Top 10 Most Profitable Home Building/Services Stocks: TPX, XIN, CHCI, UMH, NPK, MIDD, HELE, CVCO, TUP, IRBT (Jan 13, 2012)

Below are the top 10 most profitable Home Building/Services stocks for the last
12 months. One Chinese company (XIN) is on the list. Tempur-Pedic International
Inc. (NYSE:TPX) is the 1st most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 15.60% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 24.28% for the same period. Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. (ADR)
(NYSE:XIN) is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its
net profit margin was 15.41% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin
was 23.01% for the same period. Comstock Homebuilding Companies, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CHCI) is the 3rd most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 14.40% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 14.22% for the same period. UMH Properties, Inc (AMEX:UMH) is the 4th
most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was
13.93% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 7.53% for the
same period. National Presto Industries Inc. (NYSE:NPK) is the 5th most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 12.49%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 19.04% for the same
period. The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD) is the 6th most profitable stock
in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 10.00% for the last 12
months. Its operating profit margin was 16.89% for the same period. Helen of
Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) is the 7th most profitable stock in this segment of
the market. Its net profit margin was 9.38% for the last 12 months. Its
operating profit margin was 11.79% for the same period. Cavco Industries, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CVCO) is the 8th most profitable stock in this segment of the market.
Its net profit margin was 8.42% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit
margin was 9.06% for the same period. Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE:TUP)
is the 9th most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit
margin was 8.27% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 13.16%
for the same period. iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ:IRBT) is the 10th most
profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 8.15%
for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 10.21% for the same
period.

Gold Price Drops, Silver Follows

GOLD PRICE NEWS – The gold price declined Friday morning, sinking $11.00 to
$1,638.50 per ounce.

Top 10 Best-Rated U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks: WX, AMAP, KH, XRS, CCIH, FENG, HSFT, HOLI, QIHU, CYOU (Jan 13, 2012)

Below are the top 10 best-rated U.S.-listed Chinese stocks, based on the
percentage of positive ratings by brokerage analysts. WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman)
Inc. (ADR) (NYSE:WX) is the first best-rated stock in this segment of the
market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 14 brokerage analysts covering it.
AutoNavi Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:AMAP) is the second best-rated stock in this
segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 7 brokerage
analysts covering it. China Kanghui Holdings (ADR) (NYSE:KH) is the third
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100%
of the 7 brokerage analysts covering it. TAL Education Group (ADR) (NYSE:XRS) is
the fourth best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated
positively by 100% of the 6 brokerage analysts covering it. ChinaCache
Internatnl Hldgs Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:CCIH) is the fifth best-rated stock in this
segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 5 brokerage
analysts covering it. Phoenix New Media Ltd ADR (NYSE:FENG) is the sixth
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100%
of the 5 brokerage analysts covering it. HiSoft Technology Internatnl Ltd (ADR)
(NASDAQ:HSFT) is the seventh best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It
is rated positively by 89% of the 9 brokerage analysts covering it. Hollysys
Automation Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:HOLI) is the eighth best-rated stock in this
segment of the market. It is rated positively by 88% of the 8 brokerage analysts
covering it. Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU) is the ninth best-rated
stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 88% of the 8
brokerage analysts covering it. Changyou.com Limited(ADR) (NASDAQ:CYOU) is the
10th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by
86% of the 21 brokerage analysts covering it.

McDonald’s Extends Olympic Sponsorship, Continues to Draw Ire

McDonald's (NYSE: MCD ) once again is a top sponsor of the Olympic Games. But
not everyone is lovin' it. On Thursday, McDonald's announced it would
continue its sponsorship through 2020, a deal estimated around $100 million per
four years, or for every pair (winter and summer) of Olympic Games. In addition
to its role in this year's Games in London, McDonald's now will gain
exposure in Sochi, Russia (2014), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2016) and Pyeongchang,
South Korea (2018). The 2020 Summer Games location has yet to be determined.
McDonald's also uses the Olympics as a primary part of its advertising
initiatives each year in the U.S. In a statement, McDonald's President and COO
Don Thompson said, "In keeping with McDonalds ongoing commitment to childrens
well-being, we will continue to communicate with kids about the importance of
balanced eating and active lifestyles through our partnership with the Games."
However, it's the topic of health that's landing McDonald's in hot water.
For years, various organizations have protested McDonald's sponsorship of the
Olympic Games on the basis of hypocrisy many are galled by the notion that a
restaurant known for flipping fatty burgers and greasy fries is joined at the
hip with one of the foremost showcases of athleticism and fitness. Numerous
protests already are planned for the 2012 Games. A former Olympian is
particularly outraged at one of the 2012 initiatives for London. McDonald's
will build its largest location ever a 30,000-square-meter, two-story behemoth
capable of seating 1,500 customers in the Olympic Park. 2004 boxing silver
medalist Amir Khan has criticized organizers, telling the Daily Mail , "It is
clearly sending the wrong signal to kids and young people. If we want them to be
healthy and educate them to eat healthily, we need to think about approaching
them in a different way, especially around sport." Also, McDonald's position
as the exclusive "meal brand" of the games has drawn much ire across Britain
for putting an American face on the food. Other chains must remove their labels
and/or change packaging on food sold throughout several Olympic sites, according
to The Guardian , meaning the country's mix of British, Indian and other
ethnic fare will go mostly unnoticed. Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO ) has a similar
exclusivity deal with the Games as the sole provider of non-alcoholic drinks.
However, spectators will be able to bring their own drinks into the various
Olympic venues. McDonald's isn't alone in drawing ire as an Olympic sponsor.
In December, the Indian Olympic Association executive board planned to protest
Dow Chemical 's (NYSE: DOW ) sponsorship of the Games. Dow Chemical in 2001
bought Union Carbide India Limited, which owned a pesticide plant in Bhopal,
India, that leaked toxins and killed thousands in subsequent years. While Dow
had no direct connection to the incident, protestors have decried the mere link
between the two companies. Kyle Woodley, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Apple Shuts Down iPhone 4S Launch in China After Egging

Apple s (NASDAQ: AAPL ) popular iPhone 4S officially launched in China Friday.
However, delays in the sale of the device in Beijing and Shanghai caused an
exceptionally large crowd of disgruntled Apple fanatics to protest. The shouts
lead to scuffles, and the scuffles eventually lead to eggs being thrown at the
stores facade no doubt directed at the employees inside for having not opened
the store on time. In order to protect both customers and employees, Apple shut
down sales of the iPhone 4S in its mainland China stores altogether. Although
the iPhone will no longer be sold in stores, for the time being, Chinese
consumers can still purchase the device through China Unicom (NYSE: CHU ),
Chinas local carrier, or online. You can find the full description on NPR .
Andrew Lander, InvestorPlace.com @andrewlander

Top 10 Best-Rated NASDAQ-100 Stocks: VOD, AAPL, ESRX, WCRX, SIRI, ATVI, GOOG, BIDU, CTSH, QCOM (Jan 13, 2012)

Below are the top 10 best-rated stocks in the NASDAQ-100 index, based on the
percentage of positive ratings by brokerage analysts. One Chinese company (BIDU)
is on the list. Vodafone Group Plc (ADR) (NASDAQ:VOD) is the first best-rated
stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 6
brokerage analysts covering it. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is the second
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 91% of
the 53 brokerage analysts covering it. Express Scripts, Inc. (NASDAQ:ESRX) is
the third best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively
by 88% of the 25 brokerage analysts covering it. Warner Chilcott Plc
(NASDAQ:WCRX) is the fourth best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It
is rated positively by 86% of the 21 brokerage analysts covering it. Sirius XM
Radio Inc. (NASDAQ:SIRI) is the fifth best-rated stock in this segment of the
market. It is rated positively by 85% of the 13 brokerage analysts covering it.
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) is the sixth best-rated stock in this
segment of the market. It is rated positively by 83% of the 24 brokerage
analysts covering it. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) is the seventh best-rated stock
in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 83% of the 40 brokerage
analysts covering it. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the eighth
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 82% of
the 34 brokerage analysts covering it. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.
(NASDAQ:CTSH) is the ninth best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is
rated positively by 81% of the 26 brokerage analysts covering it. QUALCOMM, Inc.
(NASDAQ:QCOM) is the 10th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is
rated positively by 80% of the 45 brokerage analysts covering it.

$11,000 In Profits Thursday, Live Updates For Friday January 13, 2012

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