Glencore International Plc stock prices jumped sept 8 2011 ; Glencore International Plc jumped the most since its initial public offering in London after First Reserve Corp. sold convertible bonds in the world's largest publicly traded commodities supplier and bought shares.
Glencore rose 7.6 percent to 436.5 pence by the 4:30 p.m. close, the biggest gain since the shares first traded on May 19 and the highest level since Aug. 2. First Reserve said it sold $800 million of the bonds and bought stock at 425 pence apiece. Glencore yesterday said it welcomed the sale.
"We consider this to be a bullish signal for Glencore's shares," Liberum Capital Ltd. wrote today in a note. First Reserve Chairman and Chief Executive Officer William Macaulay is a Glencore non-executive director and Liberum expects the investment firm to remain a "long-term" shareholder, it said.
Glencore sold $10 billion of stock at 530 pence each in an initial public offering in May, the biggest IPO in the world this year. The stock purchase by First Reserve is equivalent to 2 percent of the shares in issue, Liberum analysts wrote, keeping Glencore as a "conviction buy."
Credit Suisse Group AG and Morgan Stanley managed the bond offering, First Reserve said today. The 5 percent bonds convertible into stock were sold at $135,313.89 per $100,000 principal amount of the bond.
Glencore sold $2.2 billion of convertible bonds, its first such offering, in December 2009, saying the debt could be exchanged for shares in the event of an IPO. BlackRock Inc., Government of Singapore Investment Corp., Zijin Mining Group and First Reserve invested in the bonds.
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Thursday, September 8, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Stocks to Watch investor focus today september 7 2011
Stocks to Watch investor focus today september 7 2011 : Some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are:
Wall Street expects Talbots Inc (The) (NYSE: TLB) to report a Q2 loss at $0.45 per share on revenue of $264.57 million. TLB shares jumped 5.42% to close at $2.53 yesterday.
VeriFone Systems Inc (NYSE: PAY ) reported upbeat quarterly results and lifted its full-year forecast. PAY shares surged 2.99% to $36.12 in the after-hours trading session.
Analysts are expecting Navistar International Corp (NYSE: NAV) to have earned $1.35 per share on revenue of $3.53 billion in the fiscal third quarter. NAV shares fell 1.97% to close at $38.80 yesterday.
Altera Corp (NASDAQ: ALTR) lowered its Q3 sales forecast. ALTR shares dipped 2.50% to $33.99 in the after-hours trading session.
Analysts expect Smith & Wesson Holding Corp (NASDAQ: SWHC) to report its FQ1 EPS at $0.00 on revenue of $95.06 million. SWHC shares gained 1.99% to close at $3.08 yesterday. source www.benzinga.com.
Wall Street expects Talbots Inc (The) (NYSE: TLB) to report a Q2 loss at $0.45 per share on revenue of $264.57 million. TLB shares jumped 5.42% to close at $2.53 yesterday.
VeriFone Systems Inc (NYSE: PAY ) reported upbeat quarterly results and lifted its full-year forecast. PAY shares surged 2.99% to $36.12 in the after-hours trading session.
Analysts are expecting Navistar International Corp (NYSE: NAV) to have earned $1.35 per share on revenue of $3.53 billion in the fiscal third quarter. NAV shares fell 1.97% to close at $38.80 yesterday.
Altera Corp (NASDAQ: ALTR) lowered its Q3 sales forecast. ALTR shares dipped 2.50% to $33.99 in the after-hours trading session.
Analysts expect Smith & Wesson Holding Corp (NASDAQ: SWHC) to report its FQ1 EPS at $0.00 on revenue of $95.06 million. SWHC shares gained 1.99% to close at $3.08 yesterday. source www.benzinga.com.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Price target shares of Ciena (NASDAQ: CIEN)
Price target shares of Ciena (NASDAQ: CIEN) ; Equities research analysts at Citigroup (NYSE: C) raised their price target on shares of Ciena (NASDAQ: CIEN) to $18.00 in a research issued note to investors on Friday. They currently have a “buy” rating on the company’s shares.
Separately, analysts at Morgan Keegan reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Ciena in a research note to investors on Thursday. Also, analysts at Barclays Capital (NYSE: BCS) cut their price target on shares of Ciena from $30.00 to $22.00 in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
Shares of Ciena traded down 6.32% during mid-day trading on Monday, hitting $13.78. Ciena has a 52 week low of $10.33 and a 52 week high of $29.24. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $13.68 and its 200-day moving average is $21.45. The company has a market cap of $1.318 billion.
Ciena Corp. last announced its quarterly results on Thursday, September 1st. The company reported $0.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the previous quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of ($0.09) EPS by $0.17. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 11.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Ciena will post $0.10 EPS next quarter.
About Ciena Corporation
Ciena Corporation is a provider of communications networking equipment, software and services that support the transport, switching, aggregation and management of voice, video, and data traffic. The Company’s optical service delivery and carrier Ethernet service delivery products are used individually, or as part of an integrated solution, in communications networks operated by service providers, cable operators, governments and enterprises worldwide. It is a network specialist targeting the transition of disparate, legacy communications networks to converged, next-generation architectures, able to handle traffic and deliver a mix of high-bandwidth communications services. In March 2010, CIENA Corporation acquired the optical networking and Carrier Ethernet assets of Nortel Networks Corporation’s+ Metro Ethernet Networks (MEN) business.
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Separately, analysts at Morgan Keegan reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Ciena in a research note to investors on Thursday. Also, analysts at Barclays Capital (NYSE: BCS) cut their price target on shares of Ciena from $30.00 to $22.00 in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
Shares of Ciena traded down 6.32% during mid-day trading on Monday, hitting $13.78. Ciena has a 52 week low of $10.33 and a 52 week high of $29.24. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $13.68 and its 200-day moving average is $21.45. The company has a market cap of $1.318 billion.
Ciena Corp. last announced its quarterly results on Thursday, September 1st. The company reported $0.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the previous quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of ($0.09) EPS by $0.17. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 11.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Ciena will post $0.10 EPS next quarter.
About Ciena Corporation
Ciena Corporation is a provider of communications networking equipment, software and services that support the transport, switching, aggregation and management of voice, video, and data traffic. The Company’s optical service delivery and carrier Ethernet service delivery products are used individually, or as part of an integrated solution, in communications networks operated by service providers, cable operators, governments and enterprises worldwide. It is a network specialist targeting the transition of disparate, legacy communications networks to converged, next-generation architectures, able to handle traffic and deliver a mix of high-bandwidth communications services. In March 2010, CIENA Corporation acquired the optical networking and Carrier Ethernet assets of Nortel Networks Corporation’s+ Metro Ethernet Networks (MEN) business.
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
AT&T Inc stock prices outlook septembert 1 2011
AT&T Inc stock prices outlook septembert 1 2011 ; AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) fell more than three percent during regular trading. In after hours the stock is up seven cents (0.25%) to $28.55.
The trading volume for AT&T was up more than 220 percent above average during the day. Although most large-cap stocks were higher, of the 160 in our index, T was the second biggest decliner.
The trading volume for AT&T was up more than 220 percent above average during the day. Although most large-cap stocks were higher, of the 160 in our index, T was the second biggest decliner.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
best High Yielding Stocks to buy September 2011
best High Yielding Stocks to buy September 2011 : I screened some interesting high yield stocks with ex-dividend date within September 2011. As a result of my screening, I found 89 high yielding stocks paying forthcoming dividends and having ex-dividend within September 2011. The average yield amounts to 6.43 percent. Here is an overview of my favorites:
1. B&G Foods (BGS) is acting within the processed and packaged goods industry. The company has a market capitalization of USD 817.0 million, generates revenues in an amount of USD 527.9 million and a net income of USD 46.5 million. It follows, Price/Earnings ratio is 16.7, Price/Sales 1.6 and Price/Book ratio 3.4. Dividend Yield: 4.9 percent. Years of Consecutive Dividend Increasing: 0 Years. 5-Year Dividend Growth: 0 percent. The company paid dividends since 2007. Ex-Div. Date is on Sep-28-2011.
2. DTE Energy (DTE) is acting within the eclectic utility industry. The company has a market capitalization of USD 8.4 billion, generates revenues in an amount of USD 8.8 billion and a net income of USD 693.0 million. It follows, Price/Earnings ratio is 12.1, Price/Sales 1.0 and Price/Book ratio 1.2. Dividend Yield: 4.8 percent. Years of Consecutive Dividend Increasing: 1 Year. 5-Year Dividend Growth: 2.0 percent. The company paid dividends since 1909. Ex-Div. Date is on Sep-15-2011.
3. Reynolds American (RAI) is acting within the cigarette industry. The company has a market capitalization of USD 21.3 billion, generates revenues in an amount of USD 8.6 billion and a net income of USD 1.4 billion. It follows, Price/Earnings ratio is 15.9, Price/Sales 2.5 and Price/Book ratio 3.2. Dividend Yield: 5.8 percent. Years of Consecutive Dividend Increasing: 1 Year. 5-Year Dividend Growth: 11.1 percent. The company paid dividends since 2004. Ex-Div. Date is on Sep-08-2011.
1. B&G Foods (BGS) is acting within the processed and packaged goods industry. The company has a market capitalization of USD 817.0 million, generates revenues in an amount of USD 527.9 million and a net income of USD 46.5 million. It follows, Price/Earnings ratio is 16.7, Price/Sales 1.6 and Price/Book ratio 3.4. Dividend Yield: 4.9 percent. Years of Consecutive Dividend Increasing: 0 Years. 5-Year Dividend Growth: 0 percent. The company paid dividends since 2007. Ex-Div. Date is on Sep-28-2011.
2. DTE Energy (DTE) is acting within the eclectic utility industry. The company has a market capitalization of USD 8.4 billion, generates revenues in an amount of USD 8.8 billion and a net income of USD 693.0 million. It follows, Price/Earnings ratio is 12.1, Price/Sales 1.0 and Price/Book ratio 1.2. Dividend Yield: 4.8 percent. Years of Consecutive Dividend Increasing: 1 Year. 5-Year Dividend Growth: 2.0 percent. The company paid dividends since 1909. Ex-Div. Date is on Sep-15-2011.
3. Reynolds American (RAI) is acting within the cigarette industry. The company has a market capitalization of USD 21.3 billion, generates revenues in an amount of USD 8.6 billion and a net income of USD 1.4 billion. It follows, Price/Earnings ratio is 15.9, Price/Sales 2.5 and Price/Book ratio 3.2. Dividend Yield: 5.8 percent. Years of Consecutive Dividend Increasing: 1 Year. 5-Year Dividend Growth: 11.1 percent. The company paid dividends since 2004. Ex-Div. Date is on Sep-08-2011.
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Monday, August 29, 2011
the most volatile stocks traded on August 29 2011
the most volatile stocks traded on August 29 2011 ; Among the most volatile stocks traded on August 29 were: Central European Distribution Corp, Rubicon Technology, Inc, Skullcandy, Inc, Netspend Holdings, Inc, and United Community Banks, Inc. These stocks are risky as they have high volatility. Since these stocks carry a lot of risk, they will usually provide large returns. This high volatility could be caused by their business strategy or the type of sector they are in.
Shares of Central European Distribution Corp. (CEDC) traded higher by 12.25% or $0.67/share to $6.14. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $5.21 and as high as $28.07. On average, 2136000 shares of CEDC exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 549529. The shares are currently trading below the 50-day and 200-day moving averages which indicates that the shares have been experiencing downward momentum. The stock may bounce back to test the 200-day moving average. Thus, you may want to pay close attention for a move up to the $9.12 area but be careful because the stock may face selling pressure at this level.
Shares of Rubicon Technology, Inc. (RBCN) traded higher by 0.98% or $0.13/share to $13.35. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $10.76 and as high as $29.79. On average, 930740 shares of RBCN exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 71006. The shares are currently trading below the 50-day and 200-day moving averages which indicates that the shares have been experiencing downward momentum. The stock may bounce back to test the 200-day moving average. Thus, you may want to pay close attention for a move up to the $14.91 area but be careful because the stock may face selling pressure at this level.
Shares of Skullcandy, Inc. (SKUL) fell by 0.71% or $-0.11/share to $15.38. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $14.01 and as high as $23.40. On average, 835610 shares of SKUL exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 107649. The shares are currently trading below the 50-day and 200-day moving averages which indicates that the shares have been experiencing downward momentum. The stock may bounce back to test the 200-day moving average. Thus, you may want to pay close attention for a move up to the $17.07 area but be careful because the stock may face selling pressure at this level.
Shares of Netspend Holdings, Inc. (NTSP) traded higher by 7.99% or $0.47/share to $6.35. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $3.90 and as high as $16.21. On average, 510840 shares of NTSP exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 96071. The shares are currently trading below the 50-day and 200-day moving averages which indicates that the shares have been experiencing downward momentum. The stock may bounce back to test the 200-day moving average. Thus, you may want to pay close attention for a move up to the $7.41 area but be careful because the stock may face selling pressure at this level.
Shares of United Community Banks, Inc. (UCBI) traded higher by 7.93% or $0.73/share to $9.93. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $5.50 and as high as $14.65. On average, 142030 shares of UCBI exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 49464. The shares are currently trading below the 50-day moving average but above the 200-day moving average. The stock may be range bound between these two levels where the 50-day moving average of $10.19 represents resistance and the 200-day moving average of $9.84 would be an area of support.(source www.takeoverchatter.com )
Shares of Central European Distribution Corp. (CEDC) traded higher by 12.25% or $0.67/share to $6.14. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $5.21 and as high as $28.07. On average, 2136000 shares of CEDC exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 549529. The shares are currently trading below the 50-day and 200-day moving averages which indicates that the shares have been experiencing downward momentum. The stock may bounce back to test the 200-day moving average. Thus, you may want to pay close attention for a move up to the $9.12 area but be careful because the stock may face selling pressure at this level.
Shares of Rubicon Technology, Inc. (RBCN) traded higher by 0.98% or $0.13/share to $13.35. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $10.76 and as high as $29.79. On average, 930740 shares of RBCN exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 71006. The shares are currently trading below the 50-day and 200-day moving averages which indicates that the shares have been experiencing downward momentum. The stock may bounce back to test the 200-day moving average. Thus, you may want to pay close attention for a move up to the $14.91 area but be careful because the stock may face selling pressure at this level.
Shares of Skullcandy, Inc. (SKUL) fell by 0.71% or $-0.11/share to $15.38. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $14.01 and as high as $23.40. On average, 835610 shares of SKUL exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 107649. The shares are currently trading below the 50-day and 200-day moving averages which indicates that the shares have been experiencing downward momentum. The stock may bounce back to test the 200-day moving average. Thus, you may want to pay close attention for a move up to the $17.07 area but be careful because the stock may face selling pressure at this level.
Shares of Netspend Holdings, Inc. (NTSP) traded higher by 7.99% or $0.47/share to $6.35. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $3.90 and as high as $16.21. On average, 510840 shares of NTSP exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 96071. The shares are currently trading below the 50-day and 200-day moving averages which indicates that the shares have been experiencing downward momentum. The stock may bounce back to test the 200-day moving average. Thus, you may want to pay close attention for a move up to the $7.41 area but be careful because the stock may face selling pressure at this level.
Shares of United Community Banks, Inc. (UCBI) traded higher by 7.93% or $0.73/share to $9.93. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $5.50 and as high as $14.65. On average, 142030 shares of UCBI exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 49464. The shares are currently trading below the 50-day moving average but above the 200-day moving average. The stock may be range bound between these two levels where the 50-day moving average of $10.19 represents resistance and the 200-day moving average of $9.84 would be an area of support.(source www.takeoverchatter.com )
Stocks hitting new 52 week highs on August 29 2011
Stocks hitting new 52 week highs on August 29 2011 : Stocks hitting new 52 week highs on August 29 are Monro Muffler Brake Inc, Mistras Group, Inc, Hot Topic Inc, ITC Holdings Corp, and New Jersey Resources Corp. Investors are buying the stock and pushing it higher because they may think that these stocks were undervalued. This could be a result of higher than expected earnings, overall market growth, or simply investor speculation.
Shares of Monro Muffler Brake Inc (MNRO) had a total return adjusted 52 week high today of $38.48 per share and are currently trading at $39.77. The stock traded higher by 4.60% or $1.75/share to $39.77. The stock recorded a trading volume of 249505 today. This represents 1.56 times the average volume for Monro Muffler Brake Inc. Higher than average volume can sometimes signal a technical breakout or perhaps that new information was released about the company. Volume is often used as a lie detector and high volume gives validity to the price move. Stay tuned for more updates on the company and investors may want to look for this momentum to continue.
Shares of Mistras Group, Inc (MG) had a total return adjusted 52 week high today of $20.10 per share and are currently trading at $20.46. The stock traded higher by 2.81% or $0.56/share to $20.46. The stock recorded a trading volume of 88433 today. This represents 1.26 times the average volume for Mistras Group, Inc. This is considered normal volume for the stock which means the new high is most likely caused by a steady uptrend. Expect the stock to continue its upward trend. A pullback could be a great opportunity to get onboard.
Shares of Hot Topic Inc (HOTT) had a total return adjusted 52 week high today of $8.37 per share and are currently trading at $8.53. The stock traded higher by 4.92% or $0.40/share to $8.53. The stock recorded a trading volume of 398706 today. This represents 1.13 times the average volume for Hot Topic Inc. This is considered normal volume for the stock which means the new high is most likely caused by a steady uptrend. Expect the stock to continue its upward trend. A pullback could be a great opportunity to get onboard.
Shares of ITC Holdings Corp (ITC) had a total return adjusted 52 week high today of $75.75 per share and are currently trading at $76.57. The stock traded higher by 1.52% or $1.15/share to $76.57. The stock recorded a trading volume of 105659 today. This represents 0.72 times the average volume for ITC Holdings Corp. This is considered normal volume for the stock which means the new high is most likely caused by a steady uptrend. Expect the stock to continue its upward trend. A pullback could be a great opportunity to get onboard.
Shares of New Jersey Resources Corp (NJR) had a total return adjusted 52 week high today of $46.60 per share and are currently trading at $47.25. The stock traded higher by 2.49% or $1.15/share to $47.25. The stock recorded a trading volume of 72802 today. This represents 0.76 times the average volume for New Jersey Resources Corp. This is considered normal volume for the stock which means the new high is most likely caused by a steady uptrend. Expect the stock to continue its upward trend. A pullback could be a great opportunity to get onboard. (source takeoverchatter.com )
Shares of Monro Muffler Brake Inc (MNRO) had a total return adjusted 52 week high today of $38.48 per share and are currently trading at $39.77. The stock traded higher by 4.60% or $1.75/share to $39.77. The stock recorded a trading volume of 249505 today. This represents 1.56 times the average volume for Monro Muffler Brake Inc. Higher than average volume can sometimes signal a technical breakout or perhaps that new information was released about the company. Volume is often used as a lie detector and high volume gives validity to the price move. Stay tuned for more updates on the company and investors may want to look for this momentum to continue.
Shares of Mistras Group, Inc (MG) had a total return adjusted 52 week high today of $20.10 per share and are currently trading at $20.46. The stock traded higher by 2.81% or $0.56/share to $20.46. The stock recorded a trading volume of 88433 today. This represents 1.26 times the average volume for Mistras Group, Inc. This is considered normal volume for the stock which means the new high is most likely caused by a steady uptrend. Expect the stock to continue its upward trend. A pullback could be a great opportunity to get onboard.
Shares of Hot Topic Inc (HOTT) had a total return adjusted 52 week high today of $8.37 per share and are currently trading at $8.53. The stock traded higher by 4.92% or $0.40/share to $8.53. The stock recorded a trading volume of 398706 today. This represents 1.13 times the average volume for Hot Topic Inc. This is considered normal volume for the stock which means the new high is most likely caused by a steady uptrend. Expect the stock to continue its upward trend. A pullback could be a great opportunity to get onboard.
Shares of ITC Holdings Corp (ITC) had a total return adjusted 52 week high today of $75.75 per share and are currently trading at $76.57. The stock traded higher by 1.52% or $1.15/share to $76.57. The stock recorded a trading volume of 105659 today. This represents 0.72 times the average volume for ITC Holdings Corp. This is considered normal volume for the stock which means the new high is most likely caused by a steady uptrend. Expect the stock to continue its upward trend. A pullback could be a great opportunity to get onboard.
Shares of New Jersey Resources Corp (NJR) had a total return adjusted 52 week high today of $46.60 per share and are currently trading at $47.25. The stock traded higher by 2.49% or $1.15/share to $47.25. The stock recorded a trading volume of 72802 today. This represents 0.76 times the average volume for New Jersey Resources Corp. This is considered normal volume for the stock which means the new high is most likely caused by a steady uptrend. Expect the stock to continue its upward trend. A pullback could be a great opportunity to get onboard. (source takeoverchatter.com )
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Best Stocks To Watch week august 29 2011
Best Stocks To Watch week august 29 2011 : Stocks are setting up for another turbulent week that will begin with a focus, oddly enough, on the weather.
Traders juggling European debt worries and soft economic data are now staring at satellite images, tracking the path of Hurricane Irene, expected to hit New York over the weekend.
Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR) hit a new 52-week high on Friday, trading as high as $70.62, before settling at a close of $70.46. I’ll be watching the stock on Monday, looking for a follow through move. As long as the stock stay above $66.84, the bullish scenario still intact. Technical chart shows very strong bullish sign. First of all the stock is trading above both 50-day and 200-day moving average with both moving average pointing upwards. Then the MACD indicator is rising above “0″ also indicating a buy. In addition, KD line still show the stock is on the positive swing.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) is now clearly in an impulsive wave upwards. If you are on board, there’s nothing more to do but enjoy the ride. On the daily chart, the technical indicators show a continuation of the trend with MACD and RSI in the Bullish areas. Long-term investors may hold with a stop at $161.97 ( 13-Day SMA ). Let’s keep an eye on her as i think momentum will pick up.
Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) has broken out to all time highs again. The volume on Friday’s break was great. WCN is now seeing blue skies as there is no resistance overhead. The technical chart is showing tremenous strength with KD rising and MACD above 0. In addition, both 50 day and 200 day are both rising showing the stock would be in bull market for a while. Only a close below $32.09 would warrant a change in sentiment.
Looks ready for a bounce. FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORM) is still oversold as evidenced by the stochastics and RSI. MACD Histogram shows a positive divergence from the price chart, so there is still some chance that the stock may test the $8.55 lvls in coming days.
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) – Signs of life continue to show on the technical indicators Slow Stochastic and MACD, but we need more strength than that to take this patient off life support. Source www.dailymarkets.com )
Traders juggling European debt worries and soft economic data are now staring at satellite images, tracking the path of Hurricane Irene, expected to hit New York over the weekend.
Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR) hit a new 52-week high on Friday, trading as high as $70.62, before settling at a close of $70.46. I’ll be watching the stock on Monday, looking for a follow through move. As long as the stock stay above $66.84, the bullish scenario still intact. Technical chart shows very strong bullish sign. First of all the stock is trading above both 50-day and 200-day moving average with both moving average pointing upwards. Then the MACD indicator is rising above “0″ also indicating a buy. In addition, KD line still show the stock is on the positive swing.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) is now clearly in an impulsive wave upwards. If you are on board, there’s nothing more to do but enjoy the ride. On the daily chart, the technical indicators show a continuation of the trend with MACD and RSI in the Bullish areas. Long-term investors may hold with a stop at $161.97 ( 13-Day SMA ). Let’s keep an eye on her as i think momentum will pick up.
Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) has broken out to all time highs again. The volume on Friday’s break was great. WCN is now seeing blue skies as there is no resistance overhead. The technical chart is showing tremenous strength with KD rising and MACD above 0. In addition, both 50 day and 200 day are both rising showing the stock would be in bull market for a while. Only a close below $32.09 would warrant a change in sentiment.
Looks ready for a bounce. FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORM) is still oversold as evidenced by the stochastics and RSI. MACD Histogram shows a positive divergence from the price chart, so there is still some chance that the stock may test the $8.55 lvls in coming days.
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) – Signs of life continue to show on the technical indicators Slow Stochastic and MACD, but we need more strength than that to take this patient off life support. Source www.dailymarkets.com )
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Bell Canada Enterprises BCE Stock price Outlook
Bell Canada Enterprises BCE Stock price Outlook, Bell Canada Enterprises BCE Stock price predictions ; It's a good thing the multi-billion plan to privatize BCE failed on a legal technicality back in December 2008. If it had gone through, investors would have been deprived of one of the few safe havens during stock market storms.
That's not to say that BCE shares will never decline in value. But they have proven to be amazingly resilient, even during the roughest periods. For example, the stock opened this month at $36.46. After the first big market plunge, on Aug. 4, it ended the day at $36.13. After the second tumble, on Aug. 8, it closed at $35.75, down only 1.9% from its Aug. 1 level. The shares closed on Friday at $38.42 (US$39.06), up 5.4% so far this month. That compares to a loss of 7.3% for the S&P/TSX Composite Index. That performance clearly establishes BCE's Super Stock ranking. Here are the details:
The business: BCE is the largest telecommunications company in Canada providing a full range of telephone, wireless, and satellite services. It also owns the CTV television network, several speciality channels, and is venturing into the cable TV business in competition with well-established providers like Rogers.
The company traces its history all the way back to Alexander Graham Bell, the Canadian inventor of the telephone. In 1877, he assigned 75% of the telephone patent rights to his father, Melville Bell, who with his friend Rev. Thomas Henderson used the money to launch a phone business that began with wooden handsets. A few years later, Melville Bell sold the rights to William H. Forbes who operated the National Bell Telephone Company of Boston. In 1880, National Bell sent an employee to Montreal to organize a Canadian operation which was incorporated in April of that year as the Bell Telephone Company of Canada.
In 1882, the fledgling company expanded into the manufacture of telephones by setting up a division that eventually became known as Northern Electric (1895) and many years later as Nortel.
Over the subsequent century, Bell grew to be the dominant telephone provider in Ontario and Quebec. In 1983, Bell Canada Enterprises (BCE) became the parent company.
The CTV network is owned by subsidiary company Bell Media which also controls such popular speciality channels as TSN, MuchMusic, Discovery, The Comedy Network, and Space.
The security: We are recommending the common shares of BCE Inc. which trade on both the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges and are widely held.
Why we like it: A decade ago, BCE appeared to be floundering. Management was on a growth binge, investing money in a range of activities that were outside the company's comfort zone. Some of these turned out to be spectacular failures, costing the company and investors millions of dollars.
Since the collapse of the privatization, a new management team has reestablished BCE's focus on its core business and the company has thrived. Financial results have been consistently excellent and the dividend has been raised six times since it was reinstated in December 2008 (payments had been suspended while the privatization negotiations were under way).
Financial highlights: On Aug. 4, BCE released some impressive second-quarter results, which I reported on in the Aug. 8 IWB. To reiterate, operating revenue came in at just under $5 billion, up 11.6% from $4.4 billion in the same period last year. Net earnings attributable to common shareholders were $590 million ($0.76 per share) compared to $605 million ($0.80 per share) in the same quarter last year. However, the year-over-year decrease was due mainly to the recognition of the $164 million CRTC tangible benefit obligation related to the acquisition of CTV. Taking out this and other non-recurring items, BCE's adjusted earnings per share (EPS) increased by 10.3% to $0.86 from $0.78 last year.
The company reconfirmed previously announced increased financial guidance for the rest of the current year. BCE expects adjusted EPS growth of between 6% and 9% this year, to the range of $2.95 to $3.05. Free cash flow is forecast to be between $2.2 and $2.3 billion.
Risks: BCE would not escape the effects of an economic downturn, with television advertising revenues being the soft spot. But overall, the company's business is generally recession-resistant and the high dividend, which is safe, will protect the stock from a steep decline.
Distribution policy: The current quarterly dividend is $0.5175 per share $2.07 annually) which translates into a yield of 5.4% based on Friday's closing price. The latest increase was earlier this year and was the third hike in 12 months. BCE has set a target dividend payout ratio of 65% to 75% of adjusted EPS. The current level is 68% to 70% of 2011 forecast earnings per share.
BCE offers a dividend reinvestment plan which allows you to buy either common shares or preferred shares with no brokerage commission.
Tax implications: Payments made to Canadian non-registered accounts qualify for the dividend tax credit. The credit does not apply to dividends paid to registered plans. For U.S. investors, dividends are subject to a Canadian 15% withholding tax, which can be recovered through the foreign tax credit.
Who it's for: BCE is a suitable choice for conservative investors looking for current income and long-term growth. It is a core portfolio holding.
Action now: The shares are rated as Hold because of the market uncertainty. However, if the stock pulls back to below $36 consider taking a position. - G.P.
That's not to say that BCE shares will never decline in value. But they have proven to be amazingly resilient, even during the roughest periods. For example, the stock opened this month at $36.46. After the first big market plunge, on Aug. 4, it ended the day at $36.13. After the second tumble, on Aug. 8, it closed at $35.75, down only 1.9% from its Aug. 1 level. The shares closed on Friday at $38.42 (US$39.06), up 5.4% so far this month. That compares to a loss of 7.3% for the S&P/TSX Composite Index. That performance clearly establishes BCE's Super Stock ranking. Here are the details:
The business: BCE is the largest telecommunications company in Canada providing a full range of telephone, wireless, and satellite services. It also owns the CTV television network, several speciality channels, and is venturing into the cable TV business in competition with well-established providers like Rogers.
The company traces its history all the way back to Alexander Graham Bell, the Canadian inventor of the telephone. In 1877, he assigned 75% of the telephone patent rights to his father, Melville Bell, who with his friend Rev. Thomas Henderson used the money to launch a phone business that began with wooden handsets. A few years later, Melville Bell sold the rights to William H. Forbes who operated the National Bell Telephone Company of Boston. In 1880, National Bell sent an employee to Montreal to organize a Canadian operation which was incorporated in April of that year as the Bell Telephone Company of Canada.
In 1882, the fledgling company expanded into the manufacture of telephones by setting up a division that eventually became known as Northern Electric (1895) and many years later as Nortel.
Over the subsequent century, Bell grew to be the dominant telephone provider in Ontario and Quebec. In 1983, Bell Canada Enterprises (BCE) became the parent company.
The CTV network is owned by subsidiary company Bell Media which also controls such popular speciality channels as TSN, MuchMusic, Discovery, The Comedy Network, and Space.
The security: We are recommending the common shares of BCE Inc. which trade on both the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges and are widely held.
Why we like it: A decade ago, BCE appeared to be floundering. Management was on a growth binge, investing money in a range of activities that were outside the company's comfort zone. Some of these turned out to be spectacular failures, costing the company and investors millions of dollars.
Since the collapse of the privatization, a new management team has reestablished BCE's focus on its core business and the company has thrived. Financial results have been consistently excellent and the dividend has been raised six times since it was reinstated in December 2008 (payments had been suspended while the privatization negotiations were under way).
Financial highlights: On Aug. 4, BCE released some impressive second-quarter results, which I reported on in the Aug. 8 IWB. To reiterate, operating revenue came in at just under $5 billion, up 11.6% from $4.4 billion in the same period last year. Net earnings attributable to common shareholders were $590 million ($0.76 per share) compared to $605 million ($0.80 per share) in the same quarter last year. However, the year-over-year decrease was due mainly to the recognition of the $164 million CRTC tangible benefit obligation related to the acquisition of CTV. Taking out this and other non-recurring items, BCE's adjusted earnings per share (EPS) increased by 10.3% to $0.86 from $0.78 last year.
The company reconfirmed previously announced increased financial guidance for the rest of the current year. BCE expects adjusted EPS growth of between 6% and 9% this year, to the range of $2.95 to $3.05. Free cash flow is forecast to be between $2.2 and $2.3 billion.
Risks: BCE would not escape the effects of an economic downturn, with television advertising revenues being the soft spot. But overall, the company's business is generally recession-resistant and the high dividend, which is safe, will protect the stock from a steep decline.
Distribution policy: The current quarterly dividend is $0.5175 per share $2.07 annually) which translates into a yield of 5.4% based on Friday's closing price. The latest increase was earlier this year and was the third hike in 12 months. BCE has set a target dividend payout ratio of 65% to 75% of adjusted EPS. The current level is 68% to 70% of 2011 forecast earnings per share.
BCE offers a dividend reinvestment plan which allows you to buy either common shares or preferred shares with no brokerage commission.
Tax implications: Payments made to Canadian non-registered accounts qualify for the dividend tax credit. The credit does not apply to dividends paid to registered plans. For U.S. investors, dividends are subject to a Canadian 15% withholding tax, which can be recovered through the foreign tax credit.
Who it's for: BCE is a suitable choice for conservative investors looking for current income and long-term growth. It is a core portfolio holding.
Action now: The shares are rated as Hold because of the market uncertainty. However, if the stock pulls back to below $36 consider taking a position. - G.P.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Prudential Financial (PRU) stock prices predictions 2011 - 2012
Prudential Financial (PRU) stock prices predictions 2011 - 2012 : Prudential Financial (PRU) offers a variety of insurance products including annuities, life insurance, dental insurance and more. Prudential shares were trading around $60 to $64 per share and have come down close to 52-week lows recently. Now the stock trades for about 7 times earnings and well below book value.The 15 analysts offering 12-month price forecasts for Prudential Financial Inc have a median target of 74.00, with a high estimate of 81.00 and a low estimate of 55.00. The median estimate represents a +56.55% increase from the last price of 47.27.
The current consensus among 18 polled investment analysts is to Buy stock in Prudential Financial Inc. This rating has held steady since August, when it was unchanged from a Buy rating.
Here are some key points for PRU:
Current share price: $47.17
The 52-week range is $45.34 to $67.52
Earnings estimates for 2011: $6.84 per share
Earnings estimates for 2012: $7.82 per share
Annual dividend: $1.15 per share, which yields 2.3%
Book value: $71.79 per share.
Prudential Financial (PRU) shares prices forecast 2012, Prudential Financial (PRU) shares prices predictions 2011, PRU stock prices outlook 2011-2012.
Monday, August 22, 2011
best focus stock today august 22 2011 analysts estimate
best focus stock today august 22 2011 analysts estimate : U.S. stocks rose Monday in another choppy session as investors remained in a cautious mood following four straight weeks of sharp losses.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 44 points, or 0.4%, to 10862 in midday trade, after earlier advancing as much as 203 points. The index pared gains throughout the morning and almost turned negative before recently bouncing back. Below are today's top 10 focus stocks. These momentum stocks are attracting a lot of interest from traders.
Ann Inc (NYSE:ANN) is today's 1st best focus stock. Its daily price change was 12.6% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 37% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $30 on the stock. It is rated positively by 50% of the 18 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 14% based on analysts' average estimate.
Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ:MENT) is today's 2nd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 11.8% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 44% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $14 on the stock. It is rated positively by 80% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 15% based on analysts' average estimate.
The Wet Seal, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTSLA) is today's 3rd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 10.0% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 29% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $6 on the stock. It is rated positively by 75% of the 8 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 23% based on analysts' average estimate.
Seattle Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGEN) is today's 4th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 7.8% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 14% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $17 on the stock. It is rated positively by 59% of the 17 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is -162% based on analysts' average estimate.
Aeroflex Holding Corp. (NYSE:ARX) is today's 5th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 6.8% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 110% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $17 on the stock. It is rated positively by 50% of the 8 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 10% based on analysts' average estimate.
Kirkland's, Inc. (NASDAQ:KIRK) is today's 6th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 5.5% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 64% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $15 on the stock. It is rated positively by 20% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 13% based on analysts' average estimate.
Zipcar Inc (NASDAQ:ZIP) is today's 7th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 2.2% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 65% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $30 on the stock. It is rated positively by 80% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 81% based on analysts' average estimate.
CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) is today's 8th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 2.0% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 24% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $62 on the stock. It is rated positively by 33% of the 18 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 13% based on analysts' average estimate.
Hibbett Sports, Inc. (NASDAQ:HIBB) is today's 9th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 1.7% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 21% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $41 on the stock. It is rated positively by 67% of the 18 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 17% based on analysts' average estimate.
Chemical Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:CHFC) is today's 10th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 1.4% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 30% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $21 on the stock. It is rated positively by 0% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 4% based on analysts' average estimate.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 44 points, or 0.4%, to 10862 in midday trade, after earlier advancing as much as 203 points. The index pared gains throughout the morning and almost turned negative before recently bouncing back. Below are today's top 10 focus stocks. These momentum stocks are attracting a lot of interest from traders.
Ann Inc (NYSE:ANN) is today's 1st best focus stock. Its daily price change was 12.6% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 37% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $30 on the stock. It is rated positively by 50% of the 18 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 14% based on analysts' average estimate.
Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ:MENT) is today's 2nd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 11.8% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 44% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $14 on the stock. It is rated positively by 80% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 15% based on analysts' average estimate.
The Wet Seal, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTSLA) is today's 3rd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 10.0% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 29% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $6 on the stock. It is rated positively by 75% of the 8 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 23% based on analysts' average estimate.
Seattle Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGEN) is today's 4th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 7.8% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 14% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $17 on the stock. It is rated positively by 59% of the 17 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is -162% based on analysts' average estimate.
Aeroflex Holding Corp. (NYSE:ARX) is today's 5th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 6.8% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 110% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $17 on the stock. It is rated positively by 50% of the 8 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 10% based on analysts' average estimate.
Kirkland's, Inc. (NASDAQ:KIRK) is today's 6th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 5.5% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 64% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $15 on the stock. It is rated positively by 20% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 13% based on analysts' average estimate.
Zipcar Inc (NASDAQ:ZIP) is today's 7th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 2.2% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 65% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $30 on the stock. It is rated positively by 80% of the 5 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 81% based on analysts' average estimate.
CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) is today's 8th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 2.0% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 24% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $62 on the stock. It is rated positively by 33% of the 18 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 13% based on analysts' average estimate.
Hibbett Sports, Inc. (NASDAQ:HIBB) is today's 9th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 1.7% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 21% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $41 on the stock. It is rated positively by 67% of the 18 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 17% based on analysts' average estimate.
Chemical Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:CHFC) is today's 10th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 1.4% in the previous trading session. Its upside potential is 30% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $21 on the stock. It is rated positively by 0% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 4% based on analysts' average estimate.
Best-Rated S&P 500 Stocks August 22, 2011
Best-Rated S&P 500 Stocks August 22, 2011 ; Below are the top 10 best-rated stocks in the S&P 500 INDEX,RTH, based on the number of positive ratings by brokerage analysts.
El Paso Corporation (NYSE:EP) is the 1st best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 12 brokerage analysts covering it.
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG) is the 2nd best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 9 brokerage analysts covering it.
Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ:CPWR) is the 3rd best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 7 brokerage analysts covering it.
Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA) is the 4th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 5 brokerage analysts covering it.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is the 5th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 95% of the 57 brokerage analysts covering it.
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE:MET) is the 6th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 95% of the 19 brokerage analysts covering it.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE:TMO) is the 7th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 94% of the 17 brokerage analysts covering it.
BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) is the 8th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 93% of the 15 brokerage analysts covering it.
Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL) is the 9th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 92% of the 39 brokerage analysts covering it.
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is the 10th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 92% of the 13 brokerage analysts covering it. (source www.cnanalyst.com )
El Paso Corporation (NYSE:EP) is the 1st best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 12 brokerage analysts covering it.
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG) is the 2nd best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 9 brokerage analysts covering it.
Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ:CPWR) is the 3rd best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 7 brokerage analysts covering it.
Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA) is the 4th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 100% of the 5 brokerage analysts covering it.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is the 5th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 95% of the 57 brokerage analysts covering it.
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE:MET) is the 6th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 95% of the 19 brokerage analysts covering it.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE:TMO) is the 7th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 94% of the 17 brokerage analysts covering it.
BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) is the 8th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 93% of the 15 brokerage analysts covering it.
Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL) is the 9th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 92% of the 39 brokerage analysts covering it.
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is the 10th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 92% of the 13 brokerage analysts covering it. (source www.cnanalyst.com )
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Best Stocks with Rising Dividends sorted by market cap 2011
Best Stocks with Rising Dividends sorted by market cap 2011 : A company’s profitability can come from more than one source, and some are preferred over others. This is why an analysis beyond the top and bottom-line numbers is important when choosing stocks. List sorted by market cap.
American Express Company (AXP) Mortgage Investment Industry.
Market cap of $54.75B. Dividend yield at 1.57%, payout ratio at 18.88%. Current year dividend per share estimate at $0.73 vs. last year dividend per share at $0.72. TTM payout ratio at 18.88% vs. 3-year average at 28.90%. Net profit margin has increased to 16.24% from 13.72% one year ago. Sales/Assets has increased to 0.06 from 0.05, while Assets/Equity has decreased to 8.12 from 9.91. The stock is currently stuck in a downtrend, trading 8.71% below its SMA20, 11.31% below its SMA50, and 5.41% below its SMA200. The stock has had a couple of great days, gaining 7.15% over the last week. The stock has performed poorly over the last month, losing 11.48%.
Prudential plc (PUK) Life Insurance Industry
Market cap of $26.03B. Dividend yield at 4.03%, payout ratio at 34.70%. Current year dividend per share estimate at $0.81 vs. last year dividend per share at $0.78. TTM payout ratio at 34.70% vs. 3-year average at 71.88%. Net profit margin has increased to 3.99% from -1.85% one year ago. Sales/Assets has increased to 0.08 from 0.07, while Assets/Equity has decreased to 31.7 from 42.24. The stock is currently stuck in a downtrend, trading 7.53% below its SMA20, 11.76% below its SMA50, and 11.52% below its SMA200. The stock has had a couple of great days, gaining 14.01% over the last week.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. (HOG) Recreational Vehicles Industry
Market cap of $8.76B. Dividend yield at 1.35%, payout ratio at 27.74%. Current year dividend per share estimate at $0.46 vs. last year dividend per share at $0.40. TTM payout ratio at 27.74% vs. 3-year average at 45.32%. Net profit margin has increased to 12.66% from 5.44% one year ago. Sales/Assets has increased to 0.16 from 0.13, while Assets/Equity has decreased to 3.7 from 4.78. This is a risky stock that is significantly more volatile than the overall market (beta = 2.22). The stock is currently stuck in a downtrend, trading 15.94% below its SMA20, 14.57% below its SMA50, and 9.66% below its SMA200. The stock has performed poorly over the last month, losing 17.85%.
KLA-Tencor Corporation (KLAC) Semiconductor Equipment & Materials Industry
Market cap of $6.04B. Dividend yield at 3.87%, payout ratio at 21.07%. Current year dividend per share estimate at $1.21 vs. last year dividend per share at $1.00. TTM payout ratio at 21.07% vs. 3-year average at 123.74%. Net profit margin has increased to 27.46% from 20.21% one year ago. Sales/Assets has increased to 0.19 from 0.14, while Assets/Equity has decreased to 1.63 from 1.74. The stock is currently stuck in a downtrend, trading 10.56% below its SMA20, 12.58% below its SMA50, and 16.58% below its SMA200. The stock has performed poorly over the last month, losing 13.87%.
HB Fuller Co. (FUL) Specialty Chemicals Industry.
Market cap of $1.04B. Dividend yield at 1.42%, payout ratio at 17.46%. Current year dividend per share estimate at $0.28 vs. last year dividend per share at $0.28. TTM payout ratio at 17.46% vs. 3-year average at 22.91%. Net profit margin has increased to 6.38% from 3.16% one year ago. Sales/Assets has increased to 0.32 from 0.31, while Assets/Equity has decreased to 1.73 from 2. The stock is currently stuck in a downtrend, trading 9.14% below its SMA20, 11.72% below its SMA50, and 7.24% below its SMA200. The stock has had a couple of great days, gaining 5.14% over the last week. The stock has performed poorly over the last month, losing 12.03%.
Keynote Systems Inc. (KEYN) Internet Software & Services Industry.
Market cap of $365.93M. Dividend yield at 1.13%, payout ratio at 29.55%. Current year dividend per share estimate at $0.24 vs. last year dividend per share at $0.20. TTM payout ratio at 29.55% vs. 3-year average at 48.43%. Net profit margin has increased to 15.61% from -1.66% one year ago. Sales/Assets has increased to 0.12 from 0.11, while Assets/Equity has decreased to 1.2 from 1.22. After a solid performance over the last year, KEYN has pulled back during recent sessions. The stock is 8.6% below its SMA20 and 4.37% below its SMA50, but remains 11.77% above its SMA200. The stock has gained 131.77% over the last year.
American Express Company (AXP) Mortgage Investment Industry.
Market cap of $54.75B. Dividend yield at 1.57%, payout ratio at 18.88%. Current year dividend per share estimate at $0.73 vs. last year dividend per share at $0.72. TTM payout ratio at 18.88% vs. 3-year average at 28.90%. Net profit margin has increased to 16.24% from 13.72% one year ago. Sales/Assets has increased to 0.06 from 0.05, while Assets/Equity has decreased to 8.12 from 9.91. The stock is currently stuck in a downtrend, trading 8.71% below its SMA20, 11.31% below its SMA50, and 5.41% below its SMA200. The stock has had a couple of great days, gaining 7.15% over the last week. The stock has performed poorly over the last month, losing 11.48%.
Prudential plc (PUK) Life Insurance Industry
Market cap of $26.03B. Dividend yield at 4.03%, payout ratio at 34.70%. Current year dividend per share estimate at $0.81 vs. last year dividend per share at $0.78. TTM payout ratio at 34.70% vs. 3-year average at 71.88%. Net profit margin has increased to 3.99% from -1.85% one year ago. Sales/Assets has increased to 0.08 from 0.07, while Assets/Equity has decreased to 31.7 from 42.24. The stock is currently stuck in a downtrend, trading 7.53% below its SMA20, 11.76% below its SMA50, and 11.52% below its SMA200. The stock has had a couple of great days, gaining 14.01% over the last week.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. (HOG) Recreational Vehicles Industry
Market cap of $8.76B. Dividend yield at 1.35%, payout ratio at 27.74%. Current year dividend per share estimate at $0.46 vs. last year dividend per share at $0.40. TTM payout ratio at 27.74% vs. 3-year average at 45.32%. Net profit margin has increased to 12.66% from 5.44% one year ago. Sales/Assets has increased to 0.16 from 0.13, while Assets/Equity has decreased to 3.7 from 4.78. This is a risky stock that is significantly more volatile than the overall market (beta = 2.22). The stock is currently stuck in a downtrend, trading 15.94% below its SMA20, 14.57% below its SMA50, and 9.66% below its SMA200. The stock has performed poorly over the last month, losing 17.85%.
KLA-Tencor Corporation (KLAC) Semiconductor Equipment & Materials Industry
Market cap of $6.04B. Dividend yield at 3.87%, payout ratio at 21.07%. Current year dividend per share estimate at $1.21 vs. last year dividend per share at $1.00. TTM payout ratio at 21.07% vs. 3-year average at 123.74%. Net profit margin has increased to 27.46% from 20.21% one year ago. Sales/Assets has increased to 0.19 from 0.14, while Assets/Equity has decreased to 1.63 from 1.74. The stock is currently stuck in a downtrend, trading 10.56% below its SMA20, 12.58% below its SMA50, and 16.58% below its SMA200. The stock has performed poorly over the last month, losing 13.87%.
HB Fuller Co. (FUL) Specialty Chemicals Industry.
Market cap of $1.04B. Dividend yield at 1.42%, payout ratio at 17.46%. Current year dividend per share estimate at $0.28 vs. last year dividend per share at $0.28. TTM payout ratio at 17.46% vs. 3-year average at 22.91%. Net profit margin has increased to 6.38% from 3.16% one year ago. Sales/Assets has increased to 0.32 from 0.31, while Assets/Equity has decreased to 1.73 from 2. The stock is currently stuck in a downtrend, trading 9.14% below its SMA20, 11.72% below its SMA50, and 7.24% below its SMA200. The stock has had a couple of great days, gaining 5.14% over the last week. The stock has performed poorly over the last month, losing 12.03%.
Keynote Systems Inc. (KEYN) Internet Software & Services Industry.
Market cap of $365.93M. Dividend yield at 1.13%, payout ratio at 29.55%. Current year dividend per share estimate at $0.24 vs. last year dividend per share at $0.20. TTM payout ratio at 29.55% vs. 3-year average at 48.43%. Net profit margin has increased to 15.61% from -1.66% one year ago. Sales/Assets has increased to 0.12 from 0.11, while Assets/Equity has decreased to 1.2 from 1.22. After a solid performance over the last year, KEYN has pulled back during recent sessions. The stock is 8.6% below its SMA20 and 4.37% below its SMA50, but remains 11.77% above its SMA200. The stock has gained 131.77% over the last year.
Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd (YGE) stock outlook 2011
Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd (YGE) stock predictions 2011 : Chinese solar energy company Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd. (YGE: News ) reported Friday a profit for the second quarter that surged from last year, reflecting strong revenue growth and as the year-ago quarter was weighed down by a significant foreign currency translation loss.
The Baoding, China-based photovoltaic products manufacturer reported net income of RMB 375.59 million or $58.11 million for the second quarter, higher than RMB 217.80 million in the prior-year quarter. Earnings per share and per ADS were RMB 2.34 or $0.36, up from RMB 1.41 last year.
Excluding items, adjusted net income for the quarter surged to RMB 354.03 million or $54.78 million or RMB 2.21 per share or $0.34 per share, from RMB 261.02 million or RMB 1.69 per share in the year-ago quarter.
Total net revenues for the quarter increased 62.9 percent to RMB 4.40 billion or $680.56 million from RMB 2.70 billion in the same quarter last year. Twenty Wall Street analysts had a consensus revenue estimate of $616.04 million for the quarter.
Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd (YGE) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. The company reported $0.33 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.29. Earnings beat analyst estimates by 13.79%. Investors could expect the stock price to increase as results were better than expected.
Further analysis may need to be done to determine whether the upswing will come to effect. Guidance and revenue estimates must be taken into consideration. Shares of YGE fell by 6.57% or $-0.37/share to $5.26. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $5.00 and as high as $14.29. On average, 4423530 shares of YGE exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 7862333.
The Baoding, China-based photovoltaic products manufacturer reported net income of RMB 375.59 million or $58.11 million for the second quarter, higher than RMB 217.80 million in the prior-year quarter. Earnings per share and per ADS were RMB 2.34 or $0.36, up from RMB 1.41 last year.
Excluding items, adjusted net income for the quarter surged to RMB 354.03 million or $54.78 million or RMB 2.21 per share or $0.34 per share, from RMB 261.02 million or RMB 1.69 per share in the year-ago quarter.
Total net revenues for the quarter increased 62.9 percent to RMB 4.40 billion or $680.56 million from RMB 2.70 billion in the same quarter last year. Twenty Wall Street analysts had a consensus revenue estimate of $616.04 million for the quarter.
Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd (YGE) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. The company reported $0.33 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.29. Earnings beat analyst estimates by 13.79%. Investors could expect the stock price to increase as results were better than expected.
Further analysis may need to be done to determine whether the upswing will come to effect. Guidance and revenue estimates must be taken into consideration. Shares of YGE fell by 6.57% or $-0.37/share to $5.26. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $5.00 and as high as $14.29. On average, 4423530 shares of YGE exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 7862333.
Hibbett Sports, Inc (HIB) stock prices predictions 2011
Hibbett Sports, Inc (HIB) stock prices predictions 2011 ; Hibbett Sports, Inc (HIBB) reported earnings results for the quarter ended July 2011. Earnings came in at $0.21 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.19 per share. Earnings beat analyst estimates by 10.53%. Investors might expect the stock price to increase as results were better than expected. Further analysis may need to be done to determine whether the upswing will come to effect.
Guidance and revenue estimates must be taken into consideration. There are currently 17 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of HIBB traded higher by 1.7% or $0.56/share to $33.53. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $22.09 and as high as $43.00. On average, 418149 shares of HIBB exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1071995.
Guidance and revenue estimates must be taken into consideration. There are currently 17 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of HIBB traded higher by 1.7% or $0.56/share to $33.53. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $22.09 and as high as $43.00. On average, 418149 shares of HIBB exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1071995.
Best stock to watch for week august 22 2011
Best stock to watch for week august 22 2011, : The following stocks were among the best performers for the week: ProShares UltraShort Financials, ProShares UltraShort S&P500, Research In Motion Limited, Open Text Corp, and Nokia Corporation.
Shares of ProShares UltraShort Financials (SKF) had a total return gain of 8.98% for the week and are currently trading at $85.33. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $53.92 and as high as $95.52. On average, 1968810 shares of SKF exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 3205325. The shares are currently trading above the 50-day moving average which indicates that the shares have been experiencing strong upward momentum as the 50 DMA is above the 200 DMA. The stock may come back down to test the 50-day moving average, so look for a move back to the $67.26 area where the stock will likely see buying pressure.
Shares of ProShares UltraShort S&P500 (SDS) had a total return gain of 8.96% for the week and are currently trading at $26.74. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $19.48 and as high as $36.17. On average, 33411610 shares of SDS exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 64214076. The shares are currently trading above the 200-day moving average which indicates that the shares have been subject to upward momentum. The 200 DMA is above the 50 DMA which indicates that the stock has likely taken a dip in the shorter term. The stock may eventually drop to test the 200-day moving average where buyers may be lurking near the $22.38 area.
Shares of Research In Motion Limited (RIMM) had a total return gain of 8.67% for the week and are currently trading at $26.69. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $21.60 and as high as $70.53. On average, 23054170 shares of RIMM exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 31019836. The shares are currently trading below the 50-day and 200-day moving averages which indicates that the shares have been experiencing downward momentum. The stock may bounce back to test the 200-day moving average. Thus, you may want to pay close attention for a move up to the $27.85 area but be careful because the stock may face selling pressure at this level.
Shares of Open Text Corp (OTEX) had a total return gain of 8.31% for the week and are currently trading at $55.38. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $40.48 and as high as $72.32. On average, 432530 shares of OTEX exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 990945. The shares are currently trading below the 200-day moving average which indicates that the shares have been suffering from downward momentum lately. The stock may bounce higher to test the 200-day moving average, so look for a move up to the $56.38 area where the stock may encounter resistance.
Shares of Nokia Corporation (NOK) had a total return gain of 8.21% for the week and are currently trading at $5.8. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $4.82 and as high as $11.06. On average, 41643630 shares of NOK exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 50250240. The shares are currently trading below the 50-day and 200-day moving averages which indicates that the shares have been experiencing downward momentum. The stock may bounce back to test the 200-day moving average. Thus, you may want to pay close attention for a move up to the $5.83 area but be careful because the stock may face selling pressure at this level.
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Shares of ProShares UltraShort Financials (SKF) had a total return gain of 8.98% for the week and are currently trading at $85.33. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $53.92 and as high as $95.52. On average, 1968810 shares of SKF exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 3205325. The shares are currently trading above the 50-day moving average which indicates that the shares have been experiencing strong upward momentum as the 50 DMA is above the 200 DMA. The stock may come back down to test the 50-day moving average, so look for a move back to the $67.26 area where the stock will likely see buying pressure.
Shares of ProShares UltraShort S&P500 (SDS) had a total return gain of 8.96% for the week and are currently trading at $26.74. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $19.48 and as high as $36.17. On average, 33411610 shares of SDS exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 64214076. The shares are currently trading above the 200-day moving average which indicates that the shares have been subject to upward momentum. The 200 DMA is above the 50 DMA which indicates that the stock has likely taken a dip in the shorter term. The stock may eventually drop to test the 200-day moving average where buyers may be lurking near the $22.38 area.
Shares of Research In Motion Limited (RIMM) had a total return gain of 8.67% for the week and are currently trading at $26.69. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $21.60 and as high as $70.53. On average, 23054170 shares of RIMM exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 31019836. The shares are currently trading below the 50-day and 200-day moving averages which indicates that the shares have been experiencing downward momentum. The stock may bounce back to test the 200-day moving average. Thus, you may want to pay close attention for a move up to the $27.85 area but be careful because the stock may face selling pressure at this level.
Shares of Open Text Corp (OTEX) had a total return gain of 8.31% for the week and are currently trading at $55.38. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $40.48 and as high as $72.32. On average, 432530 shares of OTEX exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 990945. The shares are currently trading below the 200-day moving average which indicates that the shares have been suffering from downward momentum lately. The stock may bounce higher to test the 200-day moving average, so look for a move up to the $56.38 area where the stock may encounter resistance.
Shares of Nokia Corporation (NOK) had a total return gain of 8.21% for the week and are currently trading at $5.8. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $4.82 and as high as $11.06. On average, 41643630 shares of NOK exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 50250240. The shares are currently trading below the 50-day and 200-day moving averages which indicates that the shares have been experiencing downward momentum. The stock may bounce back to test the 200-day moving average. Thus, you may want to pay close attention for a move up to the $5.83 area but be careful because the stock may face selling pressure at this level.
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iShares Silver Trust (SLV) stocks outlook august 2011
iShares Silver Trust (SLV) stocks outlook august 2011 ; Shares of iShares Silver Trust (SLV) had a total return gain of 9.34% for the week and are currently trading at $41.68. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $17.48 and as high as $48.35. On average, 38048350 shares of SLV exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 49144976.
The shares are currently trading above the 50-day moving average which indicates that the shares have been experiencing strong upward momentum as the 50 DMA is above the 200 DMA. The stock may come back down to test the 50-day moving average, so look for a move back to the $36.76 area where the stock will likely see buying pressure.
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The shares are currently trading above the 50-day moving average which indicates that the shares have been experiencing strong upward momentum as the 50 DMA is above the 200 DMA. The stock may come back down to test the 50-day moving average, so look for a move back to the $36.76 area where the stock will likely see buying pressure.
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Friday, August 19, 2011
SPDR S&P 500 ETF market capitalization
SPDR S&P 500 ETF market capitalization : SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE:SPY) dropped -0.13% to $114.37 with the total traded volume of 200.84 million shares beating the average volume of 318.90 million.
Its shares were trading within the range of $112.90-$115.88 while its opening price was $112.96. Its market capitalization is $78.08 billion. Its stock price 52 weeks low was $104.29 and 52 weeks high price was $137.18.
Its shares were trading within the range of $112.90-$115.88 while its opening price was $112.96. Its market capitalization is $78.08 billion. Its stock price 52 weeks low was $104.29 and 52 weeks high price was $137.18.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Best 10 Stocks Jim Cramer Recommended the Most Last Week
Best 10 Stocks Jim Cramer Recommended the Most Last Week ; During the last week, his favorite buy recommendations (10 stocks that are recommended in at least two separate shows) on Mad Money were as follows:
1. Verizon (VZ)
Cramer recommended Verizon twice in the past week. In light of recent labor problems, Cramer said that Verizon needs to remove the costs of operating landlines, as they are not making the money Verizon needs them to in order to justify operations. This telecommunications stock received a buy recommendation from Cramer because of its 5.8% yield as well as his belief that Verizon will come out on top with their labor issues.
2. EOG Resources (EOG)
Cramer rated this stock as a buy twice last week. This domestic oil and gas producer reported a terrific quarter and beat estimates by $0.32. Cramer feels this is a growth stock that is poised to do well when oil prices bottom. T. Boone Pickens of BP Capital has increased buying of EOG (see more of BP Capital’s holdings here). Cramer stated that EOG Resources is the most underrated stock in the oil market. This market is giving EOG too little recognition for the company’s assets (considering BHP Billiton’s (BHP) willingness to purchase Petrohawk (HK) for $12.1B) and is providing a chance to own one of Cramer’s absolute favorite stocks. EOG earned $1.11 per share, beating estimates by $0.32 cents per share. The company doesn’t need high crude prices to maintain earnings, as they have ample new production.
3. Wynn Resorts (WYNN)
Cramer expressed his love of this gaming stock twice in the past week. “In Steve Wynn I trust,” exclaimed Cramer, who thinks Wynn Resorts is poised to go higher. Cramer said casinos are similar to restaurants in that when the price of gas goes down, the more discretionary income a consumer has to spend elsewhere. While Cramer doesn‘t think Penn Natl. Gaming (PENN) is bad, he prefers Wynn played with deep in the money calls. Morgan Stanley saw the firm as one of the “best-positioned” in gaming due to its product pipeline strength.
4. Perrigo (PRGO)
Cramer recommended this stock twice over the past five days. Referred to by Cramer as the “best knock-off company known to man,” he believed it would report a good quarter. This “knock-off” producer opened down 8 points Tuesday when traders thought they were pouring cold water on future expectations, but rallied 9 points instantly. It was just a conservative move from one of Cramer’s favorite stocks.
5. Saks (SKS)
Cramer recommended Saks twice last week. This high-end fashion retailer reported a better than expected quarter, although the stock has dropped 31% since March. Chairman and CEO Steve Sadove said the company is experiencing 15% top-line growth and the online business growth is up 50% since its inception. In 2010, Saks Direct (the online arm of Saks) saw revenue increase 28% year-over-year. The retailer is also seeing solid sales figures. In 2010, about 70% of sales were at full-price. Cramer doesn’t understand how the stock price is so low, and suggests that means it should be bought.
6. Cisco Systems (CSCO)
Cramer gave this stock a buy recommendation while remaining quite bearish on the tech industry as a whole. “Cisco is okay to own,” he said. “If it drops below $15, buy it. It’s no longer in the dog house.” Zeke Ashton of Centaur Capital Partners has CSCO shares representing more than 7.5% of their portfolio (see Ashton’s other picks here).
7. Home Depot (HD)
Cramer recommended this stock twice in the past week, once on its own and once in comparison to Lowe‘s (LOW). The world‘s largest home improvement retailer reported a great earnings quarter in which net income rose 14% (primarily due to storm damage). Cramer recommends owning stock from this company that continues to deliver. Jason Capello of Merchants’ Gate Capital may feel differently, as he reduced his firm’s portfolio exposure to Home Depot by 29% (see more of Capello’s holdings here).
8. Starbucks (SBUX)
Cramer raved about this stock twice during the past week. This renowned coffee producer/retailer has not seen a decrease in sales lately and Cramer recommends buying this stock as the company’s gross margins could surge. Cramer recommends owning Starbucks because Howard Shultz pledged to keep out of politics and to continue to hire. Glenn Russell Dubin of Highbridge Capital Management purchased a considerable position in the coffee retailer.
9. SPDR Gold Trust (GLD)
Cramer recommended playing the precious metal through this ETF twice last week. With the price of gold up 25% YTD, Cramer bolstered his stance on owning gold to insure the portfolio against drops in markets. Cramer stated the SPDR Gold Trust ETF is the safest, most convenient way to play the precious metal. John Paulson of Paulson & Co. has 13% of its 13F portfolio in GLD. Gold is not done going up and the only time Cramer would recommend selling gold is when it represents more than 20% of your portfolio.
10. Whole Foods (WFM)
This past week, Cramer recommended owning this natural, organic food supermarket two times. Cramer said he does not like the supermarkets and gave Winn-Dixie (WINN) a sell recommendation. However, Cramer reinforced that he did like Whole Foods. The stock has a market cap of $10.2 billion and P/E ratio of 31.68. (sourcce, seekingalpha.com )
1. Verizon (VZ)
Cramer recommended Verizon twice in the past week. In light of recent labor problems, Cramer said that Verizon needs to remove the costs of operating landlines, as they are not making the money Verizon needs them to in order to justify operations. This telecommunications stock received a buy recommendation from Cramer because of its 5.8% yield as well as his belief that Verizon will come out on top with their labor issues.
2. EOG Resources (EOG)
Cramer rated this stock as a buy twice last week. This domestic oil and gas producer reported a terrific quarter and beat estimates by $0.32. Cramer feels this is a growth stock that is poised to do well when oil prices bottom. T. Boone Pickens of BP Capital has increased buying of EOG (see more of BP Capital’s holdings here). Cramer stated that EOG Resources is the most underrated stock in the oil market. This market is giving EOG too little recognition for the company’s assets (considering BHP Billiton’s (BHP) willingness to purchase Petrohawk (HK) for $12.1B) and is providing a chance to own one of Cramer’s absolute favorite stocks. EOG earned $1.11 per share, beating estimates by $0.32 cents per share. The company doesn’t need high crude prices to maintain earnings, as they have ample new production.
3. Wynn Resorts (WYNN)
Cramer expressed his love of this gaming stock twice in the past week. “In Steve Wynn I trust,” exclaimed Cramer, who thinks Wynn Resorts is poised to go higher. Cramer said casinos are similar to restaurants in that when the price of gas goes down, the more discretionary income a consumer has to spend elsewhere. While Cramer doesn‘t think Penn Natl. Gaming (PENN) is bad, he prefers Wynn played with deep in the money calls. Morgan Stanley saw the firm as one of the “best-positioned” in gaming due to its product pipeline strength.
4. Perrigo (PRGO)
Cramer recommended this stock twice over the past five days. Referred to by Cramer as the “best knock-off company known to man,” he believed it would report a good quarter. This “knock-off” producer opened down 8 points Tuesday when traders thought they were pouring cold water on future expectations, but rallied 9 points instantly. It was just a conservative move from one of Cramer’s favorite stocks.
5. Saks (SKS)
Cramer recommended Saks twice last week. This high-end fashion retailer reported a better than expected quarter, although the stock has dropped 31% since March. Chairman and CEO Steve Sadove said the company is experiencing 15% top-line growth and the online business growth is up 50% since its inception. In 2010, Saks Direct (the online arm of Saks) saw revenue increase 28% year-over-year. The retailer is also seeing solid sales figures. In 2010, about 70% of sales were at full-price. Cramer doesn’t understand how the stock price is so low, and suggests that means it should be bought.
6. Cisco Systems (CSCO)
Cramer gave this stock a buy recommendation while remaining quite bearish on the tech industry as a whole. “Cisco is okay to own,” he said. “If it drops below $15, buy it. It’s no longer in the dog house.” Zeke Ashton of Centaur Capital Partners has CSCO shares representing more than 7.5% of their portfolio (see Ashton’s other picks here).
7. Home Depot (HD)
Cramer recommended this stock twice in the past week, once on its own and once in comparison to Lowe‘s (LOW). The world‘s largest home improvement retailer reported a great earnings quarter in which net income rose 14% (primarily due to storm damage). Cramer recommends owning stock from this company that continues to deliver. Jason Capello of Merchants’ Gate Capital may feel differently, as he reduced his firm’s portfolio exposure to Home Depot by 29% (see more of Capello’s holdings here).
8. Starbucks (SBUX)
Cramer raved about this stock twice during the past week. This renowned coffee producer/retailer has not seen a decrease in sales lately and Cramer recommends buying this stock as the company’s gross margins could surge. Cramer recommends owning Starbucks because Howard Shultz pledged to keep out of politics and to continue to hire. Glenn Russell Dubin of Highbridge Capital Management purchased a considerable position in the coffee retailer.
9. SPDR Gold Trust (GLD)
Cramer recommended playing the precious metal through this ETF twice last week. With the price of gold up 25% YTD, Cramer bolstered his stance on owning gold to insure the portfolio against drops in markets. Cramer stated the SPDR Gold Trust ETF is the safest, most convenient way to play the precious metal. John Paulson of Paulson & Co. has 13% of its 13F portfolio in GLD. Gold is not done going up and the only time Cramer would recommend selling gold is when it represents more than 20% of your portfolio.
10. Whole Foods (WFM)
This past week, Cramer recommended owning this natural, organic food supermarket two times. Cramer said he does not like the supermarkets and gave Winn-Dixie (WINN) a sell recommendation. However, Cramer reinforced that he did like Whole Foods. The stock has a market cap of $10.2 billion and P/E ratio of 31.68. (sourcce, seekingalpha.com )
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