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NASDAQ Technical Picture - Hanging Man Confirmed

Tue, 20 May 2008 04:08:17 GMT

This morning's rally followed through on last week's bullish momentum as the S&P finally pushed through its 200 DMA, but shortly after lunch the bears put up some defense and the indices sold off rapidly, and on high volume. Technology (cautious com[More...]

Earnings, Data, & The Fed

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:01:53 GMT

Good morning. The 2-day FOMC meeting begins today and investors have plenty to keep them occupied with another batch of earnings reports and some economic data after the opening bell.[More...]

Analyst Comments: Estee Lauder, Actions Semi, Ladish Company, Metabolix

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:24:16 GMT

Estee Lauder Companies (EL) is the pre-eminent global leader in prestige beauty. The company has strong brands, market presence and growth potential demonstrated by over 60 years of uninterrupted sales growth. Despite a slowdown in consumer spending in the U.S., earnings are expected to increase 12.5% this fiscal year. Concurrent with...[More...]

Analyst Comments for Shanghai Petrochemical, Credit Suisse, Visual Sciences, Equity Residential, Actions Semiconductor

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:48:56 GMT

Zacks senior equities analyst Paul Raman, CFA recommends a Buy on shares of petrochemical firm Shanghai Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (SHI). Here's what his latest update had to say:'Shanghai Petrochemical's exposure to the fast-expanding Chinese economy and strong petrochemical product demand make us confident of strong volume growth. Although the company...[More...]

NASDAQ Technical Picture - Another Bullish Gap

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 03:58:48 GMT

I'm feeling a little negative divergence creeping into the scenario. If we gap down tomorrow, we may have a bearish island reversal. We'll see. Tomorrow is options expiration and that's always tough to daytrade.Companies moving in after hours trading in reaction to earnings: Trading Up: ISRG +11.9%; TPX +11.0%; SNDK +6.9%; TMA...[More...]

Screaming Vikings

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:09:50 GMT

So how to play the rally? Voldemort has you covered, with Deeps no less.You know me. I want to invest in the breakouts. They are the referendum, the stocks that are working and will continue to work now that the selling squall has been put behind us. I like to own in-the-money calls on them, half a position only, and then wait for some media-inspired wrong-headed bear move...[More...]

Actions Semiconductor Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:48:00 GMT

ZHUHAI, China, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. , one of China's leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides comprehensive mixed-signal system-on-a-chip (SoC) and multimedia digital signal processing (DSP) solutions for portable consumer electronics, today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.
All financial results are reported on a U.S. GAAP basis.
Net loss attributable to Actions Semiconductor shareholders for the third quarter of 2009 was $0.6 million, or ($0.01) per ADS, compared to net loss attributable to Actions Semiconductor shareholders of $0.8 million, or ($0.01) per ADS, for the second quarter of 2009, and net income attributable to Actions Semiconductor shareholders of $7.3 million, or $0.09 per ADS, for the third quarter of 2008.

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Saturday Bus Route May End

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:48:00 GMT

Aug. 19--The Best Friend Express will likely cut Saturday service from its schedule to save money.
The announcement came Tuesday from Connie Shade, assistant executive director for the Lower Savannah Council of Governments (LSCOG), which manages the system in conjunction with the Aiken Area Council on Aging.
It is estimated that doing away with Saturday bus runs will save nearly $26,500 a year, money the LSCOG badly needs following reductions in funds from Aiken County.

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Fighting the Good Fight

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:48:00 GMT

Aug. 6--AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Fighting the Good Fight
But for the single father of three children, it's a step in the right direction after an extremely trying year.
This, along with periodic financial assistance from Streetlight Community Outreach Ministries, has allowed him to move into a new place.

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Actions Semiconductor Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:45:00 GMT

ZHUHAI, China, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. , one of China's leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides comprehensive mixed-signal system-on-a-chip (SoC) and multimedia digital signal processing (DSP) solutions for portable consumer electronics, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009.
All financial results are reported on a U.S. GAAP basis.
Net loss attributable to Actions Semiconductor shareholders for the second quarter of 2009 was $0.8 million, or $0.01 per ADS, compared to net loss attributable to Actions Semiconductor shareholders of $1.5 million, or $0.02 per ADS, for the first quarter of 2009, and net income attributable to Actions Semiconductor shareholders of $7.6 million, or $0.09 per ADS, for the second quarter of 2008.

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Charities Benefit From Holley's Anniversary

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:48:00 GMT

Jun. 13--Holley Heating and Air Inc. is celebrating its centennial with a program that helps Aiken's charities help the community.
Supporters of Aiken organizations can vote for the charity of the month at www.HolleyHeatingandAir.com or send a note to the company's office at 112 Union St. N.E. Voters receive a $45 off coupon toward any of Holley Heating and Air's products or services; the coupon is a one-time-only offer, though voters can continue to vote after receiving a coupon.
"We're celebrating 100 years in business, and we chose this as a way to give back to the community that's given us so much," said Holley owner Lee Boylston.

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Actions Semiconductor Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

Wed, 06 May 2009 20:47:00 GMT

ZHUHAI, China, May 6 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. , one of China's leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides comprehensive mixed-signal system-on-a-chip (SoC) and multimedia digital signal processing (DSP) solutions for portable consumer electronics, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.
All financial results are reported on a U.S. GAAP basis.
Revenue for the first quarter of 2009 was $12.2 million, as compared to revenue of $16.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2008, and $25.2 million for the first quarter of 2008.

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NOVEC Program Helped More Than 300 Families

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:47:00 GMT

Apr. 20--The Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative and its customers contributed $50,000 this winter to help more than 300 low-income families heat their homes through the company's "Operation Round Up."
Donna Snellings, NOVEC's community liaison, said, "Colder weather and the economic downturn caused many area residents to ask for heating assistance this winter.
Operation Round Up came to their aid."

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Halter USX China Index Up 10.59% for Third Quarter 2009

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:46:00 GMT

For the third quarter of 2009, the Halter USX China Index (NYSE Arca: HXC) was up 10.59%.
During the same period, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 14.98% and the NASDAQ increased 15.66%.
HXC is also pleased to announce the inclusion of 20 new constituents to its existing index of China-focused, U.S. listed companies including: China Auto Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALI) an importer, seller, and trader of automobiles; China Integrated Energy, Inc (NASDAQ: CBEH) which engages in the development, exploration, production, and distribution of bio-diesel; China GrenTech Corporation Limited (NASDAQ: GRRF) that is a manufacturer and seller of wireless coverage products and services; China Marine Food Group Limited (AMEX: CMFO) that engages in the processing, distribution, and sale of processed seafood products; China Mass Media Corp. (NYSE: CMM) which operates as an independent television advertising company; China Natural Gas, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHNG) a distributor and seller of natural gas and gasoline to commercial, industrial, and residential customers; China North East Petroleum Holdings Limited (AMEX: NEP) which engages in the exploration and production of crude oil; China Ritar Power Corp. (NASDAQ: CRTP) a designer, developer, manufacturer, and seller of lead-acid batteries; Deer Consumer Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: DEER) which designs, manufactures, and sells home and kitchen electronic appliances; Harbin Electric, Inc. (NASDAQ: HRBN) that engages in the design, development, manufacture, supply, and service of various electric motors; Mindray Medical International Limited (NYSE: MR) which develops, manufactures, and markets medical devices worldwide; NIVS IntelliMedia Technology Group, Inc. (AMEX: NIV) a designer, manufacturer, marketer, and seller of audio and video consumer products; RINO International Corporation (NASDAQ: RINO) that is engaged in the business of environmental protection and remediation; SinoHub Inc. (AMEX: SIHI) which engages in electronic component sales and electronic component supply chain management (SCM) services; Tongxin International Limited (NASDAQ: TXIC) that designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services engineered vehicle body structures (EVBS) for light, medium, and heavy duty trucks, and light vehicles; Universal Travel Group (AMEX: UTA) a domestic and international airline ticketing service provider, and cargo transportation agency; Changyou.com Limited (NASDAQ: CYOU) which develops and operates online games; Skystar Bio Pharmaceutical Company (NASDAQ: SKBI) that engages in the development, manufacture, and distribution of medicines, vaccines, and other health care and medical care products for poultry, livestock, and domestic pets; Telestone Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: TSTC) which provides wireless communications coverage solutions; Tianyin Pharmaceutical Company, Inc. (AMEX: TPI) a developer, manufacturer, marketer, and seller of traditional Chinese medicines and other pharmaceuticals; Wuhan General Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WUHN) which engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of industrial blowers for steam-driven electrical power generation plants; and China Agritech, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAGC) which manufactures and sells organic liquid compound fertilizers and related agricultural products.

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Actions Semiconductor Begins Sampling New Series 2 Products

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:27:00 GMT

Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. , one of China's leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides comprehensive mixed-signal system-on-a-chip and multimedia digital signal processing solutions for portable consumer electronics, announced today that the company has begun shipping samples of its new Series 2 product family to customers for evaluation.[More...]

Actions Semiconductor to Report Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results on August 3, 2009

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:25:00 GMT

Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. , one of China's leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides comprehensive mixed-signal system-on-a-chip and multimedia digital signal processing solutions for portable consumer electronics, today announced that it will release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, following the close of the market on Monday, August 3, 2009. The company will host a corresponding conference call and live webcast at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time on that day.[More...]

Halter USX China Index Up 40.88% for Second Quarter 2009

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:10:00 GMT

For the second quarter of 2009, the Halter USX China Index (NYSE Arca: HXC) was up 40.88%.
During the same period, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 11.01% and the NASDAQ increased 20.05%.
HXC is also pleased to announce the inclusion of 19 new constituents to its existing index of China-focused, U.S. listed companies including: Qiao Xing Universal Telephone (NASDAQ: XING) which designs, manufactures, and sells telecommunication terminals and equipment; Xinhua Sports & Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ: XSEL) which engages in the production of television programs, the placement of advertising, the provision of advertising services, market research, and the publication of magazines with a focus on sports and entertainment; China INSOnline Corp.(NASDAQ: CHIO) which operates as an Internet service and media company; China Housing and Land Development, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHLN) which engages in the acquisition, development, management, and sale of commercial and residential real estate properties; China Infrastructure Investment (NASDAQ: CIIC) which engages in the investment, construction, operation, and management of the Pinglin Expressway toll road; China TransInfo Technology Corp (NASDAQ: CTFO) which provides public transportation information systems technology and solutions; Origin Agritech Limited (NASDAQ: SEED) which engages in the research, development, production, sale, and distribution of hybrid crop seeds; Hurray!

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Actions Semiconductor Announces Annual General Meeting Results

Wed, 06 May 2009 20:15:00 GMT

Actions Semiconductor Commences Shipments of Two New Product Series

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:04:00 GMT

Actions Semiconductor to Report First Quarter 2009 Financial Results on May 6, 2009

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:52:00 GMT

Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. , one of China's leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides comprehensive mixed-signal system-on-a-chip and multimedia digital signal processing solutions for portable consumer electronics, today announced that it will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, following the close of the market on Wednesday, May 6, 2009. The company will host a corresponding conference call and live webcast at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time .[More...]

Halter USX China Index Announces First Quarter 2009 Results and Adds New Constituents - Mar 31 2009 8:21PM

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:16:00 GMT

For the first quarter of 2009, the Halter USX China Index (Amex: HXC) was down 1.18%.
During the same period, the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased 13.3% and the NASDAQ decreased 3.07%.
HXC is also pleased to announce the inclusion of two new constituents to its existing index of China-focused, U.S. listed companies including: China Techfaith Wireless Communication Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: CNTF) which is a product provider focused on research and development of cell phone solutions, and Linktone Ltd. (NASDAQ: LTON) which provides entertainment-oriented telecom services to mobile phone users over mobile telecommunications networks.

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Actions Semiconductor to Present at the Morgan Stanley Technology Conference

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:26:00 GMT

Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. , one of China's leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides comprehensive mixed-signal system-on-a-chip and multimedia digital signal processing solutions for portable consumer electronics, today announced that members of its executive management team will present to investors at the Morgan Stanley Technology Conference at 1:35 p.m. Pacific Time on March 4, 2009.[More...]

Actions Semiconductor Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:10:00 GMT

Company's Board of Directors Authorizes Additional Share Repurchase Program of Up To 12 Million ADSs[More...]