Let us all welcome the year 2013 with varied ideas to bring home tax planning for you and your family and also take you through Investment Strategies for investing your money. The following thirteen important Investment Tips for the year 2013 will surely help you to achieve your desired results :-
1. Income-tax file for one and all:
In whose name to make the investment yes, this should be the first point in the back of your mind before planning investment strategies for 2013, it is time now for every tax payer of the country to make a resolution to have a separate independent Income-tax File for every member in the family. The objective of this is to achieve tax planning and cut down on your income-tax payments. Firstly think of your wife and if she does not have till now a separate independent Income-tax File, then start of having such independent Income-tax File for your wife. The concept of gift and loans in the name of your wife will help you to achieve this. However, do remember that your wife can receive gift from any relative other than her husband, her father in law and her mother in law. However, wife is free to take loan with reasonable interest from anyone including the husband. Similarly adopt the concept of gifting your major children and start having separate independent Income-tax File for your major children.
2. Investments for Hindu Undivided Family tax file in your kitty
Investments made by your Hindu Undivided Family can bring rich dividends for you in the year 2013. If you are a Hindu, then it is time now to find out whether you have a separate independent Income-tax File of your Hindu Undivided Family. If still now you have not been instrumental in opening a separate Income-tax File for your Hindu Undivided Family, then right now is the time when you should start such separate Income-tax File in your family so that it helps you in the process of tax planning. The HUF file apart from enjoying the basic income-tax exemption of Rs. 2,00,000 will also continue to enjoy tax deduction in terms of section 80C as well as deduction for interest on housing loans. Also do remember that your HUF file can come into existence whether you have a son or just a daughter and even if you do not have any children, still your HUF file can come into existence right now.
3. Plan for Investments for your minor children
If you are having a minor child or a grand child, plan right now the different strategies for the safety and security of your minor child in particular. If you want to have lots of income and wealth in the name of the minor child and would still like no clubbing of the income of the minor child, then it is time now to think of creating a separate independent hundred per cent "Specific Beneficiary Trust" in the name of the minor child based on the principles enunciated by the various courts of India including the Supreme Court of India so that the income of the minor child with special terms and conditions mentioned in the Trust Deed is not clubbed with the income of the parents. It is also possible for you to think of starting a PPF account in the name of the minor child for his or her safety and also do not forget to take out Life Insurance Policies specially in the name of your minor child which will help the process of investment strategy in the years to come for the safety, security of your loving children.
4. Deposits in savings bank account:
In the year 2013 also consider keeping money in the Savings Bank Account specially because the interest rates in the Savings Bank Account have gone up and moreover the biggest advantage is that from the Financial Year 2012-13 the interest income from Deposits in Savings Bank Account in Bank, a Co-operative Society and a Post Office will be exempted up to Rs. 10,000 as per section 80 TTA of the Income tax Act, 1961. This benefit is available to Individuals and Hindu Undivided Families. The "Time Deposits" interest income would not enjoy the deduction.
5. Zero Coupon Bond:
Think of investing in Zero Coupon Bond in the year 2013 and it should be taken as a preferred tool of instrument of investment specially by persons not interested in regular income. Generally the maturity time of Zero Coupon Bond is ten years. Also look into the tax planning aspect at the time of maturity. Because of the benefit of Cost Inflation Index tax will be virtually nil on your income from Zero Coupon Bond at the time of maturity. It is also good to gift Zero Coupon Bonds to your minor children aged eight years and above.
6. Tax free bonds:
If you are coming in the highest income bracket, namely if you are having income exceeding Rs. 10 lakhs in a year, then surely it is worthwhile for you to make your investment in tax free bonds specially if you calculate the impact of income-tax savings on the same. The investment in the year 2013 in tax free bonds would be better than Bank Fixed Deposits.
7. Postal Instruments:
Do invest in Postal Office Instruments like National Savings Certificate VIII issue, National Savings Certificates IX issue, Post Office Time Deposit Receipts, as well as in Senior Citizen Savings Scheme specially keeping in view the aspects connected with tax deduction under section 80C and also the rise in the interest rates. The above items from Post Office will be eligible for 80C deduction. There has also been some increase recently in the interest of these investments.
8. Continue investment in Public Provident Fund:
In the year 2013 also please continue to keep your investment in Public Provident Fund Account specially because of the fact that the interest income from Public Provident Fund will now be 8.8 per cent. Moreover, such income will continue to be exempted from income-tax. Also do open Public Provident Fund Account specially for your minor children and your spouse. However, the total investment in Public Provident Fund Account for you and your minor children taken together in a financial year should not exceed Rs.1 lakh.
9. Real Estate Investments for the family:
In case you do not yet own your own residential house property then it is time now to start investing in new residential house property so that you can have your dream house. The investment in residential property would also bring home for you special tax deduction under section 24 for interest payment on loan for residential property. The maximum deduction would be Rs.1,50,000 for interest payment. Besides, the repayment housing loan also would enjoy tax deduction under section 80C. It would be better to buy a house in the name of two or more family members so that each one can enjoy tax deduction. From tax angle it would not be worth just to buy a piece of land because no tax benefit is available only on land purchase.
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Science in Sport was created by cycling enthusiast Tim Lawson in a kitchen in 1992 and was bought by Provexis two years ago. About 60 percent of sales come from cyclists, though the brand has been raising its profile among other athletes with help from the London Olympics last year and from Wimbledon champion and Go gel user Andy Murray. SiS has also widened its appeal to soccer fans, supplying products to Manchester United Plc (MANU) players, Moon said. - [By Dan Dzombak]
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Top 5 Recreation Companies For 2014: Nikon Corp (NINOF) NIKON CORPORATION is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of image and video equipment. The Company operates in four business segments. The Precision Equipment segment offers semiconductor exposure apparatus and liquid crystal (LC) exposure apparatus. The Image segment provides digital single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras, compact digital cameras and interchangeable lens. The Instruments segment offers microscopes, measuring machines and semiconductor inspection equipment. The Others segment provides LC photomask substrates and optical components. As of March 31, 2013, the Company has 87 subsidiaries and 10 associated companies. Advisors' Opinion: - [By MARKETWATCH]
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Best Supermarket Stocks To Buy For 2015: ALCO Stores Inc (ALCS) Alco Stores, Inc., incorporated on June 2, 1915, is engaged in the business of retailing general merchandise throughout the central portion of the United States of America through a range of department store outlets. The Companys ALCO stores offer a range of merchandise consisting of approximately 35,000 items, including automotive, commodities, crafts, domestics, electronics, furniture, hardware, health and beauty aids, housewares, jewelry, ladies, mens and childrens apparel and shoes, pre-recorded music and video, sporting goods, seasonal items, stationery and toys. As of February 3, 2013, the Company operated 217 stores in 23 states located in mostly smaller communities in the central United States. The stores average approximately 21,000 square feet of selling space, with an additional 5,000 square feet utilized for merchandise processing, temporary storage and administration. Advisors' Opinion: - [By Monica Gerson]
ALCO Stores (NASDAQ: ALCS) is projected to post its Q2 earnings. Digital Cinema Destinations (NASDAQ: DCIN) is estimated to post a Q4 loss at $0.11 per share on revenue of $11.17 million. source from Top Stocks To Buy For 2015:http://www.topstocksforum.com/best-supermarket-stocks-to-buy-for-2015-3.html
Top 5 Airline Companies To Watch In Right Now: AMR Corp (AAMRQ.PK) AMR Corporation (AMR), incorporated in October 1982, operates in the airline industry. The Companys principal subsidiary is American Airlines, Inc. (American). As of December 31, 2011, American provided scheduled jet service to approximately 160 destinations throughout North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and Asia. AMR Eagle Holding Corporation (AMR Eagle), a wholly owned subsidiary of AMR, owns two regional airlines, which do business as American Eagle - American Eagle Airlines, Inc. and Executive Airlines, Inc. (collectively, the American Eagle carriers). American also contracts with an independently owned regional airline, which does business as AmericanConnection (the AmericanConnection carrier). As of December 31, 2011, AMR Eagle operated approximately 1,500 daily departures, offering scheduled passenger service to over 175 destinations in North America, Mexico and the Caribbean. American, AMR Eagle and the AmericanConnection airline served more than 250 cities in approximately 50 countries with, on average, 3,400 daily flights and the combined network fleet numbered approximately 900 aircraft as of December 31, 2011. American Airlines is also a founding member of the oneworld alliance, which includes British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, LAN Airlines, Iberia, Qantas, JAL, Malev Hungarian, Mexicana, Royal Jordanian and S7 Airlines. Together, oneworld members serve 750 destinations in approximately 150 countries, with about 8,500 daily departures. American is also one of the scheduled air freight carriers in the world, providing a range of freight and mail services to shippers throughout its system onboard Americans passenger fleet. To improve access to each others markets, American has established marketing relationships with other airlines and rail companies. As of December 31, 2011, American had marketing relationships with Air Berlin, Air Pacific, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska! Airlines , British Airways, Cape Air, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern A! irlines, Dragonair, Deutsche Bahn German Rail, EL AL, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, Finnair, GOL, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Iberia, Japan Airlines (JAL), Jet Airways, JetStar Airways, LAN (includes LAN Airlines, LAN Argentina, LAN Ecuador and LAN Peru), Niki Airlines, Qantas Airways, Royal Jordanian, S7 Airlines, and Vietnam Airlines. American has established the AAdvantage frequent flyer program (AAdvantage). AAdvantage members earn mileage credits by flying on American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection carrier or by using services of other participants in the AAdvantage program. Mileage credits can be redeemed for free, discounted or upgraded travel on American, American Eagle or other participating airlines, or for other awards. American sells mileage credits and related services to other participants in the AAdvantage program. There are over 1,000 program participants, including a credit c ard issuer, hotels, car rental companies, and other products an d services companies in the AAdvantage program. As of December 31, 2011, AAdvantage had approximately 69 million total members. The Company competes with Alaska Airlines (Alaska), Delta Air Lines (Delta), Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways (JetBlue), Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines (Southwest) and AirTran Airways (Air Tran), Spirit Airlines, United Airlines (United) and Continental Airlines (Continental), US Airways and Virgin America Airlines. Advisors' Opinion: - [By Tom Sandlow]
Synopsis: As a result of the terms of its bankruptcy and the proposed merger with U.S. Airways (LCC), an equity investment in AMR Corp (AAMRQ.PK) is equivalent to a series of derivatives on LCC. At current market values, AAMRQ is undervalued by approximately 40%. It is possible to create an arbitrage position that should capture this pricing differential over the next 6 months. - [By Insider Monkey]
La! st but no! t the least is US Airways Group (LCC), in which Y/Cap slightly increased its position, now owning around $7.9 million. U.S. Airways is currently on the minds of many investors, mainly due to its plans to merge with American Airlines parent AMR Corp (AAMRQ.PK). While European regulators approved the merger, the U.S. Department of Justice put a spoke in the wheel, and is trying to block the move. The companies filed a motion to the court to set the trial date for November 12. Amid these actions, U.S. Airways and American Airlines prolonged the outside date at which one of the companies can terminate the proposed merger. source from Top Stocks To Buy For 2015:http://www.topstocksforum.com/top-5-airline-companies-to-watch-in-right-now.html
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Calling all cash flows
When you are trying to buy the market's best stocks, it's worth checking up on your companies' free cash flow once a quarter or so, to see whether it bears any relationship to the net income in the headlines. That's what we do with this series. Today, we're checking in on Nova Measuring Instruments (Nasdaq: NVMI ) , whose recent revenue and earnings are plotted below.
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Flotek Industries (NYSE: FTK )
I've mentioned Flotek Industries to Fools in the past. The relatively small ($940 million capitalization and growing) company provides a range of products and assistance for oil and gas operations, from well construction to production. It's also the only services company -- and one of but a handful of companies in any sector -- that's been accorded a perfect consensus of one (strong buy) by the analysts.
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Top Oil Service Stocks To Invest In 2014: Belmont Resources Inc (BEA) Belmont Resources Inc. (BEA), incorporated in 1978, is primarily engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of resource properties. The Company is a uranium exploration and development company with key projects located in the Central Mineral Belt of Labrador, the Uranium City region of Northern Saskatchewan and the Reindeer / Wollaston Lake area bordering the Athabasca Basin of Northern Saskatchewan. BEA is focused on the development of these projects through joint venture agreements with other uranium companies. The Company�� properties include Saskatchewan property, Crackingstone and Orbit Lake, Labrador property, Tolmie property, Larder Lake property and Red Lake properties. The Crackingstone and Orbit Lake claim comprises approximately 750 hectares in the Northern Mining District, Crackingstone River area, adjacent to JNR Resources Inc. (JNN) Crackingstone Project. BEA together with International Montoro Resources Inc. has signed an agreement in April and August 2006, to acquire 100% interest in three claim blocks (126 units approx. 4000 hectares (ha) in the Central Mineral Belt Uranium District, Labrador. Belmont's 64 unit (1024 ha) James Bay Lowlands property is located in north central Tolmie Township, Porcupine Mining Division, Ontario. Belmont also owns 100% interest in four claims (272 hectares) in Beatty Township, Larder Lake Mining Division, Northeastern, Ontario approx. 80 kilometer ENE from the city of Timmins. BEA and Montoro Resources Inc. have acquired 100% interest in two claim blocks (46 units) in the Red Lake Mining Camp: Bateman & Shaver Townships. Advisors' Opinion: - [By Staff at Investopedia.com]
Making the Comparison
Gross domestic product figures can be released on a monthly or quarterly basis. For the United States, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), a branch of the US Commerce Department, releases final quarterly domestic figures—along with additional advanced or preliminary figures toward the end of each month. This report can also be released in either real or nominal conditions, the former being adjusted for the effects of inflation. The BEA also releases its GDP price index that has been used in competition with both consumer price index (CPI) and the personal consumption expenditures deflator as a gauge of consumer inflation.
Top Oil Service Stocks To Invest In 2014: Open Joint Stock Company "Vimpel-Communications"(VIP) VimpelCom Ltd. operates as an integrated telecommunications services provider, offering voice and data services through a range of wireless, fixed, and broadband technologies. It provides its services under the Beeline, Kyivstar, djuice, Wind, Infostrada Mobilink, Leo, Banglalink, Telecel, Mobinil, koryolink, Allo, and Djezzy brands. The company also offers roaming services that allows its subscribers and the customers of other mobile operators to receive and make international, local, and long distance calls while outside of their home network. In addition, it provides mobile telecommunications, as well as fixed-line, data, and long distance licenses. As of December 31, 2010, the company had 92.7 million mobile subscribers. It offers its services in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Algeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Central African Republic, Italy, and Canada. VimpelCom Ltd. is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Advisors' Opinion: - [By MONEYMORNING.COM]
For one thing, Russian telecom firms VimpelCom Ltd. (Nasdaq ADR: VIP) and Mobile TeleSystems OJSC (NYSE ADR: MBT) each do "considerable business" in Ukraine, the trade journal reports. For instance, MTS had about 22.4 million subscribers in that country as of September, making it Ukraine's No. 2 mobile provider, Reuters reported. And VimpelCom gets about 8% of its cash flow from that market. - [By Dividend]
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VimpelCom (VIP) has a market cap of $22.25 billion. The company employs 58,184 people, generates revenue of $23.061 billion and has a net income of $1.982 billion. VimpelCom�� earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) amounts to $9.768 billion. The EBITDA margin is 42.36% (the operating margin is 18.09% and the net profit margin 8.59%). - [By Dividend]
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VimpelCom (VIP) has a market capitalization of $22.62 billion. The company employs 58,184 people, generates revenue of $23.061 billion and has a net income of $1.982 billion. VimpelCom�� earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) amounts to $9.768 billion. The EBITDA margin is 42.36 percent (the operating margin is 18.09% and the net profit margin 8.59%).
Dr. Reddy?s Laboratories Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a pharmaceutical company. It produces finished dosage forms, active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates, and biotechnology products. The company also conducts research in the areas of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular, inflammation, and bacterial infection. In addition, it involves in the contract manufacture generic prescription and over-the-counter products for branded and generic companies in the United States. The company primarily focuses on therapeutic categories of cardiovascular, diabetes management, gastro-intestinal, and pain management. It markets its products in India, the United States, Europe, and the Russian Federation. The company has a co-development and commercialization agreement with Rheoscience A/S for the development and commercialization of Balaglitazone/DRF 2593, a partial PPAR-gamma agonist for the treatment of type 2 diabetes; an agreement with ClinTec Internatio nal for the development of an anti-cancer compound, DRF 1042; collaboration with the National Cancer Institute in Maryland; and an agreement with Argenta Discovery Limited for the joint development and commercialization of a novel approach to the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It also has an agreement with 7TM Pharma for drug discovery collaboration on selected drug targets; and an agreement with GlaxoSmithKline plc to develop and market pharmaceuticals for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, oncology, gastroenterology, and pain management. Dr. Reddy?s Laboratories Limited was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India. Advisors' Opinion: - [By Monica Gerson]
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (NYSE: RDY) is expected to report its Q4 earnings at $0.52 per share. YuMe (NYSE: YUME) is es! timated to post a Q1 loss at $0.15 per share on revenue of $35.36 million. - [By Ben Levisohn]
Teva has dropped 7.7% to $37.85 today at 3:23 p.m. but doesn’t seem to be spreading though the generic drug space. Taro Pharmaceuticals (TARO) ha gained 1.1% to $79, while Actavis (ACT) has gained 1.2% to $156.25 and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (RDY) has advanced 1% to $40.24. Mylan (MYL) has dropped 0.7% to $38.40. - [By Dan Carroll]
The company's generic drug segment should also help push emerging market sales. Abbott markets generic pharmaceuticals outside the U.S. only, and while the division isn't growth-oriented -- sales actually fell around 2% for the quarter -- it provides an entry for the company to push into lucrative new markets such as India, where generics make up the large majority of the country's retail market. The company will face tougher competition in this industry, however: Firms such as India-based Dr. Reddy's (NYSE: RDY ) have also pushed hard into emerging markets lately, and Dr. Reddy's in particular should benefit from its being headquartered in one of the industry's top locales. source from Top Stocks For 2015:http://www.topstocksblog.com/10-best-india-stocks-to-own-right-now-2.html
Top 10 Value Stocks To Invest In 2015: Schlumberger N.V.(SLB) Schlumberger Limited, together with its subsidiaries, supplies technology, integrated project management, and information solutions to the oil and gas exploration and production industries worldwide. The company?s Oilfield Services segment provides exploration and production services; wireline technology that offers open-hole and cased-hole services; supplies engineering support, directional-drilling, measurement-while-drilling, and logging-while-drilling services; and testing services. This segment also offers well services; supplies well completion services and equipment; artificial lift; data and consulting services; geo services; and information solutions, such as consulting, software, information management system, and IT infrastructure services that support oil and gas industry. Its WesternGeco segment provides reservoir imaging, monitoring, and development services; and operates data processing centers and multiclient seismic library. This segment also offers variou s services include 3D and time-lapse (4D) seismic surveys to multi-component surveys for delineating prospects and reservoir management. The company?s M-I SWACO segment supplies drilling fluid systems to improve drilling performance; fluid systems and specialty tools to optimize wellbore productivity; production technology solutions to maximize production rates; and environmental solutions that manages waste volumes generated in drilling and production operations. Its Smith Oilfield segment designs, manufactures, and markets drill bits and borehole enlargement tools; and supplies drilling tools and services, tubular, completion services, and other related downhole solutions. The company?s Distribution segment markets pipes, valves, and fittings, as well as mill, safety, and other maintenance products. This segment also provides warehouse management, vendor integration, and inventory management services. Schlumberger Limited was founded in 1927 and is based in H! ouston, Texas . Advisors' Opinion: - [By Michael Fitzsimmons]
So what is GE to do? The O&G segment is a very fast growing and nicely profitable business that is synergistic with the rest of GE's industrial operations. Yet it is such a small part of the company, its valuation is being diluted by GE's other businesses. A spin-off would surely unlock value. That said, a spun-off O&G company would be a relatively small player compared to a companies like Schlumberger (SLB), with $42 billion in 2012 revenue and a P/E=19.5, and even Haliburton (HAL), with $24.8 billion in 2012 revenue and a P/E=23.6. But both these companies trade at a premium valuation to GE (P/E=17.8) despite GE's higher dividend yield (3.1%). - [By Rich Duprey]
Oil and gas industry services providers Cameron International (NYSE: CAM ) and Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB ) announced today that theirOneSubsea joint venture had received all required regulatory approvals and that they'll close on the JV onJune 30. - [By Arjun Sreekumar]
For instance, though oilfield services firms Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB ) and Halliburton (NYSE: HAL ) have shown a keen interest in developing China's shale resources, the absence of clearly defined and enforceable patent and property protection laws has given them reason to pause. - [By David Smith]
Big and not so big at your service
In the services sector, perhaps the most difficult to comprehend of the sub-sectors, you likely have a good handle on the kingpin, Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB ) . The company, with a $100 billion market cap, operates in about 85 countries, through the efforts of more than 100,000 employees. Its services include everything from soup to nuts, or seismic to production assistance. So, if you're looking for an ideal company to constitute a single proxy for the services contingent, Schlumberger's a good bet. s! ource fro! m Top Stocks To Buy For 2015:http://www.topstocksforum.com/top-10-value-stocks-to-invest-in-2015-2.html
Cavco Industries, Inc. engages in the design, production, wholesale, and retail sale of manufactured homes. It also produces modular homes, which include single and multi-section/modular ranch-style dwellings; split-level homes; Cape Cod style homes; two and three story homes; and multi-family units, such as apartments and duplexes. In addition, the company manufactures park model homes and vacation cabins, as well as commercial structures, including apartment buildings, condominiums, hotels, schools, and housing for U.S. military troops. Further, it provides conforming mortgages to purchasers of factory-built and site-built homes; and property and casualty insurance to owners of manufactured homes. The company sells its products under the Cavco Homes, Fleetwood Homes, Palm Harbor Homes, and Nationwide Homes brands. As of March 31, 2012, it distributed its homes through 53 company-owned retail outlets, and a network of approximately 1,029 independent retail outlets n the U nited States, Canada, Mexico, and Japan. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Advisors' Opinion: - [By Lisa Levin]
Manufactured Housing: This industry moved up 1.33% by 10:30 am. The top performer in this industry was Cavco Industries (NASDAQ: CVCO), which gained 1.4%. Cavco Industries' PEG ratio is 1.16. - [By Seth Jayson]
Calling all cash flows
When you are trying to buy the market's best stocks, it's worth checking up on your companies' free cash flow once a quarter or so, to see whether it bears any relationship to the net income in the headlines. That's what we do with this series. Today, we're checking in on Cavco Industries (Nasdaq: CVCO ) , whose recent revenue and earnings are plotted below. source from Top Stocks For 2015:http://www.topstocksblog.com/top-5-life-sciences-stocks-to-own-for-2015-2.html
Charter Communications, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides entertainment, information, and communications solutions to residential and commercial customers in the United States. The company offers cable video programming services, such as basic and digital video, premium channels, OnDemand, pay-per-view, high definition television, digital video recorder, and online video services; Internet services; Charter.net, which provides multiple e-mail addresses, as well as various entertainment, games, news, and sports content; and telephone services. It also provides broadband communications solutions, such as Internet access, data networking, fiber connectivity to cellular towers and office buildings, video entertainment services, and business telephone services under the Charter Business brand name to business and carrier organizations. As of December 31, 2011, the company served approximately 4.1 million video customers; approximately 3.5 million Internet customers; appr oximately 1.7 million telephone customers; and approximately 476,200 commercial primary service units. Charter Communications, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri. Advisors' Opinion: - [By Tom Rojas and Maria Armental var popups = dojo.query(".socialByline .popC"); ]
Charter Communications Inc.(CHTR) said its residential customer base grew by 5% as growth in its Internet and voice services helped offset a decline in video subscribers. Shares were inactive premarket. - [By WWW.DAILYFINANCE.COM]
Susan Walsh/APComcast CEO Brian Roberts at The Cable Show 2013 convention in Washington. Comcast offered to sell 1.4 million pay TV subscribers to Charter Communications for $7.3 billion as part of a transaction aimed at winning regulatory approval for its proposed $45 billion tak! eover of Time Warner Cable. Comcast (CMCSA) also said it would divest another 2.5 million subscribers into a new publicly traded company, dubbed SpinCo for now, to be one-third owned by Charter (CHTR) and two-thirds by Comcast shareholders. The deal would make Charter -- whose own bid for Time Warner Cable (TWC) was thwarted by Comcast's higher offer -- the second-biggest U.S. pay TV company with 5.7 million customers, overtaking Cox Communications. Charter's shares rose as much as 10 percent to $142.70 in early trading Monday. Comcast shares were up 1.4 percent at $51.70. Comcast would have less than 30 percent of the U.S. residential cable or satellite TV market after the deal, the company said in a statement. The agreement is contingent on Comcast's Time Warner Cable deal being approved by the Justice Department and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, a process that could take many months. Analysts said the deal was a pre-emptive move by Comcast ahead of a review of the deal by regulators. "Comcast wanted to do this deal now with Charter so it could get in front of regulators at the Justice Department and the FCC at the same time as the Time Warner Cable deal," a source familiar with the matter said. The source said there was a standstill agreement with Charter stipulating that it can't gain full control of SpinCo for four years. Comcast will have no ownership in SpinCo. SpinCo would have an estimated enterprise value of $14.3 billion and an equity value of $5.8 billion, Charter and Comcast said in an investor presentation. The divestments, mostly in the U.S. Midwest, would deliver about $19.5 billion in value to Comcast shareholders, the companies said. "For - [By Lauren Pollock var popups = dojo.query(".socialByline .popC"); popups.forEach]
Comcast Corp.(CMCSA) and Charter Communications Inc.(CHTR) reached an agreement for Comcast to divest millions of subscribers, helping it smooth over regulatory concerns involving its $45 billion de! al for Ti! me Warner Cable Inc.(TWC) As part of the agreement, Comcast will divest about 1.4 million existing Time Warner Cable customers directly to Charter for cash. Shares of Charter edged up 1.5% to $132 premarket. - [By WWW.DAILYFINANCE.COM]
'Interconnection' The better access that Netflix is getting from Comcast is known as "interconnection," a term referring to digital content's journey to an Internet service provider's gates. That path technically isn't covered by the current definition of Net neutrality, which refers to how service providers treat digital content once it's inside the gates. Comcast has promised to honor the previous rules governing Net neutrality through 2018. In a blog post last month, Hastings argued that future Net neutrality guidelines should be expanded to address interconnection issues, too. "Without strong Net neutrality, big ISPs can demand potentially escalating fees for the interconnection required to deliver high quality service," Hastings wrote. "The big ISPs can make these demands -- driving up costs and prices for everyone else -- because of their market position." Google's YouTube video site and many other websites were paying interconnection fees to Comcast before Netflix struck its own deal with the carrier. Even with the March improvements, Comcast's delivery of Netflix content lags behind several other major service providers. Cablevision (CVC), Cox, Suddenlink and Charter (CHTR) each delivered Netflix video at higher speeds than Comcast in March, according to Monday's breakdown. Netflix has interconnection deals with Cablevision, Cox and Suddenlink, although those arrangements don't require Netflix to pay fees. source from Top Stocks For 2015:http://www.topstocksblog.com/top-10-media-companies-for-2015.html
Utilities have recently turned a cold shoulder to coal, and these past couple of weeks are no exception. With new environmental regulation and rapidly changing energy prices, utilities clutching to coal might have trouble staying in the black. Here's what you need to know. Cutting out coal
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE ) announced this month that it plans to shutter two coal-fired power plants in Pennsylvania by October. Coal plants are no lightweights when it comes to capacity, and the closure will knock 2,080 MW (around 10%) off FirstEnergy's total generation capacity. But with decreasing electricity use, FirstEnergy may be making a smart decision to shrink its size. The utility's been working on its debt addiction, and excessive spending to bring its coal capacity up to environmental par isn't what FirstEnergy needs. These two plants alone would cost the company around $280 million in compliance costs, equivalent to 30% of the utility's total estimated environmental spending. American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP ) added its own coal-cutting announcement two days after FirstEnergy. The utility plans to retire a 585 MW facility, bringing its Ohio subsidiary's grand total to 3,123 MW of coal generation to be retired by 2016. AEP expects to take a $150 million to $170 million non-operating pre-tax hit for Q2 but will avoid environmental regulation costs. "Current market conditions" were also cited as a main reason for the closure, a not-so-subtle assertion that coal's cost-competitive days may be behind it. Dominion (NYSE: D ) is dusting off three smaller coal plants for conversion to biomass. The company announced two weeks ago that its first facility is officially online, creating electricity with wood waste from nearby timber operations. The other two plants are expected to be operational by 2014, with total capacity clocking in at 153 MW. "Clean coal" to the rescue?
Not all utilities are bidding adieu to coal just yet. Integrys' (NYSE: TEG ) Wisconsin Public Service subsidiary is applying for a rate increase to cover "clean coal" conversion costs. The utility hopes to add a coal dust collection system to one of its coal plants. The 824 MW facility upgrade comes with a $17 million price tag, but the move would put Integrys on a straighter path to environmental compliance. If the company's recent $220 million approval is any evidence, this latest request might just make it past Wisconsin regulators. Can coal cut it?
In Dominion's press release, its Generation subsidiary CEO David Christian made a telling statement: Today marks another achievement guided by Dominion's philosophy that balanced fuel diversity -- from coal to natural gas to nuclear to renewables -- leads to reasonable rates that best serve the needs and interests of customers and shareholders. Seemingly contradictory to its latest biomass conversions, Dominion is simultaneously rejecting and embracing coal as an energy source -- and it might be right on track. All coal is not created equal, and utilities expecting to survive will need to pick the winners and drop the losers. President Obama's latest climate change policy report made clear that existing power plants are now under the ax, meaning old coal-fired power plants will need to clean up their act . The POTUS refers to "clean coal" countless times (well, actually six) times throughout his 21-page document, sending a not-so-subtle hint to utilities about what he expects. Utilities are making moves, but coal plants don't close in a day, and energy prices have remained extremely volatile over the past year. Coal or not, calculated decisions for the long term are the only true way to choose dividend stock winners from losers. Keep a close watch on your picks to make sure they keep pulling profits -- not pinching them. Utilities are diversifying their energy portfolios, and wise investors should diversify their own dividend stock picks beyond energy. Dividend stocks will make you rich. It's as simple as that. While they don't garner the notability of high-flying growth stocks, they're also less likely to crash and burn. And over the long term, the compounding effect of the quarterly payouts, as well as their growth, adds up faster than most investors imagine. With this in mind, our analysts sat down to identify the absolute best of the best when it comes to rock-solid dividend stocks, drawing up a list in this free report of the only nine that fit the bill. To discover the identities of these companies before the rest of the market catches on, you can download this valuable free report by simply clicking here now.
Top 5 Stocks To Own Right Now: Globe International Ltd (GLB) Globe International Limited is an Australia-based company, engaged in the design, marketing and distribution of apparel, footwear and skate hardgoods brands for the action sports and street fashion markets. The company operates in the sale of goods in the Action Sports market. The Company operates in three segments include Australasia, North America and Europe. Globe International products were sold to nearly 100 countries around the world.The Company maintains distribution business of third party owned brands for the Australian and New Zealand market operating under its Hardcore and 4 Front divisions. As of June 30, 2012, the Companys proprietary brands include Globe, Enjoi, Blind, Dusters, Almost, Cliche, Darkstar, Speed Demons, Tensor and Gallaz. Advisors' Opinion: - [By Inyoung Hwang]
Glanbia Plc (GLB) rallied the most in more than two years as food and beverage shares gained. Hennes & Mauritz AB jumped 6.9 percent after reporting monthly sales that beat estimates. Edenred SA rose 7.8 percent after Raymond James Financial Inc. said margins may improve in 2014. Fresnillo Plc sank 14 percent after missing out on inclusion in a gold-miners gauge. source from Top Stocks To Buy For 2015:http://www.topstocksforum.com/top-5-stocks-to-own-right-now-2.html
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CEMEX), incorporated on January 20, 1931, is a global cement manufacturer with operations in North America, Europe, South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The Company is a holding company engaged through the operating subsidiaries in the production, distribution, marketing and sale of cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates and clinker. As of December 31, 2009, the Company's cement production facilities were located in Mexico, the United States, Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, Croatia, Latvia, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Egypt, the Philippines and Thailand. The Company manufactures cement through a closely controlled chemical process, which begins with the mining and crushing of limestone and clay, and, in some instances, other raw materials. The clay and limestone are then pre-homogenized, a process which consists of combining diffe rent types of clay and limestone. The mix is typically dried, then fed into a grinder, which grinds the various materials in preparation for the kiln. The raw materials are calcined, or processed, at a very high temperature in a kiln, to produce clinker. Clinker is the intermediate product used in the manufacture of cement. Ready-mix concrete is a combination of cement, fine and coarse aggregates, admixtures (which control properties of the concrete including plasticity, pumpability, freeze-thaw resistance, strength and setting time), and water. The Company is a supplier of aggregates primarily the crushed stone, sand and gravel, used in virtually all forms of construction. Mexican Operations During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Mexican operations represented approximately 21% of the Company's net sales. CE! MEX Mexico is a direct subsidiary of CEMEX and is both a holding company for some of the operating companies in Mexico a nd an operating company involved in the manufacturing and ma! rketing of cement, plaster, gypsum, groundstone and other construction materials and cement by-products in Mexico. CEMEX Mexico, indirectly, is also the holding company for the international operations. The Company owns Tolteca, Monterrey, Maya, Anahuac, Campana, Gallo, and Centenario brands in Mexico. As of December 31, 2009, the Company owned 100% of CEMEX Mexico. The Company competes with Holcim Ltd., Sociedad Cooperativa Cruz Azul, Cementos Moctezuma, Grupo Cementos Chihuahua and Lafarge Cementos in Mexico. U.S. Operations As of December 31, 2009, the Company's operations in the United States represented approximately 19% of the Company's net sales. As of December 31, 2009, the Company held 100% of CEMEX, Inc. As of December 31, 2009, CEMEX had a cement manufacturing capacity of approximately 17.9 million tons per year in the United States operations. As of December 31, 2009, the Company operated 14 cement plants located in Al abama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas. As of December 31, 2009, it also had 48 rails or water served active cement distribution terminals in the United States. As of December 31, 2009, the Company had 336 ready-mix concrete plants located in the Carolinas, Florida, Georgia, Texas, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington and aggregates facilities in North Carolina, South Carolina, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Spanish Operations As of December 31, 2009, the operations in Spain represented approximately 5% of the Company's net sales. As of December 31, 2009, the Company held approximately 99.8% of CEMEX Espana, the main operating subsidiary in Spain. The cement activities in! Spain ar! e conducted by CEMEX Espana. The ready-mix concrete activities in Spain are conducted by Hormicemex, S.A., a subsidiar y of CEMEX Espana, and the aggregates activities in Spain ar! e conduct! ed by Aricemex S.A., also a subsidiary of CEMEX Espana. U.K. Operations As of December 31, 2009, the Company's operations in the United Kingdom represented approximately 8% of the Company's net sales. As of December 31, 2009, it held 100% of CEMEX Investments Limited, the holding subsidiary in the United Kingdom. The Company is a provider of building materials in the United Kingdom with vertically integrated cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates and asphalt operations. It is also a provider of concrete and precast materials solutions, such as concrete blocks, concrete block paving, roof tiles, flooring systems and sleepers for rail infrastructure. The Company competes with Lafarge, Heidelberg, Tarmac, and Aggregate Industries in the United Kingdom. German Operations As of December 31, 2009, the operations in the Rest of Europe consisted of the operations in Germany, France, Ireland, Poland, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Austria and Hungary, as well as the other European assets. The Company is a provider of building materials in Germany, with vertically integrated cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates and concrete products operations (consisting mainly of prefabricated concrete ceilings and walls). It maintains a network for ready-mix concrete and aggregates in Germany. As of December 31, 2009, the Company held 100% of CEMEX Deutschland AG, the holding subsidiary in Germany. The Company competes with Heidelberg, Dyckerhoff, Lafarge, Holcim and Schwenk in Germany. French Operations As of December 31, 2009, the Company held 100% of CEMEX France Gestion (S.A.S.), the holding subsidiary in France. It is a ready-mix concrete producer and aggregate producer in France. As of December 31, 2009, the ! Company o! perated 239 ready-mix concrete plants in France, one maritime cement terminal located in LeHavre, on the northern coast of Franc e, 20 land distribution centers and 42 aggregates quarries. The Company competes with Lafarge, Holcim, Italcementi, Vicat, Lafarge, Italcementi, Colas (Bouygues) and Eurovia (Vinci) in France. Irish Operations As of December 31, 2009, the Company held approximately 61.2% of Readymix Plc, the operating subsidiary in the Republic of Ireland. The operations in Ireland produce and supply sand, stone and gravel, as well as ready-mix concrete, mortar and concrete blocks. As of December 31, 2009, we operated 43 ready-mix concrete plants, 27 aggregates quarries and 15 block plants located in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man. The Company imports and distributes cement in the Isle of Man. The Company competes with CRH, the Lagan Group and Kilsaran in the Republic of Ireland. Polish Operations As of December 31, 2009, the Company held 100% of CEMEX Polska Sp. z.o.o. (CEMEX Polska), the holding subsidiary in Poland. It is a provider of building mat erials in Poland serving the cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates markets. As of December 31, 2009, CEMEX operated two cement plants and one grinding mill in Poland, with a total installed cement capacity of three million tons per year. As of December 31, 2009, the Company also operated 39 ready-mix concrete plants and nine aggregates quarries in Poland. As of December 31, 2009, the Company also operated 10 land distribution centers and two maritime terminals in Poland. The Company competes with Heidelberg, Lafarge, CRH and Dyckerhoff in Poland. Southeast European Operations As of December 31, 2009, the Company held 100% of CEMEX Hrvatska d.d. (Hrvatska), the operating subsidiary in Croatia. As of December 31, 2009, it operated three cement plants in Croatia, with an installed capacity ! of 2.4 mi! llion tons per year. As of December 31, 2009, the Company also operated ten land distribution centers, three maritime cement terminals, e ight ready-mix concrete facilities and one aggregates quarry! in Croat! ia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Serbia and Montenegro. Advisors' Opinion: - [By GuruFocus]
George Soros (Trades, Portfolio) just reported his first quarter portfolio. He buys Citrix Systems Inc, Baker Hughes Inc, Comcast Corp, Spansion Inc, etc during the 3-months ended 03/31/2014, according to the most recent filings of his investment company, Soros Fund Management LLC. As of 03/31/2014, Soros Fund Management LLC owns 305 stocks with a total value of $10.1 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells.New Purchases: BHI, CODE, CTRP, CLI, AVB, COMM, CNQ, AGO, AUY, ATML, ASH, BXMT, CSTM, AEM, CMA, ARE, CHKP, AUQ, BEAV, CX, ADSK, AALCP, BLK, AIG, BIIB, ADEP, AMRI, ARWR, ATHX, BALT, BCRX, BEAT, CFX, CLFD, CUR, CODE,Added Positions: CTXS, CMCSA, CNP, ALTR, BRCD, CBS, CRM, CHTR, CCJ, CIEN, BIDU, ALLE, ABT, CDNS, ACT,Reduced Positions: AAPL, CCI, AMT, ABBV, AAL, BITA, AL, ANGI, ARIA, CBST, BA, BIRT, EXAR,Sold Out: C, BAC, CRI, AMZN, AGN, CF, BRCM, COTY, BMY, AMCX, CAR, A, ADBE, AFL,For the details of George Soros (Trades, Portfolio)'s stock buys and sells, go to http://www.gurufocus.com/StockBuy.php?GuruName=George+SorosThis is the sector weightings of his portfolio:Technology18.9%Energy14%Healthcare8.3%Consumer Defensive8.2%Communication Services8.1%Consumer Cyclical5.4%Industrials5.1%Basic Materials4.9%Financial Services2.5%Real Estate1.9%Utilities0.5%These are the top 5 holdings of George Soros (Trades, Portfolio)1. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (TEVA) - 10,310,041 shares, 5.4% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 10.67%2. Herbalife Ltd (HLF) - 4,901,337 shares, 2.8% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 52.9%3. EQT Corp (EQT) - 2,573,814 shares, 2.5% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 3.27%4. Adecoagro SA (AGRO) - 25,915,076 shares, 2.1! % of the ! total portfolio.5. Halliburton Co (HAL) - 3,596,353 shares, 2.1% of the total portfolio. Shares reduced by 20.73%New Purchase: Baker Hughes Inc (BHI)George Soros (Trades, Portfolio) initiated holdings in Baker Hughes Inc. His purchase prices were between $51.82 and $65.2 7, with an estimated - [By Monica Wolfe]
Cemex SAB de CV (CX) As of the close of the third quarter there were nine guru owners of Cemex. These gurus held a combined weighting of 5.30%. During the third quarter, there were three gurus making buys and nine making sells of their stake in CX. - [By Ben Levisohn]
Shares of Vulcan have gained 7.6%, and given a lift to other cement makers today, including Martin Marietta Materials (MLM), which has risen 4.9% and reports earnings on Thursday, Cemex (CX), which has advanced 1.5%, and Texas Industries (TXI), which is up 4.9%. source from Top Stocks For 2015:http://www.topstocksblog.com/top-construction-material-stocks-to-own-for-2015-2.html
Redpoint Bio Corporation (Redpoint), incorporated in August 1995, is a development-stage biotechnology company. The Company leverages discoveries in the molecular biology of taste to discover and develop taste modulators for the food and beverage industries. Its food and beverage program has been focused on identifying flavor modifiers that improve the taste of ingredients. In June 2009, the Company announced that it had identified an all-natural sweetness enhancer, RP44. RP44 is Reb-C (rebaudioside C), a component of the stevia plant. Sweetness Enhancer Program Redpoint announced that it had identified RP44, an all-natural sweetness enhancer, in June 2009. In January 2010, it disclosed that RP44 is Reb-C (rebaudioside C), a component of the stevia plant. RP44 is derived from material found in the side stream of the Reb A production process. A purified component of stevia known as Reb A has received regulatory approval in the United States. Unlik e Reb A, RP44 has a low intrinsic level of sweetness and therefore is not useful as a sweetener. Diabetes and Obesity Drug Discovery Program The Company's initial programs focused on the modulation of the TRPm5 ion channel, a signaling element in taste sensation, in order to discover compounds that modulate the taste of food and beverage products. Redpoint initiated a program designed to leverage the research it had already conducted on the discovery of modulators of the TRPm5 ion channel to further explore opportunities for the discovery of diabetes or obesity therapeutics. TRPm5 modulators discovered at Redpoint have been shown to elicit the secretion of hormones known to play roles in metabolism in relevant model systems. The Company competes with International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Givaudan SA, Symrise, Firmenich, Senomyx! , PureCircle Ltd, GLG Life Tech Corporation, Eli Lilly and Company, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Merck & Co., Inc., Metabolex, Inc., OSI Pharmaceuticals, GlaxoSmithKline! , Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson. Advisors' Opinion: - [By Peter Graham]
Small cap stocks Greenfield Farms Food Inc (OTCMKTS: GRAS), International Stem Cell Corp (OTCMKTS: ISCO) and Redpoint Bio Corporation (OTCMKTS: RPBC) have all been getting some extra attention lately in various investment newsletters. However, none of these small cap stocks appear to have been the subject or paid promotions or investor relations activities. So does that make any of them good bets for traders and investors alike? Here is a quick look and a reality check: source from Top Stocks For 2015:http://www.topstocksblog.com/5-best-biotech-stocks-to-own-right-now-2.html
If you think Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) isn't interested in becoming a force in the enterprise space, you might have missed some recent announcements from Cupertino. At the Worldwide Developers Conference, the company rolled out iWork for iCloud as a way to begin competing with Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) and Google (NASDAQ: GOOG ) in the productivity arena. Of potentially greater importance, iOS 7 is set to include functionality designed to make it easier for corporate IT departments to manage Apple devices. In the following video, Fool.com contributor Doug Ehrman discusses some of the steps Apple has taken to become a bigger player in enterprise. Apple has a history of cranking out revolutionary products ... and then creatively destroying them with something better. Read about the future of Apple in the free report "Apple Will Destroy Its Greatest Product." Can Apple really disrupt its own iPhones and iPads? Find out by clicking here.
Top 5 Building Product Stocks To Own For 2015: NMI Holdings Inc (NMIHZ) NMI Holdings, Inc. (NMIH), incorporated on May 19, 2011, is a development-stage company. The Company through its subsidiaries provides private mortgage insurance in the United States. The Companys wholly owned subsidiaries include National Mortgage Insurance Corporation and National Mortgage Reinsurance Inc One. On April 24, 2012, NMI Holdings, Inc. (NMI) closed an agreement with MAC Financial Ltd. to acquire MAC Financial Holdings Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. On September 30, 2013, the Company merged MAC Financial Holding Corporation into NMIH, with NMIH surviving the merger, and it merged NMRI Two into NMIC, with NMIC surviving the merger. Advisors' Opinion: - [By Zachary Tracer]
NMI Holdings Inc. (NMIHZ), a mortgage insurer backed by funds tied to Carlyle Group LP (CG) and Kyle Bass, filed to sell shares in an initial public offering as investors bet on a housing-market rebound. source from Top Penny Stocks For 2015:http://www.seekpennystocks.com/top-5-building-product-stocks-to-own-for-2015.html
Rates, rates, rates. The very fear that interest rates had reached their trough sent them through the roof last week, and today's sluggish market was caused in part by related concerns from the Orient. The Chinese stock market fell more than 6% today, officially crossing into bear market territory as investors worry that record-high money market rates in China will cause a cash squeeze. Wall Street took notice, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI ) lost 139 points, or 0.9%, to end at 14,659. Bank of America (NYSE: BAC ) stock ended as the largest blue-chip decliner. As for outperformers, only five Dow stocks ended in the black on Monday, with Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ ) leading the way on 1.7% gains. There wasn't anything in particular that made the health-care giant immune to today's losses, but it sure doesn't hurt that the company is one of the largest, most established, and well-known companies in the world. It's worth nearly $240 billion, and pays out a 3.2% dividend to investors, so it's a good option for investors seeking safety in equities. After losing ground in the previous four trading sessions, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) shares bounced back 1.4% on Monday. Shareholders are watching closely as Wednesday's developers conference approaches, where the company is expected to reveal new changes to its Windows 8 software. The reception to recent Microsoft rollouts has been anything but smooth -- the company quickly reversed its policy on used games for the Xbox One console after a backlash -- so, hopefully, Wednesday's developments won't be too controversial. As for the laggards, Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ ) closed near the bottom of the index after posting 3% losses. The stock is 60% more volatile than the market in general, so today's steep sell-off isn't too out of the ordinary. When considering the fact that HP has rallied 64% already this year, it helps to put today's slide in perspective. HP is a turnaround story at its core, so now and then a 3% slide is to be expected, especially in a market as unforgiving as today's was. Lastly, Bank of America stock shed 3.1%. Unlike Johnson & Johnson, Bank of America pays a minimal dividend to reassure and reward investors, and the interconnectedness of global financial markets poses some immediate risk to the bank if China's economy continues to flounder. After all, big chunks of domestic industry rely in one way or another on the assumption that China will keep chugging along nicely, and Bank of America is a major creditor of American industry. With the European debt crisis and slowing growth in China many investors are worried about heady growth going forward, but fear not, because: The Future Is Made in America. Domestic manufacturing is poised to once again become the investment driver of the world, and all because of one disruptive technology. You can uncover the three companies that will become the American Steel of tomorrow in The Motley Fool's new free report. Just click here to read more.
Top 10 Healthcare Equipment Companies To Watch For 2015: Epizyme Inc (EPZM) Epizyme, Inc., incorporated on November 1, 2007, is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and plans to commercialize personalized therapeutics for patients with genetically defined cancers. The Company systematically identify the genetic alterations that create cancer causing genes, called oncogenes, select patients in whom the identified genetic alteration is found and then design small molecule therapeutics to inhibit the oncogene. The clinical development plan for each of its product candidates is directed towards patients with a particular genetically defined cancer.The Company is conducting a Phase I clinical trial of its advanced product candidate, EPZ-5676, an inhibitor targeting the DOT1L HMT, for the treatment of mixed lineage leukemia (MLL-r). The Company has identified its two lead product candidates using its product platform. EPZ-5676-DOT1L Inhibitor EPZ-5676 is an intravenously administered small molecu le inhibitor of DOT1L. The Company is developing EPZ-5676 for the treatment of MLL-r, an aggressive subtype of the two most common forms of acute leukemia, ALL and AML. Patients with MLL-r are routinely diagnosed with existing technologies that are commonly used in clinical setting. The Companys Phase 1 clinical trial of EPZ-5676 is an open label, multicenter trial that has two phases. EPZ-6438-EZH2 Inhibitor The Company is developing EPZ-6438 as an orally available small molecule inhibitor of EZH2 for the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients who have an oncogenic point mutation in EZH2. EZH2 is an HMT that can become oncogenic and cause non-Hodgkin lymphoma and a range of other solid tumors. Two types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of germinal-center origin, or DLBCL, and follicular lymphoma, or FL, are particularly associated with an EZH2 point mutation. There are no therapies approved spec! ifically for the treatmen t of cancer associated with an EZH2 point mutation. Advisors' Opinion: - [By John Udovich] Follow-on Stock Offerings From Small Cap Biotech Stocks. Thanks to the boom in biotech IPOs along with the sectors overall performance, already listed biotechs have the option to ask investors for more cash in the form of a follow-on offering. Recently, FierceBiotech.com noted how four small cap biotechs raised $276 million from follow-on offerings in just one day last week. These small capsincluded Epizyme Inc (NASDAQ: EPZM) which raised $88 million, Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc (NASDAQ: HALO) which raised $100 million, Agenus Inc (NASDAQ: AGEN) which raised $52 million and Idera Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: IDRA) which raised $36 million. FierceBiotech.com noted that thesteady flow of about $4.5 billion a year in venture cashalong withmore than $3.5 billion from IPOs last year plus all of thefollow-ons are helping to foster both company growth andaccelerate drugdevelopment programs. Mixed Bag for Biotech IPOs. Last Wednesday also saw two small cap biotech IPOs fizzle in one daywith small cap T cell vaccine developerGenocea Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ: GNCA) raising $60 million but then ending the day down 8.3% to close at $11 while Dutch drug developer uniQure NV (QURE) raised $81.9 million but fell more than 14% to $14.61. However, orphan drug stock Auspex Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: ASPX), which is developingdrugs to treat orphan diseases like Tourette syndrome, saw a 30.5% gain to close at $15.66 and raise $84 million. The Boston Globe quoted Michael Ringel, a partner and managing director at Boston Consulting Group who focuses on health care business, as saying:
The mood is incredibly positive. Capital is flowing. [The biotech IPOs] have been burning hot. I think its too early to suggest that is changing. I cant predict the overall economy any better than anyone else, but I would expect a pretty good year for IPOs. - [By Ben Levisohn]!
! 3. We see 23+ partnered pipeline assets and are most positive on Phase I/II MOR202 anti-CD38 for myeloma with data in 2015, and others such as Acceleron Pharma (XLRN), Agios Pharmaceuticals (AGIO), Epizyme (EPZM), Concert Pharmaceuticals (CNCE) (just started Phase I for next-gen Revlimid). source from Top Penny Stocks For 2015:http://www.seekpennystocks.com/top-10-healthcare-equipment-companies-to-watch-for-2015.html
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