Top 10 Focus Stocks of The Day: PNSN, KIOR, KH, MELA, ISS, DMND, RNWKD, KID, NPTN, INAP (Sep 17, 2011)

Below are todays top 10 focus stocks. These momentum stocks are attracting a
lot of interest from traders. Two Chinese companies (KH, ISS) are on the list.
Penson Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNSN) is todays 1st best focus stock. Its daily
price change was 28.5% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
11% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $2 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 0% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 15% based on analysts average estimate. KiOR Inc
(NASDAQ:KIOR) is todays 2nd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 27.0%
in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 3% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $20 on the stock. It is rated positively by 89%
of the 9 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 34%
based on analysts average estimate. China Kanghui Holdings (ADR) (NYSE:KH) is
todays 3rd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 19.9% in the previous
trading session. Its upside potential is 7% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $27 on the stock. It is rated positively by 100% of the 6
analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 26% based on
analysts average estimate. MELA Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELA) is todays 4th best
focus stock. Its daily price change was 15.1% in the previous trading session.
Its upside potential is 221% based on brokerage analysts average target price of
$11 on the stock. It is rated positively by 100% of the 2 analyst(s) covering
it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 40% based on analysts average
estimate. iSoftStone Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:ISS) is todays 5th best focus
stock. Its daily price change was 14.7% in the previous trading session. Its
upside potential is 64% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $18
on the stock. It is rated positively by 80% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 38% based on analysts average estimate.
Diamond Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:DMND) is todays 6th best focus stock. Its daily
price change was 11.6% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
-8% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $80 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 60% of the 15 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 16% based on analysts average estimate. RealNetworks Inc
(NASDAQ:RNWKD) is todays 7th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 10.6%
in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 56% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $13 on the stock. It is rated positively by 33%
of the 6 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 5%
based on analysts average estimate. Kid Brands Inc (NYSE:KID) is todays 8th best
focus stock. Its daily price change was 10.4% in the previous trading session.
Its upside potential is 90% based on brokerage analysts average target price of
$7 on the stock. It is rated positively by 50% of the 4 analyst(s) covering it.
Its long-term annual earnings growth is 18% based on analysts average estimate.
NeoPhotonics Corp (NYSE:NPTN) is todays 9th best focus stock. Its daily price
change was 10.1% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 23%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $10 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 60% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 22% based on analysts average estimate. InterNAP Network
Services (NASDAQ:INAP) is todays 10th best focus stock. Its daily price change
was 9.8% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 38% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $8 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 71% of the 7 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings
growth is 19% based on analysts average estimate.

Todays gold price per ounce silver price per ounce rates; Spot gold price per gram spot silver price per ounce Today

Precious metal gold and silver prices moved higher to end the last trading
session. The stock market in the U.S. had some choppy sessions but ultimately
pulled off five consecutive days of positive close marks. The week ended with
investors experiencing an upswing in confidence due to the global news that
central banks would position to help support the inoculation of dollars into the
struggling European banking system. This news sent stocks higher to end the
week. Interestingly enough, gold and silver contract prices pushed higher as
well. It appears that enough investors still questioned the progress in the
eurozone and felt compelled to side with perceived safe havens. The movement
propelled gold and silver contracts into positive territory to close out the
week. Contract gold for December delivery closed out the last session of the
week green by 29.60 at 1814.70 per troy ounce. Silver contract for December
delivery closed out higher by 1.33 at 40.83 per troy ounce. The positive close
for gold prices helped push the one month change status for gold positive by
1.27 percent. Silvers boost last session did the same. Silvers one month change
status moved positive by .35 percent. Precious metals continue to attract
attention due to investor uncertainty. This past week was positive for stocks
but when one steps back, this past week could be more of an outlier. Gold and
silver prices benefit from the uncertainty. Last check on spot gold and spot
silver prices reveal green trends. Spot gold price per gram was posting higher
by 1.06 at 58.24 and spot silver per ounce was posting higher by 1.21 at 40.66.
Camillo Zucari

Top 10 IT Services Stocks with Highest Return on Assets: ZIXI, BIDU, CPSI, CNET, PNS, MELI, NTES, INFY, MAIL, SWI (Sep 17, 2011)

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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 IT Services stocks with highest Return on Assets ratio (ROA) for the last 12 months. ROA shows a company's efficiency in making profits from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. Three Chinese companies (BIDU, CNET, NTES) are on the list. Zix Corporation (NASDAQ:ZIXI) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 105.70% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.87 for the same period. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) has the 2nd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 44.33% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.95 for the same period. Computer Programs & Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPSI) has the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 38.52% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 2.69 for the same period. Chinanet Online Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CNET) has the 4th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 34.78% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.86 for the same period. Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. (AMEX:PNS) has the 5th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 27.44% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 2.23 for the same period. MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) has the 6th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 24.60% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.96 for the same period. NetEase.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:NTES) has the 7th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 24.06% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.54 for the same period. Infosys Ltd ADR (NASDAQ:INFY) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 23.48% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.96 for the same period. IncrediMail Ltd. (USA) (NASDAQ:MAIL) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 23.26% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.79 for the same period. SolarWinds, Inc. (NYSE:SWI) has the 10th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 21.51% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.70 for the same period.

China Puts the Squeeze on Rare Earth Metals: Top Rare Earth Stocks

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dow2664 China, producer of 95 percent of the world’s rare earth metals, is cutting way back on the production of these elements by nationalizing and shutting down the producers. China’s excuse is reducing pollution, but the extended consequence is higher prices on fluorescent light bulbs . Rare earth metals, also known as rare earth minerals or rare earth elements, are used for such applications as superconductors, magnets, electronic polishers, car batteries, luminescent materials, lasers, optical-fiber communication systems, welding, night vision goggles, rangefinders, and radar. The rare earth metals include: Scandium Yttrium Lanthanum Cerium Praseodymium Neodymium Promethium Samarium Europium Gadolinium Terbium Dysprosium Holmium Erbium Thulium Ytterbium Lutetium Other metals and elements are often (incorrectly) referred to as rare earth metals such as lithium and manganese. However, many of the companies involved in the mining of the rare earth metals are also involved in mining some of the other scarce elements. Rare Element Resources Ltd. (REE) is a Vancouver, Canada based company involved in the exploration and development of rare earth mineral and gold properties mostly in Canada and the United States. The company, which was founded in 1999, is debt-free with 1.68 in cash per share. However, it has recently generated negative earnings. Another example is Molycorp, Inc. (MCP), another company involved in the rare earth industry, based in Greenwood Village, Colorado. The company has $200 million in debt, and over $680 million in cash, with $8.11 in cash per share. The stock trades at 13 times forward earnings. Neo Material Technologies, Inc. (NEM.TO) (NEMFF.PK), is a processor of rare earth metals, and trades on both the Pink Sheets and the Toronto Stock Exchange. This Toronto, Ontario based company processes rare earths, magnetic powders, and other metals. The company distributes cerium, lanthanum, europium, neodymium, dysprosium, yttrium, and other materials. The stock has a price to earnings ratio of 9 with a forward PE of 6. It also has an extremely favorable price earnings growth ratio of 0.33. Earnings for the latest quarter were up an incredible 229% on a 172% revenue increase. A more conservative and diversified approach to rare earth investing is through the Market Vectors Rare Earths/Strategic Metals Exchange Traded Fund (REMX). To see a free list of over 25 rare earth metals stocks , which can be downloaded, sorted, and updated, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. This site also has a list of lithium stocks, which are not technically rare earth stocks, by are often included in the same investment arena. Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written. By Stockerblog.com

Top 10 Leisure Services Stocks with Highest Return on Assets: PCLN, MLP, UTA, CTRP, STNR, EXPE, LTM, GOBK, CNK, CHDN (Sep 17, 2011)

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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 Leisure Services stocks with highest Return on Assets ratio (ROA) for the last 12 months. ROA shows a company's efficiency in making profits from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. Two Chinese companies (UTA, CTRP) are on the list. priceline.com Incorporated (NASDAQ:PCLN) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 24.80% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.26 for the same period. Maui Land & Pineapple Co. (NYSE:MLP) has the 2nd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 17.53% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.36 for the same period. Universal Travel Group (NYSE:UTA) has the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 15.91% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.23 for the same period. Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CTRP) has the 4th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 13.59% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.41 for the same period. Steiner Leisure Limited (NASDAQ:STNR) has the 5th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 13.17% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.69 for the same period. Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE) has the 6th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 6.04% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.50 for the same period. Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:LTM) has the 7th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 5.06% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.56 for the same period. Globalink Limited (NASDAQ:GOBK) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 4.38% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.39 for the same period. Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CNK) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 4.07% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.64 for the same period. Churchill Downs, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHDN) has the 10th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 3.87% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.71 for the same period.

China Puts the Squeeze on Rare Earth Metals: Top Rare Earth Stocks

China, producer of 95 percent of the world's rare earth metals, is cutting way
back on the production of these elements by nationalizing and shutting down the
producers. China's excuse is reducing pollution, but the extended consequence is
higher prices on fluorescent light bulbs . Rare earth metals, also known as rare
earth minerals or rare earth elements, are used for such applications as
superconductors, magnets, electronic polishers, car batteries, luminescent
materials, lasers, optical-fiber communication systems, welding, night vision
goggles, rangefinders, and radar. The rare earth metals include: Scandium
Yttrium Lanthanum Cerium Praseodymium Neodymium Promethium Samarium Europium
Gadolinium Terbium Dysprosium Holmium Erbium Thulium Ytterbium Lutetium Other
metals and elements are often (incorrectly) referred to as rare earth metals
such as lithium and manganese. However, many of the companies involved in the
mining of the rare earth metals are also involved in mining some of the other
scarce elements. Rare Element Resources Ltd. (REE) is a Vancouver, Canada based
company involved in the exploration and development of rare earth mineral and
gold properties mostly in Canada and the United States. The company, which was
founded in 1999, is debt-free with 1.68 in cash per share. However, it has
recently generated negative earnings. Another example is Molycorp, Inc. (MCP),
another company involved in the rare earth industry, based in Greenwood Village,
Colorado. The company has $200 million in debt, and over $680 million in cash,
with $8.11 in cash per share. The stock trades at 13 times forward earnings. Neo
Material Technologies, Inc. (NEM.TO) (NEMFF.PK), is a processor of rare earth
metals, and trades on both the Pink Sheets and the Toronto Stock Exchange. This
Toronto, Ontario based company processes rare earths, magnetic powders, and
other metals. The company distributes cerium, lanthanum, europium, neodymium,
dysprosium, yttrium, and other materials. The stock has a price to earnings
ratio of 9 with a forward PE of 6. It also has an extremely favorable price
earnings growth ratio of 0.33. Earnings for the latest quarter were up an
incredible 229% on a 172% revenue increase. A more conservative and diversified
approach to rare earth investing is through the Market Vectors Rare
Earths/Strategic Metals Exchange Traded Fund (REMX). To see a free list of over
25 rare earth metals stocks , which can be downloaded, sorted, and updated, go
to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. This site also has a list of lithium stocks, which
are not technically rare earth stocks, by are often included in the same
investment arena. Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time
the article was written. By Stockerblog.com

China Puts the Squeeze on Rare Earth Metals: Top Rare Earth Stocks

China, producer of 95 percent of the world's rare earth metals, is cutting way
back on the production of these elements by nationalizing and shutting down the
producers. China's excuse is reducing pollution, but the extended consequence is
higher prices on fluorescent light bulbs . Rare earth metals, also known as rare
earth minerals or rare earth elements, are used for such applications as
superconductors, magnets, electronic polishers, car batteries, luminescent
materials, lasers, optical-fiber communication systems, welding, night vision
goggles, rangefinders, and radar. The rare earth metals include: Scandium
Yttrium Lanthanum Cerium Praseodymium Neodymium Promethium Samarium Europium
Gadolinium Terbium Dysprosium Holmium Erbium Thulium Ytterbium Lutetium Other
metals and elements are often (incorrectly) referred to as rare earth metals
such as lithium and manganese. However, many of the companies involved in the
mining of the rare earth metals are also involved in mining some of the other
scarce elements. Rare Element Resources Ltd. (REE) is a Vancouver, Canada based
company involved in the exploration and development of rare earth mineral and
gold properties mostly in Canada and the United States. The company, which was
founded in 1999, is debt-free with 1.68 in cash per share. However, it has
recently generated negative earnings. Another example is Molycorp, Inc. (MCP),
another company involved in the rare earth industry, based in Greenwood Village,
Colorado. The company has $200 million in debt, and over $680 million in cash,
with $8.11 in cash per share. The stock trades at 13 times forward earnings. Neo
Material Technologies, Inc. (NEM.TO) (NEMFF.PK), is a processor of rare earth
metals, and trades on both the Pink Sheets and the Toronto Stock Exchange. This
Toronto, Ontario based company processes rare earths, magnetic powders, and
other metals. The company distributes cerium, lanthanum, europium, neodymium,
dysprosium, yttrium, and other materials. The stock has a price to earnings
ratio of 9 with a forward PE of 6. It also has an extremely favorable price
earnings growth ratio of 0.33. Earnings for the latest quarter were up an
incredible 229% on a 172% revenue increase. A more conservative and diversified
approach to rare earth investing is through the Market Vectors Rare
Earths/Strategic Metals Exchange Traded Fund (REMX). To see a free list of over
25 rare earth metals stocks , which can be downloaded, sorted, and updated, go
to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. This site also has a list of lithium stocks, which
are not technically rare earth stocks, by are often included in the same
investment arena. Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time
the article was written. By Stockerblog.com

Top 10 Small Cap Stocks with Highest Momentum: KIOR, ELGX, FPIC, APAC, ELMG, CSR, ACTG, FNDT, INSP, LQDT (Sep 17, 2011)

Below are the top 10 Small Cap stocks with highest price momentum. One Chinese
company (CSR) is on the list. KiOR Inc (NASDAQ:KIOR) has the 1st highest price
momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at 99.9% of 52-week high.
Its price change was 91.8% for the last 4 weeks. Endologix, Inc. (NASDAQ:ELGX)
has the 2nd highest price momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading
at 99.8% of 52-week high. Its price change was 31.1% for the last 4 weeks. FPIC
Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FPIC) has the 3rd highest price momentum in this
segment of the market. It is trading at 99.8% of 52-week high. Its price change
was 0.6% for the last 4 weeks. APAC Customer Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:APAC) has
the 4th highest price momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at
99.8% of 52-week high. Its price change was 0.5% for the last 4 weeks. EMS
Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ELMG) has the 5th highest price momentum in this
segment of the market. It is trading at 99.8% of 52-week high. Its price change
was 0.0% for the last 4 weeks. China Security & Surveillance Tech. Inc.
(NYSE:CSR) has the 6th highest price momentum in this segment of the market. It
is trading at 99.7% of 52-week high. Its price change was 8.3% for the last 4
weeks. Acacia Research Corporation (NASDAQ:ACTG) has the 7th highest price
momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at 99.7% of 52-week high.
Its price change was 35.4% for the last 4 weeks. Fundtech Ltd. (NASDAQ:FNDT) has
the 8th highest price momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at
99.6% of 52-week high. Its price change was 53.7% for the last 4 weeks.
InfoSpace, Inc. (NASDAQ:INSP) has the 9th highest price momentum in this segment
of the market. It is trading at 99.6% of 52-week high. Its price change was
11.1% for the last 4 weeks. Liquidity Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:LQDT) has the 10th
highest price momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at 99.4% of
52-week high. Its price change was 63.6% for the last 4 weeks.

Top 10 Small Cap Stocks with Highest Momentum: KIOR, ELGX, FPIC, APAC, ELMG, CSR, ACTG, FNDT, INSP, LQDT (Sep 17, 2011)

Below are the top 10 Small Cap stocks with highest price momentum. One Chinese
company (CSR) is on the list. KiOR Inc (NASDAQ:KIOR) has the 1st highest price
momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at 99.9% of 52-week high.
Its price change was 91.8% for the last 4 weeks. Endologix, Inc. (NASDAQ:ELGX)
has the 2nd highest price momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading
at 99.8% of 52-week high. Its price change was 31.1% for the last 4 weeks. FPIC
Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FPIC) has the 3rd highest price momentum in this
segment of the market. It is trading at 99.8% of 52-week high. Its price change
was 0.6% for the last 4 weeks. APAC Customer Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:APAC) has
the 4th highest price momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at
99.8% of 52-week high. Its price change was 0.5% for the last 4 weeks. EMS
Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ELMG) has the 5th highest price momentum in this
segment of the market. It is trading at 99.8% of 52-week high. Its price change
was 0.0% for the last 4 weeks. China Security & Surveillance Tech. Inc.
(NYSE:CSR) has the 6th highest price momentum in this segment of the market. It
is trading at 99.7% of 52-week high. Its price change was 8.3% for the last 4
weeks. Acacia Research Corporation (NASDAQ:ACTG) has the 7th highest price
momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at 99.7% of 52-week high.
Its price change was 35.4% for the last 4 weeks. Fundtech Ltd. (NASDAQ:FNDT) has
the 8th highest price momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at
99.6% of 52-week high. Its price change was 53.7% for the last 4 weeks.
InfoSpace, Inc. (NASDAQ:INSP) has the 9th highest price momentum in this segment
of the market. It is trading at 99.6% of 52-week high. Its price change was
11.1% for the last 4 weeks. Liquidity Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:LQDT) has the 10th
highest price momentum in this segment of the market. It is trading at 99.4% of
52-week high. Its price change was 63.6% for the last 4 weeks.

Top 10 Industrial Stocks with Highest Return on Assets: VALV, SHS, RAVN, SNHY, LUK, GGG, NDSN, FAST, OYOG, CVVT (Sep 17, 2011)

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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 Industrial stocks with highest Return on Assets ratio (ROA) for the last 12 months. ROA shows a company's efficiency in making profits from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. Two Chinese companies (VALV, CVVT) are on the list. Shengkai Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ:VALV) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 54.13% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.78 for the same period. Sauer-Danfoss Inc. (NYSE:SHS) has the 2nd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 29.23% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.67 for the same period. Raven Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAVN) has the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 23.45% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.72 for the same period. Sun Hydraulics Corporation (NASDAQ:SNHY) has the 4th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 22.70% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.31 for the same period. Leucadia National Corp. (NYSE:LUK) has the 5th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 22.49% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.23 for the same period. Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) has the 6th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 21.85% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.38 for the same period. Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) has the 7th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 21.61% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.16 for the same period. Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 20.76% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.67 for the same period. OYO Geospace Corporation (NASDAQ:OYOG) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 17.46% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.99 for the same period. China Valves Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVVT) has the 10th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 17.22% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.88 for the same period.

Top 10 U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks of the Week: ISS, KH, GURE, CSNH, CGA, VNET, HSFT, EVK, GU, KUN (Sep 17, 2011)

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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks for the past week. iSoftStone Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:ISS) is the 1st best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 36.20% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -40.78% year-to-date. China Kanghui Holdings (ADR) (NYSE:KH) is the 2nd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 30.12% for the past week. Its price percentage change was 33.98% year-to-date. Gulf Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:GURE) is the 3rd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 25.98% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -75.96% year-to-date. China Shandong Industries Inc (NASDAQ:CSNH) is the 4th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 23.53% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -59.89% year-to-date. China Green Agriculture, Inc (NYSE:CGA) is the 5th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 20.97% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -33.33% year-to-date. 21Vianet Group Inc (NASDAQ:VNET) is the 6th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 17.44% for the past week. Its price percentage change was N/A year-to-date. HiSoft Technology Internatnl Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:HSFT) is the 7th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 17.04% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -62.02% year-to-date. Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. (AMEX:EVK) is the 8th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 16.97% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -8.53% year-to-date. Gushan Environmental Energy Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:GU) is the 9th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 16.89% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -53.87% year-to-date. China Shenghuo Pharmaceutical Hldg, Inc. (AMEX:KUN) is the 10th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 16.00% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -28.40% year-to-date.

Stocks Going Ex Dividend the Fifth Week of September

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dow2664 Here is our latest update on the stock trading technique called ‘Buying Dividends’. This is the process of buying stocks before the ex dividend date and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend . This technique generally works only in bull markets. In flat or choppy markets, you have to be extremely careful. In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can’t sell the stock until after the ex date. The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable and sortable list of the stocks going ex dividend during the next week or two. The list contains many dividend paying companies, all with market caps over $500 million, and yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the market capitalization, the ex-dividend date and the yield. Nicor Inc. (GAS) market cap: $2.4B ex div date: 9/28/2011 yield: 3.6% Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) market cap: $20.3B ex div date: 9/28/2011 yield: 3.5% Kraft Foods Inc. (KFT) market cap: $59.1B ex div date: 9/28/2011 yield: 3.5% National Health Investors Inc (NHI) market cap: $1.1B ex div date: 9/28/2011 yield: 6.0% Thor Industries, Inc. (THO) market cap: $1.1B ex div date: 9/28/2011 yield: 3.2% TransCanada Corporation (TRP) market cap: $28.4B ex div date: 9/28/2011 yield: 4.2% The additional ex-dividend stocks can be found at wsnn.com. (If you have been to the website before, and the latest link doesn’t show up, you may have to empty your cache.) If you like dividend stocks, you should check out the high yield utility stocks and the Monthly Dividend Stocks at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com or WSNN.com. Dividend definitions: Declaration date: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend. Ex-dividend date: the day on which if you buy the stock, you would not be entitled to that particular dividend; or the first day on which a shareholder can sell the shares and still be entitled to the dividend. Record date : the day when you must be on the company’s books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. The ex-dividend date is normally set for stocks two business days before the record date. Payment date: the day on which the dividend payment is actually made, which can be as long at two months after the ex date. Don’t forget to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the company before implementing this technique. Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written. By Stockerblog.com

Top 10 Investment Services Stocks with Highest Return on Assets: PZN, VALU, DHIL, FNGN, EPHC, CBOE, FDS, CLMS, NOAH, ART (Sep 17, 2011)

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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 Investment Services stocks with highest Return on Assets ratio (ROA) for the last 12 months. ROA shows a company's efficiency in making profits from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. One Chinese company (NOAH) is on the list. Pzena Investment Management, Inc. (NYSE:PZN) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 70.13% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.42 for the same period. Value Line, Inc. (NASDAQ:VALU) has the 2nd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 51.88% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.61 for the same period. Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DHIL) has the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 37.01% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.52 for the same period. Financial Engines Inc (NASDAQ:FNGN) has the 4th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 35.83% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.70 for the same period. Epoch Holding Corp (NASDAQ:EPHC) has the 5th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 32.29% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.06 for the same period. CBOE Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ:CBOE) has the 6th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 28.02% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.11 for the same period. FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) has the 7th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 26.29% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.09 for the same period. Calamos Asset Management, Inc (NASDAQ:CLMS) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 25.94% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.62 for the same period. Noah Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:NOAH) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 23.23% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.66 for the same period. Artio Global Investors Inc. (NYSE:ART) has the 10th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 22.91% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.81 for the same period.

Stocks with Double Top Patterns: (THS), (IRM), (UIL), (GOLD), (B)

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gol2664 Negocioenlinea Stocks with Double Top Patterns: (THS), (IRM), (UIL), ( GOLD ), (B) Tickr Watch – 1 hour ago These stocks, Treehouse Foods, Inc, Iron Mountain Inc, UIL Holdings Corporation, Randgold Resources Ltd, and Barnes Group Inc, have been showing double top patterns on September 17. The double top …

Top 10 Leisure Services Stocks with Highest Return on Assets: PCLN, MLP, UTA, CTRP, STNR, EXPE, LTM, GOBK, CNK, CHDN (Sep 17, 2011)

Below are the top 10 Leisure Services stocks with highest Return on Assets
ratio (ROA) for the last 12 months. ROA shows a companys efficiency in making
profits from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. Two
Chinese companies (UTA, CTRP) are on the list. priceline.com Incorporated
(NASDAQ:PCLN) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 24.80% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 1.26 for the same period. Maui Land & Pineapple
Co. (NYSE:MLP) has the 2nd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 17.53% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.36 for the same period. Universal Travel Group
(NYSE:UTA) has the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market.
Its ROA was 15.91% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue
divided by assets) was 1.23 for the same period. Ctrip.com International, Ltd.
(ADR) (NASDAQ:CTRP) has the 4th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 13.59% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.41 for the same period. Steiner Leisure
Limited (NASDAQ:STNR) has the 5th highest Return on Assets in this segment of
the market. Its ROA was 13.17% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 1.69 for the same period. Expedia, Inc.
(NASDAQ:EXPE) has the 6th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 6.04% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.50 for the same period. Life Time Fitness,
Inc. (NYSE:LTM) has the 7th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 5.06% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.56 for the same period. Globalink Limited
(NASDAQ:GOBK) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 4.38% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.39 for the same period. Cinemark Holdings,
Inc. (NYSE:CNK) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 4.07% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.64 for the same period. Churchill Downs, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CHDN) has the 10th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 3.87% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.71 for the same period.

Top 10 IT Services Stocks with Highest Return on Assets: ZIXI, BIDU, CPSI, CNET, PNS, MELI, NTES, INFY, MAIL, SWI (Sep 17, 2011)

Below are the top 10 IT Services stocks with highest Return on Assets ratio
(ROA) for the last 12 months. ROA shows a companys efficiency in making profits
from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. Three
Chinese companies (BIDU, CNET, NTES) are on the list. Zix Corporation
(NASDAQ:ZIXI) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 105.70% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.87 for the same period. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR)
(NASDAQ:BIDU) has the 2nd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 44.33% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.95 for the same period. Computer Programs &
Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPSI) has the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this segment
of the market. Its ROA was 38.52% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover
ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 2.69 for the same period. Chinanet Online
Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CNET) has the 4th highest Return on Assets in this segment
of the market. Its ROA was 34.78% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover
ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.86 for the same period. Pinnacle Data
Systems, Inc. (AMEX:PNS) has the 5th highest Return on Assets in this segment of
the market. Its ROA was 27.44% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 2.23 for the same period. MercadoLibre, Inc.
(NASDAQ:MELI) has the 6th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 24.60% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.96 for the same period. NetEase.com, Inc.
(ADR) (NASDAQ:NTES) has the 7th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 24.06% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.54 for the same period. Infosys Ltd ADR
(NASDAQ:INFY) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 23.48% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.96 for the same period. IncrediMail Ltd. (USA)
(NASDAQ:MAIL) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 23.26% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.79 for the same period. SolarWinds, Inc.
(NYSE:SWI) has the 10th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market.
Its ROA was 21.51% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue
divided by assets) was 0.70 for the same period.

Stocks with Double Top Patterns: (THS), (IRM), (UIL), (GOLD), (B)

Stocks with Double Top Patterns: (THS), (IRM), (UIL), (GOLD), (B) Tickr Watch -
1 hour ago These stocks, Treehouse Foods, Inc, Iron Mountain Inc, UIL Holdings
Corporation, Randgold Resources Ltd, and Barnes Group Inc, have been showing
double top patterns on September 17. The double top ...

Top 10 Investment Services Stocks with Highest Return on Assets: PZN, VALU, DHIL, FNGN, EPHC, CBOE, FDS, CLMS, NOAH, ART (Sep 17, 2011)

Below are the top 10 Investment Services stocks with highest Return on Assets
ratio (ROA) for the last 12 months. ROA shows a companys efficiency in making
profits from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. One
Chinese company (NOAH) is on the list. Pzena Investment Management, Inc.
(NYSE:PZN) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market.
Its ROA was 70.13% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue
divided by assets) was 1.42 for the same period. Value Line, Inc. (NASDAQ:VALU)
has the 2nd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was
51.88% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by
assets) was 0.61 for the same period. Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc.
(NASDAQ:DHIL) has the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 37.01% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 1.52 for the same period. Financial Engines Inc
(NASDAQ:FNGN) has the 4th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 35.83% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.70 for the same period. Epoch Holding Corp
(NASDAQ:EPHC) has the 5th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 32.29% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 1.06 for the same period. CBOE Holdings, Inc
(NASDAQ:CBOE) has the 6th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 28.02% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 1.11 for the same period. FactSet Research
Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) has the 7th highest Return on Assets in this segment of
the market. Its ROA was 26.29% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 1.09 for the same period. Calamos Asset
Management, Inc (NASDAQ:CLMS) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in this
segment of the market. Its ROA was 25.94% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.62 for the same period. Noah
Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:NOAH) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this
segment of the market. Its ROA was 23.23% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.66 for the same period. Artio
Global Investors Inc. (NYSE:ART) has the 10th highest Return on Assets in this
segment of the market. Its ROA was 22.91% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.81 for the same period.

Should You Buy the Dow — AT&T

Today, well look at AT&T (NYSE: T ), the telecommunications company fighting
for market share along with many other competitors. Among its more popular
offerings are wireless voice communication, long-distance and roaming services,
as well as landline voice services. It sells handsets, wireless computers,
personal computer wireless data cards and accessories. What you might not know
is AT&T also offers application management, security service, integration
services, customer premises equipment, government-related services, and
satellite video services, data services, Internet access and network
integration, data equipment and U-verse services, as well as DSL/broadband,
dial-up Internet access and Wi-Fi products. One of the key driving factors for
AT&T is that the company is in a seemingly never-ending war with myriad
competitors, though it is the No. 2 player in the U.S. Still, telecom services
are, at this point, a commodity. That means the ultimate winner is going to be
the company that markets the best and has the best customer service. Margins
will get increasingly thinner. Stock analysts looking out five years on AT&T see
annualized earnings growth at a meager 3.77%. Thats about what growth itll have
this year, and after a projected bump up of about 7% in FY 2012, that suggests
annualized growth from then to 2015 will be around 3%. Thats pretty moribund
growth. At a stock price of $28, on FY 2011 earnings of $2.38, the stock
presently trades at a P/E of 12. Verizon (NYSE: VZ ) trades at a 15 P/E, while
Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S ) doesnt even have a P/E ratio because its losing money.
So, things could be worse for AT&T. Looking at AT&Ts financials, the company has
$3.83 billion of cash on hand but carries a whopping $58.6 billion in long-term
debt, at an interest rate of about 5%. Fortunately, trailing 12-month free cash
flow was an amazing $17 billion, so debt service is very manageable. The company
also had 1.7 times the amount of free cash flow necessary to pay its 6.2%
dividend. I have some concerns about the increasing competition affecting cash
flow going forward. The companys run rate will put its FY 2011 free cash flow
around 10% below last years. Its something to keep an eye on. There have been no
insider purchases of for quite some time, and thats a concern when coupled with
the free cash flow issue. Conclusion Placing a 4 P/E on AT&T, with projected
2015 earnings of $2.86 per share, gives us a price target of $11.40. Thats only
a 10% return from here. However, the fact that it generates so much cash each
year about $3 per share worth means we can boost that target. Conservatively
assuming $2 per share in free cash flow, wed add $10 to the price target, which
becomes $21.40. Thats a 21% decrease from here, but if you include reinvested
dividends, theres a tiny 4% to 6% appreciation from this point. This suggests to
me that I would sell AT&T if you presently hold it in a regular account, and if
free cash flow continues to fall, I would even consider selling short going
forward. Retirement investors are taking on some long-term capital depreciation
risk, but the generous 6.2% dividend makes up for that. I would caution to keep
an eye on free cash flow. If 2011 is less than 2010, and the trend continues in
2012, I would sell. For now, however: I believe AT&T is a sell for regular
accounts. I believe AT&T is a buy for retirement accounts. Lawrence Meyers does
not own shares of AT&T.

Happy Anniversary, Lehman Brothers

Happy anniversary, Lehman Brothers. Three years ago today, Sept. 15, Lehman
filed for bankruptcy protection. The Dow fell 4.4% that day, to 10,917.51, not
far from where we are today. The S&P 500 fell even more 4.6% on the day.
Volatility spiked and the VIX went over 30. Little did you and I know then what
we know now: that the VIX would get up into the 80s, and the market would fall
another 40% over the next six months. During the three years since Lehman
imploded, the stock market has returned an annualized 2.7%, led by small-caps,
which gained about 4.7% per annum. Foreign stocks returned just 0.3%, and if it
weren't for emerging markets that number would be a -2%. In the Vanguard
universe, among funds whose managers I think add value,

Top 10 Industrial Stocks with Highest Return on Assets: VALV, SHS, RAVN, SNHY, LUK, GGG, NDSN, FAST, OYOG, CVVT (Sep 17, 2011)

Below are the top 10 Industrial stocks with highest Return on Assets ratio
(ROA) for the last 12 months. ROA shows a companys efficiency in making profits
from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. Two Chinese
companies (VALV, CVVT) are on the list. Shengkai Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ:VALV)
has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was
54.13% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by
assets) was 0.78 for the same period. Sauer-Danfoss Inc. (NYSE:SHS) has the 2nd
highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 29.23% for
the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was
1.67 for the same period. Raven Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAVN) has the 3rd
highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 23.45% for
the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was
1.72 for the same period. Sun Hydraulics Corporation (NASDAQ:SNHY) has the 4th
highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 22.70% for
the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was
1.31 for the same period. Leucadia National Corp. (NYSE:LUK) has the 5th highest
Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 22.49% for the last
12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.23 for the
same period. Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) has the 6th highest Return on Assets in this
segment of the market. Its ROA was 21.85% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.38 for the same period. Nordson
Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) has the 7th highest Return on Assets in this segment
of the market. Its ROA was 21.61% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover
ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.16 for the same period. Fastenal Company
(NASDAQ:FAST) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 20.76% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 1.67 for the same period. OYO Geospace
Corporation (NASDAQ:OYOG) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this segment
of the market. Its ROA was 17.46% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover
ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.99 for the same period. China Valves
Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVVT) has the 10th highest Return on Assets in this
segment of the market. Its ROA was 17.22% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.88 for the same period.

Oil prices – Weekly recap 12-16 September

Crude oil prices changed directions throughout the week, but by the end of the
week, much like gold and silver prices, they havent change much compared with
crude oil prices at the end of last week. The sharp gains in the US and European
stock markets may have provided some back-wind for crude oil prices to rise: the
S&P500 index added to its value 4.62% during the week. The depreciation of the
US dollar against major currencies may have also assisted in keeping crude oil
prices high; on the other hand, there were several reports that may have helped
pull down crude oil prices including: the recent Philly Fed Index that showed a
negative outcome in August, the IEA

Top 10 U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks of the Week: ISS, KH, GURE, CSNH, CGA, VNET, HSFT, EVK, GU, KUN (Sep 17, 2011)

Below are the top 10 best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks for the past
week. iSoftStone Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:ISS) is the 1st best-performing stock
last week in this segment of the market. It was up 36.20% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was -40.78% year-to-date. China Kanghui Holdings (ADR)
(NYSE:KH) is the 2nd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 30.12% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
33.98% year-to-date. Gulf Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:GURE) is the 3rd
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 25.98%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was -75.96% year-to-date. China
Shandong Industries Inc (NASDAQ:CSNH) is the 4th best-performing stock last week
in this segment of the market. It was up 23.53% for the past week. Its price
percentage change was -59.89% year-to-date. China Green Agriculture, Inc
(NYSE:CGA) is the 5th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 20.97% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
-33.33% year-to-date. 21Vianet Group Inc (NASDAQ:VNET) is the 6th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 17.44%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was N/A year-to-date. HiSoft
Technology Internatnl Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:HSFT) is the 7th best-performing stock
last week in this segment of the market. It was up 17.04% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was -62.02% year-to-date. Ever-Glory International
Group, Inc. (AMEX:EVK) is the 8th best-performing stock last week in this
segment of the market. It was up 16.97% for the past week. Its price percentage
change was -8.53% year-to-date. Gushan Environmental Energy Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:GU)
is the 9th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was
up 16.89% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -53.87%
year-to-date. China Shenghuo Pharmaceutical Hldg, Inc. (AMEX:KUN) is the 10th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 16.00%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was -28.40% year-to-date.

Top 10 U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks of the Week: ISS, KH, GURE, CSNH, CGA, VNET, HSFT, EVK, GU, KUN (Sep 17, 2011)

Below are the top 10 best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks for the past
week. iSoftStone Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:ISS) is the 1st best-performing stock
last week in this segment of the market. It was up 36.20% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was -40.78% year-to-date. China Kanghui Holdings (ADR)
(NYSE:KH) is the 2nd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 30.12% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
33.98% year-to-date. Gulf Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:GURE) is the 3rd
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 25.98%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was -75.96% year-to-date. China
Shandong Industries Inc (NASDAQ:CSNH) is the 4th best-performing stock last week
in this segment of the market. It was up 23.53% for the past week. Its price
percentage change was -59.89% year-to-date. China Green Agriculture, Inc
(NYSE:CGA) is the 5th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 20.97% for the past week. Its price percentage change was
-33.33% year-to-date. 21Vianet Group Inc (NASDAQ:VNET) is the 6th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 17.44%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was N/A year-to-date. HiSoft
Technology Internatnl Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:HSFT) is the 7th best-performing stock
last week in this segment of the market. It was up 17.04% for the past week. Its
price percentage change was -62.02% year-to-date. Ever-Glory International
Group, Inc. (AMEX:EVK) is the 8th best-performing stock last week in this
segment of the market. It was up 16.97% for the past week. Its price percentage
change was -8.53% year-to-date. Gushan Environmental Energy Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:GU)
is the 9th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was
up 16.89% for the past week. Its price percentage change was -53.87%
year-to-date. China Shenghuo Pharmaceutical Hldg, Inc. (AMEX:KUN) is the 10th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 16.00%
for the past week. Its price percentage change was -28.40% year-to-date.

How Greece Is Mocking the Rest of the World

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tdp2664 InvestorPlace On Thursday, stocks rallied after Germany and France gave assurance that Greece will remain a member of the euro. Haven’t we been down this road before? How often have there been statements assuring that Greece is fine or will be fine? An Associated Press article stated this week that: “Hopes were raised by the outcome of a teleconference Wednesday between leaders of France, Germany and Greece.” Hope worked as propaganda tool for President Barack Obama three years ago, but hope is not a suitable investment strategy. Einstein’s famous definition of insanity comes to mind: Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Since the beginning of 2010 there have been five 10%-plus selloffs. All of them, with the exception of the March 2011 decline (after the earthquake in Japan), were blamed on Greece. When stocks recovered, it was credited to Greece’s rigorous adherence to the demanded austerity measures or new bailout money. The S&P has made no net progress since January 2010. After two years of water treading and lessons in Greek-style financial mockery we have to ask: Is Wall Street insane? Greece’s Prime Minister George Papandreou just pledged that a reform program would be on the top of last Thursday’s Greek cabinet meeting. To buy stocks based on a pledge to push a concern that initially was sold as a non-issue but has morphed into a matter of survival on the top of an agenda does seem insane. Or should we just consider the Greeks geniuses? After all, they have figured out how to control Wall Street. Today it only takes mythical Grecian hope for a hopefully hopeful outcome to excite Wall Street. A German saying might describe Greece’s situation. Loosely translated, it goes like this: Once your reputation is ruined, you may live blatantly uninhibited. Insane Financial Pain The Greek saga began more than two years ago, when, on June 23, 2009, Greece’s finance minister nonchalantly disclosed that “The rate of growth for the Greek economy in 2009 is expected to slow more than forecasted. Specifically, it will range around zero and only return to growth in 2010.” The disclosed budget deficit at the time was $3.1 billion. Growth obviously didn’t return in 2010, but the following headlines all offered hope in 2010: “ECB member says no bailouts for Greece” “Bulls run on Greece news” “Debtors bet Greece won’t spill” “Is Greece’s crisis over?” “Greece contagion fears unfounded” “IMF approved $3.3 billion for Greece amid impressive fiscal adjustment” “If Greece’s adjustment was that impressive, why are we still talking about Greece?” Small Fish in the Debt Pond Greece has made quite a splash, but it is just a small fish in the European debt pond. Given some more time, we’ll probably find out that bigger fish make bigger splashes. Next in line are Portugal, Spain, Italy and France. In terms of size, this is probably like comparing a goldfish with a tuna. The Wall Street Journal reported last Monday that “European banks are cutting back on dollar denominated loans, a troublesome sign of credit contraction at a time when American and European economies can least afford it.” Credit contraction is the mother of deflation and Bernanke’s most feared enemy.

HSBC Expects Further Gains In Gold Prices

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gol2664 Negocioenlinea HSBC Expects Further Gains In Gold Prices Investor’s Business Daily – 2 hours ago By ALAN R. ELLIOTT, INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY Posted 06:38 PM ET A note from HSBC Friday boosted price targets on a number of leading gold miners, based on higher estimates for prices of gold and …

Lennar Corp. — How to Trade Monday’s Earnings

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tdp2664 InvestorPlace On Monday, homebuilder Lennar Corp. (NYSE: LEN ) reports earnings for the quarter ending Aug. 31, 2011. The stock market correction in July has created strong upside potential on the stock, assuming earnings can meet or beat expectations. There have been so many false starts to the supposed recovery in homebuilding that I have lost count. This year was supposed to be the year, but so far 2011 looks like another dud for the sector. Previously, shares of homebuilding stocks rallied on any hint that a bottom was near for the much-beleaguered sector. That enthusiasm had pushed homebuilding stocks to premium valuations early in the year. Recent selling has made the group attractive today. On an operating basis, Lennar has been doing well over the past year, including a three-cent-per-share earnings beat for the quarter ending May 31, 2011. The company has exceeded analyst expectations in each of the past four quarters: When the company reported results for its last quarter, ending May 31, 2011, shares gained more than 2%. Those gains have now evaporated and the stock trades substantially below levels reached before that report was released. For the current quarter, the average Wall Street estimate is for the company to post a profit of 10 cents per share. Ninety days ago, the estimate stood at 14 cents per share. For the full year ending Nov. 30, 2011, Wall Street expects the company to make a profit of 52 cents per share. That number jumps 73% to 90 cents per share. At current prices, Lennar trades for 26.5 times current fiscal-year estimated earnings and 0.98 times book value. Historically, buying shares of homebuilder stocks trading below book value has been a profitable move. You can see the decimation in share value over the past year: With the froth from early 2011 enthusiasm for a sector rebound now gone, investors should look at Lennar a bit more rationally. While high unemployment and still significant numbers of foreclosed and short-sale homes on the market are legitimate concerns, it does indeed appear that a bottom is near for housing. Mortgage rates are at historical lows ,

Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) launches Forex Monitoring Service

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tdp2664 E money daily Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) has launched the iAlert service to monitor foreign exchange rates. Flash Player 9 or higher is required to view the chart Click here to download Flash Player now View the full BARC chart at Wikinvest Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) launches Forex Monitoring Service The global wealth management division of Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) has launched an online service, iAlert, to monitor foreign exchange rates. The new service allows the clients to get real-time FX data and to monitor up to 75 currency pairs. The clients will also able to receive e-mail alerts about FX rates. Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) Wealth managing director Shaun Phillips said, "Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) Wealth iAlert is a valuable, time-saving addition to our foreign exchange service and is complimented by access to research publications and tutorials including case studies and online demonstrations which are designed to enable clients to make more informed decisions". Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) company shares stood at 166.45 at the end of the last trading session. Price History Last Price: 166.45 52 Week Range: 135.90- 353.50 Last Vol: 57998636 3 Month Vol: 58007600

Another European Bailout?

Is another big bailout under way? Judging from yesterdays hot-and-heavy stock
market rally (186 points on the Dow), a good number of investors think so.
Stocks rolled to a fourth consecutive day of gains on word that five major
central banks, including the Federal Reserve, have agreed to provide an
unlimited amount of three-month dollar loans to European banks. In recent weeks,
customers have wheeled cartloads of deposits out of euro zone banks, fearing
that the banks holdings of Greek (and Portuguese and Italian and Spanish) debt
might cause the institutions to collapse. It was becoming a self-fulfilling
prophecy, where loss of confidence threatened to trigger the very collapse
people feared. Ironically, the odds are now close to 100% that Greece will, in
fact, default on its debt. But if the central banks provide adequate liquidity
to the European banking system, and the Chinese (along with several other
emerging industrial powers) step forward to recapitalize the continents banks
with new equity, the banks will be able to write off their bad Greek loans and
survive to fight another day. Thats what the stock market is celebrating, if you
can call it that. Im certainly hoping policymakers can put this fire out,
because it would make our lives as investors a lot easier. However, Im not eager
to chase stock prices too much higher from here. Above 1,230 on the S&P, Ill
probably be looking to do some selling. On the other hand, certain areas of the
bond market (not Treasuries, for sure!) offer surprisingly good value.
High-yield corporates, for example. I dont really care for the junky junk, but a
better-grade junk fund like Vanguard High-Yield Corporate (MUTF: VWEHX ),

Gold & Silver Prices | Weekly Recap 12-16 September

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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Gold and silver prices continue to seek direction as they zigzagged again throughout the week. The news of the liquidity program, in which the ECB along with other central banks including the Federal Reserve will provide US dollar loans to European banks, may have calmed down traders; on the other hand, the increase in US inflation rate, along with the negative results of the Philly Fed may have adversely affected traders and may have helped gold and silver prices to remain high. Despite the high volatility of precious metals’ prices, they didn’t change much from their level at the end of August: Gold prices fell by only 0.9% and silver prices by only 2.2%. During last week, gold and silver prices changed directions (from green to red and vise versa) four times on a daily basis! The mixed signals that were running all week about the debt crisis in Europe and the progress of the US economy may have affected the stability in the financial markets. That being said, the recent rally in the US stock markets and the rise in long term US Treasury bills yields during most of last week, might suggest the some confidence was resorted to

In an Elitist Congress, Top Lawmakers Are Worth $1.6 Billion

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tdp2664 InvestorPlace As Congress takes up the American Jobs Act in the coming months it will be deciding, among other things, whether or not to extend payroll tax breaks, prevent teachers from being fired, continue to assist the unemployed and spur hiring of the long- term unemployed. This particular package of legislation sits in the midst of Congress' usual array of concerns that effect the average American: raising (or not) the minimum wage, making health care more affordable, preventing foreclosures and ensuring that seniors receive their fixed incomes every month. Given the import of these tasks, it's useful to note how different the financial priorities and experience of Congress are from our own. Or put more bluntly, how out of touch these rich folks are with the vast majority of Americans. The idea of Congress tinkering with American paychecks is akin to a mom watching her kids add change to their piggy banks.

Today’s Gold Price Per Ounce, Silver Price Per Ounce; Spot Gold Price Per Gram, Spot Silver Per Ounce; DJIA Index Market Review

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dow2664 Contract gold and silver price per ounce rates finished the last trading session on positive ground. The primary stock indices in the U.S. also finished on the positive side of breakeven. The DJIA as well as the Nasdaq and S&P 500 all finished in the green. Specifically the Dow finished it’s last trading session of the week higher by 75.91 points to 11,509.09. The Nasdaq increased by 15.24 points to 2,622.31. The S&P 500 rose 6.90 points to 1,216.01. The stock indices moved higher as news that five central banks agreed to provide funding to assist the struggling banks in Europe. Although the move will provide assistance in the short term, the underlying debt issues continue to remain with no long term plan in place. Investors still hold worries pertaining to the long term health of the global economy. This underlying worry helped to push safe haven appeal higher during the last trading session. Gold and silver prices moved higher as a result. Contract gold for December delivery closed out the session higher by 1.87 percent at 1814.70 per troy ounce. Silver contract for December delivery closed out the session higher by 3.37 percent at 40.83 per troy ounce. During the hours after last session close, spot gold price per gram and spot silver price per ounce rates were positive. Spot gold price per gram was higher by 1.06 at 58.24. Spot silver price per ounce was higher by 1.21 at 40.66. Camillo Zucari

Gold Price Closed Today at 1,812.10

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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Gold Price Close Today : 1,812.10 Gold Price Close 09-Sep : 1,856.40 Change : -44.30 or -2.4% Silver Price Close Today : 40.78 Silver Price Close 09-Sep : 41.57 Change : -0.79 or -1.9% Platinum Price Close Today : 1,813.90 Platinum Price Close 09-Sep : 1,837.90 Change : -24.00 or -1.3% Palladium Price Close Today : 731.20 Palladium Price Close 09-Sep : 737.10 Change : -5.90 or -0.8% Gold Silver Ratio Today : 44.44 Gold Silver Ratio 09-Sep : 44.66 Change : -0.22 or 1.00% Dow Industrial : 11,509.09 Dow Industrial 09-Sep: 11,295.81 Change : 213.28 or 1.9% US Dollar Index : 76.24 US Dollar Index 09-Sep : 76.23 Change : 0.01 or 0.0% Important Note: Franklin Sanders is on vacation until the 19th of September. Franklin’s parting commentary can be viewed here : http://silver-and-gold-prices.goldprice.org/2011/09/gold-and-silver-prices-today-proved.html

Gold and silver prices ended the week rising– September 16

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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Gold and silver prices made a correction to the sharp falls they have endured in the past several days as they finished the week with sharp gains; crude oil prices ended the week falling; natural gas spot price (Henry Hub) changed direction and sharply declined yesterday. Here is a summary of the price movements of precious metals and energy commodities for September 16th: Precious Metals prices: Gold price sharply increased yesterday by 1.87% to $1,814; Silver price also inclined by 3.37% to $40.83. During September, gold prices decreased by 0.9% and silver price lost 2.2% of its value. The EURO to US Dollar exchange rate also changed direction and fell yesterday by 0.58% to 1.3796 – i.e. the USD appreciated against the EURO. During September, the EURO to US Dollar declined by 3.99%. Oil and Gas prices: WTI Spot oil price changed direction again and declined yesterday by 1.61%; it settled at $87.96 per barrel; Brent spot price slightly fell by 0.15% to $114.38 per barrel; during September the WTI spot oil price slightly declined by 1.0% while Brent oil fell by 1.8%. Due to these changes, the difference between Brent and WTI sharply inclined to $25.15/bbl. Natural gas Henry

You Can Clean Up on a DaVita Buy

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A ) CEO Warren Buffetts latest
successor-in-training used to run Peninsula Capital Advisors, a hedge fund. One
of Peninsulas biggest investments, kidney dialysis center owner DaVita (NYSE:
DVA ), caught my attention. Should you invest? Like Apples (NASDAQ: AAPL ) Steve
Jobs, Buffett is a business hero who shares a common feature with the rest of
humanity he wont last forever. So Buffett has been hiring investment managers
and giving them multibillion-dollar chunks of his portfolio to see how they do.
His first was Todd Combs, and now Buffett has hired Peninsulas manager, Ted
Wechsler. Wechsler won an anonymous bid to have lunch with Buffett in 2010
topping $2.6 million, according to Fortune . Peninsula put in a pretty good
performance for its investors. Since its 2000 inception, it returned 1,236% far
better than Berkshire B stock that gained a relatively small 146%. One of
Wechslers biggest bets as of earlier this year was DaVita. But has Wechsler
already taken full advantage of the profit opportunity in its stock? Here are
three reasons to consider an investment: Low valuation. DaVita trades at a
price/earnings-to-growth ratio of 0.71 (where a PEG of 1.0 is considered fairly
valued) and a P/E of 19.2 on earnings forecast to grow 27.1% to $6.13 in 2012 .
Good earnings reports. DaVita has been able to beat analysts expectations in

Gold & Silver Prices | Weekly Recap 12-16 September

Gold and silver prices continue to seek direction as they zigzagged again
throughout the week. The news of the liquidity program, in which the ECB along
with other central banks including the Federal Reserve will provide US dollar
loans to European banks, may have calmed down traders; on the other hand, the
increase in US inflation rate, along with the negative results of the Philly Fed
may have adversely affected traders and may have helped gold and silver prices
to remain high. Despite the high volatility of precious metals prices, they
didnt change much from their level at the end of August: Gold prices fell by
only 0.9% and silver prices by only 2.2%. During last week, gold and silver
prices changed directions (from green to red and vise versa) four times on a
daily basis! The mixed signals that were running all week about the debt crisis
in Europe and the progress of the US economy may have affected the stability in
the financial markets. That being said, the recent rally in the US stock markets
and the rise in long term US Treasury bills yields during most of last week,
might suggest the some confidence was resorted to

Top 10 U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks with Highest Return on Equity: VALV, SFUN, GPRC, SCEI, BIDU, SPRD, DQ, CCDM, JKS, KEYP (Sep 16, 2011)

Below are the top 10 U.S.-listed Chinese 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. Shengkai Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ:VALV) has the 1st
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 134.64% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 69.42% for the same period. SouFun
Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:SFUN) has the 2nd 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. Guanwei Recycling Corp. (NASDAQ:GPRC) has
the 3rd highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was
63.43% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 20.77% for the same
period. Sino Clean Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:SCEI) has the 4th highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 59.57% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 37.93% for the same period. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR)
(NASDAQ:BIDU) has the 5th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the
market. Its ROE was 56.76% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
46.51% for the same period. Spreadtrum Communications, Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:SPRD)
has the 6th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was
56.67% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 21.15% for the same
period. Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) has the 7th highest Return on Equity in
this segment of the market. Its ROE was 54.90% for the last 12 months. Its net
profit margin was 37.18% for the same period. China Century Dragon Media, Inc.
(NYSE:CCDM) has the 8th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market.
Its ROE was 50.59% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 10.18% for
the same period. JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE:JKS) has the 9th highest
Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 49.72% for the last
12 months. Its net profit margin was 15.76% for the same period. Keyuan
Petrochemicals, Inc. (NASDAQ:KEYP) has the 10th highest Return on Equity in this
segment of the market. Its ROE was 49.06% for the last 12 months. Its net profit
margin was 4.63% for the same period.