Below are the top 10 Real Estate 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. Four Chinese companies (SFUN, HGSH, OMEI, CNR) are on the list. SouFun
Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:SFUN) has the 1st highest Return on Equity in this
segment of the market. Its ROE was 85.73% for the last 12 months. Its net profit
margin was 31.16% for the same period. The InterGroup Corporation (NASDAQ:INTG)
has the 2nd highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was
80.27% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 17.71% for the same
period. China HGS Real Estate, Inc. (NASDAQ:HGSH) has the 3rd highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 42.98% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 47.14% for the same period. China Oumei Real Estate
Inc. (NASDAQ:OMEI) has the 4th 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
31.62% for the same period. CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) has the 5th
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 28.57% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 4.03% for the same period. HFF,
Inc. (NYSE:HF) has the 6th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the
market. Its ROE was 27.96% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
13.44% for the same period. Alto Palermo S.A. (ADR) (NASDAQ:APSA) has the 7th
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 26.83% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 26.17% for the same period.
Brookfield Office Properties Inc. (NYSE:BPO) has the 8th highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 24.59% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 143.83% for the same period. W. P. Carey & Co. LLC
(NYSE:WPC) has the 9th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market.
Its ROE was 20.75% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 41.08% for
the same period. China Metro Rural Holdings Ltd (AMEX:CNR) has the 10th highest
Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 20.75% for the last
12 months. Its net profit margin was 34.85% for the same period.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Facebook: IPO Just a Distraction?
It seemed like a sure thing that is, Facebook would go public in the first
quarter of 2012. The main reason? Well, it has to do with an arcane federal
securities rule that compels companies to start filing quarterly reports when
they have 500 or more shareholders. And yes, Facebook has triggered this
requirement. So, might as well do an IPO, right? Interestingly enough, this was
the strategy for Google 's (NASDAQ: GOOG ) high-profile IPO back in 2004. Even
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) did the same thing back in the 1980s. But Facebook
might take another tact. According to a report in Financial Times , it looks
like the company will launch its IPO during the fourth quarter of 2012. Let's
face it, Facebook could do its IPO today and it would be a huge success. The
company does not have to worry about things like market conditions." Across
the globe, investors are hungry for a mega-deal like Facebook's. Based on a
recent report from Reuters , the company doubled its revenues to $1.6 billion
for the first half of 2011 and had a profit of $500 million. It seems highly
unlikely the growth ramp will slow anytime soon as Facebook still is in the
early stages of its monetization efforts. So why delay the IPO? The reason might
be that Facebook's CEO and co-founder, Mark Zuckerberg, wants his team to be
focused on great product development not counting IPO winnings. After all,
Google+ is making inroads in the social networking space. There also are some
newer companies that are getting traction, such as Tumblr. Thus, in such a
hypercompetitive environment, an IPO can be a big distraction. Of course, a
delayed IPO will be a big disappointment for investors as well as fee-hungry
Wall Street investment bankers. However, it could create even more pent-up
demand for the offering. Interestingly enough, the beneficiaries actually might
be companies like Zynga and LinkedIn (NYSE: LNKD ). In a way, they are proxies
for a play on social networking. So enthusiasm is likely to remain fairly robust
for these stocks. But as with anything regarding IPOs, nothing is set in stone.
Hey, a report in The New York Times actually contradicts the Financial Times
story, saying an offering still is targeted for early next year. No doubt, this
kind of buzz is fairly normal stuff. But as for the Facebook IPO, its a near
certainty that it will come public within at least a year from now and it
definitely will be an epic deal. Tom Taulli is the author of "All About Short
Selling" and "All About Commodities." You can also find him at Twitter
account @ttaulli. He does not own a position in any of the stocks named here.
quarter of 2012. The main reason? Well, it has to do with an arcane federal
securities rule that compels companies to start filing quarterly reports when
they have 500 or more shareholders. And yes, Facebook has triggered this
requirement. So, might as well do an IPO, right? Interestingly enough, this was
the strategy for Google 's (NASDAQ: GOOG ) high-profile IPO back in 2004. Even
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) did the same thing back in the 1980s. But Facebook
might take another tact. According to a report in Financial Times , it looks
like the company will launch its IPO during the fourth quarter of 2012. Let's
face it, Facebook could do its IPO today and it would be a huge success. The
company does not have to worry about things like market conditions." Across
the globe, investors are hungry for a mega-deal like Facebook's. Based on a
recent report from Reuters , the company doubled its revenues to $1.6 billion
for the first half of 2011 and had a profit of $500 million. It seems highly
unlikely the growth ramp will slow anytime soon as Facebook still is in the
early stages of its monetization efforts. So why delay the IPO? The reason might
be that Facebook's CEO and co-founder, Mark Zuckerberg, wants his team to be
focused on great product development not counting IPO winnings. After all,
Google+ is making inroads in the social networking space. There also are some
newer companies that are getting traction, such as Tumblr. Thus, in such a
hypercompetitive environment, an IPO can be a big distraction. Of course, a
delayed IPO will be a big disappointment for investors as well as fee-hungry
Wall Street investment bankers. However, it could create even more pent-up
demand for the offering. Interestingly enough, the beneficiaries actually might
be companies like Zynga and LinkedIn (NYSE: LNKD ). In a way, they are proxies
for a play on social networking. So enthusiasm is likely to remain fairly robust
for these stocks. But as with anything regarding IPOs, nothing is set in stone.
Hey, a report in The New York Times actually contradicts the Financial Times
story, saying an offering still is targeted for early next year. No doubt, this
kind of buzz is fairly normal stuff. But as for the Facebook IPO, its a near
certainty that it will come public within at least a year from now and it
definitely will be an epic deal. Tom Taulli is the author of "All About Short
Selling" and "All About Commodities." You can also find him at Twitter
account @ttaulli. He does not own a position in any of the stocks named here.
Netflix Stock Slammed on Subscription Slide
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ) is getting hammered today after announcing its
dual-pricing model has scared off more customers than expected. Netflix
announced a pricing plan back in July that, starting this month, it would begin
charging customers separately for the DVDs it mails out and the streaming video
service it provides. Instead of $9.99 for both, NFLX would charge $7.99 for each
service. Netflix had estimated it would wind up with about 3 million DVD-only
subscribers and 10 million streaming-only subs. But the real numbers are smaller
much smaller and that could really mess up any Netflix plans to improve its
video library. The company announced it now tallied 2.2 million DVD-only
customers in the U.S., a dramatic 26% shortfall. The streaming video numbers
also missed the mark, with only 9.8 million down from a 10 million projection.
Thats a 1 million loss to the total headcount of viewers. So what's the big
deal? Most people know that streaming video is the way of the future, right?
True. But that's the trouble. Netflix made this move to generate cash for a
better catalog of TV shows and movies for its streaming video audience. The
costs for rights to new releases and quality content in this format are
astronomical, and Netflix has been facing criticism for a while that its library
is too stale and too boring for some. The vast majority of Netflix titles are
consumed via streaming video, and by charging separately for streaming, the
company had hoped to more closely align what it charges folks and what it has to
pay studios for the titles. But apparently, customers are reluctant to embrace
this model. People who are fanatics about the streaming service could have
gotten a price reduction by eliminating DVDs via the mail and in effect lowering
their monthly bill from $9.99 to $7.99. But the fact that a
greater-than-expected group jumped ship shows a big flaw in Netflix's logic.
Adding insult to injury is that Starz and Netflix recently announced they
couldn't strike a deal on content sharing. Starz titles about 8% of domestic
viewing will disappear in February. NFLX reportedly offered a cool $300
million, which apparently wasn't enough. Starz insisted on tiered pricing
instead, which likely would have charged Netflix customers an additional sum
beyond the $7.99-per-month subscription fee No wonder the stock is tanking, and
competitors like Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN ) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ), who have been
beefing up their own streaming video services , smell blood in the water. And no
wonder Netflix investors are running for cover. So what's next for streaming
video fans who use the iconic company to consume their favorite reruns or older
movies? Probably not much. Netflix has the scale and brand recognition to
maintain a foothold as the dominant provider of movies and TV shows that are a
few years old. If you're a big fan of new releases and the latest cable TV
sitcoms, however, you could be in for more disappointment as content providers
tighten the noose on Netflix and let-down subscribers head for the hills.
dual-pricing model has scared off more customers than expected. Netflix
announced a pricing plan back in July that, starting this month, it would begin
charging customers separately for the DVDs it mails out and the streaming video
service it provides. Instead of $9.99 for both, NFLX would charge $7.99 for each
service. Netflix had estimated it would wind up with about 3 million DVD-only
subscribers and 10 million streaming-only subs. But the real numbers are smaller
much smaller and that could really mess up any Netflix plans to improve its
video library. The company announced it now tallied 2.2 million DVD-only
customers in the U.S., a dramatic 26% shortfall. The streaming video numbers
also missed the mark, with only 9.8 million down from a 10 million projection.
Thats a 1 million loss to the total headcount of viewers. So what's the big
deal? Most people know that streaming video is the way of the future, right?
True. But that's the trouble. Netflix made this move to generate cash for a
better catalog of TV shows and movies for its streaming video audience. The
costs for rights to new releases and quality content in this format are
astronomical, and Netflix has been facing criticism for a while that its library
is too stale and too boring for some. The vast majority of Netflix titles are
consumed via streaming video, and by charging separately for streaming, the
company had hoped to more closely align what it charges folks and what it has to
pay studios for the titles. But apparently, customers are reluctant to embrace
this model. People who are fanatics about the streaming service could have
gotten a price reduction by eliminating DVDs via the mail and in effect lowering
their monthly bill from $9.99 to $7.99. But the fact that a
greater-than-expected group jumped ship shows a big flaw in Netflix's logic.
Adding insult to injury is that Starz and Netflix recently announced they
couldn't strike a deal on content sharing. Starz titles about 8% of domestic
viewing will disappear in February. NFLX reportedly offered a cool $300
million, which apparently wasn't enough. Starz insisted on tiered pricing
instead, which likely would have charged Netflix customers an additional sum
beyond the $7.99-per-month subscription fee No wonder the stock is tanking, and
competitors like Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN ) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ), who have been
beefing up their own streaming video services , smell blood in the water. And no
wonder Netflix investors are running for cover. So what's next for streaming
video fans who use the iconic company to consume their favorite reruns or older
movies? Probably not much. Netflix has the scale and brand recognition to
maintain a foothold as the dominant provider of movies and TV shows that are a
few years old. If you're a big fan of new releases and the latest cable TV
sitcoms, however, you could be in for more disappointment as content providers
tighten the noose on Netflix and let-down subscribers head for the hills.
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Cuts Race App
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has removed the 'Jew or Not Jew' app in France.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Cuts Race App The Mac Maker has removed the application
officially from the store after receiving complaints from anti-racism group in
the country. The app was used to decide if someone is Jewish or not, mainly used
by the fans to decide if public figures are Jewish or not. The French penal code
doesn't allow the storage of personal details including race, sexuality or
religious or political affiliation. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares were at
389.3 at the end of the last days trading. Theres been a 15.7% movement 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
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Cuts Race App The Mac Maker has removed the application
officially from the store after receiving complaints from anti-racism group in
the country. The app was used to decide if someone is Jewish or not, mainly used
by the fans to decide if public figures are Jewish or not. The French penal code
doesn't allow the storage of personal details including race, sexuality or
religious or political affiliation. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares were at
389.3 at the end of the last days trading. Theres been a 15.7% movement 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
Top 10 Rebounding Micro Cap Stocks: ECGI, PUDA, GENE, MITK, INV, ICGN, HEARQ, CIIC, TSTF, JVA (Sep 15, 2011)
Below are the top 10 rebounding Micro Cap stocks. These companies business
outlook has improved a lot in the past 52 weeks. Two Chinese companies (PUDA,
CIIC) are on the list. Envoy Capital Group Inc. (NASDAQ:ECGI) is the 1st best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 1671% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 79% of its 52-week high. Puda Coal, Inc
(NYSE:PUDA) is the 2nd best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It
has risen 1000% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 7% of its 52-week
high. Genetic Technologies Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:GENE) is the 3rd best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 826% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 56% of its 52-week high. Mitek Systems, Inc.
(NASDAQ:MITK) is the 4th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It
has risen 737% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 89% of its 52-week
high. Innovaro Inc. (AMEX:INV) is the 5th best rebounding stock in this segment
of the market. It has risen 616% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 51%
of its 52-week high. Icagen, Inc. (NASDAQ:ICGN) is the 6th best rebounding stock
in this segment of the market. It has risen 542% from its 52-week low. It is now
trading at 71% of its 52-week high. HearUSA, Inc. (AMEX:HEARQ) is the 7th best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 527% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 84% of its 52-week high. China Infrastructure
Investment Corp (NASDAQ:CIIC) is the 8th best rebounding stock in this segment
of the market. It has risen 459% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 90%
of its 52-week high. TeamStaff, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSTF) is the 9th best rebounding
stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 425% from its 52-week low. It
is now trading at 58% of its 52-week high. Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:JVA)
is the 10th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen
395% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 59% of its 52-week high.
outlook has improved a lot in the past 52 weeks. Two Chinese companies (PUDA,
CIIC) are on the list. Envoy Capital Group Inc. (NASDAQ:ECGI) is the 1st best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 1671% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 79% of its 52-week high. Puda Coal, Inc
(NYSE:PUDA) is the 2nd best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It
has risen 1000% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 7% of its 52-week
high. Genetic Technologies Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:GENE) is the 3rd best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 826% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 56% of its 52-week high. Mitek Systems, Inc.
(NASDAQ:MITK) is the 4th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It
has risen 737% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 89% of its 52-week
high. Innovaro Inc. (AMEX:INV) is the 5th best rebounding stock in this segment
of the market. It has risen 616% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 51%
of its 52-week high. Icagen, Inc. (NASDAQ:ICGN) is the 6th best rebounding stock
in this segment of the market. It has risen 542% from its 52-week low. It is now
trading at 71% of its 52-week high. HearUSA, Inc. (AMEX:HEARQ) is the 7th best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 527% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 84% of its 52-week high. China Infrastructure
Investment Corp (NASDAQ:CIIC) is the 8th best rebounding stock in this segment
of the market. It has risen 459% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 90%
of its 52-week high. TeamStaff, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSTF) is the 9th best rebounding
stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 425% from its 52-week low. It
is now trading at 58% of its 52-week high. Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:JVA)
is the 10th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen
395% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 59% of its 52-week high.
Let Broadcom Chip in With Building Your Portfolio
Chip-maker Broadcom (NASDAQ: BRCM ) is near the top of Fortunes list of the 10
largest fast-growing companies and its 84th-fastest growing company overall.
Does that mean you should own its shares? Broadcom recently announced the
acquisition of a big
largest fast-growing companies and its 84th-fastest growing company overall.
Does that mean you should own its shares? Broadcom recently announced the
acquisition of a big
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Building Up Windows 8
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO has said that Windows 8 will address
investors' concerns. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Building Up Windows 8
Steve Ballmer, the chief executive officer of Microsoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:MSFT), said that the upcoming operating system from the company will
address investors' concerns over the PC business of Microsoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:MSFT). Steve Ballmer said at the companys financial analysts day in Los
Angeles that, We think weve got it right. Weve got mobile and the PC coming
together and weve got the cloud behind them. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
company shares are currently standing at 26.5. Price History Last Price: 26.5 52
Week Low / High: 23.65 / 29.46 50 Day Moving Average: 26.1 6 Month Price Change
%: 2.6% 12 Month Price Change %: 3.7%
investors' concerns. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Building Up Windows 8
Steve Ballmer, the chief executive officer of Microsoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:MSFT), said that the upcoming operating system from the company will
address investors' concerns over the PC business of Microsoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:MSFT). Steve Ballmer said at the companys financial analysts day in Los
Angeles that, We think weve got it right. Weve got mobile and the PC coming
together and weve got the cloud behind them. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
company shares are currently standing at 26.5. Price History Last Price: 26.5 52
Week Low / High: 23.65 / 29.46 50 Day Moving Average: 26.1 6 Month Price Change
%: 2.6% 12 Month Price Change %: 3.7%
Todays Dow Jones Average DJIA Index DJX DJI, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Stock Market Investing News Today Close
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dow2664 Stock Market indices in the U.S. were posting in the green at the halfway mark today. The Dow Jones was positive, as was the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 at this point in the session. News broke today pertaining to a concerted effort by central banks to help infuse the U.S. dollar into the struggling European financial system. Stock indices rose higher overseas and this positive action helped to push U.S. stock indices higher during the trading session today. Economic news in the U.S. was negatively skewed on many fronts. The reading on regional manufacturing via the Philadelphia Federal Reserve posted weaker than expected today. The index revealed that regional manufacturing slowed in September. In addition to this data, the Labor Department reported today that initial jobless claims are higher than expected. The numbers for the latest reading are up to 428,000 which is about 15,000 more than the previous week’s reading. Also, the Consumer Price Index revealed that prices rose in August at an annual rate of 3.8 percent. This rate was exceptionally high. As the trading session approached close today, the primary index composites were still green. The Dow Jones was higher by 1.66 percent at 11,433. The Nasdaq was higher by 1.34 percent at 2,607 and the S&P 500 was higher by 1.72 percent at 1,209. The Stock rally held strong and was led by the aid plan initiated for Europe. Frank Matto
Thursday Apple Rumors: China Mobile Says 4G iPhone is Coming
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Here are your Apple news items and rumors for Thursday: China Says iPhone Going 4G: Of the many rumors surrounding the technical specifications of the Apple ( NASDAQ : AAPL ) iPhone 5, support for 4G networks like those heavily promoted by Verizon (NYSE: VZ ), AT&T (NYSE: T ), and Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S ) is among the few that have been almost universally shot down . That said, there have been rumblings that China Mobile (NYSE: CHL ) has been pushing Apple hard to introduce a 4G iPhone. A Thursday report in Bloomberg (via Apple Insider ) said that China Mobile might be getting its wish sooner rather than later. Chairman Wang Jianzhou said his company received “ a positive answer from Apple ” regarding the co-development of a 4G phone using the same LTE standard as Verizon and AT&T. Apple Second Only to Google in Brand Value: Google ‘s ( NASDAQ : GOOG ) Android operating system controls a larger percentage of the world smartphone market, at least in terms of operating system, but that’s not the only category in which the company has stayed ahead of Apple. According to a new study from London-based reaseach firm Brand Finance (reprinted in a Thursday report at 9 to 5 Mac), Apple’s brand value grew 33% between 2010 and 2011 , passing Microsoft ( NASDAQ : MSFT ), IBM (NYSE: IBM ), Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT ) and General Electric (NYSE: GE ) to take the No. 2 spot just behind Google. Different studies have made different findings, though. A BrandZ brand value study released in May and reported on by Forbes placed Apple in the No. 1 spot — well ahead of Google at No. 2. Reading Rainbow Resurrected on iPad: Legions of Generation Y-ers and Millennials had much to celebrate on Wednesday when Levar Burton announced he would resurrect the television program Reading Rainbow via a new iPad app called RRKidz. The app will include access to 300 e-books as well as video and game content. Details on pricing weren’t released, but a report at TUAW confirmed that RRKidz will charge a monthly fee for these features . Whether app users will be able to fly higher than a butterfly in the sky by taking a look in a book remains to be seen. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
3 Golden Funds for Precious Metals
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Investors have numerous ways to get their hands on gold . However, purchasing physical gold incurs storage and insurance costs. An easier way to play the precious metal is through ETFs. If an investor wants to own gold outside of the U.S. and still comply with offshore assets rules, an efficient way to do this is by purchasing the ETFS Physical Asian Gold Shares ETF (NYSE: AGOL ). AGOL holds physical gold in trust facilities in Singapore. This is a pure play on the price of gold, as no leverage is used. This structure’s appeal is that the gold is offshore and out of the hands of U.S. regulators. This simple program has two basic reporting responsibilities: the price of gold and the daily count of bars held in the vault. Not much to watch in this ETF. For the investor that wants more "kick," the PowerShares DB Precious Metal Fund (NYSE: DBP ) ETF uses futures contracts and three-month U.S. Treasury Bills. DBP is based on the DBIQ Optimum Yield Precious Metals Index , which is 80% gold and 20% silver. As of Aug. 31, 2011, this mix has delivered returns of 30.29% in 12 months, 31.68% in 24 months and 17.66% in 36 months. The leverage of the futures contracts will give investors a ride like a bucking bronco, though, so enter with caution. The returns of the fund do not correlate with the index . The chart below is the index for the past 12 months: A newcomer to the feeding frenzy in precious metals is the iPath Pure Beta Precious Metals ETN (NYSE: BLNG ). BLNG was brought to market on April 20, 2011, and matures on April 20, 2041. This ETN structure allows daily trading like an ETF and, for the long-term investor, a return of principal at the undetermined ending value. How this is done is through the use of futures contracts, at the same 80% gold/20% silver mix, with all cash placed in short-term Treasuries. Leverage is not fully employed, and management can adjust the futures contracts and rebalance the blend as it sees fit. So far the returns, as of Aug. 31, 2011, have been 10.61% in one month and 16.78% over three months. For someone that has a very long-term view of precious metals and wants a return of principal in about 30 years, this might be a "buy-and-forget" program.
Mortgage Interest Rates Drop Again; Todays 30 Year Fixed, 15 Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rates drop to Historic Lows according to Freddie Mac
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dow2664 Freddie Mac is posting that mortgage interest rates will drop lower once again. The housing market has continued to struggle even as the 30 year and 15 year mortgage interest rates remaining at relative lows. Each time the mortgage interest rate drops, economists expect that the reduction will act as a catalyst for increased financing. This has not happened for a number of reasons. One reason relates to the heightened criteria lenders have to approve borrowers. More stringent criteria has been put in place in an attempt to avoid default catastrophe. Another reason the housing market has not seen a greater increase in the number of persons entering into the home financing process relates to jobs. The recent jobs data that posted in the United States has been weak and this is applying negative pressure to the housing market. The national unemployment rate remain at 9.1 percent. Fewer individuals across the country are in good position to enter the home acquisition process. The good news is that the market has continued to move slowly and Treasury bond yields have remained low. Mortgage rates have dropped once again. The 30 year fixed mortgage interest rate recently dropped lower to 4.09 percent and the 15 year fixed dropped down to 3.30 percent. Both rates are at historic lows according to posts from Freddie Mac. Stephen Johnson
Gold Futures Settle at 3-Week Low, Silver Drops Under $40
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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Gold futures plummeted on Thursday, with the COMEX December 2011 contract settling lower by $45.10, or 2.5%, at $1,781.40 per ounce.
Top 10 Rebounding Small Cap Stocks: MDW, JAZZ, FTK, AMRN, BSFT, MAKO, ZAGG, GPL, HRBN, WNR (Sep 15, 2011)
Below are the top 10 rebounding Small Cap stocks. These companies business
outlook has improved a lot in the past 52 weeks. One Chinese company (HRBN) is
on the list. Midway Gold Corp. (AMEX:MDW) is the 1st best rebounding stock in
this segment of the market. It has risen 412% from its 52-week low. It is now
trading at 94% of its 52-week high. Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAZZ) is
the 2nd best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 356%
from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 96% of its 52-week high. Flotek
Industries, Inc. (NYSE:FTK) is the 3rd best rebounding stock in this segment of
the market. It has risen 343% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 56% of
its 52-week high. Amarin Corporation plc (ADR) (NASDAQ:AMRN) is the 4th best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 333% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 53% of its 52-week high. BroadSoft Inc
(NASDAQ:BSFT) is the 5th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It
has risen 310% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 60% of its 52-week
high. MAKO Surgical Corp. (NASDAQ:MAKO) is the 6th best rebounding stock in this
segment of the market. It has risen 305% from its 52-week low. It is now trading
at 96% of its 52-week high. Zagg Inc (NASDAQ:ZAGG) is the 7th best rebounding
stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 270% from its 52-week low. It
is now trading at 81% of its 52-week high. Great Panther Silver Limited
(AMEX:GPL) is the 8th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It
has risen 261% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 65% of its 52-week
high. Harbin Electric, Inc. (NASDAQ:HRBN) is the 9th best rebounding stock in
this segment of the market. It has risen 241% from its 52-week low. It is now
trading at 79% of its 52-week high. Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) is the
10th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 231% from
its 52-week low. It is now trading at 72% of its 52-week high.
outlook has improved a lot in the past 52 weeks. One Chinese company (HRBN) is
on the list. Midway Gold Corp. (AMEX:MDW) is the 1st best rebounding stock in
this segment of the market. It has risen 412% from its 52-week low. It is now
trading at 94% of its 52-week high. Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAZZ) is
the 2nd best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 356%
from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 96% of its 52-week high. Flotek
Industries, Inc. (NYSE:FTK) is the 3rd best rebounding stock in this segment of
the market. It has risen 343% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 56% of
its 52-week high. Amarin Corporation plc (ADR) (NASDAQ:AMRN) is the 4th best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 333% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 53% of its 52-week high. BroadSoft Inc
(NASDAQ:BSFT) is the 5th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It
has risen 310% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 60% of its 52-week
high. MAKO Surgical Corp. (NASDAQ:MAKO) is the 6th best rebounding stock in this
segment of the market. It has risen 305% from its 52-week low. It is now trading
at 96% of its 52-week high. Zagg Inc (NASDAQ:ZAGG) is the 7th best rebounding
stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 270% from its 52-week low. It
is now trading at 81% of its 52-week high. Great Panther Silver Limited
(AMEX:GPL) is the 8th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It
has risen 261% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 65% of its 52-week
high. Harbin Electric, Inc. (NASDAQ:HRBN) is the 9th best rebounding stock in
this segment of the market. It has risen 241% from its 52-week low. It is now
trading at 79% of its 52-week high. Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) is the
10th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 231% from
its 52-week low. It is now trading at 72% of its 52-week high.
Central Banks Step In; Gold, Silver Step Down
The spot price of gold was dropping fast early Thursday as the European Central
Bank along with the help of the U.S. Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, the
Bank of Japan and the Swiss National Bank announced it would provide as many
dollars as banks needed to avoid a year-end funding crunch. Spot gold was
trading at $1,778.90 Bid, $1,779.90 Ask, down from a high of $1,802.90 and off a
low thus far of $1,774. Spot gold was fixed at $1,782 in the London p.m. Spot
silver was bid at $39.67 with an ask price of $39.77, down from a morning high
of $40.47 and off a morning low of $39.48. Spot silver was fixed at $40.34 in
the London a.m., according to Kitco market data . The ECB announced it would
hold three fixed-rate money market operations between October and December,
during which it would offer banks all the dollars they needed to meet their
year-end funding needs and avoid a liquidity crisis. The U.S., U.K., Japanese
and Swiss central banks said they would support the program. On the exchanges,
gold and silver trusts were sharply lower. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE: GLD ) was
moving about 2.4% lower. The iShares Gold Trust (NYSE: IAU ) was down around
2.4%. The iShares Silver Trust (NYSE: SLV ) was around 2.9% lower. Gold and
silver mining ETFs were moving sharply lower for a fourth consecutive morning.
The Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDX ) was around 2.6% lower. The
Market Vector Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDXJ ) was down some 2.9%. The
Global X Silver Miners ETF (NYSE: SIL ) was around 2.5% lower. Shares of gold
miners were down, with NovaGold Resources dropping more than 5%. Agnico Eagle
Mines (USA) (NYSE: AEM ) was nearly 3.5% lower. Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE: ABX )
was around 1.4% lower. Goldcorp (NYSE: GG ) was showing losses of 2.85%. Newmont
Mining Corp. (NYSE: NEM ) was down nearly 1.9%. NovaGold Resources (USA) (AMEX:
NG ) was more than 5.6% lower. Silver mining shares were moving sharply lower,
with Coeur DAlene Mines plunging. Coeur DAlene Mines Corp. (NYSE: CDE ) was
around 6% lower. Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL ) was down 4.7%. Pan American Silver
Corp. (USA) (NASDAQ: PAAS ) was more than 3% lower. Silver Wheaton Corp. (USA)
(NYSE: SLW ) was down 2.25%. Silver Standard Resources Inc. (USA) (NASDAQ: SSRI
) was around 3.4% lower. The author does not hold positions in any of the
above-mentioned investments.
Bank along with the help of the U.S. Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, the
Bank of Japan and the Swiss National Bank announced it would provide as many
dollars as banks needed to avoid a year-end funding crunch. Spot gold was
trading at $1,778.90 Bid, $1,779.90 Ask, down from a high of $1,802.90 and off a
low thus far of $1,774. Spot gold was fixed at $1,782 in the London p.m. Spot
silver was bid at $39.67 with an ask price of $39.77, down from a morning high
of $40.47 and off a morning low of $39.48. Spot silver was fixed at $40.34 in
the London a.m., according to Kitco market data . The ECB announced it would
hold three fixed-rate money market operations between October and December,
during which it would offer banks all the dollars they needed to meet their
year-end funding needs and avoid a liquidity crisis. The U.S., U.K., Japanese
and Swiss central banks said they would support the program. On the exchanges,
gold and silver trusts were sharply lower. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE: GLD ) was
moving about 2.4% lower. The iShares Gold Trust (NYSE: IAU ) was down around
2.4%. The iShares Silver Trust (NYSE: SLV ) was around 2.9% lower. Gold and
silver mining ETFs were moving sharply lower for a fourth consecutive morning.
The Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDX ) was around 2.6% lower. The
Market Vector Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDXJ ) was down some 2.9%. The
Global X Silver Miners ETF (NYSE: SIL ) was around 2.5% lower. Shares of gold
miners were down, with NovaGold Resources dropping more than 5%. Agnico Eagle
Mines (USA) (NYSE: AEM ) was nearly 3.5% lower. Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE: ABX )
was around 1.4% lower. Goldcorp (NYSE: GG ) was showing losses of 2.85%. Newmont
Mining Corp. (NYSE: NEM ) was down nearly 1.9%. NovaGold Resources (USA) (AMEX:
NG ) was more than 5.6% lower. Silver mining shares were moving sharply lower,
with Coeur DAlene Mines plunging. Coeur DAlene Mines Corp. (NYSE: CDE ) was
around 6% lower. Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL ) was down 4.7%. Pan American Silver
Corp. (USA) (NASDAQ: PAAS ) was more than 3% lower. Silver Wheaton Corp. (USA)
(NYSE: SLW ) was down 2.25%. Silver Standard Resources Inc. (USA) (NASDAQ: SSRI
) was around 3.4% lower. The author does not hold positions in any of the
above-mentioned investments.
Munch On a Buffalo Wild Wings Options Play
Finding a decent covered-call candidate in this market is not easy. Generally,
traders and investors try to find a stock that is trading sideways or maybe just
trending up. Another key is to find a company with solid fundamentals,
especially if you want to hold the stock for an extended period. Though there is
no guarantee that the stock will trend higher in the future, many traders would
rather hold a fundamentally sound stock than one with shaky financials. A
covered call is generally used to generate additional income for a stock
position. The strategy is to buy stock (or already own it) and sell a call
option against it. A good thing about a covered call is that it can profit even
if the stock trades sideways, because if the short call expires worthless, the
premium is yours to keep, which helps offsets the cost of the stock. Let's see
what looks good this week. Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ: BWLD ) has pretty decent
fundamentals. The stock has been trading in a range between $58 and $64 for
about the last month. With support at $58 and resistance at $64, the October 65
call looks like the option to sell. This trade gives the stock some upside
potential to go higher, and the break-even point on the trade will be somewhat
close to the technical support. The Trade: Buy 100 shares of BWLD at $61.50 and
sell October 65 call at $2.20 Cost of the stock: 100 x $61.50 = $6,150 debit
Premium received: 100 x $2.20 = $220 credit Maximum profit: $570 that's $350
($65 – $61.50 x 100) from the stock and $220 from the premium received if BWLD
finishes at or above $65 at October expiration. Break-even: If BWLD finishes at
$59.30 ($61.50 – $2.20) at October expiration. Maximum loss: $5,930, if BWLD
goes to $0 at expiration. The main objective with a covered call is for the
stock to rise up to the sold call's strike price in this case, $65. The stock
moves up the maximum amount with being called away and the sold call expires
worthless. If the stock moves past $65 and looks like it's not going to slow
down, then the call that was previously sold (October 65) can be bought back and
a higher strike can be sold against the position to avoid assignment. This will
allow the stock to remain in the portfolio and also give the position a chance
to increase its return. Remember: No matter how far the stock goes beyond $65 at
expiration, the maximum profit is capped because of the call that was sold at
the 65 strike. If BWLD plummets, the stock can be sold, and the short option can
be bought back to try and reduce losses. The company is scheduled to announce
earnings on Oct. 24. Every trade should have defined risk and loss parameters in
place even if the trader or investor is just "paper trading."
traders and investors try to find a stock that is trading sideways or maybe just
trending up. Another key is to find a company with solid fundamentals,
especially if you want to hold the stock for an extended period. Though there is
no guarantee that the stock will trend higher in the future, many traders would
rather hold a fundamentally sound stock than one with shaky financials. A
covered call is generally used to generate additional income for a stock
position. The strategy is to buy stock (or already own it) and sell a call
option against it. A good thing about a covered call is that it can profit even
if the stock trades sideways, because if the short call expires worthless, the
premium is yours to keep, which helps offsets the cost of the stock. Let's see
what looks good this week. Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ: BWLD ) has pretty decent
fundamentals. The stock has been trading in a range between $58 and $64 for
about the last month. With support at $58 and resistance at $64, the October 65
call looks like the option to sell. This trade gives the stock some upside
potential to go higher, and the break-even point on the trade will be somewhat
close to the technical support. The Trade: Buy 100 shares of BWLD at $61.50 and
sell October 65 call at $2.20 Cost of the stock: 100 x $61.50 = $6,150 debit
Premium received: 100 x $2.20 = $220 credit Maximum profit: $570 that's $350
($65 – $61.50 x 100) from the stock and $220 from the premium received if BWLD
finishes at or above $65 at October expiration. Break-even: If BWLD finishes at
$59.30 ($61.50 – $2.20) at October expiration. Maximum loss: $5,930, if BWLD
goes to $0 at expiration. The main objective with a covered call is for the
stock to rise up to the sold call's strike price in this case, $65. The stock
moves up the maximum amount with being called away and the sold call expires
worthless. If the stock moves past $65 and looks like it's not going to slow
down, then the call that was previously sold (October 65) can be bought back and
a higher strike can be sold against the position to avoid assignment. This will
allow the stock to remain in the portfolio and also give the position a chance
to increase its return. Remember: No matter how far the stock goes beyond $65 at
expiration, the maximum profit is capped because of the call that was sold at
the 65 strike. If BWLD plummets, the stock can be sold, and the short option can
be bought back to try and reduce losses. The company is scheduled to announce
earnings on Oct. 24. Every trade should have defined risk and loss parameters in
place even if the trader or investor is just "paper trading."
Verizon Unlimited Plans Won’t Kill Competitors Just Yet
Verizon (NYSE: VZ ) swung for the fences Thursday, staking its claim on the
wallets of every mobile phone-using American looking to save money. Subscribers
now can prepay for unlimited voice, text messaging and web service on
Verizon-supported phones a significant shift away from previous policies that
had customers buying single-feature unlimited packages on a per-day or per-month
basis. The new plan gives unlimited access to all of those services on feature
phones but not smartphones for $50 per month, an aggressive pricing strategy
that will see Verizon undercutting nearly all of its competitors. The first to
suffer from Verizons new pricing will be small-scale telecoms whose core
audience is low-income consumers. MetroPCS (NYSE: PCS ), Leap Wireless (NASDAQ:
LEAP ) and others already are feeling the crunch while more and more consumers
flock to big telecoms as their prices become cheaper. Verizons new unlimited
plan should further impact those companies going forward, not to mention
mid-level telecom competitors like Deutsche Telekoms T-Mobile USA. T-Mobiles
would-be acquirer AT&T (NYSE: T ), the nations second-largest telecom and
Verizons primary competitor, also will be damaged by Verizons new plan unless it
rescinds changes made to its own subscription pricing during the past year. The
company did away with unlimited data plans in June 2010, shifting instead to a
tiered set of data plans that give users a cap on the amount of data they can
transfer with their handsets. (This is the same data plan pricing Verizon
currently offers and will continue to offer its monthly subscribers.) Though
Verizons unlimited plans arent available for smartphones, just older feature
phones, consumer perception could be a significant problem for AT&T. Then theres
perpetual runner-up and life-support candidate Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S ). Sprint,
unlike AT&T, also offers unlimited plans in the same mold as Verizons new
offering. The only problem for Sprint is that its unlimited plans run $79.99 per
month. Compared to Verizons $50 prepaid plans and Sprints poorer reputation for
service, consumers might turn away from Sprints selections. Sprint will have the
iPhone 5 in October, though, so it cant be hurt too badly by Verizons new
economical mobile services, right? Its precisely that device and its core
competitors that might limit the potential impact of Verizons new service. The
only phones available with Verizons unlimited plans are the LG Revere, LG
Cosmos, Samsung Gusto and Pantech Caper all of which are feature phones that
can access the web. None of these are smartphones like Apple s (NASDAQ: AAPL )
iPhone or other popular phones like Google (NASDAQ: GOOG ) Android powered
devices like HTCs Thunderbolt or Motorola s (NYSE: MMI ) Droid line. While the
reliability and reputation of Verizons service may entice thrifty consumers to
shift away from Sprint, MetroPCS and others, the new unlimited service wont
dramatically change the telecom landscape without smartphones available. Will
any telecom begin offering unlimited data plans for smartphones as they used to?
Possibly, but not for some time. Theres a possibility that, once Verizon and
AT&T have moved the majority of their consumers to the 4G LTE networks , their
established 3G networks then can be used to provide prepaid unlimited data
transfer plans to customers willing to pay premium prices for the service. That
wont be for some time yet, though. For now, Verizon has another potent tool with
these plans, but not a game-changer. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello
did not own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter
at
wallets of every mobile phone-using American looking to save money. Subscribers
now can prepay for unlimited voice, text messaging and web service on
Verizon-supported phones a significant shift away from previous policies that
had customers buying single-feature unlimited packages on a per-day or per-month
basis. The new plan gives unlimited access to all of those services on feature
phones but not smartphones for $50 per month, an aggressive pricing strategy
that will see Verizon undercutting nearly all of its competitors. The first to
suffer from Verizons new pricing will be small-scale telecoms whose core
audience is low-income consumers. MetroPCS (NYSE: PCS ), Leap Wireless (NASDAQ:
LEAP ) and others already are feeling the crunch while more and more consumers
flock to big telecoms as their prices become cheaper. Verizons new unlimited
plan should further impact those companies going forward, not to mention
mid-level telecom competitors like Deutsche Telekoms T-Mobile USA. T-Mobiles
would-be acquirer AT&T (NYSE: T ), the nations second-largest telecom and
Verizons primary competitor, also will be damaged by Verizons new plan unless it
rescinds changes made to its own subscription pricing during the past year. The
company did away with unlimited data plans in June 2010, shifting instead to a
tiered set of data plans that give users a cap on the amount of data they can
transfer with their handsets. (This is the same data plan pricing Verizon
currently offers and will continue to offer its monthly subscribers.) Though
Verizons unlimited plans arent available for smartphones, just older feature
phones, consumer perception could be a significant problem for AT&T. Then theres
perpetual runner-up and life-support candidate Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S ). Sprint,
unlike AT&T, also offers unlimited plans in the same mold as Verizons new
offering. The only problem for Sprint is that its unlimited plans run $79.99 per
month. Compared to Verizons $50 prepaid plans and Sprints poorer reputation for
service, consumers might turn away from Sprints selections. Sprint will have the
iPhone 5 in October, though, so it cant be hurt too badly by Verizons new
economical mobile services, right? Its precisely that device and its core
competitors that might limit the potential impact of Verizons new service. The
only phones available with Verizons unlimited plans are the LG Revere, LG
Cosmos, Samsung Gusto and Pantech Caper all of which are feature phones that
can access the web. None of these are smartphones like Apple s (NASDAQ: AAPL )
iPhone or other popular phones like Google (NASDAQ: GOOG ) Android powered
devices like HTCs Thunderbolt or Motorola s (NYSE: MMI ) Droid line. While the
reliability and reputation of Verizons service may entice thrifty consumers to
shift away from Sprint, MetroPCS and others, the new unlimited service wont
dramatically change the telecom landscape without smartphones available. Will
any telecom begin offering unlimited data plans for smartphones as they used to?
Possibly, but not for some time. Theres a possibility that, once Verizon and
AT&T have moved the majority of their consumers to the 4G LTE networks , their
established 3G networks then can be used to provide prepaid unlimited data
transfer plans to customers willing to pay premium prices for the service. That
wont be for some time yet, though. For now, Verizon has another potent tool with
these plans, but not a game-changer. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello
did not own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter
at
Top 10 Rebounding Mid Cap Stocks: VRUS, CVI, APAGF, VHI, IPGP, AH, LULU, GLNG, MPEL, PANL (Sep 15, 2011)
Below are the top 10 rebounding Mid Cap stocks. These companies business
outlook has improved a lot in the past 52 weeks. One Chinese company (MPEL) is
on the list. Pharmasset, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRUS) is the 1st best rebounding stock in
this segment of the market. It has risen 473% from its 52-week low. It is now
trading at 98% of its 52-week high. CVR Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CVI) is the 2nd best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 237% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 85% of its 52-week high. Apco Oil & Gas
International Inc. (NASDAQ:APAGF) is the 3rd best rebounding stock in this
segment of the market. It has risen 211% from its 52-week low. It is now trading
at 83% of its 52-week high. Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) is the 4th best rebounding
stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 211% from its 52-week low. It
is now trading at 86% of its 52-week high. IPG Photonics Corporation
(NASDAQ:IPGP) is the 5th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It
has risen 198% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 75% of its 52-week
high. Accretive Health, Inc. (NYSE:AH) is the 6th best rebounding stock in this
segment of the market. It has risen 196% from its 52-week low. It is now trading
at 75% of its 52-week high. Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) is the 7th
best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 181% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 91% of its 52-week high. Golar LNG Limited
(USA) (NASDAQ:GLNG) is the 8th best rebounding stock in this segment of the
market. It has risen 177% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 81% of its
52-week high. Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:MPEL) is the 9th best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 167% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 72% of its 52-week high. Universal Display
Corporation (NASDAQ:PANL) is the 10th best rebounding stock in this segment of
the market. It has risen 164% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 89% of
its 52-week high.
outlook has improved a lot in the past 52 weeks. One Chinese company (MPEL) is
on the list. Pharmasset, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRUS) is the 1st best rebounding stock in
this segment of the market. It has risen 473% from its 52-week low. It is now
trading at 98% of its 52-week high. CVR Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CVI) is the 2nd best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 237% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 85% of its 52-week high. Apco Oil & Gas
International Inc. (NASDAQ:APAGF) is the 3rd best rebounding stock in this
segment of the market. It has risen 211% from its 52-week low. It is now trading
at 83% of its 52-week high. Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) is the 4th best rebounding
stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 211% from its 52-week low. It
is now trading at 86% of its 52-week high. IPG Photonics Corporation
(NASDAQ:IPGP) is the 5th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It
has risen 198% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 75% of its 52-week
high. Accretive Health, Inc. (NYSE:AH) is the 6th best rebounding stock in this
segment of the market. It has risen 196% from its 52-week low. It is now trading
at 75% of its 52-week high. Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) is the 7th
best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 181% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 91% of its 52-week high. Golar LNG Limited
(USA) (NASDAQ:GLNG) is the 8th best rebounding stock in this segment of the
market. It has risen 177% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 81% of its
52-week high. Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:MPEL) is the 9th best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 167% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 72% of its 52-week high. Universal Display
Corporation (NASDAQ:PANL) is the 10th best rebounding stock in this segment of
the market. It has risen 164% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 89% of
its 52-week high.
Xbox TV: Microsoft Has the Numbers to Win the Internet Television Market
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) couldnt have picked a better time to strike. Flush
with strong press reviews of both the new Windows 8 operating system and the
early Samsung-made tablets that use it not to mention on the day that Netflix
(NASDAQ: NFLX ) showed its first real weakness in the streaming video market
Microsoft chose Thursday as the day it announced its new Xbox TV service. After
nearly one year of rumors and hints about getting into the ever-changing
streaming- and web-based television business, Microsoft will open Xbox TV for
business later this year, offering both on-demand video and live television side
by side. Users, rather than having to use a complex controller and menu system
to find what they want to watch, will use the Kinect microphone-and-motion
controller for the Xbox 360 and Bing search technology to find programming by
simply asking for it and navigating by waving their hands. How will Microsoft
succeed where others like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) and Google (NASDAQ: GOOG ) have
failed? And what will leery content partners and cable companies, concerned over
revenue lost to yet another technology company, do when Microsoft enters the
fray? On the hardware front at least, Microsoft never will suffer the same
trouble that Apple TV and Google TV had in trying to stake a claim in the
average citizens living room. Where those companies needed to convince consumers
to buy new set-top boxes, consumers already have bought into Microsofts delivery
method: the video game console Xbox 360. Between 2005 and today, the company has
sold more than 55 million Xbox 360s, and it announced in July that, as of the
second quarter, it already had shipped 14 million Xbox 360s to retailers this
year. Microsoft also has sold more than 10 million Kinect devices, which
features so prominently in Xbox TV, since last November. Xbox Live, the online
network used not only by Xbox 360 owners, but by Windows and Windows Phone users
as well, also will be the delivery method for the new on-demand and live
television options offered by Xbox TV. Xbox Live already has a user base of 35
million customers, and close to half of them are paying subscribers to the Xbox
Live Gold premium service. Microsoft doesnt need to find an audience. It already
has one, and from the look of Netflix, its an audience that is at least curious
about alternative streaming services. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer provided early
details about the service at Microsofts annual financial analyst meeting during
the Build conference in California. He showed off a prototype version of the
interface, saying Xbox, Bing The Office to bring up an episode of the Comcast
(NASDAQ: CMCSA ) and NBC Universal television show The Office . The
demonstration, of course, called into question who Microsofts content providers
will be to support the Xbox TV platform. At the Electronics Entertainment Expo
in June, Microsoft said it will be partnering with Comcast and Time Warner
(NYSE: TWX ), as well as other cable and satellite providers on their television
project, which would suggest the company wont make individual deals with
television channels and movie studios, but give users access to existing
television subscriptions through their Xboxes. This would be smart considering
how cagey channels like Liberty Media s (NASDAQ: LSTZA ) Starz are becoming
about licensing their content for streaming services, but partnering with
cable/satellite providers isnt a guaranteed fix. Time Warner ran into serious
trouble earlier this year when it attempted to air Viacom (NYSE: VIA ), News
Corp. (NASDAQ: NWS ) and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA ) content
through an iPad app without renegotiating its agreements with those companies.
Any deal with Microsoft for Xbox TV would have to be ironed out before the
service makes its holiday release. Content, however, is a secondary hurdle to
delivery. Content providers will go where the audience is and, thanks to the
Xbox 360s continuing success, Microsoft has just the audience it needs to make
Xbox TV big business. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a
position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
with strong press reviews of both the new Windows 8 operating system and the
early Samsung-made tablets that use it not to mention on the day that Netflix
(NASDAQ: NFLX ) showed its first real weakness in the streaming video market
Microsoft chose Thursday as the day it announced its new Xbox TV service. After
nearly one year of rumors and hints about getting into the ever-changing
streaming- and web-based television business, Microsoft will open Xbox TV for
business later this year, offering both on-demand video and live television side
by side. Users, rather than having to use a complex controller and menu system
to find what they want to watch, will use the Kinect microphone-and-motion
controller for the Xbox 360 and Bing search technology to find programming by
simply asking for it and navigating by waving their hands. How will Microsoft
succeed where others like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) and Google (NASDAQ: GOOG ) have
failed? And what will leery content partners and cable companies, concerned over
revenue lost to yet another technology company, do when Microsoft enters the
fray? On the hardware front at least, Microsoft never will suffer the same
trouble that Apple TV and Google TV had in trying to stake a claim in the
average citizens living room. Where those companies needed to convince consumers
to buy new set-top boxes, consumers already have bought into Microsofts delivery
method: the video game console Xbox 360. Between 2005 and today, the company has
sold more than 55 million Xbox 360s, and it announced in July that, as of the
second quarter, it already had shipped 14 million Xbox 360s to retailers this
year. Microsoft also has sold more than 10 million Kinect devices, which
features so prominently in Xbox TV, since last November. Xbox Live, the online
network used not only by Xbox 360 owners, but by Windows and Windows Phone users
as well, also will be the delivery method for the new on-demand and live
television options offered by Xbox TV. Xbox Live already has a user base of 35
million customers, and close to half of them are paying subscribers to the Xbox
Live Gold premium service. Microsoft doesnt need to find an audience. It already
has one, and from the look of Netflix, its an audience that is at least curious
about alternative streaming services. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer provided early
details about the service at Microsofts annual financial analyst meeting during
the Build conference in California. He showed off a prototype version of the
interface, saying Xbox, Bing The Office to bring up an episode of the Comcast
(NASDAQ: CMCSA ) and NBC Universal television show The Office . The
demonstration, of course, called into question who Microsofts content providers
will be to support the Xbox TV platform. At the Electronics Entertainment Expo
in June, Microsoft said it will be partnering with Comcast and Time Warner
(NYSE: TWX ), as well as other cable and satellite providers on their television
project, which would suggest the company wont make individual deals with
television channels and movie studios, but give users access to existing
television subscriptions through their Xboxes. This would be smart considering
how cagey channels like Liberty Media s (NASDAQ: LSTZA ) Starz are becoming
about licensing their content for streaming services, but partnering with
cable/satellite providers isnt a guaranteed fix. Time Warner ran into serious
trouble earlier this year when it attempted to air Viacom (NYSE: VIA ), News
Corp. (NASDAQ: NWS ) and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA ) content
through an iPad app without renegotiating its agreements with those companies.
Any deal with Microsoft for Xbox TV would have to be ironed out before the
service makes its holiday release. Content, however, is a secondary hurdle to
delivery. Content providers will go where the audience is and, thanks to the
Xbox 360s continuing success, Microsoft has just the audience it needs to make
Xbox TV big business. 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 Dow Jones Average DJIA Index DJX DJI, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Stock Market Investing News Today Close
Stock Market indices in the U.S. were posting in the green at the halfway mark
today. The Dow Jones was positive, as was the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 at this
point in the session. News broke today pertaining to a concerted effort by
central banks to help infuse the U.S. dollar into the struggling European
financial system. Stock indices rose higher overseas and this positive action
helped to push U.S. stock indices higher during the trading session today.
Economic news in the U.S. was negatively skewed on many fronts. The reading on
regional manufacturing via the Philadelphia Federal Reserve posted weaker than
expected today. The index revealed that regional manufacturing slowed in
September. In addition to this data, the Labor Department reported today that
initial jobless claims are higher than expected. The numbers for the latest
reading are up to 428,000 which is about 15,000 more than the previous weeks
reading. Also, the Consumer Price Index revealed that prices rose in August at
an annual rate of 3.8 percent. This rate was exceptionally high. As the trading
session approached close today, the primary index composites were still green.
The Dow Jones was higher by 1.66 percent at 11,433. The Nasdaq was higher by
1.34 percent at 2,607 and the S&P 500 was higher by 1.72 percent at 1,209. The
Stock rally held strong and was led by the aid plan initiated for Europe. Frank
Matto
today. The Dow Jones was positive, as was the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 at this
point in the session. News broke today pertaining to a concerted effort by
central banks to help infuse the U.S. dollar into the struggling European
financial system. Stock indices rose higher overseas and this positive action
helped to push U.S. stock indices higher during the trading session today.
Economic news in the U.S. was negatively skewed on many fronts. The reading on
regional manufacturing via the Philadelphia Federal Reserve posted weaker than
expected today. The index revealed that regional manufacturing slowed in
September. In addition to this data, the Labor Department reported today that
initial jobless claims are higher than expected. The numbers for the latest
reading are up to 428,000 which is about 15,000 more than the previous weeks
reading. Also, the Consumer Price Index revealed that prices rose in August at
an annual rate of 3.8 percent. This rate was exceptionally high. As the trading
session approached close today, the primary index composites were still green.
The Dow Jones was higher by 1.66 percent at 11,433. The Nasdaq was higher by
1.34 percent at 2,607 and the S&P 500 was higher by 1.72 percent at 1,209. The
Stock rally held strong and was led by the aid plan initiated for Europe. Frank
Matto
Todays DJIA Dow JOnes Average Index DJX DJI, S&P 500, Nasdaq; Stock Market Investing News Open
The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared into positive territory yesterday
during the U.S. trading session. All three primary stock indices in the U.S.
closed out the trading session on positive ground due, in part, to the
dissipation of worry relevant to the European debt crisis. Central banks have
offered financial support and as word of this news spread, European stocks
jumped higher. The positive news was contagious in the U.S. and ultimately
resulted in a broad stock rally. Trading was thin but the market rally was
relatively broad. A majority of the socks from the Dow Jones and S&P 500 found
green by days end. Official close in the U.S. equaled the fourth straight day
that stock indices finished on positive ground. Specifically, the Dow Jones
Industrial Average closed out the last trading session higher by 1.66 percent or
positive by 186.45 points at 11,433.18. The Nasdaq finished the last trading
session higher by 1.34 percent or positive by 34.52 points at 2,607.07. The S&P
500 finished higher by 1.72 percent or positive by 20.43 points at 1,209.11. The
move to insert more U.S. dollars into Europes struggling financial system helped
give investors the extra confidence to position and hold firm with stocks. As of
the fourth trading session for this week so far, the primary indices in the U.S.
are all trending higher by at least 4 percent or more overall. It appears that
this week will end with better than expected results overall. Frank Matto
during the U.S. trading session. All three primary stock indices in the U.S.
closed out the trading session on positive ground due, in part, to the
dissipation of worry relevant to the European debt crisis. Central banks have
offered financial support and as word of this news spread, European stocks
jumped higher. The positive news was contagious in the U.S. and ultimately
resulted in a broad stock rally. Trading was thin but the market rally was
relatively broad. A majority of the socks from the Dow Jones and S&P 500 found
green by days end. Official close in the U.S. equaled the fourth straight day
that stock indices finished on positive ground. Specifically, the Dow Jones
Industrial Average closed out the last trading session higher by 1.66 percent or
positive by 186.45 points at 11,433.18. The Nasdaq finished the last trading
session higher by 1.34 percent or positive by 34.52 points at 2,607.07. The S&P
500 finished higher by 1.72 percent or positive by 20.43 points at 1,209.11. The
move to insert more U.S. dollars into Europes struggling financial system helped
give investors the extra confidence to position and hold firm with stocks. As of
the fourth trading session for this week so far, the primary indices in the U.S.
are all trending higher by at least 4 percent or more overall. It appears that
this week will end with better than expected results overall. Frank Matto
Gold Futures Settle at 3-Week Low, Silver Drops Under $40
Gold futures plummeted on Thursday, with the COMEX December 2011 contract
settling lower by $45.10, or 2.5%, at $1,781.40 per ounce.
settling lower by $45.10, or 2.5%, at $1,781.40 per ounce.
Thursday Apple Rumors: China Mobile Says 4G iPhone is Coming
Here are your Apple news items and rumors for Thursday: China Says iPhone Going
4G: Of the many rumors surrounding the technical specifications of the Apple
(NASDAQ: AAPL ) iPhone 5, support for 4G networks like those heavily promoted by
Verizon (NYSE: VZ ), AT&T (NYSE: T ), and Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S ) is among the
few that have been almost universally shot down . That said, there have been
rumblings that China Mobile (NYSE: CHL ) has been pushing Apple hard to
introduce a 4G iPhone. A Thursday report in Bloomberg (via Apple Insider ) said
that China Mobile might be getting its wish sooner rather than later. Chairman
Wang Jianzhou said his company received a positive answer from Apple regarding
the co-development of a 4G phone using the same LTE standard as Verizon and
AT&T. Apple Second Only to Google in Brand Value: Google s (NASDAQ: GOOG )
Android operating system controls a larger percentage of the world smartphone
market, at least in terms of operating system, but thats not the only category
in which the company has stayed ahead of Apple. According to a new study from
London-based reaseach firm Brand Finance (reprinted in a Thursday report at 9 to
5 Mac), Apples brand value grew 33% between 2010 and 2011 , passing Microsoft
(NASDAQ: MSFT ), IBM (NYSE: IBM ), Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT ) and General Electric
(NYSE: GE ) to take the No. 2 spot just behind Google. Different studies have
made different findings, though. A BrandZ brand value study released in May and
reported on by Forbes placed Apple in the No. 1 spot well ahead of Google at
No. 2. Reading Rainbow Resurrected on iPad: Legions of Generation Y-ers and
Millennials had much to celebrate on Wednesday when Levar Burton announced he
would resurrect the television program Reading Rainbow via a new iPad app called
RRKidz. The app will include access to 300 e-books as well as video and game
content. Details on pricing werent released, but a report at TUAW confirmed that
RRKidz will charge a monthly fee for these features . Whether app users will be
able to fly higher than a butterfly in the sky by taking a look in a book
remains to be seen. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a
position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
4G: Of the many rumors surrounding the technical specifications of the Apple
(NASDAQ: AAPL ) iPhone 5, support for 4G networks like those heavily promoted by
Verizon (NYSE: VZ ), AT&T (NYSE: T ), and Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S ) is among the
few that have been almost universally shot down . That said, there have been
rumblings that China Mobile (NYSE: CHL ) has been pushing Apple hard to
introduce a 4G iPhone. A Thursday report in Bloomberg (via Apple Insider ) said
that China Mobile might be getting its wish sooner rather than later. Chairman
Wang Jianzhou said his company received a positive answer from Apple regarding
the co-development of a 4G phone using the same LTE standard as Verizon and
AT&T. Apple Second Only to Google in Brand Value: Google s (NASDAQ: GOOG )
Android operating system controls a larger percentage of the world smartphone
market, at least in terms of operating system, but thats not the only category
in which the company has stayed ahead of Apple. According to a new study from
London-based reaseach firm Brand Finance (reprinted in a Thursday report at 9 to
5 Mac), Apples brand value grew 33% between 2010 and 2011 , passing Microsoft
(NASDAQ: MSFT ), IBM (NYSE: IBM ), Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT ) and General Electric
(NYSE: GE ) to take the No. 2 spot just behind Google. Different studies have
made different findings, though. A BrandZ brand value study released in May and
reported on by Forbes placed Apple in the No. 1 spot well ahead of Google at
No. 2. Reading Rainbow Resurrected on iPad: Legions of Generation Y-ers and
Millennials had much to celebrate on Wednesday when Levar Burton announced he
would resurrect the television program Reading Rainbow via a new iPad app called
RRKidz. The app will include access to 300 e-books as well as video and game
content. Details on pricing werent released, but a report at TUAW confirmed that
RRKidz will charge a monthly fee for these features . Whether app users will be
able to fly higher than a butterfly in the sky by taking a look in a book
remains to be seen. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a
position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
3 Golden Funds for Precious Metals
Investors have numerous ways to get their hands on gold. However, purchasing
physical gold incurs storage and insurance costs. An easier way to play the
precious metal is through ETFs. If an investor wants to own gold outside of the
U.S. and still comply with offshore assets rules, an efficient way to do this is
by purchasing the ETFS Physical Asian Gold Shares ETF (NYSE: AGOL ). AGOL holds
physical gold in trust facilities in Singapore. This is a pure play on the price
of gold, as no leverage is used. This structures appeal is that the gold is
offshore and out of the hands of U.S. regulators. This simple program has two
basic reporting responsibilities: the price of gold and the daily count of bars
held in the vault. Not much to watch in this ETF. For the investor that wants
more "kick," the PowerShares DB Precious Metal Fund (NYSE: DBP ) ETF uses
futures contracts and three-month U.S. Treasury Bills. DBP is based on the DBIQ
Optimum Yield Precious Metals Index, which is 80% gold and 20% silver. As of
Aug. 31, 2011, this mix has delivered returns of 30.29% in 12 months, 31.68% in
24 months and 17.66% in 36 months. The leverage of the futures contracts will
give investors a ride like a bucking bronco, though, so enter with caution. The
returns of the fund do not correlate with the index. The chart below is the
index for the past 12 months: A newcomer to the feeding frenzy in precious
metals is the iPath Pure Beta Precious Metals ETN (NYSE: BLNG ). BLNG was
brought to market on April 20, 2011, and matures on April 20, 2041. This ETN
structure allows daily trading like an ETF and, for the long-term investor, a
return of principal at the undetermined ending value. How this is done is
through the use of futures contracts, at the same 80% gold/20% silver mix, with
all cash placed in short-term Treasuries. Leverage is not fully employed, and
management can adjust the futures contracts and rebalance the blend as it sees
fit. So far the returns, as of Aug. 31, 2011, have been 10.61% in one month and
16.78% over three months. For someone that has a very long-term view of precious
metals and wants a return of principal in about 30 years, this might be a
"buy-and-forget" program.
physical gold incurs storage and insurance costs. An easier way to play the
precious metal is through ETFs. If an investor wants to own gold outside of the
U.S. and still comply with offshore assets rules, an efficient way to do this is
by purchasing the ETFS Physical Asian Gold Shares ETF (NYSE: AGOL ). AGOL holds
physical gold in trust facilities in Singapore. This is a pure play on the price
of gold, as no leverage is used. This structures appeal is that the gold is
offshore and out of the hands of U.S. regulators. This simple program has two
basic reporting responsibilities: the price of gold and the daily count of bars
held in the vault. Not much to watch in this ETF. For the investor that wants
more "kick," the PowerShares DB Precious Metal Fund (NYSE: DBP ) ETF uses
futures contracts and three-month U.S. Treasury Bills. DBP is based on the DBIQ
Optimum Yield Precious Metals Index, which is 80% gold and 20% silver. As of
Aug. 31, 2011, this mix has delivered returns of 30.29% in 12 months, 31.68% in
24 months and 17.66% in 36 months. The leverage of the futures contracts will
give investors a ride like a bucking bronco, though, so enter with caution. The
returns of the fund do not correlate with the index. The chart below is the
index for the past 12 months: A newcomer to the feeding frenzy in precious
metals is the iPath Pure Beta Precious Metals ETN (NYSE: BLNG ). BLNG was
brought to market on April 20, 2011, and matures on April 20, 2041. This ETN
structure allows daily trading like an ETF and, for the long-term investor, a
return of principal at the undetermined ending value. How this is done is
through the use of futures contracts, at the same 80% gold/20% silver mix, with
all cash placed in short-term Treasuries. Leverage is not fully employed, and
management can adjust the futures contracts and rebalance the blend as it sees
fit. So far the returns, as of Aug. 31, 2011, have been 10.61% in one month and
16.78% over three months. For someone that has a very long-term view of precious
metals and wants a return of principal in about 30 years, this might be a
"buy-and-forget" program.
Top 10 Rebounding Large Cap Stocks: GMCR, ALXN, WFM, CF, BIIB, RRC, ARMH, CERN, WYNN, BIDU (Sep 15, 2011)
Below are the top 10 rebounding Large Cap stocks. These companies business
outlook has improved a lot in the past 52 weeks. One Chinese company (BIDU) is
on the list. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ:GMCR) is the 1st best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 320% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 96% of its 52-week high. Alexion
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN) is the 2nd best rebounding stock in this
segment of the market. It has risen 102% from its 52-week low. It is now trading
at 99% of its 52-week high. Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM) is the 3rd
best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 97% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 98% of its 52-week high. CF Industries
Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) is the 4th best rebounding stock in this segment of the
market. It has risen 95% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 93% of its
52-week high. Biogen Idec Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) is the 5th best rebounding stock in
this segment of the market. It has risen 81% from its 52-week low. It is now
trading at 89% of its 52-week high. Range Resources Corp. (NYSE:RRC) is the 6th
best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 79% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 93% of its 52-week high. ARM Holdings plc
(ADR) (NASDAQ:ARMH) is the 7th best rebounding stock in this segment of the
market. It has risen 75% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 90% of its
52-week high. Cerner Corporation (NASDAQ:CERN) is the 8th best rebounding stock
in this segment of the market. It has risen 75% from its 52-week low. It is now
trading at 99% of its 52-week high. Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) is the
9th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 73% from
its 52-week low. It is now trading at 86% of its 52-week high. Baidu.com, Inc.
(ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 10th best rebounding stock in this segment of the
market. It has risen 73% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 89% of its
52-week high.
outlook has improved a lot in the past 52 weeks. One Chinese company (BIDU) is
on the list. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ:GMCR) is the 1st best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 320% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 96% of its 52-week high. Alexion
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN) is the 2nd best rebounding stock in this
segment of the market. It has risen 102% from its 52-week low. It is now trading
at 99% of its 52-week high. Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM) is the 3rd
best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 97% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 98% of its 52-week high. CF Industries
Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) is the 4th best rebounding stock in this segment of the
market. It has risen 95% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 93% of its
52-week high. Biogen Idec Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) is the 5th best rebounding stock in
this segment of the market. It has risen 81% from its 52-week low. It is now
trading at 89% of its 52-week high. Range Resources Corp. (NYSE:RRC) is the 6th
best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 79% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 93% of its 52-week high. ARM Holdings plc
(ADR) (NASDAQ:ARMH) is the 7th best rebounding stock in this segment of the
market. It has risen 75% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 90% of its
52-week high. Cerner Corporation (NASDAQ:CERN) is the 8th best rebounding stock
in this segment of the market. It has risen 75% from its 52-week low. It is now
trading at 99% of its 52-week high. Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) is the
9th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 73% from
its 52-week low. It is now trading at 86% of its 52-week high. Baidu.com, Inc.
(ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 10th best rebounding stock in this segment of the
market. It has risen 73% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 89% of its
52-week high.
Gold Plunges to $1,775, Gold Shares Tumble
Gold futures extended their losses Thursday morning amid widespread liquidation
in precious metals.
in precious metals.
GFMS Sees $2,000 Gold by Year-End
Gold is likely to reach $2,000 per ounce by the end of 2011, according to
precious metals consultancy firm Thomson Reuters GFMS. In its Gold Survey 2011
Update 1, released this morning, GFMS reported that rising investment demand is
likely to lead to further gains in the price of gold. Earlier this year GFMS was
acquired by Thomson Reuters, hence the addition to its name. The Gold Survey
2011 Update 1 marks the first research report published since the acquisition.
precious metals consultancy firm Thomson Reuters GFMS. In its Gold Survey 2011
Update 1, released this morning, GFMS reported that rising investment demand is
likely to lead to further gains in the price of gold. Earlier this year GFMS was
acquired by Thomson Reuters, hence the addition to its name. The Gold Survey
2011 Update 1 marks the first research report published since the acquisition.
ECB & Fed will offer loans to European banks
ECB officials announced today that ECB, with the help of the Federal Reserve
will offer US dollar based loans to Euro Area banks for three months that will
ensure these banks will have enough liquidity to end 2011. This news is probably
among the reasons for the recent rally in the Euro to US dollar and consequently
trade down gold and silver prices as this news eased the concerns of a default
of any sovereigns debt. Euros to US dollar exchange rate is currently traded up
at 1.3842 a 0.6351% increase as of 15:27*. Current gold price, short term
futures (October 2011 delivery) is traded at $1,787.5 per t oz. a $39 decrease
as of 15:25*. Current Nymex crude oil price, short term futures (October 2011
delivery) is traded up by 1.02% to $89.82 per barrel as of 15:25*. (* GMT) For
more on this subject: Weekly Outlook for September 12-16 EUR/USD Breaks Above
Channel On Dollar Liquidity Announcement U.S. Stocks Rise as ECB Offers Loans to
Banks to Tame Crisis
will offer US dollar based loans to Euro Area banks for three months that will
ensure these banks will have enough liquidity to end 2011. This news is probably
among the reasons for the recent rally in the Euro to US dollar and consequently
trade down gold and silver prices as this news eased the concerns of a default
of any sovereigns debt. Euros to US dollar exchange rate is currently traded up
at 1.3842 a 0.6351% increase as of 15:27*. Current gold price, short term
futures (October 2011 delivery) is traded at $1,787.5 per t oz. a $39 decrease
as of 15:25*. Current Nymex crude oil price, short term futures (October 2011
delivery) is traded up by 1.02% to $89.82 per barrel as of 15:25*. (* GMT) For
more on this subject: Weekly Outlook for September 12-16 EUR/USD Breaks Above
Channel On Dollar Liquidity Announcement U.S. Stocks Rise as ECB Offers Loans to
Banks to Tame Crisis
Gold Miner Stocks Look Cheap
Gold mining stocks are very cheap now vs. gold bullion, and this is the time of
year, from a seasonal perspective, to buy those stocks. The cycle usually
bottoms in August and tops in March, which makes now a bit beyond the start of
the strong period. The move higher in gold miners over the past year has already
been fairly dramatic, even though it stalled for 10 months. From Aug. 31, 2010
through the subsequent 14 weeks, the larger producers in
year, from a seasonal perspective, to buy those stocks. The cycle usually
bottoms in August and tops in March, which makes now a bit beyond the start of
the strong period. The move higher in gold miners over the past year has already
been fairly dramatic, even though it stalled for 10 months. From Aug. 31, 2010
through the subsequent 14 weeks, the larger producers in
Shares of Royal Gold Under Pressure, Down 3.4%
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29 minutes ago Royal Gold (NASDAQ:RGLD), a company whose shares are moving
quickly, is trading 3.4% lower to $78.78. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is
now trading 1.2% higher to 1,202 and the S&P is trading 1 ...
29 minutes ago Royal Gold (NASDAQ:RGLD), a company whose shares are moving
quickly, is trading 3.4% lower to $78.78. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is
now trading 1.2% higher to 1,202 and the S&P is trading 1 ...
Todays Dow Jones Average DJIA Index DJX DJI, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Stock Market Investing Money News Mid Day Today
The primary stock indices in the U.S. finished on the positive side of
break-even last session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was higher by 1.27
percent at 11,246.73. The Nasdaq was higher by 1.60 percent at 2,572.55. The S&P
500 was higher by 1.35 percent at 1,188.68. Investors on Wall Street received a
boost of confidence during the last session when news spread that European
leaders assured the public that Greece would gain more economic stability and
reach fiscal targets. The confidence and optimism that this news instilled
carried through the last session and into this day. Prior to opening bell this
morning, stock futures were pushing further into positive territory. Stocks were
set for the higher open in the United States. As the trading session continued,
the primary stock composites were posting green across the board. The Dow Jones
Industrial Average was higher by over 100 points at 11,360. The Nasdaq was
higher by over 18 points at 2,591 and the S&P 500 was higher by over 11 points
at 1,200. Good news in Europe regarding increased availability of U.S. dollars
is helping to push indices higher. The Consumer Price Index revealed that prices
rose in August and initial jobless claims came in higher than expected again.
Data is mixed right now. The dollar dropped to the euro, yen and British pound
and gold futures are falling lower as well. Frank Matto
break-even last session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was higher by 1.27
percent at 11,246.73. The Nasdaq was higher by 1.60 percent at 2,572.55. The S&P
500 was higher by 1.35 percent at 1,188.68. Investors on Wall Street received a
boost of confidence during the last session when news spread that European
leaders assured the public that Greece would gain more economic stability and
reach fiscal targets. The confidence and optimism that this news instilled
carried through the last session and into this day. Prior to opening bell this
morning, stock futures were pushing further into positive territory. Stocks were
set for the higher open in the United States. As the trading session continued,
the primary stock composites were posting green across the board. The Dow Jones
Industrial Average was higher by over 100 points at 11,360. The Nasdaq was
higher by over 18 points at 2,591 and the S&P 500 was higher by over 11 points
at 1,200. Good news in Europe regarding increased availability of U.S. dollars
is helping to push indices higher. The Consumer Price Index revealed that prices
rose in August and initial jobless claims came in higher than expected again.
Data is mixed right now. The dollar dropped to the euro, yen and British pound
and gold futures are falling lower as well. Frank Matto
Todays Gold Prices per ounce; Silver prices per ounce; Spot gold per gram spot silver per ounce; DJIA Market Review Mid-Day
Data flooding the marketplace today is mixed. Gold and silver prices are
fluctuating as a result. Spot gold and spot silver prices were moving in
divergent directions earlier today as investors try to come to process with the
influx of news. Stock indices are trending higher right now as support is
stemming to the European marketplace. Central banks have given the eurozone
marketplace a boost of confidence by reassuring the region that U.S. dollars
would be made available for financial support. This helped stock indices notch
higher, but U.S. economic data posting this day is skewing towards the negative.
Initial jobless claims jumped higher today and the Consumer Price Index reveals
that prices rose in August. This news has added weight to the second half of the
trading session today. The safe haven appeal of precious metals gold and silver
could benefit as a result. The dollar is falling weaker today as well which
could also help support gold and silver acquisition. As the mid-day mark of the
trading session came and went today, contract gold and silver price trends were
both trending red. Electronic price for December contract gold was lower by 2.33
percent at 1784 per troy ounce. Electronic price for December contract silver is
red by 2.22 percent at 39.64 per troy ounce. Spot gold price per gram was lower
by 1.40 at 57.23 and spot silver price per ounce was lower by .88 at 39.59.
Camillo Zucari
fluctuating as a result. Spot gold and spot silver prices were moving in
divergent directions earlier today as investors try to come to process with the
influx of news. Stock indices are trending higher right now as support is
stemming to the European marketplace. Central banks have given the eurozone
marketplace a boost of confidence by reassuring the region that U.S. dollars
would be made available for financial support. This helped stock indices notch
higher, but U.S. economic data posting this day is skewing towards the negative.
Initial jobless claims jumped higher today and the Consumer Price Index reveals
that prices rose in August. This news has added weight to the second half of the
trading session today. The safe haven appeal of precious metals gold and silver
could benefit as a result. The dollar is falling weaker today as well which
could also help support gold and silver acquisition. As the mid-day mark of the
trading session came and went today, contract gold and silver price trends were
both trending red. Electronic price for December contract gold was lower by 2.33
percent at 1784 per troy ounce. Electronic price for December contract silver is
red by 2.22 percent at 39.64 per troy ounce. Spot gold price per gram was lower
by 1.40 at 57.23 and spot silver price per ounce was lower by .88 at 39.59.
Camillo Zucari
Crocodile Gold Eyes Full Production at Cosmo in 2012
Crocodile Gold (CRK.TSX) announced that it has extracted the first underground
ore from its Cosmo underground mine in Australia on schedule and on budget. This
initial ore was extracted from the 1055 level access during ore development
drives as part of the planned mine development.
ore from its Cosmo underground mine in Australia on schedule and on budget. This
initial ore was extracted from the 1055 level access during ore development
drives as part of the planned mine development.
Top 10 Fastest-Growing U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks: DANG, BONA, BIDU, YOKU, XUE, SVN, AMAP, CVVT, EJ, XRS (Sep 15, 2011)
Below are the top 10 fastest-growing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks, based on the
average long-term earnings growth rate estimated by Wall Street analysts. E
Commerce China Dangdang Inc (ADR) (NYSE:DANG) is the 1st fastest-growing stock
in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be
58.8%. This number is based on the average estimate of 4 brokerage analysts.
Bona Film Group Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:BONA) is the 2nd fastest-growing stock in this
segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 49.5%.
This number is based on the average estimate of 3 brokerage analysts. Baidu.com,
Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 3rd fastest-growing stock in this segment of the
market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 48.6%. This number is
based on the average estimate of 15 brokerage analysts. Youku.com Inc (ADR)
(NYSE:YOKU) is the 4th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its
long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 45.0%. This number is based on the
average estimate of 3 brokerage analysts. Xueda Education Group (ADR) (NYSE:XUE)
is the 5th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term
annual EPS growth is expected to be 41.4%. This number is based on the average
estimate of 3 brokerage analysts. 7 DAYS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED(ADR) (NYSE:SVN)
is the 6th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term
annual EPS growth is expected to be 36.4%. This number is based on the average
estimate of 3 brokerage analysts. AutoNavi Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:AMAP) is
the 7th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term
annual EPS growth is expected to be 32.4%. This number is based on the average
estimate of 3 brokerage analysts. China Valves Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVVT) is
the 8th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term
annual EPS growth is expected to be 31.7%. This number is based on the average
estimate of 3 brokerage analysts. E-House (China) Holdings Limited (ADR)
(NYSE:EJ) is the 9th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its
long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 30.5%. This number is based on the
average estimate of 3 brokerage analysts. TAL Education Group (ADR) (NYSE:XRS)
is the 10th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term
annual EPS growth is expected to be 29.8%. This number is based on the average
estimate of 3 brokerage analysts.
average long-term earnings growth rate estimated by Wall Street analysts. E
Commerce China Dangdang Inc (ADR) (NYSE:DANG) is the 1st fastest-growing stock
in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be
58.8%. This number is based on the average estimate of 4 brokerage analysts.
Bona Film Group Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:BONA) is the 2nd fastest-growing stock in this
segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 49.5%.
This number is based on the average estimate of 3 brokerage analysts. Baidu.com,
Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 3rd fastest-growing stock in this segment of the
market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 48.6%. This number is
based on the average estimate of 15 brokerage analysts. Youku.com Inc (ADR)
(NYSE:YOKU) is the 4th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its
long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 45.0%. This number is based on the
average estimate of 3 brokerage analysts. Xueda Education Group (ADR) (NYSE:XUE)
is the 5th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term
annual EPS growth is expected to be 41.4%. This number is based on the average
estimate of 3 brokerage analysts. 7 DAYS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED(ADR) (NYSE:SVN)
is the 6th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term
annual EPS growth is expected to be 36.4%. This number is based on the average
estimate of 3 brokerage analysts. AutoNavi Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:AMAP) is
the 7th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term
annual EPS growth is expected to be 32.4%. This number is based on the average
estimate of 3 brokerage analysts. China Valves Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVVT) is
the 8th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term
annual EPS growth is expected to be 31.7%. This number is based on the average
estimate of 3 brokerage analysts. E-House (China) Holdings Limited (ADR)
(NYSE:EJ) is the 9th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its
long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 30.5%. This number is based on the
average estimate of 3 brokerage analysts. TAL Education Group (ADR) (NYSE:XRS)
is the 10th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term
annual EPS growth is expected to be 29.8%. This number is based on the average
estimate of 3 brokerage analysts.
Gold Price Dives Below $1,800
GOLD PRICE NEWS – The gold price plunged below $1,800 per ounce Thursday
morning with profit-taking in the gold futures market fueling the sell-off.
morning with profit-taking in the gold futures market fueling the sell-off.
Fortuna Silver to Begin Trading on NYSE
Fortuna Silver Mines (FVI.TSX) announced that it has been approved to list its
common shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on September 19, 2011 under
the trading ticker symbol FSM.
common shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on September 19, 2011 under
the trading ticker symbol FSM.
Newmont Mining: It’s No Golden Play
Gold producer Newmont Mining (NYSE: NEM ) is near the top of Fortunes list of
the 10 largest fastest-growing companies . Is that a good enough reason to buy
its stock? A look at Newmonts latest earnings suggests that fast growth does not
necessarily mean high profitability. While Newmont is digging for gold around
the world Ghana, North America, South America and the Asia Pacific region
the 10 largest fastest-growing companies . Is that a good enough reason to buy
its stock? A look at Newmonts latest earnings suggests that fast growth does not
necessarily mean high profitability. While Newmont is digging for gold around
the world Ghana, North America, South America and the Asia Pacific region
4 Shipping Stocks to Buy for the Adrenaline Rush — or the Dividends
It's no secret that dry bulk shipping companies have been caught in a
maelstrom since the start of the global recession back in 2008. The Baltic Dry
Index, which measures how much it costs shippers to move raw materials by sea,
fell from a record high of 11,793 in May 2008 to 663 points seven months later
reflecting a 94% drop in charter rates. The sector's challenges didn't end
there. Before long, the price of raw commodities collapsed further straining
shippers' earnings. Add to that credit pressures, heavy debt loads, an
oversupply of ships and more new ships emerging from shipyards for delivery, and
it's easy to see why shipping stocks have been buffeted by gale-force winds
this year. But higher demand for commodities in Asia particularly for steel
manufacturing in China and the rebuilding of Japan after the March 11 earthquake
and tsunami has begun to boost charter rates and improve shippers' fortunes.
In fact, charter rates on most routes have more than tripled since May. Still,
storm clouds loom for the dry bulk shipping industry as even more ships enter
service, further expanding the shipping glut. And even though the BDI is over
1,900 today, the managing director of Thai-based Precious Shipping warned that
that these gains are only temporary. Khalid Hashim predicted the oversupply of
ships could drive the BDI as low as 1,000 by December. So what does all this
mean to investors? The dry bulk shipping sector is nowhere near exiting this
storm. And even though some share prices are now cheaper than dirt, the full
impact of the shipping surplus and a steadily eroding global economy is not
completely priced in. And that means higher risk even at rock-bottom prices.
But to quote that famous line from Ocean's Eleven : "When that perfect hand
comes along, you bet and you bet big then you take the house." A growth
investment strategy that includes dry bulk shipping stocks obviously is not the
Wall Street version of high-stakes pai gow. But if all goes right, that greater
risk can translate into higher reward. Besides the potential upside, some
companies in this sector are paying out wild dividend yields. And that sweetens
the pot. So if you're a growth investor and you know in your heart that the
dry bulk sector will soon right its ship, here are four stocks to consider
tucking into your portfolio: 1. Paragon Shipping (NYSE: PRGN ) is trading nearly
68% below its 52-week high of $4.04 last October. With a market cap of only
$75.73 million, the company has a price/earnings-to-growth ratio of 0.3,
indicating the stock is undervalued. But the dividend yield is a whopping 16.7%.
2. DHT Holdings (NYSE: DHT ). At $2.50, DHT is trading nearly 52% below its
52-week high of $5.19 in January. With a market cap of $160.87 million, the
company has a PEG ratio of 1.21, indicating the stock is slightly overvalued.
The dividend yield is 15.9%. 3. Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ: SBLK ). At $1.44,
Star is trading at more than 55% below its 52-week high of $3.43 last November.
With a market cap of $91.24 million, the company has a bare-bones PEG ratio of
0.01. The dividend yield is 15.2%. 4. Navios Maritime Partners (NYSE: NMM ). As
one of the strongest players in this market, Navios potentially is less risky
because of its solid fundamentals. The stock also packs a big dividend yield. At
$14.57, NMM is trading at about 32% below its 52-week high of $21.56 in April.
With a market cap of $810.7 million, the company has a PEG ratio of 7.56,
indicating the stock is very overvalued particularly by comparison to other
names in the sector. The dividend yield is 12.5%. As of this writing, Susan J.
Aluise did not hold a position in any of the stocks named here.
maelstrom since the start of the global recession back in 2008. The Baltic Dry
Index, which measures how much it costs shippers to move raw materials by sea,
fell from a record high of 11,793 in May 2008 to 663 points seven months later
reflecting a 94% drop in charter rates. The sector's challenges didn't end
there. Before long, the price of raw commodities collapsed further straining
shippers' earnings. Add to that credit pressures, heavy debt loads, an
oversupply of ships and more new ships emerging from shipyards for delivery, and
it's easy to see why shipping stocks have been buffeted by gale-force winds
this year. But higher demand for commodities in Asia particularly for steel
manufacturing in China and the rebuilding of Japan after the March 11 earthquake
and tsunami has begun to boost charter rates and improve shippers' fortunes.
In fact, charter rates on most routes have more than tripled since May. Still,
storm clouds loom for the dry bulk shipping industry as even more ships enter
service, further expanding the shipping glut. And even though the BDI is over
1,900 today, the managing director of Thai-based Precious Shipping warned that
that these gains are only temporary. Khalid Hashim predicted the oversupply of
ships could drive the BDI as low as 1,000 by December. So what does all this
mean to investors? The dry bulk shipping sector is nowhere near exiting this
storm. And even though some share prices are now cheaper than dirt, the full
impact of the shipping surplus and a steadily eroding global economy is not
completely priced in. And that means higher risk even at rock-bottom prices.
But to quote that famous line from Ocean's Eleven : "When that perfect hand
comes along, you bet and you bet big then you take the house." A growth
investment strategy that includes dry bulk shipping stocks obviously is not the
Wall Street version of high-stakes pai gow. But if all goes right, that greater
risk can translate into higher reward. Besides the potential upside, some
companies in this sector are paying out wild dividend yields. And that sweetens
the pot. So if you're a growth investor and you know in your heart that the
dry bulk sector will soon right its ship, here are four stocks to consider
tucking into your portfolio: 1. Paragon Shipping (NYSE: PRGN ) is trading nearly
68% below its 52-week high of $4.04 last October. With a market cap of only
$75.73 million, the company has a price/earnings-to-growth ratio of 0.3,
indicating the stock is undervalued. But the dividend yield is a whopping 16.7%.
2. DHT Holdings (NYSE: DHT ). At $2.50, DHT is trading nearly 52% below its
52-week high of $5.19 in January. With a market cap of $160.87 million, the
company has a PEG ratio of 1.21, indicating the stock is slightly overvalued.
The dividend yield is 15.9%. 3. Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ: SBLK ). At $1.44,
Star is trading at more than 55% below its 52-week high of $3.43 last November.
With a market cap of $91.24 million, the company has a bare-bones PEG ratio of
0.01. The dividend yield is 15.2%. 4. Navios Maritime Partners (NYSE: NMM ). As
one of the strongest players in this market, Navios potentially is less risky
because of its solid fundamentals. The stock also packs a big dividend yield. At
$14.57, NMM is trading at about 32% below its 52-week high of $21.56 in April.
With a market cap of $810.7 million, the company has a PEG ratio of 7.56,
indicating the stock is very overvalued particularly by comparison to other
names in the sector. The dividend yield is 12.5%. As of this writing, Susan J.
Aluise did not hold a position in any of the stocks named here.
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Shows Off New SSDs
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) has unveiled its new 710 series SSDs at its Developer
Forum. Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Shows Off New SSDs Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) has announced
at its Developer Forum that it will release its new 710 series solid state
drives (SSDs) with 25nm processors to replace the existing X25-E Extreme SSD
series. The company said the new drives will have multi-level cell (MLC) NAND
flash memory and will be available in 100GB, 200GB or 300GB capacities. Rob
Crooke, Intel (NASDAQ:INTC)'s vice president of non-volatile memory, said,
"The SSD 710 Series gives enterprise data center and embedded users extreme
endurance and performance, enabled by Intel (NASDAQ:INTC)s High Endurance
Technology based on Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) 25nm MLC NAND technology". Intel Corp.
(NASDAQ:INTC) stocks are currently standing at 21.12. Price History Last Price:
21.12 52 Week Low / High: 18.54 / 23.96 50 Day Moving Average: 21.22 6 Month
Price Change %: 2.9% 12 Month Price Change %: 11.9%
Forum. Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Shows Off New SSDs Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) has announced
at its Developer Forum that it will release its new 710 series solid state
drives (SSDs) with 25nm processors to replace the existing X25-E Extreme SSD
series. The company said the new drives will have multi-level cell (MLC) NAND
flash memory and will be available in 100GB, 200GB or 300GB capacities. Rob
Crooke, Intel (NASDAQ:INTC)'s vice president of non-volatile memory, said,
"The SSD 710 Series gives enterprise data center and embedded users extreme
endurance and performance, enabled by Intel (NASDAQ:INTC)s High Endurance
Technology based on Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) 25nm MLC NAND technology". Intel Corp.
(NASDAQ:INTC) stocks are currently standing at 21.12. Price History Last Price:
21.12 52 Week Low / High: 18.54 / 23.96 50 Day Moving Average: 21.22 6 Month
Price Change %: 2.9% 12 Month Price Change %: 11.9%
Randgold Resources (GOLD) Showing Bullish Technicals With 0.17% Dividend Yield
Randgold Resources (GOLD) Showing Bullish Technicals With 0.17% Dividend Yield
Market Intelligence Center - 1 hour ago Randgold Resources (NASDAQ:GOLD) closed
Wednesdays bullish trading session at $108.60. In the past year, the stock has
hit a 52-week low of $70.18 and 52-week high of $114.50. Randgold Resources ...
Market Intelligence Center - 1 hour ago Randgold Resources (NASDAQ:GOLD) closed
Wednesdays bullish trading session at $108.60. In the past year, the stock has
hit a 52-week low of $70.18 and 52-week high of $114.50. Randgold Resources ...
Gold silver price per ounce; Spot gold per gram; Spot silver per ounce; Gold Bullion Coin Prices Today
Stocks rallied last session on increased optimism that progress was being made
in Greece. As the stock indices moved higher, the trends for precious metal gold
and silver moved in the opposite direction. Safe haven interest in the metals
decreased and thus closing price for the two metals ended up on the negative
side of break-even. Gold for December delivery was red by 3.60 at 1826.50 per
troy ounce. Silver contract for December delivery was red by .66 at 40.53 per
troy ounce. Stock futures this morning, prior to opening bell were positioned
for a positive open for U.S. stocks and thus precious metal gold and silver may
see similar trends today. Numbers were mixed however for spot gold and spot
silver prior to opening bell this morning. Spot gold and spot silver were moving
in divergent directions at this point in the day with gold still tracking red
and silver tracking into positive territory. Spot gold price per gram was still
lower by .47 at 58.15 but spot silver price per ounce was notching just green by
.01 at 40.47. Gold bullion prices last session settled at 1894.36 for the 1oz
American Eagle coin. The American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coin touched the same
price at 1894.36 per ounce. Camillo Zucari
in Greece. As the stock indices moved higher, the trends for precious metal gold
and silver moved in the opposite direction. Safe haven interest in the metals
decreased and thus closing price for the two metals ended up on the negative
side of break-even. Gold for December delivery was red by 3.60 at 1826.50 per
troy ounce. Silver contract for December delivery was red by .66 at 40.53 per
troy ounce. Stock futures this morning, prior to opening bell were positioned
for a positive open for U.S. stocks and thus precious metal gold and silver may
see similar trends today. Numbers were mixed however for spot gold and spot
silver prior to opening bell this morning. Spot gold and spot silver were moving
in divergent directions at this point in the day with gold still tracking red
and silver tracking into positive territory. Spot gold price per gram was still
lower by .47 at 58.15 but spot silver price per ounce was notching just green by
.01 at 40.47. Gold bullion prices last session settled at 1894.36 for the 1oz
American Eagle coin. The American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coin touched the same
price at 1894.36 per ounce. Camillo Zucari
Your Signal That It’s Time to Bail
Yesterday stocks yo-yoed as European news items poured in from every capital
with buyers responding to one and then sellers to another. At one point the Dow
lost 100 points following a news item suggesting that Austria's parliament had
voted down a bailout fund for Europe. It turned out that the parliament had
merely postponed a meeting to discuss the bailout. Back and forth it went until
Chancellor Merkel of Germany rejected any notion of forcing Greece from the euro
zone, and the market responded with a rally that topped at 281 points above
Tuesday's close. The session ended with a rush of profit-taking that gave back
half of the gains. This sort of irrational trading is characteristic of a market
that is in the hands of traders as most long-term investors are standing aside.
It is also indicative of a market that could top off at any moment at a
technical barrier that traders or machines have identified as too difficult to
overcome. Barriers of significant technical resistance are the 50-day moving
average of the Dow industrials at 11,582 and the 50-day of the S&P 500 at 1,234.
But as noted yesterday, bear market corrections often run the indices up through
necklines and even 200-day moving averages before sellers finally take charge.
But, admittedly, with markets as sensitive as this, the most minor barrier may
be the one that turns the entire market south.
with buyers responding to one and then sellers to another. At one point the Dow
lost 100 points following a news item suggesting that Austria's parliament had
voted down a bailout fund for Europe. It turned out that the parliament had
merely postponed a meeting to discuss the bailout. Back and forth it went until
Chancellor Merkel of Germany rejected any notion of forcing Greece from the euro
zone, and the market responded with a rally that topped at 281 points above
Tuesday's close. The session ended with a rush of profit-taking that gave back
half of the gains. This sort of irrational trading is characteristic of a market
that is in the hands of traders as most long-term investors are standing aside.
It is also indicative of a market that could top off at any moment at a
technical barrier that traders or machines have identified as too difficult to
overcome. Barriers of significant technical resistance are the 50-day moving
average of the Dow industrials at 11,582 and the 50-day of the S&P 500 at 1,234.
But as noted yesterday, bear market corrections often run the indices up through
necklines and even 200-day moving averages before sellers finally take charge.
But, admittedly, with markets as sensitive as this, the most minor barrier may
be the one that turns the entire market south.
Signs of Weakness at Bed Bath & Beyond
The month of August was a good one for Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY ). Its
same-store sales increased 8%, several analysts upgraded its stock and the share
price managed to lose less than 3% in a terrible month that saw the S&P 500 drop
more than 5%. Everything seems to be going right for the home furnishings chain,
and its stock price reflects this. While I can't tell you how long this
euphoria will last, I can tell you some of the reasons why it probably won't.
Online Sales This is my biggest argument against Bed Bath & Beyond. In 2010, its
revenues were $8.8 billion, yet its online sales totaled just $88.7 million and
grew by only 3%. Those transactions represent just 1% of revenues. Whoever's
in charge of their e-commerce either needs replacing or given a good pep talk.
These numbers are truly embarrassing. Restoration Hardware, which filed a
registration statement with the SEC on Sept. 9 and is a direct competitor of Bed
Bath & Beyond, did $161 million in online sales in 2010 on $773 million in
revenue. That's 21% of the total and double its much larger rival. For those
who don't remember, Restoration Hardware was taken private for $232 million in
June 2008. At the time, it was struggling financially and only now is coming out
of its tailspin. Yet it's able to generate a greater return from its websites.
Bed Bath & Beyond is leaving significant profits on the table. Williams-Sonoma
(NYSE: WSM ) generates approximately 42% of its revenue online with operating
margins three times those of its retail stores. Bed Bath & Beyond's operating
margins are the same as those of Williams-Sonoma, meaning it's doing a good
job delivering store-level profits. If its e-commerce revenues had grown to 25%
of its overall total, in 2010 alone it would have generated an additional $100
million in operating profits. Unfortunately, it's so far behind most other
large retailers, it's hard to imagine it seriously competing in e-commerce
without a complete change in business strategy. And that's not happening.
Share Repurchases Bed Bath & Beyond loves buying back stock. In the past five
years, it has used 75% of its $2.5 billion in free cash flow to repurchase 48.4
million of its shares at an average price of $51.65. Based on its Sept. 13 price
of $59.21, its annualized return on investment is 2.5%. That's not much for
several billion dollars in shareholder funds. Perhaps the company could have
taken $250 million of that sum and allocated it to the improvement of its
e-commerce program. The company would be far better off. In addition, because it
has no debt and funds store openings through cash flow, it seems odd that it
doesn't pay a dividend. Evidence suggests
same-store sales increased 8%, several analysts upgraded its stock and the share
price managed to lose less than 3% in a terrible month that saw the S&P 500 drop
more than 5%. Everything seems to be going right for the home furnishings chain,
and its stock price reflects this. While I can't tell you how long this
euphoria will last, I can tell you some of the reasons why it probably won't.
Online Sales This is my biggest argument against Bed Bath & Beyond. In 2010, its
revenues were $8.8 billion, yet its online sales totaled just $88.7 million and
grew by only 3%. Those transactions represent just 1% of revenues. Whoever's
in charge of their e-commerce either needs replacing or given a good pep talk.
These numbers are truly embarrassing. Restoration Hardware, which filed a
registration statement with the SEC on Sept. 9 and is a direct competitor of Bed
Bath & Beyond, did $161 million in online sales in 2010 on $773 million in
revenue. That's 21% of the total and double its much larger rival. For those
who don't remember, Restoration Hardware was taken private for $232 million in
June 2008. At the time, it was struggling financially and only now is coming out
of its tailspin. Yet it's able to generate a greater return from its websites.
Bed Bath & Beyond is leaving significant profits on the table. Williams-Sonoma
(NYSE: WSM ) generates approximately 42% of its revenue online with operating
margins three times those of its retail stores. Bed Bath & Beyond's operating
margins are the same as those of Williams-Sonoma, meaning it's doing a good
job delivering store-level profits. If its e-commerce revenues had grown to 25%
of its overall total, in 2010 alone it would have generated an additional $100
million in operating profits. Unfortunately, it's so far behind most other
large retailers, it's hard to imagine it seriously competing in e-commerce
without a complete change in business strategy. And that's not happening.
Share Repurchases Bed Bath & Beyond loves buying back stock. In the past five
years, it has used 75% of its $2.5 billion in free cash flow to repurchase 48.4
million of its shares at an average price of $51.65. Based on its Sept. 13 price
of $59.21, its annualized return on investment is 2.5%. That's not much for
several billion dollars in shareholder funds. Perhaps the company could have
taken $250 million of that sum and allocated it to the improvement of its
e-commerce program. The company would be far better off. In addition, because it
has no debt and funds store openings through cash flow, it seems odd that it
doesn't pay a dividend. Evidence suggests
Top 10 Best-Performing U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks Year-to-Date: ATAI, MPEL, SINA, CIIC, CHU, BIDU, NKBP, CFSG, FMCN, CYOU (Sep 14, 2011)
Below are the top 10 best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks year-to-date.
ATA Inc.(ADR) (NASDAQ:ATAI) is the 1st best-performing stock year-to-date in
this segment of the market. It has risen 153.97% since the beginning of this
year. Its price percentage change was 225.26% for the last 52 weeks. Melco Crown
Entertainment Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:MPEL) is the 2nd best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 88.05% since the
beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 165.19% for the last 52
weeks. SINA Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:SINA) is the 3rd best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 65.62% since the
beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 154.42% for the last 52
weeks. China Infrastructure Investment Corp (NASDAQ:CIIC) is the 4th
best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen
53.18% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 63.58%
for the last 52 weeks. China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited (ADR) (NYSE:CHU) is the
5th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 50.46% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
38.59% 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
49.78% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 67.61%
for the last 52 weeks. China Nuokang Bio-Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:NKBP) is
the 7th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 33.77% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
6.51% for the last 52 weeks. China Fire & Security Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFSG) is
the 8th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 32.72% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
19.13% for the last 52 weeks. Focus Media Holding Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) is
the 9th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 31.74% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
33.87% for the last 52 weeks. Changyou.com Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:CYOU) is the
10th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 29.71% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
42.29% for the last 52 weeks.
ATA Inc.(ADR) (NASDAQ:ATAI) is the 1st best-performing stock year-to-date in
this segment of the market. It has risen 153.97% since the beginning of this
year. Its price percentage change was 225.26% for the last 52 weeks. Melco Crown
Entertainment Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:MPEL) is the 2nd best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 88.05% since the
beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 165.19% for the last 52
weeks. SINA Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:SINA) is the 3rd best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 65.62% since the
beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 154.42% for the last 52
weeks. China Infrastructure Investment Corp (NASDAQ:CIIC) is the 4th
best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen
53.18% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 63.58%
for the last 52 weeks. China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited (ADR) (NYSE:CHU) is the
5th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 50.46% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
38.59% 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
49.78% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 67.61%
for the last 52 weeks. China Nuokang Bio-Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:NKBP) is
the 7th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 33.77% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
6.51% for the last 52 weeks. China Fire & Security Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFSG) is
the 8th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 32.72% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
19.13% for the last 52 weeks. Focus Media Holding Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) is
the 9th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 31.74% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
33.87% for the last 52 weeks. Changyou.com Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:CYOU) is the
10th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 29.71% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
42.29% for the last 52 weeks.
Gold & Silver Prices – Daily Outlook September 15
Gold and silver prices continue to zigzag: yesterday they have ended slipping.
The recent rally in the American and European stock markets in the past several
days, along with the rise in U.S. Treasury bills yields might suggest that
traders have slightly eased their concerns over the Euro Area debt crisis and
the growth of the US economy.
The recent rally in the American and European stock markets in the past several
days, along with the rise in U.S. Treasury bills yields might suggest that
traders have slightly eased their concerns over the Euro Area debt crisis and
the growth of the US economy.
Top 10 Most Profitable Telecom Services Stocks: WRLS, USMO, FRP, JCOM, BSFT, CHL, NSR, CHT, TLK, TCL (Sep 14, 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 24.45% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 30.14% for the same period. Neustar, Inc (NYSE:NSR) is the 7th 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. Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:CHT) is the 8th most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 23.20% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 27.04% 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 24.45% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 30.14% for the same period. Neustar, Inc (NYSE:NSR) is the 7th 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. Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:CHT) is the 8th most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 23.20% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 27.04% 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.
Gold Price per ounce; Spot gold price per gram; Spot silver price per ounce; Gold and silver prices today
Stocks rallied during the last trading session as investors felt a sense of
renewed optimism regarding the economic progress in Greece. The stock indices
moved higher into the green and precious metal gold and silver prices closed out
the last trading session with floor prices on the negative side of break-even.
Gold contract for December delivery closed out the last session lower by .20
percent or 3.60 at 1826.50 per troy ounce. Silver contract finished with a floor
price lower by 1.60 percent or .66 at 40.53 per troy ounce. Gold and silver
prices are still trending on positive ground according to the one month change
data analysis. Gold is still positive during this time frame by 3.43 percent.
Silver is still positive 3.20 percent according to one month change data
analysis. After last session close but prior to opening bell this morning, spot
gold prices and spot silver prices were both trending in negative territory.
Spot gold price per gram was lower by .36 at 58.37. Spot silver price per ounce
was lower by .57 at 40.55. Safe havens gold and silver prices fell back as
investors felt more secure and confident with stock action last session. Gold
continues to be a popular bet during volatile times in the market and since
recent trends have been choppy and unpredictable, it is a safe bet to think that
gold and silver will continue to gain value. Camillo Zucari
renewed optimism regarding the economic progress in Greece. The stock indices
moved higher into the green and precious metal gold and silver prices closed out
the last trading session with floor prices on the negative side of break-even.
Gold contract for December delivery closed out the last session lower by .20
percent or 3.60 at 1826.50 per troy ounce. Silver contract finished with a floor
price lower by 1.60 percent or .66 at 40.53 per troy ounce. Gold and silver
prices are still trending on positive ground according to the one month change
data analysis. Gold is still positive during this time frame by 3.43 percent.
Silver is still positive 3.20 percent according to one month change data
analysis. After last session close but prior to opening bell this morning, spot
gold prices and spot silver prices were both trending in negative territory.
Spot gold price per gram was lower by .36 at 58.37. Spot silver price per ounce
was lower by .57 at 40.55. Safe havens gold and silver prices fell back as
investors felt more secure and confident with stock action last session. Gold
continues to be a popular bet during volatile times in the market and since
recent trends have been choppy and unpredictable, it is a safe bet to think that
gold and silver will continue to gain value. Camillo Zucari
Gold and silver prices continue seeking direction – September 14
Gold and silver prices continue to zigzag with no clear path as they have
moderately declined yesterday; Crude oil WTI price changed direction and
moderately declined as well; Natural gas spot price (Henry Hub) continue to
rise. Here is a summary of the price movements of precious metals and energy
commodities for September 14th: Precious Metals prices: Gold price slightly
declined yesterday by 0.20% to $1,826; Silver price also decreased by 1.60% to
$40.53. During September, gold prices decreased by 0.3% and silver price lost
3.0% of its value. The EURO to US Dollar exchange rate slightly inclined
yesterday by 0.56% to 1.3755 i.e. the USD moderately depreciated against the
EURO. During September, the EURO to US Dollar declined by 4.27%. Oil and Gas
prices: WTI Spot oil price changed direction and fell yesterday by 1.44%; it
settled at $90.21 per barrel; Brent spot price on the other hand increased by
0.19% to $111.54 per barrel; during September the WTI spot oil price slightly
inclined by 0.1% while Brent oil fell by 4.2%. Due to these changes, the
difference between Brent and WTI sharply fell to $21.12/bbl. Natural gas Henry
Hub future price (October delivery) increased by 1.26% to
moderately declined yesterday; Crude oil WTI price changed direction and
moderately declined as well; Natural gas spot price (Henry Hub) continue to
rise. Here is a summary of the price movements of precious metals and energy
commodities for September 14th: Precious Metals prices: Gold price slightly
declined yesterday by 0.20% to $1,826; Silver price also decreased by 1.60% to
$40.53. During September, gold prices decreased by 0.3% and silver price lost
3.0% of its value. The EURO to US Dollar exchange rate slightly inclined
yesterday by 0.56% to 1.3755 i.e. the USD moderately depreciated against the
EURO. During September, the EURO to US Dollar declined by 4.27%. Oil and Gas
prices: WTI Spot oil price changed direction and fell yesterday by 1.44%; it
settled at $90.21 per barrel; Brent spot price on the other hand increased by
0.19% to $111.54 per barrel; during September the WTI spot oil price slightly
inclined by 0.1% while Brent oil fell by 4.2%. Due to these changes, the
difference between Brent and WTI sharply fell to $21.12/bbl. Natural gas Henry
Hub future price (October delivery) increased by 1.26% to
Dollar Thrifty Looking to Drive Higher
Serge Berger is the head trader and investment strategist for The Steady Trader
. Sign up for his free weekly newsletter . Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group
(NYSE: DTG ) – The car rental company was in the news yesterday as Avis Budget
Group (NASDAQ: CAR ) dropped its bid to acquire Dollar Thrifty due to current
market conditions. This leaves Hertz Global Holdings (NYSE: HTZ ) as the only
bidder. CAR and HTZ surged on the news, while DTG traded fairly flat on the day.
What caught my attention was the clear trend on the DTG weekly chart coupled
with the "wedge" on the daily chart. The weekly chart shows the sturdy
uptrend from 2009 is still in place, albeit a little steep. The stock has,
however, corrected nicely off the June highs and currently sits right at the
uptrend line. The daily chart is where the real juice sits. DTG currently trades
right between its 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages (200-day SMA is the
lower blue line). And more importantly, note the tight wedge pattern (white
lines). The stock price is essentially wedged between two significant moving
averages and near-term trendlines. A solid daily close above $66.50 could serve
as a good entry point for a long-side try. Stops can be placed at $64 with a
first profit target near $71. Alternatively, a solid daily close below $61 could
set up well for a short-side try. The short may be trickier, though, as long as
the 200-day simple moving average acts as support.
. Sign up for his free weekly newsletter . Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group
(NYSE: DTG ) – The car rental company was in the news yesterday as Avis Budget
Group (NASDAQ: CAR ) dropped its bid to acquire Dollar Thrifty due to current
market conditions. This leaves Hertz Global Holdings (NYSE: HTZ ) as the only
bidder. CAR and HTZ surged on the news, while DTG traded fairly flat on the day.
What caught my attention was the clear trend on the DTG weekly chart coupled
with the "wedge" on the daily chart. The weekly chart shows the sturdy
uptrend from 2009 is still in place, albeit a little steep. The stock has,
however, corrected nicely off the June highs and currently sits right at the
uptrend line. The daily chart is where the real juice sits. DTG currently trades
right between its 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages (200-day SMA is the
lower blue line). And more importantly, note the tight wedge pattern (white
lines). The stock price is essentially wedged between two significant moving
averages and near-term trendlines. A solid daily close above $66.50 could serve
as a good entry point for a long-side try. Stops can be placed at $64 with a
first profit target near $71. Alternatively, a solid daily close below $61 could
set up well for a short-side try. The short may be trickier, though, as long as
the 200-day simple moving average acts as support.
Royal Caribbean Cruise MSN Money Stock Quotes; Royal Caribbean Ships cruises news 2011 RCL Stock
The primary index composites rallied in the U.S. yesterday and finished the
last session on positive ground. The Dow Jones, Nasdaq and the S&P 500 closed
out the day in the green. Individual company stocks benefited from the positive
momentum which generated throughout the last trading session. According to MSN
Money Stock quotes, Royal Caribbean Cruise finished the last trading session in
the green. RCL share value moved higher during the last trading session by 1.25
percent or .30 at 24.30. Previous close for Caribbean Cruises was 24.00 with a
52 week high of 49.99 and a 52 week low of 22.27. At the beginning of the month,
Royal Caribbean stock was trading just a bit higher at 25 dollars with a 52 week
range of 22.27 49.99. Royal Caribbean continues to make headlines. Royal
Caribbean International recently posted news that it will offer a new 3,114
guest ship that will travel internationally through Asian seas. The new cruise
ship is titled Voyager of the Seas. The new ship will be one of the largest to
sail through international waters. Royal Caribbean is hoping that the
international expansion will help support share values in the future. Once 2012
hits, Royal Caribbean will offer almost 50 sailings out of the country. The
global network should help increase company exposure which could help to push
stock values higher. Frank Matto
last session on positive ground. The Dow Jones, Nasdaq and the S&P 500 closed
out the day in the green. Individual company stocks benefited from the positive
momentum which generated throughout the last trading session. According to MSN
Money Stock quotes, Royal Caribbean Cruise finished the last trading session in
the green. RCL share value moved higher during the last trading session by 1.25
percent or .30 at 24.30. Previous close for Caribbean Cruises was 24.00 with a
52 week high of 49.99 and a 52 week low of 22.27. At the beginning of the month,
Royal Caribbean stock was trading just a bit higher at 25 dollars with a 52 week
range of 22.27 49.99. Royal Caribbean continues to make headlines. Royal
Caribbean International recently posted news that it will offer a new 3,114
guest ship that will travel internationally through Asian seas. The new cruise
ship is titled Voyager of the Seas. The new ship will be one of the largest to
sail through international waters. Royal Caribbean is hoping that the
international expansion will help support share values in the future. Once 2012
hits, Royal Caribbean will offer almost 50 sailings out of the country. The
global network should help increase company exposure which could help to push
stock values higher. Frank Matto
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