Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Launches New Network

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has announced the launch of the new Eye on
Earth network. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Launches New Network
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), along with the European Environment Agency
(EEA) and Esri, have announced the launch of the Eye on Earth network. The Eye
on Earth network is an online community for developing innovative services that
map environmental parameters. The new cloud computing-based network provides a
collaborative online service for enabling cloud-based environmental data
sharing. The Eye on Earth network provides organizations with a
security-enhanced central location for managing their geospatial environmental
content. Rob Bernard, chief environmental strategist at Microsoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:MSFT), said that, With the launch of the new Eye on Earth network,
citizens, governments and scientists now have easy-to-use, scalable platforms
for collecting, sharing and visualizing the worlds critical environmental data.
I am excited by the possibilities that technology provides to transform data
into powerful, visual maps that everyone can interact with. The impact of
projects such as Eye on Earth shows the potential that new types of partnerships
and technology can yield. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) stocks were at 25.28 at
the end of the last days trading. Theres been a -5.3% change in the stock price
over the past 3 months. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Analyst Advice Consensus
Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.87 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3
Months Ago: 1.74 Zacks Rank: 28 out of 89 in the industry

Gold Price Jumps After U.S. Jobs Data

 GOLD PRICE NEWS – The gold price added to its gains Friday morning
following the latest U.S. jobs data.

The 3 Worst Investments You Can Make

There should be a reality television series called "To Catch a Falling
Knife" in which some poor investor tries to buy a stock he thinks is being
sold off for no good reason and then we get to watch what happens as his hands
start bleeding. Sometimes stocks sell off for good reasons, and sometimes they
don't. In either event, the stocks most vulnerable to massive selloffs are the
momentum plays high-growth companies that suddenly get a stick in the eye when
their story changes. These three companies have sold off big-time from their
highs, all because of what I believe are fundamental issues surrounding their
core business models. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Green Mountain Coffee
Roasters (NASDAQ: GMCR ) was ground for a single-day loss of $30 earlier in
November. Part of this drop was attributed to a disappointing fourth-quarter
report on revenues. The other issue, however, is an SEC investigation
surrounding the company's accounting. Now, I want to make it clear that this
doesn't mean anything improper is going on at Green Mountain. However, one
hedge fund manager, David Einhorn, has made the case that there is, the media
has taken hold of his thesis, and the stock has suffered. He's also pointed to
serious cash flow issues at the company. I can only speak to the disappointing
revenue numbers and cash flow. In the FY ending this past September, GMCR had
negative free cash flow of $283 million, which expanded from -$128 million in
2010 and -$10 million in 2009. This is a really bad sign in my view. Of even
greater concern is that even with Green Mountain stock down 50% from its highs,
only three insiders have purchased stock for a total of about 6,000 shares.
That's nothing, and it doesn't give me confidence. Einhorn also has a great
track record. I would stay far away from Green Mountain at this time. Netflix
Green Mountain might very well survive over the long term, but I don't think
such will be the case with Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ). I'm so sorry to write
this, because I love Netflix! However, my thesis is simple as to why it won't
survive. Streaming eventually will replace DVDs. The DVD model is such that
Netflix can buy a DVD and rent it as often as it wants. With streaming, it must
pay a license fee to stream the content, and that has proven to be very
expensive. Netflix has a cash problem . Its competitors current and future do
not. By that I mean Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN ), Google (NASDAQ: GOOG ) and Apple
(NASDAQ: AAPL ), all of which have billions of cash and cash flow. I think
Netflix is a short , although I'd use a tight stop-loss given its volatility.
IMAX Finally, I have to put the stink eye on another product I love IMAX
(NASDAQ: IMAX ). I love seeing movies in real IMAX! IMAX is expanding its screen
count rapidly worldwide, which is great for the company and great for revenue.
But once all those screens get installed, they'll be relying primarily on
joint-venture revenue with the studios, in which IMAX gets a 10% to 15% cut of
the box office and concessions from its screens. The problem is that the secular
trend is for people to move away from watching movies and to enjoying other
types of entertainment. Every year this past decade, save 2009, gross volume of
ticket sales has dropped. Not every film is an Avatar or Harry Potter , and
Hollywood's content continues to disappoint. Throw in the fact that only
limited genres play on IMAX as in, the most expensive and therefore more
infrequent films and IMAX's long-term revenues will be limited. It's not a
short right now because there still are years of expansion ahead. But I would
not buy in ever. Sorry to be a downer, but if you hold these stocks, I'd get
out now before your coffee gets cold, your DVD player becomes a paperweight and
IMAX starts playing Bridesmaids. As of this writing, Lawrence Meyers did not
hold a position in any of the aforementioned stocks.

Gold & Silver Prices – Daily Outlook December 2

Gold and silver prices started off the month of December with light changes as
they have moderately declined after they had finished November. Today, the U.S.
non-farm payroll will be published and the Canada Employment Report. Currently,
gold and silver are traded up.

Are You a Billionaire or Billionaire Wannabe? Here is Your Christmas List

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dow2664 If you are a billionaire, or a millionaire, or even just aspiring wealth, there is a list for you of items that you need to add to your Christmas list . The BillionairesLife.com 2011 Christmas List includes such items as the Sky Moon Tourbillon 5002 P watch, a dunhill of London Biometric Wallet, an island, and a solid gold car. There is even a bed that floats in the air.

Gold and Silver Started December Slipping –Recap December 1

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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Major commodities stared December with light changes; after the sharp gains most commodities had on November 30th, they had shifted mainly to red: Gold and silver prices slightly slipped. Crude oil prices also slightly declined. Natural gas spot price (Henry Hub) started the month falling as well.

Top Oversold U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks (Dec 01, 2011)

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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the latest oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. Many of them are likely to rebound in the next trading day. Huaneng Power International, Inc. (ADR) (NYSE:HNP) is the most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Dec. 01. It was down 5.7% on the day. HNP's upside potential is 16.2% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $23.32. It is trading at 83.8% of its 52-week high of $23.94, and 29.9% above its 52-week low of $15.45. ReneSola Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:SOL) is the second most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Dec. 01. It was down 4.5% on the day. SOL's upside potential is 49.8% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $2.86. It is trading at 14.4% of its 52-week high of $13.25, and 30.8% above its 52-week low of $1.46. 21Vianet Group Inc (NASDAQ:VNET) is the third most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Dec. 01. It was down 4.0% on the day. VNET's upside potential is 88.9% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $17.89. It is trading at 42.4% of its 52-week high of $22.33, and 14.0% above its 52-week low of $8.31. TAL Education Group (ADR) (NYSE:XRS) is the fourth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Dec. 01. It was down 3.8% on the day. XRS's upside potential is 56.8% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $15.43. It is trading at 58.0% of its 52-week high of $16.97, and 17.0% above its 52-week low of $8.41. Noah Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:NOAH) is the fifth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Dec. 01. It was down 2.7% on the day. NOAH's upside potential is 145.0% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $19.96. It is trading at 39.6% of its 52-week high of $20.58, and 24.2% above its 52-week low of $6.56. Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CTRP) is the sixth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Dec. 01. It was down 2.5% on the day. CTRP's upside potential is 67.0% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $44.30. It is trading at 52.4% of its 52-week high of $50.57, and 12.6% above its 52-week low of $23.56. iSoftStone Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:ISS) is the seventh most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Dec. 01. It was down 2.4% on the day. ISS's upside potential is 98.6% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $17.20. It is trading at 38.3% of its 52-week high of $22.63, and 53.0% above its 52-week low of $5.66. WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman) Inc. (ADR) (NYSE:WX) is the eighth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Dec. 01. It was down 2.3% on the day. WX's upside potential is 58.2% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $18.54. It is trading at 61.4% of its 52-week high of $19.10, and 7.0% above its 52-week low of $10.95. Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:STP) is the ninth most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Dec. 01. It was down 2.0% on the day. STP's upside potential is 82.4% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $4.43. It is trading at 22.4% of its 52-week high of $10.83, and 42.9% above its 52-week low of $1.70. New Oriental Education & Tech Grp (ADR) (NYSE:EDU) is the 10th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Dec. 01. It was down 1.9% on the day. EDU's upside potential is 42.6% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $35.30. It is trading at 71.2% of its 52-week high of $34.77, and 20.1% above its 52-week low of $20.61. China Kanghui Holdings (ADR) (NYSE:KH) is the 11th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Dec. 01. It was down 1.6% on the day. KH's upside potential is 65.0% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $24.75. It is trading at 56.6% of its 52-week high of $26.50, and 7.9% above its 52-week low of $13.90. E-House (China) Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:EJ) is the 12th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Dec. 01. It was down 1.5% on the day. EJ's upside potential is 83.8% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $10.97. It is trading at 36.7% of its 52-week high of $16.25, and 19.4% above its 52-week low of $5.00. Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL) is the 13th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Dec. 01. It was down 1.2% on the day. TSL's upside potential is 65.4% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $13.07. It is trading at 25.4% of its 52-week high of $31.08, and 49.6% above its 52-week low of $5.28. Youku.com Inc (ADR) (NYSE:YOKU) is the 14th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Dec. 01. It was down 1.2% on the day. YOKU's upside potential is 51.0% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $29.14. It is trading at 27.6% of its 52-week high of $69.95, and 40.3% above its 52-week low of $13.76. Renren Inc (NYSE:RENN) is the 15th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Dec. 01. It was down 1.1% on the day. RENN's upside potential is 108.2% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $7.62. It is trading at 15.2% of its 52-week high of $24.00, and 8.3% above its 52-week low of $3.38. Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) is the 16th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Dec. 01. It was down 1.0% on the day. SSW's upside potential is 73.6% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $18.00. It is trading at 48.6% of its 52-week high of $21.33, and 1.6% above its 52-week low of $10.21. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (ADR) (NYSE:SCR) is the 17th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Dec. 01. It was down 0.9% on the day. SCR's upside potential is 34.9% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $9.98. It is trading at 53.8% of its 52-week high of $13.75, and 3.4% above its 52-week low of $7.16. Shanda Games Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:GAME) is the 18th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Dec. 01. It was down 0.9% on the day. GAME's upside potential is 49.2% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $6.65. It is trading at 57.9% of its 52-week high of $7.70, and 28.9% above its 52-week low of $3.46. PetroChina Company Limited (ADR) (NYSE:PTR) is the 19th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Dec. 01. It was down 0.9% on the day. PTR's upside potential is 16.3% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $150.67. It is trading at 81.6% of its 52-week high of $158.83, and 16.4% above its 52-week low of $111.29. 51job, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JOBS) is the 20th most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Dec. 01. It was down 0.9% on the day. JOBS's upside potential is 43.3% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $64.50. It is trading at 64.5% of its 52-week high of $69.80, and 22.9% above its 52-week low of $36.62.