Gold Price Close Today : 1,655.20 Change : 24.80 or 1.5% Silver Price Close
Today : 3010.00 Change : 61.00 cents or 2.0% Platinum Price Close Today :
1,526.70 Change : 39.90 or 2.6% Palladium Price Close Today : 654.95 Change :
20.45 or 3.1% Gold Silver Ratio Today : 54.99 Change : -0.30 or 0.99% Dow
Industrial : 12,422.06 Change : -48.96 or -0.4% US Dollar Index : 81.45 Change :
0.67 or 0.8% Franklin Sanders has not published any commentary today, if he
posts commentary later in the day it will be posted here. Argentum et aurum
comparenda sunt -- -- Gold and silver must be bought. - Franklin Sanders, The
Moneychanger The-MoneyChanger.com © 2012, The Moneychanger. May not be
republished in any form, including electronically, without our express
permission. To avoid confusion, please remember that the comments above have a
very short time horizon. Always invest with the primary trend. Gold's primary
trend is up, targeting at least $3,130.00; silver's primary is up targeting 16:1
gold/silver ratio or $195.66; stocks' primary trend is down, targeting Dow under
2,900 and worth only one ounce of gold; US$ or US$-denominated assets, primary
trend down; real estate bubble has burst, primary trend down. WARNING AND
DISCLAIMER. Be advised and warned: Do NOT use these commentaries to trade
futures contracts. I don't intend them for that or write them with that short
term trading outlook. I write them for long-term investors in physical metals.
Take them as entertainment, but not as a timing service for futures. NOR do I
recommend investing in gold or silver Exchange Trade Funds (ETFs). Those are NOT
physical metal and I fear one day one or another may go up in smoke. Unless you
can breathe smoke, stay away. Call me paranoid, but the surviving rabbit is wary
of traps. NOR do I recommend trading futures options or other leveraged paper
gold and silver products. These are not for the inexperienced. NOR do I
recommend buying gold and silver on margin or with debt. What DO I recommend?
Physical gold and silver coins and bars in your own hands. One final warning:
NEVER insert a 747 Jumbo Jet up your nose.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Top 10 Broadcasting Stocks with Highest Upside: CETV, SALM, STV, ETM, CTCM, FENG, EVC, MBND, CVC, LNET (Jan 17, 2012)
Below are the top 10 Broadcasting stocks with highest upside potential, based
on the difference between current price and Wall Street analysts average target
price. Two Chinese companies (STV, FENG) are on the list. Central European Media
Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ:CETV) has the 1st highest upside potential in this
segment of the market. Its upside is 222.2%. Its consensus target price is
$19.85 based on the average of all estimates. Salem Communications Corp
(NASDAQ:SALM) has the 2nd highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 160.0%. Its consensus target price is $6.50 based on the
average of all estimates. China Digital TV Holding Co., Ltd.(ADR) (NYSE:STV) has
the 3rd highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is
108.6%. Its consensus target price is $7.13 based on the average of all
estimates. Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE:ETM) has the 4th highest upside
potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 88.4%. Its consensus
target price is $14.00 based on the average of all estimates. CTC Media, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CTCM) has the 5th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 82.3%. Its consensus target price is $16.66 based on the
average of all estimates. Phoenix New Media Ltd ADR (NYSE:FENG) has the 6th
highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 76.9%. Its
consensus target price is $10.88 based on the average of all estimates.
Entravision Communication (NYSE:EVC) has the 7th highest upside potential in
this segment of the market. Its upside is 69.3%. Its consensus target price is
$2.39 based on the average of all estimates. Multiband Corporation (NASDAQ:MBND)
has the 8th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside
is 65.7%. Its consensus target price is $5.50 based on the average of all
estimates. Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE:CVC) has the 9th highest upside
potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 46.3%. Its consensus
target price is $20.44 based on the average of all estimates. LodgeNet
Interactive Corp. (NASDAQ:LNET) has the 10th highest upside potential in this
segment of the market. Its upside is 43.4%. Its consensus target price is $4.00
based on the average of all estimates.
on the difference between current price and Wall Street analysts average target
price. Two Chinese companies (STV, FENG) are on the list. Central European Media
Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ:CETV) has the 1st highest upside potential in this
segment of the market. Its upside is 222.2%. Its consensus target price is
$19.85 based on the average of all estimates. Salem Communications Corp
(NASDAQ:SALM) has the 2nd highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 160.0%. Its consensus target price is $6.50 based on the
average of all estimates. China Digital TV Holding Co., Ltd.(ADR) (NYSE:STV) has
the 3rd highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is
108.6%. Its consensus target price is $7.13 based on the average of all
estimates. Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE:ETM) has the 4th highest upside
potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 88.4%. Its consensus
target price is $14.00 based on the average of all estimates. CTC Media, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CTCM) has the 5th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 82.3%. Its consensus target price is $16.66 based on the
average of all estimates. Phoenix New Media Ltd ADR (NYSE:FENG) has the 6th
highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 76.9%. Its
consensus target price is $10.88 based on the average of all estimates.
Entravision Communication (NYSE:EVC) has the 7th highest upside potential in
this segment of the market. Its upside is 69.3%. Its consensus target price is
$2.39 based on the average of all estimates. Multiband Corporation (NASDAQ:MBND)
has the 8th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside
is 65.7%. Its consensus target price is $5.50 based on the average of all
estimates. Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE:CVC) has the 9th highest upside
potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 46.3%. Its consensus
target price is $20.44 based on the average of all estimates. LodgeNet
Interactive Corp. (NASDAQ:LNET) has the 10th highest upside potential in this
segment of the market. Its upside is 43.4%. Its consensus target price is $4.00
based on the average of all estimates.
Sears Holdings Jumps on Buyout Rumors
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Shares of Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD ), which have tumbled over 50% over the past 52 weeks, soared today amid rumors that billionaire Edward Lampert, the company's chairman, along with Bruce Berkowitz of Fairholme Capital Management, are looking to take the struggling retailer private. The rumor — which was picked up on Reuters and CNBC — makes a ton of sense. Reuters reports that there was "unusual buying in Sears call options during the first 25 minutes of trading." For years, investors have argued that Lampert might try to unload some of the company's vast real estate holdings, which the Sears' website brags offers a "portfolio of retail locations that is second to none.” The net book value of Sears’ securitized real estate assets was approximately $800 million as of Jan. 29, 2011, according to its latest 10-K. Sears would be seen as a distressed buyer now if it tried to sell vast amounts of real estate given its recent announcement that it plans to shutter as many as 120 underperforming stores . Sears' failures are many, and some predate the 2005 merger of Sears and Kmart that was orchestrated by Lampert. During the 1980s and ’90s, the company didn't fashion a coherent brand identity as Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT ) positioned itself as the low-price leader and scads of rivals, including Target (NYSE: TGT ) and Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS ), plucked off Sears' middle-class customer base. What is a Sears customer? Who knows? In 2002, Sears acquired preppy retailer Land's End for $1.9 billion. Merging the two companies was a bad idea from the get-go. Analysts have noted for years that the fit between the two was "awkward" — and that is still the case today. Selling Land's End and other brands, such as Diehard, is an option that Lampert should consider to shore up the company's finances. Investors have no faith that Lampert's efforts to turn around Sears — which began almost as soon as the ink dried on the merger between Sears, Roebuck & Co. and Kmart — will work. For one thing, he has always talked a good game but has failed to back up his words with deeds. "We believe that we will have significant opportunities in the years ahead to create value through a combination of better operating performance and disciplined use of our capital and balance sheet.," Lampert wrote in 2005 in his first letter to shareholders. "We expect to make mistakes as a company going forward, but we will acknowledge these mistakes, correct them and learn from them. " Lampert's latest efforts to revive the venerable retailer involved hiring Louis J. D’Ambrosio as CEO last year despite
Top-Performing U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks (Jan 17, 2012)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the latest top-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. ReneSola Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:SOL) is the best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 10.6% on the day. SOL's upside potential is 1.2% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $2.44. It is trading at 18.2% of its 52-week high of $13.25, and 66.2% above its 52-week low of $1.45. AsiaInfo-Linkage, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASIA) is the second best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 10.2% on the day. ASIA's upside potential is 93.0% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $16.93. It is trading at 38.3% of its 52-week high of $22.91, and 41.2% above its 52-week low of $6.21. Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:HOLI) is the third best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 9.5% on the day. HOLI's upside potential is 38.6% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $13.60. It is trading at 54.0% of its 52-week high of $18.15, and 116.1% above its 52-week low of $4.54. China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Ltd (NYSE:MY) is the fourth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 8.8% on the day. MY's upside potential is 117.7% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $6.22. It is trading at 26.1% of its 52-week high of $10.96, and 142.4% above its 52-week low of $1.18. Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:STP) is the fifth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 8.4% on the day. STP's upside potential is 4.0% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $3.34. It is trading at 29.6% of its 52-week high of $10.83, and 88.8% above its 52-week low of $1.70. E-House (China) Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:EJ) is the sixth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 5.9% on the day. EJ's upside potential is 36.7% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $7.65. It is trading at 34.5% of its 52-week high of $16.25, and 39.3% above its 52-week low of $4.02. Renren Inc (NYSE:RENN) is the seventh best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 5.6% on the day. RENN's upside potential is 70.4% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $7.02. It is trading at 17.2% of its 52-week high of $24.00, and 28.3% above its 52-week low of $3.21. Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) is the eighth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 4.9% on the day. SSW's upside potential is 18.0% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $17.56. It is trading at 69.8% of its 52-week high of $21.33, and 45.7% above its 52-week low of $10.21. ZHONGPIN INC. (NASDAQ:HOGS) is the ninth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 4.7% on the day. HOGS's upside potential is 40.2% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $15.32. It is trading at 54.0% of its 52-week high of $20.25, and 65.6% above its 52-week low of $6.60. AutoNavi Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:AMAP) is the 10th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 4.6% on the day. AMAP's upside potential is 82.7% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $20.46. It is trading at 55.4% of its 52-week high of $20.20, and 26.3% above its 52-week low of $8.87. CNOOC Limited (ADR) (NYSE:CEO) is the 11th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 4.1% on the day. CEO's upside potential is 20.8% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $243.00. It is trading at 74.0% of its 52-week high of $271.94, and 42.4% above its 52-week low of $141.27. E Commerce China Dangdang Inc (ADR) (NYSE:DANG) is the 12th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 3.7% on the day. DANG's upside potential is 28.6% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $7.91. It is trading at 16.9% of its 52-week high of $36.40, and 49.6% above its 52-week low of $4.11. TAL Education Group (ADR) (NYSE:XRS) is the 13th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 3.7% on the day. XRS's upside potential is 32.9% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $14.50. It is trading at 67.6% of its 52-week high of $16.15, and 29.7% above its 52-week low of $8.41. WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman) Inc. (ADR) (NYSE:WX) is the 14th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 3.0% on the day. WX's upside potential is 43.0% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $18.03. It is trading at 66.0% of its 52-week high of $19.10, and 18.4% above its 52-week low of $10.65. Mindray Medical International Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:MR) is the 15th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 2.8% on the day. MR's upside potential is 10.8% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $32.05. It is trading at 92.7% of its 52-week high of $31.21, and 36.1% above its 52-week low of $21.25. Sohu.com Inc. (NASDAQ:SOHU) is the 16th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 2.8% on the day. SOHU's upside potential is 32.3% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $76.08. It is trading at 52.6% of its 52-week high of $109.37, and 26.7% above its 52-week low of $45.40. JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JASO) is the 17th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 2.8% on the day. JASO's upside potential is 46.4% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $2.74. It is trading at 21.8% of its 52-week high of $8.57, and 54.5% above its 52-week low of $1.21. Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU) is the 18th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 2.8% on the day. QIHU's upside potential is 104.2% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $33.57. It is trading at 45.4% of its 52-week high of $36.21, and 19.9% above its 52-week low of $13.71. 51job, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JOBS) is the 19th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 2.7% on the day. JOBS's upside potential is 52.8% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $64.50. It is trading at 60.5% of its 52-week high of $69.80, and 15.3% above its 52-week low of $36.62. PetroChina Company Limited (ADR) (NYSE:PTR) is the 20th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 2.7% on the day. PTR's upside potential is 9.9% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $158.00. It is trading at 90.5% of its 52-week high of $158.83, and 29.2% above its 52-week low of $111.29.
Gold Futures Settle Higher, Silver Rallies
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Top Oversold U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks (Jan 17, 2012)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the latest oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. New Oriental Education & Tech Grp (ADR) (NYSE:EDU) is the most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 11.3% on the day. EDU's upside potential is 57.4% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $35.19. It is trading at 64.3% of its 52-week high of $34.77, and 8.5% above its 52-week low of $20.61. Rda Microelectronics Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:RDA) is the second most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 6.2% on the day. RDA's upside potential is 55.6% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $15.67. It is trading at 65.3% of its 52-week high of $15.43, and 42.6% above its 52-week low of $7.06. Spreadtrum Communications, Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:SPRD) is the third most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 6.1% on the day. SPRD's upside potential is 88.3% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $28.88. It is trading at 51.2% of its 52-week high of $29.98, and 78.6% above its 52-week low of $8.59. NetQin Mobile Inc (ADR) (NYSE:NQ) is the fourth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 4.7% on the day. NQ's upside potential is 65.4% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $11.00. It is trading at 55.9% of its 52-week high of $11.90, and 92.2% above its 52-week low of $3.46. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (ADR) (NYSE:SCR) is the fifth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 2.9% on the day. SCR's upside potential is 3.4% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $9.06. It is trading at 63.7% of its 52-week high of $13.75, and 23.0% above its 52-week low of $7.12. Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CTRP) is the sixth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 2.7% on the day. CTRP's upside potential is 60.8% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $38.04. It is trading at 46.8% of its 52-week high of $50.57, and 7.4% above its 52-week low of $22.02. VanceInfo Technologies Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:VIT) is the seventh most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 2.6% on the day. VIT's upside potential is 25.0% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $16.66. It is trading at 36.5% of its 52-week high of $36.56, and 115.3% above its 52-week low of $6.19. Giant Interactive Group Inc (ADR) (NYSE:GA) is the eighth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 1.4% on the day. GA's upside potential is 61.9% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $6.62. It is trading at 43.3% of its 52-week high of $9.45, and 35.4% above its 52-week low of $3.02. Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL) is the ninth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 1.4% on the day. TSL's upside potential is 15.7% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $10.92. It is trading at 30.4% of its 52-week high of $31.08, and 78.8% above its 52-week low of $5.28. Fushi Copperweld, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSIN) is the 10th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 0.9% on the day. FSIN's upside potential is 18.2% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $9.67. It is trading at 80.4% of its 52-week high of $10.18, and 101.5% above its 52-week low of $4.06. Semiconductor Manufacturing Int'l (ADR) (NYSE:SMI) is the 11th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 0.8% on the day. SMI's upside potential is 3.0% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $2.49. It is trading at 41.9% of its 52-week high of $5.78, and 14.2% above its 52-week low of $2.12. NetEase.com Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:NTES) is the 12th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 0.3% on the day. NTES's upside potential is 30.1% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $58.16. It is trading at 81.3% of its 52-week high of $55.00, and 25.1% above its 52-week low of $35.74. China Lodging Group, Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:HTHT) is the 13th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 0.1% on the day. HTHT's upside potential is 49.6% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $20.96. It is trading at 58.8% of its 52-week high of $23.84, and 16.8% above its 52-week low of $12.00.
Citigroup, Carnival Crushed — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace France and Hungary were downgraded over the weekend, another big bank disappointed to start the week, and the markets seemed to care less as the Dow Jones and S&P 500 each ended Tuesday slightly up. Of course, that was little consolation to Citigroup (NYSE: C ), which sank more than 8% after releasing surprisingly bad fourth-quarter earnings results. The company reported Q4 earnings of 38 cents per share, down 5 cents from a year ago. Wall Street analysts actually expected an increase to 51 cents per share. Citigroup also said it would cut 5,000 workers and cut expenses by up to $3 billion. Of little comfort to investors were positive full-year numbers: Citigroup's 2011 earnings were up more than 6% at $11.3 billion. Also hurting Citigroup — at least by contrast — was the upbeat Q4 earnings report from Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC ), which announced Street-beating profits of $4.11 billion, up 20% from a year ago. WFC shares spiked at the beginning of the day but ended up only about 0.7% at $29.83. Another stock getting hammered alongside Citigroup was Carnival Cruise Lines (NYSE: CCL ), which was down almost 14% — the market-side fallout from Friday's crash of the Costa Concordia cruise ship . The death toll was at 11 as of Tuesday morning, numerous passengers still are missing, and toxic fuel threatens the animals and wildlife along the Italian island of Giglio. Shares of competitor Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL ) was hit hard, too, down 6.2% on Tuesday. Three Up Provident Energy (NYSE: PVX ): Up 21.8% ($2.03) to $11.34. Nokia (NYSE: NOK ): Up 8.3% (43 cents) to $5.64. Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM ): Up 8% ($1.30) to $17.47. Three Down Kinross Gold (NYSE: KGC ): Down 18.8% ($2.38) to $10.27. R.R. Donnelley & Sons (NASDAQ: RRD ): Down 15.8% ($2.28) to $12.13. Brocade Communications Systems (NASDAQ: BRCD ): Down 6.4% (37 cents) to $5.41. As of this writing, Kyle Woodley did not own a position in any of the aforementioned stocks.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Announces New Software
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has announced the upcoming release of
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 for Retail. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Announces New Software Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has announced the
upcoming release of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 for Retail at the National Retail
Federations annual conference. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Dynamics AX
2012 will provide midsize and enterprise retailers with an end-to-end solution
that includes cross-channel capabilities, social and mobile commerce, enriched
point of sale (POS), and powerful enhancements for merchandising. Michael
Griffiths, global product director of retail, Microsoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:MSFT) Business Solutions, said that, Todays retail paradigm puts
increased pressure on retailers to build lasting customer loyalty by keeping up
with fast-moving trends and exceeding shopper expectations. Microsoft
Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is all in when it comes to retail from our stores and
consumer devices to the customers already running Microsoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:MSFT) Dynamics AX for Retail in more than 30 countries. We are taking
that investment to the next level with Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Dynamics AX 2012 for Retail . Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) stocks were at 28.25
at the end of the last days trading. Theres been a 3.6% 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: 74 out of 90 in the industry
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 for Retail. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Announces New Software Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has announced the
upcoming release of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 for Retail at the National Retail
Federations annual conference. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Dynamics AX
2012 will provide midsize and enterprise retailers with an end-to-end solution
that includes cross-channel capabilities, social and mobile commerce, enriched
point of sale (POS), and powerful enhancements for merchandising. Michael
Griffiths, global product director of retail, Microsoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:MSFT) Business Solutions, said that, Todays retail paradigm puts
increased pressure on retailers to build lasting customer loyalty by keeping up
with fast-moving trends and exceeding shopper expectations. Microsoft
Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is all in when it comes to retail from our stores and
consumer devices to the customers already running Microsoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:MSFT) Dynamics AX for Retail in more than 30 countries. We are taking
that investment to the next level with Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Dynamics AX 2012 for Retail . Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) stocks were at 28.25
at the end of the last days trading. Theres been a 3.6% 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: 74 out of 90 in the industry
Understanding the Connected TV Market
The never-ending cycles of product "improvements" in the television
manufacturing business are actually less complicated than their marketing may
suggest. True, keeping track of the exact features (screen size, resolution,
compatibility details, etc.) of every iteration of every brand can be confusing
even for tech-savvy consumers. Thats not because the devices have become
increasingly difficult to operate, though. A lot of the puzzlement stems from TV
nomenclature. Whats the difference between Sharp s (PINK: SHCAY ) Aquos
LC46LE830U Quattron 46-inch 120 Hz TV and the Aquos LC46LE835U Quattron 46-inch
240 Hz TV? A couple of hundred dollars and a slightly improved image, but youd
never know it judging from the ridiculous model names. 2012 is the year of the
Connected TV. The bad news: This latest big leap in the television business
comes with a whole new array of obfuscating terminology. The good news:
Connected TV devices and services are melding content and technology, so there
ultimately will be fewer boxes to connect to one another, and thus less arcane
language to decode. Theres just a whole lot more entertainment to choose from,
which is, if nothing else, good for business. Heres the idea. A Connected TV, or
Smart TV, is a television that has a plethora of services built directly into
it. Like smartphones or PCs, these TVs run on operating systems, run apps, and
connect to the Internet to provide streaming entertainment. Unlike the offerings
of traditional cable and satellite services like Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA ) or
DirecTV (NASDAQ: DTV ), the bulk of content available on Connected TVs is
available on-demand rather than scheduled. Think movie/TV services like Netflix
(NASDAQ: NFLX ) and music services like Pandora (NYSE: P ). Connected TVs also
provide access to Web-based social networking tools like Facebook and Twitter.
Up to now, the number of Smart TV products on the market has been split between
set-top boxes that are connected to regular HDTVs and full-featured Connected
TVs with on-demand features built directly into the sets. Going forward, the
industry will focus more and more on building Smart TVs and forgoing set-top
boxes altogether. Nothing demonstrated this more than Januarys International
Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Who is making the goods? First are the
companies making the operating systems running on Connected TVs. Google (NASDAQ:
GOOG ) is looking to control the market with Google TV the way its seized the
smartphone market with Android. While Google TV devices have been available for
over a year, it was only at CES that the company publicly revealed its greatly
expanded partner list. Nearly all of Sony s new Bravia HDTVs are Google
TV-equipped Connected TVs. Samsung (PINK: SSNLF ) is also making Google
TV-equipped sets as part of its Smart TV (an actual brand name in this case)
line of Connected TVs. Budget TV maker Vizio is also making Google TV sets.
Other television manufacturers, like the aforementioned Sharp, use proprietary
operating systems for their Connected TV sets. Google is slowly stealing market
share in the space from Yahoo (NASDAQ: YHOO ), whose Yahoo Connected TV was a
pioneer in this area, with Samsung, Sony, LG, Toshiba, and Vizio using the
platform between 2009 and 2011. Set-top boxes that provide Connected TV
functionality to sets are still a part of the equation. Roku provides a cheap,
compact device thats gained a strong, growing following. Apple s (NASDAQ:AAPL)
self-described hobby project, Apple TV, is also a player in the space. Of
course, that's the company that may galvanize the Connected TV business later
this year. Rumors have been swirling since October that Apple will sell its own
line of connected HDTVs later this year. These sets will almost certainly run on
Apples proprietary iOS operating system, the same platform powering the iPhone
and iPad. The popularity of those connected devices guarantees a level of
familiarity in consumers that should ease the confusion that surrounds the rest
of this new TV market. As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a
position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
manufacturing business are actually less complicated than their marketing may
suggest. True, keeping track of the exact features (screen size, resolution,
compatibility details, etc.) of every iteration of every brand can be confusing
even for tech-savvy consumers. Thats not because the devices have become
increasingly difficult to operate, though. A lot of the puzzlement stems from TV
nomenclature. Whats the difference between Sharp s (PINK: SHCAY ) Aquos
LC46LE830U Quattron 46-inch 120 Hz TV and the Aquos LC46LE835U Quattron 46-inch
240 Hz TV? A couple of hundred dollars and a slightly improved image, but youd
never know it judging from the ridiculous model names. 2012 is the year of the
Connected TV. The bad news: This latest big leap in the television business
comes with a whole new array of obfuscating terminology. The good news:
Connected TV devices and services are melding content and technology, so there
ultimately will be fewer boxes to connect to one another, and thus less arcane
language to decode. Theres just a whole lot more entertainment to choose from,
which is, if nothing else, good for business. Heres the idea. A Connected TV, or
Smart TV, is a television that has a plethora of services built directly into
it. Like smartphones or PCs, these TVs run on operating systems, run apps, and
connect to the Internet to provide streaming entertainment. Unlike the offerings
of traditional cable and satellite services like Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA ) or
DirecTV (NASDAQ: DTV ), the bulk of content available on Connected TVs is
available on-demand rather than scheduled. Think movie/TV services like Netflix
(NASDAQ: NFLX ) and music services like Pandora (NYSE: P ). Connected TVs also
provide access to Web-based social networking tools like Facebook and Twitter.
Up to now, the number of Smart TV products on the market has been split between
set-top boxes that are connected to regular HDTVs and full-featured Connected
TVs with on-demand features built directly into the sets. Going forward, the
industry will focus more and more on building Smart TVs and forgoing set-top
boxes altogether. Nothing demonstrated this more than Januarys International
Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Who is making the goods? First are the
companies making the operating systems running on Connected TVs. Google (NASDAQ:
GOOG ) is looking to control the market with Google TV the way its seized the
smartphone market with Android. While Google TV devices have been available for
over a year, it was only at CES that the company publicly revealed its greatly
expanded partner list. Nearly all of Sony s new Bravia HDTVs are Google
TV-equipped Connected TVs. Samsung (PINK: SSNLF ) is also making Google
TV-equipped sets as part of its Smart TV (an actual brand name in this case)
line of Connected TVs. Budget TV maker Vizio is also making Google TV sets.
Other television manufacturers, like the aforementioned Sharp, use proprietary
operating systems for their Connected TV sets. Google is slowly stealing market
share in the space from Yahoo (NASDAQ: YHOO ), whose Yahoo Connected TV was a
pioneer in this area, with Samsung, Sony, LG, Toshiba, and Vizio using the
platform between 2009 and 2011. Set-top boxes that provide Connected TV
functionality to sets are still a part of the equation. Roku provides a cheap,
compact device thats gained a strong, growing following. Apple s (NASDAQ:AAPL)
self-described hobby project, Apple TV, is also a player in the space. Of
course, that's the company that may galvanize the Connected TV business later
this year. Rumors have been swirling since October that Apple will sell its own
line of connected HDTVs later this year. These sets will almost certainly run on
Apples proprietary iOS operating system, the same platform powering the iPhone
and iPad. The popularity of those connected devices guarantees a level of
familiarity in consumers that should ease the confusion that surrounds the rest
of this new TV market. 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 Apparel Stocks with Highest Upside: JADE, XNY, XRM, CRWS, ZA, UFI, PERY, KGJI, DLA, HBI (Jan 17, 2012)
Below are the top 10 Apparel stocks with highest upside potential, based on the
difference between current price and Wall Street analysts average target price.
Four Chinese companies (JADE, XNY, ZA, KGJI) are on the list. LJ International,
Inc. (NASDAQ:JADE) has the 1st highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 255.3%. Its consensus target price is $7.00 based on the
average of all estimates. China Xiniya Fashion Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:XNY) has the 2nd
highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 159.3%.
Its consensus target price is $5.13 based on the average of all estimates.
Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:XRM) has the 3rd highest upside potential in
this segment of the market. Its upside is 110.2%. Its consensus target price is
$14.00 based on the average of all estimates. Crown Crafts, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWS)
has the 4th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside
is 94.4%. Its consensus target price is $7.00 based on the average of all
estimates. Zuoan Fashion Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:ZA) has the 5th highest upside
potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 78.6%. Its consensus
target price is $6.75 based on the average of all estimates. Unifi, Inc.
(NYSE:UFI) has the 6th highest upside potential in this segment of the market.
Its upside is 78.4%. Its consensus target price is $15.00 based on the average
of all estimates. Perry Ellis International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PERY) has the 7th
highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 69.9%. Its
consensus target price is $24.33 based on the average of all estimates. Kingold
Jewelry Inc., (NASDAQ:KGJI) has the 8th highest upside potential in this segment
of the market. Its upside is 69.5%. Its consensus target price is $3.00 based on
the average of all estimates. Delta Apparel, Inc. (AMEX:DLA) has the 9th highest
upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 67.7%. Its
consensus target price is $25.63 based on the average of all estimates.
Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE:HBI) has the 10th highest upside potential in this
segment of the market. Its upside is 63.3%. Its consensus target price is $37.50
based on the average of all estimates.
difference between current price and Wall Street analysts average target price.
Four Chinese companies (JADE, XNY, ZA, KGJI) are on the list. LJ International,
Inc. (NASDAQ:JADE) has the 1st highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 255.3%. Its consensus target price is $7.00 based on the
average of all estimates. China Xiniya Fashion Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:XNY) has the 2nd
highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 159.3%.
Its consensus target price is $5.13 based on the average of all estimates.
Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:XRM) has the 3rd highest upside potential in
this segment of the market. Its upside is 110.2%. Its consensus target price is
$14.00 based on the average of all estimates. Crown Crafts, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWS)
has the 4th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside
is 94.4%. Its consensus target price is $7.00 based on the average of all
estimates. Zuoan Fashion Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:ZA) has the 5th highest upside
potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 78.6%. Its consensus
target price is $6.75 based on the average of all estimates. Unifi, Inc.
(NYSE:UFI) has the 6th highest upside potential in this segment of the market.
Its upside is 78.4%. Its consensus target price is $15.00 based on the average
of all estimates. Perry Ellis International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PERY) has the 7th
highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 69.9%. Its
consensus target price is $24.33 based on the average of all estimates. Kingold
Jewelry Inc., (NASDAQ:KGJI) has the 8th highest upside potential in this segment
of the market. Its upside is 69.5%. Its consensus target price is $3.00 based on
the average of all estimates. Delta Apparel, Inc. (AMEX:DLA) has the 9th highest
upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 67.7%. Its
consensus target price is $25.63 based on the average of all estimates.
Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE:HBI) has the 10th highest upside potential in this
segment of the market. Its upside is 63.3%. Its consensus target price is $37.50
based on the average of all estimates.
High Momentum Stocks at OTCBB: (ENZR, LVCLY, DJSP, FFI, MNAP)
Energizer Resources Inc. (OTC:ENZR) went up by 16% to close at $0.58 with
overall traded volume of 713,900 shares in the last trading day. LIVING CELL
TECH ADR (PINK:LVCLY) moved up by 14.4% and closed at $1.75 whereas total traded
volume stood at 122,500 shares for the day. DJSP Enterprises Inc (NASDAQ:DJSP)
closed at $0.67 after reporting the gain of 13.6% with traded volume of 614,700
shares in the last trading day. Fortune Industries, Inc. (AMEX:FFI) jumped up by
12.7% and closed at $0.62 whereas overall traded volume stood at 330,000 shares
for the day. Manas Petroleum Corporation (OTC:MNAP) surged by 11.8% to close at
$0.62 with total traded volume of 787,300 shares in the last trading session.
overall traded volume of 713,900 shares in the last trading day. LIVING CELL
TECH ADR (PINK:LVCLY) moved up by 14.4% and closed at $1.75 whereas total traded
volume stood at 122,500 shares for the day. DJSP Enterprises Inc (NASDAQ:DJSP)
closed at $0.67 after reporting the gain of 13.6% with traded volume of 614,700
shares in the last trading day. Fortune Industries, Inc. (AMEX:FFI) jumped up by
12.7% and closed at $0.62 whereas overall traded volume stood at 330,000 shares
for the day. Manas Petroleum Corporation (OTC:MNAP) surged by 11.8% to close at
$0.62 with total traded volume of 787,300 shares in the last trading session.
Top-Performing U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks (Jan 17, 2012)
Below are the latest top-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. ReneSola Ltd.
(ADR) (NYSE:SOL) is the best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It
was up 10.6% on the day. SOLs upside potential is 1.2% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $2.44. It is trading at 18.2% of its 52-week
high of $13.25, and 66.2% above its 52-week low of $1.45. AsiaInfo-Linkage, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ASIA) is the second best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan.
17. It was up 10.2% on the day. ASIAs upside potential is 93.0% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $16.93. It is trading at 38.3% of its
52-week high of $22.91, and 41.2% above its 52-week low of $6.21. Hollysys
Automation Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:HOLI) is the third best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 9.5% on the day. HOLIs upside
potential is 38.6% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $13.60.
It is trading at 54.0% of its 52-week high of $18.15, and 116.1% above its
52-week low of $4.54. China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Ltd (NYSE:MY) is the
fourth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 8.8% on
the day. MYs upside potential is 117.7% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $6.22. It is trading at 26.1% of its 52-week high of $10.96, and
142.4% above its 52-week low of $1.18. Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR)
(NYSE:STP) is the fifth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It
was up 8.4% on the day. STPs upside potential is 4.0% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $3.34. It is trading at 29.6% of its 52-week
high of $10.83, and 88.8% above its 52-week low of $1.70. E-House (China)
Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:EJ) is the sixth best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 5.9% on the day. EJs upside potential is
36.7% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $7.65. It is trading
at 34.5% of its 52-week high of $16.25, and 39.3% above its 52-week low of
$4.02. Renren Inc (NYSE:RENN) is the seventh best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 17. It was up 5.6% on the day. RENNs upside potential is 70.4%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $7.02. It is trading at
17.2% of its 52-week high of $24.00, and 28.3% above its 52-week low of $3.21.
Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) is the eighth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 17. It was up 4.9% on the day. SSWs upside potential is 18.0%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $17.56. It is trading at
69.8% of its 52-week high of $21.33, and 45.7% above its 52-week low of $10.21.
ZHONGPIN INC. (NASDAQ:HOGS) is the ninth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 17. It was up 4.7% on the day. HOGSs upside potential is 40.2%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $15.32. It is trading at
54.0% of its 52-week high of $20.25, and 65.6% above its 52-week low of $6.60.
AutoNavi Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:AMAP) is the 10th best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 4.6% on the day. AMAPs upside
potential is 82.7% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $20.46.
It is trading at 55.4% of its 52-week high of $20.20, and 26.3% above its
52-week low of $8.87. CNOOC Limited (ADR) (NYSE:CEO) is the 11th best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 4.1% on the day. CEOs upside
potential is 20.8% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $243.00.
It is trading at 74.0% of its 52-week high of $271.94, and 42.4% above its
52-week low of $141.27. E Commerce China Dangdang Inc (ADR) (NYSE:DANG) is the
12th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 3.7% on the
day. DANGs upside potential is 28.6% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $7.91. It is trading at 16.9% of its 52-week high of $36.40, and 49.6%
above its 52-week low of $4.11. TAL Education Group (ADR) (NYSE:XRS) is the 13th
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 3.7% on the day.
XRSs upside potential is 32.9% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $14.50. It is trading at 67.6% of its 52-week high of $16.15, and 29.7% above
its 52-week low of $8.41. WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman) Inc. (ADR) (NYSE:WX) is the
14th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 3.0% on the
day. WXs upside potential is 43.0% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $18.03. It is trading at 66.0% of its 52-week high of $19.10, and 18.4%
above its 52-week low of $10.65. Mindray Medical International Ltd (ADR)
(NYSE:MR) is the 15th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It
was up 2.8% on the day. MRs upside potential is 10.8% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $32.05. It is trading at 92.7% of its 52-week
high of $31.21, and 36.1% above its 52-week low of $21.25. Sohu.com Inc.
(NASDAQ:SOHU) is the 16th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17.
It was up 2.8% on the day. SOHUs upside potential is 32.3% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $76.08. It is trading at 52.6% of its 52-week
high of $109.37, and 26.7% above its 52-week low of $45.40. JA Solar Holdings
Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JASO) is the 17th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 17. It was up 2.8% on the day. JASOs upside potential is 46.4%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $2.74. It is trading at
21.8% of its 52-week high of $8.57, and 54.5% above its 52-week low of $1.21.
Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU) is the 18th best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 2.8% on the day. QIHUs upside potential is
104.2% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $33.57. It is trading
at 45.4% of its 52-week high of $36.21, and 19.9% above its 52-week low of
$13.71. 51job, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JOBS) is the 19th best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 2.7% on the day. JOBSs upside potential is
52.8% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $64.50. It is trading
at 60.5% of its 52-week high of $69.80, and 15.3% above its 52-week low of
$36.62. PetroChina Company Limited (ADR) (NYSE:PTR) is the 20th best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 2.7% on the day. PTRs upside
potential is 9.9% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $158.00.
It is trading at 90.5% of its 52-week high of $158.83, and 29.2% above its
52-week low of $111.29.
(ADR) (NYSE:SOL) is the best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It
was up 10.6% on the day. SOLs upside potential is 1.2% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $2.44. It is trading at 18.2% of its 52-week
high of $13.25, and 66.2% above its 52-week low of $1.45. AsiaInfo-Linkage, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ASIA) is the second best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan.
17. It was up 10.2% on the day. ASIAs upside potential is 93.0% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $16.93. It is trading at 38.3% of its
52-week high of $22.91, and 41.2% above its 52-week low of $6.21. Hollysys
Automation Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:HOLI) is the third best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 9.5% on the day. HOLIs upside
potential is 38.6% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $13.60.
It is trading at 54.0% of its 52-week high of $18.15, and 116.1% above its
52-week low of $4.54. China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Ltd (NYSE:MY) is the
fourth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 8.8% on
the day. MYs upside potential is 117.7% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $6.22. It is trading at 26.1% of its 52-week high of $10.96, and
142.4% above its 52-week low of $1.18. Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR)
(NYSE:STP) is the fifth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It
was up 8.4% on the day. STPs upside potential is 4.0% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $3.34. It is trading at 29.6% of its 52-week
high of $10.83, and 88.8% above its 52-week low of $1.70. E-House (China)
Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:EJ) is the sixth best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 5.9% on the day. EJs upside potential is
36.7% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $7.65. It is trading
at 34.5% of its 52-week high of $16.25, and 39.3% above its 52-week low of
$4.02. Renren Inc (NYSE:RENN) is the seventh best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 17. It was up 5.6% on the day. RENNs upside potential is 70.4%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $7.02. It is trading at
17.2% of its 52-week high of $24.00, and 28.3% above its 52-week low of $3.21.
Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) is the eighth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 17. It was up 4.9% on the day. SSWs upside potential is 18.0%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $17.56. It is trading at
69.8% of its 52-week high of $21.33, and 45.7% above its 52-week low of $10.21.
ZHONGPIN INC. (NASDAQ:HOGS) is the ninth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 17. It was up 4.7% on the day. HOGSs upside potential is 40.2%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $15.32. It is trading at
54.0% of its 52-week high of $20.25, and 65.6% above its 52-week low of $6.60.
AutoNavi Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:AMAP) is the 10th best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 4.6% on the day. AMAPs upside
potential is 82.7% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $20.46.
It is trading at 55.4% of its 52-week high of $20.20, and 26.3% above its
52-week low of $8.87. CNOOC Limited (ADR) (NYSE:CEO) is the 11th best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 4.1% on the day. CEOs upside
potential is 20.8% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $243.00.
It is trading at 74.0% of its 52-week high of $271.94, and 42.4% above its
52-week low of $141.27. E Commerce China Dangdang Inc (ADR) (NYSE:DANG) is the
12th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 3.7% on the
day. DANGs upside potential is 28.6% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $7.91. It is trading at 16.9% of its 52-week high of $36.40, and 49.6%
above its 52-week low of $4.11. TAL Education Group (ADR) (NYSE:XRS) is the 13th
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 3.7% on the day.
XRSs upside potential is 32.9% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $14.50. It is trading at 67.6% of its 52-week high of $16.15, and 29.7% above
its 52-week low of $8.41. WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman) Inc. (ADR) (NYSE:WX) is the
14th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 3.0% on the
day. WXs upside potential is 43.0% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $18.03. It is trading at 66.0% of its 52-week high of $19.10, and 18.4%
above its 52-week low of $10.65. Mindray Medical International Ltd (ADR)
(NYSE:MR) is the 15th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It
was up 2.8% on the day. MRs upside potential is 10.8% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $32.05. It is trading at 92.7% of its 52-week
high of $31.21, and 36.1% above its 52-week low of $21.25. Sohu.com Inc.
(NASDAQ:SOHU) is the 16th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17.
It was up 2.8% on the day. SOHUs upside potential is 32.3% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $76.08. It is trading at 52.6% of its 52-week
high of $109.37, and 26.7% above its 52-week low of $45.40. JA Solar Holdings
Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JASO) is the 17th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 17. It was up 2.8% on the day. JASOs upside potential is 46.4%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $2.74. It is trading at
21.8% of its 52-week high of $8.57, and 54.5% above its 52-week low of $1.21.
Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU) is the 18th best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 2.8% on the day. QIHUs upside potential is
104.2% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $33.57. It is trading
at 45.4% of its 52-week high of $36.21, and 19.9% above its 52-week low of
$13.71. 51job, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JOBS) is the 19th best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 2.7% on the day. JOBSs upside potential is
52.8% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $64.50. It is trading
at 60.5% of its 52-week high of $69.80, and 15.3% above its 52-week low of
$36.62. PetroChina Company Limited (ADR) (NYSE:PTR) is the 20th best-performing
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was up 2.7% on the day. PTRs upside
potential is 9.9% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $158.00.
It is trading at 90.5% of its 52-week high of $158.83, and 29.2% above its
52-week low of $111.29.
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Gold futures finished Tuesdays COMEX session higher by $24.80, or 1.5%, at
$1,655.60 per ounce amid a broad-based rally in precious metals.
$1,655.60 per ounce amid a broad-based rally in precious metals.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Making Waterproof iPhone?
It has been reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is in talks with tech
company HZO to introduce water-proof technology to their products. Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) Making Waterproof iPhone? The waterproof technology maker HzO has
said that it is in talks with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) over the use of its
technology in future devices, including the iPhone. According to the
Appleinsider website, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is interested in making a future
iPhone waterproof, potentially as a part of a sixth-generation model expected to
be released later this year. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) company shares are
currently standing at 419.81. Price History Last Price: 419.81 52 Week Low /
High: 310.5 / 427.75 50 Day Moving Average: 394.2 6 Month Price Change %: 15.0%
12 Month Price Change %: 21.4%
company HZO to introduce water-proof technology to their products. Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) Making Waterproof iPhone? The waterproof technology maker HzO has
said that it is in talks with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) over the use of its
technology in future devices, including the iPhone. According to the
Appleinsider website, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is interested in making a future
iPhone waterproof, potentially as a part of a sixth-generation model expected to
be released later this year. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) company shares are
currently standing at 419.81. Price History Last Price: 419.81 52 Week Low /
High: 310.5 / 427.75 50 Day Moving Average: 394.2 6 Month Price Change %: 15.0%
12 Month Price Change %: 21.4%
Citigroup, Carnival Crushed — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap
France and Hungary were downgraded over the weekend, another big bank
disappointed to start the week, and the markets seemed to care less as the Dow
Jones and S&P 500 each ended Tuesday slightly up. Of course, that was little
consolation to Citigroup (NYSE: C ), which sank more than 8% after releasing
surprisingly bad fourth-quarter earnings results. The company reported Q4
earnings of 38 cents per share, down 5 cents from a year ago. Wall Street
analysts actually expected an increase to 51 cents per share. Citigroup also
said it would cut 5,000 workers and cut expenses by up to $3 billion. Of little
comfort to investors were positive full-year numbers: Citigroup's 2011
earnings were up more than 6% at $11.3 billion. Also hurting Citigroup at least
by contrast was the upbeat Q4 earnings report from Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC ),
which announced Street-beating profits of $4.11 billion, up 20% from a year ago.
WFC shares spiked at the beginning of the day but ended up only about 0.7% at
$29.83. Another stock getting hammered alongside Citigroup was Carnival Cruise
Lines (NYSE: CCL ), which was down almost 14% the market-side fallout from
Friday's crash of the Costa Concordia cruise ship . The death toll was at 11
as of Tuesday morning, numerous passengers still are missing, and toxic fuel
threatens the animals and wildlife along the Italian island of Giglio. Shares of
competitor Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL ) was hit hard, too, down 6.2% on
Tuesday. Three Up Provident Energy (NYSE: PVX ): Up 21.8% ($2.03) to $11.34.
Nokia (NYSE: NOK ): Up 8.3% (43 cents) to $5.64. Research In Motion (NASDAQ:
RIMM ): Up 8% ($1.30) to $17.47. Three Down Kinross Gold (NYSE: KGC ): Down
18.8% ($2.38) to $10.27. R.R. Donnelley & Sons (NASDAQ: RRD ): Down 15.8%
($2.28) to $12.13. Brocade Communications Systems (NASDAQ: BRCD ): Down 6.4% (37
cents) to $5.41. As of this writing, Kyle Woodley did not own a position in any
of the aforementioned stocks.
disappointed to start the week, and the markets seemed to care less as the Dow
Jones and S&P 500 each ended Tuesday slightly up. Of course, that was little
consolation to Citigroup (NYSE: C ), which sank more than 8% after releasing
surprisingly bad fourth-quarter earnings results. The company reported Q4
earnings of 38 cents per share, down 5 cents from a year ago. Wall Street
analysts actually expected an increase to 51 cents per share. Citigroup also
said it would cut 5,000 workers and cut expenses by up to $3 billion. Of little
comfort to investors were positive full-year numbers: Citigroup's 2011
earnings were up more than 6% at $11.3 billion. Also hurting Citigroup at least
by contrast was the upbeat Q4 earnings report from Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC ),
which announced Street-beating profits of $4.11 billion, up 20% from a year ago.
WFC shares spiked at the beginning of the day but ended up only about 0.7% at
$29.83. Another stock getting hammered alongside Citigroup was Carnival Cruise
Lines (NYSE: CCL ), which was down almost 14% the market-side fallout from
Friday's crash of the Costa Concordia cruise ship . The death toll was at 11
as of Tuesday morning, numerous passengers still are missing, and toxic fuel
threatens the animals and wildlife along the Italian island of Giglio. Shares of
competitor Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL ) was hit hard, too, down 6.2% on
Tuesday. Three Up Provident Energy (NYSE: PVX ): Up 21.8% ($2.03) to $11.34.
Nokia (NYSE: NOK ): Up 8.3% (43 cents) to $5.64. Research In Motion (NASDAQ:
RIMM ): Up 8% ($1.30) to $17.47. Three Down Kinross Gold (NYSE: KGC ): Down
18.8% ($2.38) to $10.27. R.R. Donnelley & Sons (NASDAQ: RRD ): Down 15.8%
($2.28) to $12.13. Brocade Communications Systems (NASDAQ: BRCD ): Down 6.4% (37
cents) to $5.41. As of this writing, Kyle Woodley did not own a position in any
of the aforementioned stocks.
Sears Holdings Jumps on Buyout Rumors
Shares of Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD ), which have tumbled over 50% over the
past 52 weeks, soared today amid rumors that billionaire Edward Lampert, the
company's chairman, along with Bruce Berkowitz of Fairholme Capital
Management, are looking to take the struggling retailer private. The rumor
which was picked up on Reuters and CNBC makes a ton of sense. Reuters reports
that there was "unusual buying in Sears call options during the first 25
minutes of trading." For years, investors have argued that Lampert might try
to unload some of the company's vast real estate holdings, which the Sears'
website brags offers a "portfolio of retail locations that is second to none.
The net book value of Sears securitized real estate assets was approximately
$800 million as of Jan. 29, 2011, according to its latest 10-K. Sears would be
seen as a distressed buyer now if it tried to sell vast amounts of real estate
given its recent announcement that it plans to shutter as many as 120
underperforming stores . Sears' failures are many, and some predate the 2005
merger of Sears and Kmart that was orchestrated by Lampert. During the 1980s and
90s, the company didn't fashion a coherent brand identity as Wal-Mart (NYSE:
WMT ) positioned itself as the low-price leader and scads of rivals, including
Target (NYSE: TGT ) and Kohls (NYSE: KSS ), plucked off Sears' middle-class
customer base. What is a Sears customer? Who knows? In 2002, Sears acquired
preppy retailer Land's End for $1.9 billion. Merging the two companies was a
bad idea from the get-go. Analysts have noted for years that the fit between the
two was "awkward" and that is still the case today. Selling Land's End
and other brands, such as Diehard, is an option that Lampert should consider to
shore up the company's finances. Investors have no faith that Lampert's
efforts to turn around Sears which began almost as soon as the ink dried on the
merger between Sears, Roebuck & Co. and Kmart will work. For one thing, he has
always talked a good game but has failed to back up his words with deeds. "We
believe that we will have significant opportunities in the years ahead to create
value through a combination of better operating performance and disciplined use
of our capital and balance sheet.," Lampert wrote in 2005 in his first letter
to shareholders. "We expect to make mistakes as a company going forward, but
we will acknowledge these mistakes, correct them and learn from them. "
Lampert's latest efforts to revive the venerable retailer involved hiring
Louis J. DAmbrosio as CEO last year despite
past 52 weeks, soared today amid rumors that billionaire Edward Lampert, the
company's chairman, along with Bruce Berkowitz of Fairholme Capital
Management, are looking to take the struggling retailer private. The rumor
which was picked up on Reuters and CNBC makes a ton of sense. Reuters reports
that there was "unusual buying in Sears call options during the first 25
minutes of trading." For years, investors have argued that Lampert might try
to unload some of the company's vast real estate holdings, which the Sears'
website brags offers a "portfolio of retail locations that is second to none.
The net book value of Sears securitized real estate assets was approximately
$800 million as of Jan. 29, 2011, according to its latest 10-K. Sears would be
seen as a distressed buyer now if it tried to sell vast amounts of real estate
given its recent announcement that it plans to shutter as many as 120
underperforming stores . Sears' failures are many, and some predate the 2005
merger of Sears and Kmart that was orchestrated by Lampert. During the 1980s and
90s, the company didn't fashion a coherent brand identity as Wal-Mart (NYSE:
WMT ) positioned itself as the low-price leader and scads of rivals, including
Target (NYSE: TGT ) and Kohls (NYSE: KSS ), plucked off Sears' middle-class
customer base. What is a Sears customer? Who knows? In 2002, Sears acquired
preppy retailer Land's End for $1.9 billion. Merging the two companies was a
bad idea from the get-go. Analysts have noted for years that the fit between the
two was "awkward" and that is still the case today. Selling Land's End
and other brands, such as Diehard, is an option that Lampert should consider to
shore up the company's finances. Investors have no faith that Lampert's
efforts to turn around Sears which began almost as soon as the ink dried on the
merger between Sears, Roebuck & Co. and Kmart will work. For one thing, he has
always talked a good game but has failed to back up his words with deeds. "We
believe that we will have significant opportunities in the years ahead to create
value through a combination of better operating performance and disciplined use
of our capital and balance sheet.," Lampert wrote in 2005 in his first letter
to shareholders. "We expect to make mistakes as a company going forward, but
we will acknowledge these mistakes, correct them and learn from them. "
Lampert's latest efforts to revive the venerable retailer involved hiring
Louis J. DAmbrosio as CEO last year despite
Top Oversold U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks (Jan 17, 2012)
Below are the latest oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. New Oriental
Education & Tech Grp (ADR) (NYSE:EDU) is the most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 17. It was down 11.3% on the day. EDUs upside potential is 57.4%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $35.19. It is trading at
64.3% of its 52-week high of $34.77, and 8.5% above its 52-week low of $20.61.
Rda Microelectronics Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:RDA) is the second most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 6.2% on the day. RDAs upside
potential is 55.6% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $15.67.
It is trading at 65.3% of its 52-week high of $15.43, and 42.6% above its
52-week low of $7.06. Spreadtrum Communications, Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:SPRD) is the
third most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 6.1% on
the day. SPRDs upside potential is 88.3% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $28.88. It is trading at 51.2% of its 52-week high of $29.98,
and 78.6% above its 52-week low of $8.59. NetQin Mobile Inc (ADR) (NYSE:NQ) is
the fourth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 4.7%
on the day. NQs upside potential is 65.4% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $11.00. It is trading at 55.9% of its 52-week high of $11.90,
and 92.2% above its 52-week low of $3.46. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (ADR)
(NYSE:SCR) is the fifth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It
was down 2.9% on the day. SCRs upside potential is 3.4% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $9.06. It is trading at 63.7% of its 52-week
high of $13.75, and 23.0% above its 52-week low of $7.12. Ctrip.com
International, Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CTRP) is the sixth most oversold U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 2.7% on the day. CTRPs upside potential is
60.8% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $38.04. It is trading
at 46.8% of its 52-week high of $50.57, and 7.4% above its 52-week low of
$22.02. VanceInfo Technologies Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:VIT) is the seventh most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 2.6% on the day. VITs upside
potential is 25.0% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $16.66.
It is trading at 36.5% of its 52-week high of $36.56, and 115.3% above its
52-week low of $6.19. Giant Interactive Group Inc (ADR) (NYSE:GA) is the eighth
most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 1.4% on the day.
GAs upside potential is 61.9% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $6.62. It is trading at 43.3% of its 52-week high of $9.45, and 35.4% above
its 52-week low of $3.02. Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL) is the ninth most
oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 1.4% on the day. TSLs
upside potential is 15.7% based on brokerage analysts average target price of
$10.92. It is trading at 30.4% of its 52-week high of $31.08, and 78.8% above
its 52-week low of $5.28. Fushi Copperweld, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSIN) is the 10th most
oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 0.9% on the day.
FSINs upside potential is 18.2% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $9.67. It is trading at 80.4% of its 52-week high of $10.18, and 101.5% above
its 52-week low of $4.06. Semiconductor Manufacturing Intl (ADR) (NYSE:SMI) is
the 11th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 0.8% on
the day. SMIs upside potential is 3.0% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $2.49. It is trading at 41.9% of its 52-week high of $5.78, and
14.2% above its 52-week low of $2.12. NetEase.com Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:NTES) is the
12th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 0.3% on the
day. NTESs upside potential is 30.1% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $58.16. It is trading at 81.3% of its 52-week high of $55.00, and 25.1%
above its 52-week low of $35.74. China Lodging Group, Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:HTHT) is
the 13th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 0.1% on
the day. HTHTs upside potential is 49.6% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $20.96. It is trading at 58.8% of its 52-week high of $23.84,
and 16.8% above its 52-week low of $12.00.
Education & Tech Grp (ADR) (NYSE:EDU) is the most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese
stock on Jan. 17. It was down 11.3% on the day. EDUs upside potential is 57.4%
based on brokerage analysts average target price of $35.19. It is trading at
64.3% of its 52-week high of $34.77, and 8.5% above its 52-week low of $20.61.
Rda Microelectronics Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:RDA) is the second most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 6.2% on the day. RDAs upside
potential is 55.6% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $15.67.
It is trading at 65.3% of its 52-week high of $15.43, and 42.6% above its
52-week low of $7.06. Spreadtrum Communications, Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:SPRD) is the
third most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 6.1% on
the day. SPRDs upside potential is 88.3% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $28.88. It is trading at 51.2% of its 52-week high of $29.98,
and 78.6% above its 52-week low of $8.59. NetQin Mobile Inc (ADR) (NYSE:NQ) is
the fourth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 4.7%
on the day. NQs upside potential is 65.4% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $11.00. It is trading at 55.9% of its 52-week high of $11.90,
and 92.2% above its 52-week low of $3.46. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (ADR)
(NYSE:SCR) is the fifth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It
was down 2.9% on the day. SCRs upside potential is 3.4% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $9.06. It is trading at 63.7% of its 52-week
high of $13.75, and 23.0% above its 52-week low of $7.12. Ctrip.com
International, Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CTRP) is the sixth most oversold U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 2.7% on the day. CTRPs upside potential is
60.8% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $38.04. It is trading
at 46.8% of its 52-week high of $50.57, and 7.4% above its 52-week low of
$22.02. VanceInfo Technologies Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:VIT) is the seventh most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 2.6% on the day. VITs upside
potential is 25.0% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $16.66.
It is trading at 36.5% of its 52-week high of $36.56, and 115.3% above its
52-week low of $6.19. Giant Interactive Group Inc (ADR) (NYSE:GA) is the eighth
most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 1.4% on the day.
GAs upside potential is 61.9% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $6.62. It is trading at 43.3% of its 52-week high of $9.45, and 35.4% above
its 52-week low of $3.02. Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL) is the ninth most
oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 1.4% on the day. TSLs
upside potential is 15.7% based on brokerage analysts average target price of
$10.92. It is trading at 30.4% of its 52-week high of $31.08, and 78.8% above
its 52-week low of $5.28. Fushi Copperweld, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSIN) is the 10th most
oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 0.9% on the day.
FSINs upside potential is 18.2% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $9.67. It is trading at 80.4% of its 52-week high of $10.18, and 101.5% above
its 52-week low of $4.06. Semiconductor Manufacturing Intl (ADR) (NYSE:SMI) is
the 11th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 0.8% on
the day. SMIs upside potential is 3.0% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $2.49. It is trading at 41.9% of its 52-week high of $5.78, and
14.2% above its 52-week low of $2.12. NetEase.com Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:NTES) is the
12th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 0.3% on the
day. NTESs upside potential is 30.1% based on brokerage analysts average target
price of $58.16. It is trading at 81.3% of its 52-week high of $55.00, and 25.1%
above its 52-week low of $35.74. China Lodging Group, Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:HTHT) is
the 13th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 17. It was down 0.1% on
the day. HTHTs upside potential is 49.6% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $20.96. It is trading at 58.8% of its 52-week high of $23.84,
and 16.8% above its 52-week low of $12.00.
Analyst Actions on Chinese Stocks: ACH, ASIA, BIDU, CEA, CEO, CHA, CHL, CHU … (Jan 17, 2012)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the latest
Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) Cutting Bosses
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tdp2664 E money daily Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) Merrill Lynch has decided to axe several members of senior staff. Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) Cutting Bosses It has been reported that Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) Merrill Lynch is trimming its Australian banking headcount by cutting two managing directors. Leveraged finance's Michael Lynch and real estate's have Darren Rehn left the bank. Previously Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) let go of equity capital markets veteran Aaron Lamshed, Vice-president Marcus Ritchie and Melbourne-based director Ken Lim. According to a person familiar with Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC)'s Australian investment banking division there would be no further cuts. Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:BAC) company shares are currently standing at 6.61. Price History Last Price: 6.61 52 Week Low / High: 4.92 / 15.31 50 Day Moving Average: 5.8 6 Month Price Change %: -33.9% 12 Month Price Change %: -55.3%
Mining Execs See New Highs for Gold in 2012
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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 The large majority of senior executives at the world’s largest gold mining companies see the yellow metal advancing for a 12th consecutive year in 2012. In PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) 2012 Gold Price Report, 80% of respondents – from among 40 gold companies – predicted that the price of gold will move higher this year.
Carnival Gets Slammed on Wall Street
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace What a difference a disaster makes. The wreck of the Costa Concordia is exacting a severe price. First and most tragically important are the lives that have been lost. The count is up to 11 as of Tuesday morning, with many more still missing. Now also at risk is the pristine shoreline along the Italian island of Giglio, as the stricken and gashed-open ship threatens to spill highly toxic fuel into water. The area is part of a national park and is home to many land and seagoing animals, some of which are already endangered . Carnival (NYSE: CCL ), which is the parent of the Costa Concordia's owner Costa Cruises, has hired a salvage firm to attempt to unload the fuel with the least amount of damage possible. Third are the damages that Carnival — and its shareholders
Congress Spending Cuts Could Do More Harm Than Good
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Voters often respond with loud approval when the government decides to tighten its own belt, but a recent analysis suggests such cuts might be doing more harm than good. According to the Sunlight Foundation – an organization with a stated goal to "catalyze greater government openness and transparency" – recent and future House cuts threaten the quality of work being done in Congress , and risk higher dependence by politicians on lobbyists. In early 2011, the House of Representatives voted to cut its operating budget by 5%. That has resulted in a 7.4% cut in salaried staff (948 positions), a 62.5% cut in computer spending and a 30.7% drop in office supply spending. And the 2012 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act will cut into House pockets even deeper, with the branch set to hack off another 6.4% in spending. The Sunlight Foundation's Lee Drutman sounds off on the potential effects: "This will have consequences. With each cut to salary and staff, and each reduction in office resource budgets, it becomes that much more challenging for the House to do its job. As staff struggle with declining resources and scramble to work harder to compensate for lost positions, they become that much more dependent on outside lobbyists to help them." A harrowing contrast to the potential gains. As Drutman told CNNMoney : “The cuts are such a tiny fraction of the overall budget. And the reality is it makes it harder for them to do a decent job.” While most anyone is aware that staff and equipment cuts can hinder work production, most frightening is Drutman's point about lobbyists. Lobbyists already are relied upon Congressional staffers for policy advice, which puts the lobbies' interests into play. More cuts in House staffing likely would exacerbate the potential problem. – Kyle Woodley, IP.com Assistant Editor
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Launching New Network
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has launched a new display ad network in
Ireland. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Launching New Network Reports say
that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has unveiled its display advertising
network Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Media Network in Ireland. The
company expects that the new launch will add significantly to the rich portfolio
of display advertising offerings they currently provide. Rob Pryce, country
manager for Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Advertising in Ireland, said
that, "Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is very pleased to announce the
expansion of the Microsoft Media Network into the Irish market. The Microsoft
Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Media Network is the right place to drive actions.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has seen very encouraging results so far in
Europe: advertisers are seeing improved ROI on their campaigns". Microsoft
Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) stocks were at 28.25 at the end of the last days trading.
Theres been a 3.6% 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: 74 out of 90 in the industry
Ireland. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Launching New Network Reports say
that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has unveiled its display advertising
network Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Media Network in Ireland. The
company expects that the new launch will add significantly to the rich portfolio
of display advertising offerings they currently provide. Rob Pryce, country
manager for Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Advertising in Ireland, said
that, "Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is very pleased to announce the
expansion of the Microsoft Media Network into the Irish market. The Microsoft
Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Media Network is the right place to drive actions.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has seen very encouraging results so far in
Europe: advertisers are seeing improved ROI on their campaigns". Microsoft
Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) stocks were at 28.25 at the end of the last days trading.
Theres been a 3.6% 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: 74 out of 90 in the industry
Mining Execs See New Highs for Gold in 2012
The large majority of senior executives at the worlds largest gold mining
companies see the yellow metal advancing for a 12th consecutive year in 2012. In
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) 2012 Gold Price Report, 80% of respondents from
among 40 gold companies predicted that the price of gold will move higher this
year.
companies see the yellow metal advancing for a 12th consecutive year in 2012. In
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) 2012 Gold Price Report, 80% of respondents from
among 40 gold companies predicted that the price of gold will move higher this
year.
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What the Next Decade Holds for Commodities
In his latest column on international investments, Frank Holmes looks at the
last ten years and wonders what is in store for the future. What a decade! A
rapidly urbanizing global population driven by tremendous growth in emerging
markets has sent commodities on quite a run over the past 10 years. If you
annualized the returns since 2002, you find that all 14 commodities are in
positive territory. A precious metal was the best performer but it's probably
not the one you were thinking of. With an impressive 20 percent annualized
return, silver is king of the commodity space over the past decade with gold (19
percent annualized) and copper (18 percent annualized) following closely behind.
Notably, all commodities except natural gas outperformed the S&P 500 Index
10-year annualized return of 2.92 percent. Last year did not seem reflective of
the decade-long clamor for commodities. In 2011, only four commodities we track
increased: gold (10 percent), oil (8 percent), coal (nearly 6 percent), and corn
(nearly 3 percent). The remaining listed on our popular Periodic Table of
Commodity Returns fell, with losses ranging from nearly 10 percent for silver to
32 percent for natural gas. Periodic table of investments I think this chart is
a "must-have" for investors and advisors because you can visually see how
commodities have fluctuated from year to year. Take natural gas, for example,
which posted outstanding increases in 2002 and 2005, but has been a
cellar-dweller for the last four years as a result of overabundant supply and
softening demand. The industry is also still trying to digest breakthrough
technology that opened the door to vast shale deposits at a much lower cost. On
the other hand, oil finished in the top half of the commodity basket six out of
the past 10 years. No stranger to volatile price swings, oil possesses much more
attractive fundamentals as we continually see restricted supply coupled with
rising demand. After 11 consecutive years of gains, some are questioning whether
gold can keep its winning streak alive in 2012. One of those skeptics is
CNBC's "Street Signs" co-host Brian Sullivan. During my appearance on
Thursday, I explained how I believe the Fear Trade and Love Trade will continue
to fortify gold prices at historically high levels. One reason the Fear Trade
should persist in purchasing gold is the ever-rising government debt across
numerous developed countries. During our Outlook 2012 webcast , John Mauldin
kidded that the Mayans were not astrologers predicting the end of the world, but
economists predicting the end of Europe. Whereas John believes the U.S. has
wiggle room to decide on how to deal with deficits and debt, Europe and Japan
are running out of time. The situation is quite somber when you consider how
much debt Europe, Japan and U.S. owes this year alone, says global macro
research provider Greg Weldon. In his preview of 2012, Weldon says that the
maturing principal and interest on U.S. Treasury debt due this year totals just
under $3 trillion. Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain
together face nearly $2 trillion in principal and interest payments. Japan, is
the leader in the clubhouse, owing just over $3 trillion in 2012. With the
combined debt for these developed countries totaling nearly $8 trillion, the
interest payments alone dwarf the total GDP of many countries in the world. Last
week, Germany sold a 5-year government note for less than one percent, the
lowest interest rate on record. Bids for the low-yielding debt were three times
more than the amount sold, even as the consumer price index stands at more than
two percent year-over-year. This means that investors have so few acceptable
safe havens they are willing to accept negative real rates of returns. This is
good news for gold as a safe haven alternative against depreciating currencies
such as the euro, the yen and the U.S. dollar. The overwhelming debt burden in
developed countries translates to an expected slowdown in imports from the
emerging world. However, the grandest of those, China, likely won't be as
affected as much as some people assume. This is "the biggest misconception"
about the country's economy, says CLSA's Andy Rothman. Exports only play a
supporting role for the Chinese economy. The world's second-largest economy is
actually largely driven by domestic consumption from a population more than 1
billion strong with more padding in their wallets. Andy says 10 years of
tremendous income growth and little household debt, make China the "world's
best consumption story, for everything from instant noodles to luxury cars" in
2012. According to December Chinese trade figures, month-over-month and
year-over-year imports of aluminum and copper increased significantly. This may
be a result of China restocking ahead of Chinese New Year, but M2 money supply
growth rapidly rose in recent months, a sign the government is attempting to
reaccelerate the economy. Also, the urban labor market has been robust over the
past two years, with an annual change just below 5 percent—a record high over
the past 15 years. Along with rising urban employment, income growth has been
tremendous as well. CLSA says that last year was "the eleventh consecutive
year of 7 percent-plus real urban income growth," with disposable incomes
rising 152 percent over the past decade. Investors shouldn't expect China's
growth to be as robust as it's been, as the country's fixed asset investment
growth drops below the 25 percent year-over-year pace of the last nine years,
says CLSA. China's 12th Five-Year Plan has less infrastructure spending
compared to the 11th Five-Year plan. Transport and rail spending is also
expected to drop, with only water and environmental protection spending growth
rising. As shown in the BCA chart above, GDP growth has declined below 10
percent, but the growth is currently not the lowest we've seen in recent
years. CLSA believes that China will prevent GDP growth from slipping below 8.5
percent for the full year, as "Beijing has the fiscal resources and political
will to quickly implement a much larger stimulus." Judging by the record
number of articles mentioning a hard landing in China in late 2011, investor
sentiment has swung from euphoria to excessive pessimism, according to BCA
Research. Last fall, more than 1,000 articles discussed the risk of a "China
Crash." As I've mentioned before, contrarians view extremely bearish
sentiment as a potential attractive entry point. BCA believes the pessimism has
been priced in, as technical indicators as well as valuations for domestic and
investable markets appear "deeply depressed." What will happen over the next
10 years? I believe the supercycle of growth across emerging markets will
continue with rising urbanization and income rates. This bodes well for
commodities, especially copper, coal, oil and gold, and we'll continue to
focus on companies that will benefit the most from these much-needed resources.
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.
last ten years and wonders what is in store for the future. What a decade! A
rapidly urbanizing global population driven by tremendous growth in emerging
markets has sent commodities on quite a run over the past 10 years. If you
annualized the returns since 2002, you find that all 14 commodities are in
positive territory. A precious metal was the best performer but it's probably
not the one you were thinking of. With an impressive 20 percent annualized
return, silver is king of the commodity space over the past decade with gold (19
percent annualized) and copper (18 percent annualized) following closely behind.
Notably, all commodities except natural gas outperformed the S&P 500 Index
10-year annualized return of 2.92 percent. Last year did not seem reflective of
the decade-long clamor for commodities. In 2011, only four commodities we track
increased: gold (10 percent), oil (8 percent), coal (nearly 6 percent), and corn
(nearly 3 percent). The remaining listed on our popular Periodic Table of
Commodity Returns fell, with losses ranging from nearly 10 percent for silver to
32 percent for natural gas. Periodic table of investments I think this chart is
a "must-have" for investors and advisors because you can visually see how
commodities have fluctuated from year to year. Take natural gas, for example,
which posted outstanding increases in 2002 and 2005, but has been a
cellar-dweller for the last four years as a result of overabundant supply and
softening demand. The industry is also still trying to digest breakthrough
technology that opened the door to vast shale deposits at a much lower cost. On
the other hand, oil finished in the top half of the commodity basket six out of
the past 10 years. No stranger to volatile price swings, oil possesses much more
attractive fundamentals as we continually see restricted supply coupled with
rising demand. After 11 consecutive years of gains, some are questioning whether
gold can keep its winning streak alive in 2012. One of those skeptics is
CNBC's "Street Signs" co-host Brian Sullivan. During my appearance on
Thursday, I explained how I believe the Fear Trade and Love Trade will continue
to fortify gold prices at historically high levels. One reason the Fear Trade
should persist in purchasing gold is the ever-rising government debt across
numerous developed countries. During our Outlook 2012 webcast , John Mauldin
kidded that the Mayans were not astrologers predicting the end of the world, but
economists predicting the end of Europe. Whereas John believes the U.S. has
wiggle room to decide on how to deal with deficits and debt, Europe and Japan
are running out of time. The situation is quite somber when you consider how
much debt Europe, Japan and U.S. owes this year alone, says global macro
research provider Greg Weldon. In his preview of 2012, Weldon says that the
maturing principal and interest on U.S. Treasury debt due this year totals just
under $3 trillion. Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain
together face nearly $2 trillion in principal and interest payments. Japan, is
the leader in the clubhouse, owing just over $3 trillion in 2012. With the
combined debt for these developed countries totaling nearly $8 trillion, the
interest payments alone dwarf the total GDP of many countries in the world. Last
week, Germany sold a 5-year government note for less than one percent, the
lowest interest rate on record. Bids for the low-yielding debt were three times
more than the amount sold, even as the consumer price index stands at more than
two percent year-over-year. This means that investors have so few acceptable
safe havens they are willing to accept negative real rates of returns. This is
good news for gold as a safe haven alternative against depreciating currencies
such as the euro, the yen and the U.S. dollar. The overwhelming debt burden in
developed countries translates to an expected slowdown in imports from the
emerging world. However, the grandest of those, China, likely won't be as
affected as much as some people assume. This is "the biggest misconception"
about the country's economy, says CLSA's Andy Rothman. Exports only play a
supporting role for the Chinese economy. The world's second-largest economy is
actually largely driven by domestic consumption from a population more than 1
billion strong with more padding in their wallets. Andy says 10 years of
tremendous income growth and little household debt, make China the "world's
best consumption story, for everything from instant noodles to luxury cars" in
2012. According to December Chinese trade figures, month-over-month and
year-over-year imports of aluminum and copper increased significantly. This may
be a result of China restocking ahead of Chinese New Year, but M2 money supply
growth rapidly rose in recent months, a sign the government is attempting to
reaccelerate the economy. Also, the urban labor market has been robust over the
past two years, with an annual change just below 5 percent—a record high over
the past 15 years. Along with rising urban employment, income growth has been
tremendous as well. CLSA says that last year was "the eleventh consecutive
year of 7 percent-plus real urban income growth," with disposable incomes
rising 152 percent over the past decade. Investors shouldn't expect China's
growth to be as robust as it's been, as the country's fixed asset investment
growth drops below the 25 percent year-over-year pace of the last nine years,
says CLSA. China's 12th Five-Year Plan has less infrastructure spending
compared to the 11th Five-Year plan. Transport and rail spending is also
expected to drop, with only water and environmental protection spending growth
rising. As shown in the BCA chart above, GDP growth has declined below 10
percent, but the growth is currently not the lowest we've seen in recent
years. CLSA believes that China will prevent GDP growth from slipping below 8.5
percent for the full year, as "Beijing has the fiscal resources and political
will to quickly implement a much larger stimulus." Judging by the record
number of articles mentioning a hard landing in China in late 2011, investor
sentiment has swung from euphoria to excessive pessimism, according to BCA
Research. Last fall, more than 1,000 articles discussed the risk of a "China
Crash." As I've mentioned before, contrarians view extremely bearish
sentiment as a potential attractive entry point. BCA believes the pessimism has
been priced in, as technical indicators as well as valuations for domestic and
investable markets appear "deeply depressed." What will happen over the next
10 years? I believe the supercycle of growth across emerging markets will
continue with rising urbanization and income rates. This bodes well for
commodities, especially copper, coal, oil and gold, and we'll continue to
focus on companies that will benefit the most from these much-needed resources.
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.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Encouraging Startups
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has sponsored ten Tunisian startups.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Encouraging Startups It has been reported
that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and its partners will provide
sponsorship to ten Tunisian start ups. This move is a part of the fourth edition
of a Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) start-up sponsorship program, launched
by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Innovation Center (MIC) and HP Tunisia,
Tunisie Telecom, the technological park of El Ghazela, and the United States
Embassy. Leila Charfi, director of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Innovation Center (MIC), said that, "Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is
committed to help promote new technologies and digital economy in Tunisia. The
launching of the ten sponsored startups is part of Microsoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:MSFT)'s strategy to train new developers in the field of management
and marketing in Tunisia so that these startup projects complete the required
steps to become Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Certified Partners".
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) stocks were at 28.25 at the end of the last days
trading. Theres been a 3.6% 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: 74 out of 90 in the industry
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Encouraging Startups It has been reported
that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and its partners will provide
sponsorship to ten Tunisian start ups. This move is a part of the fourth edition
of a Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) start-up sponsorship program, launched
by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Innovation Center (MIC) and HP Tunisia,
Tunisie Telecom, the technological park of El Ghazela, and the United States
Embassy. Leila Charfi, director of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Innovation Center (MIC), said that, "Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is
committed to help promote new technologies and digital economy in Tunisia. The
launching of the ten sponsored startups is part of Microsoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:MSFT)'s strategy to train new developers in the field of management
and marketing in Tunisia so that these startup projects complete the required
steps to become Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Certified Partners".
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) stocks were at 28.25 at the end of the last days
trading. Theres been a 3.6% 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: 74 out of 90 in the industry
Fortuna Achieves Significant Milestone with NYSE Listing
Fortuna Silver Mines (FVI.TSX, NYSE: FSM) announced that President and CEO
Jorge Ganoza and Chairman of the Board Simon Ridgway
Jorge Ganoza and Chairman of the Board Simon Ridgway
Kinross Gold (KGC) Plunges 17.5% on Rising Costs, Growth Concerns
While gold shares were largely mixed in mid-day trading on Tuesday, the sectors
worst performer by a significant margin was Kinross Gold (K.TSX, NYSE: KGC),
which plummeted as much as $2.21, or 17.5%, to $10.44 per share.
worst performer by a significant margin was Kinross Gold (K.TSX, NYSE: KGC),
which plummeted as much as $2.21, or 17.5%, to $10.44 per share.
The Other Shoe Drops for Zappos
The CEO and co-founder of online shop Zappos, Tony Hsieh, wrote a book called
Delivering Happiness. In it, he that customer service is absolutely critical in
today's hypercompetitive world. But Zappos customers might not be happy right
now. Over the weekend, hackers accessed personal information on potentially more
than 24 million accounts. The good news is credit card numbers were not
affected, but Zappos still has encouraged its customers to change their
passwords. The company is just one of many others that have experienced security
breaches. Some of the biggies include Sony (NYSE: SNE ), EMC (NYSE: EMC ) and
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT ). Zappos actually is wholly owned by Amazon.com
(NASDAQ: AMZN ), but the incident has not fazed investors, with AMZN stock up
over 2% Tuesday. Also, the security breach might be good news for security
software operators. Companies like Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT ) and Check Point
Software (NASDAQ: CHKP ) are posting strong gains in todays trading. Tom
Taulli, InvestorPlace.com
Delivering Happiness. In it, he that customer service is absolutely critical in
today's hypercompetitive world. But Zappos customers might not be happy right
now. Over the weekend, hackers accessed personal information on potentially more
than 24 million accounts. The good news is credit card numbers were not
affected, but Zappos still has encouraged its customers to change their
passwords. The company is just one of many others that have experienced security
breaches. Some of the biggies include Sony (NYSE: SNE ), EMC (NYSE: EMC ) and
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT ). Zappos actually is wholly owned by Amazon.com
(NASDAQ: AMZN ), but the incident has not fazed investors, with AMZN stock up
over 2% Tuesday. Also, the security breach might be good news for security
software operators. Companies like Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT ) and Check Point
Software (NASDAQ: CHKP ) are posting strong gains in todays trading. Tom
Taulli, InvestorPlace.com
Top 10 Air Transportation Stocks with Highest Upside: LCC, RJET, PNCL, UAL, ATSG, GOL, DAL, HA, ZNH, AAWW (Jan 17, 2012)
Below are the top 10 Air Transportation stocks with highest upside potential,
based on the difference between current price and Wall Street analysts average
target price. One Chinese company (ZNH) is on the list. US Airways Group, Inc.
(NYSE:LCC) has the 1st highest upside potential in this segment of the market.
Its upside is 87.7%. Its consensus target price is $11.21 based on the average
of all estimates. Republic Airways Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:RJET) has the 2nd
highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 82.2%. Its
consensus target price is $6.83 based on the average of all estimates. Pinnacle
Airlines Corp. (NASDAQ:PNCL) has the 3rd highest upside potential in this
segment of the market. Its upside is 80.9%. Its consensus target price is $1.70
based on the average of all estimates. United Continental Holdings, Inc.
(NYSE:UAL) has the 4th highest upside potential in this segment of the market.
Its upside is 80.2%. Its consensus target price is $33.21 based on the average
of all estimates. Air Transport Services Group Inc. (NASDAQ:ATSG) has the 5th
highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 71.4%. Its
consensus target price is $8.40 based on the average of all estimates. Gol
Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA (ADR) (NYSE:GOL) has the 6th highest upside
potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 58.7%. Its consensus
target price is $10.81 based on the average of all estimates. Delta Air Lines,
Inc. (NYSE:DAL) has the 7th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 57.8%. Its consensus target price is $13.97 based on the
average of all estimates. Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:HA) has the 8th
highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 55.5%. Its
consensus target price is $9.25 based on the average of all estimates. China
Southern Airlines Limited (ADR) (NYSE:ZNH) has the 9th highest upside potential
in this segment of the market. Its upside is 53.9%. Its consensus target price
is $42.70 based on the average of all estimates. Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings,
Inc. (NASDAQ:AAWW) has the 10th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 44.8%. Its consensus target price is $58.78 based on the
average of all estimates.
based on the difference between current price and Wall Street analysts average
target price. One Chinese company (ZNH) is on the list. US Airways Group, Inc.
(NYSE:LCC) has the 1st highest upside potential in this segment of the market.
Its upside is 87.7%. Its consensus target price is $11.21 based on the average
of all estimates. Republic Airways Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:RJET) has the 2nd
highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 82.2%. Its
consensus target price is $6.83 based on the average of all estimates. Pinnacle
Airlines Corp. (NASDAQ:PNCL) has the 3rd highest upside potential in this
segment of the market. Its upside is 80.9%. Its consensus target price is $1.70
based on the average of all estimates. United Continental Holdings, Inc.
(NYSE:UAL) has the 4th highest upside potential in this segment of the market.
Its upside is 80.2%. Its consensus target price is $33.21 based on the average
of all estimates. Air Transport Services Group Inc. (NASDAQ:ATSG) has the 5th
highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 71.4%. Its
consensus target price is $8.40 based on the average of all estimates. Gol
Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA (ADR) (NYSE:GOL) has the 6th highest upside
potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 58.7%. Its consensus
target price is $10.81 based on the average of all estimates. Delta Air Lines,
Inc. (NYSE:DAL) has the 7th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 57.8%. Its consensus target price is $13.97 based on the
average of all estimates. Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:HA) has the 8th
highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 55.5%. Its
consensus target price is $9.25 based on the average of all estimates. China
Southern Airlines Limited (ADR) (NYSE:ZNH) has the 9th highest upside potential
in this segment of the market. Its upside is 53.9%. Its consensus target price
is $42.70 based on the average of all estimates. Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings,
Inc. (NASDAQ:AAWW) has the 10th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 44.8%. Its consensus target price is $58.78 based on the
average of all estimates.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Makes Labor Association Deal
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tdp2664 E money daily Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has become the first technology company to join the Fair Labor Association. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Makes Labor Association Deal According to an announcement made by Fair Labor Association (FLA), Cupertino based Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has become a Participating Company of the association that monitors the workplace conditions of its members globally. Auret van Heerden, president, FLA said, "We found that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) takes supplier responsibility seriously and we look forward to their participation in the Fair Labor Association. We welcome Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)'s commitment to greater transparency and independent oversight, and we hope its participation will set a new standard for the electronics industry." The company has been under fire recently regarding the working standards and conditions of its workers in China, where the iPhone and iPad are produced. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stocks are currently standing at 419.81. Price History Last Price: 419.81 52 Week Low / High: 310.5 / 427.75 50 Day Moving Average: 394.2 6 Month Price Change %: 15.0% 12 Month Price Change %: 21.4%
Top 5 Gadgets at CES 2012
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace The 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show was held Jan. 10-13 in Las Vegas, NV. If you’re just hearing about this, you’ve unfortunately missed the best tech the world has to offer. But fear not. Although CES 2012 has come and gone, you still have a chance to geek out on all the cool gadgets presented at the show. So, without further adieu, here are the top 5 gadgets at CES 2012: LG Smart Fridge Forget that tired food cooling device you have in your kitchen. The LG Smart Fridge does a lot more than that. Need your warm beer to turn cold in a jiffy? Owners if this intelligent appliance can blast it back to life with in just five minutes with the the “Blast Chiller”. Also, this fantastic fridge gives out recipes based on the food you’ve already packed inside of it. Talk about brainy!
Top 10 Chemical Stocks with Highest Upside: CERP, PEIX, CGA, USU, VRNM, GEVO, AMRS, MBLX, KIOR, ARSD (Jan 17, 2012)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 Chemical stocks with highest upside potential, based on the difference between current price and Wall Street analysts' average target price. One Chinese company (CGA) is on the list. Cereplast, Inc. (NASDAQ:CERP) has the 1st highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 788.9%. Its consensus target price is $8.00 based on the average of all estimates. Pacific Ethanol Inc (NASDAQ:PEIX) has the 2nd highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 474.4%. Its consensus target price is $6.72 based on the average of all estimates. China Green Agriculture, Inc (NYSE:CGA) has the 3rd highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 192.6%. Its consensus target price is $11.00 based on the average of all estimates. USEC Inc. (NYSE:USU) has the 4th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 153.8%. Its consensus target price is $3.38 based on the average of all estimates. Verenium Corporation (NASDAQ:VRNM) has the 5th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 140.0%. Its consensus target price is $5.40 based on the average of all estimates. Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ:GEVO) has the 6th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 139.3%. Its consensus target price is $14.57 based on the average of all estimates. Amyris Inc (NASDAQ:AMRS) has the 7th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 105.8%. Its consensus target price is $23.33 based on the average of all estimates. Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ:MBLX) has the 8th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 82.1%. Its consensus target price is $4.63 based on the average of all estimates. KiOR Inc (NASDAQ:KIOR) has the 9th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 81.8%. Its consensus target price is $18.14 based on the average of all estimates. Arabian American Development Company (NASDAQ:ARSD) has the 10th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 68.5%. Its consensus target price is $15.25 based on the average of all estimates.
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Hits Back At Murdoch
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tdp2664 E money daily Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has denied Murdoch's piracy allegations. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Hits Back At Murdoch Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has defended itself from Rupert Murdoch's allegations that the company deals in pirated materials. The company said that it fights pirates and counterfeits everyday. Murdoch had branded the company as a 'piracy leader' in a tweet, but Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) responded that his comments were nonsense. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) spokeswoman said, "Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) respects copyright – and we've worked hard to help rights holders deal with piracy. Last year we took down five million infringing web pages from our search results and invested more than $60 million in the fight against bad ads". Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) stocks are currently standing at 624.99. Price History Last Price: 624.99 52 Week Low / High: 473.02 / 670.25 50 Day Moving Average: 616.96 6 Month Price Change %: 4.6% 12 Month Price Change %: 1.4%
8 Emerging Markets Stocks for 2012
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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Between the euro and the ongoing debate over whether Chinese growth is sustainable, 2011 was rocky for emerging markets. Let’s take a look at where we are now. Out of the big three economic regions, the United States — still the biggest in the world at about 30% of global GDP — provides plenty of solace. The macro numbers have held up well. That’s the good news. The data out of Germany, on the other hand, tell us that we might indeed get a recession out of Europe. If the engine of the euro zone is foundering, the rest of the continent is in bad shape indeed. China has more questions than answers, as always. The banks may be brittle, starved for cash and choked with bad debt. The real estate market may have always been a dream. But what we know is that Beijing is not going to let the world see their hard-won economic miracle collapse, and they have over $1 trillion in reserves to spend to make sure the world doesn’t end. So if the 2011 hangover from Europe and Asia is dominating global markets right now, where do we look for growth? Stop looking to commodities and the industrial names as your go-to trading basket. Stop buying copper and iron ore and steel for their own sake — you can still buy them as opportunities present themselves, but they are not the main game in town any more. Instead, look for consumer names. This is the side of the global economy that policymakers are looking to develop. It is going to be a different type of growth and these names are going to be a little harder to find, but they are out there if you know where to look. Think New Orient Education (NYSE: EDU ) instead of Vale (NYSE: VALE ), which became a global darling for selling China all the iron ore it could digest over the last few years. EDU is a good case in point. Beijing is vowing to push future stimulus funding into developing the domestic economy, which means health care and education, and not the debt-fueled infrastructure boom we saw in the past. All those new Chinese schools have already been built, and now it’s time to fill them with the best curricula and materials available. In India, think Sify Technologies (NASDAQ: SIFY ) for its exposure toIndia’s data-hungry middle class, which is already the biggest in the world and growing fast. India is also exciting a lot of the people I work with because they are finally opening their market to direct foreign investment. This is huge — few Western investors are really aware of how limited their exposure to this economy actually is. Meanwhile, emerging market central banks are easing. We are looking at places like Latin America where just a few months ago rates were still on the rise. Now, everyone from Brazil's COPOM board on down to the frontier markets are loosening monetary policy as fast as they can in order to keep the economic wheels turning. As such, another theme this year is buying the banks. There is a lot of relief in Latin America right now as rates drop and take the pressure on credit quality with them. This is going to show up in these institutions’ margins and, eventually, their price action. Buy Brazilian banks like Banco Santander Brasil (NYSE: BSBR ). Buy Argentine banks like Banco Macro (NYSE: BMA ), which has an 8.7% dividend yield right now. Buy Bancolombia (NYSE: CIB ). And keep playing the consumers, which is why a lot of people sign up for emerging markets in the first place. We love the Russian cellular names — Mobile TeleSystems (NYSE: MBT ) and VimpelCom (NYSE: VIP ) — and in Latin America, America Movil (NYSE: AMX ) is unquestionably one of the best carriers in the world.
Gold Price Surges on Speculation China Set to Ease
GOLD PRICE NEWS – The gold price surged Tuesday morning, rising $17.05 to
$1,661 per ounce.
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8 Emerging Markets Stocks for 2012
Between the euro and the ongoing debate over whether Chinese growth is
sustainable, 2011 was rocky for emerging markets. Lets take a look at where we
are now. Out of the big three economic regions, the United States still the
biggest in the world at about 30% of global GDP provides plenty of solace. The
macro numbers have held up well. Thats the good news. The data out of Germany,
on the other hand, tell us that we might indeed get a recession out of Europe.
If the engine of the euro zone is foundering, the rest of the continent is in
bad shape indeed. China has more questions than answers, as always. The banks
may be brittle, starved for cash and choked with bad debt. The real estate
market may have always been a dream. But what we know is that Beijing is not
going to let the world see their hard-won economic miracle collapse, and they
have over $1 trillion in reserves to spend to make sure the world doesnt end. So
if the 2011 hangover from Europe and Asia is dominating global markets right
now, where do we look for growth? Stop looking to commodities and the industrial
names as your go-to trading basket. Stop buying copper and iron ore and steel
for their own sake you can still buy them as opportunities present themselves,
but they are not the main game in town any more. Instead, look for consumer
names. This is the side of the global economy that policymakers are looking to
develop. It is going to be a different type of growth and these names are going
to be a little harder to find, but they are out there if you know where to look.
Think New Orient Education (NYSE: EDU ) instead of Vale (NYSE: VALE ), which
became a global darling for selling China all the iron ore it could digest over
the last few years. EDU is a good case in point. Beijing is vowing to push
future stimulus funding into developing the domestic economy, which means health
care and education, and not the debt-fueled infrastructure boom we saw in the
past. All those new Chinese schools have already been built, and now its time to
fill them with the best curricula and materials available. In India, think Sify
Technologies (NASDAQ: SIFY ) for its exposure toIndias data-hungry middle class,
which is already the biggest in the world and growing fast. India is also
exciting a lot of the people I work with because they are finally opening their
market to direct foreign investment. This is huge few Western investors are
really aware of how limited their exposure to this economy actually is.
Meanwhile, emerging market central banks are easing. We are looking at places
like Latin America where just a few months ago rates were still on the rise.
Now, everyone from Brazil's COPOM board on down to the frontier markets are
loosening monetary policy as fast as they can in order to keep the economic
wheels turning. As such, another theme this year is buying the banks. There is a
lot of relief in Latin America right now as rates drop and take the pressure on
credit quality with them. This is going to show up in these institutions margins
and, eventually, their price action. Buy Brazilian banks like Banco Santander
Brasil (NYSE: BSBR ). Buy Argentine banks like Banco Macro (NYSE: BMA ), which
has an 8.7% dividend yield right now. Buy Bancolombia (NYSE: CIB ). And keep
playing the consumers, which is why a lot of people sign up for emerging markets
in the first place. We love the Russian cellular names Mobile TeleSystems
(NYSE: MBT ) and VimpelCom (NYSE: VIP ) and in Latin America, America Movil
(NYSE: AMX ) is unquestionably one of the best carriers in the world.
sustainable, 2011 was rocky for emerging markets. Lets take a look at where we
are now. Out of the big three economic regions, the United States still the
biggest in the world at about 30% of global GDP provides plenty of solace. The
macro numbers have held up well. Thats the good news. The data out of Germany,
on the other hand, tell us that we might indeed get a recession out of Europe.
If the engine of the euro zone is foundering, the rest of the continent is in
bad shape indeed. China has more questions than answers, as always. The banks
may be brittle, starved for cash and choked with bad debt. The real estate
market may have always been a dream. But what we know is that Beijing is not
going to let the world see their hard-won economic miracle collapse, and they
have over $1 trillion in reserves to spend to make sure the world doesnt end. So
if the 2011 hangover from Europe and Asia is dominating global markets right
now, where do we look for growth? Stop looking to commodities and the industrial
names as your go-to trading basket. Stop buying copper and iron ore and steel
for their own sake you can still buy them as opportunities present themselves,
but they are not the main game in town any more. Instead, look for consumer
names. This is the side of the global economy that policymakers are looking to
develop. It is going to be a different type of growth and these names are going
to be a little harder to find, but they are out there if you know where to look.
Think New Orient Education (NYSE: EDU ) instead of Vale (NYSE: VALE ), which
became a global darling for selling China all the iron ore it could digest over
the last few years. EDU is a good case in point. Beijing is vowing to push
future stimulus funding into developing the domestic economy, which means health
care and education, and not the debt-fueled infrastructure boom we saw in the
past. All those new Chinese schools have already been built, and now its time to
fill them with the best curricula and materials available. In India, think Sify
Technologies (NASDAQ: SIFY ) for its exposure toIndias data-hungry middle class,
which is already the biggest in the world and growing fast. India is also
exciting a lot of the people I work with because they are finally opening their
market to direct foreign investment. This is huge few Western investors are
really aware of how limited their exposure to this economy actually is.
Meanwhile, emerging market central banks are easing. We are looking at places
like Latin America where just a few months ago rates were still on the rise.
Now, everyone from Brazil's COPOM board on down to the frontier markets are
loosening monetary policy as fast as they can in order to keep the economic
wheels turning. As such, another theme this year is buying the banks. There is a
lot of relief in Latin America right now as rates drop and take the pressure on
credit quality with them. This is going to show up in these institutions margins
and, eventually, their price action. Buy Brazilian banks like Banco Santander
Brasil (NYSE: BSBR ). Buy Argentine banks like Banco Macro (NYSE: BMA ), which
has an 8.7% dividend yield right now. Buy Bancolombia (NYSE: CIB ). And keep
playing the consumers, which is why a lot of people sign up for emerging markets
in the first place. We love the Russian cellular names Mobile TeleSystems
(NYSE: MBT ) and VimpelCom (NYSE: VIP ) and in Latin America, America Movil
(NYSE: AMX ) is unquestionably one of the best carriers in the world.
Top 10 Chemical Stocks with Highest Upside: CERP, PEIX, CGA, USU, VRNM, GEVO, AMRS, MBLX, KIOR, ARSD (Jan 17, 2012)
Below are the top 10 Chemical stocks with highest upside potential, based on
the difference between current price and Wall Street analysts average target
price. One Chinese company (CGA) is on the list. Cereplast, Inc. (NASDAQ:CERP)
has the 1st highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside
is 788.9%. Its consensus target price is $8.00 based on the average of all
estimates. Pacific Ethanol Inc (NASDAQ:PEIX) has the 2nd highest upside
potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 474.4%. Its consensus
target price is $6.72 based on the average of all estimates. China Green
Agriculture, Inc (NYSE:CGA) has the 3rd highest upside potential in this segment
of the market. Its upside is 192.6%. Its consensus target price is $11.00 based
on the average of all estimates. USEC Inc. (NYSE:USU) has the 4th highest upside
potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 153.8%. Its consensus
target price is $3.38 based on the average of all estimates. Verenium
Corporation (NASDAQ:VRNM) has the 5th highest upside potential in this segment
of the market. Its upside is 140.0%. Its consensus target price is $5.40 based
on the average of all estimates. Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ:GEVO) has the 6th highest
upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 139.3%. Its
consensus target price is $14.57 based on the average of all estimates. Amyris
Inc (NASDAQ:AMRS) has the 7th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 105.8%. Its consensus target price is $23.33 based on the
average of all estimates. Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ:MBLX) has the 8th highest
upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 82.1%. Its
consensus target price is $4.63 based on the average of all estimates. KiOR Inc
(NASDAQ:KIOR) has the 9th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 81.8%. Its consensus target price is $18.14 based on the
average of all estimates. Arabian American Development Company (NASDAQ:ARSD) has
the 10th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is
68.5%. Its consensus target price is $15.25 based on the average of all
estimates.
the difference between current price and Wall Street analysts average target
price. One Chinese company (CGA) is on the list. Cereplast, Inc. (NASDAQ:CERP)
has the 1st highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside
is 788.9%. Its consensus target price is $8.00 based on the average of all
estimates. Pacific Ethanol Inc (NASDAQ:PEIX) has the 2nd highest upside
potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 474.4%. Its consensus
target price is $6.72 based on the average of all estimates. China Green
Agriculture, Inc (NYSE:CGA) has the 3rd highest upside potential in this segment
of the market. Its upside is 192.6%. Its consensus target price is $11.00 based
on the average of all estimates. USEC Inc. (NYSE:USU) has the 4th highest upside
potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 153.8%. Its consensus
target price is $3.38 based on the average of all estimates. Verenium
Corporation (NASDAQ:VRNM) has the 5th highest upside potential in this segment
of the market. Its upside is 140.0%. Its consensus target price is $5.40 based
on the average of all estimates. Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ:GEVO) has the 6th highest
upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 139.3%. Its
consensus target price is $14.57 based on the average of all estimates. Amyris
Inc (NASDAQ:AMRS) has the 7th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 105.8%. Its consensus target price is $23.33 based on the
average of all estimates. Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ:MBLX) has the 8th highest
upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is 82.1%. Its
consensus target price is $4.63 based on the average of all estimates. KiOR Inc
(NASDAQ:KIOR) has the 9th highest upside potential in this segment of the
market. Its upside is 81.8%. Its consensus target price is $18.14 based on the
average of all estimates. Arabian American Development Company (NASDAQ:ARSD) has
the 10th highest upside potential in this segment of the market. Its upside is
68.5%. Its consensus target price is $15.25 based on the average of all
estimates.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Makes Labor Association Deal
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has become the first technology company to join the
Fair Labor Association. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Makes Labor Association Deal
According to an announcement made by Fair Labor Association (FLA), Cupertino
based Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has become a Participating Company of the
association that monitors the workplace conditions of its members globally.
Auret van Heerden, president, FLA said, "We found that Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) takes supplier responsibility seriously and we look forward to
their participation in the Fair Labor Association. We welcome Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL)'s commitment to greater transparency and independent oversight,
and we hope its participation will set a new standard for the electronics
industry." The company has been under fire recently regarding the working
standards and conditions of its workers in China, where the iPhone and iPad are
produced. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stocks are currently standing at 419.81.
Price History Last Price: 419.81 52 Week Low / High: 310.5 / 427.75 50 Day
Moving Average: 394.2 6 Month Price Change %: 15.0% 12 Month Price Change %:
21.4%
Fair Labor Association. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Makes Labor Association Deal
According to an announcement made by Fair Labor Association (FLA), Cupertino
based Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has become a Participating Company of the
association that monitors the workplace conditions of its members globally.
Auret van Heerden, president, FLA said, "We found that Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) takes supplier responsibility seriously and we look forward to
their participation in the Fair Labor Association. We welcome Apple Inc.
(NASDAQ:AAPL)'s commitment to greater transparency and independent oversight,
and we hope its participation will set a new standard for the electronics
industry." The company has been under fire recently regarding the working
standards and conditions of its workers in China, where the iPhone and iPad are
produced. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stocks are currently standing at 419.81.
Price History Last Price: 419.81 52 Week Low / High: 310.5 / 427.75 50 Day
Moving Average: 394.2 6 Month Price Change %: 15.0% 12 Month Price Change %:
21.4%
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Hits Back At Murdoch
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has denied Murdoch's piracy allegations. Google
Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Hits Back At Murdoch Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has defended
itself from Rupert Murdoch's allegations that the company deals in pirated
materials. The company said that it fights pirates and counterfeits everyday.
Murdoch had branded the company as a 'piracy leader' in a tweet, but Google
Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) responded that his comments were nonsense. Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) spokeswoman said, "Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) respects copyright
– and we've worked hard to help rights holders deal with piracy. Last year
we took down five million infringing web pages from our search results and
invested more than $60 million in the fight against bad ads". Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) stocks are currently standing at 624.99. Price History Last Price:
624.99 52 Week Low / High: 473.02 / 670.25 50 Day Moving Average: 616.96 6 Month
Price Change %: 4.6% 12 Month Price Change %: 1.4%
Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Hits Back At Murdoch Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has defended
itself from Rupert Murdoch's allegations that the company deals in pirated
materials. The company said that it fights pirates and counterfeits everyday.
Murdoch had branded the company as a 'piracy leader' in a tweet, but Google
Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) responded that his comments were nonsense. Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) spokeswoman said, "Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) respects copyright
– and we've worked hard to help rights holders deal with piracy. Last year
we took down five million infringing web pages from our search results and
invested more than $60 million in the fight against bad ads". Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) stocks are currently standing at 624.99. Price History Last Price:
624.99 52 Week Low / High: 473.02 / 670.25 50 Day Moving Average: 616.96 6 Month
Price Change %: 4.6% 12 Month Price Change %: 1.4%
Don’t Waste Your Money on Micron
Semiconductor stock Micron (NASDAQ: MU ) is tough to get a read on. Between the
evolving technology industry and the complex operations of the company itself,
there's a lot at play. Of course, that doesn't scare off investors. Micron
stock regularly is near the top when it comes to volume, with a three-month
average of roughly 30 million MU shares traded daily. But just because everyone
is trading Micron doesn't mean you should especially if you're a long-term
investor. The stock is a risky play best left to the day traders. In terms of
pure semiconductor supplying, Micron is ninth in market share 2.9% compared to
industry leader Intel 's (NASDAQ: INTC ) 15.9%. Not paltry, considering how
many competitors there are, but not dominant. A more important (and muddier)
picture is Micron's legacy business DRAM, or computer memory. The company is
a bigger player at fourth (12.1%), but Micron as well as South Korea-based
Hynix (21.5%) and Japan-based Elpida (12.1%) lost varying levels of ground
against Samsung (PINK: SSNLF ), which gobbled up 45% of the DRAM market as of Q3
2011, reported in December. DRAM prices dropped significantly across 2011, and
Micron's gross margins were subsequently laid to waste. There's at least
some reason to be positive, though Barclays recently upgraded Micron and
brought its target on MU shares up a buck to $9 per share, expecting higher DRAM
prices and PC sales in the second half of this year. However, the stock
performance since 2009 tells you there are serious challenges facing this
company. Shares of Micron are down about 40% from their 2011 peak of almost $12
in February. Micron's prospects look slightly better these days, so some folks
are taking notice. MU is making strides in the NAND memory field, which the
company has expanded to about 50% its business. Hiding out in Micron's most
recent earnings report a mostly gloomy document showing flat DRAM sales and
disappointing EPS was 6% growth in its NAND business. However, even there, it
holds just 11% market share, well behind Samsung and Toshiba. There's just no
getting a good read on Micron's long-term direction. And given the small
market share in its DRAM business and the recent drop in margins, the status quo
isn't very inspiring. Micron's earnings have headed downward for more than a
year. MU has steadily gone from EPS of 15 cents back in the first quarter of
FY11 down to a 19-cent loss in the most recent quarter. Clearly bad. Analysts
estimate a loss of 18 cents in the current quarter. Oh boy. And a loss of 34
cents for the current fiscal quarter. Yikes. Some buy-and-holders might be
enticed by fiscal 2013 numbers. It's popsicles and sunshine, with the company
expected to rocket into the black at 42 cents per share! But fiscal 2013 is a
long time to wait. Even more damning is Micron's valuation. Similar companies
in the sector are trading for an average of 13 times forward earnings. Even
banking on that long-term forecast which is a sketchy proposition on Wall
Street you're looking at shares of MU trading around $5.46. Today's value
is above $7. Even if you grant Micron a charitable P/E of 20, you only squeak
out an 8% gain. With no dividend. That last point is especially bothersome. On
what's essentially a gamble at this point, there's no supporting income
while you wait for the roulette wheel to stop spinning. Micron might very well
eventually reward you in the future with tangible gains, and could prove these
forecasts wrong with tremendous growth nobody saw coming. But you can say that
about plenty of stocks. In the meantime, you'd be better off throwing your
money at something slightly less risky with more upside. Kyle Woodley is the
Assistant Editor of InvestorPlace.com. As of this writing, he did not hold a
position in any of the aforementioned securities.
evolving technology industry and the complex operations of the company itself,
there's a lot at play. Of course, that doesn't scare off investors. Micron
stock regularly is near the top when it comes to volume, with a three-month
average of roughly 30 million MU shares traded daily. But just because everyone
is trading Micron doesn't mean you should especially if you're a long-term
investor. The stock is a risky play best left to the day traders. In terms of
pure semiconductor supplying, Micron is ninth in market share 2.9% compared to
industry leader Intel 's (NASDAQ: INTC ) 15.9%. Not paltry, considering how
many competitors there are, but not dominant. A more important (and muddier)
picture is Micron's legacy business DRAM, or computer memory. The company is
a bigger player at fourth (12.1%), but Micron as well as South Korea-based
Hynix (21.5%) and Japan-based Elpida (12.1%) lost varying levels of ground
against Samsung (PINK: SSNLF ), which gobbled up 45% of the DRAM market as of Q3
2011, reported in December. DRAM prices dropped significantly across 2011, and
Micron's gross margins were subsequently laid to waste. There's at least
some reason to be positive, though Barclays recently upgraded Micron and
brought its target on MU shares up a buck to $9 per share, expecting higher DRAM
prices and PC sales in the second half of this year. However, the stock
performance since 2009 tells you there are serious challenges facing this
company. Shares of Micron are down about 40% from their 2011 peak of almost $12
in February. Micron's prospects look slightly better these days, so some folks
are taking notice. MU is making strides in the NAND memory field, which the
company has expanded to about 50% its business. Hiding out in Micron's most
recent earnings report a mostly gloomy document showing flat DRAM sales and
disappointing EPS was 6% growth in its NAND business. However, even there, it
holds just 11% market share, well behind Samsung and Toshiba. There's just no
getting a good read on Micron's long-term direction. And given the small
market share in its DRAM business and the recent drop in margins, the status quo
isn't very inspiring. Micron's earnings have headed downward for more than a
year. MU has steadily gone from EPS of 15 cents back in the first quarter of
FY11 down to a 19-cent loss in the most recent quarter. Clearly bad. Analysts
estimate a loss of 18 cents in the current quarter. Oh boy. And a loss of 34
cents for the current fiscal quarter. Yikes. Some buy-and-holders might be
enticed by fiscal 2013 numbers. It's popsicles and sunshine, with the company
expected to rocket into the black at 42 cents per share! But fiscal 2013 is a
long time to wait. Even more damning is Micron's valuation. Similar companies
in the sector are trading for an average of 13 times forward earnings. Even
banking on that long-term forecast which is a sketchy proposition on Wall
Street you're looking at shares of MU trading around $5.46. Today's value
is above $7. Even if you grant Micron a charitable P/E of 20, you only squeak
out an 8% gain. With no dividend. That last point is especially bothersome. On
what's essentially a gamble at this point, there's no supporting income
while you wait for the roulette wheel to stop spinning. Micron might very well
eventually reward you in the future with tangible gains, and could prove these
forecasts wrong with tremendous growth nobody saw coming. But you can say that
about plenty of stocks. In the meantime, you'd be better off throwing your
money at something slightly less risky with more upside. Kyle Woodley is the
Assistant Editor of InvestorPlace.com. As of this writing, he did not hold a
position in any of the aforementioned securities.
Gold & Silver Prices – Daily Outlook January 17
Gold and silver prices continue their upward trend of recent weeks despite their
decline on Fridays trading. Following the recent downgrade of France and eight
other EU countries by the credit rating Standard & Poors, yesterday the American
rating agency cut the rating of the Euro zones EFSF rescue fund. This news
doesnt seem the affect forex and commodities traders as commodities
decline on Fridays trading. Following the recent downgrade of France and eight
other EU countries by the credit rating Standard & Poors, yesterday the American
rating agency cut the rating of the Euro zones EFSF rescue fund. This news
doesnt seem the affect forex and commodities traders as commodities
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