Top 10 Focus Stocks of The Day: SODA, CTC, SPPR, SATC, EK, NSU, QTM, WINN, GPRO, NYT (May 19, 2011)

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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are today's top 10 focus stocks. These momentum stocks are attracting a lot of interest from traders. One Chinese company (CTC) is on the list. Sodastream International Limited (NASDAQ:SODA) is today's 1st best focus stock. Its daily price change was 23.5% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 5% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $57 on the stock. It is rated positively by 50% of the 6 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 33% based on analysts' average estimate. IFM Investments Limited (ADR) (NYSE:CTC) is today's 2nd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 22.8% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 72% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $4 on the stock. It is rated positively by 33% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 25% based on analysts' average estimate. Supertel Hospitality Inc (NASDAQ:SPPR) is today's 3rd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 20.0% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 38% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $2 on the stock. It is rated positively by 0% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 8% based on analysts' average estimate. SatCon Technology Corporation (NASDAQ:SATC) is today's 4th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 19.2% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 74% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $5 on the stock. It is rated positively by 83% of the 12 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 50% based on analysts' average estimate. Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) is today's 5th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 15.4% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 10% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $4 on the stock. It is rated positively by 17% of the 6 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 10% based on analysts' average estimate. Nevsun Resources (USA) (AMEX:NSU) is today's 6th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 13.5% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 14% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $7 on the stock. It is rated positively by 50% of the 6 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 13% based on analysts' average estimate. Quantum Corporation (NYSE:QTM) is today's 7th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 12.5% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 18% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $4 on the stock. It is rated positively by 80% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 18% based on analysts' average estimate. Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:WINN) is today's 8th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 10.5% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 7% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $10 on the stock. It is rated positively by 33% of the 6 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 2% based on analysts' average estimate. Gen-Probe Incorporated (NASDAQ:GPRO) is today's 9th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 9.4% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is -12% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $76 on the stock. It is rated positively by 33% of the 24 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 14% based on analysts' average estimate. The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT) is today's 10th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 9.3% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 18% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $9 on the stock. It is rated positively by 25% of the 8 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 12% based on analysts' average estimate.

Massive Deal Done For General Electric (NYSE:GE)

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tdp2664 E money daily General Electric (NYSE:GE) has signed a $600 Million deal to provide engines for Air Asia. Massive Deal Done For General Electric (NYSE:GE) The New York-based multinational conglomerate, General Electric (NYSE:GE), has signed a deal for $600 million to provide engines for Kuala Lumpur based Air Asia. As per the deal, three new A330-200 Air Asia aircrafts will have General Electric (NYSE:GE) engines at their heart. This deal also includes an option for engines to power two additional aircraft, and a long-term maintenance agreement. General Electric Co. (NYSE:GE) shares were at 19.76 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -8.7% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. General Electric Co. (NYSE:GE) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.8 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.88 Zack’s Rank: 10 out of 27 in the industry

Chico’s FAS, Inc. (NYSE:CHS) Falls After Earnings

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tdp2664 Epic Stock Picks Chico’s FAS, Inc.  (NYSE:CHS) opens at $14.50 and traded during the within the range of $13.76 to $14.65.It closed at $14.43 that is at a fall of 5.13 percent. Its fiscal first-quarter earnings rose 30%, beating analysts’ estimates, on improved margins and same-store sales growth in all brands. After the company revealed weaker than its expected first-quarter sales ,shares of Chico's (CHS) tumbled down on Wednesday , though its profit happened to tick higher on improved margins. Its revenue for the three months ended April 30 was $537.2 millions, compared to $481.6 millions a year ago, that is it rose 11.5 percent. Chico's repurchased 2.6 million of its shares of $36.3 million during the quarter. It has still $145.4 million remaining under the original $200 million authorization approved in August 2010. The Chico's and Soma Intimates brands' comparable sales were known to be up by  7.8% and 16.1%, respectively, furthermore its White House and Black Market segments climbed 7.4% and 15.7%, respectively. Chico's FAS, Inc. is a specialty retailer of private branded, casual-to-dressy clothing, intimates, complementary accessories, and other non-clothing gift items under the Chico's, White House |Black Market (WH|BM) and Soma Intimates (Soma) brand names. As of January 30, 2010, the Company operated 1,080 stores across 48 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and e-commerce Websites for each of its brands. The Chico's brand sells designed, private branded clothing focusing on women 35 and over with a moderate to high income level.

Today’s Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Close Index Trends; Stock Market Investing News Today

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dow2664 Stock index composites in the U.S. began the trading session higher today just after opening bell. Trend lines progressively dropped lower as the initial half of the trading session moved along. Mixed economic data that posted earlier today weighed on the minds of investors and ultimately resulted in lower composite values. As the half way point in today's trading session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq and S&P 500 were all trending in negative territory for the day. The positive news stemming from the Labor Department was not enough to keep index trends green earlier today. According to the Labor Department, the number of Americans making first time unemployment claims lowered by almost 30,000 in the week ended May 14th. This data represents another week of lower numbers for this particular reading. It is viewed as a positive sign regarding job and economic growth. Home sales data slid again and this pushed negatively on trend lines overall today. According to the National Association of Realtors, existing home sales dropped .8 percent in April. Economists had been anticipating more positive news from this reading and so the negatively skewed data had an even greater negative affect on the stock market today. In addition to this, the Conference Board reported today that the Leading Indicators index dropped .3 percent in April. Signs that the economy is slowing are emerging and investors are backing away from the riskier bets. The dollar index was lower today and the dollar weakened versus a basket of other currencies during today's trading sessions. As the end of day close approached, the major market indicators were trending in the green. Stocks rallied during the latter half of the trading session today. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the session higher by .36 percent at 12605.32. The Nasdaq ended the session higher by .30 percent at 2823.31 and the S&P 500 ended the session higher by .22 percent at 1343.60. Stock trending was choppy today and worries persist but the major indices in the U.S. ultimately ended green. Author: Frank Matto

Today’s Contract Gold Prices and Silver Price Per Ounce; Spot gold per gram, spot silver per kilo drop; Dollar Weakens as well

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dow2664 Contract gold and silver price per ounce rates finished yesterday's session in the green, but trends observed prior to opening bell this morning were suggesting that gold or silver might drop lower during today's trading session. Spot gold and spot silver were mixed prior to today's market session open with spot silver staying green and spot gold dropping into the red. Through the first half of the trading session today, stocks dropped off from their earlier highs and precious metal gold was trending lower as well. Electronic prices for precious metals gold and silver were both posting values in the red as of the halfway point in today's trading session. The dollar was weakening versus a handful of other currencies but the inverse relationship often seen between the dollar's strength and safe have metal interest was not observed through the first half of the trading session today. Economic data was mixed earlier today and investor's worries over sustained economic growth in the U.S. were front and center. This type of market environment often promotes increased interest in safe haven metals. Some analysts expect that increased interest is inevitable in the in the current economic climate. As the trading session approached close, the major index composites had rallied and finished the session off green. Contract gold and contract silver price per ounce rates finished the day red. Gold Contract for June delivery was red by .23 percent to close at 1492.40. Silver contract for July delivery finished the day red as well by .47 percent and closed at 34.93 per troy ounce. Spot gold and spot silver had both fallen lower by end of day close as well. Spot gold per gram was red by .04 at 48.04 and spot silver per kilo was red at this point by 2.44 at 1125.85. Author: Camillo Zucari

Top 10 Focus Stocks of The Day: SODA, CTC, SPPR, SATC, EK, NSU, QTM, WINN, GPRO, NYT (May 19, 2011)

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Below are today's top 10 focus stocks. These momentum stocks are attracting a lot of interest from traders. One Chinese company (CTC) is on the list.

Sodastream International Limited (NASDAQ:SODA) is today's 1st best focus stock. Its daily price change was 23.5% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 5% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $57 on the stock. It is rated positively by 50% of the 6 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 33% based on analysts' average estimate. IFM Investments Limited (ADR) (NYSE:CTC) is today's 2nd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 22.8% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 72% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $4 on the stock. It is rated positively by 33% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 25% based on analysts' average estimate. Supertel Hospitality Inc (NASDAQ:SPPR) is today's 3rd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 20.0% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 38% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $2 on the stock. It is rated positively by 0% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 8% based on analysts' average estimate. SatCon Technology Corporation (NASDAQ:SATC) is today's 4th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 19.2% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 74% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $5 on the stock. It is rated positively by 83% of the 12 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 50% based on analysts' average estimate. Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) is today's 5th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 15.4% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 10% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $4 on the stock. It is rated positively by 17% of the 6 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 10% based on analysts' average estimate.

Nevsun Resources (USA) (AMEX:NSU) is today's 6th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 13.5% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 14% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $7 on the stock. It is rated positively by 50% of the 6 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 13% based on analysts' average estimate. Quantum Corporation (NYSE:QTM) is today's 7th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 12.5% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 18% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $4 on the stock. It is rated positively by 80% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 18% based on analysts' average estimate. Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:WINN) is today's 8th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 10.5% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 7% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $10 on the stock. It is rated positively by 33% of the 6 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 2% based on analysts' average estimate. Gen-Probe Incorporated (NASDAQ:GPRO) is today's 9th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 9.4% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is -12% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $76 on the stock. It is rated positively by 33% of the 24 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 14% based on analysts' average estimate. The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT) is today's 10th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 9.3% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 18% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $9 on the stock. It is rated positively by 25% of the 8 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 12% based on analysts' average estimate.

Today’s Contract Gold Prices and Silver Price Per Ounce; Spot gold per gram, spot silver per kilo drop; Dollar Weakens as well

Contract gold and silver price per ounce rates finished yesterday's session
in the green, but trends observed prior to opening bell this morning were
suggesting that gold or silver might drop lower during today's trading
session. Spot gold and spot silver were mixed prior to today's market session
open with spot silver staying green and spot gold dropping into the red. Through
the first half of the trading session today, stocks dropped off from their
earlier highs and precious metal gold was trending lower as well. Electronic
prices for precious metals gold and silver were both posting values in the red
as of the halfway point in today's trading session. The dollar was weakening
versus a handful of other currencies but the inverse relationship often seen
between the dollar's strength and safe have metal interest was not observed
through the first half of the trading session today. Economic data was mixed
earlier today and investor's worries over sustained economic growth in the
U.S. were front and center. This type of market environment often promotes
increased interest in safe haven metals. Some analysts expect that increased
interest is inevitable in the in the current economic climate. As the trading
session approached close, the major index composites had rallied and finished
the session off green. Contract gold and contract silver price per ounce rates
finished the day red. Gold Contract for June delivery was red by .23 percent to
close at 1492.40. Silver contract for July delivery finished the day red as well
by .47 percent and closed at 34.93 per troy ounce. Spot gold and spot silver had
both fallen lower by end of day close as well. Spot gold per gram was red by .04
at 48.04 and spot silver per kilo was red at this point by 2.44 at 1125.85.
Author: Camillo Zucari