficulty processing the trends.
Asian markets ended in the red and stocks in Europe are trending sharply lower
as well. The dollar is gaining strength against a basket of other currencies and
safe haven gold is notching higher. Economic news is poor but corporate earnings
are helping to give investors on Wall Street some hope this week. Frank Matto
How to Play the Gold Rush With LEAPS
With options traders as well as anyone else playing the stock market still
nervous about making short-term calls, a move away from choppiness and toward
nervous about making short-term calls, a move away from choppiness and toward
A Rising Energy Play With a Steady Dividend
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Consolidated Edison (NYSE: ED ) — This holding company for a number of energy businesses in the electric and gas delivery space sells to wholesale and retail customers in the greater New York City area and Westchester County, New York. Yesterday, Citigroup (NYSE: C ) analysts said that electric utility dividends are compelling versus bonds and cited several companies, including ED, that it highlighted as lower-risk investments. ED pays an annual dividend of $2.40 (4.4% yield) and has a history of regular dividend increases.
Thursday August 18, 2011
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tdp2664 Penny Stock Live Heading into today I have 3 longs and 1 short. Long GRHU is starting to see some volume again and it’s just under my entry. With resistance at $.82 and $.84, support is at $.67. Goal is to take profit if is spikes above resistance. Hopefully this volume will continue to build, not diminish. OXGN held the $1.40 range again so I’m inclined to wait it out until it either falls below that support on a regular basis or jumps for profit. Looking at the chart, it has support at $1.40 and resistance at $1.63. GLUU didn’t fill me at $3.10 Wednesday, but judging by futures it appears it’ll drop today. With support at $3.10 and $2.90, I’ll look to pick up another set of shares and then sell my entire position if it breaks $2.90 support. Short Took a fairly large position shorting EK right at the close Wednesday and it’s proven to be a BIG mistake. Here is what happened. The PR Wednesday morning by Bloomberg appeared to be fluff, simply suggesting EK patents were worth money and they ‘might’ be looking to unload them. So as you know I shorted it successfully during the day. Then I decided (based on previous chart action) EK would likely come down Thursday and Friday. But in AH, the WSJ reported EK is actually looking to sell off patents and the stock spiked on me 7% in AH. I’ll be looking to cover that position this morning for a big loss and it’s a good lesson to all… DO NOT take big short positions overnight.
Aftermath of August’s Intraday Low
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace A week has passed since the stock market formed its panicky intraday low on Aug. 9. What can we say about the rebound since? So far, I would have to grade it a “B” from a technical standpoint. We’ve had three sessions (Aug. 9, 11 and 15) with lopsided breadth and volume favoring the bulls. However, the actual progress made, in terms of percentage gains, still looks rather pale compared with the previous losses. In the next couple of days, the market will show more of this hand. If we get a sharp rally either today or Thursday, the overall pattern will suggest a brisk recovery in the weeks ahead, perhaps taking the S&P 500 all the way back to 1,300 (or even a little higher) during Q4. By the same token, muddled trading during the next few days — or worse, a deep setback — would imply that the bottoming process might drag on into September or October. Not what we’re hoping for, obviously, but we’ll have to play the cards we’re dealt. As long-term investors, the big question on our minds is whether the market (from here) has more room on the upside or the downside in the coming year. At this point, with the S&P off 12.5% from its April peak, the odds would appear to favor the upside. Corporate profits continue, for the most part, to display excellent growth. What’s more, at 12 times estimated operating earnings for 2011, the S&P 500 index hardly carries a demanding price tag. But we can’t afford to be complacent. While yesterday’s robust report on July industrial production (up 0.9% for the month, on top of a 0.4% increase in June) shows that America’s factories still are rolling along, new orders could slow dramatically if governments on both sides of the Atlantic don’t restore some confidence in their fiscal management soon. For now, my advice is to hang on tight to your stocks and mutual funds. Don’t unload weak names into a weak market. However, I would be stingy and selective with new purchases until we get a little more visibility
Don’t Be Fooled by This Complacent Market
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Stocks started off well yesterday, with the S&P 500 jumping 1.25% in the first 45 minutes. But buyers quickly lost interest when technology stocks, led by Dell ( NASDAQ : DELL ), plummeted and erased the early gains. The big PC maker reported slower sales and lowered its revenue target for the full year, driving the stock down 10% for the day.
Is it Time to Follow Ichan Out of Amgen — and Other Biotechs?
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Earlier in June, when investor Carl Ichan took a stake in Amgen ( NASDAQ : AMGN ), we asked investors whether it was a good time to follow the activist investor into the stock. Turns out, it wasn't. On June 1, Amgen was trading near $60. Since then, the large biotech company's shares have declined nearly 15% to $51.27, recovering somewhat after hitting a 52-week low of $47.66 last week. The question today is whether it's time to follow Ichan out of the stock. According to regulatory filings, Ichan recently unloaded his stake in Thousand Oaks, Calif.-based Amgen, as well as number of other biotechs, including Biogen Idec ( NASDAQ : BIIB ), Exelixis ( NASDAQ : EXEL ), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: REGN ). He also exited Cyberonics (NASDAQ: CYBX ), which makes implantable devices to treat epilepsy. It appeared one of the reasons Ichan liked Amgen was the company's potential as a takeover target for Big Pharma. After all, other Ichan biotech targets MedImmune and ImClone were gobbled up by bigger firms. At the time of the Amgen investment, Ichan said biotech companies need Big Pharma's capital resources to capitalize on the market potential of their pipeline drugs, calling such link-ups "a marriage made in heaven." No nuptials transpired, and maybe Ichan figured one just isn't in the cards, so he decided to get out. In Amgen's defense, the entire biotechnology sector has fallen out of investor favor. In just the past month, the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index is down about 15%. It's understandable why biotechnology has been hit so hard. After all, many of the companies in the industry have little or no sales, earnings or market-ready products. And in a skittish market, that lack of substance makes investors nervous. But Amgen remains the poster boy for biotechs. The company has a market cap of more than $47 billion and expected 2011 earnings per share in the $5.20 range on sales of more than $15 billion. Based on that earnings estimate by analysts, Amgen is trading at a relatively paltry P/E of under 10. Perhaps the reason investors have been jittery about owning Amgen shares is the impact health care reform is having on the company. Last year, reform cut about $200 million from Amgen sales, and that figure is expected to more than double in 2011. Certainly Ichan is highly respected in the investment community and has had many winners, but with Amgen, did he fold his hand too soon? The company is selling at levels not seen since April 2009 and the takeover prospect remains. Other positives are there, too: The company has been buying back its own shares, it now pays a dividend and it owns a promising pipeline of drugs. Ichan evidently hasn't soured on the entire industry. He still has three biotech or pharma holdings: Forest Laboratories (NYSE: FRX ), Enzon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ENZN ) and Amylin Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: AMLN ). Investors who still own Amgen can only hope that Ichan cut and ran too early. Those who don't get cold feet may well be rewarded in the long run. Barry Cohen owns shares of Amgen.
Is it Time to Follow Ichan Out of Amgen — and Other Biotechs?
Earlier in June, when investor Carl Ichan took a stake in Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN
), we asked investors whether it was a good time to follow the activist investor
into the stock. Turns out, it wasn't. On June 1, Amgen was trading near $60.
Since then, the large biotech company's shares have declined nearly 15% to
$51.27, recovering somewhat after hitting a 52-week low of $47.66 last week. The
question today is whether it's time to follow Ichan out of the stock.
According to regulatory filings, Ichan recently unloaded his stake in Thousand
Oaks, Calif.-based Amgen, as well as number of other biotechs, including Biogen
Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB ), Exelixis (NASDAQ: EXEL ), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
(NASDAQ: REGN ). He also exited Cyberonics (NASDAQ: CYBX ), which makes
implantable devices to treat epilepsy. It appeared one of the reasons Ichan
liked Amgen was the company's potential as a takeover target for Big Pharma.
After all, other Ichan biotech targets MedImmune and ImClone were gobbled up by
bigger firms. At the time of the Amgen investment, Ichan said biotech companies
need Big Pharma's capital resources to capitalize on the market potential of
their pipeline drugs, calling such link-ups "a marriage made in heaven." No
nuptials transpired, and maybe Ichan figured one just isn't in the cards, so
he decided to get out. In Amgen's defense, the entire biotechnology sector has
fallen out of investor favor. In just the past month, the iShares Nasdaq
Biotechnology Index is down about 15%. It's understandable why biotechnology
has been hit so hard. After all, many of the companies in the industry have
little or no sales, earnings or market-ready products. And in a skittish market,
that lack of substance makes investors nervous. But Amgen remains the poster boy
for biotechs. The company has a market cap of more than $47 billion and expected
2011 earnings per share in the $5.20 range on sales of more than $15 billion.
Based on that earnings estimate by analysts, Amgen is trading at a relatively
paltry P/E of under 10. Perhaps the reason investors have been jittery about
owning Amgen shares is the impact health care reform is having on the company.
Last year, reform cut about $200 million from Amgen sales, and that figure is
expected to more than double in 2011. Certainly Ichan is highly respected in the
investment community and has had many winners, but with Amgen, did he fold his
hand too soon? The company is selling at levels not seen since April 2009 and
the takeover prospect remains. Other positives are there, too: The company has
been buying back its own shares, it now pays a dividend and it owns a promising
pipeline of drugs. Ichan evidently hasn't soured on the entire industry. He
still has three biotech or pharma holdings: Forest Laboratories (NYSE: FRX ),
Enzon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ENZN ) and Amylin Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: AMLN
). Investors who still own Amgen can only hope that Ichan cut and ran too early.
Those who don't get cold feet may well be rewarded in the long run. Barry
Cohen owns shares of Amgen.
), we asked investors whether it was a good time to follow the activist investor
into the stock. Turns out, it wasn't. On June 1, Amgen was trading near $60.
Since then, the large biotech company's shares have declined nearly 15% to
$51.27, recovering somewhat after hitting a 52-week low of $47.66 last week. The
question today is whether it's time to follow Ichan out of the stock.
According to regulatory filings, Ichan recently unloaded his stake in Thousand
Oaks, Calif.-based Amgen, as well as number of other biotechs, including Biogen
Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB ), Exelixis (NASDAQ: EXEL ), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
(NASDAQ: REGN ). He also exited Cyberonics (NASDAQ: CYBX ), which makes
implantable devices to treat epilepsy. It appeared one of the reasons Ichan
liked Amgen was the company's potential as a takeover target for Big Pharma.
After all, other Ichan biotech targets MedImmune and ImClone were gobbled up by
bigger firms. At the time of the Amgen investment, Ichan said biotech companies
need Big Pharma's capital resources to capitalize on the market potential of
their pipeline drugs, calling such link-ups "a marriage made in heaven." No
nuptials transpired, and maybe Ichan figured one just isn't in the cards, so
he decided to get out. In Amgen's defense, the entire biotechnology sector has
fallen out of investor favor. In just the past month, the iShares Nasdaq
Biotechnology Index is down about 15%. It's understandable why biotechnology
has been hit so hard. After all, many of the companies in the industry have
little or no sales, earnings or market-ready products. And in a skittish market,
that lack of substance makes investors nervous. But Amgen remains the poster boy
for biotechs. The company has a market cap of more than $47 billion and expected
2011 earnings per share in the $5.20 range on sales of more than $15 billion.
Based on that earnings estimate by analysts, Amgen is trading at a relatively
paltry P/E of under 10. Perhaps the reason investors have been jittery about
owning Amgen shares is the impact health care reform is having on the company.
Last year, reform cut about $200 million from Amgen sales, and that figure is
expected to more than double in 2011. Certainly Ichan is highly respected in the
investment community and has had many winners, but with Amgen, did he fold his
hand too soon? The company is selling at levels not seen since April 2009 and
the takeover prospect remains. Other positives are there, too: The company has
been buying back its own shares, it now pays a dividend and it owns a promising
pipeline of drugs. Ichan evidently hasn't soured on the entire industry. He
still has three biotech or pharma holdings: Forest Laboratories (NYSE: FRX ),
Enzon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ENZN ) and Amylin Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: AMLN
). Investors who still own Amgen can only hope that Ichan cut and ran too early.
Those who don't get cold feet may well be rewarded in the long run. Barry
Cohen owns shares of Amgen.
Top 10 Most Profitable Telecom Services Stocks: WRLS, USMO, FRP, JCOM, BSFT, CHL, CHT, NSR, TLK, TCL (Aug 17, 2011)
Below are the top 10 most profitable Telecom Services stocks for the last 12
months. One Chinese company (CHL) is on the list. Telular Corporation
(NASDAQ:WRLS) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 77.77% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 11.26% for the same period. USA Mobility, Inc. (NASDAQ:USMO) is the
2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin
was 49.25% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 24.91% for
the same period. Fairpoint Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRP) is the 3rd most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 37.70%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 70.86% for the same
period. j2 Global Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:JCOM) is the 4th most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 36.25% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 39.12% for the same period.
BroadSoft Inc (NASDAQ:BSFT) is the 5th most profitable stock in this segment of
the market. Its net profit margin was 26.59% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 19.39% for the same period. China Mobile Ltd. (ADR)
(NYSE:CHL) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 24.74% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 31.07% for the same period. Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:CHT) is
the 7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 23.58% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 27.42%
for the same period. Neustar, Inc (NYSE:NSR) is the 8th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 23.26% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 38.74% for the same period. PT
Telekomunikasi Indonesia (ADR) (NYSE:TLK) is the 9th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 23.17% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 32.53% for the same period. Tata
Communications Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TCL) is the 10th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 22.18% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 18.25% for the same period.
months. One Chinese company (CHL) is on the list. Telular Corporation
(NASDAQ:WRLS) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 77.77% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 11.26% for the same period. USA Mobility, Inc. (NASDAQ:USMO) is the
2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin
was 49.25% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 24.91% for
the same period. Fairpoint Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRP) is the 3rd most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 37.70%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 70.86% for the same
period. j2 Global Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:JCOM) is the 4th most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 36.25% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 39.12% for the same period.
BroadSoft Inc (NASDAQ:BSFT) is the 5th most profitable stock in this segment of
the market. Its net profit margin was 26.59% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 19.39% for the same period. China Mobile Ltd. (ADR)
(NYSE:CHL) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 24.74% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 31.07% for the same period. Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:CHT) is
the 7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 23.58% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 27.42%
for the same period. Neustar, Inc (NYSE:NSR) is the 8th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 23.26% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 38.74% for the same period. PT
Telekomunikasi Indonesia (ADR) (NYSE:TLK) is the 9th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 23.17% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 32.53% for the same period. Tata
Communications Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TCL) is the 10th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 22.18% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 18.25% for the same period.
Top 10 Most Profitable Software Stocks: EBIX, KONE, CHKP, MSFT, ANSS, CTCH, ORCL, ADBE, BMC, CNIT (Aug 17, 2011)
Below are the top 10 most profitable Software stocks for the last 12 months.
Two Chinese companies (KONE, CNIT) are on the list. Ebix, Inc. (NASDAQ:EBIX) is
the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 46.54% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 40.47%
for the same period. Kingtone Wirelessinfo Solutions Hldg Ltd (NASDAQ:KONE) is
the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 43.69% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 53.04%
for the same period. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP) is the
3rd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin
was 42.77% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 50.14% for
the same period. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is the 4th most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 33.10% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 38.83% for the same period.
ANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANSS) is the 5th most profitable stock in this segment of
the market. Its net profit margin was 27.59% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 38.99% for the same period. Commtouch Software Ltd.
(NASDAQ:CTCH) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 24.35% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 16.96% for the same period. Oracle Corporation (NASDAQ:ORCL) is the
7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin
was 23.99% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 33.78% for
the same period. Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ:ADBE) is the 8th most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 23.78%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 28.85% for the same
period. BMC Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:BMC) is the 9th most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 21.79% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 25.62% for the same period. China Information
Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNIT) is the 10th most profitable stock in this segment
of the market. Its net profit margin was 20.55% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 23.93% for the same period.
Two Chinese companies (KONE, CNIT) are on the list. Ebix, Inc. (NASDAQ:EBIX) is
the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 46.54% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 40.47%
for the same period. Kingtone Wirelessinfo Solutions Hldg Ltd (NASDAQ:KONE) is
the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 43.69% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 53.04%
for the same period. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP) is the
3rd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin
was 42.77% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 50.14% for
the same period. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is the 4th most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 33.10% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 38.83% for the same period.
ANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANSS) is the 5th most profitable stock in this segment of
the market. Its net profit margin was 27.59% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 38.99% for the same period. Commtouch Software Ltd.
(NASDAQ:CTCH) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 24.35% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 16.96% for the same period. Oracle Corporation (NASDAQ:ORCL) is the
7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin
was 23.99% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 33.78% for
the same period. Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ:ADBE) is the 8th most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 23.78%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 28.85% for the same
period. BMC Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:BMC) is the 9th most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 21.79% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 25.62% for the same period. China Information
Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNIT) is the 10th most profitable stock in this segment
of the market. Its net profit margin was 20.55% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 23.93% for the same period.
Don’t Be Fooled by This Complacent Market
Stocks started off well yesterday, with the S&P 500 jumping 1.25% in the first
45 minutes. But buyers quickly lost interest when technology stocks, led by Dell
(NASDAQ: DELL ), plummeted and erased the early gains. The big PC maker reported
slower sales and lowered its revenue target for the full year, driving the stock
down 10% for the day.
45 minutes. But buyers quickly lost interest when technology stocks, led by Dell
(NASDAQ: DELL ), plummeted and erased the early gains. The big PC maker reported
slower sales and lowered its revenue target for the full year, driving the stock
down 10% for the day.
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