The primary stock indices were rebounding during the second open trading
session of November. European stocks closed stronger yesterday and this, in
addition to positive economic data posting during the U.S. trading session,
helped to push primary stock indices in the U.S. to higher ground. Jobs data
posted better than expected. According to the ADP report, U.S. companies added
about 110,000 jobs during the month of October. This was about 10,000 better
than what most economists had been anticipating. In addition to this positively
skewed data, the Challenger Gray & Christmas consulting firm reported that the
number of layoffs planned by employers in October dropped lower. The consulting
report revealed that layoffs during the month dropped lower by approximately 63
percent when compared to the numbers that posted the month prior. Stocks in the
U.S. were on the mend last session and the better than expected jobs data was a
primary catalyst. Fed Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke also reiterated that the
Feds are prepared to take additional action to help support economic recovery
and stability in the U.S. As of last session close, the DJIA, Nasdaq, and S&P
500 finished in the green. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was higher by 1.53
percent at 11,836.04. The Nasdaq was higher by 1.27 percent at 2,639.98. The S&P
500 was higher by 1.61 percent at 1,237.90. Frank Matto
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Todays Gold Price Per Ounce Spot Gold Price Per Gram; Spot Silver Price Per Ounce Investing News Today
Gold and silver prices were on the mend last session as both gold contract
price per ounce rates and silver contract price per ounce rates closed above the
break-even mark for the day. The dollar hit recent highs which has dampened
precious metal gold and silver acquisition, but the dollar has since dropped
from those relative highs. Last session, the dollar lost strength versus a
basket of other currencies. The dollar dropped versus the euro and the Japanese
yen. This action helped gold and silver price per ounce trend-line movement has
sloped positively once again. As of last session close in the U.S., the primary
indices were green across the board. Contract gold for December delivery closed
out higher by 1.04 percent at 1729.60 per troy ounce. Silver contract for
December delivery finished higher by 3.70 per troy ounce at 33.94 per troy
ounce. Prior to opening bell today, spot gold price per gram trends and spot
silver price per ounce trends continued to moved in the green. Spot gold price
per gram was higher by .76 at 55.80 and spot silver price per ounce was higher
by 1.24 at 33.97. Camillo Zucari
price per ounce rates and silver contract price per ounce rates closed above the
break-even mark for the day. The dollar hit recent highs which has dampened
precious metal gold and silver acquisition, but the dollar has since dropped
from those relative highs. Last session, the dollar lost strength versus a
basket of other currencies. The dollar dropped versus the euro and the Japanese
yen. This action helped gold and silver price per ounce trend-line movement has
sloped positively once again. As of last session close in the U.S., the primary
indices were green across the board. Contract gold for December delivery closed
out higher by 1.04 percent at 1729.60 per troy ounce. Silver contract for
December delivery finished higher by 3.70 per troy ounce at 33.94 per troy
ounce. Prior to opening bell today, spot gold price per gram trends and spot
silver price per ounce trends continued to moved in the green. Spot gold price
per gram was higher by .76 at 55.80 and spot silver price per ounce was higher
by 1.24 at 33.97. Camillo Zucari
Desperately Seeking Dividends? Try These 4 REIT ETFs
As real estate investment trusts (REITs) bounce back, their favorable dividend
yields in today's low interest rate environment are attracting some
well-deserved attention. After all, REITs don't pay taxes and must pay out 90%
of their income as dividends. Although some renewed optimism about the economy
has lured a lot of money to REITs, the real estate recovery is still quite
dicey, so REIT exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are worth considering for a little
extra diversification. Fixed-income investors looking for high yields and low
risk have long loved REITs – at least until the dark days of 2007 and 2008,
when the market tanked and investments fell by at least 30%. As the real estate
market claws its way back, investing in a basket of REITs instead of a single
company could be a good way to spread around the risk while taking advantage of
the rewards. That's where ETFs come in. REITs can be an attractive way to get
exposure to the real estate market if you know which company to choose. REIT
ETFs make it easier because you don't have to choose a specific company.
Instead, your investment is diversified across several different REITs (safer if
an individual REIT heads south), and ETFs have the added advantage of trading
like stocks. REIT ETFs also have cost advantages compared to REIT mutual funds,
which can devour dividends with management fees. So if you're desperately
seeking dividends, here are four REIT ETFs that offer attractive yields,
diversified exposure to the real estate market and lower management fees than
REIT mutual funds: Vanguard REIT ETF The Vanguard REIT ETF (AMEX: VNQ ) invests
in stocks of the MSCI REIT Index, which comprises real estate investment trust
stocks. With a market cap of nearly $8.9 billion, the fund has a dividend yield
of 3.49% and a one-year return of about 8%. Top holdings include Simon Property
Group (NYSE: SPG ) and Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE: VNO ). At $56.83, the ETF is
trading more than 18% over its 52-week low of $47.10 in August. SPDR Dow Jones
Wilshire REIT ETF The SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT (AMEX: RWR ) is tied to the Wilshire
REIT Index and aims to invest in all of the REITs in the index in proportion to
their weightings. Top holdings include SPG, VNO, Public Storage (NYSE: PSA ) and
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR ). With a market cap of nearly $1.4 billion, the
fund has a current dividend yield of 3.6%; its one-year return is 8.4%. At
$63.49, RWR is trading about 18% above its 52-week low of $52.32 in August.
IShares FTSE NAREIT Mortgage Plus Capped Index Fund The IShares FTSE NAREIT
(AMEX: REM ) measures the performance of the residential and commercial mortgage
real estate, mortgage finance and savings associations sectors of the U.S.
equity market, and it tracks the FTSE NAREIT Mortgage Plus Capped Index. Top
holdings include Annaly Capital Management (NYSE: NLY ) and American Capital
Agency (NASDAQ: AGNC ). With a market cap of about $226 million, REM has a
current dividend yield over 11%, and its one-year performance is a - 1.7%. At
about $13, the fund is trading 15% above its 52-week low of $11.28 last month.
Market Vectors Mortgage REIT Income ETF The Market Vectors Mortgage REIT (AMEX:
MORT ) is the new kid on the block, just having started up in August. The fund
seeks to replicate the price and yield performance of the Market Vectors
Mortgage REIT Index. Nearly one-third of the fund's holdings are in NLY and
AGNC; another 18% comprises Chimera Investment Corp. (NYSE: CIM ), Hatteras
Financial (NYSE: HTS ) and MFA Financial (NYSE: MFA ). With a market cap of $5.7
million, MORT has a current dividend yield of nearly 3%. Bottom Line : REIT ETFs
have many benefits for fixed-income investors looking for a decent yield and a
little more exposure to the real estate market. In addition to watching for
another real estate slump that hammers valuations again, investors should keep
an eye on President Obama's Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) because a
new round of homeowner refinancings likely would weigh on fund payouts. As of
this writing, Susan J. Aluise did not hold a position in any of the investments
named here.
yields in today's low interest rate environment are attracting some
well-deserved attention. After all, REITs don't pay taxes and must pay out 90%
of their income as dividends. Although some renewed optimism about the economy
has lured a lot of money to REITs, the real estate recovery is still quite
dicey, so REIT exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are worth considering for a little
extra diversification. Fixed-income investors looking for high yields and low
risk have long loved REITs – at least until the dark days of 2007 and 2008,
when the market tanked and investments fell by at least 30%. As the real estate
market claws its way back, investing in a basket of REITs instead of a single
company could be a good way to spread around the risk while taking advantage of
the rewards. That's where ETFs come in. REITs can be an attractive way to get
exposure to the real estate market if you know which company to choose. REIT
ETFs make it easier because you don't have to choose a specific company.
Instead, your investment is diversified across several different REITs (safer if
an individual REIT heads south), and ETFs have the added advantage of trading
like stocks. REIT ETFs also have cost advantages compared to REIT mutual funds,
which can devour dividends with management fees. So if you're desperately
seeking dividends, here are four REIT ETFs that offer attractive yields,
diversified exposure to the real estate market and lower management fees than
REIT mutual funds: Vanguard REIT ETF The Vanguard REIT ETF (AMEX: VNQ ) invests
in stocks of the MSCI REIT Index, which comprises real estate investment trust
stocks. With a market cap of nearly $8.9 billion, the fund has a dividend yield
of 3.49% and a one-year return of about 8%. Top holdings include Simon Property
Group (NYSE: SPG ) and Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE: VNO ). At $56.83, the ETF is
trading more than 18% over its 52-week low of $47.10 in August. SPDR Dow Jones
Wilshire REIT ETF The SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT (AMEX: RWR ) is tied to the Wilshire
REIT Index and aims to invest in all of the REITs in the index in proportion to
their weightings. Top holdings include SPG, VNO, Public Storage (NYSE: PSA ) and
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR ). With a market cap of nearly $1.4 billion, the
fund has a current dividend yield of 3.6%; its one-year return is 8.4%. At
$63.49, RWR is trading about 18% above its 52-week low of $52.32 in August.
IShares FTSE NAREIT Mortgage Plus Capped Index Fund The IShares FTSE NAREIT
(AMEX: REM ) measures the performance of the residential and commercial mortgage
real estate, mortgage finance and savings associations sectors of the U.S.
equity market, and it tracks the FTSE NAREIT Mortgage Plus Capped Index. Top
holdings include Annaly Capital Management (NYSE: NLY ) and American Capital
Agency (NASDAQ: AGNC ). With a market cap of about $226 million, REM has a
current dividend yield over 11%, and its one-year performance is a - 1.7%. At
about $13, the fund is trading 15% above its 52-week low of $11.28 last month.
Market Vectors Mortgage REIT Income ETF The Market Vectors Mortgage REIT (AMEX:
MORT ) is the new kid on the block, just having started up in August. The fund
seeks to replicate the price and yield performance of the Market Vectors
Mortgage REIT Index. Nearly one-third of the fund's holdings are in NLY and
AGNC; another 18% comprises Chimera Investment Corp. (NYSE: CIM ), Hatteras
Financial (NYSE: HTS ) and MFA Financial (NYSE: MFA ). With a market cap of $5.7
million, MORT has a current dividend yield of nearly 3%. Bottom Line : REIT ETFs
have many benefits for fixed-income investors looking for a decent yield and a
little more exposure to the real estate market. In addition to watching for
another real estate slump that hammers valuations again, investors should keep
an eye on President Obama's Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) because a
new round of homeowner refinancings likely would weigh on fund payouts. As of
this writing, Susan J. Aluise did not hold a position in any of the investments
named here.
Gold Price Closed at $1,728.70 up 1.0%
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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Gold Price Close Today : 1,728.70 Change : 17.70 or 1.0% Silver Price Close Today : 3392.00 Change : 121.00 or 3.6% Platinum Price Close Today : 1,598.30 Change : 19.50 or 1.2% Palladium Price Close Today : 648.55 Change : 13.65 or 2.1% Gold Silver Ratio Today : 50.96 Change : -1.33 or 0.97% Dow Industrial : 11,657.96 Change : -297.05 or -2.5% US Dollar Index : 77.33 Change : 0.84 or 1.1% Franklin Sanders has not published any commentary today, he will be away until 8th November.
Notable News on BIDU, DANG, RENN, SINA, YOKU (Nov 2, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below is the latest notable news on
Top 10 Utility Stocks with Highest Dividend Yield: SBS, HNP, ETE, EDE, HGT, NGG, CPL, POM, BIP, TAC (Nov 03, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 Utility stocks with highest dividend yields for the last 12 months. One Chinese company (HNP) is on the list. Companhia de Saneamento Basico (ADR) (NYSE:SBS) has the 1st highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 8.02%. Its dividend payout ratio was 29.93% for the last 12 months. Huaneng Power International, Inc. (ADR) (NYSE:HNP) has the 2nd highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 6.91%. Its dividend payout ratio was 110.39% for the last 12 months. Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (NYSE:ETE) has the 3rd highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 6.74%. Its dividend payout ratio was 234.19% for the last 12 months. The Empire District Electric Company (NYSE:EDE) has the 4th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 6.61%. Its dividend payout ratio was 101.54% for the last 12 months. Hugoton Royalty Trust (NYSE:HGT) has the 5th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 6.31%. Its dividend payout ratio was 100.00% for the last 12 months. National Grid plc (ADR) (NYSE:NGG) has the 6th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 5.95%. Its dividend payout ratio was 49.28% for the last 12 months. CPFL Energia S.A. (ADR) (NYSE:CPL) has the 7th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 5.85%. Its dividend payout ratio was 85.17% for the last 12 months. Pepco Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POM) has the 8th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 5.63%. Its dividend payout ratio was 126.56% for the last 12 months. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (NYSE:BIP) has the 9th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 5.60%. Its dividend payout ratio was 47.87% for the last 12 months. TransAlta Corporation (USA) (NYSE:TAC) has the 10th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 5.51%. Its dividend payout ratio was 112.59% for the last 12 months.
5 Stocks Building Future Dividend Yields
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace One of the most misunderstood concepts of dividend investing is dividend yield. It typically takes a part of almost every dividend investors decision-making process when evaluating an income investment. Investors who typically purchase a stock just for the current yield could get disappointed down the road. The reason is that once investors purchase shares in a company, current yield stops being relevant for them unless they decide to invest new money in the position. By purchasing shares, they have effectively managed to lock in the current yield. Their future dividend income is therefore dependent not on the dividend yield, but on the dividend payment that the security distributes. In essence, before initiating a position, investors should evaluate the sustainability of its income stream. Common methods include dividend payout ratio, which measures the proportionate amount of earnings that is distributed to shareholders in the form of dividends. In most industries such as consumer staples for example, a dividend payout ratio below 50% indicates that the dividend payment is sustainable. In other industries such as real estate investment trusts , funds from operations payout is used in order to evaluate the sustainability of the dividend payout. Investors should then delve deeper in order to understand how the company makes money. Reading the annual and quarterly reports on the SEC website, as well as press releases, stock research reports and news on the security is a must in order to understand the business. Investors should look for some sort of a competitive advantage that differentiates the investment from competitors. For example, Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT ) offers the lowest retail prices to consumers. The company has invested a significant amount of capital in improving its management of inventory and purchasing. Due to its sheer scale of operations, it commands lower prices from suppliers and generates efficiencies from distribution and administrative functions. This has allowed WMT to bring the lowest prices to consumers. Check my analysis of the stock. Next, investors should evaluate whether the companies analyzed would be able to generate higher earnings over time. Only companies that can generate higher earnings will be able to increase dividend payments. Otherwise, anyone can compile a portfolio of stocks which have a high current yield. What is important for investors is not only how much this portfolio pays today, but also whether it would be able to at least maintain purchasing power in the future. Smart investors who purchased carefully researched dividend growth stocks, that offer potential for dividend increases above the rate of inflation and were priced attractively at the time of purchase, have a high chance of creating a long lasting dividend producing portfolio. Five companies who are currently building higher future yields include: McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD ), together with its subsidiaries, operates as a food service retailer worldwide. The company has raised dividends for 35 years in a row, and has a ten year dividend growth rate of 26.50% per year. Yield: 2.80% ( analysis ) Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM ), through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells cigarettes and other tobacco products. The company has raised dividends every year since the spin-off from Altria Group (NYSE: MO ). Yield: 4.50% ( analysis ) Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT ) operates retail stores in various formats worldwide. The company has raised dividends for 37 years in a row and has a ten year dividend growth rate of 17.80% per year. Yield: 2.80% ( analysis ) PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP ) engages in the manufacture, marketing and sale of foods, snacks and carbonated and non-carbonated beverages worldwide. The company has raised dividends for 39 years in a row and has a ten year dividend growth rate of 13% per year. Yield: 3.20% ( analysis ) Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT ) manufactures and sells device-based medical therapies worldwide. The company has raised dividends for 34 years in a row and has a ten year dividend growth rate of 16.90% per year. Yield: 3% ( analysis ) Full Disclosure: Dividend Growth Investor is long MCD, PM, WMT, PEP, MDT. F or more information visit DividendGrowthInvestor.com
Stocks Achieving 52-Week Highs as Dow Jones Index Rallies
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gol2664 Negocioenlinea Stocks Achieving 52-Week Highs as Dow Jones Index Rallies Wall St. Cheat Sheet – 2 hours ago By Wall St. Cheat Sheet Wall St. Watchdog reveals information about 11 stocks that hit 52-week highs in today's trading. Note that this list excludes all stocks with a market capitalization less …
Expect Gold Prices to Rise as Euro, USD Come Under Pressure
Given the recent turmoil in Greece, and continued concerns regarding Italy and
Spain, Im looking for some form of QE3 to be enacted either here, overseas or
both. The European Central Bank will likely be looking to cut rates over the
coming meetings, further adding to the liquidity pool. Owing to this additional
easing, the euro and U.S. dollar will likely come under further pressures …
providing a lift for gold prices. The recent weakness in gold is due more to a
short-term risk management move into cash by funds and hedge funds and not a
structural change. And one way to position for an expected leg up in gold prices
is by buying the SPDR Gold Trust ETF (NYSE: GLD ). Another idea to consider is
going long the Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDXJ ), which seeks
to replicate, net of expenses, the Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners Index. The
fund normally invests at least 80% of total assets in securities that comprise
the index. The index tracks the overall performance of foreign and domestic
publicly traded companies of small- and medium-capitalization that are involved
primarily in the mining for gold and/or silver. The fund is non-diversified.
GDXJ is down 25% year-to-date, while gold has rallied nearly a like amount. We
look for this relative underperformance of nearly 50% to close, with GDXJ being
a relative outperformer to gold. Given our bullish outlook for gold at these
levels, I am looking for GDXJ to move to the 50-day moving average of $33 by
January options expiration. Based on the GDXJs current market price of $30.77
and using a target price of $33, a target date of January 20, 2012, and $1,000
of investment capital, this is an excellent candidate for making some short-term
options gains. 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 selling a January put spread, buying a January call spread, or buying
the stock. Best of all, you can see a potential profit-and-loss outline for each
strategy. Create your free login, and get access to these GDXJ option trading
strategies by visiting the TradeBuilder here .
Spain, Im looking for some form of QE3 to be enacted either here, overseas or
both. The European Central Bank will likely be looking to cut rates over the
coming meetings, further adding to the liquidity pool. Owing to this additional
easing, the euro and U.S. dollar will likely come under further pressures …
providing a lift for gold prices. The recent weakness in gold is due more to a
short-term risk management move into cash by funds and hedge funds and not a
structural change. And one way to position for an expected leg up in gold prices
is by buying the SPDR Gold Trust ETF (NYSE: GLD ). Another idea to consider is
going long the Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDXJ ), which seeks
to replicate, net of expenses, the Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners Index. The
fund normally invests at least 80% of total assets in securities that comprise
the index. The index tracks the overall performance of foreign and domestic
publicly traded companies of small- and medium-capitalization that are involved
primarily in the mining for gold and/or silver. The fund is non-diversified.
GDXJ is down 25% year-to-date, while gold has rallied nearly a like amount. We
look for this relative underperformance of nearly 50% to close, with GDXJ being
a relative outperformer to gold. Given our bullish outlook for gold at these
levels, I am looking for GDXJ to move to the 50-day moving average of $33 by
January options expiration. Based on the GDXJs current market price of $30.77
and using a target price of $33, a target date of January 20, 2012, and $1,000
of investment capital, this is an excellent candidate for making some short-term
options gains. 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 selling a January put spread, buying a January call spread, or buying
the stock. Best of all, you can see a potential profit-and-loss outline for each
strategy. Create your free login, and get access to these GDXJ option trading
strategies by visiting the TradeBuilder here .
Jump Into Walgreen on the Cheap; Ditch CVS
In the next two years, its expected that Big Pharma companies will see $30
billion in U.S. sales for some of its major drugs up for generic competition.
Thats because the patent protection on drugs like Pfizer s (NYSE: PFE ) Lipitor
and Bristol-Myers Squibb s (NYSE: BMY ) Plavix are expiring. This is great news
for both Walgreen (NYSE: WAG ) and CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS ), as drugstores make
48% gross margins on generic drugs compared to 9% for branded drugs. Both
companies stand to win in this equation. But ultimately, investors must decide
which is the better choice. Here are three reasons you should sell CVS and buy
WAG: Dividend Aristocrat Are you familiar with the Dividend Aristocrats index ?
These are companies within the S&P 500 that have increased dividend payments
annually for 25 consecutive years. And, during the past five years, the Dividend
Aristocrats index has beaten the S&P 500 by 420 basis points annually. Its not
some crazy theory. Investing in these stocks works because companies that
consistently increase dividends also increase earnings per share. Walgreen is on
the list. CVS isnt. DividendGrowthInvestor.com uses three criteria to shrink the
list of 42 companies to a more elite list by restricting eligibility to
companies whose P/E ratio is less than 20, whose dividend payout ratio is less
than 60% and whose current dividend yield is at least 2.5%. Now remember, CVS
doesnt even make the Dividend Aristocrats index. This alone suggests WAG is the
better stock, at least according to dividend investors. For the record, however,
Walgreens P/E is 11.2, its dividend payout ratio is 31% and its dividend yield
is 2.7%. At the present moment, Walgreen meets all three of the stricter
criteria. Express Scripts This could change. Walgreen is in the midst of a
contract dispute with Express Scripts (NASDAQ: ESRX ), one of the countrys
largest pharmacy benefit management companies. Many of Express Scripts customers
use Walgreen to fill their prescriptions. If they cant agree on a service
contract whereby both benefit, Express Scripts customers will have to go
elsewhere. If this happens, Walgreen stands to lose $5 billion in annual
revenue. On the surface, it seems that Walgreen has everything to lose in this
dispute. Express Scripts management appears confident it will be able to find
new homes for affected customers. Other pharmacies including CVS might
benefit. But lets think about whats being proposed here. If Walgreen cant make
enough from each prescription filled through its association with Express
Scripts, whats the point of having the business in the first place?
billion in U.S. sales for some of its major drugs up for generic competition.
Thats because the patent protection on drugs like Pfizer s (NYSE: PFE ) Lipitor
and Bristol-Myers Squibb s (NYSE: BMY ) Plavix are expiring. This is great news
for both Walgreen (NYSE: WAG ) and CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS ), as drugstores make
48% gross margins on generic drugs compared to 9% for branded drugs. Both
companies stand to win in this equation. But ultimately, investors must decide
which is the better choice. Here are three reasons you should sell CVS and buy
WAG: Dividend Aristocrat Are you familiar with the Dividend Aristocrats index ?
These are companies within the S&P 500 that have increased dividend payments
annually for 25 consecutive years. And, during the past five years, the Dividend
Aristocrats index has beaten the S&P 500 by 420 basis points annually. Its not
some crazy theory. Investing in these stocks works because companies that
consistently increase dividends also increase earnings per share. Walgreen is on
the list. CVS isnt. DividendGrowthInvestor.com uses three criteria to shrink the
list of 42 companies to a more elite list by restricting eligibility to
companies whose P/E ratio is less than 20, whose dividend payout ratio is less
than 60% and whose current dividend yield is at least 2.5%. Now remember, CVS
doesnt even make the Dividend Aristocrats index. This alone suggests WAG is the
better stock, at least according to dividend investors. For the record, however,
Walgreens P/E is 11.2, its dividend payout ratio is 31% and its dividend yield
is 2.7%. At the present moment, Walgreen meets all three of the stricter
criteria. Express Scripts This could change. Walgreen is in the midst of a
contract dispute with Express Scripts (NASDAQ: ESRX ), one of the countrys
largest pharmacy benefit management companies. Many of Express Scripts customers
use Walgreen to fill their prescriptions. If they cant agree on a service
contract whereby both benefit, Express Scripts customers will have to go
elsewhere. If this happens, Walgreen stands to lose $5 billion in annual
revenue. On the surface, it seems that Walgreen has everything to lose in this
dispute. Express Scripts management appears confident it will be able to find
new homes for affected customers. Other pharmacies including CVS might
benefit. But lets think about whats being proposed here. If Walgreen cant make
enough from each prescription filled through its association with Express
Scripts, whats the point of having the business in the first place?
Gold, Silver and Miners on Recovery Road
Down big yesterday morning, up and strong this morning. Volatility continues to
be high as market participants hang on every bit of news regarding the euro
zones debt travails, as well as the latest economic indicators and third-quarter
earnings reports. Today its the release of the Federal Reserves latest policy
statement, which might provide the impetus for investors to move capital into
higher- or lower-risk assets, depending on the result. Investors are sending
gold and silver higher Wednesday morning following Greek Prime Minister George
Papandreous decision to force the issue and call for the Greek populace to vote
on the latest EU debt resolution package. The October ADP Employment Report came
in better than expected, easing concerns that the U.S. economy is falling into
another recession. Spot gold was sharply higher, up around 1.2% at 10:50 a.m.,
having hit a high of $1,744.50 and a low of $1,724.60 Wednesday morning. Spot
gold was bid at $1,740.80 with an ask price of $1,741.80 per ounce. The morning
reference price was fixed at $1,731 per ounce, according to Kitco market data .
Spot silver was some 2.3% higher, trading at $34.24 Bid, $34.34 Ask. The morning
high as of time of writing was $34.43, and the low was $33.59. Wednesdays
reference price was set at $33.83 per ounce in the London a.m. Gold and silver
trusts were showing healthy gains in exchange trading. The SPDR Gold Trust
(AMEX: GLD ) was nearly 1.3%. The iShares Gold Trust (AMEX: IAU ) was nearly
1.4% higher. The iShares Silver Trust (AMEX: SLV ) was up more than 3.1%. Gold
and silver mining ETFs were recovering from yesterdays sharp losses as well. The
Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (AMEX: GDX ) was nearly 3.1% higher. The Market
Vector Junior Gold Miners ETF (AMEX: GDXJ ) also was up about 3.1%. The Global X
Silver Miners ETF (AMEX: SIL ) was more than 4.6% higher. Shares of gold miners
were showing strong morning gains. Agnico-Eagle Mines (USA) (NYSE: AEM ) was
around 1.9% higher. Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE: ABX ) was more than 4% higher.
Goldcorp (NYSE: GG ) was up more than 3.5%. Newmont Mining Corp. (NYSE: NEM )
was between 2.35% and 2.7% higher. NovaGold Resources (USA) (AMEX: NG ) was up
more than 4.6%. Silver miners shares also were recovering nicely. Coeur DAlene
Mines Corp. (NYSE: CDE ) was around 4.1% higher. Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL ) was up
nearly 4.3%. Pan American Silver Corp. (USA) (NASDAQ: PAAS ) was up more than
4.8%. Silver Wheaton Corp. (USA) (NYSE: SLW ) was showing gains of more than 4%.
Silver Standard Resources Inc. (USA) (NASDAQ: SSRI ) was up nearly 5%. As of
this writing, Andrew Burger did not own a position in any of the aforementioned
stocks.
be high as market participants hang on every bit of news regarding the euro
zones debt travails, as well as the latest economic indicators and third-quarter
earnings reports. Today its the release of the Federal Reserves latest policy
statement, which might provide the impetus for investors to move capital into
higher- or lower-risk assets, depending on the result. Investors are sending
gold and silver higher Wednesday morning following Greek Prime Minister George
Papandreous decision to force the issue and call for the Greek populace to vote
on the latest EU debt resolution package. The October ADP Employment Report came
in better than expected, easing concerns that the U.S. economy is falling into
another recession. Spot gold was sharply higher, up around 1.2% at 10:50 a.m.,
having hit a high of $1,744.50 and a low of $1,724.60 Wednesday morning. Spot
gold was bid at $1,740.80 with an ask price of $1,741.80 per ounce. The morning
reference price was fixed at $1,731 per ounce, according to Kitco market data .
Spot silver was some 2.3% higher, trading at $34.24 Bid, $34.34 Ask. The morning
high as of time of writing was $34.43, and the low was $33.59. Wednesdays
reference price was set at $33.83 per ounce in the London a.m. Gold and silver
trusts were showing healthy gains in exchange trading. The SPDR Gold Trust
(AMEX: GLD ) was nearly 1.3%. The iShares Gold Trust (AMEX: IAU ) was nearly
1.4% higher. The iShares Silver Trust (AMEX: SLV ) was up more than 3.1%. Gold
and silver mining ETFs were recovering from yesterdays sharp losses as well. The
Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (AMEX: GDX ) was nearly 3.1% higher. The Market
Vector Junior Gold Miners ETF (AMEX: GDXJ ) also was up about 3.1%. The Global X
Silver Miners ETF (AMEX: SIL ) was more than 4.6% higher. Shares of gold miners
were showing strong morning gains. Agnico-Eagle Mines (USA) (NYSE: AEM ) was
around 1.9% higher. Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE: ABX ) was more than 4% higher.
Goldcorp (NYSE: GG ) was up more than 3.5%. Newmont Mining Corp. (NYSE: NEM )
was between 2.35% and 2.7% higher. NovaGold Resources (USA) (AMEX: NG ) was up
more than 4.6%. Silver miners shares also were recovering nicely. Coeur DAlene
Mines Corp. (NYSE: CDE ) was around 4.1% higher. Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL ) was up
nearly 4.3%. Pan American Silver Corp. (USA) (NASDAQ: PAAS ) was up more than
4.8%. Silver Wheaton Corp. (USA) (NYSE: SLW ) was showing gains of more than 4%.
Silver Standard Resources Inc. (USA) (NASDAQ: SSRI ) was up nearly 5%. As of
this writing, Andrew Burger did not own a position in any of the aforementioned
stocks.
Stocks Achieving 52-Week Highs as Dow Jones Index Rallies
Stocks Achieving 52-Week Highs as Dow Jones Index Rallies Wall St. Cheat Sheet
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excludes all stocks with a market capitalization less ...
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Gold Price Closed at $1,728.70 up 1.0%
Gold Price Close Today : 1,728.70 Change : 17.70 or 1.0% Silver Price Close
Today : 3392.00 Change : 121.00 or 3.6% Platinum Price Close Today : 1,598.30
Change : 19.50 or 1.2% Palladium Price Close Today : 648.55 Change : 13.65 or
2.1% Gold Silver Ratio Today : 50.96 Change : -1.33 or 0.97% Dow Industrial :
11,657.96 Change : -297.05 or -2.5% US Dollar Index : 77.33 Change : 0.84 or
1.1% Franklin Sanders has not published any commentary today, he will be away
until 8th November.
Today : 3392.00 Change : 121.00 or 3.6% Platinum Price Close Today : 1,598.30
Change : 19.50 or 1.2% Palladium Price Close Today : 648.55 Change : 13.65 or
2.1% Gold Silver Ratio Today : 50.96 Change : -1.33 or 0.97% Dow Industrial :
11,657.96 Change : -297.05 or -2.5% US Dollar Index : 77.33 Change : 0.84 or
1.1% Franklin Sanders has not published any commentary today, he will be away
until 8th November.
7 Metal and Mining Stocks Dropping Like Rocks
There is talk of a "hard landing" in China and its long-dominant
manufacturing sector these days. While we can debate the speed and impact of the
China decline that is appearing in recent data points, even the most optimistic
China investor must admit, at the very least, that a slowdown is in the works .
That means demand for steel, aluminum, copper and other raw metals will slow
down in kind. Considering the bleak demand picture in the U.S. and Europe, that
could spell disaster for struggling metals and mining stocks that have been
battered by the global economic slowdown. I watch more than 5,000 publicly
traded companies with my Portfolio Grader tool, ranking companies by a number of
fundamental and quantitative measures. This week, Ive got 7 metal and mining
stocks to sell. Here they are, in alphabetical order. Each one of these stocks
gets a "D" or "F" according to my research, meaning it is a "sell"
or "strong sell." Aluminum Corp. of China (NYSE: ACH ) is a producer of
aluminum and aluminum products in China. ACH stock has slipped more than 43%,
year-to-date, much to the dismay of shareholders. Agnico-Eagle Mines (NYSE: AEM
) is a gold producer that mines in Quebec, Northern Mexico, Northern Finland and
other areas of North America, South America and Europe. Despite its global
operation, AEM stock is down 43% in 2011. ArcelorMittal (NYSE: MT ) is a steel
producer that shipped approximately 85 million tons of steel in 2010. MT stock
has faltered in 2011 to the tune of a 49% drop year-to-date. HudBay Minerals
Inc. (NYSE: HBM ) is a diversified mining company based in Canada. In the last
11 months, HBM stock has dropped 41%, compared to a 1% gain by the Dow Jones in
the same time. Thompson Creek Metals (NYSE: TC ) is another mining company that
is based in Toronto. Like other mining stocks on this list, TC stock is down
54%, while the broader markets have posted small gains. Posco (NYSE: PKX ) is a
South Korean steel company that produced approximately 33.7 million tons of
crude steel in 2010. Like the rest of the companies on this list, big production
hasn't slowed the pace of PKX's 2011 slide. PKX stock is down 22%,
year-to-date. Vale (NYSE: VALE ) is a metals and mining company with a portfolio
including nickel, iron ore and iron ore pellets, manganese ore, ferroalloys,
aluminum, fertilizers, copper and coal. Despite a diversified range of products,
VALE stock has slipped 29% year-to-date. Get more analysis of these picks and
other publicly-traded stocks with Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader tool, a
100% free stock-rating tool that measures both quantitative buying pressure and
eight fundamental factors.
manufacturing sector these days. While we can debate the speed and impact of the
China decline that is appearing in recent data points, even the most optimistic
China investor must admit, at the very least, that a slowdown is in the works .
That means demand for steel, aluminum, copper and other raw metals will slow
down in kind. Considering the bleak demand picture in the U.S. and Europe, that
could spell disaster for struggling metals and mining stocks that have been
battered by the global economic slowdown. I watch more than 5,000 publicly
traded companies with my Portfolio Grader tool, ranking companies by a number of
fundamental and quantitative measures. This week, Ive got 7 metal and mining
stocks to sell. Here they are, in alphabetical order. Each one of these stocks
gets a "D" or "F" according to my research, meaning it is a "sell"
or "strong sell." Aluminum Corp. of China (NYSE: ACH ) is a producer of
aluminum and aluminum products in China. ACH stock has slipped more than 43%,
year-to-date, much to the dismay of shareholders. Agnico-Eagle Mines (NYSE: AEM
) is a gold producer that mines in Quebec, Northern Mexico, Northern Finland and
other areas of North America, South America and Europe. Despite its global
operation, AEM stock is down 43% in 2011. ArcelorMittal (NYSE: MT ) is a steel
producer that shipped approximately 85 million tons of steel in 2010. MT stock
has faltered in 2011 to the tune of a 49% drop year-to-date. HudBay Minerals
Inc. (NYSE: HBM ) is a diversified mining company based in Canada. In the last
11 months, HBM stock has dropped 41%, compared to a 1% gain by the Dow Jones in
the same time. Thompson Creek Metals (NYSE: TC ) is another mining company that
is based in Toronto. Like other mining stocks on this list, TC stock is down
54%, while the broader markets have posted small gains. Posco (NYSE: PKX ) is a
South Korean steel company that produced approximately 33.7 million tons of
crude steel in 2010. Like the rest of the companies on this list, big production
hasn't slowed the pace of PKX's 2011 slide. PKX stock is down 22%,
year-to-date. Vale (NYSE: VALE ) is a metals and mining company with a portfolio
including nickel, iron ore and iron ore pellets, manganese ore, ferroalloys,
aluminum, fertilizers, copper and coal. Despite a diversified range of products,
VALE stock has slipped 29% year-to-date. Get more analysis of these picks and
other publicly-traded stocks with Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader tool, a
100% free stock-rating tool that measures both quantitative buying pressure and
eight fundamental factors.
Chipotle Stock Likely to Crash — Even If Market Doesn’t
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG ) is a favorite of mine when it comes to
lunch options. But CMG also is a favorite of mine when it comes to talking about
stocks that are ready to flop. This company simply can't keep up its breakneck
growth and when you look at the performance of other restaurant stocks, it is
overdue to hit that inevitable wall that comes when a fad chain overextends
itself. Chipotle assuredly is a hot dish, but expect this stock to cool to room
temperature very soon. Here's why: The Ghosts of Restaurant Stocks Past : Wall
Street is littered with the wreckage of hot restaurants that grow and expand,
delivering a quick double or triple to shareholders, only to watch the bottom
fall out. Consider Krispy Kreme (NYSE: KKD ) from around $10 after its IPO in
2000 to almost $50 in 2003. It seemed like the cult donut shop would never come
down. But by the end of 2004, it was again approaching $10 and is now around $7
a share. InvestorPlace.com contributor Lawrence Meyers does a great job showing
these flops visually with charts of Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ: CAKE ) and P.F.
Chang's China Bistro (NASDAQ: PFCB ) in his own bearish take on CMG . The fact
is you can only build so many stores so quickly to prop up growth. Eventually
the market becomes saturated or the rate of expansion is no longer large enough
to materially impact earnings and sales growth. Inflation Squeezing Margins: On
the margins front, almost every ingredient the company uses is suffering from
rampant inflation . Chipotle announced this summer it will be hiking prices to
offset this trend its first increase in menu prices since the recession but it
remains to be seen if that will be enough. Food prices comprise more than
one-third of overall costs , meaning this is perhaps the biggest bottom-line
issue for the company. Shares Outrunning Earnings : I'll admit Chipotle's
revenues are impressive, up 21% in the past year to $2 billion. Its net income
is up at an ever faster clip,
lunch options. But CMG also is a favorite of mine when it comes to talking about
stocks that are ready to flop. This company simply can't keep up its breakneck
growth and when you look at the performance of other restaurant stocks, it is
overdue to hit that inevitable wall that comes when a fad chain overextends
itself. Chipotle assuredly is a hot dish, but expect this stock to cool to room
temperature very soon. Here's why: The Ghosts of Restaurant Stocks Past : Wall
Street is littered with the wreckage of hot restaurants that grow and expand,
delivering a quick double or triple to shareholders, only to watch the bottom
fall out. Consider Krispy Kreme (NYSE: KKD ) from around $10 after its IPO in
2000 to almost $50 in 2003. It seemed like the cult donut shop would never come
down. But by the end of 2004, it was again approaching $10 and is now around $7
a share. InvestorPlace.com contributor Lawrence Meyers does a great job showing
these flops visually with charts of Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ: CAKE ) and P.F.
Chang's China Bistro (NASDAQ: PFCB ) in his own bearish take on CMG . The fact
is you can only build so many stores so quickly to prop up growth. Eventually
the market becomes saturated or the rate of expansion is no longer large enough
to materially impact earnings and sales growth. Inflation Squeezing Margins: On
the margins front, almost every ingredient the company uses is suffering from
rampant inflation . Chipotle announced this summer it will be hiking prices to
offset this trend its first increase in menu prices since the recession but it
remains to be seen if that will be enough. Food prices comprise more than
one-third of overall costs , meaning this is perhaps the biggest bottom-line
issue for the company. Shares Outrunning Earnings : I'll admit Chipotle's
revenues are impressive, up 21% in the past year to $2 billion. Its net income
is up at an ever faster clip,
Gold, Silver Shares Pare Gains, Bernanke Press Conference Begins
Gold and silver shares relinquished a portion of their gains as Fed Chairman
Ben Bernanke began his post-FOMC press conference on Wednesday. The Philadelphia
Gold & Silver Index (XAU) climbed as much as 3.5% this morning, but was higher
by just 1.4% this afternoon.
Ben Bernanke began his post-FOMC press conference on Wednesday. The Philadelphia
Gold & Silver Index (XAU) climbed as much as 3.5% this morning, but was higher
by just 1.4% this afternoon.
Premier Gold Expands Footprint in North America
Premier Gold Mines (PG.TSX) announced that it entered into a Letter of Intent
with LKA International, Inc. to jointly conduct exploration at LKAs Golden
Wonder mine located near Lake City, Colorado.
with LKA International, Inc. to jointly conduct exploration at LKAs Golden
Wonder mine located near Lake City, Colorado.
Over There: Netflix’s Salvation Lies in International Expansion
Theres been no sugar coating for Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ) the past few months.
America has been inundated with stories of the companys numerous gaffes and
subsequent stock flops. Still, Netflix persists. With its reputation bruised and
broken here in the U.S., Netflix is looking outward to new markets to start
regenerating lost subscribership. Its been a bad scene down in Los Gatos, Calif.
Shares plummeted down to a 52-week low $74.25 last week. The company lost
800,000 subscribers in a quarter. Netflix started up a new brand, Qwikster, to
spin off its by-mail DVD rental business then announced to the world it was
kidding about that after all . And it wont get better quickly. Netflix is
projecting that its subscribership will fall to between 20 and 21.5 million by
the end of the fourth quarter, and expansion costs are going to keep the company
spending big well into 2012. But its through those expansion costs that Netflix
hopes to pull itself up and dust itself off. This past summer, Netflix began
offering streaming video service 42 Latin American and Caribbean countries,
including Brazil, Mexico and Argentina, where the subscription fees started
between the U.S. equivalent of $7.99 and $10. Service in those countries started
in September, and Netflix has yet to announce subscriber numbers from these
newly minted Latin operations. Netflix also announced its move into Europe at
the end of October news that was overshadowed by its brutal loss of subscribers
in the U.S. While an exact date hasnt been set, Netflix will bring streaming
service to the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2012. While those two countries
dont seem like golden saviors for Netflix on the surface, they represent a
significant new subscriber pool, though the company will face competition. Where
Netflix entered an all-but-empty streaming video market in the United States,
the Amazon -owned (NASDAQ: AMZN ) LoveFilm service has an established streaming
service overseas. There also is Sky, the broadcasting service whose streaming
video service Sky Movies is available on many of Netflixs key platforms,
including the Xbox 360 game console and the iPhone. The market still is wide
open, though, meaning Netflix has everything to gain. LoveFilm has 1.7 million
streaming subscribers , but theyre spread out across the U.K., Ireland, Spain,
Germany and other European countries. Sky has more than 10 million total
subscribers across all of its television services, but it has a limited number
of streaming titles available, meaning Netflixs available content will be a
strong lure for those customers. Speaking with Tech Radar , Sky Movies director
Ian Lewis openly admitted LoveFilm has more streaming options than Sky .
Netflix, in turn, has even more. LoveFilm has a library of 6,000 streaming
videos, where Netflix has a library of 20,000. (LoveFilms streaming options have
not been merged with Amazons own library of 13,000 videos.) Lucky for Netflix,
its content will carry over to these new territories as well. CBS (NYSE: CBS )
content, including Showtime programming, carried over into these new
territories. Netflix also renewed its relationship with Disney (NYSE: DIS ) this
week. Considering the announcement came so quickly after Netflix announced its
European expansion, it seems likely the company has secured that content for
multiple territories. Netflix will start slow. There are other all-too-potent
video markets waiting for the companys streaming business film-loving markets
like India, China and Japan spring to mind but the company naturally is going
to be cautious in the immediate future given the body blows it has taken in the
wake of the subscription hike and Qwikster fiascos. But the potential growth in
these countries means Netflixs first quarter of 2012 might not be as
catastrophic as expected. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a
position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
America has been inundated with stories of the companys numerous gaffes and
subsequent stock flops. Still, Netflix persists. With its reputation bruised and
broken here in the U.S., Netflix is looking outward to new markets to start
regenerating lost subscribership. Its been a bad scene down in Los Gatos, Calif.
Shares plummeted down to a 52-week low $74.25 last week. The company lost
800,000 subscribers in a quarter. Netflix started up a new brand, Qwikster, to
spin off its by-mail DVD rental business then announced to the world it was
kidding about that after all . And it wont get better quickly. Netflix is
projecting that its subscribership will fall to between 20 and 21.5 million by
the end of the fourth quarter, and expansion costs are going to keep the company
spending big well into 2012. But its through those expansion costs that Netflix
hopes to pull itself up and dust itself off. This past summer, Netflix began
offering streaming video service 42 Latin American and Caribbean countries,
including Brazil, Mexico and Argentina, where the subscription fees started
between the U.S. equivalent of $7.99 and $10. Service in those countries started
in September, and Netflix has yet to announce subscriber numbers from these
newly minted Latin operations. Netflix also announced its move into Europe at
the end of October news that was overshadowed by its brutal loss of subscribers
in the U.S. While an exact date hasnt been set, Netflix will bring streaming
service to the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2012. While those two countries
dont seem like golden saviors for Netflix on the surface, they represent a
significant new subscriber pool, though the company will face competition. Where
Netflix entered an all-but-empty streaming video market in the United States,
the Amazon -owned (NASDAQ: AMZN ) LoveFilm service has an established streaming
service overseas. There also is Sky, the broadcasting service whose streaming
video service Sky Movies is available on many of Netflixs key platforms,
including the Xbox 360 game console and the iPhone. The market still is wide
open, though, meaning Netflix has everything to gain. LoveFilm has 1.7 million
streaming subscribers , but theyre spread out across the U.K., Ireland, Spain,
Germany and other European countries. Sky has more than 10 million total
subscribers across all of its television services, but it has a limited number
of streaming titles available, meaning Netflixs available content will be a
strong lure for those customers. Speaking with Tech Radar , Sky Movies director
Ian Lewis openly admitted LoveFilm has more streaming options than Sky .
Netflix, in turn, has even more. LoveFilm has a library of 6,000 streaming
videos, where Netflix has a library of 20,000. (LoveFilms streaming options have
not been merged with Amazons own library of 13,000 videos.) Lucky for Netflix,
its content will carry over to these new territories as well. CBS (NYSE: CBS )
content, including Showtime programming, carried over into these new
territories. Netflix also renewed its relationship with Disney (NYSE: DIS ) this
week. Considering the announcement came so quickly after Netflix announced its
European expansion, it seems likely the company has secured that content for
multiple territories. Netflix will start slow. There are other all-too-potent
video markets waiting for the companys streaming business film-loving markets
like India, China and Japan spring to mind but the company naturally is going
to be cautious in the immediate future given the body blows it has taken in the
wake of the subscription hike and Qwikster fiascos. But the potential growth in
these countries means Netflixs first quarter of 2012 might not be as
catastrophic as expected. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a
position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
Top 10 U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks with Most Analyst Upgrades: EDU, CYOU, STP, NTES, TSL, SINA, SSW, JOBS, PTR, JASO (Nov 02, 2011)
Below are the top 10 U.S.-listed Chinese stocks with most analyst upgrades in
the past four weeks. Sentiment on these stocks is turning more positive. New
Oriental Education & Tech Grp (ADR) (NYSE:EDU) has the 1st most analyst upgrades
in the past four weeks. It was upgraded by 3 brokerage analyst(s) in this
period. The stock is rated positively by 9 of the 15 analysts covering it.
Changyou.com Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:CYOU) has the 2nd most analyst upgrades in the
past four weeks. It was upgraded by 2 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The
stock is rated positively by 16 of the 20 analysts covering it. Suntech Power
Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:STP) has the 3rd most analyst upgrades in the
past four weeks. It was upgraded by 2 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The
stock is rated positively by 5 of the 38 analysts covering it. NetEase.com, Inc.
(ADR) (NASDAQ:NTES) has the 4th most analyst upgrades in the past four weeks. It
was upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock is rated
positively by 21 of the 25 analysts covering it. Trina Solar Limited (ADR)
(NYSE:TSL) has the 5th most analyst upgrades in the past four weeks. It was
upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock is rated positively
by 21 of the 34 analysts covering it. SINA Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:SINA) has
the 6th most analyst upgrades in the past four weeks. It was upgraded by 1
brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock is rated positively by 14 of the
30 analysts covering it. Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) has the 7th most analyst
upgrades in the past four weeks. It was upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in
this period. The stock is rated positively by 6 of the 9 analysts covering it.
51job, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JOBS) has the 8th most analyst upgrades in the past
four weeks. It was upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock
is rated positively by 4 of the 4 analysts covering it. PetroChina Company
Limited (ADR) (NYSE:PTR) has the 9th most analyst upgrades in the past four
weeks. It was upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock is
rated positively by 2 of the 4 analysts covering it. JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd.
(ADR) (NASDAQ:JASO) has the 10th most analyst upgrades in the past four weeks.
It was upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock is rated
positively by 2 of the 17 analysts covering it.
the past four weeks. Sentiment on these stocks is turning more positive. New
Oriental Education & Tech Grp (ADR) (NYSE:EDU) has the 1st most analyst upgrades
in the past four weeks. It was upgraded by 3 brokerage analyst(s) in this
period. The stock is rated positively by 9 of the 15 analysts covering it.
Changyou.com Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:CYOU) has the 2nd most analyst upgrades in the
past four weeks. It was upgraded by 2 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The
stock is rated positively by 16 of the 20 analysts covering it. Suntech Power
Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:STP) has the 3rd most analyst upgrades in the
past four weeks. It was upgraded by 2 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The
stock is rated positively by 5 of the 38 analysts covering it. NetEase.com, Inc.
(ADR) (NASDAQ:NTES) has the 4th most analyst upgrades in the past four weeks. It
was upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock is rated
positively by 21 of the 25 analysts covering it. Trina Solar Limited (ADR)
(NYSE:TSL) has the 5th most analyst upgrades in the past four weeks. It was
upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock is rated positively
by 21 of the 34 analysts covering it. SINA Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:SINA) has
the 6th most analyst upgrades in the past four weeks. It was upgraded by 1
brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock is rated positively by 14 of the
30 analysts covering it. Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) has the 7th most analyst
upgrades in the past four weeks. It was upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in
this period. The stock is rated positively by 6 of the 9 analysts covering it.
51job, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JOBS) has the 8th most analyst upgrades in the past
four weeks. It was upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock
is rated positively by 4 of the 4 analysts covering it. PetroChina Company
Limited (ADR) (NYSE:PTR) has the 9th most analyst upgrades in the past four
weeks. It was upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock is
rated positively by 2 of the 4 analysts covering it. JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd.
(ADR) (NASDAQ:JASO) has the 10th most analyst upgrades in the past four weeks.
It was upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock is rated
positively by 2 of the 17 analysts covering it.
Top 10 U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks with Most Analyst Upgrades: EDU, CYOU, STP, NTES, TSL, SINA, SSW, JOBS, PTR, JASO (Nov 02, 2011)
Below are the top 10 U.S.-listed Chinese stocks with most analyst upgrades in
the past four weeks. Sentiment on these stocks is turning more positive. New
Oriental Education & Tech Grp (ADR) (NYSE:EDU) has the 1st most analyst upgrades
in the past four weeks. It was upgraded by 3 brokerage analyst(s) in this
period. The stock is rated positively by 9 of the 15 analysts covering it.
Changyou.com Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:CYOU) has the 2nd most analyst upgrades in the
past four weeks. It was upgraded by 2 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The
stock is rated positively by 16 of the 20 analysts covering it. Suntech Power
Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:STP) has the 3rd most analyst upgrades in the
past four weeks. It was upgraded by 2 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The
stock is rated positively by 5 of the 38 analysts covering it. NetEase.com, Inc.
(ADR) (NASDAQ:NTES) has the 4th most analyst upgrades in the past four weeks. It
was upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock is rated
positively by 21 of the 25 analysts covering it. Trina Solar Limited (ADR)
(NYSE:TSL) has the 5th most analyst upgrades in the past four weeks. It was
upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock is rated positively
by 21 of the 34 analysts covering it. SINA Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:SINA) has
the 6th most analyst upgrades in the past four weeks. It was upgraded by 1
brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock is rated positively by 14 of the
30 analysts covering it. Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) has the 7th most analyst
upgrades in the past four weeks. It was upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in
this period. The stock is rated positively by 6 of the 9 analysts covering it.
51job, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JOBS) has the 8th most analyst upgrades in the past
four weeks. It was upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock
is rated positively by 4 of the 4 analysts covering it. PetroChina Company
Limited (ADR) (NYSE:PTR) has the 9th most analyst upgrades in the past four
weeks. It was upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock is
rated positively by 2 of the 4 analysts covering it. JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd.
(ADR) (NASDAQ:JASO) has the 10th most analyst upgrades in the past four weeks.
It was upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock is rated
positively by 2 of the 17 analysts covering it.
the past four weeks. Sentiment on these stocks is turning more positive. New
Oriental Education & Tech Grp (ADR) (NYSE:EDU) has the 1st most analyst upgrades
in the past four weeks. It was upgraded by 3 brokerage analyst(s) in this
period. The stock is rated positively by 9 of the 15 analysts covering it.
Changyou.com Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:CYOU) has the 2nd most analyst upgrades in the
past four weeks. It was upgraded by 2 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The
stock is rated positively by 16 of the 20 analysts covering it. Suntech Power
Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:STP) has the 3rd most analyst upgrades in the
past four weeks. It was upgraded by 2 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The
stock is rated positively by 5 of the 38 analysts covering it. NetEase.com, Inc.
(ADR) (NASDAQ:NTES) has the 4th most analyst upgrades in the past four weeks. It
was upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock is rated
positively by 21 of the 25 analysts covering it. Trina Solar Limited (ADR)
(NYSE:TSL) has the 5th most analyst upgrades in the past four weeks. It was
upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock is rated positively
by 21 of the 34 analysts covering it. SINA Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:SINA) has
the 6th most analyst upgrades in the past four weeks. It was upgraded by 1
brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock is rated positively by 14 of the
30 analysts covering it. Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) has the 7th most analyst
upgrades in the past four weeks. It was upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in
this period. The stock is rated positively by 6 of the 9 analysts covering it.
51job, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JOBS) has the 8th most analyst upgrades in the past
four weeks. It was upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock
is rated positively by 4 of the 4 analysts covering it. PetroChina Company
Limited (ADR) (NYSE:PTR) has the 9th most analyst upgrades in the past four
weeks. It was upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock is
rated positively by 2 of the 4 analysts covering it. JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd.
(ADR) (NASDAQ:JASO) has the 10th most analyst upgrades in the past four weeks.
It was upgraded by 1 brokerage analyst(s) in this period. The stock is rated
positively by 2 of the 17 analysts covering it.
Over There: Netflix’s Salvation Lies in International Expansion
Theres been no sugar coating for Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ) the past few months.
America has been inundated with stories of the companys numerous gaffes and
subsequent stock flops. Still, Netflix persists. With its reputation bruised and
broken here in the U.S., Netflix is looking outward to new markets to start
regenerating lost subscribership. Its been a bad scene down in Los Gatos, Calif.
Shares plummeted down to a 52-week low $74.25 last week. The company lost
800,000 subscribers in a quarter. Netflix started up a new brand, Qwikster, to
spin off its by-mail DVD rental business then announced to the world it was
kidding about that after all . And it wont get better quickly. Netflix is
projecting that its subscribership will fall to between 20 and 21.5 million by
the end of the fourth quarter, and expansion costs are going to keep the company
spending big well into 2012. But its through those expansion costs that Netflix
hopes to pull itself up and dust itself off. This past summer, Netflix began
offering streaming video service 42 Latin American and Caribbean countries,
including Brazil, Mexico and Argentina, where the subscription fees started
between the U.S. equivalent of $7.99 and $10. Service in those countries started
in September, and Netflix has yet to announce subscriber numbers from these
newly minted Latin operations. Netflix also announced its move into Europe at
the end of October news that was overshadowed by its brutal loss of subscribers
in the U.S. While an exact date hasnt been set, Netflix will bring streaming
service to the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2012. While those two countries
dont seem like golden saviors for Netflix on the surface, they represent a
significant new subscriber pool, though the company will face competition. Where
Netflix entered an all-but-empty streaming video market in the United States,
the Amazon -owned (NASDAQ: AMZN ) LoveFilm service has an established streaming
service overseas. There also is Sky, the broadcasting service whose streaming
video service Sky Movies is available on many of Netflixs key platforms,
including the Xbox 360 game console and the iPhone. The market still is wide
open, though, meaning Netflix has everything to gain. LoveFilm has 1.7 million
streaming subscribers , but theyre spread out across the U.K., Ireland, Spain,
Germany and other European countries. Sky has more than 10 million total
subscribers across all of its television services, but it has a limited number
of streaming titles available, meaning Netflixs available content will be a
strong lure for those customers. Speaking with Tech Radar , Sky Movies director
Ian Lewis openly admitted LoveFilm has more streaming options than Sky .
Netflix, in turn, has even more. LoveFilm has a library of 6,000 streaming
videos, where Netflix has a library of 20,000. (LoveFilms streaming options have
not been merged with Amazons own library of 13,000 videos.) Lucky for Netflix,
its content will carry over to these new territories as well. CBS (NYSE: CBS )
content, including Showtime programming, carried over into these new
territories. Netflix also renewed its relationship with Disney (NYSE: DIS ) this
week. Considering the announcement came so quickly after Netflix announced its
European expansion, it seems likely the company has secured that content for
multiple territories. Netflix will start slow. There are other all-too-potent
video markets waiting for the companys streaming business film-loving markets
like India, China and Japan spring to mind but the company naturally is going
to be cautious in the immediate future given the body blows it has taken in the
wake of the subscription hike and Qwikster fiascos. But the potential growth in
these countries means Netflixs first quarter of 2012 might not be as
catastrophic as expected. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a
position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
America has been inundated with stories of the companys numerous gaffes and
subsequent stock flops. Still, Netflix persists. With its reputation bruised and
broken here in the U.S., Netflix is looking outward to new markets to start
regenerating lost subscribership. Its been a bad scene down in Los Gatos, Calif.
Shares plummeted down to a 52-week low $74.25 last week. The company lost
800,000 subscribers in a quarter. Netflix started up a new brand, Qwikster, to
spin off its by-mail DVD rental business then announced to the world it was
kidding about that after all . And it wont get better quickly. Netflix is
projecting that its subscribership will fall to between 20 and 21.5 million by
the end of the fourth quarter, and expansion costs are going to keep the company
spending big well into 2012. But its through those expansion costs that Netflix
hopes to pull itself up and dust itself off. This past summer, Netflix began
offering streaming video service 42 Latin American and Caribbean countries,
including Brazil, Mexico and Argentina, where the subscription fees started
between the U.S. equivalent of $7.99 and $10. Service in those countries started
in September, and Netflix has yet to announce subscriber numbers from these
newly minted Latin operations. Netflix also announced its move into Europe at
the end of October news that was overshadowed by its brutal loss of subscribers
in the U.S. While an exact date hasnt been set, Netflix will bring streaming
service to the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2012. While those two countries
dont seem like golden saviors for Netflix on the surface, they represent a
significant new subscriber pool, though the company will face competition. Where
Netflix entered an all-but-empty streaming video market in the United States,
the Amazon -owned (NASDAQ: AMZN ) LoveFilm service has an established streaming
service overseas. There also is Sky, the broadcasting service whose streaming
video service Sky Movies is available on many of Netflixs key platforms,
including the Xbox 360 game console and the iPhone. The market still is wide
open, though, meaning Netflix has everything to gain. LoveFilm has 1.7 million
streaming subscribers , but theyre spread out across the U.K., Ireland, Spain,
Germany and other European countries. Sky has more than 10 million total
subscribers across all of its television services, but it has a limited number
of streaming titles available, meaning Netflixs available content will be a
strong lure for those customers. Speaking with Tech Radar , Sky Movies director
Ian Lewis openly admitted LoveFilm has more streaming options than Sky .
Netflix, in turn, has even more. LoveFilm has a library of 6,000 streaming
videos, where Netflix has a library of 20,000. (LoveFilms streaming options have
not been merged with Amazons own library of 13,000 videos.) Lucky for Netflix,
its content will carry over to these new territories as well. CBS (NYSE: CBS )
content, including Showtime programming, carried over into these new
territories. Netflix also renewed its relationship with Disney (NYSE: DIS ) this
week. Considering the announcement came so quickly after Netflix announced its
European expansion, it seems likely the company has secured that content for
multiple territories. Netflix will start slow. There are other all-too-potent
video markets waiting for the companys streaming business film-loving markets
like India, China and Japan spring to mind but the company naturally is going
to be cautious in the immediate future given the body blows it has taken in the
wake of the subscription hike and Qwikster fiascos. But the potential growth in
these countries means Netflixs first quarter of 2012 might not be as
catastrophic as expected. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a
position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
Top 10 Semiconductor Stocks with Highest Upside: TRID, EMKR, FCEL, ASTI, OPXT, QUIK, API, OTIV, TSEM, DQ (Nov 02, 2011)
Below are the top 10 Semiconductor stocks with highest upside potential, based
on the difference between current price and Wall Street analysts average target
price. One Chinese company (DQ) is on the list. Trident Microsystems, Inc.
(NASDAQ:TRID) has the 1st highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 293.1%. Its consensus target price is $2.00 based on the
average of all estimates. EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ:EMKR) has the 2nd highest
upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 276.3%. Its
consensus target price is $3.50 based on the average of all estimates. FuelCell
Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCEL) has the 3rd highest upside potential in this segment
of the market. Its upside is 238.3%. Its consensus target price is $3.38 based
on the average of all estimates. Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI)
has the 4th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside
is 235.9%. Its consensus target price is $2.69 based on the average of all
estimates. Opnext, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPXT) has the 5th highest upside potential in
this segment of the market. Its upside is 235.1%. Its consensus target price is
$3.25 based on the average of all estimates. QuickLogic Corporation
(NASDAQ:QUIK) has the 6th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 234.4%. Its consensus target price is $10.00 based on the
average of all estimates. Advanced Photonix, Inc. (AMEX:API) has the 7th highest
upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 179.1%. Its
consensus target price is $2.40 based on the average of all estimates. On Track
Innovations Ltd.(USA) (NASDAQ:OTIV) has the 8th highest upside potential in this
segment of the market. Its upside is 177.8%. Its consensus target price is $4.00
based on the average of all estimates. Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (USA)
(NASDAQ:TSEM) has the 9th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 175.8%. Its consensus target price is $2.00 based on the
average of all estimates. Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) has the 10th highest
upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 116.3%. Its
consensus target price is $6.75 based on the average of all estimates.
on the difference between current price and Wall Street analysts average target
price. One Chinese company (DQ) is on the list. Trident Microsystems, Inc.
(NASDAQ:TRID) has the 1st highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 293.1%. Its consensus target price is $2.00 based on the
average of all estimates. EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ:EMKR) has the 2nd highest
upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 276.3%. Its
consensus target price is $3.50 based on the average of all estimates. FuelCell
Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCEL) has the 3rd highest upside potential in this segment
of the market. Its upside is 238.3%. Its consensus target price is $3.38 based
on the average of all estimates. Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI)
has the 4th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside
is 235.9%. Its consensus target price is $2.69 based on the average of all
estimates. Opnext, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPXT) has the 5th highest upside potential in
this segment of the market. Its upside is 235.1%. Its consensus target price is
$3.25 based on the average of all estimates. QuickLogic Corporation
(NASDAQ:QUIK) has the 6th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 234.4%. Its consensus target price is $10.00 based on the
average of all estimates. Advanced Photonix, Inc. (AMEX:API) has the 7th highest
upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 179.1%. Its
consensus target price is $2.40 based on the average of all estimates. On Track
Innovations Ltd.(USA) (NASDAQ:OTIV) has the 8th highest upside potential in this
segment of the market. Its upside is 177.8%. Its consensus target price is $4.00
based on the average of all estimates. Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (USA)
(NASDAQ:TSEM) has the 9th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 175.8%. Its consensus target price is $2.00 based on the
average of all estimates. Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) has the 10th highest
upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 116.3%. Its
consensus target price is $6.75 based on the average of all estimates.
Is Sirius XM Stock a Buy? Only If You Like Watching Paint Dry
On the surface, Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI ) reported some nice earnings
this week, beating estimates by a penny with revenues in line. Subscribers
increased 7% year-over-year to 21.4 million. The other good news is that churn
still is very low, at 1.9%. In other words, people who become Sirius subscribers
stay subscribed. The churn rate is similar to another great media service
DirecTV (NASDAQ: DTV ). Sirius even reaffirmed many important aspects in its
guidance, such as $400 million in free cash flow for 2011 and $700 million for
2012. But numbers alone dont always tell the whole story. The real story for
Sirius is it doesnt seem interested in innovating or moving forward. The problem
is that as great a service as Sirius is, and as sustainable as its business
model is, it isnt bothering to give subscribers a reason to stay, or to sign up.
Its almost as if Sirius doesnt want to try to compete with Pandora (NYSE: P ).
Sirius recently released its 2.0 product, called Lynx, and it got no media
attention whatsoever. More to the point, it offers no compelling reason to
become a subscriber. In todays entertainment space, you must innovate to stay
competitive. Think about all the new products and innovations constantly coming
out of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ). Speaking of which, Sirius mobile apps
functionality, and even its online offerings, are weak. We are no longer in the
age of the typewriter, yet Sirius behaves like we are. Sirius also has some
serious marketing problems. Take a walk around your city, or drive around it for
awhile. Next time you are in an airport, look around. Watch television. How
often do you see advertisements for Sirius? Not very often. How can a company
expect to become a powerhouse if it doesnt advertise? Sirius has a great
opportunity. Its demographics skew toward upscale audiences that have a lot of
disposable income. This is the demographic that ad sales folk just adore. Its
also the demographic that advertisers themselves view as the Holy Grail. The
problem is that, other than these folks buying expensive cars that include
Sirius capabilities, the company isnt really monetizing them. One of the great
advantages of Sirius for the consumer is the lack of advertising on its
programming. On the other hand, it is advertising that helps Pandora, because it
uses geographically targeted ads. Still, people who have Pandora are fanatical
about it. Sirius needs to learn that more advertising wont necessarily doom its
service. Theres also an uncomfortable truth about subscriber services, and weve
seen it occur with Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ) and, in the last quarter, DirecTV.
The latter had been adding subscribers at a robust rate for many years. All of a
sudden, last quarter, it stalled. Netflix, of course, has been battling
subscriber loss since its summer of debacles. The thing about subscriber
services is eventually growth slows, and possibly even reverses. If Sirius
doesnt do something like advertise and innovate it is setting itself up for
trouble. Sirius stock hasnt gone anywhere. Or rather, it has but within a tight
range that makes it ideal for trading. As a long-term investment, however, SIRI
just doesnt make much sense. As of this writing, Lawrence Meyers did not own a
position in any of the aforementioned stocks.
this week, beating estimates by a penny with revenues in line. Subscribers
increased 7% year-over-year to 21.4 million. The other good news is that churn
still is very low, at 1.9%. In other words, people who become Sirius subscribers
stay subscribed. The churn rate is similar to another great media service
DirecTV (NASDAQ: DTV ). Sirius even reaffirmed many important aspects in its
guidance, such as $400 million in free cash flow for 2011 and $700 million for
2012. But numbers alone dont always tell the whole story. The real story for
Sirius is it doesnt seem interested in innovating or moving forward. The problem
is that as great a service as Sirius is, and as sustainable as its business
model is, it isnt bothering to give subscribers a reason to stay, or to sign up.
Its almost as if Sirius doesnt want to try to compete with Pandora (NYSE: P ).
Sirius recently released its 2.0 product, called Lynx, and it got no media
attention whatsoever. More to the point, it offers no compelling reason to
become a subscriber. In todays entertainment space, you must innovate to stay
competitive. Think about all the new products and innovations constantly coming
out of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ). Speaking of which, Sirius mobile apps
functionality, and even its online offerings, are weak. We are no longer in the
age of the typewriter, yet Sirius behaves like we are. Sirius also has some
serious marketing problems. Take a walk around your city, or drive around it for
awhile. Next time you are in an airport, look around. Watch television. How
often do you see advertisements for Sirius? Not very often. How can a company
expect to become a powerhouse if it doesnt advertise? Sirius has a great
opportunity. Its demographics skew toward upscale audiences that have a lot of
disposable income. This is the demographic that ad sales folk just adore. Its
also the demographic that advertisers themselves view as the Holy Grail. The
problem is that, other than these folks buying expensive cars that include
Sirius capabilities, the company isnt really monetizing them. One of the great
advantages of Sirius for the consumer is the lack of advertising on its
programming. On the other hand, it is advertising that helps Pandora, because it
uses geographically targeted ads. Still, people who have Pandora are fanatical
about it. Sirius needs to learn that more advertising wont necessarily doom its
service. Theres also an uncomfortable truth about subscriber services, and weve
seen it occur with Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ) and, in the last quarter, DirecTV.
The latter had been adding subscribers at a robust rate for many years. All of a
sudden, last quarter, it stalled. Netflix, of course, has been battling
subscriber loss since its summer of debacles. The thing about subscriber
services is eventually growth slows, and possibly even reverses. If Sirius
doesnt do something like advertise and innovate it is setting itself up for
trouble. Sirius stock hasnt gone anywhere. Or rather, it has but within a tight
range that makes it ideal for trading. As a long-term investment, however, SIRI
just doesnt make much sense. As of this writing, Lawrence Meyers did not own a
position in any of the aforementioned stocks.
Fed Stands Pat, No QE3; Gold Maintains Gains
The Federal Reserve decided not to launch a third round of quantitative easing
(QE3) or expand its set of accommodative monetary policies at its Federal Open
Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Wednesday. Todays FOMC announcement was
released at 12:30pm ET rather than its usual 2:15pm ET because Chairman Ben
Bernanke will be holding his second-ever post-FOMC press conference later this
afternoon. The large majority of the FOMC statement was identical to the
previous statement in September with the Fed choosing to continue with
Operation Twist. One noteable difference at todays meeting was the existence of
only one dissenting vote that from Charles Evans, who supported additional
policy accommodation at this time. At the prior two meetings, three Fed
presidents Fisher, Plosser, and Kocherlakota voted against committing to a
near-zero Fed funds rate through mid-2013 and against Operation Twist. Bernanke
held his first and only press conference in April of this year which turned out
to largely be a non-event.
(QE3) or expand its set of accommodative monetary policies at its Federal Open
Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Wednesday. Todays FOMC announcement was
released at 12:30pm ET rather than its usual 2:15pm ET because Chairman Ben
Bernanke will be holding his second-ever post-FOMC press conference later this
afternoon. The large majority of the FOMC statement was identical to the
previous statement in September with the Fed choosing to continue with
Operation Twist. One noteable difference at todays meeting was the existence of
only one dissenting vote that from Charles Evans, who supported additional
policy accommodation at this time. At the prior two meetings, three Fed
presidents Fisher, Plosser, and Kocherlakota voted against committing to a
near-zero Fed funds rate through mid-2013 and against Operation Twist. Bernanke
held his first and only press conference in April of this year which turned out
to largely be a non-event.
UK Stocks Advance Before G-20 Summit; Randgold, Fresnillo Gain
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meet in France to tackle Europes debt crisis ... UK Stocks Rise Before Fed
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the biggest three-day drop since September, before leaders from the Group of 20
meet in France to tackle Europes debt crisis ... UK Stocks Rise Before Fed
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Wednesday Apple Rumors — iPhone Unlimited in Mississippi
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Here are your Apple rumors and AAPL stock news items for Wednesday: Regional iPhone Carrier Offers Unlimited Data Plans: Mississippi telecom C Spire can’t even compete with fourth-place national telecom T-Mobile in terms of subscribers. The regional provider has fewer than 1 million subscribers, while T-Mobile has 33.5 million. So what does C Spire have that T-Mobile doesn’t? The Apple ( NASDAQ : AAPL ) iPhone. The company revealed on Oct. 19 that it was the fourth telecom to officially support Apple’s device in the U.S. Now a Wednesday report at All Things Digital says C Spire subscribers are getting an even better deal. The company will offer unlimited data plans to its iPhone users as of Nov. 11. The only other iPhone carrier to offer unlimited data plans is Sprint (NYSE: S ), meaning that, at least in C Spire’s coverage area, the company could woo customers away from industry leaders Verizon (NYSE: VZ ) and AT&T (NYSE: T ). iPhone 4S Users Reporting Battery Life Problems: Apple’s latest iPhone is flying off shelves. Since its release on Oct. 14, the iPhone 4S has avoided the controversy that plagued its predecessor , the iPhone 4. What would an Apple product launch be without a few sour grapes, though? A Tuesday report originating at The New York Times said that more and more iPhone 4S owners are taking to the Internet to complain about the device’s poor battery life . Users are reporting that the battery drains quickly even when the phone isn’t in use and even when power-intensive features like video playback have been deactivated. Apple has yet to comment on the issue. Angry Birds Hits 500 Million Downloads: Angry Birds , Rovio’s video game and brand that has become the face of the smartphone boom during the past two years, has now been downloaded 500 million times. This includes all versions of the game, including the original iconic iPhone version, the free-to-download, advertising-supported Google ( NASDAQ : GOOG ) Android version, and special editions like Angry Birds Rio . Rovio is projecting that its expansion into China in 2012, with the opening of retail stores, will yield approximately $100 million in new revenue in the first year. While it has moved far beyond Apple’s device, it was the iPhone that gave Angry Birds its start in the far-gone days of 2009. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
Chrysler’s IPO Should Hit the Fast Lane
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Chrysler Group, long the Rodney Dangerfield of the auto industry, finally is getting some respect. And that means now's the time for the third-largest U.S. automaker to cash in on its new-found allure with an IPO. Investors could find much to like about the Auburn Hills, Mich.-based automaker. First, unlike other "hot" future IPOs such as Groupon, it makes money. The parent of Jeep netted $212 million in the third quarter, surpassing analysts' estimates that called for $211 million. Sure, only three analysts bothered publishing forecasts on Chrysler, but the results were a vast improvement over the $84 million loss a year earlier. Revenue surged 19% to $13.1 billion, helped by strong demand for the automaker's 16 all-new or significantly revamped cars and trucks. Chrysler, which recently signed a new contract with the United Auto Workers, may have set overly ambitious goals. As Bloomberg noted, worldwide sales rose 21% through the third quarter, but that's far below the 32% increase CEO Sergio Marchionne, who also heads Fiat (PINK: FIATY ), had forecast for 2011. However, that miss shouldn't detract from an impressive turnaround. Marchionne has said he plans a Chrysler IPO no earlier than 2012 . That's too conservative. As Chrysler and Fiat work more closely together, the strength of the U.S. company might get sapped away by the problems of its European parent, Fiat. Adding another hurdle are the economic problems in Fiat's home country of Italy, which many pundits argue could be next to succumb to the euro zone's debt crisis. Italian officials said Wednesday they would hasten to implement promised austerity policies . Although Rome rejected a plan to raise taxes on the wealthy , it's hard to see how Fiat and other large Italian companies can avoid paying more to the government. Trying again to crack the U.S. market Fiat, which took over Chrysler during the darkness in 2009, is becoming more dependent on the U.S. automaker. Fiat is struggling in its home continent against rivals such as Volkswagen (PINK: VLKAY ) — which is hotly pursuing a stated goal of becoming the world's largest automaker — and it lost about 1 billion euros there last year, according to one analyst . Fiat now is making a new push in the U.S. with its updated Fiat 500 minicar, but it has been stymied for decades in marketing its brand in the U.S. Chrysler, however, is on a roll.
What is Occupy Wall Street?
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tdp2664 E money daily With world economies struggling to recover from the recent financial crisis, a new wave of protests and demonstrations have spread across the globe. One of these is Occupy Wall Street, and although much has been made of the actions of the police and protesters in New York City, nobody has really tried to answer the question ‘What is Occupy Wall Street?’. Until now. What is Occupy Wall Street? Our friends from Online MBA Experts have put together another of their fantastic infographics, which pieces together information from around the globe on the current spate of demonstrations, which hold the separation of politics and finance as their goal. The ‘What is Occupy Wall Street?’ infographic not only has facts and figures related to the major players in the protests and where they are occurring, but also criticisms and praise of the movement, achievements it has made, and demands that it has on the table. If you like the infographic then do us a favour by sharing it on Twitter, G+ or Facebook – and spread some knowledge about the demonstrations. If you want more, check out their previous image – Apple vs Google Patent Wars Explained – which helped shine some late on the ongoing battle between two of the world’s largest technology companies.
Top 10 Biotech Stocks with Highest Upside: BNVI, PTN, PPHM, GALE, NBS, CVM, TNGN, SNSS, CPHI, IDRA (Nov 02, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 Biotech stocks with highest upside potential, based on the difference between current price and Wall Street analysts' average target price. One Chinese company (CPHI) is on the list. Bionovo Inc. (NASDAQ:BNVI) has the 1st highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 825.8%. Its consensus target price is $5.00 based on the average of all estimates. Palatin Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:PTN) has the 2nd highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 694.9%. Its consensus target price is $5.00 based on the average of all estimates. Peregrine Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:PPHM) has the 3rd highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 612.5%. Its consensus target price is $7.13 based on the average of all estimates. Galena Biopharma Inc (NASDAQ:GALE) has the 4th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 517.3%. Its consensus target price is $4.50 based on the average of all estimates. Neostem Inc. (AMEX:NBS) has the 5th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 473.7%. Its consensus target price is $3.56 based on the average of all estimates. CEL-SCI Corporation (AMEX:CVM) has the 6th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 455.6%. Its consensus target price is $2.00 based on the average of all estimates. Tengion, Inc. (NASDAQ:TNGN) has the 7th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 440.8%. Its consensus target price is $2.65 based on the average of all estimates. Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNSS) has the 8th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 415.3%. Its consensus target price is $6.75 based on the average of all estimates. China Pharma Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:CPHI) has the 9th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 405.6%. Its consensus target price is $4.50 based on the average of all estimates. Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDRA) has the 10th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 374.7%. Its consensus target price is $7.50 based on the average of all estimates.
Sector movers: Randgold leads miners higher
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gol2664 Negocioenlinea Sector movers: Randgold leads miners higher ShareCast – 1 hour ago LONDON (SHARECAST) – The mining sector was performing well on Wednesday, with constituents making average gains of 3.79%, as it recovers after bearing the brunt of a mass sell-off yesterday …
Wednesday Apple Rumors — iPhone Unlimited in Mississippi
Here are your Apple rumors and AAPL stock news items for Wednesday: Regional
iPhone Carrier Offers Unlimited Data Plans: Mississippi telecom C Spire cant
even compete with fourth-place national telecom T-Mobile in terms of
subscribers. The regional provider has fewer than 1 million subscribers, while
T-Mobile has 33.5 million. So what does C Spire have that T-Mobile doesnt? The
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) iPhone. The company revealed on Oct. 19 that it was the
fourth telecom to officially support Apples device in the U.S. Now a Wednesday
report at All Things Digital says C Spire subscribers are getting an even better
deal. The company will offer unlimited data plans to its iPhone users as of Nov.
11. The only other iPhone carrier to offer unlimited data plans is Sprint (NYSE:
S ), meaning that, at least in C Spires coverage area, the company could woo
customers away from industry leaders Verizon (NYSE: VZ ) and AT&T (NYSE: T ).
iPhone 4S Users Reporting Battery Life Problems: Apples latest iPhone is flying
off shelves. Since its release on Oct. 14, the iPhone 4S has avoided the
controversy that plagued its predecessor , the iPhone 4. What would an Apple
product launch be without a few sour grapes, though? A Tuesday report
originating at The New York Times said that more and more iPhone 4S owners are
taking to the Internet to complain about the devices poor battery life . Users
are reporting that the battery drains quickly even when the phone isnt in use
and even when power-intensive features like video playback have been
deactivated. Apple has yet to comment on the issue. Angry Birds Hits 500 Million
Downloads: Angry Birds , Rovios video game and brand that has become the face of
the smartphone boom during the past two years, has now been downloaded 500
million times. This includes all versions of the game, including the original
iconic iPhone version, the free-to-download, advertising-supported Google
(NASDAQ: GOOG ) Android version, and special editions like Angry Birds Rio .
Rovio is projecting that its expansion into China in 2012, with the opening of
retail stores, will yield approximately $100 million in new revenue in the first
year. While it has moved far beyond Apples device, it was the iPhone that gave
Angry Birds its start in the far-gone days of 2009. As of this writing, Anthony
John Agnello did not own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him
on Twitter at
iPhone Carrier Offers Unlimited Data Plans: Mississippi telecom C Spire cant
even compete with fourth-place national telecom T-Mobile in terms of
subscribers. The regional provider has fewer than 1 million subscribers, while
T-Mobile has 33.5 million. So what does C Spire have that T-Mobile doesnt? The
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) iPhone. The company revealed on Oct. 19 that it was the
fourth telecom to officially support Apples device in the U.S. Now a Wednesday
report at All Things Digital says C Spire subscribers are getting an even better
deal. The company will offer unlimited data plans to its iPhone users as of Nov.
11. The only other iPhone carrier to offer unlimited data plans is Sprint (NYSE:
S ), meaning that, at least in C Spires coverage area, the company could woo
customers away from industry leaders Verizon (NYSE: VZ ) and AT&T (NYSE: T ).
iPhone 4S Users Reporting Battery Life Problems: Apples latest iPhone is flying
off shelves. Since its release on Oct. 14, the iPhone 4S has avoided the
controversy that plagued its predecessor , the iPhone 4. What would an Apple
product launch be without a few sour grapes, though? A Tuesday report
originating at The New York Times said that more and more iPhone 4S owners are
taking to the Internet to complain about the devices poor battery life . Users
are reporting that the battery drains quickly even when the phone isnt in use
and even when power-intensive features like video playback have been
deactivated. Apple has yet to comment on the issue. Angry Birds Hits 500 Million
Downloads: Angry Birds , Rovios video game and brand that has become the face of
the smartphone boom during the past two years, has now been downloaded 500
million times. This includes all versions of the game, including the original
iconic iPhone version, the free-to-download, advertising-supported Google
(NASDAQ: GOOG ) Android version, and special editions like Angry Birds Rio .
Rovio is projecting that its expansion into China in 2012, with the opening of
retail stores, will yield approximately $100 million in new revenue in the first
year. While it has moved far beyond Apples device, it was the iPhone that gave
Angry Birds its start in the far-gone days of 2009. As of this writing, Anthony
John Agnello did not own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him
on Twitter at
“When we look at gold five years from now, we will say gold was wildly cheap”
"When we look at gold five years from now, we will say gold was wildly cheap.
Top 10 Biotech Stocks with Highest Upside: BNVI, PTN, PPHM, GALE, NBS, CVM, TNGN, SNSS, CPHI, IDRA (Nov 02, 2011)
Below are the top 10 Biotech stocks with highest upside potential, based on the
difference between current price and Wall Street analysts average target price.
One Chinese company (CPHI) is on the list. Bionovo Inc. (NASDAQ:BNVI) has the
1st highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is
825.8%. Its consensus target price is $5.00 based on the average of all
estimates. Palatin Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:PTN) has the 2nd highest upside
potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 694.9%. Its consensus
target price is $5.00 based on the average of all estimates. Peregrine
Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:PPHM) has the 3rd highest upside potential in this
segment of the market. Its upside is 612.5%. Its consensus target price is $7.13
based on the average of all estimates. Galena Biopharma Inc (NASDAQ:GALE) has
the 4th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is
517.3%. Its consensus target price is $4.50 based on the average of all
estimates. Neostem Inc. (AMEX:NBS) has the 5th highest upside potential in this
segment of the market. Its upside is 473.7%. Its consensus target price is $3.56
based on the average of all estimates. CEL-SCI Corporation (AMEX:CVM) has the
6th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is
455.6%. Its consensus target price is $2.00 based on the average of all
estimates. Tengion, Inc. (NASDAQ:TNGN) has the 7th highest upside potential in
this segment of the market. Its upside is 440.8%. Its consensus target price is
$2.65 based on the average of all estimates. Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SNSS) has the 8th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 415.3%. Its consensus target price is $6.75 based on the
average of all estimates. China Pharma Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:CPHI) has the 9th
highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 405.6%.
Its consensus target price is $4.50 based on the average of all estimates. Idera
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDRA) has the 10th highest upside potential in
this segment of the market. Its upside is 374.7%. Its consensus target price is
$7.50 based on the average of all estimates.
difference between current price and Wall Street analysts average target price.
One Chinese company (CPHI) is on the list. Bionovo Inc. (NASDAQ:BNVI) has the
1st highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is
825.8%. Its consensus target price is $5.00 based on the average of all
estimates. Palatin Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:PTN) has the 2nd highest upside
potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 694.9%. Its consensus
target price is $5.00 based on the average of all estimates. Peregrine
Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:PPHM) has the 3rd highest upside potential in this
segment of the market. Its upside is 612.5%. Its consensus target price is $7.13
based on the average of all estimates. Galena Biopharma Inc (NASDAQ:GALE) has
the 4th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is
517.3%. Its consensus target price is $4.50 based on the average of all
estimates. Neostem Inc. (AMEX:NBS) has the 5th highest upside potential in this
segment of the market. Its upside is 473.7%. Its consensus target price is $3.56
based on the average of all estimates. CEL-SCI Corporation (AMEX:CVM) has the
6th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is
455.6%. Its consensus target price is $2.00 based on the average of all
estimates. Tengion, Inc. (NASDAQ:TNGN) has the 7th highest upside potential in
this segment of the market. Its upside is 440.8%. Its consensus target price is
$2.65 based on the average of all estimates. Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SNSS) has the 8th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 415.3%. Its consensus target price is $6.75 based on the
average of all estimates. China Pharma Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:CPHI) has the 9th
highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 405.6%.
Its consensus target price is $4.50 based on the average of all estimates. Idera
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDRA) has the 10th highest upside potential in
this segment of the market. Its upside is 374.7%. Its consensus target price is
$7.50 based on the average of all estimates.
Todays Gold Price Per Ounce Spot Gold Price Per Gram; Spot Silver Price Per Ounce; Gold Silver Rates Today Mid-Day
Gold and silver price per ounce rates were pushed lower once again last session
as the strength of the dollar notched higher versus a basket of other
currencies. The dollar has been higher versus other primary global currencies
since the latter half of last week when the Japanese yen was devalued. The
stronger dollar has pushed negatively on gold and silver acquisitions. Gold and
silver contracts closed out red to open the first day of trading in November but
prior to opening bell this morning, trend-line movement for spot gold price and
spot silver price was tracking on the positive side of break-even. The drama in
Greece is holding investor attention and making many worry about the stability
of the debt default action plan that leaders developed. As worry spreads, safe
haven appeal for precious metals increases. The dollar is coming off its high as
it paired gains versus other primary currencies. Gold and silver are beginning
to bounce back. As the trading session in the U.S. reached the mid-day mark,
contract gold and contract silver were on the rise. Gold contract for December
delivery was higher by 1.50 percent at 1737,50 per troy ounce. Silver contract
for December delivery was tracking higher at mid-day by 4.43 percent at 34.18
per troy ounce according to electronic pricing. At this point in the trading
session, spot gold and spot silver prices were tracking in the green. Spot gold
price per gram was higher by .99 at 56.03. Spot silver price per ounce was
higher by 1.61 percent at 34.34 as the session reached the mid-day mark. Camillo
Zucari
as the strength of the dollar notched higher versus a basket of other
currencies. The dollar has been higher versus other primary global currencies
since the latter half of last week when the Japanese yen was devalued. The
stronger dollar has pushed negatively on gold and silver acquisitions. Gold and
silver contracts closed out red to open the first day of trading in November but
prior to opening bell this morning, trend-line movement for spot gold price and
spot silver price was tracking on the positive side of break-even. The drama in
Greece is holding investor attention and making many worry about the stability
of the debt default action plan that leaders developed. As worry spreads, safe
haven appeal for precious metals increases. The dollar is coming off its high as
it paired gains versus other primary currencies. Gold and silver are beginning
to bounce back. As the trading session in the U.S. reached the mid-day mark,
contract gold and contract silver were on the rise. Gold contract for December
delivery was higher by 1.50 percent at 1737,50 per troy ounce. Silver contract
for December delivery was tracking higher at mid-day by 4.43 percent at 34.18
per troy ounce according to electronic pricing. At this point in the trading
session, spot gold and spot silver prices were tracking in the green. Spot gold
price per gram was higher by .99 at 56.03. Spot silver price per ounce was
higher by 1.61 percent at 34.34 as the session reached the mid-day mark. Camillo
Zucari
Todays Dow Jones Industrial Average DJX DJI, Nasdaq, S&P 500; World Economic Investing News Mid-Day USA Today
The primary indices in the U.S. opened the month of November on the negative
side of break-even. Stock index tracking began to slope in a negative direction
throughout the closing days of October due, in part, to the surprise contingency
suggested for the Greek austerity plan. A vote of public approval was proposed
in order for the debt resolution action plan in Greece to move forward. This
sent the stock indices plummeting and weight of this development has pressured
stock indices since. This morning, prior to opening bell, the stock futures
board in the U.S. appeared to be positioned higher. Global indices at this point
in time were mixed. Primary indicators in Asia closed mixed. The Nikkei in Japan
closed red by 2.21 percent, but the Hang Seng in Hong Kong closed up by 1.88
percent and the Shanghai Composite in China closed higher by 1.38 percent.
Europe markets were stronger this day with primary indices in the eurozone
posting green across the board just an hour outside of their respective
closings. As the trading session approached the mid-day mark in the U.S. today,
the primary stock indices were green across the board. The Dow Jones Industrial
Average was higher by 1.49 percent at 11,831.12. The Nasdaq was higher by 1.07
percent at 2,644.66. The S&P 500 was higher by 1.85 percent at 1,240.79. Indices
are on the rebound on a global scale. Positive sentiment increased after ADP,
payroll processor, reported that payrolls rose during the month of October. In
addition, positive data posted via the Challenger, Gray & Christmas report. This
report relayed that planned layoffs in October dropped by about 63 percent. The
positive jobs data is helping to lift stock indices higher this day in the U.S.
Frank Matto
side of break-even. Stock index tracking began to slope in a negative direction
throughout the closing days of October due, in part, to the surprise contingency
suggested for the Greek austerity plan. A vote of public approval was proposed
in order for the debt resolution action plan in Greece to move forward. This
sent the stock indices plummeting and weight of this development has pressured
stock indices since. This morning, prior to opening bell, the stock futures
board in the U.S. appeared to be positioned higher. Global indices at this point
in time were mixed. Primary indicators in Asia closed mixed. The Nikkei in Japan
closed red by 2.21 percent, but the Hang Seng in Hong Kong closed up by 1.88
percent and the Shanghai Composite in China closed higher by 1.38 percent.
Europe markets were stronger this day with primary indices in the eurozone
posting green across the board just an hour outside of their respective
closings. As the trading session approached the mid-day mark in the U.S. today,
the primary stock indices were green across the board. The Dow Jones Industrial
Average was higher by 1.49 percent at 11,831.12. The Nasdaq was higher by 1.07
percent at 2,644.66. The S&P 500 was higher by 1.85 percent at 1,240.79. Indices
are on the rebound on a global scale. Positive sentiment increased after ADP,
payroll processor, reported that payrolls rose during the month of October. In
addition, positive data posted via the Challenger, Gray & Christmas report. This
report relayed that planned layoffs in October dropped by about 63 percent. The
positive jobs data is helping to lift stock indices higher this day in the U.S.
Frank Matto
Cognizant, Accenture Are Pricey IT Plays
Demand for information technology services is growing much faster than the 2.5%
rate of the U.S. economy. But is there an opportunity to invest in leading
providers such as Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH ) or Accenture
(NASDAQ: ACN )? On Wednesday morning, Cognizant it cleverly splits its people
between business process specialists in the U.S. and other countries near
clients and programmers in India reported great results. In the third quarter,
Cognizant reported adjusted EPS of 80 cents per share, beating forecasts by
rate of the U.S. economy. But is there an opportunity to invest in leading
providers such as Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH ) or Accenture
(NASDAQ: ACN )? On Wednesday morning, Cognizant it cleverly splits its people
between business process specialists in the U.S. and other countries near
clients and programmers in India reported great results. In the third quarter,
Cognizant reported adjusted EPS of 80 cents per share, beating forecasts by
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Sets Course For Expansion
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has scheduled hiring push of staff in West
and Central Africa. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Sets Course For
Expansion Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), the world's largest software
maker, is reported to be planning to hire staff in West and central Africa's
French-speaking nations. The company has already placed employees in Burkina
Faso, Gabon, Guinea, Benin and Republic of Congo and plans to be present in all
17 Francophone nations in the region. Simon Ouattara, regional General Manager,
said that, "Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) wants to take advantage of
investments other companies are making in the West African nation, which is
seeking to lure investment and boost growth following a violent post-election
crisis. There is a mass of initiatives and projects in the country at the
moment, and a lot of companies are equipping themselves again in software".
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) stocks are currently standing at 25.99. Price
History Last Price: 25.99 52 Week Low / High: 23.65 / 29.46 50 Day Moving
Average: 26.2 6 Month Price Change %: 0.7% 12 Month Price Change %: -3.6%
and Central Africa. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Sets Course For
Expansion Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), the world's largest software
maker, is reported to be planning to hire staff in West and central Africa's
French-speaking nations. The company has already placed employees in Burkina
Faso, Gabon, Guinea, Benin and Republic of Congo and plans to be present in all
17 Francophone nations in the region. Simon Ouattara, regional General Manager,
said that, "Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) wants to take advantage of
investments other companies are making in the West African nation, which is
seeking to lure investment and boost growth following a violent post-election
crisis. There is a mass of initiatives and projects in the country at the
moment, and a lot of companies are equipping themselves again in software".
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) stocks are currently standing at 25.99. Price
History Last Price: 25.99 52 Week Low / High: 23.65 / 29.46 50 Day Moving
Average: 26.2 6 Month Price Change %: 0.7% 12 Month Price Change %: -3.6%
Gold Price Gains Ahead of Bernanke, FOMC
GOLD PRICE NEWS – The gold price climbed Wednesday ahead of the widely
anticipated conclusion of the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)
meeting.
anticipated conclusion of the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)
meeting.
Cognizant, Accenture Are Pricey IT Plays
Demand for information technology services is growing much faster than the 2.5%
rate of the U.S. economy. But is there an opportunity to invest in leading
providers such as Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH ) or Accenture
(NASDAQ: ACN )? On Wednesday morning, Cognizant it cleverly splits its people
between business process specialists in the U.S. and other countries near
clients and programmers in India reported great results. In the third quarter,
Cognizant reported adjusted EPS of 80 cents per share, beating forecasts by
rate of the U.S. economy. But is there an opportunity to invest in leading
providers such as Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH ) or Accenture
(NASDAQ: ACN )? On Wednesday morning, Cognizant it cleverly splits its people
between business process specialists in the U.S. and other countries near
clients and programmers in India reported great results. In the third quarter,
Cognizant reported adjusted EPS of 80 cents per share, beating forecasts by
Gold Price Gains Ahead of Bernanke, FOMC
GOLD PRICE NEWS – The gold price climbed Wednesday ahead of the widely
anticipated conclusion of the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)
meeting.
anticipated conclusion of the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)
meeting.
Gold & Silver Prices – Daily Outlook November 2
Gold and silver prices sharply declined on the first day of November; this
movement was probably driven in part by the news from Greece of a referendum.
Today the FOMC will release a statement and Bernanke will also give a speech.
Currently gold and silver prices are traded up. Today, the ADP of U.S.
employment estimate will be published and Australian Retail Trade report. Here
is a market outlook of precious metals prices for today, November 2nd: Gold and
Silver Prices – October Update Gold price declined on Tuesday by 0.78% to
$1,711.8; silver price also sharply fell by 4.72% to $32.73. The chart below
shows the changes in gold and silver prices since October 20th (normalized gold
and silver prices (October 20th 2011=100)). During the week (so far), gold price
decreased by 2.0% and silver prices by 7.2%. The ratio between gold and silver
prices sharply rose on Tuesday, November 1st to 52.30. During the week, silver
price declined by a larger rate than gold price as the ratio rose by 5.6%. The
chart below shows the developed of this ratio since August. Greeces Papandreou
Submits EU's Deal for a Referendum Following last weeks EU agreement on
movement was probably driven in part by the news from Greece of a referendum.
Today the FOMC will release a statement and Bernanke will also give a speech.
Currently gold and silver prices are traded up. Today, the ADP of U.S.
employment estimate will be published and Australian Retail Trade report. Here
is a market outlook of precious metals prices for today, November 2nd: Gold and
Silver Prices – October Update Gold price declined on Tuesday by 0.78% to
$1,711.8; silver price also sharply fell by 4.72% to $32.73. The chart below
shows the changes in gold and silver prices since October 20th (normalized gold
and silver prices (October 20th 2011=100)). During the week (so far), gold price
decreased by 2.0% and silver prices by 7.2%. The ratio between gold and silver
prices sharply rose on Tuesday, November 1st to 52.30. During the week, silver
price declined by a larger rate than gold price as the ratio rose by 5.6%. The
chart below shows the developed of this ratio since August. Greeces Papandreou
Submits EU's Deal for a Referendum Following last weeks EU agreement on
Randgold Shares Soar on Huge 3Q Profit Surge
Randgold Shares Soar on Huge 3Q Profit Surge International Business Times - 1
hour ago By Mike Obel | November 2, 2011 9:02 AM EDT Shares of Randgold
Resources Ltd., a top gold mining company focused on West Africa, soared
Wednesday as rising production and prices combined to boost ...
hour ago By Mike Obel | November 2, 2011 9:02 AM EDT Shares of Randgold
Resources Ltd., a top gold mining company focused on West Africa, soared
Wednesday as rising production and prices combined to boost ...
Zacks' Voice of the People Highlights Opportunities with SPDR Gold Shares, Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF, Newmont Mining, Yamana Gold and...
Zacks Voice of the People Highlights Opportunities with SPDR Gold Shares,
Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF, Newmont Mining, Yamana Gold and Randgold
Resources PR Newswire - 1 hour ago Gold has just skyrocketed higher from the
start of the trading day. When gold rallies it is signaling that inflation is
coming into the market place. Traders can easily see the bounce in all of ...
Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF, Newmont Mining, Yamana Gold and Randgold
Resources PR Newswire - 1 hour ago Gold has just skyrocketed higher from the
start of the trading day. When gold rallies it is signaling that inflation is
coming into the market place. Traders can easily see the bounce in all of ...
Randgold Shares Soar on Huge 3Q Profit Surge
Randgold Shares Soar on Huge 3Q Profit Surge International Business Times - 1
hour ago By Mike Obel | November 2, 2011 9:02 AM EDT Shares of Randgold
Resources Ltd., a top gold mining company focused on West Africa, soared
Wednesday as rising production and prices combined to boost ...
hour ago By Mike Obel | November 2, 2011 9:02 AM EDT Shares of Randgold
Resources Ltd., a top gold mining company focused on West Africa, soared
Wednesday as rising production and prices combined to boost ...
Zacks' Voice of the People Highlights Opportunities with SPDR Gold Shares, Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF, Newmont Mining, Yamana Gold and...
Zacks Voice of the People Highlights Opportunities with SPDR Gold Shares,
Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF, Newmont Mining, Yamana Gold and Randgold
Resources PR Newswire - 1 hour ago Gold has just skyrocketed higher from the
start of the trading day. When gold rallies it is signaling that inflation is
coming into the market place. Traders can easily see the bounce in all of ...
Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF, Newmont Mining, Yamana Gold and Randgold
Resources PR Newswire - 1 hour ago Gold has just skyrocketed higher from the
start of the trading day. When gold rallies it is signaling that inflation is
coming into the market place. Traders can easily see the bounce in all of ...
Should You Buy the Dow — 3M
Today, were looking at Dow Jones Industrial Average component 3M (NYSE: MMM ).
Ive always found comfort in this stock because every time I turn around in my
home, one of its products is staring me in the face. Take a gander at just a few
that I held in my hands just today: 3M glue sticks, CD-ROMs, Post-It Notes,
Scotch Cassette Deck Head Cleaner, Nexcare band aids, Scotch tape (and
dispenser), Oxy Carpet Cleaner, O-Cel-O Sponge cloth, Scotch-Brite pads and
Scotch micro-fiber cleaning cloth Scotchgard. Those products are known as
consumer staples as in, things people really cant do without. Of course, 3M
also sells products in multiple other industries. Its Health Care segment
provides medical and surgical supplies, drug delivery systems and food safety
products. The Display and Graphics segment offers optical film solutions for LCD
electronic displays; computer screen filters; reflective sheeting for
transportation safety; commercial graphics sheeting and systems; and mobile
interactive solutions. Its Safety, Security and Protection Services segment
offers personal and commercial protection products. Its Electro and
Communications segment provides packaging and interconnection devices;
insulating materials, including tapes and resins; and related items. The key
driving factors regarding 3M are competition and the economy. What I love is
that MMM not only deals in consumer staples, but many of the items in the
broader categories are almost commercial staples. There are so many areas 3M can
make money that its hard for it not to. Despite being a company thats over 100
years old, stock analysts looking out five years still see annualized earnings
growth at 12%. At a stock price of $79, on FY 2011 earnings of $6, MMM stock
presently trades at a P/E of 13, which is right near that long-term growth rate.
Like many Dow companies, 3M has a hoard of cash. In this case, its $4.52
billion, almost exactly offsetting its $4.84 billion in super-cheap (under 5%
interest) debt. Trailing 12-month cash flow was $3.8 billion. MMM also had 2.5
times the amount of free cash flow necessary to pay its 2.7% dividend.
Conclusion 3M is a powerhouse company, a classic Dow stock, and even qualifies
in my handbook as a growth play. Its history, product mix and solid free cash
flow convince me to put a slight premium on its P/E valuation. If we put an 14
P/E on 3M, then, on projected 2015 earnings of $10.22 per share, and factoring
in 2.7% compounded dividend yield reinvested, we get a price target of $143.
Thats almost a solid double from these levels. I believe MMM is a buy for
regular accounts. I believe MMM is a buy for retirement accounts. As of this
writing, Lawrence Meyers did not own a position in any of the aforementioned
stocks. Check out Meyers take on other Dow Jones stocks here .
Ive always found comfort in this stock because every time I turn around in my
home, one of its products is staring me in the face. Take a gander at just a few
that I held in my hands just today: 3M glue sticks, CD-ROMs, Post-It Notes,
Scotch Cassette Deck Head Cleaner, Nexcare band aids, Scotch tape (and
dispenser), Oxy Carpet Cleaner, O-Cel-O Sponge cloth, Scotch-Brite pads and
Scotch micro-fiber cleaning cloth Scotchgard. Those products are known as
consumer staples as in, things people really cant do without. Of course, 3M
also sells products in multiple other industries. Its Health Care segment
provides medical and surgical supplies, drug delivery systems and food safety
products. The Display and Graphics segment offers optical film solutions for LCD
electronic displays; computer screen filters; reflective sheeting for
transportation safety; commercial graphics sheeting and systems; and mobile
interactive solutions. Its Safety, Security and Protection Services segment
offers personal and commercial protection products. Its Electro and
Communications segment provides packaging and interconnection devices;
insulating materials, including tapes and resins; and related items. The key
driving factors regarding 3M are competition and the economy. What I love is
that MMM not only deals in consumer staples, but many of the items in the
broader categories are almost commercial staples. There are so many areas 3M can
make money that its hard for it not to. Despite being a company thats over 100
years old, stock analysts looking out five years still see annualized earnings
growth at 12%. At a stock price of $79, on FY 2011 earnings of $6, MMM stock
presently trades at a P/E of 13, which is right near that long-term growth rate.
Like many Dow companies, 3M has a hoard of cash. In this case, its $4.52
billion, almost exactly offsetting its $4.84 billion in super-cheap (under 5%
interest) debt. Trailing 12-month cash flow was $3.8 billion. MMM also had 2.5
times the amount of free cash flow necessary to pay its 2.7% dividend.
Conclusion 3M is a powerhouse company, a classic Dow stock, and even qualifies
in my handbook as a growth play. Its history, product mix and solid free cash
flow convince me to put a slight premium on its P/E valuation. If we put an 14
P/E on 3M, then, on projected 2015 earnings of $10.22 per share, and factoring
in 2.7% compounded dividend yield reinvested, we get a price target of $143.
Thats almost a solid double from these levels. I believe MMM is a buy for
regular accounts. I believe MMM is a buy for retirement accounts. As of this
writing, Lawrence Meyers did not own a position in any of the aforementioned
stocks. Check out Meyers take on other Dow Jones stocks here .
Randgold Resources 3rd Quarter Results
Randgold Resources 3rd Quarter Results MarketWatch - Nov 1, 2011 JERSEY,
CHANNEL ISLANDS, Nov 02, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- RANDGOLD RESOURCES
LIMITED Incorporated in Jersey, Channel Islands Reg. No. 62686 LSE Trading
Symbol: RRS Nasdaq Trading Symbol ... Randgold Resources Ltd. (GOLD): Todays
Featured Metals & Mining Winner - TheStreet.com Randgold Resources Ld:
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CHANNEL ISLANDS, Nov 02, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- RANDGOLD RESOURCES
LIMITED Incorporated in Jersey, Channel Islands Reg. No. 62686 LSE Trading
Symbol: RRS Nasdaq Trading Symbol ... Randgold Resources Ltd. (GOLD): Todays
Featured Metals & Mining Winner - TheStreet.com Randgold Resources Ld:
Appointment of independent non-executive director - Stock Markets Review
4-traders - Mineweb - RTT News
Todays Gold price per ounce spot gold price per gram; Spot Silver price per ounce News Today
Gold and silver price movement was positive over the course of the last month
as a whole, but price rate trends dipped as November opened. The last day of
trends in October were weak for precious metal gold and silver and this negative
action carried through into the opening day of November. The dollar recently
surged higher versus a basket of other currencies. This action placed negative
pressure on precious metal gold and silver acquisition for the majority. Through
the majority of the last trading session, gold and silver trend-lines continued
to move on the negative side of break-even. As the session closed, the primary
stock composites in the U.S. were posting red across the board. The dollar was
higher once again versus the euro and other primary currencies. Gold contract
for De3cember delivery finished the session lower by .78 percent at 1711.80 per
troy ounce. Silver for December delivery finished the session lower by 4.72
percent at 32.73 per troy ounce. After session close and prior to opening bell
today, spot gold and spot silver price trends were mixed. Spot gold price per
gram was higher at this point by .05 at 55.51 and spot silver price per ounce
was lower by .87 at 33.48. Camillo Zucari
as a whole, but price rate trends dipped as November opened. The last day of
trends in October were weak for precious metal gold and silver and this negative
action carried through into the opening day of November. The dollar recently
surged higher versus a basket of other currencies. This action placed negative
pressure on precious metal gold and silver acquisition for the majority. Through
the majority of the last trading session, gold and silver trend-lines continued
to move on the negative side of break-even. As the session closed, the primary
stock composites in the U.S. were posting red across the board. The dollar was
higher once again versus the euro and other primary currencies. Gold contract
for De3cember delivery finished the session lower by .78 percent at 1711.80 per
troy ounce. Silver for December delivery finished the session lower by 4.72
percent at 32.73 per troy ounce. After session close and prior to opening bell
today, spot gold and spot silver price trends were mixed. Spot gold price per
gram was higher at this point by .05 at 55.51 and spot silver price per ounce
was lower by .87 at 33.48. Camillo Zucari
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