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 Shandong
Industries Inc (NASDAQ:CSNH) is the 1st best rebounding stock in this segment of
the market. It has risen 483% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 47% of
its 52-week high. China Infrastructure Investment Corp (NASDAQ:CIIC) is the 2nd
best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 395% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 80% 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 255% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 82% 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 213% from its 52-week low. It is now trading
at 69% of its 52-week high. Spreadtrum Communications, Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:SPRD)
is the 5th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen
109% 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 6th best rebounding stock in this
segment of the market. It has risen 107% from its 52-week low. It is now trading
at 35% of its 52-week high. China Green Energy Industries Inc (NASDAQ:CGRE) is
the 7th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 100%
from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 47% of its 52-week high. China
Intelligent Lighting & Elec Inc (AMEX:CIL) is the 8th best rebounding stock in
this segment of the market. It has risen 100% from its 52-week low. It is now
trading at 2% of its 52-week high. Agria Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:GRO) is the 9th
best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 98% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 59% of its 52-week high. Subaye Inc
(NASDAQ:SBAY) is the 10th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market.
It has risen 90% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 1% of its 52-week
high.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Todays Dow Jones Average DJIA Index DJX DJI Nasdaq, S&P 500 Stock Market Investing Money for Profit News
The primary index composites in the U.S. finished below break-even during the
last open trading session in the U.S. The DJIA, along with the Nasdaq and the
S&P 500, closed out in the red to end the last trading week. The Dow Jones
Industrial Average finished the last trading session in the red by 2.16 percent
or 240.60 points to close out at 10,913.38. The Nasdaq closed out the last
session negative by 2.63 percent or negative 65.36 points at 2,415.40. The S&P
500 closed out red by 2.50 percent or negative 28.98 points at 1,131.42. The new
trading session will signify the first day of trading in the fourth quarter. In
the upcoming week investors will closely follow a full line-up of events
including the latest reports on Europes debt problems and the implications on
the health of the global market. On Thursday the European Central Bank is set to
meet and decide if they will consider cutting interest rates. Attention will
also be focused on the governments monthly jobless report, as last months
disappointing report showed no new jobs had been added. The official docket for
the week starts on Monday with the latest ISM manufacturing index, the Commerce
Departments construction spending figures and auto manufacturers sales for
September. On Tuesday, Fed chairman Bernanke will address the Joint Economic
Committee of Congress to discuss the outlook for the economy, Apple is expected
to release the iPhone5, and YUM (the owner of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell) is
set to release earnings reports. On Wednesday, the ADP private employment report
is due out as well as quarterly earnings reports from Costco, Montsanto, and
Marriott. On Thursday the Labor Departments highly anticipated weekly initial
jobless claims report is expected. On Friday, the Labor Departments August jobs
report is due out with economists anticipating unemployment to stay at 9.1%, and
payrolls are forecast to increase by 63,000 jobs for September. Author: Pamela
Frost
last open trading session in the U.S. The DJIA, along with the Nasdaq and the
S&P 500, closed out in the red to end the last trading week. The Dow Jones
Industrial Average finished the last trading session in the red by 2.16 percent
or 240.60 points to close out at 10,913.38. The Nasdaq closed out the last
session negative by 2.63 percent or negative 65.36 points at 2,415.40. The S&P
500 closed out red by 2.50 percent or negative 28.98 points at 1,131.42. The new
trading session will signify the first day of trading in the fourth quarter. In
the upcoming week investors will closely follow a full line-up of events
including the latest reports on Europes debt problems and the implications on
the health of the global market. On Thursday the European Central Bank is set to
meet and decide if they will consider cutting interest rates. Attention will
also be focused on the governments monthly jobless report, as last months
disappointing report showed no new jobs had been added. The official docket for
the week starts on Monday with the latest ISM manufacturing index, the Commerce
Departments construction spending figures and auto manufacturers sales for
September. On Tuesday, Fed chairman Bernanke will address the Joint Economic
Committee of Congress to discuss the outlook for the economy, Apple is expected
to release the iPhone5, and YUM (the owner of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell) is
set to release earnings reports. On Wednesday, the ADP private employment report
is due out as well as quarterly earnings reports from Costco, Montsanto, and
Marriott. On Thursday the Labor Departments highly anticipated weekly initial
jobless claims report is expected. On Friday, the Labor Departments August jobs
report is due out with economists anticipating unemployment to stay at 9.1%, and
payrolls are forecast to increase by 63,000 jobs for September. Author: Pamela
Frost
Todays Gold Price per ounce Spot gold price per gram silver price per ounce spot silver price; Cash for Gold Value Today
Gold price per ounce rates and silver price per ounce rates continue to travel
a choppy but negatively skewed path. The trend lines for precious metal gold and
silver move in a decisively negative direction over the course of the past
month. The safe haven appeal that gold prices once benefited from seem but
distant memories. The current market environment has been volatile for stocks
over the last several months but the marketplace has still not been a friendly
environment for the precious yellow metal. The one month change status for gold
prices is negative by 10.90 percent and the one month change status for precious
metal silver is red by an even greater degree at negative 28.01 percent.
Precious metals gold and silver finished the last U.S. trading session mixed.
Contract gold for December delivery finished the last session green by .72
percent at 1629 per troy ounce. Precious metal silver for December delivery
closed out the last session lower by .83 percent at 30.27 per troy ounce. Prior
to opening bell this morning, spot gold and spot silver prices were moving in
positive territory. Gold price per gram was higher at this point by .35 at 52.45
and spot silver price per ounce was higher at this point by .41 at 30.45.
Camillo Zucari
a choppy but negatively skewed path. The trend lines for precious metal gold and
silver move in a decisively negative direction over the course of the past
month. The safe haven appeal that gold prices once benefited from seem but
distant memories. The current market environment has been volatile for stocks
over the last several months but the marketplace has still not been a friendly
environment for the precious yellow metal. The one month change status for gold
prices is negative by 10.90 percent and the one month change status for precious
metal silver is red by an even greater degree at negative 28.01 percent.
Precious metals gold and silver finished the last U.S. trading session mixed.
Contract gold for December delivery finished the last session green by .72
percent at 1629 per troy ounce. Precious metal silver for December delivery
closed out the last session lower by .83 percent at 30.27 per troy ounce. Prior
to opening bell this morning, spot gold and spot silver prices were moving in
positive territory. Gold price per gram was higher at this point by .35 at 52.45
and spot silver price per ounce was higher at this point by .41 at 30.45.
Camillo Zucari
Top 10 Micro Cap Stocks of the Week: CIL, CAVO, SPAG, SBAY, MELA, GMTC, IDI, GKNT, CTC, ALTI (Oct 02, 2011)
Below are the top 10 best-performing Micro Cap stocks for the past week. Four
Chinese companies (CIL, SBAY, IDI, CTC) are on the list. China Intelligent
Lighting & Elec Inc (AMEX:CIL) was the 1st best-performing stock last week in
this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 100.00% for the week. Its
price percentage change was -97.06% year-to-date. Cavico Corp. (NASDAQ:CAVO) was
the 2nd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its
weekly performance was 95.65% for the week. Its price percentage change was
-78.26% year-to-date. Spartan Gold Ltd. (NASDAQ:SPAG) was the 3rd
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly
performance was 50.00% for the week. Its price percentage change was -75.95%
year-to-date. Subaye Inc (NASDAQ:SBAY) was the 4th best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 46.15% for the
week. Its price percentage change was -98.05% year-to-date. MELA Sciences, Inc.
(NASDAQ:MELA) was the 5th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. Its weekly performance was 39.31% for the week. Its price percentage
change was 32.24% year-to-date. GameTech International (NASDAQ:GMTC) was the 6th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly
performance was 33.33% for the week. Its price percentage change was -76.47%
year-to-date. SearchMedia Holdings Limited (AMEX:IDI) was the 7th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly
performance was 31.50% for the week. Its price percentage change was -46.30%
year-to-date. Geeknet, Inc. (NASDAQ:GKNT) was the 8th best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 30.79% for the
week. Its price percentage change was -19.22% year-to-date. IFM Investments
Limited (ADR) (NYSE:CTC) was the 9th best-performing stock last week in this
segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 30.68% for the week. Its price
percentage change was -77.00% year-to-date. Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ALTI) was the 10th best-performing stock last week in this segment of
the market. Its weekly performance was 29.74% for the week. Its price percentage
change was -51.45% year-to-date.
Chinese companies (CIL, SBAY, IDI, CTC) are on the list. China Intelligent
Lighting & Elec Inc (AMEX:CIL) was the 1st best-performing stock last week in
this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 100.00% for the week. Its
price percentage change was -97.06% year-to-date. Cavico Corp. (NASDAQ:CAVO) was
the 2nd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its
weekly performance was 95.65% for the week. Its price percentage change was
-78.26% year-to-date. Spartan Gold Ltd. (NASDAQ:SPAG) was the 3rd
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly
performance was 50.00% for the week. Its price percentage change was -75.95%
year-to-date. Subaye Inc (NASDAQ:SBAY) was the 4th best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 46.15% for the
week. Its price percentage change was -98.05% year-to-date. MELA Sciences, Inc.
(NASDAQ:MELA) was the 5th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. Its weekly performance was 39.31% for the week. Its price percentage
change was 32.24% year-to-date. GameTech International (NASDAQ:GMTC) was the 6th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly
performance was 33.33% for the week. Its price percentage change was -76.47%
year-to-date. SearchMedia Holdings Limited (AMEX:IDI) was the 7th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly
performance was 31.50% for the week. Its price percentage change was -46.30%
year-to-date. Geeknet, Inc. (NASDAQ:GKNT) was the 8th best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 30.79% for the
week. Its price percentage change was -19.22% year-to-date. IFM Investments
Limited (ADR) (NYSE:CTC) was the 9th best-performing stock last week in this
segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 30.68% for the week. Its price
percentage change was -77.00% year-to-date. Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ALTI) was the 10th best-performing stock last week in this segment of
the market. Its weekly performance was 29.74% for the week. Its price percentage
change was -51.45% year-to-date.
Top 10 Small Cap Stocks of the Week: HGIC, GNRC, EXH, PPC, SVM, DORM, AMBO, FENG, AHT, BIOS (Oct 02, 2011)
Below are the top 10 best-performing Small Cap stocks for the past week. Three
Chinese companies (SVM, AMBO, FENG) are on the list. Harleysville Group Inc.
(NASDAQ:HGIC) was the 1st best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. Its weekly performance was 87.93% for the week. Its price percentage
change was 60.21% year-to-date. Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:GNRC) was the 2nd
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly
performance was 20.81% for the week. Its price percentage change was 16.33%
year-to-date. Exterran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EXH) was the 3rd best-performing
stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 18.39%
for the week. Its price percentage change was -59.42% year-to-date. Pilgrims
Pride Corporation (NYSE:PPC) was the 4th best-performing stock last week in this
segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 17.96% for the week. Its price
percentage change was -39.77% year-to-date. Silvercorp Metals Inc. (USA)
(NYSE:SVM) was the 5th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. Its weekly performance was 17.53% for the week. Its price percentage
change was -38.35% year-to-date. Dorman Products Inc. (NASDAQ:DORM) was the 6th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly
performance was 16.21% for the week. Its price percentage change was -8.80%
year-to-date. Ambow Education Holding Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:AMBO) was the 7th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly
performance was 16.18% for the week. Its price percentage change was -51.01%
year-to-date. Phoenix New Media Ltd ADR (NYSE:FENG) was the 8th best-performing
stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 15.92%
for the week. Its price percentage change was N/A year-to-date. Ashford
Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE:AHT) was the 9th best-performing stock last week
in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 14.15% for the week.
Its price percentage change was -27.25% year-to-date. BioScrip Inc.
(NASDAQ:BIOS) was the 10th best-performing stock last week in this segment of
the market. Its weekly performance was 13.98% for the week. Its price percentage
change was 21.61% year-to-date.
Chinese companies (SVM, AMBO, FENG) are on the list. Harleysville Group Inc.
(NASDAQ:HGIC) was the 1st best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. Its weekly performance was 87.93% for the week. Its price percentage
change was 60.21% year-to-date. Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:GNRC) was the 2nd
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly
performance was 20.81% for the week. Its price percentage change was 16.33%
year-to-date. Exterran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EXH) was the 3rd best-performing
stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 18.39%
for the week. Its price percentage change was -59.42% year-to-date. Pilgrims
Pride Corporation (NYSE:PPC) was the 4th best-performing stock last week in this
segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 17.96% for the week. Its price
percentage change was -39.77% year-to-date. Silvercorp Metals Inc. (USA)
(NYSE:SVM) was the 5th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. Its weekly performance was 17.53% for the week. Its price percentage
change was -38.35% year-to-date. Dorman Products Inc. (NASDAQ:DORM) was the 6th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly
performance was 16.21% for the week. Its price percentage change was -8.80%
year-to-date. Ambow Education Holding Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:AMBO) was the 7th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly
performance was 16.18% for the week. Its price percentage change was -51.01%
year-to-date. Phoenix New Media Ltd ADR (NYSE:FENG) was the 8th best-performing
stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 15.92%
for the week. Its price percentage change was N/A year-to-date. Ashford
Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE:AHT) was the 9th best-performing stock last week
in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 14.15% for the week.
Its price percentage change was -27.25% year-to-date. BioScrip Inc.
(NASDAQ:BIOS) was the 10th best-performing stock last week in this segment of
the market. Its weekly performance was 13.98% for the week. Its price percentage
change was 21.61% year-to-date.
Momentum Stocks of The Day: GNRC, KEYW, SYUT, CEVA, DM, TRNX, ITC, AOSL, CRU, TSN (Oct 02, 2011)
Below are 10 momentum stocks that are attracting a lot of interest from
traders. One Chinese company (SYUT) is on the list. Generac Holdings Inc.
(NYSE:GNRC) is the first best stock on this list. Its daily price change was
3.4% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 7% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $20 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 38% of the 8 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings
growth is 13% based on analysts average estimate. KEYW Holding Corp.
(NASDAQ:KEYW) is the 2nd best stock on this list. Its daily price change was
3.3% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 91% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $14 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 100% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 25% based on analysts average estimate. Synutra
International, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYUT) is the 3rd best stock on this list. Its daily
price change was 3.1% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
135% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $13 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 50% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 28% based on analysts average estimate. CEVA, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CEVA) is the 4th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was
2.9% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 42% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $34 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 91% of the 11 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 30% based on analysts average estimate. The Dolan Company
(NYSE:DM) is the 5th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 2.6% in
the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 37% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $12 on the stock. It is rated positively by 60%
of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 14%
based on analysts average estimate. Tornier N.V. (NASDAQ:TRNX) is the 6th best
stock on this list. Its daily price change was 2.5% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 46% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $30 on the stock. It is rated positively by 78% of the 9 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 23% based on analysts
average estimate. ITC Holdings Corp. (NYSE:ITC) is the 7th best stock on this
list. Its daily price change was 2.3% in the previous trading session. Its
upside potential is 2% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $79
on the stock. It is rated positively by 75% of the 8 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 16% based on analysts average estimate.
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd (NASDAQ:AOSL) is the 8th best stock on this
list. Its daily price change was 1.7% in the previous trading session. Its
upside potential is 22% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $10
on the stock. It is rated positively by 25% of the 4 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 20% based on analysts average estimate.
Crude Carriers Corp. (NYSE:CRU) is the 9th best stock on this list. Its daily
price change was 1.7% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
54% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $15 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 29% of the 7 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 9% based on analysts average estimate. Tyson Foods, Inc.
(NYSE:TSN) is the 10th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 1.5%
in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 24% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $22 on the stock. It is rated positively by 61%
of the 18 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 7%
based on analysts average estimate.
traders. One Chinese company (SYUT) is on the list. Generac Holdings Inc.
(NYSE:GNRC) is the first best stock on this list. Its daily price change was
3.4% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 7% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $20 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 38% of the 8 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings
growth is 13% based on analysts average estimate. KEYW Holding Corp.
(NASDAQ:KEYW) is the 2nd best stock on this list. Its daily price change was
3.3% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 91% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $14 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 100% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 25% based on analysts average estimate. Synutra
International, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYUT) is the 3rd best stock on this list. Its daily
price change was 3.1% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
135% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $13 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 50% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 28% based on analysts average estimate. CEVA, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CEVA) is the 4th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was
2.9% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 42% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $34 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 91% of the 11 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 30% based on analysts average estimate. The Dolan Company
(NYSE:DM) is the 5th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 2.6% in
the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 37% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $12 on the stock. It is rated positively by 60%
of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 14%
based on analysts average estimate. Tornier N.V. (NASDAQ:TRNX) is the 6th best
stock on this list. Its daily price change was 2.5% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 46% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $30 on the stock. It is rated positively by 78% of the 9 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 23% based on analysts
average estimate. ITC Holdings Corp. (NYSE:ITC) is the 7th best stock on this
list. Its daily price change was 2.3% in the previous trading session. Its
upside potential is 2% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $79
on the stock. It is rated positively by 75% of the 8 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 16% based on analysts average estimate.
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd (NASDAQ:AOSL) is the 8th best stock on this
list. Its daily price change was 1.7% in the previous trading session. Its
upside potential is 22% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $10
on the stock. It is rated positively by 25% of the 4 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 20% based on analysts average estimate.
Crude Carriers Corp. (NYSE:CRU) is the 9th best stock on this list. Its daily
price change was 1.7% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
54% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $15 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 29% of the 7 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 9% based on analysts average estimate. Tyson Foods, Inc.
(NYSE:TSN) is the 10th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 1.5%
in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 24% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $22 on the stock. It is rated positively by 61%
of the 18 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 7%
based on analysts average estimate.
Top 10 Telecom Equipment Stocks with Highest Return on Assets: WSTL, TCCO, ZSTN, LORL, RIMM, ADTN, ARUN, OPLK, PLT, TSTC (Oct 02, 2011)
Below are the top 10 Telecom Equipment stocks with highest Return on Assets
ratio (ROA) for the last 12 months. ROA shows a companys efficiency in making
profits from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. Two
Chinese companies (ZSTN, TSTC) are on the list. Westell Technologies Inc.
(NASDAQ:WSTL) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 52.26% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 1.13 for the same period. Technical
Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:TCCO) has the 2nd highest Return on Assets in
this segment of the market. Its ROA was 39.18% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.26 for the same period. ZST
Digital Networks Inc (NASDAQ:ZSTN) has the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this
segment of the market. Its ROA was 35.08% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 2.11 for the same period. Loral
Space & Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ:LORL) has the 4th highest Return on Assets
in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 26.25% for the last 12 months. Its
Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.74 for the same period.
Research In Motion Limited (USA) (NASDAQ:RIMM) has the 5th highest Return on
Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 23.51% for the last 12 months.
Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.65 for the same
period. ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN) has the 6th highest Return on Assets in this
segment of the market. Its ROA was 19.46% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.95 for the same period. Aruba
Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARUN) has the 7th highest Return on Assets in this
segment of the market. Its ROA was 19.12% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.07 for the same period. Oplink
Communications, Inc (NASDAQ:OPLK) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in this
segment of the market. Its ROA was 16.72% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.69 for the same period.
Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE:PLT) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this
segment of the market. Its ROA was 16.57% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.04 for the same period.
Telestone Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:TSTC) has the 10th highest Return on
Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 16.28% for the last 12 months.
Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.76 for the same
period.
ratio (ROA) for the last 12 months. ROA shows a companys efficiency in making
profits from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. Two
Chinese companies (ZSTN, TSTC) are on the list. Westell Technologies Inc.
(NASDAQ:WSTL) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 52.26% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 1.13 for the same period. Technical
Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:TCCO) has the 2nd highest Return on Assets in
this segment of the market. Its ROA was 39.18% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.26 for the same period. ZST
Digital Networks Inc (NASDAQ:ZSTN) has the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this
segment of the market. Its ROA was 35.08% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 2.11 for the same period. Loral
Space & Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ:LORL) has the 4th highest Return on Assets
in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 26.25% for the last 12 months. Its
Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.74 for the same period.
Research In Motion Limited (USA) (NASDAQ:RIMM) has the 5th highest Return on
Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 23.51% for the last 12 months.
Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.65 for the same
period. ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN) has the 6th highest Return on Assets in this
segment of the market. Its ROA was 19.46% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.95 for the same period. Aruba
Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARUN) has the 7th highest Return on Assets in this
segment of the market. Its ROA was 19.12% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.07 for the same period. Oplink
Communications, Inc (NASDAQ:OPLK) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in this
segment of the market. Its ROA was 16.72% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.69 for the same period.
Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE:PLT) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this
segment of the market. Its ROA was 16.57% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.04 for the same period.
Telestone Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:TSTC) has the 10th highest Return on
Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 16.28% for the last 12 months.
Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.76 for the same
period.
Top 10 Beverage Stocks with Highest Return on Assets: HANS, SAM, ABV, BORN, KO, FIZZ, BF.B, AKO.A, CCU, DEO (Oct 02, 2011)
Below are the top 10 Beverage stocks with highest Return on Assets ratio (ROA)
for the last 12 months. ROA shows a companys efficiency in making profits from
its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. One Chinese
company (BORN) is on the list. Hansen Natural Corporation (NASDAQ:HANS) has the
1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 23.19%
for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was
1.38 for the same period. The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:SAM) has the 2nd
highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 21.62% for
the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was
1.73 for the same period. Companhia de Bebidas das Americas (ADR) (NYSE:ABV) has
the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was
20.24% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by
assets) was 0.62 for the same period. China New Borun Corp (NYSE:BORN) has the
4th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 20.20%
for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was
1.44 for the same period. The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) has the 5th highest
Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 19.56% for the last
12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.66 for the
same period. National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ) has the 6th highest Return on
Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 18.54% for the last 12 months.
Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 2.66 for the same
period. Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BF.B) has the 7th highest Return on
Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 16.23% for the last 12 months.
Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.98 for the same
period. Embotelladora Andina SA (ADR) (NYSE:AKO.A) has the 8th highest Return on
Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 14.34% for the last 12 months.
Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.32 for the same
period. Compania Cervecerias Unidas S.A. (ADR) (NYSE:CCU) has the 9th highest
Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 14.31% for the last
12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.04 for the
same period. Diageo plc (ADR) (NYSE:DEO) has the 10th highest Return on Assets
in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 10.28% for the last 12 months. Its
Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.51 for the same period.
for the last 12 months. ROA shows a companys efficiency in making profits from
its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. One Chinese
company (BORN) is on the list. Hansen Natural Corporation (NASDAQ:HANS) has the
1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 23.19%
for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was
1.38 for the same period. The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:SAM) has the 2nd
highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 21.62% for
the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was
1.73 for the same period. Companhia de Bebidas das Americas (ADR) (NYSE:ABV) has
the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was
20.24% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by
assets) was 0.62 for the same period. China New Borun Corp (NYSE:BORN) has the
4th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 20.20%
for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was
1.44 for the same period. The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) has the 5th highest
Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 19.56% for the last
12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.66 for the
same period. National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ) has the 6th highest Return on
Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 18.54% for the last 12 months.
Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 2.66 for the same
period. Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BF.B) has the 7th highest Return on
Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 16.23% for the last 12 months.
Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.98 for the same
period. Embotelladora Andina SA (ADR) (NYSE:AKO.A) has the 8th highest Return on
Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 14.34% for the last 12 months.
Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.32 for the same
period. Compania Cervecerias Unidas S.A. (ADR) (NYSE:CCU) has the 9th highest
Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 14.31% for the last
12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.04 for the
same period. Diageo plc (ADR) (NYSE:DEO) has the 10th highest Return on Assets
in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 10.28% for the last 12 months. Its
Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.51 for the same period.
Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) Makes $1m Donation
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tdp2664 E money daily Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) has donated $1 Million to the HU school of business. Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) Makes $1m Donation The Hampton university school of business announced that it has been awarded $1 million by Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) to improve its technology and communications services. The company has hosted an annual business case study competition for the past five years, giving Hampton University business students an educational opportunity to understand and determine issues that relate to Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU)’s businesses, products and clients. Cheryl Reese, a vice president of diversity at Prudential, said that, “We are committed to helping to develop and engage high potential students as part of our corporate citizenship and our company’s overall emphasis on talent. We are pleased with our relationship with the Hampton University’s School of Business and with the direct impact that our contributions have had on the students’ learning experience.” Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) company shares are currently standing at 47.43. Price History Last Price: 47.43 52 Week Low / High: 43.05 / 67.52 50 Day Moving Average: 50.6 6 Month Price Change %: -22.0% 12 Month Price Change %: -15.0%
Top 10 Advertising Stocks with Highest Return on Assets: ISIG, CCDM, ARB, CHRM, VCLK, SGRP, NCMI, CNYD, FMCN, DGIT (Oct 02, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 Advertising stocks with highest Return on Assets ratio (ROA) for the last 12 months. ROA shows a company's efficiency in making profits from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. Four Chinese companies (CCDM, CHRM, CNYD, FMCN) are on the list. Insignia Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISIG) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 174.34% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.74 for the same period. China Century Dragon Media, Inc. (NYSE:CCDM) has the 2nd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 45.82% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 4.50 for the same period. Arbitron Inc. (NYSE:ARB) has the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 23.81% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.91 for the same period. Charm Communications Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:CHRM) has the 4th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 15.67% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.87 for the same period. ValueClick, Inc. (NASDAQ:VCLK) has the 5th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 15.28% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.80 for the same period. SPAR Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGRP) has the 6th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 14.15% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 3.81 for the same period. National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:NCMI) has the 7th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 14.05% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.56 for the same period. China Yida Holding, Co. (NASDAQ:CNYD) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 11.52% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.31 for the same period. Focus Media Holding Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 10.11% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.43 for the same period. DG FastChannel Inc. (NASDAQ:DGIT) has the 10th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 9.22% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.51 for the same period.
DJIA Dow Jones Industrial Average DJI Index DJX; Dow Jones 30 Components Stock Market Investing News Today
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dow2664 The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed in the red once again last session. The DJIA finished the last trading session negative by 2.16 percent to officially close out at 10,913.38. This year so far, the DJIA is negative by 5.74 percent. Previous close for the DJIA was 11,153.98. A majority of Dow Components finished in the red last session according to CNN spread sheet analysis. The company name, price, change and percent change are as follows: MMM 3M Co 71.79 -2.74 -3.68% AA Alcoa Inc 9.57 -0.49 -4.87% AXP American Express Co 44.90 -1.82 -3.90% T AT&T Inc 28.52 -0.32 -1.11% BAC Bank of America Corp 6.12 -0.23 -3.62% BA Boeing Co 60.51 -1.86 -2.98% CAT Caterpillar Inc 73.84 -1.55 -2.06% CVX Chevron Corp 92.59 -1.80 -1.91% CSCO Cisco Systems Inc 15.50 -0.35 -2.21% KO Coca Cola Co 67.56 -1.49 -2.16% DD Du Pont De Nemours 39.97 -1.38 -3.34% XOM Exxon Mobil Corp 72.63 -1.25 -1.69% GE General Electric Company 15.22 -0.64 -4.04% HPQ Hewlett Packard Co 22.45 -1.33 -5.59% HD Home Depot Inc 32.87 -0.92 -2.72% IBM International Business 174.87 -4.30 -2.40% JNJ Johnson & Johnson 63.69 -0.21 -0.33% JPM JPMorgan Chase and Co 30.12 -1.27 -4.05% KFT Kraft Foods Inc 33.58 -0.90 -2.61% MCD McDonalds Corp 87.82 -0.96 -1.08% MRK Merck & Co Inc 32.70 +0.04 +0.12% MSFT Microsoft Corp 24.89 -0.56 -2.20% PFE Pfizer Inc 17.68 -0.30 -1.67% PG Procter & Gamble Co 63.18 -0.52 -0.82% TRV Travelers Companies Inc 48.73 -0.96 -1.93% UTX United Technologies Corp 70.36 -2.06 -2.84% VZ Verizon Communications Inc 36.80 -0.35 -0.94% WMT Wal-Mart Stores Inc 51.90 -0.03 -0.06% DIS Walt Disney Co 30.14 -0.49 -1.60% Trading volume for the DJIA was at 213,199,511. This was a bit below the average daily volume documented in the past several months for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Even though the Dow Jones fell into the red last session, the index is still in the green for the percent change over the course of the past year. Frank Matto
Top 10 Automotive Stocks with Highest Return on Assets: CXDC, VC, WBC, DORM, CAAS, GNTX, SORL, ALV, CASC, TRW (Oct 02, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 Automotive stocks with highest Return on Assets ratio (ROA) for the last 12 months. ROA shows a company's efficiency in making profits from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. Three Chinese companies (CXDC, CAAS, SORL) are on the list. China XD Plastics Co Ltd (NASDAQ:CXDC) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 27.30% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.83 for the same period. Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC) has the 2nd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 21.39% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.47 for the same period. WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE:WBC) has the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 18.75% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.50 for the same period. Dorman Products Inc. (NASDAQ:DORM) has the 4th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 15.62% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.55 for the same period. China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) has the 5th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 15.20% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.87 for the same period. Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) has the 6th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 15.09% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.92 for the same period. Sorl Auto Parts, Inc. (NASDAQ:SORL) has the 7th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 12.06% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.16 for the same period. Autoliv Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:ALV) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 11.32% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.37 for the same period. Cascade Corporation (NYSE:CASC) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 11.11% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.27 for the same period. TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE:TRW) has the 10th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 10.65% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.62 for the same period.
AT&T (NYSE:T) Launches Anti-Text App
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tdp2664 E money daily AT&T (NYSE:T) has launched an application to combat texting while driving. AT&T (NYSE:T) Launches Anti-Text App AT&T (NYSE:T) has launched an application earlier this month that aims to prevent drivers from texting while on the road. The application has Drive Mode, which automatically sends a customizable reply to incoming text messages, informing the sender that the user is unable to respond. It is accessible for free on the Blackberry operating system and is currently being developed for other systems. Maria Miller, AT&T spokesperson, said that, “We want consumers to be safe while using our technology. AT&T (NYSE:T) want to prevent crashes that result from texting while driving before they happen. The company want to be able to educate and equip customers with the tools they need to do that.” AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) shares were at 28.8 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -8.2% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.92 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.86 Zack’s Rank: 8 out of 41 in the industry
DJIA Dow Jones Industrial Average DJI Index DJX; Dow Jones 30 Components Stock Market Investing News Today
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed in the red once again last session. The
DJIA finished the last trading session negative by 2.16 percent to officially
close out at 10,913.38. This year so far, the DJIA is negative by 5.74 percent.
Previous close for the DJIA was 11,153.98. A majority of Dow Components finished
in the red last session according to CNN spread sheet analysis. The company
name, price, change and percent change are as follows: MMM 3M Co 71.79 -2.74
-3.68% AA Alcoa Inc 9.57 -0.49 -4.87% AXP American Express Co 44.90 -1.82 -3.90%
T AT&T Inc 28.52 -0.32 -1.11% BAC Bank of America Corp 6.12 -0.23 -3.62% BA
Boeing Co 60.51 -1.86 -2.98% CAT Caterpillar Inc 73.84 -1.55 -2.06% CVX Chevron
Corp 92.59 -1.80 -1.91% CSCO Cisco Systems Inc 15.50 -0.35 -2.21% KO Coca Cola
Co 67.56 -1.49 -2.16% DD Du Pont De Nemours 39.97 -1.38 -3.34% XOM Exxon Mobil
Corp 72.63 -1.25 -1.69% GE General Electric Company 15.22 -0.64 -4.04% HPQ
Hewlett Packard Co 22.45 -1.33 -5.59% HD Home Depot Inc 32.87 -0.92 -2.72% IBM
International Business 174.87 -4.30 -2.40% JNJ Johnson & Johnson 63.69 -0.21
-0.33% JPM JPMorgan Chase and Co 30.12 -1.27 -4.05% KFT Kraft Foods Inc 33.58
-0.90 -2.61% MCD McDonalds Corp 87.82 -0.96 -1.08% MRK Merck & Co Inc 32.70
+0.04 +0.12% MSFT Microsoft Corp 24.89 -0.56 -2.20% PFE Pfizer Inc 17.68 -0.30
-1.67% PG Procter & Gamble Co 63.18 -0.52 -0.82% TRV Travelers Companies Inc
48.73 -0.96 -1.93% UTX United Technologies Corp 70.36 -2.06 -2.84% VZ Verizon
Communications Inc 36.80 -0.35 -0.94% WMT Wal-Mart Stores Inc 51.90 -0.03 -0.06%
DIS Walt Disney Co 30.14 -0.49 -1.60% Trading volume for the DJIA was at
213,199,511. This was a bit below the average daily volume documented in the
past several months for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Even though the Dow
Jones fell into the red last session, the index is still in the green for the
percent change over the course of the past year. Frank Matto
DJIA finished the last trading session negative by 2.16 percent to officially
close out at 10,913.38. This year so far, the DJIA is negative by 5.74 percent.
Previous close for the DJIA was 11,153.98. A majority of Dow Components finished
in the red last session according to CNN spread sheet analysis. The company
name, price, change and percent change are as follows: MMM 3M Co 71.79 -2.74
-3.68% AA Alcoa Inc 9.57 -0.49 -4.87% AXP American Express Co 44.90 -1.82 -3.90%
T AT&T Inc 28.52 -0.32 -1.11% BAC Bank of America Corp 6.12 -0.23 -3.62% BA
Boeing Co 60.51 -1.86 -2.98% CAT Caterpillar Inc 73.84 -1.55 -2.06% CVX Chevron
Corp 92.59 -1.80 -1.91% CSCO Cisco Systems Inc 15.50 -0.35 -2.21% KO Coca Cola
Co 67.56 -1.49 -2.16% DD Du Pont De Nemours 39.97 -1.38 -3.34% XOM Exxon Mobil
Corp 72.63 -1.25 -1.69% GE General Electric Company 15.22 -0.64 -4.04% HPQ
Hewlett Packard Co 22.45 -1.33 -5.59% HD Home Depot Inc 32.87 -0.92 -2.72% IBM
International Business 174.87 -4.30 -2.40% JNJ Johnson & Johnson 63.69 -0.21
-0.33% JPM JPMorgan Chase and Co 30.12 -1.27 -4.05% KFT Kraft Foods Inc 33.58
-0.90 -2.61% MCD McDonalds Corp 87.82 -0.96 -1.08% MRK Merck & Co Inc 32.70
+0.04 +0.12% MSFT Microsoft Corp 24.89 -0.56 -2.20% PFE Pfizer Inc 17.68 -0.30
-1.67% PG Procter & Gamble Co 63.18 -0.52 -0.82% TRV Travelers Companies Inc
48.73 -0.96 -1.93% UTX United Technologies Corp 70.36 -2.06 -2.84% VZ Verizon
Communications Inc 36.80 -0.35 -0.94% WMT Wal-Mart Stores Inc 51.90 -0.03 -0.06%
DIS Walt Disney Co 30.14 -0.49 -1.60% Trading volume for the DJIA was at
213,199,511. This was a bit below the average daily volume documented in the
past several months for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Even though the Dow
Jones fell into the red last session, the index is still in the green for the
percent change over the course of the past year. Frank Matto
Top 10 Automotive Stocks with Highest Return on Assets: CXDC, VC, WBC, DORM, CAAS, GNTX, SORL, ALV, CASC, TRW (Oct 02, 2011)
Below are the top 10 Automotive stocks with highest Return on Assets ratio
(ROA) for the last 12 months. ROA shows a companys efficiency in making profits
from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. Three
Chinese companies (CXDC, CAAS, SORL) are on the list. China XD Plastics Co Ltd
(NASDAQ:CXDC) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 27.30% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 1.83 for the same period. Visteon Corporation
(NYSE:VC) has the 2nd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market.
Its ROA was 21.39% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue
divided by assets) was 1.47 for the same period. WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE:WBC)
has the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was
18.75% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by
assets) was 1.50 for the same period. Dorman Products Inc. (NASDAQ:DORM) has the
4th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 15.62%
for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was
1.55 for the same period. China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) has the
5th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 15.20%
for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was
0.87 for the same period. Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) has the 6th highest
Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 15.09% for the last
12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.92 for the
same period. Sorl Auto Parts, Inc. (NASDAQ:SORL) has the 7th highest Return on
Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 12.06% for the last 12 months.
Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.16 for the same
period. Autoliv Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:ALV) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in
this segment of the market. Its ROA was 11.32% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.37 for the same period. Cascade
Corporation (NYSE:CASC) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this segment of
the market. Its ROA was 11.11% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 1.27 for the same period. TRW Automotive
Holdings Corp. (NYSE:TRW) has the 10th highest Return on Assets in this segment
of the market. Its ROA was 10.65% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover
ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.62 for the same period.
(ROA) for the last 12 months. ROA shows a companys efficiency in making profits
from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. Three
Chinese companies (CXDC, CAAS, SORL) are on the list. China XD Plastics Co Ltd
(NASDAQ:CXDC) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 27.30% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 1.83 for the same period. Visteon Corporation
(NYSE:VC) has the 2nd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market.
Its ROA was 21.39% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue
divided by assets) was 1.47 for the same period. WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE:WBC)
has the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was
18.75% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by
assets) was 1.50 for the same period. Dorman Products Inc. (NASDAQ:DORM) has the
4th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 15.62%
for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was
1.55 for the same period. China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) has the
5th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 15.20%
for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was
0.87 for the same period. Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) has the 6th highest
Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 15.09% for the last
12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.92 for the
same period. Sorl Auto Parts, Inc. (NASDAQ:SORL) has the 7th highest Return on
Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 12.06% for the last 12 months.
Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.16 for the same
period. Autoliv Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:ALV) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in
this segment of the market. Its ROA was 11.32% for the last 12 months. Its Asset
Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.37 for the same period. Cascade
Corporation (NYSE:CASC) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this segment of
the market. Its ROA was 11.11% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 1.27 for the same period. TRW Automotive
Holdings Corp. (NYSE:TRW) has the 10th highest Return on Assets in this segment
of the market. Its ROA was 10.65% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover
ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.62 for the same period.
Top 10 Advertising Stocks with Highest Return on Assets: ISIG, CCDM, ARB, CHRM, VCLK, SGRP, NCMI, CNYD, FMCN, DGIT (Oct 02, 2011)
Below are the top 10 Advertising stocks with highest Return on Assets ratio
(ROA) for the last 12 months. ROA shows a companys efficiency in making profits
from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. Four
Chinese companies (CCDM, CHRM, CNYD, FMCN) are on the list. Insignia Systems,
Inc. (NASDAQ:ISIG) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 174.34% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.74 for the same period. China Century Dragon
Media, Inc. (NYSE:CCDM) has the 2nd highest Return on Assets in this segment of
the market. Its ROA was 45.82% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 4.50 for the same period. Arbitron Inc.
(NYSE:ARB) has the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market.
Its ROA was 23.81% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue
divided by assets) was 1.91 for the same period. Charm Communications Inc (ADR)
(NASDAQ:CHRM) has the 4th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 15.67% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.87 for the same period. ValueClick, Inc.
(NASDAQ:VCLK) has the 5th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 15.28% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.80 for the same period. SPAR Group, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SGRP) has the 6th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 14.15% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 3.81 for the same period. National CineMedia,
Inc. (NASDAQ:NCMI) has the 7th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 14.05% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.56 for the same period. China Yida Holding,
Co. (NASDAQ:CNYD) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 11.52% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.31 for the same period. Focus Media Holding
Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this segment
of the market. Its ROA was 10.11% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover
ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.43 for the same period. DG FastChannel
Inc. (NASDAQ:DGIT) has the 10th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 9.22% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.51 for the same period.
(ROA) for the last 12 months. ROA shows a companys efficiency in making profits
from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. Four
Chinese companies (CCDM, CHRM, CNYD, FMCN) are on the list. Insignia Systems,
Inc. (NASDAQ:ISIG) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 174.34% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.74 for the same period. China Century Dragon
Media, Inc. (NYSE:CCDM) has the 2nd highest Return on Assets in this segment of
the market. Its ROA was 45.82% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 4.50 for the same period. Arbitron Inc.
(NYSE:ARB) has the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market.
Its ROA was 23.81% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue
divided by assets) was 1.91 for the same period. Charm Communications Inc (ADR)
(NASDAQ:CHRM) has the 4th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 15.67% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.87 for the same period. ValueClick, Inc.
(NASDAQ:VCLK) has the 5th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 15.28% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.80 for the same period. SPAR Group, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SGRP) has the 6th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 14.15% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 3.81 for the same period. National CineMedia,
Inc. (NASDAQ:NCMI) has the 7th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 14.05% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.56 for the same period. China Yida Holding,
Co. (NASDAQ:CNYD) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 11.52% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.31 for the same period. Focus Media Holding
Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this segment
of the market. Its ROA was 10.11% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover
ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.43 for the same period. DG FastChannel
Inc. (NASDAQ:DGIT) has the 10th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the
market. Its ROA was 9.22% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio
(revenue divided by assets) was 0.51 for the same period.
Mid-Cap Stocks — The Overlooked ETFs
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace One sector of equity securities that gets little attention is the mid-cap group. Mutual fund marketing goes to great lengths to promote large-cap funds and small-cap funds competing for the same attention, and they usually get it. The area between these two tends to be overlooked. ETFs that fill this overlooked space are not as numerous, either. Thus, the ETFs in this space have a competitive advantage by being the pioneers of this forgotten segment. One such pioneer is the Guggenheim Mid-Cap Core ETF (NYSE: CZA ). CZA was started on April 2, 2007, and has endured the turbulent market movements of the past few years. The top 10 holdings and weightings are listed below: AmerisourceBergen (NYSE: ABC ): 2.44% Sara Lee (NYSE: SLE ): 2.38% Conagra Foods (NYSE: CAG ): 2.19% Mattel ( NASDAQ : MAT ): 2.05% Fortune Brands (NYSE: FO ): 2.02% Perrigo ( NASDAQ : PRGO ): 2.01% Liberty Media Corp-Interactive ( NASDAQ : LINTA ): 1.99% Oneok Partners LP (NYSE: OKS ): 1.97% Plains All American Pipeline (NYSE: PAA ): 1.94% DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE ): 1.91% CZA maintains a balanced approach, boasting a fully diversified group of holdings — the largest holding is reported at 2.44%. The results of this ETF as of Aug. 31: 1 month: -6.33% 3 months: -10.91% YTD: -0.63% 1 year: 19.50% 3 years: 6.62% These results might not appear attractive on their own. It is when CZA is compared to other programs during the same time frame that the value of this approach is recognized. Another ETF that occupies this space is the WisdomTreed MidCap Dividend Fund (NYSE: DON ). DON also uses a diversified approach and adds dividends from the issuing stocks as a qualifier. DON was established on June 16, 2006, and now has a five-year track record. The top 10 holdings and weightings are listed below: NiSource (NYSE: NI ): 1.35% Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG ): 1.14% The Macerich Co. (NYSE: MAC ): 1.13% Plum Creek Timber (NYSE: PCL ): 1.13% Wisdom Tree Large Cap Dividend Fund (NYSE: DLN ): 1.07% Pepco Holdings (NYSE: POM ): 1.06% Oneok Inc. (NYSE: OKE ): 1.05% Pinnacle West Capital (NYSE: PNW ): 1.03% Scana Corp (NYSE: SCG ): 1.02% Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI ): 0.99% The results of this ETF as of Aug. 31: 1 month : -4.28% 3 months : -8.92% YTD : 1.24% 1 year : 19.94% 3 years : 5.20% 5 years : 2.55% This is another example of how mid-cap programs help diversify a portfolio by keeping risk under control so as to avoid large negative returns for extended periods of time. The last mid-cap ETF to explore is the Select SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF (NYSE: MDY ). MDY was established on Aug. 18, 1995, and has endured a wide range of market cycles. MDY uses a similar approach as the previous two ETFs and takes on a position with minimal risk to the overall portfolio. The top 10 holdings and weightings are listed below: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (NASDAQ: GMCR ): 1.13% F5 Networks (NASDAQ: FFIV ): 1% Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX ): 0.93% Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ): 0.85% Newfield Exploration (NYSE: NFX ): 0.84% Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW ): 0.82% Joy Global (NASDAQ: JOYG ): 0.8% Borg Warner (NYSE: BWA ): 0.76% Money Market (NYSE: LZ ): 0.75% Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR ): 0.7% The results of this ETF as of Aug. 31: 1 month : -7.16% 3 months : -12.65 YTD : -2.93% 1 year : 22.50% 3 years : 3.67% 5 years : 4.33% MDY is another example of how taking a position in mid-cap stocks can help an overall portfolio ride out the downdrafts that have dominated headlines in the past few years. Jeffrey L. Stouffer is the principal of Mercantile Capital Group, a Herndon, Va.-based introducing broker registered with the CFTC and a member of the National Futures Association. He can be reached at mercapitalgroup@aol.com . As of this writing, he did not own any holdings in the aforementioned funds.
Costco — Why the Warehouse is Walloping Wal-Mart
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Costco ( NASDAQ : COST ) is America's largest wholesaler by revenue and is closely watched by investors and consumers alike as a sign of how the economy is doing in general. If folks flock to Costco for deals in bulk, it's probably not good news for most family budgets. If Americans spend more on name-brand and upscale products instead of the no-frills items at COST, it's a sign consumers have more money to burn. It should come as no surprise that Costco has been doing pretty well recently amid high unemployment and consumer spending woes — COST is up about 15% so far in 2011 while the Dow Jones is down about 4%, and Costco is up almost 30% in the past year. But more interesting is the fact that Costco isn't just riding this broader economic trend to bigger profits, but also stealing customers away from low-price rivals — specifically, retail behemoth Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT ). Here's the rundown on Costco if you're not familiar with its business model: Yes, its core business is pushing huge volumes of low-cost products through its bare-bones warehouses. But margins are better than you think because the company charges (and strictly enforces) membership dues — a great source of revenue. Couple this with low overhead (pallets of goods often are just placed unceremoniously on bare concrete floors) and you can understand why the company manages to squeeze out high returns on its asset base despite a "race to the bottom" pricing mentality. The strength of Costco shows in its recent numbers. Take a look at the revenue by quarter across the past three years (the last quarter and full year for fiscal 2011 are estimates): That was 9% revenue growth in 2010 and an estimated 13% this year. Earnings also have been moving handily upward, too, from $2.47 EPS in fiscal 2009 to $2.92 in 2010 and $3.30 targeted for 2011. That's 18% earnings growth in 2010 and 13% targeted for this year. Surely some of this growth has been because of cost-conscious consumers moving away from higher-priced options. But this isn't the only tale of the ticker tape, here. The fact is that while more Americans are looking for low prices, they also are being choosey among the discounters — with Costco one of the winners, and companies like Wal-Mart winding up the losers. In August, Wal-Mart suffered its ninth consecutive quarter of same-store sales decline in the U.S. That's more than two years of falling sales — and across a period of time where, let's admit it, consumer spending hasn't exactly been on the rebound. The stagnant sales have resulted in stagnant shares — WMT stock is down about 3% this year, and has been basically flat since early 2009. So will the same story bear itself out this week with Costco's year-end report and subsequently with Wal-Mart numbers a month later when it reports quarterly earnings in November? Probably. According to Thomson Financial, in the past 30 days, three Wall Street analysts have revised their earnings targets up for Costco on the quarter — with five analysts raising the bar on full-year expectations. Considering the already impressive growth that is plotted for Costco, further upward revisions are a good sign. And Wal-Mart? Well, the retailer also is plotting revenue and earnings growth on the quarter. But the most recent analyst move was a from Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB ), which initiated coverage on Wal-Mart with a "sell" rating and a target of $48. That's another 8% decline from here. Expect this trend to continue — including more pep for Costco shares after what should be an impressive year-end report this week, and more trouble ahead for Wal-Mart. Jeff Reeves is editor of InvestorPlace.com. As of this writing, he did not own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter via @JeffReevesIP and become a fan of InvestorPlace on Facebook .
Mid-Cap Stocks — The Overlooked ETFs
One sector of equity securities that gets little attention is the mid-cap
group. Mutual fund marketing goes to great lengths to promote large-cap funds
and small-cap funds competing for the same attention, and they usually get it.
The area between these two tends to be overlooked. ETFs that fill this
overlooked space are not as numerous, either. Thus, the ETFs in this space have
a competitive advantage by being the pioneers of this forgotten segment. One
such pioneer is the Guggenheim Mid-Cap Core ETF (NYSE: CZA ). CZA was started on
April 2, 2007, and has endured the turbulent market movements of the past few
years. The top 10 holdings and weightings are listed below: AmerisourceBergen
(NYSE: ABC ): 2.44% Sara Lee (NYSE: SLE ): 2.38% Conagra Foods (NYSE: CAG ):
2.19% Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT ): 2.05% Fortune Brands (NYSE: FO ): 2.02% Perrigo
(NASDAQ: PRGO ): 2.01% Liberty Media Corp-Interactive (NASDAQ: LINTA ): 1.99%
Oneok Partners LP (NYSE: OKS ): 1.97% Plains All American Pipeline (NYSE: PAA ):
1.94% DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE ): 1.91% CZA maintains a balanced approach, boasting
a fully diversified group of holdings the largest holding is reported at 2.44%.
The results of this ETF as of Aug. 31: 1 month: -6.33% 3 months: -10.91% YTD:
-0.63% 1 year: 19.50% 3 years: 6.62% These results might not appear attractive
on their own. It is when CZA is compared to other programs during the same time
frame that the value of this approach is recognized. Another ETF that occupies
this space is the WisdomTreed MidCap Dividend Fund (NYSE: DON ). DON also uses a
diversified approach and adds dividends from the issuing stocks as a qualifier.
DON was established on June 16, 2006, and now has a five-year track record. The
top 10 holdings and weightings are listed below: NiSource (NYSE: NI ): 1.35%
Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG ): 1.14% The Macerich Co. (NYSE: MAC ): 1.13%
Plum Creek Timber (NYSE: PCL ): 1.13% Wisdom Tree Large Cap Dividend Fund (NYSE:
DLN ): 1.07% Pepco Holdings (NYSE: POM ): 1.06% Oneok Inc. (NYSE: OKE ): 1.05%
Pinnacle West Capital (NYSE: PNW ): 1.03% Scana Corp (NYSE: SCG ): 1.02% Pitney
Bowes (NYSE: PBI ): 0.99% The results of this ETF as of Aug. 31: 1 month :
-4.28% 3 months : -8.92% YTD : 1.24% 1 year : 19.94% 3 years : 5.20% 5 years :
2.55% This is another example of how mid-cap programs help diversify a portfolio
by keeping risk under control so as to avoid large negative returns for extended
periods of time. The last mid-cap ETF to explore is the Select SPDR S&P MidCap
400 ETF (NYSE: MDY ). MDY was established on Aug. 18, 1995, and has endured a
wide range of market cycles. MDY uses a similar approach as the previous two
ETFs and takes on a position with minimal risk to the overall portfolio. The top
10 holdings and weightings are listed below: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
(NASDAQ: GMCR ): 1.13% F5 Networks (NASDAQ: FFIV ): 1% Vertex Pharmaceuticals
(NASDAQ: VRTX ): 0.93% Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ): 0.85% Newfield Exploration
(NYSE: NFX ): 0.84% Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW ): 0.82% Joy Global (NASDAQ:
JOYG ): 0.8% Borg Warner (NYSE: BWA ): 0.76% Money Market (NYSE: LZ ): 0.75%
Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR ): 0.7% The results of this ETF as of Aug. 31: 1 month
: -7.16% 3 months : -12.65 YTD : -2.93% 1 year : 22.50% 3 years : 3.67% 5 years
: 4.33% MDY is another example of how taking a position in mid-cap stocks can
help an overall portfolio ride out the downdrafts that have dominated headlines
in the past few years. Jeffrey L. Stouffer is the principal of Mercantile
Capital Group, a Herndon, Va.-based introducing broker registered with the CFTC
and a member of the National Futures Association. He can be reached at
mercapitalgroup@aol.com . As of this writing, he did not own any holdings in the
aforementioned funds.
group. Mutual fund marketing goes to great lengths to promote large-cap funds
and small-cap funds competing for the same attention, and they usually get it.
The area between these two tends to be overlooked. ETFs that fill this
overlooked space are not as numerous, either. Thus, the ETFs in this space have
a competitive advantage by being the pioneers of this forgotten segment. One
such pioneer is the Guggenheim Mid-Cap Core ETF (NYSE: CZA ). CZA was started on
April 2, 2007, and has endured the turbulent market movements of the past few
years. The top 10 holdings and weightings are listed below: AmerisourceBergen
(NYSE: ABC ): 2.44% Sara Lee (NYSE: SLE ): 2.38% Conagra Foods (NYSE: CAG ):
2.19% Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT ): 2.05% Fortune Brands (NYSE: FO ): 2.02% Perrigo
(NASDAQ: PRGO ): 2.01% Liberty Media Corp-Interactive (NASDAQ: LINTA ): 1.99%
Oneok Partners LP (NYSE: OKS ): 1.97% Plains All American Pipeline (NYSE: PAA ):
1.94% DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE ): 1.91% CZA maintains a balanced approach, boasting
a fully diversified group of holdings the largest holding is reported at 2.44%.
The results of this ETF as of Aug. 31: 1 month: -6.33% 3 months: -10.91% YTD:
-0.63% 1 year: 19.50% 3 years: 6.62% These results might not appear attractive
on their own. It is when CZA is compared to other programs during the same time
frame that the value of this approach is recognized. Another ETF that occupies
this space is the WisdomTreed MidCap Dividend Fund (NYSE: DON ). DON also uses a
diversified approach and adds dividends from the issuing stocks as a qualifier.
DON was established on June 16, 2006, and now has a five-year track record. The
top 10 holdings and weightings are listed below: NiSource (NYSE: NI ): 1.35%
Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG ): 1.14% The Macerich Co. (NYSE: MAC ): 1.13%
Plum Creek Timber (NYSE: PCL ): 1.13% Wisdom Tree Large Cap Dividend Fund (NYSE:
DLN ): 1.07% Pepco Holdings (NYSE: POM ): 1.06% Oneok Inc. (NYSE: OKE ): 1.05%
Pinnacle West Capital (NYSE: PNW ): 1.03% Scana Corp (NYSE: SCG ): 1.02% Pitney
Bowes (NYSE: PBI ): 0.99% The results of this ETF as of Aug. 31: 1 month :
-4.28% 3 months : -8.92% YTD : 1.24% 1 year : 19.94% 3 years : 5.20% 5 years :
2.55% This is another example of how mid-cap programs help diversify a portfolio
by keeping risk under control so as to avoid large negative returns for extended
periods of time. The last mid-cap ETF to explore is the Select SPDR S&P MidCap
400 ETF (NYSE: MDY ). MDY was established on Aug. 18, 1995, and has endured a
wide range of market cycles. MDY uses a similar approach as the previous two
ETFs and takes on a position with minimal risk to the overall portfolio. The top
10 holdings and weightings are listed below: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
(NASDAQ: GMCR ): 1.13% F5 Networks (NASDAQ: FFIV ): 1% Vertex Pharmaceuticals
(NASDAQ: VRTX ): 0.93% Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ): 0.85% Newfield Exploration
(NYSE: NFX ): 0.84% Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW ): 0.82% Joy Global (NASDAQ:
JOYG ): 0.8% Borg Warner (NYSE: BWA ): 0.76% Money Market (NYSE: LZ ): 0.75%
Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR ): 0.7% The results of this ETF as of Aug. 31: 1 month
: -7.16% 3 months : -12.65 YTD : -2.93% 1 year : 22.50% 3 years : 3.67% 5 years
: 4.33% MDY is another example of how taking a position in mid-cap stocks can
help an overall portfolio ride out the downdrafts that have dominated headlines
in the past few years. Jeffrey L. Stouffer is the principal of Mercantile
Capital Group, a Herndon, Va.-based introducing broker registered with the CFTC
and a member of the National Futures Association. He can be reached at
mercapitalgroup@aol.com . As of this writing, he did not own any holdings in the
aforementioned funds.
Costco — Why the Warehouse is Walloping Wal-Mart
Costco (NASDAQ: COST ) is America's largest wholesaler by revenue and is
closely watched by investors and consumers alike as a sign of how the economy is
doing in general. If folks flock to Costco for deals in bulk, it's probably
not good news for most family budgets. If Americans spend more on name-brand and
upscale products instead of the no-frills items at COST, it's a sign consumers
have more money to burn. It should come as no surprise that Costco has been
doing pretty well recently amid high unemployment and consumer spending woes
COST is up about 15% so far in 2011 while the Dow Jones is down about 4%, and
Costco is up almost 30% in the past year. But more interesting is the fact that
Costco isn't just riding this broader economic trend to bigger profits, but
also stealing customers away from low-price rivals specifically, retail
behemoth Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT ). Here's the rundown on Costco if you're not
familiar with its business model: Yes, its core business is pushing huge volumes
of low-cost products through its bare-bones warehouses. But margins are better
than you think because the company charges (and strictly enforces) membership
dues a great source of revenue. Couple this with low overhead (pallets of goods
often are just placed unceremoniously on bare concrete floors) and you can
understand why the company manages to squeeze out high returns on its asset base
despite a "race to the bottom" pricing mentality. The strength of Costco
shows in its recent numbers. Take a look at the revenue by quarter across the
past three years (the last quarter and full year for fiscal 2011 are estimates):
That was 9% revenue growth in 2010 and an estimated 13% this year. Earnings also
have been moving handily upward, too, from $2.47 EPS in fiscal 2009 to $2.92 in
2010 and $3.30 targeted for 2011. That's 18% earnings growth in 2010 and 13%
targeted for this year. Surely some of this growth has been because of
cost-conscious consumers moving away from higher-priced options. But this
isn't the only tale of the ticker tape, here. The fact is that while more
Americans are looking for low prices, they also are being choosey among the
discounters with Costco one of the winners, and companies like Wal-Mart winding
up the losers. In August, Wal-Mart suffered its ninth consecutive quarter of
same-store sales decline in the U.S. That's more than two years of falling
sales and across a period of time where, let's admit it, consumer spending
hasn't exactly been on the rebound. The stagnant sales have resulted in
stagnant shares WMT stock is down about 3% this year, and has been basically
flat since early 2009. So will the same story bear itself out this week with
Costco's year-end report and subsequently with Wal-Mart numbers a month later
when it reports quarterly earnings in November? Probably. According to Thomson
Financial, in the past 30 days, three Wall Street analysts have revised their
earnings targets up for Costco on the quarter with five analysts raising the
bar on full-year expectations. Considering the already impressive growth that is
plotted for Costco, further upward revisions are a good sign. And Wal-Mart?
Well, the retailer also is plotting revenue and earnings growth on the quarter.
But the most recent analyst move was a from Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB ), which
initiated coverage on Wal-Mart with a "sell" rating and a target of $48.
That's another 8% decline from here. Expect this trend to continue including
more pep for Costco shares after what should be an impressive year-end report
this week, and more trouble ahead for Wal-Mart. Jeff Reeves is editor of
InvestorPlace.com. As of this writing, he did not own a position in any of the
stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter via @JeffReevesIP and become a fan of
InvestorPlace on Facebook .
closely watched by investors and consumers alike as a sign of how the economy is
doing in general. If folks flock to Costco for deals in bulk, it's probably
not good news for most family budgets. If Americans spend more on name-brand and
upscale products instead of the no-frills items at COST, it's a sign consumers
have more money to burn. It should come as no surprise that Costco has been
doing pretty well recently amid high unemployment and consumer spending woes
COST is up about 15% so far in 2011 while the Dow Jones is down about 4%, and
Costco is up almost 30% in the past year. But more interesting is the fact that
Costco isn't just riding this broader economic trend to bigger profits, but
also stealing customers away from low-price rivals specifically, retail
behemoth Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT ). Here's the rundown on Costco if you're not
familiar with its business model: Yes, its core business is pushing huge volumes
of low-cost products through its bare-bones warehouses. But margins are better
than you think because the company charges (and strictly enforces) membership
dues a great source of revenue. Couple this with low overhead (pallets of goods
often are just placed unceremoniously on bare concrete floors) and you can
understand why the company manages to squeeze out high returns on its asset base
despite a "race to the bottom" pricing mentality. The strength of Costco
shows in its recent numbers. Take a look at the revenue by quarter across the
past three years (the last quarter and full year for fiscal 2011 are estimates):
That was 9% revenue growth in 2010 and an estimated 13% this year. Earnings also
have been moving handily upward, too, from $2.47 EPS in fiscal 2009 to $2.92 in
2010 and $3.30 targeted for 2011. That's 18% earnings growth in 2010 and 13%
targeted for this year. Surely some of this growth has been because of
cost-conscious consumers moving away from higher-priced options. But this
isn't the only tale of the ticker tape, here. The fact is that while more
Americans are looking for low prices, they also are being choosey among the
discounters with Costco one of the winners, and companies like Wal-Mart winding
up the losers. In August, Wal-Mart suffered its ninth consecutive quarter of
same-store sales decline in the U.S. That's more than two years of falling
sales and across a period of time where, let's admit it, consumer spending
hasn't exactly been on the rebound. The stagnant sales have resulted in
stagnant shares WMT stock is down about 3% this year, and has been basically
flat since early 2009. So will the same story bear itself out this week with
Costco's year-end report and subsequently with Wal-Mart numbers a month later
when it reports quarterly earnings in November? Probably. According to Thomson
Financial, in the past 30 days, three Wall Street analysts have revised their
earnings targets up for Costco on the quarter with five analysts raising the
bar on full-year expectations. Considering the already impressive growth that is
plotted for Costco, further upward revisions are a good sign. And Wal-Mart?
Well, the retailer also is plotting revenue and earnings growth on the quarter.
But the most recent analyst move was a from Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB ), which
initiated coverage on Wal-Mart with a "sell" rating and a target of $48.
That's another 8% decline from here. Expect this trend to continue including
more pep for Costco shares after what should be an impressive year-end report
this week, and more trouble ahead for Wal-Mart. Jeff Reeves is editor of
InvestorPlace.com. As of this writing, he did not own a position in any of the
stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter via @JeffReevesIP and become a fan of
InvestorPlace on Facebook .
Weekly Outlook for October 3-7
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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 The debt crisis in Europe will continue to occupy the news and affect forex, stocks and commodities markets throughout the week. This upcoming week brings many news items that could influence the commodities market including gold and crude oil. The main events and reports for the upcoming week include: ECB rate decision, Ben Bernanke’s testimony, U.S. ISM manufacturing PMI, and U.S. and Canada unemployment rate and non-farm employment reports. Here is an economic news calendar for the week of October 3rd to October 7th that highlights the main news items and reports related to the U.S., Euro Area, Australia, Japan and Canada.
Todays Dow Jones Average DJIA Index DJX DJI Nasdaq, S&P 500 Stock Market Investing Money for Profit News USA Today
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dow2664 The stock market indices in the U.S. finished up in the red once again as September came to close. Investors on Wall Street are not unhappy to see the month come to an end as the trends during the time were choppy, volatile, and more negative than positive. Although investors are happy to close the door on the negative trends of last month, optimism for October is minimal. On the upside of it all however may be that the sell-offs that have transpired over the past several months could create a market environment ripe with bargains for the well positioning investor. Recently, the trends in the market have been pushing lower due, in part, to the continued volatility of the eurozone debt crisis situation. Leaders in Europe are stepping in the right direction though by approving new powers for the euro zone’s crisis fund. This could help stock trends find their way back towards the green in October. For now, the first open trading day in October will have to shake off the negative weight of last session’s close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the last session lower by 240.60 at 10,913.38. The NAsdaq finished lower by 65.36 at 2,415.40 and the S&P 500 finished lower by 28.98 at 1,31.42. Frank Matto
Weekly Outlook for October 3-7
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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 The debt crisis in Europe will continue to occupy the news and affect forex, stocks and commodities markets throughout the week. This upcoming week brings many news items that could influence the commodities market including gold and crude oil. The main events and reports for the upcoming week include: ECB rate decision, Ben Bernanke’s testimony, U.S. ISM manufacturing PMI, and U.S. and Canada unemployment rate and non-farm employment reports. Here is an economic news calendar for the week of October 3rd to October 7th that highlights the main news items and reports related to the U.S., Euro Area, Australia, Japan and Canada.
Todays gold price per ounce spot gold price per gram silver price per ounce spot silver prices today
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dow2664 Precious metal investors continue to wait for the floor. Precious metal prices have been undergoing a process of correction as of late and metal investors hope to see commodities rebound during the month of October. Even though September was generally a negatively skewed month for stocks, the safe haven appeal of precious metal gold was held at bay. Many think that both precious metal gold and silver were previously overinflated and that the corrections were inevitable. Corrections occurred throughout the month of September and many are hoping the safe haven appeal that gold and silver commonly retain will rebound in October. If this happens, it could be a big month for the precious yellow metal in October. Economic worries in October will continue. These worries pertain to the ongoing debt crisis in Greece and Europe. Negative manufacturing data stemming from China’s market could weigh heavily on market action in October as well. The upcoming jobs and unemployment report posting this Friday will play out big in the hearts and minds of investors. All of these variables could support safe haven acquisitions. As it stands, spot gold and spot silver prices are mixed. Spot gold price per gram was higher by .19 at 52.13 and spot silver price per ounce was lower by .57 at 29.90. Gold contract finished the last session green by .29 percent at 1622 per troy ounce and silver finished lower by .43 percent at 30.39 per troy ounce. Camillo Zucari
Stocks that Pay Tax Free Dividends
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dow2664 Here are your choices for income investments: 1. Savings accounts that pay less than half a percent 2. Certificates of deposits that barely pay one percent 3. Regular income stocks that pay dividends that are fully taxable 4. Corporate bonds that pay fully taxable income 5. Treasury bonds and notes that are Federally taxable 6. Municipal bonds and muni bond closed-end funds that pay tax free interest with over 120 tax-free CEFs paying in excess of 6% Uncertainty in the stock market has been continuing for months. In addition, there is the significant possibility of tax increases. Investors are turning to tax-free closed end funds or CEFs that invest in municipal bonds that pay interest that is exempt from Federal taxes and can be exempt from state taxes if issued in the state you live in. Although these are occasionally referred to as tax-free stocks, they are technically closed-end funds. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has turned up over 150 of these tax-free CEFs . Municipal bonds are great for high tax bracket taxpayers, as they provide income that is tax free from Federal income taxes, and if the bond is issued from the state in which the taxpayer resides or from one of the territories of the US such as Puerto Rico, Guam, or the Virgin Islands, then the income is also exempt from state taxes. Munis are generally issued by states, counties, cities, and other governmental entities such as school districts, sewer districts, bridges, and water and power departments. Some of these CEFs have yields of 5% or more, such as the Invesco Municipal Income Opportunities Trust II (OIB), which yields 6.6%, sells at a discount to net asset value, uses almost no leverage, and has a management fee of 0.58%. The CEF has been paying dividends since 1989. Nuveen New York Performance Plus Municipal Fund (NNP) has a goal of providing current income exempt from regular federal and New York State and City income tax. The fund yields 6.0%, trades at a 6.5% discount to NAV, has leverage of 35.58%, and has a management fee of 0.69%. For California residents, you can consider Neuberger Berman California Intermediate Municipal Fund Inc. (NBW), which is exempt from federal and California income taxes. It sports a yield of 5.5%, and trades at a very slight discount to NAV. However, it utilizes very high leverage at 41.1% and a management fee of 0.67%. The Municipal Bond Closed End Funds have numerous advantages. There is no minimum investment. You could technically buy one share. Dividends are paid monthly, so you receive you capital back faster, and you generate quicker compounding of your income. The CEFs are very liquid and traded on major exchanges. The CEFs trade with narrow bid and asked spreads compared to municipal bonds. You can sell off small portions of your CEF holdings if you need funds. Issues to watch out for include high leverage, high management fees, and CEF’s trading at a premium. Also be careful about income that may be subject to Alternative Minimum Tax. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com just updated its list of tax free income closed end funds , which includes over 175 CEFs, including yields, discounts and premiums, leverage, management fees, date founded, and other information. Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written. By Stockerblog.com
Momentum Stocks of The Day: CTC, BPHX, STRT, CHLN, P, GHDX, AMBO, SCR, TNCC, DRJ (Oct 01, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are 10 momentum stocks that are attracting a lot of interest from traders. Four Chinese companies (CTC, CHLN, AMBO, SCR) are on the list. IFM Investments Limited (ADR) (NYSE:CTC) is the first best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 35.7% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 175% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $3 on the stock. It is rated positively by 33% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 30% based on analysts' average estimate. BluePhoenix Solutions, Ltd.(USA) (NASDAQ:BPHX) is the 2nd best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 19.3% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 233% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $2 on the stock. It is rated positively by 0% of the 1 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 15% based on analysts' average estimate. Strattec Security Corp. (NASDAQ:STRT) is the 3rd best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 13.1% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 8% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $26 on the stock. It is rated positively by 50% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 12% based on analysts' average estimate. China Housing & Land Development, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHLN) is the 4th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 10.4% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 169% 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. Pandora Media Inc (NYSE:P) is the 5th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 10.3% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 4% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $15 on the stock. It is rated positively by 69% of the 13 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 40% based on analysts' average estimate. Genomic Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:GHDX) is the 6th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 10.2% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 20% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $26 on the stock. It is rated positively by 31% of the 16 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 40% based on analysts' average estimate. Ambow Education Holding Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:AMBO) is the 7th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 10.0% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 17% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $8 on the stock. It is rated positively by 80% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 23% based on analysts' average estimate. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (ADR) (NYSE:SCR) is the 8th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 8.5% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 22% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $12 on the stock. It is rated positively by 38% of the 8 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 16% based on analysts' average estimate. Tennessee Commerce Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:TNCC) is the 9th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 8.2% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 167% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $2 on the stock. It is rated positively by 25% of the 4 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 15% based on analysts' average estimate. Dreams, Inc. (AMEX:DRJ) is the 10th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 8.1% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 100% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $4 on the stock. It is rated positively by 100% of the 4 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 30% based on analysts' average estimate.
Weekly Outlook for October 3-7
The debt crisis in Europe will continue to occupy the news and affect forex,
stocks and commodities markets throughout the week. This upcoming week brings
many news items that could influence the commodities market including gold and
crude oil. The main events and reports for the upcoming week include: ECB rate
decision, Ben Bernankes testimony, U.S. ISM manufacturing PMI, and U.S. and
Canada unemployment rate and non-farm employment reports. Here is an economic
news calendar for the week of October 3rd to October 7th that highlights the
main news items and reports related to the U.S., Euro Area, Australia, Japan and
Canada.
stocks and commodities markets throughout the week. This upcoming week brings
many news items that could influence the commodities market including gold and
crude oil. The main events and reports for the upcoming week include: ECB rate
decision, Ben Bernankes testimony, U.S. ISM manufacturing PMI, and U.S. and
Canada unemployment rate and non-farm employment reports. Here is an economic
news calendar for the week of October 3rd to October 7th that highlights the
main news items and reports related to the U.S., Euro Area, Australia, Japan and
Canada.
Todays gold price per ounce spot gold price per gram silver price per ounce spot silver prices today
Precious metal investors continue to wait for the floor. Precious metal prices
have been undergoing a process of correction as of late and metal investors hope
to see commodities rebound during the month of October. Even though September
was generally a negatively skewed month for stocks, the safe haven appeal of
precious metal gold was held at bay. Many think that both precious metal gold
and silver were previously overinflated and that the corrections were
inevitable. Corrections occurred throughout the month of September and many are
hoping the safe haven appeal that gold and silver commonly retain will rebound
in October. If this happens, it could be a big month for the precious yellow
metal in October. Economic worries in October will continue. These worries
pertain to the ongoing debt crisis in Greece and Europe. Negative manufacturing
data stemming from Chinas market could weigh heavily on market action in October
as well. The upcoming jobs and unemployment report posting this Friday will play
out big in the hearts and minds of investors. All of these variables could
support safe haven acquisitions. As it stands, spot gold and spot silver prices
are mixed. Spot gold price per gram was higher by .19 at 52.13 and spot silver
price per ounce was lower by .57 at 29.90. Gold contract finished the last
session green by .29 percent at 1622 per troy ounce and silver finished lower by
.43 percent at 30.39 per troy ounce. Camillo Zucari
have been undergoing a process of correction as of late and metal investors hope
to see commodities rebound during the month of October. Even though September
was generally a negatively skewed month for stocks, the safe haven appeal of
precious metal gold was held at bay. Many think that both precious metal gold
and silver were previously overinflated and that the corrections were
inevitable. Corrections occurred throughout the month of September and many are
hoping the safe haven appeal that gold and silver commonly retain will rebound
in October. If this happens, it could be a big month for the precious yellow
metal in October. Economic worries in October will continue. These worries
pertain to the ongoing debt crisis in Greece and Europe. Negative manufacturing
data stemming from Chinas market could weigh heavily on market action in October
as well. The upcoming jobs and unemployment report posting this Friday will play
out big in the hearts and minds of investors. All of these variables could
support safe haven acquisitions. As it stands, spot gold and spot silver prices
are mixed. Spot gold price per gram was higher by .19 at 52.13 and spot silver
price per ounce was lower by .57 at 29.90. Gold contract finished the last
session green by .29 percent at 1622 per troy ounce and silver finished lower by
.43 percent at 30.39 per troy ounce. Camillo Zucari
Todays Dow Jones Average DJIA Index DJX DJI Nasdaq, S&P 500 Stock Market Investing Money for Profit News USA Today
The stock market indices in the U.S. finished up in the red once again as
September came to close. Investors on Wall Street are not unhappy to see the
month come to an end as the trends during the time were choppy, volatile, and
more negative than positive. Although investors are happy to close the door on
the negative trends of last month, optimism for October is minimal. On the
upside of it all however may be that the sell-offs that have transpired over the
past several months could create a market environment ripe with bargains for the
well positioning investor. Recently, the trends in the market have been pushing
lower due, in part, to the continued volatility of the eurozone debt crisis
situation. Leaders in Europe are stepping in the right direction though by
approving new powers for the euro zones crisis fund. This could help stock
trends find their way back towards the green in October. For now, the first open
trading day in October will have to shake off the negative weight of last
sessions close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the last session lower
by 240.60 at 10,913.38. The NAsdaq finished lower by 65.36 at 2,415.40 and the
S&P 500 finished lower by 28.98 at 1,31.42. Frank Matto
September came to close. Investors on Wall Street are not unhappy to see the
month come to an end as the trends during the time were choppy, volatile, and
more negative than positive. Although investors are happy to close the door on
the negative trends of last month, optimism for October is minimal. On the
upside of it all however may be that the sell-offs that have transpired over the
past several months could create a market environment ripe with bargains for the
well positioning investor. Recently, the trends in the market have been pushing
lower due, in part, to the continued volatility of the eurozone debt crisis
situation. Leaders in Europe are stepping in the right direction though by
approving new powers for the euro zones crisis fund. This could help stock
trends find their way back towards the green in October. For now, the first open
trading day in October will have to shake off the negative weight of last
sessions close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the last session lower
by 240.60 at 10,913.38. The NAsdaq finished lower by 65.36 at 2,415.40 and the
S&P 500 finished lower by 28.98 at 1,31.42. Frank Matto
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