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Earnings Review Of Note Monday-Tuesday

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:59:36 GMT

Some names I am looking at early this week Monday Fund holdings - Baidu.com (BIDU) and First National Financial (FNF). The former broke through the 200 day moving average Thursday but I cut it down to 1 share on super froth. The latter has been stagnat the past 8 days, with each day an intraday low hitting the 50 day moving average. Very strange. I cut back a bit to a 2.5% stake since I have double jeopardy in these guys with FNF and FAF. I expect good things but the stock action has been weak"ish" and this is the more expensive of the two - not that[More...]

Airlines Ascend on Relief from High Fuel Costs

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:14:00 GMT

Airline companies have taken flight recently in spite of the October stock market sell-off, tremendous volatility, and global economic slowdown as crashing crude oil prices lower the cost of jet fuel for the industry. The accompanying table includes statistics for the ETFI Global Airline Index and short ETF proposal, which has still lost over 60% of its market value in the past year for the 30 lowest rated companies despite the recent bounce. Both the 30 lowest rated and all 50 companies have fared worse than the overall market and benchmarks such as the iShares Dow Transports (IYT) and[More...]

Analyst Comments: Unilever, Eagle Test, UST, Cache , China Southern, Du Pont, Advanced Auto, Wyeth

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:47:00 GMT

Unilever (UN), (UL) has benefited from the 'Path to Growth' strategy in terms of expanding margins, building momentum of key brands, rationalizing costs, and streamlining the asset base. Impressively, the underlying operating margin is rising despite rising input costs in the first half of 2008. In addition, the developing and emerging markets are expected to continue driving incremental topline growth. Unilever has simplified the management hierarchy whereby the dual chairman structure has been replaced by a structure comprising a single chief executive officer and a non-executive Chairman. The organizational changes will expedite decision-making, improve execution, and enhance customer focus. The one-to-one equivalence between PLC and NV shares should also improve financial[More...]

S&P 1300

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:49:00 GMT

Good morning. We start the new trading week with relatively quiet newswires as earnings season begins to wind down. Moreover, this week's economic calendar starts off slow with no reports of significance both today and tomorrow. Premarket gainers: CHIP, FEED, HOGS, SOLF, CEDC,[More...]

Periodicals Wrap-Up for Wednesday, August 6th

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:54:00 GMT

Increasing commodity prices, tough competition, little international exposure and slowing sales all mean that Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) is a troubled company that may be a takeover target, according to the Wall Street Journal[More...]

There's Always A Bull Market Somewhere

Wed, 21 May 2008 05:59:53 GMT

According to one old Wall Street adage, "there's always a bull market somewhere." If it isn't in stocks, it's in bonds. If not bonds, then commodities. If not commodities, then real estate, or currencies, or farmland or even shotguns, and so on and so for[More...]

NASDAQ Technical Picture - Bullish Week

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:51:46 GMT

A strong end to a firmly[More...]

Analyst Comments: ACE, Pactiv Corporation, XL Capital, Charlotte Russe, Crocs, Amdocs, Harris Interactive, China Southern

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:49:33 GMT

ACE, Ltd. (ACE) intends to release its 1Q08 results after market close on April 29, 2008, with a conference call scheduled for the next day. While recent quarterly results experienced benefits (from net investment income and a favorable prior period development), our concerns for potential pressure on shares that could be experienced...[More...]

The Airline Sector is Doomed

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:29:00 GMT

JPMorgan slashed ratings on the key stocks airline companies yesterday and the stocks fell like a rock. Jet Fuel has increased 39% in the last 6 months, so it's time to short the industry and long the few stocks that will survive.[More...]

A Small Pimple

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:09:09 GMT

If you ever desire a better picture of what is really going on in the markets, just zoom out in time a little. This means that if you spend almost all of your time looking at daily charts and intra-day charts, step back and look at some weekly charts.Take this week, for instance. It certainly has been a painful one for longs, particularly those who have been adhering to buy-on-the-pullback strategies....[More...]

BRIEF: John Bean Gets Ground Support Order From China Southern Airlines

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:19:00 GMT

Feb. 18--Chicago-based John Bean Technologies Corp. said Wednesday that it was awarded a "major" $6.4 million ground-support equipment order from China Southern Airlines.
The maker of equipment used in food-processing and air transportation industries said the Chinese airline's order calls for JBT to provide cargo loaders as well as pushback and maintenance tow tractors.
JBT, spun off last July from former parent FMC Technologies Inc., said it is "pleased to expand upon our long-term relationship with China Southern."

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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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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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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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Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Benchmark Electronics, Inc., Tower Group Inc., AutoZone, Inc., China Southern Airlines Company Limited and CEMEX S.A. De C.V.

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:06:00 GMT

Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.
Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE), Tower Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TWGP), AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO), China Southern Airlines Company Limited (NYSE: ZNH) and CEMEX S.A. de C.V. (NYSE: CX).
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China Southern Builds First Olympic Flight Attendants Etiquette Mission in the Chinese Aviation Industry

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:26:00 GMT

China Southern Airlines, the newest member of SkyTeam and the largest airline in The People's Republic of China is pleased to announce the set up the First Olympic Flight Attendant Etiquette Mission in the Chinese aviation industry. The newly recruited thirty-four "prospective stewardesses" of China Southern Airlines, who are former Beijing Olympic hostesses, appeared in their inauguration ceremony, wearing Chinese silk dresses with their hair pulled back tightly into neat buns, just the same appearance as in the Beijing Olympic & Paralympic Games. These beaming young girls promised to bring Olympic-style courteous reception to airline services and continue to commit themselves to voluntary work during the Guangzhou 2010 Asia Games. The Guangzhou Asia Games organizing committee also expressed their hope that the girls could spread Olympic spirit to Guangzhou and contribute to the Guangzhou 2010 Asia Games as volunteers. Those present at the welcoming ceremony were headed by Mr. Tan Wangeng, Executive Vice President of China Southern Airlines.[More...]

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Wyeth, Advance Auto Parts, Inc., Du Pont, China Southern Airlines Company Ltd. And Cache, Inc.

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:47:00 GMT

Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog.
Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.
Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Wyeth (NYSE: WYE), Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), Du Pont (NYSE: DD), China Southern Airlines Company Ltd. (NYSE: ZNH) and Cache, Inc. (Nasdaq: CACH).

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China Southern Airlines Honored with the Five-Star Flight Safety Award

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:04:00 GMT

China Southern Airlines, -- http://www.csair.com/global -- the newest member of SkyTeam and the largest airline in The People's Republic of China, has been honored with the Five-Star Flight Safety Award by the Civil Aviation Administration of China , which indicates that China Southern Airlines has become the only Chinese carrier maintaining the highest safety level and the best safety record. Up to June 16th, 2008, China Southern Airlines recorded 169 consecutive months of safe flight operations, accumulated five million hours of safe flying and carried 250 million passengers without incident. And the company's safety management is ranked second to none in the Chinese aviation industry and occupies a leading position in the international aviation industry. Mr. Li Jiaxiang, Deputy Minister of Transport & CAAC Minister was present at the ceremony.[More...]

Xinhua Far East Downgrades Issuer Rating of China Southern Airlines to BB+

Fri, 22 Jul 2005 12:56:00 GMT

Xinhua Far East China Credit Ratings today downgraded the domestic currency issuer credit rating of China Southern Airlines Ltd from BBB to BB+.[More...]