It has been reported that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has reached out
to openNebula for collaboration on its Windows Server Hyper-V. Microsoft
Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Reaches Out To openNebula Microsoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:MSFT) announced that it is partnering with team members of the
OpenNebula project with the aim of extending Windows Server Hyper V support to
the platform. The new collaboration is another example of Microsoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:MSFT)'s inclination towards outreaching to open source projects and
communities. The OpenNebula project is aimed at maintaining open source code for
the management toolkit, responsible for providing assistance to private, public
and hybrid data centres. Sandy Gupta, general manager of the Microsoft
Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Open Source Group, said that, Given the highly
heterogeneous environments in todays data centres and clouds, Microsoft
Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is seeing enablement of various Linux distributions
including SUSE, CentOS, Red Hat, and CS2C on Windows Server Hyper-V, as well as
emerging open source cloud projects like OpenStack and now OpenNebula".
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Top 10 IT Services Stocks with Highest Return on Equity: ADS, IT, IBM, BIDU, CPSI, CDNS, PAY, VRNT, PNS, CNET (Oct 01, 2011)
Below are the top 10 IT Services stocks with highest Return on Equity (ROE)
ratio for the last 12 months. ROE shows a companys efficiency in making profits
from shareholders equity. It is equal to net profits divided by shareholders
equity. Two Chinese companies (BIDU, CNET) are on the list. Alliance Data
Systems Corporation (NYSE:ADS) has the 1st highest Return on Equity in this
segment of the market. Its ROE was 421.69% for the last 12 months. Its net
profit margin was 8.75% for the same period. Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) has the 2nd
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 73.22% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 8.60% for the same period.
International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) has the 3rd highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 69.59% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 14.70% for the same period. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR)
(NASDAQ:BIDU) has the 4th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the
market. Its ROE was 56.76% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
46.51% for the same period. Computer Programs & Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPSI) has
the 5th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was
52.51% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 14.34% for the same
period. Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS) has the 6th highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 49.78% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 11.86% for the same period. VeriFone Systems, Inc.
(NYSE:PAY) has the 7th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market.
Its ROE was 48.65% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 11.38% for
the same period. Verint Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:VRNT) has the 8th highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 46.58% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 5.99% for the same period. Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc.
(AMEX:PNS) has the 9th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market.
Its ROE was 40.85% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 12.32% for
the same period. Chinanet Online Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CNET) has the 10th highest
Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 39.86% for the last
12 months. Its net profit margin was 40.25% for the same period.
ratio for the last 12 months. ROE shows a companys efficiency in making profits
from shareholders equity. It is equal to net profits divided by shareholders
equity. Two Chinese companies (BIDU, CNET) are on the list. Alliance Data
Systems Corporation (NYSE:ADS) has the 1st highest Return on Equity in this
segment of the market. Its ROE was 421.69% for the last 12 months. Its net
profit margin was 8.75% for the same period. Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) has the 2nd
highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 73.22% for
the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 8.60% for the same period.
International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) has the 3rd highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 69.59% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 14.70% for the same period. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR)
(NASDAQ:BIDU) has the 4th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the
market. Its ROE was 56.76% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was
46.51% for the same period. Computer Programs & Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPSI) has
the 5th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was
52.51% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 14.34% for the same
period. Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS) has the 6th highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 49.78% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 11.86% for the same period. VeriFone Systems, Inc.
(NYSE:PAY) has the 7th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market.
Its ROE was 48.65% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 11.38% for
the same period. Verint Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:VRNT) has the 8th highest Return on
Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 46.58% for the last 12 months.
Its net profit margin was 5.99% for the same period. Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc.
(AMEX:PNS) has the 9th highest Return on Equity in this segment of the market.
Its ROE was 40.85% for the last 12 months. Its net profit margin was 12.32% for
the same period. Chinanet Online Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CNET) has the 10th highest
Return on Equity in this segment of the market. Its ROE was 39.86% for the last
12 months. Its net profit margin was 40.25% for the same period.
Investing 101 — How to Invest in Gold and Silver
During the past decade, speculators have made a killing on gold and silver. The
same cannot be said for stocks or any other asset class, for that matter. The
performance should put to bed critics claiming commodity prices have become the
next bubble ready to pop. The dynamics that resulted in gold and silver prices
increasing tenfold remain today. Nations printing money in hopes of propping up
local economies has done nothing more than to fuel inflation. The value of
currencies including King Dollar have been falling. Those declines help
solidify price gains in gold and silver. At the same time, there is a real fear
that modern capitalism as we know it is failing. While I don't believe in the
fear-mongering claim of an apocalypse or anarchy, there is some merit to the
idea that civilization deterioration increases the risk of chaos. There, too,
gold and silver will be more valuable as a safe haven for those looking to
protect assets during a time of crisis. With demand ensured, investors would be
wise to keep a portion of their portfolio in gold or silver. It is not enough to
simply horde jewelry or family heirlooms. Instead, determine a proper allocation
to these precious metals and acquire positions just as you would a stock or a
bond. While it is entirely possible for an individual to buy large quantities of
gold and silver, doing so is not very practical. Unless you really believe in
the doomsday scenario, it is not necessary to take physical delivery of your
purchases. You don't do so with stocks, so why should it be any different with
gold or silver? The single-best option for investors to gain exposure to gold
and silver is to utilize exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that do take physical
delivery of the underlying commodity. One of the more popular ETFs is the SPDR
Gold Shares (NYSE: GLD ). This fund has more than $72 billion in assets. It is
rock-solid, easily traded and reputably managed. Another option would be to buy
individual stocks of companies that mine gold and silver. These stocks track
closely to the actual price of gold or silver and can be cheaper than buying the
actual metal. Gold prices in particular have risen sharply. Gold mining stocks
have lagged behind those increases as investors take a wait-and-see approach to
whether those prices will stick. However you decide to obtain exposure, the key
is to have some exposure to these attractive precious metals.
same cannot be said for stocks or any other asset class, for that matter. The
performance should put to bed critics claiming commodity prices have become the
next bubble ready to pop. The dynamics that resulted in gold and silver prices
increasing tenfold remain today. Nations printing money in hopes of propping up
local economies has done nothing more than to fuel inflation. The value of
currencies including King Dollar have been falling. Those declines help
solidify price gains in gold and silver. At the same time, there is a real fear
that modern capitalism as we know it is failing. While I don't believe in the
fear-mongering claim of an apocalypse or anarchy, there is some merit to the
idea that civilization deterioration increases the risk of chaos. There, too,
gold and silver will be more valuable as a safe haven for those looking to
protect assets during a time of crisis. With demand ensured, investors would be
wise to keep a portion of their portfolio in gold or silver. It is not enough to
simply horde jewelry or family heirlooms. Instead, determine a proper allocation
to these precious metals and acquire positions just as you would a stock or a
bond. While it is entirely possible for an individual to buy large quantities of
gold and silver, doing so is not very practical. Unless you really believe in
the doomsday scenario, it is not necessary to take physical delivery of your
purchases. You don't do so with stocks, so why should it be any different with
gold or silver? The single-best option for investors to gain exposure to gold
and silver is to utilize exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that do take physical
delivery of the underlying commodity. One of the more popular ETFs is the SPDR
Gold Shares (NYSE: GLD ). This fund has more than $72 billion in assets. It is
rock-solid, easily traded and reputably managed. Another option would be to buy
individual stocks of companies that mine gold and silver. These stocks track
closely to the actual price of gold or silver and can be cheaper than buying the
actual metal. Gold prices in particular have risen sharply. Gold mining stocks
have lagged behind those increases as investors take a wait-and-see approach to
whether those prices will stick. However you decide to obtain exposure, the key
is to have some exposure to these attractive precious metals.
Gold & Silver Prices | Weekly Recap 26-30 September
Gold and silver prices eased down and even slightly inclined on the closing week
of September after they had endured one of their worst weeks (in regards to
their performance) a week earlier. On the closing week of September the bullion
market didnt make any substantial comeback, as gold and silver just held to
their low prices. The effect of the CME margin hike and the FOMC purchase plan
from two weeks back still seems to resonate in the precious metals market. The
recent talks among European policymakers to expand the bailout plan may have
helped the recovery of the US and European stock markets during most of the
week, and appreciating the Euro against the USD until the last day of the week.
These events, however seem to have had little effect on the bullion market
during the week.
of September after they had endured one of their worst weeks (in regards to
their performance) a week earlier. On the closing week of September the bullion
market didnt make any substantial comeback, as gold and silver just held to
their low prices. The effect of the CME margin hike and the FOMC purchase plan
from two weeks back still seems to resonate in the precious metals market. The
recent talks among European policymakers to expand the bailout plan may have
helped the recovery of the US and European stock markets during most of the
week, and appreciating the Euro against the USD until the last day of the week.
These events, however seem to have had little effect on the bullion market
during the week.
3 Reasons to Stop Worrying and Invest Now
You might think it's a stupid idea to buy stocks right now. And I'll admit,
things are a bit bleak. Seasonal hiring is disappointing and unemployment
remains stubbornly high. Inflation is eroding famly budgets while wages and
personal income are stagnant. Debt woes in Europe are in focus, but the
supercommittee ensures that debt problems in America will be the subject of
ridicule sometime soon. It's indeed ugly on Wall Street. September saw us shed
about 4% from all of the major indices and if we hadn't seen some big up days
last week, we could have languished at lows that were off about 6% on the month.
But the risk you should be focusing on right now isn't the risk of owning
stocks. No, the real risk could be what will happen if you are not invested in
the market. Here are three reasons why you should stop fretting and start
investing now, with investment opportunities to prove the point to consider: 1.
Cash Is Losing Value Fast The myth of going to cash is that you will protect
your money. Maybe it's true that you won't see a red arrow next to your bank
account unless you make a withdrawal, but the sad reality is that if your money
is just sitting there, it is losing value every day. The U.S. Labor Department
reported recently that consumer prices were rising at a 3.8% annual rate the
hottest pace of inflation since November 2008. In short, your money can buy
about 4% less now that it did a year ago. Still think it's wise to let your
cash just sit there? The solution is to seek shelter in sectors that profit from
inflation . For instance, the Market Vectors Agribusiness ETF (NYSE: MOO )
focuses on agriculture and food companies that feed the farm industry companies
that are benefiting handily from selling higher-priced corn, soy and other
grains to both consumers and packaged food companies alike. For mutual fund
investors, consider the PIMCO Commodity Real Return Strategy Fund (MUTF: PCRAX
). With $16.5 billion under management, this is one of the largest and most
respected pure-play commodity funds out there, buying and selling futures on
hard commodities ranging from oil to grains to gold and everything in between.
This is a broad-based way to play inflationary trends, and a more direct
investment on inflation. The downside is that the expense ratio is a bit steep
at over 1.2%, but the active management and sophisticated trading by PIMCO's
staff might make the premium worth it to some folks who want to deal in
commodities directly this way.
things are a bit bleak. Seasonal hiring is disappointing and unemployment
remains stubbornly high. Inflation is eroding famly budgets while wages and
personal income are stagnant. Debt woes in Europe are in focus, but the
supercommittee ensures that debt problems in America will be the subject of
ridicule sometime soon. It's indeed ugly on Wall Street. September saw us shed
about 4% from all of the major indices and if we hadn't seen some big up days
last week, we could have languished at lows that were off about 6% on the month.
But the risk you should be focusing on right now isn't the risk of owning
stocks. No, the real risk could be what will happen if you are not invested in
the market. Here are three reasons why you should stop fretting and start
investing now, with investment opportunities to prove the point to consider: 1.
Cash Is Losing Value Fast The myth of going to cash is that you will protect
your money. Maybe it's true that you won't see a red arrow next to your bank
account unless you make a withdrawal, but the sad reality is that if your money
is just sitting there, it is losing value every day. The U.S. Labor Department
reported recently that consumer prices were rising at a 3.8% annual rate the
hottest pace of inflation since November 2008. In short, your money can buy
about 4% less now that it did a year ago. Still think it's wise to let your
cash just sit there? The solution is to seek shelter in sectors that profit from
inflation . For instance, the Market Vectors Agribusiness ETF (NYSE: MOO )
focuses on agriculture and food companies that feed the farm industry companies
that are benefiting handily from selling higher-priced corn, soy and other
grains to both consumers and packaged food companies alike. For mutual fund
investors, consider the PIMCO Commodity Real Return Strategy Fund (MUTF: PCRAX
). With $16.5 billion under management, this is one of the largest and most
respected pure-play commodity funds out there, buying and selling futures on
hard commodities ranging from oil to grains to gold and everything in between.
This is a broad-based way to play inflationary trends, and a more direct
investment on inflation. The downside is that the expense ratio is a bit steep
at over 1.2%, but the active management and sophisticated trading by PIMCO's
staff might make the premium worth it to some folks who want to deal in
commodities directly this way.
Gold Ended Slightly Up| Oil Sharply Down–Daily Recap September 30
Gold price ended the week and the month of September moderately increased;
silver price on the other hand slightly slipped. But the main changes yesterday
in the commodities market came from the energy commodities as crude oil and
natural gas prices sharply declined. Here is a summary of the price movements of
precious metals and energy commodities for September 30th: Precious Metals
prices: Gold price slightly inclined yesterday by 0.31% to $1,622; Silver price,
on the other hand, slightly decreased by 1.44% to $30.08. During September, gold
prices decreased by 11.4% and silver price shed 28.0% of its value. The EURO to
US Dollar exchange rate sharply declined yesterday by 1.54% to 1.3388 i.e. the
USD appreciated against the EURO. The USD also appreciated yesterday against
other currencies including the AUD and CAD. During September, the EURO to US
Dollar decreased by 6.83%. Oil and Gas prices: WTI oil price sharply declined
yesterday by 3.58% to $79.20 per barrel; Brent oil price decreased by 2.05% to
$104.26 per barrel; during September the WTI oil price declined by 10.8% and
Brent oil price fell by 10.5%. Due these changes, the difference between Brent
and WTI increased to $25.06/bbl. Natural gas
silver price on the other hand slightly slipped. But the main changes yesterday
in the commodities market came from the energy commodities as crude oil and
natural gas prices sharply declined. Here is a summary of the price movements of
precious metals and energy commodities for September 30th: Precious Metals
prices: Gold price slightly inclined yesterday by 0.31% to $1,622; Silver price,
on the other hand, slightly decreased by 1.44% to $30.08. During September, gold
prices decreased by 11.4% and silver price shed 28.0% of its value. The EURO to
US Dollar exchange rate sharply declined yesterday by 1.54% to 1.3388 i.e. the
USD appreciated against the EURO. The USD also appreciated yesterday against
other currencies including the AUD and CAD. During September, the EURO to US
Dollar decreased by 6.83%. Oil and Gas prices: WTI oil price sharply declined
yesterday by 3.58% to $79.20 per barrel; Brent oil price decreased by 2.05% to
$104.26 per barrel; during September the WTI oil price declined by 10.8% and
Brent oil price fell by 10.5%. Due these changes, the difference between Brent
and WTI increased to $25.06/bbl. Natural gas
Top 10 U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks with Highest Dividend Yield: HIHO, NPD, TPI, CTEL, KEYP, HNP, SSW, GA, XIN, DSWL (Sep 30, 2011)
Below are the top 10 U.S.-listed Chinese stocks with highest dividend yields
for the last 12 months. Highway Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:HIHO) has the 1st
highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield
is 14.65%. Its dividend payout ratio was N/A for the last 12 months. China
Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd.(ADR) (NYSE:NPD) has the 2nd highest dividend yield
in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 12.23%. Its
dividend payout ratio was N/A for the last 12 months. Tianyin Pharmaceutical Co,
Inc. (AMEX:TPI) has the 3rd highest dividend yield in this segment of the
market. Its current dividend yield is 7.94%. Its dividend payout ratio was N/A
for the last 12 months. City Telecom (H.K.) Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:CTEL) has the
4th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend
yield is 7.76%. Its dividend payout ratio was 83.51% for the last 12 months.
Keyuan Petrochemicals, Inc. (NASDAQ:KEYP) has the 5th highest dividend yield in
this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 7.38%. Its dividend
payout ratio was N/A for the last 12 months. Huaneng Power International, Inc.
(ADR) (NYSE:HNP) has the 6th highest dividend yield in this segment of the
market. Its current dividend yield is 7.03%. Its dividend payout ratio was
110.39% for the last 12 months. Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) has the 7th
highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield
is 6.22%. Its dividend payout ratio was 87.79% for the last 12 months. Giant
Interactive Group Inc (ADR) (NYSE:GA) has the 8th highest dividend yield in this
segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 5.59%. Its dividend payout
ratio was N/A for the last 12 months. Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. (ADR)
(NYSE:XIN) has the 9th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its
current dividend yield is 5.38%. Its dividend payout ratio was N/A for the last
12 months. Deswell Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSWL) has the 10th highest dividend
yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 4.77%. Its
dividend payout ratio was N/A for the last 12 months.
for the last 12 months. Highway Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:HIHO) has the 1st
highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield
is 14.65%. Its dividend payout ratio was N/A for the last 12 months. China
Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd.(ADR) (NYSE:NPD) has the 2nd highest dividend yield
in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 12.23%. Its
dividend payout ratio was N/A for the last 12 months. Tianyin Pharmaceutical Co,
Inc. (AMEX:TPI) has the 3rd highest dividend yield in this segment of the
market. Its current dividend yield is 7.94%. Its dividend payout ratio was N/A
for the last 12 months. City Telecom (H.K.) Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:CTEL) has the
4th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend
yield is 7.76%. Its dividend payout ratio was 83.51% for the last 12 months.
Keyuan Petrochemicals, Inc. (NASDAQ:KEYP) has the 5th highest dividend yield in
this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 7.38%. Its dividend
payout ratio was N/A for the last 12 months. Huaneng Power International, Inc.
(ADR) (NYSE:HNP) has the 6th highest dividend yield in this segment of the
market. Its current dividend yield is 7.03%. Its dividend payout ratio was
110.39% for the last 12 months. Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) has the 7th
highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield
is 6.22%. Its dividend payout ratio was 87.79% for the last 12 months. Giant
Interactive Group Inc (ADR) (NYSE:GA) has the 8th highest dividend yield in this
segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 5.59%. Its dividend payout
ratio was N/A for the last 12 months. Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. (ADR)
(NYSE:XIN) has the 9th highest dividend yield in this segment of the market. Its
current dividend yield is 5.38%. Its dividend payout ratio was N/A for the last
12 months. Deswell Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSWL) has the 10th highest dividend
yield in this segment of the market. Its current dividend yield is 4.77%. Its
dividend payout ratio was N/A for the last 12 months.
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