Gold and silver prices acted very unstable during last week as they sharply fell
on Wednesday following the recent CME margin hike on gold trading, but soon
after they have rallied. What is next for gold and silver prices this week?
Currently, gold and silver prices are traded with moderate changes. Today, the
current president of ECB Trichet will give a speech; the U.S. pending home
sales will be published. Lets examine the precious metals market for today,
August 29th: Gold and silver prices –August Gold and silver prices finished
the week on a rise: Gold price rose on Friday by 1.93% to $1,797; silver price
also inclined by 0.51% to $41.00. During August, gold price increased by 10.2%,
and silver price by 2.2%. The chart below shows the development of the
normalized gold and silver prices (July 29th 2011=100) during August. The ratio
between gold and silver prices continues to remain around the 43-45, as it did
in the past couple of weeks; on Friday, August 26th it reached 43.84. During
August, gold price has outperformed silver price as the ratio inclined by 7.8%.
On Todays Agenda Trichet speaks: will give a speech regarding the current
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Top 10 Telecom Equipment Stocks with Highest Return on Equity: LORL, TCCO, PWAV, RIMM, ZSTN, IDCC, TSTC, ARUN, ZOOM, HRS (Aug 28, 2011)
Below are the top 10 Telecom Equipment 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. Three Chinese companies (ZSTN, TSTC, ZOOM) are on the list.
Loral Space & Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ:LORL) has the 1st highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 80.32% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 35.47% for the same period. Technical Communications
Corporation (NASDAQ:TCCO) has the 2nd highest Return on Equity in this segment
of the market. Its ROE was 71.15% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin
was 34.71% for the same period. Powerwave Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PWAV) has
the 3rd highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was
53.81% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 2.24% for the same
period. Research In Motion Limited (USA) (NASDAQ:RIMM) has the 4th highest
Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 37.95% for the last
12 months. Its net profit margin was 16.22% for the same period. ZST Digital
Networks Inc (NASDAQ:ZSTN) has the 5th highest Return on Equity in this segment
of the market. Its ROE was 37.81% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin
was 16.61% for the same period. InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDCC) has the 6th
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 32.02% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 32.88% for the same period.
Telestone Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:TSTC) has the 7th highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 31.42% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 21.38% for the same period. Aruba Networks, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ARUN) has the 8th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the
market. Its ROE was 28.50% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
17.83% for the same period. Zoom Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZOOM) has the 9th
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 28.02% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 4.91% for the same period. Harris
Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has the 10th highest Return on Equity in this segment of
the market. Its ROE was 24.77% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
9.91% 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. Three Chinese companies (ZSTN, TSTC, ZOOM) are on the list.
Loral Space & Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ:LORL) has the 1st highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 80.32% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 35.47% for the same period. Technical Communications
Corporation (NASDAQ:TCCO) has the 2nd highest Return on Equity in this segment
of the market. Its ROE was 71.15% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin
was 34.71% for the same period. Powerwave Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PWAV) has
the 3rd highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was
53.81% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 2.24% for the same
period. Research In Motion Limited (USA) (NASDAQ:RIMM) has the 4th highest
Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 37.95% for the last
12 months. Its net profit margin was 16.22% for the same period. ZST Digital
Networks Inc (NASDAQ:ZSTN) has the 5th highest Return on Equity in this segment
of the market. Its ROE was 37.81% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin
was 16.61% for the same period. InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDCC) has the 6th
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 32.02% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 32.88% for the same period.
Telestone Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:TSTC) has the 7th highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 31.42% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 21.38% for the same period. Aruba Networks, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ARUN) has the 8th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the
market. Its ROE was 28.50% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
17.83% for the same period. Zoom Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZOOM) has the 9th
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 28.02% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 4.91% for the same period. Harris
Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has the 10th highest Return on Equity in this segment of
the market. Its ROE was 24.77% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
9.91% for the same period.
Charts Say Sell Into a Rally
Despite some rough sledding early in Friday's session, stocks rallied and by
noon had hit their highs. Early in the session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average
was off over 2% due to disappointment over the Federal Reserve Chairman's
remarks, a failure of GDP data to live up to expectations, and a flat consumer
confidence number. But the negatives didn't stop bargain hunters from stepping
into technology stocks, which started a run of short-covering that spread to
many other depressed groups. The pop higher was led by Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ),
which had been lower earlier in the week due to the resignation of founder Steve
Jobs. And even though volume was fairly light at 1.1 billion shares on the NYSE,
breadth was strong with advancers ahead by over 4-to-1 on both the Big Board and
Nasdaq. In other words, the market acted relatively strong in the face of bad
news. This, plus a neutral Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the S&P 500, could
result in a continuation of Friday's rally even though the chart pattern
argues against this conclusion. Symmetrical triangles, like the one seen on the
S&P 500 chart, are continuation patterns that indicate indecision in this case
a three-week period of indecision due to a withdrawal of the public from a
market that is in the hands of high frequency traders. Normally, a pattern like
this breaks in the direction of the major trend (down). But due to the currently
unnatural source of trading (computer to computer), it could break on the upside
and run the broad market back to the breakdown point at 1,260. Even in more
normal circumstances, rallies back to the neckline break point are common in a
bear market. If a rally occurs and breaks through resistance at about 1,190, be
prepared to sell stocks that you have avoided selling until now or take
defensive action like selling calls or buying puts. Traders should aggressively
short such a move.
noon had hit their highs. Early in the session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average
was off over 2% due to disappointment over the Federal Reserve Chairman's
remarks, a failure of GDP data to live up to expectations, and a flat consumer
confidence number. But the negatives didn't stop bargain hunters from stepping
into technology stocks, which started a run of short-covering that spread to
many other depressed groups. The pop higher was led by Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ),
which had been lower earlier in the week due to the resignation of founder Steve
Jobs. And even though volume was fairly light at 1.1 billion shares on the NYSE,
breadth was strong with advancers ahead by over 4-to-1 on both the Big Board and
Nasdaq. In other words, the market acted relatively strong in the face of bad
news. This, plus a neutral Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the S&P 500, could
result in a continuation of Friday's rally even though the chart pattern
argues against this conclusion. Symmetrical triangles, like the one seen on the
S&P 500 chart, are continuation patterns that indicate indecision in this case
a three-week period of indecision due to a withdrawal of the public from a
market that is in the hands of high frequency traders. Normally, a pattern like
this breaks in the direction of the major trend (down). But due to the currently
unnatural source of trading (computer to computer), it could break on the upside
and run the broad market back to the breakdown point at 1,260. Even in more
normal circumstances, rallies back to the neckline break point are common in a
bear market. If a rally occurs and breaks through resistance at about 1,190, be
prepared to sell stocks that you have avoided selling until now or take
defensive action like selling calls or buying puts. Traders should aggressively
short such a move.
Todays Dow Jones DJIA Index DJX DJI, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Stock Market Money Profit Finance Investing News Overview Today
The major stock market index composites finished on top last week and investors
on Wall Street hope to see similar trends continue this trading week. All three
primary composites closed out the last trading session green in the U.S. The Dow
Jones Industrial Average was green by 1.21 percent at 11,284.54. The Nasdaq
closed green by 2.49 percent at 2,479.85. The S&P 500 closed out the session
green by 1.51 percent at 1,176.80. All three indices finished off the last week
on top overall for the first time in several weeks. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben
Bernanke closed out last week by stating that the central bank would consider
ways to address concerns relevant to economic progress in the U.S. He stopped
short of offering QE3 which initially disappointed some. It will be interesting
to see how investors respond after having the weekend to process the information
further. The schedule this week is a busy one. Om Monday, the Commerce
Department will post income and spending data. On Tuesday, the S&P Case Schiller
Home Price Index for June will post. Expectations are negative for this report.
In addition Tuesday, the Conference Board will release consumer confidence data.
Again, expectations for this data are negative. Scheduled for Wednesday will be
the Chicago Purchasing Managers Index from the Institute for Supply Management.
A reading above 50 is considered a positive sign, but hopes are fading that a
reading above this level will be observed. Factory orders for July will post
this day as well. Also on Wednesday, payroll data will post via the ADP National
Employment report. Thursday will bring about the ISM Manufacturing Index for
August, Auto Sales data from major manufacturers, Julys construction spending
data and initial jobless claims. The trading week will wrap up with the August
jobs report from the Labor Department on Friday. The unemployment rate is
expected to hold at 9.1 percent. Frank Matto
on Wall Street hope to see similar trends continue this trading week. All three
primary composites closed out the last trading session green in the U.S. The Dow
Jones Industrial Average was green by 1.21 percent at 11,284.54. The Nasdaq
closed green by 2.49 percent at 2,479.85. The S&P 500 closed out the session
green by 1.51 percent at 1,176.80. All three indices finished off the last week
on top overall for the first time in several weeks. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben
Bernanke closed out last week by stating that the central bank would consider
ways to address concerns relevant to economic progress in the U.S. He stopped
short of offering QE3 which initially disappointed some. It will be interesting
to see how investors respond after having the weekend to process the information
further. The schedule this week is a busy one. Om Monday, the Commerce
Department will post income and spending data. On Tuesday, the S&P Case Schiller
Home Price Index for June will post. Expectations are negative for this report.
In addition Tuesday, the Conference Board will release consumer confidence data.
Again, expectations for this data are negative. Scheduled for Wednesday will be
the Chicago Purchasing Managers Index from the Institute for Supply Management.
A reading above 50 is considered a positive sign, but hopes are fading that a
reading above this level will be observed. Factory orders for July will post
this day as well. Also on Wednesday, payroll data will post via the ADP National
Employment report. Thursday will bring about the ISM Manufacturing Index for
August, Auto Sales data from major manufacturers, Julys construction spending
data and initial jobless claims. The trading week will wrap up with the August
jobs report from the Labor Department on Friday. The unemployment rate is
expected to hold at 9.1 percent. Frank Matto
World’s economic clouds have golden lining #mining
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min2664 GLOBAL uncertainty and a sustained # gold price are likely to underpin future local production as experts up their price forecasts. Australian gold prices hit a record $1806.50/oz last Monday before closing the week at $1703.56. Surbiton director Sandra Close said the higher gold price was giving all producers reason to review old operations. “The recent spike has certainly drawn attention to the industry, but it is the sustained, longer-term, upward trend that has prompted companies to re-evaluate older deposits and also explore for new ones,” she said. Australia’s largest #gold mine, Newmont Mining and Barrick Gold’s “super pit” at Kalgoorlie continued to dominate production last year, producing 788,000 ounces of gold followed by Newmont’s Boddington pit in WA , which produced 757,000 oz of gold and is expected to surpass the super pit. Read full article from Russell Emmerson-Herald Sun At the upcoming Mine Managers Show West 26-27 October 2011, Margaret River, WA, Warren Uyen, Mine Manager at Barrick Gold will be making a presentation on: 'Instilling a mine site wide behavioural safety culture to ensure best practice' and also speaking on 'Undertaking JSA's for Drill and Blast Operations'. Find out more Technorati Tags: Australian gold prices , Newmont Mining , Barrick Gold , Mine Managers Show West , mining , Warren Uyen
Todays Dow Jones Index DJX DJI Stock Market New York Stock Exchange NYSE Todays News
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dow2664 The primary stock market index composites bumped higher last week and finished in positive territory for the first time in four weeks of trading. Economic reports have been mixed in the U.S., as have global indicators in overseas stock markets. It was a pleasant surprise for many to see the stock indices in the U.S. close out the week on the positive side of break-even. The Dow Jones Closed last session higher by 1.21 percent at 11,284.54. Investors on Wall Street are hoping to carry over some of this positive momentum this week. All indicators at this time point towards a standard opening for the New York Stock Exchange. Worries were rising over the potential that storm related damage along the east coast would prevent the opening bell from ringing at its standard time. Mayor Bloomberg lifted the evacuation order and so the NYSE should be buzzing as usual. Now that investors no longer have to worry about a continued threat from Irene, they can now focus attention on jobs and the ongoing debt crisis in Europe. Pressures are building and maintaining positive trends will be a challenge as the week opens. Frank Matto
Top 10 Large Cap Stocks of the Week: COH, GMCR, CERN, IR, ECL, LYB, CLF, CHU, IVN, POT (Aug 28, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 best-performing Large Cap stocks for the past week. One Chinese company (CHU) is on the list. Coach, Inc. (NYSE:COH) is the 1st best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 19.15% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -0.99% year-to-date. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ:GMCR) is the 2nd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 16.45% for the past week. Its price percentage change was 197.96% year-to-date. Cerner Corporation (NASDAQ:CERN) is the 3rd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 16.34% for the past week. Its price percentage change was 37.26% year-to-date. Ingersoll-Rand PLC (NYSE:IR) is the 4th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 14.51% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -32.98% year-to-date. Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) is the 5th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 14.08% for the past week. Its price percentage change was 0.75% year-to-date. LyondellBasell Industries NV (NYSE:LYB) is the 6th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 13.83% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -7.41% year-to-date. Cliffs Natural Resources Inc (NYSE:CLF) is the 7th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 13.25% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -1.81% year-to-date. China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited (ADR) (NYSE:CHU) is the 8th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 12.79% for the past week. Its price percentage change was 39.23% year-to-date. Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (USA) (NYSE:IVN) is the 9th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 12.63% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -10.91% year-to-date. Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (NYSE:POT) is the 10th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 12.58% for the past week. Its price percentage change was 10.48% year-to-date.
Top 10 Automotive Stocks with Highest Return on Equity: WBC, TRW, CXDC, TRS, CAAS, GM, CTB, BWA, LEA, ALV (Aug 28, 2011)
Below are the top 10 Automotive 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 (CXDC, CAAS) are on the list. WABCO Holdings Inc.
(NYSE:WBC) has the 1st highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market.
Its ROE was 72.27% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 12.47% for
the same period. TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE:TRW) has the 2nd highest
Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 46.39% for the last
12 months. Its net profit margin was 6.59% for the same period. China XD
Plastics Co Ltd (NASDAQ:CXDC) has the 3rd highest Return on Equity in this
segment of the market. Its ROE was 43.47% for the last 12 months. Its net profit
margin was 14.89% for the same period. TriMas Corp (NASDAQ:TRS) has the 4th
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 42.27% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 4.79% for the same period. China
Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) has the 5th highest Return on Equity in
this segment of the market. Its ROE was 39.68% for the last 12 months. Its net
profit margin was 17.51% for the same period. General Motors Company (NYSE:GM)
has the 6th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was
29.24% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 4.77% for the same
period. Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE:CTB) has the 7th highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 25.91% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 3.57% for the same period. BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE:BWA)
has the 8th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was
22.71% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 8.07% for the same
period. Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA) has the 9th highest Return on Equity in this
segment of the market. Its ROE was 22.17% for the last 12 months. Its net profit
margin was 4.34% for the same period. Autoliv Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:ALV) has the 10th
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 21.96% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 8.29% 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. Two Chinese companies (CXDC, CAAS) are on the list. WABCO Holdings Inc.
(NYSE:WBC) has the 1st highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market.
Its ROE was 72.27% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 12.47% for
the same period. TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE:TRW) has the 2nd highest
Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 46.39% for the last
12 months. Its net profit margin was 6.59% for the same period. China XD
Plastics Co Ltd (NASDAQ:CXDC) has the 3rd highest Return on Equity in this
segment of the market. Its ROE was 43.47% for the last 12 months. Its net profit
margin was 14.89% for the same period. TriMas Corp (NASDAQ:TRS) has the 4th
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 42.27% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 4.79% for the same period. China
Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) has the 5th highest Return on Equity in
this segment of the market. Its ROE was 39.68% for the last 12 months. Its net
profit margin was 17.51% for the same period. General Motors Company (NYSE:GM)
has the 6th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was
29.24% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 4.77% for the same
period. Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE:CTB) has the 7th highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 25.91% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 3.57% for the same period. BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE:BWA)
has the 8th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was
22.71% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 8.07% for the same
period. Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA) has the 9th highest Return on Equity in this
segment of the market. Its ROE was 22.17% for the last 12 months. Its net profit
margin was 4.34% for the same period. Autoliv Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:ALV) has the 10th
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 21.96% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 8.29% for the same period.
World’s economic clouds have golden lining #mining
GLOBAL uncertainty and a sustained #gold price are likely to underpin future
local production as experts up their price forecasts. Australian gold prices hit
a record $1806.50/oz last Monday before closing the week at $1703.56. Surbiton
director Sandra Close said the higher gold price was giving all producers reason
to review old operations. "The recent spike has certainly drawn attention to the
industry, but it is the sustained, longer-term, upward trend that has prompted
companies to re-evaluate older deposits and also explore for new ones," she
said. Australias largest #gold mine, Newmont Mining and Barrick Golds "super
pit" at Kalgoorlie continued to dominate production last year, producing 788,000
ounces of gold followed by Newmonts Boddington pit in WA , which produced
757,000 oz of gold and is expected to surpass the super pit. Read full article
from Russell Emmerson-Herald Sun At the upcoming Mine Managers Show West 26-27
October 2011, Margaret River, WA, Warren Uyen, Mine Manager at Barrick Gold will
be making a presentation on: 'Instilling a mine site wide behavioural safety
culture to ensure best practice' and also speaking on 'Undertaking JSA's
for Drill and Blast Operations'. Find out more Technorati Tags: Australian
gold prices , Newmont Mining , Barrick Gold , Mine Managers Show West , mining ,
Warren Uyen
local production as experts up their price forecasts. Australian gold prices hit
a record $1806.50/oz last Monday before closing the week at $1703.56. Surbiton
director Sandra Close said the higher gold price was giving all producers reason
to review old operations. "The recent spike has certainly drawn attention to the
industry, but it is the sustained, longer-term, upward trend that has prompted
companies to re-evaluate older deposits and also explore for new ones," she
said. Australias largest #gold mine, Newmont Mining and Barrick Golds "super
pit" at Kalgoorlie continued to dominate production last year, producing 788,000
ounces of gold followed by Newmonts Boddington pit in WA , which produced
757,000 oz of gold and is expected to surpass the super pit. Read full article
from Russell Emmerson-Herald Sun At the upcoming Mine Managers Show West 26-27
October 2011, Margaret River, WA, Warren Uyen, Mine Manager at Barrick Gold will
be making a presentation on: 'Instilling a mine site wide behavioural safety
culture to ensure best practice' and also speaking on 'Undertaking JSA's
for Drill and Blast Operations'. Find out more Technorati Tags: Australian
gold prices , Newmont Mining , Barrick Gold , Mine Managers Show West , mining ,
Warren Uyen
Top 10 Advertising Stocks with Highest Return on Equity: ARB, CCDM, SGRP, OMC, CHRM, VCI, VCLK, IPG, CNYD, ICLK (Aug 28, 2011)
Below are the top 10 Advertising 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. Three Chinese companies (CCDM, CHRM, CNYD) are on the list. Arbitron
Inc. (NYSE:ARB) has the 1st highest Return on Equity in this segment of the
market. Its ROE was 67.78% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
12.45% for the same period. China Century Dragon Media, Inc. (NYSE:CCDM) has the
2nd highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 50.59%
for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 10.18% for the same period.
SPAR Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGRP) has the 3rd highest Return on Equity in this
segment of the market. Its ROE was 36.18% for the last 12 months. Its net profit
margin was 3.72% for the same period. Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) has the 4th
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 24.28% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 7.37% for the same period. Charm
Communications Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:CHRM) has the 5th highest Return on Equity in
this segment of the market. Its ROE was 23.04% for the last 12 months. Its net
profit margin was 18.07% for the same period. Valassis Communications, Inc.
(NYSE:VCI) has the 6th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market.
Its ROE was 22.46% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 4.47% for
the same period. ValueClick, Inc. (NASDAQ:VCLK) has the 7th highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 20.27% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 19.09% for the same period. Interpublic Group of
Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG) has the 8th highest Return on Equity in this segment
of the market. Its ROE was 13.89% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin
was 4.73% for the same period. China Yida Holding, Co. (NASDAQ:CNYD) has the 9th
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 13.20% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 37.74% for the same period.
interCLICK Inc (NASDAQ:ICLK) has the 10th highest Return on Equity in this
segment of the market. Its ROE was 13.01% for the last 12 months. Its net profit
margin was 3.98% 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. Three Chinese companies (CCDM, CHRM, CNYD) are on the list. Arbitron
Inc. (NYSE:ARB) has the 1st highest Return on Equity in this segment of the
market. Its ROE was 67.78% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
12.45% for the same period. China Century Dragon Media, Inc. (NYSE:CCDM) has the
2nd highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 50.59%
for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 10.18% for the same period.
SPAR Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGRP) has the 3rd highest Return on Equity in this
segment of the market. Its ROE was 36.18% for the last 12 months. Its net profit
margin was 3.72% for the same period. Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) has the 4th
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 24.28% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 7.37% for the same period. Charm
Communications Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:CHRM) has the 5th highest Return on Equity in
this segment of the market. Its ROE was 23.04% for the last 12 months. Its net
profit margin was 18.07% for the same period. Valassis Communications, Inc.
(NYSE:VCI) has the 6th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market.
Its ROE was 22.46% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 4.47% for
the same period. ValueClick, Inc. (NASDAQ:VCLK) has the 7th highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 20.27% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 19.09% for the same period. Interpublic Group of
Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG) has the 8th highest Return on Equity in this segment
of the market. Its ROE was 13.89% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin
was 4.73% for the same period. China Yida Holding, Co. (NASDAQ:CNYD) has the 9th
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 13.20% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 37.74% for the same period.
interCLICK Inc (NASDAQ:ICLK) has the 10th highest Return on Equity in this
segment of the market. Its ROE was 13.01% for the last 12 months. Its net profit
margin was 3.98% for the same period.
Top 10 Focus Stocks of The Day: HSTM, ZZ, ERTS, MYL, CBOE, DL, VRTS, PLXS, BEBE, PIKE (Aug 28, 2011)
Below are todays top 10 focus stocks. These momentum stocks are attracting a
lot of interest from traders. One Chinese company (DL) is on the list.
HealthStream, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSTM) is todays 1st best focus stock. Its daily price
change was 5.5% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 30%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $16 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 83% of the 6 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 23% based on analysts average estimate. Sealy Corporation
(NYSE:ZZ) is todays 2nd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 5.4% in the
previous trading session. Its upside potential is 85% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $3 on the stock. It is rated positively by 17%
of the 6 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 15%
based on analysts average estimate. Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) is todays
3rd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 5.4% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 17% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $25 on the stock. It is rated positively by 58% of the 26 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 17% based on analysts
average estimate. Mylan Inc. (NASDAQ:MYL) is todays 4th best focus stock. Its
daily price change was 5.3% in the previous trading session. Its upside
potential is 40% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $27 on the
stock. It is rated positively by 67% of the 21 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 14% based on analysts average estimate. CBOE
Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ:CBOE) is todays 5th best focus stock. Its daily price
change was 5.2% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 6%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $26 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 26% of the 19 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 12% based on analysts average estimate. China Distance
Education Hldgs Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:DL) is todays 6th best focus stock. Its daily
price change was 5.0% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
164% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $6 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 67% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 20% based on analysts average estimate. Virtus Investment
Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRTS) is todays 7th best focus stock. Its daily price
change was 5.0% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 44%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $90 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 100% of the 1 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 15% based on analysts average estimate. Plexus Corp.
(NASDAQ:PLXS) is todays 8th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 5.0% in
the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 34% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $33 on the stock. It is rated positively by 50%
of the 10 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 12%
based on analysts average estimate. bebe stores, inc. (NASDAQ:BEBE) is todays
9th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 5.0% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 30% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $9 on the stock. It is rated positively by 60% of the 10 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 28% based on analysts
average estimate. Pike Electric Corporation (NYSE:PIKE) is todays 10th best
focus stock. Its daily price change was 4.9% in the previous trading session.
Its upside potential is 34% based on brokerage analysts average target price of
$12 on the stock. It is rated positively by 43% of the 7 analyst(s) covering it.
Its long-term annual earnings growth is -36% based on analysts average estimate.
lot of interest from traders. One Chinese company (DL) is on the list.
HealthStream, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSTM) is todays 1st best focus stock. Its daily price
change was 5.5% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 30%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $16 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 83% of the 6 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 23% based on analysts average estimate. Sealy Corporation
(NYSE:ZZ) is todays 2nd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 5.4% in the
previous trading session. Its upside potential is 85% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $3 on the stock. It is rated positively by 17%
of the 6 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 15%
based on analysts average estimate. Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) is todays
3rd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 5.4% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 17% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $25 on the stock. It is rated positively by 58% of the 26 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 17% based on analysts
average estimate. Mylan Inc. (NASDAQ:MYL) is todays 4th best focus stock. Its
daily price change was 5.3% in the previous trading session. Its upside
potential is 40% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $27 on the
stock. It is rated positively by 67% of the 21 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 14% based on analysts average estimate. CBOE
Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ:CBOE) is todays 5th best focus stock. Its daily price
change was 5.2% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 6%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $26 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 26% of the 19 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 12% based on analysts average estimate. China Distance
Education Hldgs Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:DL) is todays 6th best focus stock. Its daily
price change was 5.0% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
164% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $6 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 67% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 20% based on analysts average estimate. Virtus Investment
Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRTS) is todays 7th best focus stock. Its daily price
change was 5.0% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 44%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $90 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 100% of the 1 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 15% based on analysts average estimate. Plexus Corp.
(NASDAQ:PLXS) is todays 8th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 5.0% in
the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 34% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $33 on the stock. It is rated positively by 50%
of the 10 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 12%
based on analysts average estimate. bebe stores, inc. (NASDAQ:BEBE) is todays
9th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 5.0% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 30% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $9 on the stock. It is rated positively by 60% of the 10 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 28% based on analysts
average estimate. Pike Electric Corporation (NYSE:PIKE) is todays 10th best
focus stock. Its daily price change was 4.9% in the previous trading session.
Its upside potential is 34% based on brokerage analysts average target price of
$12 on the stock. It is rated positively by 43% of the 7 analyst(s) covering it.
Its long-term annual earnings growth is -36% based on analysts average estimate.
Top 10 Micro Cap Stocks of the Week: CIIC, TRU, VRNM, GRO, PBIB, AMPE, CVBK, VRTB, SLTM, EGHT (Aug 28, 2011)
Below are the top 10 best-performing Micro Cap stocks for the past week. Two
Chinese companies (CIIC, GRO) are on the list. China Infrastructure Investment
Corp (NASDAQ:CIIC) is the 1st best-performing stock last week in this segment of
the market. It was up 89.57% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
-42.20% year-to-date. Torch Energy Royalty Trust (NYSE:TRU) is the 2nd
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 62.05%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was -12.95% year-to-date.
Verenium Corporation (NASDAQ:VRNM) is the 3rd best-performing stock last week in
this segment of the market. It was up 52.94% for the past week. Its price
percentage change was -2.50% year-to-date. Agria Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:GRO) is
the 4th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up
50.00% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -46.88% year-to-date.
Porter Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:PBIB) is the 5th best-performing stock last week in
this segment of the market. It was up 49.00% for the past week. Its price
percentage change was -56.64% year-to-date. Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(NASDAQ:AMPE) is the 6th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 44.05% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
202.50% year-to-date. Central Virginia Bankshares (NASDAQ:CVBK) is the 7th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 42.51%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was 49.38% year-to-date. Vestin
Realty Mortgage II, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRTB) is the 8th best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. It was up 40.71% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was 9.66% year-to-date. Solta Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:SLTM)
is the 9th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was
up 36.72% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -42.62%
year-to-date. 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ:EGHT) is the 10th best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. It was up 35.35% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was 78.57% year-to-date.
Chinese companies (CIIC, GRO) are on the list. China Infrastructure Investment
Corp (NASDAQ:CIIC) is the 1st best-performing stock last week in this segment of
the market. It was up 89.57% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
-42.20% year-to-date. Torch Energy Royalty Trust (NYSE:TRU) is the 2nd
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 62.05%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was -12.95% year-to-date.
Verenium Corporation (NASDAQ:VRNM) is the 3rd best-performing stock last week in
this segment of the market. It was up 52.94% for the past week. Its price
percentage change was -2.50% year-to-date. Agria Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:GRO) is
the 4th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up
50.00% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -46.88% year-to-date.
Porter Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:PBIB) is the 5th best-performing stock last week in
this segment of the market. It was up 49.00% for the past week. Its price
percentage change was -56.64% year-to-date. Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(NASDAQ:AMPE) is the 6th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 44.05% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
202.50% year-to-date. Central Virginia Bankshares (NASDAQ:CVBK) is the 7th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 42.51%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was 49.38% year-to-date. Vestin
Realty Mortgage II, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRTB) is the 8th best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. It was up 40.71% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was 9.66% year-to-date. Solta Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:SLTM)
is the 9th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was
up 36.72% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -42.62%
year-to-date. 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ:EGHT) is the 10th best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. It was up 35.35% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was 78.57% year-to-date.
Todays Dow Jones Index DJX DJI Stock Market New York Stock Exchange NYSE Todays News
The primary stock market index composites bumped higher last week and finished
in positive territory for the first time in four weeks of trading. Economic
reports have been mixed in the U.S., as have global indicators in overseas stock
markets. It was a pleasant surprise for many to see the stock indices in the
U.S. close out the week on the positive side of break-even. The Dow Jones Closed
last session higher by 1.21 percent at 11,284.54. Investors on Wall Street are
hoping to carry over some of this positive momentum this week. All indicators at
this time point towards a standard opening for the New York Stock Exchange.
Worries were rising over the potential that storm related damage along the east
coast would prevent the opening bell from ringing at its standard time. Mayor
Bloomberg lifted the evacuation order and so the NYSE should be buzzing as
usual. Now that investors no longer have to worry about a continued threat from
Irene, they can now focus attention on jobs and the ongoing debt crisis in
Europe. Pressures are building and maintaining positive trends will be a
challenge as the week opens. Frank Matto
in positive territory for the first time in four weeks of trading. Economic
reports have been mixed in the U.S., as have global indicators in overseas stock
markets. It was a pleasant surprise for many to see the stock indices in the
U.S. close out the week on the positive side of break-even. The Dow Jones Closed
last session higher by 1.21 percent at 11,284.54. Investors on Wall Street are
hoping to carry over some of this positive momentum this week. All indicators at
this time point towards a standard opening for the New York Stock Exchange.
Worries were rising over the potential that storm related damage along the east
coast would prevent the opening bell from ringing at its standard time. Mayor
Bloomberg lifted the evacuation order and so the NYSE should be buzzing as
usual. Now that investors no longer have to worry about a continued threat from
Irene, they can now focus attention on jobs and the ongoing debt crisis in
Europe. Pressures are building and maintaining positive trends will be a
challenge as the week opens. Frank Matto
Top 10 Small Cap Stocks of the Week: CRD.B, DY, ATPG, PSS, RDN, TUDO, CCSC, KIOR, Z, PMC (Aug 28, 2011)
Below are the top 10 best-performing Small Cap stocks for the past week. Two
Chinese companies (TUDO, CCSC) are on the list. Crawford & Company (NYSE:CRD.B)
is the 1st best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was
up 39.68% for the past week. Its price percentage change was 102.94%
year-to-date. Dycom Industries, Inc. (NYSE:DY) is the 2nd best-performing stock
last week in this segment of the market. It was up 36.65% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was 17.29% year-to-date. ATP Oil & Gas Corporation
(NASDAQ:ATPG) is the 3rd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 34.79% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
-17.14% year-to-date. Collective Brands Inc. (NYSE:PSS) is the 4th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 33.54%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was -39.81% year-to-date. Radian
Group Inc. (NYSE:RDN) is the 5th best-performing stock last week in this segment
of the market. It was up 30.97% for the past week. Its price percentage change
was -63.32% year-to-date. Tudou Hldg Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:TUDO) is the 6th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 30.46%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was N/A year-to-date. Country Syl
Ckng Restaurant Chain Co Ltd (NYSE:CCSC) is the 7th best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. It was up 30.00% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was -42.35% year-to-date. KiOR Inc (NASDAQ:KIOR) is the
8th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up
29.71% for the past week. Its price percentage change was N/A year-to-date.
Zillow Inc (NASDAQ:Z) is the 9th best-performing stock last week in this segment
of the market. It was up 29.67% for the past week. Its price percentage change
was N/A year-to-date. PharMerica Corporation (NYSE:PMC) is the 10th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 29.55%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was 22.53% year-to-date.
Chinese companies (TUDO, CCSC) are on the list. Crawford & Company (NYSE:CRD.B)
is the 1st best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was
up 39.68% for the past week. Its price percentage change was 102.94%
year-to-date. Dycom Industries, Inc. (NYSE:DY) is the 2nd best-performing stock
last week in this segment of the market. It was up 36.65% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was 17.29% year-to-date. ATP Oil & Gas Corporation
(NASDAQ:ATPG) is the 3rd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 34.79% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
-17.14% year-to-date. Collective Brands Inc. (NYSE:PSS) is the 4th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 33.54%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was -39.81% year-to-date. Radian
Group Inc. (NYSE:RDN) is the 5th best-performing stock last week in this segment
of the market. It was up 30.97% for the past week. Its price percentage change
was -63.32% year-to-date. Tudou Hldg Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:TUDO) is the 6th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 30.46%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was N/A year-to-date. Country Syl
Ckng Restaurant Chain Co Ltd (NYSE:CCSC) is the 7th best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. It was up 30.00% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was -42.35% year-to-date. KiOR Inc (NASDAQ:KIOR) is the
8th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up
29.71% for the past week. Its price percentage change was N/A year-to-date.
Zillow Inc (NASDAQ:Z) is the 9th best-performing stock last week in this segment
of the market. It was up 29.67% for the past week. Its price percentage change
was N/A year-to-date. PharMerica Corporation (NYSE:PMC) is the 10th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 29.55%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was 22.53% year-to-date.
Top 10 Large Cap Stocks of the Week: COH, GMCR, CERN, IR, ECL, LYB, CLF, CHU, IVN, POT (Aug 28, 2011)
Below are the top 10 best-performing Large Cap stocks for the past week. One
Chinese company (CHU) is on the list. Coach, Inc. (NYSE:COH) is the 1st
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 19.15%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was -0.99% year-to-date. Green
Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ:GMCR) is the 2nd best-performing stock
last week in this segment of the market. It was up 16.45% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was 197.96% year-to-date. Cerner Corporation
(NASDAQ:CERN) is the 3rd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 16.34% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
37.26% year-to-date. Ingersoll-Rand PLC (NYSE:IR) is the 4th best-performing
stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 14.51% for the past
week. Its price percentage change was -32.98% year-to-date. Ecolab Inc.
(NYSE:ECL) is the 5th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 14.08% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
0.75% year-to-date. LyondellBasell Industries NV (NYSE:LYB) is the 6th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 13.83%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was -7.41% year-to-date. Cliffs
Natural Resources Inc (NYSE:CLF) is the 7th best-performing stock last week in
this segment of the market. It was up 13.25% for the past week. Its price
percentage change was -1.81% year-to-date. China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited
(ADR) (NYSE:CHU) is the 8th best-performing stock last week in this segment of
the market. It was up 12.79% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
39.23% year-to-date. Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (USA) (NYSE:IVN) is the 9th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 12.63%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was -10.91% year-to-date. Potash
Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (NYSE:POT) is the 10th best-performing stock last week
in this segment of the market. It was up 12.58% for the past week. Its price
percentage change was 10.48% year-to-date.
Chinese company (CHU) is on the list. Coach, Inc. (NYSE:COH) is the 1st
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 19.15%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was -0.99% year-to-date. Green
Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ:GMCR) is the 2nd best-performing stock
last week in this segment of the market. It was up 16.45% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was 197.96% year-to-date. Cerner Corporation
(NASDAQ:CERN) is the 3rd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 16.34% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
37.26% year-to-date. Ingersoll-Rand PLC (NYSE:IR) is the 4th best-performing
stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 14.51% for the past
week. Its price percentage change was -32.98% year-to-date. Ecolab Inc.
(NYSE:ECL) is the 5th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 14.08% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
0.75% year-to-date. LyondellBasell Industries NV (NYSE:LYB) is the 6th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 13.83%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was -7.41% year-to-date. Cliffs
Natural Resources Inc (NYSE:CLF) is the 7th best-performing stock last week in
this segment of the market. It was up 13.25% for the past week. Its price
percentage change was -1.81% year-to-date. China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited
(ADR) (NYSE:CHU) is the 8th best-performing stock last week in this segment of
the market. It was up 12.79% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
39.23% year-to-date. Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (USA) (NYSE:IVN) is the 9th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 12.63%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was -10.91% year-to-date. Potash
Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (NYSE:POT) is the 10th best-performing stock last week
in this segment of the market. It was up 12.58% for the past week. Its price
percentage change was 10.48% year-to-date.
Recommended posts for the weekend – August 28
Bernankes speech in Jackson Hole didnt bring any major stir up in the financial
markets, but there is still high uncertainty in the markets in regards to the
future economic progress in the US and Europe. Hurricane Irene that hit the east
coast might affect the financial markets if there will be substantial damage to
the infrastructure in the major cities including New York. Before we enter a new
busy week, here are several recommended posts regarding the forex and
commodities markets of August 28th: In Forexcrunch, Yohay analyzes Bernankes
dilemma in regards to the effectiveness of another quantitative easing program.
In Forexcrunch there is also a report of the recent speech given by Bernanke in
Jackson Hole and the changes in the Euro/USD exchange rate following the news
from there. Larry Greenberg takes us back to the day the music stopped –
January 14th, 2000 the day to remember in the financial history of US economy;
John Daly talks about China and the record high rare earths prices that promote
illegal mining; Al Fin considers that the Obama energy conservation policies are
actually further destroying Jobs; Gail Tverberg thinks that gold price might not
prove to be such a
markets, but there is still high uncertainty in the markets in regards to the
future economic progress in the US and Europe. Hurricane Irene that hit the east
coast might affect the financial markets if there will be substantial damage to
the infrastructure in the major cities including New York. Before we enter a new
busy week, here are several recommended posts regarding the forex and
commodities markets of August 28th: In Forexcrunch, Yohay analyzes Bernankes
dilemma in regards to the effectiveness of another quantitative easing program.
In Forexcrunch there is also a report of the recent speech given by Bernanke in
Jackson Hole and the changes in the Euro/USD exchange rate following the news
from there. Larry Greenberg takes us back to the day the music stopped –
January 14th, 2000 the day to remember in the financial history of US economy;
John Daly talks about China and the record high rare earths prices that promote
illegal mining; Al Fin considers that the Obama energy conservation policies are
actually further destroying Jobs; Gail Tverberg thinks that gold price might not
prove to be such a
Top 10 Most Profitable IT Services Stocks: BIDU, GA, NTES, CNET, NTWK, PWRD, SOHU, AMAP, SWI, MAIL (Aug 27, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 most profitable IT Services stocks for the last 12 months. Seven Chinese companies (BIDU, GA, NTES, CNET, PWRD, SOHU, AMAP) are on the list. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 46.51% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 52.18% for the same period. Giant Interactive Group Inc (ADR) (NYSE:GA) is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 46.02% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 54.45% for the same period. NetEase.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:NTES) is the 3rd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 44.50% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 45.63% for the same period. Chinanet Online Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CNET) is the 4th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 40.06% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 41.01% for the same period. NetSol Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:NTWK) is the 5th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 33.37% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 37.26% for the same period. Perfect World Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:PWRD) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 32.85% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 34.33% for the same period. Sohu.com Inc. (NASDAQ:SOHU) is the 7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 32.12% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 37.08% for the same period. AutoNavi Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:AMAP) is the 8th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 31.81% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 31.87% for the same period. SolarWinds, Inc. (NYSE:SWI) is the 9th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 30.77% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 42.37% for the same period. IncrediMail Ltd. (USA) (NASDAQ:MAIL) is the 10th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 30.45% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 37.85% for the same period.
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Buys Bucyrus
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tdp2664 E money daily Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) has acquired Bucyrus International. Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Buys Bucyrus Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT), the most trusted heavy machinery and equipment maker, has acquired its opponent Bucyrus International Inc. at $8.8 billion. Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) has decided that Bucyrus equipment will now be sold under the Caterpillar brand name. Bucyrus will add to Caterpillar's (NYSE:CAT) widespread product line, giving it the widest range of mining machinery and equipment of any international manufacturer. Rusty Dunn, a Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) spokesman said that, “The decision to go with one brand was not taken lightly. There was a lot of time and attention given to the branding decision.” Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) shares are currently standing at 83.25. Price History Last Price: 83.25 52 Week Low / High: 63.36 / 116.55 50 Day Moving Average: 98.39 6 Month Price Change %: -17.2% 12 Month Price Change %: 28.7%
Top 10 Most Profitable Industrial Stocks: VALV, CGNX, CVVT, NDSN, OYOG, SHS, SNHY, NFEC, MKSI, GGG (Aug 27, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 most profitable Industrial stocks for the last 12 months. Two Chinese companies (VALV, CVVT) are on the list. Shengkai Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ:VALV) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 69.42% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 15.37% for the same period. Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ:CGNX) is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 22.24% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 27.27% for the same period. China Valves Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVVT) is the 3rd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 22.20% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 28.52% for the same period. Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) is the 4th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 18.56% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 25.99% for the same period. OYO Geospace Corporation (NASDAQ:OYOG) is the 5th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 17.71% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 26.06% for the same period. Sauer-Danfoss Inc. (NYSE:SHS) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 17.47% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 18.69% for the same period. Sun Hydraulics Corporation (NASDAQ:SNHY) is the 7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 17.37% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 24.95% for the same period. NF Energy Saving Corp (NASDAQ:NFEC) is the 8th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 16.81% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 22.14% for the same period. MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI) is the 9th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 16.44% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 24.22% for the same period. Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) is the 10th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 15.82% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 23.41% for the same period.
Top 10 Best-Performing Micro Cap Stocks Year-to-Date: GENE, JVA, TSTF, ICGN, AMPE, COOL, AXK, MDW, ATAI, INPH (Aug 27, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 best-performing Micro Cap stocks year-to-date. One Chinese company (ATAI) is on the list. Genetic Technologies Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:GENE) is the 1st best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 391.94% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 540.74% for the last 52 weeks. Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:JVA) is the 2nd best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 326.08% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 250.66% for the last 52 weeks. TeamStaff, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSTF) is the 3rd best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 274.51% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 247.27% for the last 52 weeks. Icagen, Inc. (NASDAQ:ICGN) is the 4th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 239.55% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 134.77% for the last 52 weeks. Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMPE) is the 5th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 202.50% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 353.75% for the last 52 weeks. Majesco Entertainment Co. (NASDAQ:COOL) is the 6th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 198.74% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 340.61% for the last 52 weeks. Accelr8 Technology Corporation (AMEX:AXK) is the 7th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 197.98% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 298.65% for the last 52 weeks. Midway Gold Corp. (AMEX:MDW) is the 8th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 191.77% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 400.00% for the last 52 weeks. ATA Inc.(ADR) (NASDAQ:ATAI) is the 9th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 146.30% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 215.44% for the last 52 weeks. Interphase Corporation (NASDAQ:INPH) is the 10th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 142.77% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 180.12% for the last 52 weeks.
Top 10 Best-Performing Mid-Cap Stocks Year-to-Date: VRUS, VHI, GLNG, COG, MPEL, CVI, LVLT, TBL, SUG, HFC (Aug 27, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 best-performing Mid-Cap stocks year-to-date. One Chinese company (MPEL) is on the list. Pharmasset, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRUS) is the 1st best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 198.92% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 423.35% for the last 52 weeks. Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) is the 2nd best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 166.26% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 243.27% for the last 52 weeks. Golar LNG Limited (USA) (NASDAQ:GLNG) is the 3rd best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 101.13% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 207.23% for the last 52 weeks. Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE:COG) is the 4th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 90.09% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 157.70% for the last 52 weeks. Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:MPEL) is the 5th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 89.62% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 197.78% for the last 52 weeks. CVR Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CVI) is the 6th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 78.52% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 281.69% for the last 52 weeks. Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:LVLT) is the 7th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 77.55% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 68.93% for the last 52 weeks. The Timberland Company (NYSE:TBL) is the 8th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 74.54% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 162.99% for the last 52 weeks. Southern Union Company (NYSE:SUG) is the 9th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 73.99% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 85.39% for the last 52 weeks. HollyFrontier Corp (NYSE:HFC) is the 10th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 73.36% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 173.11% for the last 52 weeks.
Speculative High Income Stocks
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dow2664 If you were to find a stock that has been around since 1898, pays a yield of 5.8%, has paid dividends quarterly since 1995, has increased its dividend in six out of the last sixteen years, trades at 10.5 times earnings, and just reported a 4.8% increase in revenues, you might think that this is one of the blue chip large cap stocks that is a member of the S&P 500. You would be wrong. The company is not a large cap, nor even a mid cap stock. This stock is selling within a couple dollars per share of its 52 week low at less than ten dollars a share, closing at 9.44 on Friday. So what is this company? It is the Minnesota based company Hickory Tech Corp. (HTCO). The company is in the business of providing integrated data services, such as fiber, data and Internet, voice and voice over Internet protocol, along with distribution of telecommunications and data processing equipment. It also offers local telephone, long distance, and directory assistance services. The company has regional fiber network spanning more than 2,750 route miles serving Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Net debt position improved $5 million for the quarter and $15 million year-to-date. Equipment and broadband revenue increased 12 percent. Amazingly, there are lots of low priced stocks with upside potential that pay dividends, and many have fairly decent yields ranging from 3% to 6%. I gave a presentation at the MoneyShow a few weeks ago about high dividend stocks, and included a discussion of speculative income stocks. Here are a few more. Psychemedics (PMD) is an interesting company that pays a yield of 6.1% based on its current price of 7.94. It is a provider of testing services for the detection of abused substances using analysis of samples of hair. The company’s services are offered to employers, law enforcement agencies, schools, and nosy parents. This Massachusetts company was founded in 1985 and has paid quarterly dividends since 1997. The stock trades at 13 times earnings and reported quarterly income growth of 25.2% on a 14.9% rise in revenues. The company is debt free and has $4.6 million in cash. Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) is in the private education business and owns the Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln College of New England, Nashville Auto-Diesel College, Southwestern College, Clemens College, and Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences. The stock yields 10.5% based on its current closing price of 9.55. The company just started paying quarterly dividends in 2010. This company has suffered along with all the other private college businesses due to government crackdown on promises made to potential students and related issues. The company reported a 62.6% drop in quarterly earnings. The company was founded in 1946 and is based in New Jersey. Tal International (TAL), founded in 1963, is in the business of leasing intermodal containers, and yields 7.7% based on the current stock price of 28.37. Dividends have increased every quarter for the last six quarters. The stock trades at a price to earnings ratio of 8.7. Earnings for the latest quarter increased 398% (albeit from a very low amount last year) on an earnings increase of 37.6%. Have you seen those guys that advertise on TV telling you that you can have $2500 in your checking account tomorrow? QC Holdings (QCCO) is one of the companies involved in payday loans. The stock, which closed at 3.88 on Friday, yields 5%, and has been paying quarterly dividends for five years. The stock trades at 6.6 times earnings. Latest quarterly earnings were down substantially, over 98%. For free lists of other high yield stocks , check out WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written. By Stockerblog.com
Hurricane Irene Effects; Sweet Crude Oil Prices Heating Oil Price Gold Price Per Ounce; Commodity News Today
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dow2664 Precious metal commodities moved into the green to close out the last trading session just as Hurricane Irene was approaching the East Coast of the U.S. Many speculate that the Hurricane is acting to modify investor behavior by pushing certain investments. The safe haven appeal of gold and silver held strong on Friday. As the Hurricane winds increased, so to did precious metal contract prices. Gold contract finished higher and once again is approaching the 1800 price per troy ounce mark. Oil price per barrel received a push in the positive direction as well from Hurricane Irene. During the final hours of trading on Friday, Oil price per barrel turned green. Light sweet crude broke into positive territory by .08 percent to settle the session at 85.37 per barrel for October contract. Heating oil moved higher on the day as well. Heating oil for October delivery went green by .76 percent to close out at 3.02 per gallon. Sweet crude is still negative as the one month change for the commodity posts in the red by 12.02 percent. The one month change status for gold is positive by 13.06 percent. Gold contract for December delivery finished off Friday’s session higher by 1.31 percent at 1797.30 per troy ounce. Camillo Zucari
Today’s Gold price per ounce, Silver price per ounce, Spot gold price per gram spot silver Prices; Stock Market Review Today
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dow2664 Gold and silver contract prices ended the last trading session in the green. Spot gold per gram prices and spot silver per ounce prices were in positive territory at this point as well. Gold hit a minor slump during the initial half of the last trading week as corrections occurred. Stocks were rebounding as well. Last week was the first in four that indices finished off the week as a whole in positive territory. Federal Reserve Chairman spoke on the last trading session and investors on Wall Street were all ears. Most thought that due to the lethargic U.S. economy, QE3 would be initiated. Bernanke only promised that the central bank would further review the state of the economy in the U.S. to determine how best to address concerns. Safe haven appeal for precious metals gold and silver grew stronger and helped the two contracts break into positive ground to close out the last session. Gold contract for December delivery finished green by 23.20 at 1797.30 per troy ounce. Silver contract for September delivery moved green by .207 at 40.95 per troy ounce. Spot gold per gram was green by 2.15 at 58.75 and spot silver per ounce was green by .55 at 41.30. Camillo Zucari
Stocks Going Ex Dividend the First Week of September
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dow2664 Here is our latest update on the stock trading technique called ‘Buying Dividends’. This is the process of buying stocks before the ex dividend date and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend . This technique generally works only in bull markets. In flat or choppy markets, you have to be extremely careful. In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can’t sell the stock until after the ex date. The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable and sortable list of the stocks going ex dividend during the next week or two. The list contains many dividend paying companies, all with market caps over $500 million, and yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the market capitalization, the ex-dividend date and the yield. Hancock Holding Company (HBHC) market cap: $2.3B ex div date: 9/1/2011 yield: 3.6% NV Energy, Inc. (NVE) market cap: $3.4B ex div date: 9/1/2011 yield: 3.3% Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) market cap: $2.8B ex div date: 9/2/2011 yield: 3.8% Greenhill & Co., Inc. (GHL) market cap: $1.0B ex div date: 9/2/2011 yield: 5.2% Harris Corporation (HRS) market cap: $4.4B ex div date: 9/2/2011 yield: 3.2% The additional ex-dividend stocks can be found at wsnn.com. (If you have been to the website before, and the latest link doesn’t show up, you may have to empty your cache.) If you like dividend stocks, you should check out the high yield utility stocks and the Monthly Dividend Stocks at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com or WSNN.com. Dividend definitions: Declaration date: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend. Ex-dividend date: the day on which if you buy the stock, you would not be entitled to that particular dividend; or the first day on which a shareholder can sell the shares and still be entitled to the dividend. Record date : the day when you must be on the company’s books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. The ex-dividend date is normally set for stocks two business days before the record date. Payment date: the day on which the dividend payment is actually made, which can be as long at two months after the ex date. Don’t forget to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the company before implementing this technique. Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written. By Stockerblog.com
Top 10 Best-Performing Large Cap Stocks Year-to-Date: GMCR, HK, VRX, TSU, MA, BIDU, CHU, ISRG, BIIB, CERN (Aug 27, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 best-performing Large Cap stocks year-to-date. Two Chinese companies (BIDU, CHU) are on the list. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ:GMCR) is the 1st best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 197.96% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 221.65% for the last 52 weeks. Petrohawk Energy Corporation (NYSE:HK) is the 2nd best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 112.38% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 162.60% for the last 52 weeks. Valeant Pharmaceuticals Int (USA) (NYSE:VRX) is the 3rd best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 51.15% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 88.20% for the last 52 weeks. TIM Participacoes SA (ADR) (NYSE:TSU) is the 4th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 48.72% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 86.53% for the last 52 weeks. MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is the 5th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 45.17% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 60.13% for the last 52 weeks. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 6th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 44.72% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 82.38% for the last 52 weeks. China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited (ADR) (NYSE:CHU) is the 7th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 39.23% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 45.14% for the last 52 weeks. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) is the 8th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 38.48% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 33.20% for the last 52 weeks. Biogen Idec Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) is the 9th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 37.64% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 71.19% for the last 52 weeks. Cerner Corporation (NASDAQ:CERN) is the 10th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 37.26% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 74.67% for the last 52 weeks.
Today’s Gold price per ounce, Silver price per ounce, Spot gold price per gram spot silver Prices; Stock Market Review Today
Gold and silver contract prices ended the last trading session in the green.
Spot gold per gram prices and spot silver per ounce prices were in positive
territory at this point as well. Gold hit a minor slump during the initial half
of the last trading week as corrections occurred. Stocks were rebounding as
well. Last week was the first in four that indices finished off the week as a
whole in positive territory. Federal Reserve Chairman spoke on the last trading
session and investors on Wall Street were all ears. Most thought that due to the
lethargic U.S. economy, QE3 would be initiated. Bernanke only promised that the
central bank would further review the state of the economy in the U.S. to
determine how best to address concerns. Safe haven appeal for precious metals
gold and silver grew stronger and helped the two contracts break into positive
ground to close out the last session. Gold contract for December delivery
finished green by 23.20 at 1797.30 per troy ounce. Silver contract for September
delivery moved green by .207 at 40.95 per troy ounce. Spot gold per gram was
green by 2.15 at 58.75 and spot silver per ounce was green by .55 at 41.30.
Camillo Zucari
Spot gold per gram prices and spot silver per ounce prices were in positive
territory at this point as well. Gold hit a minor slump during the initial half
of the last trading week as corrections occurred. Stocks were rebounding as
well. Last week was the first in four that indices finished off the week as a
whole in positive territory. Federal Reserve Chairman spoke on the last trading
session and investors on Wall Street were all ears. Most thought that due to the
lethargic U.S. economy, QE3 would be initiated. Bernanke only promised that the
central bank would further review the state of the economy in the U.S. to
determine how best to address concerns. Safe haven appeal for precious metals
gold and silver grew stronger and helped the two contracts break into positive
ground to close out the last session. Gold contract for December delivery
finished green by 23.20 at 1797.30 per troy ounce. Silver contract for September
delivery moved green by .207 at 40.95 per troy ounce. Spot gold per gram was
green by 2.15 at 58.75 and spot silver per ounce was green by .55 at 41.30.
Camillo Zucari
Hurricane Irene Effects; Sweet Crude Oil Prices Heating Oil Price Gold Price Per Ounce; Commodity News Today
Precious metal commodities moved into the green to close out the last trading
session just as Hurricane Irene was approaching the East Coast of the U.S. Many
speculate that the Hurricane is acting to modify investor behavior by pushing
certain investments. The safe haven appeal of gold and silver held strong on
Friday. As the Hurricane winds increased, so to did precious metal contract
prices. Gold contract finished higher and once again is approaching the 1800
price per troy ounce mark. Oil price per barrel received a push in the positive
direction as well from Hurricane Irene. During the final hours of trading on
Friday, Oil price per barrel turned green. Light sweet crude broke into positive
territory by .08 percent to settle the session at 85.37 per barrel for October
contract. Heating oil moved higher on the day as well. Heating oil for October
delivery went green by .76 percent to close out at 3.02 per gallon. Sweet crude
is still negative as the one month change for the commodity posts in the red by
12.02 percent. The one month change status for gold is positive by 13.06
percent. Gold contract for December delivery finished off Fridays session higher
by 1.31 percent at 1797.30 per troy ounce. Camillo Zucari
session just as Hurricane Irene was approaching the East Coast of the U.S. Many
speculate that the Hurricane is acting to modify investor behavior by pushing
certain investments. The safe haven appeal of gold and silver held strong on
Friday. As the Hurricane winds increased, so to did precious metal contract
prices. Gold contract finished higher and once again is approaching the 1800
price per troy ounce mark. Oil price per barrel received a push in the positive
direction as well from Hurricane Irene. During the final hours of trading on
Friday, Oil price per barrel turned green. Light sweet crude broke into positive
territory by .08 percent to settle the session at 85.37 per barrel for October
contract. Heating oil moved higher on the day as well. Heating oil for October
delivery went green by .76 percent to close out at 3.02 per gallon. Sweet crude
is still negative as the one month change for the commodity posts in the red by
12.02 percent. The one month change status for gold is positive by 13.06
percent. Gold contract for December delivery finished off Fridays session higher
by 1.31 percent at 1797.30 per troy ounce. Camillo Zucari
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