Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) shares have fallen 4.2% after disappointing Motorola
earnings results. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Share Price Takes Hit The world's
largest search engine Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)'s shares dropped 4.2 percent
after Motorola Mobility, the smartphone maker which the company aims to acquire,
posted disappointing earnings results. The company witnessed the biggest decline
since August and the shares fell to $622.46 at the close. The disappointing
earning results led to a direct hit on the Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)'s shares.
The company aims to finalize Motorola's $12.5 billion acquisition early this
year. This acquisition will provide the company the ability to use 17,000
patents owned by Motorola. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) shares are currently
standing at 620.4. Price History Last Price: 620.4 52 Week Low / High: 473.02 /
670.25 50 Day Moving Average: 614.28 6 Month Price Change %: 18.1% 12 Month
Price Change %: 1.0%
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
2012: The Year Connected TV Takes Over
The holiday quarter wasnt everything it could have been for the consumer
electronics industry. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) sold a lot of iPhones and Amazon
(NASDAQ: AMZN ) sold plenty of Kindle Fires, but even those popular gadgets
didnt prevent overall electronics sales falling to $9.5 billion, 5.9%
year-on-year. It was all a mixed bag. Smartphones and tablets did big business,
according to industry tracker NPD, but low sales of once-popular items like DVDs
and camcorders dragged down the industry. No segment of the electronics industry
better highlights the challenges of these middling times than televisions. On
the one hand, sales revenue from big-screen TVs (50-inches and bigger) grew 32%
year-on-year this holiday. Cheaper sets with 32-inch screens, traditionally the
best-selling range of TVs, saw revenue drop 9%. 3DTVs, the struggling models
pumped out by flagging industry giants like Sony (NYSE: SNE ), saw sales jump
100%, accounting for $1 in every $5 made on televisions this holiday. With more
and more models from Korean manufacturers like Samsung (PINK: SSNLF ) including
3D as a basic function, though, the boost may not reflect any broad change in
consumer tastes. Overall, television sales fell 4%. One step forward, another
step back This is precisely the dilemma that forced the aforementioned Sony and
competitor Panasonic (NYSE: PC ) to announce in November the downscaling of
television production. Sony halved its LCD TV sales projections, from 40 million
per year to 20 million. Panasonic decided to cut its TV screen production to
just 7.2 million per year, a restructuring move that will ultimately cost the
company around $3.45 billion. Korean manufacturers like LG and Samsung are
faring better in the market, but as demonstrated by holiday sales, theres simply
less money to be made from televisions across the board. Whats the way forward?
How will the television market actually start growing again? Consider this
statistic from the NPD Groups report on holiday electronics sales: Standalone
streaming devices, meaning set-top boxes like those made by Roku , Apple,
Logitech (NASDAQ: LOGI ) and others, saw revenue from sales grow 65% over the
holiday. These devices, which give access to Internet-based television options
like Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ), tend to be cheap, between $50 and $300, so
troubled TV manufacturers wont exactly find safe haven in making new standalone
streaming devices. What that boost demonstrates, though, is a willingness by
consumers to spend on streaming products. The industry responds It looks like
the television industry is already paying attention, considering whats on
display at this years Consumer Electronics Show . Google (NASDAQ: GOOG ) is
pushing its revamped Google TV platform hard, growing its stable of device
partners from two to six. Samsung, Vizio, and Sony are all showing off new
television sets with Google TV streaming services built in. In fact, all of
Sonys new Bravia television models (relatively few compared to past years)
emphasize access to streaming services not just Google TV but the companys own
Sony Entertainment Network media stores. Samsung is pushing its line of ES8000
Smart TVs, with streaming content and game apps like Rovios Angry Birds . Sharp
(PINK: SHCAY ), meanwhile, announced 20 new HDTVs at CES on Monday , all of
which feature built in WiFi and SmartCentral streaming services. Consumers didnt
spend more on TVs during the 2011 holiday season, but they spent significantly
more on streaming devices. The industry is banking heavily on consumers spending
more on TVs when those streaming devices are built right in. Time will tell if
that means new growth opportunities for longtime players in the market. Of
course, there will be new players as well. And time will tell if Samsung, Sony,
and all the rest can compete with Apple when it delivers its Apple HDTV later
this year. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a position in
any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
electronics industry. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) sold a lot of iPhones and Amazon
(NASDAQ: AMZN ) sold plenty of Kindle Fires, but even those popular gadgets
didnt prevent overall electronics sales falling to $9.5 billion, 5.9%
year-on-year. It was all a mixed bag. Smartphones and tablets did big business,
according to industry tracker NPD, but low sales of once-popular items like DVDs
and camcorders dragged down the industry. No segment of the electronics industry
better highlights the challenges of these middling times than televisions. On
the one hand, sales revenue from big-screen TVs (50-inches and bigger) grew 32%
year-on-year this holiday. Cheaper sets with 32-inch screens, traditionally the
best-selling range of TVs, saw revenue drop 9%. 3DTVs, the struggling models
pumped out by flagging industry giants like Sony (NYSE: SNE ), saw sales jump
100%, accounting for $1 in every $5 made on televisions this holiday. With more
and more models from Korean manufacturers like Samsung (PINK: SSNLF ) including
3D as a basic function, though, the boost may not reflect any broad change in
consumer tastes. Overall, television sales fell 4%. One step forward, another
step back This is precisely the dilemma that forced the aforementioned Sony and
competitor Panasonic (NYSE: PC ) to announce in November the downscaling of
television production. Sony halved its LCD TV sales projections, from 40 million
per year to 20 million. Panasonic decided to cut its TV screen production to
just 7.2 million per year, a restructuring move that will ultimately cost the
company around $3.45 billion. Korean manufacturers like LG and Samsung are
faring better in the market, but as demonstrated by holiday sales, theres simply
less money to be made from televisions across the board. Whats the way forward?
How will the television market actually start growing again? Consider this
statistic from the NPD Groups report on holiday electronics sales: Standalone
streaming devices, meaning set-top boxes like those made by Roku , Apple,
Logitech (NASDAQ: LOGI ) and others, saw revenue from sales grow 65% over the
holiday. These devices, which give access to Internet-based television options
like Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ), tend to be cheap, between $50 and $300, so
troubled TV manufacturers wont exactly find safe haven in making new standalone
streaming devices. What that boost demonstrates, though, is a willingness by
consumers to spend on streaming products. The industry responds It looks like
the television industry is already paying attention, considering whats on
display at this years Consumer Electronics Show . Google (NASDAQ: GOOG ) is
pushing its revamped Google TV platform hard, growing its stable of device
partners from two to six. Samsung, Vizio, and Sony are all showing off new
television sets with Google TV streaming services built in. In fact, all of
Sonys new Bravia television models (relatively few compared to past years)
emphasize access to streaming services not just Google TV but the companys own
Sony Entertainment Network media stores. Samsung is pushing its line of ES8000
Smart TVs, with streaming content and game apps like Rovios Angry Birds . Sharp
(PINK: SHCAY ), meanwhile, announced 20 new HDTVs at CES on Monday , all of
which feature built in WiFi and SmartCentral streaming services. Consumers didnt
spend more on TVs during the 2011 holiday season, but they spent significantly
more on streaming devices. The industry is banking heavily on consumers spending
more on TVs when those streaming devices are built right in. Time will tell if
that means new growth opportunities for longtime players in the market. Of
course, there will be new players as well. And time will tell if Samsung, Sony,
and all the rest can compete with Apple when it delivers its Apple HDTV later
this year. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a position in
any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
Top 10 Most Profitable Coal Stocks: SCOK, NRP, YZC, HNRG, ARLP, AHGP, WLT, LLEN, BTU, CLD (Jan 10, 2012)
Below are the top 10 most profitable Coal stocks for the last 12 months. Two
Chinese companies (SCOK, YZC) are on the list. SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chem
Ind, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCOK) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the
market. Its net profit margin was 39.24% for the last 12 months. Its operating
profit margin was 31.58% for the same period. Natural Resource Partners LP
(NYSE:NRP) is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 31.02% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 43.91% for the same period. Yanzhou Coal Mining Co. (ADR) (NYSE:YZC) is the
3rd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin
was 30.21% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 41.46% for
the same period. Hallador Energy Co (NASDAQ:HNRG) is the 4th most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 21.73% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 34.94% for the same period.
Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ:ARLP) is the 5th most profitable stock
in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 21.54% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 23.37% for the same period. Alliance
Holdings GP, L.P. (NASDAQ:AHGP) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment
of the market. Its net profit margin was 21.37% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 23.20% for the same period. Walter Energy, Inc.
(NYSE:WLT) is the 7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 15.80% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 24.94% for the same period. L&L Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:LLEN) is the 8th most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 13.54%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 16.16% for the same
period. Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) is the 9th most profitable stock
in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 12.77% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 18.97% for the same period. Cloud Peak
Energy Inc. (NYSE:CLD) is the 10th most profitable stock in this segment of the
market. Its net profit margin was 11.55% for the last 12 months. Its operating
profit margin was 15.37% for the same period.
Chinese companies (SCOK, YZC) are on the list. SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chem
Ind, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCOK) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the
market. Its net profit margin was 39.24% for the last 12 months. Its operating
profit margin was 31.58% for the same period. Natural Resource Partners LP
(NYSE:NRP) is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 31.02% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 43.91% for the same period. Yanzhou Coal Mining Co. (ADR) (NYSE:YZC) is the
3rd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin
was 30.21% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 41.46% for
the same period. Hallador Energy Co (NASDAQ:HNRG) is the 4th most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 21.73% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 34.94% for the same period.
Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ:ARLP) is the 5th most profitable stock
in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 21.54% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 23.37% for the same period. Alliance
Holdings GP, L.P. (NASDAQ:AHGP) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment
of the market. Its net profit margin was 21.37% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 23.20% for the same period. Walter Energy, Inc.
(NYSE:WLT) is the 7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 15.80% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 24.94% for the same period. L&L Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:LLEN) is the 8th most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 13.54%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 16.16% for the same
period. Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) is the 9th most profitable stock
in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 12.77% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 18.97% for the same period. Cloud Peak
Energy Inc. (NYSE:CLD) is the 10th most profitable stock in this segment of the
market. Its net profit margin was 11.55% for the last 12 months. Its operating
profit margin was 15.37% for the same period.
Financial Gainers; Genworth GNW, AEGON ADR, Lincoln National Corp. LNC Top Gainers during Last Trading Session; Financial Performers Help Market Gains
Stock Market Review Financial Stocks Gain: The primary index composites gained
across the board during the last trading session in the U.S. The Dow Jones
Industrial Average, as well as the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 indices finished above
the break-even mark as of close on the second trading session of this week. The
DJIA and the S&P 500 closed with relative highs. Top Financial Gainers:
Financial stocks were gainers on the last session. Some of the primary gainers
include: Genworth Financial , Inc. GNW, AEGON N.V. (ADR) AEG, and Lincoln
National Corp. LNC. Genworth Financial Inc. finished the last session higher
overall by 7.39 percent at 7.27 last trade close AEGON N.V. (ADR) closed the
last session green by 6.63 percent with a last trade close of 4.18. Lincoln
National Corp. LNC finished the last session higher by 4.85 percent at 21.19
last trade close. Genworth was a top financial gainer on the day. Genworth
Financial offers a variety of products and services such as life insurance, long
term care insurance, annuities, asset management and mortgage insurance.
Financials helped to support market gains during the last trading session in the
U.S. Stephen Johnson
across the board during the last trading session in the U.S. The Dow Jones
Industrial Average, as well as the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 indices finished above
the break-even mark as of close on the second trading session of this week. The
DJIA and the S&P 500 closed with relative highs. Top Financial Gainers:
Financial stocks were gainers on the last session. Some of the primary gainers
include: Genworth Financial , Inc. GNW, AEGON N.V. (ADR) AEG, and Lincoln
National Corp. LNC. Genworth Financial Inc. finished the last session higher
overall by 7.39 percent at 7.27 last trade close AEGON N.V. (ADR) closed the
last session green by 6.63 percent with a last trade close of 4.18. Lincoln
National Corp. LNC finished the last session higher by 4.85 percent at 21.19
last trade close. Genworth was a top financial gainer on the day. Genworth
Financial offers a variety of products and services such as life insurance, long
term care insurance, annuities, asset management and mortgage insurance.
Financials helped to support market gains during the last trading session in the
U.S. Stephen Johnson
Todays DJIA Dow Jones Industrial Average Index DJX DJI; Nasdaq Index; S&P 500 index: Today’s Stock market Index News
Stock Market News Today; DJIA, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Indices: The primary indices in
the U.S> finished stronger once again last trading session. The DJIA , as well
as the Nasdq and the S&P 500 were green across the board as of official close
for Tuesday. Stocks were set for the stronger open last session as futures were
bright. Primary indicators closed green across the board in the eurozone as the
CAC 40, DAX and FTSE 100 found positive ground. Earnings data was well received
in the U.S. These variables, and others, helped to keep the primary indices
tracking through positive territory during the second trading session of this
week. So far, the DJIA, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 are green for the year. Although the
eurozone debt crisis continues to plague the global marketplace, recent news
pushed feelings of optimism. Comments stemming from the Fitch Ratings were
better than expected and implied that European leaders are following the right
path towards resolving the debt problems. The positive sentiment carried over
seas to support trends in the U.S. DJIA, Nasdaq, S&P 500 close: The Dow Jones
Industrial Average finished the last session higher by .56 percent and closed at
12,462.47. The Nasdaq finished the last trading session green by .97 percent at
2,702.50 and the S&P 500 finished higher by .89 percent at 1,292.08. The Dow
Jones and the S&P 500 finished at their highest levels since July of 2011. Frank
Matto
the U.S> finished stronger once again last trading session. The DJIA , as well
as the Nasdq and the S&P 500 were green across the board as of official close
for Tuesday. Stocks were set for the stronger open last session as futures were
bright. Primary indicators closed green across the board in the eurozone as the
CAC 40, DAX and FTSE 100 found positive ground. Earnings data was well received
in the U.S. These variables, and others, helped to keep the primary indices
tracking through positive territory during the second trading session of this
week. So far, the DJIA, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 are green for the year. Although the
eurozone debt crisis continues to plague the global marketplace, recent news
pushed feelings of optimism. Comments stemming from the Fitch Ratings were
better than expected and implied that European leaders are following the right
path towards resolving the debt problems. The positive sentiment carried over
seas to support trends in the U.S. DJIA, Nasdaq, S&P 500 close: The Dow Jones
Industrial Average finished the last session higher by .56 percent and closed at
12,462.47. The Nasdaq finished the last trading session green by .97 percent at
2,702.50 and the S&P 500 finished higher by .89 percent at 1,292.08. The Dow
Jones and the S&P 500 finished at their highest levels since July of 2011. Frank
Matto
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Planning Mini-Store Concepts
It has been reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is planning to open mini
stores in Target. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Planning Mini-Store Concepts
According to the Apple Insider website, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) may soon host
mini stores in the electronics departments of some Target stores. This move by
the company is aimed at broadening its sales by expanding into markets that
arent large enough to support its standalone stores. However, Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) has not officially confirmed the report yet. Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) company shares are currently standing at 422.24. Price History
Last Price: 422.24 52 Week Low / High: 310.5 / 427.75 50 Day Moving Average:
392.68 6 Month Price Change %: 19.1% 12 Month Price Change %: 25.5%
stores in Target. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Planning Mini-Store Concepts
According to the Apple Insider website, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) may soon host
mini stores in the electronics departments of some Target stores. This move by
the company is aimed at broadening its sales by expanding into markets that
arent large enough to support its standalone stores. However, Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) has not officially confirmed the report yet. Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) company shares are currently standing at 422.24. Price History
Last Price: 422.24 52 Week Low / High: 310.5 / 427.75 50 Day Moving Average:
392.68 6 Month Price Change %: 19.1% 12 Month Price Change %: 25.5%
Top 10 Most Profitable Broadcasting Stocks: STV, SNI, TIVO, CMLS, DISCA, CTCM, ETM, SBSA, TV, SJR (Jan 10, 2012)
Below are the top 10 most profitable Broadcasting stocks for the last 12
months. One Chinese company (STV) is on the list. China Digital TV Holding Co.,
Ltd.(ADR) (NYSE:STV) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the
market. Its net profit margin was 37.57% for the last 12 months. Its operating
profit margin was 44.90% for the same period. Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc.
(NYSE:SNI) is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 29.35% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 41.58% for the same period. TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ:TIVO) is the 3rd most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 26.63%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 27.73% for the same
period. Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQ:CMLS) is the 4th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 25.68% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 17.30% for the same period. Discovery
Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:DISCA) is the 5th most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 24.15% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 42.93% for the same period. CTC Media, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CTCM) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 21.18% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 29.92% for the same period. Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE:ETM)
is the 7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 19.32% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 21.48%
for the same period. Spanish Broadcasting System Inc (NASDAQ:SBSA) is the 8th
most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was
15.18% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 25.29% for the
same period. Grupo Televisa, S.A. (ADR) (NYSE:TV) is the 9th most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 13.73% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 26.41% for the same period. Shaw
Communications Inc. (USA) (NYSE:SJR) is the 10th most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 11.56% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 26.09% for the same period.
months. One Chinese company (STV) is on the list. China Digital TV Holding Co.,
Ltd.(ADR) (NYSE:STV) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the
market. Its net profit margin was 37.57% for the last 12 months. Its operating
profit margin was 44.90% for the same period. Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc.
(NYSE:SNI) is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 29.35% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 41.58% for the same period. TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ:TIVO) is the 3rd most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 26.63%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 27.73% for the same
period. Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQ:CMLS) is the 4th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 25.68% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 17.30% for the same period. Discovery
Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:DISCA) is the 5th most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 24.15% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 42.93% for the same period. CTC Media, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CTCM) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 21.18% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 29.92% for the same period. Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE:ETM)
is the 7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 19.32% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 21.48%
for the same period. Spanish Broadcasting System Inc (NASDAQ:SBSA) is the 8th
most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was
15.18% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 25.29% for the
same period. Grupo Televisa, S.A. (ADR) (NYSE:TV) is the 9th most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 13.73% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 26.41% for the same period. Shaw
Communications Inc. (USA) (NYSE:SJR) is the 10th most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 11.56% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 26.09% for the same period.
Top-Performing U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks (Jan 10, 2012)
Below are the latest top-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. Perfect World
Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:PWRD) is the best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock
on Jan. 10. It was up 19.5% on the day. PWRDs upside potential is 127.9% based
on brokerage analysts average target price of $24.00. It is trading at 36.2% of
its 52-week high of $29.10, and 24.8% above its 52-week low of $8.44. SINA
Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:SINA) is the second best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 12.8% on the day. SINAs upside potential is
93.8% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $105.37. It is trading
at 37.0% of its 52-week high of $147.12, and 16.0% above its 52-week low of
$46.86. Focus Media Holding Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) is the third
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 9.7% on the day.
FMCNs upside potential is 96.0% 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 133.4%
above its 52-week low of $8.79. Youku.com Inc (ADR) (NYSE:YOKU) is the fourth
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 8.5% on the day.
YOKUs upside potential is 72.4% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $29.14. It is trading at 24.2% of its 52-week high of $69.95, and 22.8% above
its 52-week low of $13.76. Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU) is the fifth
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 8.2% on the day.
QIHUs upside potential is 116.3% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $34.07. It is trading at 43.5% of its 52-week high of $36.21, and 14.9%
above its 52-week low of $13.71. New Oriental Education & Tech Grp (ADR)
(NYSE:EDU) is the sixth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It
was up 7.7% on the day. EDUs upside potential is 48.2% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $35.30. It is trading at 68.5% of its 52-week
high of $34.77, and 15.6% above its 52-week low of $20.61. VanceInfo
Technologies Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:VIT) is the seventh best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 7.6% on the day. VITs upside potential is
47.7% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $18.24. It is trading
at 32.5% of its 52-week high of $37.99, and 99.5% above its 52-week low of
$6.19. Sohu.com Inc. (NASDAQ:SOHU) is the eighth best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 7.6% on the day. SOHUs upside potential is
49.5% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $78.38. It is trading
at 47.9% of its 52-week high of $109.37, and 15.5% above its 52-week low of
$45.40. 21Vianet Group Inc (NASDAQ:VNET) is the ninth best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 7.2% on the day. VNETs upside
potential is 78.5% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $17.89.
It is trading at 44.9% of its 52-week high of $22.33, and 20.6% above its
52-week low of $8.31. LDK Solar Co., Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:LDK) is the 10th
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 7.1% on the day.
LDKs upside potential is -4.3% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $4.48. It is trading at 31.3% of its 52-week high of $14.97, and 83.5% above
its 52-week low of $2.55. Jiayuan.com International Ltd (NASDAQ:DATE) is the
11th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 7.1% on the
day. DATEs upside potential is 144.6% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $15.22. It is trading at 38.6% of its 52-week high of $16.12, and 13.1%
above its 52-week low of $5.50. E-House (China) Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:EJ)
is the 12th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 6.4%
on the day. EJs upside potential is 112.7% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $10.97. It is trading at 31.8% of its 52-week high of $16.25,
and 28.4% above its 52-week low of $4.02. Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd (ADR)
(NASDAQ:MPEL) is the 13th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10.
It was up 6.2% on the day. MPELs upside potential is 52.2% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $15.37. It is trading at 62.5% of its 52-week
high of $16.15, and 56.3% above its 52-week low of $6.46. AsiaInfo-Linkage, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ASIA) is the 14th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10.
It was up 5.9% on the day. ASIAs upside potential is 116.3% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $17.44. It is trading at 35.2% of its 52-week
high of $22.91, and 29.8% above its 52-week low of $6.21. Country Syl Ckng
Restaurant Chain Co Ltd (NYSE:CCSC) is the 15th best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 5.6% on the day. CCSCs upside potential is
40.8% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $12.12. It is trading
at 34.2% of its 52-week high of $25.15, and 30.5% above its 52-week low of
$6.60. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 16th best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 5.6% on the day. BIDUs upside
potential is 44.9% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $183.86.
It is trading at 76.5% of its 52-week high of $165.96, and 25.7% above its
52-week low of $100.95. E Commerce China Dangdang Inc (ADR) (NYSE:DANG) is the
17th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 5.6% on the
day. DANGs upside potential is 87.2% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $9.83. It is trading at 14.4% of its 52-week high of $36.40, and 27.7%
above its 52-week low of $4.11. Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR)
(NYSE:STP) is the 18th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It
was up 4.9% on the day. STPs upside potential is 73.1% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $4.43. It is trading at 23.6% of its 52-week
high of $10.83, and 50.6% above its 52-week low of $1.70. HiSoft Technology
Internatnl Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:HSFT) is the 19th best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 4.8% on the day. HSFTs upside potential is
73.3% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $18.16. It is trading
at 30.8% of its 52-week high of $34.00, and 30.7% above its 52-week low of
$8.02. Mindray Medical International Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:MR) is the 20th
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 4.6% on the day.
MRs upside potential is 6.3% based on brokerage analysts average target price of
$31.13. It is trading at 93.8% of its 52-week high of $31.21, and 37.8% above
its 52-week low of $21.25.
Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:PWRD) is the best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock
on Jan. 10. It was up 19.5% on the day. PWRDs upside potential is 127.9% based
on brokerage analysts average target price of $24.00. It is trading at 36.2% of
its 52-week high of $29.10, and 24.8% above its 52-week low of $8.44. SINA
Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:SINA) is the second best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 12.8% on the day. SINAs upside potential is
93.8% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $105.37. It is trading
at 37.0% of its 52-week high of $147.12, and 16.0% above its 52-week low of
$46.86. Focus Media Holding Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) is the third
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 9.7% on the day.
FMCNs upside potential is 96.0% 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 133.4%
above its 52-week low of $8.79. Youku.com Inc (ADR) (NYSE:YOKU) is the fourth
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 8.5% on the day.
YOKUs upside potential is 72.4% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $29.14. It is trading at 24.2% of its 52-week high of $69.95, and 22.8% above
its 52-week low of $13.76. Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU) is the fifth
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 8.2% on the day.
QIHUs upside potential is 116.3% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $34.07. It is trading at 43.5% of its 52-week high of $36.21, and 14.9%
above its 52-week low of $13.71. New Oriental Education & Tech Grp (ADR)
(NYSE:EDU) is the sixth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It
was up 7.7% on the day. EDUs upside potential is 48.2% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $35.30. It is trading at 68.5% of its 52-week
high of $34.77, and 15.6% above its 52-week low of $20.61. VanceInfo
Technologies Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:VIT) is the seventh best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 7.6% on the day. VITs upside potential is
47.7% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $18.24. It is trading
at 32.5% of its 52-week high of $37.99, and 99.5% above its 52-week low of
$6.19. Sohu.com Inc. (NASDAQ:SOHU) is the eighth best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 7.6% on the day. SOHUs upside potential is
49.5% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $78.38. It is trading
at 47.9% of its 52-week high of $109.37, and 15.5% above its 52-week low of
$45.40. 21Vianet Group Inc (NASDAQ:VNET) is the ninth best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 7.2% on the day. VNETs upside
potential is 78.5% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $17.89.
It is trading at 44.9% of its 52-week high of $22.33, and 20.6% above its
52-week low of $8.31. LDK Solar Co., Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:LDK) is the 10th
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 7.1% on the day.
LDKs upside potential is -4.3% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $4.48. It is trading at 31.3% of its 52-week high of $14.97, and 83.5% above
its 52-week low of $2.55. Jiayuan.com International Ltd (NASDAQ:DATE) is the
11th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 7.1% on the
day. DATEs upside potential is 144.6% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $15.22. It is trading at 38.6% of its 52-week high of $16.12, and 13.1%
above its 52-week low of $5.50. E-House (China) Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:EJ)
is the 12th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 6.4%
on the day. EJs upside potential is 112.7% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $10.97. It is trading at 31.8% of its 52-week high of $16.25,
and 28.4% above its 52-week low of $4.02. Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd (ADR)
(NASDAQ:MPEL) is the 13th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10.
It was up 6.2% on the day. MPELs upside potential is 52.2% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $15.37. It is trading at 62.5% of its 52-week
high of $16.15, and 56.3% above its 52-week low of $6.46. AsiaInfo-Linkage, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ASIA) is the 14th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10.
It was up 5.9% on the day. ASIAs upside potential is 116.3% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $17.44. It is trading at 35.2% of its 52-week
high of $22.91, and 29.8% above its 52-week low of $6.21. Country Syl Ckng
Restaurant Chain Co Ltd (NYSE:CCSC) is the 15th best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 5.6% on the day. CCSCs upside potential is
40.8% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $12.12. It is trading
at 34.2% of its 52-week high of $25.15, and 30.5% above its 52-week low of
$6.60. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 16th best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 5.6% on the day. BIDUs upside
potential is 44.9% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $183.86.
It is trading at 76.5% of its 52-week high of $165.96, and 25.7% above its
52-week low of $100.95. E Commerce China Dangdang Inc (ADR) (NYSE:DANG) is the
17th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 5.6% on the
day. DANGs upside potential is 87.2% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $9.83. It is trading at 14.4% of its 52-week high of $36.40, and 27.7%
above its 52-week low of $4.11. Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR)
(NYSE:STP) is the 18th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It
was up 4.9% on the day. STPs upside potential is 73.1% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $4.43. It is trading at 23.6% of its 52-week
high of $10.83, and 50.6% above its 52-week low of $1.70. HiSoft Technology
Internatnl Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:HSFT) is the 19th best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 4.8% on the day. HSFTs upside potential is
73.3% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $18.16. It is trading
at 30.8% of its 52-week high of $34.00, and 30.7% above its 52-week low of
$8.02. Mindray Medical International Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:MR) is the 20th
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was up 4.6% on the day.
MRs upside potential is 6.3% based on brokerage analysts average target price of
$31.13. It is trading at 93.8% of its 52-week high of $31.21, and 37.8% above
its 52-week low of $21.25.
Tuesday Apple Rumors: A Reported iPad 3 Sighting Suggests Incremental Upgrades
iPad 3 Prototype Spotted in the Wild: While the web focuses on all the shiny
new toys at this weeks International Consumer Electronics Show, Apple s (NASDAQ:
AAPL ) freakishly devoted acolytes continue to sniff out rumors and news about
those devices conspicuously defining trends at the trade show. The next version
of the iPad tablet is one such device. iLounges Jeremy Horwitz posted potential
features of the iPad 3 on his Twitter account on Friday, claiming that the new
tablet will have improved front and rear cameras, be slightly thicker than the
current model, and will release sometime around March just like its
predecessor's March launch in 2011. Horwitz followed up on Tuesday with a
report that hes gotten to see prototype components used in the new model, and
that these parts indicate that the iPad 3 will be little more than an
incremental upgrade over the iPad 2. This certainly jives with previous rumors
about the device that pointed to a new high-resolution screen as the major
improvement over older models. iPhone 4S Nabs Apple 43% Share of U.S. Smartphone
Market in Fall 11: The NPD Group had good news for Apple in a new report (via
TechCrunch ) on the U.S. smartphone market during the third quarter of 2011.
While Apples share of the market during the third quarter in 2010 was just 26%,
that figure jumped to 43% thanks to strong sales of the new iPhone 4S. This
placees it neck and neck with phones running on Google s (NASDAQ: GOOG ) Android
operating system, which accounted for 47% of smartphones sold throughout October
and November. Thats a steep fall from the 60% market share Android enjoyed
during the same period in 2010. Poor Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM ),
meanwhile, saw its share decline to just 6%, down from 20% the previous year.
OnLive Brings Microsoft Windows to iPad: To date, streaming-media company OnLive
has been in the business of streaming video games to PCs, smartphones, and
tablets. Now the company is streaming PCs to tablets, in a manner of speaking of
course. The company announced a new service at CES that allows iPad users to
stream a complete Microsoft
new toys at this weeks International Consumer Electronics Show, Apple s (NASDAQ:
AAPL ) freakishly devoted acolytes continue to sniff out rumors and news about
those devices conspicuously defining trends at the trade show. The next version
of the iPad tablet is one such device. iLounges Jeremy Horwitz posted potential
features of the iPad 3 on his Twitter account on Friday, claiming that the new
tablet will have improved front and rear cameras, be slightly thicker than the
current model, and will release sometime around March just like its
predecessor's March launch in 2011. Horwitz followed up on Tuesday with a
report that hes gotten to see prototype components used in the new model, and
that these parts indicate that the iPad 3 will be little more than an
incremental upgrade over the iPad 2. This certainly jives with previous rumors
about the device that pointed to a new high-resolution screen as the major
improvement over older models. iPhone 4S Nabs Apple 43% Share of U.S. Smartphone
Market in Fall 11: The NPD Group had good news for Apple in a new report (via
TechCrunch ) on the U.S. smartphone market during the third quarter of 2011.
While Apples share of the market during the third quarter in 2010 was just 26%,
that figure jumped to 43% thanks to strong sales of the new iPhone 4S. This
placees it neck and neck with phones running on Google s (NASDAQ: GOOG ) Android
operating system, which accounted for 47% of smartphones sold throughout October
and November. Thats a steep fall from the 60% market share Android enjoyed
during the same period in 2010. Poor Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM ),
meanwhile, saw its share decline to just 6%, down from 20% the previous year.
OnLive Brings Microsoft Windows to iPad: To date, streaming-media company OnLive
has been in the business of streaming video games to PCs, smartphones, and
tablets. Now the company is streaming PCs to tablets, in a manner of speaking of
course. The company announced a new service at CES that allows iPad users to
stream a complete Microsoft
Gold Price rose $23.50 Smashing Down the Gates at $1,625 Reaching $1,639.65 Closing at $1,631
Gold Price Close Today : 1631.00 Change : 23.50 or 1.5% Silver Price Close
Today : 2978.30 Change : 103.40 cents or 3.6% Gold Silver Ratio Today : 54.763
Change : -1.152 or -2.1% Silver Gold Ratio Today : 0.01826 Change : 0.000376 or
2.1% Platinum Price Close Today : 1462.20 Change : 44.20 or 3.1% Palladium Price
Close Today : 634.70 Change : -32.55 or -4.9% S&P 500 : 1,292.08 Change : 11.38
or 0.9% Dow In GOLD$ : $157.95 Change : $ (1.40) or -0.9% Dow in GOLD oz : 7.641
Change : -0.068 or -0.9% Dow in SILVER oz : 418.44 Change : -12.62 or -2.9% Dow
Industrial : 12,462.47 Change : 69.78 or 0.6% US Dollar Index : 80.89 Change :
-0.162 or -0.2% As I was musing yesterday, that a GOLD PRICE up/ SILVER PRICE
down (or vice versa) close seems usually to lead to a higher day following, so
it did. GOLD PRICE rose $23.50, smashing down the gates at $1,625 like driving a
tractor trailer through a chain link fence. Closed Comex at $1,631. Stretched as
high as $1,639.65, never reached lower than $1,615.40. SILVER PRICE rose a
smashing 3.6%, 103.4 cents to 2978.3c. Overhead it reached into new territory
above 3000c, as far as 3026.6c. Never bowed lower than 2908c. Little doubt left
in my mind that gold will touch $1,680 before it backs off and silver will react
3100c to 3200c. Of course, silver needs to remain above 2980 and gold must stay
above $1,625. They will, then we will see in the following correction what they
are made of. Listen: don't y'all let all this talk with a mere day-to-day focus
deceive you. It's just entertainment. The real show is playing out in the
Primary Trend for silver and gold, UP, UP, UP for several more years in an
unbeatable bull market that will give a wild ride to shake off as many riders as
possible. Don't be among 'em -- HANG ON! Watch the horizon, not the road in
front of your hood ornament. Amazing, human nature! Astounding how fads and
rumors propagate. Take the stock market. You can literally watch prices ebb and
flow with whatever shallow and meretricious opinion fad reigns for the nonce.
Come January's end and they'll all be holding their breath over whether the Dow
finishes January up or down, which allegedly predicts the rest of the year.
Savages who believed a solar eclipse meant that a sky dragon was eating the sun
were no less rational. Rationally, the outlook for stocks ought not vary from
the economy's outlook, but O my! When humans in crowds are involved, rationality
flits thru the window. In like fashion are rumors propagated, like the one I
addressed days ago about the Bernancubus suddenly devaluing the dollar by 40%.
Folks, the man did say he might devalue the dollar in his speech on 21 Nov 2002,
"Deflation: Making Sure 'It' Doesn't Happen Here." He discusses all the measures
he can undertake to inflate, and he mentions Roosevelt's sudden 40% devaluation,
but apparently the rumor-spreader overlooked that, although The B-thing clearly
intimates that devaluation is one policy tool. Go read it at
http://www.federalreserve.gov/boarddocs/speeches/2002/20021121/default.htm. But
nothing here is new. Devaluation is ALWAYS the inevitable outcome of the Federal
Reserve's existence, because it is an engine of inflation. It was spawned to
inflate, and must inflate or die. Will it inflate? OF COURSE. So instead of
looking at the plain historical record -- the US dollar down to 1.3 cents of its
value in 1913, when the Fed took charge of managing the dollar -- rumor mongers
fluff up everybody's dander with silly "sudden devaluation" stories and myths
about gold confiscation. taking minds off the real action -- constant theft by
inflation -- and leading them onto a red herring, thus handily keeping the
victims in the dollar trap. A person more suspicious than I might think that
this very rumor was actually created in a Nice Government Disinformation and
Rumor Mill. I've told y'all before, and will keep telling you till you want to
put cotton in your ears or in my mouth, there is less chance of the yankee
government confiscating your gold than there is of your being abducted by
flying-saucer riding aliens. This is not 1934. When somebody asked bank robber
Willie Sutton why he robbed banks, he answered, "Because that's where the money
is." Why did bank-robber Roosevelt confiscate gold in 1934? Because that's where
the money was -- THEN, but not now. Today the large pool of wealth sitting on
the shelf waiting to be stolen is -- IRAs, 401(k)s, and pension funds.
Wherefore, fool that I am, I see little point in worrying about rumored,
hypothetical, and six-sigma unlikely sudden confiscations when (1) you already
know the Fed is CONSTANTLY devaluing the dollar, and (2) your retirement is
where the yankee government can pick it up anytime they want. I'm not saying
they WILL, only if they want to make a 1934-type forced loan, that's the window
where they'll do the borrowing. Meanwhile, all the victims still keep their
wealth in paper dollars. Beats me! I've burned up my lines without even
mentioning today's market. Stocks eased up. Dow swung a leg over 12,400, up
69.78 to 12,462.47. Not terribly convincing. S&P500 rose 11.38 to 1,292.08. But
listen -- I got this story straight from my barber's cousin who shine shoes at a
Washington barber shop where Ben Bernanke's janitor gets his hair cut, and he
told me the Big Ben thinks stocks will end January higher. Un-huh! US dollar
fell a mite today -- 16.2 basis points, a chigger bite, no more -- and still
only needs hold on at 79.50 to maintain its rally. Euro rose a gnat's eyebrow to
1.2775, ditto the yen to 130.17c/Y100 (Y76.82/$1). On 10 January 1429 the Order
of the Golden Fleece was established in the Habsburg dominions. Today,
membership is reserved for bankers and central bankers alone. On 10 January 1901
oil was discovered in Beaumont, Texas, setting off the Texas oil boom that
hasn't stopped yet. 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$-denominated assets, primary trend down; real estate bubble has burst,
primary trend down. WARNING AND DISCLAIMER. Be advised and warned: Do NOT use
these commentaries to trade futures contracts. I don't intend them for that or
write them with that short term trading outlook. I write them for long-term
investors in physical metals. Take them as entertainment, but not as a timing
service for futures. NOR do I recommend investing in gold or silver Exchange
Trade Funds (ETFs). Those are NOT physical metal and I fear one day one or
another may go up in smoke. Unless you can breathe smoke, stay away. Call me
paranoid, but the surviving rabbit is wary of traps. NOR do I recommend trading
futures options or other leveraged paper gold and silver products. These are not
for the inexperienced. NOR do I recommend buying gold and silver on margin or
with debt. What DO I recommend? Physical gold and silver coins and bars in your
own hands. One final warning: NEVER insert a 747 Jumbo Jet up your nose.
Today : 2978.30 Change : 103.40 cents or 3.6% Gold Silver Ratio Today : 54.763
Change : -1.152 or -2.1% Silver Gold Ratio Today : 0.01826 Change : 0.000376 or
2.1% Platinum Price Close Today : 1462.20 Change : 44.20 or 3.1% Palladium Price
Close Today : 634.70 Change : -32.55 or -4.9% S&P 500 : 1,292.08 Change : 11.38
or 0.9% Dow In GOLD$ : $157.95 Change : $ (1.40) or -0.9% Dow in GOLD oz : 7.641
Change : -0.068 or -0.9% Dow in SILVER oz : 418.44 Change : -12.62 or -2.9% Dow
Industrial : 12,462.47 Change : 69.78 or 0.6% US Dollar Index : 80.89 Change :
-0.162 or -0.2% As I was musing yesterday, that a GOLD PRICE up/ SILVER PRICE
down (or vice versa) close seems usually to lead to a higher day following, so
it did. GOLD PRICE rose $23.50, smashing down the gates at $1,625 like driving a
tractor trailer through a chain link fence. Closed Comex at $1,631. Stretched as
high as $1,639.65, never reached lower than $1,615.40. SILVER PRICE rose a
smashing 3.6%, 103.4 cents to 2978.3c. Overhead it reached into new territory
above 3000c, as far as 3026.6c. Never bowed lower than 2908c. Little doubt left
in my mind that gold will touch $1,680 before it backs off and silver will react
3100c to 3200c. Of course, silver needs to remain above 2980 and gold must stay
above $1,625. They will, then we will see in the following correction what they
are made of. Listen: don't y'all let all this talk with a mere day-to-day focus
deceive you. It's just entertainment. The real show is playing out in the
Primary Trend for silver and gold, UP, UP, UP for several more years in an
unbeatable bull market that will give a wild ride to shake off as many riders as
possible. Don't be among 'em -- HANG ON! Watch the horizon, not the road in
front of your hood ornament. Amazing, human nature! Astounding how fads and
rumors propagate. Take the stock market. You can literally watch prices ebb and
flow with whatever shallow and meretricious opinion fad reigns for the nonce.
Come January's end and they'll all be holding their breath over whether the Dow
finishes January up or down, which allegedly predicts the rest of the year.
Savages who believed a solar eclipse meant that a sky dragon was eating the sun
were no less rational. Rationally, the outlook for stocks ought not vary from
the economy's outlook, but O my! When humans in crowds are involved, rationality
flits thru the window. In like fashion are rumors propagated, like the one I
addressed days ago about the Bernancubus suddenly devaluing the dollar by 40%.
Folks, the man did say he might devalue the dollar in his speech on 21 Nov 2002,
"Deflation: Making Sure 'It' Doesn't Happen Here." He discusses all the measures
he can undertake to inflate, and he mentions Roosevelt's sudden 40% devaluation,
but apparently the rumor-spreader overlooked that, although The B-thing clearly
intimates that devaluation is one policy tool. Go read it at
http://www.federalreserve.gov/boarddocs/speeches/2002/20021121/default.htm. But
nothing here is new. Devaluation is ALWAYS the inevitable outcome of the Federal
Reserve's existence, because it is an engine of inflation. It was spawned to
inflate, and must inflate or die. Will it inflate? OF COURSE. So instead of
looking at the plain historical record -- the US dollar down to 1.3 cents of its
value in 1913, when the Fed took charge of managing the dollar -- rumor mongers
fluff up everybody's dander with silly "sudden devaluation" stories and myths
about gold confiscation. taking minds off the real action -- constant theft by
inflation -- and leading them onto a red herring, thus handily keeping the
victims in the dollar trap. A person more suspicious than I might think that
this very rumor was actually created in a Nice Government Disinformation and
Rumor Mill. I've told y'all before, and will keep telling you till you want to
put cotton in your ears or in my mouth, there is less chance of the yankee
government confiscating your gold than there is of your being abducted by
flying-saucer riding aliens. This is not 1934. When somebody asked bank robber
Willie Sutton why he robbed banks, he answered, "Because that's where the money
is." Why did bank-robber Roosevelt confiscate gold in 1934? Because that's where
the money was -- THEN, but not now. Today the large pool of wealth sitting on
the shelf waiting to be stolen is -- IRAs, 401(k)s, and pension funds.
Wherefore, fool that I am, I see little point in worrying about rumored,
hypothetical, and six-sigma unlikely sudden confiscations when (1) you already
know the Fed is CONSTANTLY devaluing the dollar, and (2) your retirement is
where the yankee government can pick it up anytime they want. I'm not saying
they WILL, only if they want to make a 1934-type forced loan, that's the window
where they'll do the borrowing. Meanwhile, all the victims still keep their
wealth in paper dollars. Beats me! I've burned up my lines without even
mentioning today's market. Stocks eased up. Dow swung a leg over 12,400, up
69.78 to 12,462.47. Not terribly convincing. S&P500 rose 11.38 to 1,292.08. But
listen -- I got this story straight from my barber's cousin who shine shoes at a
Washington barber shop where Ben Bernanke's janitor gets his hair cut, and he
told me the Big Ben thinks stocks will end January higher. Un-huh! US dollar
fell a mite today -- 16.2 basis points, a chigger bite, no more -- and still
only needs hold on at 79.50 to maintain its rally. Euro rose a gnat's eyebrow to
1.2775, ditto the yen to 130.17c/Y100 (Y76.82/$1). On 10 January 1429 the Order
of the Golden Fleece was established in the Habsburg dominions. Today,
membership is reserved for bankers and central bankers alone. On 10 January 1901
oil was discovered in Beaumont, Texas, setting off the Texas oil boom that
hasn't stopped yet. 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.
Top Oversold U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks (Jan 10, 2012)
Below are the latest oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. Changyou.com
Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:CYOU) is the most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on
Jan. 10. It was down 3.3% on the day. CYOUs upside potential is 96.0% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $42.88. It is trading at 42.1% of its
52-week high of $52.00, and 5.6% above its 52-week low of $20.71. ZHONGPIN INC.
(NASDAQ:HOGS) is the second most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10.
It was down 3.0% on the day. HOGSs upside potential is 55.9% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $15.92. It is trading at 50.4% of its 52-week
high of $20.25, and 54.7% above its 52-week low of $6.60. Shanda Games
Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:GAME) is the third most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock
on Jan. 10. It was down 2.7% on the day. GAMEs upside potential is 65.9% based
on brokerage analysts average target price of $6.65. It is trading at 52.1% of
its 52-week high of $7.70, and 15.9% above its 52-week low of $3.46. iSoftStone
Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:ISS) is the fourth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 10. It was down 0.6% on the day. ISSs upside potential is 90.7%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $17.20. It is trading at
39.9% of its 52-week high of $22.63, and 59.4% above its 52-week low of $5.66.
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (ADR) (NYSE:SCR) is the fifth most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was down 0.3% on the day. SCRs upside
potential is 10.7% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $9.98. It
is trading at 65.6% of its 52-week high of $13.75, and 26.7% above its 52-week
low of $7.12. China Kanghui Holdings (ADR) (NYSE:KH) is the sixth most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was down 0.3% on the day. KHs upside
potential is 65.4% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $24.75.
It is trading at 56.5% of its 52-week high of $26.50, and 15.8% above its
52-week low of $12.92. PetroChina Company Limited (ADR) (NYSE:PTR) is the
seventh most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was down 0.3% on
the day. PTRs upside potential is 8.0% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $150.67. It is trading at 87.9% of its 52-week high of $158.83,
and 25.4% above its 52-week low of $111.29. Yingli Green Energy Hold. Co. Ltd.
(ADR) (NYSE:YGE) is the eighth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan.
10. It was down 0.2% on the day. YGEs upside potential is 28.3% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $5.29. It is trading at 30.3% of its
52-week high of $13.59, and 49.8% above its 52-week low of $2.75.
Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:CYOU) is the most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on
Jan. 10. It was down 3.3% on the day. CYOUs upside potential is 96.0% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $42.88. It is trading at 42.1% of its
52-week high of $52.00, and 5.6% above its 52-week low of $20.71. ZHONGPIN INC.
(NASDAQ:HOGS) is the second most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10.
It was down 3.0% on the day. HOGSs upside potential is 55.9% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $15.92. It is trading at 50.4% of its 52-week
high of $20.25, and 54.7% above its 52-week low of $6.60. Shanda Games
Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:GAME) is the third most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock
on Jan. 10. It was down 2.7% on the day. GAMEs upside potential is 65.9% based
on brokerage analysts average target price of $6.65. It is trading at 52.1% of
its 52-week high of $7.70, and 15.9% above its 52-week low of $3.46. iSoftStone
Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:ISS) is the fourth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 10. It was down 0.6% on the day. ISSs upside potential is 90.7%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $17.20. It is trading at
39.9% of its 52-week high of $22.63, and 59.4% above its 52-week low of $5.66.
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (ADR) (NYSE:SCR) is the fifth most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was down 0.3% on the day. SCRs upside
potential is 10.7% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $9.98. It
is trading at 65.6% of its 52-week high of $13.75, and 26.7% above its 52-week
low of $7.12. China Kanghui Holdings (ADR) (NYSE:KH) is the sixth most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was down 0.3% on the day. KHs upside
potential is 65.4% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $24.75.
It is trading at 56.5% of its 52-week high of $26.50, and 15.8% above its
52-week low of $12.92. PetroChina Company Limited (ADR) (NYSE:PTR) is the
seventh most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 10. It was down 0.3% on
the day. PTRs upside potential is 8.0% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $150.67. It is trading at 87.9% of its 52-week high of $158.83,
and 25.4% above its 52-week low of $111.29. Yingli Green Energy Hold. Co. Ltd.
(ADR) (NYSE:YGE) is the eighth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan.
10. It was down 0.2% on the day. YGEs upside potential is 28.3% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $5.29. It is trading at 30.3% of its
52-week high of $13.59, and 49.8% above its 52-week low of $2.75.
BAC, Financials Lead Markets to Gains — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap
Financial stocks carried the load for the markets Tuesday, pushing both the Dow
Jones and S&P 500 indices to their highest levels in six months. The Dow gained
70 points to finish at 12,462, and the S&P was up more than 11 points to 1,292
as news from Europe, domestic economic data and earnings reports propped up
investor positivity. Financials finished with strong gains, including respective
jumps of 5.7% and 3.2% for domestics Bank of America (NYSE: BAC ) and Citigroup
(NYSE: C ), as well as 5.8% and 4.2% gains abroad for Royal Bank of Scotland
(NYSE: RBS ) and UBS (NYSE: UBS ). Smaller institutions such as Fifth Third
Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB , +3.24%) and PNC Financial Services (NYSE: PNC , +2%)
also made gains. Eastman Kodak (NYSE: EK ) doubled in value Tuesday to 60 cents
on news that the company was restructuring its corporate organization . Despite
continued rumors of bankruptcy surrounding the company, investors were reassured
by the streamlining of its business from three into two segments. Kodak needs
quick results, however – it must bring its stock back above $1 within months
to keep from being delisted by the New York Stock Exchange. However,
shareholders in WebMD (NASDAQ: WBMD ) were left in the cold, with the stock
getting slammed on the news that CEO Wayne Gattinella was resigning and that the
company had stopped talking to potential suitors including Yahoo (NASDAQ: YHOO
) and Alibaba about a buyout. Shares had traded steadily in the $37-$38 range
for almost a month before sinking almost 30% to $26.25 by Tuesday's end. Three
Up Idenix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: IDIX ): Up 24.22% ($2.34) to $12. Cirrus
Logic (NASDAQ: CRUS ): Up 15.73% ($2.67) to $19.64. Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:
LULU ): Up 12.03% ($6.43) to $59.87. Three Down Health Management (NYSE: HMA ):
Down 13.07% (91 cents) to $6.05. Goodyear Tire & Rubber (NYSE: GT ): Down 8.31%
($1.27) to $14.01. Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF ): Down 10.46% ($7) to $59.94. (
Read more about Tiffany & Co. cutting full-year earnings guidance here. ) As of
this writing, Kyle Woodley did not own a position in any of the aforementioned
stocks.
Jones and S&P 500 indices to their highest levels in six months. The Dow gained
70 points to finish at 12,462, and the S&P was up more than 11 points to 1,292
as news from Europe, domestic economic data and earnings reports propped up
investor positivity. Financials finished with strong gains, including respective
jumps of 5.7% and 3.2% for domestics Bank of America (NYSE: BAC ) and Citigroup
(NYSE: C ), as well as 5.8% and 4.2% gains abroad for Royal Bank of Scotland
(NYSE: RBS ) and UBS (NYSE: UBS ). Smaller institutions such as Fifth Third
Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB , +3.24%) and PNC Financial Services (NYSE: PNC , +2%)
also made gains. Eastman Kodak (NYSE: EK ) doubled in value Tuesday to 60 cents
on news that the company was restructuring its corporate organization . Despite
continued rumors of bankruptcy surrounding the company, investors were reassured
by the streamlining of its business from three into two segments. Kodak needs
quick results, however – it must bring its stock back above $1 within months
to keep from being delisted by the New York Stock Exchange. However,
shareholders in WebMD (NASDAQ: WBMD ) were left in the cold, with the stock
getting slammed on the news that CEO Wayne Gattinella was resigning and that the
company had stopped talking to potential suitors including Yahoo (NASDAQ: YHOO
) and Alibaba about a buyout. Shares had traded steadily in the $37-$38 range
for almost a month before sinking almost 30% to $26.25 by Tuesday's end. Three
Up Idenix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: IDIX ): Up 24.22% ($2.34) to $12. Cirrus
Logic (NASDAQ: CRUS ): Up 15.73% ($2.67) to $19.64. Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:
LULU ): Up 12.03% ($6.43) to $59.87. Three Down Health Management (NYSE: HMA ):
Down 13.07% (91 cents) to $6.05. Goodyear Tire & Rubber (NYSE: GT ): Down 8.31%
($1.27) to $14.01. Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF ): Down 10.46% ($7) to $59.94. (
Read more about Tiffany & Co. cutting full-year earnings guidance here. ) As of
this writing, Kyle Woodley did not own a position in any of the aforementioned
stocks.
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Planning NYC Expansion
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has plans to hire new employees in Manhattan. Google
Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Planning NYC Expansion Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has
announced a plan to hire new employees at its Manhattan office in its sales and
engineering division. It also plans to open new offices in New York City. Google
Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has 2,500 employees in New York and it will further expand
its workforce in 2012. It also purchased four companies in New York last year,
with the company hiring 7,000 employees in 2011 globally. Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) spokesman Jordan Newman said, "We hire people where we find good
talent. With the company likely to expand even more in 2012, theyve attempted to
make additional room in their 111 Eighth Ave. Chelsea building to house them".
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) company shares are currently standing at 620.4. Price
History Last Price: 620.4 52 Week Low / High: 473.02 / 670.25 50 Day Moving
Average: 614.28 6 Month Price Change %: 18.1% 12 Month Price Change %: 1.0%
Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Planning NYC Expansion Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has
announced a plan to hire new employees at its Manhattan office in its sales and
engineering division. It also plans to open new offices in New York City. Google
Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has 2,500 employees in New York and it will further expand
its workforce in 2012. It also purchased four companies in New York last year,
with the company hiring 7,000 employees in 2011 globally. Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) spokesman Jordan Newman said, "We hire people where we find good
talent. With the company likely to expand even more in 2012, theyve attempted to
make additional room in their 111 Eighth Ave. Chelsea building to house them".
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) company shares are currently standing at 620.4. Price
History Last Price: 620.4 52 Week Low / High: 473.02 / 670.25 50 Day Moving
Average: 614.28 6 Month Price Change %: 18.1% 12 Month Price Change %: 1.0%
US Unemployment Rate Lowest in Almost 3 Years
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace According to Labor Department officials, the United States December unemployment rate dropped to 8.5 percent from an 8.7 percent in November.
Have Winds Shifted to Provide Relief to Investors?
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tdp2664 E money daily In our latest guest market analysis piece, Frank Holmes, CEO and Chief Investment Officer at US Global Investors talks about a shift in the markets which could give hope to investors. Wind currents between the ocean and atmosphere affect climates around the world; likewise, government policy shifts and economic data have a similar ripple effect on markets. During our Outlook 2012 webcast, our listeners heard a very passionate John Mauldin assess the debt situation in Europe, Japan and the U.S. and the need for immediate policy change. If you listened in, you may have wondered what economics and politics have to do with investments. Listen to a replay of the Outlook 2012 Webcast now. That's a valid thought, as many investors hear predictions of which way the market will go or what stocks will outperform. As I often remind my readers, it's not about political parties, it's about the policies. And history says that government policy shifts can have a tremendous affect on the economy and the markets. While no one can predict the future, you can use probability in your favor. For example, Chinese stocks have historically moved with money supply. In the webcast, Analyst Xian Liang showed the chart below plotting the year-over-year money supply in China against domestic B-shares (represented by the MSCI China Index) since the end of 2000. The Chinese government is known for acting decisively in making policy changes to steer its economy in the right direction. In 2009, the growth in money supply was at an 11-year high of 30 percent after the government lowered the required reserve ratio (RRR) for major banks. Adjusting the reserve requirement is important inflation-fighting tool in China's monetary policy. The lower the reserve requirement, the more money banks are able to lend out. Throughout 2011, due to concerns about inflation, China had been raising the reserve requirement for banks and interest rates. This action reduced money supply to the low we see in the chart. This December, China shifted its stance as slow growth became a risk and inflation slowed. This action should increase money supply, and encourage markets, going forward. China also recently announced an earlier-than-expected windfall profit tax cut for its oil companies. This special oil income levy raises the level at which a barrel of oil is taxed, going from $40 to $55. This $15 difference essentially translates to a substantial tax break for oil companies and extra money in their coffers. Research firm Jefferies expected the tax adjustment, but thought that it would happen at the end of 2012. With this tax cut, it appears the government acknowledges the need for Chinese upstream oil companies to increase their cash flow so that they can increase domestic production, says Jefferies. This tax cut was closely followed by analysts, and was seen as a "big positive" for China's oil companies, specifically CNOOC, PetroChina and Sinopec, says Citigroup Global Markets. The market promptly responded positively, with each stock rising on the news. Another economic measure that has a ripple effect on global markets is the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), an indicator of manufacturing strength. We follow this index closely, as it is considered a leading indicator, meaning the markets react over the following three months after the PMI data is released. As of December 31, the JP Morgan Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) crossed above the three-month moving average. Going back to the inception of the index in 1998, there have been 20 occurrences when the one-month number crosses above the three-month. When this has happened, it's signaled higher prices for many commodities, especially oil, copper, and to less of a degree, materials and energy. For copper, historically, 90 percent of the time, the price was positive over the next three months, with a median return of 10 percent over the following three months. During the same three months, 85 percent of the time, West Texas Intermediate oil has also gone up. Its median three-month change has been an increase of 11 percent. Materials and energy were also positively affected, with modest results: When the PMI crosses above the three-month average, 70 percent of the time, the S&P 500 Materials Index rose, with a median return of about 3 percent. The S&P 500 Energy Index had a median three-month return of about 5 percent, with an 80 percent chance of the three-month change being positive. We believe the winds are shifting to bring needed relief to global investors. We've seen improving economic data from the U.S. lately, and this positive news from the world's largest economy, along with an improving China—the world's most populated country—offsets the negativity in Europe. U.S. Global Investors, Inc. is an investment management firm specializing in gold, natural resources, emerging markets and global infrastructure opportunities around the world. The company, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, manages 13 no-load mutual funds in the U.S. Global Investors fund family, as well as funds for international clients. For more updates on global investing from Frank and the rest of the U.S. Global Investors team, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/USFunds or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/USFunds. You can also watch exclusive videos on what our research overseas has turned up on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/USFunds. All opinions expressed and data provided are subject to change without notice. Some of these opinions may not be appropriate to every investor. The Purchasing Manager's Index is an indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector. The PMI index is based on five major indicators: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and the employment environment. The MSCI China Free Index is a capitalization weighted index that monitors the performance of stocks from the country of China. The S&P 500 Energy Index is a capitalization-weighted index that tracks the companies in the energy sector as a subset of the S&P 500. The S&P 500 Materials Index is a capitalization-weighted index that tracks the companies in the material sector as a subset of the S&P 500. The following securities mentioned in the article were held by one or more of U.S. Global Investors Fund as of December 31, 2011: CNOOC, PetroChina Co Ltd.
COMEX Gold Futures Settle at Highest Since Dec 13th
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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Precious metals posted strong gains Tuesday on the back of weakness in the U.S. dollar and broad-based gains in the commodities complex. COMEX gold futures, per the February 2012 contract, finished higher by $23.40, or 1.5%, at $1,631.50 per ounce – its highest settlement since December 13, 2010 – exactly four weeks ago.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Has Cut The Rope Up Its Sleeve
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tdp2664 E money daily Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has unveiled an HTML5 version of ‘Cut the Rope’ at CES 2012. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Has Cut The Rope Up Its Sleeve Reports say that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has launched an HTML5 version of 'Cut the Rope' at CES 2012. This web app is a part of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s IE9 ‘Beauty of the Web’ promotion. The 'Cut the Rope' game was created with the help of ZeptoLab and it includes 25 levels in total for Internet Explorer 9 users. If the user wants access to seven special levels they will have to use Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Internet Explorer 9 and pin the site to their taskbar. The new desktop HTML5 version of the game is now available online for free. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) stocks were at 27.96 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 3.0% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.95 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.77 Zack’s Rank: 75 out of 90 in the industry
Todays gold price per ounce Spot gold price per gram; Silver price per ounce spot silver prices; Gold Silver News
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dow2664 Precious metal gold price Higher today: Precious metal gold price per ounce was on the rise once again during the trading session today. It has been a choppy week so far as gold contract closed out in the red to open the week and bounced back during the session today. The volatility stemming out of the eurozone continues to affect market trends and the precious metal market has fluctuated as a result. The dollar dropped lower today versus the euro, British pound and the Japanese yen and this action helped investors position with precious metal gold. Both gold and silver contracts were tracking in positive territory as the trading session approached close. Gold price per ounce and silver price per ounce contract values: Contract gold was higher as close approached by 1.46 percent at 1631.50 per troy ounce. Silver contract for March delivery was green by 3.59 percent at 29.82 per troy ounce at this same point in time. Spot gold price per gram and spot silver price per ounce trends: As the trading session was winding down in the U.S. today, both spot gold per gram and spot silver per ounce trends were tracking in positive territory. Spot gold price per gram was higher by .77 at 52.47 and spot silver price per ounce was green by 1.10 at 29.88. Camillo Zucari
Have Winds Shifted to Provide Relief to Investors?
In our latest guest market analysis piece, Frank Holmes, CEO and Chief
Investment Officer at US Global Investors talks about a shift in the markets
which could give hope to investors. Wind currents between the ocean and
atmosphere affect climates around the world; likewise, government policy shifts
and economic data have a similar ripple effect on markets. During our Outlook
2012 webcast, our listeners heard a very passionate John Mauldin assess the debt
situation in Europe, Japan and the U.S. and the need for immediate policy
change. If you listened in, you may have wondered what economics and politics
have to do with investments. Listen to a replay of the Outlook 2012 Webcast now.
That's a valid thought, as many investors hear predictions of which way the
market will go or what stocks will outperform. As I often remind my readers,
it's not about political parties, it's about the policies. And history says
that government policy shifts can have a tremendous affect on the economy and
the markets. While no one can predict the future, you can use probability in
your favor. For example, Chinese stocks have historically moved with money
supply. In the webcast, Analyst Xian Liang showed the chart below plotting the
year-over-year money supply in China against domestic B-shares (represented by
the MSCI China Index) since the end of 2000. The Chinese government is known for
acting decisively in making policy changes to steer its economy in the right
direction. In 2009, the growth in money supply was at an 11-year high of 30
percent after the government lowered the required reserve ratio (RRR) for major
banks. Adjusting the reserve requirement is important inflation-fighting tool in
China's monetary policy. The lower the reserve requirement, the more money
banks are able to lend out. Throughout 2011, due to concerns about inflation,
China had been raising the reserve requirement for banks and interest rates.
This action reduced money supply to the low we see in the chart. This December,
China shifted its stance as slow growth became a risk and inflation slowed. This
action should increase money supply, and encourage markets, going forward. China
also recently announced an earlier-than-expected windfall profit tax cut for its
oil companies. This special oil income levy raises the level at which a barrel
of oil is taxed, going from $40 to $55. This $15 difference essentially
translates to a substantial tax break for oil companies and extra money in their
coffers. Research firm Jefferies expected the tax adjustment, but thought that
it would happen at the end of 2012. With this tax cut, it appears the government
acknowledges the need for Chinese upstream oil companies to increase their cash
flow so that they can increase domestic production, says Jefferies. This tax cut
was closely followed by analysts, and was seen as a "big positive" for
China's oil companies, specifically CNOOC, PetroChina and Sinopec, says
Citigroup Global Markets. The market promptly responded positively, with each
stock rising on the news. Another economic measure that has a ripple effect on
global markets is the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), an indicator of
manufacturing strength. We follow this index closely, as it is considered a
leading indicator, meaning the markets react over the following three months
after the PMI data is released. As of December 31, the JP Morgan Global
Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) crossed above the three-month
moving average. Going back to the inception of the index in 1998, there have
been 20 occurrences when the one-month number crosses above the three-month.
When this has happened, it's signaled higher prices for many commodities,
especially oil, copper, and to less of a degree, materials and energy. For
copper, historically, 90 percent of the time, the price was positive over the
next three months, with a median return of 10 percent over the following three
months. During the same three months, 85 percent of the time, West Texas
Intermediate oil has also gone up. Its median three-month change has been an
increase of 11 percent. Materials and energy were also positively affected, with
modest results: When the PMI crosses above the three-month average, 70 percent
of the time, the S&P 500 Materials Index rose, with a median return of about 3
percent. The S&P 500 Energy Index had a median three-month return of about 5
percent, with an 80 percent chance of the three-month change being positive. We
believe the winds are shifting to bring needed relief to global investors.
We've seen improving economic data from the U.S. lately, and this positive
news from the world's largest economy, along with an improving China—the
world's most populated country—offsets the negativity in Europe. U.S. Global
Investors, Inc. is an investment management firm specializing in gold, natural
resources, emerging markets and global infrastructure opportunities around the
world. The company, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, manages 13 no-load
mutual funds in the U.S. Global Investors fund family, as well as funds for
international clients. For more updates on global investing from Frank and the
rest of the U.S. Global Investors team, follow us on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/USFunds or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/USFunds. You
can also watch exclusive videos on what our research overseas has turned up on
our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/USFunds. All opinions expressed and data
provided are subject to change without notice. Some of these opinions may not be
appropriate to every investor. The Purchasing Manager's Index is an indicator
of the economic health of the manufacturing sector. The PMI index is based on
five major indicators: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier
deliveries and the employment environment. The MSCI China Free Index is a
capitalization weighted index that monitors the performance of stocks from the
country of China. The S&P 500 Energy Index is a capitalization-weighted index
that tracks the companies in the energy sector as a subset of the S&P 500. The
S&P 500 Materials Index is a capitalization-weighted index that tracks the
companies in the material sector as a subset of the S&P 500. The following
securities mentioned in the article were held by one or more of U.S. Global
Investors Fund as of December 31, 2011: CNOOC, PetroChina Co Ltd.
Investment Officer at US Global Investors talks about a shift in the markets
which could give hope to investors. Wind currents between the ocean and
atmosphere affect climates around the world; likewise, government policy shifts
and economic data have a similar ripple effect on markets. During our Outlook
2012 webcast, our listeners heard a very passionate John Mauldin assess the debt
situation in Europe, Japan and the U.S. and the need for immediate policy
change. If you listened in, you may have wondered what economics and politics
have to do with investments. Listen to a replay of the Outlook 2012 Webcast now.
That's a valid thought, as many investors hear predictions of which way the
market will go or what stocks will outperform. As I often remind my readers,
it's not about political parties, it's about the policies. And history says
that government policy shifts can have a tremendous affect on the economy and
the markets. While no one can predict the future, you can use probability in
your favor. For example, Chinese stocks have historically moved with money
supply. In the webcast, Analyst Xian Liang showed the chart below plotting the
year-over-year money supply in China against domestic B-shares (represented by
the MSCI China Index) since the end of 2000. The Chinese government is known for
acting decisively in making policy changes to steer its economy in the right
direction. In 2009, the growth in money supply was at an 11-year high of 30
percent after the government lowered the required reserve ratio (RRR) for major
banks. Adjusting the reserve requirement is important inflation-fighting tool in
China's monetary policy. The lower the reserve requirement, the more money
banks are able to lend out. Throughout 2011, due to concerns about inflation,
China had been raising the reserve requirement for banks and interest rates.
This action reduced money supply to the low we see in the chart. This December,
China shifted its stance as slow growth became a risk and inflation slowed. This
action should increase money supply, and encourage markets, going forward. China
also recently announced an earlier-than-expected windfall profit tax cut for its
oil companies. This special oil income levy raises the level at which a barrel
of oil is taxed, going from $40 to $55. This $15 difference essentially
translates to a substantial tax break for oil companies and extra money in their
coffers. Research firm Jefferies expected the tax adjustment, but thought that
it would happen at the end of 2012. With this tax cut, it appears the government
acknowledges the need for Chinese upstream oil companies to increase their cash
flow so that they can increase domestic production, says Jefferies. This tax cut
was closely followed by analysts, and was seen as a "big positive" for
China's oil companies, specifically CNOOC, PetroChina and Sinopec, says
Citigroup Global Markets. The market promptly responded positively, with each
stock rising on the news. Another economic measure that has a ripple effect on
global markets is the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), an indicator of
manufacturing strength. We follow this index closely, as it is considered a
leading indicator, meaning the markets react over the following three months
after the PMI data is released. As of December 31, the JP Morgan Global
Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) crossed above the three-month
moving average. Going back to the inception of the index in 1998, there have
been 20 occurrences when the one-month number crosses above the three-month.
When this has happened, it's signaled higher prices for many commodities,
especially oil, copper, and to less of a degree, materials and energy. For
copper, historically, 90 percent of the time, the price was positive over the
next three months, with a median return of 10 percent over the following three
months. During the same three months, 85 percent of the time, West Texas
Intermediate oil has also gone up. Its median three-month change has been an
increase of 11 percent. Materials and energy were also positively affected, with
modest results: When the PMI crosses above the three-month average, 70 percent
of the time, the S&P 500 Materials Index rose, with a median return of about 3
percent. The S&P 500 Energy Index had a median three-month return of about 5
percent, with an 80 percent chance of the three-month change being positive. We
believe the winds are shifting to bring needed relief to global investors.
We've seen improving economic data from the U.S. lately, and this positive
news from the world's largest economy, along with an improving China—the
world's most populated country—offsets the negativity in Europe. U.S. Global
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world. The company, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, manages 13 no-load
mutual funds in the U.S. Global Investors fund family, as well as funds for
international clients. For more updates on global investing from Frank and the
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appropriate to every investor. The Purchasing Manager's Index is an indicator
of the economic health of the manufacturing sector. The PMI index is based on
five major indicators: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier
deliveries and the employment environment. The MSCI China Free Index is a
capitalization weighted index that monitors the performance of stocks from the
country of China. The S&P 500 Energy Index is a capitalization-weighted index
that tracks the companies in the energy sector as a subset of the S&P 500. The
S&P 500 Materials Index is a capitalization-weighted index that tracks the
companies in the material sector as a subset of the S&P 500. The following
securities mentioned in the article were held by one or more of U.S. Global
Investors Fund as of December 31, 2011: CNOOC, PetroChina Co Ltd.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Has Cut The Rope Up Its Sleeve
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has unveiled an HTML5 version of Cut the
Rope at CES 2012. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Has Cut The Rope Up Its
Sleeve Reports say that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has launched an
HTML5 version of 'Cut the Rope' at CES 2012. This web app is a part of
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s IE9 Beauty of the Web promotion. The
'Cut the Rope' game was created with the help of ZeptoLab and it includes 25
levels in total for Internet Explorer 9 users. If the user wants access to seven
special levels they will have to use Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Internet Explorer 9 and pin the site to their taskbar. The new desktop HTML5
version of the game is now available online for free. Microsoft Corp.
(NASDAQ:MSFT) stocks were at 27.96 at the end of the last days trading. Theres
been a 3.0% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. Microsoft Corp.
(NASDAQ:MSFT) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean
recommendation: 1.95 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.77 Zacks
Rank: 75 out of 90 in the industry
Rope at CES 2012. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Has Cut The Rope Up Its
Sleeve Reports say that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has launched an
HTML5 version of 'Cut the Rope' at CES 2012. This web app is a part of
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s IE9 Beauty of the Web promotion. The
'Cut the Rope' game was created with the help of ZeptoLab and it includes 25
levels in total for Internet Explorer 9 users. If the user wants access to seven
special levels they will have to use Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Internet Explorer 9 and pin the site to their taskbar. The new desktop HTML5
version of the game is now available online for free. Microsoft Corp.
(NASDAQ:MSFT) stocks were at 27.96 at the end of the last days trading. Theres
been a 3.0% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. Microsoft Corp.
(NASDAQ:MSFT) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean
recommendation: 1.95 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.77 Zacks
Rank: 75 out of 90 in the industry
COMEX Gold Futures Settle at Highest Since Dec 13th
Precious metals posted strong gains Tuesday on the back of weakness in the U.S.
dollar and broad-based gains in the commodities complex. COMEX gold futures, per
the February 2012 contract, finished higher by $23.40, or 1.5%, at $1,631.50 per
ounce its highest settlement since December 13, 2010 exactly four weeks ago.
dollar and broad-based gains in the commodities complex. COMEX gold futures, per
the February 2012 contract, finished higher by $23.40, or 1.5%, at $1,631.50 per
ounce its highest settlement since December 13, 2010 exactly four weeks ago.
Top 10 Most Profitable Apparel Stocks: ICON, XNY, CHKE, ZA, LULU, GIL, DECK, EDS, VRA, FOSL (Jan 10, 2012)
Below are the top 10 most profitable Apparel stocks for the last 12 months.
Three Chinese companies (XNY, ZA, EDS) are on the list. Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ICON) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 37.35% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 60.70% for the same period. China Xiniya Fashion Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:XNY)
is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 22.90% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 28.61%
for the same period. Cherokee Inc. (NASDAQ:CHKE) is the 3rd most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 22.32% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 30.58% for the same period.
Zuoan Fashion Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:ZA) is the 4th most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 21.24% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 28.98% for the same period. Lululemon Athletica
inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) is the 5th most profitable stock in this segment of the
market. Its net profit margin was 18.98% for the last 12 months. Its operating
profit margin was 27.69% for the same period. Gildan Activewear Inc. (USA)
(NYSE:GIL) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 13.90% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 13.33% for the same period. Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NASDAQ:DECK) is the
7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin
was 13.79% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 20.67% for
the same period. Exceed Co Ltd (NASDAQ:EDS) is the 8th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 13.54% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 15.67% for the same period. Vera
Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA) is the 9th most profitable stock in this segment of
the market. Its net profit margin was 11.95% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 20.67% for the same period. Fossil, Inc.
(NASDAQ:FOSL) is the 10th most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 11.66% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 18.34% for the same period.
Three Chinese companies (XNY, ZA, EDS) are on the list. Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ICON) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 37.35% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 60.70% for the same period. China Xiniya Fashion Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:XNY)
is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 22.90% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 28.61%
for the same period. Cherokee Inc. (NASDAQ:CHKE) is the 3rd most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 22.32% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 30.58% for the same period.
Zuoan Fashion Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:ZA) is the 4th most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 21.24% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 28.98% for the same period. Lululemon Athletica
inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) is the 5th most profitable stock in this segment of the
market. Its net profit margin was 18.98% for the last 12 months. Its operating
profit margin was 27.69% for the same period. Gildan Activewear Inc. (USA)
(NYSE:GIL) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 13.90% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 13.33% for the same period. Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NASDAQ:DECK) is the
7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin
was 13.79% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 20.67% for
the same period. Exceed Co Ltd (NASDAQ:EDS) is the 8th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 13.54% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 15.67% for the same period. Vera
Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA) is the 9th most profitable stock in this segment of
the market. Its net profit margin was 11.95% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 20.67% for the same period. Fossil, Inc.
(NASDAQ:FOSL) is the 10th most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 11.66% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 18.34% for the same period.
Todays gold price per ounce Spot gold price per gram; Silver price per ounce spot silver prices; Gold Silver News
Precious metal gold price Higher today: Precious metal gold price per ounce was
on the rise once again during the trading session today. It has been a choppy
week so far as gold contract closed out in the red to open the week and bounced
back during the session today. The volatility stemming out of the eurozone
continues to affect market trends and the precious metal market has fluctuated
as a result. The dollar dropped lower today versus the euro, British pound and
the Japanese yen and this action helped investors position with precious metal
gold. Both gold and silver contracts were tracking in positive territory as the
trading session approached close. Gold price per ounce and silver price per
ounce contract values: Contract gold was higher as close approached by 1.46
percent at 1631.50 per troy ounce. Silver contract for March delivery was green
by 3.59 percent at 29.82 per troy ounce at this same point in time. Spot gold
price per gram and spot silver price per ounce trends: As the trading session
was winding down in the U.S. today, both spot gold per gram and spot silver per
ounce trends were tracking in positive territory. Spot gold price per gram was
higher by .77 at 52.47 and spot silver price per ounce was green by 1.10 at
29.88. Camillo Zucari
on the rise once again during the trading session today. It has been a choppy
week so far as gold contract closed out in the red to open the week and bounced
back during the session today. The volatility stemming out of the eurozone
continues to affect market trends and the precious metal market has fluctuated
as a result. The dollar dropped lower today versus the euro, British pound and
the Japanese yen and this action helped investors position with precious metal
gold. Both gold and silver contracts were tracking in positive territory as the
trading session approached close. Gold price per ounce and silver price per
ounce contract values: Contract gold was higher as close approached by 1.46
percent at 1631.50 per troy ounce. Silver contract for March delivery was green
by 3.59 percent at 29.82 per troy ounce at this same point in time. Spot gold
price per gram and spot silver price per ounce trends: As the trading session
was winding down in the U.S. today, both spot gold per gram and spot silver per
ounce trends were tracking in positive territory. Spot gold price per gram was
higher by .77 at 52.47 and spot silver price per ounce was green by 1.10 at
29.88. Camillo Zucari
Gold Stocks (GDX) Rally as Q4 Results Roll In
GOLD STOCKS NEWS – Gold stocks climbed Tuesday as the Market Vectors Gold
Miners ETF (GDX) advanced $1.12, or 2.1%, to $54.77 per share in morning
trading.
Miners ETF (GDX) advanced $1.12, or 2.1%, to $54.77 per share in morning
trading.
Gold Surges Through 200-Day Moving Average
GOLD PRICE NEWS – The gold price surged higher Tuesday, climbing 1.8% to
$1,639 per ounce.
$1,639 per ounce.
Should You Buy Apple Stock Right Now?
They say when something seems too good to be true, it is . That axiom seems to
be especially true for stocks. Yet, as much as I'd like to say Apple (NASDAQ:
AAPL ) is too good to be true, it isn't. Believe me. I looked for ways to find
fault in Apple flawed technology, unattainable expectations, weakening sales,
anything. The company is bulletproof, and will be for at least a couple of more
years. That doesn't mean you should buy into Apple indiscriminately, though.
Heres why: The Usual Suspects When Apple first unveiled the iPod back in 2001,
did any of us really foresee how miniature music players would plant the seeds
for the world-changing proliferation of smartphones and tablets (a race Apple
has led the entire time)? It's just been one hit after another the iPod, then
the iPhone, then the iPad. Even the failed Apple TV effort from 2007 is being
revived, and now it has the technological architecture to support the service in
place. It's just hard to believe one company can be that dominant in multiple
areas for so long. Yet, Apple has done it. After a decade's worth of it,
what's a couple of more years? Then there's the valuation question. We've
seen growth stories before where a frothy price/earnings ratio and a bloated
price/sales ratio didn't matter … until they did. The tech meltdown of 2000
comes to mind, though Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ) is a more recent example. Few
would argue that Netflix has a massive amount of consumer appeal, and investors
didn't seem to mind a P/E ratio that exceeded 60 for the better part of 2011
since earnings were growing like crazy. And to be fair, the numbers weren't
fudged; Netflix really did generate earnings of $3.28 per share over the 12
months between mid-2010 and mid-2011, which was more than four times the
company's earnings rate from 2007. However, Netflix also was a case that
indeed was too good to be true. When the organization's content suppliers saw
how well the company was doing using their television shows and movies, these
same content suppliers wanted a bigger piece of the pie simply because they knew
Netflix could afford it. Thing is, it ultimately would be coming out of the
shareholders' cut. Goodbye earnings! In other words, it was too good to last.
So it didn't. NFLX shares fell from more than $300 in July to $62 in November
pushing that high P/E ratio down to the teens following Netflix's ill-advised
decision to change its plan pricing rather than share some more wealth with its
providers. What's this got to do with Apple? Well, nothing. That's the
point. Despite stunning earnings growth from $3.93 per share in 2007 to $27.67
for the past four quarters, the stock's gains actually have trailed that
growth pace. As such, the P/E ratio has fallen from 50 then to a mere 15.2 now
a valuation few should have any problem with, and the cheapest the stock has
been in years. More than any of the key like it or not criteria, though, the
AAPL's earnings aren't in jeopardy the way Netflix's earnings ended up
being. Apple's products are in sustainable demand.
be especially true for stocks. Yet, as much as I'd like to say Apple (NASDAQ:
AAPL ) is too good to be true, it isn't. Believe me. I looked for ways to find
fault in Apple flawed technology, unattainable expectations, weakening sales,
anything. The company is bulletproof, and will be for at least a couple of more
years. That doesn't mean you should buy into Apple indiscriminately, though.
Heres why: The Usual Suspects When Apple first unveiled the iPod back in 2001,
did any of us really foresee how miniature music players would plant the seeds
for the world-changing proliferation of smartphones and tablets (a race Apple
has led the entire time)? It's just been one hit after another the iPod, then
the iPhone, then the iPad. Even the failed Apple TV effort from 2007 is being
revived, and now it has the technological architecture to support the service in
place. It's just hard to believe one company can be that dominant in multiple
areas for so long. Yet, Apple has done it. After a decade's worth of it,
what's a couple of more years? Then there's the valuation question. We've
seen growth stories before where a frothy price/earnings ratio and a bloated
price/sales ratio didn't matter … until they did. The tech meltdown of 2000
comes to mind, though Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ) is a more recent example. Few
would argue that Netflix has a massive amount of consumer appeal, and investors
didn't seem to mind a P/E ratio that exceeded 60 for the better part of 2011
since earnings were growing like crazy. And to be fair, the numbers weren't
fudged; Netflix really did generate earnings of $3.28 per share over the 12
months between mid-2010 and mid-2011, which was more than four times the
company's earnings rate from 2007. However, Netflix also was a case that
indeed was too good to be true. When the organization's content suppliers saw
how well the company was doing using their television shows and movies, these
same content suppliers wanted a bigger piece of the pie simply because they knew
Netflix could afford it. Thing is, it ultimately would be coming out of the
shareholders' cut. Goodbye earnings! In other words, it was too good to last.
So it didn't. NFLX shares fell from more than $300 in July to $62 in November
pushing that high P/E ratio down to the teens following Netflix's ill-advised
decision to change its plan pricing rather than share some more wealth with its
providers. What's this got to do with Apple? Well, nothing. That's the
point. Despite stunning earnings growth from $3.93 per share in 2007 to $27.67
for the past four quarters, the stock's gains actually have trailed that
growth pace. As such, the P/E ratio has fallen from 50 then to a mere 15.2 now
a valuation few should have any problem with, and the cheapest the stock has
been in years. More than any of the key like it or not criteria, though, the
AAPL's earnings aren't in jeopardy the way Netflix's earnings ended up
being. Apple's products are in sustainable demand.
Crocodile Gold Seeking Improved Offer from Luxor Group
Crocodile Gold (CRK.TSX) announced that it remains in discussions with the
Luxor Group regarding the potential improvement of certain terms of its offer to
acquire the Canadian-based gold producer.
Luxor Group regarding the potential improvement of certain terms of its offer to
acquire the Canadian-based gold producer.
Alacer Gold Strengthens Strategic Relationship in Turkey
Alacer Gold (ASR.TSX) announced the closing of the sale of an additional 15% of
the issued and outstanding shares of Anagold Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
(Anagold) pursuant to the exercise by Lidya Madencilik San. ve Tic. A.Ş. (Lidya
Mining) of a call right for US$37.8 million. Highlights: * Anagold, a subsidiary
of Alacer, conducts the Companys primary development and extraction activities
for the Çöpler gold operations in Turkey. * The purchase of the 15% of the
issued and outstanding shares of Anagold has increased Lidya Minings holdings in
Anagold to 20% * Lidya Mining was granted the call right pursuant to a
shareholders agreement among the Company, Kurudere Madencilik A.Ş., Anagold,
Lidya Mining and Çalık Holding A.Ş. – dated August 12, 2009 that can be
found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Edward Dowling, President and CEO of Alacer
Gold : "The take up of the full 20% by Lidya Mining under the shareholders
agreement is not only a vote of confidence in the Çöpler project, but
strengthens our strategic relationship with one of the most respected
organizations in Turkey. This strategic relationship has and continues to help
strengthen the sustainability and the growth of the Companys mining interests in
Turkey." Paolo Lostritto, National Bank Financial: "We reiterate our
Outperform rating and C$14.00 price targetCatalysts to look for include: 1)
Çöpler resource update Q1 2012, 2) New Higginsville Reserve in Q1 2012, 3)
South Kalgoorlie underground resource update and feasibility study in Q2 2012,
4) SKO processing plant expansion decision in Q2 2012, and 5) Çöpler Sulphide
expansion full feasibility study, H2 2012."
the issued and outstanding shares of Anagold Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
(Anagold) pursuant to the exercise by Lidya Madencilik San. ve Tic. A.Ş. (Lidya
Mining) of a call right for US$37.8 million. Highlights: * Anagold, a subsidiary
of Alacer, conducts the Companys primary development and extraction activities
for the Çöpler gold operations in Turkey. * The purchase of the 15% of the
issued and outstanding shares of Anagold has increased Lidya Minings holdings in
Anagold to 20% * Lidya Mining was granted the call right pursuant to a
shareholders agreement among the Company, Kurudere Madencilik A.Ş., Anagold,
Lidya Mining and Çalık Holding A.Ş. – dated August 12, 2009 that can be
found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Edward Dowling, President and CEO of Alacer
Gold : "The take up of the full 20% by Lidya Mining under the shareholders
agreement is not only a vote of confidence in the Çöpler project, but
strengthens our strategic relationship with one of the most respected
organizations in Turkey. This strategic relationship has and continues to help
strengthen the sustainability and the growth of the Companys mining interests in
Turkey." Paolo Lostritto, National Bank Financial: "We reiterate our
Outperform rating and C$14.00 price targetCatalysts to look for include: 1)
Çöpler resource update Q1 2012, 2) New Higginsville Reserve in Q1 2012, 3)
South Kalgoorlie underground resource update and feasibility study in Q2 2012,
4) SKO processing plant expansion decision in Q2 2012, and 5) Çöpler Sulphide
expansion full feasibility study, H2 2012."
5 Wild ETFs To Spice Up Your Portfolio In 2012
There's something about a brand new year that inspires us to strike out in
bold new directions, seeking out whatever future fortune awaits us. For example,
this could be the year when you break out of your conservative investing
strategy and sample some of those enticing unconventional instruments that bet
on volatility, commodities, or even your personal interests. While boldness can
have its rewards most notably, potentially hefty yields investments such as
precious metals, futures, or hot technology niches often aren't well-suited to
the goals of income investors. Enter a wild new array of exchange-traded funds
(ETFs) that boast a diversified play in some of the more exotic sectors while
still providing liquidity since they trade over a major exchange. ETFs typically
track a basket of equities or seek to replicate the price and performance of a
specific index, such as the S&P 500. These investments have become increasingly
popular because many have the tax advantages of index mutual funds, and often
with lower fees. That growing popularity has resulted in a widening array of
flavors: funds for volatility, managed futures, commodities, niche markets and
the like. These five ETFs may be just the thing for investors seeking to walk on
the wild side: ETRACS Daily Short 1-Month S&P 500 VIX Futures ETN (NYSEArca:
AAVX ). Europe triggered a lot of volatility in the market last year. Since the
region's myriad woes are far from resolved and other challenges loom don't
be surprised to see volatility continue at least through the first half. AAVX,
which launched last September, aims to reflect potential returns of an
unleveraged investment in short-term futures contracts on the CBOE Volatility
Index. With a market cap of just under $10 million, its up 49% in the past
month. At about $97, the ETF has a 13-week yield of 26% and a one-month yield of
32%. Its expense ratio is on the high side at nearly 1.4. VIX Short-Term Futures
ETF (NYSEArca: VIXY ). Although volatility funds have dropped substantially in
the past six weeks, they're far from skunks at the garden party. European debt
concerns persist, and there are plenty of other challenges that could trigger
more market volatility especially the West's worsening relations with Iran
and the possible interruption of oil shipments through the Straight of Hormuz.
VIXY measures the movements of a combination of VIX futures and aims to track
VIX fluctuations over a specific, future time horizon. With a market cap of
$26.6 million, VIXY is still up 55% over its July low, even after dropping about
33% last month. At about $66.50, VIXY's six-month return of more than 55%
offsets its –21.7% one-month yield. Its expense ratio is 0.9. 2x Gold Bull/S&P
500 Bear Profile (NYSEArca: FSG ). Fluctuations in the price of gold have made
and lost fortunes. FSG is one fund that allows investors to play the spread. The
index tracks the difference in daily returns between the gold and U.S. equity
markets. This is another ETF that has swung radically over the past six months,
which is not surprising given the traditional relationship between stocks and
precious-metal prices. With about $11 million in assets under management, FSG
fell about 50% from September to December. It has regained about 15% since then.
At about $27, FSG's six-month return of 3% to 5% looks a lot better than its
one-month –14% return. Its expense ratio is 0.75. NASDAQ Global Auto Index
Fund Profile (NYSEArca: CARZ ). Car lovers looking for broader diversification
in the sector might find this ETF appealing. It's based on the Nasdaq OMX
Global Auto Index, a modified market-cap-weighted index that tracks the
performance of the largest and most liquid global automakers. With a market cap
of $3.5 million, CARZ is up about 12% from its low in September and could get
back on track depending on the health of the global auto market in 2012. At
about $23, the ETF has a three-month return of 3.9% and a one-month return of
–3%. Its expense ratio is 0.7%. ISE Cloud Computing Index Fund Profile
(NYSEArca: SKYY ). If hot new information technologies are your thing, SKYY
might be worth a look. Cloud computing is one of the hottest
bold new directions, seeking out whatever future fortune awaits us. For example,
this could be the year when you break out of your conservative investing
strategy and sample some of those enticing unconventional instruments that bet
on volatility, commodities, or even your personal interests. While boldness can
have its rewards most notably, potentially hefty yields investments such as
precious metals, futures, or hot technology niches often aren't well-suited to
the goals of income investors. Enter a wild new array of exchange-traded funds
(ETFs) that boast a diversified play in some of the more exotic sectors while
still providing liquidity since they trade over a major exchange. ETFs typically
track a basket of equities or seek to replicate the price and performance of a
specific index, such as the S&P 500. These investments have become increasingly
popular because many have the tax advantages of index mutual funds, and often
with lower fees. That growing popularity has resulted in a widening array of
flavors: funds for volatility, managed futures, commodities, niche markets and
the like. These five ETFs may be just the thing for investors seeking to walk on
the wild side: ETRACS Daily Short 1-Month S&P 500 VIX Futures ETN (NYSEArca:
AAVX ). Europe triggered a lot of volatility in the market last year. Since the
region's myriad woes are far from resolved and other challenges loom don't
be surprised to see volatility continue at least through the first half. AAVX,
which launched last September, aims to reflect potential returns of an
unleveraged investment in short-term futures contracts on the CBOE Volatility
Index. With a market cap of just under $10 million, its up 49% in the past
month. At about $97, the ETF has a 13-week yield of 26% and a one-month yield of
32%. Its expense ratio is on the high side at nearly 1.4. VIX Short-Term Futures
ETF (NYSEArca: VIXY ). Although volatility funds have dropped substantially in
the past six weeks, they're far from skunks at the garden party. European debt
concerns persist, and there are plenty of other challenges that could trigger
more market volatility especially the West's worsening relations with Iran
and the possible interruption of oil shipments through the Straight of Hormuz.
VIXY measures the movements of a combination of VIX futures and aims to track
VIX fluctuations over a specific, future time horizon. With a market cap of
$26.6 million, VIXY is still up 55% over its July low, even after dropping about
33% last month. At about $66.50, VIXY's six-month return of more than 55%
offsets its –21.7% one-month yield. Its expense ratio is 0.9. 2x Gold Bull/S&P
500 Bear Profile (NYSEArca: FSG ). Fluctuations in the price of gold have made
and lost fortunes. FSG is one fund that allows investors to play the spread. The
index tracks the difference in daily returns between the gold and U.S. equity
markets. This is another ETF that has swung radically over the past six months,
which is not surprising given the traditional relationship between stocks and
precious-metal prices. With about $11 million in assets under management, FSG
fell about 50% from September to December. It has regained about 15% since then.
At about $27, FSG's six-month return of 3% to 5% looks a lot better than its
one-month –14% return. Its expense ratio is 0.75. NASDAQ Global Auto Index
Fund Profile (NYSEArca: CARZ ). Car lovers looking for broader diversification
in the sector might find this ETF appealing. It's based on the Nasdaq OMX
Global Auto Index, a modified market-cap-weighted index that tracks the
performance of the largest and most liquid global automakers. With a market cap
of $3.5 million, CARZ is up about 12% from its low in September and could get
back on track depending on the health of the global auto market in 2012. At
about $23, the ETF has a three-month return of 3.9% and a one-month return of
–3%. Its expense ratio is 0.7%. ISE Cloud Computing Index Fund Profile
(NYSEArca: SKYY ). If hot new information technologies are your thing, SKYY
might be worth a look. Cloud computing is one of the hottest
Mines Management Expands into Peru
Mines Management (MGN) announced it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with
Estrella Gold Corp. for an option to acquire up to 75% of the La Estrella gold
and silver project.
Estrella Gold Corp. for an option to acquire up to 75% of the La Estrella gold
and silver project.
Top 10 Most Profitable Air Transportation Stocks: ASR, PAC, CPA, RYAAY, AL, ZNH, FWRD, UPS, AAWW, CEA (Jan 10, 2012)
Below are the top 10 most profitable Air Transportation stocks for the last 12
months. Two Chinese companies (ZNH, CEA) are on the list. Grupo Aeroportuario
del Sureste (ADR) (NYSE:ASR) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of
the market. Its net profit margin was 33.59% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 45.63% for the same period. Grupo Aeroportuario del
Pacifico (ADR) (NYSE:PAC) is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of
the market. Its net profit margin was 26.20% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 29.74% for the same period. Copa Holdings, S.A.
(NYSE:CPA) is the 3rd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 17.73% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 21.41% for the same period. Ryanair Holdings plc (ADR) (NASDAQ:RYAAY) is the
4th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin
was 11.88% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 15.02% for
the same period. Air Lease Corp (NYSE:AL) is the 5th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 9.98% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 15.51% for the same period. China
Southern Airlines Limited (ADR) (NYSE:ZNH) is the 6th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 8.74% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 8.39% for the same period. Forward Air
Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) is the 7th most profitable stock in this segment of
the market. Its net profit margin was 8.55% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 13.84% for the same period. United Parcel Service,
Inc. (NYSE:UPS) is the 8th most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 7.85% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 12.52% for the same period. Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAWW) is the 9th most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 7.72% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 11.62% for the same period. China Eastern Airlines Corp. Ltd. (ADR)
(NYSE:CEA) is the 10th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 7.25% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 6.89% for the same period.
months. Two Chinese companies (ZNH, CEA) are on the list. Grupo Aeroportuario
del Sureste (ADR) (NYSE:ASR) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of
the market. Its net profit margin was 33.59% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 45.63% for the same period. Grupo Aeroportuario del
Pacifico (ADR) (NYSE:PAC) is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of
the market. Its net profit margin was 26.20% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 29.74% for the same period. Copa Holdings, S.A.
(NYSE:CPA) is the 3rd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 17.73% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 21.41% for the same period. Ryanair Holdings plc (ADR) (NASDAQ:RYAAY) is the
4th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin
was 11.88% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 15.02% for
the same period. Air Lease Corp (NYSE:AL) is the 5th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 9.98% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 15.51% for the same period. China
Southern Airlines Limited (ADR) (NYSE:ZNH) is the 6th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 8.74% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 8.39% for the same period. Forward Air
Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) is the 7th most profitable stock in this segment of
the market. Its net profit margin was 8.55% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 13.84% for the same period. United Parcel Service,
Inc. (NYSE:UPS) is the 8th most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 7.85% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 12.52% for the same period. Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAWW) is the 9th most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 7.72% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 11.62% for the same period. China Eastern Airlines Corp. Ltd. (ADR)
(NYSE:CEA) is the 10th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 7.25% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 6.89% for the same period.
Can Microsoft Sustain its Recent Surge?
Commonly touted as a gateway strategy, covered calls provide an alluring
introduction into the options realm for equities traders looking to not only
improve returns, but also to get paid to obtain some downside protection on
their investments. If you're new to the covered-call strategy, it merely
consists of purchasing 100 shares of stock and selling a call option against
those shares (as one option contract represents 100 shares). The premium brought
in through the sale of the call provides the double benefit of income and
downside protection. One of the ideal times to sell a covered call on an
existing stock position is after it has rallied and is perhaps encountering some
overhead resistance. With that in mind, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT ) is one
such stock that may be ripe for the picking. Let's take a look at its recent
performance to see why. From the pivotal Thanksgiving low formed on Nov. 25,
2011, MSFT is up 15%. Since the beginning of the New Year, it is up an
impressive 7.8% alone. Yet, if recent history is any indication, MSFT is
anything but a momentum stock. The odds of it beginning a rip-roaring uptrend
are slim. While it may indeed continue its upward trajectory, it will likely be
at a much-slower pace. Source : MachTrader MSFT shareholders looking to
simultaneously exploit the recent run as well as lower their exposure in the
event it falls from these heights should consider selling the MSFT Feb 28 Call
options for around 80 cents. If you don't own the shares, you can buy them
here at market and sell these Feb 28 Calls against them immediately. This
transaction is known as a buy-write. You won't want to sell calls on this or
any stock without owning (or buying) the underlying shares. If the stock
continues to power higher in the coming weeks, traders can still capture an
additional $80 (80 cents x 100) in their position. On the other hand, if MSFT
pulls back in the coming weeks, the 80-cent premium received from the call will
offset up to an 80-cent drop in the stock price. Either way, covered calls
currently provide some alluring advantages for traders owning shares of MSFT. At
the time of this writing Tyler Craig had no positions on MSFT.
introduction into the options realm for equities traders looking to not only
improve returns, but also to get paid to obtain some downside protection on
their investments. If you're new to the covered-call strategy, it merely
consists of purchasing 100 shares of stock and selling a call option against
those shares (as one option contract represents 100 shares). The premium brought
in through the sale of the call provides the double benefit of income and
downside protection. One of the ideal times to sell a covered call on an
existing stock position is after it has rallied and is perhaps encountering some
overhead resistance. With that in mind, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT ) is one
such stock that may be ripe for the picking. Let's take a look at its recent
performance to see why. From the pivotal Thanksgiving low formed on Nov. 25,
2011, MSFT is up 15%. Since the beginning of the New Year, it is up an
impressive 7.8% alone. Yet, if recent history is any indication, MSFT is
anything but a momentum stock. The odds of it beginning a rip-roaring uptrend
are slim. While it may indeed continue its upward trajectory, it will likely be
at a much-slower pace. Source : MachTrader MSFT shareholders looking to
simultaneously exploit the recent run as well as lower their exposure in the
event it falls from these heights should consider selling the MSFT Feb 28 Call
options for around 80 cents. If you don't own the shares, you can buy them
here at market and sell these Feb 28 Calls against them immediately. This
transaction is known as a buy-write. You won't want to sell calls on this or
any stock without owning (or buying) the underlying shares. If the stock
continues to power higher in the coming weeks, traders can still capture an
additional $80 (80 cents x 100) in their position. On the other hand, if MSFT
pulls back in the coming weeks, the 80-cent premium received from the call will
offset up to an 80-cent drop in the stock price. Either way, covered calls
currently provide some alluring advantages for traders owning shares of MSFT. At
the time of this writing Tyler Craig had no positions on MSFT.
Top 10 Most Profitable Chemical Stocks: NL, TNH, SCEI, POT, CF, YONG, GURE, SQM, IPI, MOS (Jan 10, 2012)
Below are the top 10 most profitable Chemical stocks for the last 12 months.
Three Chinese companies (SCEI, YONG, GURE) are on the list. NL Industries, Inc.
(NYSE:NL) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 86.61% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 61.96% for the same period. Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. (NYSE:TNH) is the
2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin
was 59.94% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 59.94% for
the same period. Sino Clean Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:SCEI) is the 3rd most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 38.50% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 26.80% for the same period.
Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (NYSE:POT) is the 4th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 33.54% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 47.06% for the same period. CF
Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) is the 5th most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 25.63% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 42.66% for the same period. Yongye International
Inc (NASDAQ:YONG) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment of the
market. Its net profit margin was 25.37% for the last 12 months. Its operating
profit margin was 31.30% for the same period. Gulf Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:GURE)
is the 7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 24.46% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 33.85%
for the same period. Sociedad Quimica y Minera (ADR) (NYSE:SQM) is the 8th most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 23.69%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 31.06% for the same
period. Intrepid Potash, Inc. (NYSE:IPI) is the 9th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 23.63% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 38.73% for the same period. Mosaic Co
(NYSE:MOS) is the 10th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 21.01% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 27.95% for the same period.
Three Chinese companies (SCEI, YONG, GURE) are on the list. NL Industries, Inc.
(NYSE:NL) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 86.61% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 61.96% for the same period. Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. (NYSE:TNH) is the
2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin
was 59.94% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 59.94% for
the same period. Sino Clean Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:SCEI) is the 3rd most profitable
stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 38.50% for the
last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 26.80% for the same period.
Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (NYSE:POT) is the 4th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 33.54% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 47.06% for the same period. CF
Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) is the 5th most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 25.63% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 42.66% for the same period. Yongye International
Inc (NASDAQ:YONG) is the 6th most profitable stock in this segment of the
market. Its net profit margin was 25.37% for the last 12 months. Its operating
profit margin was 31.30% for the same period. Gulf Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:GURE)
is the 7th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 24.46% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 33.85%
for the same period. Sociedad Quimica y Minera (ADR) (NYSE:SQM) is the 8th most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 23.69%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 31.06% for the same
period. Intrepid Potash, Inc. (NYSE:IPI) is the 9th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 23.63% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 38.73% for the same period. Mosaic Co
(NYSE:MOS) is the 10th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 21.01% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 27.95% for the same period.
Breakout Pending; 5 Stocks To Swing: ROYL, MGM, TIVO, RF, GAB
When swing trading breakouts on stocks like ROYL, MGM, TIVO, RF and GAB I try
to time the bull market, short interest as well as the chart pattern. Heres what
Im looking for on these 5 breakout pending plays heading into Tuesday. Royale
Energy ( NASDAQ:ROYL ) operates as an independent oil and natural gas producer
in the United States. Small short interest here at 1.23 days to cover per the
last settlement date on 12/15/2011. The small market cap of $51.66 million could
help fuel a burst. Mgm Resorts International ( NYSE:MGM ) primarily owns and
operates casino resorts in the United States. The short interest is 3.44 days to
cover on MGM. The market cap here is $5.53 billion so a bit larger than Id
normally look to play, more like a mid-cap really but I think they are
positioned well for the online poker surge. TiVo ( NASDAQ:TIVO ) provides
technology and services for television solutions, including digital video
recorders (DVRs) and connected televisions in the United States and
internationally. Solid short interest on TIVO at 7.12 days to cover which could
accelerate a run. TiVos market cap is $1.23 billion. Regions Financial ( NYSE:RF
) operates as the holding company for the Regions Bank that provides a range of
commercial, retail, and mortgage banking services in the United States. Hardly
any short interest here at 1 day to cover. Another mid-cap at $5.7 billion.
Gabelli Equity Trust ( NYSE:GAB ) is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched
by GAMCO Investors, Inc. and managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. Also very little
short interest here at 1 day to cover. GABs market cap is more in my wheelhouse
at $938.61 million.
to time the bull market, short interest as well as the chart pattern. Heres what
Im looking for on these 5 breakout pending plays heading into Tuesday. Royale
Energy ( NASDAQ:ROYL ) operates as an independent oil and natural gas producer
in the United States. Small short interest here at 1.23 days to cover per the
last settlement date on 12/15/2011. The small market cap of $51.66 million could
help fuel a burst. Mgm Resorts International ( NYSE:MGM ) primarily owns and
operates casino resorts in the United States. The short interest is 3.44 days to
cover on MGM. The market cap here is $5.53 billion so a bit larger than Id
normally look to play, more like a mid-cap really but I think they are
positioned well for the online poker surge. TiVo ( NASDAQ:TIVO ) provides
technology and services for television solutions, including digital video
recorders (DVRs) and connected televisions in the United States and
internationally. Solid short interest on TIVO at 7.12 days to cover which could
accelerate a run. TiVos market cap is $1.23 billion. Regions Financial ( NYSE:RF
) operates as the holding company for the Regions Bank that provides a range of
commercial, retail, and mortgage banking services in the United States. Hardly
any short interest here at 1 day to cover. Another mid-cap at $5.7 billion.
Gabelli Equity Trust ( NYSE:GAB ) is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched
by GAMCO Investors, Inc. and managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. Also very little
short interest here at 1 day to cover. GABs market cap is more in my wheelhouse
at $938.61 million.
Top 5 Emerging Growth Stocks to Buy for January
If you have cash to invest this month, I highly recommend these five below.
Here they are, in no particular order: Taiwan-based Silicon Motion Technology
(NASDAQ: SIMO ) has its hand in lots of hot markets and is a big player in flash
memory storage flash memory cards, USB flash drives, card readers and
solid-state hard drives. In fact, most of the NAND flash and next-generation
flash products on the market whether produced by Samsung (PINK: SSNLF ),
SanDisk (NASDAQ: SNDK ), Toshiba, Micron (NASDAQ: MU ) or Intel (NASDAQ: INTC )
are supported by Silicon Motion controllers. Silicon Motion also produces
multimedia chips including embedded graphics processors, image processors and TV
tuners. Lastly, it has been increasingly focused on controllers for smartphones,
tablets and notebook PCs, as well as wireless transceivers for 4G LTE
smartphones and tablets. In the third quarter, Silicon Motion's sales rose 25%
to $63.2 million compared with $50.5 million in the second quarter. Looking
forward, the analyst community is expecting annual fourth-quarter sales growth
of 51% and 88.9% earnings growth. In the past three months, the analyst
community has revised their consensus earnings estimate 32% higher a phenomenon
that typically precedes blowout earnings surprises. Questor Pharmaceuticals
(NASDAQ: QCOR ) likes a challenge. As a specialist of difficult-to-treat central
nervous system disorders, the company has been particularly successful with its
multiple sclerosis treatment, H.P. Acthar Gel. The company also makes Doral,
which is used for the treatment of insomnia. In the massive biotechnology
industry, Questcor is top-notch in terms of earnings per share growth and return
on equity. For the fourth quarter, the analyst community is expecting 127.4%
annual sales growth and 265.7% earnings growth of 38 cents per share. In the
past three months, the analyst community has revised their consensus earnings
estimate 32.6% higher. Typically, such positive analyst earnings revisions
precede future earnings surprises. Hansen Natural (NASDAQ: HANS ) is the
mastermind behind Monster, a dominant energy drink in the U.S. Looking at a can
of Monster Energy drink, the flashy staple of sleep-deprived college students,
one wouldn't think that the company's humble beginnings stem back to just
one father and three sons working with a juicer in Southern California. In fact,
although Hansen sells supercharged drinks like Monster and Java Monster, most of
its drink roster is actually very wholesome. For example, it has 30 real fruit
and spice soda flavors, a number of immune system-boosting drinks, vitamin
waters and an array of teas and lemonades. In recent quarters, Hansen Natural
has reported monster sales and profit growth. Third-quarter sales jumped 24%
from $381.5 million last year to $474.7 million this quarter. Over the same
period, net income also rose 24% to $82.4 million, or 88 cents per share. Plus,
speculation is heating up that Monster might be an acquisition target by Red
Bull or one of the major soft drink companies. With Red Bull's recent decision
to pull out of NASCAR as a sponsor, a monster acquisition might be just what the
energy drink maker needs to capture additional U.S. market share. Spectrum
Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: SPPI ) is familiar pharmaceutical company I once
discussed in the Top 5 Emerging Growth Stocks for December . Spectrum
specializes in oncology the treatment of cancer and currently has two cancer
treatments on the market: Fusilev, a treatment for advanced colon cancer, and
Zevalin, a treatment for a type of lymphoma. But what really excites me about
this company is what it has in its pipeline: Spectrum has more than 10 drugs in
either late-stage development or development! This includes Apaziquone, a
treatment for bladder cancer, Belinostat, another lymphoma treatment and
Ozarelix, a treatment of prostate cancer. This is a midsize biotechnology
company already at the top of the industry in terms of return on equity and is
about to experience blowout growth. Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: JAZZ )
has two flagship drugs Xyrem, the only narcolepsy treatment approved by the
World Anti-Doping Agency, and Luvox CR, its obsessive compulsive disorder
treatment. But there are a number of exciting developments on the near horizon,
including Jazz's massive buyout of Dublin-based Azur Pharma Ltd., which should
close within the next couple of weeks, and the company's subsequent moving of
its headquarters to Dublin. After the move, Jazz will be able to take advantage
of Ireland's competitive tax rate. The company's sales climbed 63.3% and
earnings surged 115.6% in the third quarter, and for the fourth quarter, the
analyst community is expecting 54% annual sales growth and 70.5% earnings
growth. Jazz Pharmaceuticals is flush with cash and recently prepaid $33 million
in long-term debt, and I'm excited to see how developments play out in the
company's next earnings release. Also, despite those who might think that Jazz
Pharmas bullish run looks tapped out , I remain optimistic.
Here they are, in no particular order: Taiwan-based Silicon Motion Technology
(NASDAQ: SIMO ) has its hand in lots of hot markets and is a big player in flash
memory storage flash memory cards, USB flash drives, card readers and
solid-state hard drives. In fact, most of the NAND flash and next-generation
flash products on the market whether produced by Samsung (PINK: SSNLF ),
SanDisk (NASDAQ: SNDK ), Toshiba, Micron (NASDAQ: MU ) or Intel (NASDAQ: INTC )
are supported by Silicon Motion controllers. Silicon Motion also produces
multimedia chips including embedded graphics processors, image processors and TV
tuners. Lastly, it has been increasingly focused on controllers for smartphones,
tablets and notebook PCs, as well as wireless transceivers for 4G LTE
smartphones and tablets. In the third quarter, Silicon Motion's sales rose 25%
to $63.2 million compared with $50.5 million in the second quarter. Looking
forward, the analyst community is expecting annual fourth-quarter sales growth
of 51% and 88.9% earnings growth. In the past three months, the analyst
community has revised their consensus earnings estimate 32% higher a phenomenon
that typically precedes blowout earnings surprises. Questor Pharmaceuticals
(NASDAQ: QCOR ) likes a challenge. As a specialist of difficult-to-treat central
nervous system disorders, the company has been particularly successful with its
multiple sclerosis treatment, H.P. Acthar Gel. The company also makes Doral,
which is used for the treatment of insomnia. In the massive biotechnology
industry, Questcor is top-notch in terms of earnings per share growth and return
on equity. For the fourth quarter, the analyst community is expecting 127.4%
annual sales growth and 265.7% earnings growth of 38 cents per share. In the
past three months, the analyst community has revised their consensus earnings
estimate 32.6% higher. Typically, such positive analyst earnings revisions
precede future earnings surprises. Hansen Natural (NASDAQ: HANS ) is the
mastermind behind Monster, a dominant energy drink in the U.S. Looking at a can
of Monster Energy drink, the flashy staple of sleep-deprived college students,
one wouldn't think that the company's humble beginnings stem back to just
one father and three sons working with a juicer in Southern California. In fact,
although Hansen sells supercharged drinks like Monster and Java Monster, most of
its drink roster is actually very wholesome. For example, it has 30 real fruit
and spice soda flavors, a number of immune system-boosting drinks, vitamin
waters and an array of teas and lemonades. In recent quarters, Hansen Natural
has reported monster sales and profit growth. Third-quarter sales jumped 24%
from $381.5 million last year to $474.7 million this quarter. Over the same
period, net income also rose 24% to $82.4 million, or 88 cents per share. Plus,
speculation is heating up that Monster might be an acquisition target by Red
Bull or one of the major soft drink companies. With Red Bull's recent decision
to pull out of NASCAR as a sponsor, a monster acquisition might be just what the
energy drink maker needs to capture additional U.S. market share. Spectrum
Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: SPPI ) is familiar pharmaceutical company I once
discussed in the Top 5 Emerging Growth Stocks for December . Spectrum
specializes in oncology the treatment of cancer and currently has two cancer
treatments on the market: Fusilev, a treatment for advanced colon cancer, and
Zevalin, a treatment for a type of lymphoma. But what really excites me about
this company is what it has in its pipeline: Spectrum has more than 10 drugs in
either late-stage development or development! This includes Apaziquone, a
treatment for bladder cancer, Belinostat, another lymphoma treatment and
Ozarelix, a treatment of prostate cancer. This is a midsize biotechnology
company already at the top of the industry in terms of return on equity and is
about to experience blowout growth. Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: JAZZ )
has two flagship drugs Xyrem, the only narcolepsy treatment approved by the
World Anti-Doping Agency, and Luvox CR, its obsessive compulsive disorder
treatment. But there are a number of exciting developments on the near horizon,
including Jazz's massive buyout of Dublin-based Azur Pharma Ltd., which should
close within the next couple of weeks, and the company's subsequent moving of
its headquarters to Dublin. After the move, Jazz will be able to take advantage
of Ireland's competitive tax rate. The company's sales climbed 63.3% and
earnings surged 115.6% in the third quarter, and for the fourth quarter, the
analyst community is expecting 54% annual sales growth and 70.5% earnings
growth. Jazz Pharmaceuticals is flush with cash and recently prepaid $33 million
in long-term debt, and I'm excited to see how developments play out in the
company's next earnings release. Also, despite those who might think that Jazz
Pharmas bullish run looks tapped out , I remain optimistic.
Gold & Silver Prices – Daily Outlook January 10
Gold and silver prices started the second week of 2012 with light changes as
gold price moderately declined and silver price slightly rose. Currently, gold
and silver are traded up. According to a recent Federal Reserve report, consumer
credit is on the rise; this news might indicate that U.S. households are more
willing to borrow funds and consequently might affect not only the stock markets
but also commodities and precious metals markets. Today, Chinas trade balance
report will be published.
gold price moderately declined and silver price slightly rose. Currently, gold
and silver are traded up. According to a recent Federal Reserve report, consumer
credit is on the rise; this news might indicate that U.S. households are more
willing to borrow funds and consequently might affect not only the stock markets
but also commodities and precious metals markets. Today, Chinas trade balance
report will be published.
Top 10 Best-Rated Small Cap Stocks: WX, AZPN, CRIS, OPTR, SREV, AMRN, AXAS, KNOL, LOGM, ORB (Jan 09, 2012)
Below are the top 10 best-rated Small Cap stocks, based on the percentage of
positive ratings by brokerage analysts. One Chinese company (WX) is on the list.
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. Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AZPN) is the second
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100%
of the 10 brokerage analysts covering it. Curis, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRIS) is the third
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100%
of the 10 brokerage analysts covering it. Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(NASDAQ:OPTR) is the fourth best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It
is rated positively by 100% of the 10 brokerage analysts covering it.
Servicesource International Inc (NASDAQ:SREV) is the fifth best-rated stock in
this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 10 brokerage
analysts covering it. Amarin Corporation plc (ADR) (NASDAQ:AMRN) is the sixth
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100%
of the 9 brokerage analysts covering it. Abraxas Petroleum Corp. (NASDAQ:AXAS)
is the seventh best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated
positively by 100% of the 9 brokerage analysts covering it. Knology, Inc.
(NASDAQ:KNOL) is the eighth best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It
is rated positively by 100% of the 9 brokerage analysts covering it. LogMeIn,
Inc. (NASDAQ:LOGM) is the ninth best-rated stock in this segment of the market.
It is rated positively by 100% of the 9 brokerage analysts covering it. Orbital
Sciences Corp. (NYSE:ORB) is the 10th best-rated stock in this segment of the
market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 9 brokerage analysts covering it.
positive ratings by brokerage analysts. One Chinese company (WX) is on the list.
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. Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AZPN) is the second
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100%
of the 10 brokerage analysts covering it. Curis, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRIS) is the third
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100%
of the 10 brokerage analysts covering it. Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(NASDAQ:OPTR) is the fourth best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It
is rated positively by 100% of the 10 brokerage analysts covering it.
Servicesource International Inc (NASDAQ:SREV) is the fifth best-rated stock in
this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 10 brokerage
analysts covering it. Amarin Corporation plc (ADR) (NASDAQ:AMRN) is the sixth
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100%
of the 9 brokerage analysts covering it. Abraxas Petroleum Corp. (NASDAQ:AXAS)
is the seventh best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated
positively by 100% of the 9 brokerage analysts covering it. Knology, Inc.
(NASDAQ:KNOL) is the eighth best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It
is rated positively by 100% of the 9 brokerage analysts covering it. LogMeIn,
Inc. (NASDAQ:LOGM) is the ninth best-rated stock in this segment of the market.
It is rated positively by 100% of the 9 brokerage analysts covering it. Orbital
Sciences Corp. (NYSE:ORB) is the 10th best-rated stock in this segment of the
market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 9 brokerage analysts covering it.
Todays gold price per ounce; Spot gold price per gram; Spot silver price per ounce; GDX Gold Miners ETF Quote Close
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dow2664 Precious metal and Stock Market Review: Market trend-lines fluctuated during the opening day of trading this week as investors waited to observe reported earnings data. Pressure continued to stem from the eurozone. The dollar dropped back however versus the euro, the British pound, and the Japanese yen. This action helped to support precious metal gold and silver positioning. Gold price trend-lines did not benefit as a result. Ultimately, the primary stock index composites finished the day green across the board. Gold and silver price close values were mixed. Gold closed red and silver closed in the green. Gold Price and Silver Price Close Results: Contract gold for February delivery finished the day lower overall by .54 percent and closed out at 1608.10 per troy ounce. Silver contract for March delivery finished the day stronger by .35 percent at 28.78 per troy ounce. Spot gold price per gram spot silver price per ounce: After last session close and prior to today;s session open, spot gold and spot silver trend-lines were moving in divergent directions. Spot gold price per gram was red by .14 at 51.84 and spot silver price per ounce was green by 9.56 at 931.74. Gold Stock: Gold share value held for some even though the precious yellow metal experienced a moderate sell-off during the opening trading session this week. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF finished the day in the green. GDX closed out the last session higher by .56 percent at 53.65. Previous close for GDX was 53.35. Camillo Zucari
Gold and Crude Oil Started the Week Falling –Recap January 9
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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Gold price continued its downward trend from Friday and declined on the first day of the week, while silver priced moderately inclined; crude oil prices also slipped yesterday; on the other hand natural gas spot price rallied on Monday. Major currencies such as Euro and Australian dollar changed direction and moderately appreciated against the U.S dollar. Here is a summary of the price developments of precious metals and energy commodities for January 9th, 2012: Precious Metals Prices: Gold price moderately declined on Monday by 0.54% to $1,608.10; Silver price on the other hand rose by 0.35% to reach $28.78. During January, gold price inclined by 2.6%, and silver price by 3.11%.
What to Look at When the Charts Aren’t Saying Anything
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Yesterday stocks generally rose as U.S. investors looked forward to the Q1 earnings season, which began after the close with the usual release of earnings from Alcoa (NYSE: AA ). This was in contrast to lower European markets, which felt the brunt of Germany and France's pressure on other eurozone members to get their houses in order amid rumors that the eurozone may be dissolving. U.S. markets traded within a narrow zone due to an absence of news, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 33 points to 12,393, the S&P 500 gained 3 points at 1,281, and the Nasdaq advanced 2 points to close at 2,677. The Big Board traded 721 million shares and the Nasdaq crossed 475 million. On both exchanges breadth favored advancers by about 1.5-to-1. Since there was little in the way of new technical developments yesterday, I'll take this opportunity to discuss other forms of technical analysis than charts despite their importance in determining the primary and secondary direction of markets. The two types of indicators generally used by technicians are "internal indicators" and "sentiment indicators" sometimes called "contrarian indicators." Examples of internal indicators that we use are MACD, stochastic, momentum and relative strength index (RSI). The sentiment indicators are considered contrarian because the gauge investor emotions, which are usually wrong. Most investors, no matter how rational, usually buy at the top and sell at the bottom. This is due to either being afraid of "missing the boat" or fearful of further losses. This herd mentality is called market sentiment. Thus, when market sentiment is high, most believe the market will head higher, and when sentiment is low, the majority feel that the market will head lower. Therefore, professional traders and institutional investors focus on the extremes of public sentiment in order to gauge the best time to enter or exit markets. The indicators that they use most are the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), the put/call ratio, mutual fund money flows, and the AAII Sentiment Survey. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is often called the "fear index" and is released in real time by the Chicago Board Options Exchange. It is based on the number of puts and calls outstanding, and when low it is considered to be complacent (bullish), and when high it is considered to be showing fear (bearish). Further explanation of the VIX is available here . The put/call ratio is calculated by taking the ratio of the volume of puts over the trading volume of calls. Thus, low investor sentiment occurs when there are a large number of puts versus calls. The put/call ratio may be found here . Mutual fund money flows are often reviewed to determine the direction of "dumb" money. The study is published by the Investment Company Institute and updated weekly. In the past five weeks, the data shows money flowing from mutual funds with increases in bond funds and cash — a bullish indication. As for the AAII Sentiment Indicator, we've covered this in detail in the past. The survey is published weekly and can be found here . Stock charts are used by technicians as a primary source for determining the market's direction, however, the study of the secondary sources — indicators, both internal and sentiment — often provides support for the charts' direction and sometimes gives a hint of future change. And if you are looking for profitable option trades, you may want to check out my colleague Joe Burns .
What to Look at When the Charts Aren’t Saying Anything
Yesterday stocks generally rose as U.S. investors looked forward to the Q1
earnings season, which began after the close with the usual release of earnings
from Alcoa (NYSE: AA ). This was in contrast to lower European markets, which
felt the brunt of Germany and France's pressure on other eurozone members to
get their houses in order amid rumors that the eurozone may be dissolving. U.S.
markets traded within a narrow zone due to an absence of news, but the Dow Jones
Industrial Average rose 33 points to 12,393, the S&P 500 gained 3 points at
1,281, and the Nasdaq advanced 2 points to close at 2,677. The Big Board traded
721 million shares and the Nasdaq crossed 475 million. On both exchanges breadth
favored advancers by about 1.5-to-1. Since there was little in the way of new
technical developments yesterday, I'll take this opportunity to discuss other
forms of technical analysis than charts despite their importance in determining
the primary and secondary direction of markets. The two types of indicators
generally used by technicians are "internal indicators" and "sentiment
indicators" sometimes called "contrarian indicators." Examples of internal
indicators that we use are MACD, stochastic, momentum and relative strength
index (RSI). The sentiment indicators are considered contrarian because the
gauge investor emotions, which are usually wrong. Most investors, no matter how
rational, usually buy at the top and sell at the bottom. This is due to either
being afraid of "missing the boat" or fearful of further losses. This herd
mentality is called market sentiment. Thus, when market sentiment is high, most
believe the market will head higher, and when sentiment is low, the majority
feel that the market will head lower. Therefore, professional traders and
institutional investors focus on the extremes of public sentiment in order to
gauge the best time to enter or exit markets. The indicators that they use most
are the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), the put/call ratio, mutual fund money
flows, and the AAII Sentiment Survey. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is often
called the "fear index" and is released in real time by the Chicago Board
Options Exchange. It is based on the number of puts and calls outstanding, and
when low it is considered to be complacent (bullish), and when high it is
considered to be showing fear (bearish). Further explanation of the VIX is
available here . The put/call ratio is calculated by taking the ratio of the
volume of puts over the trading volume of calls. Thus, low investor sentiment
occurs when there are a large number of puts versus calls. The put/call ratio
may be found here . Mutual fund money flows are often reviewed to determine the
direction of "dumb" money. The study is published by the Investment Company
Institute and updated weekly. In the past five weeks, the data shows money
flowing from mutual funds with increases in bond funds and cash a bullish
indication. As for the AAII Sentiment Indicator, we've covered this in detail
in the past. The survey is published weekly and can be found here . Stock charts
are used by technicians as a primary source for determining the market's
direction, however, the study of the secondary sources indicators, both
internal and sentiment often provides support for the charts' direction and
sometimes gives a hint of future change. And if you are looking for profitable
option trades, you may want to check out my colleague Joe Burns .
earnings season, which began after the close with the usual release of earnings
from Alcoa (NYSE: AA ). This was in contrast to lower European markets, which
felt the brunt of Germany and France's pressure on other eurozone members to
get their houses in order amid rumors that the eurozone may be dissolving. U.S.
markets traded within a narrow zone due to an absence of news, but the Dow Jones
Industrial Average rose 33 points to 12,393, the S&P 500 gained 3 points at
1,281, and the Nasdaq advanced 2 points to close at 2,677. The Big Board traded
721 million shares and the Nasdaq crossed 475 million. On both exchanges breadth
favored advancers by about 1.5-to-1. Since there was little in the way of new
technical developments yesterday, I'll take this opportunity to discuss other
forms of technical analysis than charts despite their importance in determining
the primary and secondary direction of markets. The two types of indicators
generally used by technicians are "internal indicators" and "sentiment
indicators" sometimes called "contrarian indicators." Examples of internal
indicators that we use are MACD, stochastic, momentum and relative strength
index (RSI). The sentiment indicators are considered contrarian because the
gauge investor emotions, which are usually wrong. Most investors, no matter how
rational, usually buy at the top and sell at the bottom. This is due to either
being afraid of "missing the boat" or fearful of further losses. This herd
mentality is called market sentiment. Thus, when market sentiment is high, most
believe the market will head higher, and when sentiment is low, the majority
feel that the market will head lower. Therefore, professional traders and
institutional investors focus on the extremes of public sentiment in order to
gauge the best time to enter or exit markets. The indicators that they use most
are the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), the put/call ratio, mutual fund money
flows, and the AAII Sentiment Survey. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is often
called the "fear index" and is released in real time by the Chicago Board
Options Exchange. It is based on the number of puts and calls outstanding, and
when low it is considered to be complacent (bullish), and when high it is
considered to be showing fear (bearish). Further explanation of the VIX is
available here . The put/call ratio is calculated by taking the ratio of the
volume of puts over the trading volume of calls. Thus, low investor sentiment
occurs when there are a large number of puts versus calls. The put/call ratio
may be found here . Mutual fund money flows are often reviewed to determine the
direction of "dumb" money. The study is published by the Investment Company
Institute and updated weekly. In the past five weeks, the data shows money
flowing from mutual funds with increases in bond funds and cash a bullish
indication. As for the AAII Sentiment Indicator, we've covered this in detail
in the past. The survey is published weekly and can be found here . Stock charts
are used by technicians as a primary source for determining the market's
direction, however, the study of the secondary sources indicators, both
internal and sentiment often provides support for the charts' direction and
sometimes gives a hint of future change. And if you are looking for profitable
option trades, you may want to check out my colleague Joe Burns .
Gold and Crude Oil Started the Week Falling –Recap January 9
Gold price continued its downward trend from Friday and declined on the first
day of the week, while silver priced moderately inclined; crude oil prices also
slipped yesterday; on the other hand natural gas spot price rallied on Monday.
Major currencies such as Euro and Australian dollar changed direction and
moderately appreciated against the U.S dollar. Here is a summary of the price
developments of precious metals and energy commodities for January 9th, 2012:
Precious Metals Prices: Gold price moderately declined on Monday by 0.54% to
$1,608.10; Silver price on the other hand rose by 0.35% to reach $28.78. During
January, gold price inclined by 2.6%, and silver price by 3.11%.
day of the week, while silver priced moderately inclined; crude oil prices also
slipped yesterday; on the other hand natural gas spot price rallied on Monday.
Major currencies such as Euro and Australian dollar changed direction and
moderately appreciated against the U.S dollar. Here is a summary of the price
developments of precious metals and energy commodities for January 9th, 2012:
Precious Metals Prices: Gold price moderately declined on Monday by 0.54% to
$1,608.10; Silver price on the other hand rose by 0.35% to reach $28.78. During
January, gold price inclined by 2.6%, and silver price by 3.11%.
Todays gold price per ounce; Spot gold price per gram; Spot silver price per ounce; GDX Gold Miners ETF Quote Close
Precious metal and Stock Market Review: Market trend-lines fluctuated during
the opening day of trading this week as investors waited to observe reported
earnings data. Pressure continued to stem from the eurozone. The dollar dropped
back however versus the euro, the British pound, and the Japanese yen. This
action helped to support precious metal gold and silver positioning. Gold price
trend-lines did not benefit as a result. Ultimately, the primary stock index
composites finished the day green across the board. Gold and silver price close
values were mixed. Gold closed red and silver closed in the green. Gold Price
and Silver Price Close Results: Contract gold for February delivery finished the
day lower overall by .54 percent and closed out at 1608.10 per troy ounce.
Silver contract for March delivery finished the day stronger by .35 percent at
28.78 per troy ounce. Spot gold price per gram spot silver price per ounce:
After last session close and prior to today;s session open, spot gold and spot
silver trend-lines were moving in divergent directions. Spot gold price per gram
was red by .14 at 51.84 and spot silver price per ounce was green by 9.56 at
931.74. Gold Stock: Gold share value held for some even though the precious
yellow metal experienced a moderate sell-off during the opening trading session
this week. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF finished the day in the green. GDX
closed out the last session higher by .56 percent at 53.65. Previous close for
GDX was 53.35. Camillo Zucari
the opening day of trading this week as investors waited to observe reported
earnings data. Pressure continued to stem from the eurozone. The dollar dropped
back however versus the euro, the British pound, and the Japanese yen. This
action helped to support precious metal gold and silver positioning. Gold price
trend-lines did not benefit as a result. Ultimately, the primary stock index
composites finished the day green across the board. Gold and silver price close
values were mixed. Gold closed red and silver closed in the green. Gold Price
and Silver Price Close Results: Contract gold for February delivery finished the
day lower overall by .54 percent and closed out at 1608.10 per troy ounce.
Silver contract for March delivery finished the day stronger by .35 percent at
28.78 per troy ounce. Spot gold price per gram spot silver price per ounce:
After last session close and prior to today;s session open, spot gold and spot
silver trend-lines were moving in divergent directions. Spot gold price per gram
was red by .14 at 51.84 and spot silver price per ounce was green by 9.56 at
931.74. Gold Stock: Gold share value held for some even though the precious
yellow metal experienced a moderate sell-off during the opening trading session
this week. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF finished the day in the green. GDX
closed out the last session higher by .56 percent at 53.65. Previous close for
GDX was 53.35. Camillo Zucari
Top 10 Most Profitable Solar Stocks: DQ, GTAT, FSLR, JKS, SOL, TSL, YGE, JASO, LDK, HSOL (Jan 09, 2012)
Below are the top 10 most profitable Solar stocks for the last 12 months. Eight
Chinese companies (DQ, JKS, SOL, TSL, YGE, JASO, LDK, HSOL) are on the list.
CLICK HERE for Solar Stocks Comparison Table Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) is
the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 35.77% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 44.92%
for the same period. GT Advanced Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:GTAT) is the 2nd most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 20.79%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 31.54% for the same
period. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) is the 3rd most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 19.50% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 21.44% for the same period. JinkoSolar Holding
Co., Ltd. (NYSE:JKS) is the 4th most profitable stock in this segment of the
market. Its net profit margin was 13.93% for the last 12 months. Its operating
profit margin was 18.98% for the same period. ReneSola Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:SOL) is
the 5th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 8.28% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 14.01%
for the same period. Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL) is the 6th most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 7.69%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 10.60% for the same
period. Yingli Green Energy Hold. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:YGE) is the 7th most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 7.35%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 12.89% for the same
period. JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JASO) is the 8th most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 5.22%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 5.20% for the same
period. LDK Solar Co., Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:LDK) is the 9th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 3.94% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 10.34% for the same period. Hanwha
Solarone Co Ltd (NASDAQ:HSOL) is the 10th most profitable stock in this segment
of the market. Its net profit margin was 3.63% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 2.61% for the same period. CLICK HERE for Solar
Stocks Comparison Table
Chinese companies (DQ, JKS, SOL, TSL, YGE, JASO, LDK, HSOL) are on the list.
CLICK HERE for Solar Stocks Comparison Table Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) is
the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 35.77% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 44.92%
for the same period. GT Advanced Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:GTAT) is the 2nd most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 20.79%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 31.54% for the same
period. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) is the 3rd most profitable stock in this
segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 19.50% for the last 12 months.
Its operating profit margin was 21.44% for the same period. JinkoSolar Holding
Co., Ltd. (NYSE:JKS) is the 4th most profitable stock in this segment of the
market. Its net profit margin was 13.93% for the last 12 months. Its operating
profit margin was 18.98% for the same period. ReneSola Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:SOL) is
the 5th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 8.28% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 14.01%
for the same period. Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL) is the 6th most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 7.69%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 10.60% for the same
period. Yingli Green Energy Hold. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:YGE) is the 7th most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 7.35%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 12.89% for the same
period. JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JASO) is the 8th most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 5.22%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 5.20% for the same
period. LDK Solar Co., Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:LDK) is the 9th most profitable stock in
this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 3.94% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 10.34% for the same period. Hanwha
Solarone Co Ltd (NASDAQ:HSOL) is the 10th most profitable stock in this segment
of the market. Its net profit margin was 3.63% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 2.61% for the same period. CLICK HERE for Solar
Stocks Comparison Table
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