Wednesday, April 29, 2015

10 Best Healthcare Technology Stocks To Own For 2015

10 Best Healthcare Technology Stocks To Own For 2015: Radioshack Corporation(RSH)

RadioShack Corporation engages in the retail sale of consumer electronic goods and services through its RadioShack store chain and kiosk operations. Its products include postpaid and prepaid wireless handsets and communication devices, such as scanners and global positioning system (GPS) products; home entertainment, wireless, music, computer, video game, and GPS accessories; media storage, power adapters, digital imaging products, and headphones; home audio and video end-products, personal computing products, residential telephones, and voice over Internet protocol products; digital cameras, digital music players, toys, satellite radios, video gaming hardware, camcorders, and general radios; general and special purpose batteries and battery chargers; and wires and cables, connectivity products, components and tools, and hobby products. The company also provides consumers access to third-party services, such as prepaid wireless airtime and extended service plans in its ser vice platform. In addition, it manufactures various products, including telephones, antennas, wires, and cable products, as well as various hard-to-find parts and accessories for consumer electronics products; and provides repair services. As of March 31, 2011, the company operated 4,467 company-operated retail stores under the RadioShack brand name in the United States; and 1,304 kiosks located in Target and Sam?s Club stores. As of December 31, 2010, it operated 211 company-operated stores under the RadioShack brand, 9 dealers, and 1 distribution center in Mexico; a network of 1,207 RadioShack dealer outlets, including 34 located outside of North America; and 4 distribution centers in the United States. Further, the company sells its products through its Website, radioshack.com. RadioShack Corporation was founded in 1899 and is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Advisors' Opinion:
  • [By Ben Levisohn]

    When I was a! kid, I bought my first–and only–Ham radio telegraph key at RadioShack (RSH), which was a haven for those of us geeky enough to like playing with electronics. I also adored its packaged electronic kits, with those little metal springs to hold the wires. But that’s not today’s RadioShack, not really.

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    The problem is, that RadioShack doesn’t know what it is anymore, as clearly demonstrated by second-quarter loss of $1.11, well below forecasts for a 37 cents loss. The Wall Street Journal has the details:

    Earlier this year [CEO Joe] Magnacca, a former Walgreen Co. executive who was hired in February, outlined a strategy to refurbish stores by overhauling layouts and removing items from the shelves, part of a broader effort to improve perception among younger customers while keeping traditional “do-it-yourself” patrons satisfied. The company plans to open or remodel more than 100 of its roughly 4,300 stores with some form of that new design by the end of the year.

    In the meantime, RadioShack’s quarterly loss widened to $112.4 million from $47.1 million a year earlier as overall sales fell 10% to $805.4 million.

    Sales at stores open at least a year dropped 8.4% as the company cleared stockpiles of less-profitable products by marking down devices or, in most cases, unloading them on wholesalers. The effort squeezed the company’s gross margin down to 30.1% from 36% a year earlier.

    RadioShack also announced that it had hired two executives with J.C. Penney (JCP) pasts to help improve merchandising and global sourcing. Yes, JC Penney. That will make investors feel good.

    Still, JCPenneyRadioShack was able to sign an $835 million financing deal at “very market-based competitive rates,” its CFO said.

    BB&T Capital Markets’ Anthony Chukumba and Eric Cohen survey the damage:

    RadioShack continued to stumble in Q313,

  • [By Will Ashworth]

    RadioShack (RSH) j! ust cant ! buy a break.

    RadioShack’s plans to close 1,100 stores over the next five years were scuttled by lenders in mid-May when the terms for allowing it to do so were deemed unacceptable by RSH management and board. As a result, its closing fewer stores and will instead find other ways to cut costs.

  • [By Jason Moser]

    Another quarter has passed for RadioShack (NYSE: RSH  ) and things are still looking pretty bleak for the once high-flying electronics retailer. This past quarter revealed that while The Shack's heart is still beating, it's on life support, and I'm doubtful it will come off anytime soon.

  • [By Chris Hill]

    Shares of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX  ) soar in the wake of better-than-expected first quarter earnings and the addition of 3 million new subscribers. Coach (NYSE: COH  ) gets a boost from a 6% increase in third-quarter profits. Shares of The Travelers Companies (NYSE: TRV  ) rise on higher-than-expected first-quarter earnings. And RadioShack (NYSE: RSH  ) reports a wider-than-expected first-quarter loss and a decline in same-store sales. In this installment of Investor Beat, our analysts discuss four stocks making moves.

  • source from Top Penny Stocks For 2015:http://www.seekpennystocks.com/10-best-healthcare-technology-stocks-to-own-for-2015-2.html

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Top 5 Transportation Stocks For 2015

Top 5 Transportation Stocks For 2015: J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.(JBHT)

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a surface transportation, delivery, and logistics company in North America. It operates in four segments: Intermodal (JBI), Dedicated Contract Services (DCS), Full-Load Dry-Van (JBT), and Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS). The JBI segment provides intermodal freight solutions, including origin and destination pickup and delivery services in the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. This segment operates 45,666 pieces of company-controlled trailing equipment; and manages a fleet of 2,592 company-owned tractors. The DCS segment involves in the design, development, and execution of supply chain solutions, which support various transportation networks. This segment offers final mile delivery, replenishment, and specialized services supporting private fleet conversion, fleet creation, and transportation system augmentation. As of December 31, 2010, it operated 4,259 company-owned trucks, 357 customer-owned trucks, and 23 independent contractor trucks. The JBT segment provides full-load, dry-van freight services by utilizing tractors operating over roads and highways. It operated 1,697 company-owned tractors. The ICS segment provides non-asset, asset-light, and transportation logistics solutions. It offers flatbed, refrigerated, expedited, and less-than-truckload, as well as various dry-van and intermodal solutions. The company transports a range of freight, including general merchandise, specialty consumer items, appliances, forest and paper products, building materials, soaps and cosmetics, automotive parts, electronics, and chemicals. J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Lowell, Arkansas.

Advisors' Opinion:
  • [By Chad Fraser]

    As we wrote in a December 18 Investing Daily article, one way to play intermodal’s growth is through trucking stocks: J.B. ! Hunt Transport Services (NasdaqGS: JBHT) was one of the first to enter the intermodal game and has developed considerable expertise. In 2012, intermodal freight supplied 61% of J.B. Hunt’s revenue.

  • [By Monica Gerson]

    Wall Street expects JB Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ: JBHT) to post its Q3 earnings at $0.78 per share on revenue of $1.45 billion. JB Hunt Transport shares fell 0.31% to $73.77 in after-hours trading.

  • [By Laura Brodbeck]

    Monday

    Earnings Releases Expected: Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C), J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) Economic Releases Expected: Eurozone industrial production, US retail sales, US business inventories

    Tuesday

  • [By Chris Hill]

    In this installment of Investor Beat, our analysts explain why they're watching J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ: JBHT  ) and Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC  ) .

  • source from Top Penny Stocks For 2015:http://www.seekpennystocks.com/top-5-transportation-stocks-for-2015-2.html

Monday, April 27, 2015

Best Managed Healthcare Companies To Buy For 2014

SIFMA’s Economic Advisory Roundtable says the U.S. economy should grow 2.2% this year, a slower pace than the group’s earlier full-year estimate of 2.7%. Still, U.S. growth could hit 3.1% next year, the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association adds.

“We believed we could recoup from weather-related losses” of economic growth earlier this year, explained Diane Swonk, chairwoman of the Roundtable, on a call with the press Tuesday.

“This will not happen because of intensifying geopolitical risks,” added Swonk, who is chief economist of Mesirow Financial in Chicago. She pointed to rising oil prices from the deteriorating situation in Iraq.

(SIFMA’s economic survey includes the views of some 20 economists; it was conducted between May 28 and June 10.)

Released one day before a meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the SIFMA report notes that the Federal Reserve is likely to keep its current zero to 0.25% target federal funds rate through mid-2015. Half of respondents anticipate the first rate hike in Q2'15, while 40% say such a hike will come in the second half of 2015; the remaining 10% see it taking place in Q1'16.

Hot Quality Companies To Own In Right Now: U.S. Bancorp(USB)

U.S. Bancorp, a financial services holding company, provides various banking and financial services in the United States. It generates various deposit products, including checking accounts, savings accounts, money market savings, and time certificates of deposit accounts. The company originates a portfolio of loans comprising commercial loans and lease financing; commercial real estate; residential mortgage; and retail loans consisting of credit cards, retail leasing, home equity and second mortgages, and other retail loans. It also offers wholesale lending, equipment finance, small-ticket leasing, depository, treasury management, capital markets, foreign exchange, and international trade services to middle market, large corporate, commercial real estate, and public sector clients. In addition, U.S. Bancorp provides telebanking and automated teller machine (ATM) services, as well as cash management services. The company, through other subsidiaries, provides trust, private banking, financial advisory, investment management, retail brokerage services, insurance, and custody and fund services; and payment services, including consumer and business credit cards, stored-value cards, debit cards, corporate and purchasing card services, consumer lines of credit, and merchant processing. U.S. Bancorp primarily serves individuals, estates, foundations, business corporations, and charitable organizations. It operates a network of approximately 3,031 banking offices and 5,310 ATMs. The company was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Advisors' Opinion:
  • [By Dan Caplinger]

    Finally, with the agencies allowing these loans, lenders will have every incentive to make these loans, knowing they can then resell them to the agencies. Already, rising rates have led to fears of declines in refinancing volume at Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC  ) , JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM  ) , and US Bancorp (NYSE: USB  ) , as well as a number of smaller lenders across the nation. Without addressing the moral hazard involved in these loans, new rules from Fannie and Freddie could easily do more harm than good to retirees.

  • [By Nicole Seghetti]

    US Bancorp (NYSE: USB  )
    A top holding of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, it's what US Bancorp has avoided that makes it appealing for investors: The bank didn't aggressively lend to the extent of its too-big-to-fail counterparts. The conservative nature of this regional bank has helped it return healthy shareholder value during the past several decades. The stock pays a 2.3% dividend yield and boasts a forward P/E ratio of 10.�

  • [By Amanda Alix]

    Banks are anxious to make money off of their mobile customers, but they don't relish�the type of backlash B of A experienced. Yet, banks have a point. Downloadable apps cost money to create, with estimates of between $1 million and $5 million for each project.�Surely, banks can be excused for wanting to recoup some of that investment in research and development. Some already do --�U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB  ) has been charging $0.50 per mobile check deposit for over two years, and Regions Financial (NYSE: RF  ) charges for this service, too. U.S. Bancorp notes that customers have willingly paid for this amenity, and Regions plans to further monetize its mobile banking services platform.

Best Managed Healthcare Companies To Buy For 2014: Civeo Corp (CVEO)

Civeo Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Oil States International, Inc. The Company operates in active oil, coal, natural gas and iron ore producing regions, including Canada, Australia and the United States. The Company is engaged in providing an integrated service offering to its customers, which include independent oil and natural gas companies, mining companies and oilfield and mining service companies. The Company�� premium accommodations services allow its customers to outsource their accommodations needs to a single supplier, maintaining employee welfare and satisfaction while focusing their investment on their core resource development efforts. In June 2014, Oil States International Inc completed spin-off of the Company.

The Company�� primary focus is on providing premium accommodations to natural resource companies at its properties, which the Company refers to as lodges in Canada and villages in Australia. The Company has 17 lodges and villages in operation, with an aggregate of more than 20,000 rooms. In addition, in the United States and Canada, the Company has eleven smaller open camp properties, as well as a fleet of mobile accommodation assets.

The Company competes with ATCO Structures & Logistics Ltd., Black Diamond Group Limited, Horizon North Logistics Inc., Clean Harbors, Inc., Aramark Corporation, Ausco Modular (a subsidiary of Algeco Scotsman), Fleetwood Corporation, Sodexo, Compass Group PLC, Stallion Oilfield Holdings, Inc. and Target Logistics Management LLC (a subsidiary of Algeco Scotsman Global S.a.r.l.).

Advisors' Opinion:
  • [By Johanna Bennett]

    In corporate news, Civeo (CVEO) tumbled 55.2% to close at $3.92 after the company said it would slash spending and suspend its quarterly dividend amid the slide in oil prices.

  • [By Teresa Rivas]

    Shares of Civeo (CVEO) were down nearly 25% in after hours trading Monday, following the firm�� disappointing 2015 guidance and news it is suspending its dividend.

    The firm, which provides accommodations for energy workers, said it expects 2015 revenues between $540 million and $600 million, well below the $815 million analysts were expecting. Its first quarter revenue guidance, a range of $160 million to $175 million, also came in far short of expectations of $228 million.

    The company blamed a slowdown in oil sands projects in Canada amid an environment of low oil prices for the shortfall, while also noting that low coal prices in Australia are also hurting sales.

    In response to a “potentially protracted period of lower prices”�Civeo said it would adjust its cost structure (after already cutting 30% and 45% of its Canadian and U.S. employees) and would limit its capital expenditures going forward��o a range of $75 million to $85 million, from $260 million to $280 million this year��including suspending its dividend.

    The plunge comes after Civeo hit a 52-week low of $6.81 Dec. 17, a fall of more than 75% from its June highs.

    Update: As of 5:15 the shares were off more than 28%. Also,��D.E. Shaw & Co disclosed 5.1% passive stake in the firm.

  • [By Johanna Bennett]

    The bear market in crude oil has claimed yet another victim.

    Late Monday, Civeo (CVEO), the provider of temporary and long-term accommodation to oil projects, issued a steep profit warning and suspended its dividend payment. Tuesday, the stock cratered, falling more than 50% to $4.11.

    The firm said it expects 2015 revenues between $540 million and $600 million, well below the $815 million analysts were expecting. Its first quarter revenue guidance, a range of $160 million to $175 million, also came in far short of expectations of $228 million.

    The company blamed a slowdown in oil sands projects in Canada amid an environment of low oil prices for the shortfall, while also noting that low coal prices in Australia are also hurting sales.

    In response, Sterne Agee analysts Stephen Gengaro and Ivan Suleiman wrote:

    Civeo�� near-term strategy of suspending its dividend and paying down debt is prudent and will enable the company to remain compliant with its debt covenants. Management expects 2015 capital spending of $75-85 million versus $260-280 million in 2014, including $55-60 million of maintenance. With about $250 million in cash on its balance sheet and our expectation the company is cash flow positive in 2015 even with depressed expectations, the company should be able to lower its debt levels to $450-500 million.

    Civeo�� share price was already under severe pressure before the profit warning. The shares hit a previous 52-week low of $6.81 on Dec. 17, a fall of more than 75% since it hit a high in June following its spinoff from Oil States International (OIS).

Best Managed Healthcare Companies To Buy For 2014: inContact Inc.(SAAS)

inContact, Inc. provides cloud-based contact center software services and network connectivity in the United States. Its solutions include inContact ACD, an automatic call distributor; inContact CTI, a computer telephony integration that integrates with customer data servers to provide agents pre-populated customer data; inContact IVR, an interactive voice response solution to create specialized call flows; and inContact Integrations for integration of various hardware and software solutions already in place at customer sites. The company also offers inContact ECHO that gathers the opinion of the customer and presents the analysis of the feedback directly to supervisors and agents; inContact Workforce Management, which forecasts demand, schedules workforce, analyzes and optimizes staffing, and reports real-time adherence in contact centers; inContact Quality Monitoring that provides insights into agent performance and customer satisfaction; and InContact Screen Recording, which provides compliance level screen recording functionality for voice channel interactions. In addition, it provides inContact eLearning that offers targeted, prioritized training, communications, and testing to the agent?s desktop during dips in call volumes; and inContact Network Connectivity, which includes time division multiplexing and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) connectivity, and toll-free and local-number services. Further, inContact, Inc. offers professional services, as well as operates as a domestic and international long distance reseller and aggregator. The company was formerly known as UCN, Inc. and changed its name to inContact, Inc. in January 2009. inContact, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Advisors' Opinion:
  • [By jaggom]

    Approximately 35% of the respondents cited that the internal or private cloud projects still dominated cloud-related activity. The public cloud services such as infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and software as a service (SaaS) activity in enterprises also doubled in the range of 30% and 33% in just the past six months.

  • [By James Miller Phd]

    Within the cloud computing applications, Salesforce has become a leading supplier and platform vendor, positioning itself in a strong position among other cloud application providers. Currently, through Sales Cloud, the company�� most popular product, it has succeeded in expanding its addressable market towards the purchase of Service Cloud as well. Providing different on-demand Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), such as the Sales Cloud, Service Cloud and Chatter applications, it allows customers to improve communication and sales to their respective customers. Moreover, it offers other platforms such as The Force.com Platform, or Heroku Platform, and developer tools like Database.com and The AppExchange, enabling its users to customize its applications.

Best Managed Healthcare Companies To Buy For 2014: Reservoir Minerals Inc (RMC)

Reservoir Minerals Inc. (Minerals) is an international mineral exploration and development company with a portfolio of precious and base metal exploration properties in Serbia. On October 14, 2011 the Company completed the terms of the arrangement, which was regarding the re-organization of Minerals�� business components into two separately listed public corporations by the spin-out of certain Serbian mineral exploration permits (the Mining Assets), which received shareholder approval, on October 11, 2011. The Spin-out Transaction was effected by the transfer to Minerals of three indirectly held subsidiaries of Reservoir that hold such permits. Reservoir Exploration (BVI) Ltd. owns Deli Jovan Exploration and Mining D.o.o., which owns the Deli Jovan exploration permit, Reservoir Consulting (BVI) Inc. owns Balkan Exploration and Mining D.o.o., which owns the Lece, Plavkovo, Stara Planina, Parlozi and Bobija exploration permits. Its subsidiary also includes Rakita (BVI) Ltd. Advisors' Opinion:
  • [By Holly LaFon]

    Whitney George is Director of Investments, Managing Director, and a Portfolio Manager of Royce & Associates, LLC, investment advisor to The Royce Funds. He serves as portfolio manager for Royce Premier Fund (RPR), Royce Low-Priced Stock Fund (RLP), Royce Global Value Fund (RGV), Royce SMid-Cap Value Fund (RSV), and Royce Focus Trust (FUND). He also serves as assistant portfolio manager for Royce Micro-Cap Fund (RMC), Royce Value Fund (RVV), Royce Value Plus Fund (RVP), Royce Focus Value Fund (RFV), and Royce Capital Fund ��Micro-Cap Portfolio (RCM). Mr. George's thoughts in this interview concerning the stock market are solely his own and, of course, there can be no assurance with regard to future market movements.

Best Solar Stocks To Buy For 2015

Best Solar Stocks To Buy For 2015: DAQQ New Energy Corp.(DQ)

Daqo New Energy Corp., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells polysilicon in China. The company sells its polysilicon to photovoltaic product manufacturers for use in the processing of ingots, wafers, cells and modules for solar power solutions. It also produces and sells mono-crystalline and multi-crystalline modules to photovoltaic system integrators and distributors in China and internationally under its Daqo brand. The company was formerly known as Mega Stand International Limited and changed its name to Daqo New Energy Corp. in August 2009. Daqo New Energy Corp. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered Wanzhou, the People?s Republic of China.

Advisors' Opinion:
  • [By Lisa Levin]

    Daqo New Energy (NYSE: DQ) shares gained 12.78% to $33.58 on quarterly results.

    SINA (NASDAQ: SINA) rose 7.26% to $51.29 after the company reported upbeat quarterly results.

  • source from Top Penny Stocks For 2015:http://www.seekpennystocks.com/best-solar-stocks-to-buy-for-2015-2.html

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Top Healthcare Technology Stocks To Own Right Now

Top Healthcare Technology Stocks To Own Right Now: Vitamin Blue Inc (VTMB)

Vitamin Blue, Inc. (Vitamin Blue), incorporated on May 25, 1999, is engaged in designing, manufacturing and distributing surf wear board shorts, t-shirts and fleece jackets) and surfing accessories (surf boards bags, roof rack pad and surf backpacks). The Company focuses on four types of retail outlets: surfboard manufacturers, surf shops, specialty stores and department stores. Vitamin Blue distributes the majority of its products through surfboard manufacturers and surf shops. The primary focus of Vitamin Blue is surf wear and surfing accessories. The Companys primary distribution focuses on retail outlets in North America (the United States, Canada and Mexico). Vitamin Blue manufactures most of its surfing accessories and all of its surfwear in-house.

Surfboard Manufacturers

The Companys surfboard manufactures retail outlet generally consists of single shops, where surfboards are designed, manufactured and marketed. It is the source for surfing accessories. This distribution channel focuses on the core surf market. The Company has relationships with manufacturers, such as Hap Jacobs, Bing Surfboards, Bark Boards and Ron House Shapes, Dewey Weber, Stewart Surfboards. Vitamin Blue surfing accessories are sold through this channel.

Surf Shops

The Companys surf shops are generally single to multiple shops located in or near beach cities, focused on the central surf market. It tends to be privately owned. Surf shops also focus on the core surf market and provide an authentic retail source for complete lines of surfwear and surfing accessory products. The Company has relationships with manufacturers, such as Freeline Design (Santa Cruz, California), The Frog House (Newport Beach, California), Infinity Surfboards (Dana Point, California), Legends Surf (Carlsbad, California), Hi-Tech Surf Sports (Maui, Hawaii), Second Wind Sail and Surf (Maui, Hawaii), Hawaiian Island ! Surf and Sport (Ma ui, Hawaii) Kennedy Surfboards (Woodland Hills, California), Malibu Surf Shack, (Malibu, California), E.T. Surf (Hermosa Beach, California), Spyder (Hermosa Beach, California), Costa Azul (Laguna Beach, California), Icons of Surf (San Clemente, California), Encinitas Surfboards (Encinitas, California), Nor Easter Surf Shop (Scituate, Massachusetts), Air & Speed Surf Shop (Montauk, New York), Xtreme Surf & Sport (East Northport, New York) and Marshs Surf Shop (Atlantic Beach, North Carolina). The complete line of Vitamin Blue products (surfwear and surfing accessories) is distributed through this channel.

Specialty Stores

The Companys specialty stores type of retail outlet generally consists of single, regional and nationwide stores, and tends to be located in or near beach or resort communities, shopping centers, and shopping malls. Specialty stores distributing surf products primarily include tourist/vacation shops, sporting good stores (inc luding Sports Chalet, Inc. - SPCHB), and regional and national retail stores (including Pacific Sunwear of California-PSUN and Zumiez, Inc.-ZUMZ). Vitamin Blue intends to use this type of retail outlet to distribute its surfwear.

Department Stores

The Companys department stores type of retail outlet generally has stores located nationwide. It is located in shopping malls, such as Bloomingdales, Macys, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom. Vitamin Blue intends to use this type of retail outlet to distribute its surfwear.

Vitamin Blues surfing accessories include surfboard travel bags, which offer surfboard protection and can be used daily or for long distance surf trips; surf gear travel bags, which are duffle bags used to carry surfing essentials on surf trips; surf backpacks, which are specially, designed wet bag backpacks for wetsuit storage, and roof-rack pads, which is used on existing car roof racks for surfboard protection and security on daily surf outings.

The C! ompany co! mpetes with Quicksilver, Inc., Billabong Intl, Hurley and Volcom Inc.

Advisors' Opinion:
  • [By Peter Graham]

    Small cap marijuana stocks Smart Ventures Inc (OTCMKTS: SMVR) and Vitamin Blue Inc (OTCMKTS: VTMB) jumped 40.28% and 38.6%, respectively, while hemp stock Astika Holdings Inc (OTCBB: ASKH) fell 13.75% on Friday. Moreover, only one of these small cap stocks seems to have been the subject of a few paid promotions or investor relations types of activities. So will all three of these marijuana or hemp stocks keep producing highs or lows for investors and traders alike? Here is a quick reality check:

  • [By Peter Graham]

    Small cap stocks Green Endeavors Inc (OTCMKTS: GRNE), Global Links Corporation (OTCMKTS: GLCO) and Vitamin Blue Inc (OTCBB: VTMB) were all making noticeable moves at the end of last week. On Friday, Green Endeavors Inc rose 8.11% and Global Links Corporation rose 13.96% while Vitamin Blue Inc fell 10%. Of course, small cap OTC stocks making large single digit or double digit moves in either direction arent all that unusual. Moreover, all of these small caps have been the subject of paid promotions. With that in mind, here is a closer look at all three to help you decide on an investing or trading strategy:

  • source from Top Stocks To Buy For 2015:http://www.topstocksforum.com/top-healthcare-technology-stocks-to-own-right-now-2.html

Monday, April 20, 2015

Can SanDisk See Higher Prices?

With shares of SanDisk (NASDAQ:SNDK) trading around $58, is SNDK an OUTPERFORM, WAIT AND SEE or STAY AWAY? Let's analyze the stock with the relevant sections of our CHEAT SHEET investing framework:

T = Trends for a Stock’s Movement

SanDisk designs, develops, and manufactures data storage solutions in a range of form factors, using its flash memory, controller, and firmware technologies. The company's solutions include removable cards, embedded products, USB, digital media players, wafers and components. Its removable cards are used in a range of consumer electronics devices, such as mobile phones, digital cameras, gaming devices, and laptop computers. SanDisk’s embedded flash products are used in mobile phones, tablets, ultrabooks, eReaders, GPS, gaming systems, imaging devices, and computing platforms. For computing platforms, it provides storage solutions known as solid-state drives that can be used in lieu of hard disk drives. The products that SanDisk provides allows for consumers and companies worldwide to operate at increasing efficiency. These storage products will be in demand at growing rates due to the rising technology expectations of businesses and people around the world.

T = Technicals on the Stock Chart are Strong

SanDisk stock has seen an impressive run since establishing lows during the 2008 Financial Crisis. The stock is currently trading at multi-year highs and looks poised to test all-time highs. Analyzing the price trend and its strength can be done using key simple moving averages. What are the key moving averages? The 50-day (pink), 100-day (blue), and 200-day (yellow) simple moving averages. As seen in the daily price chart below, SanDisk is trading above its rising key averages which signal neutral to bullish price action in the near-term.

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SNDK

(Source: Thinkorswim)

Taking a look at the implied volatility (red) and implied volatility skew levels of SanDisk options may help determine if investors are bullish, neutral, or bearish.

Implied Volatility (IV)

30-Day IV Percentile

90-Day IV Percentile

SanDisk Options

32.79%

66%

65%

What does this mean? This means that investors or traders are buying a significant amount of call and put options contracts, as compared to the last 30 and 90 trading days.

Put IV Skew

Call IV Skew

June Options

Average

Average

July Options

Average

Average

As of today, there is an average demand from call and put buyers or sellers, neutral over the next two months. To summarize, investors are buying a significant amount of call and put option contracts and are leaning neutral over the next two months.

On the next page, let’s take a look at the earnings and revenue growth rates and the conclusion.

E = Earnings Are Increasing Quarter-Over-Quarter

Rising stock prices are often strongly correlated with rising earnings and revenue growth rates. Also, the last four quarterly earnings announcement reactions help gauge investor sentiment on SanDisk’s stock. What do the last four quarterly earnings and revenue growth (Y-O-Y) figures for SanDisk look like and more importantly, how did the markets like these numbers?

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2013 Q1

2012 Q4

2012 Q3

2012 Q2

Earnings Growth (Y-O-Y)

47.83%

-23.33%

-67.71%

-95.10%

Revenue Growth (Y-O-Y)

11.21%

-2.25%

-10.09%

-24.93%

Earnings Reaction

-6.64%

2.51%

2.7%

10.31%

SanDisk has seen decreasing earnings and revenue figures over most of the last four quarters. Regardless, the markets seem to have been pleased with most of SanDisk’s recent earnings announcements.

P = Excellent Relative Performance Versus Peers and Sector

How has SanDisk stock done relative to its peers, Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), OCZ Technology (NASDAQ:OCZ), STEC (NASDAQ:STEC), and sector?

SanDisk

Intel

OCZ Technology

STEC

Sector

Year-to-Date Return

33.75%

17.31%

-28.27%

-27.18%

12.45%

SanDisk has been a relative performance leader, year-to-date.

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Conclusion

SanDisk provides data storage products and solutions to consumers and companies at an increasing rate. The stock has been on an impressive run over the last few years and looks to be ready to test previous all-time high prices. Earnings and revenue figures have decreased over most of the last four quarters, which has not really disappointed investors. Relative to its peers and sector, SanDisk has been a year-to-date performance leader. Look for SanDisk to OUTPERFORM.

Hot Safest Stocks To Own For 2015

Hot Safest Stocks To Own For 2015: Deltathree Inc (DDDC)

deltathree, Inc. (deltathree), incorporated January 27, 1998, is a provider of integrated video and voices over Internet Protocol (VoIP), telephony services, products, hosted solutions and infrastructure. deltathree offers a range of private label VoIP products and services, as well as back-office platforms. The Company's operations management tools include account provisioning; e-commerce-based payment processing systems; billing and account management; operations management; Web development; network management; and customer care. The Company's direct-to-consumer channel includes its joip Mobile application, iConnectHere offering (which provides VoIP products and services directly to consumers and small businesses online using the same primary platform) and its joip offering (which serves as the exclusive VoIP service provider embedded in the Globarange cordless phones of Panasonic Communications).

Products

Deltathree's products include joip M obile Application, Digital Video and Voice-over-IP Services, Broadband Phone and personal computer (PC)-to-Phone. The Company's joip Mobile application is a cellular phone application providing low cost mobile calls over third-generation (3G) cellular networks, as well as wireless fidelity (WiFi) networks. Cellular operating systems supported by joip Mobile include the iPhone, Google Android. Nokia Symbian and Blackberry. Through the use of the Company's network it offers a white-label solution in which its customers have the ability to customize, implement and rapidly launch digital next generation communications offerings with minimal risk and investment. For the Company's potential partners, the Company offers a range of service provider back-end support services, including network management, billing, provisioning, e-commerce, as well as custom Web and application development.

The Company's Broadband Phone product is a phone replacement solution available to business and retail customers over the last mile through br! oadband connections through cable modem, digital subscriber line (DSL) or fixed wireless. Broadband Phone enables a user to conveniently operate features and retrieve voice mail through e-mail, Web or a phone interface. The Company's PC-to-Phone offering enables a user to conveniently and inexpensively place a call to a standard telephone anywhere in the world directly from a personal computer while remaining on-line.

Services

deltathree operations management tools include video mail, account provisioning, payment processing systems, billing and account management, customer care and network operations care. The Company provides a video mail feature for its video phones applications. The Company provides its service provider and reseller customers with a Web page through which it can order additional services or accounts, generate and activate PINs and perform other customary implementation functions. It provides the customers with a fraud detection and prevention system to permits secure credit card transactions over the Web.

The Company provides the customers with real-time, Web-based access to billing records to check billing and usage information or to increases prepaid accounts. It has moved and consolidated traditional first tiers customer care functions onto the Web for ease and flexibility and support this with second tier customer care. The Company provides a Network Operations Center (NOC), automated troubles ticket system, which enables its customers to submit, manage, and follow-up with technical questions and issues online. The provision of VoIP products and services through the Company's service provider and reseller sales channel and its direct-to-consumer channel accounted for 75.4% and 23.3% of its total revenues during 2011, respectively.

Advisors' Opinion:
  • [By John Ud! ovich]

    Bardin, who previously ran online-video startup Intercast Networks and co-founded online-calling service Deltathree Inc. (DDDC), has increased his presence in the Israeli startup scene in recent years, speaking at conferences and appearing at technology-industry events.

  • source from Top Stocks For 2015:http://www.topstocksblog.com/hot-safest-stocks-to-own-for-2015-2.html

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Best Communications Equipment Companies To Buy For 2015

Best Communications Equipment Companies To Buy For 2015: PositiveID Corp (PSID)

PositiveID Corporation (PositiveID), incorporated in November 2001, is engaged in developing, marketing and selling radio frequency identification (RFID), systems used for the identification of people in the healthcare market. PositiveID is focused on providing health and security identification tools to protect consumers and businesses, operating in two segments: HealthID and ID Security. The Company's HealthID segment is focused on the development of four products, which includes the GlucoChip, iglucose, Easy Check and the rapid flu detection system. Its ID Security segment includes the identity security suite of products, sold through its NationalCreditReport.com brand and its Health Link personal health record (PHR) business. In July 2011, it completed the sale of substantially all of the assets of NationalCreditReport.com. On May 23, 2011, the Company acquired all of the interest of MicroFluidic Systems (MicroFluidic). In November 2013, the Company sold its interest in VeriTeQ Corporation (VeriTeQ).

HealthID Segment

PositiveID's HealthID segment product GlucoChip is a glucose-sensing microchip is developed in conjunction with Receptors LLC (Receptors). Iglucose is a self-contained unit that automatically queries a diabetic user's data-capable glucometer for blood glucose data and sends that data via encrypted text messaging to the iglucose online database. Easy Check is a non-invasive breath glucose detection system, based on the correlation of acetone in exhaled breath to blood glucose levels. The rapid flu detection system is also developed in conjunction with Receptors. The Company's HealthID segment also includes the VeriMed system, which uses an implantable passive RFID microchip (the VeriChip) that is used in patient identification applications. Each implantable m! icrochip contains a verification number that is read when it is scanned by its scanner.

ID Security Segment

P ositiveID's NationalCreditReport.com business offers consu! mers a range of identity security products and services primarily on a subscription basis. These services help consumers protect themselves against identity theft or fraud and understand and monitor their credit profiles and other personal information, which include credit reports, credit monitoring and credit scores. The Company has Health Link PHR business.

Healthcare Products

PositiveID's Healthcare products include the GlucoChip, a product that combines a glucose-sensing microtransponder. The Company has partnered with Receptors to develop an in-vivo glucose sensor to detect glucose levels in the human body. In conjunction with Receptors, the Company has completed Phase I and Phase II development of the glucose-sensing microchip and are in Phase III development. The Easy Check breath glucose test, as of January 31, 2012 is under development, is a non-invasive glucose detection system that measures acetone levels in a patient's exhaled breat h. The iglucose system uses machine to machine technology to automatically communicate a diabetic's glucose readings to the iglucose online database.

MicroFluidic Systems

MicroFluidic specializes in the production of automated instruments for a range of applications in the detection and processing of biological samples, ranging from rapid medical testing to airborne pathogen detection for homeland security. MicroFluidic's substantial portfolio of related to sample preparation and rapid medical testing applications are the portfolio of virus detection and diabetes management products.

Identity Security Products and Services

National Credit Report.com, LLC (NCRC) is engaged in the consumer provision of credit reports, credit score and credit monitoring products. This business pro! vides a m! edium for consumers to retrieve and review their credit history, as well as monitor their credit files with one or all three of the ma jor credit reporting bureaus: Experian, Equifax and TransUni! on. The C! ompany's products and services are offered to consumers on a monthly subscription basis.

Health Link Personal Health Record and Other Applications

Health Link is a patient-controlled, online repository to store personal health information, such as medications, allergies, family history, previous surgeries, vaccinations and lab results. Health Link also connects the patient to a multitude of customized materials, such as personalized health education and online connectivity to caregivers. Patients can also utilize Health Link to connect with numerous Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems that are accessible through Microsoft HealthVault and Google Health. In conjunction with Raytheon Microelectronics Espana, the Company developed an eight millimetre microchip, which has functionality that is substantially equivalent to the VeriChip.

Advisors' Opinion:
  • [By James E. Brumley]

    Ever heard of PositiveID Corp. (OTCMKTS:PSID)? Most people haven't, so don't worry if it's an unfamiliar name. What's surprising is that PSID is still a little unfamiliar to the masses at this stage of the Ebola game. It's not just a worry that we only have to worry about domestically. It's now spreading within the United States, which is a whole different ball game than preventing it from getting to the United States. This presents a real risk of pandemic spreading within our borders. PositiveID can help.

  • source from Top Stocks For 2015:http://www.topstocksblog.com/best-communications-equipment-companies-to-buy-for-2015-2.html

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Is BlackBerry at the End?

The following video is from Wednesday's installment of The Motley Fool's Weekly Tech Review, in which host Chris Hill and analysts Eric Bleeker and Lyons George look at the biggest stories driving the tech sector this week.

In this segment, Lyons and Eric discuss the challenges facing BlackBerry in its turnaround. Eric notes the long list of mobile companies that dipped into negative operating profits and weren't able to complete a turnaround. The historical implications are clear: It's tough to come back from behind in the mobile world. 

With BlackBerry's handset share not only falling in areas such as the United States, but also plummeting in Latin American markets such as Mexico, the company's fate -- along with its acquisition hopes -- rests more in its surrounding mobile management software. The two discuss the risks around investing in BlackBerry, and the company's remaining areas of strength. 

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The relevant video segment can be found between 5:05 and 8:41.

Monday, April 13, 2015

Top Integrated Utility Stocks To Buy For 2015

Top Integrated Utility Stocks To Buy For 2015: Qantas Airways Ltd (QUBSF)

Qantas Airways Limited is engaged in the operation of international and domestic air transportation services, the provision of freight services and the operation of a Frequent Flyer loyalty program. The Company's main business is the transportation of customers using two complementary airline brands: Qantas and Jetstar. It also operates subsidiary businesses, including other airlines, and businesses in specialist markets, such as Q Catering. The Company operates in four segments: Qantas Domestic, Qantas International, Qantas Loyalty and Qantas Freight. Qantas Domestic includes Australian domestic passenger flying business of Qantas Brands. Qantas International includes the International passenger flying business of Qantas Brands. Qantas Loyalty Operates the Qantas customer loyalty program. In April 2014, Qantas Airways Ltd announced that Westpac Banking Corporation and its associated companies ceased to be a substantial share holder of the Company. Advisors' Opinion:
  • [By WWW.MARKETWATCH.COM]

    LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Australia shares nudged lower early Friday, with the S&P/ASX 200 (AU:XJO) down 0.2% to erase the previous session's 0.2% gain, dragged by losses for European and U.S. equities on the back of a Portuguese financial crisis. Financials fell (Australia & New Zealand Banking Group (AU:ANZ) (ANEWF) and National Australia Bank Ltd. (AU:NAB) (NAUBF) each down 0.3%, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (AU:CBA) (CBAUF) ! down 0..4%, and Macquarie Group Ltd. (AU:MQG) (MCQEF) down 0.7%), and the top miners fared especially poorly (Rio Tinto Ltd. (AU:RIO) (RIO) down 1.2%, Oz Minerals Ltd. (AU:OZL) (OZMLF) down 1.1%, though BHP Billiton Ltd. (AU:BHP) (BHP) off just 0.1%). And while Atlas Iron Ltd. (AU:AGO) beat its production guidance, and Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. (AU:FMG) (FSUMF) missed its production guidance, both saw losses, with Atlas stock off 2.9% and Fortescue trading 1.6% lower. Among the gainers, Scentre Group

  • [By MARKETWATCH]

    LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Australian stocks edged lower Thursday, as a mostly soft lead from the U.S. markets helped weigh on the S&P/ASX 200 (AU:XJO) , which lost 0.2% to 5,306.40. Mining stocks moved mostly lower as a rising dollar depressed some key commodity prices overnight, with Oz Minerals Ltd. (AU:OZL) (OZMLF) down 1%, Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. (AU:FMG) (FSUMF) off 1.5%, and Newcrest Mining Ltd. (AU:NCM) (NCMGF) 1.1% lower. The big four banks all started lower as well, with Australia! & New Zea! land Banking Group (AU:ANZ) (ANEWF) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (AU:CBA) (CBAUF) down 0.2% each, while National Australia Bank Ltd. (AU:NAB) (NAUBF) lost 0.4%, and Westpac Banking Corp. (AU:WBC) (WEBNF) fell 0.5%. Retailers were mixed ahead of retail-sales data due out later in the day, as Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd. (AU:HVN) (HNORY) fell 0.5% and Myer Holdings Ltd. (AU:MYR) lost 0.7%, while David Jones Ltd.

  • source from Top Stocks For 2015:http://www.topstocksblog.com/top-integrated-utility-stocks-to-buy-for-2015-2.html

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Top 10 Warren Buffett Stocks To Own For 2015

Top 10 Warren Buffett Stocks To Own For 2015: ICU Medical Inc.(ICUI)

ICU Medical, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of medical technologies used in infusion therapy, oncology, and critical care applications. The company?s product line includes custom infusion systems, closed delivery systems for hazardous drugs, needleless infusion connectors, catheters, and cardiac monitoring systems. Its products enhance patient outcomes by preventing bloodstream infections, protecting healthcare workers and patients from exposure to infectious diseases or hazardous drugs, and monitoring the cardiac output of critical care patients. The company offers intravenous (I.V.) therapy lines consisting of a tube running from a bottle or plastic bag containing an I.V. solution to a catheter inserted in a patient?s vein for use in hospitals and ambulatory clinics; CLAVE product, a needleless I.V. connection device, which would be used with conventional peripheral or central vascular access systems for venous and arterial applications; custom in fusion sets. It also provides critical care products that monitor vital signs and specific physiological functions of key organ systems, including disposable pressure-sensing devices, blood sampling systems, angiography kits, sensory catheters, pulmonary artery thermodilution catheters, and multi-lumen central venous catheters. In addition, the company provides TEGO for use in dialysis; a line of oncology products, including Spiros male luer connector device; the Genie vial access device; and custom I.V sets and ancillary products for chemotherapy. ICU Medical, Inc. sells its products to medical product manufacturers and independent medical supply distributors, as well as directly to the end customers worldwide. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in San Clemente, California.

Advisors' Opinion:
  • [By Sean Williams]

    What: Shares of ICU Medical (NASDAQ: ICUI  ) -- a medical device maker in the fi! elds of infusion therapy, oncology, and critical care -- soared as much as 17% on a report that the company could be exploring a sale.

  • [By CRWE]

    ICU Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq:ICUI), a leader in the development, manufacture and sale of innovative medical devices used in infusion therapy, oncology and critical care applications, reported that Company management will be presenting at the UBS Global Life Sciences Conference to be held on September 19-20, 2012, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York.

  • [By Seth Jayson]

    ICU Medical (Nasdaq: ICUI  ) is expected to report Q2 earnings around July 16. Here's what Wall Street wants to see:

    The 10-second takeaway
    Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict ICU Medical's revenues will increase 8.0% and EPS will expand 4.8%.

  • source from Top Penny Stocks For 2015:http://www.seekpennystocks.com/top-10-warren-buffett-stocks-to-own-for-2015-2.html

Saturday, April 11, 2015

5 Best Solar Stocks To Buy For 2015

5 Best Solar Stocks To Buy For 2015: Hanwha SolarOne Co. Ltd.(HSOL)

Hanwha Solarone Co., Ltd., an investment holding company, engages in the manufacture and sale of silicon ingots, silicon wafers, and PV cells and modules. The company also offers mono crystalline and multi crystalline silicon cells; and provides PV module processing services. It sells its products to solar power system integrators and distributors primarily in Germany, Italy, Australia, the United States, the Czech Republic, Spain, and China. The company was formerly known as Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd. in December 2010. Hanwha Solarone Co., Ltd. was founded in 2004 and is based in Qidong, the People?s Republic of China.

Advisors' Opinion:
  • [By Paul Ausick]

    Big Earnings Movers: Hanwha SolarOne Ltd. (NASDAQ: HSOL) is down 6.8% at $3.68. Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: HOV) is up 2.2% at $5.15.

    Stocks on the move: Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL) is up 9.3% at $21.74 after being adding to the S&P 500 index. BlackBerry Ltd. (NASDAQ: BBRY) is up 6.4% at $11.53 on reports that a former board member has nearly lined up financing to take the company private. Molex Inc. (NASDAQ: MOLX) is up 31.6% at $38.60 following an agreement to be acquired by Koch Industries Inc.

  • [By Roberto Pedone]

    One under-$10 stock that's starting to move within range of triggering a big breakout trade is Hanwha SolarOne (HSOL), which manufactures a number of silicon ingots, PV cells and PV modules using advanced manufacturing process technologies. This stock has been on fire so far in 2013, with shares up 301%.

    If you take a look at the chart for Hanwha SolarOne, you'll notice that this stock has been uptrending strong for the last month and change, with shares moving higher from its low of $2.60 to its recent high of $4.28 a share. During that uptrend, shares of HSOL have been making mostly higher lows and higher highs, w! hich is bullish technical price action. That move has now pushed shares of HSOL within range of triggering a big breakout trade.

    Traders should now look for long-biased trades in HSOL if it manages to break out above its 52-week high at $4.28 a share with high volume. Look for a sustained move or close above that level with volume that hits near or above its three-month average action of 1.61 million shares. If that breakout triggers soon, then HSOL will set up to enter new 52-week-high territory, which is bullish technical price action. Some possible upside targets off that breakout are its next major overhead resistance levels at $6 to $7 a share.

    Traders can look to buy HSOL off any weakness to anticipate that breakout and simply use a stop that sits right below its 50-day moving average at $3.40 a share, or near more support at $3.35 a share. One can also buy HSOL off strength once it clears $4.28 a share with volume and then simply use a stop that sits a comfortable percentage from your entry point.

  • [By Paul Ausick]

    Big Earnings Movers: Hanwha SolarOne Co. (NASDAQ: HSOL) is down 13.9% at $4.36. D.R. Horton Inc. (NYSE: DHI) is up 4.7% at $18.91 on good earnings boosted by land sales.

  • source from Top Stocks To Buy For 2015:http://www.topstocksforum.com/5-best-solar-stocks-to-buy-for-2015.html

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Top 5 Chemical Stocks To Invest In Right Now

Top 5 Chemical Stocks To Invest In Right Now: BioAmber Inc (BIOA)

BioAmber Inc. (BioAmber), incorporated on October 15, 2008, is a chemical company. The Company manufactures its bio-succinic acid in a facility using a commercial scale 350,000 liter fermenter in Pomacle, France. During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company produced 487,000 pounds, or 221 metric tons, of bio-succinic acid at this facility. Succinic acid is used to manufacture a range of products used every day, including plastics, food additives and personal care products, and can also be used as a building block for a range of derivative chemicals. The Company produces and sells bio-succinic acid using its process for petroleum-derived succinic acid. It also has additional bio-based products under development with partners including bio-succinic acid derivatives, such as BDO, and applications of bio-succinic acid, such as plasticizers, polyurethanes and de-icing solutions. During 2011, the Company created a wholly owned subsidiary, BioAmber International, S.a.r.l.

The Company develops bio-succinic acid for a range of markets, such as personal care products and food additives, plasticizers, polyurethanes, resins and coatings. The applications for bio-succinic acid include plasticizers, polyurethanes, personal care products, de-icing solutions, resins and coatings, food additives, lubricants and other products. Plasticizers are organic esters that are primarily used to make flexible polyvinyl chloride. Adipic acid is used in polyester polyols, which are used to make polyurethanes. Polyurethanes are used in, among other things, soles for footwear, molded foams for automotive applications, such as car seats and arm rests, and non-foam applications such as coatings, adhesives and sealants. Other applications of bio-succinic acid that are developed and tested by potential customers, which include anti-freeze solutions, solvents, water treatment chemicals and effervescence agents such laundry tablets and bath ! salts.

The Company competes with Gadiv Petrochemical Industries ! Ltd., Mitsubishi Chemical, DSM, Anqing Hexing Chemical Co Ltd, Anhui Sunsing Chemicals Co., Ltd., Genomatica, Inc., Myriant Corporation and Roquette Freres S.A.

Advisors' Opinion:
  • [By Maxx Chatsko]

    He believes several companies have set the bar precipitously low to start the year despite targeted developments expected to occur before the start of 2014. Watch the following video for his thoughts on potential positive surprises awaiting investors inAmyris (NASDAQ: AMRS  ) ,BioAmber (NYSE: BIOA  ) ,Codexis (NASDAQ: CDXS  ) , andSolazyme (NASDAQ: SZYM  ) .

  • [By Matt Jarzemsky]

    Out of the 2013 vintage, some of the best performers so far this year have been early-stage healthcare firms like BioAmber Inc.(BIOA), up 86% year-to-date through Thursday, and Kindred Biosciences Inc.(KIN), up 82%. A number of high-flying tech startups have also continued to soar. Cybersecurity firm FireEye Inc.(FEYE) has gained 67% since the start of the year. Online coupon company RetailMeNot Inc.(SALE) is up 48%.

  • [By Markus Aarnio]

    BioAmber (BIOA) is a sustainable chemicals company. Its proprietary technology platform combines industrial biotechnology and chemical catalysis to convert renewable feedstock into chemicals for use in a wide variety of everyday products including plastics, resins, food additives and personal care products.

  • source from Top Stocks To Buy For 2015:http://www.topstocksforum.com/top-5-chemical-stocks-to-invest-in-right-now-3.html

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Mismatched Legal Developments Lead to Bank of America Slide

As the overall market takes a breather from its three-day rally, investors appear to be heading into the weekend in the red. So too is Bank of America (NYSE: BAC  ) this morning, down 1.1% at 10:30 a.m. EDT. Though it may be following the pack as we close out the quarter, some new legal developments may also be pushing the bank further into negative territory.

Good news first
In a move that will likely help the bank stay away from litigation, a group of state and federal officials have notified the New York Attorney General's office that no enforcement action will be taken against B of A or Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC  ) for violations of last year's $25 billion mortgage settlement terms. The NYAG had notified the states and the settlement's overseer that it intended to file suit against the banks for the violations, but it had been temporarily stymied by the banks' request for time to cure the alleged missteps.

Now, the stance of the federal and state parties that there will be no enforcement action takes some of the wing out from beneath the AG's wings. The latest from the Attorney General's office had cited numerous violations as reported by these other states as reason to press forward with the intended suit. But the current stance of the states and federal parties is to allow the banks to remedy the violations with homeowners directly, with the belief that reform of the process will come faster if litigation is avoided.

Though this is a win for B of A in that it may keep the bank out of the courtroom, it pales in comparison to the scale of the bank's other prominent legal battle.

Questionable news
Based on a letter filed by American International Group (NYSE: AIG  ) , Bank of America refused new negotiations over its $8.5 billion settlement with investors following a suggestion by the judge presiding over the settlement hearing that the bank and investors should try mediation to determine the fairness of the settlement. This suggestion was given in a private meeting earlier in the month, before the hearing was put on hold because of the judge's heavy caseload.

The bank is confident that the hearing will be resolved in its favor, so mediation could be counter-productive and cost the bank more than the stated $8.5 billion. But for those with less confidence, the potential $60 billion price tag could prove to be troubling.

Bank of America has had a tough climb with all of its legal troubles weighing it down, but as a Foolish long-term investor, you have to decide if the bank's fundamentals are strong enough to carry it despite the added forces pulling it down.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Top Stocks To Watch For 2015

Top Stocks To Watch For 2015: Perfect World Co. Ltd.(PWRD)

Perfect World Co., Ltd., through its subsidiaries, engages in the research, development, operation, and licensing of online games primarily in the People?s Republic of China, the United States, and the Rest of Asia. It develops online games based on its game engines and game development platforms. The company?s 3D massively multiplayer online role playing games (MMORPGs) include Perfect World, an adventure and fantasy game with traditional Chinese settings; Legend of Martial Arts, an adventure story of Chinese swordsmen set in an ancient kingdom; and Perfect World II, which is set in a similar content and graphic background as Perfect World. It also offers Zhu Xian that is based on martial arts focused adventure set in a fantasy world; Chi Bi, a war story developed based on ancient Chinese history known as the Three Kingdoms; Hot Dance Party, a 3D online casual game; Pocketpet Journey West, a 3D MMORPG based on the classical novel of Chinese literature, Journey to the West ; Battle of the Immortals, a mysterious adventure, which enables game players to travel between eastern and western cultures, and adventures in historic sites and turf wars; and Fantasy Zhu Xian, a 2D turn-based MMORPG based on the Internet fantasy novel Zhu Xian. It also involves in the production and distribution of films, as well as television advertising activities. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Beijing, the People?s Republic of China.

Advisors' Opinion:
  • [By Monica Gerson]

    Perfect World Co (NASDAQ: PWRD) is estimated to post its Q2 earnings at $0.41 per share on revenue of $150.56 million.

    China Ceramics Co (NASDAQ: CCCL) is expected to report its Q2 earnings.

  • [By Monica Gerson]

    Perfect World Co (NASDAQ: PWRD) is expected to post its Q4 earnings at $0.43 per share on revenue of $142.11 million.

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    TICC Capital (NASDAQ: TICC) is estimated to report its Q4 earnings at $0.28 per share on revenue of $28.43 million.

  • [By Lauren Pollock]

    Perfect World Co.'s(PWRD) third-quarter profit rose 40% due largely to a revenue boost from the Chinese company’s core online-games business. American depositary shares of Perfect World were up 6% at $20 premarket as the company’s results for the period beat expectations.

  • source from Top Stocks For 2015:http://www.topstocksblog.com/top-stocks-to-watch-for-2015-2.html