Below are the top 10 best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks for the past
week. Chinacast Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CAST) was the 1st best-performing
stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 13.89%
for the week. Its price percentage change is -20.75% year-to-date. ReneSola Ltd.
(ADR) (NYSE:SOL) was the 2nd best-performing stock last week in this segment of
the market. Its weekly performance was 13.61% for the week. Its price percentage
change is -80.89% year-to-date. Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL) was the 3rd
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly
performance was 13.46% for the week. Its price percentage change is -67.98%
year-to-date. Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (NYSE:KORS) was the 4th best-performing
stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly performance was 12.03%
for the week. Its price percentage change is N/A year-to-date. LDK Solar Co.,
Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:LDK) was the 5th best-performing stock last week in this segment
of the market. Its weekly performance was 11.01% for the week. Its price
percentage change is -51.19% year-to-date. New Oriental Education & Tech Grp
(ADR) (NYSE:EDU) was the 6th best-performing stock last week in this segment of
the market. Its weekly performance was 10.76% for the week. Its price percentage
change is -8.47% year-to-date. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (ADR) (NYSE:SCR) was
the 7th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its
weekly performance was 9.72% for the week. Its price percentage change is
-30.76% year-to-date. Yingli Green Energy Hold. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:YGE) was
the 8th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its
weekly performance was 9.72% for the week. Its price percentage change is
-60.02% year-to-date. AsiaInfo-Linkage, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASIA) was the 9th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly
performance was 9.24% for the week. Its price percentage change is -54.32%
year-to-date. E Commerce China Dangdang Inc (ADR) (NYSE:DANG) was the 10th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. Its weekly
performance was 9.22% for the week. Its price percentage change is -82.93%
year-to-date.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Top 10 Leisure Services Stocks with Highest Short Interest: TZOO, LTM, MTN, CTRP, PCLN, SIX, ISCA, EXPE, CKEC, CNK (Dec 24, 2011)
Below are the top 10 Leisure Services stocks with the highest short interest as
a percentage of total shares outstanding. Stocks with very low market caps are
excluded. Significant Short Covering can cause these stocks to rise sharply .
One Chinese company (CTRP) is on the list. Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ:TZOO) has the
1st highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is
31.8% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 11.86, calculated as
current short interest divided by average daily volume. Life Time Fitness, Inc.
(NYSE:LTM) has the 2nd highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its
short interest is 20.5% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is
34.84, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume.
Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) has the 3rd highest short interest in this segment
of the market. Its short interest is 11.0% of its total shares outstanding. Its
Days to Cover is 16.97, calculated as current short interest divided by average
daily volume. Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CTRP) has the 4th
highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 8.0%
of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 2.59, calculated as
current short interest divided by average daily volume. priceline.com
Incorporated (NASDAQ:PCLN) has the 5th highest short interest in this segment of
the market. Its short interest is 7.7% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days
to Cover is 3.31, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily
volume. Six Flags Entertainment Corp (NYSE:SIX) has the 6th highest short
interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 6.9% of its total
shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 13.86, calculated as current short
interest divided by average daily volume. International Speedway Corporation
(NASDAQ:ISCA) has the 7th highest short interest in this segment of the market.
Its short interest is 6.4% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is
10.9, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume.
Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE) has the 8th highest short interest in this segment
of the market. Its short interest is 6.0% of its total shares outstanding. Its
Days to Cover is 3.92, calculated as current short interest divided by average
daily volume. Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ:CKEC) has the 9th highest short
interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 5.0% of its total
shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 11.95, calculated as current short
interest divided by average daily volume. Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CNK) has
the 10th highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short
interest is 3.6% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 3.65,
calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume.
a percentage of total shares outstanding. Stocks with very low market caps are
excluded. Significant Short Covering can cause these stocks to rise sharply .
One Chinese company (CTRP) is on the list. Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ:TZOO) has the
1st highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is
31.8% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 11.86, calculated as
current short interest divided by average daily volume. Life Time Fitness, Inc.
(NYSE:LTM) has the 2nd highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its
short interest is 20.5% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is
34.84, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume.
Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) has the 3rd highest short interest in this segment
of the market. Its short interest is 11.0% of its total shares outstanding. Its
Days to Cover is 16.97, calculated as current short interest divided by average
daily volume. Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CTRP) has the 4th
highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 8.0%
of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 2.59, calculated as
current short interest divided by average daily volume. priceline.com
Incorporated (NASDAQ:PCLN) has the 5th highest short interest in this segment of
the market. Its short interest is 7.7% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days
to Cover is 3.31, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily
volume. Six Flags Entertainment Corp (NYSE:SIX) has the 6th highest short
interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 6.9% of its total
shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 13.86, calculated as current short
interest divided by average daily volume. International Speedway Corporation
(NASDAQ:ISCA) has the 7th highest short interest in this segment of the market.
Its short interest is 6.4% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is
10.9, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume.
Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE) has the 8th highest short interest in this segment
of the market. Its short interest is 6.0% of its total shares outstanding. Its
Days to Cover is 3.92, calculated as current short interest divided by average
daily volume. Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ:CKEC) has the 9th highest short
interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 5.0% of its total
shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 11.95, calculated as current short
interest divided by average daily volume. Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CNK) has
the 10th highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short
interest is 3.6% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 3.65,
calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume.
Top 10 Rebounding Small Cap Stocks: SIMO, INHX, MDVN, AUTCF, PCYC, RRR, GEVA, IDIX, LQDT, HSTM (Dec 24, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 rebounding Small Cap stocks, ranked based on % change from 52-week lows. One Chinese company (AUTCF) is on the list. Silicon Motion Technology Corp. (ADR) (NASDAQ:SIMO) is the 1st best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 419% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 100% of its 52-week high. Inhibitex, Inc. (NASDAQ:INHX) is the 2nd best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 394% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 64% of its 52-week high. Medivation, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDVN) is the 3rd best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 244% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 92% of its 52-week high. AutoChina International Limited (NASDAQ:AUTCF) is the 4th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 237% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 51% of its 52-week high. Pharmacyclics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCYC) is the 5th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 216% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 95% of its 52-week high. RSC Holdings Inc. (NYSE:RRR) is the 6th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 200% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 99% of its 52-week high. Synageva Biopharma Corp (NASDAQ:GEVA) is the 7th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 195% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 98% of its 52-week high. Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDIX) is the 8th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 191% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 91% of its 52-week high. Liquidity Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:LQDT) is the 9th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 186% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 91% of its 52-week high. HealthStream, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSTM) is the 10th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 186% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 96% of its 52-week high.
Top 10 IT Services Stocks with Highest Short Interest: KITD, VIT, VHC, ADS, FIRE, ATHN, ACOM, AOL, CACI, SNCR (Dec 24, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 IT Services stocks with the highest short interest as a percentage of total shares outstanding. Stocks with very low market caps are excluded. Significant Short Covering can cause these stocks to rise sharply . One Chinese company (VIT) is on the list. KIT digital, Inc. (NASDAQ:KITD) has the 1st highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 27.7% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 10.47, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume. VanceInfo Technologies Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:VIT) has the 2nd highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 25.7% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 11.17, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume. VirnetX Holding Corporation (AMEX:VHC) has the 3rd highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 23.9% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 16.15, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume. Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE:ADS) has the 4th highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 23.4% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 14.77, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume. Sourcefire, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIRE) has the 5th highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 21.4% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 12.45, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume. athenahealth, Inc (NASDAQ:ATHN) has the 6th highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 17.1% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 13.07, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume. Ancestry.com Inc (NASDAQ:ACOM) has the 7th highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 15.5% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 7.84, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume. AOL, Inc. (NYSE:AOL) has the 8th highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 14.1% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 8.62, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume. CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) has the 9th highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 12.5% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 7.68, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume. Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNCR) has the 10th highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 11.9% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 21.28, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume.
Top 10 IT Services Stocks with Highest Short Interest: KITD, VIT, VHC, ADS, FIRE, ATHN, ACOM, AOL, CACI, SNCR (Dec 24, 2011)
Below are the top 10 IT Services stocks with the highest short interest as a
percentage of total shares outstanding. Stocks with very low market caps are
excluded. Significant Short Covering can cause these stocks to rise sharply .
One Chinese company (VIT) is on the list. KIT digital, Inc. (NASDAQ:KITD) has
the 1st highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest
is 27.7% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 10.47, calculated
as current short interest divided by average daily volume. VanceInfo
Technologies Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:VIT) has the 2nd highest short interest in this
segment of the market. Its short interest is 25.7% of its total shares
outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 11.17, calculated as current short interest
divided by average daily volume. VirnetX Holding Corporation (AMEX:VHC) has the
3rd highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is
23.9% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 16.15, calculated as
current short interest divided by average daily volume. Alliance Data Systems
Corporation (NYSE:ADS) has the 4th highest short interest in this segment of the
market. Its short interest is 23.4% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to
Cover is 14.77, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily
volume. Sourcefire, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIRE) has the 5th highest short interest in
this segment of the market. Its short interest is 21.4% of its total shares
outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 12.45, calculated as current short interest
divided by average daily volume. athenahealth, Inc (NASDAQ:ATHN) has the 6th
highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is
17.1% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 13.07, calculated as
current short interest divided by average daily volume. Ancestry.com Inc
(NASDAQ:ACOM) has the 7th highest short interest in this segment of the market.
Its short interest is 15.5% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover
is 7.84, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume.
AOL, Inc. (NYSE:AOL) has the 8th highest short interest in this segment of the
market. Its short interest is 14.1% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to
Cover is 8.62, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily
volume. CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) has the 9th highest short interest in
this segment of the market. Its short interest is 12.5% of its total shares
outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 7.68, calculated as current short interest
divided by average daily volume. Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNCR)
has the 10th highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short
interest is 11.9% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 21.28,
calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume.
percentage of total shares outstanding. Stocks with very low market caps are
excluded. Significant Short Covering can cause these stocks to rise sharply .
One Chinese company (VIT) is on the list. KIT digital, Inc. (NASDAQ:KITD) has
the 1st highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest
is 27.7% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 10.47, calculated
as current short interest divided by average daily volume. VanceInfo
Technologies Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:VIT) has the 2nd highest short interest in this
segment of the market. Its short interest is 25.7% of its total shares
outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 11.17, calculated as current short interest
divided by average daily volume. VirnetX Holding Corporation (AMEX:VHC) has the
3rd highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is
23.9% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 16.15, calculated as
current short interest divided by average daily volume. Alliance Data Systems
Corporation (NYSE:ADS) has the 4th highest short interest in this segment of the
market. Its short interest is 23.4% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to
Cover is 14.77, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily
volume. Sourcefire, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIRE) has the 5th highest short interest in
this segment of the market. Its short interest is 21.4% of its total shares
outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 12.45, calculated as current short interest
divided by average daily volume. athenahealth, Inc (NASDAQ:ATHN) has the 6th
highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is
17.1% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 13.07, calculated as
current short interest divided by average daily volume. Ancestry.com Inc
(NASDAQ:ACOM) has the 7th highest short interest in this segment of the market.
Its short interest is 15.5% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover
is 7.84, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume.
AOL, Inc. (NYSE:AOL) has the 8th highest short interest in this segment of the
market. Its short interest is 14.1% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to
Cover is 8.62, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily
volume. CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) has the 9th highest short interest in
this segment of the market. Its short interest is 12.5% of its total shares
outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 7.68, calculated as current short interest
divided by average daily volume. Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNCR)
has the 10th highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short
interest is 11.9% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 21.28,
calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume.
Top 10 Rebounding Small Cap Stocks: SIMO, INHX, MDVN, AUTCF, PCYC, RRR, GEVA, IDIX, LQDT, HSTM (Dec 24, 2011)
Below are the top 10 rebounding Small Cap stocks, ranked based on % change from
52-week lows. One Chinese company (AUTCF) is on the list. Silicon Motion
Technology Corp. (ADR) (NASDAQ:SIMO) is the 1st best rebounding stock in this
segment of the market. It has risen 419% from its 52-week low. It is now trading
at 100% of its 52-week high. Inhibitex, Inc. (NASDAQ:INHX) is the 2nd best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 394% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 64% of its 52-week high. Medivation, Inc.
(NASDAQ:MDVN) is the 3rd best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It
has risen 244% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 92% of its 52-week
high. AutoChina International Limited (NASDAQ:AUTCF) is the 4th best rebounding
stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 237% from its 52-week low. It
is now trading at 51% of its 52-week high. Pharmacyclics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCYC) is
the 5th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 216%
from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 95% of its 52-week high. RSC Holdings
Inc. (NYSE:RRR) is the 6th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market.
It has risen 200% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 99% of its 52-week
high. Synageva Biopharma Corp (NASDAQ:GEVA) is the 7th best rebounding stock in
this segment of the market. It has risen 195% from its 52-week low. It is now
trading at 98% of its 52-week high. Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDIX)
is the 8th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen
191% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 91% of its 52-week high.
Liquidity Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:LQDT) is the 9th best rebounding stock in this
segment of the market. It has risen 186% from its 52-week low. It is now trading
at 91% of its 52-week high. HealthStream, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSTM) is the 10th best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 186% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 96% of its 52-week high.
52-week lows. One Chinese company (AUTCF) is on the list. Silicon Motion
Technology Corp. (ADR) (NASDAQ:SIMO) is the 1st best rebounding stock in this
segment of the market. It has risen 419% from its 52-week low. It is now trading
at 100% of its 52-week high. Inhibitex, Inc. (NASDAQ:INHX) is the 2nd best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 394% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 64% of its 52-week high. Medivation, Inc.
(NASDAQ:MDVN) is the 3rd best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It
has risen 244% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 92% of its 52-week
high. AutoChina International Limited (NASDAQ:AUTCF) is the 4th best rebounding
stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 237% from its 52-week low. It
is now trading at 51% of its 52-week high. Pharmacyclics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCYC) is
the 5th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 216%
from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 95% of its 52-week high. RSC Holdings
Inc. (NYSE:RRR) is the 6th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market.
It has risen 200% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 99% of its 52-week
high. Synageva Biopharma Corp (NASDAQ:GEVA) is the 7th best rebounding stock in
this segment of the market. It has risen 195% from its 52-week low. It is now
trading at 98% of its 52-week high. Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDIX)
is the 8th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen
191% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 91% of its 52-week high.
Liquidity Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:LQDT) is the 9th best rebounding stock in this
segment of the market. It has risen 186% from its 52-week low. It is now trading
at 91% of its 52-week high. HealthStream, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSTM) is the 10th best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 186% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 96% of its 52-week high.
Top 10 Rebounding Mid Cap Stocks: QCOR, VHI, GLNG, KOG, CIE, CX, FMCN, ELN, PSMT, DFG (Dec 24, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 rebounding Mid Cap stocks, ranked based on % change from 52-week lows. One Chinese company (FMCN) is on the list. Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOR) is the 1st best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 252% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 93% of its 52-week high. Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) is the 2nd best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 207% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 90% of its 52-week high. Golar LNG Limited (USA) (NASDAQ:GLNG) is the 3rd best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 206% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 99% of its 52-week high. Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp. (AMEX:KOG) is the 4th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 165% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 100% of its 52-week high. Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CIE) is the 5th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 152% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 92% of its 52-week high. Cemex SAB de CV (ADR) (NYSE:CX) is the 6th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 140% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 51% of its 52-week high. Focus Media Holding Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) is the 7th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 135% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 55% of its 52-week high. Elan Corporation, plc (ADR) (NYSE:ELN) is the 8th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 132% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 99% of its 52-week high. PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSMT) is the 9th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 120% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 87% of its 52-week high. Delphi Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:DFG) is the 10th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 120% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 99% of its 52-week high.
Gold & Silver Prices | Weekly Recap 19-23 December
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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 During this passing week, gold and silver prices had a slow week after they recorded one of their worst performances in 2011 a week earlier. The U.S. GDP growth rate in the third quarter was revised down again and may have influenced commodities traders to trade commodities down; on the other hand, the sharp rise in the housing starts in the U.S., may have helped rally commodities and stock markets at the beginning of the week. I speculate, this news items along with a modest correction to the sharp falls from the previous week may have been among the key factors to affect the development of gold and silver prices during the week. According to Bloomberg, during the past several days there has been a decline in holdings of precious metals’ backed ETFs to reach the lowest level since November 16th. If this trend will continue it may further pressure down gold and silver prices in the weeks to come.
Todays Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA DJI, Nasdaq Index, S&P 500 Stock Market Investing News Today USA
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dow2664 A batch of positive economic data posted in the U.S. during the latter half of the trading week which helped to keep indices in the green. The Dow Jones Industrial Average , as well as the Nasdaq and the S&P 500, finished the last trading session on the positive side of break-even. In addition to the better-than-expected home based reports, indicators in the eurozone closed recent trading sessions in the green as well. The CAC 40, DAX, and the FTSE 100, finished the most recent trading session in the green. This action added to the positive momentum gathered by the primary stock composites in the U.S. on Friday. Reports on Thursday of this week helped to lift the U.S. indicators also. The better-than-expected stats on unemployment in the U.S. helped to give investors a shot of confidence. The government data revealed that the number of applications for first time unemployment benefits dropped from 368,000 two weeks ago to 364,000 last week. This marks the lowest level for unemployment claims in the U.S. since 2008. Also, Americans were happy to hear of the payroll tax extension. Taxes will not increase as of January 1st 2012, and this news was very welcomed by many. Close for Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Indices USA: Ultimately, the primary indices in the U.S. finished the last session green across the board. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the last session higher by 124.25 points and closed at 12,294. The Nasdaq finished the day higher by 19.19 points to close out at 2,618.64 and the S&P 500 settled higher by 11.33 points to close out at 1,265.33. The dollar fell versus the euro, Japanese yen and the British pound. Gold futures dropped to 1606 per troy ounce. Frank Matto
Todays Gold Price per ounce Spot gold price per gram; Silver price per ounce Spot Silver price; Gold Silver Close Today
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dow2664 Although the dollar fell versus a basket of other primary global currencies last session, gold floor prices closed out the last session on the negative side of break-even. Gold and Silver Contract Close: Gold and silver contract finished the last session mixed as silver price per ounce closed out in the green. Contract Silver for March delivery finished the last session above break-even by .13 percent to close with a floor price of 29.08 per troy ounce. Gold contract for February delivery finished the last session lower by .29 percent at 1606 per troy ounce. Price trend-lines are still sloped negatively over the course of the last 5 days as well as the last month. According to one month change analysis, gold price trend-line is negative by over 5 percent. Silver price trend-line is negative over this same course of time by 8.22 percent. Spot Gold Price Per Gram Spot Silver Price Per Ounce: After last session close, spot gold price per gram and spot silver price per ounce were mixed. Spot gold price per gram was red by .13 at 51.65. Spot silver price per ounce was green by .03 at 933.91. Gold Silver Price Trends One Year : Over the course of the last year overall, trends for gold are still positive, but silver price trend-line dropped just below break-even over this course of time. Camillo Zucari
Gold & Silver Prices | Weekly Recap 19-23 December
During this passing week, gold and silver prices had a slow week after they
recorded one of their worst performances in 2011 a week earlier. The U.S. GDP
growth rate in the third quarter was revised down again and may have influenced
commodities traders to trade commodities down; on the other hand, the sharp rise
in the housing starts in the U.S., may have helped rally commodities and stock
markets at the beginning of the week. I speculate, this news items along with a
modest correction to the sharp falls from the previous week may have been among
the key factors to affect the development of gold and silver prices during the
week. According to Bloomberg, during the past several days there has been a
decline in holdings of precious metals backed ETFs to reach the lowest level
since November 16th. If this trend will continue it may further pressure down
gold and silver prices in the weeks to come.
recorded one of their worst performances in 2011 a week earlier. The U.S. GDP
growth rate in the third quarter was revised down again and may have influenced
commodities traders to trade commodities down; on the other hand, the sharp rise
in the housing starts in the U.S., may have helped rally commodities and stock
markets at the beginning of the week. I speculate, this news items along with a
modest correction to the sharp falls from the previous week may have been among
the key factors to affect the development of gold and silver prices during the
week. According to Bloomberg, during the past several days there has been a
decline in holdings of precious metals backed ETFs to reach the lowest level
since November 16th. If this trend will continue it may further pressure down
gold and silver prices in the weeks to come.
Todays Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA DJI, Nasdaq Index, S&P 500 Stock Market Investing News Today USA
A batch of positive economic data posted in the U.S. during the latter half of
the trading week which helped to keep indices in the green. The Dow Jones
Industrial Average , as well as the Nasdaq and the S&P 500, finished the last
trading session on the positive side of break-even. In addition to the
better-than-expected home based reports, indicators in the eurozone closed
recent trading sessions in the green as well. The CAC 40, DAX, and the FTSE 100,
finished the most recent trading session in the green. This action added to the
positive momentum gathered by the primary stock composites in the U.S. on
Friday. Reports on Thursday of this week helped to lift the U.S. indicators
also. The better-than-expected stats on unemployment in the U.S. helped to give
investors a shot of confidence. The government data revealed that the number of
applications for first time unemployment benefits dropped from 368,000 two weeks
ago to 364,000 last week. This marks the lowest level for unemployment claims in
the U.S. since 2008. Also, Americans were happy to hear of the payroll tax
extension. Taxes will not increase as of January 1st 2012, and this news was
very welcomed by many. Close for Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq, S&P 500
Indices USA: Ultimately, the primary indices in the U.S. finished the last
session green across the board. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the last
session higher by 124.25 points and closed at 12,294. The Nasdaq finished the
day higher by 19.19 points to close out at 2,618.64 and the S&P 500 settled
higher by 11.33 points to close out at 1,265.33. The dollar fell versus the
euro, Japanese yen and the British pound. Gold futures dropped to 1606 per troy
ounce. Frank Matto
the trading week which helped to keep indices in the green. The Dow Jones
Industrial Average , as well as the Nasdaq and the S&P 500, finished the last
trading session on the positive side of break-even. In addition to the
better-than-expected home based reports, indicators in the eurozone closed
recent trading sessions in the green as well. The CAC 40, DAX, and the FTSE 100,
finished the most recent trading session in the green. This action added to the
positive momentum gathered by the primary stock composites in the U.S. on
Friday. Reports on Thursday of this week helped to lift the U.S. indicators
also. The better-than-expected stats on unemployment in the U.S. helped to give
investors a shot of confidence. The government data revealed that the number of
applications for first time unemployment benefits dropped from 368,000 two weeks
ago to 364,000 last week. This marks the lowest level for unemployment claims in
the U.S. since 2008. Also, Americans were happy to hear of the payroll tax
extension. Taxes will not increase as of January 1st 2012, and this news was
very welcomed by many. Close for Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq, S&P 500
Indices USA: Ultimately, the primary indices in the U.S. finished the last
session green across the board. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the last
session higher by 124.25 points and closed at 12,294. The Nasdaq finished the
day higher by 19.19 points to close out at 2,618.64 and the S&P 500 settled
higher by 11.33 points to close out at 1,265.33. The dollar fell versus the
euro, Japanese yen and the British pound. Gold futures dropped to 1606 per troy
ounce. Frank Matto
Top 10 Rebounding Mid Cap Stocks: QCOR, VHI, GLNG, KOG, CIE, CX, FMCN, ELN, PSMT, DFG (Dec 24, 2011)
Below are the top 10 rebounding Mid Cap stocks, ranked based on % change from
52-week lows. One Chinese company (FMCN) is on the list. Questcor
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOR) is the 1st best rebounding stock in this
segment of the market. It has risen 252% from its 52-week low. It is now trading
at 93% of its 52-week high. Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) is the 2nd best rebounding
stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 207% from its 52-week low. It
is now trading at 90% of its 52-week high. Golar LNG Limited (USA) (NASDAQ:GLNG)
is the 3rd best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen
206% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 99% of its 52-week high. Kodiak
Oil & Gas Corp. (AMEX:KOG) is the 4th best rebounding stock in this segment of
the market. It has risen 165% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 100% of
its 52-week high. Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CIE) is the 5th best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 152% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 92% of its 52-week high. Cemex SAB de CV (ADR)
(NYSE:CX) is the 6th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has
risen 140% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 51% of its 52-week high.
Focus Media Holding Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) is the 7th best rebounding stock
in this segment of the market. It has risen 135% from its 52-week low. It is now
trading at 55% of its 52-week high. Elan Corporation, plc (ADR) (NYSE:ELN) is
the 8th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 132%
from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 99% of its 52-week high. PriceSmart,
Inc. (NASDAQ:PSMT) is the 9th best rebounding stock in this segment of the
market. It has risen 120% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 87% of its
52-week high. Delphi Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:DFG) is the 10th best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 120% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 99% of its 52-week high.
52-week lows. One Chinese company (FMCN) is on the list. Questcor
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOR) is the 1st best rebounding stock in this
segment of the market. It has risen 252% from its 52-week low. It is now trading
at 93% of its 52-week high. Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) is the 2nd best rebounding
stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 207% from its 52-week low. It
is now trading at 90% of its 52-week high. Golar LNG Limited (USA) (NASDAQ:GLNG)
is the 3rd best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen
206% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 99% of its 52-week high. Kodiak
Oil & Gas Corp. (AMEX:KOG) is the 4th best rebounding stock in this segment of
the market. It has risen 165% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 100% of
its 52-week high. Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CIE) is the 5th best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 152% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 92% of its 52-week high. Cemex SAB de CV (ADR)
(NYSE:CX) is the 6th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has
risen 140% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 51% of its 52-week high.
Focus Media Holding Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) is the 7th best rebounding stock
in this segment of the market. It has risen 135% from its 52-week low. It is now
trading at 55% of its 52-week high. Elan Corporation, plc (ADR) (NYSE:ELN) is
the 8th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 132%
from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 99% of its 52-week high. PriceSmart,
Inc. (NASDAQ:PSMT) is the 9th best rebounding stock in this segment of the
market. It has risen 120% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 87% of its
52-week high. Delphi Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:DFG) is the 10th best
rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 120% from its
52-week low. It is now trading at 99% of its 52-week high.
Todays Gold Price per ounce Spot gold price per gram; Silver price per ounce Spot Silver price; Gold Silver Close Today
Although the dollar fell versus a basket of other primary global currencies
last session, gold floor prices closed out the last session on the negative side
of break-even. Gold and Silver Contract Close: Gold and silver contract finished
the last session mixed as silver price per ounce closed out in the green.
Contract Silver for March delivery finished the last session above break-even by
.13 percent to close with a floor price of 29.08 per troy ounce. Gold contract
for February delivery finished the last session lower by .29 percent at 1606 per
troy ounce. Price trend-lines are still sloped negatively over the course of the
last 5 days as well as the last month. According to one month change analysis,
gold price trend-line is negative by over 5 percent. Silver price trend-line is
negative over this same course of time by 8.22 percent. Spot Gold Price Per Gram
Spot Silver Price Per Ounce: After last session close, spot gold price per gram
and spot silver price per ounce were mixed. Spot gold price per gram was red by
.13 at 51.65. Spot silver price per ounce was green by .03 at 933.91. Gold
Silver Price Trends One Year : Over the course of the last year overall, trends
for gold are still positive, but silver price trend-line dropped just below
break-even over this course of time. Camillo Zucari
last session, gold floor prices closed out the last session on the negative side
of break-even. Gold and Silver Contract Close: Gold and silver contract finished
the last session mixed as silver price per ounce closed out in the green.
Contract Silver for March delivery finished the last session above break-even by
.13 percent to close with a floor price of 29.08 per troy ounce. Gold contract
for February delivery finished the last session lower by .29 percent at 1606 per
troy ounce. Price trend-lines are still sloped negatively over the course of the
last 5 days as well as the last month. According to one month change analysis,
gold price trend-line is negative by over 5 percent. Silver price trend-line is
negative over this same course of time by 8.22 percent. Spot Gold Price Per Gram
Spot Silver Price Per Ounce: After last session close, spot gold price per gram
and spot silver price per ounce were mixed. Spot gold price per gram was red by
.13 at 51.65. Spot silver price per ounce was green by .03 at 933.91. Gold
Silver Price Trends One Year : Over the course of the last year overall, trends
for gold are still positive, but silver price trend-line dropped just below
break-even over this course of time. Camillo Zucari
6 Clothing and Accessories Stocks to Buy
Many retail stocks have not performed as well as many investors would have
liked this year. Fortunately for those holding these six clothing and
accessories stocks, these companies are some of the few who came out on top. 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 six clothing and accessories stocks to buy. 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." Coach
(NYSE: COH ) works with accessories and gifts for women and men and is most
known for its line of handbags. Since the start of 2011, COH stock has posted a
gain of 8%. COH stock gets a "B" for sales growth, a "B" for the
magnitude in which earnings projections have increased during the past month and
an "A" for return on equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more
information, view my complete analysis of COH stock . Deckers Outdoor (NASDAQ:
DECK ) designs, produces, markets and manages its brands of footwear and
accessories. So far this year, DECK stock has posted an overall gain of 12%.
DECK stock gets an "A" for sales growth, a "B" for earnings growth, a
"B" for its ability to exceed the consensus earnings estimates on Wall
Street, a "B" for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased
over the past month, a "B" for cash flow and an "A" for return on equity
in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete analysis of
DECK stock . Fossil (NASDAQ: FOSL ) is known for its line of mens and womens
fashion watches and jewelry, handbags, small leather goods and other
accessories. Year-to-date, FOSL has gained 19%, compared to just 5% for the Dow
Jones. FOSL gets a "B" for sales growth, a "B" for the magnitude in
which earnings projections have increased during the past month, a "B" for
cash flow and an "A" for return on equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For
more information, view my complete analysis of FOSL stock . Lululemon (NASDAQ:
LULU ) is a designer and retailer of technical athletic apparel in the U.S. and
Australia. LULU has posted an impressive gain of 34% in the past 12 months. LULU
stock gets a "B" for sales growth, a "B" for operating margin growth, a
"B" for earnings growth, a "B" for its ability to exceed the consensus
earnings estimates on Wall Street, a "B" for the magnitude in which earnings
projections have increased during the past month and an "A" for return on
equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete
analysis of LULU stock . Nike (NYSE: NKE ) is one of the most recognizable
sports apparel brands in the world. Year-to-date, NKE stock has gained nearly
13%, compared to smaller gains by the broader markets. NKE stock gets a "B"
for sales growth, a "B" for earnings growth, a "B" for earnings
momentum, a "B" for its ability to exceed the consensus earnings estimates
on Wall Street, a "B" for the magnitude in which earnings projections have
increased during the past month and an "A" for return on equity in my
Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete analysis of NKE
stock . PVH (NYSE: PVH ) is an apparel company that went by the former title of
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation. PVH has posted a modest gain of 9% this year.
PVH stock gets an "A" for operating margin growth, a "B" for earnings
growth, a "B" for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased
during the past month, a "B" for cash flow and a "B" for return on
equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete
analysis of PVH stock . 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.
liked this year. Fortunately for those holding these six clothing and
accessories stocks, these companies are some of the few who came out on top. 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 six clothing and accessories stocks to buy. 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." Coach
(NYSE: COH ) works with accessories and gifts for women and men and is most
known for its line of handbags. Since the start of 2011, COH stock has posted a
gain of 8%. COH stock gets a "B" for sales growth, a "B" for the
magnitude in which earnings projections have increased during the past month and
an "A" for return on equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more
information, view my complete analysis of COH stock . Deckers Outdoor (NASDAQ:
DECK ) designs, produces, markets and manages its brands of footwear and
accessories. So far this year, DECK stock has posted an overall gain of 12%.
DECK stock gets an "A" for sales growth, a "B" for earnings growth, a
"B" for its ability to exceed the consensus earnings estimates on Wall
Street, a "B" for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased
over the past month, a "B" for cash flow and an "A" for return on equity
in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete analysis of
DECK stock . Fossil (NASDAQ: FOSL ) is known for its line of mens and womens
fashion watches and jewelry, handbags, small leather goods and other
accessories. Year-to-date, FOSL has gained 19%, compared to just 5% for the Dow
Jones. FOSL gets a "B" for sales growth, a "B" for the magnitude in
which earnings projections have increased during the past month, a "B" for
cash flow and an "A" for return on equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For
more information, view my complete analysis of FOSL stock . Lululemon (NASDAQ:
LULU ) is a designer and retailer of technical athletic apparel in the U.S. and
Australia. LULU has posted an impressive gain of 34% in the past 12 months. LULU
stock gets a "B" for sales growth, a "B" for operating margin growth, a
"B" for earnings growth, a "B" for its ability to exceed the consensus
earnings estimates on Wall Street, a "B" for the magnitude in which earnings
projections have increased during the past month and an "A" for return on
equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete
analysis of LULU stock . Nike (NYSE: NKE ) is one of the most recognizable
sports apparel brands in the world. Year-to-date, NKE stock has gained nearly
13%, compared to smaller gains by the broader markets. NKE stock gets a "B"
for sales growth, a "B" for earnings growth, a "B" for earnings
momentum, a "B" for its ability to exceed the consensus earnings estimates
on Wall Street, a "B" for the magnitude in which earnings projections have
increased during the past month and an "A" for return on equity in my
Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete analysis of NKE
stock . PVH (NYSE: PVH ) is an apparel company that went by the former title of
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation. PVH has posted a modest gain of 9% this year.
PVH stock gets an "A" for operating margin growth, a "B" for earnings
growth, a "B" for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased
during the past month, a "B" for cash flow and a "B" for return on
equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete
analysis of PVH stock . 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.
Commodities Ended the Week with Light Changes –Recap December 23
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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Major commodities prices didn’t move on the last day of the week in the same direction as gold price slightly slipped, while silver price moderately inclined; crude oil prices slightly rose, while natural gas (Henry Hub) prices sharply declined. The news of the gains in the U.S. core durable goods in November and the rise in the new home sales may have helped push up crude oil prices and American stock markets. Major currencies also moved in different direction and the Euro and GBP slightly fell against the U.S dollar, while AUD and Yen slightly appreciated against the U.S. dollar. Here is a summary of the price developments of precious metals and energy commodities for December 23rd: Precious Metals Prices: Gold price slightly declined on Friday by 0.29% and reached $1,606.00; Silver price on the other hand increased by 0.13% to reach $29.08. During December, gold price declined by 8.2%, and silver price by 11.34%.
5 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy
Over the past year, Americas military might has proven successful in fighting
the war on terror. Despite the proposed defense cuts and mishaps over captured
spy drones in Iran, contracts are still in abundance, and faith in our defensive
capabilities remains strong. 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, I have five aerospace and defense buys.
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." Boeing (NYSE: BA ) works with commercial jetliners, military
aircraft, satellites, missile defense, human space flight and launch systems and
services. In 2011, BA stock has posted a gain of 12.5%. BA gets a "B" for
operating margin growth, a "B" for earnings momentum, a "B" for earnings
growth, an "A" for its ability to exceed the consensus earnings estimates on
Wall Street, an "A" for the magnitude in which earnings projections have
increased over the past month, a "B" for cash flow and an "A" for return
on equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete
analysis of BA stock . Goodrich (NYSE: GR ) supplies aerospace components,
systems and services to its customers. Year-to-date, GR stock is up 40%,
compared to a gain of just 4% for the Dow Jones. GR stocks get a "B" for
sales growth, a "B" for operating margin growth, a "B" for earnings
growth, a "B" for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased
over the past month and an "A" for return on equity in my Portfolio Grader
tool. For more information, view my complete analysis of GR stock . Honeywell
International (NYSE: HON ) is a diversified technology and manufacturing company
based in New Jersey. HON has posted a modest gain of 2% since the start of 2011.
HON stock gets an "A" for earnings momentum, a "B" for its ability to
exceed the consensus earnings estimates on Wall Street, a "B" for the
magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past month and
an "A" for return on equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more
information, view my complete analysis of HON stock . Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT
) researches, designs, develops, manufactures, integrates and sustains advanced
technology systems and products. Compared to small gains by the broader markets,
LMT has posted a gain of 13.5% in 2011. LMT stock gets a "B" for earnings
growth, a "B" for earnings momentum, a "B" for its ability to exceed the
consensus earnings estimates on Wall Street, a "B" for the magnitude in
which earnings projections have increased over the past month, a "B" for
cash flow and an "A" for return on equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For
more information, view my complete analysis of LMT stock . Raytheon (NYSE: RTN )
focuses on defense, homeland security and other government markets. A modest
gain of 1% ensures RTN a place on this defense stocks list. RTN stock gets a
"B" for earnings momentum, a "B" for the magnitude in which earnings
projections have increased over the past month, an "A" for cash flow and an
"A" for return on equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information,
view my complete analysis of RTN stock . 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.
the war on terror. Despite the proposed defense cuts and mishaps over captured
spy drones in Iran, contracts are still in abundance, and faith in our defensive
capabilities remains strong. 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, I have five aerospace and defense buys.
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." Boeing (NYSE: BA ) works with commercial jetliners, military
aircraft, satellites, missile defense, human space flight and launch systems and
services. In 2011, BA stock has posted a gain of 12.5%. BA gets a "B" for
operating margin growth, a "B" for earnings momentum, a "B" for earnings
growth, an "A" for its ability to exceed the consensus earnings estimates on
Wall Street, an "A" for the magnitude in which earnings projections have
increased over the past month, a "B" for cash flow and an "A" for return
on equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete
analysis of BA stock . Goodrich (NYSE: GR ) supplies aerospace components,
systems and services to its customers. Year-to-date, GR stock is up 40%,
compared to a gain of just 4% for the Dow Jones. GR stocks get a "B" for
sales growth, a "B" for operating margin growth, a "B" for earnings
growth, a "B" for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased
over the past month and an "A" for return on equity in my Portfolio Grader
tool. For more information, view my complete analysis of GR stock . Honeywell
International (NYSE: HON ) is a diversified technology and manufacturing company
based in New Jersey. HON has posted a modest gain of 2% since the start of 2011.
HON stock gets an "A" for earnings momentum, a "B" for its ability to
exceed the consensus earnings estimates on Wall Street, a "B" for the
magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past month and
an "A" for return on equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more
information, view my complete analysis of HON stock . Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT
) researches, designs, develops, manufactures, integrates and sustains advanced
technology systems and products. Compared to small gains by the broader markets,
LMT has posted a gain of 13.5% in 2011. LMT stock gets a "B" for earnings
growth, a "B" for earnings momentum, a "B" for its ability to exceed the
consensus earnings estimates on Wall Street, a "B" for the magnitude in
which earnings projections have increased over the past month, a "B" for
cash flow and an "A" for return on equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For
more information, view my complete analysis of LMT stock . Raytheon (NYSE: RTN )
focuses on defense, homeland security and other government markets. A modest
gain of 1% ensures RTN a place on this defense stocks list. RTN stock gets a
"B" for earnings momentum, a "B" for the magnitude in which earnings
projections have increased over the past month, an "A" for cash flow and an
"A" for return on equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information,
view my complete analysis of RTN stock . 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.
Regional Banks Coming Back to Life
SPDR KBW Regional Banking ETF (NYSE: KRE ) This exchange-traded fund (ETF)
replicates the performance of the U.S. regional banking sector. Since February,
the regional banks have been in a sharp decline as they mirrored the economic
outlook of theUnited States, the poor real estate market, and European contagion
that has had an impact on the larger banks. But it appears that because of their
limited exposure and recent improvement in many sections of theUnited States,
the sector has come back to life. Yesterday, KRE broke its long-term downtrend
by closing above its bearish resistance line and 200-day moving average. Thus,
its long-term trend is now up and its 12-month target is $30-plus. Traders
should also consider profitable banks for active trades. Next week, I will
review several favorites including BB&T (NYSE: BBT ), SunTrust (NYSE: STI ),
Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB ) and KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY ). Click to Enlarge
replicates the performance of the U.S. regional banking sector. Since February,
the regional banks have been in a sharp decline as they mirrored the economic
outlook of theUnited States, the poor real estate market, and European contagion
that has had an impact on the larger banks. But it appears that because of their
limited exposure and recent improvement in many sections of theUnited States,
the sector has come back to life. Yesterday, KRE broke its long-term downtrend
by closing above its bearish resistance line and 200-day moving average. Thus,
its long-term trend is now up and its 12-month target is $30-plus. Traders
should also consider profitable banks for active trades. Next week, I will
review several favorites including BB&T (NYSE: BBT ), SunTrust (NYSE: STI ),
Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB ) and KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY ). Click to Enlarge
Commodities Ended the Week with Light Changes –Recap December 23
Major commodities prices didnt move on the last day of the week in the same
direction as gold price slightly slipped, while silver price moderately
inclined; crude oil prices slightly rose, while natural gas (Henry Hub) prices
sharply declined. The news of the gains in the U.S. core durable goods in
November and the rise in the new home sales may have helped push up crude oil
prices and American stock markets. Major currencies also moved in different
direction and the Euro and GBP slightly fell against the U.S dollar, while AUD
and Yen slightly appreciated against the U.S. dollar. Here is a summary of the
price developments of precious metals and energy commodities for December 23rd:
Precious Metals Prices: Gold price slightly declined on Friday by 0.29% and
reached $1,606.00; Silver price on the other hand increased by 0.13% to reach
$29.08. During December, gold price declined by 8.2%, and silver price by
11.34%.
direction as gold price slightly slipped, while silver price moderately
inclined; crude oil prices slightly rose, while natural gas (Henry Hub) prices
sharply declined. The news of the gains in the U.S. core durable goods in
November and the rise in the new home sales may have helped push up crude oil
prices and American stock markets. Major currencies also moved in different
direction and the Euro and GBP slightly fell against the U.S dollar, while AUD
and Yen slightly appreciated against the U.S. dollar. Here is a summary of the
price developments of precious metals and energy commodities for December 23rd:
Precious Metals Prices: Gold price slightly declined on Friday by 0.29% and
reached $1,606.00; Silver price on the other hand increased by 0.13% to reach
$29.08. During December, gold price declined by 8.2%, and silver price by
11.34%.
What We Can Realistically Expect From the Market’s Latest Buy Signal
Better-than-expected economic data helped stocks close a light-volume,
pre-holiday session with modest gains yesterday. Initial jobs claims decreased,
the Conference Board's index of leading economic indicators reported the
seventh straight monthly advance, and the University of Michigan consumer
sentiment index showed that consumer confidence was improving. European markets
were higher, and our markets followed with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up
62 points to 12,170, up 0.51%; the S&P 500 rose 10 points to 1,254, up 0.83%;
and the Nasdaq gained 21 points, closing at 2,599, up 0.83%. The NYSE traded 773
million shares and the Nasdaq crossed 387 million. Advancers led decliners on
both exchanges by just under 3-to-1. Click to Enlarge The S&P 500 remains the
focus of most technicians, and despite yesterday's 10-point gain, has yet to
successfully attack its intermediate bearish resistance line or its 200-day
moving average at 1,259. Therefore, it is still in a sideways consolidation.
Resistance lines are seldom broken on low-volume, pre-holiday sessions and most
likely won't break before January despite the buy signal from MACD. However,
if the S&P 500 does break these immediate barriers, it will enter a target zone
between 1,259 and 1,325, and that would give long traders a quick profit. (In
the past week, my colleague Joe Burns closed a BIDU trade for a 158% profit, a
FSLR trade for 143.75%, and a GOOG trade for 80%. Get in on his new trades now.
) But don't expect a major breakout through the May high. That should take
much more work and many more months to accomplish. Click to Enlarge Until May,
the Nasdaq was the leader of a market that appeared to be charging ahead. But
since then, it has badly faltered, has dragged the broad indices lower, and is
still in a flat trend with a bearish bias. The 2,600 line is its first barrier,
and it closed just below it yesterday. But for it to take on a more positive
tone, it also needs to break above its 50-day moving average at 2,617 and
finally pierce its 200-day moving average at 2,662. Click to Enlarge But there
may be hope for the Nasdaq in that an anchor to its progress, the financial
group, is showing new life as evidenced by the Financial Select Sector SPDR
(NYSE: XLF ). Yesterday's drive and close above its 50-day moving average and
a new MACD buy signal are in response to better economic numbers. With over 10%
of the Nasdaq's make-up in financials, a full breakout of the sector could,
with time, propel the index through the most stubborn barriers. Todays Trading
Landscape To see a list of the companies reporting earnings today, click here .
For a list of this weeks economic reports due out, click here .
pre-holiday session with modest gains yesterday. Initial jobs claims decreased,
the Conference Board's index of leading economic indicators reported the
seventh straight monthly advance, and the University of Michigan consumer
sentiment index showed that consumer confidence was improving. European markets
were higher, and our markets followed with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up
62 points to 12,170, up 0.51%; the S&P 500 rose 10 points to 1,254, up 0.83%;
and the Nasdaq gained 21 points, closing at 2,599, up 0.83%. The NYSE traded 773
million shares and the Nasdaq crossed 387 million. Advancers led decliners on
both exchanges by just under 3-to-1. Click to Enlarge The S&P 500 remains the
focus of most technicians, and despite yesterday's 10-point gain, has yet to
successfully attack its intermediate bearish resistance line or its 200-day
moving average at 1,259. Therefore, it is still in a sideways consolidation.
Resistance lines are seldom broken on low-volume, pre-holiday sessions and most
likely won't break before January despite the buy signal from MACD. However,
if the S&P 500 does break these immediate barriers, it will enter a target zone
between 1,259 and 1,325, and that would give long traders a quick profit. (In
the past week, my colleague Joe Burns closed a BIDU trade for a 158% profit, a
FSLR trade for 143.75%, and a GOOG trade for 80%. Get in on his new trades now.
) But don't expect a major breakout through the May high. That should take
much more work and many more months to accomplish. Click to Enlarge Until May,
the Nasdaq was the leader of a market that appeared to be charging ahead. But
since then, it has badly faltered, has dragged the broad indices lower, and is
still in a flat trend with a bearish bias. The 2,600 line is its first barrier,
and it closed just below it yesterday. But for it to take on a more positive
tone, it also needs to break above its 50-day moving average at 2,617 and
finally pierce its 200-day moving average at 2,662. Click to Enlarge But there
may be hope for the Nasdaq in that an anchor to its progress, the financial
group, is showing new life as evidenced by the Financial Select Sector SPDR
(NYSE: XLF ). Yesterday's drive and close above its 50-day moving average and
a new MACD buy signal are in response to better economic numbers. With over 10%
of the Nasdaq's make-up in financials, a full breakout of the sector could,
with time, propel the index through the most stubborn barriers. Todays Trading
Landscape To see a list of the companies reporting earnings today, click here .
For a list of this weeks economic reports due out, click here .
Top 10 Best-Performing U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks Year-to-Date: CHU, MPEL, FTLK, NTES, BIDU, SPRD, SNP, CHA, SSW, SNDA (Dec 23, 2011)
Below are the top 10 best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks year-to-date.
Stocks with very low market caps are excluded. China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited
(ADR) (NYSE:CHU) is the 1st best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment
of the market. It is up 48.3% year-to-date, and it is up 41.7% for the last 52
weeks. Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:MPEL) is the 2nd
best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It is up 47.6%
year-to-date, and it is up 47.8% for the last 52 weeks. Funtalk China Holdings
Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTLK) is the 3rd best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment
of the market. It is up 26.6% year-to-date, and it is down 8.9% for the last 52
weeks. NetEase.com Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:NTES) is the 4th best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It is up 24.5% year-to-date, and it
is up 24.8% for the last 52 weeks. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the
5th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It is up
19.7% year-to-date, and it is up 15.0% for the last 52 weeks. Spreadtrum
Communications, Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:SPRD) is the 6th best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It is up 16.0% year-to-date, and it
is up 14.2% for the last 52 weeks. China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (ADR)
(NYSE:SNP) is the 7th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the
market. It is up 11.1% year-to-date, and it is up 11.9% for the last 52 weeks.
China Telecom Corporation Limited (ADR) (NYSE:CHA) is the 8th best-performing
stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It is up 10.9% year-to-date,
and it is up 12.9% for the last 52 weeks. Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) is the
9th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It is up
9.2% year-to-date, and it is up 5.4% for the last 52 weeks. Shanda Interactive
Entertainment Ltd ADR (NASDAQ:SNDA) is the 10th best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It is up 1.0% year-to-date, and it
is up 0.5% for the last 52 weeks.
Stocks with very low market caps are excluded. China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited
(ADR) (NYSE:CHU) is the 1st best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment
of the market. It is up 48.3% year-to-date, and it is up 41.7% for the last 52
weeks. Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:MPEL) is the 2nd
best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It is up 47.6%
year-to-date, and it is up 47.8% for the last 52 weeks. Funtalk China Holdings
Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTLK) is the 3rd best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment
of the market. It is up 26.6% year-to-date, and it is down 8.9% for the last 52
weeks. NetEase.com Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:NTES) is the 4th best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It is up 24.5% year-to-date, and it
is up 24.8% for the last 52 weeks. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the
5th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It is up
19.7% year-to-date, and it is up 15.0% for the last 52 weeks. Spreadtrum
Communications, Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:SPRD) is the 6th best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It is up 16.0% year-to-date, and it
is up 14.2% for the last 52 weeks. China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (ADR)
(NYSE:SNP) is the 7th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the
market. It is up 11.1% year-to-date, and it is up 11.9% for the last 52 weeks.
China Telecom Corporation Limited (ADR) (NYSE:CHA) is the 8th best-performing
stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It is up 10.9% year-to-date,
and it is up 12.9% for the last 52 weeks. Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) is the
9th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It is up
9.2% year-to-date, and it is up 5.4% for the last 52 weeks. Shanda Interactive
Entertainment Ltd ADR (NASDAQ:SNDA) is the 10th best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It is up 1.0% year-to-date, and it
is up 0.5% for the last 52 weeks.
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