Below are the top 10 best-rated Solar stocks, based on the number of positive
ratings by brokerage analysts. Five Chinese companies (TSL, DQ, YGE, SOL, HSOL)
are on the list. CLICK HERE for Solar Stocks Comparison Table Real Goods Solar,
Inc. (NASDAQ:RSOL) is the 1st best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It
is rated positively by 100% of the 4 brokerage analysts covering it. GT Advanced
Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:GTAT) is the 2nd best-rated stock in this segment of
the market. It is rated positively by 77% of the 13 brokerage analysts covering
it. Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL) is the 3rd best-rated stock in this
segment of the market. It is rated positively by 71% of the 34 brokerage
analysts covering it. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) is the 4th best-rated
stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 53% of the 45
brokerage analysts covering it. Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) is the 5th
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 40% of
the 5 brokerage analysts covering it. MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE:WFR)
is the 6th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated
positively by 35% of the 26 brokerage analysts covering it. Evergreen Solar,
Inc. (NASDAQ:ESLRQ) is the 7th best-rated stock in this segment of the market.
It is rated positively by 33% of the 3 brokerage analysts covering it. Yingli
Green Energy Hold. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:YGE) is the 8th best-rated stock in this
segment of the market. It is rated positively by 32% of the 28 brokerage
analysts covering it. ReneSola Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:SOL) is the 9th best-rated stock
in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 27% of the 11 brokerage
analysts covering it. Hanwha Solarone Co Ltd (NASDAQ:HSOL) is the 10th
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 25% of
the 12 brokerage analysts covering it. CLICK HERE for Solar Stocks Comparison
Table
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
The Eye of BRIC: Top India Stocks
Actually, the title of this article should have been the I of BRIC, since I
stands for India. The B is Brazil, the R is Russia, and C for China. India is
the most populous democracy in the world and the fourth largest economy in the
world is by GDP purchasing power parity. India's automobile industry is the
world's second-fastest growing, and it has increased domestic sales by 26%
during the 2009 to 2010 time frame. Speaking of cars, did you see the $4.6
million Tata (TTM) Nano automobile ? It is covered in gold. Tata Motors trades
at 27 times forward earnings and sports a yield of 2.5%. It has an extremely low
price to earnings growth ratio of 0.14. Revenues for the latest quarter were up
24% with flat earnings. Tata also makes and markets utility vehicles, trucks,
buses, and defense vehicles. It produces gasoline, electric and hybrid vehicles.
There are several other India stocks that provide dividends. They can be found
on the free list of Indian stocks developed by WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. For
example, ICICI Bank Ltd. (IBN), the second largest bank in India and the largest
private sector bank in India based on market capitalization, yields 1.6% and has
a forward price to earnings ratio of 16. Quarterly earnings jumped 16.9% on a
revenue gain of 16.8% for the latest quarter. Wipro Ltd. (WIT) is a
semi-conglomerate, which sells software services, computer hardware such as
computers, servers, and laptops, and personal care products, and lighting
products. It has also invested in renewable energy projects. The stock has a
yield of 1.9% and a forward PE of 16. Earnings for the latest quarter were up
1.2%. To access a free recently updated list of the India stocks that trade in
the United States , almost half of which pay dividends, go to
WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. Disclosure: Author didn't own any of the above at the
time the article was written. By Stockerblog.com
stands for India. The B is Brazil, the R is Russia, and C for China. India is
the most populous democracy in the world and the fourth largest economy in the
world is by GDP purchasing power parity. India's automobile industry is the
world's second-fastest growing, and it has increased domestic sales by 26%
during the 2009 to 2010 time frame. Speaking of cars, did you see the $4.6
million Tata (TTM) Nano automobile ? It is covered in gold. Tata Motors trades
at 27 times forward earnings and sports a yield of 2.5%. It has an extremely low
price to earnings growth ratio of 0.14. Revenues for the latest quarter were up
24% with flat earnings. Tata also makes and markets utility vehicles, trucks,
buses, and defense vehicles. It produces gasoline, electric and hybrid vehicles.
There are several other India stocks that provide dividends. They can be found
on the free list of Indian stocks developed by WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. For
example, ICICI Bank Ltd. (IBN), the second largest bank in India and the largest
private sector bank in India based on market capitalization, yields 1.6% and has
a forward price to earnings ratio of 16. Quarterly earnings jumped 16.9% on a
revenue gain of 16.8% for the latest quarter. Wipro Ltd. (WIT) is a
semi-conglomerate, which sells software services, computer hardware such as
computers, servers, and laptops, and personal care products, and lighting
products. It has also invested in renewable energy projects. The stock has a
yield of 1.9% and a forward PE of 16. Earnings for the latest quarter were up
1.2%. To access a free recently updated list of the India stocks that trade in
the United States , almost half of which pay dividends, go to
WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. Disclosure: Author didn't own any of the above at the
time the article was written. By Stockerblog.com
Todays Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA Index DJX DJI, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Money For Profit Stock Market Investing News Open News Today
Stocks posted mixed results during the last U.S. trading session. The primary
index composites posted mixed. Officially, the Dow Jones Industrial Average
closed out green by .07 percent at 11,408.66. The S&P 500 closed out the last
session in negative territory by .86 percent at 2,590.24. The S&P 500 closed out
red by .17 percent at 1,202.09. The U.S. indices moved higher during the initial
half of the session as investors felt more confident that the Central Banks
would work collaboratively to support the eurozone, specifically Greece, with
its debt problems. The hopes of the bailout were helping to keep investor
optimism higher, at least during the first half of the session. Economic data
posting in the U.S. last session was mixed. Housing starts data posted at a
seasonally adjusted rate of 571,000. This rate was lower than what most
economists had anticipated. On the flip side for the housing market, permits
posted higher than what most economists had anticipated. Permits posted at an
annualized rate of 620,000 which was about 35,000 better than what was expected
for August. As the latter half of the session progressed, the rally tempered and
index composites struggled to hold positive ground. The only major composite to
do so was the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The same topic that helped trends
initially, eventually lost strength and so cautiousness set in for investors
once again. The dollar ultimately fell back versus the euro, British pound and
Japanese yen. Gold pushed higher, as did oil price per barrel last session.
Frank Matto
index composites posted mixed. Officially, the Dow Jones Industrial Average
closed out green by .07 percent at 11,408.66. The S&P 500 closed out the last
session in negative territory by .86 percent at 2,590.24. The S&P 500 closed out
red by .17 percent at 1,202.09. The U.S. indices moved higher during the initial
half of the session as investors felt more confident that the Central Banks
would work collaboratively to support the eurozone, specifically Greece, with
its debt problems. The hopes of the bailout were helping to keep investor
optimism higher, at least during the first half of the session. Economic data
posting in the U.S. last session was mixed. Housing starts data posted at a
seasonally adjusted rate of 571,000. This rate was lower than what most
economists had anticipated. On the flip side for the housing market, permits
posted higher than what most economists had anticipated. Permits posted at an
annualized rate of 620,000 which was about 35,000 better than what was expected
for August. As the latter half of the session progressed, the rally tempered and
index composites struggled to hold positive ground. The only major composite to
do so was the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The same topic that helped trends
initially, eventually lost strength and so cautiousness set in for investors
once again. The dollar ultimately fell back versus the euro, British pound and
Japanese yen. Gold pushed higher, as did oil price per barrel last session.
Frank Matto
Todays Gold price per ounce silver price per ounce; Spot gold price per gram spot silver price per ounce; gold silver prices now
Gold was moving higher once again during the last trading session in the U.S.
Gold price per ounce rates pushed higher during a day when investor optimism
eventually faded and left room for pessimistic views to take hold once again.
Worry and anxiety for global investors took hold pertaining to the debt crisis
in Greece. Stock indices in the U.S. lost most of what they had gained
throughout the initial half of the trading session amid the uncertainty
surrounding Greeces debt issues. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 indices ultimately
finished in the red and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was heading in a
negative direction as official close transpired. Safe haven appeal increases for
precious metals gold and silver and contracts prices moved higher as result. End
of day close for December contract gold was green by 1.70 percent at 1809.10 per
troy ounce. End of day close for December delivery silver was higher by 2.49
percent at 40.14 per troy ounce. The one month change status for gold is still
negative by 4.92 percent and the one month change status for silver is till
negative by 9.14 percent. After last session close but prior to todays opening
bell, spot gold and spot silver prices were moving in positive territory. Spot
gold price per gram was higher by .79 at 57.90 and spot silver price per ounce
was higher by .65 at 39.76. Camillo Zucari
Gold price per ounce rates pushed higher during a day when investor optimism
eventually faded and left room for pessimistic views to take hold once again.
Worry and anxiety for global investors took hold pertaining to the debt crisis
in Greece. Stock indices in the U.S. lost most of what they had gained
throughout the initial half of the trading session amid the uncertainty
surrounding Greeces debt issues. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 indices ultimately
finished in the red and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was heading in a
negative direction as official close transpired. Safe haven appeal increases for
precious metals gold and silver and contracts prices moved higher as result. End
of day close for December contract gold was green by 1.70 percent at 1809.10 per
troy ounce. End of day close for December delivery silver was higher by 2.49
percent at 40.14 per troy ounce. The one month change status for gold is still
negative by 4.92 percent and the one month change status for silver is till
negative by 9.14 percent. After last session close but prior to todays opening
bell, spot gold and spot silver prices were moving in positive territory. Spot
gold price per gram was higher by .79 at 57.90 and spot silver price per ounce
was higher by .65 at 39.76. Camillo Zucari
Global Markets Continue Downtrend on Greece Woes
Stocks in Asia, Europe and North America are falling as contagion from the
Greek debt crisis continues to impact markets worldwide. Until there is some
resolution, investors should expect this to continue along with intermittent
sharp moves up thanks to central bank liquidity injections. Trouble began in
Asia last night with the Hang Seng in Hong Kong falling 537 points, or 2.8%. It
closed at 18,918, well below the critical 20,000 support level. The Indian
Sensex was down 188 points, or 1.1%, to 16,745. It has been leading Asian
markets down and is trading on top of a very large gap made in May 2009. The
Nikkei in Japan managed to buck the trend and close up 195 points to 8,864 or
2.3%. It has been mostly trading below key support at 10,000 since March when
the Tohoku earthquake struck. All three markets are in a technically bearish
trading pattern. No part of the globe can escape what is happening in Europe. EU
finance ministers said Friday they would delay authorizing a new installment of
emergency funds for Greece until October. Greece still is on its first 110
billion euro bailout, but the final payments have yet to be made. A second
bailout has yet to be fully approved, although the terms have been set. Greeces
fiscal situation continues to deteriorate rapidly despite all the funding it has
received from the EU and the IMF. The bailout money is life support for Greece.
If the plug is pulled, the patient defaults. German stocks have been hit the
hardest by the Greek crisis and have fallen well into bear market territory.
After rallying from a severely oversold level last week, the DAX was down 157
points or 2.8% on Monday. The French CAC-40 was down 91 points or 3.0%. The
British FTSE was down 108 points or 2.0%. U.K. stocks have been less affected by
events in Greece (the U.K. is not part of the euro zone). As is the case in
Asia, all major European markets are in a technically bearish trading pattern.
U.S. stocks actually have held up somewhat better than most other markets. The
S&P 500 and small-cap Russell 200 have the same negative technical picture found
elsewhere, but the Dow Industrials and Nasdaq have so far held just above it. In
early afternoon trading, the Dow was down 205 points, or 1.8%; the S&P 500 21
points, or 1.7%; the Nasdaq 30 points, or 1.2%; and the Russell 2000 14 points,
or 2.0%. A report released in the morning indicated that U.S. investors have
pulled more money out of equity funds since April than they did during the five
months after Lehman Brothers collapsed. The real history making news, however,
was in the bond market, where the two-year Treasury hit an all-time low yield of
0.1491% a sign of a global credit crisis if ever there was one. Investors
should expect more market drama from the unfolding Greek tragedy in the coming
weeks and months. Unless Germany and France are willing to commit to unlimited
bailouts, Greece eventually will default. Only then will we know how this
affects Ireland, Portugal, Spain and Italy and the euro itself. Stocks are
vulnerable to more volatility and downside until this occurs. Disclosure: None
Daryl Montgomery Author: Inflation Investing A Guide for the 2010s Organizer,
New York Investing meetup http://investing.meetup.com/21 This
Greek debt crisis continues to impact markets worldwide. Until there is some
resolution, investors should expect this to continue along with intermittent
sharp moves up thanks to central bank liquidity injections. Trouble began in
Asia last night with the Hang Seng in Hong Kong falling 537 points, or 2.8%. It
closed at 18,918, well below the critical 20,000 support level. The Indian
Sensex was down 188 points, or 1.1%, to 16,745. It has been leading Asian
markets down and is trading on top of a very large gap made in May 2009. The
Nikkei in Japan managed to buck the trend and close up 195 points to 8,864 or
2.3%. It has been mostly trading below key support at 10,000 since March when
the Tohoku earthquake struck. All three markets are in a technically bearish
trading pattern. No part of the globe can escape what is happening in Europe. EU
finance ministers said Friday they would delay authorizing a new installment of
emergency funds for Greece until October. Greece still is on its first 110
billion euro bailout, but the final payments have yet to be made. A second
bailout has yet to be fully approved, although the terms have been set. Greeces
fiscal situation continues to deteriorate rapidly despite all the funding it has
received from the EU and the IMF. The bailout money is life support for Greece.
If the plug is pulled, the patient defaults. German stocks have been hit the
hardest by the Greek crisis and have fallen well into bear market territory.
After rallying from a severely oversold level last week, the DAX was down 157
points or 2.8% on Monday. The French CAC-40 was down 91 points or 3.0%. The
British FTSE was down 108 points or 2.0%. U.K. stocks have been less affected by
events in Greece (the U.K. is not part of the euro zone). As is the case in
Asia, all major European markets are in a technically bearish trading pattern.
U.S. stocks actually have held up somewhat better than most other markets. The
S&P 500 and small-cap Russell 200 have the same negative technical picture found
elsewhere, but the Dow Industrials and Nasdaq have so far held just above it. In
early afternoon trading, the Dow was down 205 points, or 1.8%; the S&P 500 21
points, or 1.7%; the Nasdaq 30 points, or 1.2%; and the Russell 2000 14 points,
or 2.0%. A report released in the morning indicated that U.S. investors have
pulled more money out of equity funds since April than they did during the five
months after Lehman Brothers collapsed. The real history making news, however,
was in the bond market, where the two-year Treasury hit an all-time low yield of
0.1491% a sign of a global credit crisis if ever there was one. Investors
should expect more market drama from the unfolding Greek tragedy in the coming
weeks and months. Unless Germany and France are willing to commit to unlimited
bailouts, Greece eventually will default. Only then will we know how this
affects Ireland, Portugal, Spain and Italy and the euro itself. Stocks are
vulnerable to more volatility and downside until this occurs. Disclosure: None
Daryl Montgomery Author: Inflation Investing A Guide for the 2010s Organizer,
New York Investing meetup http://investing.meetup.com/21 This
Gold Silver and Crude Oil Rebounded from Monday’s falls– September 20
Major commodities rebounded from the sharp falls they have endured on Monday and
ended yesterday with moderate rises. Gold and silver prices inclined but are
still below their initial level from the beginning of September; crude oil
prices changed direction and slightly inclined as well; natural gas spot price
(Henry Hub) also inclined yesterday. Here is a summary of the price movements of
precious metals and energy commodities for September 20th: Precious Metals
prices: Gold price increased yesterday by 1.70% to $1,809; Silver price also
rose by 1.79% to $39.87. During September, gold prices decreased by 1.2% and
silver price lost 4.6% of its value. The EURO to US Dollar exchange rate also
slightly inclined yesterday by 0.12% to 1.3702 i.e. the USD depreciated against
the EURO. During September, the EURO to US Dollar declined by 4.64%. Oil and Gas
prices: WTI spot oil price added yesterday 1.39% to its value; it settled at
$86.89 per barrel; Brent oil price slightly increased by 0.39% to $112.05 per
barrel; during September the WTI spot oil price declined by 2.2% and Brent oil
price fell by 3.8%. Due to these changes, the difference between Brent and WTI
nearly didnt change and
ended yesterday with moderate rises. Gold and silver prices inclined but are
still below their initial level from the beginning of September; crude oil
prices changed direction and slightly inclined as well; natural gas spot price
(Henry Hub) also inclined yesterday. Here is a summary of the price movements of
precious metals and energy commodities for September 20th: Precious Metals
prices: Gold price increased yesterday by 1.70% to $1,809; Silver price also
rose by 1.79% to $39.87. During September, gold prices decreased by 1.2% and
silver price lost 4.6% of its value. The EURO to US Dollar exchange rate also
slightly inclined yesterday by 0.12% to 1.3702 i.e. the USD depreciated against
the EURO. During September, the EURO to US Dollar declined by 4.64%. Oil and Gas
prices: WTI spot oil price added yesterday 1.39% to its value; it settled at
$86.89 per barrel; Brent oil price slightly increased by 0.39% to $112.05 per
barrel; during September the WTI spot oil price declined by 2.2% and Brent oil
price fell by 3.8%. Due to these changes, the difference between Brent and WTI
nearly didnt change and
Allscripts Bought Its Way Into Trouble
In a recent Bloomberg interview, Allscripts Healthcare Solutions (NASDAQ: MDRX
) CEO Glen Tullman defended its $1.3 billion acquisition of Eclipsys Corp. last
September, suggesting the integration of the two companies will boost its stock
price because of increased sales. Up just 1.4% in the past 52 weeks, it
doesn't matter if the integration goes well. This is an overpriced stock with
several glaring problems. Value investors shouldn't waste their time. Eclipsys
Merger Tullman's rationale for making the deal is one of synergy. Combining
its focus on physicians' practices with Eclipsys' focus on hospital systems
creates a fully connected health care community that is benefiting from $27.4
billion in stimulus money. I'm not about to argue the validity of this
statement. It seems reasonable to assume that a fully digitized health care
system is better for patients. What I will question is the price the company
paid for Eclipsys. Revenues might grow, but it's debatable how much will flow
to the bottom line. Acquisitions tend to deliver far fewer synergies and cost
savings than anticipated. For proof of this, one only needs to observe what's
going on at Kraft (NYSE: KFT ) these days. Despite boasting about the synergies
of Kraft acquiring Cadbury in 2010, CEO Irene Rosenfeld has turned 180 degrees,
splitting its global snacks business from its U.S. grocery business. With this,
Kraft essentially will become the Cadbury and General Foods of old. It will have
gained no synergies from the acquisition. I'm not suggesting Allscripts will
split into two companies down the road, but the market has a reason to be
skeptical. Nothing it's done in the year since the acquisition would suggest
one plus one equals three. Return on Investment Allscripts issued 69.2 million
shares of its stock to pay for the Eclipsys acquisition. In addition, it issued
61.3 million shares to Misys, its controlling shareholder, who then sold 31.05
million shares in a secondary offering at $17.05 per share, and the company
repurchased another 24.4 million shares at $23.66. In addition, after the merger
was completed, it repurchased 5.3 million shares for $19.17 per share. All told,
it paid out $679 million to repurchase 29.7 million shares. Before the
acquisition, Allscripts had no debt. Afterward, it had $489 million in current
and long-term senior secured credit. Before the deal, it had 146 million shares
outstanding and 250.7 million after. The total effective cost, including taking
out its majority shareholder, came to $2.5 billion for a business that generated
$40.5 million in operating profits in the second quarter from $157.1 million in
revenue. That's an annualized return on investment of approximately 6.5%. That
wouldn't be so bad if it financed the deal with debt at interest rates of less
than 2% (what it pays currently), but it used stock instead, and that's
proving to be very costly. A quick calculation of its weighted average cost of
capital suggests its cost of equity is around 10.5%. Allscripts needs to find
synergies fast. As it stands today, it appears they overpaid by 40% or so.
Valuation Allscripts enterprise value is 18.3 times EBITDA. Cerner (NASDAQ: CERN
) and Quality Systems (NASDAQ: QSII ), its two publicly traded peers, trade at
22 times EBITDA. From this perspective, its stock isn't expensive. However,
these aren't the only stocks available for your purchase. There are about
5,000 other possible candidates, many earning far more than Allscripts ever
will. For example, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) trades at 11 times EBITDA, yet the
iconic brand's cash position is eight times the market cap for all of
Allscripts and Apple is growing faster. With the exception of price-to-book and
price-to-sales, Apple is a much cheaper stock. As a value investor, I couldn't
possibly recommend investing in a company like Allscripts when I know I can own
Apple for less. Bottom Line Even if Allscripts successfully integrates Eclipsys,
the price it paid was too high. Eventually, this all-stock deal is going to come
back to haunt it. As of this writing, Will Ashworth did not own a position in
any of the stocks named here.
) CEO Glen Tullman defended its $1.3 billion acquisition of Eclipsys Corp. last
September, suggesting the integration of the two companies will boost its stock
price because of increased sales. Up just 1.4% in the past 52 weeks, it
doesn't matter if the integration goes well. This is an overpriced stock with
several glaring problems. Value investors shouldn't waste their time. Eclipsys
Merger Tullman's rationale for making the deal is one of synergy. Combining
its focus on physicians' practices with Eclipsys' focus on hospital systems
creates a fully connected health care community that is benefiting from $27.4
billion in stimulus money. I'm not about to argue the validity of this
statement. It seems reasonable to assume that a fully digitized health care
system is better for patients. What I will question is the price the company
paid for Eclipsys. Revenues might grow, but it's debatable how much will flow
to the bottom line. Acquisitions tend to deliver far fewer synergies and cost
savings than anticipated. For proof of this, one only needs to observe what's
going on at Kraft (NYSE: KFT ) these days. Despite boasting about the synergies
of Kraft acquiring Cadbury in 2010, CEO Irene Rosenfeld has turned 180 degrees,
splitting its global snacks business from its U.S. grocery business. With this,
Kraft essentially will become the Cadbury and General Foods of old. It will have
gained no synergies from the acquisition. I'm not suggesting Allscripts will
split into two companies down the road, but the market has a reason to be
skeptical. Nothing it's done in the year since the acquisition would suggest
one plus one equals three. Return on Investment Allscripts issued 69.2 million
shares of its stock to pay for the Eclipsys acquisition. In addition, it issued
61.3 million shares to Misys, its controlling shareholder, who then sold 31.05
million shares in a secondary offering at $17.05 per share, and the company
repurchased another 24.4 million shares at $23.66. In addition, after the merger
was completed, it repurchased 5.3 million shares for $19.17 per share. All told,
it paid out $679 million to repurchase 29.7 million shares. Before the
acquisition, Allscripts had no debt. Afterward, it had $489 million in current
and long-term senior secured credit. Before the deal, it had 146 million shares
outstanding and 250.7 million after. The total effective cost, including taking
out its majority shareholder, came to $2.5 billion for a business that generated
$40.5 million in operating profits in the second quarter from $157.1 million in
revenue. That's an annualized return on investment of approximately 6.5%. That
wouldn't be so bad if it financed the deal with debt at interest rates of less
than 2% (what it pays currently), but it used stock instead, and that's
proving to be very costly. A quick calculation of its weighted average cost of
capital suggests its cost of equity is around 10.5%. Allscripts needs to find
synergies fast. As it stands today, it appears they overpaid by 40% or so.
Valuation Allscripts enterprise value is 18.3 times EBITDA. Cerner (NASDAQ: CERN
) and Quality Systems (NASDAQ: QSII ), its two publicly traded peers, trade at
22 times EBITDA. From this perspective, its stock isn't expensive. However,
these aren't the only stocks available for your purchase. There are about
5,000 other possible candidates, many earning far more than Allscripts ever
will. For example, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) trades at 11 times EBITDA, yet the
iconic brand's cash position is eight times the market cap for all of
Allscripts and Apple is growing faster. With the exception of price-to-book and
price-to-sales, Apple is a much cheaper stock. As a value investor, I couldn't
possibly recommend investing in a company like Allscripts when I know I can own
Apple for less. Bottom Line Even if Allscripts successfully integrates Eclipsys,
the price it paid was too high. Eventually, this all-stock deal is going to come
back to haunt it. As of this writing, Will Ashworth did not own a position in
any of the stocks named here.
Top 10 Best-Rated China Internet Stocks: CCIH, BITA, NQ, BIDU, VNET, NTES, November 4, 2010, FENG, QIHU, PWRD
Below are the top 10 best-rated China Internet stocks, based on the number of
positive ratings by brokerage analysts. ChinaCache Internatnl Hldgs Ltd (ADR)
(NASDAQ:CCIH) is the 1st best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is
rated positively by 100% of the 5 brokerage analysts covering it. Bitauto Hldg
Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:BITA) is the 2nd best-rated stock in this segment of the
market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 3 brokerage analysts covering it.
NetQin Mobile Inc (NYSE:NQ) is the 3rd best-rated stock in this segment of the
market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 3 brokerage analysts covering it.
Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 4th best-rated stock in this segment
of the market. It is rated positively by 88% of the 32 brokerage analysts
covering it. 21Vianet Group Inc (NASDAQ:VNET) is the 5th best-rated stock in
this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 83% of the 6 brokerage
analysts covering it. NetEase.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:NTES) is the 6th
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 80% of
the 25 brokerage analysts covering it. Jiayuan.com International Ltd
(NASDAQ:DATE) is the 7th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is
rated positively by 80% of the 5 brokerage analysts covering it. Phoenix New
Media Ltd ADR (NYSE:FENG) is the 8th best-rated stock in this segment of the
market. It is rated positively by 80% of the 5 brokerage analysts covering it.
Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU) is the 9th best-rated stock in this
segment of the market. It is rated positively by 80% of the 5 brokerage analysts
covering it. Perfect World Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:PWRD) is the 10th best-rated
stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 79% of the 19
brokerage analysts covering it.
positive ratings by brokerage analysts. ChinaCache Internatnl Hldgs Ltd (ADR)
(NASDAQ:CCIH) is the 1st best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is
rated positively by 100% of the 5 brokerage analysts covering it. Bitauto Hldg
Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:BITA) is the 2nd best-rated stock in this segment of the
market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 3 brokerage analysts covering it.
NetQin Mobile Inc (NYSE:NQ) is the 3rd best-rated stock in this segment of the
market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 3 brokerage analysts covering it.
Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 4th best-rated stock in this segment
of the market. It is rated positively by 88% of the 32 brokerage analysts
covering it. 21Vianet Group Inc (NASDAQ:VNET) is the 5th best-rated stock in
this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 83% of the 6 brokerage
analysts covering it. NetEase.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:NTES) is the 6th
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 80% of
the 25 brokerage analysts covering it. Jiayuan.com International Ltd
(NASDAQ:DATE) is the 7th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is
rated positively by 80% of the 5 brokerage analysts covering it. Phoenix New
Media Ltd ADR (NYSE:FENG) is the 8th best-rated stock in this segment of the
market. It is rated positively by 80% of the 5 brokerage analysts covering it.
Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU) is the 9th best-rated stock in this
segment of the market. It is rated positively by 80% of the 5 brokerage analysts
covering it. Perfect World Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:PWRD) is the 10th best-rated
stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 79% of the 19
brokerage analysts covering it.
Top 10 Focus Chinese Stocks of The Day: DL, ONP, CHLN, CSUN, ATAI, HOGS, CHRM, SORL, SNP, XRS (Sep 20, 2011)
Below are todays top 10 focus U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. These momentum stocks
are attracting a lot of buying or selling interest from traders. China Distance
Education Hldgs Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:DL) is todays 1st best focus stock. Its daily
price change was 14.7% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
137% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $6 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 67% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 20% based on analysts average estimate. Orient Paper Inc
(AMEX:ONP) is todays 2nd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 8.7% in
the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 73% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $5 on the stock. It is rated positively by 0%
of the 1 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 20%
based on analysts average estimate. China Housing & Land Development, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CHLN) is todays 3rd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 7.0% in
the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 192% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $4 on the stock. It is rated positively by 33%
of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 20%
based on analysts average estimate. China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CSUN)
is todays 4th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 6.1% in the previous
trading session. Its upside potential is -20% based on brokerage analysts
average target price of $1 on the stock. It is rated positively by 0% of the 5
analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 10% based on
analysts average estimate. ATA Inc.(ADR) (NASDAQ:ATAI) is todays 5th best focus
stock. Its daily price change was 5.3% in the previous trading session. Its
upside potential is 62% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $16
on the stock. It is rated positively by 100% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it.
Its long-term annual earnings growth is 30% based on analysts average estimate.
ZHONGPIN INC. (NASDAQ:HOGS) is todays 6th best focus stock. Its daily price
change was 2.3% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 93%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $18 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 70% of the 10 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 16% based on analysts average estimate. Charm Communications
Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:CHRM) is todays 7th best focus stock. Its daily price change
was 1.4% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 51% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $14 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 100% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 30% based on analysts average estimate. Sorl Auto Parts, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SORL) is todays 8th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 0.8% in
the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 106% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $8 on the stock. It is rated positively by 43%
of the 7 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 14%
based on analysts average estimate. China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (ADR)
(NYSE:SNP) is todays 9th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 0.7% in
the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 21% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $118 on the stock. It is rated positively by
100% of the 4 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 8%
based on analysts average estimate. TAL Education Group (ADR) (NYSE:XRS) is
todays 10th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 0.4% in the previous
trading session. Its upside potential is 41% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $17 on the stock. It is rated positively by 100% of the 5
analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 30% based on
analysts average estimate.
are attracting a lot of buying or selling interest from traders. China Distance
Education Hldgs Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:DL) is todays 1st best focus stock. Its daily
price change was 14.7% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
137% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $6 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 67% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 20% based on analysts average estimate. Orient Paper Inc
(AMEX:ONP) is todays 2nd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 8.7% in
the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 73% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $5 on the stock. It is rated positively by 0%
of the 1 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 20%
based on analysts average estimate. China Housing & Land Development, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CHLN) is todays 3rd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 7.0% in
the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 192% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $4 on the stock. It is rated positively by 33%
of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 20%
based on analysts average estimate. China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CSUN)
is todays 4th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 6.1% in the previous
trading session. Its upside potential is -20% based on brokerage analysts
average target price of $1 on the stock. It is rated positively by 0% of the 5
analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 10% based on
analysts average estimate. ATA Inc.(ADR) (NASDAQ:ATAI) is todays 5th best focus
stock. Its daily price change was 5.3% in the previous trading session. Its
upside potential is 62% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $16
on the stock. It is rated positively by 100% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it.
Its long-term annual earnings growth is 30% based on analysts average estimate.
ZHONGPIN INC. (NASDAQ:HOGS) is todays 6th best focus stock. Its daily price
change was 2.3% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 93%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $18 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 70% of the 10 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 16% based on analysts average estimate. Charm Communications
Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:CHRM) is todays 7th best focus stock. Its daily price change
was 1.4% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 51% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $14 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 100% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 30% based on analysts average estimate. Sorl Auto Parts, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SORL) is todays 8th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 0.8% in
the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 106% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $8 on the stock. It is rated positively by 43%
of the 7 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 14%
based on analysts average estimate. China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (ADR)
(NYSE:SNP) is todays 9th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 0.7% in
the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 21% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $118 on the stock. It is rated positively by
100% of the 4 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 8%
based on analysts average estimate. TAL Education Group (ADR) (NYSE:XRS) is
todays 10th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 0.4% in the previous
trading session. Its upside potential is 41% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $17 on the stock. It is rated positively by 100% of the 5
analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 30% based on
analysts average estimate.
$534 In Profits Today, 5 Stocks To Short Sell Wednesday September 21, 2011
Tuesdays short list produced multiple winners with Renren Inc. (RENN) stealing
the show closing down -8.47%. I would have gone short, but I was busy buying
CLSN which we cashed in over $500 on today as a day trade. My chat, text and
email alert shorting XTXI as a swing has us up $300 so far but no trade is over
until its closed, well see what tomorrow brings. Subscribers can click here to
read my thoughts on our existing XTXI short . With the US markets rolling over
into the close and Asia down at the open as I write, I think well find some
solid shorts Wednesday. Here is what Im eying up this evening. Orexigen
Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: OREX) got a big bump from the FDA in after hours
trading rising over 80% from its $1.47 close. Im thinking itll continue to spike
from the AH $2.73 close into the low $3s which is where Ill look to take a short
position as a day trade. Optimer Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: OPTR) might go to
$20 before it cracks but one thing is for certain, this stock is overbought
right now and bound to fall a few dollars per share soon. Ill be looking to day
trade that drop to the short side. Now that the price has pushed away from
previous resistance at $14.75 the trading range is opening up. Right now Id be
looking for $1 per share between $17 and $15 as a day trade, possibly swing if
it gets any bearish momentum. Volume faded today now that the breakout has
occurred leaving me to think profit taking is bound to set in soon. Glu Mobile
Inc. (NASDAQ: GLUU) is a company I like and will be long soon to play the
earnings runup (11/2/2011) and the Zynga hype. Today, however, GLUU showed some
weakness so Im short biased if it breaks $3 because there really isnt much
support until $2.50 which is where Id like to go long. So tomorrow, if the
markets are down, watch the $3 close because thats the pivot point right now.
Atrinsic Inc. (NASDAQ: ATRN) had its day in the sun Tuesday on fluffy news. I
was so ready to short early on but it was tough to spot the top. Who cares
anyway, easier to short into weakness and ride that gap back down. If this move
is like all of the other big runs ATRN has made, its a solid short tomorrow into
any spikes. Please, I had to include it lol! Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX is on
the ropes and those candles arent showing any sign of Rocky making a comeback
right now. So here is the game plan if you have not already banked on NFLX
tomorrow Im simply going to scalp the spikes and cover on the dips all day long.
No text or email alerts on this one, just some momentum trading in chat.
the show closing down -8.47%. I would have gone short, but I was busy buying
CLSN which we cashed in over $500 on today as a day trade. My chat, text and
email alert shorting XTXI as a swing has us up $300 so far but no trade is over
until its closed, well see what tomorrow brings. Subscribers can click here to
read my thoughts on our existing XTXI short . With the US markets rolling over
into the close and Asia down at the open as I write, I think well find some
solid shorts Wednesday. Here is what Im eying up this evening. Orexigen
Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: OREX) got a big bump from the FDA in after hours
trading rising over 80% from its $1.47 close. Im thinking itll continue to spike
from the AH $2.73 close into the low $3s which is where Ill look to take a short
position as a day trade. Optimer Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: OPTR) might go to
$20 before it cracks but one thing is for certain, this stock is overbought
right now and bound to fall a few dollars per share soon. Ill be looking to day
trade that drop to the short side. Now that the price has pushed away from
previous resistance at $14.75 the trading range is opening up. Right now Id be
looking for $1 per share between $17 and $15 as a day trade, possibly swing if
it gets any bearish momentum. Volume faded today now that the breakout has
occurred leaving me to think profit taking is bound to set in soon. Glu Mobile
Inc. (NASDAQ: GLUU) is a company I like and will be long soon to play the
earnings runup (11/2/2011) and the Zynga hype. Today, however, GLUU showed some
weakness so Im short biased if it breaks $3 because there really isnt much
support until $2.50 which is where Id like to go long. So tomorrow, if the
markets are down, watch the $3 close because thats the pivot point right now.
Atrinsic Inc. (NASDAQ: ATRN) had its day in the sun Tuesday on fluffy news. I
was so ready to short early on but it was tough to spot the top. Who cares
anyway, easier to short into weakness and ride that gap back down. If this move
is like all of the other big runs ATRN has made, its a solid short tomorrow into
any spikes. Please, I had to include it lol! Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX is on
the ropes and those candles arent showing any sign of Rocky making a comeback
right now. So here is the game plan if you have not already banked on NFLX
tomorrow Im simply going to scalp the spikes and cover on the dips all day long.
No text or email alerts on this one, just some momentum trading in chat.
Droid Bionic a 4G Win for Verizon, Motorola — If 4G Mattered
Motorola Mobility (NYSE: MMI ) released the Droid Bionic on Sept. 8. The latest
and purportedly greatest in the companys successful line of Google (NASDAQ: GOOG
) Android phones has been receiving no small amount of praise good news for
both Googles latest acquisition and Verizon (NYSE: VZ ), the exclusive carrier
of the phone in the U.S. Technology website Engadget said the Bionic is the best
combination of wireless and device speed that weve yet seen on Verizon. CNN
Money said, Verizon wireless has launched several 4G phones now, but theyve all
had shortcomings … The Droid Bionic finally gets it right. Naturally, this is
precisely the sort of hype Verizon needs just ahead of Apple s (NASDAQ: AAPL )
iPhone 5 release, an exclusive phone that gives it a supreme leg up in the
growing 4G war. It would, of course, if 4G actually meant anything to the
average consumer. Verizon, AT&T (NYSE: T ), Sprint (NYSE: S ) and T-Mobile USA
have all spent millions on television and print advertising campaigns pumping up
their respective 4G networks. But 4G network means different things for
different telecoms. T-Mobile has been touting its HSPA+ standard network as the
countrys largest 4G network since 2010. AT&T and Verizon both use the LTE
standard for their growing 4G networks, but the merits of that network even
simple perks like faster web and data transfers mean little to consumers who
barely understood what 3G meant in the previous round of advertising. Here are
some important facts to consider when weighing whether a tent pole 4G phone will
make or break a telecoms business in the final quarter of the year. In November
2010, research firm Yankee Group published a report that found, out of 1,200
consumers, 68% had either never heard the term 4G before or didnt understand
what it meant . As for 3G technology, 57% of respondents didnt know what it was
and werent aware it was a marquee sales feature for AT&T, Verizon and others
since 2008. What with the tremendous advertising push from all of the previously
mentioned telecoms, consumer awareness is bound to have changed in the past 12
months, right? Wrong. A survey conducted by Morspace this past June found that
only 18% of smartphone users in the U.S. carry phones that can utilize 4G
technology. Perception has improved, but not much 48% cant identify the main
benefits of 4G networks. Worse still, 34% of those consumers that were aware of
what 4G networks are said they have no plans on upgrading to a new device. Its
bad enough that consumers either dont know what 4G is or arent interested, but
some consumers already think they have a 4G-capable phone even when they dont. A
survey conducted by Retrevo in July found that 34% of iPhone users already think
their smartphone is a 4G device. Apple, meanwhile, is preparing to release the
fifth generation of its mobile technology and still has no concrete plans to
support the 4G standards used by AT&T or Verizon even if China Mobile (NYSE:
CHL ) says otherwise . One last factor: No network standard used by any telecom
in the U.S. is 4G yet. The International Telecommunications Union a United
Nations-run agency in charge of setting global communications standards says a
network must support an average data transfer speed of 100 megabits per second
to be considered fourth generation, or 4G. According to tests conducted by PCMag
, Verizons LTE network averages just above 9 Mbps with a maximum of 34 while
AT&Ts network manages an average of 24 Mbps with a maximum of just below 43. The
short version: 4G means little to consumers, and investors should not be swayed
one way or another as to how a publicly traded telecom will fare based on its 4G
technology. The Droid Bionic might be a fine phone for Verizon, but its 4G perks
wont help it win against Apples iPhone 5. As of this writing, Anthony John
Agnello did not own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on
Twitter at
and purportedly greatest in the companys successful line of Google (NASDAQ: GOOG
) Android phones has been receiving no small amount of praise good news for
both Googles latest acquisition and Verizon (NYSE: VZ ), the exclusive carrier
of the phone in the U.S. Technology website Engadget said the Bionic is the best
combination of wireless and device speed that weve yet seen on Verizon. CNN
Money said, Verizon wireless has launched several 4G phones now, but theyve all
had shortcomings … The Droid Bionic finally gets it right. Naturally, this is
precisely the sort of hype Verizon needs just ahead of Apple s (NASDAQ: AAPL )
iPhone 5 release, an exclusive phone that gives it a supreme leg up in the
growing 4G war. It would, of course, if 4G actually meant anything to the
average consumer. Verizon, AT&T (NYSE: T ), Sprint (NYSE: S ) and T-Mobile USA
have all spent millions on television and print advertising campaigns pumping up
their respective 4G networks. But 4G network means different things for
different telecoms. T-Mobile has been touting its HSPA+ standard network as the
countrys largest 4G network since 2010. AT&T and Verizon both use the LTE
standard for their growing 4G networks, but the merits of that network even
simple perks like faster web and data transfers mean little to consumers who
barely understood what 3G meant in the previous round of advertising. Here are
some important facts to consider when weighing whether a tent pole 4G phone will
make or break a telecoms business in the final quarter of the year. In November
2010, research firm Yankee Group published a report that found, out of 1,200
consumers, 68% had either never heard the term 4G before or didnt understand
what it meant . As for 3G technology, 57% of respondents didnt know what it was
and werent aware it was a marquee sales feature for AT&T, Verizon and others
since 2008. What with the tremendous advertising push from all of the previously
mentioned telecoms, consumer awareness is bound to have changed in the past 12
months, right? Wrong. A survey conducted by Morspace this past June found that
only 18% of smartphone users in the U.S. carry phones that can utilize 4G
technology. Perception has improved, but not much 48% cant identify the main
benefits of 4G networks. Worse still, 34% of those consumers that were aware of
what 4G networks are said they have no plans on upgrading to a new device. Its
bad enough that consumers either dont know what 4G is or arent interested, but
some consumers already think they have a 4G-capable phone even when they dont. A
survey conducted by Retrevo in July found that 34% of iPhone users already think
their smartphone is a 4G device. Apple, meanwhile, is preparing to release the
fifth generation of its mobile technology and still has no concrete plans to
support the 4G standards used by AT&T or Verizon even if China Mobile (NYSE:
CHL ) says otherwise . One last factor: No network standard used by any telecom
in the U.S. is 4G yet. The International Telecommunications Union a United
Nations-run agency in charge of setting global communications standards says a
network must support an average data transfer speed of 100 megabits per second
to be considered fourth generation, or 4G. According to tests conducted by PCMag
, Verizons LTE network averages just above 9 Mbps with a maximum of 34 while
AT&Ts network manages an average of 24 Mbps with a maximum of just below 43. The
short version: 4G means little to consumers, and investors should not be swayed
one way or another as to how a publicly traded telecom will fare based on its 4G
technology. The Droid Bionic might be a fine phone for Verizon, but its 4G perks
wont help it win against Apples iPhone 5. As of this writing, Anthony John
Agnello did not own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on
Twitter at
LinkedIn: Will Rivals Cut the Hefty Valuation?
In a tough IPO market, LinkedIn (NYSE: LNKD ) has been quite resilient. Coming
public in May at $45, the stock now trades at $85.76. No doubt, the company has
been a standout when compared to other dot-coms like Pandora (NYSE: P ) and
Demand Media (NYSE: DMD ). LinkedIn is one of the first movers in social
networks for professionals. It now has more than 115 million members, and it has
more than 81 million monthly unique visitors. And the financials definitely have
been strong. In the latest quarter, LinkedIn posted a heady 120% increase in
revenues to $121 million. It even had a profit of $4.5 million and EBITDA of
$26.3 million. Great, huh? In a tough economy, it's these kinds of numbers
that always get investors excited. But something else always emerges that is,
competition. While the environment is much more intense for consumer social
networks like Facebook and Twitter, LinkedIn still is seeing new startups vying
to grab a piece of the growing market. For example, this week, Identified
launched its service. Essentially, it is integrated into Facebook and allows you
to improve your professional profile as well as search for jobs. Identified
raised $5.5 million in its most recent funding. While this is a relatively small
round, the investors are top-notch. They include Tim and Bill Draper, Google's
(NASDAQ: GOOG ) Eric Schmidt (who has his own investment firm) and Facebook's
Chamath Palihapitiya. Identified already has processed huge amounts of data from
Facebook to create professional scores for more than 40 million people. If this
score is fairly low, your job prospects might be lacking. So to improve things,
you can add more content to your Facebook profile. It could be as simple as
putting in your job history and other professional background details. What's
more, it is a good idea to have high-impact friends on Facebook. To make money,
Identified will provide recruiting services to corporate clients. The company
already has customers including Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS ) and MTV, who
realize Facebook is a wide net with which they can find talented employees.
Identified is not the only innovative player trying to grab LinkedIn's market.
Other upstart companies like BranchOut and TweetMyJOBS leverage social
networking platforms like Facebook and Twitter. But how much of a threat are
these companies to LinkedIn? Its still too early in the game to tell. For the
most part, LinkedIn has many key advantages, such as its brand and massive user
base, making it difficult to get people to switch to these alternatives.
LinkedIn also has a head start with data analysis, and the result has been lots
of traction with corporate customers and advertisers. Yes, perhaps during the
next couple years, emerging rivals will make a dint. That's reasonable. But
until then, it seems likely that LinkedIn will remain the dominant player in its
space. 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.
public in May at $45, the stock now trades at $85.76. No doubt, the company has
been a standout when compared to other dot-coms like Pandora (NYSE: P ) and
Demand Media (NYSE: DMD ). LinkedIn is one of the first movers in social
networks for professionals. It now has more than 115 million members, and it has
more than 81 million monthly unique visitors. And the financials definitely have
been strong. In the latest quarter, LinkedIn posted a heady 120% increase in
revenues to $121 million. It even had a profit of $4.5 million and EBITDA of
$26.3 million. Great, huh? In a tough economy, it's these kinds of numbers
that always get investors excited. But something else always emerges that is,
competition. While the environment is much more intense for consumer social
networks like Facebook and Twitter, LinkedIn still is seeing new startups vying
to grab a piece of the growing market. For example, this week, Identified
launched its service. Essentially, it is integrated into Facebook and allows you
to improve your professional profile as well as search for jobs. Identified
raised $5.5 million in its most recent funding. While this is a relatively small
round, the investors are top-notch. They include Tim and Bill Draper, Google's
(NASDAQ: GOOG ) Eric Schmidt (who has his own investment firm) and Facebook's
Chamath Palihapitiya. Identified already has processed huge amounts of data from
Facebook to create professional scores for more than 40 million people. If this
score is fairly low, your job prospects might be lacking. So to improve things,
you can add more content to your Facebook profile. It could be as simple as
putting in your job history and other professional background details. What's
more, it is a good idea to have high-impact friends on Facebook. To make money,
Identified will provide recruiting services to corporate clients. The company
already has customers including Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS ) and MTV, who
realize Facebook is a wide net with which they can find talented employees.
Identified is not the only innovative player trying to grab LinkedIn's market.
Other upstart companies like BranchOut and TweetMyJOBS leverage social
networking platforms like Facebook and Twitter. But how much of a threat are
these companies to LinkedIn? Its still too early in the game to tell. For the
most part, LinkedIn has many key advantages, such as its brand and massive user
base, making it difficult to get people to switch to these alternatives.
LinkedIn also has a head start with data analysis, and the result has been lots
of traction with corporate customers and advertisers. Yes, perhaps during the
next couple years, emerging rivals will make a dint. That's reasonable. But
until then, it seems likely that LinkedIn will remain the dominant player in its
space. 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.
Must-hold Gold Price Support Remains $1,765 Critical Resistance Above is $1,825
Gold Price Close Today : 1806.90 Change : 30.20 or 1.7% Silver Price Close
Today : 40.087 Change : 0.969 or 2.5% Gold Silver Ratio Today : 45.07 Change :
-0.345 or -0.8% Silver Gold Ratio Today : 0.02219 Change : 0.000168 or 0.8%
Platinum Price Close Today : 1782.00 Change : 8.00 or 0.5% Palladium Price Close
Today : 720.00 Change : 6.00 or 0.8% S&P 500 : 1,202.09 Change : -2.00 or -0.2%
Dow In GOLD$ : $130.52 Change : $ (2.12) or -1.6% Dow in GOLD oz : 6.314 Change
: -0.102 or -1.6% Dow in SILVER oz : 284.60 Change : -6.85 or -2.4% Dow
Industrial : 11,408.66 Change : 7.65 or 0.1% US Dollar Index : 76.99 Change :
-0.154 or -0.2% On Thursday and Friday, 22 and 23 September, I will be
travelling and so will not be sending out commentaries. God willing, I will
return on Monday, 26 September. What does IMF-imposed austerity look like?
Here's a hint from an astute friend in Greece. I asked him if the Greek
government would default, since he had several months ago written that default
was a question of when, not if. He wrote: "We have already been under a
'controlled bankruptcy state' for a few months. "We are now watching the
epilogue of the Greek drama, and I think it will not last much longer. Actually,
it can't. Practically. " * The state has imposed ridiculous anti-constitutional
taxes in order to fill fiscal holes, people simply cannot pay any more. " * Real
unemployment (part-time jobs do not count) is 30% already. " * One out of two
Greek families is touching the "being poor" limit. " * The prime minister
declared that the government intends for every family to have at least one
family member with a job. (!) " * Our economy is wrecked, we do not produce,
only import. " * There are cuts everywhere, life is getting more expensive, but
salaries get lower. Imagine life getting about 7-8% more expensive in a year and
salaries/retirements to get cut about 20%. Add to this some outrageous "special"
taxes. People simply cannot take it. "I cannot estimate how far this can go,
soonest is by the end of this year, latest seems sometime within the next year."
Just apply those same "austerity measures" to yourself right here. Is anybody
surprised that Greeks have been pulling their money out of the banks and buying
gold? Another 7-league boot fell late yesterday when Italian government debt was
downgraded from A+ to A rating. Italian government blustered, but nobody was
much surprised. Euro actually rose, a classic case of buy the rumor, sell the
news. What frustrates me so much is that none of these measures make even baby
steps toward reforming these economies. Nobody ever addresses the
presuppositions underlying their failures, namely, that governments OUGHT to run
economies, that prosperity can be accomplished by government spending and
borrowing (government and private), that borrowing, flipping burgers, and
selling each other computer programs can really replace PRODUCTION, real
production, in an economy. Wealth of the world begins with the things men take
out of the ground. As that processes thru the economy, it creates income for all
who handle it. But what happens when production is shipped overseas? How is the
lost income replaced? Our Rulers answer is, borrowing. Ask the Greeks how well
that works. Mercy, ask the Americans! Nice Government Men were busy painting the
tape today. All the stock indices dropped slightly, while the Dow alone gained
an insignificant 7.65 points (0.07%) to close 11,408.66. S&P lost 2 (0.17%) to
close 1,202.09. Dow tried all day to get through the same 11,550 resistance that
stymied it on Friday, but in vain. Wasted a lot of buying power trying, though,
and has traced out on a 5-day chart something that looks remarkably like a
double top. Longer term chart is choppy and indecisive, but looks to be
meditating another, larger drop. US dollar index fell 15.4 basis points today
(0.2%) to 76.992, yet it remains above its 20 day moving average (75.51) and 50
dma (74.9) and 200 dma (76.12). That, and a stirring rise in the last 3 weeks
pretty well defines a rally. The Franken-currency, the euro, rose 0.68% to
1.3699 today. Meaningless. It's falling down the wall like some alien slime
monster in a Grade B movie from the 1950s, with little hope of rallying any time
soon. Yen is giving the Nice Government Men fits, refusing to get with the
program and fall. Closed today at 130.86c/Y100 (Y76.42 = $1). The GOLD PRICE is
playing the same tricks on us it played in mid-August when it posted a downward
key reversal and upside key reversal back to back. Yesterday's break should have
taken it lower, but instead it gained $30.20 today (versus losing $35.80
yesterday) to close Comex at $1,806.90. The breakdown thru the uptrend line
remains, but today the GOLD PRICE closed smack under it. It can clamber above
that line, it will scramble for higher ground. Gold abideth still beneath its 20
dma ($1,823.20), and that wide spread between the 50 dma ($1,737.19) and the 200
dma ($1,517.89) is begging to be narrowed. Momentum, in other words, points down
but gold keeps on refusing to give up and drop. Must-hold support remains
$1,765. Critical resistance above is $1,825. Break either of those lines, and
gold will travel much further in the direction of the break. The SILVER PRICE
built on yesterday's bounce off 3900c support and reached as high as 4026. Like
gold, silver contradicted yesterday's 167.1c loss by regaining 96.9c and closing
Comex at 4008.7c. It weakened off in the aftermarket, however, to 3975c, not an
encouraging move. Even tho the SILVER PRICE rose today, it remains BELOW its
rising trend line, which of course constitutes a breakdown. It also lingers
below its 20 dma (4116c) and even 50 dma (4032c). Absent a rise shooting through
4250 and then 4400c, silver will see lower prices. Having said all that, I still
note that a crisis and panic is slowly sizzling in Europe while the cooks are
out on the porch smoking and piddling. That panic could catch fire and burn out
of control at any time, so don't get too cocksure that silver and gold will fall
sharply. If that crisis fizzles instead of sizzles, they'll drop. Otherwise fear
will keep buoying them up,. Must hold support for silver is 3875c. On 20
September 1873 began the Panic of 1873, which introduced a severe international
economic depression that lasted until 1879. Not much to anybody's surprise, it
was caused by speculation financed by the banks. It began with the
demonetization of silver in the US ("The Crime of '73") and following
demonetization by the new German empire. Wild optimism in Germany and Austria
with the founding of the new Reich provoked more speculation, and it broke in
the US with the failure of the Northern Pacific Railway that declared bankruptcy
on 18 September. On 20 September that took down Jay Cooke and Co., a major New
York banking establishment that today would be classed as "too big to fail."
What lesson can we learn from this? That the so-called business cycle and
depressions are really not anything more than a "banking cycle" where the banks
pump out credit then withdraw it when the bubble bursts. Where have we heard
this story before? Argentum et aurum comparenda sunt -- -- Gold and silver must
be bought. - Franklin Sanders, The Moneychanger The-MoneyChanger.com © 2011,
The Moneychanger. May not be republished in any form, including electronically,
without our express permission. To avoid confusion, please remember that the
comments above have a very short time horizon. Always invest with the primary
trend. Gold's primary trend is up, targeting at least $3,130.00; silver's
primary is up targeting 16:1 gold/silver ratio or $195.66; stocks' primary trend
is down, targeting Dow under 2,900 and worth only one ounce of gold; US$ or
US$-denominated assets, primary trend down; real estate in a bubble, primary
trend way down. Whenever I write "Stay out of stocks" readers inevitably ask,
"Do you mean precious metals mining stocks, too?" No, I don't. Be advised and
warned: Do NOT use these commentaries to trade futures contracts. I don't intend
them for that or write them with that outlook. I write them for long-term
investors in physical metals. Take them as entertainment, but not as a timing
service for futures.
Today : 40.087 Change : 0.969 or 2.5% Gold Silver Ratio Today : 45.07 Change :
-0.345 or -0.8% Silver Gold Ratio Today : 0.02219 Change : 0.000168 or 0.8%
Platinum Price Close Today : 1782.00 Change : 8.00 or 0.5% Palladium Price Close
Today : 720.00 Change : 6.00 or 0.8% S&P 500 : 1,202.09 Change : -2.00 or -0.2%
Dow In GOLD$ : $130.52 Change : $ (2.12) or -1.6% Dow in GOLD oz : 6.314 Change
: -0.102 or -1.6% Dow in SILVER oz : 284.60 Change : -6.85 or -2.4% Dow
Industrial : 11,408.66 Change : 7.65 or 0.1% US Dollar Index : 76.99 Change :
-0.154 or -0.2% On Thursday and Friday, 22 and 23 September, I will be
travelling and so will not be sending out commentaries. God willing, I will
return on Monday, 26 September. What does IMF-imposed austerity look like?
Here's a hint from an astute friend in Greece. I asked him if the Greek
government would default, since he had several months ago written that default
was a question of when, not if. He wrote: "We have already been under a
'controlled bankruptcy state' for a few months. "We are now watching the
epilogue of the Greek drama, and I think it will not last much longer. Actually,
it can't. Practically. " * The state has imposed ridiculous anti-constitutional
taxes in order to fill fiscal holes, people simply cannot pay any more. " * Real
unemployment (part-time jobs do not count) is 30% already. " * One out of two
Greek families is touching the "being poor" limit. " * The prime minister
declared that the government intends for every family to have at least one
family member with a job. (!) " * Our economy is wrecked, we do not produce,
only import. " * There are cuts everywhere, life is getting more expensive, but
salaries get lower. Imagine life getting about 7-8% more expensive in a year and
salaries/retirements to get cut about 20%. Add to this some outrageous "special"
taxes. People simply cannot take it. "I cannot estimate how far this can go,
soonest is by the end of this year, latest seems sometime within the next year."
Just apply those same "austerity measures" to yourself right here. Is anybody
surprised that Greeks have been pulling their money out of the banks and buying
gold? Another 7-league boot fell late yesterday when Italian government debt was
downgraded from A+ to A rating. Italian government blustered, but nobody was
much surprised. Euro actually rose, a classic case of buy the rumor, sell the
news. What frustrates me so much is that none of these measures make even baby
steps toward reforming these economies. Nobody ever addresses the
presuppositions underlying their failures, namely, that governments OUGHT to run
economies, that prosperity can be accomplished by government spending and
borrowing (government and private), that borrowing, flipping burgers, and
selling each other computer programs can really replace PRODUCTION, real
production, in an economy. Wealth of the world begins with the things men take
out of the ground. As that processes thru the economy, it creates income for all
who handle it. But what happens when production is shipped overseas? How is the
lost income replaced? Our Rulers answer is, borrowing. Ask the Greeks how well
that works. Mercy, ask the Americans! Nice Government Men were busy painting the
tape today. All the stock indices dropped slightly, while the Dow alone gained
an insignificant 7.65 points (0.07%) to close 11,408.66. S&P lost 2 (0.17%) to
close 1,202.09. Dow tried all day to get through the same 11,550 resistance that
stymied it on Friday, but in vain. Wasted a lot of buying power trying, though,
and has traced out on a 5-day chart something that looks remarkably like a
double top. Longer term chart is choppy and indecisive, but looks to be
meditating another, larger drop. US dollar index fell 15.4 basis points today
(0.2%) to 76.992, yet it remains above its 20 day moving average (75.51) and 50
dma (74.9) and 200 dma (76.12). That, and a stirring rise in the last 3 weeks
pretty well defines a rally. The Franken-currency, the euro, rose 0.68% to
1.3699 today. Meaningless. It's falling down the wall like some alien slime
monster in a Grade B movie from the 1950s, with little hope of rallying any time
soon. Yen is giving the Nice Government Men fits, refusing to get with the
program and fall. Closed today at 130.86c/Y100 (Y76.42 = $1). The GOLD PRICE is
playing the same tricks on us it played in mid-August when it posted a downward
key reversal and upside key reversal back to back. Yesterday's break should have
taken it lower, but instead it gained $30.20 today (versus losing $35.80
yesterday) to close Comex at $1,806.90. The breakdown thru the uptrend line
remains, but today the GOLD PRICE closed smack under it. It can clamber above
that line, it will scramble for higher ground. Gold abideth still beneath its 20
dma ($1,823.20), and that wide spread between the 50 dma ($1,737.19) and the 200
dma ($1,517.89) is begging to be narrowed. Momentum, in other words, points down
but gold keeps on refusing to give up and drop. Must-hold support remains
$1,765. Critical resistance above is $1,825. Break either of those lines, and
gold will travel much further in the direction of the break. The SILVER PRICE
built on yesterday's bounce off 3900c support and reached as high as 4026. Like
gold, silver contradicted yesterday's 167.1c loss by regaining 96.9c and closing
Comex at 4008.7c. It weakened off in the aftermarket, however, to 3975c, not an
encouraging move. Even tho the SILVER PRICE rose today, it remains BELOW its
rising trend line, which of course constitutes a breakdown. It also lingers
below its 20 dma (4116c) and even 50 dma (4032c). Absent a rise shooting through
4250 and then 4400c, silver will see lower prices. Having said all that, I still
note that a crisis and panic is slowly sizzling in Europe while the cooks are
out on the porch smoking and piddling. That panic could catch fire and burn out
of control at any time, so don't get too cocksure that silver and gold will fall
sharply. If that crisis fizzles instead of sizzles, they'll drop. Otherwise fear
will keep buoying them up,. Must hold support for silver is 3875c. On 20
September 1873 began the Panic of 1873, which introduced a severe international
economic depression that lasted until 1879. Not much to anybody's surprise, it
was caused by speculation financed by the banks. It began with the
demonetization of silver in the US ("The Crime of '73") and following
demonetization by the new German empire. Wild optimism in Germany and Austria
with the founding of the new Reich provoked more speculation, and it broke in
the US with the failure of the Northern Pacific Railway that declared bankruptcy
on 18 September. On 20 September that took down Jay Cooke and Co., a major New
York banking establishment that today would be classed as "too big to fail."
What lesson can we learn from this? That the so-called business cycle and
depressions are really not anything more than a "banking cycle" where the banks
pump out credit then withdraw it when the bubble bursts. Where have we heard
this story before? Argentum et aurum comparenda sunt -- -- Gold and silver must
be bought. - Franklin Sanders, The Moneychanger The-MoneyChanger.com © 2011,
The Moneychanger. May not be republished in any form, including electronically,
without our express permission. To avoid confusion, please remember that the
comments above have a very short time horizon. Always invest with the primary
trend. Gold's primary trend is up, targeting at least $3,130.00; silver's
primary is up targeting 16:1 gold/silver ratio or $195.66; stocks' primary trend
is down, targeting Dow under 2,900 and worth only one ounce of gold; US$ or
US$-denominated assets, primary trend down; real estate in a bubble, primary
trend way down. Whenever I write "Stay out of stocks" readers inevitably ask,
"Do you mean precious metals mining stocks, too?" No, I don't. Be advised and
warned: Do NOT use these commentaries to trade futures contracts. I don't intend
them for that or write them with that outlook. I write them for long-term
investors in physical metals. Take them as entertainment, but not as a timing
service for futures.
3 Stocks Under $5 That Could Double Your Money In A Month Going Long
When I swing trade I stalk stocks first, bottom line. My subscribers will tell
you how I constantly talk about LOCM or COOL before I nail it for a few thousand
dollars time and time again. Bottom line, I like to know how it trades daily
before Im going to bid some shares. Here are 3 Im looking at moving on in the
near futuremind you these arent buy and sell recommendations. Biolase Technology
(NASDAQ: BLTI) has earnings coming up 11/1/2011 and Im looking for entry to ride
some runup. Nice pop on their last earnings 8/10/2011 or over $1 per share which
is precisely what I look for in a trade. Additionally, I like the trend on BLTI
here as we start to see an ascending triangle toward $3.90 resistance, break
that and this one should move another $1 per share, possibly more into the $6
range. Higher lows toward a top trendline on light volume is always a good sign.
I told you yesterday that Im looking to buy Quepasa (AMEX: QPSA) off the $4
range and thats still my goal. Channel is nice between $4 and $5.50 with a stop
at support or $4. Keep in mind, each time a stock tests that support its not to
be taken lightly, if $4 goes Ill shift gears, sell and short QPSA. I do think
the upside for good news and catalysts at these levels, however, outweighs the
risk of buying at $4 with an $.10 to $.20 cent per share stop. Earnings are
scheduled for 11/8/2011. Glu Mobile is a stock Ill be long soon, especially if
it holds the $3 range this week. With earnings coming up on 11/2/2011 and Zynga
as an additional catalyst, if GLUU holds $3 Im trying it long because this could
be a sweet ascending triangle breakout above $3.50 to $3.60 which actually
allows us to take profits before the top trendline break and buy back with a
tight stop or double dipping if you will. Remember, Im always gaming $.30 to
$.50 per share as a goal or $500 to $2,500 in profit per trade. Ideal stops are
-$300 or less and often my stop is a tiny win for $50.
you how I constantly talk about LOCM or COOL before I nail it for a few thousand
dollars time and time again. Bottom line, I like to know how it trades daily
before Im going to bid some shares. Here are 3 Im looking at moving on in the
near futuremind you these arent buy and sell recommendations. Biolase Technology
(NASDAQ: BLTI) has earnings coming up 11/1/2011 and Im looking for entry to ride
some runup. Nice pop on their last earnings 8/10/2011 or over $1 per share which
is precisely what I look for in a trade. Additionally, I like the trend on BLTI
here as we start to see an ascending triangle toward $3.90 resistance, break
that and this one should move another $1 per share, possibly more into the $6
range. Higher lows toward a top trendline on light volume is always a good sign.
I told you yesterday that Im looking to buy Quepasa (AMEX: QPSA) off the $4
range and thats still my goal. Channel is nice between $4 and $5.50 with a stop
at support or $4. Keep in mind, each time a stock tests that support its not to
be taken lightly, if $4 goes Ill shift gears, sell and short QPSA. I do think
the upside for good news and catalysts at these levels, however, outweighs the
risk of buying at $4 with an $.10 to $.20 cent per share stop. Earnings are
scheduled for 11/8/2011. Glu Mobile is a stock Ill be long soon, especially if
it holds the $3 range this week. With earnings coming up on 11/2/2011 and Zynga
as an additional catalyst, if GLUU holds $3 Im trying it long because this could
be a sweet ascending triangle breakout above $3.50 to $3.60 which actually
allows us to take profits before the top trendline break and buy back with a
tight stop or double dipping if you will. Remember, Im always gaming $.30 to
$.50 per share as a goal or $500 to $2,500 in profit per trade. Ideal stops are
-$300 or less and often my stop is a tiny win for $50.
$534 In Profits Today, 5 Stocks To Short Tomorrow
Tuesdays short list produced multiple winners with Renren Inc. (RENN) stealing
the show closing down -8.47%. I would have gone short, but I was busy buying
CLSN which we cashed in over $500 on today as a day trade. With the US markets
rolling over into the close and Asia down at the open as I write, I think well
find some solid shorts Wednesday. Here is what Im eying up this evening.
Orexigen Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: OREX) got a big bump from the FDA in after
hours trading rising over 80% from its $1.47 close. Im thinking itll continue to
spike from the AH $2.73 close into the low $3s which is where Ill look to take a
short position as a day trade. Optimer Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: OPTR) might
go to $20 before it cracks but one thing is for certain, this stock is
overbought right now and bound to fall a few dollars per share soon. Ill be
looking to day trade that drop to the short side. Now that the price has pushed
away from previous resistance at $14.75 the trading range is opening up. Right
now Id be looking for $1 per share between $17 and $15 as a day trade, possibly
swing if it gets any bearish momentum. Volume faded today now that the breakout
has occurred leaving me to think profit taking is bound to set in soon.
the show closing down -8.47%. I would have gone short, but I was busy buying
CLSN which we cashed in over $500 on today as a day trade. With the US markets
rolling over into the close and Asia down at the open as I write, I think well
find some solid shorts Wednesday. Here is what Im eying up this evening.
Orexigen Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: OREX) got a big bump from the FDA in after
hours trading rising over 80% from its $1.47 close. Im thinking itll continue to
spike from the AH $2.73 close into the low $3s which is where Ill look to take a
short position as a day trade. Optimer Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: OPTR) might
go to $20 before it cracks but one thing is for certain, this stock is
overbought right now and bound to fall a few dollars per share soon. Ill be
looking to day trade that drop to the short side. Now that the price has pushed
away from previous resistance at $14.75 the trading range is opening up. Right
now Id be looking for $1 per share between $17 and $15 as a day trade, possibly
swing if it gets any bearish momentum. Volume faded today now that the breakout
has occurred leaving me to think profit taking is bound to set in soon.
PanAust – Leading copper and gold producer in Southeast Asia with a portfolio of organic growth projects
#PanAust has acquired a majority interest in the Inca de Oro Copper-Gold
Project in Chile from Codelco, the world's largest copper company; a move that
provides geographic diversity and a base for establishing copper production in
South America, the world's most prolific copper producing region. The
acquisition fits well with PanAust's corporate strategy for growth and
represents an excellent opportunity to establish a business in one of the
world's most attractive copper mining regions. PanAust's key producing asset
is the Phu Kham Copper-Gold Operation, which is located within the Company's
highly prospective 2,636 square kilometre Contract Area in Laos. Phu Kham
employs a conventional open-pit mining method – drill, blast, load and haul.
The final product is a copper-gold concentrate, grading approximately 25 per
cent copper, 7 grams per tonne (g/t) gold and 60g/t silver. Production for 2010
was approximately 67,806t of copper, 58,152oz of gold and 507,590oz of silver. A
further 2,490oz of gold in dorè was produced from the oxide gold heap leach.
Production guidance for 2011 will be between 62,000 and 65,000t of copper at an
average C1 cash cost of between US$0.95 and US$1.05/lb copper after precious
metal credits, from 50,000 to 55,000oz of gold, and 450,000 to 500,000oz of
silver. For more information on PanAust's mining projects, download a copy of
the Asian Mining Times or visit our website
Project in Chile from Codelco, the world's largest copper company; a move that
provides geographic diversity and a base for establishing copper production in
South America, the world's most prolific copper producing region. The
acquisition fits well with PanAust's corporate strategy for growth and
represents an excellent opportunity to establish a business in one of the
world's most attractive copper mining regions. PanAust's key producing asset
is the Phu Kham Copper-Gold Operation, which is located within the Company's
highly prospective 2,636 square kilometre Contract Area in Laos. Phu Kham
employs a conventional open-pit mining method – drill, blast, load and haul.
The final product is a copper-gold concentrate, grading approximately 25 per
cent copper, 7 grams per tonne (g/t) gold and 60g/t silver. Production for 2010
was approximately 67,806t of copper, 58,152oz of gold and 507,590oz of silver. A
further 2,490oz of gold in dorè was produced from the oxide gold heap leach.
Production guidance for 2011 will be between 62,000 and 65,000t of copper at an
average C1 cash cost of between US$0.95 and US$1.05/lb copper after precious
metal credits, from 50,000 to 55,000oz of gold, and 450,000 to 500,000oz of
silver. For more information on PanAust's mining projects, download a copy of
the Asian Mining Times or visit our website
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) In No iPad Hurry
Analysts have reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is in no hurry to launch
the next version of the iPad tablet. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) In No iPad Hurry
Reports have been circulating recently saying that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) are
set to release a new iPad to compete with rivals including Samsung and
Microsoft, but new reports from analysts have revealed that the Mac Maker is not
in a hurry to launch the next version of the iPad. It was mentioned in the
report that, "In our view, Apple should be in no rush. The other tablet
entrants have stumbled so far, and that trend-line could persist deep into
2012." Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares were at 411.63 at the end of the last
days trading. Theres been a 30.5% change in the stock price over the past 3
months. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: 1.21 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.22 Zacks
Rank: 1 out of 2 in the industry
the next version of the iPad tablet. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) In No iPad Hurry
Reports have been circulating recently saying that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) are
set to release a new iPad to compete with rivals including Samsung and
Microsoft, but new reports from analysts have revealed that the Mac Maker is not
in a hurry to launch the next version of the iPad. It was mentioned in the
report that, "In our view, Apple should be in no rush. The other tablet
entrants have stumbled so far, and that trend-line could persist deep into
2012." Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares were at 411.63 at the end of the last
days trading. Theres been a 30.5% change in the stock price over the past 3
months. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: 1.21 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.22 Zacks
Rank: 1 out of 2 in the industry
Gold, Silver Miners Up Sharply as Traders Await Word of ‘Operation Twist’
Gold was moving higher Tuesday morning, moving back up over $1,800 per ounce as
safe-haven demand returned to the market. Prices for longer-dated U.S.
Treasuries also were being bid up in anticipation that the Federal Reserve will
favor longer-dated issues in a so-called Operation Twist, a continuation of its
ongoing efforts to keep a lid on long-term interest rates and interest costs, as
well as stimulate borrowing and lending. The market for spot gold was $1,804.90
Bid, $1,805.90 Ask as of time of writing, up 1.48% with a high of $1,809.90 and
a low of $1,774.90. Tuesdays London p.m. reference price was fixed at $1,799.
Spot silver was up 1%, bid at $40.05 with an ask price of $40.15, with a high of
$40.32 and a low of $39.11. Tuesdays London a.m. silver price fix came in at
$39.18. On the exchanges, gold and silver trusts were trading higher early
Tuesday. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE: GLD ) was up around 1.3%. The iShares Gold
Trust (NYSE: IAU ) also was up around 1.3%. The iShares Silver Trust (NYSE: SLV
) was moving up more than 1%. Gold and silver mining ETFs were sharply higher,
breaking a six-day streak of moving down in morning trading. The Market Vectors
Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDX ) was about 3.3% higher. The Market Vector Junior
Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDXJ ) was up around 3.2%. The Global X Silver Miners ETF
(NYSE: SIL ) was 2.75% higher. Shares of gold miners were sharply higher, with
shares of NovaGold Resources surging up over 6%. Agnico Eagle Mines (USA) (NYSE:
AEM ) was up around 2.9%. Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE: ABX ) was trading higher, up
more than 2.1%. Goldcorp (NYSE: GG ) was up about 3.6%. Newmont Mining Corp.
(NYSE: NEM ) was up 5.25%. NovaGold Resources (USA) (AMEX: NG ) was sharply
higher as well, up 6.4%. Silver mining shares also were gaining strongly Tuesday
morning, with Pan American Silver up more than 3.5%. Coeur DAlene Mines Corp.
(NYSE: CDE ) was up around 2.8%. Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL ) was almost 4% higher.
Pan American Silver Corp. (USA) (NASDAQ: PAAS ) was 3.7% higher. Silver Wheaton
Corp. (USA) (NYSE: SLW ) was showing gains of 2.25%. Silver Standard Resources
Inc. (USA) (NASDAQ: SSRI ) was about 2.3% higher. The author does not hold
positions in any of the above-mentioned investments.
safe-haven demand returned to the market. Prices for longer-dated U.S.
Treasuries also were being bid up in anticipation that the Federal Reserve will
favor longer-dated issues in a so-called Operation Twist, a continuation of its
ongoing efforts to keep a lid on long-term interest rates and interest costs, as
well as stimulate borrowing and lending. The market for spot gold was $1,804.90
Bid, $1,805.90 Ask as of time of writing, up 1.48% with a high of $1,809.90 and
a low of $1,774.90. Tuesdays London p.m. reference price was fixed at $1,799.
Spot silver was up 1%, bid at $40.05 with an ask price of $40.15, with a high of
$40.32 and a low of $39.11. Tuesdays London a.m. silver price fix came in at
$39.18. On the exchanges, gold and silver trusts were trading higher early
Tuesday. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE: GLD ) was up around 1.3%. The iShares Gold
Trust (NYSE: IAU ) also was up around 1.3%. The iShares Silver Trust (NYSE: SLV
) was moving up more than 1%. Gold and silver mining ETFs were sharply higher,
breaking a six-day streak of moving down in morning trading. The Market Vectors
Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDX ) was about 3.3% higher. The Market Vector Junior
Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDXJ ) was up around 3.2%. The Global X Silver Miners ETF
(NYSE: SIL ) was 2.75% higher. Shares of gold miners were sharply higher, with
shares of NovaGold Resources surging up over 6%. Agnico Eagle Mines (USA) (NYSE:
AEM ) was up around 2.9%. Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE: ABX ) was trading higher, up
more than 2.1%. Goldcorp (NYSE: GG ) was up about 3.6%. Newmont Mining Corp.
(NYSE: NEM ) was up 5.25%. NovaGold Resources (USA) (AMEX: NG ) was sharply
higher as well, up 6.4%. Silver mining shares also were gaining strongly Tuesday
morning, with Pan American Silver up more than 3.5%. Coeur DAlene Mines Corp.
(NYSE: CDE ) was up around 2.8%. Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL ) was almost 4% higher.
Pan American Silver Corp. (USA) (NASDAQ: PAAS ) was 3.7% higher. Silver Wheaton
Corp. (USA) (NYSE: SLW ) was showing gains of 2.25%. Silver Standard Resources
Inc. (USA) (NASDAQ: SSRI ) was about 2.3% higher. The author does not hold
positions in any of the above-mentioned investments.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Upbeat On Nokia
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s CEO has shared his excitement on Nokia
Windows Phone 'price points and form factors'. Microsoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Upbeat On Nokia The software giant's head said in a
statement that the Finnish manufacturer's attempt to come up with stunning
hardware products for the upcoming Windows Phone devices is really exciting, and
that they will play a key role in meeting the sales estimates of the tech giant.
Ballmer said that, "Were still all anticipating the great work that Nokia will
do on its phones as they come to market, and frankly help lead Windows Phone
into new geographies and price points and form factors in ways that I think will
be very important". Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) stocks were at 27.21 at the
end of the last days trading. Theres been a 11.2% change in the stock price over
the past 3 months. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Analyst Advice Consensus
Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.72 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3
Months Ago: 1.84 Zacks Rank: 29 out of 91 in the industry
Windows Phone 'price points and form factors'. Microsoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Upbeat On Nokia The software giant's head said in a
statement that the Finnish manufacturer's attempt to come up with stunning
hardware products for the upcoming Windows Phone devices is really exciting, and
that they will play a key role in meeting the sales estimates of the tech giant.
Ballmer said that, "Were still all anticipating the great work that Nokia will
do on its phones as they come to market, and frankly help lead Windows Phone
into new geographies and price points and form factors in ways that I think will
be very important". Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) stocks were at 27.21 at the
end of the last days trading. Theres been a 11.2% change in the stock price over
the past 3 months. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Analyst Advice Consensus
Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.72 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3
Months Ago: 1.84 Zacks Rank: 29 out of 91 in the industry
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PROS Holdings: A Way to Play Commodity Inflation?
In a slow economic environment, companies like ConAgra (NYSE: CAG ) tend to
perform quite well. Yet this year, the shares are up only about 2%. The issue?
Well, a big culprit is commodity inflation. For example, in ConAgra's latest
earnings report, there was a 42% drop in earnings primarily because of the
margin squeeze from raw materials. Of course, ConAgra is not alone. Other
companies including Kellogg (NYSE: K ), Kraft (NYSE: KFT ) and General Mills
(NYSE: GIS ) are having difficulties, too. It looks like commodity inflation is
not a short-term trend. After all, it is getting tougher to extract natural
resources, and China and India continue to provide substantial demand. As a
result, companies are looking for innovative ways to deal with inflation
pressures, such as by using pricing software. And one of the top operators in
the business is PROS Holdings (NYSE: PRO ). Founded in the mid-1980s, the
company has developed sophisticated algorithms, which are based on operations
research, statistics and forecasting techniques. The software also leverages
data from corporate information systems. Once a PROS system is installed, it
provides a more scientific approach to pricing. For example, it will identify
detrimental actions such as unnecessary discounts and rebates as well as
opportunities to boost profitability. In today's markets, getting even a small
improvement in margins can be a big deal. So it should be no surprise that PROS
is gaining traction with customers. In the latest quarter, the company boosted
revenues by 33% to $23.8 million and registered a profit of $1.4 million. As of
now, PROS has more than 150 customers across 50 countries. Actually, PROS has
enjoyed plenty of momentum with its cloud-based offerings, and the company is
making inroads in emerging markets, including in Asia. At the same time, PROS
has been aggressively forging partnerships, such as with Deloitte Consulting and
L&T Infotech. With a market cap of $612 million, PROS still is fairly small. But
investors are starting to take notice. During the past year, shares have
increased a sizzling 56%. And in light of the company's strong platform and
positive long-term industry trends, it's reasonable to assume the momentum
will continue. Interestingly enough, PROS also could be an attractive buyout
candidate for a major software operator like Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL ) or IBM
(NYSE: IBM ). These companies understand that pricing software should be a nice
growth opportunity for the long haul. 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.
perform quite well. Yet this year, the shares are up only about 2%. The issue?
Well, a big culprit is commodity inflation. For example, in ConAgra's latest
earnings report, there was a 42% drop in earnings primarily because of the
margin squeeze from raw materials. Of course, ConAgra is not alone. Other
companies including Kellogg (NYSE: K ), Kraft (NYSE: KFT ) and General Mills
(NYSE: GIS ) are having difficulties, too. It looks like commodity inflation is
not a short-term trend. After all, it is getting tougher to extract natural
resources, and China and India continue to provide substantial demand. As a
result, companies are looking for innovative ways to deal with inflation
pressures, such as by using pricing software. And one of the top operators in
the business is PROS Holdings (NYSE: PRO ). Founded in the mid-1980s, the
company has developed sophisticated algorithms, which are based on operations
research, statistics and forecasting techniques. The software also leverages
data from corporate information systems. Once a PROS system is installed, it
provides a more scientific approach to pricing. For example, it will identify
detrimental actions such as unnecessary discounts and rebates as well as
opportunities to boost profitability. In today's markets, getting even a small
improvement in margins can be a big deal. So it should be no surprise that PROS
is gaining traction with customers. In the latest quarter, the company boosted
revenues by 33% to $23.8 million and registered a profit of $1.4 million. As of
now, PROS has more than 150 customers across 50 countries. Actually, PROS has
enjoyed plenty of momentum with its cloud-based offerings, and the company is
making inroads in emerging markets, including in Asia. At the same time, PROS
has been aggressively forging partnerships, such as with Deloitte Consulting and
L&T Infotech. With a market cap of $612 million, PROS still is fairly small. But
investors are starting to take notice. During the past year, shares have
increased a sizzling 56%. And in light of the company's strong platform and
positive long-term industry trends, it's reasonable to assume the momentum
will continue. Interestingly enough, PROS also could be an attractive buyout
candidate for a major software operator like Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL ) or IBM
(NYSE: IBM ). These companies understand that pricing software should be a nice
growth opportunity for the long haul. 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.
Gold, Silver Rebound, Copper Slides to 9-Month Low
Gold and silver futures rebounded on Tuesday from Mondays sell-off amid
broad-based gains in the commodities complex. COMEX gold futures, per the
December 2011 contract, settled higher by $30.20, or 1.7%, at $1,809.10 per
ounce.
broad-based gains in the commodities complex. COMEX gold futures, per the
December 2011 contract, settled higher by $30.20, or 1.7%, at $1,809.10 per
ounce.
Randgold Reaches New 52-Week High (GOLD)
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gol2664 Negocioenlinea Randgold Reaches New 52-Week High ( GOLD ) TheStreet.com – 1 hour ago By TheStreet Wire 09/20/11 – 12:38 PM EDT NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Randgold Resources ( Nasdaq : GOLD ) hit a new 52-week high Tuesday as it is currently trading at $114.66, above its previous 52-week …
3 Stocks Keeping Up with a Rapidly Changing World
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace ROCKVILLE, Md. — Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu wrote, "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading." That's advice for investing as much as it is advice for life. Netflix ( NASDAQ : NFLX ) CEO Reed Hastings got the memo on this. Yes, the pricing change and " apology " were a PR disaster. Yes, the dual interface is inconvenient for customers and simply a way to spin off and sell Qwikster as soon as possible. But at least Hastings didn't just content himself with riding Netflix into the ground. Unfortunately, as AOL (NYSE: AOL ) has painfully proven to us during the past few years, recognizing the expiration date on your first great idea does not guarantee you a second act. There are serious doubts about how Netflix can find its way in the streaming video space. If you're looking for long-term investments in this market, then, which picks are keeping up with the time? What stocks can you rely on to evolve and lead the market a decade from now, rather than get left behind? Here are five such investments for the buy-and-hold crowd to consider: Exxon Mobil Crude oil is the lifeblood of the global economy, and though demand waxes and wanes in the short term, the long-term trend is clearly upward. Consider that global energy use is expected to jump 53% by 2035 , largely driven by strong demand from places like India and China, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That means the companies with the biggest oil fields will see the biggest profit as demand soars and supplies dwindle. And it doesn't get any bigger than Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM ). Lest you think Exxon is contenting itself with its current stockpile of oil reserves, a few weeks ago we learned of a massive deal with Russia's state-owned energy giant Rosneft Corp. The joint venture will hunt for oil in the Arctic Ocean that could tap into 2.2 billion to 7.2 billion barrels of new reserves. On top of that, its $41 billion deal to buy natural gas giant XTO Energy was driven by the assumption that, eventually, crude oil will fall out of favor. Natural gas has been becoming increasingly favored because it is a cleaner-burning fossil fuel and because of massive shale gas fields in the Northeast United States. Any way you slice it, Exxon is a leader in global energy production and is likely to stay there. Throw in a 2.5% dividend as a kicker, and this is a very good long-term buy.
Gold Shares Rally, “Gap Will Close” With Yellow Metal
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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Gold and silver shares rallied alongside precious metals on Tuesday as the broader financial markets rebounded from yesterday’s losses. The Philadelphia Gold & Silver Index (XAU) surged as much as 3.8% to 223.55, while gold futures rose 1.8% to $1,810.30 and silver climbed 2.5% to $40.14 per ounce.
Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple Hits $420, Keeps Climbing
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Here are your Apple news items and rumors for Tuesday: Apple Hits $420, Keeps Climbing: The third week of September is proving positive for Apple ( NASDAQ : AAPL ). Shares in the Cupertino, Calif.-based company hit an all-time high Monday, closing above $410. By mid-morning Tuesday, shares showed no signs of slowing, trading above $420 as of this writing. A number of journalists and analysts have been projecting that Apple will hit $500 in the not-too-distant future . If the stock continues to maintain this fevered interest up to when the iPhone 5 is announced and then released this fall, $500 seems like an all-too-attainable price target. Apple Customers Officially Satisfied: The American Consumer Satisfaction Index released its annual consumer approval of computer manufacturers survey Tuesday. After eight years sitting atop the list, Tim Cook probably was a little nervous that Apple might get knocked down a peg, what with the iPad and iPhone selling so poorly around the world. Wait a second! The iPad and iPhone have been breaking sales records on a quarterly basis for over a year now! Then it’s no surprise that Apple took the ACSI survey’s top honor. The company earned an all-time high score of 87 points out of 100. Its nearest rival, Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ ), scored 78 points. Survey Says Back-to-School Season is Mac Season: A Monday report in Fortune (via TUAW ) reprinting details from a new Hudson Square Research survey said Apple’s Mac laptop and desktop computers are booming during the back-to-school season. Of the 158 students surveyed across eight colleges in the U.S., 60% have purchased an Apple-made computer in the past three months. Just 38% purchased Macs during the same period in 2010. Hewlett-Packard came in second with 14% of purchases. Sony (NYSE: SNE ) and Dell ( NASDAQ : DELL ) pulled in a respective 6% and 3% this year. 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 Industrial Average DJIA Index DJX DJI, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Money For Profit Stock Market Investing News Today
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dow2664 Stocks posted solid gains again during the U.S. trading session. The primary index composites notched higher once again and closed out the session on the positive side of break-even once again. Officially, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed out green by The U.S. indices moved higher during the session as investors felt more confident that the Central Banks would work collaboratively to support the eurozone, specifically Greece, with its debt problems. The hopes of the bailout are helping to keep investor optimism higher. Economic data posting in the U.S. last session was mixed. Housing starts data posted at a seasonally adjusted rate of 571,000. This rate was lower than what most economists had anticipated. On the flip side for the housing market, permits posted higher than what most economists had anticipated. Permits posted at an annualized rate of 620,000 which was about 35,000 better than what was expected for August.
Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple Hits $420, Keeps Climbing
Here are your Apple news items and rumors for Tuesday: Apple Hits $420, Keeps
Climbing: The third week of September is proving positive for Apple (NASDAQ:
AAPL ). Shares in the Cupertino, Calif.-based company hit an all-time high
Monday, closing above $410. By mid-morning Tuesday, shares showed no signs of
slowing, trading above $420 as of this writing. A number of journalists and
analysts have been projecting that Apple will hit $500 in the not-too-distant
future . If the stock continues to maintain this fevered interest up to when the
iPhone 5 is announced and then released this fall, $500 seems like an
all-too-attainable price target. Apple Customers Officially Satisfied: The
American Consumer Satisfaction Index released its annual consumer approval of
computer manufacturers survey Tuesday. After eight years sitting atop the list,
Tim Cook probably was a little nervous that Apple might get knocked down a peg,
what with the iPad and iPhone selling so poorly around the world. Wait a second!
The iPad and iPhone have been breaking sales records on a quarterly basis for
over a year now! Then its no surprise that Apple took the ACSI surveys top
honor. The company earned an all-time high score of 87 points out of 100. Its
nearest rival, Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ ), scored 78 points. Survey Says
Back-to-School Season is Mac Season: A Monday report in Fortune (via TUAW )
reprinting details from a new Hudson Square Research survey said Apples Mac
laptop and desktop computers are booming during the back-to-school season. Of
the 158 students surveyed across eight colleges in the U.S., 60% have purchased
an Apple-made computer in the past three months. Just 38% purchased Macs during
the same period in 2010. Hewlett-Packard came in second with 14% of purchases.
Sony (NYSE: SNE ) and Dell (NASDAQ: DELL ) pulled in a respective 6% and 3% this
year. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a position in any of
the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
Climbing: The third week of September is proving positive for Apple (NASDAQ:
AAPL ). Shares in the Cupertino, Calif.-based company hit an all-time high
Monday, closing above $410. By mid-morning Tuesday, shares showed no signs of
slowing, trading above $420 as of this writing. A number of journalists and
analysts have been projecting that Apple will hit $500 in the not-too-distant
future . If the stock continues to maintain this fevered interest up to when the
iPhone 5 is announced and then released this fall, $500 seems like an
all-too-attainable price target. Apple Customers Officially Satisfied: The
American Consumer Satisfaction Index released its annual consumer approval of
computer manufacturers survey Tuesday. After eight years sitting atop the list,
Tim Cook probably was a little nervous that Apple might get knocked down a peg,
what with the iPad and iPhone selling so poorly around the world. Wait a second!
The iPad and iPhone have been breaking sales records on a quarterly basis for
over a year now! Then its no surprise that Apple took the ACSI surveys top
honor. The company earned an all-time high score of 87 points out of 100. Its
nearest rival, Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ ), scored 78 points. Survey Says
Back-to-School Season is Mac Season: A Monday report in Fortune (via TUAW )
reprinting details from a new Hudson Square Research survey said Apples Mac
laptop and desktop computers are booming during the back-to-school season. Of
the 158 students surveyed across eight colleges in the U.S., 60% have purchased
an Apple-made computer in the past three months. Just 38% purchased Macs during
the same period in 2010. Hewlett-Packard came in second with 14% of purchases.
Sony (NYSE: SNE ) and Dell (NASDAQ: DELL ) pulled in a respective 6% and 3% this
year. 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 Stocks Keeping Up with a Rapidly Changing World
ROCKVILLE, Md. Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu wrote, "If you do not change
direction, you may end up where you are heading." That's advice for
investing as much as it is advice for life. Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ) CEO Reed
Hastings got the memo on this. Yes, the pricing change and " apology " were
a PR disaster. Yes, the dual interface is inconvenient for customers and simply
a way to spin off and sell Qwikster as soon as possible. But at least Hastings
didn't just content himself with riding Netflix into the ground.
Unfortunately, as AOL (NYSE: AOL ) has painfully proven to us during the past
few years, recognizing the expiration date on your first great idea does not
guarantee you a second act. There are serious doubts about how Netflix can find
its way in the streaming video space. If you're looking for long-term
investments in this market, then, which picks are keeping up with the time? What
stocks can you rely on to evolve and lead the market a decade from now, rather
than get left behind? Here are five such investments for the buy-and-hold crowd
to consider: Exxon Mobil Crude oil is the lifeblood of the global economy, and
though demand waxes and wanes in the short term, the long-term trend is clearly
upward. Consider that global energy use is expected to jump 53% by 2035 ,
largely driven by strong demand from places like India and China, according to
the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That means the companies with the
biggest oil fields will see the biggest profit as demand soars and supplies
dwindle. And it doesn't get any bigger than Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM ). Lest you
think Exxon is contenting itself with its current stockpile of oil reserves, a
few weeks ago we learned of a massive deal with Russia's state-owned energy
giant Rosneft Corp. The joint venture will hunt for oil in the Arctic Ocean that
could tap into 2.2 billion to 7.2 billion barrels of new reserves. On top of
that, its $41 billion deal to buy natural gas giant XTO Energy was driven by the
assumption that, eventually, crude oil will fall out of favor. Natural gas has
been becoming increasingly favored because it is a cleaner-burning fossil fuel
and because of massive shale gas fields in the Northeast United States. Any way
you slice it, Exxon is a leader in global energy production and is likely to
stay there. Throw in a 2.5% dividend as a kicker, and this is a very good
long-term buy.
direction, you may end up where you are heading." That's advice for
investing as much as it is advice for life. Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ) CEO Reed
Hastings got the memo on this. Yes, the pricing change and " apology " were
a PR disaster. Yes, the dual interface is inconvenient for customers and simply
a way to spin off and sell Qwikster as soon as possible. But at least Hastings
didn't just content himself with riding Netflix into the ground.
Unfortunately, as AOL (NYSE: AOL ) has painfully proven to us during the past
few years, recognizing the expiration date on your first great idea does not
guarantee you a second act. There are serious doubts about how Netflix can find
its way in the streaming video space. If you're looking for long-term
investments in this market, then, which picks are keeping up with the time? What
stocks can you rely on to evolve and lead the market a decade from now, rather
than get left behind? Here are five such investments for the buy-and-hold crowd
to consider: Exxon Mobil Crude oil is the lifeblood of the global economy, and
though demand waxes and wanes in the short term, the long-term trend is clearly
upward. Consider that global energy use is expected to jump 53% by 2035 ,
largely driven by strong demand from places like India and China, according to
the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That means the companies with the
biggest oil fields will see the biggest profit as demand soars and supplies
dwindle. And it doesn't get any bigger than Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM ). Lest you
think Exxon is contenting itself with its current stockpile of oil reserves, a
few weeks ago we learned of a massive deal with Russia's state-owned energy
giant Rosneft Corp. The joint venture will hunt for oil in the Arctic Ocean that
could tap into 2.2 billion to 7.2 billion barrels of new reserves. On top of
that, its $41 billion deal to buy natural gas giant XTO Energy was driven by the
assumption that, eventually, crude oil will fall out of favor. Natural gas has
been becoming increasingly favored because it is a cleaner-burning fossil fuel
and because of massive shale gas fields in the Northeast United States. Any way
you slice it, Exxon is a leader in global energy production and is likely to
stay there. Throw in a 2.5% dividend as a kicker, and this is a very good
long-term buy.
Randgold Reaches New 52-Week High (GOLD)
Randgold Reaches New 52-Week High (GOLD) TheStreet.com - 1 hour ago By
TheStreet Wire 09/20/11 - 12:38 PM EDT NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Randgold
Resources (Nasdaq:GOLD) hit a new 52-week high Tuesday as it is currently
trading at $114.66, above its previous 52-week ...
TheStreet Wire 09/20/11 - 12:38 PM EDT NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Randgold
Resources (Nasdaq:GOLD) hit a new 52-week high Tuesday as it is currently
trading at $114.66, above its previous 52-week ...
Spanish Mountain Gold (SPA) adds to Board of Directors
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Spanish Mountain Gold (SPA) adds to Board of Directors
Gold Shares Rally, “Gap Will Close” With Yellow Metal
Gold and silver shares rallied alongside precious metals on Tuesday as the
broader financial markets rebounded from yesterdays losses. The Philadelphia
Gold & Silver Index (XAU) surged as much as 3.8% to 223.55, while gold futures
rose 1.8% to $1,810.30 and silver climbed 2.5% to $40.14 per ounce.
broader financial markets rebounded from yesterdays losses. The Philadelphia
Gold & Silver Index (XAU) surged as much as 3.8% to 223.55, while gold futures
rose 1.8% to $1,810.30 and silver climbed 2.5% to $40.14 per ounce.
Todays Gold price per ounce, Silver price per ounce; Spot gold price per gram, spot silver price per ounce; Gold Bullion Prices
Gold and silver floor prices finished in the red on the opening trading session
this week. Gold finished yesterday with a price of 1778.90 per troy ounce.
Silver finished yesterday with a price of 39.16 per troy ounce. The one month
change status for gold is still negative by 5.58 percent. The one month change
status for silver is still negative by 10.07 percent. The trends for both gold
and silver have dropped consistently lower during the past months activity.
Price per gram and ounce rates for spot gold and spot silver were trending in a
more positive direction prior to opening bell this morning. Spot gold per gram
was green as was spot silver per ounce. Spot gold price per gram was higher by
.52 at 57.63 and spot silver per ounce was trending in the green by .49 at
39.60. Primary gold bullion prices remained above the 1800 per ounce mark. The
one ounce Eagle priced at 1851.92 last session. The one ounce Buffalo posted at
1851.92 and the one ounce Maple posted at 1851.92 last session. As todays
trading session reached the mid-day mark, contract gold and silver prices were
in the green. Electronic price for Gold contract was posting higher by 1.59
percent at 1807 per troy ounce. Electronic price for December delivery silver
contract was higher by 2.65 percent at 40.20 per troy ounce. Gold and silver
prices are on the rebound through the first half of the trading session today.
Camillo Zucari
this week. Gold finished yesterday with a price of 1778.90 per troy ounce.
Silver finished yesterday with a price of 39.16 per troy ounce. The one month
change status for gold is still negative by 5.58 percent. The one month change
status for silver is still negative by 10.07 percent. The trends for both gold
and silver have dropped consistently lower during the past months activity.
Price per gram and ounce rates for spot gold and spot silver were trending in a
more positive direction prior to opening bell this morning. Spot gold per gram
was green as was spot silver per ounce. Spot gold price per gram was higher by
.52 at 57.63 and spot silver per ounce was trending in the green by .49 at
39.60. Primary gold bullion prices remained above the 1800 per ounce mark. The
one ounce Eagle priced at 1851.92 last session. The one ounce Buffalo posted at
1851.92 and the one ounce Maple posted at 1851.92 last session. As todays
trading session reached the mid-day mark, contract gold and silver prices were
in the green. Electronic price for Gold contract was posting higher by 1.59
percent at 1807 per troy ounce. Electronic price for December delivery silver
contract was higher by 2.65 percent at 40.20 per troy ounce. Gold and silver
prices are on the rebound through the first half of the trading session today.
Camillo Zucari
Todays Dow Jones Industrial Average Index DJX DJI, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Stock Market Investing News Mid-Day Today
The bad news is that U.S. stock indices took a nose dive after opening bell on
Monday and then spent the majority of the trading session trending on the
negative side of break-even. The good news is that during the last hour of
trading yesterday, the Dow experienced noteworthy gains as it made its way
closer to positive ground just prior to official close for the day. This
morning, prior to opening bell, stock futures were posting green across the
tracking boards. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq, and S&P
500 were all posting green and positioned for the higher open this morning.
Despite the generally weak U.S. economic data, the Dow is in rally mode.
Investor worries have diminished somewhat due to central bank talks. The
European Central Bank is rumored to be collaborating with the Federal Reserve
and other central banks to infuse some financial stability into the eurozone
debt crisis situation. Stocks cut losses at the end of the last session due to
hopes pertaining to Greece. As the session reached the halfway point today, the
primary index composites in the U.S. were still in rally mode. The DJIA, along
with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 were posting green on tracking boards. The Federal
Reserve began its two day meeting today during which policy decisions will be
discussed and finalized. Data in the housing sector was mixed. Housing starts
posted weaker than expected but permits posted better than expected. At the
halfway point in the trading session today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was
positive by .90 percent or 102.55 points at 11,503.56. The Nasdaq was higher by
.79 percent at 2,633.43 and the S&P 500 was higher by .94 percent at 1,215.37.
Frank Matto
Monday and then spent the majority of the trading session trending on the
negative side of break-even. The good news is that during the last hour of
trading yesterday, the Dow experienced noteworthy gains as it made its way
closer to positive ground just prior to official close for the day. This
morning, prior to opening bell, stock futures were posting green across the
tracking boards. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq, and S&P
500 were all posting green and positioned for the higher open this morning.
Despite the generally weak U.S. economic data, the Dow is in rally mode.
Investor worries have diminished somewhat due to central bank talks. The
European Central Bank is rumored to be collaborating with the Federal Reserve
and other central banks to infuse some financial stability into the eurozone
debt crisis situation. Stocks cut losses at the end of the last session due to
hopes pertaining to Greece. As the session reached the halfway point today, the
primary index composites in the U.S. were still in rally mode. The DJIA, along
with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 were posting green on tracking boards. The Federal
Reserve began its two day meeting today during which policy decisions will be
discussed and finalized. Data in the housing sector was mixed. Housing starts
posted weaker than expected but permits posted better than expected. At the
halfway point in the trading session today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was
positive by .90 percent or 102.55 points at 11,503.56. The Nasdaq was higher by
.79 percent at 2,633.43 and the S&P 500 was higher by .94 percent at 1,215.37.
Frank Matto
Todays Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA Index DJX DJI, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Money For Profit Stock Market Investing News Today
Stocks posted solid gains again during the U.S. trading session. The primary
index composites notched higher once again and closed out the session on the
positive side of break-even once again. Officially, the Dow Jones Industrial
Average closed out green by The U.S. indices moved higher during the session as
investors felt more confident that the Central Banks would work collaboratively
to support the eurozone, specifically Greece, with its debt problems. The hopes
of the bailout are helping to keep investor optimism higher. Economic data
posting in the U.S. last session was mixed. Housing starts data posted at a
seasonally adjusted rate of 571,000. This rate was lower than what most
economists had anticipated. On the flip side for the housing market, permits
posted higher than what most economists had anticipated. Permits posted at an
annualized rate of 620,000 which was about 35,000 better than what was expected
for August.
index composites notched higher once again and closed out the session on the
positive side of break-even once again. Officially, the Dow Jones Industrial
Average closed out green by The U.S. indices moved higher during the session as
investors felt more confident that the Central Banks would work collaboratively
to support the eurozone, specifically Greece, with its debt problems. The hopes
of the bailout are helping to keep investor optimism higher. Economic data
posting in the U.S. last session was mixed. Housing starts data posted at a
seasonally adjusted rate of 571,000. This rate was lower than what most
economists had anticipated. On the flip side for the housing market, permits
posted higher than what most economists had anticipated. Permits posted at an
annualized rate of 620,000 which was about 35,000 better than what was expected
for August.
Gold Surges Back Above $1,800, Dollar Steady
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3 Top Performing S&P 500 Sectors Year-To-Date
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace As Europe’s financial crisis rages on, U.S. industry sectors are telling us what’s working and what’s not. Since the beginning of the year, defensive industry sectors are outperforming aggressive sectors. Put another way, defense is in and offense is out. Here’s a snapshot of three top performing S&P 500 industry sectors year-to-date: Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR: +6.54% The consumer staples sector has been a haven this year, beating the S&P 500 by almost 10%. The staples sector focuses on companies that produce food, liquor, household and personal products. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLP ) owns 41 bellwether stocks in the consumer sector like Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT ), Proctor & Gamble (NYSE: PG ) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO ). XLP charges 0.2% annually, and dividends are paid quarterly. Health Care Select Sector SPDR: +5.79% Companies in the health care sector include equipment makers, health care service providers, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals companies. The Health Care Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLV ) has exposure to 52 different health care stocks. Among XLV’s largest holdings are health care blue-chips like Pfizer (NYSE: PFE ), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ ) and Abbott Labs (NYSE: ABT ). Besides being an excellent barometer for stock performance in the health care sector, XLV has handedly outperformed industry stalwarts like Merck (NYSE: MRK ) and Pfizer during the past five years. It also disproves the false theory that buying individual blue-chip stocks produces market-beating results. XLV charges 0.2% annually, and dividends are paid quarterly. Utilities Select Sector SPDR: +10.55% Historically, utility stocks have been owned by investors seeking higher dividend income versus the broader stock market . The Utilities Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLU ) contains exposure to 33 utility companies within the S&P 500 that produce or distribute electricity and natural gas. The ETF’s top three holdings are Southern Co. (NYSE: SO ), Exelon (NYSE: EXC ) and Dominion Resources
It’s Time to Roll Up That Amazon Options Profit
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Derivative enthusiasts are quick to trumpet the numerous advantages available in the options market.
Top 10 Rebounding U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks: CIIC, CSNH, HRBN, ATAI, SHZ, GRO, SPRD, MPEL, SINA, FFHL (Sep 20, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 rebounding U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. These companies' business outlook has improved a lot in the past 52 weeks. China Infrastructure Investment Corp (NASDAQ:CIIC) is the 1st 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. China Shandong Industries Inc (NASDAQ:CSNH) is the 2nd best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 358% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 37% of its 52-week high. Harbin Electric, Inc. (NASDAQ:HRBN) is the 3rd best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 257% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 83% of its 52-week high. ATA Inc.(ADR) (NASDAQ:ATAI) is the 4th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 248% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 76% of its 52-week high. China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources Inc. (AMEX:SHZ) is the 5th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 177% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 21% of its 52-week high. Agria Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:GRO) is the 6th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 151% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 75% of its 52-week high. Spreadtrum Communications, Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:SPRD) is the 7th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 150% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 89% of its 52-week high. Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:MPEL) is the 8th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 147% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 73% of its 52-week high. SINA Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:SINA) is the 9th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 127% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 74% of its 52-week high. Fuwei Films (Holdings) Co., Ltd (NASDAQ:FFHL) is the 10th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 123% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 38% of its 52-week high.
Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) Makes $50m China Investment
Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) has invested $50 million to set up healthcare
networked infrastructure in Sichuan. Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) Makes $50m
China Investment To help the earthquake hit Sichuan province of China, Cisco
Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) has invested more than $50 million for the construction of
advanced healthcare networked infrastructure. The company invested in the
Connect Sichuan project to help to restore and revitalize a better life to the
people. The Connect Sichuan project was formed after the earthquake that hit
Sichuan in 2008. Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO)'s CEO John Chambers said, "This
remarkable partnership extended to all levels of government and represented a
joint effort between Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) and Sichuan to create
healthier, more prosperous communities through the implementation of ICT
technologies". Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) shares were at 16.51 at the
end of the last days trading. Theres been a 9.1% movement in the stock price
over the past 3 months. Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Hold Mean recommendation: 2.37 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 2.49 Zacks Rank: 6 out of 23 in the industry
networked infrastructure in Sichuan. Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) Makes $50m
China Investment To help the earthquake hit Sichuan province of China, Cisco
Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) has invested more than $50 million for the construction of
advanced healthcare networked infrastructure. The company invested in the
Connect Sichuan project to help to restore and revitalize a better life to the
people. The Connect Sichuan project was formed after the earthquake that hit
Sichuan in 2008. Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO)'s CEO John Chambers said, "This
remarkable partnership extended to all levels of government and represented a
joint effort between Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) and Sichuan to create
healthier, more prosperous communities through the implementation of ICT
technologies". Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) shares were at 16.51 at the
end of the last days trading. Theres been a 9.1% movement in the stock price
over the past 3 months. Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Hold Mean recommendation: 2.37 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 2.49 Zacks Rank: 6 out of 23 in the industry
Bed, Bath & Beyond — How to Play Wednesday’s Earnings Report
Bed, Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY ) reports earnings for the quarter ending Aug.
31, 2011, after the market closes Wednesday. Retail stocks have been slammed
during the summer swoon, but Bed Bath & Beyond has bucked the trend. Since
mid-July, shares of the company have actually gained 2%. But it will take a
strong earnings report for the stock to improve upon those gains this week. On
some levels, selling retail stocks across the board makes sense. If a double-dip
recession materializes, consumers will bear the brunt of the pain. Spending
likely will decrease, and profits in the space will decline. Earnings results
give market participants a better gauge of the current environment, including a
clearer view of the short-term future. Stock values are meant to be a
discounting of future cash flows. When there is a wide disparity between
speculation and actual results, traders can exploit the difference for gains.
Operating performance for Bed, Bath & Beyond has been quite strong during the
past year, with the company beating estimates in each of the past four quarters:
For the current period, the average Wall Street estimate is for the company to
make 84 cents per share. That number is two cents higher than where the average
estimate stood 90 days ago. For the full year ending Feb. 28, 2012, profits are
expected to be $3.68 per share. In the following year, the number is $4.23 per
share, or 15% higher. At current prices, Bed, Bath & Beyond trades for 16 times
earnings. In the middle of August, Wall Street firm Cowen upgraded the company
to outperform from neutral, citing valuation, strong competitive position and
growth potential. During the past 12 months, BBBY shares have gained an
impressive 42%: In a market of uncertainty, proven winners are seeing share
values increase after reporting strong earnings results. In the retail space,
cosmetic and fragrance retailer Ulta (NASDAQ: ULTA ) gained 15% in the day of
trading after it reported earnings that beat estimates and included strong
guidance. Guidance has been of particular importance for companies reporting
results recently. In the case of Bed, Bath & Beyond, recent earnings results
would indicate another quarter of profits that will beat expectations. For the
stock to rise of any significance, future guidance will need to be strong. A
closer look at recent share performance shows the company selling off in July. A
strong August rally thanks to the Wall Street upgrade erased those losses.
Retail sales were strong in August for many retailers. That bodes well for Bed,
Bath & Beyond. With the company trading at a level equal to its expected growth
rate, there is room for this stock to continue what has been a strong run of
late. When Ulta reported results, its shares trade for a hefty 34 times earnings
well above its expected profit growth rate of 25%. I expect a strong report
from Bed, Bath & Beyond on Wednesday. Shares could gain 3% to 5% or more as a
result. Other companies reporting results this week include: AutoZone (NYSE: AZO
), General Mills (NYSE: GIS ), FedEx (NYSE: FDX ), CarMax (NYSE: KMX ) and
Carnival Corp. (NYSE: CVL ).
31, 2011, after the market closes Wednesday. Retail stocks have been slammed
during the summer swoon, but Bed Bath & Beyond has bucked the trend. Since
mid-July, shares of the company have actually gained 2%. But it will take a
strong earnings report for the stock to improve upon those gains this week. On
some levels, selling retail stocks across the board makes sense. If a double-dip
recession materializes, consumers will bear the brunt of the pain. Spending
likely will decrease, and profits in the space will decline. Earnings results
give market participants a better gauge of the current environment, including a
clearer view of the short-term future. Stock values are meant to be a
discounting of future cash flows. When there is a wide disparity between
speculation and actual results, traders can exploit the difference for gains.
Operating performance for Bed, Bath & Beyond has been quite strong during the
past year, with the company beating estimates in each of the past four quarters:
For the current period, the average Wall Street estimate is for the company to
make 84 cents per share. That number is two cents higher than where the average
estimate stood 90 days ago. For the full year ending Feb. 28, 2012, profits are
expected to be $3.68 per share. In the following year, the number is $4.23 per
share, or 15% higher. At current prices, Bed, Bath & Beyond trades for 16 times
earnings. In the middle of August, Wall Street firm Cowen upgraded the company
to outperform from neutral, citing valuation, strong competitive position and
growth potential. During the past 12 months, BBBY shares have gained an
impressive 42%: In a market of uncertainty, proven winners are seeing share
values increase after reporting strong earnings results. In the retail space,
cosmetic and fragrance retailer Ulta (NASDAQ: ULTA ) gained 15% in the day of
trading after it reported earnings that beat estimates and included strong
guidance. Guidance has been of particular importance for companies reporting
results recently. In the case of Bed, Bath & Beyond, recent earnings results
would indicate another quarter of profits that will beat expectations. For the
stock to rise of any significance, future guidance will need to be strong. A
closer look at recent share performance shows the company selling off in July. A
strong August rally thanks to the Wall Street upgrade erased those losses.
Retail sales were strong in August for many retailers. That bodes well for Bed,
Bath & Beyond. With the company trading at a level equal to its expected growth
rate, there is room for this stock to continue what has been a strong run of
late. When Ulta reported results, its shares trade for a hefty 34 times earnings
well above its expected profit growth rate of 25%. I expect a strong report
from Bed, Bath & Beyond on Wednesday. Shares could gain 3% to 5% or more as a
result. Other companies reporting results this week include: AutoZone (NYSE: AZO
), General Mills (NYSE: GIS ), FedEx (NYSE: FDX ), CarMax (NYSE: KMX ) and
Carnival Corp. (NYSE: CVL ).
Gold & Silver Prices – Daily Outlook September 20
Gold and silver prices sharply fell yesterday after they had inclined on Friday.
The recent news from the European debt crisis comes from Italy, as S&P
downgraded Italys credit rating from +A to A.
The recent news from the European debt crisis comes from Italy, as S&P
downgraded Italys credit rating from +A to A.
Cablevision vs. Charter: Who Wins the Subscription-TV Battle?
Football is back, MTV is launching four new reality series and the whole world
is waiting to find out how CBS will replace Charlie Sheen with Ashton Kutcher on
Monday night. But even though U.S. consumers still are enamored with TV
programming, they're becoming less willing to pay for it. And that makes for a
challenging revenue environment for cable companies such as Comcast (NASDAQ:
CMCSA ), Time Warner (NYSE: TWX ), Charter (NASDAQ: CHTR ) and Cablevision
(NYSE: CVC ). The bad news for all subscription TV companies including
satellite providers like DirectTV (NASDAQ: DTV ) and Dish Network (NASDAQ: DISH
) is that the market is now extremely saturated: 85% of all homes have some
sort of pay TV service. What's worse, a study last week by IHS Suppli found
that consumers are unplugging their sets in favor of the Web: video subscription
services fell by almost 370,000 homes in the second quarter, to 100.6 million,
down from 101 million in the first quarter of this year. So does that mean cable
stocks are starting to circle the drain? No. Despite the trend of
"cord-cutting" dumping cable for Internet video most subscribers will hang
in there. And even in a worst-case scenario, where cable loses 10% of its video
subscriber base by 2015, IHS believes operators will retain strong operating
margins from their high-speed data and voice-over Internet protocol (VOIP)
telephone offerings. In this market, the 800-pound gorillas are Comcast, with
22.8 million subscribers, and Time Warner, with 12.4 million (satellite
providers DirecTV and Dish hold 19.4 million and 14.2 million, respectively).
Verizon's FIOS service has signed up about 3.7 million homes. Because the
industry giants get so much attention, it's easy to overlook the value
proposition of the market's second-tier players like Charter and Cablevision.
Here's how the two stocks stack up for investors:
is waiting to find out how CBS will replace Charlie Sheen with Ashton Kutcher on
Monday night. But even though U.S. consumers still are enamored with TV
programming, they're becoming less willing to pay for it. And that makes for a
challenging revenue environment for cable companies such as Comcast (NASDAQ:
CMCSA ), Time Warner (NYSE: TWX ), Charter (NASDAQ: CHTR ) and Cablevision
(NYSE: CVC ). The bad news for all subscription TV companies including
satellite providers like DirectTV (NASDAQ: DTV ) and Dish Network (NASDAQ: DISH
) is that the market is now extremely saturated: 85% of all homes have some
sort of pay TV service. What's worse, a study last week by IHS Suppli found
that consumers are unplugging their sets in favor of the Web: video subscription
services fell by almost 370,000 homes in the second quarter, to 100.6 million,
down from 101 million in the first quarter of this year. So does that mean cable
stocks are starting to circle the drain? No. Despite the trend of
"cord-cutting" dumping cable for Internet video most subscribers will hang
in there. And even in a worst-case scenario, where cable loses 10% of its video
subscriber base by 2015, IHS believes operators will retain strong operating
margins from their high-speed data and voice-over Internet protocol (VOIP)
telephone offerings. In this market, the 800-pound gorillas are Comcast, with
22.8 million subscribers, and Time Warner, with 12.4 million (satellite
providers DirecTV and Dish hold 19.4 million and 14.2 million, respectively).
Verizon's FIOS service has signed up about 3.7 million homes. Because the
industry giants get so much attention, it's easy to overlook the value
proposition of the market's second-tier players like Charter and Cablevision.
Here's how the two stocks stack up for investors:
Gold and Silver Prices Started The Week Sharply Falling – September 19
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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Gold and silver prices changed direction again and ended yesterday sharply decreasing; crude oil prices continued last week’s trend and declined as well; natural gas spot price (Henry Hub) also declined yesterday. Here is a summary of the price movements of precious metals and energy commodities for September 19th: Precious Metals prices: Gold price sharply decreased yesterday by 1.97% to $1,778; Silver price also fell by 4.09% to $39.16. During September, gold prices decreased by 2.9% and silver price lost 6.2% of its value. The EURO to US Dollar exchange rate also sharply fell yesterday by 0.80% to 1.3685 – i.e. the USD appreciated against the EURO. During September, the EURO to US Dollar declined by 4.76%. Oil and Gas prices: WTI Spot oil price declined yesterday by 2.57%; it settled at $85.70 per barrel; Brent spot price also sharply decreased by 2.42% to $111.61 per barrel; during September the WTI spot oil price declined by 3.5% and Brent oil price fell by 4.2%. Due to these changes, the difference between Brent and WTI sharply inclined to $25.15/bbl. Natural gas Henry Hub future price (October delivery) slightly inclined by 0.52% to $3.83/mmbtu. The Henry Hub spot price declined by 1.56%
Todays DJIA Dow Jones Industrial Average Index DJX DJI, Nasdaq, S&P 500 inx Stock Market Investing News Today
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dow2664 Stocks dropped off significantly after opening bell in the U.S. this morning but did begin to rebound during the trading session today. The DJIA , along with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 spent the majority of the trading session in the red. World market indices were tumbling during their respective sessions and this action influenced outcomes during the U.S. trading sessions. Investors continued to hold worries relevant to the European financial crisis, specifically pertaining to the debt crisis in Greece. Fear of the unknown was driving market action and trends today. Sell-offs were wide spread during the session. Concerns over President Obama’s plan to cut the national debt grew throughout the day as well. The President has stated that he will tax high incomes to help reduce the national debt. Obviously, there are many in the business world that oppose this strategy. As the trading session approached close, the primary indices continued to trend in the red and ultimately closed out yesterday’s trading session on the negative side of break-even. The Dow Jones finished off lower by .94 percent at 11,401.01. The Nasdaq finished lower by .36 percent at 2,612.83. The S&P 500 closed out lower by .98 percent at 1,204.09. The good news for the stock market is that after absorbing the initial sell-off, stock indices slowly notched their way higher and gained approximately 100 points in the last hour of the session. Rumors floating regarding the financial situation in Greece were progressive. A deal to bailout Greece is closer and investors, along with the primary index composites, responded. Frank Matto
Should You Buy the Dow — Caterpillar
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Today we’ll look at Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT ), the 86-year-old machinery company. Actually, Caterpillar offers a lot more than construction equipment, and it’s even in the financial business. The Machinery Segment offers construction, mining and forestry machinery. It also manufactures diesel-electric locomotives, and it manufactures and services rail-related products and logistics services for other companies. The Engines Segment provides diesel, heavy fuel and natural gas reciprocating engines for Caterpillar machinery, electric power generation systems, marine, petroleum, construction, industrial, agricultural and other applications. It offers industrial turbines and turbine-related services for oil and gas, and power generation applications. The Financial Products Segment provides retail and wholesale financing alternatives for Caterpillar machinery and engines, solar gas turbines and other equipment and marine vessels, as well as offers loans and various forms of insurance to customers and dealers. It also offers financing for vehicles, power generation facilities and marine vessels. The key factor for Caterpillar is the overall economy. If the economy is humming along, then things are being constructed. And if things are being constructed, it probably means some of that construction equipment is being financed. If the economy is tanking, the situation is reversed. Some of this is blunted because America always farms, so the farming equipment side is somewhat protected. Nevertheless, Caterpillar essentially is a cyclical business, so if you are going to be in the stock, you better be in it for the long term. The good news is that the economy is improving in the areas that Caterpillar services, so things are looking up. This is reflected in stock analysts’ five-year outlook on Caterpillar, which sees annualized earnings growth at 17.5%, but that includes a 61% earnings increase in 2011 and another 35% increase expected in FY 2012. That suggests low or no growth after that. At a stock price of $85, on FY 2011 earnings of $6.68, the stock presently trades at a P/E of 13. CNH Global (NYSE: CNH ) is the closest competitor at a P/E of 9, so there's a minor suggestion that Caterpillar is overvalued, but not much. Caterpillar carries $10.7 billion in cash, and $25.9 billion in debt at a blended interest rate of only 1.6%. Trailing 12-month cash flow was $3.4 billion, so the debt service is no problem. The company also had 3.9 times the amount of free cash flow necessary to pay its 2.2% dividend. So CAT appears to be on solid footing financially. Caterpillar has had two insider purchases of about 3,000 shares in the past year. That’s not a huge endorsement, but it is better than nothing. Conclusion Placing a 17 P/E on Caterpillar, with projected 2015 earnings of $9.50 per share, gives us a price target of $162. Add in reinvested dividends, and that suggests about a 110% total return. The trick is how will Caterpillar fair after these next two years of mega-recovery off the recession lows? What happens if we fall into a double-dip? Fortunately, I'd say that since the company trades at a 13 P/E compared to 17.5 where it might be arguably valued, there's enough margin for error to make it a buy. I believe Caterpillar is a buy for regular accounts. I believe Caterpillar is a buy for retirement accounts. Lawrence Meyers does not own shares of Caterpillar.
Undervalued Gold Stock Yielding 10%
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Gabelli Global Gold , Natural Resources & Income Trust (AMEX: GGN )–This non-diversified, closed-end management fund invests in the equity securities of companies principally engaged in the gold and natural resources industries. It has provided a steady dividend return as well as a way to participate in major mining stocks.
G-Resources – Developing one of the world’s few large & low cost gold producers
G-Resources, with its Martabe Project, looks on track to fulfil its vision on
becoming world-class Asia focused gold company #G-Resources' strategic vision
is to build a world-class Asia focused gold company, with its Indonesia's
Martabe Project as its core starter asset. G-Resources' target is to produce
one million ounces of gold per annum within five years, initially through the
development of the Martabe Project, to a 250,000 ounce per annum gold producer,
and then through further expansion of the project and acquiring a precious
metals portfolio in Asia, Australasia and the Pacific regions. The #Martabe
Project was initially discovered some 10 years ago and today has 7.5 million
ounces of gold equivalent in resources. Gold production at Martabe is scheduled
to increase in the first quarter of 2012 and the Company's focus is on the
construction schedule and milestones of the project. Major contractors awarded
are working around the clock to ensure the site works continue to progress as
planned; and that the Martabe project is brought to production safely,
efficiently and as soon as possible. G-Resources is set to be one of the
world's few large and low cost gold producers and is currently listed on the
Hong Kong Exchange . The G-Resources photo galleries are updated regularly to
provide direct access to the progress at Martabe. Further information on
G-Resources and updates on the progress at Martabe can be found at
www.g-resources.com . For more information on their project, download the Asian
Mining Times or visit http://www.terrapinn.com/conference/asia-mining-congress/
becoming world-class Asia focused gold company #G-Resources' strategic vision
is to build a world-class Asia focused gold company, with its Indonesia's
Martabe Project as its core starter asset. G-Resources' target is to produce
one million ounces of gold per annum within five years, initially through the
development of the Martabe Project, to a 250,000 ounce per annum gold producer,
and then through further expansion of the project and acquiring a precious
metals portfolio in Asia, Australasia and the Pacific regions. The #Martabe
Project was initially discovered some 10 years ago and today has 7.5 million
ounces of gold equivalent in resources. Gold production at Martabe is scheduled
to increase in the first quarter of 2012 and the Company's focus is on the
construction schedule and milestones of the project. Major contractors awarded
are working around the clock to ensure the site works continue to progress as
planned; and that the Martabe project is brought to production safely,
efficiently and as soon as possible. G-Resources is set to be one of the
world's few large and low cost gold producers and is currently listed on the
Hong Kong Exchange . The G-Resources photo galleries are updated regularly to
provide direct access to the progress at Martabe. Further information on
G-Resources and updates on the progress at Martabe can be found at
www.g-resources.com . For more information on their project, download the Asian
Mining Times or visit http://www.terrapinn.com/conference/asia-mining-congress/
#AngloGold chief can see #gold rising to $2 200/oz by 2012
The chief executive of AngloGold Ashanti , Mark Cutifani, stated that he
expects gold prices to hit $2 200/oz by 2012 and hinted that South African miner
could boost its dividend. This forecast comes as the uneasy economic landscape
– including an unstable euro and Swiss franc and the shaky US debt situation
– are pushing investors into the precious metal. "Given that weve already seen
$1 900 [per ounce] gold, I dont think its unreasonable to expect a price going
up to $2 000, even $2 200," Cutifani said to Reuters during a tour of AngloGolds
Cripple Creek & Victor mine in Colorado, USA. The gold price has jumped about
40% in the past year alone. Spot prices are currently around $1 800 an ounce.
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expects gold prices to hit $2 200/oz by 2012 and hinted that South African miner
could boost its dividend. This forecast comes as the uneasy economic landscape
– including an unstable euro and Swiss franc and the shaky US debt situation
– are pushing investors into the precious metal. "Given that weve already seen
$1 900 [per ounce] gold, I dont think its unreasonable to expect a price going
up to $2 000, even $2 200," Cutifani said to Reuters during a tour of AngloGolds
Cripple Creek & Victor mine in Colorado, USA. The gold price has jumped about
40% in the past year alone. Spot prices are currently around $1 800 an ounce.
Full story here: http://tiny.cc/166do Leadership and innovation for mine
managers and partners, attend the Mine Managers Show Africa 2011! Download the
brochure here: http://www.terrapinn.com/template/live/documents.aspx?e=4564
Undervalued Gold Stock Yielding 10%
Gabelli Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust (AMEX: GGN )This
non-diversified, closed-end management fund invests in the equity securities of
companies principally engaged in the gold and natural resources industries. It
has provided a steady dividend return as well as a way to participate in major
mining stocks.
non-diversified, closed-end management fund invests in the equity securities of
companies principally engaged in the gold and natural resources industries. It
has provided a steady dividend return as well as a way to participate in major
mining stocks.
Gold and Silver Prices Started The Week Sharply Falling – September 19
Gold and silver prices changed direction again and ended yesterday sharply
decreasing; crude oil prices continued last weeks trend and declined as well;
natural gas spot price (Henry Hub) also declined yesterday. Here is a summary of
the price movements of precious metals and energy commodities for September
19th: Precious Metals prices: Gold price sharply decreased yesterday by 1.97% to
$1,778; Silver price also fell by 4.09% to $39.16. During September, gold prices
decreased by 2.9% and silver price lost 6.2% of its value. The EURO to US Dollar
exchange rate also sharply fell yesterday by 0.80% to 1.3685 i.e. the USD
appreciated against the EURO. During September, the EURO to US Dollar declined
by 4.76%. Oil and Gas prices: WTI Spot oil price declined yesterday by 2.57%; it
settled at $85.70 per barrel; Brent spot price also sharply decreased by 2.42%
to $111.61 per barrel; during September the WTI spot oil price declined by 3.5%
and Brent oil price fell by 4.2%. Due to these changes, the difference between
Brent and WTI sharply inclined to $25.15/bbl. Natural gas Henry Hub future price
(October delivery) slightly inclined by 0.52% to $3.83/mmbtu. The Henry Hub spot
price declined by 1.56%
decreasing; crude oil prices continued last weeks trend and declined as well;
natural gas spot price (Henry Hub) also declined yesterday. Here is a summary of
the price movements of precious metals and energy commodities for September
19th: Precious Metals prices: Gold price sharply decreased yesterday by 1.97% to
$1,778; Silver price also fell by 4.09% to $39.16. During September, gold prices
decreased by 2.9% and silver price lost 6.2% of its value. The EURO to US Dollar
exchange rate also sharply fell yesterday by 0.80% to 1.3685 i.e. the USD
appreciated against the EURO. During September, the EURO to US Dollar declined
by 4.76%. Oil and Gas prices: WTI Spot oil price declined yesterday by 2.57%; it
settled at $85.70 per barrel; Brent spot price also sharply decreased by 2.42%
to $111.61 per barrel; during September the WTI spot oil price declined by 3.5%
and Brent oil price fell by 4.2%. Due to these changes, the difference between
Brent and WTI sharply inclined to $25.15/bbl. Natural gas Henry Hub future price
(October delivery) slightly inclined by 0.52% to $3.83/mmbtu. The Henry Hub spot
price declined by 1.56%
Should You Buy the Dow — Caterpillar
Today well look at Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT ), the 86-year-old machinery company.
Actually, Caterpillar offers a lot more than construction equipment, and its
even in the financial business. The Machinery Segment offers construction,
mining and forestry machinery. It also manufactures diesel-electric locomotives,
and it manufactures and services rail-related products and logistics services
for other companies. The Engines Segment provides diesel, heavy fuel and natural
gas reciprocating engines for Caterpillar machinery, electric power generation
systems, marine, petroleum, construction, industrial, agricultural and other
applications. It offers industrial turbines and turbine-related services for oil
and gas, and power generation applications. The Financial Products Segment
provides retail and wholesale financing alternatives for Caterpillar machinery
and engines, solar gas turbines and other equipment and marine vessels, as well
as offers loans and various forms of insurance to customers and dealers. It also
offers financing for vehicles, power generation facilities and marine vessels.
The key factor for Caterpillar is the overall economy. If the economy is humming
along, then things are being constructed. And if things are being constructed,
it probably means some of that construction equipment is being financed. If the
economy is tanking, the situation is reversed. Some of this is blunted because
America always farms, so the farming equipment side is somewhat protected.
Nevertheless, Caterpillar essentially is a cyclical business, so if you are
going to be in the stock, you better be in it for the long term. The good news
is that the economy is improving in the areas that Caterpillar services, so
things are looking up. This is reflected in stock analysts five-year outlook on
Caterpillar, which sees annualized earnings growth at 17.5%, but that includes a
61% earnings increase in 2011 and another 35% increase expected in FY 2012. That
suggests low or no growth after that. At a stock price of $85, on FY 2011
earnings of $6.68, the stock presently trades at a P/E of 13. CNH Global (NYSE:
CNH ) is the closest competitor at a P/E of 9, so there's a minor suggestion
that Caterpillar is overvalued, but not much. Caterpillar carries $10.7 billion
in cash, and $25.9 billion in debt at a blended interest rate of only 1.6%.
Trailing 12-month cash flow was $3.4 billion, so the debt service is no problem.
The company also had 3.9 times the amount of free cash flow necessary to pay its
2.2% dividend. So CAT appears to be on solid footing financially. Caterpillar
has had two insider purchases of about 3,000 shares in the past year. Thats not
a huge endorsement, but it is better than nothing. Conclusion Placing a 17 P/E
on Caterpillar, with projected 2015 earnings of $9.50 per share, gives us a
price target of $162. Add in reinvested dividends, and that suggests about a
110% total return. The trick is how will Caterpillar fair after these next two
years of mega-recovery off the recession lows? What happens if we fall into a
double-dip? Fortunately, I'd say that since the company trades at a 13 P/E
compared to 17.5 where it might be arguably valued, there's enough margin for
error to make it a buy. I believe Caterpillar is a buy for regular accounts. I
believe Caterpillar is a buy for retirement accounts. Lawrence Meyers does not
own shares of Caterpillar.
Actually, Caterpillar offers a lot more than construction equipment, and its
even in the financial business. The Machinery Segment offers construction,
mining and forestry machinery. It also manufactures diesel-electric locomotives,
and it manufactures and services rail-related products and logistics services
for other companies. The Engines Segment provides diesel, heavy fuel and natural
gas reciprocating engines for Caterpillar machinery, electric power generation
systems, marine, petroleum, construction, industrial, agricultural and other
applications. It offers industrial turbines and turbine-related services for oil
and gas, and power generation applications. The Financial Products Segment
provides retail and wholesale financing alternatives for Caterpillar machinery
and engines, solar gas turbines and other equipment and marine vessels, as well
as offers loans and various forms of insurance to customers and dealers. It also
offers financing for vehicles, power generation facilities and marine vessels.
The key factor for Caterpillar is the overall economy. If the economy is humming
along, then things are being constructed. And if things are being constructed,
it probably means some of that construction equipment is being financed. If the
economy is tanking, the situation is reversed. Some of this is blunted because
America always farms, so the farming equipment side is somewhat protected.
Nevertheless, Caterpillar essentially is a cyclical business, so if you are
going to be in the stock, you better be in it for the long term. The good news
is that the economy is improving in the areas that Caterpillar services, so
things are looking up. This is reflected in stock analysts five-year outlook on
Caterpillar, which sees annualized earnings growth at 17.5%, but that includes a
61% earnings increase in 2011 and another 35% increase expected in FY 2012. That
suggests low or no growth after that. At a stock price of $85, on FY 2011
earnings of $6.68, the stock presently trades at a P/E of 13. CNH Global (NYSE:
CNH ) is the closest competitor at a P/E of 9, so there's a minor suggestion
that Caterpillar is overvalued, but not much. Caterpillar carries $10.7 billion
in cash, and $25.9 billion in debt at a blended interest rate of only 1.6%.
Trailing 12-month cash flow was $3.4 billion, so the debt service is no problem.
The company also had 3.9 times the amount of free cash flow necessary to pay its
2.2% dividend. So CAT appears to be on solid footing financially. Caterpillar
has had two insider purchases of about 3,000 shares in the past year. Thats not
a huge endorsement, but it is better than nothing. Conclusion Placing a 17 P/E
on Caterpillar, with projected 2015 earnings of $9.50 per share, gives us a
price target of $162. Add in reinvested dividends, and that suggests about a
110% total return. The trick is how will Caterpillar fair after these next two
years of mega-recovery off the recession lows? What happens if we fall into a
double-dip? Fortunately, I'd say that since the company trades at a 13 P/E
compared to 17.5 where it might be arguably valued, there's enough margin for
error to make it a buy. I believe Caterpillar is a buy for regular accounts. I
believe Caterpillar is a buy for retirement accounts. Lawrence Meyers does not
own shares of Caterpillar.
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