Friday, February 17, 2012

Warning: Arsenic Found in Organic Baby Formulas

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tdp2664 InvestorPlace High-levels of Arsenic has been found in baby formula and other foods that list organic brown syrup as a primary ingredient.



Top-Performing U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks (Feb 17, 2012)

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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the latest top-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JASO) is the best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was up 9.2% on the day. JASO's upside potential is 35.5% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $2.74. It is trading at 23.6% of its 52-week high of $8.57, and 66.9% above its 52-week low of $1.21. LDK Solar Co., Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:LDK) is the second best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was up 8.7% on the day. LDK's upside potential is -45.6% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $3.25. It is trading at 39.9% of its 52-week high of $14.97, and 134.1% above its 52-week low of $2.55. Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:STP) is the third best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was up 8.3% on the day. STP's upside potential is -6.3% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $3.42. It is trading at 33.7% of its 52-week high of $10.83, and 114.7% above its 52-week low of $1.70. ReneSola Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:SOL) is the fourth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was up 6.6% on the day. SOL's upside potential is -15.9% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $2.44. It is trading at 21.9% of its 52-week high of $13.25, and 100.0% above its 52-week low of $1.45. Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL) is the fifth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was up 5.7% on the day. TSL's upside potential is 21.1% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $11.67. It is trading at 31.0% of its 52-week high of $31.08, and 82.6% above its 52-week low of $5.28. Yingli Green Energy Hold. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:YGE) is the sixth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was up 5.6% on the day. YGE's upside potential is -3.0% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $4.60. It is trading at 34.9% of its 52-week high of $13.59, and 72.4% above its 52-week low of $2.75. Youku Inc (ADR) (NYSE:YOKU) is the seventh best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was up 2.8% on the day. YOKU's upside potential is 38.1% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $29.64. It is trading at 30.7% of its 52-week high of $69.95, and 56.0% above its 52-week low of $13.76. Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU) is the eighth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was up 2.2% on the day. QIHU's upside potential is 88.1% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $32.88. It is trading at 48.3% of its 52-week high of $36.21, and 27.5% above its 52-week low of $13.71. Perfect World Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:PWRD) is the ninth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was up 1.7% on the day. PWRD's upside potential is 59.8% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $18.76. It is trading at 40.3% of its 52-week high of $29.10, and 39.1% above its 52-week low of $8.44. AsiaInfo-Linkage, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASIA) is the 10th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was up 1.0% on the day. ASIA's upside potential is 23.5% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $14.45. It is trading at 51.1% of its 52-week high of $22.91, and 88.4% above its 52-week low of $6.21.



Top Oversold U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks (Feb 17, 2012)

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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the latest oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. 21Vianet Group Inc (NASDAQ:VNET) is the most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was down 4.6% on the day. VNET's upside potential is 61.0% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $17.57. It is trading at 48.9% of its 52-week high of $22.33, and 31.3% above its 52-week low of $8.31. ZHONGPIN INC. (NASDAQ:HOGS) is the second most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was down 3.6% on the day. HOGS's upside potential is 45.4% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $15.06. It is trading at 53.8% of its 52-week high of $19.25, and 57.0% above its 52-week low of $6.60. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the third most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was down 3.5% on the day. BIDU's upside potential is 30.2% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $178.21. It is trading at 82.5% of its 52-week high of $165.96, and 35.6% above its 52-week low of $100.95. Mindray Medical International Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:MR) is the fourth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was down 2.7% on the day. MR's upside potential is 12.3% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $32.33. It is trading at 92.3% of its 52-week high of $31.21, and 35.5% above its 52-week low of $21.25. iSoftStone Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:ISS) is the fifth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was down 1.8% on the day. ISS's upside potential is 49.2% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $15.36. It is trading at 45.5% of its 52-week high of $22.63, and 81.8% above its 52-week low of $5.66. NetEase.com Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:NTES) is the sixth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was down 1.8% on the day. NTES's upside potential is 21.1% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $57.88. It is trading at 86.9% of its 52-week high of $55.00, and 33.8% above its 52-week low of $35.74. Sohu.com Inc. (NASDAQ:SOHU) is the seventh most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was down 1.8% on the day. SOHU's upside potential is 30.5% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $65.66. It is trading at 46.0% of its 52-week high of $109.37, and 10.8% above its 52-week low of $45.40. Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) is the eighth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was down 1.7% on the day. SSW's upside potential is 9.1% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $16.62. It is trading at 71.4% of its 52-week high of $21.33, and 49.3% above its 52-week low of $10.21. China Lodging Group, Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:HTHT) is the ninth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was down 1.7% on the day. HTHT's upside potential is 41.7% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $20.69. It is trading at 64.9% of its 52-week high of $22.50, and 21.7% above its 52-week low of $12.00. Spreadtrum Communications, Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:SPRD) is the 10th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was down 1.5% on the day. SPRD's upside potential is 64.0% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $27.88. It is trading at 56.7% of its 52-week high of $29.98, and 97.9% above its 52-week low of $8.59.



‘Linsanity’ For All: MSG, TWC End Dispute

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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Time Warner Cable, Madison Square Garden reportedly come to a deal, bringing Jeremy Lin and the New York Knicks back to 2 million subscribers.



Volta pick gains 60% in six weeks: Stockhouse Ticker Trax

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gol2664 Negocioenlinea Volta pick gains 60% in six weeks: Stockhouse Ticker Trax Stockhouse – 10 minutes ago Update on Volta Resources' new gold discovery and land expansion plus follow-up on Rodinia Lithium. Stockhouse Ticker Trax is equity specific research (Canadian listed and market cap < $300 million) published every Monday to paid subscribers.



The Gold Price is up $1.20 This Week Closing at $1,723.30

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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Gold Price Close Today : 1,724.50 Gold Price Close 10-Feb : 1,723.30 Change : 1.20 or 0.1% Silver Price Close Today : 3320.00 Silver Price Close 10-Feb : 3357.00 Change : -37.0 cents or -1.1% Platinum Price Close Today : 1,631.30 Platinum Price Close 10-Feb : 1,657.20 Change : -25.90 or -1.6% Palladium Price Close Today : 687.70 Palladium Price Close 10-Feb : 702.65 Change : -14.95 or -2.2% Gold Silver Ratio Today : 51.94 Gold Silver Ratio 10-Feb : 51.33 Change : 0.61 or 1.01% Dow Industrial : 12,904.08 Dow Industrial 10-Feb: 12,890.46 Change : 13.62 or 0.1% US Dollar Index : 79.33 US Dollar Index 10-Feb : 78.61 Change : 0.72 or 0.9% Franklin Sanders has not published any commentary today, if he publishes later it will be available here. © 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.



Follow The Big Guns With Mutual Fund Special Reports

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With News of Twitter’s Data-Collection Practices, Digital Privacy Concerns Pile Up

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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Lack of clarity in Twitter's privacy policy is the latest issue to remind social media users that their online data is not theirs alone.



The Gold Price is up $1.20 This Week Closing at $1,723.30

Gold Price Close Today : 1,724.50 Gold Price Close 10-Feb : 1,723.30 Change :
1.20 or 0.1% Silver Price Close Today : 3320.00 Silver Price Close 10-Feb :
3357.00 Change : -37.0 cents or -1.1% Platinum Price Close Today : 1,631.30
Platinum Price Close 10-Feb : 1,657.20 Change : -25.90 or -1.6% Palladium Price
Close Today : 687.70 Palladium Price Close 10-Feb : 702.65 Change : -14.95 or
-2.2% Gold Silver Ratio Today : 51.94 Gold Silver Ratio 10-Feb : 51.33 Change :
0.61 or 1.01% Dow Industrial : 12,904.08 Dow Industrial 10-Feb: 12,890.46 Change
: 13.62 or 0.1% US Dollar Index : 79.33 US Dollar Index 10-Feb : 78.61 Change :
0.72 or 0.9% Franklin Sanders has not published any commentary today, if he
publishes later it will be available here. © 2012, The Moneychanger. May not be
republished in any form, including electronically, without our express
permission. To avoid confusion, please remember that the comments above have a
very short time horizon. Always invest with the primary trend. Gold's primary
trend is up, targeting at least $3,130.00; silver's primary is up targeting 16:1
gold/silver ratio or $195.66; stocks' primary trend is down, targeting Dow under
2,900 and worth only one ounce of gold; US$ or US$-denominated assets, primary
trend down; real estate bubble has burst, primary trend down. WARNING AND
DISCLAIMER. Be advised and warned: Do NOT use these commentaries to trade
futures contracts. I don't intend them for that or write them with that short
term trading outlook. I write them for long-term investors in physical metals.
Take them as entertainment, but not as a timing service for futures. NOR do I
recommend investing in gold or silver Exchange Trade Funds (ETFs). Those are NOT
physical metal and I fear one day one or another may go up in smoke. Unless you
can breathe smoke, stay away. Call me paranoid, but the surviving rabbit is wary
of traps. NOR do I recommend trading futures options or other leveraged paper
gold and silver products. These are not for the inexperienced. NOR do I
recommend buying gold and silver on margin or with debt. What DO I recommend?
Physical gold and silver coins and bars in your own hands. One final warning:
NEVER insert a 747 Jumbo Jet up your nose.

Top-Performing U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks (Feb 17, 2012)

Below are the latest top-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. JA Solar
Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JASO) is the best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was up 9.2% on the day. JASOs upside potential is
35.5% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $2.74. It is trading
at 23.6% of its 52-week high of $8.57, and 66.9% above its 52-week low of $1.21.
LDK Solar Co., Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:LDK) is the second best-performing U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was up 8.7% on the day. LDKs upside potential is
-45.6% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $3.25. It is trading
at 39.9% of its 52-week high of $14.97, and 134.1% above its 52-week low of
$2.55. Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:STP) is the third
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was up 8.3% on the day.
STPs upside potential is -6.3% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $3.42. It is trading at 33.7% of its 52-week high of $10.83, and 114.7% above
its 52-week low of $1.70. ReneSola Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:SOL) is the fourth
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was up 6.6% on the day.
SOLs upside potential is -15.9% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $2.44. It is trading at 21.9% of its 52-week high of $13.25, and 100.0% above
its 52-week low of $1.45. Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL) is the fifth
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was up 5.7% on the day.
TSLs upside potential is 21.1% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $11.67. It is trading at 31.0% of its 52-week high of $31.08, and 82.6% above
its 52-week low of $5.28. Yingli Green Energy Hold. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:YGE) is
the sixth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was up 5.6%
on the day. YGEs upside potential is -3.0% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $4.60. It is trading at 34.9% of its 52-week high of $13.59, and
72.4% above its 52-week low of $2.75. Youku Inc (ADR) (NYSE:YOKU) is the seventh
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was up 2.8% on the day.
YOKUs upside potential is 38.1% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $29.64. It is trading at 30.7% of its 52-week high of $69.95, and 56.0% above
its 52-week low of $13.76. Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU) is the eighth
best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was up 2.2% on the day.
QIHUs upside potential is 88.1% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $32.88. It is trading at 48.3% of its 52-week high of $36.21, and 27.5% above
its 52-week low of $13.71. Perfect World Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:PWRD) is the
ninth best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was up 1.7% on
the day. PWRDs upside potential is 59.8% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $18.76. It is trading at 40.3% of its 52-week high of $29.10,
and 39.1% above its 52-week low of $8.44. AsiaInfo-Linkage, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASIA)
is the 10th best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was up 1.0%
on the day. ASIAs upside potential is 23.5% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $14.45. It is trading at 51.1% of its 52-week high of $22.91,
and 88.4% above its 52-week low of $6.21.

Volta pick gains 60% in six weeks: Stockhouse Ticker Trax

Volta pick gains 60% in six weeks: Stockhouse Ticker Trax Stockhouse - 10
minutes ago Update on Volta Resources new gold discovery and land expansion plus
follow-up on Rodinia Lithium. Stockhouse Ticker Trax is equity specific research
(Canadian listed and market cap < $300 million) published every Monday to paid
subscribers.

Top Oversold U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks (Feb 17, 2012)

Below are the latest oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. 21Vianet Group Inc
(NASDAQ:VNET) is the most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was
down 4.6% on the day. VNETs upside potential is 61.0% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $17.57. It is trading at 48.9% of its 52-week
high of $22.33, and 31.3% above its 52-week low of $8.31. ZHONGPIN INC.
(NASDAQ:HOGS) is the second most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17.
It was down 3.6% on the day. HOGSs upside potential is 45.4% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $15.06. It is trading at 53.8% of its 52-week
high of $19.25, and 57.0% above its 52-week low of $6.60. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR)
(NASDAQ:BIDU) is the third most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17.
It was down 3.5% on the day. BIDUs upside potential is 30.2% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $178.21. It is trading at 82.5% of its 52-week
high of $165.96, and 35.6% above its 52-week low of $100.95. Mindray Medical
International Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:MR) is the fourth most oversold U.S.-listed
Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was down 2.7% on the day. MRs upside potential is
12.3% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $32.33. It is trading
at 92.3% of its 52-week high of $31.21, and 35.5% above its 52-week low of
$21.25. iSoftStone Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:ISS) is the fifth most oversold
U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was down 1.8% on the day. ISSs upside
potential is 49.2% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $15.36.
It is trading at 45.5% of its 52-week high of $22.63, and 81.8% above its
52-week low of $5.66. NetEase.com Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:NTES) is the sixth most
oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was down 1.8% on the day.
NTESs upside potential is 21.1% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $57.88. It is trading at 86.9% of its 52-week high of $55.00, and 33.8% above
its 52-week low of $35.74. Sohu.com Inc. (NASDAQ:SOHU) is the seventh most
oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was down 1.8% on the day.
SOHUs upside potential is 30.5% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $65.66. It is trading at 46.0% of its 52-week high of $109.37, and 10.8%
above its 52-week low of $45.40. Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) is the eighth
most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was down 1.7% on the day.
SSWs upside potential is 9.1% based on brokerage analysts average target price
of $16.62. It is trading at 71.4% of its 52-week high of $21.33, and 49.3% above
its 52-week low of $10.21. China Lodging Group, Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:HTHT) is the
ninth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It was down 1.7% on
the day. HTHTs upside potential is 41.7% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $20.69. It is trading at 64.9% of its 52-week high of $22.50,
and 21.7% above its 52-week low of $12.00. Spreadtrum Communications, Inc (ADR)
(NASDAQ:SPRD) is the 10th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Feb. 17. It
was down 1.5% on the day. SPRDs upside potential is 64.0% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $27.88. It is trading at 56.7% of its 52-week
high of $29.98, and 97.9% above its 52-week low of $8.59.

Ranking the 10 Best Stocks for 2012

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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Two months into 2012, eight of our 10 experts’ picks for the best buy-and-hold stocks for 2012 are showing gains in double digits! Check out the YTD results.



How to Print a Car from a Printer (Yes a Real Car, Not a Toy)

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dow2664 If you missed my article last month about the companies that are involved in three dimensional printing , you should check it out. I described how 3-D printers could print something as small as a speck of dust. You might say to yourself, ‘that’s nice, but if I want to print something in three dimensions, I want something useful.’ Well now it is possible to print out an automobile . Yes, a real car, not a toy car. The car is called a Urbee, it really runs, and it is build to last 30 years. The engine is a hybrid which runs on both gasoline and batteries. The large printer creates the car with numerous layers of composite material. The car was produced by Kor EcoLogic, based in Winnepeg, Canada. It can go up to 70 miles an hour and gets about 100 miles per gallon. With mass production, it is expected to sell for $50,000. But its not the environmentally conscious aspects of the car or the long futuristic shape of the car that generates interest, it is the fact that the car was printed. If you want more info on companies involved in 3D printing check out this article .



AOL Struggling to Patch Things Up

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tdp2664 InvestorPlace While AOL has shown a strong turnaround in 2012, its hyper-local Patch news sites are having difficulty gaining any significant traction.



Gross Cigarette Warnings Delay May Help Tobacco Stocks

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dow2664 Remember those gross anti-smoking warnings that were supposed to appear on cigarette packages? Well the tobacco companies have won a temporary delay from a U.S. District Judge giving the court more time to review the FDA mandate. Obviously, many investors wouldn’t touch these stocks with a twenty foot cigarette holder. Other investors, who don’t have concerns, like the ‘bad company discount’ which tends to give tobacco stocks a higher yield than stocks of other industries. There are ten publicly traded cigarette and tobacco companies , almost all of which pay dividends, that have been turned up by WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. Yields are as high as 8.9%. One example is Altria Group Inc. (MO), which is a Virginia based company that makes and markets cigarettes, cigars, and beer. It is the largest cigarette company by market cap in the US. The stock has a forward PE of 12.6, and pays a very generous yield of 5.6%. The company’s brands include Marlboro, Virginia Slims, Parliament, Benson & Hedges, Basic, L&M, Copenhagen, Skoal, Red Seal, and Husky. Lorillard, Inc. (LO) has a dividend payout rate of 5.0%. The stock, which markets the Newport, Kent, True, Maverick, Old Gold, and Max brands, trades at 12.9 times forward earnings. The company just boosted its dividend payout rate by an incredible 19%. Reynolds American Inc. (RAI) makes and markets cigarettes and other tobacco products including the Camel, Kool, Pall Mall, Doral, Winston, Salem, Misty, Capri, Dunhill, and Natural American Spirit brands. The stock has a forward PE ratio of 12.8, and pays a nice yield of 5.5%. For a free list of all the high yield tobacco stocks , which can be downloaded, sorted, and updated, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. Also, if you haven’t seen the Graphic Color Anti Smoking Pictures to Appear on Cigarette Packs , you should check them out. Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written. By Stockerblog.com



Gold Futures Unchanged This Week, Silver Falls 1.2%

Gold and silver futures finished modestly lower on Friday amid broad-based
weakness in the metals complex. COMEX gold futures, per the April contract,
settled with a loss of $2.50, or 0.1%, at $1,725.90 per ounce.

Gross Cigarette Warnings Delay May Help Tobacco Stocks

Remember those gross anti-smoking warnings that were supposed to appear on
cigarette packages? Well the tobacco companies have won a temporary delay from a
U.S. District Judge giving the court more time to review the FDA mandate.
Obviously, many investors wouldn't touch these stocks with a twenty foot
cigarette holder. Other investors, who don't have concerns, like the 'bad
company discount' which tends to give tobacco stocks a higher yield than stocks
of other industries. There are ten publicly traded cigarette and tobacco
companies , almost all of which pay dividends, that have been turned up by
WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. Yields are as high as 8.9%. One example is Altria
Group Inc. (MO), which is a Virginia based company that makes and markets
cigarettes, cigars, and beer. It is the largest cigarette company by market cap
in the US. The stock has a forward PE of 12.6, and pays a very generous yield of
5.6%. The company's brands include Marlboro, Virginia Slims, Parliament, Benson
& Hedges, Basic, L&M, Copenhagen, Skoal, Red Seal, and Husky. Lorillard, Inc.
(LO) has a dividend payout rate of 5.0%. The stock, which markets the Newport,
Kent, True, Maverick, Old Gold, and Max brands, trades at 12.9 times forward
earnings. The company just boosted its dividend payout rate by an incredible
19%. Reynolds American Inc. (RAI) makes and markets cigarettes and other tobacco
products including the Camel, Kool, Pall Mall, Doral, Winston, Salem, Misty,
Capri, Dunhill, and Natural American Spirit brands. The stock has a forward PE
ratio of 12.8, and pays a nice yield of 5.5%. For a free list of all the high
yield tobacco stocks , which can be downloaded, sorted, and updated, go to
WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. Also, if you haven't seen the Graphic Color Anti
Smoking Pictures to Appear on Cigarette Packs , you should check them out.
Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was
written. By Stockerblog.com

Microsoft Corporation Performance Lab To Measure Browser Performance

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has unveiled the Internet Explorer
Performance Lab. Microsoft Corporation Performance Lab To Measure Browser
Performance Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has revealed the Internet
Explorer Performance Lab, which is used to measure browser performance. The IE
Performance Lab contains over 120 high-end and low-end computers used to measure
IEs performance and simulates a mini

Google Inc. Upbeat Over Nevada Self-Driving Car Rules

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has received approval from Nevada over self-driving
car rules. Google Inc. Upbeat Over Nevada Self-Driving Car Rules Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) has said that it is happy that the state of Nevada has approved
self-driving cars. The company introduced its self-driving cars in 2010 and has
covered 140,000 miles with occasional driver control

Analysts Update Ratings after Slew of Gold Miner Earnings

Gold shares turned lower in late morning trading on Friday alongside the yellow
metal as the U.S. dollar rebounded against a basket of foreign currencies. COMEX
gold futures fell from as high as $1,737.50 toward $1,721.80 per ounce, while

Gold Stock Price Update for Today, Feb-17

Gold Stock Price Update for Today, Feb-17 Fyxnews - 4 hours ago Gold stock
prices for today, Friday, February 17, 2012. This is an overview of how gold
mining stocks are performing. Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX) is currently
trading at $48.17.

Today’s Gold Price per ounce Silver price per ounce Contract price rate review; Gold Rate Silver rate Trends Mid-Day Today

Gold price per ounce silver price per ounce market overview today: Price trends
for both spot gold per gram and spot silver per ounce were tracking positively
prior to opening bell this morning despite price trend-lines for both precious
metals that struggled last session. Safe haven appeal of precious metals took a
hit yesterday as economic posts in the U.S. posted better then expected.
Unemployment data, as well as housing sector data, was better than anticipated
and this reduced safe haven appeal. The dollar had gained versus the euro as
well and this also pressured gold price trend-lines. The uncertainty in the
eurozone is keeping euro valuation uncertain and which is also making it more
difficult for investors to position with precious metals. Hope that Greece is
inching ever closer to the bailout it desperately needs is helping to support
stock index trends today. Gold and silver price trends dropped lower through
mid-day. Gold price per ounce silver price per ounce contract review prices
mid-day: Electronic floor price for April contract gold was lower at the mid-day
mark by .49 percent at 1720 per troy ounce. Electronic price for March silver
was lower by .72 percent at 33.13 per troy ounce according to mid-day electronic
price posting. Spot gold per gram and spot silver per ounce trends were in the
red halfway through the trading session as well. Spot gold was at a mark of
55.30 and spot silver was at a mark of 33.10. Camillo Zucari

Google Inc. Addresses Chromebook Wi-Fi Issues

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) is developing a fix for Chromebook Wi-Fi network
connection issues which have been hampering the user experience over the past
few weeks. Google Inc. Addresses Chromebook Wi-Fi Issues Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) is trying to create a fix for the current Chromebook Wi-Fi
disconnect bug, as the company has received a number of

Gold Price Steady, U.S. Inflation Remains Tepid

GOLD PRICE NEWS – The gold price held firm near $1,735 per ounce Friday
morning after the U.S. Consumer Price Index provided the Federal Reserve with
additional evidence to support its slew of accommodative monetary policies.

Gold Prices Waver as Greece Nears Bailout Deal

Gold Prices Waver as Greece Nears Bailout Deal TheStreet.com - 1 hour ago By
Ross Tucker 02/17/12 - 09:43 AM EST NEW YORK (TheStreet ) -- Gold prices were
wavering Friday as confidence that Greece will secure a second bailout package
grew, propping up the euro and slightly weakening the US dollar. London midday:
Greek optimism lifts the Footsie - IFA Magazine

FTSE LIVE: Cautious optimism Greek deal is imminent

FTSE LIVE: Cautious optimism Greek deal is imminent This is Money - 8 hours ago
By This Is Money Reporters 14.40: The Dow Jones has opened 39.7 points at
12943.8 as US investors continue to show confidence in an economic recovery.
Banks, miners push FTSE 100 higher - MarketWatch FTSE remains firmly higher at
midday as sentiment improves - Stock Market Wire

Electronic Arts Inc. Shows Off Mass Effect 3

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) has unveiled Mass Effect 3, along with Razer
peripherals. Electronic Arts Inc. Shows Off Mass Effect 3 The video game
publisher Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) has launched peripherals and gear
for the scientific-fiction game Mass Effect 3, in conjunction with Razer. The
product line includes the Razer Imperator gaming mouse, Vespula

Todays Gold price per ounce spot gold price per gram; Silver price per ounce; Gold Silver Rates Today

Gold silver Economic Market News Today: Price per ounce rates for gold and
silver contracts dropped lower during the initial half of the last trading
session. Stock indices were moving in a positive direction during the U.S.
session today as economic posts were better than expected. Initial unemployment
claims dropped to 348,000 which was the lowest number in years according to the
Labor Department. Housing starts for January rose higher by 1.5 percent as well.
This positive action diminished precious metal safe haven appeal. Gold and
silver finished the day on mixed. Gold price per ounce silver price per ounce
close review: Gold contract finished the last session on the positive side of
break-even and silver contract closed below break-even for the day. Gold
contract for April delivery closed higher by just .02 percent at 1728.40 per
troy ounce. Silver contract for March delivery finished the last session lower
by .11 percent at 33.37 per troy ounce. Spot gold price per gram and spot silver
price per ounce trends were both moving in a positive direction after last
session close. Spot gold price per gram and spot silver price per ounce trend
review: Prior to opening bell this morning, spot gold price per gram and spot
silver price per ounce trends were both tracking positively. Spot gold per gram
was at 55.64 and spot silver per ounce posted at 33.49. Camillo Zucari

Banks, miners push FTSE 100 higher

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gol2664 Negocioenlinea Banks, miners push FTSE 100 higher MarketWatch – 50 minutes ago By Clare Hutchison, MarketWatch LONDON (MarketWatch) – British stocks gained ground on Friday, driven by banks and miners, as upbeat retail sales data and reports of progress on Greece's bailout lift sentiment. FTSE firmly higher early on as the banks and miners thrive – Stock Market Wire Dollar's gain is downside for miners – Scotsman



Google TV App Downloads Show Platform Faces Slow Adoption

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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Google TV has struggled to achieve widespread adoption while a competing Smart TV from Samsung has thrived, the rates of app downloads for the systems show.



3 Attractive Stocks With Major Announcements

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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Ford underwent some management changes following the retirement of two senior executives. GeoEye and Johnson Controls make important news.



Todays Mortgage Interest Rates; Freddie Mac 30 year fixed home loan interest rates 15 YR FRM; DJIA index DJX:.DJI Economic News

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dow2664 The primary stock indices in the U.S. pushed into the green last session as economic data posted and was better than expected. Ultimately, all three composites in the U.S. finished the last session green. DJIA, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Index Close Review Today: The Dow Jones finished the session higher by 123.13 at 12,904.08. The Nasdaq finished the session higher by 44.02 at 2,959.85. The S&P 500 finished the session higher by 14.81 at 1,358.04. Economic Data Review U.S. Today: Two primary reports pulled the attention of investors last session and helped the primary indices push higher. Initial unemployment claims dropped lower again to a level lower than any seen in about four years. The number of Americans filing for their second week of unemployment benefits dropped lower as well. Also skewed in a positive fashion was the housing starts report. According to this data via the Commerce Department, housing starts in January rose by 1.5 percent to an annual rate of 699,000. Building permits rose by .07 percent in January. Both figures represent increases better than what economists were anticipating. Home loan and mortgage interest rates remain at all time lows as well. Home loan current mortgage interest rates: According to Freddie Mac the 30 year fixed rate mortgage is posting at 3.87 percent and the 15 year fixed rate mortgage is posting at 3.16 percent. Today’s mortgage interest rates remain low and trending for mortgage interest rates is skewed negative over the last several years. Today’s home loan interest rates will help to support the positive momentum observed in the housing sector. Stephen Johnson



FTSE climbs on US recovery hopes

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gol2664 Negocioenlinea FTSE climbs on US recovery hopes The Press Association – 2 hours ago Growing optimism over recovery in the world's biggest economy continued to boost markets following a landmark session on Wall Street.



Todays Mortgage Interest Rates; Freddie Mac 30 year fixed home loan interest rates 15 YR FRM; DJIA index DJX:.DJI Economic News

The primary stock indices in the U.S. pushed into the green last session as
economic data posted and was better than expected. Ultimately, all three
composites in the U.S. finished the last session green. DJIA, Nasdaq, S&P 500
Index Close Review Today: The Dow Jones finished the session higher by 123.13 at
12,904.08. The Nasdaq finished the session higher by 44.02 at 2,959.85. The S&P
500 finished the session higher by 14.81 at 1,358.04. Economic Data Review U.S.
Today: Two primary reports pulled the attention of investors last session and
helped the primary indices push higher. Initial unemployment claims dropped
lower again to a level lower than any seen in about four years. The number of
Americans filing for their second week of unemployment benefits dropped lower as
well. Also skewed in a positive fashion was the housing starts report. According
to this data via the Commerce Department, housing starts in January rose by 1.5
percent to an annual rate of 699,000. Building permits rose by .07 percent in
January. Both figures represent increases better than what economists were
anticipating. Home loan and mortgage interest rates remain at all time lows as
well. Home loan current mortgage interest rates: According to Freddie Mac the 30
year fixed rate mortgage is posting at 3.87 percent and the 15 year fixed rate
mortgage is posting at 3.16 percent. Todays mortgage interest rates remain low
and trending for mortgage interest rates is skewed negative over the last
several years. Todays home loan interest rates will help to support the positive
momentum observed in the housing sector. Stephen Johnson

Gold, Silver Lower Amid Positive U.S. Economic Data

Mining stocks bucked gold and silver prices' move lower Thursday, with Kinross
Gold (KGC) leading the pack forward.

Gold & Silver Prices – Daily Outlook February 17

Gold and silver prices didnt move much during yesterdays trading. The U.S.
reports that were published yesterday including Philly Fed survey, U.S.
unemployment claims, housing starts and U.S. PPI indicated the U.S economy has
slightly improved during January.

Crude Oil and Natural Gas Rose Yesterday –Recap February 16

Crude oil prices increased again for the second consecutive day; gold price and
silver remained nearly unchanged as gold slightly rose and silver moderately
decreased on Thursday. Natural gas prices changed direction and sharply
increased. The Euro also shifted and slightly appreciated against the US Dollar;
other major currencies (Aussie dollar) also slightly appreciated against the U.S
dollar. Here is a summary of the developments of precious metals and energy
commodities for February 16th, 2012: Precious Metals: Gold price moderately
increased on Thursday by 0.02% to $1,728.4; Silver price slightly decreased by
0.11% and reached $33.37. During February, gold declined by 0.69% while silver
rose by 0.32%.

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