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The Meek Continue To Dominate Equities

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:49:10 GMT

Early in April after a month long run off the bottom I posted a list of equities that gained at least 60% in the preceding 4 weeks (Apr 5: The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth: 92 Stocks Over $10 Returning 60%+) The list was a whose who of beaten down merchandise. Generally, by week 4-5 of an oversold rally these type of names begin to peter out but the ramp has been relentless in lower quality, low price stocks. My gut tells me quant (and other varieties) of hedge funds have been shorting these names, using fundamental reasons - expecting some pullback after huge runs - only to be run over again and again even in week 6 and 7 of this rally. All it takes nowadays is saying "business has stabilized at the worst levels we've seen in decades" to elicit glee and massive short covering rallies. While the market was flattish last week, I[More...]

The Midcap IT Mindset

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:16:00 GMT

Waking up to the markets could make some feel as if the sky falling and the world around them is plummeting into a deep abyss with no promise of return. Although the immediate future looks glum, there is no need to mope around, chum. Even bear markets such as this one present investors with opportunities. I feel that everyone is so wound up in the present that they fail to look forward beyond this crisis. I will admit the current situation is quite grave, but it is time to wipe away those tears and work to put that excess cash into the market, specifically within a few solid tech plays. Why do I need more cash? Markets that erode portfolio value generally require investors to overweight themselves to make up for losses once the markets rally. For example, if one has $100,000 invested in the market,[More...]

Big Earnings Week

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:12:00 GMT

Good morning. Premarket activity suggests that we'll see a positive day following a better than expected earnings report from Bank Of America (BAC) and news that Roche has offered to buy the rest of Genentech (DNA). Oil prices are also on the rise this morning. Premarket gainers: DNA, BAC, FRE, FNM, CRNT, ANAD, NTES, [More...]

Ahead of Bernanke & Paulson

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:16:00 GMT

Good morning. Premarket futures are indicating a mixed start following some M&A activity (see ROH, CTLM, & XLTC) and better than expected jobless claims (although continuing claims rose). Retail sales, like from Wal-Mart(WMT), also were coming in a little above expectations. Financials are under pressure as concerns remain in place for Fannie and Freddie among many others. Premarket gainers: ROH, FSYS, [More...]

Some Risks for Cogo Group

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:04:34 GMT

We continue to rate Cogo Group, Inc. (COGO) a Hold. The results of the first-quarter were above our estimates primarily because of strength of its revenues, and the company slightly raised guidance for 2008, due to existing visibility and new business in the pipeline. However, the company is heavily exposed to a few large telecom companies in China, and if the...[More...]

Analyst Comments: Shire Pharmaceuticals, Comtech Group, Barrier Therapeutics, Marlin Business, Terex Corporation, Texas Instruments

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:38:59 GMT

Shire Pharmaceuticals Group, PLC (SHPGY) is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on three therapeutic areas: Central nervous system (CNS), gastro intestinal (GI), and renal disorders. The company's ADHD franchise continues to perform very well, increasing market share to over 31% in 2007. Strong top-line growth should...[More...]

Happy Friday

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:27:53 GMT

Good morning. Premarket futures are up following a better than expected February CPI and high expectations for big rate cuts at next week's Fed meeting. There's not a lot of news...[More...]

Earnings to Watch on Thursday, March 13, 2008

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:21:27 GMT

Ticker: WCG,BVF,COGO,ARD,ZUMZ,ARO,CCL,MEI,TRLG,APOL[More...]

Thursday's Fedwatch

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:06:14 GMT

Good morning. Investors are hoping for the best this morning as Bernanke is scheduled to speak at 10:AM. Traders are hoping that Ben will signal that a rate cut will come soon, that it will be much larger than expected, and that he and Washington will debut a stimulus package that will save America from recession. Meanwhile, a larger than expected [More...]

Financials & Consumer Sentiment

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:37:59 GMT

Good morning. After yesterday's final hour rebound, investors have been served a stark reminder this morning that the problems in the financials are far from over. Bad news from both Barclays (BCS) and Wachovia (WB) top the headlines with growing expectations that we're going to hear a lot more of the same. As you know, investors are trying to quickly get their arms around how exactly to value these firms but it isn't easy. Beyond the financials, investors will remain fixated on the tech space. Yesterday's significant pullback in many of the tech leaders is a red flag that trouble...[More...]

Hearing Postponed in Murder Case

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:47:00 GMT

Nov. 20--EVERETT -- The preliminary hearing for a man charged in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a McDonald's parking lot was continued Wednesday.
Police allege that John Lewis Gerholt Sr., 38, shot and killed Karen Marie Gerholt, 24, of Hopewell, outside the Snake Spring Township restaurant on Nov. 9.
Gerholt's hearing on murder and related charges has been rescheduled for 9 a.m. Dec. 3 in Bedford County Central Court, Everett.

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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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Cogo Group, Inc. Reports 2009 Second Quarter Results

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:55:00 GMT

Cogo Group, Inc. , a leading provider of customized design solutions for the technology manufacturing sector in China, today announced unaudited financial results for its second quarter of 2009. The Company reports quarterly revenue of $73.6 million, up 7.9% year-over-year, compared to $68.2 million reported in the second quarter of 2008.[More...]

Cogo Group, Inc. Schedules Conference Call on August 6, 2009 to Announce Second Quarter of 2009 Earnings Results and Provide Third Quarter of 2009 Guidance

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:58:00 GMT

Cogo Group, Inc. , a China-based provider of customized module design solutions, engineering and technology services to domestic and international companies, today announced that it will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 6, 2009 to report unaudited earnings results for the second quarter of 2009 and provide guidance for the third quarter of 2009. Jeffrey Kang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cogo, will be joined on the call by Frank Zheng, Chief Financial Officer, and Will Davis, Chief Marketing Officer. A supporting press release will be distributed via PR Newswire at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 6, 2009. The press release will be posted at www.cogo.com.cn, under "News Highlight' at the 'Investor Information" section. Cogo 2009 Q2 Earnings Results Conference Call[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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CCG Investor Relations' China Rising Investment Conference to Feature More Than 30 U.S.-Listed China-Based Growth Companies

Sat, 16 May 2009 00:47:00 GMT

Event Culminates with Nasdaq Closing Bell Ceremony for 20 Companies
NEW YORK, May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- CCG Investor Relations, a leading investor relations and strategic communications agency, announced the final schedule for the first annual China Rising Investment Conference to be held at the Yale Club in New York on May 18.
The China Rising Investment Conference features growth companies representing a full spectrum of industries, many of which are positioned to benefit from China's recently announced stimulus package, and China's medical reform, among other dynamic industry drivers.

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Cogo Group, Inc. to Present at Barclays Capital Worldwide Wireless and Wireline Conference on May 28, 2009

Fri, 15 May 2009 09:56:00 GMT

Cogo Group, Inc., a leading provider of customized design solutions for the technology manufacturing sector in China, today announced that Will Davis, Chief Marketing Officer, will present at Barclays Capital Worldwide Wireless and Wireline Conference on Thursday, May 28, 2009 from 9:45am to 10:10am in the Times Square Ballroom C at Crowne Plaza Times Square, New York City. A 25-minute Breakout session will immediately follow the presentation in the Balcony Room.[More...]

Cogo Group, Inc. Reports 2009 First Quarter Results

Wed, 06 May 2009 19:56:00 GMT

- Q1 Net Revenue: $63.3 million[More...]

Cogo Group, Inc. to Present at Oppenheimer 3rd Annual China Dragon Call Conference on May 19, 2009

Tue, 05 May 2009 09:57:00 GMT

Cogo Group, Inc., a leading provider of customized design solutions for the technology manufacturing sector in China, today announced that Will Davis, Chief Marketing Officer, will present at Oppenheimer 3rd Annual China Dragon Call Conference on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 11:25 a.m. at Oppenheimer's 300 Madison Avenue offices in New York City.[More...]