Top 10 Best-Performing Micro Cap Stocks in 2011: ACHC, TSTF, EDAC, COOL, GENE, PZZI, PVSA, PKT, MDW, INPH

Below are the top 10 best-performing Micro Cap stocks for the past year. Acadia
Healthcare Co Inc (AMEX:ACHC) is the 1st best-performing stock in 2011 in this
segment of the market. It was up 497.01% for the year. Its price percentage
change was 17.29% in the past month. TeamStaff, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSTF) is the 2nd
best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 270.59%
for the year. Its price percentage change was -5.54% in the past month. EDAC
Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:EDAC) is the 3rd best-performing stock in 2011
in this segment of the market. It was up 226.89% for the year. Its price
percentage change was 19.76% in the past month. Majesco Entertainment Co.
(NASDAQ:COOL) is the 4th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the
market. It was up 216.92% for the year. Its price percentage change was -12.23%
in the past month. Genetic Technologies Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:GENE) is the 5th
best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 187.20%
for the year. Its price percentage change was -21.71% in the past month. Pizza
Inn, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZI) is the 6th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment
of the market. It was up 182.05% for the year. Its price percentage change was
-2.55% in the past month. Parkvale Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:PVSA) is the 7th
best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 167.65%
for the year. Its price percentage change was 6.73% in the past month. Procera
Networks, Inc. (AMEX:PKT) is the 8th best-performing stock in 2011 in this
segment of the market. It was up 151.29% for the year. Its price percentage
change was -3.17% in the past month. Midway Gold Corp. (AMEX:MDW) is the 9th
best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 151.28%
for the year. Its price percentage change was -10.59% in the past month.
Interphase Corporation (NASDAQ:INPH) is the 10th best-performing stock in 2011
in this segment of the market. It was up 151.11% for the year. Its price
percentage change was 0.89% in the past month.

Top 10 Utility Stocks with Highest Dividend Yield: SBS, HGT, NGG, ETE, EDE, HNP, TAC, POM, CPL, BIP (Dec 31, 2011)

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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 Utility stocks with highest dividend yields. One Chinese company (HNP) is on the list. Companhia de Saneamento Basico (ADR) (NYSE:SBS) has the 1st highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 7.65%. Its dividend payout ratio was 35.41% for the last 12 months. Hugoton Royalty Trust (NYSE:HGT) has the 2nd highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 7.40%. Its dividend payout ratio was 100.00% for the last 12 months. National Grid plc (ADR) (NYSE:NGG) has the 3rd highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 6.18%. Its dividend payout ratio was 60.07% for the last 12 months. Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (NYSE:ETE) has the 4th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 6.16%. Its dividend payout ratio was 175.11% for the last 12 months. The Empire District Electric Company (NYSE:EDE) has the 5th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 6.07%. Its dividend payout ratio was 73.21% for the last 12 months. Huaneng Power International, Inc. (ADR) (NYSE:HNP) has the 6th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 5.80%. Its dividend payout ratio was 110.39% for the last 12 months. TransAlta Corporation (USA) (NYSE:TAC) has the 7th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 5.46%. Its dividend payout ratio was 104.52% for the last 12 months. Pepco Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POM) has the 8th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 5.32%. Its dividend payout ratio was 96.81% for the last 12 months. CPFL Energia S.A. (ADR) (NYSE:CPL) has the 9th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 5.22%. Its dividend payout ratio was 83.75% for the last 12 months. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (NYSE:BIP) has the 10th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 5.05%. Its dividend payout ratio was 31.99% for the last 12 months.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) Signs Brazil Deals

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tdp2664 E money daily Boeing (NYSE:BA) has teamed up with Brazilian companies on business development. Boeing (NYSE:BA) Signs Brazil Deals Boeing (NYSE:BA) announced that it has joined hands with MSM Powertrain Ltda. and Pan Metal Industria Metalurgica Ltda, a pair of Brazilian companies, to explore business opportunities in logistics services, ground support equipment, engineering support, assembly, subsystem installation and machined parts. Susan Colegrove, regional director of International Strategic Partnerships for Boeing (NYSE:BA) Defense, Space and Security, said that, “These companies are recognized for their experience in the aerospace industry. Boeing (NYSE:BA) looks forward to developing opportunities that will bring best-value solutions to our customers and support regional economic development objectives for expanded opportunities in the aerospace industry and other sectors”. Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) company shares are currently standing at 73.35. Price History Last Price: 73.35 52 Week Low / High: 56.01 / 80.65 50 Day Moving Average: 68.03 6 Month Price Change %: 0.2% 12 Month Price Change %: 13.9%

Top 10 Best-Performing Large Cap Stocks in 2011: EP, ISRG, ALXN, MA, VRX, BIIB, HUM, CMG, MPEL, ROST

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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 best-performing Large Cap stocks for the past year. One Chinese company (MPEL) is on the list. El Paso Corporation (NYSE:EP) is the 1st best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 93.10% for the year. Its price percentage change was 6.24% in the past month. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) is the 2nd best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 79.64% for the year. Its price percentage change was 6.63% in the past month. Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN) is the 3rd best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 77.53% for the year. Its price percentage change was 4.14% in the past month. MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is the 4th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 66.36% for the year. Its price percentage change was -0.46% in the past month. Valeant Pharmaceuticals Int (USA) (NYSE:VRX) is the 5th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 65.04% for the year. Its price percentage change was 1.04% in the past month. Biogen Idec Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) is the 6th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 64.13% for the year. Its price percentage change was -4.26% in the past month. Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) is the 7th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 60.05% for the year. Its price percentage change was -1.21% in the past month. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) is the 8th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 58.82% for the year. Its price percentage change was 5.03% in the past month. Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:MPEL) is the 9th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 51.26% for the year. Its price percentage change was -3.02% in the past month. Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) is the 10th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 50.29% for the year. Its price percentage change was 6.70% in the past month.

Dragon Flyers in China: An Incredible Video

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dow2664 What a way to end the year with an amazing video about the Dragon Flyers in China. These guys make sky divers, bungee jumpers, mountain climbers, and hang gliders look like merry-go-round riders. The action starts one minute and twenty seconds into the video, so watch at least the first couple minutes to see what the dragon flyers are. Chinese Scenes from BASE-Book – Matt Gerdes on Vimeo . Obviously, the video has nothing to do with stocks, bonds, or investments, but I thought you would enjoy it.

Top 10 Best-Performing Small Cap Stocks in 2011: SIMO, INHX, MDVN, LQDT, PCYC, ARIA, SCSS, CONN, CRIS, ONTY

Below are the top 10 best-performing Small Cap stocks for the past year.
Silicon Motion Technology Corp. (ADR) (NASDAQ:SIMO) is the 1st best-performing
stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 381.88% for the year. Its
price percentage change was 5.03% in the past month. Inhibitex, Inc.
(NASDAQ:INHX) is the 2nd best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the
market. It was up 320.77% for the year. Its price percentage change was -25.07%
in the past month. Medivation, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDVN) is the 3rd best-performing
stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 203.96% for the year. Its
price percentage change was 0.35% in the past month. Liquidity Services, Inc.
(NASDAQ:LQDT) is the 4th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the
market. It was up 162.63% for the year. Its price percentage change was 8.34% in
the past month. Pharmacyclics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCYC) is the 5th best-performing
stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 143.75% for the year. Its
price percentage change was -2.69% in the past month. Ariad Pharmaceuticals,
Inc. (NASDAQ:ARIA) is the 6th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of
the market. It was up 140.20% for the year. Its price percentage change was
1.32% in the past month. Select Comfort Corp. (NASDAQ:SCSS) is the 7th
best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 137.57%
for the year. Its price percentage change was 17.05% in the past month. CONNS,
Inc. (NASDAQ:CONN) is the 8th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of
the market. It was up 137.18% for the year. Its price percentage change was
-1.60% in the past month. Curis, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRIS) is the 9th best-performing
stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 136.36% for the year. Its
price percentage change was 29.64% in the past month. Oncothyreon Inc.
(NASDAQ:ONTY) is the 10th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the
market. It was up 132.52% for the year. Its price percentage change was 8.60% in
the past month.

Top 10 Best-Performing Mid Cap Stocks in 2011: GLNG, QCOR, VHI, ELN, HS, COG, ULTA, CBST, PSMT, HANS

Below are the top 10 best-performing Mid Cap stocks for the past year. Golar
LNG Limited (USA) (NASDAQ:GLNG) is the 1st best-performing stock in 2011 in this
segment of the market. It was up 196.14% for the year. Its price percentage
change was 1.95% in the past month. Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOR)
is the 2nd best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was
up 182.28% for the year. Its price percentage change was -7.50% in the past
month. Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) is the 3rd best-performing stock in 2011 in this
segment of the market. It was up 173.50% for the year. Its price percentage
change was -3.25% in the past month. Elan Corporation, plc (ADR) (NYSE:ELN) is
the 4th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up
139.79% for the year. Its price percentage change was 26.99% in the past month.
HealthSpring, Inc (NYSE:HS) is the 5th best-performing stock in 2011 in this
segment of the market. It was up 105.58% for the year. Its price percentage
change was -0.15% in the past month. Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE:COG) is
the 6th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up
100.53% for the year. Its price percentage change was -14.32% in the past month.
Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) is the 7th best-performing
stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 90.94% for the year. Its
price percentage change was -6.76% in the past month. Cubist Pharmaceuticals,
Inc. (NASDAQ:CBST) is the 8th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of
the market. It was up 85.14% for the year. Its price percentage change was 2.72%
in the past month. PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSMT) is the 9th best-performing
stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 82.99% for the year. Its
price percentage change was 2.56% in the past month. Hansen Natural Corporation
(NASDAQ:HANS) is the 10th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the
market. It was up 76.24% for the year. Its price percentage change was -0.07% in
the past month.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Sets Off App Competition

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has launched an app competition for second
level students. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Sets Off App Competition
Reports say that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Ireland has unveiled an app
development competition for second level students in the country. In the
competition, secondary school students will design and develop a Windows Phone 7
mobile games. Students will be given an access to free software to develop their
game through Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s DreamSpark program. The
winner can receive a new Nokia Lumia 800 and a one-week work placement in
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s Xbox Games studio. Paul Rellis, managing
director, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Ireland, said that, "The
technology sector will be a key part of Irelands recovery strategy and future
economic growth. There is no end to the possibilities in this area and students
should be encouraged at a young age to constantly challenge themselves and
embrace new technologies. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) company shares are
currently standing at 25.96. Price History Last Price: 25.96 52 Week Low / High:
23.65 / 29.46 50 Day Moving Average: 25.98 6 Month Price Change %: 0.1% 12 Month
Price Change %: -7.0%

Top 10 Best-Performing Large Cap Stocks in 2011: EP, ISRG, ALXN, MA, VRX, BIIB, HUM, CMG, MPEL, ROST

Below are the top 10 best-performing Large Cap stocks for the past year. One
Chinese company (MPEL) is on the list. El Paso Corporation (NYSE:EP) is the 1st
best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 93.10%
for the year. Its price percentage change was 6.24% in the past month. Intuitive
Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) is the 2nd best-performing stock in 2011 in this
segment of the market. It was up 79.64% for the year. Its price percentage
change was 6.63% in the past month. Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN)
is the 3rd best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was
up 77.53% for the year. Its price percentage change was 4.14% in the past month.
MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is the 4th best-performing stock in 2011 in
this segment of the market. It was up 66.36% for the year. Its price percentage
change was -0.46% in the past month. Valeant Pharmaceuticals Int (USA)
(NYSE:VRX) is the 5th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the
market. It was up 65.04% for the year. Its price percentage change was 1.04% in
the past month. Biogen Idec Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) is the 6th best-performing stock
in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 64.13% for the year. Its price
percentage change was -4.26% in the past month. Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) is the
7th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up
60.05% for the year. Its price percentage change was -1.21% in the past month.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) is the 8th best-performing stock in 2011
in this segment of the market. It was up 58.82% for the year. Its price
percentage change was 5.03% in the past month. Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd
(ADR) (NASDAQ:MPEL) is the 9th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of
the market. It was up 51.26% for the year. Its price percentage change was
-3.02% in the past month. Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) is the 10th
best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 50.29%
for the year. Its price percentage change was 6.70% in the past month.

Top 10 Best-Performing Large Cap Stocks in 2011: EP, ISRG, ALXN, MA, VRX, BIIB, HUM, CMG, MPEL, ROST

Below are the top 10 best-performing Large Cap stocks for the past year. One
Chinese company (MPEL) is on the list. El Paso Corporation (NYSE:EP) is the 1st
best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 93.10%
for the year. Its price percentage change was 6.24% in the past month. Intuitive
Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) is the 2nd best-performing stock in 2011 in this
segment of the market. It was up 79.64% for the year. Its price percentage
change was 6.63% in the past month. Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN)
is the 3rd best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was
up 77.53% for the year. Its price percentage change was 4.14% in the past month.
MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is the 4th best-performing stock in 2011 in
this segment of the market. It was up 66.36% for the year. Its price percentage
change was -0.46% in the past month. Valeant Pharmaceuticals Int (USA)
(NYSE:VRX) is the 5th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the
market. It was up 65.04% for the year. Its price percentage change was 1.04% in
the past month. Biogen Idec Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) is the 6th best-performing stock
in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 64.13% for the year. Its price
percentage change was -4.26% in the past month. Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) is the
7th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up
60.05% for the year. Its price percentage change was -1.21% in the past month.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) is the 8th best-performing stock in 2011
in this segment of the market. It was up 58.82% for the year. Its price
percentage change was 5.03% in the past month. Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd
(ADR) (NASDAQ:MPEL) is the 9th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of
the market. It was up 51.26% for the year. Its price percentage change was
-3.02% in the past month. Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) is the 10th
best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 50.29%
for the year. Its price percentage change was 6.70% in the past month.

Top 10 Best-Performing Large Cap Stocks in 2011: EP, ISRG, ALXN, MA, VRX, BIIB, HUM, CMG, MPEL, ROST

Below are the top 10 best-performing Large Cap stocks for the past year. One
Chinese company (MPEL) is on the list. El Paso Corporation (NYSE:EP) is the 1st
best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 93.10%
for the year. Its price percentage change was 6.24% in the past month. Intuitive
Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) is the 2nd best-performing stock in 2011 in this
segment of the market. It was up 79.64% for the year. Its price percentage
change was 6.63% in the past month. Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN)
is the 3rd best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was
up 77.53% for the year. Its price percentage change was 4.14% in the past month.
MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is the 4th best-performing stock in 2011 in
this segment of the market. It was up 66.36% for the year. Its price percentage
change was -0.46% in the past month. Valeant Pharmaceuticals Int (USA)
(NYSE:VRX) is the 5th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the
market. It was up 65.04% for the year. Its price percentage change was 1.04% in
the past month. Biogen Idec Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) is the 6th best-performing stock
in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 64.13% for the year. Its price
percentage change was -4.26% in the past month. Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) is the
7th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up
60.05% for the year. Its price percentage change was -1.21% in the past month.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) is the 8th best-performing stock in 2011
in this segment of the market. It was up 58.82% for the year. Its price
percentage change was 5.03% in the past month. Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd
(ADR) (NASDAQ:MPEL) is the 9th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of
the market. It was up 51.26% for the year. Its price percentage change was
-3.02% in the past month. Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) is the 10th
best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 50.29%
for the year. Its price percentage change was 6.70% in the past month.

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Improving Voice iOS App

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tdp2664 E money daily Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has added multi SMS user support to its Google Voice iOS app. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Improving Voice iOS App Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has updated its Google Voice iOS app for iOS devices, adding a lot of new features. The new 1.4.0.2372 version features multi SMS user support, free text messaging to US phones and low rate international calls. It also supports Sprint integration and multi-line text entry field. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) released the update to help Google Voice account users to directly access the app from their iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. The users can download the update from Apple's App store. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) shares were at 645.9 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 21.8% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.17 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.1 Zack’s Rank: 2 out of 29 in the industry

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone Shipments Estimated

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tdp2664 E money daily It has been reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will ship 30.3 million iPhones this quarter. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone Shipments Estimated The investment firm Susquehanna has reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will ship around 30.3 million iPhones this quarter. The firm earlier forecasted that the company would ship 27.1 million iPhones by the end of this quarter. It also forecasts that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) would sell 111.4 million iPhones in 2012 fiscal year. Susquehanna analyst Jeffrey Fidacaro said, "Demand appears solid as iPhone 4S continues to ship in one to two weeks online and stores are generally sold out for in-store reservation and pickup (still hoping Santa has a few left). These factors, combined with positive color from Best Buy and AT&T, let us toincrese our iPhone shipment forecast for North America and modestly for Western Europe and Asia Pacific". Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) company shares are currently standing at 405. Price History Last Price: 405 52 Week Low / High: 310.5 / 426.7 50 Day Moving Average: 390.66 6 Month Price Change %: 20.7% 12 Month Price Change %: 24.5%

Top 10 Best-Performing U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks in December: SSW, SCR, CAST, LDK, AUTCF, SFUN, CISG, FMCN, GA, AMBO

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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks for the past month. Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) is the 1st best-performing stock last month in this segment of the market. It was up 30.5% for the month. It is up 10.1% year-to-date. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (ADR) (NYSE:SCR) is the 2nd best-performing stock last month in this segment of the market. It was up 25.8% for the month. It is down 17.6% year-to-date. Chinacast Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CAST) is the 3rd best-performing stock last month in this segment of the market. It was up 23.4% for the month. It is down 21.1% year-to-date. LDK Solar Co., Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:LDK) is the 4th best-performing stock last month in this segment of the market. It was up 18.0% for the month. It is down 58.6% year-to-date. AutoChina International Limited (NASDAQ:AUTCF) is the 5th best-performing stock last month in this segment of the market. It was up 16.7% for the month. It is down 18.8% year-to-date. SouFun Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:SFUN) is the 6th best-performing stock last month in this segment of the market. It was up 12.6% for the month. It is down 18.3% year-to-date. CNinsure Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CISG) is the 7th best-performing stock last month in this segment of the market. It was up 9.7% for the month. It is down 60.0% year-to-date. Focus Media Holding Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) is the 8th best-performing stock last month in this segment of the market. It was up 5.2% for the month. It is down 11.1% year-to-date. Giant Interactive Group Inc (ADR) (NYSE:GA) is the 9th best-performing stock last month in this segment of the market. It was up 3.8% for the month. It is down 42.7% year-to-date. Ambow Education Holding Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:AMBO) is the 10th best-performing stock last month in this segment of the market. It was up 3.7% for the month. It is down 49.0% year-to-date.

Gold & Silver Prices | Weekly Recap 26-30 December

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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 During the last week of the year, gold and silver prices declined and thus continued their downward trend of December. Gold and silver prices declined during the month by 10.5% and 14.90%, respectively. During 2011 gold price rose by 10.2% while silver price declined by 9.8%. What will be next of gold and silver prices in 2012? You are welcome to check out in my recent yearly recap for 2011 and outlook for 2012. Here is a short review of the changes in gold and silver prices during the week of December 26th to December 30th 2011:

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone Shipments Estimated

It has been reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will ship 30.3 million
iPhones this quarter. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone Shipments Estimated The
investment firm Susquehanna has reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will ship
around 30.3 million iPhones this quarter. The firm earlier forecasted that the
company would ship 27.1 million iPhones by the end of this quarter. It also
forecasts that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) would sell 111.4 million iPhones in 2012
fiscal year. Susquehanna analyst Jeffrey Fidacaro said, "Demand appears solid
as iPhone 4S continues to ship in one to two weeks online and stores are
generally sold out for in-store reservation and pickup (still hoping Santa has a
few left). These factors, combined with positive color from Best Buy and AT&T,
let us toincrese our iPhone shipment forecast for North America and modestly for
Western Europe and Asia Pacific". Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) company shares are
currently standing at 405. Price History Last Price: 405 52 Week Low / High:
310.5 / 426.7 50 Day Moving Average: 390.66 6 Month Price Change %: 20.7% 12
Month Price Change %: 24.5%

Gold & Silver Prices | Weekly Recap 26-30 December

During the last week of the year, gold and silver prices declined and thus
continued their downward trend of December. Gold and silver prices declined
during the month by 10.5% and 14.90%, respectively. During 2011 gold price rose
by 10.2% while silver price declined by 9.8%. What will be next of gold and
silver prices in 2012? You are welcome to check out in my recent yearly recap
for 2011 and outlook for 2012. Here is a short review of the changes in gold and
silver prices during the week of December 26th to December 30th 2011:

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Improving Voice iOS App

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has added multi SMS user support to its Google Voice
iOS app. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Improving Voice iOS App Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) has updated its Google Voice iOS app for iOS devices, adding a lot
of new features. The new 1.4.0.2372 version features multi SMS user support,
free text messaging to US phones and low rate international calls. It also
supports Sprint integration and multi-line text entry field. Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) released the update to help Google Voice account users to directly
access the app from their iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. The users can download the
update from Apple's App store. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) shares were at 645.9
at the end of the last days trading. Theres been a 21.8% movement in the stock
price over the past 3 months. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Analyst Advice Consensus
Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.17 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3
Months Ago: 1.1 Zacks Rank: 2 out of 29 in the industry

Top 10 Best-Performing U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks in December: SSW, SCR, CAST, LDK, AUTCF, SFUN, CISG, FMCN, GA, AMBO

Below are the top 10 best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks for the past
month. Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) is the 1st best-performing stock last
month in this segment of the market. It was up 30.5% for the month. It is up
10.1% year-to-date. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (ADR) (NYSE:SCR) is the 2nd
best-performing stock last month in this segment of the market. It was up 25.8%
for the month. It is down 17.6% year-to-date. Chinacast Education Corporation
(NASDAQ:CAST) is the 3rd best-performing stock last month in this segment of the
market. It was up 23.4% for the month. It is down 21.1% year-to-date. LDK Solar
Co., Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:LDK) is the 4th best-performing stock last month in this
segment of the market. It was up 18.0% for the month. It is down 58.6%
year-to-date. AutoChina International Limited (NASDAQ:AUTCF) is the 5th
best-performing stock last month in this segment of the market. It was up 16.7%
for the month. It is down 18.8% year-to-date. SouFun Holdings Limited (ADR)
(NYSE:SFUN) is the 6th best-performing stock last month in this segment of the
market. It was up 12.6% for the month. It is down 18.3% year-to-date. CNinsure
Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CISG) is the 7th best-performing stock last month in this
segment of the market. It was up 9.7% for the month. It is down 60.0%
year-to-date. Focus Media Holding Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) is the 8th
best-performing stock last month in this segment of the market. It was up 5.2%
for the month. It is down 11.1% year-to-date. Giant Interactive Group Inc (ADR)
(NYSE:GA) is the 9th best-performing stock last month in this segment of the
market. It was up 3.8% for the month. It is down 42.7% year-to-date. Ambow
Education Holding Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:AMBO) is the 10th best-performing stock last
month in this segment of the market. It was up 3.7% for the month. It is down
49.0% year-to-date.

2 Plays on Ole King Coal

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tdp2664 InvestorPlace The U.S. coal industry’s long-term prospects look increasingly attractive. Coal is, of course, an essential commodity in the U.S., where it accounts for half of all electricity generation. But it’s also an essential in Asia. According to the 2011 BP Statistical Review of World Energy, the Asia-Pacific region consumed more than two-thirds of the world’s coal last year. Much of Asia’s coal demand comes from China, which consumes almost half of the world’s annual coal output — more than the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa combined. Since 2002, Chinese coal use has more than doubled, while coal demand in industrialized economies has flat-lined. On the surface, China’s large and rising share of the coal market doesn’t appear to create an opportunity for U.S. coal companies. According to the BP statistical review, China is self-sufficient in coal. In 2010, it produced 1.8 billion tonnes of coal and consumed about 1.7 billion tonnes (both on an oil-equivalent basis). But in reality, China must import coal because much of its own reserves are lower-quality coal. What’s more, China’s 48% share of global production isn’t commensurate with the country’s 13% share of global reserves. At current production rates, China will deplete its remaining reserves in 35 years — 83 years before the world runs out of coal. With limited domestic supplies of higher-quality coal and rising demand, China is likely to become increasingly dependent on imported coal. The U.S. should be a big winner here. With 28% of the world’s known reserves, or 241 years worth of domestic demand, the U.S. is the Saudi Arabia of coal. My favored coal plays for you are two high-yielding coal master limited partnerships (MLP), Alliance Resource Partners (NASDAQ: ARLP ) and Natural Resource Partners (NYSE: NRP ). I’m adding both stocks to my Common Stock Monster Master List. I have followed and advised both ARLP and NRP in the past. Alliance Resource Partners is the fourth-largest coal producer in the Eastern U.S. and the 10th-largest in the nation. As of year-end 2010, the company owned almost 700 million tons of coal, or 24 years of reserves at current production rates. Alliance was the coal industry’s first publicly traded MLP. Since the IPO, the stock has delivered a compounded annual return of 28%. Alliance shares yield 5.2%. Whereas Alliance Resource Partners owns and mines coal, Natural Resource Partners is in the coal royalty business. Coal miners pay Natural Resource Partners a fee to mine coal from the company’s properties. NRP owns, manages and leases 2.3 billion tons of proven and probable coal reserves in three major regions of the U.S. The coal royalty business is a more conservative way to gain exposure to coal than investing in coal miners. This article first appeared on MoneyShow.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Updating MacBook Batteries?

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tdp2664 E money daily Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has filed fuel-cell battery system patent applications for MacBook laptops. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Updating MacBook Batteries? Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has recently applied for two patents to the fuel-cell battery system for its MacBook laptops with the US Patent and Trademark Office. The company is planning to develop hydrogen fuel-cells to power portable electronic devices. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) said in the filing, "Hydrogen fuel cells have a number of advantages. Such fuel cells and associated fuels can potentially achieve high volumetric and gravimetric energy densities, which can potentially enable continued operation of portable electronic devices for days or even weeks without refueling. However, it is extremely challenging to design hydrogen fuel cell systems which are sufficiently portable and cost-effective to be used with portable electronic devices". Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stocks were at 405 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 3.7% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.17 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.21 Zack’s Rank: 1 out of 2 in the industry

Wall Street’s Biggest Blunders in 2011

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tdp2664 InvestorPlace We all know that bailing out Wall Street has cost U.S. taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars. But the collateral damage caused by Wall Street propaganda is much higher. How much did investors lose during this summer’s meltdown and why did Wall Street recommend buying before stocks tumbled? More importantly, how can you use Wall Street’s predictions to make money in 2012? The Real Damage Caused by Wall Street “Five Wall Street heavyweights say it’s time for individual investors to shun the perceived safety of bonds and get over their fear of the U.S. stock market so they can take advantage of what they predict will be a third straight year of solid gains for stocks in 2011.” Before you go out and buy stocks, beware that you just read the 2011 outlook printed on the front page of USA TODAY ‘s Dec. 17, 2010, edition. USA TODAY wasn’t the only one distributing Wall Street’s Kool-Aid: “Outlook 2011 — 10 strategists see the S&P 500 finishing next year at 1,373″ — Barrons , Dec. 18, 2010 “Long way from dog days: 2011 might see record Dow” — AP, Dec. 17, 2011 “Greenspan says U.S. economy is gaining momentum, may expend 3.5% next year” — Bloomberg, Dec. 17, 2010 2011 Casualty Report Wall Street’s bullish outlook paid off for the first 34 trading days of 2011, but starting in mid-February, the major U.S. indices — a la Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq and Russell 2000 — suffered a series of set backs. As the chart of the S&P 500 below shows, there was one major high and one major low along with a number of minor highs and lows within a general trading range. What was Wall Street’s advice right before the May high and the October low? Buckle up, enjoy the ride and get ready to make a brand-new New Year’s resolution. Guilty on All Counts The S&P 500 topped on May 2 at 1,370.58. Ironically, that was the same day Osama bin Laden’s death hit the wire (so much for news driving the market). Here are some headlines found right before the May high: “World revs up U.S. profits” — Wall Street Journal “GE CEO Immelt says global economy is improving” — AP “The S&P 500 breaks out” — Yahoo Breakout “The Dow’s going to 20,000″ — Yahoo “Sales growth the big surprise on Wall Street” — AP “Buffett says odds of another U.S. banking crisis low” — AP Quite to the contrary, the May 1 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter recommended to go short at 1,369 with a tight stop-loss. This trade was in line with the outlook provided in the April 3 ETF Profit Strategy update: “In terms of resistance levels, the 1,369-1,382 range is a strong candidate for a reversal of potentially historic proportions.” During the next few weeks, the newsletter recommended to lock in profits a couple of times, but most importantly reaffirmed its recommendation to go short before the summer meltdown occurred.

Readers’ Choice: 10 Best Stocks for 2012

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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Click to Enlarge To help investors kick off 2012 the profitable way, InvestorPlace recently launched its 10 Best Stocks of 2012 page. The feature includes 10 long-term investments from a group of money managers, market experts and financial journalists. And these are no “set it and forget it” picks, either — throughout the year, the writers will regularly offer updates on the good, the bad and the unexpected as it relates to their best stock for 2012. Of course, the investing world is made up of a lot more than just 10 people. It includes you, the reader! So in the interests of finding out where you plan on putting your money in the new year, we took a poll to get your thoughts about who in our panel — if anyone — got it right. In the end, we got 7,646 votes.

2 Plays on Ole King Coal

The U.S. coal industrys long-term prospects look increasingly attractive. Coal
is, of course, an essential commodity in the U.S., where it accounts for half of
all electricity generation. But its also an essential in Asia. According to the
2011 BP Statistical Review of World Energy, the Asia-Pacific region consumed
more than two-thirds of the worlds coal last year. Much of Asias coal demand
comes from China, which consumes almost half of the worlds annual coal output
more than the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa combined. Since 2002,
Chinese coal use has more than doubled, while coal demand in industrialized
economies has flat-lined. On the surface, Chinas large and rising share of the
coal market doesnt appear to create an opportunity for U.S. coal companies.
According to the BP statistical review, China is self-sufficient in coal. In
2010, it produced 1.8 billion tonnes of coal and consumed about 1.7 billion
tonnes (both on an oil-equivalent basis). But in reality, China must import coal
because much of its own reserves are lower-quality coal. Whats more, Chinas 48%
share of global production isnt commensurate with the countrys 13% share of
global reserves. At current production rates, China will deplete its remaining
reserves in 35 years 83 years before the world runs out of coal. With limited
domestic supplies of higher-quality coal and rising demand, China is likely to
become increasingly dependent on imported coal. The U.S. should be a big winner
here. With 28% of the worlds known reserves, or 241 years worth of domestic
demand, the U.S. is the Saudi Arabia of coal. My favored coal plays for you are
two high-yielding coal master limited partnerships (MLP), Alliance Resource
Partners (NASDAQ: ARLP ) and Natural Resource Partners (NYSE: NRP ). Im adding
both stocks to my Common Stock Monster Master List. I have followed and advised
both ARLP and NRP in the past. Alliance Resource Partners is the fourth-largest
coal producer in the Eastern U.S. and the 10th-largest in the nation. As of
year-end 2010, the company owned almost 700 million tons of coal, or 24 years of
reserves at current production rates. Alliance was the coal industrys first
publicly traded MLP. Since the IPO, the stock has delivered a compounded annual
return of 28%. Alliance shares yield 5.2%. Whereas Alliance Resource Partners
owns and mines coal, Natural Resource Partners is in the coal royalty business.
Coal miners pay Natural Resource Partners a fee to mine coal from the companys
properties. NRP owns, manages and leases 2.3 billion tons of proven and probable
coal reserves in three major regions of the U.S. The coal royalty business is a
more conservative way to gain exposure to coal than investing in coal miners.
This article first appeared on MoneyShow.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Updating MacBook Batteries?

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has filed fuel-cell battery system patent applications
for MacBook laptops. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Updating MacBook Batteries? Apple
Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has recently applied for two patents to the fuel-cell battery
system for its MacBook laptops with the US Patent and Trademark Office. The
company is planning to develop hydrogen fuel-cells to power portable electronic
devices. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) said in the filing, "Hydrogen fuel cells
have a number of advantages. Such fuel cells and associated fuels can
potentially achieve high volumetric and gravimetric energy densities, which can
potentially enable continued operation of portable electronic devices for days
or even weeks without refueling. However, it is extremely challenging to design
hydrogen fuel cell systems which are sufficiently portable and cost-effective to
be used with portable electronic devices". Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stocks
were at 405 at the end of the last days trading. Theres been a 3.7% movement in
the stock price over the past 3 months. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.17 (1=Strong Buy,
5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.21 Zacks Rank: 1 out of 2 in the industry

Wall Street’s Biggest Blunders in 2011

We all know that bailing out Wall Street has cost U.S. taxpayers hundreds of
billions of dollars. But the collateral damage caused by Wall Street propaganda
is much higher. How much did investors lose during this summers meltdown and why
did Wall Street recommend buying before stocks tumbled? More importantly, how
can you use Wall Streets predictions to make money in 2012? The Real Damage
Caused by Wall Street Five Wall Street heavyweights say its time for individual
investors to shun the perceived safety of bonds and get over their fear of the
U.S. stock market so they can take advantage of what they predict will be a
third straight year of solid gains for stocks in 2011. Before you go out and buy
stocks, beware that you just read the 2011 outlook printed on the front page of
USA TODAY s Dec. 17, 2010, edition. USA TODAY wasnt the only one distributing
Wall Streets Kool-Aid: Outlook 2011 10 strategists see the S&P 500 finishing
next year at 1,373 Barrons , Dec. 18, 2010 Long way from dog days: 2011 might
see record Dow AP, Dec. 17, 2011 Greenspan says U.S. economy is gaining
momentum, may expend 3.5% next year Bloomberg, Dec. 17, 2010 2011 Casualty
Report Wall Streets bullish outlook paid off for the first 34 trading days of
2011, but starting in mid-February, the major U.S. indices a la Dow Jones, S&P
500, Nasdaq and Russell 2000 suffered a series of set backs. As the chart of
the S&P 500 below shows, there was one major high and one major low along with a
number of minor highs and lows within a general trading range. What was Wall
Streets advice right before the May high and the October low? Buckle up, enjoy
the ride and get ready to make a brand-new New Years resolution. Guilty on All
Counts The S&P 500 topped on May 2 at 1,370.58. Ironically, that was the same
day Osama bin Ladens death hit the wire (so much for news driving the market).
Here are some headlines found right before the May high: World revs up U.S.
profits Wall Street Journal GE CEO Immelt says global economy is improving AP
The S&P 500 breaks out Yahoo Breakout The Dows going to 20,000 Yahoo Sales
growth the big surprise on Wall Street AP Buffett says odds of another U.S.
banking crisis low AP Quite to the contrary, the May 1 ETF Profit Strategy
Newsletter recommended to go short at 1,369 with a tight stop-loss. This trade
was in line with the outlook provided in the April 3 ETF Profit Strategy update:
In terms of resistance levels, the 1,369-1,382 range is a strong candidate for a
reversal of potentially historic proportions. During the next few weeks, the
newsletter recommended to lock in profits a couple of times, but most
importantly reaffirmed its recommendation to go short before the summer meltdown
occurred.

Gold and Silver Rallied from Week Slump –Recap December 30

Gold and silver prices rallied from the sharp falls they had recorded during
most of the week and rose on the last business day of 2011. Crude oil prices on
the other hand changed direction and declined. Major currencies such as AUD
slightly appreciated against the U.S dollar, while the Euro remained nearly
unchanged against the U.S. dollar. Here is a summary of the price developments
of precious metals and energy commodities for December 30th the last trading day
of 2011: Precious Metals Prices: Gold price bounced back on Friday and rose by
1.68% to $1,566.80; Silver price also increased by 2.20% to reach $27.92. During
December, gold price declined by 10.5%, and silver price by 14.90%.