The primary indices in the U.S. finished mixed last session. The Dow Jones
Industrial Average closed last session green, but the Nasdaq and the S&P 500
closed out in the red. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the session
green by 25.43 at 11,796.16. The Nasdaq finished red by .60 percent at 2,572.50
and the S&P 500 finished the session red by .48 at 1,215.65. Overall, stocks
sunk lower during the latter half of the last week after a generally choppy week
of trends. Investors are having difficulty processing the developments in the
eurozone. Investors and indices continue to feel the negative pressure stemming
from the unsettling developments. Primary indices in the eurozone closed out red
last session, due in part, to the negative weight of the ongoing debt crisis.
Rising bond yields around Europe are holding investors attention and keep
anxieties high. Investors perceive 7 percent yields as negative since these
levels have indicated a need for bailout action in the past. The higher bond
yields in the eurozone were enough to counteract the positive momentum that
would have been due to the positive batch of economic reports that posted in the
U.S. throughout the last trading week. Ultimately, the three primary stock
indices in the U.S. closed the last week lower overall. It is unlikely that any
action will present this week in the U.S., prior to Thanksgiving break, to pull
all three indices to the positive side of break-even. Frank Matto
Saturday, November 19, 2011
The S&P Is Due for a Breakout
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Does the resilience against lower prices and the strong rally from the October lows mean that a bear market has been averted? Will the recent sideways trading (there’s a reason to the market’s madness — more about this in a moment) lead to a breakout or breakdown? Understanding the Rally The rally from the Oct. 4 low at S&P 1,075 was no surprise because it came as a surprise. In other words, investors were expecting lower prices and had already sold all their positions. Investors should have expected the unexpected from the market. When the selling activity is exhausted, it’s easy for buyers to come in and lift prices. The Sept. 23 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter stated that: “Investment advisors polled by II and retail investors polled by AAII are already more bearish now than they were at the June lows. The working assumption is that investors’ bearishness signals a looming bottom. Any drop below 1,088 may mark the end of the 2011 bear market leg.” A quick intraday dip below 1,088 was the springboard that sent the S&P higher like a hot kernel of corn in the popcorn popper. The S&P popped right into the 1,275 to 1,300 target range. A Whole Lot of Nothing The S&P’s most recent high was at 1,293 on Oct. 27. Since then, stocks have more or less done nothing. At first glance, the choppy up and down movement recently seems arbitrary with no rhyme or reason. However, the market always has a purpose and a battle plan. The Oct. 14 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter described the market’s agenda as follows: “Ironically the S&P had to break into bear market territory (a 20% decline) before staging the biggest rally in months. It will take more gains and more time to bait and switch more investors back into stocks. This process may take several months of grinding trading activity with an up side bias.” Yes, the purpose of this rally/range-bound trading is to suck as many investors back into the market as possible. Nothing stirs up the “darn, I’m missing the next rally” feeling like rising prices. Just as extreme pessimism tends to mark a bottom, extreme optimism tends to mark a top. So, watch out for those sentiment extremes. The Triangle A look at the chart below shows that the S&P is tracing out a pretty clean triangle. Click to Enlarge The red line is resistance, the green line is support. A break above the red line would foreshadow a breakout with higher prices, while a break below the green line would foreshadow a breakdown. My educated guess is that the S&P will break to the upside — the VIX to the downside. Here are a few of reasons why: Seasonality: November and December carry a bullish seasonal bias. Presidential election-year cycle: The pre-election year (2011) is the strongest performer of the four-year cycle. Mini QE2 rally. The current rally seems like a miniature version of the 2007-2011 rally. A bit higher and the S&P will have retraced the same Fibonacci percentage as it did in May 2011. Earlier this year, this important Fibonacci resistance coincided with a massive 10-year-plus trend line and a multi-decade head and shoulders formation. That’s why the Apr. 2 ETF Profit Strategy update warned that: “In terms of resistance levels, the 1,369 to 1,382 range is a strong candidate for a reversal of potentially historic proportions.” The current Fibonacci resistance doesn’t coincide with any other trend lines, but the downside potential is as high as it was earlier this year. The next big opportunity will be to go short once Fibonacci resistance is reached or support is broken. This article is brought to you by ETFguide.com. ETFguide is the information leader on exchange-traded funds because of its vendor-neutral approach and its progressive reporting style. Unique features include an ETF bookstore, a monthly e-mail newsletter, and subscription based ETF portfolios. The ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter keeps close track of the S&P 500 and identifies various technical conditions along with support/resistance levels that tend to trigger big moves and profitable trades. Updates and easy-to follow buy/sell recommendations are issued at least twice a week.
IBM (NYSE:IBM) Health Analytics Released
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tdp2664 E money daily IBM (NYSE:IBM) has released new health care analytics software. IBM (NYSE:IBM) Health Analytics Released The technology giant IBM (NYSE:IBM) has brought out new health care analytics software to reduce hospital risks. The new analytics software utilizes technology comparable to that of the Watson supercomputer to assist doctor's spot patient tendencies and get better care. In an official statement IBM (NYSE:IBM) said that, "Big Blue has developed the application to help the health care industry reduce hospital admissions. The company announced the new software on Oct. 25." IBM (NYSE:IBM) shares are currently standing at 185.73. Price History Last Price: 185.73 52 Week Low / High: 141.28 / 190.53 50 Day Moving Average: 179.26 6 Month Price Change %: 9.5% 12 Month Price Change %: 31.2%
Randgold Resources Earnings Review: 17 Days after Announcement Shares Down 2.4% (GOLD)
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gol2664 Negocioenlinea Randgold Resources Earnings Review: 17 Days after Announcement Shares Down 2.4% (GOLD) Financial News Network Online – 1 hour ago Two weeks ago on November 2nd, 2011 Randgold Resources (NASDAQ:GOLD) reported earnings and analysts, on average, expected earnings of $1.39 on sales of $331.5 million. The company actually …
Highest Yielding Canada Stocks
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dow2664 In spite of the fact that Standard & Poor’s has lowered the rating on United States debt, Canada seems to be in good shape as Moody’s has reaffirmed Canada’s rating of AAA a few months ago. Probably because the banking crisis and housing crisis hasn’t affected Canada as much as the US. For income investors looking for diversification, Canada has over a dozen stocks with yields in excess of 3% according the recently updated free list of top yielding Canadian stocks at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI), a Toronto based communications and media company, yields 3.9% and trades at 11 times forward earnings. The company has increased dividends every quarter since 2008. Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) has a network of about 20,600 miles of track that spans Canada and middle America, from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to the Gulf of Mexico. It sports a yield of 1.7% and trades at 14 times forward earnings. TransCanada Corp. (TRP) is a Calgary based oil and gas pipeline company which yields 4.2%. The stock trades at 17 times forward earnings. In the financial sector, Royal Bank of Canada (RY) is one of Canada’s major banks, based in Toronto, Ontario and provides a favorable yield of 5%. The stock trades at 9 times forward earnings. For a list of over fifteen high yield Canada stocks , which can be downloaded, sorted, and updated, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written. By Stockerblog.com
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) To Offer Free Shipping
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tdp2664 E money daily Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) has announced free home shipping on all electronics this holiday season. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) To Offer Free Shipping The retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) has provided a big gift to customers this season with free home shipping on all electronics over $45. This offer started today, and will be available now through December 19 at Walmart.com. Joel Anderson, president and CEO of Walmart.com, said that, "Our customers are stretched for time and dollars this season and we want to give them incredible shipping savings on the gifts they want most. With free shipping to home on electronics gifts at Walmart.com, along with our free shipping to more than 3,800 Wal-Mart stores across the U.S., we can save customers more time and money to help make Christmas even easier for their families." Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) shares were at 56.73 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 10.0% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 2 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.88 Zack’s Rank: 2 out of 15 in the industry
Top Oversold U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks: CCSC, EDU, CYOU, November 17, 2011, SOL, HMIN, AMAP, KH, ASIA, JASO (Nov 18, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the latest oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. Many of them are likely to rebound in the next trading day. Country Syl Ckng Restaurant Chain Co Ltd (NYSE:CCSC) is the most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 12.2% on the day. CCSC's upside potential is 3.5% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $12.12. It is trading at 41.2% of its 52-week high of $28.40, and 28.3% above its 52-week low of $9.13. New Oriental Education & Tech Grp (ADR) (NYSE:EDU) is the second most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 8.5% on the day. EDU's upside potential is 54.9% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $35.30. It is trading at 65.5% of its 52-week high of $34.77, and 10.5% above its 52-week low of $20.61. Changyou.com Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:CYOU) is the third most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 7.9% on the day. CYOU's upside potential is 81.8% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $42.88. It is trading at 45.3% of its 52-week high of $52.00, and 3.4% above its 52-week low of $22.81. Jiayuan.com International Ltd (NASDAQ:DATE) is the fourth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 5.9% on the day. DATE's upside potential is 85.8% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $15.22. It is trading at 50.8% of its 52-week high of $16.12, and 22.2% above its 52-week low of $6.70. ReneSola Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:SOL) is the fifth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 5.1% on the day. SOL's upside potential is 70.3% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $2.86. It is trading at 12.7% of its 52-week high of $13.25, and 15.1% above its 52-week low of $1.46. Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:HMIN) is the sixth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 5.0% on the day. HMIN's upside potential is 53.7% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $47.69. It is trading at 61.9% of its 52-week high of $50.13, and 40.5% above its 52-week low of $22.09. AutoNavi Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:AMAP) is the seventh most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 4.9% on the day. AMAP's upside potential is 115.4% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $22.83. It is trading at 51.8% of its 52-week high of $20.46, and 3.8% above its 52-week low of $10.21. China Kanghui Holdings (ADR) (NYSE:KH) is the eighth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 3.8% on the day. KH's upside potential is 67.1% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $24.75. It is trading at 55.9% of its 52-week high of $26.50, and 0.0% above its 52-week low of $14.81. AsiaInfo-Linkage, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASIA) is the ninth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 3.7% on the day. ASIA's upside potential is 104.2% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $17.44. It is trading at 37.3% of its 52-week high of $22.91, and 37.5% above its 52-week low of $6.21. JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JASO) is the 10th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 3.7% on the day. JASO's upside potential is 100.3% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $3.14. It is trading at 18.3% of its 52-week high of $8.57, and 7.5% above its 52-week low of $1.46.
Top-Performing U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks (Nov 18, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the latest top-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. VanceInfo Technologies Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:VIT) is the best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 7.2% on the day. VIT's upside potential is 45.7% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $18.24. It is trading at 30.5% of its 52-week high of $41.06, and 102.3% above its 52-week low of $6.19. Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU) is the second best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 4.6% on the day. QIHU's upside potential is 85.4% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $34.07. It is trading at 50.8% of its 52-week high of $36.21, and 28.5% above its 52-week low of $14.30. China Real Estate Information Corp (NASDAQ:CRIC) is the third best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 4.5% on the day. CRIC's upside potential is 50.7% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $8.05. It is trading at 53.0% of its 52-week high of $10.07, and 45.1% above its 52-week low of $3.68. Ambow Education Holding Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:AMBO) is the fourth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 4.0% on the day. AMBO's upside potential is 12.6% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $8.00. It is trading at 49.3% of its 52-week high of $14.40, and 55.7% above its 52-week low of $4.56. Noah Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:NOAH) is the fifth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 3.0% on the day. NOAH's upside potential is 165.5% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $19.96. It is trading at 36.4% of its 52-week high of $20.68, and 11.9% above its 52-week low of $6.72. E-House (China) Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:EJ) is the sixth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 2.4% on the day. EJ's upside potential is 57.4% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $10.97. It is trading at 42.9% of its 52-week high of $16.25, and 39.4% above its 52-week low of $5.00. Huaneng Power International, Inc. (ADR) (NYSE:HNP) is the seventh best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 2.2% on the day. HNP's upside potential is 14.2% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $23.32. It is trading at 85.3% of its 52-week high of $23.94, and 32.2% above its 52-week low of $15.45. Phoenix New Media Ltd ADR (NYSE:FENG) is the eighth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 2.1% on the day. FENG's upside potential is 95.8% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $10.67. It is trading at 36.1% of its 52-week high of $15.09, and 29.8% above its 52-week low of $4.20. Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:HOLI) is the ninth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 1.8% on the day. HOLI's upside potential is 41.5% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $13.13. It is trading at 51.1% of its 52-week high of $18.15, and 104.4% above its 52-week low of $4.54. Yingli Green Energy Hold. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:YGE) is the 10th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 1.8% on the day. YGE's upside potential is 51.9% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $5.29. It is trading at 25.6% of its 52-week high of $13.59, and 26.5% above its 52-week low of $2.75. CNinsure Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CISG) is the 11th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 1.3% on the day. CISG's upside potential is 169.7% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $20.36. It is trading at 32.7% of its 52-week high of $23.08, and 29.9% above its 52-week low of $5.81. Perfect World Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:PWRD) is the 12th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 1.1% on the day. PWRD's upside potential is 92.9% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $24.00. It is trading at 42.7% of its 52-week high of $29.10, and 16.3% above its 52-week low of $10.70. Focus Media Holding Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) is the 13th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 0.9% on the day. FMCN's upside potential is 57.8% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $40.23. It is trading at 67.9% of its 52-week high of $37.58, and 61.8% above its 52-week low of $15.76. China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (ADR) (NYSE:SNP) is the 14th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 0.6% on the day. SNP's upside potential is 20.0% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $122.20. It is trading at 91.0% of its 52-week high of $111.92, and 23.4% above its 52-week low of $82.50. 21Vianet Group Inc (NASDAQ:VNET) is the 15th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 0.6% on the day. VNET's upside potential is 77.8% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $17.89. It is trading at 45.1% of its 52-week high of $22.33, and 21.1% above its 52-week low of $8.31. TAL Education Group (ADR) (NYSE:XRS) is the 16th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 0.5% on the day. XRS's upside potential is 54.6% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $15.43. It is trading at 57.5% of its 52-week high of $17.35, and 18.7% above its 52-week low of $8.41. CNOOC Limited (ADR) (NYSE:CEO) is the 17th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 0.3% on the day. CEO's upside potential is 17.9% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $221.93. It is trading at 69.2% of its 52-week high of $271.94, and 33.2% above its 52-week low of $141.27. HiSoft Technology Internatnl Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:HSFT) is the 18th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 0.2% on the day. HSFT's upside potential is 49.6% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $18.16. It is trading at 35.7% of its 52-week high of $34.00, and 51.4% above its 52-week low of $8.02. China Mobile Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:CHL) is the 19th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 0.1% on the day. CHL's upside potential is 2.6% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $49.97. It is trading at 93.7% of its 52-week high of $51.98, and 12.0% above its 52-week low of $43.51. PetroChina Company Limited (ADR) (NYSE:PTR) is the 20th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 0.0% on the day. PTR's upside potential is 18.1% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $150.67. It is trading at 80.3% of its 52-week high of $158.83, and 14.6% above its 52-week low of $111.29.
Gold & Silver Prices | Weekly Recap 14-18 November
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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Gold and silver prices started off the week, much like the previous week, with very moderate changes; as the week progressed, the speculation around the recent news from Fitch, the rating agency, that leading U.S. banks are exposed to European debt and may be negatively affected by it, may have been among the factors to stir up the commodities markets on Thursday resulting in gold and silver prices sharply falling on that day. The slower paced growth rate of the Philly Fed Index may have also affected traders to trade down commodities and stocks. On Friday, gold and silver prices made correction and moderately inclined. During the week both metals prices declined: gold price’s slow paced growth during November was nullified during this week. Here is a short review of the changes in gold and silver prices during the week of November 14th to November 18th 2011:
Odd Lots November 2011: Financial News Snippets
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dow2664 HEDGE FUNDS Hedge Funds are Underperforming the S&P 500 Hedge Funds are Investing in Apple (AAPL) PHARMACEUTICAL STOCKS Is the birth control pill causing prostate cancer? Study links Parkinson’s disease to industrial solvent SCAMS SEC Disciplined Over Madoff Hedge Fund Involved in Fake Shares of Facebook FUN STUFF Own your own spacecraft Empire Avenue – The Social Stock Market is an online stock market that revolves around influence . On the site, you can buy shares in your favorite brands, stars and personalities and begin climbing the ranks. Turn your friends into trillionaires TOILETS The Silicon Valley of Toilets $6400 toilet
Earnings Flashback: Since Reporting Quarterly Results 2 Weeks Ago Royal Gold Is Down 2.5% (RGLD)
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gol2664 Negocioenlinea Earnings Flashback: Since Reporting Quarterly Results 2 Weeks Ago Royal Gold Is Down 2.5% (RGLD) Financial News Network Online – 12 minutes ago When Royal Gold (NASDAQ:RGLD) reported earnings 16 days ago on November 3rd, 2011, analysts, on average, expected the company to report earnings of $0.45 on sales of $62.9 million. The company …
5 Communications Stocks Plugged in to Profits
In this digital age, communication stocks are one of the few growth industries.
As American consumers and businesses rely more and more on the Internet and as
emerging markets become more and more wired to tap into Western growth, the
communication sector is thriving. I watch more than 5,000 publicly traded
companies with my Portfolio Grader tool, ranking companies by a number of
fundamental and quantitative measures. And this week, 6 communications stocks
plugged in to profits. Here they are, in alphabetical order. Each one of these
stocks gets an "A" or "B" according to my research, meaning it is a
"strong buy" or "buy." Comtech Telecommunications (NASDAQ: CMTL ) is
involved with products, systems and services for communications solutions. CMTL
stock has gained 25%, year-to-date, compared to much smaller gains by the
broader markets. InterDigital Inc. (NASDAQ: IDCC ) is involved with the
prosecution, maintenance, enforcement, and licensing of patents. Year-to-date,
IDCC is up nearly 19%. Motorola Solutions Inc. (NYSE: MSI ) has gained fame for
its cell phones, mobile computing devices, wireless broadband networks and
wireless local area network products. MSI stock has had an impressive 2011, up
almost 23%. NETGEAR Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR ) is a global networking company that
works with commercial businesses, home users, and broadband service providers.
Like its competitors on this list, NTGR stock has climbed in 2011, in this case
almost 10%. QUALCOMM Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM ) is a designer, manufacturer and
marketer of digital wireless telecommunications products and services.
Year-to-date, QCOM stock has enjoyed returns of nearly 15%. 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.
As American consumers and businesses rely more and more on the Internet and as
emerging markets become more and more wired to tap into Western growth, the
communication sector is thriving. I watch more than 5,000 publicly traded
companies with my Portfolio Grader tool, ranking companies by a number of
fundamental and quantitative measures. And this week, 6 communications stocks
plugged in to profits. Here they are, in alphabetical order. Each one of these
stocks gets an "A" or "B" according to my research, meaning it is a
"strong buy" or "buy." Comtech Telecommunications (NASDAQ: CMTL ) is
involved with products, systems and services for communications solutions. CMTL
stock has gained 25%, year-to-date, compared to much smaller gains by the
broader markets. InterDigital Inc. (NASDAQ: IDCC ) is involved with the
prosecution, maintenance, enforcement, and licensing of patents. Year-to-date,
IDCC is up nearly 19%. Motorola Solutions Inc. (NYSE: MSI ) has gained fame for
its cell phones, mobile computing devices, wireless broadband networks and
wireless local area network products. MSI stock has had an impressive 2011, up
almost 23%. NETGEAR Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR ) is a global networking company that
works with commercial businesses, home users, and broadband service providers.
Like its competitors on this list, NTGR stock has climbed in 2011, in this case
almost 10%. QUALCOMM Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM ) is a designer, manufacturer and
marketer of digital wireless telecommunications products and services.
Year-to-date, QCOM stock has enjoyed returns of nearly 15%. 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.
Top-Performing U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks (Nov 18, 2011)
Below are the latest top-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. VanceInfo
Technologies Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:VIT) is the best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Nov. 18. It was up 7.2% on the day. VITs upside potential is 45.7%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $18.24. It is trading at
30.5% of its 52-week high of $41.06, and 102.3% above its 52-week low of $6.19.
Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU) is the second best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 4.6% on the day. QIHUs upside
potential is 85.4% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $34.07.
It is trading at 50.8% of its 52-week high of $36.21, and 28.5% above its
52-week low of $14.30. China Real Estate Information Corp (NASDAQ:CRIC) is the
third best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 4.5% on
the day. CRICs upside potential is 50.7% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $8.05. It is trading at 53.0% of its 52-week high of $10.07, and
45.1% above its 52-week low of $3.68. Ambow Education Holding Ltd (ADR)
(NYSE:AMBO) is the fourth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18.
It was up 4.0% on the day. AMBOs upside potential is 12.6% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $8.00. It is trading at 49.3% of its 52-week
high of $14.40, and 55.7% above its 52-week low of $4.56. Noah Holdings Limited
(ADR) (NYSE:NOAH) is the fifth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov.
18. It was up 3.0% on the day. NOAHs upside potential is 165.5% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $19.96. It is trading at 36.4% of its
52-week high of $20.68, and 11.9% above its 52-week low of $6.72. E-House
(China) Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:EJ) is the sixth best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 2.4% on the day. EJs upside
potential is 57.4% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $10.97.
It is trading at 42.9% of its 52-week high of $16.25, and 39.4% above its
52-week low of $5.00. Huaneng Power International, Inc. (ADR) (NYSE:HNP) is the
seventh best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 2.2% on
the day. HNPs upside potential is 14.2% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $23.32. It is trading at 85.3% of its 52-week high of $23.94,
and 32.2% above its 52-week low of $15.45. Phoenix New Media Ltd ADR (NYSE:FENG)
is the eighth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up
2.1% on the day. FENGs upside potential is 95.8% based on brokerage analysts
average target price of $10.67. It is trading at 36.1% of its 52-week high of
$15.09, and 29.8% above its 52-week low of $4.20. Hollysys Automation
Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:HOLI) is the ninth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Nov. 18. It was up 1.8% on the day. HOLIs upside potential is 41.5%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $13.13. It is trading at
51.1% of its 52-week high of $18.15, and 104.4% above its 52-week low of $4.54.
Yingli Green Energy Hold. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:YGE) is the 10th best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 1.8% on the day. YGEs upside
potential is 51.9% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $5.29. It
is trading at 25.6% of its 52-week high of $13.59, and 26.5% above its 52-week
low of $2.75. CNinsure Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CISG) is the 11th best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 1.3% on the day. CISGs upside
potential is 169.7% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $20.36.
It is trading at 32.7% of its 52-week high of $23.08, and 29.9% above its
52-week low of $5.81. Perfect World Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:PWRD) is the 12th
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 1.1% on the day.
PWRDs upside potential is 92.9% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $24.00. It is trading at 42.7% of its 52-week high of $29.10, and 16.3% above
its 52-week low of $10.70. Focus Media Holding Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) is
the 13th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 0.9% on
the day. FMCNs upside potential is 57.8% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $40.23. It is trading at 67.9% of its 52-week high of $37.58,
and 61.8% above its 52-week low of $15.76. China Petroleum & Chemical Corp.
(ADR) (NYSE:SNP) is the 14th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov.
18. It was up 0.6% on the day. SNPs upside potential is 20.0% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $122.20. It is trading at 91.0% of its 52-week
high of $111.92, and 23.4% above its 52-week low of $82.50. 21Vianet Group Inc
(NASDAQ:VNET) is the 15th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18.
It was up 0.6% on the day. VNETs upside potential is 77.8% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $17.89. It is trading at 45.1% of its 52-week
high of $22.33, and 21.1% above its 52-week low of $8.31. TAL Education Group
(ADR) (NYSE:XRS) is the 16th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov.
18. It was up 0.5% on the day. XRSs upside potential is 54.6% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $15.43. It is trading at 57.5% of its 52-week
high of $17.35, and 18.7% above its 52-week low of $8.41. CNOOC Limited (ADR)
(NYSE:CEO) is the 17th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It
was up 0.3% on the day. CEOs upside potential is 17.9% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $221.93. It is trading at 69.2% of its 52-week
high of $271.94, and 33.2% above its 52-week low of $141.27. HiSoft Technology
Internatnl Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:HSFT) is the 18th best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 0.2% on the day. HSFTs upside potential is
49.6% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $18.16. It is trading
at 35.7% of its 52-week high of $34.00, and 51.4% above its 52-week low of
$8.02. China Mobile Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:CHL) is the 19th best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 0.1% on the day. CHLs upside
potential is 2.6% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $49.97. It
is trading at 93.7% of its 52-week high of $51.98, and 12.0% above its 52-week
low of $43.51. PetroChina Company Limited (ADR) (NYSE:PTR) is the 20th
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 0.0% on the day.
PTRs upside potential is 18.1% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $150.67. It is trading at 80.3% of its 52-week high of $158.83, and 14.6%
above its 52-week low of $111.29.
Technologies Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:VIT) is the best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Nov. 18. It was up 7.2% on the day. VITs upside potential is 45.7%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $18.24. It is trading at
30.5% of its 52-week high of $41.06, and 102.3% above its 52-week low of $6.19.
Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU) is the second best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 4.6% on the day. QIHUs upside
potential is 85.4% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $34.07.
It is trading at 50.8% of its 52-week high of $36.21, and 28.5% above its
52-week low of $14.30. China Real Estate Information Corp (NASDAQ:CRIC) is the
third best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 4.5% on
the day. CRICs upside potential is 50.7% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $8.05. It is trading at 53.0% of its 52-week high of $10.07, and
45.1% above its 52-week low of $3.68. Ambow Education Holding Ltd (ADR)
(NYSE:AMBO) is the fourth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18.
It was up 4.0% on the day. AMBOs upside potential is 12.6% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $8.00. It is trading at 49.3% of its 52-week
high of $14.40, and 55.7% above its 52-week low of $4.56. Noah Holdings Limited
(ADR) (NYSE:NOAH) is the fifth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov.
18. It was up 3.0% on the day. NOAHs upside potential is 165.5% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $19.96. It is trading at 36.4% of its
52-week high of $20.68, and 11.9% above its 52-week low of $6.72. E-House
(China) Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:EJ) is the sixth best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 2.4% on the day. EJs upside
potential is 57.4% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $10.97.
It is trading at 42.9% of its 52-week high of $16.25, and 39.4% above its
52-week low of $5.00. Huaneng Power International, Inc. (ADR) (NYSE:HNP) is the
seventh best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 2.2% on
the day. HNPs upside potential is 14.2% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $23.32. It is trading at 85.3% of its 52-week high of $23.94,
and 32.2% above its 52-week low of $15.45. Phoenix New Media Ltd ADR (NYSE:FENG)
is the eighth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up
2.1% on the day. FENGs upside potential is 95.8% based on brokerage analysts
average target price of $10.67. It is trading at 36.1% of its 52-week high of
$15.09, and 29.8% above its 52-week low of $4.20. Hollysys Automation
Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:HOLI) is the ninth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Nov. 18. It was up 1.8% on the day. HOLIs upside potential is 41.5%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $13.13. It is trading at
51.1% of its 52-week high of $18.15, and 104.4% above its 52-week low of $4.54.
Yingli Green Energy Hold. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:YGE) is the 10th best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 1.8% on the day. YGEs upside
potential is 51.9% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $5.29. It
is trading at 25.6% of its 52-week high of $13.59, and 26.5% above its 52-week
low of $2.75. CNinsure Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CISG) is the 11th best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 1.3% on the day. CISGs upside
potential is 169.7% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $20.36.
It is trading at 32.7% of its 52-week high of $23.08, and 29.9% above its
52-week low of $5.81. Perfect World Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:PWRD) is the 12th
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 1.1% on the day.
PWRDs upside potential is 92.9% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $24.00. It is trading at 42.7% of its 52-week high of $29.10, and 16.3% above
its 52-week low of $10.70. Focus Media Holding Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) is
the 13th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 0.9% on
the day. FMCNs upside potential is 57.8% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $40.23. It is trading at 67.9% of its 52-week high of $37.58,
and 61.8% above its 52-week low of $15.76. China Petroleum & Chemical Corp.
(ADR) (NYSE:SNP) is the 14th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov.
18. It was up 0.6% on the day. SNPs upside potential is 20.0% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $122.20. It is trading at 91.0% of its 52-week
high of $111.92, and 23.4% above its 52-week low of $82.50. 21Vianet Group Inc
(NASDAQ:VNET) is the 15th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18.
It was up 0.6% on the day. VNETs upside potential is 77.8% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $17.89. It is trading at 45.1% of its 52-week
high of $22.33, and 21.1% above its 52-week low of $8.31. TAL Education Group
(ADR) (NYSE:XRS) is the 16th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov.
18. It was up 0.5% on the day. XRSs upside potential is 54.6% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $15.43. It is trading at 57.5% of its 52-week
high of $17.35, and 18.7% above its 52-week low of $8.41. CNOOC Limited (ADR)
(NYSE:CEO) is the 17th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It
was up 0.3% on the day. CEOs upside potential is 17.9% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $221.93. It is trading at 69.2% of its 52-week
high of $271.94, and 33.2% above its 52-week low of $141.27. HiSoft Technology
Internatnl Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:HSFT) is the 18th best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 0.2% on the day. HSFTs upside potential is
49.6% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $18.16. It is trading
at 35.7% of its 52-week high of $34.00, and 51.4% above its 52-week low of
$8.02. China Mobile Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:CHL) is the 19th best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 0.1% on the day. CHLs upside
potential is 2.6% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $49.97. It
is trading at 93.7% of its 52-week high of $51.98, and 12.0% above its 52-week
low of $43.51. PetroChina Company Limited (ADR) (NYSE:PTR) is the 20th
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was up 0.0% on the day.
PTRs upside potential is 18.1% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $150.67. It is trading at 80.3% of its 52-week high of $158.83, and 14.6%
above its 52-week low of $111.29.
Top Oversold U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks: CCSC, EDU, CYOU, November 19, 2011, SOL, HMIN, AMAP, KH, ASIA, JASO (Nov 18, 2011)
Below are the latest oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. Many of them are
likely to rebound in the next trading day. Country Syl Ckng Restaurant Chain Co
Ltd (NYSE:CCSC) is the most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It
was down 12.2% on the day. CCSCs upside potential is 3.5% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $12.12. It is trading at 41.2% of its 52-week
high of $28.40, and 28.3% above its 52-week low of $9.13. New Oriental Education
& Tech Grp (ADR) (NYSE:EDU) is the second most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Nov. 18. It was down 8.5% on the day. EDUs upside potential is 54.9%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $35.30. It is trading at
65.5% of its 52-week high of $34.77, and 10.5% above its 52-week low of $20.61.
Changyou.com Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:CYOU) is the third most oversold U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 7.9% on the day. CYOUs upside potential is
81.8% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $42.88. It is trading
at 45.3% of its 52-week high of $52.00, and 3.4% above its 52-week low of
$22.81. Jiayuan.com International Ltd (NASDAQ:DATE) is the fourth most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 5.9% on the day. DATEs upside
potential is 85.8% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $15.22.
It is trading at 50.8% of its 52-week high of $16.12, and 22.2% above its
52-week low of $6.70. ReneSola Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:SOL) is the fifth most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 5.1% on the day. SOLs upside
potential is 70.3% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $2.86. It
is trading at 12.7% of its 52-week high of $13.25, and 15.1% above its 52-week
low of $1.46. Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:HMIN) is the
sixth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 5.0% on
the day. HMINs upside potential is 53.7% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $47.69. It is trading at 61.9% of its 52-week high of $50.13,
and 40.5% above its 52-week low of $22.09. AutoNavi Holdings Ltd (ADR)
(NASDAQ:AMAP) is the seventh most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18.
It was down 4.9% on the day. AMAPs upside potential is 115.4% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $22.83. It is trading at 51.8% of its 52-week
high of $20.46, and 3.8% above its 52-week low of $10.21. China Kanghui Holdings
(ADR) (NYSE:KH) is the eighth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov.
18. It was down 3.8% on the day. KHs upside potential is 67.1% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $24.75. It is trading at 55.9% of its
52-week high of $26.50, and 0.0% above its 52-week low of $14.81.
AsiaInfo-Linkage, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASIA) is the ninth most oversold U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 3.7% on the day. ASIAs upside potential is
104.2% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $17.44. It is trading
at 37.3% of its 52-week high of $22.91, and 37.5% above its 52-week low of
$6.21. JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JASO) is the 10th most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 3.7% on the day. JASOs upside
potential is 100.3% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $3.14.
It is trading at 18.3% of its 52-week high of $8.57, and 7.5% above its 52-week
low of $1.46.
likely to rebound in the next trading day. Country Syl Ckng Restaurant Chain Co
Ltd (NYSE:CCSC) is the most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It
was down 12.2% on the day. CCSCs upside potential is 3.5% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $12.12. It is trading at 41.2% of its 52-week
high of $28.40, and 28.3% above its 52-week low of $9.13. New Oriental Education
& Tech Grp (ADR) (NYSE:EDU) is the second most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Nov. 18. It was down 8.5% on the day. EDUs upside potential is 54.9%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $35.30. It is trading at
65.5% of its 52-week high of $34.77, and 10.5% above its 52-week low of $20.61.
Changyou.com Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:CYOU) is the third most oversold U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 7.9% on the day. CYOUs upside potential is
81.8% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $42.88. It is trading
at 45.3% of its 52-week high of $52.00, and 3.4% above its 52-week low of
$22.81. Jiayuan.com International Ltd (NASDAQ:DATE) is the fourth most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 5.9% on the day. DATEs upside
potential is 85.8% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $15.22.
It is trading at 50.8% of its 52-week high of $16.12, and 22.2% above its
52-week low of $6.70. ReneSola Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:SOL) is the fifth most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 5.1% on the day. SOLs upside
potential is 70.3% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $2.86. It
is trading at 12.7% of its 52-week high of $13.25, and 15.1% above its 52-week
low of $1.46. Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:HMIN) is the
sixth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 5.0% on
the day. HMINs upside potential is 53.7% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $47.69. It is trading at 61.9% of its 52-week high of $50.13,
and 40.5% above its 52-week low of $22.09. AutoNavi Holdings Ltd (ADR)
(NASDAQ:AMAP) is the seventh most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18.
It was down 4.9% on the day. AMAPs upside potential is 115.4% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $22.83. It is trading at 51.8% of its 52-week
high of $20.46, and 3.8% above its 52-week low of $10.21. China Kanghui Holdings
(ADR) (NYSE:KH) is the eighth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov.
18. It was down 3.8% on the day. KHs upside potential is 67.1% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $24.75. It is trading at 55.9% of its
52-week high of $26.50, and 0.0% above its 52-week low of $14.81.
AsiaInfo-Linkage, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASIA) is the ninth most oversold U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 3.7% on the day. ASIAs upside potential is
104.2% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $17.44. It is trading
at 37.3% of its 52-week high of $22.91, and 37.5% above its 52-week low of
$6.21. JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JASO) is the 10th most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Nov. 18. It was down 3.7% on the day. JASOs upside
potential is 100.3% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $3.14.
It is trading at 18.3% of its 52-week high of $8.57, and 7.5% above its 52-week
low of $1.46.
Gold & Silver Prices | Weekly Recap 14-18 November
Gold and silver prices started off the week, much like the previous week, with
very moderate changes; as the week progressed, the speculation around the recent
news from Fitch, the rating agency, that leading U.S. banks are exposed to
European debt and may be negatively affected by it, may have been among the
factors to stir up the commodities markets on Thursday resulting in gold and
silver prices sharply falling on that day. The slower paced growth rate of the
Philly Fed Index may have also affected traders to trade down commodities and
stocks. On Friday, gold and silver prices made correction and moderately
inclined. During the week both metals prices declined: gold prices slow paced
growth during November was nullified during this week. Here is a short review of
the changes in gold and silver prices during the week of November 14th to
November 18th 2011:
very moderate changes; as the week progressed, the speculation around the recent
news from Fitch, the rating agency, that leading U.S. banks are exposed to
European debt and may be negatively affected by it, may have been among the
factors to stir up the commodities markets on Thursday resulting in gold and
silver prices sharply falling on that day. The slower paced growth rate of the
Philly Fed Index may have also affected traders to trade down commodities and
stocks. On Friday, gold and silver prices made correction and moderately
inclined. During the week both metals prices declined: gold prices slow paced
growth during November was nullified during this week. Here is a short review of
the changes in gold and silver prices during the week of November 14th to
November 18th 2011:
Why Dentsply Is a Stock to Buy
Looking for a stock you can really get your teeth into? OK, that was a pretty
cheap lead, but its still appropriate for the dynamic medical devices company
Dentsply International (NASDAQ: XRAY ). Dentsply, up 24.85% in October and down
only slightly since Nov. 1, is a world leader in the products used by dentists
and orthodontists, with over $2.2 billion a year in sales of dental procedure
consumables, lab equipment and specialty products. While Dentsply was originally
founded in 1899 as a producer of artificial teeth and consumable products, the
companys current incarnation is the result of the acquisition of Dentsply
International by Gendex , a leader in X-ray imaging, two decades ago. The merger
created a global dental products powerhouse with a reputation for heavy research
and development that has spawned significant innovations. The global market for
dental products is up to $20 billion, and about three-quarters of the total is
consumables. The market is highly fragmented, with the top 10 companies fighting
for 60% of the market. Morningstar analysts believe that Dentsplys strong brand
name and diverse product selection has provided a strong economic barrier to
entry and pricing power. In June, Dentsply acquired Astra Tech the dental
implant division of AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN ) for $1.6 billion. The move showed
the firm is focused on expanding with strategic acquisitions of companies with
products that can plug right into its vast distribution networks. While the
dental industry has weathered past recessions well, Dentsply has a few issues.
The most important is that dental crowns and dentures, which are only partly
covered by dental insurance, will be hit hard if the economy dips again. Second,
the companys revenues are susceptible to a weak business cycle meaning it may
have to spend increasingly more on innovation to maintain its current level of
business. That could erode earnings. Other factors play to Dentsplys advantage:
The U.S. population is aging, causing more demand for dental work. There has
been a steady increase over the last decade for cosmetic treatments. And there
are growing needs for dental products and procedures in emerging markets where
people with rising incomes want to take better care of their teeth. In the past
year, Dentsply shares have been through the wringer, and many analysts believe
it has the pieces in place to resume a strong advance. My model has liked XRAY
for several months in a row, and now it appears to have the wind at its back for
a move back toward its 2007 high at $45. For more guidance like this, check out
Markmans daily trading service, Traders Advantage, or his long-term investment
service, Strategic Advantage
cheap lead, but its still appropriate for the dynamic medical devices company
Dentsply International (NASDAQ: XRAY ). Dentsply, up 24.85% in October and down
only slightly since Nov. 1, is a world leader in the products used by dentists
and orthodontists, with over $2.2 billion a year in sales of dental procedure
consumables, lab equipment and specialty products. While Dentsply was originally
founded in 1899 as a producer of artificial teeth and consumable products, the
companys current incarnation is the result of the acquisition of Dentsply
International by Gendex , a leader in X-ray imaging, two decades ago. The merger
created a global dental products powerhouse with a reputation for heavy research
and development that has spawned significant innovations. The global market for
dental products is up to $20 billion, and about three-quarters of the total is
consumables. The market is highly fragmented, with the top 10 companies fighting
for 60% of the market. Morningstar analysts believe that Dentsplys strong brand
name and diverse product selection has provided a strong economic barrier to
entry and pricing power. In June, Dentsply acquired Astra Tech the dental
implant division of AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN ) for $1.6 billion. The move showed
the firm is focused on expanding with strategic acquisitions of companies with
products that can plug right into its vast distribution networks. While the
dental industry has weathered past recessions well, Dentsply has a few issues.
The most important is that dental crowns and dentures, which are only partly
covered by dental insurance, will be hit hard if the economy dips again. Second,
the companys revenues are susceptible to a weak business cycle meaning it may
have to spend increasingly more on innovation to maintain its current level of
business. That could erode earnings. Other factors play to Dentsplys advantage:
The U.S. population is aging, causing more demand for dental work. There has
been a steady increase over the last decade for cosmetic treatments. And there
are growing needs for dental products and procedures in emerging markets where
people with rising incomes want to take better care of their teeth. In the past
year, Dentsply shares have been through the wringer, and many analysts believe
it has the pieces in place to resume a strong advance. My model has liked XRAY
for several months in a row, and now it appears to have the wind at its back for
a move back toward its 2007 high at $45. For more guidance like this, check out
Markmans daily trading service, Traders Advantage, or his long-term investment
service, Strategic Advantage
4 Ways for AMR Corp. to Pull Out of Its Tailspin
In the early days of commercial aviation, American Airlines used boldness and
innovation to build its business and move the industry forward. Now, however,
the storied franchise is fighting for survival, and only the rebirth of its past
innovation and daring can lift the airline above the turbulence. Shares of
American's parent AMR Corp. (NYSE: AMR ) have taken a beating already this
week, falling more than 10% on Monday on news that its pilots' union, with
whom it's been negotiating since 2006, rejected two contract proposals. Amid a
broader downturn in the market on Wednesday, the stock is now down more than 19%
for the week. The airline faces ferocious headwinds including high costs, a gas
guzzling fleet and labor trouble. The Allied Pilots Association board voted late
Tuesday to reject American's latest offers, which would have paid pilots of
smaller jets 40% less than their peers, farmed out more flights to other
airlines under "code-share" arrangements and required pilots to work more
hours. While wages and hours are critical, the biggest sticking point might be
the future of health benefits and pensions costs that American must slash in
order to survive. New pilots joining American would be offered 401(k) plans
instead of pensions. The airline also wants to stop paying health benefits when
retired pilots turn 65 – which likely explains a 10-fold increase in pilot
retirements during August and September. AMR's stock fell 34% on the
retirement news, which markets interpreted as a sign of an impending bankruptcy
filing. As bad as things are, American Airlines isn't in its final death
spiral. Here are four things AMR must do to pull out of the tailspin: 1. File
For Bankruptcy Protection. Competitors like United Continental (NYSE: UAL ),
Delta (NYSE: DAL ) and US Airways (NYSE: LLC ) filed for bankruptcy protection
in the mid-2000s, and emerged stronger. But that option isn't as favorable
today as it was for the carriers that filed six or seven years ago, and American
officials have long said that bankruptcy is neither a goal nor a preference. But
in the wake of the failed pilots' talks, it now may be a necessity – and the
only way to retain some measure of control over its destiny. 2. Merge With
Another Carrier. Airlines have benefited from recent mergers. Consider
United-Continental, Delta-Northwest and Southwest (NYSE: LUV )-AirTran. AMR
missed out on gaining market share and efficiency through that recent flurry of
major mergers; its last acquisition was of TWA a decade ago. Although that deal
ultimately weakened AMR financially, it could be a rough blueprint for a merger
with another major carrier – most likely, US Airways (NYSE: LCC ). That
airline has repeatedly said it's looking for the next big merger deal, would
be the logical choice to hook up with American. 3. Sell Off American Eagle. The
airline's much-reviled regional unit is a drain on its earnings, operations
and reputation. American Eagle's recent $900,000 federal fine for 16 tarmac
delays of three hours or more represents yet another fire the beleaguered AMR
must scramble to put out. Divestiture is easier said than done, however, since
it would be competing for buyers with Republic's (Nasdaq: RJET ) more
attractive Frontier Airlines' unit, which is also on the block. 4. Win Back
Wall Street With Bold Innovation. American first premiered the first airport
lounge in 1937 and co-developed the first computer-based reservations and
ticketing system with IBM (NYSE: IBM ) back in 1960. If the airline is going to
buy time to bounce back, it will need to get creative and float a turnaround
plan fast before panicked investors take the matter out of its hands. Cisco's
(Nasdaq: CSCO) aggressive strategy earlier this year might be the best recent
case study. When its earnings sunk nine months ago, the company immediately
moved to cut $1 billion in costs, shutter 10 business units and reduce its
payroll by nearly 13,000 employees. Read about the positive impact here:
http://www.investorplace.com/2011/11/bet-on-cisco-csco-tech-stocks-to-buy/. As
of this writing, Susan J. Aluise did not hold a position in any of the stocks
named here.
innovation to build its business and move the industry forward. Now, however,
the storied franchise is fighting for survival, and only the rebirth of its past
innovation and daring can lift the airline above the turbulence. Shares of
American's parent AMR Corp. (NYSE: AMR ) have taken a beating already this
week, falling more than 10% on Monday on news that its pilots' union, with
whom it's been negotiating since 2006, rejected two contract proposals. Amid a
broader downturn in the market on Wednesday, the stock is now down more than 19%
for the week. The airline faces ferocious headwinds including high costs, a gas
guzzling fleet and labor trouble. The Allied Pilots Association board voted late
Tuesday to reject American's latest offers, which would have paid pilots of
smaller jets 40% less than their peers, farmed out more flights to other
airlines under "code-share" arrangements and required pilots to work more
hours. While wages and hours are critical, the biggest sticking point might be
the future of health benefits and pensions costs that American must slash in
order to survive. New pilots joining American would be offered 401(k) plans
instead of pensions. The airline also wants to stop paying health benefits when
retired pilots turn 65 – which likely explains a 10-fold increase in pilot
retirements during August and September. AMR's stock fell 34% on the
retirement news, which markets interpreted as a sign of an impending bankruptcy
filing. As bad as things are, American Airlines isn't in its final death
spiral. Here are four things AMR must do to pull out of the tailspin: 1. File
For Bankruptcy Protection. Competitors like United Continental (NYSE: UAL ),
Delta (NYSE: DAL ) and US Airways (NYSE: LLC ) filed for bankruptcy protection
in the mid-2000s, and emerged stronger. But that option isn't as favorable
today as it was for the carriers that filed six or seven years ago, and American
officials have long said that bankruptcy is neither a goal nor a preference. But
in the wake of the failed pilots' talks, it now may be a necessity – and the
only way to retain some measure of control over its destiny. 2. Merge With
Another Carrier. Airlines have benefited from recent mergers. Consider
United-Continental, Delta-Northwest and Southwest (NYSE: LUV )-AirTran. AMR
missed out on gaining market share and efficiency through that recent flurry of
major mergers; its last acquisition was of TWA a decade ago. Although that deal
ultimately weakened AMR financially, it could be a rough blueprint for a merger
with another major carrier – most likely, US Airways (NYSE: LCC ). That
airline has repeatedly said it's looking for the next big merger deal, would
be the logical choice to hook up with American. 3. Sell Off American Eagle. The
airline's much-reviled regional unit is a drain on its earnings, operations
and reputation. American Eagle's recent $900,000 federal fine for 16 tarmac
delays of three hours or more represents yet another fire the beleaguered AMR
must scramble to put out. Divestiture is easier said than done, however, since
it would be competing for buyers with Republic's (Nasdaq: RJET ) more
attractive Frontier Airlines' unit, which is also on the block. 4. Win Back
Wall Street With Bold Innovation. American first premiered the first airport
lounge in 1937 and co-developed the first computer-based reservations and
ticketing system with IBM (NYSE: IBM ) back in 1960. If the airline is going to
buy time to bounce back, it will need to get creative and float a turnaround
plan fast before panicked investors take the matter out of its hands. Cisco's
(Nasdaq: CSCO) aggressive strategy earlier this year might be the best recent
case study. When its earnings sunk nine months ago, the company immediately
moved to cut $1 billion in costs, shutter 10 business units and reduce its
payroll by nearly 13,000 employees. Read about the positive impact here:
http://www.investorplace.com/2011/11/bet-on-cisco-csco-tech-stocks-to-buy/. As
of this writing, Susan J. Aluise did not hold a position in any of the stocks
named here.
Randgold Resources Earnings Review: 17 Days after Announcement Shares Down 2.4% (GOLD)
Randgold Resources Earnings Review: 17 Days after Announcement Shares Down 2.4%
(GOLD) Financial News Network Online - 1 hour ago Two weeks ago on November 2nd,
2011 Randgold Resources (NASDAQ:GOLD) reported earnings and analysts, on
average, expected earnings of $1.39 on sales of $331.5 million. The company
actually ...
(GOLD) Financial News Network Online - 1 hour ago Two weeks ago on November 2nd,
2011 Randgold Resources (NASDAQ:GOLD) reported earnings and analysts, on
average, expected earnings of $1.39 on sales of $331.5 million. The company
actually ...
Earnings Flashback: Since Reporting Quarterly Results 2 Weeks Ago Royal Gold Is Down 2.5% (RGLD)
Earnings Flashback: Since Reporting Quarterly Results 2 Weeks Ago Royal Gold Is
Down 2.5% (RGLD) Financial News Network Online - 12 minutes ago When Royal Gold
(NASDAQ:RGLD) reported earnings 16 days ago on November 3rd, 2011, analysts, on
average, expected the company to report earnings of $0.45 on sales of $62.9
million. The company ...
Down 2.5% (RGLD) Financial News Network Online - 12 minutes ago When Royal Gold
(NASDAQ:RGLD) reported earnings 16 days ago on November 3rd, 2011, analysts, on
average, expected the company to report earnings of $0.45 on sales of $62.9
million. The company ...
How Much Cash Should You Hold?
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace As you might imagine, I receive a lot of questions from readers around the world, and right now the question I’m being asked most frequently is “How much cash should I be holding?” There’s no right answer, but given the extraordinary times we’re living in, I think the more interesting thing to consider is “What should I do with it?” But first things first. Let’s talk about how much cash might be appropriate, then address what to do with it. Traditional Wall Street thinking holds that cash is a drag that actually holds you back. The argument — particularly in a low-interest-rate environment — is that cash actually produces a negative real return because it really isn’t “earning” anything while it burns a hole in your pocket and gradually loses ground to inflation. I have a problem with this argument in that it’s based primarily on the assumption that there’s nothing better down the road. I believe cash is key when it comes to providing the flexibility needed to safeguard wealth or capitalize on new opportunities — even now. Not to make light of the current situation in Europe or our woes here in the United States, but the way I see things, you can either ignore the problems and hope they go away (in which case your cash is a dead asset), or you can learn how to deal with the uncertainty and profit from it (in which case your cash is an asset). If you’re retired, holding something on the order of two to five years of living expenses is prudent. That way you can plan for regular expenses like insurance, medical bills, a mortgage if you’ve got one and investing — especially investing. Now, if you’re still working and have a regular paycheck, you can take some risks and hold less cash on the assumption that future income will offset the risks associated with a lower cash “buffer” on hand. A generally accepted rule is six months, but I think given today’s economy, 12 months’ worth of expenses is more appropriate. Either way, the goal is the same — to have enough cash on hand that you don’t have to spend money you don’t want to at an inopportune time, nor sell something when you don’t want to. For somebody in my situation, I think having about 20% of my investable assets in cash is about right. If that strikes you as low in today’s markets with all the risks they harbor, bear in mind I also use trailing stops religiously and I’m prepared to go to cash if things roll over. If you aren’t disciplined or aren’t prepared to be as nimble as the markets require, perhaps a more conservative 40% to 60% is appropriate. Maybe more. Once you’ve decided what level of cash is appropriate for your particular situation, you can get to the bigger question of what to actually do with it. This is where things get really interesting because even cash can be tweaked for better performance.
Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) Gives Carolina Grant
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tdp2664 E money daily Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) has awarded $2,255 to Western Carolina Community Action (WCCA). Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) Gives Carolina Grant The philanthropic arm of the financial giant Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) has announced a $2,255 grant to Western Carolina Community Action (WCCA)'s Self-Sufficiency program. This initiative by WCCA is aimed at helping low-income and under-served people in areas of western North Carolina in achieving their full potential through quality services and advocacy. Kelly Johnson, market president for Hendersonville’s Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) said, "We are pleased to make this grant to the Western Carolina Community Action." Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) shares were at 24.67 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 0.2% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.45 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.48 Zack’s Rank: 4 out of 15 in the industry
Top 10 Best-Performing U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks of the Week: VIT, RDA, VNET, HOLI, LONG, HOGS, FMCN, FENG, CRIC, PWRD (Nov 19, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks for the past week. VanceInfo Technologies Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:VIT) was the 1st best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 40.83% for the week. Its price percentage change was -63.75% year-to-date. Rda Microelectronics Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:RDA) was the 2nd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 19.29% for the week. Its price percentage change was -17.45% year-to-date. 21Vianet Group Inc (NASDAQ:VNET) was the 3rd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 16.98% for the week. Its price percentage change was N/A year-to-date. Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:HOLI) was the 4th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 12.21% for the week. Its price percentage change was -38.79% year-to-date. eLong, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:LONG) was the 5th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 11.76% for the week. Its price percentage change was -29.44% year-to-date. ZHONGPIN INC. (NASDAQ:HOGS) was the 6th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 10.39% for the week. Its price percentage change was -51.57% year-to-date. Focus Media Holding Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) was the 7th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 9.16% for the week. Its price percentage change was 16.28% year-to-date. Phoenix New Media Ltd ADR (NYSE:FENG) was the 8th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 7.07% for the week. Its price percentage change was N/A year-to-date. China Real Estate Information Corp (NASDAQ:CRIC) was the 9th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 6.80% for the week. Its price percentage change was -44.38% year-to-date. Perfect World Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:PWRD) was the 10th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 5.60% for the week. Its price percentage change was -47.40% year-to-date.
Top 10 Best-Performing U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks of the Week: VIT, RDA, VNET, HOLI, LONG, HOGS, FMCN, FENG, CRIC, PWRD (Nov 19, 2011)
Below are the top 10 best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks for the past
week. VanceInfo Technologies Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:VIT) was the 1st best-performing
stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 40.83%
for the week. Its price percentage change was -63.75% year-to-date. Rda
Microelectronics Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:RDA) was the 2nd best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 19.29% for the
week. Its price percentage change was -17.45% year-to-date. 21Vianet Group Inc
(NASDAQ:VNET) was the 3rd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. Its weekly performance was 16.98% for the week. Its price percentage
change was N/A year-to-date. Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:HOLI)
was the 4th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its
weekly performance was 12.21% for the week. Its price percentage change was
-38.79% year-to-date. eLong, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:LONG) was the 5th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly
performance was 11.76% for the week. Its price percentage change was -29.44%
year-to-date. ZHONGPIN INC. (NASDAQ:HOGS) was the 6th best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 10.39% for the
week. Its price percentage change was -51.57% year-to-date. Focus Media Holding
Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) was the 7th best-performing stock last week in this
segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 9.16% for the week. Its price
percentage change was 16.28% year-to-date. Phoenix New Media Ltd ADR (NYSE:FENG)
was the 8th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its
weekly performance was 7.07% for the week. Its price percentage change was N/A
year-to-date. China Real Estate Information Corp (NASDAQ:CRIC) was the 9th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly
performance was 6.80% for the week. Its price percentage change was -44.38%
year-to-date. Perfect World Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:PWRD) was the 10th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly
performance was 5.60% for the week. Its price percentage change was -47.40%
year-to-date.
week. VanceInfo Technologies Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:VIT) was the 1st best-performing
stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 40.83%
for the week. Its price percentage change was -63.75% year-to-date. Rda
Microelectronics Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:RDA) was the 2nd best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 19.29% for the
week. Its price percentage change was -17.45% year-to-date. 21Vianet Group Inc
(NASDAQ:VNET) was the 3rd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. Its weekly performance was 16.98% for the week. Its price percentage
change was N/A year-to-date. Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:HOLI)
was the 4th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its
weekly performance was 12.21% for the week. Its price percentage change was
-38.79% year-to-date. eLong, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:LONG) was the 5th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly
performance was 11.76% for the week. Its price percentage change was -29.44%
year-to-date. ZHONGPIN INC. (NASDAQ:HOGS) was the 6th best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 10.39% for the
week. Its price percentage change was -51.57% year-to-date. Focus Media Holding
Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) was the 7th best-performing stock last week in this
segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 9.16% for the week. Its price
percentage change was 16.28% year-to-date. Phoenix New Media Ltd ADR (NYSE:FENG)
was the 8th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its
weekly performance was 7.07% for the week. Its price percentage change was N/A
year-to-date. China Real Estate Information Corp (NASDAQ:CRIC) was the 9th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly
performance was 6.80% for the week. Its price percentage change was -44.38%
year-to-date. Perfect World Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:PWRD) was the 10th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly
performance was 5.60% for the week. Its price percentage change was -47.40%
year-to-date.
Gold and Silver Bounced Back on Friday –Recap November 18
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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Gold and silver prices bounced back on Friday after they had sharply declined a day earlier; Brent oil price also followed and slightly rose, while WTI oil price continued to decline; natural gas prices also kept their downward trend yesterday. Many currencies including Euro and Canadian dollar also rallied and slightly appreciated against the US dollar. Here is a summary of the price movements of precious metals and energy commodities for November 18th: Precious Metals Prices: Gold price slightly rose yesterday by 0.28% and reached $1,725.10; Silver price also rallied by 2.91% to reach $32.49. During November, gold price didn’t change, and silver price decreased by 5.43%.
Todays Gold Price per ounce Spot gold price per gram Rates; Spot Silver price per ounce News Gold Silver Prices Close Review Today
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dow2664 Gold and silver price trends sloped more positively during the last trading session of the week. Gold and silver contract ultimately closed out on the positive side of break-even. The dollar weakened versus the euro during the latter half of the last trading week and this action helped global investors position more with safe havens like precious metal gold. The safe haven appeal of precious metals remains attractive to investors right now due to the fear and uncertainties tied into the eurozone developments. The debt crisis in the eurozone continues to be an unsettling influence for the world economy. Stock market indicators have been pressured as a result, and this negative weight is pushing many investors to position with safe havens. Gold and silver contracts finished the last trading session in the green. Contract gold for December delivery closed the last session higher by .28 percent at 1725.10 per troy ounce. Silver contract for December delivery finished the last session higher by 2.92 percent at 32.42 per troy ounce. After last session close in the U.S., spot gold and spot silver price trends were moving positively. Spot gold price per gram was higher by .10 at 55.40 and spot silver price per ounce was higher by .81 at 32.31. Camillo Zucari
Hewlett-Packard Earnings: A Prelude to a Crash?
Next week's abridged earnings calendar contains a few big names, one of which
is Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ ). The embattled PC/printer giant reports on
Monday (Nov. 21) after the close. Analysts expect HPQ to earn $1.13 per share, a
15% decline from a year ago. That would mark the first year-over-year decline in
profits since May 2009. Revenue is also expected to decline. HPQ hasn't missed
an earnings estimate in more than six years (as far back as our data goes),
which leads one to question why analysts consistently come up short. The problem
has been stock performance after earnings, which has been abysmal of late. The
stock has dropped an average of 12% in just the one day following the past three
reports. On the charts, the stock has rallied more than 25% off the
early-October low. But the shares have now run headlong into their declining
100-day moving average. The last time the stock closed a day above this
trendline came before HPQ reported earnings on Feb. 22. Note the gaps in the
chart below, which all came on the day after earnings. HPQ is battling a number
of fundamental headwinds that have knocked its competitors lower after their
earnings reports. Rivals IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and Dell (NASDAQ: DELL ) both declined
after coming up short on revenue in their recent reports. While expectations for
those companies were higher, HPQ still needs to impress with its earnings and
outlook to keep its current rally intact. We believe the odds are against that
happening. Buy the HPQ Dec 28 Put for around $1.60.
is Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ ). The embattled PC/printer giant reports on
Monday (Nov. 21) after the close. Analysts expect HPQ to earn $1.13 per share, a
15% decline from a year ago. That would mark the first year-over-year decline in
profits since May 2009. Revenue is also expected to decline. HPQ hasn't missed
an earnings estimate in more than six years (as far back as our data goes),
which leads one to question why analysts consistently come up short. The problem
has been stock performance after earnings, which has been abysmal of late. The
stock has dropped an average of 12% in just the one day following the past three
reports. On the charts, the stock has rallied more than 25% off the
early-October low. But the shares have now run headlong into their declining
100-day moving average. The last time the stock closed a day above this
trendline came before HPQ reported earnings on Feb. 22. Note the gaps in the
chart below, which all came on the day after earnings. HPQ is battling a number
of fundamental headwinds that have knocked its competitors lower after their
earnings reports. Rivals IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and Dell (NASDAQ: DELL ) both declined
after coming up short on revenue in their recent reports. While expectations for
those companies were higher, HPQ still needs to impress with its earnings and
outlook to keep its current rally intact. We believe the odds are against that
happening. Buy the HPQ Dec 28 Put for around $1.60.
Morningstar’s Latest Attempt to Rate Funds Falls Flat
Wow. I have to admit to being completely underwhelmed by Morningstars latest
attempt at rating funds on qualitative factors after having spent years
defending the utility (or futility) of its quantitative star rankings. Of
course, Im just looking at the Vanguard funds that won gold, silver and bronze,
not to mention the neutrals handed out to the Vanguard Explorer Investor (MUTF:
VEXPX ),
attempt at rating funds on qualitative factors after having spent years
defending the utility (or futility) of its quantitative star rankings. Of
course, Im just looking at the Vanguard funds that won gold, silver and bronze,
not to mention the neutrals handed out to the Vanguard Explorer Investor (MUTF:
VEXPX ),
Todays Gold Price per ounce Spot gold price per gram Rates; Spot Silver price per ounce News Gold Silver Prices Close Review Today
Gold and silver price trends sloped more positively during the last trading
session of the week. Gold and silver contract ultimately closed out on the
positive side of break-even. The dollar weakened versus the euro during the
latter half of the last trading week and this action helped global investors
position more with safe havens like precious metal gold. The safe haven appeal
of precious metals remains attractive to investors right now due to the fear and
uncertainties tied into the eurozone developments. The debt crisis in the
eurozone continues to be an unsettling influence for the world economy. Stock
market indicators have been pressured as a result, and this negative weight is
pushing many investors to position with safe havens. Gold and silver contracts
finished the last trading session in the green. Contract gold for December
delivery closed the last session higher by .28 percent at 1725.10 per troy
ounce. Silver contract for December delivery finished the last session higher by
2.92 percent at 32.42 per troy ounce. After last session close in the U.S., spot
gold and spot silver price trends were moving positively. Spot gold price per
gram was higher by .10 at 55.40 and spot silver price per ounce was higher by
.81 at 32.31. Camillo Zucari
session of the week. Gold and silver contract ultimately closed out on the
positive side of break-even. The dollar weakened versus the euro during the
latter half of the last trading week and this action helped global investors
position more with safe havens like precious metal gold. The safe haven appeal
of precious metals remains attractive to investors right now due to the fear and
uncertainties tied into the eurozone developments. The debt crisis in the
eurozone continues to be an unsettling influence for the world economy. Stock
market indicators have been pressured as a result, and this negative weight is
pushing many investors to position with safe havens. Gold and silver contracts
finished the last trading session in the green. Contract gold for December
delivery closed the last session higher by .28 percent at 1725.10 per troy
ounce. Silver contract for December delivery finished the last session higher by
2.92 percent at 32.42 per troy ounce. After last session close in the U.S., spot
gold and spot silver price trends were moving positively. Spot gold price per
gram was higher by .10 at 55.40 and spot silver price per ounce was higher by
.81 at 32.31. Camillo Zucari
Gold and Silver Bounced Back on Friday –Recap November 18
Gold and silver prices bounced back on Friday after they had sharply declined a
day earlier; Brent oil price also followed and slightly rose, while WTI oil
price continued to decline; natural gas prices also kept their downward trend
yesterday. Many currencies including Euro and Canadian dollar also rallied and
slightly appreciated against the US dollar. Here is a summary of the price
movements of precious metals and energy commodities for November 18th: Precious
Metals Prices: Gold price slightly rose yesterday by 0.28% and reached
$1,725.10; Silver price also rallied by 2.91% to reach $32.49. During November,
gold price didnt change, and silver price decreased by 5.43%.
day earlier; Brent oil price also followed and slightly rose, while WTI oil
price continued to decline; natural gas prices also kept their downward trend
yesterday. Many currencies including Euro and Canadian dollar also rallied and
slightly appreciated against the US dollar. Here is a summary of the price
movements of precious metals and energy commodities for November 18th: Precious
Metals Prices: Gold price slightly rose yesterday by 0.28% and reached
$1,725.10; Silver price also rallied by 2.91% to reach $32.49. During November,
gold price didnt change, and silver price decreased by 5.43%.
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