Coffee always has been a great investment its an addictive product with global
consumption. But are the days of multi-baggers in coffee stocks over? Yes.
Overall, coffee stocks are flying way too high on a caffeine buzz right now.
Does that mean you should sell them? Yes. All of them? The answer depends on
which of the four big public players you hold. Heres a look at how to play these
four fresh-roasting stocks: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Green Mountain Coffee
Roasters (NASDAQ: GMCR ) has been the multi-bagger poster child for the sector.
The stock is up 27-fold in the past five years. The company has been growing
earnings like gangbusters, but about a year ago the SEC started an informal
inquiry into the company. On Monday, hedge fund manager David Einhorn made a
negative presentation in New York in which he attacked Green Mountains poor
transparency and shifting financial disclosures, and claimed that capital
spending is growing much faster than the business. Investors ignore Einhorn at
their own peril. He, along with hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, called the 2008
housing crisis and made a fortune shorting companies like Lehman Brothers.
Einhorn is right about free cash flow. GMCRs has been flat over the past nine
months, negative over the trailing 12 months, and negative all the way back to
at least 2008. Thats not necessarily unusual for a high-growth stock, but with
GMCR trading at 51 times this years earnings, buying in at this level seems like
a mistake. Shorting Green Mountain would make more sense, but with a momentum
stock, you better have a stop-loss in place. If you hold GMCR, Id sell.
Starbucks Im more optimistic about Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX ). After stumbling
the past few years because of a combination of vast overexpansion and the tough
economy, Howard Schultz returned to the CEO seat. SBUX has its second wind and
has begun growing earnings again 20% is expected this year and next, and 16%
over the next five years, annualized. Starbucks remains the go-to choice in much
of the country and has earned acceptance globally. I think the key to the
companys long-term success is continued innovation. In the meantime, with $1.5
billion of net cash, and $929 million in trailing 12-month free cash flow
(TTMFCF), Starbucks sits on solid ground financially. The only problem right now
is its price. At $41, SBUX is trading at 27 times earnings. If you hold
Starbucks, I might take some profits and look to re-enter at lower prices. I
wouldnt pay more than $30 at this point. I wouldnt short SBUX since it isnt
outrageously overvalued.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Top 10 Most Profitable Coal Stocks: NRP, SCOK, YZC, ARLP, WLT, AHGP, HNRG, LLEN, RNO, BTU (Oct 18, 2011)
Below are the top 10 most profitable Coal stocks for the last 12 months. Two
Chinese companies (SCOK, YZC) are on the list. Natural Resource Partners LP
(NYSE:NRP) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 53.91% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 66.92% for the same period. SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chem Ind, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SCOK) is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 53.72% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 31.63% for the same period. Yanzhou Coal Mining Co. (ADR) (NYSE:YZC)
is the 3rd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 30.21% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 41.46%
for the same period. Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ:ARLP) is the 4th
most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was
20.71% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 22.62% for the
same period. Walter Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WLT) is the 5th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 20.51% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 30.58% for the same period. Alliance
Holdings GP, L.P. (NASDAQ:AHGP) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment
of the market. Its net profit margin was 20.43% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 22.35% for the same period. Hallador Energy Co
(NASDAQ:HNRG) is the 7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 19.06% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 30.70% for the same period. L&L Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:LLEN) is the 8th
most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was
16.16% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 18.83% for the
same period. Rhino Resource Partners, L.P. (NYSE:RNO) is the 9th most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 12.90% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 12.52% for the same period.
Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) is the 10th most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 12.45% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 20.33% for the same period.
Chinese companies (SCOK, YZC) are on the list. Natural Resource Partners LP
(NYSE:NRP) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 53.91% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 66.92% for the same period. SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chem Ind, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SCOK) is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 53.72% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 31.63% for the same period. Yanzhou Coal Mining Co. (ADR) (NYSE:YZC)
is the 3rd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 30.21% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 41.46%
for the same period. Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ:ARLP) is the 4th
most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was
20.71% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 22.62% for the
same period. Walter Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WLT) is the 5th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 20.51% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 30.58% for the same period. Alliance
Holdings GP, L.P. (NASDAQ:AHGP) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment
of the market. Its net profit margin was 20.43% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 22.35% for the same period. Hallador Energy Co
(NASDAQ:HNRG) is the 7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 19.06% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 30.70% for the same period. L&L Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:LLEN) is the 8th
most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was
16.16% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 18.83% for the
same period. Rhino Resource Partners, L.P. (NYSE:RNO) is the 9th most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 12.90% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 12.52% for the same period.
Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) is the 10th most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 12.45% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 20.33% for the same period.
CREE is a Fundamental and Technical Nightmare
Cree Inc. (NASDAQ: CREE ) This semiconductor maker focuses most of its
expertise on LED products, but competition in that arena is fierce and CREE has
not lived up to its potential. After the close yesterday, CREE forecast Q2
profits of 25 cents to 28 cents a share when analysts were expecting 34 cents.
Cree has been in a bear market since early last year when it topped at over $80.
This stock is showing no improvement in either its fundamental or technical
situation. The strong channel downtrend has support at about $20, and so that is
the target for a short sale.
expertise on LED products, but competition in that arena is fierce and CREE has
not lived up to its potential. After the close yesterday, CREE forecast Q2
profits of 25 cents to 28 cents a share when analysts were expecting 34 cents.
Cree has been in a bear market since early last year when it topped at over $80.
This stock is showing no improvement in either its fundamental or technical
situation. The strong channel downtrend has support at about $20, and so that is
the target for a short sale.
Todays DJIA Dow Jones Index DJX DJI, Nasdaq Index, S&P 500 Index; Stock Market News Today; Current Rates USA Economy News
The primary index composites were able to stem the tide of negative movement
that built during the opening trading session this week. The Dow Jones
Industrial Average, as well as the Nasdaq, and the S&P 500 finished the last
trading session in the green. The positive action contrasted negative trends
observed on Monday. Stocks were pushed lower on opening day this week due, in
part, to the uncertainty investors feel pertaining to the debt crisis in Europe.
The lack of details regarding resolution plans and the slow progress have added
negative weight to global market indicators. Although this weight continues to
affect market action, the primary index composites in the U.S. closed out the
last session higher overall. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed higher
overall by 1.58 percent or positive 180.05 points to settle at 11,577.05. The
Nasdaq closed last session higher by 1.63 percent or positive 42.51 points at
2,657.43. The S&P 500 finished last session green by 2.04 percent or positive
24.52 points at 1,225.38. Many believe the positive jump for the indices today
had something to do with vague details that leaked regarding the European
bailout fund. Lending amounts were given upward revisions according to the
rumors. This information helped investors feel more optimistic, if only for a
short period. Trends have been more volatile this week and the European action
plan news has a lot to do with the volatility. Economic reports in the U.S. last
session were minimal. The Producer Price Index posted a rise of .8 percent in
September. This rise was more than what most economists had been anticipating.
The dollar lost strength to the euro last session and gold price per ounce rates
dropped as well. Investors will turn some attention to housing starts and
building permits data today. The Feds Beige Book report is also due to post.
Frank Matto
that built during the opening trading session this week. The Dow Jones
Industrial Average, as well as the Nasdaq, and the S&P 500 finished the last
trading session in the green. The positive action contrasted negative trends
observed on Monday. Stocks were pushed lower on opening day this week due, in
part, to the uncertainty investors feel pertaining to the debt crisis in Europe.
The lack of details regarding resolution plans and the slow progress have added
negative weight to global market indicators. Although this weight continues to
affect market action, the primary index composites in the U.S. closed out the
last session higher overall. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed higher
overall by 1.58 percent or positive 180.05 points to settle at 11,577.05. The
Nasdaq closed last session higher by 1.63 percent or positive 42.51 points at
2,657.43. The S&P 500 finished last session green by 2.04 percent or positive
24.52 points at 1,225.38. Many believe the positive jump for the indices today
had something to do with vague details that leaked regarding the European
bailout fund. Lending amounts were given upward revisions according to the
rumors. This information helped investors feel more optimistic, if only for a
short period. Trends have been more volatile this week and the European action
plan news has a lot to do with the volatility. Economic reports in the U.S. last
session were minimal. The Producer Price Index posted a rise of .8 percent in
September. This rise was more than what most economists had been anticipating.
The dollar lost strength to the euro last session and gold price per ounce rates
dropped as well. Investors will turn some attention to housing starts and
building permits data today. The Feds Beige Book report is also due to post.
Frank Matto
Todays Gold Rates; Gold Price Per OUnce Spot Gold Price Per gram; Silver price per ounce Spot Silver prices News
Gold price per ounce rate closed the last session in the U.S. on the negative
side of break-even. Silver price per ounce rate finished the last U.S. trading
session on the positive side of break-even. Gold shares experienced negative
action last session as the precious metal gold sector experienced a drop off in
acquisitions overall last session. Gold contract for December delivery finished
the last session lower by 1.423 percent or negative 23.80 to close out at
1652.80 per troy ounce. Silver contract for December delivery finished the last
session about break-even at 31.83 per troy ounce. Gold price trends remain
negative by about 7 percent according to one month change analysis. Silver price
trends remain negative by about 22 percent over the same course of time. The
dollar fell lower versus the euro and the British pound last session. Gold price
trend movement after hours continued to reveal red movement. After hours action
for spot gold and spot silver price trends continued to move on the negative
side of break-even. Spot gold price per gram was moving negatively at this point
by .65 at 53.25. Spot silver price per ounce trends moved negatively at this
point by .01 at 31.81. Gold and silver fell off more significantly during the
initial half of last trading session. After hour trends shows little support for
the potential gold and silver rally. Camillo Zucari
side of break-even. Silver price per ounce rate finished the last U.S. trading
session on the positive side of break-even. Gold shares experienced negative
action last session as the precious metal gold sector experienced a drop off in
acquisitions overall last session. Gold contract for December delivery finished
the last session lower by 1.423 percent or negative 23.80 to close out at
1652.80 per troy ounce. Silver contract for December delivery finished the last
session about break-even at 31.83 per troy ounce. Gold price trends remain
negative by about 7 percent according to one month change analysis. Silver price
trends remain negative by about 22 percent over the same course of time. The
dollar fell lower versus the euro and the British pound last session. Gold price
trend movement after hours continued to reveal red movement. After hours action
for spot gold and spot silver price trends continued to move on the negative
side of break-even. Spot gold price per gram was moving negatively at this point
by .65 at 53.25. Spot silver price per ounce trends moved negatively at this
point by .01 at 31.81. Gold and silver fell off more significantly during the
initial half of last trading session. After hour trends shows little support for
the potential gold and silver rally. Camillo Zucari
U.S PPI Sharply Inclined in September – October Report
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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 The producer price index was published today. It showed a sharp increase in the PPI for finished goods in September compared to August – an increase of 0.8%. This report also serves as an indicator for the upcoming U.S core consumer price index to be published tomorrow. The energy index is one of the prime factors that inclined during September by 2.3%, while the food index rose by only 0.6%. As a result, the PPI inclined by 6.9% during the past 12 months. The Producer Price index excluding food and energy slightly rose by 0.2% during September. This PPI ex food and energy is estimated to have a lagged negative linear correlation with gold price; i.e. as the PPI rises, gold price tends to fall the following day. Furthermore, the PPI excluding food and energy has a positive linear correlation with silver price. These relations are mainly directed via the U.S dollar changes.
Oil Prices Bounced Back | Gold Price Fell –Daily Recap October 18
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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Gold price continued to slide and sharply declined for the second straight business day; silver price remained virtually unchanged; crude oil prices bounced back and inclined; natural gas prices on the other hand changed direction and sharply fell. Here is a summary of the price movements of precious metals and energy commodities for October 18th: Precious Metals prices: Gold price decreased by 1.42% and reached $1,652; Silver price, on the other hand remained nearly unchanged with a 0.03% increase to reach $31.83. During October, gold price inclined by 1.9% and silver price increased by 5.8%.
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Gold Rate; Gold Mining Harmony HMY Gold Quote Gold Fields GFI NYSE Yahoo Finance Last Trade Quote
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dow2664 Gold and silver contracts closed the last trading session on opposite sides of break-even. Gold price per ounce rate closed out negative for the day and silver price per ounce rate finished about break-even overall. After hours trends implies that gold and silver could open tomorrow’s session moving below break-even once again. Spot gold price trends moved in the red during the interval between last session close in the U.S. and today’s opening bell. Gold sell offs came primarily during the initial portion of the last trading session. As the primary stock indices recovered, gold sell -offs slowed. Ultimately however many gold miners had to weather the the negative weight of the day. Harmony Gold (HMY) closed out the last trading session in the green according to yahoo finance NYSE data. Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. Am finished the last session higher by .13 or 1.07 percent to close out the session at 12.30. Gold Fields Ltd. American Depos also closed out the last trading session on the positive side of break-even. GFI NYSE data reveals that Gold fields finished higher by 1.49 percent at 15.66 last trade. Camillo Zucari
Oil Prices Bounced Back | Gold Price Fell –Daily Recap October 18
Gold price continued to slide and sharply declined for the second straight
business day; silver price remained virtually unchanged; crude oil prices
bounced back and inclined; natural gas prices on the other hand changed
direction and sharply fell. Here is a summary of the price movements of precious
metals and energy commodities for October 18th: Precious Metals prices: Gold
price decreased by 1.42% and reached $1,652; Silver price, on the other hand
remained nearly unchanged with a 0.03% increase to reach $31.83. During October,
gold price inclined by 1.9% and silver price increased by 5.8%.
business day; silver price remained virtually unchanged; crude oil prices
bounced back and inclined; natural gas prices on the other hand changed
direction and sharply fell. Here is a summary of the price movements of precious
metals and energy commodities for October 18th: Precious Metals prices: Gold
price decreased by 1.42% and reached $1,652; Silver price, on the other hand
remained nearly unchanged with a 0.03% increase to reach $31.83. During October,
gold price inclined by 1.9% and silver price increased by 5.8%.
Charles Schwab Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons
Charles Schwab 's (NYSE: SCHW ) advertising likes to say: "Talk to
Chuck." Well, investors might want to talk to him about the company's stock
price. Since mid-February, the stock has plunged from $19.45 to $11.94. And
Schwabs latest earnings report Monday had still more bad news for investors.
Schwab did not miss its estimates by much. The company posted earnings of 18
cents per share, up from 10 cents per share in the same period a year ago.
However, the consensus estimate was for 19 cents. And in today's jittery
markets, investors don't like being disappointed. SCHW shares fell by 6.35% on
the news. However, could this be an overreaction? Might Schwab shares be
attractive at these levels? Here's a look at the pros and cons of holding
SCHW: Pros Diverse platform. While Charles Schwab is a leader in online
brokerage services, the company also has been able to expand into other key
areas. These include banking, trust services, investment research and financial
planning. Charles Schwab also has an Institutional Services segment.
Essentially, this provides the ability for financial advisors to setup their own
practices. Cleaning house. Charles Schwab has taken swift actions to deal with
the legacy of the financial crisis. For example, the company has settled
litigation over a mutual fund. At the same time, Charles Schwab has been
disciplined with its cost structure. Acquisitions. Schwab has had a good track
record with its dealmaking. Some of its savvy transactions include the purchase
of optionsXpress as well as Windward Investment Management, which is a top money
management firm. Cons Interest rates. This has been a big problem for Schwab. In
the latest quarter, SCHW waived $160 million in fees for its money market funds.
If not, clients would have sustained a negative return! Pricing. The brokerage
business essentially is a commodity. And in light of tough competition such as
from E-Trade (NASDAQ: ETFC ) and TD Ameritrade (NASDAQ: AMTD ) the industry is
vulnerable to price wars. In fact, just last year, Schwab reduced its rates.
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Schwab has moved aggressively into this category.
However, the fees for ETFs are much lower than alternative mutual funds. Verdict
Since its founding in the 1970s, Charles Schwab has been effective in riding the
wave of baby boomers. Now, as this group heads into retirement, the company is
making moves to benefit. To this end, there has been an expansion of its
relationship with AARP. SCHW also has initiatives to expand its bond business.
So Schwabs long-term outlook is attractive. The problem is that according to
the Federal Reserve's policy interest rates are likely to stay at or near 0%
for the next couple years. Which means theres little in the way of potential
catalysts to get SCHW stock moving. Thus, the cons outweigh the pros on Schwab.
Tom Taulli runs the InvestorPlace blog " IPO Playbook ," a site dedicated to
the hottest news and rumors about initial public offerings. He is also the
author of " All About Short Selling " and " All About Commodities ."
Follow him on Twitter at @ ttaulli . As of this writing, he did not own a
positioning any of the stocks named here.
Chuck." Well, investors might want to talk to him about the company's stock
price. Since mid-February, the stock has plunged from $19.45 to $11.94. And
Schwabs latest earnings report Monday had still more bad news for investors.
Schwab did not miss its estimates by much. The company posted earnings of 18
cents per share, up from 10 cents per share in the same period a year ago.
However, the consensus estimate was for 19 cents. And in today's jittery
markets, investors don't like being disappointed. SCHW shares fell by 6.35% on
the news. However, could this be an overreaction? Might Schwab shares be
attractive at these levels? Here's a look at the pros and cons of holding
SCHW: Pros Diverse platform. While Charles Schwab is a leader in online
brokerage services, the company also has been able to expand into other key
areas. These include banking, trust services, investment research and financial
planning. Charles Schwab also has an Institutional Services segment.
Essentially, this provides the ability for financial advisors to setup their own
practices. Cleaning house. Charles Schwab has taken swift actions to deal with
the legacy of the financial crisis. For example, the company has settled
litigation over a mutual fund. At the same time, Charles Schwab has been
disciplined with its cost structure. Acquisitions. Schwab has had a good track
record with its dealmaking. Some of its savvy transactions include the purchase
of optionsXpress as well as Windward Investment Management, which is a top money
management firm. Cons Interest rates. This has been a big problem for Schwab. In
the latest quarter, SCHW waived $160 million in fees for its money market funds.
If not, clients would have sustained a negative return! Pricing. The brokerage
business essentially is a commodity. And in light of tough competition such as
from E-Trade (NASDAQ: ETFC ) and TD Ameritrade (NASDAQ: AMTD ) the industry is
vulnerable to price wars. In fact, just last year, Schwab reduced its rates.
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Schwab has moved aggressively into this category.
However, the fees for ETFs are much lower than alternative mutual funds. Verdict
Since its founding in the 1970s, Charles Schwab has been effective in riding the
wave of baby boomers. Now, as this group heads into retirement, the company is
making moves to benefit. To this end, there has been an expansion of its
relationship with AARP. SCHW also has initiatives to expand its bond business.
So Schwabs long-term outlook is attractive. The problem is that according to
the Federal Reserve's policy interest rates are likely to stay at or near 0%
for the next couple years. Which means theres little in the way of potential
catalysts to get SCHW stock moving. Thus, the cons outweigh the pros on Schwab.
Tom Taulli runs the InvestorPlace blog " IPO Playbook ," a site dedicated to
the hottest news and rumors about initial public offerings. He is also the
author of " All About Short Selling " and " All About Commodities ."
Follow him on Twitter at @ ttaulli . As of this writing, he did not own a
positioning any of the stocks named here.
Top 10 Most Profitable Chemical Stocks: NL, TNH, SCEI, POT, GURE, MOS, YONG, SQM, CF, IPI (Oct 18, 2011)
Below are the top 10 most profitable Chemical stocks for the last 12 months.
Three Chinese companies (SCEI, GURE, YONG) are on the list. NL Industries, Inc.
(NYSE:NL) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 74.95% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 56.34% for the same period. Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. (NYSE:TNH) is the
2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin
was 52.09% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 52.12% for
the same period. Sino Clean Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:SCEI) is the 3rd most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 37.93% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 28.70% for the same period.
Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (NYSE:POT) is the 4th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 30.61% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 43.60% for the same period. Gulf
Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:GURE) is the 5th most profitable stock in this segment
of the market. Its net profit margin was 28.70% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 38.74% for the same period. The Mosaic Company
(NYSE:MOS) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 25.37% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 27.54% for the same period. Yongye International Inc (NASDAQ:YONG) is the
7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin
was 23.65% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 28.59% for
the same period. Sociedad Quimica y Minera (ADR) (NYSE:SQM) is the 8th most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 22.54%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 29.20% for the same
period. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) is the 9th most profitable stock
in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 22.11% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 38.03% for the same period. Intrepid
Potash, Inc. (NYSE:IPI) is the 10th most profitable stock in this segment of the
market. Its net profit margin was 21.56% for the last 12 months. Its operating
profit margin was 35.54% for the same period.
Three Chinese companies (SCEI, GURE, YONG) are on the list. NL Industries, Inc.
(NYSE:NL) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 74.95% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 56.34% for the same period. Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. (NYSE:TNH) is the
2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin
was 52.09% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 52.12% for
the same period. Sino Clean Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:SCEI) is the 3rd most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 37.93% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 28.70% for the same period.
Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (NYSE:POT) is the 4th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 30.61% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 43.60% for the same period. Gulf
Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:GURE) is the 5th most profitable stock in this segment
of the market. Its net profit margin was 28.70% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 38.74% for the same period. The Mosaic Company
(NYSE:MOS) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 25.37% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 27.54% for the same period. Yongye International Inc (NASDAQ:YONG) is the
7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin
was 23.65% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 28.59% for
the same period. Sociedad Quimica y Minera (ADR) (NYSE:SQM) is the 8th most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 22.54%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 29.20% for the same
period. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) is the 9th most profitable stock
in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 22.11% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 38.03% for the same period. Intrepid
Potash, Inc. (NYSE:IPI) is the 10th most profitable stock in this segment of the
market. Its net profit margin was 21.56% for the last 12 months. Its operating
profit margin was 35.54% for the same period.
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Gold and silver contracts closed the last trading session on opposite sides of
break-even. Gold price per ounce rate closed out negative for the day and silver
price per ounce rate finished about break-even overall. After hours trends
implies that gold and silver could open tomorrows session moving below
break-even once again. Spot gold price trends moved in the red during the
interval between last session close in the U.S. and todays opening bell. Gold
sell offs came primarily during the initial portion of the last trading session.
As the primary stock indices recovered, gold sell -offs slowed. Ultimately
however many gold miners had to weather the the negative weight of the day.
Harmony Gold (HMY) closed out the last trading session in the green according to
yahoo finance NYSE data. Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. Am finished the last
session higher by .13 or 1.07 percent to close out the session at 12.30. Gold
Fields Ltd. American Depos also closed out the last trading session on the
positive side of break-even. GFI NYSE data reveals that Gold fields finished
higher by 1.49 percent at 15.66 last trade. Camillo Zucari
break-even. Gold price per ounce rate closed out negative for the day and silver
price per ounce rate finished about break-even overall. After hours trends
implies that gold and silver could open tomorrows session moving below
break-even once again. Spot gold price trends moved in the red during the
interval between last session close in the U.S. and todays opening bell. Gold
sell offs came primarily during the initial portion of the last trading session.
As the primary stock indices recovered, gold sell -offs slowed. Ultimately
however many gold miners had to weather the the negative weight of the day.
Harmony Gold (HMY) closed out the last trading session in the green according to
yahoo finance NYSE data. Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. Am finished the last
session higher by .13 or 1.07 percent to close out the session at 12.30. Gold
Fields Ltd. American Depos also closed out the last trading session on the
positive side of break-even. GFI NYSE data reveals that Gold fields finished
higher by 1.49 percent at 15.66 last trade. Camillo Zucari
The Gold Price Fell Down Out of a Flat Topped Rising Triangle Today, Did the Gold Price Turn Down?
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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Gold Price Close Today : 1651.70 Change : (23.80) or -1.4% Silver Price Close Today : 31.801 Change : 0.010 cents or 0.0% Gold Silver Ratio Today : 51.94 Change : -0.765 or -1.5% Silver Gold Ratio Today : 0.01925 Change : 0.000279 or 1.5% Platinum Price Close Today : 1539.50 Change : -16.00 or -1.0% Palladium Price Close Today : 624.15 Change : 6.85 or 1.1% S&P 500 : 1,225.31 Change : 24.45 or 2.0% Dow In GOLD$ : $144.89 Change : $ 4.29 or 3.1% Dow in GOLD oz : 7.009 Change : 0.208 or 3.1% Dow in SILVER oz : 364.04 Change : 5.54 or 1.5% Dow Industrial : 11,576.82 Change : 179.82 or 1.6% US Dollar Index : 77.00 Change : -0.062 or -0.1% Today the GOLD PRICE opened down over $40, bottomed about 10:00 a.m. at $1,626.75, then stubbornly climbed the rest of the day to recover half that loss. Comex found it down only $23.80 at $1,651.70. I just want to point out to y’all that you can do worse than what the engineers do, namely, just deal with the facts. It removes most of the guesswork. Call it what it is: the GOLD PRICE reached $1,695 on Monday, then hit $1,626.75 today, and closed beneath $1,655 support. That’s a down trend, often beaten in the neighborhood of $1,680. Here’s where it gets tricky: does it really mean what it says? If you were building a bridge, it would, but markets have that human tendency to blow hot and cold out of both sides of their mouth. Sometimes they break down or up, but only for one day, then reverse the next and break out and follow through the opposite direction! The GOLD PRICE had been building a flat-topped rising triangle. Usually that breaks out upwards, but gold fell down out of it today. Did gold turn down? MACD is losing its enthusiasm. Probably did, and ’twill make a trip home to the 150 dma ($1,599) soon, but closing tomorrow above $1,695 would gainsay that course. I remember a few days ago when the SILVER PRICE closed up one cent and gold dropped several dollars, then jumped up next day. Well, here we go again, but which way? Silver shuttered Comex at 3180.1c, up one cent. During the day it dropped as low at 3046c, but defended that level and rose again out of the mirey pit to close well above 3100c at 3180.1c. Facts: The SILVER PRICE must climb above, and remain above, 3250c to change the diagnosis from downtrend to uptrend. Silver, too fell out of its rising flat-topped triangle today, but remains in the range of 2843c to 3310c that has held it captive since September. Unless SILVER and GOLD showed false breakouts today, they will follow through tomorrow with lower prices. All this back and forth betrays great bewilderment and confusion in SILVER and GOLD . Blame lies largely with the European crisis and the Eurocrats dawdling and diddling and pitty-patting at the problem. Markets hate indecision. Stocks knee-jerked higher today on a report of a $2 trillion fix of the European sovereign debt crisis. Later it turned out the report didn’t report that at all, only that Euro-crats had worked out a deal to make sure this doesn’t happen again (count on THAT) by banning short sales of Credit Default Swaps and maybe bank stocks, and who knows, maybe striped stockings, too. Let us never forget, as we listen to the parrots on TV and Radio and the actors in politics and central banks, that there is NO sovereign debt crisis in Greece or Europe, just as there was NO mortgage debt crisis in the US. There is a BANK SOLVENCY CRISIS, and all this circles around saving the banks, not countries or homeowners. homeowners. The greedy banks – abetted by lap-dog governments – dug themselves into a hole, and now by means of their bought-and-paid-for politicians, they want to hand a shovel to taxpayers so they can fill it up. Debt crisis, my eye! It’s a BANK crisis, of, by, and for the banks, Euro and US. Anyhow, Sarcophagus in France is whining and moaning about Europe breaking up, theatrics in preparation for this weekend’s Euro-summit. He has to give Ferkel some cover for her selling the Germans down the river, since the German voter has not yet been successfully enlightened to the glory of bailing out banks or other countries, shameful troglodyte he is. At the bottom line, the Euro-crats have no deal yet, but they are barking for one strongly. Ain’t y’all impressed? Lo, stocks opened the day dragging their itty feet, but about 10:30 picked up and surged toward’s day’s end. This handsome performance brings them up to only about 75 points below Friday and about 125 points below that death-dealing, I’ll-raise-a-punk-knot-on-top-of-yore-head 11,700 resistance. Dow rose 179.82 points today, 1.58%, to 11,576.82. S&P500 also climbed 24.45, up 2.04%, to 1,225.31. Not clear yet that stocks can continue to rally, or for that matter have even started rallying, but they might. Need a close above 200 day moving average (now 11,967) to prove it, otherwise they’re just pikers shaking dice and trying to rope you into their game. My rule is, never shoot craps with any man who pulls his own dice out of his pocket. Here late in the day the US dollar index , which had traded as high as 77.52 then taken a beating down to 76.80, is now trading 77.084, down a negligible 6.2 basis points (0.08%). Looks to me like the dollar made a double bottom Friday and Monday around 76.50, but who listens to me? I’m just a natural born fool from Tennessee, and no match for them Wall Street jeen-youses. For all the alleged good news perking out of Europe, the Franken-currency still rose only 0.18% to 137.66, trading back to fill the last gap it left. Probably will rise higher, although there is no reason in the world it ought to, other than moirchandizing. The Yen took the sidling path, losing 0.05% to 130.13c/Y100 (Y76.85/$1). No change, still range bound and flying heavy like an old hawk with a fat rabbit. Argentum et aurum comparenda sunt — – Gold and silver must be bought. – Franklin Sanders, The Moneychanger The-MoneyChanger.com © 2011, The Moneychanger. May not be republished in any form, including electronically, without our express permission. To avoid confusion, please remember that the comments above have a very short time horizon. Always invest with the primary trend. Gold’s primary trend is up, targeting at least $3,130.00; silver’s primary is up targeting 16:1 gold/silver ratio or $195.66; stocks’ primary trend is down, targeting Dow under 2,900 and worth only one ounce of gold; US$ or US$-denominated assets, primary trend down; real estate bubble has burst, primary trend down. WARNING AND DISCLAIMER. Be advised and warned: Do NOT use these commentaries to trade futures contracts. I don’t intend them for that or write them with that short term trading outlook. I write them for long-term investors in physical metals. Take them as entertainment, but not as a timing service for futures. NOR do I recommend investing in gold or silver Exchange Trade Funds (ETFs). Those are NOT physical metal and I fear one day one or another may go up in smoke. Unless you can breathe smoke, stay away. Call me paranoid, but the surviving rabbit is wary of traps. NOR do I recommend trading futures options or other leveraged paper gold and silver products. These are not for the inexperienced. NOR do I recommend buying gold and silver on margin or with debt. What DO I recommend? Physical gold and silver coins and bars in your own hands. One final warning: NEVER insert a 747 Jumbo Jet up your nose.
IBM Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Just last week, IBM 's (NYSE: IBM ) shares hit an all-time high of $190.53, giving the company a $222 billion market capitalization and making it the No. 2 most valuable tech operator in the world. But as of this week, investors have become a bit more concerned. While IBM’s latest earnings report definitely was strong — with earnings up 13%, to $3.19 per share — it still wasn’t enough to keep up with Wall Street's expectations. The main reason was IBM's revenues, which came to $26.2 billion against the consensus estimate of $26.3 billion. On the news, IBM's shares fell 4.73% to $177.76. So might IBM be suffering from the slowdown in the economy, or can the company push forward and continue to grow? To see, here's a look at the pros and cons: Pros Great management.
Apple Shares Tumble After Rare Profit Disappointment
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Hold the iPhone: Apple ( NASDAQ : AAPL ) has disappointed investors. Shares of the tech darling
Apple Bombs, Sectors Revolt — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Tuesday proved to be an "opposite day" of sorts on Wall Street, with several sector giants reporting, and their respective businessmates turning in the opposite direction of the news. Cases in point: Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS )/ Bank of America (NYSE: BAC ) and IBM (NYSE: IBM ). But the big news of the day didn’t come until after the bell, when Apple ( NASDAQ : AAPL ) released the report everyone was waiting on. And it flopped. Apple threw up a rare earnings miss Tuesday, reporting earnings per share of $7.05 compared to analyst estimates for $7.39. In its first report announced with CEO Tim Cook at the helm, Apple said it sold just more than 17 million iPhones, which was 3 million short of expectations. The news sent AAPL stock down 5% in after-hours trading to below the $400 mark . Earlier Tuesday, the financial sector threw itself a ticker-tape parade to the tune of a 6% gain in the KBW Bank Index (BKS) that tracks 24 of the largest publicly traded financial companies. This came despite Goldman Sachs' third-quarter earnings report, which had GS posting only its second quarterly loss in the company's 13-year history as a publicly traded stock and a wide earnings miss. And it also came despite Bank of America's third-quarter earnings report, which did reveal earnings of 56 cents per share vs. EPS estimates of 20 cents and a 6% climb in revenue, but still showed massive weaknesses in BofA to anyone willing to look a little closer. No, it's apparently still good times for anyone dealing dollars. Goldman Sachs finished up 5.52% at $102.25, and BAC stock finished up more than 10% at $6.64 — almost the highest it has traded since Sept. 29, when BofA announced it was charging $5-per-month debit-card fees . And riding the gravy train higher were banking acquaintances JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM , +6.77%, $33.14), Citigroup (NYSE: C , +5.9%, $25.86) and Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB , +5.25%, $37.91), among others. Not faring as well on its own bad news was IBM. While IBM reached an all-time peak in stock value last week and on Tuesday morning reported a 7% increase in earnings for the third quarter, those earnings ($3.19 per share) just fell shy of expectations ($3.22), and out the bottom went — to the tune of a 4% loss, taking IBM to $178.90 by the end of the day. Tech stocks, however, didn't follow suit, with the Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index (DJUSTC) up more than 1% and the Nasdaq -100 Technology Sector (NDXT) index up about 1.7%. Tech companies making gains included Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ , +3.02%, $25.61), Dell ( NASDAQ : DELL , +2.5%, $16.37) and Google (NASDAQ: GOOG , +1.39%, $590.51). Three Up Toll Brothers Inc. (NYSE: TOL ): Up 12.75% ($1.93) to $17.07. VMware (NYSE: VMW ): Up 8.2% ($7.34) to $96.86. Host Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HST ): Up 7.59% (91 cents) to $12.90. Three Down Crocs (NASDAQ: CROX ): Down 39.38% ($10.49) to $16.15. Hospira Inc. (NYSE: HSP ): Down 21.01% ($7.85) to $29.51. Jazz Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: JAZZ ): Down 6.23% ($2.68) to $40.34. As of this writing, Kyle Woodley did not own a position in any of the aforementioned stocks.
Gold Futures Cut Loss in Half, U.S. Dollar Turns Lower
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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Gold futures settled markedly lower Tuesday, but were able to trim their intra-day losses by roughly half. Gold futures for December 2011 delivery on the COMEX closed lower by $23.80, or 1.4%, at $1,652.80 per ounce.
Top 10 Most Profitable Broadcasting Stocks: CRWN, STV, TIVO, SNI, DISCA, CTCM, ETM, TV, LSTZA, CMLS (Oct 18, 2011)
Below are the top 10 most profitable Broadcasting stocks for the last 12
months. One Chinese company (STV) is on the list. Crown Media Holdings, Inc
(NASDAQ:CRWN) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 39.95% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 30.30% for the same period. China Digital TV Holding Co., Ltd.(ADR)
(NYSE:STV) is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 39.38% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 46.12% for the same period. TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ:TIVO) is the 3rd most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 30.18%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 30.74% for the same
period. Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (NYSE:SNI) is the 4th most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 29.26% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 41.38% for the same period.
Discovery Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:DISCA) is the 5th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 23.31% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 41.88% for the same period. CTC Media,
Inc. (NASDAQ:CTCM) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment of the
market. Its net profit margin was 23.29% for the last 12 months. Its operating
profit margin was 32.85% for the same period. Entercom Communications Corp.
(NYSE:ETM) is the 7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 19.83% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 22.45% for the same period. Grupo Televisa, S.A. (ADR) (NYSE:TV) is the 8th
most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was
14.35% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 26.10% for the
same period. Liberty Media Corp (Starz) (NASDAQ:LSTZA) is the 9th most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 13.69%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 23.90% for the same
period. Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQ:CMLS) is the 10th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 13.13% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 29.91% for the same period.
months. One Chinese company (STV) is on the list. Crown Media Holdings, Inc
(NASDAQ:CRWN) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 39.95% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 30.30% for the same period. China Digital TV Holding Co., Ltd.(ADR)
(NYSE:STV) is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 39.38% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 46.12% for the same period. TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ:TIVO) is the 3rd most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 30.18%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 30.74% for the same
period. Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (NYSE:SNI) is the 4th most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 29.26% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 41.38% for the same period.
Discovery Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:DISCA) is the 5th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 23.31% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 41.88% for the same period. CTC Media,
Inc. (NASDAQ:CTCM) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment of the
market. Its net profit margin was 23.29% for the last 12 months. Its operating
profit margin was 32.85% for the same period. Entercom Communications Corp.
(NYSE:ETM) is the 7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 19.83% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 22.45% for the same period. Grupo Televisa, S.A. (ADR) (NYSE:TV) is the 8th
most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was
14.35% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 26.10% for the
same period. Liberty Media Corp (Starz) (NASDAQ:LSTZA) is the 9th most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 13.69%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 23.90% for the same
period. Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQ:CMLS) is the 10th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 13.13% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 29.91% for the same period.
Time to Get Bearish on the Nasdaq-100 via this ETF
The PowerShares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ ) is a unit investment trust that holds
all of the component securities of the Nasdaq-100 Index. Its performance
generally corresponds with the price and yield of the Nasdaq-100 Index. The QQQ
has been up eight out of 10 days since the Oct. 4 lows, with a move of about 15%
in that time frame nearly doubling the move of the S&P 500. Note, though, that
the four-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) is now pushing 90, which has been a
harbinger of short-term tops in the past. Additionally, the 14-day Detrended
Price Oscillator (which aims to zero in on stocks trading cycles rather than
price trends) is approaching four, while the QQQs are trading at an extreme to
their 50-day moving average. Both of these metrics have been reliable indicators
of overbought conditions in the past. This chase for higher-beta names (that are
more volatile than the market itself), vis-a-vis the QQQs, has never ended well
in the past. Given my neutral outlook on stocks subsequent to the recent
voracious rally, combined with the dramatic outperformance of the QQQs versus
the S&P 500, Im looking for QQQ to pull back to the 50-day moving average of $54
by year-end. Based on PowerShares QQQ Trusts current market price of $57.27 and
using a target price of $54, a target date of Dec. 30, 2011, and $1,000 of
investment capital, this is a great candidate for a short-term options trade. To
play this with options, visit TradingBlock.com , create a free Instant Login and
try the TradeBuilder feature. Input the ticker, target price and date, and
investment amount, and you'll see several ways to trade that include buying a
January put spread, selling the stock, or using some more-advanced strategies.
Best of all, you can see a potential profit-and-loss outline for each strategy.
If you set up an account, you can hit the "Trade" button on your preferred
strategy and be on your way! Create your free login, and get access to these QQQ
option trading strategies by visiting the TradeBuilder here .
all of the component securities of the Nasdaq-100 Index. Its performance
generally corresponds with the price and yield of the Nasdaq-100 Index. The QQQ
has been up eight out of 10 days since the Oct. 4 lows, with a move of about 15%
in that time frame nearly doubling the move of the S&P 500. Note, though, that
the four-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) is now pushing 90, which has been a
harbinger of short-term tops in the past. Additionally, the 14-day Detrended
Price Oscillator (which aims to zero in on stocks trading cycles rather than
price trends) is approaching four, while the QQQs are trading at an extreme to
their 50-day moving average. Both of these metrics have been reliable indicators
of overbought conditions in the past. This chase for higher-beta names (that are
more volatile than the market itself), vis-a-vis the QQQs, has never ended well
in the past. Given my neutral outlook on stocks subsequent to the recent
voracious rally, combined with the dramatic outperformance of the QQQs versus
the S&P 500, Im looking for QQQ to pull back to the 50-day moving average of $54
by year-end. Based on PowerShares QQQ Trusts current market price of $57.27 and
using a target price of $54, a target date of Dec. 30, 2011, and $1,000 of
investment capital, this is a great candidate for a short-term options trade. To
play this with options, visit TradingBlock.com , create a free Instant Login and
try the TradeBuilder feature. Input the ticker, target price and date, and
investment amount, and you'll see several ways to trade that include buying a
January put spread, selling the stock, or using some more-advanced strategies.
Best of all, you can see a potential profit-and-loss outline for each strategy.
If you set up an account, you can hit the "Trade" button on your preferred
strategy and be on your way! Create your free login, and get access to these QQQ
option trading strategies by visiting the TradeBuilder here .
More Than the Kindle — How Amazon Is Taking Over the Book Business
Victoria Barnsley, chief executive of the News Corp. -owned (NASDAQ: NWS )
Harper Collins publishing house, told The New York Times in August that Amazon s
(NASDAQ: AMZN ) Amazon Publishing business is obviously a concern. Amazon
Publishing, Barnsley said, is bringing the online retailer close to a
monopolistic situation. Fast-forward a couple months later, and shes right to be
concerned. Amazon has signed a fleet of popular writers to its new Amazon
Publishing imprints with plans to publish 122 books, both in print and
electronically via its Kindle e-book store, this fall. AMZN is projected to
control 50% of the entire U.S. book retail business by the end of 2012 . If it
doesnt need publishers anymore, whats to stop Amazons domination of the book
business? Amazons far-reaching online retail business has been making publishers
sweat for years, but its Amazons Kindle e-book store that causes the most
concern. The ubiquity of the store Kindle books can be purchased and read on
any web browser coupled with the popularity of Amazons own Kindle e-reader
device has given the company a stranglehold on the growing e-book market. The
e-book market is growing and fast. E-book sales across the industry totaled $878
million in 2010 . Thats just a fraction of the overall publishing industry,
which brought in $28 billion in sales last year. And its just a fraction of even
AMZNs average quarterly earnings the company brought in $9.9 billion in the
second quarter of 2011 alone, so e-book sales have a long way to go before they
influence Amazons overall value. That might happen sooner rather than later,
though, considering how quickly the e-book business is growing. That $878
million figure represents 1,300% growth since 2008 . AMZN might not be making as
much money on them, but e-books are outselling print editions at Amazon already.
The company announced in May that for every 100 print books, including those
without digital editions, it sells 105 books on the Kindle . Its Kindle e-reader
business is growing apace with the e-book business, as well. Though AMZN still
refuses to divulge sales numbers for the four-year-old e-reader line, there are
hints to how well the device has performed during the past year. After Christmas
2010, Amazon announced that the Kindle had become its best-selling item in
company history , surpassing J.K. Rowlings 2007 book Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows , a title that sold 15 million copies worldwide on its first day
of sales alone. In July, the company said Kindle sales grew between the first
and second quarters of 2011 thanks to the popularity of its new, cheaper,
advertising-supported Kindle .
Harper Collins publishing house, told The New York Times in August that Amazon s
(NASDAQ: AMZN ) Amazon Publishing business is obviously a concern. Amazon
Publishing, Barnsley said, is bringing the online retailer close to a
monopolistic situation. Fast-forward a couple months later, and shes right to be
concerned. Amazon has signed a fleet of popular writers to its new Amazon
Publishing imprints with plans to publish 122 books, both in print and
electronically via its Kindle e-book store, this fall. AMZN is projected to
control 50% of the entire U.S. book retail business by the end of 2012 . If it
doesnt need publishers anymore, whats to stop Amazons domination of the book
business? Amazons far-reaching online retail business has been making publishers
sweat for years, but its Amazons Kindle e-book store that causes the most
concern. The ubiquity of the store Kindle books can be purchased and read on
any web browser coupled with the popularity of Amazons own Kindle e-reader
device has given the company a stranglehold on the growing e-book market. The
e-book market is growing and fast. E-book sales across the industry totaled $878
million in 2010 . Thats just a fraction of the overall publishing industry,
which brought in $28 billion in sales last year. And its just a fraction of even
AMZNs average quarterly earnings the company brought in $9.9 billion in the
second quarter of 2011 alone, so e-book sales have a long way to go before they
influence Amazons overall value. That might happen sooner rather than later,
though, considering how quickly the e-book business is growing. That $878
million figure represents 1,300% growth since 2008 . AMZN might not be making as
much money on them, but e-books are outselling print editions at Amazon already.
The company announced in May that for every 100 print books, including those
without digital editions, it sells 105 books on the Kindle . Its Kindle e-reader
business is growing apace with the e-book business, as well. Though AMZN still
refuses to divulge sales numbers for the four-year-old e-reader line, there are
hints to how well the device has performed during the past year. After Christmas
2010, Amazon announced that the Kindle had become its best-selling item in
company history , surpassing J.K. Rowlings 2007 book Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows , a title that sold 15 million copies worldwide on its first day
of sales alone. In July, the company said Kindle sales grew between the first
and second quarters of 2011 thanks to the popularity of its new, cheaper,
advertising-supported Kindle .
Tuesday Apple Rumors — ‘iPad Mini’ Making Rounds at Asian Manufacturers
Here are your Apple rumors and news items for Tuesday: Tiny iPad Mini Rumors
Get Big: Oct. 12, Brian White of Ticonderoga Securities said sources in China
were hinting that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) was preparing a cheaper iPad device
meant to compete with Amazon s (NASDAQ: AMZN ) new $199 Kindle Fire tablet. He
called it the iPad Mini. On Tuesday, a rumor originating from Taiwans United
Daily News (via Mac Rumors ) said component manufacturers AU Optronics and LG
Display already possess samples of the new iPad, which sports a 7.85-inch screen
with the same resolution as the current 9.7-inch iPad. In October 2010, former
Apple CEO Steve Jobs indicated that Apple wouldnt make a 7-inch screen iPad,
describing other 7-inch tablets as dead on arrival technology. Dropbox Turned
Down Apple Offer: File storage startup Dropbox, an iCloud-like service, was
rumored to be an acquisition target for Apple in September, but a new Forbes
cover story on the company (via Mac Rumors ) said the bid was more than a rumor.
Dropbox founders Arash Ferdowsi and Drew Houston met personally with Steve Jobs
and turned down an $800 million offer from Apple . Jobs apparently warned the
duo of trusting private investors into their company. Apple Preparing New
MacBook Pros for November: Just in time for Christmas, Apple will release new
models of its high-end MacBook Pro laptops. 9 to 5 Mac reported on Tuesday that
listings on Apples online store popped up to support previous rumors that the
new models were coming this year. Listings for the MacBook Pro Memory Model in
the Apple store suggest the new laptops will ship in November. While not
dramatic upgrades, the new models will include slightly more powerful CPUs and
improved Bluetooth wireless networking. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello
did not own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter
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Get Big: Oct. 12, Brian White of Ticonderoga Securities said sources in China
were hinting that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) was preparing a cheaper iPad device
meant to compete with Amazon s (NASDAQ: AMZN ) new $199 Kindle Fire tablet. He
called it the iPad Mini. On Tuesday, a rumor originating from Taiwans United
Daily News (via Mac Rumors ) said component manufacturers AU Optronics and LG
Display already possess samples of the new iPad, which sports a 7.85-inch screen
with the same resolution as the current 9.7-inch iPad. In October 2010, former
Apple CEO Steve Jobs indicated that Apple wouldnt make a 7-inch screen iPad,
describing other 7-inch tablets as dead on arrival technology. Dropbox Turned
Down Apple Offer: File storage startup Dropbox, an iCloud-like service, was
rumored to be an acquisition target for Apple in September, but a new Forbes
cover story on the company (via Mac Rumors ) said the bid was more than a rumor.
Dropbox founders Arash Ferdowsi and Drew Houston met personally with Steve Jobs
and turned down an $800 million offer from Apple . Jobs apparently warned the
duo of trusting private investors into their company. Apple Preparing New
MacBook Pros for November: Just in time for Christmas, Apple will release new
models of its high-end MacBook Pro laptops. 9 to 5 Mac reported on Tuesday that
listings on Apples online store popped up to support previous rumors that the
new models were coming this year. Listings for the MacBook Pro Memory Model in
the Apple store suggest the new laptops will ship in November. While not
dramatic upgrades, the new models will include slightly more powerful CPUs and
improved Bluetooth wireless networking. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello
did not own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter
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Top 10 Most Profitable Biotech Stocks: MNTA, TTHI, JAZZ, ITMN, TECH, PDLI, OSIR, GILD, ACAD, CPHI (Oct 18, 2011)
Below are the top 10 most profitable Biotech stocks for the last 12 months. One
Chinese company (CPHI) is on the list. Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(NASDAQ:MNTA) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 68.72% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 68.30% for the same period. Transition Therapeutics Inc.
(NASDAQ:TTHI) is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 43.49% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 43.49% for the same period. Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAZZ)
is the 3rd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 43.42% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 45.16%
for the same period. InterMune, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITMN) is the 4th most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 42.25% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 44.46% for the same period.
Techne Corporation (NASDAQ:TECH) is the 5th most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 38.73% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 56.23% for the same period. PDL BioPharma Inc.
(NASDAQ:PDLI) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 35.39% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 65.41% for the same period. Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSIR)
is the 7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 34.96% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 32.51%
for the same period. Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) is the 8th most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 34.78%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 47.24% for the same
period. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ACAD) is the 9th most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 32.45% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 32.23% for the same period.
China Pharma Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:CPHI) is the 10th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 29.88% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 30.89% for the same period.
Chinese company (CPHI) is on the list. Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(NASDAQ:MNTA) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 68.72% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 68.30% for the same period. Transition Therapeutics Inc.
(NASDAQ:TTHI) is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 43.49% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 43.49% for the same period. Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAZZ)
is the 3rd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 43.42% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 45.16%
for the same period. InterMune, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITMN) is the 4th most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 42.25% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 44.46% for the same period.
Techne Corporation (NASDAQ:TECH) is the 5th most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 38.73% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 56.23% for the same period. PDL BioPharma Inc.
(NASDAQ:PDLI) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 35.39% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 65.41% for the same period. Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSIR)
is the 7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 34.96% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 32.51%
for the same period. Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) is the 8th most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 34.78%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 47.24% for the same
period. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ACAD) is the 9th most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 32.45% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 32.23% for the same period.
China Pharma Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:CPHI) is the 10th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 29.88% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 30.89% for the same period.
The Gold Price Fell Down Out of a Flat Topped Rising Triangle Today, Did the Gold Price Turn Down?
Gold Price Close Today : 1651.70 Change : (23.80) or -1.4% Silver Price Close
Today : 31.801 Change : 0.010 cents or 0.0% Gold Silver Ratio Today : 51.94
Change : -0.765 or -1.5% Silver Gold Ratio Today : 0.01925 Change : 0.000279 or
1.5% Platinum Price Close Today : 1539.50 Change : -16.00 or -1.0% Palladium
Price Close Today : 624.15 Change : 6.85 or 1.1% S&P 500 : 1,225.31 Change :
24.45 or 2.0% Dow In GOLD$ : $144.89 Change : $ 4.29 or 3.1% Dow in GOLD oz :
7.009 Change : 0.208 or 3.1% Dow in SILVER oz : 364.04 Change : 5.54 or 1.5% Dow
Industrial : 11,576.82 Change : 179.82 or 1.6% US Dollar Index : 77.00 Change :
-0.062 or -0.1% Today the GOLD PRICE opened down over $40, bottomed about 10:00
a.m. at $1,626.75, then stubbornly climbed the rest of the day to recover half
that loss. Comex found it down only $23.80 at $1,651.70. I just want to point
out to y'all that you can do worse than what the engineers do, namely, just deal
with the facts. It removes most of the guesswork. Call it what it is: the GOLD
PRICE reached $1,695 on Monday, then hit $1,626.75 today, and closed beneath
$1,655 support. That's a down trend, often beaten in the neighborhood of $1,680.
Here's where it gets tricky: does it really mean what it says? If you were
building a bridge, it would, but markets have that human tendency to blow hot
and cold out of both sides of their mouth. Sometimes they break down or up, but
only for one day, then reverse the next and break out and follow through the
opposite direction! The GOLD PRICE had been building a flat-topped rising
triangle. Usually that breaks out upwards, but gold fell down out of it today.
Did gold turn down? MACD is losing its enthusiasm. Probably did, and 'twill make
a trip home to the 150 dma ($1,599) soon, but closing tomorrow above $1,695
would gainsay that course. I remember a few days ago when the SILVER PRICE
closed up one cent and gold dropped several dollars, then jumped up next day.
Well, here we go again, but which way? Silver shuttered Comex at 3180.1c, up one
cent. During the day it dropped as low at 3046c, but defended that level and
rose again out of the mirey pit to close well above 3100c at 3180.1c. Facts: The
SILVER PRICE must climb above, and remain above, 3250c to change the diagnosis
from downtrend to uptrend. Silver, too fell out of its rising flat-topped
triangle today, but remains in the range of 2843c to 3310c that has held it
captive since September. Unless SILVER and GOLD showed false breakouts today,
they will follow through tomorrow with lower prices. All this back and forth
betrays great bewilderment and confusion in SILVER and GOLD . Blame lies largely
with the European crisis and the Eurocrats dawdling and diddling and
pitty-patting at the problem. Markets hate indecision. Stocks knee-jerked higher
today on a report of a $2 trillion fix of the European sovereign debt crisis.
Later it turned out the report didn't report that at all, only that Euro-crats
had worked out a deal to make sure this doesn't happen again (count on THAT) by
banning short sales of Credit Default Swaps and maybe bank stocks, and who
knows, maybe striped stockings, too. Let us never forget, as we listen to the
parrots on TV and Radio and the actors in politics and central banks, that there
is NO sovereign debt crisis in Greece or Europe, just as there was NO mortgage
debt crisis in the US. There is a BANK SOLVENCY CRISIS, and all this circles
around saving the banks, not countries or homeowners. homeowners. The greedy
banks - abetted by lap-dog governments - dug themselves into a hole, and now by
means of their bought-and-paid-for politicians, they want to hand a shovel to
taxpayers so they can fill it up. Debt crisis, my eye! It's a BANK crisis, of,
by, and for the banks, Euro and US. Anyhow, Sarcophagus in France is whining and
moaning about Europe breaking up, theatrics in preparation for this weekend's
Euro-summit. He has to give Ferkel some cover for her selling the Germans down
the river, since the German voter has not yet been successfully enlightened to
the glory of bailing out banks or other countries, shameful troglodyte he is. At
the bottom line, the Euro-crats have no deal yet, but they are barking for one
strongly. Ain't y'all impressed? Lo, stocks opened the day dragging their itty
feet, but about 10:30 picked up and surged toward's day's end. This handsome
performance brings them up to only about 75 points below Friday and about 125
points below that death-dealing, I'll-raise-a-punk-knot-on-top-of-yore-head
11,700 resistance. Dow rose 179.82 points today, 1.58%, to 11,576.82. S&P500
also climbed 24.45, up 2.04%, to 1,225.31. Not clear yet that stocks can
continue to rally, or for that matter have even started rallying, but they
might. Need a close above 200 day moving average (now 11,967) to prove it,
otherwise they're just pikers shaking dice and trying to rope you into their
game. My rule is, never shoot craps with any man who pulls his own dice out of
his pocket. Here late in the day the US dollar index, which had traded as high
as 77.52 then taken a beating down to 76.80, is now trading 77.084, down a
negligible 6.2 basis points (0.08%). Looks to me like the dollar made a double
bottom Friday and Monday around 76.50, but who listens to me? I'm just a natural
born fool from Tennessee, and no match for them Wall Street jeen-youses. For all
the alleged good news perking out of Europe, the Franken-currency still rose
only 0.18% to 137.66, trading back to fill the last gap it left. Probably will
rise higher, although there is no reason in the world it ought to, other than
moirchandizing. The Yen took the sidling path, losing 0.05% to 130.13c/Y100
(Y76.85/$1). No change, still range bound and flying heavy like an old hawk with
a fat rabbit. Argentum et aurum comparenda sunt -- -- Gold and silver must be
bought. - Franklin Sanders, The Moneychanger The-MoneyChanger.com © 2011, The
Moneychanger. May not be republished in any form, including electronically,
without our express permission. To avoid confusion, please remember that the
comments above have a very short time horizon. Always invest with the primary
trend. Gold's primary trend is up, targeting at least $3,130.00; silver's
primary is up targeting 16:1 gold/silver ratio or $195.66; stocks' primary trend
is down, targeting Dow under 2,900 and worth only one ounce of gold; US$ or
US$-denominated assets, primary trend down; real estate bubble has burst,
primary trend down. WARNING AND DISCLAIMER. Be advised and warned: Do NOT use
these commentaries to trade futures contracts. I don't intend them for that or
write them with that short term trading outlook. I write them for long-term
investors in physical metals. Take them as entertainment, but not as a timing
service for futures. NOR do I recommend investing in gold or silver Exchange
Trade Funds (ETFs). Those are NOT physical metal and I fear one day one or
another may go up in smoke. Unless you can breathe smoke, stay away. Call me
paranoid, but the surviving rabbit is wary of traps. NOR do I recommend trading
futures options or other leveraged paper gold and silver products. These are not
for the inexperienced. NOR do I recommend buying gold and silver on margin or
with debt. What DO I recommend? Physical gold and silver coins and bars in your
own hands. One final warning: NEVER insert a 747 Jumbo Jet up your nose.
Today : 31.801 Change : 0.010 cents or 0.0% Gold Silver Ratio Today : 51.94
Change : -0.765 or -1.5% Silver Gold Ratio Today : 0.01925 Change : 0.000279 or
1.5% Platinum Price Close Today : 1539.50 Change : -16.00 or -1.0% Palladium
Price Close Today : 624.15 Change : 6.85 or 1.1% S&P 500 : 1,225.31 Change :
24.45 or 2.0% Dow In GOLD$ : $144.89 Change : $ 4.29 or 3.1% Dow in GOLD oz :
7.009 Change : 0.208 or 3.1% Dow in SILVER oz : 364.04 Change : 5.54 or 1.5% Dow
Industrial : 11,576.82 Change : 179.82 or 1.6% US Dollar Index : 77.00 Change :
-0.062 or -0.1% Today the GOLD PRICE opened down over $40, bottomed about 10:00
a.m. at $1,626.75, then stubbornly climbed the rest of the day to recover half
that loss. Comex found it down only $23.80 at $1,651.70. I just want to point
out to y'all that you can do worse than what the engineers do, namely, just deal
with the facts. It removes most of the guesswork. Call it what it is: the GOLD
PRICE reached $1,695 on Monday, then hit $1,626.75 today, and closed beneath
$1,655 support. That's a down trend, often beaten in the neighborhood of $1,680.
Here's where it gets tricky: does it really mean what it says? If you were
building a bridge, it would, but markets have that human tendency to blow hot
and cold out of both sides of their mouth. Sometimes they break down or up, but
only for one day, then reverse the next and break out and follow through the
opposite direction! The GOLD PRICE had been building a flat-topped rising
triangle. Usually that breaks out upwards, but gold fell down out of it today.
Did gold turn down? MACD is losing its enthusiasm. Probably did, and 'twill make
a trip home to the 150 dma ($1,599) soon, but closing tomorrow above $1,695
would gainsay that course. I remember a few days ago when the SILVER PRICE
closed up one cent and gold dropped several dollars, then jumped up next day.
Well, here we go again, but which way? Silver shuttered Comex at 3180.1c, up one
cent. During the day it dropped as low at 3046c, but defended that level and
rose again out of the mirey pit to close well above 3100c at 3180.1c. Facts: The
SILVER PRICE must climb above, and remain above, 3250c to change the diagnosis
from downtrend to uptrend. Silver, too fell out of its rising flat-topped
triangle today, but remains in the range of 2843c to 3310c that has held it
captive since September. Unless SILVER and GOLD showed false breakouts today,
they will follow through tomorrow with lower prices. All this back and forth
betrays great bewilderment and confusion in SILVER and GOLD . Blame lies largely
with the European crisis and the Eurocrats dawdling and diddling and
pitty-patting at the problem. Markets hate indecision. Stocks knee-jerked higher
today on a report of a $2 trillion fix of the European sovereign debt crisis.
Later it turned out the report didn't report that at all, only that Euro-crats
had worked out a deal to make sure this doesn't happen again (count on THAT) by
banning short sales of Credit Default Swaps and maybe bank stocks, and who
knows, maybe striped stockings, too. Let us never forget, as we listen to the
parrots on TV and Radio and the actors in politics and central banks, that there
is NO sovereign debt crisis in Greece or Europe, just as there was NO mortgage
debt crisis in the US. There is a BANK SOLVENCY CRISIS, and all this circles
around saving the banks, not countries or homeowners. homeowners. The greedy
banks - abetted by lap-dog governments - dug themselves into a hole, and now by
means of their bought-and-paid-for politicians, they want to hand a shovel to
taxpayers so they can fill it up. Debt crisis, my eye! It's a BANK crisis, of,
by, and for the banks, Euro and US. Anyhow, Sarcophagus in France is whining and
moaning about Europe breaking up, theatrics in preparation for this weekend's
Euro-summit. He has to give Ferkel some cover for her selling the Germans down
the river, since the German voter has not yet been successfully enlightened to
the glory of bailing out banks or other countries, shameful troglodyte he is. At
the bottom line, the Euro-crats have no deal yet, but they are barking for one
strongly. Ain't y'all impressed? Lo, stocks opened the day dragging their itty
feet, but about 10:30 picked up and surged toward's day's end. This handsome
performance brings them up to only about 75 points below Friday and about 125
points below that death-dealing, I'll-raise-a-punk-knot-on-top-of-yore-head
11,700 resistance. Dow rose 179.82 points today, 1.58%, to 11,576.82. S&P500
also climbed 24.45, up 2.04%, to 1,225.31. Not clear yet that stocks can
continue to rally, or for that matter have even started rallying, but they
might. Need a close above 200 day moving average (now 11,967) to prove it,
otherwise they're just pikers shaking dice and trying to rope you into their
game. My rule is, never shoot craps with any man who pulls his own dice out of
his pocket. Here late in the day the US dollar index, which had traded as high
as 77.52 then taken a beating down to 76.80, is now trading 77.084, down a
negligible 6.2 basis points (0.08%). Looks to me like the dollar made a double
bottom Friday and Monday around 76.50, but who listens to me? I'm just a natural
born fool from Tennessee, and no match for them Wall Street jeen-youses. For all
the alleged good news perking out of Europe, the Franken-currency still rose
only 0.18% to 137.66, trading back to fill the last gap it left. Probably will
rise higher, although there is no reason in the world it ought to, other than
moirchandizing. The Yen took the sidling path, losing 0.05% to 130.13c/Y100
(Y76.85/$1). No change, still range bound and flying heavy like an old hawk with
a fat rabbit. Argentum et aurum comparenda sunt -- -- Gold and silver must be
bought. - Franklin Sanders, The Moneychanger The-MoneyChanger.com © 2011, The
Moneychanger. May not be republished in any form, including electronically,
without our express permission. To avoid confusion, please remember that the
comments above have a very short time horizon. Always invest with the primary
trend. Gold's primary trend is up, targeting at least $3,130.00; silver's
primary is up targeting 16:1 gold/silver ratio or $195.66; stocks' primary trend
is down, targeting Dow under 2,900 and worth only one ounce of gold; US$ or
US$-denominated assets, primary trend down; real estate bubble has burst,
primary trend down. WARNING AND DISCLAIMER. Be advised and warned: Do NOT use
these commentaries to trade futures contracts. I don't intend them for that or
write them with that short term trading outlook. I write them for long-term
investors in physical metals. Take them as entertainment, but not as a timing
service for futures. NOR do I recommend investing in gold or silver Exchange
Trade Funds (ETFs). Those are NOT physical metal and I fear one day one or
another may go up in smoke. Unless you can breathe smoke, stay away. Call me
paranoid, but the surviving rabbit is wary of traps. NOR do I recommend trading
futures options or other leveraged paper gold and silver products. These are not
for the inexperienced. NOR do I recommend buying gold and silver on margin or
with debt. What DO I recommend? Physical gold and silver coins and bars in your
own hands. One final warning: NEVER insert a 747 Jumbo Jet up your nose.
Apple Bombs, Sectors Revolt — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap
Tuesday proved to be an "opposite day" of sorts on Wall Street, with
several sector giants reporting, and their respective businessmates turning in
the opposite direction of the news. Cases in point: Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS )/
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC ) and IBM (NYSE: IBM ). But the big news of the day
didnt come until after the bell, when Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) released the report
everyone was waiting on. And it flopped. Apple threw up a rare earnings miss
Tuesday, reporting earnings per share of $7.05 compared to analyst estimates for
$7.39. In its first report announced with CEO Tim Cook at the helm, Apple said
it sold just more than 17 million iPhones, which was 3 million short of
expectations. The news sent AAPL stock down 5% in after-hours trading to below
the $400 mark . Earlier Tuesday, the financial sector threw itself a ticker-tape
parade to the tune of a 6% gain in the KBW Bank Index (BKS) that tracks 24 of
the largest publicly traded financial companies. This came despite Goldman
Sachs' third-quarter earnings report, which had GS posting only its second
quarterly loss in the company's 13-year history as a publicly traded stock and
a wide earnings miss. And it also came despite Bank of America's third-quarter
earnings report, which did reveal earnings of 56 cents per share vs. EPS
estimates of 20 cents and a 6% climb in revenue, but still showed massive
weaknesses in BofA to anyone willing to look a little closer. No, it's
apparently still good times for anyone dealing dollars. Goldman Sachs finished
up 5.52% at $102.25, and BAC stock finished up more than 10% at $6.64 almost
the highest it has traded since Sept. 29, when BofA announced it was charging
$5-per-month debit-card fees . And riding the gravy train higher were banking
acquaintances JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM , +6.77%, $33.14), Citigroup (NYSE: C ,
+5.9%, $25.86) and Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB , +5.25%, $37.91), among others. Not
faring as well on its own bad news was IBM. While IBM reached an all-time peak
in stock value last week and on Tuesday morning reported a 7% increase in
earnings for the third quarter, those earnings ($3.19 per share) just fell shy
of expectations ($3.22), and out the bottom went to the tune of a 4% loss,
taking IBM to $178.90 by the end of the day. Tech stocks, however, didn't
follow suit, with the Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index (DJUSTC) up more than 1%
and the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector (NDXT) index up about 1.7%. Tech companies
making gains included Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ , +3.02%, $25.61), Dell
(NASDAQ: DELL , +2.5%, $16.37) and Google (NASDAQ: GOOG , +1.39%, $590.51).
Three Up Toll Brothers Inc. (NYSE: TOL ): Up 12.75% ($1.93) to $17.07. VMware
(NYSE: VMW ): Up 8.2% ($7.34) to $96.86. Host Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HST ): Up
7.59% (91 cents) to $12.90. Three Down Crocs (NASDAQ: CROX ): Down 39.38%
($10.49) to $16.15. Hospira Inc. (NYSE: HSP ): Down 21.01% ($7.85) to $29.51.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: JAZZ ): Down 6.23% ($2.68) to $40.34. As of this
writing, Kyle Woodley did not own a position in any of the aforementioned
stocks.
several sector giants reporting, and their respective businessmates turning in
the opposite direction of the news. Cases in point: Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS )/
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC ) and IBM (NYSE: IBM ). But the big news of the day
didnt come until after the bell, when Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) released the report
everyone was waiting on. And it flopped. Apple threw up a rare earnings miss
Tuesday, reporting earnings per share of $7.05 compared to analyst estimates for
$7.39. In its first report announced with CEO Tim Cook at the helm, Apple said
it sold just more than 17 million iPhones, which was 3 million short of
expectations. The news sent AAPL stock down 5% in after-hours trading to below
the $400 mark . Earlier Tuesday, the financial sector threw itself a ticker-tape
parade to the tune of a 6% gain in the KBW Bank Index (BKS) that tracks 24 of
the largest publicly traded financial companies. This came despite Goldman
Sachs' third-quarter earnings report, which had GS posting only its second
quarterly loss in the company's 13-year history as a publicly traded stock and
a wide earnings miss. And it also came despite Bank of America's third-quarter
earnings report, which did reveal earnings of 56 cents per share vs. EPS
estimates of 20 cents and a 6% climb in revenue, but still showed massive
weaknesses in BofA to anyone willing to look a little closer. No, it's
apparently still good times for anyone dealing dollars. Goldman Sachs finished
up 5.52% at $102.25, and BAC stock finished up more than 10% at $6.64 almost
the highest it has traded since Sept. 29, when BofA announced it was charging
$5-per-month debit-card fees . And riding the gravy train higher were banking
acquaintances JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM , +6.77%, $33.14), Citigroup (NYSE: C ,
+5.9%, $25.86) and Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB , +5.25%, $37.91), among others. Not
faring as well on its own bad news was IBM. While IBM reached an all-time peak
in stock value last week and on Tuesday morning reported a 7% increase in
earnings for the third quarter, those earnings ($3.19 per share) just fell shy
of expectations ($3.22), and out the bottom went to the tune of a 4% loss,
taking IBM to $178.90 by the end of the day. Tech stocks, however, didn't
follow suit, with the Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index (DJUSTC) up more than 1%
and the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector (NDXT) index up about 1.7%. Tech companies
making gains included Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ , +3.02%, $25.61), Dell
(NASDAQ: DELL , +2.5%, $16.37) and Google (NASDAQ: GOOG , +1.39%, $590.51).
Three Up Toll Brothers Inc. (NYSE: TOL ): Up 12.75% ($1.93) to $17.07. VMware
(NYSE: VMW ): Up 8.2% ($7.34) to $96.86. Host Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HST ): Up
7.59% (91 cents) to $12.90. Three Down Crocs (NASDAQ: CROX ): Down 39.38%
($10.49) to $16.15. Hospira Inc. (NYSE: HSP ): Down 21.01% ($7.85) to $29.51.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: JAZZ ): Down 6.23% ($2.68) to $40.34. As of this
writing, Kyle Woodley did not own a position in any of the aforementioned
stocks.
Apple Shares Tumble After Rare Profit Disappointment
Hold the iPhone: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) has disappointed investors. Shares of
the tech darling
the tech darling
Top 10 Most Profitable Apparel Stocks: ICON, XNY, CHKE, ZA, LULU, GIL, DECK, FOSL, TRLG, CROX (Oct 18, 2011)
Below are the top 10 most profitable Apparel stocks for the last 12 months. Two
Chinese companies (XNY, ZA) are on the list. Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ICON) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 36.54% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 58.88% for the same period. China Xiniya Fashion Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:XNY)
is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 25.98% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 30.96%
for the same period. Cherokee Inc. (NASDAQ:CHKE) is the 3rd most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 25.31% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 35.78% for the same period.
Zuoan Fashion Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:ZA) is the 4th most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 21.53% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 29.47% for the same period. Lululemon Athletica
inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) is the 5th most profitable stock in this segment of the
market. Its net profit margin was 18.66% for the last 12 months. Its operating
profit margin was 27.41% for the same period. Gildan Activewear Inc. (USA)
(NYSE:GIL) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 15.38% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 15.15% for the same period. Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NASDAQ:DECK) is the
7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin
was 13.65% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 21.03% for
the same period. Fossil, Inc. (NASDAQ:FOSL) is the 8th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 12.19% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 18.96% for the same period. True
Religion Apparel, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRLG) is the 9th most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 11.76% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 18.86% for the same period. Crocs, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CROX) is the 10th most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 11.64% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 13.73% for the same period.
Chinese companies (XNY, ZA) are on the list. Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ICON) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 36.54% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 58.88% for the same period. China Xiniya Fashion Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:XNY)
is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 25.98% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 30.96%
for the same period. Cherokee Inc. (NASDAQ:CHKE) is the 3rd most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 25.31% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 35.78% for the same period.
Zuoan Fashion Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:ZA) is the 4th most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 21.53% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 29.47% for the same period. Lululemon Athletica
inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) is the 5th most profitable stock in this segment of the
market. Its net profit margin was 18.66% for the last 12 months. Its operating
profit margin was 27.41% for the same period. Gildan Activewear Inc. (USA)
(NYSE:GIL) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 15.38% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 15.15% for the same period. Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NASDAQ:DECK) is the
7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin
was 13.65% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 21.03% for
the same period. Fossil, Inc. (NASDAQ:FOSL) is the 8th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 12.19% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 18.96% for the same period. True
Religion Apparel, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRLG) is the 9th most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 11.76% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 18.86% for the same period. Crocs, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CROX) is the 10th most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 11.64% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 13.73% for the same period.
Todays gold price per ounce rate; Todays Spot gold price per gram; Silver price per ounce Rates today; Gold Value in Current Market
Precious metal gold price per ounce rates closed out the last trading session
on the negative side of break-even. Precious metal silver price per ounce rates
finished off the last trading session in the red as well. Gold and silver rates,
although still positive for the year overall, are wallowing in negative
territory over the course of the past month. Gold contract price trends are
negative by about 7 percent according to one month change analysis. Silver
contract price trends are negative by about 19 percent according to one month
change analysis. The dollar gained strength last session versus the euro and
precious metal gold acquisition dropped lower. Prior to opening bell this
morning in the U.S., spot gold price per gram was trending below breakeven. Spot
silver price per ounce was moving on the negative side of breakeven as well. As
the trading session reached the halfway point today, precious metal gold and
silver price trends were still posting red. Contract gold for December delivery
was lower by 1.59 percent at 1650 per troy ounce. Silver contract was posting
lower by .60 percent with an electronic price of 31.63 per troy ounce. Spot gold
and spot silver price trends were moving in divergent directions. Spot gold
price per gram was lower by .66 at 53.24 and spot silver price per ounce was
higher by .19 at 32.01. Camillo Zucari
on the negative side of break-even. Precious metal silver price per ounce rates
finished off the last trading session in the red as well. Gold and silver rates,
although still positive for the year overall, are wallowing in negative
territory over the course of the past month. Gold contract price trends are
negative by about 7 percent according to one month change analysis. Silver
contract price trends are negative by about 19 percent according to one month
change analysis. The dollar gained strength last session versus the euro and
precious metal gold acquisition dropped lower. Prior to opening bell this
morning in the U.S., spot gold price per gram was trending below breakeven. Spot
silver price per ounce was moving on the negative side of breakeven as well. As
the trading session reached the halfway point today, precious metal gold and
silver price trends were still posting red. Contract gold for December delivery
was lower by 1.59 percent at 1650 per troy ounce. Silver contract was posting
lower by .60 percent with an electronic price of 31.63 per troy ounce. Spot gold
and spot silver price trends were moving in divergent directions. Spot gold
price per gram was lower by .66 at 53.24 and spot silver price per ounce was
higher by .19 at 32.01. Camillo Zucari
It May Be Time to Rebalance Those Dividend Stocks
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General Electric (NYSE:GE) Announces India Plant
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tdp2664 E money daily General Electric (NYSE:GE) has announced a $200 million multi-product plant for Pune, India. General Electric (NYSE:GE) Announces India Plant The US based company General Electric (NYSE:GE) has announced that they plan to build a $200 million multi-product plant in Pune, India, part of the company's strategy to localize production while expanding in the Indian market space by 20-30 percent over the next year. Jeffrey R. Immelt, General Electric (NYSE:GE) chairman, said that, "Our new integrated manufacturing facility is coming up near Pune on a 68-acre plot for making a wide portfolio of products for the Indian market. The company says 2,000 jobs will be created and the facility will begin with 450,000 square feet that can be expanded up to 1 million square feet if needed." General Electric Co. (NYSE:GE) stocks were at 16.23 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -11.3% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. General Electric Co. (NYSE:GE) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.75 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.83 Zack’s Rank: 20 out of 26 in the industry
Credit Card Debt Payment Plans Needed; Bank of America, Capitol One, American Express Credit Card Users need help Paying Bills
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dow2664 Credit Card companies like American Express, Capitol One Financial Corp., and Discover Card Financial reveal that their respective credit card users might have trouble making payments on their credit card balances. According to government statistics, the number of people utilizing credit is slowly moving higher. Although the number of Americans that are utilizing credit cards as a way of financing is increasing, the overall balance that Americans retain is less than the average balance prior to the debt crisis in America. That being said, reports posted from several top credit card issuers this week that delinquent payments rose during the month of September. This is noteworthy since there are many on Wall Street that remain concerned that America is positioned to experience another economic recession. The unemployment rate remains above 9.1 percent and the delinquent credit card payments are additional signs that Americans are having trouble making the money needed to pay daily expenses. According to the reports that posted this week, Capitol One Financial Corp. credit card users had the hardest time making payments on time in September. American Express credit card users also experienced an uptick in payment difficulty which accounted for a noteworthy increase in delinquencies for September. Bank of America credit card users still had the highest delinquency rate overall. Investors will keep a close eye on the late payment rates in October to determine if the negative action continues for the major credit card companies. Stephen Johnson
Gold, Silver, Miners All Head South Tuesday
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace The price of physical gold fell more than $20 per ounce Tuesday morning despite a greater-than-expected increase in September U.S. producer prices — another sign that inflation is building up in the supply chain. Gold traditionally has been a hedge against rising inflation. Slower growth in China and Europe is likely to put a lid on further increases in inflation, however, according to several economists. Spot gold was bid at $1,638.80 with an ask price of $1,639.80 early Tuesday. The morning high as of this writing was $1,648.10 and the low was $1,626.10, according to Kitco market data . The London p.m. reference price was set at $1,631 per ounce. Spot silver was trading at $31.22 Bid, $31.32 Ask, having hit a morning high of $31.32 and a low of $30.47. Today’s reference price was set at $31 in the London a.m. On the stock exchanges, gold and silver trusts were sharply lower. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE: GLD ) was more than 2% lower. The iShares Gold Trust (NYSE: IAU ) was down around 2%. The iShares Silver Trust (NYSE: SLV ) was down about 2.74%. Gold and silver mining ETFs also were moving lower. The Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDX ) was 2.9% lower. The Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDXJ ) was more than 2.1% lower. The Global X Silver Miners ETF (NYSE: SIL ) was down nearly 2.3%. Shares of gold miners were heading south, NovaGold Resources again the exception. Agnico-Eagle Mines (USA) (NYSE: AEM ) was around 2.5% lower. Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE: ABX ) was down some 2.4%. Goldcorp (NYSE: GG ) was down around 2.3%. Newmont Mining Corp. (NYSE: NEM ) was nearly 2.2% lower. NovaGold Resources (USA) (AMEX: NG ) was showing gains of around 0.4%. Silver miners’ shares were showing the biggest losses for the second consecutive morning. Coeur D’Alene Mines Corp. (NYSE: CDE ) was around 1% lower. Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL ) also was down more than 1%. Pan American Silver Corp. (USA) ( NASDAQ : PAAS ) was about 2.9% lower. Silver Wheaton Corp. (USA) (NYSE: SLW ) was down more than 4.3%. Silver Standard Resources Inc. (USA) ( NASDAQ : SSRI ) was down nearly 4%. As of this writing, Andrew Burger did not own a position in any of the aforementioned stocks.
Klondex Mines (KDX) makes “excellent headway” at Fire Creek gold deposit
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Momentum Stocks of The Day: KMR, GILT, KMP, KMI, OFI, KOG, SQNM, GA, RAM, MITK (Oct 18, 2011)
Below are 10 momentum stocks that are attracting a lot of interest from
traders. One Chinese company (GA) is on the list. Kinder Morgan Management, LLC
(NYSE:KMR) is the first best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 5.3%
in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 7% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $70 on the stock. It is rated positively by 78%
of the 9 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 4%
based on analysts average estimate. Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ:GILT)
is the 2nd best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 5.1% in the
previous trading session. Its upside potential is 43% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $5 on the stock. It is rated positively by 50%
of the 2 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 10%
based on analysts average estimate. Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP (NYSE:KMP)
is the 3rd best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 5.1% in the
previous trading session. Its upside potential is 0% based on brokerage analysts
average target price of $75 on the stock. It is rated positively by 21% of the
14 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 7% based on
analysts average estimate. Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE:KMI) is the 4th best stock on
this list. Its daily price change was 4.8% in the previous trading session. Its
upside potential is 14% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $32
on the stock. It is rated positively by 40% of the 10 analyst(s) covering it.
Its long-term annual earnings growth is 19% based on analysts average estimate.
Overhill Farms, Inc. (AMEX:OFI) is the 5th best stock on this list. Its daily
price change was 4.7% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
143% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $10 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 100% of the 1 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 16% based on analysts average estimate. Kodiak Oil & Gas
Corp. (AMEX:KOG) is the 6th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was
4.5% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 50% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $8 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 90% of the 20 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 35% based on analysts average estimate. Sequenom, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SQNM) is the 7th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was
4.5% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 41% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $8 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 58% of the 12 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 28% based on analysts average estimate. Giant Interactive
Group Inc (ADR) (NYSE:GA) is the 8th best stock on this list. Its daily price
change was 4.1% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 86%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $7 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 57% of the 14 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 14% based on analysts average estimate. RAM Energy Resources,
Inc. (NASDAQ:RAM) is the 9th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was
3.9% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 88% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $2 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 67% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings
growth is 0% based on analysts average estimate. Mitek Systems, Inc.
(NASDAQ:MITK) is the 10th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was
3.7% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is -58% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $5 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 100% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 25% based on analysts average estimate.
traders. One Chinese company (GA) is on the list. Kinder Morgan Management, LLC
(NYSE:KMR) is the first best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 5.3%
in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 7% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $70 on the stock. It is rated positively by 78%
of the 9 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 4%
based on analysts average estimate. Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ:GILT)
is the 2nd best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 5.1% in the
previous trading session. Its upside potential is 43% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $5 on the stock. It is rated positively by 50%
of the 2 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 10%
based on analysts average estimate. Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP (NYSE:KMP)
is the 3rd best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 5.1% in the
previous trading session. Its upside potential is 0% based on brokerage analysts
average target price of $75 on the stock. It is rated positively by 21% of the
14 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 7% based on
analysts average estimate. Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE:KMI) is the 4th best stock on
this list. Its daily price change was 4.8% in the previous trading session. Its
upside potential is 14% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $32
on the stock. It is rated positively by 40% of the 10 analyst(s) covering it.
Its long-term annual earnings growth is 19% based on analysts average estimate.
Overhill Farms, Inc. (AMEX:OFI) is the 5th best stock on this list. Its daily
price change was 4.7% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
143% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $10 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 100% of the 1 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 16% based on analysts average estimate. Kodiak Oil & Gas
Corp. (AMEX:KOG) is the 6th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was
4.5% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 50% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $8 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 90% of the 20 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 35% based on analysts average estimate. Sequenom, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SQNM) is the 7th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was
4.5% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 41% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $8 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 58% of the 12 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 28% based on analysts average estimate. Giant Interactive
Group Inc (ADR) (NYSE:GA) is the 8th best stock on this list. Its daily price
change was 4.1% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 86%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $7 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 57% of the 14 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 14% based on analysts average estimate. RAM Energy Resources,
Inc. (NASDAQ:RAM) is the 9th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was
3.9% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 88% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $2 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 67% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings
growth is 0% based on analysts average estimate. Mitek Systems, Inc.
(NASDAQ:MITK) is the 10th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was
3.7% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is -58% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $5 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 100% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 25% based on analysts average estimate.
Gold, Silver, Miners All Head South Tuesday
The price of physical gold fell more than $20 per ounce Tuesday morning despite
a greater-than-expected increase in September U.S. producer prices another sign
that inflation is building up in the supply chain. Gold traditionally has been a
hedge against rising inflation. Slower growth in China and Europe is likely to
put a lid on further increases in inflation, however, according to several
economists. Spot gold was bid at $1,638.80 with an ask price of $1,639.80 early
Tuesday. The morning high as of this writing was $1,648.10 and the low was
$1,626.10, according to Kitco market data . The London p.m. reference price was
set at $1,631 per ounce. Spot silver was trading at $31.22 Bid, $31.32 Ask,
having hit a morning high of $31.32 and a low of $30.47. Todays reference price
was set at $31 in the London a.m. On the stock exchanges, gold and silver trusts
were sharply lower. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE: GLD ) was more than 2% lower. The
iShares Gold Trust (NYSE: IAU ) was down around 2%. The iShares Silver Trust
(NYSE: SLV ) was down about 2.74%. Gold and silver mining ETFs also were moving
lower. The Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDX ) was 2.9% lower. The
Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDXJ ) was more than 2.1% lower.
The Global X Silver Miners ETF (NYSE: SIL ) was down nearly 2.3%. Shares of gold
miners were heading south, NovaGold Resources again the exception. Agnico-Eagle
Mines (USA) (NYSE: AEM ) was around 2.5% lower. Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE: ABX )
was down some 2.4%. Goldcorp (NYSE: GG ) was down around 2.3%. Newmont Mining
Corp. (NYSE: NEM ) was nearly 2.2% lower. NovaGold Resources (USA) (AMEX: NG )
was showing gains of around 0.4%. Silver miners shares were showing the biggest
losses for the second consecutive morning. Coeur DAlene Mines Corp. (NYSE: CDE )
was around 1% lower. Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL ) also was down more than 1%. Pan
American Silver Corp. (USA) (NASDAQ: PAAS ) was about 2.9% lower. Silver Wheaton
Corp. (USA) (NYSE: SLW ) was down more than 4.3%. Silver Standard Resources Inc.
(USA) (NASDAQ: SSRI ) was down nearly 4%. As of this writing, Andrew Burger did
not own a position in any of the aforementioned stocks.
a greater-than-expected increase in September U.S. producer prices another sign
that inflation is building up in the supply chain. Gold traditionally has been a
hedge against rising inflation. Slower growth in China and Europe is likely to
put a lid on further increases in inflation, however, according to several
economists. Spot gold was bid at $1,638.80 with an ask price of $1,639.80 early
Tuesday. The morning high as of this writing was $1,648.10 and the low was
$1,626.10, according to Kitco market data . The London p.m. reference price was
set at $1,631 per ounce. Spot silver was trading at $31.22 Bid, $31.32 Ask,
having hit a morning high of $31.32 and a low of $30.47. Todays reference price
was set at $31 in the London a.m. On the stock exchanges, gold and silver trusts
were sharply lower. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE: GLD ) was more than 2% lower. The
iShares Gold Trust (NYSE: IAU ) was down around 2%. The iShares Silver Trust
(NYSE: SLV ) was down about 2.74%. Gold and silver mining ETFs also were moving
lower. The Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDX ) was 2.9% lower. The
Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDXJ ) was more than 2.1% lower.
The Global X Silver Miners ETF (NYSE: SIL ) was down nearly 2.3%. Shares of gold
miners were heading south, NovaGold Resources again the exception. Agnico-Eagle
Mines (USA) (NYSE: AEM ) was around 2.5% lower. Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE: ABX )
was down some 2.4%. Goldcorp (NYSE: GG ) was down around 2.3%. Newmont Mining
Corp. (NYSE: NEM ) was nearly 2.2% lower. NovaGold Resources (USA) (AMEX: NG )
was showing gains of around 0.4%. Silver miners shares were showing the biggest
losses for the second consecutive morning. Coeur DAlene Mines Corp. (NYSE: CDE )
was around 1% lower. Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL ) also was down more than 1%. Pan
American Silver Corp. (USA) (NASDAQ: PAAS ) was about 2.9% lower. Silver Wheaton
Corp. (USA) (NYSE: SLW ) was down more than 4.3%. Silver Standard Resources Inc.
(USA) (NASDAQ: SSRI ) was down nearly 4%. As of this writing, Andrew Burger did
not own a position in any of the aforementioned stocks.
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Gold Price Sinks after Hot Inflation Report
GOLD PRICE NEWS – The gold price sunk $23.98 to $1,646.54 per ounce Tuesday
morning after a key reading on U.S. inflation came in substantially above
expectations.
morning after a key reading on U.S. inflation came in substantially above
expectations.
Play Gold’s Pullback With This Put Option Trade
Despite the magnitude of the late September sell-off, the big picture in gold
is beginning to look appealing again for bullish plays. The SPDR Gold Trust
(NYSE: GLD ) formed a higher swing low to keep the uptrend on the weekly chart
intact. The $155 level has also established itself as key support going
forward.
is beginning to look appealing again for bullish plays. The SPDR Gold Trust
(NYSE: GLD ) formed a higher swing low to keep the uptrend on the weekly chart
intact. The $155 level has also established itself as key support going
forward.
Momentum Stocks of The Day: EP, BEXP, DPTR, SNDA, INHX, USU, OAS, AMRS, APC, ETP (Oct 18, 2011)
Below are 10 momentum stocks that are attracting a lot of interest from
traders. One Chinese company (SNDA) is on the list. El Paso Corporation
(NYSE:EP) is the first best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 24.8%
in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is -1% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $24 on the stock. It is rated positively by
100% of the 10 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is
10% based on analysts average estimate. Brigham Exploration Company
(NASDAQ:BEXP) is the 2nd best stock on this list. Its daily price change was
21.1% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 3% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $38 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 78% of the 23 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 41% based on analysts average estimate. Delta Petroleum Corp.
(NASDAQ:DPTR) is the 3rd best stock on this list. Its daily price change was
15.4% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 213% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $8 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 0% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings
growth is 4% based on analysts average estimate. Shanda Interactive
Entertainment Ltd ADR (NASDAQ:SNDA) is the 4th best stock on this list. Its
daily price change was 14.5% in the previous trading session. Its upside
potential is 3% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $40 on the
stock. It is rated positively by 17% of the 18 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 12% based on analysts average estimate.
Inhibitex, Inc. (NASDAQ:INHX) is the 5th best stock on this list. Its daily
price change was 13.4% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
75% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $6 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 91% of the 11 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 19% based on analysts average estimate. USEC Inc. (NYSE:USU)
is the 6th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 7.4% in the
previous trading session. Its upside potential is 54% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $3 on the stock. It is rated positively by 0%
of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 7%
based on analysts average estimate. Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NYSE:OAS) is the 7th
best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 6.4% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 14% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $34 on the stock. It is rated positively by 86% of the 21 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 31% based on analysts
average estimate. Amyris Inc (NASDAQ:AMRS) is the 8th best stock on this list.
Its daily price change was 5.5% in the previous trading session. Its upside
potential is 69% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $28 on the
stock. It is rated positively by 56% of the 9 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 21% based on analysts average estimate.
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC) is the 9th best stock on this list.
Its daily price change was 5.5% in the previous trading session. Its upside
potential is 27% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $94 on the
stock. It is rated positively by 67% of the 30 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 18% based on analysts average estimate.
Energy Transfer Partners LP (NYSE:ETP) is the 10th best stock on this list. Its
daily price change was 5.4% in the previous trading session. Its upside
potential is 18% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $52 on the
stock. It is rated positively by 42% of the 12 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 19% based on analysts average estimate.
traders. One Chinese company (SNDA) is on the list. El Paso Corporation
(NYSE:EP) is the first best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 24.8%
in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is -1% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $24 on the stock. It is rated positively by
100% of the 10 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is
10% based on analysts average estimate. Brigham Exploration Company
(NASDAQ:BEXP) is the 2nd best stock on this list. Its daily price change was
21.1% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 3% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $38 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 78% of the 23 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 41% based on analysts average estimate. Delta Petroleum Corp.
(NASDAQ:DPTR) is the 3rd best stock on this list. Its daily price change was
15.4% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 213% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $8 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 0% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings
growth is 4% based on analysts average estimate. Shanda Interactive
Entertainment Ltd ADR (NASDAQ:SNDA) is the 4th best stock on this list. Its
daily price change was 14.5% in the previous trading session. Its upside
potential is 3% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $40 on the
stock. It is rated positively by 17% of the 18 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 12% based on analysts average estimate.
Inhibitex, Inc. (NASDAQ:INHX) is the 5th best stock on this list. Its daily
price change was 13.4% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is
75% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $6 on the stock. It is
rated positively by 91% of the 11 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 19% based on analysts average estimate. USEC Inc. (NYSE:USU)
is the 6th best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 7.4% in the
previous trading session. Its upside potential is 54% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $3 on the stock. It is rated positively by 0%
of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 7%
based on analysts average estimate. Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NYSE:OAS) is the 7th
best stock on this list. Its daily price change was 6.4% in the previous trading
session. Its upside potential is 14% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $34 on the stock. It is rated positively by 86% of the 21 analyst(s)
covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 31% based on analysts
average estimate. Amyris Inc (NASDAQ:AMRS) is the 8th best stock on this list.
Its daily price change was 5.5% in the previous trading session. Its upside
potential is 69% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $28 on the
stock. It is rated positively by 56% of the 9 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 21% based on analysts average estimate.
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC) is the 9th best stock on this list.
Its daily price change was 5.5% in the previous trading session. Its upside
potential is 27% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $94 on the
stock. It is rated positively by 67% of the 30 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 18% based on analysts average estimate.
Energy Transfer Partners LP (NYSE:ETP) is the 10th best stock on this list. Its
daily price change was 5.4% in the previous trading session. Its upside
potential is 18% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $52 on the
stock. It is rated positively by 42% of the 12 analyst(s) covering it. Its
long-term annual earnings growth is 19% based on analysts average estimate.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) New Marketing Push
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has announced a new advertising program.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) New Marketing Push Reports say that
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has launched a new advertising campaign
focusing on a variety of products. Windows Phone 7.5 "Mango" update will be
the most prominent one among them. This Advertising Program marks one of the
largest advertising campaigns in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s history
covering over 35 countries and regions. The ads involve Windows, Office, Xbox
and Windows Phone. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) stocks are currently standing
at 26.98. Price History Last Price: 26.98 52 Week Low / High: 23.65 / 29.46 50
Day Moving Average: 25.75 6 Month Price Change %: 7.6% 12 Month Price Change %:
5.6%
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) New Marketing Push Reports say that
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has launched a new advertising campaign
focusing on a variety of products. Windows Phone 7.5 "Mango" update will be
the most prominent one among them. This Advertising Program marks one of the
largest advertising campaigns in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s history
covering over 35 countries and regions. The ads involve Windows, Office, Xbox
and Windows Phone. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) stocks are currently standing
at 26.98. Price History Last Price: 26.98 52 Week Low / High: 23.65 / 29.46 50
Day Moving Average: 25.75 6 Month Price Change %: 7.6% 12 Month Price Change %:
5.6%
Klondex Mines Makes “Excellent Headway” at Fire Creek Gold Property
Klondex Mines (KDX.TSX) reported on exploration and development progress being
made at its 100%-owned Fire Creek gold property in the Battle Mountain-Eureka
Trend in Northern Nevada.
made at its 100%-owned Fire Creek gold property in the Battle Mountain-Eureka
Trend in Northern Nevada.
Gold & Silver Prices – Daily Outlook October 18
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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Gold and silver prices started the week with moderate falls as speculation over the next step of the European leaders is not clear. The Chinese economy grew in the third quarter by a slower than expected pace. Currently gold and silver prices are traded down. Today, U.S. Producer Price Index will be published, the U.S. TIC Long Term Purchases report and the Chairman of the Fed will give a speech. Here is a market outlook of precious metals prices for today, October 18th: Gold and Silver Prices – October Update Gold price slightly declined on Monday by 0.38% to $1,676.6; silver price also decreased by 1.09% to $31.87. The chart below shows the development of gold and silver prices in October (normalized gold and silver prices (September 30th 2011=100)). During the month, gold price inclined by 3.3%, and silver prices by 5.8%. The ratio between gold and silver prices increased on Monday, October 17th to 52.69. During October, silver price inclined by a slightly larger rate than gold price as the ratio decreased by 2.3%. Update on European Debt Crisis Following the G-20 meeting over the weekend, as it was agreed that the European leaders will need to
Nix Nokia for Texas Instruments
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Nokia (NYSE: NOK ) will announce
Updates For Tuesday October 18, 2011 – Earnings Reports
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tdp2664 Penny Stock Live The sellers were back on Wall Street Monday with Dow off -2.13%, the Nasdaq -1.98% and the S&P 500 -1.94%. Despite Google’s great earnings last week, the market is still fearful of any news out of Europe. Asia took a hit Monday night and Europe is down as I write. Futures of the Dow and S&P 500 are off slightly on slower economic growth in the 3rd quarter for China but the Nasdaq 100 futures are bucking the trend on a batch of earnings reports from major American corporations including tech giant Apple. Companies to report Tuesday morning include Bank of America (BAC), Goldman Sachs (GS), drug maker Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), and beverage giant Cocal-Cola (KO). It’s quite possible that Apple leads tech stocks higher today, especially considering Yahoo (YHOO) and Intel (INTC) are due to release results after the market closes. Economic data Tuesday includes September producer prices at 8:30 a.m. EDT followed by NAHB Housing Market Index for October at 10 a.m. EDT. Then at 1:15 p.m. EDT Ben Bernanke will give a speech in Boston that could impact the market. Yesterday’s drop combined with all these variables is why you didn’t receive a swing trade alert from me Monday. I like to have a good feel for the market when I swing trade and right now it’s hard to do that. Primarily because we’re just below the top of the channel we’ve been trading in and yesterday’s pullback either marks the start of another bear run to the bottom or some healthy consolidation after running up for almost 10 straight days. If I find anything I like over the next few days, I’ll be sure to text and email you right away. Currently the portfolio is empty with no open swing trades. Here is a video I did this morning illustrating how to swing trade this channel .
How To Trade The Market Channel; Buy Dips, Take Profit & Sell The Rips
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tdp2664 Penny Stock Live To watch in HD, expand the video and select 720p.
Are You a Superfan? Prove it By Investing in Your Team
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Signed jerseys, logo tattoos and “fan caves” are among the best ways to prove your faithfulness to your team — but the ultimate cachet for the hardcore fan? Own a piece of the franchise. Besides the ultimate thrill of telling your friends and co-workers that you're part-owner of a major sports franchise, sports is very big business. The average NFL team is valued at a cool $1 billion. And while the valuation of most MLB, NBA and NHL franchises pales by comparison, they remain very lucrative businesses. Unfortunately, most major professional sports teams are privately held, so your options are somewhat limited. Still, there are a few opportunities out there for the avid sports fan investor, starting with the NFL's only publicly owned team — the Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers. Today, 112,158 shareholders own some 4.7 million shares of the team. Back in 1923 when the Packers were incorporated, the bylaws were written so that no shareholder could own more than 200,000 shares — a protection against someone taking control of the team and moving it from Green Bay. Packers' stock is very different than the shares of most public companies. There's no ticker symbol, it doesn't trade on any exchange and shareholders don't receive a dividend. What's even more unusual: You can only buy Packers stock when the team wants to sell it, and you can only sell the stock back to the team. And the Packers have offered stock for sale only four times in their history: in 1923, 1935, 1950 and 1997. The 1997 sale, which priced shares at $200, raised more than $24 million and added 105,989 new shareholders. But Packer fans who missed out on the chance to buy into the team during the Brett Favre era might soon have the chance to own a piece of the Pack and its current Super Bowl champion gunslinger, Aaron Rodgers. Last week, the NFL gave the Packers approval for a potential stock sale to fund new stadium improvements. While regulatory hurdles remain, the team is looking to raise as much as $130 million through the potential offering to finance major Lambeau Field improvements — without taxpayer funds. Sports fan investors who aren't all that keen on the Packers aren't entirely out of luck when it comes to owning a piece of a major sports franchise. The choices are limited, and the path is slightly less direct. You need to buy shares of the corporate owners of the teams. Here are four more ways to inject that thrill of victory into your portfolio:
Gold & Silver Prices – Daily Outlook October 18
Gold and silver prices started the week with moderate falls as speculation over
the next step of the European leaders is not clear. The Chinese economy grew in
the third quarter by a slower than expected pace. Currently gold and silver
prices are traded down. Today, U.S. Producer Price Index will be published, the
U.S. TIC Long Term Purchases report and the Chairman of the Fed will give a
speech. Here is a market outlook of precious metals prices for today, October
18th: Gold and Silver Prices – October Update Gold price slightly declined on
Monday by 0.38% to $1,676.6; silver price also decreased by 1.09% to $31.87. The
chart below shows the development of gold and silver prices in October
(normalized gold and silver prices (September 30th 2011=100)). During the month,
gold price inclined by 3.3%, and silver prices by 5.8%. The ratio between gold
and silver prices increased on Monday, October 17th to 52.69. During October,
silver price inclined by a slightly larger rate than gold price as the ratio
decreased by 2.3%. Update on European Debt Crisis Following the G-20 meeting
over the weekend, as it was agreed that the European leaders will need to
the next step of the European leaders is not clear. The Chinese economy grew in
the third quarter by a slower than expected pace. Currently gold and silver
prices are traded down. Today, U.S. Producer Price Index will be published, the
U.S. TIC Long Term Purchases report and the Chairman of the Fed will give a
speech. Here is a market outlook of precious metals prices for today, October
18th: Gold and Silver Prices – October Update Gold price slightly declined on
Monday by 0.38% to $1,676.6; silver price also decreased by 1.09% to $31.87. The
chart below shows the development of gold and silver prices in October
(normalized gold and silver prices (September 30th 2011=100)). During the month,
gold price inclined by 3.3%, and silver prices by 5.8%. The ratio between gold
and silver prices increased on Monday, October 17th to 52.69. During October,
silver price inclined by a slightly larger rate than gold price as the ratio
decreased by 2.3%. Update on European Debt Crisis Following the G-20 meeting
over the weekend, as it was agreed that the European leaders will need to
Updates For Tuesday October 18, 2011 – Earnings Reports
The sellers were back on Wall Street Monday with Dow off -2.13%, the
Nasdaq-1.98% and the S&P 500 -1.94%. Despite Googles great earnings last week,
the market is still fearful of any news out of Europe. Asia took a hit Monday
night and Europe is down as I write. Futures of the Dow and S&P 500 are off
slightly on slower economic growth in the 3rd quarter for China but the Nasdaq
100 futures are bucking the trend on a batch of earnings reports from major
American corporations including tech giant Apple. Companies to report Tuesday
morning include Bank of America (BAC), Goldman Sachs (GS), drug maker Johnson &
Johnson (JNJ), and beverage giant Cocal-Cola (KO). Its quite possible that Apple
leads tech stocks higher today, especially considering Yahoo (YHOO) and Intel
(INTC) are due to release results after the market closes. Economic data Tuesday
includes September producer prices at 8:30 a.m. EDT followed by NAHB Housing
Market Index for October at 10 a.m. EDT. Then at 1:15 p.m. EDT Ben Bernanke will
give a speech in Boston that could impact the market. Yesterdays drop combined
with all these variables is why you didnt receive a swing trade alert from me
Monday. I like to have a good feel for the market when I swing trade and right
now its hard to do that. Primarily because were just below the top of the
channel weve been trading in and yesterdays pullback either marks the start of
another bear run to the bottom or some healthy consolidation after running up
for almost 10 straight days. If I find anything I like over the next few days,
Ill be sure to text and email you right away. Currently the portfolio is empty
with no open swing trades. Here is a video I did this morning illustrating how
to swing trade this channel .
Nasdaq-1.98% and the S&P 500 -1.94%. Despite Googles great earnings last week,
the market is still fearful of any news out of Europe. Asia took a hit Monday
night and Europe is down as I write. Futures of the Dow and S&P 500 are off
slightly on slower economic growth in the 3rd quarter for China but the Nasdaq
100 futures are bucking the trend on a batch of earnings reports from major
American corporations including tech giant Apple. Companies to report Tuesday
morning include Bank of America (BAC), Goldman Sachs (GS), drug maker Johnson &
Johnson (JNJ), and beverage giant Cocal-Cola (KO). Its quite possible that Apple
leads tech stocks higher today, especially considering Yahoo (YHOO) and Intel
(INTC) are due to release results after the market closes. Economic data Tuesday
includes September producer prices at 8:30 a.m. EDT followed by NAHB Housing
Market Index for October at 10 a.m. EDT. Then at 1:15 p.m. EDT Ben Bernanke will
give a speech in Boston that could impact the market. Yesterdays drop combined
with all these variables is why you didnt receive a swing trade alert from me
Monday. I like to have a good feel for the market when I swing trade and right
now its hard to do that. Primarily because were just below the top of the
channel weve been trading in and yesterdays pullback either marks the start of
another bear run to the bottom or some healthy consolidation after running up
for almost 10 straight days. If I find anything I like over the next few days,
Ill be sure to text and email you right away. Currently the portfolio is empty
with no open swing trades. Here is a video I did this morning illustrating how
to swing trade this channel .
Gold and Silver Started the Week Falling –Daily Recap October 17
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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Gold and silver price changed direction again and slightly declined on the first day of the week; crude oil prices also started the week slipping; natural gas spot prices on the other hand sharply inclined. Here is a summary of the price movements of precious metals and energy commodities for October 17th: Precious Metals prices: Gold price shed 0.38% off its value and reached $1,676; Silver price, also declined by 1.09% to reach $31.82. During October, gold price inclined by 3.3% and silver price increased by 5.8%.
China’s GDP 3Q11 Growth rate Dropped to 9.1%
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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 The GDP of China rose in the third quarter by 2.3% (Q-2-Q), which is nearly 9.1% in annual terms. This is a drop in the growth rate from the previous quarter as the GDP grew by 9.7% and 9.5% in the first and second quarters (in annul terms), respectively. This growth rate in Q3 2011 was less than expected according to Bloomberg. These figures indicate that the Chinese economic progress slowed down from the beginning of the year, but is still robust despite the restrictions that the People Bank of China imposed on the commercial banks by raises the reserve requirement ratios during the year in order to curb the number of loans given and by doing so to reduce the inflation pressures. This news might be among the reasons to pull down not only major commodities prices including gold , silver and crude oil prices, but also the stock markets. Current gold price, short term futures (November 2011 delivery) is traded at $1,663.6 per t oz. a $13 decrease or 0.78%, as of 09:30*. Current Nymex crude oil price, short term futures (November 2011 delivery) is traded down by 0.76% to $85.72 per barrel as of 09:34*. Euros to US
Tech Stocks Fail to Bail Out the Market
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace A news-focused stock market turned its attention to Europeagain yesterday, when reports that the German chancellor could see no immediate resolution to the European economic crisis. That, coupled with disappointing earnings from Citigroup (NYSE: C ) and Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC ), set up the stock market for a lower opening. And so from the opening bell to the close, the bulls were crushed yesterday with a steady flow of sell orders. Even though volume was low with just 904 million shares trading on the NYSE, sellers outnumbered buyers by about 4-to-1. It was a straight line down for each of the major indices until just before 3 p.m., when a few buyers poked their heads above the trenches, but they were overwhelmed by more selling that continued to the final bell. Click to Enlarge Volatility returned yesterday with the CBOE Volatility Index ( VIX ) jumping 4.65 to 32.89.
Todays Gold Price Per Ounce Rate Spot GOld PRice per gram; Spot silver per ounce price rate News Today
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dow2664 Gold Price Per Ounce rates and Silver price per ounce rates were trending in opposite directions in the initial half of the last trading session. Spot gold price per gram and spot silver price per ounce trends were both moving on the negative side of break-even. As end of day close numbers finalized for the U.S. trading session, the primary index composites remained in the red. The DJIA was lower by 2.13 percent at 11,397. The Dollar gained strength versus the euro and the British pound. Precious metal gold and silver closed out the day on the negative side of break-even. Contract gold for December delivery finished the last trading session red by .38 percent or negative 6.40 to close out at 1676.60 per troy ounce. Silver contract for December delivery closed out lower by 1.09 percent or negative .352 to close out at 31.82 per troy ounce. During the interval between last session close and today’s session open, spot gold per gram trends and spot silver per ounce trends continued to move in the red. Spot gold price per gram was lower by .24 at 53.87 and spot silver price per ounce trends were lower by .30 at 31.87. Camillo Zucari
China’s GDP 3Q11 Growth rate Dropped to 9.1%
The GDP of China rose in the third quarter by 2.3% (Q-2-Q), which is nearly 9.1%
in annual terms. This is a drop in the growth rate from the previous quarter as
the GDP grew by 9.7% and 9.5% in the first and second quarters (in annul terms),
respectively. This growth rate in Q3 2011 was less than expected according to
Bloomberg. These figures indicate that the Chinese economic progress slowed down
from the beginning of the year, but is still robust despite the restrictions
that the People Bank of China imposed on the commercial banks by raises the
reserve requirement ratios during the year in order to curb the number of loans
given and by doing so to reduce the inflation pressures. This news might be
among the reasons to pull down not only major commodities prices including gold,
silver and crude oil prices, but also the stock markets. Current gold price,
short term futures (November 2011 delivery) is traded at $1,663.6 per t oz. a
$13 decrease or 0.78%, as of 09:30*. Current Nymex crude oil price, short term
futures (November 2011 delivery) is traded down by 0.76% to $85.72 per barrel as
of 09:34*. Euros to US
in annual terms. This is a drop in the growth rate from the previous quarter as
the GDP grew by 9.7% and 9.5% in the first and second quarters (in annul terms),
respectively. This growth rate in Q3 2011 was less than expected according to
Bloomberg. These figures indicate that the Chinese economic progress slowed down
from the beginning of the year, but is still robust despite the restrictions
that the People Bank of China imposed on the commercial banks by raises the
reserve requirement ratios during the year in order to curb the number of loans
given and by doing so to reduce the inflation pressures. This news might be
among the reasons to pull down not only major commodities prices including gold,
silver and crude oil prices, but also the stock markets. Current gold price,
short term futures (November 2011 delivery) is traded at $1,663.6 per t oz. a
$13 decrease or 0.78%, as of 09:30*. Current Nymex crude oil price, short term
futures (November 2011 delivery) is traded down by 0.76% to $85.72 per barrel as
of 09:34*. Euros to US
Gold and Silver Started the Week Falling –Daily Recap October 17
Gold and silver price changed direction again and slightly declined on the first
day of the week; crude oil prices also started the week slipping; natural gas
spot prices on the other hand sharply inclined. Here is a summary of the price
movements of precious metals and energy commodities for October 17th: Precious
Metals prices: Gold price shed 0.38% off its value and reached $1,676; Silver
price, also declined by 1.09% to reach $31.82. During October, gold price
inclined by 3.3% and silver price increased by 5.8%.
day of the week; crude oil prices also started the week slipping; natural gas
spot prices on the other hand sharply inclined. Here is a summary of the price
movements of precious metals and energy commodities for October 17th: Precious
Metals prices: Gold price shed 0.38% off its value and reached $1,676; Silver
price, also declined by 1.09% to reach $31.82. During October, gold price
inclined by 3.3% and silver price increased by 5.8%.
Todays DJIA DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL INDEX DJX DJI, Yahoo Finance IBM Stock Quote; Nasdaq, S&P 500 News; IBM Stock Quote Earnings
Stock Indices dropped lower in the U.S. during the last trading session as
investors continued to deal with the uncertainty of the debt bailout dilemma in
Europe. Global indicators were posting in the red in the eurozone yesterday and
this negative action spilled over to apply negative weight to the U.S. indices.
Ultimately the U.S. indices closed out the trading session in the red. End of
day close for the primary index composites finished red across the board. The
Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day lower by 2.13 percent at 11,397.
The Nasdaq closed out lower by 1.98 percent at 2,614.92. The S&P 500 finished
the session lower by 1.94 percent at 1,200.86. The dollar rose versus the euro
and the British pound. Gold contract lost 6.40 and oil per barrel dropped lower
by 42 cents. The headlining economic news posting in the U.S. last session
pertained to the Empire State Manufacturing Index. This index posted weaker than
most economists had been anticipating. Specifically, the ESM Index posted a
negative 8.5 in October. This value was much weaker than anticipated and equals
the fifth straight month that the index was on the negative side of break-even.
Headlining earnings data last session pertained to IBM. According to the IBM
report, third quarter earnings were up 7 percent. IBM reported a profit of $3.8
billion. Prior to the report, IBM shares finished down last session. According
to Yahoo Finance, IBM closed in the red last session by 3.94 percent at 186.59.
After hours action remained red for IBM shares. Frank Matto
investors continued to deal with the uncertainty of the debt bailout dilemma in
Europe. Global indicators were posting in the red in the eurozone yesterday and
this negative action spilled over to apply negative weight to the U.S. indices.
Ultimately the U.S. indices closed out the trading session in the red. End of
day close for the primary index composites finished red across the board. The
Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day lower by 2.13 percent at 11,397.
The Nasdaq closed out lower by 1.98 percent at 2,614.92. The S&P 500 finished
the session lower by 1.94 percent at 1,200.86. The dollar rose versus the euro
and the British pound. Gold contract lost 6.40 and oil per barrel dropped lower
by 42 cents. The headlining economic news posting in the U.S. last session
pertained to the Empire State Manufacturing Index. This index posted weaker than
most economists had been anticipating. Specifically, the ESM Index posted a
negative 8.5 in October. This value was much weaker than anticipated and equals
the fifth straight month that the index was on the negative side of break-even.
Headlining earnings data last session pertained to IBM. According to the IBM
report, third quarter earnings were up 7 percent. IBM reported a profit of $3.8
billion. Prior to the report, IBM shares finished down last session. According
to Yahoo Finance, IBM closed in the red last session by 3.94 percent at 186.59.
After hours action remained red for IBM shares. Frank Matto
Todays Gold Price Per Ounce Rate Spot GOld PRice per gram; Spot silver per ounce price rate News Today
Gold Price Per Ounce rates and Silver price per ounce rates were trending in
opposite directions in the initial half of the last trading session. Spot gold
price per gram and spot silver price per ounce trends were both moving on the
negative side of break-even. As end of day close numbers finalized for the U.S.
trading session, the primary index composites remained in the red. The DJIA was
lower by 2.13 percent at 11,397. The Dollar gained strength versus the euro and
the British pound. Precious metal gold and silver closed out the day on the
negative side of break-even. Contract gold for December delivery finished the
last trading session red by .38 percent or negative 6.40 to close out at 1676.60
per troy ounce. Silver contract for December delivery closed out lower by 1.09
percent or negative .352 to close out at 31.82 per troy ounce. During the
interval between last session close and todays session open, spot gold per gram
trends and spot silver per ounce trends continued to move in the red. Spot gold
price per gram was lower by .24 at 53.87 and spot silver price per ounce trends
were lower by .30 at 31.87. Camillo Zucari
opposite directions in the initial half of the last trading session. Spot gold
price per gram and spot silver price per ounce trends were both moving on the
negative side of break-even. As end of day close numbers finalized for the U.S.
trading session, the primary index composites remained in the red. The DJIA was
lower by 2.13 percent at 11,397. The Dollar gained strength versus the euro and
the British pound. Precious metal gold and silver closed out the day on the
negative side of break-even. Contract gold for December delivery finished the
last trading session red by .38 percent or negative 6.40 to close out at 1676.60
per troy ounce. Silver contract for December delivery closed out lower by 1.09
percent or negative .352 to close out at 31.82 per troy ounce. During the
interval between last session close and todays session open, spot gold per gram
trends and spot silver per ounce trends continued to move in the red. Spot gold
price per gram was lower by .24 at 53.87 and spot silver price per ounce trends
were lower by .30 at 31.87. Camillo Zucari
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