Todays Stock Market Investing News: The primary indices in the U.S. started the
first trading session of 2012 on positive ground. Positive news via overseas
reports helped the U.S. indices build the right kind of momentum to climb the
ladder on the opening trading session this week. Manufacturing data out of China
and India was better than expected as was home based manufacturing and
construction spending data. According to the Institute for Supply Management,
the manufacturing index for December rose again to 53.9 which was better than
anticipated. This higher value is an indication of economic expansion in the
U.S. Also, construction spending marks for November surpassed estimates by over
half a percent. The Bureau reported a 1.2 percent rise in construction spending
in November over the previous month. This news, paired with little negative news
relating to the eurozone debt crisis, helped the primary indices find noteworthy
gains last session. Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Index Close:
The primary index composites in the U.S. finished the first trading session of
the new year in the green. The DJIA finished the first session of the new year
higher by almost 180 points and closed at 12,397.38. The Nasdaq finished the
session green by 43.57 points to close out at 2,648.72 and the S&P 500 closed
out the trading session higher by 19.46 points at 1,277.06. DJIA 30 Stock Quote:
A noteworthy Dow winner last session was Alcoa Inc. Alcoa (AA) finished the last
trading session positive by 7.71 percent to close out the opening session at
9.23. This was the biggest percentage gain by a Dow 30 component during the
opening trading session. Alcoa is scheduled to announce its quarterly results
next week and expectations are for the company to show a profit of about 2 cents
per share for the December ended time frame. Frank Matto
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
BBBY Headed Well Beyond $70
Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY ) – This retailer's sales and earnings have
risen steadily during the recession with earnings at $1.64 in 2009, $2.30 in
2010, and $3.07 in 2011. S&P estimates earnings of $3.93 in 2012 and $4.58 in
2013. The company also operates stores under the names of Christmas Tree Shops,
Harmon and buybuy BABY. And it plans to open 10 new Christmas Tree Shops and
15-20 new buybuy BABY stores this year. At just 13 times 2013 earnings, the
stock is expected to expand its P/E to 16 times with a target price of $72.
risen steadily during the recession with earnings at $1.64 in 2009, $2.30 in
2010, and $3.07 in 2011. S&P estimates earnings of $3.93 in 2012 and $4.58 in
2013. The company also operates stores under the names of Christmas Tree Shops,
Harmon and buybuy BABY. And it plans to open 10 new Christmas Tree Shops and
15-20 new buybuy BABY stores this year. At just 13 times 2013 earnings, the
stock is expected to expand its P/E to 16 times with a target price of $72.
Top 10 Chemical Stocks with Highest Dividend Yield: TNH, BAK, SHI, OLN, HUN, NL, DD, SSL, RPM, DOW (Jan 03, 2012)
Below are the top 10 Chemical stocks with highest dividend yields. One Chinese
company (SHI) is on the list. Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. (NYSE:TNH) has the
1st highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend
yield is 8.28%. Its dividend payout ratio was 135.91% for the last 12 months.
Braskem SA (ADR) (NYSE:BAK) has the 2nd highest dividend yield in this segment
of the market. Its current dividend yield is 7.29%. Its dividend payout ratio
was 41.13% for the last 12 months. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co. (ADR)
(NYSE:SHI) has the 3rd highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its
current dividend yield is 4.67%. Its dividend payout ratio was 26.84% for the
last 12 months. Olin Corporation (NYSE:OLN) has the 4th highest dividend yield
in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 4.07%. Its dividend
payout ratio was 28.36% for the last 12 months. Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:HUN)
has the 5th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current
dividend yield is 4.00%. Its dividend payout ratio was 52.75% for the last 12
months. NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NL) has the 6th highest dividend yield in this
segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 3.86%. Its dividend payout
ratio was 19.99% for the last 12 months. E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
(NYSE:DD) has the 7th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its
current dividend yield is 3.58%. Its dividend payout ratio was 44.07% for the
last 12 months. Sasol Limited (ADR) (NYSE:SSL) has the 8th highest dividend
yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 3.56%. Its
dividend payout ratio was 33.41% for the last 12 months. RPM International Inc.
(NYSE:RPM) has the 9th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its
current dividend yield is 3.50%. Its dividend payout ratio was 56.77% for the
last 12 months. The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) has the 10th highest
dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is
3.48%. Its dividend payout ratio was 32.23% for the last 12 months.
company (SHI) is on the list. Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. (NYSE:TNH) has the
1st highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend
yield is 8.28%. Its dividend payout ratio was 135.91% for the last 12 months.
Braskem SA (ADR) (NYSE:BAK) has the 2nd highest dividend yield in this segment
of the market. Its current dividend yield is 7.29%. Its dividend payout ratio
was 41.13% for the last 12 months. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co. (ADR)
(NYSE:SHI) has the 3rd highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its
current dividend yield is 4.67%. Its dividend payout ratio was 26.84% for the
last 12 months. Olin Corporation (NYSE:OLN) has the 4th highest dividend yield
in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 4.07%. Its dividend
payout ratio was 28.36% for the last 12 months. Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:HUN)
has the 5th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current
dividend yield is 4.00%. Its dividend payout ratio was 52.75% for the last 12
months. NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NL) has the 6th highest dividend yield in this
segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 3.86%. Its dividend payout
ratio was 19.99% for the last 12 months. E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
(NYSE:DD) has the 7th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its
current dividend yield is 3.58%. Its dividend payout ratio was 44.07% for the
last 12 months. Sasol Limited (ADR) (NYSE:SSL) has the 8th highest dividend
yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 3.56%. Its
dividend payout ratio was 33.41% for the last 12 months. RPM International Inc.
(NYSE:RPM) has the 9th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its
current dividend yield is 3.50%. Its dividend payout ratio was 56.77% for the
last 12 months. The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) has the 10th highest
dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is
3.48%. Its dividend payout ratio was 32.23% for the last 12 months.
Todays Gold price per ounce Spot gold price per gram; Spot Silver price per ounce; Price of Gold Silver per ounce Today
Market Review: The U.S. stock market rallied into the new year. Manufacturing
data overseas and here at home in the U.S. was better than expected. This news,
paired with little negativity stemming from the debt crisis in the eurozone,
helped the new year begin with a positive push. The dollar did fall versus a
basket of other global currencies during the session and this action helped to
promote precious metal acquisitions during the opening session. Gold and silver
price trends benefited as a result. Gold Silver Close Price Review: Gold and
silver contracts closed green across the board. February contract gold closed
green by 2.15 percent by posting a closing floor price of 1600.50 per troy
ounce. Although the first trading session of the new year closed positively for
gold price, one month change analysis is still negative for gold price
trend-line by about 7 percent. March contract silver finished the last trading
session higher by 5.94 percent by posting a closing floor price at 29.57 per
troy ounce. Silver too is negative according to one month change analysis.
Silver price trend-line is negative over this course of time by by approximately
7.5 percent. Spot gold price per gram spot silver price per ounce: After last
session close and prior to todays opening bell, spot gold price per gram and
spot silver price per ounce were tracking on positive ground. Spot gold price
per gram was higher by 1.15 at 51.52, and spot silver price per ounce was higher
by 1.57 at 29.49. Camillo Zucari
data overseas and here at home in the U.S. was better than expected. This news,
paired with little negativity stemming from the debt crisis in the eurozone,
helped the new year begin with a positive push. The dollar did fall versus a
basket of other global currencies during the session and this action helped to
promote precious metal acquisitions during the opening session. Gold and silver
price trends benefited as a result. Gold Silver Close Price Review: Gold and
silver contracts closed green across the board. February contract gold closed
green by 2.15 percent by posting a closing floor price of 1600.50 per troy
ounce. Although the first trading session of the new year closed positively for
gold price, one month change analysis is still negative for gold price
trend-line by about 7 percent. March contract silver finished the last trading
session higher by 5.94 percent by posting a closing floor price at 29.57 per
troy ounce. Silver too is negative according to one month change analysis.
Silver price trend-line is negative over this course of time by by approximately
7.5 percent. Spot gold price per gram spot silver price per ounce: After last
session close and prior to todays opening bell, spot gold price per gram and
spot silver price per ounce were tracking on positive ground. Spot gold price
per gram was higher by 1.15 at 51.52, and spot silver price per ounce was higher
by 1.57 at 29.49. Camillo Zucari
Are Apple Stores’ Blues That Blue?
Its finally over. Apple s (NASDAQ: AAPL ) record-breaking 2011 has come to a
close, and it looks like the holiday quarter rush is going to bear sweet fruit.
Morgan Keenan analyst Travis McCourt expects iPad sales for the period to be
around 13 million, trouncing the 11.2 million Apple sold during the same time in
2010. Morgan Stanley estimates the company sold between 31 million and 36
million iPhones . Christmas was good. The companys likely record-breaking
earnings for the holiday quarter will go on to fuel big expansion in 2012.
Apples product line will further diversify when it introduces its own HDTVs
later in the year, and the new iPad 3 and iPhone 5 models will aim to continue
their predecessors success. The companys retail operation isnt slowing down,
either. Apple so far plans to open 40 new stores across the world in 2012 ,
exciting news considering the average store sells about $10.7 million of
merchandise per quarter . But maybe that isnt so exciting. While Apples products
and digital media stores like iTunes continue to dominate, its once-ascendant
retail operation is losing some luster. Revenue from retail was flat during the
fourth quarter of 2011 despite having 40 more stores than the same period a year
ago. That $10.7 million average quarterly sell-through was down from an $11.8
million average the previous year. In fact, Apples stores are dragging down the
companys overall retail revenue growth , according to a study at Seeking Alpha .
This means when it comes to bricks-and-mortar retail, Apple investors might be
more comfortable with Apple selling its products exclusively through Best Buy
(NYSE: BBY ), Target (NYSE: TGT ), Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT ) and other official
retail partners rather than spending hundreds of millions to open stylish,
cubist stores in a city near you. Is that it, then? Should Apple refocus in 2012
on further expanding its profitable digital storefronts like the App Store and
iTunes as well as its own online retail operations? Absolutely not. At this
point in time, even as the average Apple stores quarterly sales have stagnated,
they remain incredibly strong compared to other bricks-and-mortar retailers.
According to research firm RetailSails, Apples annual retail sales per square
foot as of August 2011 were $5,626 , making it the No. 1 chain by sales per
square feet in the U.S. That placed the company above luxury retail outlets with
few locations (and thus fewer square feet) like Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF ),
which averaged $2,974 per square foot annually in RetailSails study. On equal
footing, Apple absolutely trounced direct competitors in the electronics market.
Best Buy pulled in just $831 in annual sales per square foot across nearly 1,150
stores. Even small electronics operations cant compete. GameStop (NYSE: GME )
stores brought in just $1,009 per square foot. The problem isnt that Apples
retail operations arent profitable. The problem is that online retail operations
like Apples own website and competitors like Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN ) continue to
eat away at bricks-and-mortar store sales across the board. The key for Apple,
then, is to find an effective way to continue expanding its physical retail
operations into new markets like China (as of the end of Q3, Apple had made $2.6
billion in revenue from its stores in China , four times what it earned in 2010)
while supplementing revenue lost from low foot traffic in the U.S. with sales
through its online operations. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not
own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
close, and it looks like the holiday quarter rush is going to bear sweet fruit.
Morgan Keenan analyst Travis McCourt expects iPad sales for the period to be
around 13 million, trouncing the 11.2 million Apple sold during the same time in
2010. Morgan Stanley estimates the company sold between 31 million and 36
million iPhones . Christmas was good. The companys likely record-breaking
earnings for the holiday quarter will go on to fuel big expansion in 2012.
Apples product line will further diversify when it introduces its own HDTVs
later in the year, and the new iPad 3 and iPhone 5 models will aim to continue
their predecessors success. The companys retail operation isnt slowing down,
either. Apple so far plans to open 40 new stores across the world in 2012 ,
exciting news considering the average store sells about $10.7 million of
merchandise per quarter . But maybe that isnt so exciting. While Apples products
and digital media stores like iTunes continue to dominate, its once-ascendant
retail operation is losing some luster. Revenue from retail was flat during the
fourth quarter of 2011 despite having 40 more stores than the same period a year
ago. That $10.7 million average quarterly sell-through was down from an $11.8
million average the previous year. In fact, Apples stores are dragging down the
companys overall retail revenue growth , according to a study at Seeking Alpha .
This means when it comes to bricks-and-mortar retail, Apple investors might be
more comfortable with Apple selling its products exclusively through Best Buy
(NYSE: BBY ), Target (NYSE: TGT ), Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT ) and other official
retail partners rather than spending hundreds of millions to open stylish,
cubist stores in a city near you. Is that it, then? Should Apple refocus in 2012
on further expanding its profitable digital storefronts like the App Store and
iTunes as well as its own online retail operations? Absolutely not. At this
point in time, even as the average Apple stores quarterly sales have stagnated,
they remain incredibly strong compared to other bricks-and-mortar retailers.
According to research firm RetailSails, Apples annual retail sales per square
foot as of August 2011 were $5,626 , making it the No. 1 chain by sales per
square feet in the U.S. That placed the company above luxury retail outlets with
few locations (and thus fewer square feet) like Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF ),
which averaged $2,974 per square foot annually in RetailSails study. On equal
footing, Apple absolutely trounced direct competitors in the electronics market.
Best Buy pulled in just $831 in annual sales per square foot across nearly 1,150
stores. Even small electronics operations cant compete. GameStop (NYSE: GME )
stores brought in just $1,009 per square foot. The problem isnt that Apples
retail operations arent profitable. The problem is that online retail operations
like Apples own website and competitors like Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN ) continue to
eat away at bricks-and-mortar store sales across the board. The key for Apple,
then, is to find an effective way to continue expanding its physical retail
operations into new markets like China (as of the end of Q3, Apple had made $2.6
billion in revenue from its stores in China , four times what it earned in 2010)
while supplementing revenue lost from low foot traffic in the U.S. with sales
through its online operations. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not
own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
Another Use for Gold: Rub It on Your Face
A spa in Thailand has come up with another use for gold. The spa is offering
gold facials. People are taking advantage of it because they believe the gold
removes toxins from the skin. At the Princess Beauty spa in Bangkok, demand for
gold facials has increased at the price of gold has risen.
gold facials. People are taking advantage of it because they believe the gold
removes toxins from the skin. At the Princess Beauty spa in Bangkok, demand for
gold facials has increased at the price of gold has risen.
New Year Starts With Gold, Silver Surge
Gold and silver were showing strong morning gains on the first U.S. trading day
of 2012. Positive reports by the U.S. Census Bureau and Commerce Department on
estimated November construction spending up a seasonally adjusted 1.2% from
October to $807.1 billion and by the Institute of Supply Management buoyed
precious metals and mining stocks. A widely followed measure of economic
activity and conditions in the U.S. manufacturing sector, the ISMs Purchasing
Managers Index increased for the 29th consecutive month in December, while
overall economic activity increased for the 31st consecutive month, according to
the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business , released today. Decembers PMI
was up 1.2 percentage points from Novembers 52.7%, indicating expansion in the
manufacturing sector for the 29th consecutive month, according to ISM chairman
Bradley J. Holcomb. New orders were up 0.9 percentage points in December, while
prices of raw materials were down 2.5 percentage points from November. Spot gold
was trading 2.36% higher at noon Tuesday, with a bid price of $1,603.30 per
ounce and an ask price of $1,604.30. Spot gold traded as high as $1,608.40 and
as low as $1,585.40. The London afternoon reference price fix came in at $1,598,
according to Kitco market data . Spot silver was surging higher, up over 6.2%,
bid at $29.59 per ounce with an ask price of $29.69. The morning high as of time
of writing was $29.86, and the low was $28.48. Tuesday's reference price was
set at $28.78 in the London a.m. Gold had recouped the 5% it had lost last week
before slipping back to $1,592 an ounce in London morning trade, according to
BullionVault s London Gold Market Report . The Tokyo and Shanghai markets were
closed for New Year holidays, though other Asian markets moved higher in Tuesday
trading based on a strong December rebound in Chinas non-manufacturing output.
Gold is a unique hedge against the debasement of all fiat currencies, Gresham
Investment Managements Douglas Hepworth told Financial Times . However, in a
period where youre not having stagflation but stagnation it will do badly.
Phillip Futures Singapores Ong Yi pointed out that gold is still trading on risk
appetite, rather than acting as a safe haven. Turning to exchange trading, gold
and silver trusts were sharply higher. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE: GLD ) was
showing gains of more than 2.4%. The iShares Gold Trust (NYSE: IAU ) was up over
2.5%. The iShares Silver Trust (NYSE: SLV ) was up more than 6.4%. Gold and
silver miners ETFs were showing strong gains. The Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF
(NYSE: GDX ) was around 3.6% higher. The Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF
(NYSE: GDXJ ) was up some 4.75%. The Global X Silver Miners ETF (NYSE: SIL ) was
4% higher. Gold mining shares were up sharply as well, with NovaGold Resources
(AMEX: NG ) shares surging. Agnico-Eagle Mines (NYSE: AEM ) was showing gains of
around 3.6%. Barrick Gold (NYSE: ABX ) was up nearly 3.4%. Eldorado Gold (NYSE:
EGO ) was up 4%. Goldcorp (NYSE: GG ) was some 2.3% higher. Newmont Mining
(NYSE: NEM ) was up around 2.85%. NovaGold Resources was between 5.5% and 6.2%
higher. Silver mining shares were surging higher. Coeur dAlene Mines (NYSE: CDE
) was moving higher, up around 3.75%. Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL ) was up nearly
5.75%. Pan American Silver (NASDAQ: PAAS ) was nearly 2.5% higher. Silver
Wheaton (NYSE: SLW ) was showing gains of nearly 4.5%. Silver Standard Resources
(NASDAQ: SSRI ) was up more than 5.6%. As of this writing, Andrew Burger did not
hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities. Adrian Ash of
BullionVault contributed to this report.
of 2012. Positive reports by the U.S. Census Bureau and Commerce Department on
estimated November construction spending up a seasonally adjusted 1.2% from
October to $807.1 billion and by the Institute of Supply Management buoyed
precious metals and mining stocks. A widely followed measure of economic
activity and conditions in the U.S. manufacturing sector, the ISMs Purchasing
Managers Index increased for the 29th consecutive month in December, while
overall economic activity increased for the 31st consecutive month, according to
the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business , released today. Decembers PMI
was up 1.2 percentage points from Novembers 52.7%, indicating expansion in the
manufacturing sector for the 29th consecutive month, according to ISM chairman
Bradley J. Holcomb. New orders were up 0.9 percentage points in December, while
prices of raw materials were down 2.5 percentage points from November. Spot gold
was trading 2.36% higher at noon Tuesday, with a bid price of $1,603.30 per
ounce and an ask price of $1,604.30. Spot gold traded as high as $1,608.40 and
as low as $1,585.40. The London afternoon reference price fix came in at $1,598,
according to Kitco market data . Spot silver was surging higher, up over 6.2%,
bid at $29.59 per ounce with an ask price of $29.69. The morning high as of time
of writing was $29.86, and the low was $28.48. Tuesday's reference price was
set at $28.78 in the London a.m. Gold had recouped the 5% it had lost last week
before slipping back to $1,592 an ounce in London morning trade, according to
BullionVault s London Gold Market Report . The Tokyo and Shanghai markets were
closed for New Year holidays, though other Asian markets moved higher in Tuesday
trading based on a strong December rebound in Chinas non-manufacturing output.
Gold is a unique hedge against the debasement of all fiat currencies, Gresham
Investment Managements Douglas Hepworth told Financial Times . However, in a
period where youre not having stagflation but stagnation it will do badly.
Phillip Futures Singapores Ong Yi pointed out that gold is still trading on risk
appetite, rather than acting as a safe haven. Turning to exchange trading, gold
and silver trusts were sharply higher. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE: GLD ) was
showing gains of more than 2.4%. The iShares Gold Trust (NYSE: IAU ) was up over
2.5%. The iShares Silver Trust (NYSE: SLV ) was up more than 6.4%. Gold and
silver miners ETFs were showing strong gains. The Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF
(NYSE: GDX ) was around 3.6% higher. The Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF
(NYSE: GDXJ ) was up some 4.75%. The Global X Silver Miners ETF (NYSE: SIL ) was
4% higher. Gold mining shares were up sharply as well, with NovaGold Resources
(AMEX: NG ) shares surging. Agnico-Eagle Mines (NYSE: AEM ) was showing gains of
around 3.6%. Barrick Gold (NYSE: ABX ) was up nearly 3.4%. Eldorado Gold (NYSE:
EGO ) was up 4%. Goldcorp (NYSE: GG ) was some 2.3% higher. Newmont Mining
(NYSE: NEM ) was up around 2.85%. NovaGold Resources was between 5.5% and 6.2%
higher. Silver mining shares were surging higher. Coeur dAlene Mines (NYSE: CDE
) was moving higher, up around 3.75%. Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL ) was up nearly
5.75%. Pan American Silver (NASDAQ: PAAS ) was nearly 2.5% higher. Silver
Wheaton (NYSE: SLW ) was showing gains of nearly 4.5%. Silver Standard Resources
(NASDAQ: SSRI ) was up more than 5.6%. As of this writing, Andrew Burger did not
hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities. Adrian Ash of
BullionVault contributed to this report.
Gold and Silver Started January with Sharp Gains –Recap January 3
Gold and silver prices started the first week of 2012 with very sharp gains that
were recorded in other commodities prices such as crude oil prices. The rest of
the financial markets also recorded sharp gains including the U.S. stock
markets; major currencies such as AUD and Euro also sharply appreciated against
the U.S dollar. Here is a summary of the price developments of precious metals
and energy commodities for January 3rd the first trading day of 2012: Precious
Metals Prices: Gold price sharply rose on Tuesday by 2.15% to $1,600.50; Silver
price also increased by 5.94% to reach $29.57. During December, gold price
declined by 10.5%, and silver price by 14.90%.
were recorded in other commodities prices such as crude oil prices. The rest of
the financial markets also recorded sharp gains including the U.S. stock
markets; major currencies such as AUD and Euro also sharply appreciated against
the U.S dollar. Here is a summary of the price developments of precious metals
and energy commodities for January 3rd the first trading day of 2012: Precious
Metals Prices: Gold price sharply rose on Tuesday by 2.15% to $1,600.50; Silver
price also increased by 5.94% to reach $29.57. During December, gold price
declined by 10.5%, and silver price by 14.90%.
Top-Performing U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks (Jan 03, 2012)
Below are the latest top-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. E-House (China)
Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:EJ) is the best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 3. It was up 12.2% on the day. EJs upside potential is 129.1%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $10.97. It is trading at
29.5% of its 52-week high of $16.25, and 19.2% above its 52-week low of $4.02. E
Commerce China Dangdang Inc (ADR) (NYSE:DANG) is the second best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 11.1% on the day. DANGs upside
potential is 101.0% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $9.83.
It is trading at 13.4% of its 52-week high of $36.40, and 19.0% above its
52-week low of $4.11. iSoftStone Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:ISS) is the third
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 9.3% on the day.
ISSs upside potential is 79.9% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $17.20. It is trading at 42.2% of its 52-week high of $22.63, and 68.9% above
its 52-week low of $5.66. VanceInfo Technologies Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:VIT) is the
fourth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 9.2% on
the day. VITs upside potential is 84.3% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $18.24. It is trading at 26.1% of its 52-week high of $37.99,
and 59.9% above its 52-week low of $6.19. Perfect World Co., Ltd. (ADR)
(NASDAQ:PWRD) is the fifth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3.
It was up 8.8% on the day. PWRDs upside potential is 110.7% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $24.00. It is trading at 39.1% of its 52-week
high of $29.10, and 26.6% above its 52-week low of $9.00. Shanda Games
Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:GAME) is the sixth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 3. It was up 7.9% on the day. GAMEs upside potential is 57.7%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $6.65. It is trading at
54.8% of its 52-week high of $7.70, and 22.0% above its 52-week low of $3.46.
Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL) is the seventh best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 7.3% on the day. TSLs upside potential is
82.2% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $13.07. It is trading
at 23.1% of its 52-week high of $31.08, and 35.8% above its 52-week low of
$5.28. Yingli Green Energy Hold. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:YGE) is the eighth
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 7.1% on the day.
YGEs upside potential is 29.9% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $5.29. It is trading at 29.9% of its 52-week high of $13.59, and 48.0% above
its 52-week low of $2.75. SINA Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:SINA) is the ninth
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 6.9% on the day.
SINAs upside potential is 89.5% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $105.37. It is trading at 37.8% of its 52-week high of $147.12, and 18.7%
above its 52-week low of $46.86. HiSoft Technology Internatnl Ltd (ADR)
(NASDAQ:HSFT) is the 10th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3.
It was up 6.8% on the day. HSFTs upside potential is 84.2% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $18.16. It is trading at 29.0% of its 52-week
high of $34.00, and 22.9% above its 52-week low of $8.02. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR)
(NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 11th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3.
It was up 6.7% on the day. BIDUs upside potential is 47.9% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $183.86. It is trading at 74.9% of its 52-week
high of $165.96, and 28.8% above its 52-week low of $96.53. Youku.com Inc (ADR)
(NYSE:YOKU) is the 12th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It
was up 6.5% on the day. YOKUs upside potential is 74.6% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $29.14. It is trading at 23.9% of its 52-week
high of $69.95, and 21.3% above its 52-week low of $13.76. China Real Estate
Information Corp (NASDAQ:CRIC) is the 13th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 3. It was up 6.4% on the day. CRICs upside potential is 86.8%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $8.05. It is trading at
43.6% of its 52-week high of $9.89, and 17.1% above its 52-week low of $3.68.
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:STP) is the 14th best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 6.3% on the day. STPs upside
potential is 88.6% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $4.43. It
is trading at 21.7% of its 52-week high of $10.83, and 38.2% above its 52-week
low of $1.70. China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (ADR) (NYSE:SNP) is the 15th
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 6.2% on the day.
SNPs upside potential is 9.5% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $122.20. It is trading at 99.7% of its 52-week high of $111.92, and 35.3%
above its 52-week low of $82.50. CNOOC Limited (ADR) (NYSE:CEO) is the 16th
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 5.7% on the day.
CEOs upside potential is 20.2% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $221.93. It is trading at 67.9% of its 52-week high of $271.94, and 30.7%
above its 52-week low of $141.27. PetroChina Company Limited (ADR) (NYSE:PTR) is
the 17th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 5.7% on
the day. PTRs upside potential is 14.7% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $150.67. It is trading at 82.7% of its 52-week high of $158.83,
and 18.1% above its 52-week low of $111.29. Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc.
(ADR) (NASDAQ:HMIN) is the 18th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on
Jan. 3. It was up 5.5% on the day. HMINs upside potential is 75.3% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $47.69. It is trading at 60.7% of its
52-week high of $44.86, and 23.2% above its 52-week low of $22.09. 7 DAYS GROUP
HOLDINGS LIMITED(ADR) (NYSE:SVN) is the 19th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 3. It was up 5.3% on the day. SVNs upside potential is 104.7%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $24.03. It is trading at
48.9% of its 52-week high of $24.00, and 7.9% above its 52-week low of $10.88.
Focus Media Holding Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) is the 20th best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 5.2% on the day. FMCNs upside
potential is 96.1% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $40.23.
It is trading at 54.6% of its 52-week high of $37.58, and 133.3% above its
52-week low of $8.79.
Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:EJ) is the best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 3. It was up 12.2% on the day. EJs upside potential is 129.1%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $10.97. It is trading at
29.5% of its 52-week high of $16.25, and 19.2% above its 52-week low of $4.02. E
Commerce China Dangdang Inc (ADR) (NYSE:DANG) is the second best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 11.1% on the day. DANGs upside
potential is 101.0% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $9.83.
It is trading at 13.4% of its 52-week high of $36.40, and 19.0% above its
52-week low of $4.11. iSoftStone Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:ISS) is the third
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 9.3% on the day.
ISSs upside potential is 79.9% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $17.20. It is trading at 42.2% of its 52-week high of $22.63, and 68.9% above
its 52-week low of $5.66. VanceInfo Technologies Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:VIT) is the
fourth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 9.2% on
the day. VITs upside potential is 84.3% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $18.24. It is trading at 26.1% of its 52-week high of $37.99,
and 59.9% above its 52-week low of $6.19. Perfect World Co., Ltd. (ADR)
(NASDAQ:PWRD) is the fifth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3.
It was up 8.8% on the day. PWRDs upside potential is 110.7% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $24.00. It is trading at 39.1% of its 52-week
high of $29.10, and 26.6% above its 52-week low of $9.00. Shanda Games
Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:GAME) is the sixth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 3. It was up 7.9% on the day. GAMEs upside potential is 57.7%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $6.65. It is trading at
54.8% of its 52-week high of $7.70, and 22.0% above its 52-week low of $3.46.
Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL) is the seventh best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 7.3% on the day. TSLs upside potential is
82.2% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $13.07. It is trading
at 23.1% of its 52-week high of $31.08, and 35.8% above its 52-week low of
$5.28. Yingli Green Energy Hold. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:YGE) is the eighth
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 7.1% on the day.
YGEs upside potential is 29.9% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $5.29. It is trading at 29.9% of its 52-week high of $13.59, and 48.0% above
its 52-week low of $2.75. SINA Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:SINA) is the ninth
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 6.9% on the day.
SINAs upside potential is 89.5% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $105.37. It is trading at 37.8% of its 52-week high of $147.12, and 18.7%
above its 52-week low of $46.86. HiSoft Technology Internatnl Ltd (ADR)
(NASDAQ:HSFT) is the 10th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3.
It was up 6.8% on the day. HSFTs upside potential is 84.2% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $18.16. It is trading at 29.0% of its 52-week
high of $34.00, and 22.9% above its 52-week low of $8.02. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR)
(NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 11th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3.
It was up 6.7% on the day. BIDUs upside potential is 47.9% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $183.86. It is trading at 74.9% of its 52-week
high of $165.96, and 28.8% above its 52-week low of $96.53. Youku.com Inc (ADR)
(NYSE:YOKU) is the 12th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It
was up 6.5% on the day. YOKUs upside potential is 74.6% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $29.14. It is trading at 23.9% of its 52-week
high of $69.95, and 21.3% above its 52-week low of $13.76. China Real Estate
Information Corp (NASDAQ:CRIC) is the 13th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 3. It was up 6.4% on the day. CRICs upside potential is 86.8%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $8.05. It is trading at
43.6% of its 52-week high of $9.89, and 17.1% above its 52-week low of $3.68.
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:STP) is the 14th best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 6.3% on the day. STPs upside
potential is 88.6% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $4.43. It
is trading at 21.7% of its 52-week high of $10.83, and 38.2% above its 52-week
low of $1.70. China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (ADR) (NYSE:SNP) is the 15th
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 6.2% on the day.
SNPs upside potential is 9.5% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $122.20. It is trading at 99.7% of its 52-week high of $111.92, and 35.3%
above its 52-week low of $82.50. CNOOC Limited (ADR) (NYSE:CEO) is the 16th
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 5.7% on the day.
CEOs upside potential is 20.2% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $221.93. It is trading at 67.9% of its 52-week high of $271.94, and 30.7%
above its 52-week low of $141.27. PetroChina Company Limited (ADR) (NYSE:PTR) is
the 17th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 5.7% on
the day. PTRs upside potential is 14.7% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $150.67. It is trading at 82.7% of its 52-week high of $158.83,
and 18.1% above its 52-week low of $111.29. Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc.
(ADR) (NASDAQ:HMIN) is the 18th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on
Jan. 3. It was up 5.5% on the day. HMINs upside potential is 75.3% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $47.69. It is trading at 60.7% of its
52-week high of $44.86, and 23.2% above its 52-week low of $22.09. 7 DAYS GROUP
HOLDINGS LIMITED(ADR) (NYSE:SVN) is the 19th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 3. It was up 5.3% on the day. SVNs upside potential is 104.7%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $24.03. It is trading at
48.9% of its 52-week high of $24.00, and 7.9% above its 52-week low of $10.88.
Focus Media Holding Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) is the 20th best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 3. It was up 5.2% on the day. FMCNs upside
potential is 96.1% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $40.23.
It is trading at 54.6% of its 52-week high of $37.58, and 133.3% above its
52-week low of $8.79.
The Gold Price Met Stout Resistance at $1,605 to Close Today at $1,599.70
Gold Price Close Today : 1599.70 Change : 33.90 or 2.2% Silver Price Close
Today : 2953.30 Change : 165.80 cents or 5.9% Gold Silver Ratio Today : 54.167
Change : -2.006 or -3.6% Silver Gold Ratio Today : 0.01846 Change : 0.000659 or
3.7% Platinum Price Close Today : 1435.00 Change : 41.65 or 3.0% Palladium Price
Close Today : 667.25 Change : 17.75 or 2.7% S&P 500 : 1,277.06 Change : 19.46 or
1.5% Dow In GOLD$ : $160.20 Change : $ (1.08) or -0.7% Dow in GOLD oz : 7.750
Change : -0.052 or -0.7% Dow in SILVER oz : 419.78 Change : -18.52 or -4.2% Dow
Industrial : 12,397.38 Change : 179.82 or 1.5% US Dollar Index : 79.62 Change :
-0.434 or -0.5% Let's start by saying that the GOLD PRICE rose $33.90 (2.2%) to
$1,599.70 and the SILVER PRICE rose 165.8c (5.9%) to 2953.3c. Somebody made a
big deal to me about silver's rise, so I went back over the last year to see how
often that sort of thing had happened and what was its outcome. In the last
year, SILVER has risen 5% or more on seven occasions. In six of those seven
cases, three days later silver was flat or lower, as much as 6.7%. In only one
case (July 2011) was silver higher three days later. But of course, that only
works until it doesn't work any more. More to the point -- given the strength
and enthusiasm of today's rise -- is silver's recent behavior at new lows. It
sells off hard, runs all the scaredy-cats out of the market, and then does a
complete about face. The last four rallies, as SB pointed out to me, began after
silver failed to follow through on a new low. Thus I am content to ride higher
with silver a while, although I am by no means persuaded that silver's travails
are over. That is, even though it may have made a bottom that holds, more scares
will follow. Also, that GOLD/SILVER RATIO chart does not look to me as if it has
completed its upward move. On the other side, my Secret J.B. Proprietary
Indicator flashed positive on 29 December. Sometimes it takes the JBI a while to
pan out, but it usually proves right. The GOLD PRICE met stout resistance at
$1,605 (high today hit $1,607) and closed pennies under $1,600. Look for it to
challenge $1,625 tomorrow. The Great Barrier of Believability, however, awaits
at $1,671 and the 150 DMA. It should at least reach that level. SILVER may
temporize tomorrow as it wrestles with its 20 DMA at 2993c and the psychological
barrier of 300c. Likely targets are the 50 DMA (3196c) and the 300 DMA (3409c).
What I am most closely watching is how silver will act at 3050c when it hits
that big downtrend line from the September highs. It must leap that big hurdle
first, or nothing else will happen. If stocks faint, silver will diverge
downward from gold. From somewhere a huge burst of enthusiasm has entered the
silver and gold markets. It will run hog-wild a while, then we'll see what gains
can be held. More I thought about my statement on Friday last about the good
folks abundantly left in this country, more I realized I had left something out
about the rule of law. Many laws make bad government. When the law is written on
a people's heart, it need not be written in books. If the law is not written on
their hearts, no multitude of laws and lawyers will maintain the rule of law.
Written laws don't make people better, they make them behave. Well, if you don't
like the markets, stick around. They're bound to change, and sometimes, like
today, with a bang. Trouble is, sometimes we're hard of hearing. Dow today
pierced 12,300, rising 179.82 (1.47%) to 12,397.38. I reckon if you twist a
rope, you hang by that rope, so I will hang. That close suggests that stocks
will reach 12,600 before they stop. Sorry, I don't reckon they can reach higher
than that, unless the Bernancubus and Obamaramus can walk on water. S&P 500 rose
1.55% (19.46 points) to 1,277.06. Not even the White House Dimwit-in-Chief
trying to pick a war with Iran could keep those stocks down today, but something
gave the US dollar index heartburn. It fell 43.4 basis points (0.56%) to 79.62,
and is right on its uptrend line. If 76.50 fails to hold, dollar will land at
78. Scabby euro rose 0.7% to 1.3052, rising up to the downtrend line. 20 DMA
stands above at 1.3121. Japanese yen made good it's breakout from last week,
closing above overhead resistance (the lower boundary of the trading channel
established in August, September, and October). Rise could take the yen to 132,
if the Japanese Nice Government Men don't draw out their Samurai swords of
manipulation first. Closed 130.47c/Y100 (Y76.65/$1). The law is written on our
people's hearts -- I see that every day in the way they do business. But if you
go to court to seek justice and the rule of law, well, like Dante warned those
descending into hell, "Abandon hope, all ye who enter here!" Argentum et aurum
comparenda sunt -- -- Gold and silver must be bought. - Franklin Sanders, The
Moneychanger The-MoneyChanger.com © 2012, The Moneychanger. May not be
republished in any form, including electronically, without our express
permission. To avoid confusion, please remember that the comments above have a
very short time horizon. Always invest with the primary trend. Gold's primary
trend is up, targeting at least $3,130.00; silver's primary is up targeting 16:1
gold/silver ratio or $195.66; stocks' primary trend is down, targeting Dow under
2,900 and worth only one ounce of gold; US$ or US$-denominated assets, primary
trend down; real estate bubble has burst, primary trend down. WARNING AND
DISCLAIMER. Be advised and warned: Do NOT use these commentaries to trade
futures contracts. I don't intend them for that or write them with that short
term trading outlook. I write them for long-term investors in physical metals.
Take them as entertainment, but not as a timing service for futures. NOR do I
recommend investing in gold or silver Exchange Trade Funds (ETFs). Those are NOT
physical metal and I fear one day one or another may go up in smoke. Unless you
can breathe smoke, stay away. Call me paranoid, but the surviving rabbit is wary
of traps. NOR do I recommend trading futures options or other leveraged paper
gold and silver products. These are not for the inexperienced. NOR do I
recommend buying gold and silver on margin or with debt. What DO I recommend?
Physical gold and silver coins and bars in your own hands. One final warning:
NEVER insert a 747 Jumbo Jet up your nose.
Today : 2953.30 Change : 165.80 cents or 5.9% Gold Silver Ratio Today : 54.167
Change : -2.006 or -3.6% Silver Gold Ratio Today : 0.01846 Change : 0.000659 or
3.7% Platinum Price Close Today : 1435.00 Change : 41.65 or 3.0% Palladium Price
Close Today : 667.25 Change : 17.75 or 2.7% S&P 500 : 1,277.06 Change : 19.46 or
1.5% Dow In GOLD$ : $160.20 Change : $ (1.08) or -0.7% Dow in GOLD oz : 7.750
Change : -0.052 or -0.7% Dow in SILVER oz : 419.78 Change : -18.52 or -4.2% Dow
Industrial : 12,397.38 Change : 179.82 or 1.5% US Dollar Index : 79.62 Change :
-0.434 or -0.5% Let's start by saying that the GOLD PRICE rose $33.90 (2.2%) to
$1,599.70 and the SILVER PRICE rose 165.8c (5.9%) to 2953.3c. Somebody made a
big deal to me about silver's rise, so I went back over the last year to see how
often that sort of thing had happened and what was its outcome. In the last
year, SILVER has risen 5% or more on seven occasions. In six of those seven
cases, three days later silver was flat or lower, as much as 6.7%. In only one
case (July 2011) was silver higher three days later. But of course, that only
works until it doesn't work any more. More to the point -- given the strength
and enthusiasm of today's rise -- is silver's recent behavior at new lows. It
sells off hard, runs all the scaredy-cats out of the market, and then does a
complete about face. The last four rallies, as SB pointed out to me, began after
silver failed to follow through on a new low. Thus I am content to ride higher
with silver a while, although I am by no means persuaded that silver's travails
are over. That is, even though it may have made a bottom that holds, more scares
will follow. Also, that GOLD/SILVER RATIO chart does not look to me as if it has
completed its upward move. On the other side, my Secret J.B. Proprietary
Indicator flashed positive on 29 December. Sometimes it takes the JBI a while to
pan out, but it usually proves right. The GOLD PRICE met stout resistance at
$1,605 (high today hit $1,607) and closed pennies under $1,600. Look for it to
challenge $1,625 tomorrow. The Great Barrier of Believability, however, awaits
at $1,671 and the 150 DMA. It should at least reach that level. SILVER may
temporize tomorrow as it wrestles with its 20 DMA at 2993c and the psychological
barrier of 300c. Likely targets are the 50 DMA (3196c) and the 300 DMA (3409c).
What I am most closely watching is how silver will act at 3050c when it hits
that big downtrend line from the September highs. It must leap that big hurdle
first, or nothing else will happen. If stocks faint, silver will diverge
downward from gold. From somewhere a huge burst of enthusiasm has entered the
silver and gold markets. It will run hog-wild a while, then we'll see what gains
can be held. More I thought about my statement on Friday last about the good
folks abundantly left in this country, more I realized I had left something out
about the rule of law. Many laws make bad government. When the law is written on
a people's heart, it need not be written in books. If the law is not written on
their hearts, no multitude of laws and lawyers will maintain the rule of law.
Written laws don't make people better, they make them behave. Well, if you don't
like the markets, stick around. They're bound to change, and sometimes, like
today, with a bang. Trouble is, sometimes we're hard of hearing. Dow today
pierced 12,300, rising 179.82 (1.47%) to 12,397.38. I reckon if you twist a
rope, you hang by that rope, so I will hang. That close suggests that stocks
will reach 12,600 before they stop. Sorry, I don't reckon they can reach higher
than that, unless the Bernancubus and Obamaramus can walk on water. S&P 500 rose
1.55% (19.46 points) to 1,277.06. Not even the White House Dimwit-in-Chief
trying to pick a war with Iran could keep those stocks down today, but something
gave the US dollar index heartburn. It fell 43.4 basis points (0.56%) to 79.62,
and is right on its uptrend line. If 76.50 fails to hold, dollar will land at
78. Scabby euro rose 0.7% to 1.3052, rising up to the downtrend line. 20 DMA
stands above at 1.3121. Japanese yen made good it's breakout from last week,
closing above overhead resistance (the lower boundary of the trading channel
established in August, September, and October). Rise could take the yen to 132,
if the Japanese Nice Government Men don't draw out their Samurai swords of
manipulation first. Closed 130.47c/Y100 (Y76.65/$1). The law is written on our
people's hearts -- I see that every day in the way they do business. But if you
go to court to seek justice and the rule of law, well, like Dante warned those
descending into hell, "Abandon hope, all ye who enter here!" Argentum et aurum
comparenda sunt -- -- Gold and silver must be bought. - Franklin Sanders, The
Moneychanger The-MoneyChanger.com © 2012, The Moneychanger. May not be
republished in any form, including electronically, without our express
permission. To avoid confusion, please remember that the comments above have a
very short time horizon. Always invest with the primary trend. Gold's primary
trend is up, targeting at least $3,130.00; silver's primary is up targeting 16:1
gold/silver ratio or $195.66; stocks' primary trend is down, targeting Dow under
2,900 and worth only one ounce of gold; US$ or US$-denominated assets, primary
trend down; real estate bubble has burst, primary trend down. WARNING AND
DISCLAIMER. Be advised and warned: Do NOT use these commentaries to trade
futures contracts. I don't intend them for that or write them with that short
term trading outlook. I write them for long-term investors in physical metals.
Take them as entertainment, but not as a timing service for futures. NOR do I
recommend investing in gold or silver Exchange Trade Funds (ETFs). Those are NOT
physical metal and I fear one day one or another may go up in smoke. Unless you
can breathe smoke, stay away. Call me paranoid, but the surviving rabbit is wary
of traps. NOR do I recommend trading futures options or other leveraged paper
gold and silver products. These are not for the inexperienced. NOR do I
recommend buying gold and silver on margin or with debt. What DO I recommend?
Physical gold and silver coins and bars in your own hands. One final warning:
NEVER insert a 747 Jumbo Jet up your nose.
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Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Continues Search Tests
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tdp2664 E money daily Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has continued testing its new search engine home page across the world. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Continues Search Tests Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), the world’s largest search engine, is testing a new design for its Google Search home page by replacing the black bar on the top of the page with a grey logo. When the user clicks or highlights the logo, it reveals seven services like Google+, Search, Images, Maps, YouTube, News, Gmail and Documents with a 'More' option. Currently the revamped home page is available to a limited number of users only, but that number I increasing daily. A Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) spokesman said, "Constant revision and improvement is part of our overarching philosophy. If you compare the original Google home page to today’s version, you will see that a makeover every so often can certainly be refreshing". Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) stocks are currently standing at 645.9. Price History Last Price: 645.9 52 Week Low / High: 473.02 / 646.76 50 Day Moving Average: 607.78 6 Month Price Change %: 24.0% 12 Month Price Change %: 7.9%
Emerging Market Plays That Soared, or Not, in 2011
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace My emerging markets investments were a mixed bag last year. My biggest success came from Visa (NYSE: V ), ending the year up over 44%. I loved Visa when I recommended it, and I continue to love it now, even at current prices. But I should be very clear that I do not expect another year of 44% returns. Yes, Visa is still at the crossroads of two powerful macro trends — the rise of the emerging market consumer and the shift toward a global cashless economy — and these are trends I see persisting for years to come. But 2011 was unique in that the stock had been depressed by political risk stemming from the Durbin Amendment to the Dodd-Frank financial reform package. When the cloud of uncertainty was lifted, Visa and rival MasterCard (NYSE: MA ) both enjoyed monster rallies. That kind of political risk simply doesn’t exist right now. Still, I do expect Visa to outperform the S&P in the years ahead. On a side note, my Visa recommendation was the winning pick in InvestorPlace's 10 Stocks for 2011 contest (Read about my follow-up pick for 2012 , and check out the rest of the " 10 Best Stocks for 2012 "). Unilever (NYSE: UL ) has also quietly generated good returns for me. It ended the year up a solid 8%, and its total return since I recommended it in December of 2010 is a not-too shabby 16%. Unilever already gets more than half of its revenues from emerging markets and pays a great dividend. This is one I recommend holding for the remainder of the decade. Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL ) is another stock that has quietly put out decent returns. The stock ended the year up almost 15% and 21% in total returns since I recommended it in November of 2010. This is another company that is far from sexy — it sells soap and toothpaste — but it’s precisely the right kind of stock to own in a choppy, trendless market. DirecTV (NASDAQ: DTV ) has done relatively well. The stock ended the year up 7%, which isn't bad considering the abuse the markets have taken over the past year. Warren Buffett made a splash when he announced that Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B ) had taken a large position in DirecTV, and I continue to like the company as a backdoor way to get access to the rising middle classes of Latin America. Hold on to this one. Busts Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG ) was a roller-coaster stock in 2011 that almost ended flat until it squeaked out major gains in late December, making for a yearly return of 3.7%. This isn’t a huge bust, but — if not for managing a respectable 16% total return since I recommended this stock in July of 2010 — I would call PG a disappointment. Like the other dividend-paying consumer products companies, I continue to like P&G and recommend holding it for another quarter or more. It pays a reliable dividend, which matters in a market like this. Nestle (PINK: NSRGY ) has also been a bit of a disappointment after taking a beating due to the Swiss franc's fluctuations and due to volatility spilling over from the euro zone. Still, Nestle is one of the finest companies in the world, pays a great dividend and has exposure to emerging markets that goes back decades. This is one stock I recommend you hold on to for a while. Finally, my broad play on the rise of the emerging market consumer — the
3 Forgotten Stocks Worth Reconnecting With
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace It's always worth a look when a one-time growth stock falls into value territory, and the market volatility of the past year has left its share of former high-fliers stranded well below their recent highs. Three such stocks are Monsanto (NYSE: MON ), Teva Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: TEVA ) and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC ). Once favorites of the press and institutional money managers alike, these stocks have quietly maintained steady fundamentals even as their valuations have come down. This disconnect presents an opportunity for longer-term investors. Monsanto Monsanto is a case in point. The stock of this global agribusiness giant delivered a 22-bagger for investors from mid-2002 through mid-2008 — a period that saw its P/E surge from the mid-teens into the 50s. During this interval, the market became enamored with the "story" of the company capitalizing on rising global agricultural production through its genetically enhanced seeds. But Monsanto's market value has been cut in half since its 2008 heyday thanks to rising competition, price pressures and slowing sales for its signature Roundup product. The result: a stock whose valuation no longer captures its earnings power. Click to Enlarge According to the USDA, the average net cash income for U.S.-based farm businesses rose 17% in 2011 and is on track for another increase for 2012. Notably, the latest survey of farmer confidence showed continued strength, which obviously is a positive for suppliers such as Monsanto. The company has a strong product pipeline — including drought-tolerant corn, expected to launch in 2013 — that provides a solid foundation for earnings in the years ahead. It also should be noted that Monsanto, whose products help boost crop yields, still is in a prime position to benefit from the long-term imbalance created by the rising demand for agricultural products and the static supply of arable land. As a kicker, the stock yields a 1.7% dividend. Despite these positives, the stock is trading at a discount to its five-year averages for all key valuation measures: P/E, price-to-book, price-to-sales and PEG. The chart also is potentially favorable with the possibility of a breakout if the stock rises above $77. Monsanto reports earnings Thursday. Teva Pharmaceuticals Israel-based Teva, the world's largest maker of generic drugs, rewarded investors with a total return of over 1,000% from 1999-2009. The stock has been left in the dust in the past two years, however — from its April 2010 high near $65, Teva is off nearly 40% even as the broader pharmaceutical sector has gained ground. Teva has been hit by concerns about rising competition and the potential loss of exclusivity on a key drug, but the stock is beginning to look like a value at these levels. Click to Enlarge The IMS Institute for Health Care Infomatics is calling for the market share of branded drugs (which stood at 70% in 2005) to drop from 64% in 2010 to 53% in 2015 as the use of generics increases. In addition, a number of brand-name drugs are losing exclusivity in 2012, to the tune of a total sales volume of $28 billion. Both of these trends work in Teva's favor. Although Teva is a profitable company with important long-term trends working in its favor — analysts are looking for 13% EPS growth in 2012 — the stock has been left for dead. Among the numbers investors should take into account: The trailing P/E, at 12, is less than half the five-year average of 24.6. (The forward P/E is even more attractive at 7.2.) Price-to-book stands at 1.6 versus the five-year average of 2.4, while price-to-sales is at 2.1 versus 3.3. What's more, Teva yields 1.7%, and management recently announced a buyback program worth $3 billion. With numbers like these, it looks like it finally might be time for this fallen angel to start playing catchup with its industry peers. Ericsson By now, the broadband theme is well-known: Rising smartphone and tablet usage is creating a surge in demand for broadband capacity, and telecom operators' ability to meet this fast-growing capacity is limited. But what seems to have been lost on investors is that Ericsson — the market-share leader in providing the equipment and services that will help operators meet demand in the years ahead — still is one of the companies that is positioned to capitalize on this trend. Click to Enlarge Nevertheless, the growth-stock darling of the 1990s now is a value play, with a forward P/E of 10.8 (and 8.6 net of cash), a trailing price-to-sales ratio of 0.98 (versus a five-year average of 1.3%), $6.7 billion in cash and a dividend yield of 3.6%. The stock was off 11% in 2011. It might require patience for the market to pick up on the potential value here, but a look at the total picture reveals meaningful upside potential and limited downside risk from this level. The bottom line: All three of these somewhat-forgotten market leaders have the potential to provide market-beating returns in the year ahead, even if the broader investment environment remains challenging.
3 Forgotten Stocks Worth Reconnecting With
It's always worth a look when a one-time growth stock falls into value
territory, and the market volatility of the past year has left its share of
former high-fliers stranded well below their recent highs. Three such stocks are
Monsanto (NYSE: MON ), Teva Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: TEVA ) and Ericsson
(NASDAQ: ERIC ). Once favorites of the press and institutional money managers
alike, these stocks have quietly maintained steady fundamentals even as their
valuations have come down. This disconnect presents an opportunity for
longer-term investors. Monsanto Monsanto is a case in point. The stock of this
global agribusiness giant delivered a 22-bagger for investors from mid-2002
through mid-2008 a period that saw its P/E surge from the mid-teens into the
50s. During this interval, the market became enamored with the "story" of
the company capitalizing on rising global agricultural production through its
genetically enhanced seeds. But Monsanto's market value has been cut in half
since its 2008 heyday thanks to rising competition, price pressures and slowing
sales for its signature Roundup product. The result: a stock whose valuation no
longer captures its earnings power. Click to Enlarge According to the USDA, the
average net cash income for U.S.-based farm businesses rose 17% in 2011 and is
on track for another increase for 2012. Notably, the latest survey of farmer
confidence showed continued strength, which obviously is a positive for
suppliers such as Monsanto. The company has a strong product pipeline including
drought-tolerant corn, expected to launch in 2013 that provides a solid
foundation for earnings in the years ahead. It also should be noted that
Monsanto, whose products help boost crop yields, still is in a prime position to
benefit from the long-term imbalance created by the rising demand for
agricultural products and the static supply of arable land. As a kicker, the
stock yields a 1.7% dividend. Despite these positives, the stock is trading at a
discount to its five-year averages for all key valuation measures: P/E,
price-to-book, price-to-sales and PEG. The chart also is potentially favorable
with the possibility of a breakout if the stock rises above $77. Monsanto
reports earnings Thursday. Teva Pharmaceuticals Israel-based Teva, the world's
largest maker of generic drugs, rewarded investors with a total return of over
1,000% from 1999-2009. The stock has been left in the dust in the past two
years, however from its April 2010 high near $65, Teva is off nearly 40% even
as the broader pharmaceutical sector has gained ground. Teva has been hit by
concerns about rising competition and the potential loss of exclusivity on a key
drug, but the stock is beginning to look like a value at these levels. Click to
Enlarge The IMS Institute for Health Care Infomatics is calling for the market
share of branded drugs (which stood at 70% in 2005) to drop from 64% in 2010 to
53% in 2015 as the use of generics increases. In addition, a number of
brand-name drugs are losing exclusivity in 2012, to the tune of a total sales
volume of $28 billion. Both of these trends work in Teva's favor. Although
Teva is a profitable company with important long-term trends working in its
favor analysts are looking for 13% EPS growth in 2012 the stock has been left
for dead. Among the numbers investors should take into account: The trailing
P/E, at 12, is less than half the five-year average of 24.6. (The forward P/E is
even more attractive at 7.2.) Price-to-book stands at 1.6 versus the five-year
average of 2.4, while price-to-sales is at 2.1 versus 3.3. What's more, Teva
yields 1.7%, and management recently announced a buyback program worth $3
billion. With numbers like these, it looks like it finally might be time for
this fallen angel to start playing catchup with its industry peers. Ericsson By
now, the broadband theme is well-known: Rising smartphone and tablet usage is
creating a surge in demand for broadband capacity, and telecom operators'
ability to meet this fast-growing capacity is limited. But what seems to have
been lost on investors is that Ericsson the market-share leader in providing
the equipment and services that will help operators meet demand in the years
ahead still is one of the companies that is positioned to capitalize on this
trend. Click to Enlarge Nevertheless, the growth-stock darling of the 1990s now
is a value play, with a forward P/E of 10.8 (and 8.6 net of cash), a trailing
price-to-sales ratio of 0.98 (versus a five-year average of 1.3%), $6.7 billion
in cash and a dividend yield of 3.6%. The stock was off 11% in 2011. It might
require patience for the market to pick up on the potential value here, but a
look at the total picture reveals meaningful upside potential and limited
downside risk from this level. The bottom line: All three of these
somewhat-forgotten market leaders have the potential to provide market-beating
returns in the year ahead, even if the broader investment environment remains
challenging.
territory, and the market volatility of the past year has left its share of
former high-fliers stranded well below their recent highs. Three such stocks are
Monsanto (NYSE: MON ), Teva Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: TEVA ) and Ericsson
(NASDAQ: ERIC ). Once favorites of the press and institutional money managers
alike, these stocks have quietly maintained steady fundamentals even as their
valuations have come down. This disconnect presents an opportunity for
longer-term investors. Monsanto Monsanto is a case in point. The stock of this
global agribusiness giant delivered a 22-bagger for investors from mid-2002
through mid-2008 a period that saw its P/E surge from the mid-teens into the
50s. During this interval, the market became enamored with the "story" of
the company capitalizing on rising global agricultural production through its
genetically enhanced seeds. But Monsanto's market value has been cut in half
since its 2008 heyday thanks to rising competition, price pressures and slowing
sales for its signature Roundup product. The result: a stock whose valuation no
longer captures its earnings power. Click to Enlarge According to the USDA, the
average net cash income for U.S.-based farm businesses rose 17% in 2011 and is
on track for another increase for 2012. Notably, the latest survey of farmer
confidence showed continued strength, which obviously is a positive for
suppliers such as Monsanto. The company has a strong product pipeline including
drought-tolerant corn, expected to launch in 2013 that provides a solid
foundation for earnings in the years ahead. It also should be noted that
Monsanto, whose products help boost crop yields, still is in a prime position to
benefit from the long-term imbalance created by the rising demand for
agricultural products and the static supply of arable land. As a kicker, the
stock yields a 1.7% dividend. Despite these positives, the stock is trading at a
discount to its five-year averages for all key valuation measures: P/E,
price-to-book, price-to-sales and PEG. The chart also is potentially favorable
with the possibility of a breakout if the stock rises above $77. Monsanto
reports earnings Thursday. Teva Pharmaceuticals Israel-based Teva, the world's
largest maker of generic drugs, rewarded investors with a total return of over
1,000% from 1999-2009. The stock has been left in the dust in the past two
years, however from its April 2010 high near $65, Teva is off nearly 40% even
as the broader pharmaceutical sector has gained ground. Teva has been hit by
concerns about rising competition and the potential loss of exclusivity on a key
drug, but the stock is beginning to look like a value at these levels. Click to
Enlarge The IMS Institute for Health Care Infomatics is calling for the market
share of branded drugs (which stood at 70% in 2005) to drop from 64% in 2010 to
53% in 2015 as the use of generics increases. In addition, a number of
brand-name drugs are losing exclusivity in 2012, to the tune of a total sales
volume of $28 billion. Both of these trends work in Teva's favor. Although
Teva is a profitable company with important long-term trends working in its
favor analysts are looking for 13% EPS growth in 2012 the stock has been left
for dead. Among the numbers investors should take into account: The trailing
P/E, at 12, is less than half the five-year average of 24.6. (The forward P/E is
even more attractive at 7.2.) Price-to-book stands at 1.6 versus the five-year
average of 2.4, while price-to-sales is at 2.1 versus 3.3. What's more, Teva
yields 1.7%, and management recently announced a buyback program worth $3
billion. With numbers like these, it looks like it finally might be time for
this fallen angel to start playing catchup with its industry peers. Ericsson By
now, the broadband theme is well-known: Rising smartphone and tablet usage is
creating a surge in demand for broadband capacity, and telecom operators'
ability to meet this fast-growing capacity is limited. But what seems to have
been lost on investors is that Ericsson the market-share leader in providing
the equipment and services that will help operators meet demand in the years
ahead still is one of the companies that is positioned to capitalize on this
trend. Click to Enlarge Nevertheless, the growth-stock darling of the 1990s now
is a value play, with a forward P/E of 10.8 (and 8.6 net of cash), a trailing
price-to-sales ratio of 0.98 (versus a five-year average of 1.3%), $6.7 billion
in cash and a dividend yield of 3.6%. The stock was off 11% in 2011. It might
require patience for the market to pick up on the potential value here, but a
look at the total picture reveals meaningful upside potential and limited
downside risk from this level. The bottom line: All three of these
somewhat-forgotten market leaders have the potential to provide market-beating
returns in the year ahead, even if the broader investment environment remains
challenging.
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Continues Search Tests
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has continued testing its new search engine home page
across the world. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Continues Search Tests Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG), the worlds largest search engine, is testing a new design for its
Google Search home page by replacing the black bar on the top of the page with a
grey logo. When the user clicks or highlights the logo, it reveals seven
services like Google+, Search, Images, Maps, YouTube, News, Gmail and Documents
with a 'More' option. Currently the revamped home page is available to a
limited number of users only, but that number I increasing daily. A Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) spokesman said, "Constant revision and improvement is part of
our overarching philosophy. If you compare the original Google home page to
todays version, you will see that a makeover every so often can certainly be
refreshing". Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) stocks are currently standing at 645.9.
Price History Last Price: 645.9 52 Week Low / High: 473.02 / 646.76 50 Day
Moving Average: 607.78 6 Month Price Change %: 24.0% 12 Month Price Change %:
7.9%
across the world. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Continues Search Tests Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG), the worlds largest search engine, is testing a new design for its
Google Search home page by replacing the black bar on the top of the page with a
grey logo. When the user clicks or highlights the logo, it reveals seven
services like Google+, Search, Images, Maps, YouTube, News, Gmail and Documents
with a 'More' option. Currently the revamped home page is available to a
limited number of users only, but that number I increasing daily. A Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) spokesman said, "Constant revision and improvement is part of
our overarching philosophy. If you compare the original Google home page to
todays version, you will see that a makeover every so often can certainly be
refreshing". Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) stocks are currently standing at 645.9.
Price History Last Price: 645.9 52 Week Low / High: 473.02 / 646.76 50 Day
Moving Average: 607.78 6 Month Price Change %: 24.0% 12 Month Price Change %:
7.9%
Bulls Ring in 2012 With a Romp — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap
U.S. markets kicked off 2012 with a first-day party that saw the Dow jump
almost 1.5% and it was music to the ears to numerous sectors, including some of
2011's dogs. Citigroup (NYSE: C ) led a laundry list of financials charging
higher Tuesday, gaining a whopping 7.7% to finish at $34.98. Bank of America
(NYSE: BAC ), one of the seeming villains of last year , got a 4.3% head start
on the rest of 2012, while national bretheren JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM , +5.2%) and
Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC , +3.2%) also celebrated the arrival of Baby New Year.
Materials companies also started hot. ArcelorMittal (NYSE: MT ), which lost
almost half its value in 2011, gained almost 9% on the day and finished at
$19.77, with sector mates National Steel (NYSE: SID ) and U.S. Steel (NYSE: X )
climbing 7% and 6.5%, respectively. And InvestorPlace Editor Jeff Reeves got off
to a roaring start to the 10 Best Stocks for 2012 competition, as his pick 2011
hard-luck story Alcoa (NYSE: AA ) gained 6.7%. Only four Dow Jones stocks were
absent from the party, including a couple big winners from 2011. Verizon (NYSE:
VZ ), which gained 12% last year, was down 1%; and McDonald's (NYSE: MCD )
the best Dow stock of 2011 fell 1.5%. Another notable loser Tuesday was
Angie's List (NASDAQ: ANGI ), one of 2011's big social IPOs . After the
quiet period for Angie's List expired, analysts were fairly reserved on the
stock , sending ANGI shares down more than 6% on the day. Three Up Nabors
Industries (NYSE: NBR ): Up 9.69% ($1.68) to $19.02. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:
MU ): Up 7.47% (47 cents) to $6.76. Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM ): Up 6.97%
($1.01) to $15.51. Three Down Aveo Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: AVEO ): Down 19.59%
($3.37) to $13.83. Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN ): Down 6.59% ($1.36) to $19.27. Altria
Group (NYSE: MO ): Down 3.68% ($1.09) to $28.56. As of this writing, Kyle
Woodley did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned stocks. Check out
our list of previous IP Market Recaps .
almost 1.5% and it was music to the ears to numerous sectors, including some of
2011's dogs. Citigroup (NYSE: C ) led a laundry list of financials charging
higher Tuesday, gaining a whopping 7.7% to finish at $34.98. Bank of America
(NYSE: BAC ), one of the seeming villains of last year , got a 4.3% head start
on the rest of 2012, while national bretheren JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM , +5.2%) and
Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC , +3.2%) also celebrated the arrival of Baby New Year.
Materials companies also started hot. ArcelorMittal (NYSE: MT ), which lost
almost half its value in 2011, gained almost 9% on the day and finished at
$19.77, with sector mates National Steel (NYSE: SID ) and U.S. Steel (NYSE: X )
climbing 7% and 6.5%, respectively. And InvestorPlace Editor Jeff Reeves got off
to a roaring start to the 10 Best Stocks for 2012 competition, as his pick 2011
hard-luck story Alcoa (NYSE: AA ) gained 6.7%. Only four Dow Jones stocks were
absent from the party, including a couple big winners from 2011. Verizon (NYSE:
VZ ), which gained 12% last year, was down 1%; and McDonald's (NYSE: MCD )
the best Dow stock of 2011 fell 1.5%. Another notable loser Tuesday was
Angie's List (NASDAQ: ANGI ), one of 2011's big social IPOs . After the
quiet period for Angie's List expired, analysts were fairly reserved on the
stock , sending ANGI shares down more than 6% on the day. Three Up Nabors
Industries (NYSE: NBR ): Up 9.69% ($1.68) to $19.02. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:
MU ): Up 7.47% (47 cents) to $6.76. Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM ): Up 6.97%
($1.01) to $15.51. Three Down Aveo Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: AVEO ): Down 19.59%
($3.37) to $13.83. Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN ): Down 6.59% ($1.36) to $19.27. Altria
Group (NYSE: MO ): Down 3.68% ($1.09) to $28.56. As of this writing, Kyle
Woodley did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned stocks. Check out
our list of previous IP Market Recaps .
Top Oversold U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks (Jan 03, 2012)
Below are the latest oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. Spreadtrum
Communications, Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:SPRD) is the most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 03. It was down 6.1% on the day. SPRDs upside potential is 56.0%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $30.58. It is trading at
65.4% of its 52-week high of $29.98, and 128.3% above its 52-week low of $8.59.
Ambow Education Holding Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:AMBO) is the second most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 03. It was down 2.8% on the day. AMBOs upside
potential is 15.9% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $8.00. It
is trading at 47.9% of its 52-week high of $14.40, and 51.3% above its 52-week
low of $4.56. Noah Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:NOAH) is the third most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 03. It was down 2.4% on the day. NOAHs upside
potential is 232.8% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $19.96.
It is trading at 30.0% of its 52-week high of $20.00, and 4.7% above its 52-week
low of $5.73. Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU) is the fourth most
oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 03. It was down 2.3% on the day.
QIHUs upside potential is 122.3% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $34.07. It is trading at 42.3% of its 52-week high of $36.21, and 7.2%
above its 52-week low of $14.30. China Lodging Group, Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:HTHT) is
the fifth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 03. It was down 1.4%
on the day. HTHTs upside potential is 55.8% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $21.82. It is trading at 57.2% of its 52-week high of $24.47,
and 16.7% above its 52-week low of $12.00. New Oriental Education & Tech Grp
(ADR) (NYSE:EDU) is the sixth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan.
03. It was down 1.2% on the day. EDUs upside potential is 48.6% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $35.30. It is trading at 68.3% of its
52-week high of $34.77, and 15.3% above its 52-week low of $20.61. TAL Education
Group (ADR) (NYSE:XRS) is the seventh most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on
Jan. 03. It was down 0.1% on the day. XRSs upside potential is 54.9% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $15.43. It is trading at 61.3% of its
52-week high of $16.25, and 18.4% above its 52-week low of $8.41.
Communications, Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:SPRD) is the most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 03. It was down 6.1% on the day. SPRDs upside potential is 56.0%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $30.58. It is trading at
65.4% of its 52-week high of $29.98, and 128.3% above its 52-week low of $8.59.
Ambow Education Holding Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:AMBO) is the second most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 03. It was down 2.8% on the day. AMBOs upside
potential is 15.9% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $8.00. It
is trading at 47.9% of its 52-week high of $14.40, and 51.3% above its 52-week
low of $4.56. Noah Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:NOAH) is the third most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 03. It was down 2.4% on the day. NOAHs upside
potential is 232.8% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $19.96.
It is trading at 30.0% of its 52-week high of $20.00, and 4.7% above its 52-week
low of $5.73. Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU) is the fourth most
oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 03. It was down 2.3% on the day.
QIHUs upside potential is 122.3% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $34.07. It is trading at 42.3% of its 52-week high of $36.21, and 7.2%
above its 52-week low of $14.30. China Lodging Group, Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:HTHT) is
the fifth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 03. It was down 1.4%
on the day. HTHTs upside potential is 55.8% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $21.82. It is trading at 57.2% of its 52-week high of $24.47,
and 16.7% above its 52-week low of $12.00. New Oriental Education & Tech Grp
(ADR) (NYSE:EDU) is the sixth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan.
03. It was down 1.2% on the day. EDUs upside potential is 48.6% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $35.30. It is trading at 68.3% of its
52-week high of $34.77, and 15.3% above its 52-week low of $20.61. TAL Education
Group (ADR) (NYSE:XRS) is the seventh most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on
Jan. 03. It was down 0.1% on the day. XRSs upside potential is 54.9% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $15.43. It is trading at 61.3% of its
52-week high of $16.25, and 18.4% above its 52-week low of $8.41.
Top Oversold U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks (Jan 03, 2012)
Below are the latest oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. Spreadtrum
Communications, Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:SPRD) is the most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 03. It was down 6.1% on the day. SPRDs upside potential is 56.0%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $30.58. It is trading at
65.4% of its 52-week high of $29.98, and 128.3% above its 52-week low of $8.59.
Ambow Education Holding Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:AMBO) is the second most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 03. It was down 2.8% on the day. AMBOs upside
potential is 15.9% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $8.00. It
is trading at 47.9% of its 52-week high of $14.40, and 51.3% above its 52-week
low of $4.56. Noah Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:NOAH) is the third most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 03. It was down 2.4% on the day. NOAHs upside
potential is 232.8% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $19.96.
It is trading at 30.0% of its 52-week high of $20.00, and 4.7% above its 52-week
low of $5.73. Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU) is the fourth most
oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 03. It was down 2.3% on the day.
QIHUs upside potential is 122.3% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $34.07. It is trading at 42.3% of its 52-week high of $36.21, and 7.2%
above its 52-week low of $14.30. China Lodging Group, Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:HTHT) is
the fifth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 03. It was down 1.4%
on the day. HTHTs upside potential is 55.8% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $21.82. It is trading at 57.2% of its 52-week high of $24.47,
and 16.7% above its 52-week low of $12.00. New Oriental Education & Tech Grp
(ADR) (NYSE:EDU) is the sixth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan.
03. It was down 1.2% on the day. EDUs upside potential is 48.6% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $35.30. It is trading at 68.3% of its
52-week high of $34.77, and 15.3% above its 52-week low of $20.61. TAL Education
Group (ADR) (NYSE:XRS) is the seventh most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on
Jan. 03. It was down 0.1% on the day. XRSs upside potential is 54.9% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $15.43. It is trading at 61.3% of its
52-week high of $16.25, and 18.4% above its 52-week low of $8.41.
Communications, Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:SPRD) is the most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 03. It was down 6.1% on the day. SPRDs upside potential is 56.0%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $30.58. It is trading at
65.4% of its 52-week high of $29.98, and 128.3% above its 52-week low of $8.59.
Ambow Education Holding Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:AMBO) is the second most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 03. It was down 2.8% on the day. AMBOs upside
potential is 15.9% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $8.00. It
is trading at 47.9% of its 52-week high of $14.40, and 51.3% above its 52-week
low of $4.56. Noah Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:NOAH) is the third most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 03. It was down 2.4% on the day. NOAHs upside
potential is 232.8% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $19.96.
It is trading at 30.0% of its 52-week high of $20.00, and 4.7% above its 52-week
low of $5.73. Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU) is the fourth most
oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 03. It was down 2.3% on the day.
QIHUs upside potential is 122.3% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $34.07. It is trading at 42.3% of its 52-week high of $36.21, and 7.2%
above its 52-week low of $14.30. China Lodging Group, Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:HTHT) is
the fifth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 03. It was down 1.4%
on the day. HTHTs upside potential is 55.8% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $21.82. It is trading at 57.2% of its 52-week high of $24.47,
and 16.7% above its 52-week low of $12.00. New Oriental Education & Tech Grp
(ADR) (NYSE:EDU) is the sixth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan.
03. It was down 1.2% on the day. EDUs upside potential is 48.6% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $35.30. It is trading at 68.3% of its
52-week high of $34.77, and 15.3% above its 52-week low of $20.61. TAL Education
Group (ADR) (NYSE:XRS) is the seventh most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on
Jan. 03. It was down 0.1% on the day. XRSs upside potential is 54.9% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $15.43. It is trading at 61.3% of its
52-week high of $16.25, and 18.4% above its 52-week low of $8.41.
3 Forgotten Stocks Worth Reconnecting With
It's always worth a look when a one-time growth stock falls into value
territory, and the market volatility of the past year has left its share of
former high-fliers stranded well below their recent highs. Three such stocks are
Monsanto (NYSE: MON ), Teva Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: TEVA ) and Ericsson
(NASDAQ: ERIC ). Once favorites of the press and institutional money managers
alike, these stocks have quietly maintained steady fundamentals even as their
valuations have come down. This disconnect presents an opportunity for
longer-term investors. Monsanto Monsanto is a case in point. The stock of this
global agribusiness giant delivered a 22-bagger for investors from mid-2002
through mid-2008 a period that saw its P/E surge from the mid-teens into the
50s. During this interval, the market became enamored with the "story" of
the company capitalizing on rising global agricultural production through its
genetically enhanced seeds. But Monsanto's market value has been cut in half
since its 2008 heyday thanks to rising competition, price pressures and slowing
sales for its signature Roundup product. The result: a stock whose valuation no
longer captures its earnings power. Click to Enlarge According to the USDA, the
average net cash income for U.S.-based farm businesses rose 17% in 2011 and is
on track for another increase for 2012. Notably, the latest survey of farmer
confidence showed continued strength, which obviously is a positive for
suppliers such as Monsanto. The company has a strong product pipeline including
drought-tolerant corn, expected to launch in 2013 that provides a solid
foundation for earnings in the years ahead. It also should be noted that
Monsanto, whose products help boost crop yields, still is in a prime position to
benefit from the long-term imbalance created by the rising demand for
agricultural products and the static supply of arable land. As a kicker, the
stock yields a 1.7% dividend. Despite these positives, the stock is trading at a
discount to its five-year averages for all key valuation measures: P/E,
price-to-book, price-to-sales and PEG. The chart also is potentially favorable
with the possibility of a breakout if the stock rises above $77. Monsanto
reports earnings Thursday. Teva Pharmaceuticals Israel-based Teva, the world's
largest maker of generic drugs, rewarded investors with a total return of over
1,000% from 1999-2009. The stock has been left in the dust in the past two
years, however from its April 2010 high near $65, Teva is off nearly 40% even
as the broader pharmaceutical sector has gained ground. Teva has been hit by
concerns about rising competition and the potential loss of exclusivity on a key
drug, but the stock is beginning to look like a value at these levels. Click to
Enlarge The IMS Institute for Health Care Infomatics is calling for the market
share of branded drugs (which stood at 70% in 2005) to drop from 64% in 2010 to
53% in 2015 as the use of generics increases. In addition, a number of
brand-name drugs are losing exclusivity in 2012, to the tune of a total sales
volume of $28 billion. Both of these trends work in Teva's favor. Although
Teva is a profitable company with important long-term trends working in its
favor analysts are looking for 13% EPS growth in 2012 the stock has been left
for dead. Among the numbers investors should take into account: The trailing
P/E, at 12, is less than half the five-year average of 24.6. (The forward P/E is
even more attractive at 7.2.) Price-to-book stands at 1.6 versus the five-year
average of 2.4, while price-to-sales is at 2.1 versus 3.3. What's more, Teva
yields 1.7%, and management recently announced a buyback program worth $3
billion. With numbers like these, it looks like it finally might be time for
this fallen angel to start playing catchup with its industry peers. Ericsson By
now, the broadband theme is well-known: Rising smartphone and tablet usage is
creating a surge in demand for broadband capacity, and telecom operators'
ability to meet this fast-growing capacity is limited. But what seems to have
been lost on investors is that Ericsson the market-share leader in providing
the equipment and services that will help operators meet demand in the years
ahead still is one of the companies that is positioned to capitalize on this
trend. Click to Enlarge Nevertheless, the growth-stock darling of the 1990s now
is a value play, with a forward P/E of 10.8 (and 8.6 net of cash), a trailing
price-to-sales ratio of 0.98 (versus a five-year average of 1.3%), $6.7 billion
in cash and a dividend yield of 3.6%. The stock was off 11% in 2011. It might
require patience for the market to pick up on the potential value here, but a
look at the total picture reveals meaningful upside potential and limited
downside risk from this level. The bottom line: All three of these
somewhat-forgotten market leaders have the potential to provide market-beating
returns in the year ahead, even if the broader investment environment remains
challenging.
territory, and the market volatility of the past year has left its share of
former high-fliers stranded well below their recent highs. Three such stocks are
Monsanto (NYSE: MON ), Teva Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: TEVA ) and Ericsson
(NASDAQ: ERIC ). Once favorites of the press and institutional money managers
alike, these stocks have quietly maintained steady fundamentals even as their
valuations have come down. This disconnect presents an opportunity for
longer-term investors. Monsanto Monsanto is a case in point. The stock of this
global agribusiness giant delivered a 22-bagger for investors from mid-2002
through mid-2008 a period that saw its P/E surge from the mid-teens into the
50s. During this interval, the market became enamored with the "story" of
the company capitalizing on rising global agricultural production through its
genetically enhanced seeds. But Monsanto's market value has been cut in half
since its 2008 heyday thanks to rising competition, price pressures and slowing
sales for its signature Roundup product. The result: a stock whose valuation no
longer captures its earnings power. Click to Enlarge According to the USDA, the
average net cash income for U.S.-based farm businesses rose 17% in 2011 and is
on track for another increase for 2012. Notably, the latest survey of farmer
confidence showed continued strength, which obviously is a positive for
suppliers such as Monsanto. The company has a strong product pipeline including
drought-tolerant corn, expected to launch in 2013 that provides a solid
foundation for earnings in the years ahead. It also should be noted that
Monsanto, whose products help boost crop yields, still is in a prime position to
benefit from the long-term imbalance created by the rising demand for
agricultural products and the static supply of arable land. As a kicker, the
stock yields a 1.7% dividend. Despite these positives, the stock is trading at a
discount to its five-year averages for all key valuation measures: P/E,
price-to-book, price-to-sales and PEG. The chart also is potentially favorable
with the possibility of a breakout if the stock rises above $77. Monsanto
reports earnings Thursday. Teva Pharmaceuticals Israel-based Teva, the world's
largest maker of generic drugs, rewarded investors with a total return of over
1,000% from 1999-2009. The stock has been left in the dust in the past two
years, however from its April 2010 high near $65, Teva is off nearly 40% even
as the broader pharmaceutical sector has gained ground. Teva has been hit by
concerns about rising competition and the potential loss of exclusivity on a key
drug, but the stock is beginning to look like a value at these levels. Click to
Enlarge The IMS Institute for Health Care Infomatics is calling for the market
share of branded drugs (which stood at 70% in 2005) to drop from 64% in 2010 to
53% in 2015 as the use of generics increases. In addition, a number of
brand-name drugs are losing exclusivity in 2012, to the tune of a total sales
volume of $28 billion. Both of these trends work in Teva's favor. Although
Teva is a profitable company with important long-term trends working in its
favor analysts are looking for 13% EPS growth in 2012 the stock has been left
for dead. Among the numbers investors should take into account: The trailing
P/E, at 12, is less than half the five-year average of 24.6. (The forward P/E is
even more attractive at 7.2.) Price-to-book stands at 1.6 versus the five-year
average of 2.4, while price-to-sales is at 2.1 versus 3.3. What's more, Teva
yields 1.7%, and management recently announced a buyback program worth $3
billion. With numbers like these, it looks like it finally might be time for
this fallen angel to start playing catchup with its industry peers. Ericsson By
now, the broadband theme is well-known: Rising smartphone and tablet usage is
creating a surge in demand for broadband capacity, and telecom operators'
ability to meet this fast-growing capacity is limited. But what seems to have
been lost on investors is that Ericsson the market-share leader in providing
the equipment and services that will help operators meet demand in the years
ahead still is one of the companies that is positioned to capitalize on this
trend. Click to Enlarge Nevertheless, the growth-stock darling of the 1990s now
is a value play, with a forward P/E of 10.8 (and 8.6 net of cash), a trailing
price-to-sales ratio of 0.98 (versus a five-year average of 1.3%), $6.7 billion
in cash and a dividend yield of 3.6%. The stock was off 11% in 2011. It might
require patience for the market to pick up on the potential value here, but a
look at the total picture reveals meaningful upside potential and limited
downside risk from this level. The bottom line: All three of these
somewhat-forgotten market leaders have the potential to provide market-beating
returns in the year ahead, even if the broader investment environment remains
challenging.
Emerging Market Plays That Soared, or Not, in 2011
My emerging markets investments were a mixed bag last year. My biggest success
came from Visa (NYSE: V ), ending the year up over 44%. I loved Visa when I
recommended it, and I continue to love it now, even at current prices. But I
should be very clear that I do not expect another year of 44% returns. Yes, Visa
is still at the crossroads of two powerful macro trends the rise of the
emerging market consumer and the shift toward a global cashless economy and
these are trends I see persisting for years to come. But 2011 was unique in that
the stock had been depressed by political risk stemming from the Durbin
Amendment to the Dodd-Frank financial reform package. When the cloud of
uncertainty was lifted, Visa and rival MasterCard (NYSE: MA ) both enjoyed
monster rallies. That kind of political risk simply doesnt exist right now.
Still, I do expect Visa to outperform the S&P in the years ahead. On a side
note, my Visa recommendation was the winning pick in InvestorPlace's 10 Stocks
for 2011 contest (Read about my follow-up pick for 2012 , and check out the rest
of the " 10 Best Stocks for 2012 "). Unilever (NYSE: UL ) has also quietly
generated good returns for me. It ended the year up a solid 8%, and its total
return since I recommended it in December of 2010 is a not-too shabby 16%.
Unilever already gets more than half of its revenues from emerging markets and
pays a great dividend. This is one I recommend holding for the remainder of the
decade. Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL ) is another stock that has quietly put out
decent returns. The stock ended the year up almost 15% and 21% in total returns
since I recommended it in November of 2010. This is another company that is far
from sexy it sells soap and toothpaste but its precisely the right kind of
stock to own in a choppy, trendless market. DirecTV (NASDAQ: DTV ) has done
relatively well. The stock ended the year up 7%, which isn't bad considering
the abuse the markets have taken over the past year. Warren Buffett made a
splash when he announced that Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B ) had taken a
large position in DirecTV, and I continue to like the company as a backdoor way
to get access to the rising middle classes of Latin America. Hold on to this
one. Busts Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG ) was a roller-coaster stock in 2011 that
almost ended flat until it squeaked out major gains in late December, making for
a yearly return of 3.7%. This isnt a huge bust, but if not for managing a
respectable 16% total return since I recommended this stock in July of 2010 I
would call PG a disappointment. Like the other dividend-paying consumer products
companies, I continue to like P&G and recommend holding it for another quarter
or more. It pays a reliable dividend, which matters in a market like this.
Nestle (PINK: NSRGY ) has also been a bit of a disappointment after taking a
beating due to the Swiss franc's fluctuations and due to volatility spilling
over from the euro zone. Still, Nestle is one of the finest companies in the
world, pays a great dividend and has exposure to emerging markets that goes back
decades. This is one stock I recommend you hold on to for a while. Finally, my
broad play on the rise of the emerging market consumer the
came from Visa (NYSE: V ), ending the year up over 44%. I loved Visa when I
recommended it, and I continue to love it now, even at current prices. But I
should be very clear that I do not expect another year of 44% returns. Yes, Visa
is still at the crossroads of two powerful macro trends the rise of the
emerging market consumer and the shift toward a global cashless economy and
these are trends I see persisting for years to come. But 2011 was unique in that
the stock had been depressed by political risk stemming from the Durbin
Amendment to the Dodd-Frank financial reform package. When the cloud of
uncertainty was lifted, Visa and rival MasterCard (NYSE: MA ) both enjoyed
monster rallies. That kind of political risk simply doesnt exist right now.
Still, I do expect Visa to outperform the S&P in the years ahead. On a side
note, my Visa recommendation was the winning pick in InvestorPlace's 10 Stocks
for 2011 contest (Read about my follow-up pick for 2012 , and check out the rest
of the " 10 Best Stocks for 2012 "). Unilever (NYSE: UL ) has also quietly
generated good returns for me. It ended the year up a solid 8%, and its total
return since I recommended it in December of 2010 is a not-too shabby 16%.
Unilever already gets more than half of its revenues from emerging markets and
pays a great dividend. This is one I recommend holding for the remainder of the
decade. Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL ) is another stock that has quietly put out
decent returns. The stock ended the year up almost 15% and 21% in total returns
since I recommended it in November of 2010. This is another company that is far
from sexy it sells soap and toothpaste but its precisely the right kind of
stock to own in a choppy, trendless market. DirecTV (NASDAQ: DTV ) has done
relatively well. The stock ended the year up 7%, which isn't bad considering
the abuse the markets have taken over the past year. Warren Buffett made a
splash when he announced that Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B ) had taken a
large position in DirecTV, and I continue to like the company as a backdoor way
to get access to the rising middle classes of Latin America. Hold on to this
one. Busts Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG ) was a roller-coaster stock in 2011 that
almost ended flat until it squeaked out major gains in late December, making for
a yearly return of 3.7%. This isnt a huge bust, but if not for managing a
respectable 16% total return since I recommended this stock in July of 2010 I
would call PG a disappointment. Like the other dividend-paying consumer products
companies, I continue to like P&G and recommend holding it for another quarter
or more. It pays a reliable dividend, which matters in a market like this.
Nestle (PINK: NSRGY ) has also been a bit of a disappointment after taking a
beating due to the Swiss franc's fluctuations and due to volatility spilling
over from the euro zone. Still, Nestle is one of the finest companies in the
world, pays a great dividend and has exposure to emerging markets that goes back
decades. This is one stock I recommend you hold on to for a while. Finally, my
broad play on the rise of the emerging market consumer the
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Continues Search Tests
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has continued testing its new search engine home page
across the world. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Continues Search Tests Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG), the worlds largest search engine, is testing a new design for its
Google Search home page by replacing the black bar on the top of the page with a
grey logo. When the user clicks or highlights the logo, it reveals seven
services like Google+, Search, Images, Maps, YouTube, News, Gmail and Documents
with a 'More' option. Currently the revamped home page is available to a
limited number of users only, but that number I increasing daily. A Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) spokesman said, "Constant revision and improvement is part of
our overarching philosophy. If you compare the original Google home page to
todays version, you will see that a makeover every so often can certainly be
refreshing". Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) stocks are currently standing at 645.9.
Price History Last Price: 645.9 52 Week Low / High: 473.02 / 646.76 50 Day
Moving Average: 607.78 6 Month Price Change %: 24.0% 12 Month Price Change %:
7.9%
across the world. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Continues Search Tests Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG), the worlds largest search engine, is testing a new design for its
Google Search home page by replacing the black bar on the top of the page with a
grey logo. When the user clicks or highlights the logo, it reveals seven
services like Google+, Search, Images, Maps, YouTube, News, Gmail and Documents
with a 'More' option. Currently the revamped home page is available to a
limited number of users only, but that number I increasing daily. A Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) spokesman said, "Constant revision and improvement is part of
our overarching philosophy. If you compare the original Google home page to
todays version, you will see that a makeover every so often can certainly be
refreshing". Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) stocks are currently standing at 645.9.
Price History Last Price: 645.9 52 Week Low / High: 473.02 / 646.76 50 Day
Moving Average: 607.78 6 Month Price Change %: 24.0% 12 Month Price Change %:
7.9%
Top 10 Solar Stocks with Highest Upside: WEST, EMKR, DQ, RSOL, JASO, ENER, HOKU, GTAT, WFR, BTUI (Jan 03, 2012)
Below are the top 10 Solar stocks with highest upside potential, based on the
difference between current price and Wall Street analysts average target price.
Two Chinese companies (DQ, JASO) are on the list. CLICK HERE for Solar Stocks
Comparison Table Westinghouse Solar Inc (NASDAQ:WEST) has the 1st highest upside
potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 329.7%. Its consensus
target price is $1.38 based on the average of all estimates. EMCORE Corporation
(NASDAQ:EMKR) has the 2nd highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 305.9%. Its consensus target price is $3.50 based on the
average of all estimates. Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) has the 3rd highest
upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 244.3%. Its
consensus target price is $5.75 based on the average of all estimates. Real
Goods Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:RSOL) has the 4th highest upside potential in this
segment of the market. Its upside is 184.1%. Its consensus target price is $4.06
based on the average of all estimates. JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR)
(NASDAQ:JASO) has the 5th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 104.2%. Its consensus target price is $2.74 based on the
average of all estimates. Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENER) has the
6th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 98.0%.
Its consensus target price is $0.40 based on the average of all estimates. Hoku
Corporation (NASDAQ:HOKU) has the 7th highest upside potential in this segment
of the market. Its upside is 75.4%. Its consensus target price is $1.00 based on
the average of all estimates. GT Advanced Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:GTAT) has the
8th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 74.8%.
Its consensus target price is $12.66 based on the average of all estimates. MEMC
Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE:WFR) has the 9th highest upside potential in
this segment of the market. Its upside is 69.5%. Its consensus target price is
$6.68 based on the average of all estimates. BTU International, Inc.
(NASDAQ:BTUI) has the 10th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 63.5%. Its consensus target price is $4.25 based on the
average of all estimates. CLICK HERE for Solar Stocks Comparison Table
difference between current price and Wall Street analysts average target price.
Two Chinese companies (DQ, JASO) are on the list. CLICK HERE for Solar Stocks
Comparison Table Westinghouse Solar Inc (NASDAQ:WEST) has the 1st highest upside
potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 329.7%. Its consensus
target price is $1.38 based on the average of all estimates. EMCORE Corporation
(NASDAQ:EMKR) has the 2nd highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 305.9%. Its consensus target price is $3.50 based on the
average of all estimates. Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) has the 3rd highest
upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 244.3%. Its
consensus target price is $5.75 based on the average of all estimates. Real
Goods Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:RSOL) has the 4th highest upside potential in this
segment of the market. Its upside is 184.1%. Its consensus target price is $4.06
based on the average of all estimates. JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR)
(NASDAQ:JASO) has the 5th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 104.2%. Its consensus target price is $2.74 based on the
average of all estimates. Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENER) has the
6th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 98.0%.
Its consensus target price is $0.40 based on the average of all estimates. Hoku
Corporation (NASDAQ:HOKU) has the 7th highest upside potential in this segment
of the market. Its upside is 75.4%. Its consensus target price is $1.00 based on
the average of all estimates. GT Advanced Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:GTAT) has the
8th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 74.8%.
Its consensus target price is $12.66 based on the average of all estimates. MEMC
Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE:WFR) has the 9th highest upside potential in
this segment of the market. Its upside is 69.5%. Its consensus target price is
$6.68 based on the average of all estimates. BTU International, Inc.
(NASDAQ:BTUI) has the 10th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 63.5%. Its consensus target price is $4.25 based on the
average of all estimates. CLICK HERE for Solar Stocks Comparison Table
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Launching 2012 Election Site
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has launched a new site to track 2012 election
information. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Launching 2012 Election Site The search
engine Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has launched a new site at google.com/elections
ahead of Iowa caucuses to track the 2012 US election information. This is the
first website from the company to be dedicated exclusively to elections, and
will provide information including news articles sorted by candidate and issue,
links to voter resources and a YouTube view to each candidate. A Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) spokesman said, "As Nov. 6, 2012, draws closer, the site will
evolve into a robust election hub where citizens can watch, learn, discuss,
participate — and perhaps even make an impact on — the digital campaign
trail as it blazes forward to the election of the next President of the United
States". Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) shares were at 645.9 at the end of the last
days trading. Theres been a 25.4% 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
information. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Launching 2012 Election Site The search
engine Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has launched a new site at google.com/elections
ahead of Iowa caucuses to track the 2012 US election information. This is the
first website from the company to be dedicated exclusively to elections, and
will provide information including news articles sorted by candidate and issue,
links to voter resources and a YouTube view to each candidate. A Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) spokesman said, "As Nov. 6, 2012, draws closer, the site will
evolve into a robust election hub where citizens can watch, learn, discuss,
participate — and perhaps even make an impact on — the digital campaign
trail as it blazes forward to the election of the next President of the United
States". Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) shares were at 645.9 at the end of the last
days trading. Theres been a 25.4% 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
Gold Reclaims $1,600, Eyes Best Day Since Oct 25
Gold futures surged higher on Tuesday amid U.S. dollar weakness and a
broad-based rally on Wall Street.
broad-based rally on Wall Street.
U.S. PMI Manufacturing Index Rose to 53.9%
Today the U.S. Manufacturing ISM report was published and the U.S. Manufacturing
PMI growth rate rose again to 53.9% during December. The U.S. Manufacturing PMI
– an index that presents the economic activity in the U.S. manufacturing
sector, rose for the 29th consecutive month; the growth rate inclined from 52.7%
in November to 53.9% in December i.e. a 1.2 percent points increase. This means
that the U.S. manufacturing sector is growing at a higher pace in December
compared to November. Among the factors that were examined in this survey: one
of the sharpest increase was the production from 56.6% to 59.9% an increase of
3.3 percent point; imports also grew by 5.0 percent points; employment also rose
by 3.3 percent points to 55.1%; on the other hand, among the sectors that
contracted were customers inventories – a decrease of 7.5 percent point to
42.5% and inventories – a drop of 1.2 percent point to 47.1. According to
Roache et. al (2008) it was suggested that the PMI Manufacturing ISM report has
a negative relation with gold and silver prices, without controlling the effect
of US dollar. Currently, it seems that this news might have an effect on gold
and
PMI growth rate rose again to 53.9% during December. The U.S. Manufacturing PMI
– an index that presents the economic activity in the U.S. manufacturing
sector, rose for the 29th consecutive month; the growth rate inclined from 52.7%
in November to 53.9% in December i.e. a 1.2 percent points increase. This means
that the U.S. manufacturing sector is growing at a higher pace in December
compared to November. Among the factors that were examined in this survey: one
of the sharpest increase was the production from 56.6% to 59.9% an increase of
3.3 percent point; imports also grew by 5.0 percent points; employment also rose
by 3.3 percent points to 55.1%; on the other hand, among the sectors that
contracted were customers inventories – a decrease of 7.5 percent point to
42.5% and inventories – a drop of 1.2 percent point to 47.1. According to
Roache et. al (2008) it was suggested that the PMI Manufacturing ISM report has
a negative relation with gold and silver prices, without controlling the effect
of US dollar. Currently, it seems that this news might have an effect on gold
and
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) To Launch New Products This Month?
It has been reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is planning a media event
for this month. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) To Launch New Products This Month?
Citing sources familiar with the plans, AllThingsD has revealed that Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) is planning to hold a media event at the end of January. The site
said that Apple will be announcing something relating to the media industry
itself, and that it will hold the event in New York City. Eddie Cue, Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL)'s SVP of Internet Software and Services, is believed to be
involved with the event and his presence suggests that the announcement will
revolve around media, such as iTunes, iBookStore, iAd, iCloud, or the App Store.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares were at 405 at the end of the last days trading.
Theres been a 6.2% change 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
for this month. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) To Launch New Products This Month?
Citing sources familiar with the plans, AllThingsD has revealed that Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) is planning to hold a media event at the end of January. The site
said that Apple will be announcing something relating to the media industry
itself, and that it will hold the event in New York City. Eddie Cue, Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL)'s SVP of Internet Software and Services, is believed to be
involved with the event and his presence suggests that the announcement will
revolve around media, such as iTunes, iBookStore, iAd, iCloud, or the App Store.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares were at 405 at the end of the last days trading.
Theres been a 6.2% change 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
Does It Still Make Sense to Diversify Internationally?
One class of investors will be only too glad to wave 2011 goodbye. If you had
any money riding on overseas stock markets, chances are you've taken some
pretty nasty lumps. This past year, the broadest measure of developed foreign
markets, the iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (NYSE: EFA ) lost 15.62% in dollar
terms (excluding dividends). The emerging bourses, according to the iShares MSCI
Emerging Markets Index ETF (NYSE: EEM ), fared even worse, skidding 21.12%.
Painful indeed, especially when you consider that the headline U.S. stock
indexes were either slightly above (Dow Jones industrials) or slightly below
(S&P 500) the breakeven line. So the question arises: Does it still make sense
to diversify internationally? Or has another investment fairy tale gone poof at
midnight? Values Point to Profits Ahead Tempting as it is to be cynical about a
financial world that often seems broken, I don't think we've seen the end of
great profit-making opportunities in foreign markets. In fact, the recent
weakness in overseas stocks is probably setting us up for exceptional returns
once the current distress passes. The main reason, of course, is valuation. As
of mid-December, according to Bloomberg, the stocks in the Stoxx Europe 600
index were quoted at a slender 10.1 times estimated 2011 earnings, versus 12.2X
for the Standard & Poor's 500 index a discount of 17%. The iShares MSCI
Pacific ex-Japan Index (ETF) (NYSE: EPP ), which normally trades at a sizable
premium to the S&P because of Asia's superior economic growth, was at 12.6X.
Some emerging markets are even cheaper. Brazi is selling for about 8X trailing
12 months' earnings, and India about 12X both well below their norms for the
past five years. Remember also that despite a recent slowdown, these countries
are still growing much faster than the developed economies of North America or
Europe. For the opening months of 2012, I'm taking a cautious view of most
foreign stock markets. Europe's sovereign debt travails will weigh on economic
activity around the world, but especially in the EU homeland. In addition,
we're picking up early signs that China's credit-fueled boom may be due for
a setback in 2012. Chinese purchasing managers report that the country's
manufacturing sector is now contracting at the steepest rate since early 2009.
From North to South Accordingly, I recommend that you proceed slowly and
judiciously with new commitments. In Europe, I advise you to favor
recession-resistant health care and consumer-staples names, such as drug maker
Novartis (NYSE: NVS ) and food processor Nestle (PINK: NSRGY ). Not so
coincidentally, both are based in Switzerland with its friendly business
climate and sound currency. Both stocks also throw off generous dividend yields:
4.07% for NVS, and 3.41% for NSRGY. Dividends are typically paid once a year, in
April. Switzerland extracts a 15% withholding tax on dividends remitted to U.S.
shareholders, but you can obtain a credit against this tax if you hold the stock
in a taxable account (not an IRA). Among the other developed markets, my top
choice is Australia, whose tax law encourages corporations to pay out the
lion's share of their profits in the form of dividends. As a result, most
Australian stocks yield considerably more than their U.S. counterparts. Take
Westpac Banking (NYSE: WBK ). Strong and conservatively managed, this Aussie
bank has boosted its dividend more than 400%, in dollar terms, over the past 10
years. Current yield: a mouth-watering 7.8%. Dividends are paid semiannually, in
July and December. No withholding tax is currently imposed on U.S. residents.
For a diversified portfolio of Australian stocks, consider iShares MSCI
Australia Index Fund (ETF) (NYSE: EWA ). This ETF owns a large slug of
financials (44% of the portfolio), but it also gives you exposure to
Australia's natural-resources sector. Current yield: 4.71%. Submerged, Not
Sunk Given that emerging markets have taken it on the chin, I'm confident that
Brazil and India, my two longtime favorites among the developing bourses, will
eventually snap back to their 2011 highs and beyond. Before a lasting turnaround
can occur, however, investors will need to get a sense that the growth outlook
in these countries is stabilizing. That will take time. So, I suggest dribbling
cash into vehicles like iShares MSCI Brazil Index (ETF) (NYSE: EWZ ) and
PowerShares India Portfolio (ETF) (NYSE: PIN ) in equal-dollar installments over
a period of three to six months. For the immediate future, emerging-markets
bonds seem to hold greater potential than stocks. Unlike U.S. Treasuries, EM
bonds offer worthwhile yields that exceed, in most cases, the dividends you
could earn on stocks from the same countries. The J.P. Morgan U.S. Dollar
Emerging Markets Bond Fund (NYSE: EMB ) is the safest pick, suitable for
virtually all investors. If you want to shoot for a little more income, go with
TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund (MUTF: TGINX ), which invests mainly in
private-sector bonds rather than governments. Current yield: 6.94%.
any money riding on overseas stock markets, chances are you've taken some
pretty nasty lumps. This past year, the broadest measure of developed foreign
markets, the iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (NYSE: EFA ) lost 15.62% in dollar
terms (excluding dividends). The emerging bourses, according to the iShares MSCI
Emerging Markets Index ETF (NYSE: EEM ), fared even worse, skidding 21.12%.
Painful indeed, especially when you consider that the headline U.S. stock
indexes were either slightly above (Dow Jones industrials) or slightly below
(S&P 500) the breakeven line. So the question arises: Does it still make sense
to diversify internationally? Or has another investment fairy tale gone poof at
midnight? Values Point to Profits Ahead Tempting as it is to be cynical about a
financial world that often seems broken, I don't think we've seen the end of
great profit-making opportunities in foreign markets. In fact, the recent
weakness in overseas stocks is probably setting us up for exceptional returns
once the current distress passes. The main reason, of course, is valuation. As
of mid-December, according to Bloomberg, the stocks in the Stoxx Europe 600
index were quoted at a slender 10.1 times estimated 2011 earnings, versus 12.2X
for the Standard & Poor's 500 index a discount of 17%. The iShares MSCI
Pacific ex-Japan Index (ETF) (NYSE: EPP ), which normally trades at a sizable
premium to the S&P because of Asia's superior economic growth, was at 12.6X.
Some emerging markets are even cheaper. Brazi is selling for about 8X trailing
12 months' earnings, and India about 12X both well below their norms for the
past five years. Remember also that despite a recent slowdown, these countries
are still growing much faster than the developed economies of North America or
Europe. For the opening months of 2012, I'm taking a cautious view of most
foreign stock markets. Europe's sovereign debt travails will weigh on economic
activity around the world, but especially in the EU homeland. In addition,
we're picking up early signs that China's credit-fueled boom may be due for
a setback in 2012. Chinese purchasing managers report that the country's
manufacturing sector is now contracting at the steepest rate since early 2009.
From North to South Accordingly, I recommend that you proceed slowly and
judiciously with new commitments. In Europe, I advise you to favor
recession-resistant health care and consumer-staples names, such as drug maker
Novartis (NYSE: NVS ) and food processor Nestle (PINK: NSRGY ). Not so
coincidentally, both are based in Switzerland with its friendly business
climate and sound currency. Both stocks also throw off generous dividend yields:
4.07% for NVS, and 3.41% for NSRGY. Dividends are typically paid once a year, in
April. Switzerland extracts a 15% withholding tax on dividends remitted to U.S.
shareholders, but you can obtain a credit against this tax if you hold the stock
in a taxable account (not an IRA). Among the other developed markets, my top
choice is Australia, whose tax law encourages corporations to pay out the
lion's share of their profits in the form of dividends. As a result, most
Australian stocks yield considerably more than their U.S. counterparts. Take
Westpac Banking (NYSE: WBK ). Strong and conservatively managed, this Aussie
bank has boosted its dividend more than 400%, in dollar terms, over the past 10
years. Current yield: a mouth-watering 7.8%. Dividends are paid semiannually, in
July and December. No withholding tax is currently imposed on U.S. residents.
For a diversified portfolio of Australian stocks, consider iShares MSCI
Australia Index Fund (ETF) (NYSE: EWA ). This ETF owns a large slug of
financials (44% of the portfolio), but it also gives you exposure to
Australia's natural-resources sector. Current yield: 4.71%. Submerged, Not
Sunk Given that emerging markets have taken it on the chin, I'm confident that
Brazil and India, my two longtime favorites among the developing bourses, will
eventually snap back to their 2011 highs and beyond. Before a lasting turnaround
can occur, however, investors will need to get a sense that the growth outlook
in these countries is stabilizing. That will take time. So, I suggest dribbling
cash into vehicles like iShares MSCI Brazil Index (ETF) (NYSE: EWZ ) and
PowerShares India Portfolio (ETF) (NYSE: PIN ) in equal-dollar installments over
a period of three to six months. For the immediate future, emerging-markets
bonds seem to hold greater potential than stocks. Unlike U.S. Treasuries, EM
bonds offer worthwhile yields that exceed, in most cases, the dividends you
could earn on stocks from the same countries. The J.P. Morgan U.S. Dollar
Emerging Markets Bond Fund (NYSE: EMB ) is the safest pick, suitable for
virtually all investors. If you want to shoot for a little more income, go with
TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund (MUTF: TGINX ), which invests mainly in
private-sector bonds rather than governments. Current yield: 6.94%.
Tuesday Apple Rumors: iBookstore Highlight of Next Media Event
Here are your Apple rumors and AAPL stock news items for Tuesday: Apple Preps
January iBookstore Media Event in New York City: While consumers and investors
alike are chomping at the bit for Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) to hold a big press
event so it can get on with announcing the next iPhone or iPad, theyre going to
have to wait for Apples actual next press event to come and go before
satisfaction arrives. A Monday report at All Things Digital , later confirmed by
Tech Crunch , said Apple will be hosting a media event later this month to talk
about new changes to the iBookstore. Tech Crunch s unnamed source said Apple
devotees shouldnt expect any major reveals at the event. Perhaps the company
plans to rename the iBookstore the iKindle store in hopes of tricking would-be
e-book shoppers? Analyst Says Amazon Kindle Fire Didnt Hurt iPad Too Bad: While
Amazon s (NASDAQ: AMZN ) Kindle e-bookstore traditionally has outsold Apples
iBookstore (thus making the above joke hilarious), the two companies have been
on reverse footing when it comes to actual hardware sales. Some Wall Street
analysts believed Amazon might turn the tide on Apple when it came to Kindle
sales versus iPad sales with the release of the Kindle Fire tablet. While the
Kindle Fire has been a sales success for Amazon over the holiday period, at
least one analyst believes it hasnt delivered a killing blow to iPad sales.
According to Apple Insider , Morgan Keenan analyst Travis McCourt said Amazon,
having sold approximately 4 million to 5 million Kindle Fires over the holiday,
likely only stole between 1 and 2 million iPad sales. As a result, McCourt now
believes Apple only sold around 13 million iPads over the holiday quarter less
than the 16 million he was previously expecting but still more than the 11.2
million iPads sold during the year-ago period. Samsung Steals iPhone Ad Girl for
Galaxy Tab Commercial: Samsung s (PINK: SSNLF ) rascally digs at Apple continue.
First the company used Apples attempts to block the Galaxy Tab from going on
sale in Australia as a selling point for the device . Now Samsung is stealing
the actresses from Apples commercials for its own. A Saturday story at TNW (via
9 to 5 Mac ) said a new commercial for the Galaxy Tab is not only styled after
Apples commercials, but it uses the exact same actress from a recent commercial
for the iPhone 4S. Coincidence or hilarious corporate japery? You decide. As of
this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not hold a position in any of the
aforementioned stocks. Follow him on Twitter at
January iBookstore Media Event in New York City: While consumers and investors
alike are chomping at the bit for Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) to hold a big press
event so it can get on with announcing the next iPhone or iPad, theyre going to
have to wait for Apples actual next press event to come and go before
satisfaction arrives. A Monday report at All Things Digital , later confirmed by
Tech Crunch , said Apple will be hosting a media event later this month to talk
about new changes to the iBookstore. Tech Crunch s unnamed source said Apple
devotees shouldnt expect any major reveals at the event. Perhaps the company
plans to rename the iBookstore the iKindle store in hopes of tricking would-be
e-book shoppers? Analyst Says Amazon Kindle Fire Didnt Hurt iPad Too Bad: While
Amazon s (NASDAQ: AMZN ) Kindle e-bookstore traditionally has outsold Apples
iBookstore (thus making the above joke hilarious), the two companies have been
on reverse footing when it comes to actual hardware sales. Some Wall Street
analysts believed Amazon might turn the tide on Apple when it came to Kindle
sales versus iPad sales with the release of the Kindle Fire tablet. While the
Kindle Fire has been a sales success for Amazon over the holiday period, at
least one analyst believes it hasnt delivered a killing blow to iPad sales.
According to Apple Insider , Morgan Keenan analyst Travis McCourt said Amazon,
having sold approximately 4 million to 5 million Kindle Fires over the holiday,
likely only stole between 1 and 2 million iPad sales. As a result, McCourt now
believes Apple only sold around 13 million iPads over the holiday quarter less
than the 16 million he was previously expecting but still more than the 11.2
million iPads sold during the year-ago period. Samsung Steals iPhone Ad Girl for
Galaxy Tab Commercial: Samsung s (PINK: SSNLF ) rascally digs at Apple continue.
First the company used Apples attempts to block the Galaxy Tab from going on
sale in Australia as a selling point for the device . Now Samsung is stealing
the actresses from Apples commercials for its own. A Saturday story at TNW (via
9 to 5 Mac ) said a new commercial for the Galaxy Tab is not only styled after
Apples commercials, but it uses the exact same actress from a recent commercial
for the iPhone 4S. Coincidence or hilarious corporate japery? You decide. As of
this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not hold a position in any of the
aforementioned stocks. Follow him on Twitter at
Royal Gold Crosses Above its 10-day MA (RGLD)
Royal Gold Crosses Above its 10-day MA (RGLD) Financial News Network Online - 1
hour ago Royal Gold (NASDAQ:RGLD) crossed over its 10-day moving average of
$68.51 on a volume of 178K shares. Swing traders may find an opportunity for a
long position, as such a crossover often suggests ...
hour ago Royal Gold (NASDAQ:RGLD) crossed over its 10-day moving average of
$68.51 on a volume of 178K shares. Swing traders may find an opportunity for a
long position, as such a crossover often suggests ...
Randgold Resources Shares Climbing Higher, Up 5.7%
Randgold Resources Shares Climbing Higher, Up 5.7% Financial News Network
Online - 2 hours ago Randgold Resources (NASDAQ:GOLD) is one of todays notable
stocks on the rise, up 5.7% to $107.89. The S&P is trading higher by 1.4% to
1,276 and the Dow is trading 1.4% higher to 12,393. Randgold ...
Online - 2 hours ago Randgold Resources (NASDAQ:GOLD) is one of todays notable
stocks on the rise, up 5.7% to $107.89. The S&P is trading higher by 1.4% to
1,276 and the Dow is trading 1.4% higher to 12,393. Randgold ...
Buyers Accumulate Shares of Randgold Resources, Up 3.5%
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gol2664 Negocioenlinea Buyers Accumulate Shares of Randgold Resources, Up 3.5% Financial News Network Online – 27 minutes ago Randgold Resources (NASDAQ:GOLD), a company whose shares are moving quickly, is trading 3.5% higher to $105.69. The S&P is currently trading fractionally higher to 1,259 and the Dow Jones …
10 Best 401k Plans in America
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace According to BrightScope Retirement, a plan that ranks 401k programs for some of the biggest corporations in America, Southwest (NYSE: LUV ) has the richest retirement plan in the nation for 2011. The airline recently took the top spot on a list of the 30 highest-rated 401k plans of last year. Southwest matches 100% of the money its pilots set aside for their retirement plan, up to 9.3%
Gold, Silver Shares Climb, Dow Jumps 250 Points
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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Gold and silver shares began 2012 on a particularly positive note, as the Philadelphia Gold & Silver Index (XAU) climbed 4.0% to 187.77 in morning trading.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) To Have Bumper iPhone Quarter
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tdp2664 E money daily Investment firm Susquehanna has said that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will ship about 30.3 million iPhones this quarter. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) To Have Bumper iPhone Quarter According to a report, investment firm Susquehanna has predicted that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will ship about 30.3 million iPhones this quarter, having adjusted the figures from its earlier forecast of 27.1 million. On top of this, the firm has also said that Apple Inc will sell an estimated 111.4 million iPhones across the 2012 fiscal year. An analyst at the firm (Susquehanna) said that the "demand for the Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone 4S is still solid as demonstrated by continued shipping and selling in stores both online and offline. A significant portion of the demand is seemingly coming from North America, Western Europe and Asia Pacific-in descending order." Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares are currently standing at 405. Price History Last Price: 405 52 Week Low / High: 310.5 / 426.7 50 Day Moving Average: 390.79 6 Month Price Change %: 18.0% 12 Month Price Change %: 25.1%
FDA, Insurers Demand Tests for New Drugs
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Look for a big step up in partnerships between pharmaceutical firms and diagnostic companies to develop tests that aim to make certain that drugs are doing their job. These unions are expected to become more commonplace as pharmaceutical companies are pressured by payers to provide objective evidence that their medications are on target. As a result, the global market for "companion diagnostics" is expected to surpass $280 million by 2017 , according to Global Industry Analysts, a leading publisher of off-the-shelf market research. It would seem to most investors that the need for companion tests would lead to more drugmakers acquiring diagnostic manufacturers. But if that's the case, why is Abbott separating its prescription pharmaceutical business from the rest of the company, which has a huge diagnostics unit? Regardless, the days when it was enough for a drug company to simply bring a drug to market are probably long gone. "Regulators and insurers are … prodding the companies to develop tests to pinpoint which patients are most likely to benefit from a drug, thereby sparing other patients from needless side effects and expense," according to a recent article in the New York Times . So far, the companion-diagnostics field is taking baby steps. Today, only about 1% of FDA-approved drugs have corresponding diagnostic tests — and these are mostly cancer treatments, according to Pharmalot. Even then, most of the tests aren't required, and the great majority were developed only after the companion drugs were on the market. But things are changing, albeit slowly so far. Consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates there were 25 companion diagnostics deals in 2010 and 15 in the first half of 2011, up from only seven in 2008, the New York Times reported. "The tests are becoming almost gatekeepers to the drug," M. Trevor Page, director of business development at Danish diagnostics company Dako, told the Times . In July, the FDA provided industry guidance on companion diagnostics. The agency said it would like to have the diagnostic test ready to go at the time the drug is approved. Timing the two to hit the market simultaneously might seem like a difficult task, but in August, the FDA approved a pair of drugs and their companion tests. One of the drugs is Pfizer 's (NYSE: PFE ) Xalkor, which is highly effective in treating the 5% of patients with lung cancer who have a particular chromosomal abnormality; the defect is detected by a test from Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT ). The second drug is Zelboraf, from Roche Holding Ltd. (PINK: RHHBY ) and Plexxikon, a unit of the Daiichi Sankyo Group. Roche also makes the diagnostic test that identifies the approximately half of melanoma patients who can benefit from the drug. The growing requirement for companion diagnostics has drawbacks for drug manufacturers. For one, a test has the potential to limit the market size of a drug since it will be prescribed only to patients in which it's effective. Pharma companies are reluctant to admit it, but they make more money when physicians use a shotgun approach to treatment rather than a rifle shot. In addition, the need for a companion diagnostic might also raise drug-development costs. It's simply more expensive to coordinate development of a drug and diagnostic since the work is usually being done by different companies striving to meet the regulatory requirements of two different FDA divisions. On the other hand, having an effective diagnostic early in a drug's development could allow pharma companies to design clinical trials that are smaller and less costly. That’s what happened with both Xalkori and Zelboraf.
Top 10 Best-Rated U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks: WX, AMAP, KH, XRS, CCIH, FENG, HOLI, HSFT, QIHU, SPRD (Jan 03, 2012)
Below are the top 10 best-rated U.S.-listed Chinese stocks, based on the
percentage of positive ratings by brokerage analysts. WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman)
Inc. (ADR) (NYSE:WX) is the first best-rated stock in this segment of the
market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 14 brokerage analysts covering it.
AutoNavi Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:AMAP) is the second best-rated stock in this
segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 7 brokerage
analysts covering it. China Kanghui Holdings (ADR) (NYSE:KH) is the third
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100%
of the 6 brokerage analysts covering it. TAL Education Group (ADR) (NYSE:XRS) is
the fourth best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated
positively by 100% of the 6 brokerage analysts covering it. ChinaCache
Internatnl Hldgs Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:CCIH) is the fifth best-rated stock in this
segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 5 brokerage
analysts covering it. Phoenix New Media Ltd ADR (NYSE:FENG) is the sixth
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100%
of the 5 brokerage analysts covering it. Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd
(NASDAQ:HOLI) is the seventh best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It
is rated positively by 88% of the 8 brokerage analysts covering it. HiSoft
Technology Internatnl Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:HSFT) is the eighth best-rated stock in
this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 88% of the 8 brokerage
analysts covering it. Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU) is the ninth
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 88% of
the 8 brokerage analysts covering it. Spreadtrum Communications, Inc (ADR)
(NASDAQ:SPRD) is the 10th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is
rated positively by 87% of the 15 brokerage analysts covering it.
percentage of positive ratings by brokerage analysts. WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman)
Inc. (ADR) (NYSE:WX) is the first best-rated stock in this segment of the
market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 14 brokerage analysts covering it.
AutoNavi Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:AMAP) is the second best-rated stock in this
segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 7 brokerage
analysts covering it. China Kanghui Holdings (ADR) (NYSE:KH) is the third
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100%
of the 6 brokerage analysts covering it. TAL Education Group (ADR) (NYSE:XRS) is
the fourth best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated
positively by 100% of the 6 brokerage analysts covering it. ChinaCache
Internatnl Hldgs Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:CCIH) is the fifth best-rated stock in this
segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 5 brokerage
analysts covering it. Phoenix New Media Ltd ADR (NYSE:FENG) is the sixth
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100%
of the 5 brokerage analysts covering it. Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd
(NASDAQ:HOLI) is the seventh best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It
is rated positively by 88% of the 8 brokerage analysts covering it. HiSoft
Technology Internatnl Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:HSFT) is the eighth best-rated stock in
this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 88% of the 8 brokerage
analysts covering it. Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU) is the ninth
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 88% of
the 8 brokerage analysts covering it. Spreadtrum Communications, Inc (ADR)
(NASDAQ:SPRD) is the 10th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is
rated positively by 87% of the 15 brokerage analysts covering it.
Gold & Silver Prices – Daily Outlook January 3
Gold and silver prices ended the last day of 2011 on a positive note and rose
after they had declined during most of December. Will the recent rally in
precious metals prices continue today, the first business day of 2012?
Currently, gold and silver are traded sharply up. Today, Great Britain
Manufacturing PMI report will be published, U.S. Manufacturing PMI and the
minutes from the recent FOMC meeting. Here is a market outlook of precious
metals prices for today, January 3rd: Gold and Silver Prices –January/
December Update Gold price bounced back and rose on Friday by 1.68% to $1,566.8;
silver price also followed and inclined by 2.2% to reach $27.92. In the chart
are gold and silver prices changes throughout December (normalized gold and
silver prices to November 30th 2011). During December gold price decreased by
10.5% and silver price by 14.9%. The ratio between gold and silver prices
slightly slipped on Friday, December 30th and reached 56.13. During the month
the ratio gained 5.2% as gold price has outperformed silver price. The chart
below shows the ongoing strong relation between gold price and silver price in
2011: it shows that their linear correlation between their daily percent changes
after they had declined during most of December. Will the recent rally in
precious metals prices continue today, the first business day of 2012?
Currently, gold and silver are traded sharply up. Today, Great Britain
Manufacturing PMI report will be published, U.S. Manufacturing PMI and the
minutes from the recent FOMC meeting. Here is a market outlook of precious
metals prices for today, January 3rd: Gold and Silver Prices –January/
December Update Gold price bounced back and rose on Friday by 1.68% to $1,566.8;
silver price also followed and inclined by 2.2% to reach $27.92. In the chart
are gold and silver prices changes throughout December (normalized gold and
silver prices to November 30th 2011). During December gold price decreased by
10.5% and silver price by 14.9%. The ratio between gold and silver prices
slightly slipped on Friday, December 30th and reached 56.13. During the month
the ratio gained 5.2% as gold price has outperformed silver price. The chart
below shows the ongoing strong relation between gold price and silver price in
2011: it shows that their linear correlation between their daily percent changes
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Makes Health Move
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has partnered with CVS Caremark to help
consumers track their health data. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Makes
Health Move Reports say that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has joined
hands with CVS Caremark, the prescription drugs provider, to help consumers keep
better track of their health information. The deal allows consumers to do things
like download a full list of their prescriptions filled at a pharmacy or by mail
order and save copies of health records, lab tests and other potentially
sensitive materials. The data will be stored in the Microsoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:MSFT) HealthVault. Helena Foulkes, Senior Vice President, Health
Services at CVS Caremark, said that, "We believe that tools such as Microsoft
Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) HealthVault should better enable consumers to manage
their health care information in an environment that is often fragmented and
paper-based". Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) 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: 25.96 6 Month Price Change %: -0.2% 12 Month Price Change %:
-6.8%
consumers track their health data. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Makes
Health Move Reports say that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has joined
hands with CVS Caremark, the prescription drugs provider, to help consumers keep
better track of their health information. The deal allows consumers to do things
like download a full list of their prescriptions filled at a pharmacy or by mail
order and save copies of health records, lab tests and other potentially
sensitive materials. The data will be stored in the Microsoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:MSFT) HealthVault. Helena Foulkes, Senior Vice President, Health
Services at CVS Caremark, said that, "We believe that tools such as Microsoft
Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) HealthVault should better enable consumers to manage
their health care information in an environment that is often fragmented and
paper-based". Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) 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: 25.96 6 Month Price Change %: -0.2% 12 Month Price Change %:
-6.8%
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) To Have Bumper iPhone Quarter
Investment firm Susquehanna has said that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will ship
about 30.3 million iPhones this quarter. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) To Have Bumper
iPhone Quarter According to a report, investment firm Susquehanna has predicted
that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will ship about 30.3 million iPhones this quarter,
having adjusted the figures from its earlier forecast of 27.1 million. On top of
this, the firm has also said that Apple Inc will sell an estimated 111.4 million
iPhones across the 2012 fiscal year. An analyst at the firm (Susquehanna) said
that the "demand for the Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone 4S is still solid as
demonstrated by continued shipping and selling in stores both online and
offline. A significant portion of the demand is seemingly coming from North
America, Western Europe and Asia Pacific-in descending order." Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) shares are currently standing at 405. Price History Last Price:
405 52 Week Low / High: 310.5 / 426.7 50 Day Moving Average: 390.79 6 Month
Price Change %: 18.0% 12 Month Price Change %: 25.1%
about 30.3 million iPhones this quarter. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) To Have Bumper
iPhone Quarter According to a report, investment firm Susquehanna has predicted
that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will ship about 30.3 million iPhones this quarter,
having adjusted the figures from its earlier forecast of 27.1 million. On top of
this, the firm has also said that Apple Inc will sell an estimated 111.4 million
iPhones across the 2012 fiscal year. An analyst at the firm (Susquehanna) said
that the "demand for the Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone 4S is still solid as
demonstrated by continued shipping and selling in stores both online and
offline. A significant portion of the demand is seemingly coming from North
America, Western Europe and Asia Pacific-in descending order." Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) shares are currently standing at 405. Price History Last Price:
405 52 Week Low / High: 310.5 / 426.7 50 Day Moving Average: 390.79 6 Month
Price Change %: 18.0% 12 Month Price Change %: 25.1%
Gold, Silver Shares Climb, Dow Jumps 250 Points
Gold and silver shares began 2012 on a particularly positive note, as the
Philadelphia Gold & Silver Index (XAU) climbed 4.0% to 187.77 in morning
trading.
Philadelphia Gold & Silver Index (XAU) climbed 4.0% to 187.77 in morning
trading.
“The greatest bull market in history”
Following golds 11th straight year of gains, long-time gold bull Richard
Russell predicted further gains for the yellow metal in 2012. Russell discussed
his latest thoughts on the yellow metal in the most recent edition of Dow Theory
Letters , the worlds longest-running daily investment letter. To my knowledge
this is the longest bull market of any kind in history in which each years close
was above the previous year, he wrote. This fabulous bull market will not end
with a whisper and a fizzle. I continue to believe that the upside gold
crescendo of this bull market lies ahead. We are watching market history.
Russell who turned bullish on gold near the start of its bull market in 2001
went on to say that I note the frustration and anger of the anti-gold crowd. To
miss 12 years of rising prices is enough to make any investor furious with
himself. I would guess that 99 percent of Americans have never participated in
the gold bull market. Thus, sour grapes is the sentiment of the gold-haters.
Happy to say my subscribers who listened to me in the early years of the gold
bull market have enjoyed the riches restored upon them by the greatest bull
market in history.
Russell predicted further gains for the yellow metal in 2012. Russell discussed
his latest thoughts on the yellow metal in the most recent edition of Dow Theory
Letters , the worlds longest-running daily investment letter. To my knowledge
this is the longest bull market of any kind in history in which each years close
was above the previous year, he wrote. This fabulous bull market will not end
with a whisper and a fizzle. I continue to believe that the upside gold
crescendo of this bull market lies ahead. We are watching market history.
Russell who turned bullish on gold near the start of its bull market in 2001
went on to say that I note the frustration and anger of the anti-gold crowd. To
miss 12 years of rising prices is enough to make any investor furious with
himself. I would guess that 99 percent of Americans have never participated in
the gold bull market. Thus, sour grapes is the sentiment of the gold-haters.
Happy to say my subscribers who listened to me in the early years of the gold
bull market have enjoyed the riches restored upon them by the greatest bull
market in history.
Gold Price Soars to Open New Year
GOLD PRICE NEWS – The gold price surged higher on the first trading day of
2012, rising $22.50
2012, rising $22.50
Todays Gold price per ounce; Spot gold price per gram; Silver price per ounce; Gold Silver Price Review
Gold and Silver price trends over the course of the 2011 calendar year and into
2012: Although gold price trend-lines have stagnated recently, price trend-line
for precious metal gold has moved solidly through positive territory over the
course of the past year. The one year change for gold price trend-line is
positive by approximately 10.6 percent. on the flip side, silvers one year price
trend-line change is negative by about 10.7 percent at this point in time.
Global investors have conflicting views on the direction gold and silver price
trend-lines will take in the new year. Many believe in the safe haven appeal of
precious metals, especially in the safe haven appeal of gold, during times of
economic uncertainty. The eurozone debt crisis currently ongoing adds to golds
safe haven appeal in the global marketplace right now. Also, the potential for
further quantitative easing in the U.S. could ultimately affect the value of
commodities and currencies. A financial injection of support via the U.S.
government could help gold and silver prices climb the ladder in 2012 as well.
Recent Gold and Silver Contract Prices: The dollar rose against the euro to end
last week, but gold futures still added market value to close out the final
trading session of 2011. Gold closed on the positive side of break-even, as did
other primary precious metals such as silver. Gold contract for February
delivery finished the day stronger by 1.84 percent, positive 28.40, to close
with a floor price at 1566.80 per troy ounce. Silver contract for March delivery
finished the last session green by 1.97 percent, or positive .54, to close out
at 27.92 per troy ounce. Spot Gold price per gram Spot Silver price per ounce:
Recent analysis of spot gold and spot silver reveals positive marks for both.
Spot gold price per gram was green by .26 at 50.63 and spot silver price per
ounce was higher by .43 at 28.34. Camillo Zucari
2012: Although gold price trend-lines have stagnated recently, price trend-line
for precious metal gold has moved solidly through positive territory over the
course of the past year. The one year change for gold price trend-line is
positive by approximately 10.6 percent. on the flip side, silvers one year price
trend-line change is negative by about 10.7 percent at this point in time.
Global investors have conflicting views on the direction gold and silver price
trend-lines will take in the new year. Many believe in the safe haven appeal of
precious metals, especially in the safe haven appeal of gold, during times of
economic uncertainty. The eurozone debt crisis currently ongoing adds to golds
safe haven appeal in the global marketplace right now. Also, the potential for
further quantitative easing in the U.S. could ultimately affect the value of
commodities and currencies. A financial injection of support via the U.S.
government could help gold and silver prices climb the ladder in 2012 as well.
Recent Gold and Silver Contract Prices: The dollar rose against the euro to end
last week, but gold futures still added market value to close out the final
trading session of 2011. Gold closed on the positive side of break-even, as did
other primary precious metals such as silver. Gold contract for February
delivery finished the day stronger by 1.84 percent, positive 28.40, to close
with a floor price at 1566.80 per troy ounce. Silver contract for March delivery
finished the last session green by 1.97 percent, or positive .54, to close out
at 27.92 per troy ounce. Spot Gold price per gram Spot Silver price per ounce:
Recent analysis of spot gold and spot silver reveals positive marks for both.
Spot gold price per gram was green by .26 at 50.63 and spot silver price per
ounce was higher by .43 at 28.34. Camillo Zucari
Todays Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Index; Current Stock Market Investing News Today
DJIA, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Close: All three primary stock composites finished the
last trading session of 2011 on the negative side of break-even. It was a
diminutive finish to a volatile year. The Dow finished off the last session of
2011 lower by .57 percent to close out at 12,217.56. The Nasdaq finished the
last session red by .33 percent to close at 2,605.15. The S&P 500 finished lower
by .43 percent to close at 1,257.60. Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq, S&P
500 2011 Close: Mixed results were observed for the primary stock indices in the
U.S. to finish off the 2011 calendar year. The Dow officially finished on the
plus side for the year by about 5.5 percent. The S&P 500 was relative flat-lines
and the Nasdaq finished off the year negative by about 1.8 percent overall. 2011
was a tumultuous year for the U.S. marketplace, and also the global marketplace.
Although investors are happy to close the books on 2011, 2012 trends will
continue to feel pressure stemming, in part, from the ongoing eurozone debt
crisis. Investors will stay focused to observe news relevant to the debt
resolution action plan in Europe. Relevant news will be a primary influence on
market trends as the new year opens. In addition to these overseas developments,
home based action here in the U.S. will also influence. The potential for
another round of quantitative easing exists and this action could definitely
support troubled U.S. sectors, but would have the undesired effect of rising
inflation. On top of it all, it is an election year in the U.S. Political
maneuvering will most likely have an affect on index trend-lines as we move
forward. DJIA, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Morning Update: Stock futures for the primary
indices in the U.S. were posting positive prior to opening bell this morning.
The Dow futures were positive by 1.1 percent. The Nasdaq futures were positive
by 1.6 percent and the S&P 500 futures were positive by 1.5 percent prior to
opening bell for the first full day of trading of 2012. Primary stock indicators
in Asia finished off in the green today and indicators in the eurozone were
mixed at this point in time. The more positive global indicators should help the
U.S. indices climb higher for open. Trading volume should still be lower today
as investors filter back in from the holiday break. Frank Matto
last trading session of 2011 on the negative side of break-even. It was a
diminutive finish to a volatile year. The Dow finished off the last session of
2011 lower by .57 percent to close out at 12,217.56. The Nasdaq finished the
last session red by .33 percent to close at 2,605.15. The S&P 500 finished lower
by .43 percent to close at 1,257.60. Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq, S&P
500 2011 Close: Mixed results were observed for the primary stock indices in the
U.S. to finish off the 2011 calendar year. The Dow officially finished on the
plus side for the year by about 5.5 percent. The S&P 500 was relative flat-lines
and the Nasdaq finished off the year negative by about 1.8 percent overall. 2011
was a tumultuous year for the U.S. marketplace, and also the global marketplace.
Although investors are happy to close the books on 2011, 2012 trends will
continue to feel pressure stemming, in part, from the ongoing eurozone debt
crisis. Investors will stay focused to observe news relevant to the debt
resolution action plan in Europe. Relevant news will be a primary influence on
market trends as the new year opens. In addition to these overseas developments,
home based action here in the U.S. will also influence. The potential for
another round of quantitative easing exists and this action could definitely
support troubled U.S. sectors, but would have the undesired effect of rising
inflation. On top of it all, it is an election year in the U.S. Political
maneuvering will most likely have an affect on index trend-lines as we move
forward. DJIA, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Morning Update: Stock futures for the primary
indices in the U.S. were posting positive prior to opening bell this morning.
The Dow futures were positive by 1.1 percent. The Nasdaq futures were positive
by 1.6 percent and the S&P 500 futures were positive by 1.5 percent prior to
opening bell for the first full day of trading of 2012. Primary stock indicators
in Asia finished off in the green today and indicators in the eurozone were
mixed at this point in time. The more positive global indicators should help the
U.S. indices climb higher for open. Trading volume should still be lower today
as investors filter back in from the holiday break. Frank Matto
Buyers Accumulate Shares of Randgold Resources, Up 3.5%
Buyers Accumulate Shares of Randgold Resources, Up 3.5% Financial News Network
Online - 27 minutes ago Randgold Resources (NASDAQ:GOLD), a company whose shares
are moving quickly, is trading 3.5% higher to $105.69. The S&P is currently
trading fractionally higher to 1,259 and the Dow Jones ...
Online - 27 minutes ago Randgold Resources (NASDAQ:GOLD), a company whose shares
are moving quickly, is trading 3.5% higher to $105.69. The S&P is currently
trading fractionally higher to 1,259 and the Dow Jones ...
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