The last couple of weeks have been a roller coaster ride for stocks. The
markets pendulum has swung to significant lows but also made attempts to rebound
and swing back to correct. The recent credit downgrade for the U.S. has not been
catastrophic up to this point, but it has led to further speculation that the
U.S. economy is degrading. The downgrade led to significant stock sell offs on
Monday of last week. The Dow lost over 600 points that day. Corrections occurred
throughout the week and the volatility ended in only moderate losses for the
primary index composites. The Dow ended the last trading session in the green as
did the Nasdaq and the S&P 500. All three were red for the week however. The up
and down trends of the primary stock indices has been exhausting for investors
on Wall Street and the uncertainty in the marketplace is causing havoc for the
bottom lines of many companies. One company that maintained a positive close
value Friday was Netflix Inc. NFLX closed out the session in the green by .36
percent at 244.00. Previous close for Netflix was 243.13 with the 52 week high
being 304.79 and the 52 week low being 119.65 according to MSN money stock
quotes. Frank Matto
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Todays DJIA Dow Jones Index Djx DJI, NAsdaq, S&P 500 Stock Market Today Investing Financial World News USA News Current Events
After another roller coaster ride of a week in the U.S. stock market, Wall
Street will try to extend the positive action observed over the last two days of
last weeks trading sessions. The major index composites saw significant sell
offs that resulted in negative index trends on Monday and Wednesday, but also
saw significant rebound attempts on each day that followed the sell-offs. The
composites then strung together two consecutive days of positive trends to end
the week. The credit downgrade for the U.S. caused a great deal of instability
and uncertainty in the marketplace last week, but this current week appears to
be free of any news that could skew trends negatively to the extent that the
downgrade did to trends last week. Investors on Wall Street will look to carry
over the positive momentum that built in the market place on Thursday and Friday
in an attempt to break the string of weekly losses. The Dow was off 1.5 percent
last week. The Nasdaq was off last week by about 1 percent and the S&P 500 was
lower by 1.7 percent. On the docket for today will be the Empire State
manufacturing index from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In addition, the
National Association of Realtors will post the home-builder sentiment index.
Some noteworthy earnings data will stem from Lowes and Sysco. Frank Matto
Street will try to extend the positive action observed over the last two days of
last weeks trading sessions. The major index composites saw significant sell
offs that resulted in negative index trends on Monday and Wednesday, but also
saw significant rebound attempts on each day that followed the sell-offs. The
composites then strung together two consecutive days of positive trends to end
the week. The credit downgrade for the U.S. caused a great deal of instability
and uncertainty in the marketplace last week, but this current week appears to
be free of any news that could skew trends negatively to the extent that the
downgrade did to trends last week. Investors on Wall Street will look to carry
over the positive momentum that built in the market place on Thursday and Friday
in an attempt to break the string of weekly losses. The Dow was off 1.5 percent
last week. The Nasdaq was off last week by about 1 percent and the S&P 500 was
lower by 1.7 percent. On the docket for today will be the Empire State
manufacturing index from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In addition, the
National Association of Realtors will post the home-builder sentiment index.
Some noteworthy earnings data will stem from Lowes and Sysco. Frank Matto
Todays gold prices gold price per ounce spot gold price per gram silver price per ounce spot silver price per ounce
Gold prices touched highs over 1800 per troy ounce last week. Price trends were
pushed higher by golds safe haven appeal that received ample attention during
the wild fluctuations of the stock market last week. The major market index
composites fluctuated to significant lows often followed by
almost-as-significant rebounds the following day. The volatility with stocks
paved the way for precious metal gold to climb the ladder. Wednesday was the
best day for gold as it was the second significant drop for stocks during the
week. The stock market in the U.S. stabilized on Thursday and trends remained
positive for stocks to close out the week. Gold ultimately dropped lower and
ended the last trading session in the red. Contract gold for December delivery
ended the last trading session lower by .51 percent or 8.90 to close out at
1742.60 per troy ounce. Silver contract settled higher on the day by 1.15
percent to close out at 39.11 per troy ounce. Spot gold per gram moved lower too
55.99 and spot silver per ounce was moving lower prior to opening bell today as
well. Spot silver was lower by .21 at 38.89. Camillo Zucari
pushed higher by golds safe haven appeal that received ample attention during
the wild fluctuations of the stock market last week. The major market index
composites fluctuated to significant lows often followed by
almost-as-significant rebounds the following day. The volatility with stocks
paved the way for precious metal gold to climb the ladder. Wednesday was the
best day for gold as it was the second significant drop for stocks during the
week. The stock market in the U.S. stabilized on Thursday and trends remained
positive for stocks to close out the week. Gold ultimately dropped lower and
ended the last trading session in the red. Contract gold for December delivery
ended the last trading session lower by .51 percent or 8.90 to close out at
1742.60 per troy ounce. Silver contract settled higher on the day by 1.15
percent to close out at 39.11 per troy ounce. Spot gold per gram moved lower too
55.99 and spot silver per ounce was moving lower prior to opening bell today as
well. Spot silver was lower by .21 at 38.89. Camillo Zucari
Top 10 Best-Performing U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks Year-to-Date: ATAI, MPEL, BIDU, CYOU, SINA, BNSO, FMCN, NTES, NKBP, ORS (Aug 14, 2011)
Below are the top 10 best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks year-to-date.
ATA Inc.(ADR) (NASDAQ:ATAI) is the 1st best-performing stock year-to-date in
this segment of the market. It has risen 173.97% since the beginning of this
year. Its price percentage change was 237.84% for the last 52 weeks. Melco Crown
Entertainment Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:MPEL) is the 2nd best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 112.42% since the
beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 248.20% for the last 52
weeks. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 3rd best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 55.55% since the
beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 81.67% for the last 52
weeks. Changyou.com Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:CYOU) is the 4th best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 50.65% since the
beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 55.33% for the last 52
weeks. SINA Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:SINA) is the 5th best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 50.00% since the
beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 137.36% for the last 52
weeks. Bonso Electronics International Inc. (NASDAQ:BNSO) is the 6th
best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen
44.20% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 93.20%
for the last 52 weeks. Focus Media Holding Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) is the
7th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 35.48% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
65.61% for the last 52 weeks. NetEase.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:NTES) is the 8th
best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen
34.02% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 30.31%
for the last 52 weeks. China Nuokang Bio-Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:NKBP) is
the 9th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 30.08% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
-17.14% for the last 52 weeks. Orsus Xelent Technologies Inc. (AMEX:ORS) is the
10th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 29.90% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
5.16% for the last 52 weeks.
ATA Inc.(ADR) (NASDAQ:ATAI) is the 1st best-performing stock year-to-date in
this segment of the market. It has risen 173.97% since the beginning of this
year. Its price percentage change was 237.84% for the last 52 weeks. Melco Crown
Entertainment Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:MPEL) is the 2nd best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 112.42% since the
beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 248.20% for the last 52
weeks. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 3rd best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 55.55% since the
beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 81.67% for the last 52
weeks. Changyou.com Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:CYOU) is the 4th best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 50.65% since the
beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 55.33% for the last 52
weeks. SINA Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:SINA) is the 5th best-performing stock
year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen 50.00% since the
beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 137.36% for the last 52
weeks. Bonso Electronics International Inc. (NASDAQ:BNSO) is the 6th
best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen
44.20% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 93.20%
for the last 52 weeks. Focus Media Holding Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) is the
7th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 35.48% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
65.61% for the last 52 weeks. NetEase.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:NTES) is the 8th
best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has risen
34.02% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was 30.31%
for the last 52 weeks. China Nuokang Bio-Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:NKBP) is
the 9th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 30.08% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
-17.14% for the last 52 weeks. Orsus Xelent Technologies Inc. (AMEX:ORS) is the
10th best-performing stock year-to-date in this segment of the market. It has
risen 29.90% since the beginning of this year. Its price percentage change was
5.16% for the last 52 weeks.
Thursday’s Stocks to Watch: Cisco, Avnet
Here are a few stocks to keep on your radar: Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO )
Try Dollar Cost Averaging These 3 Stocks
I am a bottom feeder when it comes to stocks. I enjoy taking advantage of fear
in the market and buying at low prices. It is so remarkably simple, but buy low
and sell high works. After a brief respite, stocks recovered thanks to a
late-day rally Tuesday. The gains masked what was a very volatile day. Stocks
are gyrating like the out-of-control Apollo 13 after explosions rocked that
spacecraft from its scheduled mission to the moon. If anyone thinks they can
time the exact bottom of this mess, think again. I've heard from many
investors that believed last Thursday was the peak of selling and started buying
shares. They were greatly disappointed Monday when stocks fell hard again. These
same investors used Monday's selling to do more buying. The pattern should
serve as a reminder of a tried-and-true approach to buying stocks: dollar cost
averaging. If you are one of the fortunate investors with cash available to buy
stocks, it would be silly to put all your money to work at one single moment in
time. Instead, take a little bit of cash and start buying stocks over time.
There is no doubt stocks are oversold given what we know to be true about the
economy and corporate profits. While there is a possibility of a recession, such
an outcome is not guaranteed. Stocks are telling us a recession is already here.
As such, it very well might be a good time to deploy cash. Here are three stocks
to start nibbling on: Zipcar I heard an interesting interview on the radio with
respect to the impact of economic uncertainty on individual consumers. This
particular gentleman told the story of having a job, but now biking to work,
forgoing the convenience of owning a car because he was making less money. I was
struck by the peace of mind this person had in adjusting to his new reality.
Zipcar (NASDAQ: ZIP ) is a recent initial public offering stock with a business
model that caters to regular folks that are downsizing or choosing to go green
by forsaking car ownership, but that from time to time still need a car for
longer-distance trips. Interestingly, while many recent IPOs like LinkedIn
(NYSE: LNKD ) have been pummeled in the recent sell-off, Zipcar is holding up
relatively well. Its shares are down less than 10% since its July 21 close of
$22.23. Amazingly, most of that loss was taking place Wednesday as the stock
finally succumbed to selling pressure, dropping more than 8%. That is not just
good outperformance it is remarkable. A strong earnings report whereby Zipcar
reported a smaller loss than expected is helping to support the stock. If you
are a long-term investor, this is one stock you can start nibbling on. Remember:
The time to buy interesting and aggressive growth stories is when things appear
to be at their worst. We are at one such moment today.
in the market and buying at low prices. It is so remarkably simple, but buy low
and sell high works. After a brief respite, stocks recovered thanks to a
late-day rally Tuesday. The gains masked what was a very volatile day. Stocks
are gyrating like the out-of-control Apollo 13 after explosions rocked that
spacecraft from its scheduled mission to the moon. If anyone thinks they can
time the exact bottom of this mess, think again. I've heard from many
investors that believed last Thursday was the peak of selling and started buying
shares. They were greatly disappointed Monday when stocks fell hard again. These
same investors used Monday's selling to do more buying. The pattern should
serve as a reminder of a tried-and-true approach to buying stocks: dollar cost
averaging. If you are one of the fortunate investors with cash available to buy
stocks, it would be silly to put all your money to work at one single moment in
time. Instead, take a little bit of cash and start buying stocks over time.
There is no doubt stocks are oversold given what we know to be true about the
economy and corporate profits. While there is a possibility of a recession, such
an outcome is not guaranteed. Stocks are telling us a recession is already here.
As such, it very well might be a good time to deploy cash. Here are three stocks
to start nibbling on: Zipcar I heard an interesting interview on the radio with
respect to the impact of economic uncertainty on individual consumers. This
particular gentleman told the story of having a job, but now biking to work,
forgoing the convenience of owning a car because he was making less money. I was
struck by the peace of mind this person had in adjusting to his new reality.
Zipcar (NASDAQ: ZIP ) is a recent initial public offering stock with a business
model that caters to regular folks that are downsizing or choosing to go green
by forsaking car ownership, but that from time to time still need a car for
longer-distance trips. Interestingly, while many recent IPOs like LinkedIn
(NYSE: LNKD ) have been pummeled in the recent sell-off, Zipcar is holding up
relatively well. Its shares are down less than 10% since its July 21 close of
$22.23. Amazingly, most of that loss was taking place Wednesday as the stock
finally succumbed to selling pressure, dropping more than 8%. That is not just
good outperformance it is remarkable. A strong earnings report whereby Zipcar
reported a smaller loss than expected is helping to support the stock. If you
are a long-term investor, this is one stock you can start nibbling on. Remember:
The time to buy interesting and aggressive growth stories is when things appear
to be at their worst. We are at one such moment today.
Top 10 Telecom Equipment Stocks with Highest Return on Assets: TCCO, ZSTN, RIMM, LORL, ADTN, PLT, GRMN, TSTC, APKT, CLFD (Aug 14, 2011)
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tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 Telecom Equipment stocks with highest Return on Assets ratio (ROA) for the last 12 months. ROA shows a company's efficiency in making profits from its assets. It is equal to net profits divided by total assets. Two Chinese companies (ZSTN, TSTC) are on the list. Technical Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:TCCO) has the 1st highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 58.71% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.69 for the same period. ZST Digital Networks Inc (NASDAQ:ZSTN) has the 2nd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 35.08% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 2.11 for the same period. Research In Motion Limited (USA) (NASDAQ:RIMM) has the 3rd highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 27.21% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.68 for the same period. Loral Space & Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ:LORL) has the 4th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 26.25% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.74 for the same period. ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN) has the 5th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 19.46% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.95 for the same period. Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE:PLT) has the 6th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 16.57% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.04 for the same period. Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN) has the 7th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 16.18% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.71 for the same period. Telestone Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:TSTC) has the 8th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 15.47% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.75 for the same period. Acme Packet, Inc. (NASDAQ:APKT) has the 9th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 13.92% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 0.74 for the same period. Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLFD) has the 10th highest Return on Assets in this segment of the market. Its ROA was 13.64% for the last 12 months. Its Asset Turnover ratio (revenue divided by assets) was 1.41 for the same period.
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