Google Inc. Improves Offers App

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has released a new Android app for its Google Offers
service. Google Inc. Improves Offers App Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has announced
that it has released a new free mobile application for its daily deals site
Google Offers at the time of the holiday season. The app is available in the
Android market and it will help users to purchase directly from their
smartphones. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) also has plans to release an app for
Apple's iOS. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) said in a statement, "iPhone users,
stay tuned because Offers is coming soon to the App store". Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) stocks are currently standing at 597.5. Price History Last Price:
597.5 52 Week Low / High: 473.02 / 642.96 50 Day Moving Average: 546.53 6 Month
Price Change %: 9.2% 12 Month Price Change %: -5.0%

Microsoft Corporation To Sponsor University Anniversary

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is set to co-sponsor the University of
Washingtons 150th Anniversary events. Microsoft Corporation To Sponsor
University Anniversary It has been reported that Microsoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:MSFT), along with T-Mobile USA, are co-sponsoring the University of
Washingtons 150th Anniversary events. The University of Washington's 150th
anniversary will be showcasing a series of events and activities that honor the
past and look toward the future. Michael Young, president of the University of
Washington, said that, Today the UW celebrates 150 years of academic excellence,
community partnership and innovation. We look forward to serving the citizens of
Washington for the next 150 years with the same intensity and purpose that have
characterized our first 150 years. We are honored that two of the areas most
prominent companies, T-Mobile USA and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), have
come together to co-sponsor our anniversary, demonstrating strong support from
our innovative business community for the work we are doing". Microsoft Corp.
(NASDAQ:MSFT) shares are currently standing at 26.53. Price History Last Price:
26.53 52 Week Low / High: 23.65 / 29.46 50 Day Moving Average: 26.26 6 Month
Price Change %: 2.9% 12 Month Price Change %: -1.9%

Gold Price Steady After In-Line Employment Report

GOLD PRICE NEWS – The gold price traded in a tight range Friday morning after
the release of the U.S. unemployment report.

Stocks On Watch For Friday November 4, 2011

Rumored as a possible buyout by Koreas LG Electronics shares of Suntech Power
Holdings ( NYSE:STP ) soared last week but then retraced fully when LG and
Suntech denied the rumor. Resting just above the 20 Moving Average of $2.44 this
is a potential short term buy for me between there and the 50 Moving average of
$3.16 on any renewed buyout hype. A break below that support level and Ill move
STP to my short list with a range of $2.44 to $1.97. According to the Wall
Street Journal STP is set to announce Q3 earnings on 11/16/11. Local.com (
NASDAQ:LOCM ) is one of my favorite stocks to trade with thousands in verified
profits in the last 6 months. This video details some of those trades. Thursday
shares responded nicely to Wednesdays after hours earnings. With the daily deals
space heating up and Groupons IPO coming up today, Ill watch LOCM for a small
pullback and then trade between $3.00 and $4.00 in the short term. A123 Systems
Inc. ( NASDAQ:AONE ) decreased guidance Friday. With futures pointing down this
morning there is a good chance AONE continues down and possibly tests support at
$2.77. Needless to say AONE is on my short watch this morning from Thursdays
close at $3.53 to $2.77 with the recent low signaling a larger sell off. AONE is
to report Q3 earnings on 11/9/11 according to the Wall Street Journal. Glu
Mobile ( NASDAQ:GLUU ) did not impress Wall Street with their numbers Thursday
in the after hours session. And while Im ultimately bullish long term on Glu,
the stock is near overbought so it would have needed to really impress to
sustain the recent buying it has seen. Support is seen at the 20 and 50 Moving
Averages of $2.95 and $2.93 allowing for a nice trading range to the downside.

Notable News on Chinese Stocks: BIDU, RENN, SINA (Nov 4, 2011)

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tdp2664 China Analyst Below is the latest notable news on U.S.-listed Chinese stocks: Baidu.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) has acquired photo app developer PhotoWonder, according to Chinese media reports. PhotoWonder has developed two photo apps that enable users to decorate photos and share them with social network contacts. Its PhotoWonder app is available on Android and iPhone, and has nearly 10 million users. In April 2011, Baidu CEO Robin Li made optimistic predictions on image apps. He believes there will be a group of good image-related companies emerging in the next two to three years. Renren Inc (NYSE:RENN) executive talks about strategy on browser games. During The 9th China International Digital Content Expo., Chuan He, Senior Vice President of Renren.com, spoke about the company's browser game strategy. The company owns a game publishing platform where it co-operates games with developers. It also develops and publishes its own games. Mr. He believes the current trend is that much of people's time spent on PC will be replaced by time spent on mobile devices. Developers of browser games should consider expanding their business to mobile devices.

Who Is the King of Telecom Stocks — Sprint, AT&T or Verizon?

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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Communication. It really does make the world go round. Of course today, staying connected isn’t just about face-to-face interaction. Now, keeping in touch, conducting business, learning the latest news and a thousand other activities are accomplished through telecommunications. The industry has become a linchpin for modern society. From telephones and television to the Internet and wireless mobility, telecommunications is the driving force behind some of our most routine daily tasks, and since several of the industry’s top players have just reported earnings, now is the perfect time to examine and reevaluate how telecommunication companies are performing in the current market environment. Telecom isn’t simply about providing home and business phone service anymore. The ever evolving wireless revolution has turned the telecommunications field into a cutthroat arena. Expanding technology forces companies to stay sharp and makes the battle to be Number 1 all the more ruthless. A Big Three Throwdown It’s nearly impossible to turn on the TV, read the newspaper or listen to the radio without seeing or hearing an advertisement for the latest cell phone or enhanced Internet service. We are all, to some extent, wrapped up in this mobile age. Everything must be wireless, fit in the palm of your hand and be accessible by a few swipes of your fingertip. If nothing else, telecommunication companies know how to market and make consumers want their services. But is that want translating into profits? Which of the top telecommunications providers is really the best buy for investors? Let’s break down the facts: Sprint The No. 3 wireless carrier in the U.S. right now is Sprint Nextel Corp. (NYSE: S ). It seems that Sprint is constantly trying to play catch-up and erase the distance between it and the top two carriers in the country. In recent quarters, the company has suffered from minimal sales growth and earnings losses. Last week, the company reported earnings that posited some positive results. For the third quarter, the company reported its smallest quarterly loss in over four years. Sprint’s net loss was $0.10 share, while revenue rose 2.2% to $8.3 billion. This was the best performance by the company since its $64 million profit in the third quarter of 2007. The company also managed to improve its subscriber base by adding 1.3 million subscribers in the quarter. Unfortunately, this bit of news hasn’t down much for raising the stock’s outlook in my book. The stock receives particularly poor grades for sales growth, cash flow and analyst revisions, which does not offer much hope for the stock’s upcoming performance.

9 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

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tdp2664 InvestorPlace Insurance stocks are tricky businesses. For a good insurance stock, you have to find a company without exposure to the worst weather patterns such as hurricanes and snowstorms, and you have to know just how well a company reinvests the premiums from policyholders as a way to grow its funds base instead of just sitting on the cash and waiting to pay for claims. Unfortunately, with a bleak winter outlook and the prospect of a tumultuous market, it's nearly impossible to depend on most insurers to avoid pricey claims or to grow their capital base through wise investing. I watch more than 5,000 publicly traded companies with my Portfolio Grader tool, ranking companies by a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. This week I’ve got 9 insurance stocks to sell. Here they are, in alphabetical order. Each one of these stocks gets a "D" or "F" according to my research, meaning it is a "sell" or "strong sell." Allstate Corp. (NYSE: ALL ) is involved with personal property insurance, casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement and investment products. Like other insurance stocks, ALL stock has slipped 18% in the past 11 months. American International Group Inc. (NYSE: AIG ) is an insurance company that serves customers in more than 130 countries. Despite owning a global operation, AIG stock is down 58% since the start of 2011. Assured Guaranty (NYSE: AGO ) is based in Bermuda and provides credit protection products to the United States and other finance markets. AGO stock has slipped nearly 30% year-to-date, similar to many other big insurance companies. China Life Insurance (NYSE: LFC ) is involved with individual life insurance, group life insurance, casualty insurance, financing insurance, children’s insurance, endowment insurance and protection insurance, among others. LFC stock has dropped 31% year-to-date, compared to a gain of 2% for the Dow Jones . Genworth Financial Inc. (NYSE: GNW ) provides insurance, wealth management, investment and financial solutions to more than 15 million customers all over the world. A staggering decline of 53% year-to-date ensures GNW a spot on this list. Old Republic International Corp. (NYSE: ORI ) is involved with insurance underwriting. ORI stock has dropped 37% since the start of 2011, while the Dow Jones has posted a gain of 2% in the same time period despite its volatility. PartnerRe (NYSE: PRE ) is an international reinsurance group. A 17% drop year-to-date has left shareholders dismayed over their original purchase. Platinum Underwriters (NYSE: PTP ) is a provider of property and marine, casualty and finite risk reinsurance coverages. Rounding out the list, PTP stock is down 22% since the start of 2011. The Hanover Insurance Group (NYSE: THG ) operates in three business segments: commercial lines, personal lines and other property and casualty. During the past year, THG stock has dipped 18%. Get more analysis of these picks and other publicly-traded stocks with Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader tool, a 100% free stock-rating tool that measures both quantitative buying pressure and eight fundamental factors.