As the president’s chief economic advisor and director of the National Economic Council, will Larry Kudro benefit your portfolio?
Jim Kramer told his audience of crazy money on Wednesday that his previous co-host of "Kudlow & Cramer" was exactly what the White House needed.
Cramer first said that Kudlow is to promote growth, which means higher profits and higher stock prices. Growth is a magical elixir that can solve other diseases. This is what Kudler will fight for in the White House.
Cramer pointed out that Kudroh is also an outstanding speaker. He is good at giving speeches to the media and makes his point clearly visible.
This does not mean that Kudro will reach an agreement with President Trump on all issues. He has always been very optimistic about trade and anti-tariff. But above all, Kramer said that Kudro knows how to compromise and will fight for something for our country.
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Executive Decision: PayPal
For his "administrative decision" section, Cramer sat down with Dan Schulman, president and chief executive officer of PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL - Acquiring Report). The company's share price rose by 3.8% today and it has risen 13% this year.
Shulman said that the world is shifting from cash to digital payment systems. That's why PayPal now has 227 million users worldwide, an increase of only 30 million during the quarter.
Shulman said that digital payments are particularly important in emerging markets such as China and India, because these countries are skipping checks and credit cards and transferring directly from cash to mobile phones. Digital payments are not only more effective than alternatives, they are also much less corrupt.
Many people think that PayPal is a North American company, but Schulman explained that 65% of their members are not in the United States, and 50% of their income comes from outside the United States. Although only 5% of all small businesses in China export their goods, nearly 80% of Paypal's members do so.
When asked about millennials in particular, Shulman said Millennials have different views of the world, and as older consumers pull out credit cards, they just share the cost of Venmo's meals at home.
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Akamai's new life
Cramer told the audience that the only thing that was better than a good turnaround story was a turning point. It also had an active investor behind him because he highlighted an Akamai legacy stock (AKAM - Get Report).
Akamai was once the king of cloud content delivery, and it is a smooth, secure video streaming company. But the company fell out of favor in 2015 and 2016, as more and more content providers chose to scale down their Akamai streaming media to support their own networks. This allowed Akamai's performance to increase from 24% in 2014 to a median of two years later.
But then in December, Elliott Management, an active investor, took a seat in Akamai and the company has begun to turn to itself, cutting costs and simplifying operations. This is why the stock price rose 64% from its August low. If the company is successful, this is a victory for investors. If it fails, Elliott may promote the sale of the company and it is also an investor's victory.
Turn off tape: SoFi
In the “Off the Tape” segment, Cramer sits with Anthony Noto, CEO of the new-generation privately held SoFi.
Noto explained that SoFi is completely changing the financial situation to help people achieve financial independence in an unprecedented way. He said that people are passionate about the SoFi brand and have helped the company become a great year with a total loan of 12.9 billion U.S. dollars.
Noto said that culture is a key factor for success. SoFi's culture includes having the best product selection, unmatched convenience and fastest approval possibilities, all of which strengthen the company's unique data and indicators and can be good. The borrower is separated from the bad debts.
SoFi's membership base will be the key to the future, and Noto added that SoFi can become a trusted partner as members step down the financial path.
Lightning round
During the Lightning Round, Cramer is optimistic about Lilly (LLY - Acquire Report), Abbott Laboratories (ABT - Acquire Report), Phillips 66 (PSX - Acquire Report), Five Below (Five Acquires Report) and Cintas (Get Report) Report ).
Kramer takes a look at Merck (MRK - Get Report).
No clutter attacks
In his “Shameless Offense” episode, Cramer conveyed his sincere gratitude to his audience and fans, on the 13th anniversary of “Mad Money”.
Crazy money has always been about one thing: helping ordinary people become better investors. At first, the idea of a solo show for stocks seemed a bit crazy, but the show had experienced economic expansion, a terrible downturn, and even returned to the bull market. Cramer said that this is to thank you, which is why he will come out every night to keep you in the game.
Cramer concludes that ordinary people need to manage their own money. Don't let the critics tell you!
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Anticipates GDP Forecast
Dow Jones today is expected to open higher on Thursday morning as investors consider the economic information transferred by the Trump administration during changes in executive personnel.
Today's market may be due to news that the economic growth in the first quarter may be lower than many analysts expected. In January, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta forecasted the possibility of a 5.4% increase in GDP this quarter. However, the Atlanta Fed said on Wednesday that the first quarter GDP may be around 1.9%.
With the reorganization of the Trump White House changing the country’s economic policies, Keith Fitzgerald, the chief investment strategist at Money Morning, is changing the international landscape by investing in currencies. View Keith's trading strategy...
The following are the Dow Jones index, the S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq index:
Now let's take a closer look at today’s most important market events and stocks, plus Thursday’s economic calendar.
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Thursday's Big Five Stock Market Story
Earlier this week, President Trump lifted the post of Secretary of State Rekh Stilson and appointed the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Mike Pumblep as his successor. At the same time, economic commentator Larry Kudro will become director of the National Economic Council. Kudlow is replacing Gary Cohen, a former Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) executive who resigned in early March. Cudlow publicly opposes the recent Tariff White House’s tariff. However, he has always supported the recent tax reform bill and may support Trump's popular economic agenda.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) shares have been under pressure because the market measures the potential of the Sino-US trade war. After the Trump administration decided to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum, many U.S. manufacturers may face restrictions from the Chinese government. Manufacturing fell on Wednesday.
Elon Musk warned earlier this week that people wishing to participate in the Mars mission may not be able to survive the journey. This highly public statement may be a disturbing report for his company Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA). According to reports, TSLA shares fell more than 4.4% on Wednesday after electric vehicle manufacturers produced a large number of defective parts and cars. Former employees suggested that more than 40% of the company's parts need to be reworked to resolve defects.
Due to concerns about rising interest rates, gold prices are under pressure. The market is preparing for the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee meeting next week. Investors largely expect the central bank to raise interest rates next Wednesday. In fact, some people even speculated that the central bank may increase interest rates by 0.5%. The price of gold also had a negative impact on Larry Kudro's appointment as the highest economic advisor to the Trump administration. Kudlow is a strong supporter of the dollar and will advocate a policy aimed at supporting the dollar.
As the market rebounded this morning, crude oil prices rose. However, analysts were slightly bearish after the Energy Information Administration reported yesterday that crude oil inventories rose. WTI crude oil prices rose 0.6% today. Brent crude oil rose 0.5%.
Watch three stocks today: AVGO,DG,F
Shares of Broadcom Ltd (Nasdaq: AVGO) are focusing on stocks as semiconductor giants prepare to announce results after the close on Thursday. The Trump administration has been at the center of controversy after it blocked potential mergers between Broadcom and rival Qualcomm (Nasdaq: QCOM) earlier this week. The Trump administration has listed national security issues as the reason for deciding to block any transaction. Wall Street expects Broadcom to report earnings of $5.04 per share for $5.32 billion.
Dollar Universal Corporation (NYSE: DG) is on the heels of the earnings report on a busy day. Discount retailers report earnings before earnings today. After the company reported that earnings per share were in line with expectations and improved same-store sales, the stock price rose by nearly 7%.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced a massive recall of a total of 1.38 million Ford Fusion models. The company stated that due to loose bolts in the steering column, these vehicles are susceptible to steering wheel failure. Due to this defect, two accidents have been reported.
Looking for Adobe Systems (Nasdaq: ADBE), Restoration Hardware (NYSE: RH), Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL), The Children's Place (Nasdaq: PLCE), and Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE: CCO) Other Income Reports.
Today's market may be due to news that the economic growth in the first quarter may be lower than many analysts expected. In January, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta forecasted the possibility of a 5.4% increase in GDP this quarter. However, the Atlanta Fed said on Wednesday that the first quarter GDP may be around 1.9%.
With the reorganization of the Trump White House changing the country’s economic policies, Keith Fitzgerald, the chief investment strategist at Money Morning, is changing the international landscape by investing in currencies. View Keith's trading strategy...
The following are the Dow Jones index, the S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq index:
:
| Index | Previous Close | Point Change | Percentage Change |
| Dow Jones | 24758.12 | -248.91 | -1.00% |
| S&P 500 | 2749.48 | -15.83 | -0.57% |
| Nasdaq | 7496.81 | -14.20 | -0.19% |
How you collect monthly checks is three times larger than social insurance: The new tax law may open the door for 259 million Americans paying cheques up to $4,920 a month. Click here to learn how to get your statement by April 1.
Thursday's Big Five Stock Market Story
Earlier this week, President Trump lifted the post of Secretary of State Rekh Stilson and appointed the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Mike Pumblep as his successor. At the same time, economic commentator Larry Kudro will become director of the National Economic Council. Kudlow is replacing Gary Cohen, a former Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) executive who resigned in early March. Cudlow publicly opposes the recent Tariff White House’s tariff. However, he has always supported the recent tax reform bill and may support Trump's popular economic agenda.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) shares have been under pressure because the market measures the potential of the Sino-US trade war. After the Trump administration decided to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum, many U.S. manufacturers may face restrictions from the Chinese government. Manufacturing fell on Wednesday.
Elon Musk warned earlier this week that people wishing to participate in the Mars mission may not be able to survive the journey. This highly public statement may be a disturbing report for his company Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA). According to reports, TSLA shares fell more than 4.4% on Wednesday after electric vehicle manufacturers produced a large number of defective parts and cars. Former employees suggested that more than 40% of the company's parts need to be reworked to resolve defects.
Due to concerns about rising interest rates, gold prices are under pressure. The market is preparing for the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee meeting next week. Investors largely expect the central bank to raise interest rates next Wednesday. In fact, some people even speculated that the central bank may increase interest rates by 0.5%. The price of gold also had a negative impact on Larry Kudro's appointment as the highest economic advisor to the Trump administration. Kudlow is a strong supporter of the dollar and will advocate a policy aimed at supporting the dollar.
As the market rebounded this morning, crude oil prices rose. However, analysts were slightly bearish after the Energy Information Administration reported yesterday that crude oil inventories rose. WTI crude oil prices rose 0.6% today. Brent crude oil rose 0.5%.
Watch three stocks today: AVGO,DG,F
Shares of Broadcom Ltd (Nasdaq: AVGO) are focusing on stocks as semiconductor giants prepare to announce results after the close on Thursday. The Trump administration has been at the center of controversy after it blocked potential mergers between Broadcom and rival Qualcomm (Nasdaq: QCOM) earlier this week. The Trump administration has listed national security issues as the reason for deciding to block any transaction. Wall Street expects Broadcom to report earnings of $5.04 per share for $5.32 billion.
Dollar Universal Corporation (NYSE: DG) is on the heels of the earnings report on a busy day. Discount retailers report earnings before earnings today. After the company reported that earnings per share were in line with expectations and improved same-store sales, the stock price rose by nearly 7%.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced a massive recall of a total of 1.38 million Ford Fusion models. The company stated that due to loose bolts in the steering column, these vehicles are susceptible to steering wheel failure. Due to this defect, two accidents have been reported.
Looking for Adobe Systems (Nasdaq: ADBE), Restoration Hardware (NYSE: RH), Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL), The Children's Place (Nasdaq: PLCE), and Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE: CCO) Other Income Reports.
Top 5 Undervalued Stocks For 2018
There are many excellent companies on the market today. Using the ModernGraham valuation model, I selected over 900 companies reviewed by ModernGraham and selected five mid-range underestimates for value investors.
According to the Modern Graham method, each company has been identified as a suitable defensive or corporate investor. Defensive investors are defined as investors who are unable or unwilling to conduct substantial research on individual investments, so they only need to choose the company with the lowest risk. On the other hand, corporate investors can do a lot of research, and they can choose companies with moderate (though still low) risk.
Top 5 Undervalued Stocks For 2018:Signet Jewelers Ltd.(SIG)
Signet Jewellery Co., Ltd. is suitable for venture investors, but it is not suitable for more conservative defensive investors. Defensive investors are concerned about stable or insufficient earnings growth and poor dividend history over the past decade. Venture investors do not have initial concerns. Therefore, all corporate investors adopting the ModernGraham approach should be satisfied with the analysis process.
As for valuation, the company seems to be underestimated after increasing EPSmg (standardized earnings defined here) from 3.86 US dollars in 2014 to an estimated value of 6.07 dollars in 2018. This level of real gain growth exceeds the market's implicit estimated annual return loss of 0.22% over the next 7-10 years. Therefore, the Modern Graham valuation model based on the Benjamin Graham's value investment formula returns an intrinsic value estimate that is higher than the price.
In conducting the valuation, a further study of Signet Jewelers Ltd. revealed that the company’s trading price was lower than its Graham number of US$61.99. The company paid dividends of $1.04 per share, yielding a 2.1% yield, making it the best dividend payout today. Its PEmg (price higher than earnings per share - ModernGraham) is 8.06, which is lower than the industry average of 30.22, making it one of the lowest-valued stocks in the industry by some valuation methods. Finally, the company's net current assets (NCAV) is higher than -3.32 USD.
Top 5 Undervalued Stocks For 2018:Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC)
Simmons First Nations is eligible to act as a defensive investor and a corporate investor. In fact, the company met all the requirements of both types of investors. This is a rare achievement and shows that the company's financial position is good. Venture investors do not have initial concerns. Therefore, all value investors who follow the ModernGraham approach should feel at ease in their analysis.
As for valuation, the company appears to have been underestimated after increasing EPSmg (standardized income) from $0.87 in 2014 to an estimate of $1.67 in 2018. This level of real income growth exceeds the market's implied growth rate of 4.86% for the next year 7-10 years. Therefore, the ModernGraham valuation model based on the Benjamin Graham formula returns an intrinsic value estimate that is higher than the price.
In conducting the valuation, further research on Simmons First National Corporation showed that the company's trading price was lower than its Graham Number of US$34.09. The company pays a dividend of $0.50 per share and the yield is 1.6%. Its PEmg (price higher than earnings per share - ModernGraham) was 18.22, below the industry average of 24.17, making it the most undervalued stock in its industry through certain valuation methods.
Top 5 Undervalued Stocks For 2018:Bed Bath&Beyond Inc.(BBBY)
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is suitable for aggressive investors but not for more conservative defensive investors. Defensive investors are concerned about low current ratios and have poor dividend history. Venture investors do not have initial concerns. Therefore, all corporate investors adopting the ModernGraham approach should be satisfied with the analysis process.
As for valuation, the company seems to have been underestimated after increasing EPSmg (standardized income) from 4.19 US dollars in 2014 to an estimated 4.19 US dollars in 2018. This level shows that the revenue growth exceeds the market's implied estimate, with a loss of 1.57% in the next 7-10 years. Therefore, the Modern Graham valuation model based on the Benjamin Graham's value investment formula returns an intrinsic value estimate that is higher than the price.
In conducting the valuation, further research on Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. revealed that the company's trading price was lower than Graham Number 34.59. The company pays a dividend of $0.38 per share, and the yield is 1.7%. Its PEmg (price higher than earnings per share - ModernGraham) is 5.36, which is lower than the industry average of 35.42, making it the most in its industry through certain valuation methods. Undervalued stocks. Finally, the company's trading price is higher than its -3.6 US dollar net current asset value.
Top 5 Undervalued Stocks For 2018:Foot Locker, Inc.(FL)
Foot Locker, Inc. is both a defensive investor and a corporate investor. In fact, the company met all the requirements of both types of investors. This is a rare achievement and shows that the company's financial position is good. Venture investors do not have initial concerns. Therefore, all value investors who follow the ModernGraham approach should feel at ease in their analysis.
As for valuation, the company seems to be underestimated after increasing EPSmg (standardized income) from 2.77 USD in 2015 to a value of 3.66 USD in 2019. This level of earnings growth exceeds the market's implied earnings growth rate of 1.67% for the next year 7-10 years. Therefore, the Modern Graham valuation model based on the Benjamin Graham's value investment formula returns an intrinsic value estimate that is higher than the price.
In conducting the valuation, further research on Foot Locker, Inc. revealed that the company's trading price is higher than Graham's $42.1. The company paid a dividend of $1.24 per share, yielding a yield of 2.9%, making it the best dividend payout today. Its PEmg (price higher than earnings per share - ModernGraham) is 11.85, which is below the industry average of 40.48, and has made it one of the lowest-valued stocks in the industry by some valuation methods. Finally, the company's net current assets are worth more than $9.15.
Top 5 Undervalued Stocks For 2018:Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI)
Hanesbrands Inc. is suitable for venture capitalists, but it does not apply to more conservative defensive investors. Defensive investors are concerned about low liquidity ratios, poor dividend history, and high PB ratios. Enterprise investors only care about the level of debt relative to the net value of current assets. Therefore, all corporate investors adopting the ModernGraham approach should be satisfied with the analysis process.
As for valuation, the company appears to be at fair value after increasing EPSmg (standardized income) from $0.75 in 2014 to a value of $1.11 in 2018. This level of revenue growth supports the market's implied annual revenue growth rate of 4.92% for the next 7-10 years. Therefore, the Modern Graham valuation model based on Benjamin Graham's value investment formula will return an intrinsic value estimate within the margin of safety relative to price.
At the time of the valuation, further research on Hanesbrands Inc. revealed that the company's trading price was higher than Graham Number 8.59 US dollars. The company pays a dividend of $0.6 per share, and the yield is 3%, making it the most dividend-paying stock today. Its PEmg (Price higher than earnings per share - ModernGraham) is 18.35, which is below the industry average of 40.48, and has made it one of the lowest-valued stocks in the industry by some valuation methods. Finally, the company's trading price is higher than its -7.73 USD net liquid assets value.
According to the Modern Graham method, each company has been identified as a suitable defensive or corporate investor. Defensive investors are defined as investors who are unable or unwilling to conduct substantial research on individual investments, so they only need to choose the company with the lowest risk. On the other hand, corporate investors can do a lot of research, and they can choose companies with moderate (though still low) risk.
Top 5 Undervalued Stocks For 2018:Signet Jewelers Ltd.(SIG)
Signet Jewellery Co., Ltd. is suitable for venture investors, but it is not suitable for more conservative defensive investors. Defensive investors are concerned about stable or insufficient earnings growth and poor dividend history over the past decade. Venture investors do not have initial concerns. Therefore, all corporate investors adopting the ModernGraham approach should be satisfied with the analysis process.
As for valuation, the company seems to be underestimated after increasing EPSmg (standardized earnings defined here) from 3.86 US dollars in 2014 to an estimated value of 6.07 dollars in 2018. This level of real gain growth exceeds the market's implicit estimated annual return loss of 0.22% over the next 7-10 years. Therefore, the Modern Graham valuation model based on the Benjamin Graham's value investment formula returns an intrinsic value estimate that is higher than the price.
In conducting the valuation, a further study of Signet Jewelers Ltd. revealed that the company’s trading price was lower than its Graham number of US$61.99. The company paid dividends of $1.04 per share, yielding a 2.1% yield, making it the best dividend payout today. Its PEmg (price higher than earnings per share - ModernGraham) is 8.06, which is lower than the industry average of 30.22, making it one of the lowest-valued stocks in the industry by some valuation methods. Finally, the company's net current assets (NCAV) is higher than -3.32 USD.
Top 5 Undervalued Stocks For 2018:Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC)
Simmons First Nations is eligible to act as a defensive investor and a corporate investor. In fact, the company met all the requirements of both types of investors. This is a rare achievement and shows that the company's financial position is good. Venture investors do not have initial concerns. Therefore, all value investors who follow the ModernGraham approach should feel at ease in their analysis.
As for valuation, the company appears to have been underestimated after increasing EPSmg (standardized income) from $0.87 in 2014 to an estimate of $1.67 in 2018. This level of real income growth exceeds the market's implied growth rate of 4.86% for the next year 7-10 years. Therefore, the ModernGraham valuation model based on the Benjamin Graham formula returns an intrinsic value estimate that is higher than the price.
In conducting the valuation, further research on Simmons First National Corporation showed that the company's trading price was lower than its Graham Number of US$34.09. The company pays a dividend of $0.50 per share and the yield is 1.6%. Its PEmg (price higher than earnings per share - ModernGraham) was 18.22, below the industry average of 24.17, making it the most undervalued stock in its industry through certain valuation methods.
Top 5 Undervalued Stocks For 2018:Bed Bath&Beyond Inc.(BBBY)
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is suitable for aggressive investors but not for more conservative defensive investors. Defensive investors are concerned about low current ratios and have poor dividend history. Venture investors do not have initial concerns. Therefore, all corporate investors adopting the ModernGraham approach should be satisfied with the analysis process.
As for valuation, the company seems to have been underestimated after increasing EPSmg (standardized income) from 4.19 US dollars in 2014 to an estimated 4.19 US dollars in 2018. This level shows that the revenue growth exceeds the market's implied estimate, with a loss of 1.57% in the next 7-10 years. Therefore, the Modern Graham valuation model based on the Benjamin Graham's value investment formula returns an intrinsic value estimate that is higher than the price.
In conducting the valuation, further research on Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. revealed that the company's trading price was lower than Graham Number 34.59. The company pays a dividend of $0.38 per share, and the yield is 1.7%. Its PEmg (price higher than earnings per share - ModernGraham) is 5.36, which is lower than the industry average of 35.42, making it the most in its industry through certain valuation methods. Undervalued stocks. Finally, the company's trading price is higher than its -3.6 US dollar net current asset value.
Top 5 Undervalued Stocks For 2018:Foot Locker, Inc.(FL)
Foot Locker, Inc. is both a defensive investor and a corporate investor. In fact, the company met all the requirements of both types of investors. This is a rare achievement and shows that the company's financial position is good. Venture investors do not have initial concerns. Therefore, all value investors who follow the ModernGraham approach should feel at ease in their analysis.
As for valuation, the company seems to be underestimated after increasing EPSmg (standardized income) from 2.77 USD in 2015 to a value of 3.66 USD in 2019. This level of earnings growth exceeds the market's implied earnings growth rate of 1.67% for the next year 7-10 years. Therefore, the Modern Graham valuation model based on the Benjamin Graham's value investment formula returns an intrinsic value estimate that is higher than the price.
In conducting the valuation, further research on Foot Locker, Inc. revealed that the company's trading price is higher than Graham's $42.1. The company paid a dividend of $1.24 per share, yielding a yield of 2.9%, making it the best dividend payout today. Its PEmg (price higher than earnings per share - ModernGraham) is 11.85, which is below the industry average of 40.48, and has made it one of the lowest-valued stocks in the industry by some valuation methods. Finally, the company's net current assets are worth more than $9.15.
Top 5 Undervalued Stocks For 2018:Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI)
Hanesbrands Inc. is suitable for venture capitalists, but it does not apply to more conservative defensive investors. Defensive investors are concerned about low liquidity ratios, poor dividend history, and high PB ratios. Enterprise investors only care about the level of debt relative to the net value of current assets. Therefore, all corporate investors adopting the ModernGraham approach should be satisfied with the analysis process.
As for valuation, the company appears to be at fair value after increasing EPSmg (standardized income) from $0.75 in 2014 to a value of $1.11 in 2018. This level of revenue growth supports the market's implied annual revenue growth rate of 4.92% for the next 7-10 years. Therefore, the Modern Graham valuation model based on Benjamin Graham's value investment formula will return an intrinsic value estimate within the margin of safety relative to price.
At the time of the valuation, further research on Hanesbrands Inc. revealed that the company's trading price was higher than Graham Number 8.59 US dollars. The company pays a dividend of $0.6 per share, and the yield is 3%, making it the most dividend-paying stock today. Its PEmg (Price higher than earnings per share - ModernGraham) is 18.35, which is below the industry average of 40.48, and has made it one of the lowest-valued stocks in the industry by some valuation methods. Finally, the company's trading price is higher than its -7.73 USD net liquid assets value.
3 Stocks With High Exposure to Cryptocurrencies
For those who have a cryptocurrency in 2017, you may get a good return for your trouble. After the year when the total amount was below 18 billion U.S. dollars, the total virtual currency market soared by nearly 600 billion U.S. dollars. At the end of the year, it was 61.3 billion U.S. dollars, an increase of over 3,300 percent. It may become the best year in any asset class in history.
Earnings like this will surely turn to the head. However, investing in cryptocurrencies usually means that you must use decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges to buy and sell virtual currencies. Some retail investors and many institutional investors simply do not want to have nothing to do with loosely regulated cryptocurrency exchanges that may be located outside the United States. Despite this, this has not stopped the impulse to invest in cryptocurrencies for some retail investors and/or institutions.
Litecoin, the green arrow before bitcoin and ripple digital price readings.
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These three stocks are highly correlated with the cryptocurrency market
The solution for these people is to find a middle ground. In other words, find stocks that can be bought and sold on reputable stock exchanges such as the New York Stock Exchange, or in the worst case OTC exchanges, these exchanges are also important to certain cryptocurrencies or markets. Contact. entire. If you want to encrypt currency risk without having to deal with scattered virtual currency exchanges, the following three stocks may be worth your consideration.
Bitcoin Investment Trust
For the highest risk stocks that the cryptocurrency can accept, or I should say Bitcoin, it is the Bitcoin Investment Trust (NASDAQOTH: GBTC). The topic behind Bitcoin's investment trust is simple: It holds a relatively fixed number of Bitcoins in its portfolio and more or less should follow Bitcoin's nominal price. Although its cost rate is as high as 2%, Bitcoin investment trusts should be relatively simple. However, this is not the case for a long time.
As of the end of last week, the market value of the Bitcoin Investment Trust Fund was 2.71 billion U.S. dollars. However, as of the end of February, the value of 181,699 BTC held as assets was worth approximately US$1.74 billion on the evening of Sunday, March 11. The simple method of tracking Bitcoin is currently 56% more than the asset's actual value.
Why premium? This is a problem that experts have asked for more than a year. No one knows yet. This may be due to being able to enter and leave this position, improve liquidity relative to decentralized exchanges, or it may be just an emotionally driven premium. Either way, Bitcoin Investment Trust is closely related to Bitcoin, and it currently has a premium on the assets it manages.
Hard disks and graphics processing units are used to mine cryptocurrencies.
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HIVE Blockchain Technology
The publicly traded cryptocurrency mining company HIVE Blockchain Technologies (Nasdaq: HVBTF) is another way to increase the exposure of cryptocurrency through the stock market.
Cryptographic currency mining involves the use of high-performance computers to solve complex mathematical equations that are used to protect transactions from hacked cryptographic results. These equations basically prove a series of transactions, namely a block, to ensure that no two coins cost twice. The first person or business solving the equation block receives a bonus, which is paid by the cryptographic token. Not all virtual currencies operate on this work proof model, but Bitcoin and Ethereum are examples of this.
Although the HIVE blockchain technology is really just starting out, it is insignificant. In the recently announced third-quarter operating results, the company noted sales of nearly US$3.3 million, gross margin of over 72%, and net income of US$149,724. Please note that because of how many shares have been outstanding, the earnings per share is $0.00, but it is believed that once HIV carriers increase their mining centers in Iceland and Sweden, their income will reach 150 million U.S. dollars per year.
The company is also affiliated with some of the coins it has mined. The value of these coins may fluctuate and provide investors with more leverage. However, keep in mind that these fluctuations can occur in both directions, which means that the loss of the value of the encrypted market will adversely affect HIVE's profits. In addition, in the absence of operating cash flow, the company relies on diversified purchases of products to expand its cryptocurrency mining capabilities.
Earnings like this will surely turn to the head. However, investing in cryptocurrencies usually means that you must use decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges to buy and sell virtual currencies. Some retail investors and many institutional investors simply do not want to have nothing to do with loosely regulated cryptocurrency exchanges that may be located outside the United States. Despite this, this has not stopped the impulse to invest in cryptocurrencies for some retail investors and/or institutions.
Litecoin, the green arrow before bitcoin and ripple digital price readings.
Image source: GETTY IMAGES.
These three stocks are highly correlated with the cryptocurrency market
The solution for these people is to find a middle ground. In other words, find stocks that can be bought and sold on reputable stock exchanges such as the New York Stock Exchange, or in the worst case OTC exchanges, these exchanges are also important to certain cryptocurrencies or markets. Contact. entire. If you want to encrypt currency risk without having to deal with scattered virtual currency exchanges, the following three stocks may be worth your consideration.
Bitcoin Investment Trust
For the highest risk stocks that the cryptocurrency can accept, or I should say Bitcoin, it is the Bitcoin Investment Trust (NASDAQOTH: GBTC). The topic behind Bitcoin's investment trust is simple: It holds a relatively fixed number of Bitcoins in its portfolio and more or less should follow Bitcoin's nominal price. Although its cost rate is as high as 2%, Bitcoin investment trusts should be relatively simple. However, this is not the case for a long time.
As of the end of last week, the market value of the Bitcoin Investment Trust Fund was 2.71 billion U.S. dollars. However, as of the end of February, the value of 181,699 BTC held as assets was worth approximately US$1.74 billion on the evening of Sunday, March 11. The simple method of tracking Bitcoin is currently 56% more than the asset's actual value.
Why premium? This is a problem that experts have asked for more than a year. No one knows yet. This may be due to being able to enter and leave this position, improve liquidity relative to decentralized exchanges, or it may be just an emotionally driven premium. Either way, Bitcoin Investment Trust is closely related to Bitcoin, and it currently has a premium on the assets it manages.
Hard disks and graphics processing units are used to mine cryptocurrencies.
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HIVE Blockchain Technology
The publicly traded cryptocurrency mining company HIVE Blockchain Technologies (Nasdaq: HVBTF) is another way to increase the exposure of cryptocurrency through the stock market.
Cryptographic currency mining involves the use of high-performance computers to solve complex mathematical equations that are used to protect transactions from hacked cryptographic results. These equations basically prove a series of transactions, namely a block, to ensure that no two coins cost twice. The first person or business solving the equation block receives a bonus, which is paid by the cryptographic token. Not all virtual currencies operate on this work proof model, but Bitcoin and Ethereum are examples of this.
Although the HIVE blockchain technology is really just starting out, it is insignificant. In the recently announced third-quarter operating results, the company noted sales of nearly US$3.3 million, gross margin of over 72%, and net income of US$149,724. Please note that because of how many shares have been outstanding, the earnings per share is $0.00, but it is believed that once HIV carriers increase their mining centers in Iceland and Sweden, their income will reach 150 million U.S. dollars per year.
The company is also affiliated with some of the coins it has mined. The value of these coins may fluctuate and provide investors with more leverage. However, keep in mind that these fluctuations can occur in both directions, which means that the loss of the value of the encrypted market will adversely affect HIVE's profits. In addition, in the absence of operating cash flow, the company relies on diversified purchases of products to expand its cryptocurrency mining capabilities.
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Overstock.com
The third stock with rising leverage in the cryptocurrency market is online home retailer Overstock.com (Nasdaq:OSTK). By being the first to really embrace a series of Altcoin payment options at checkout, Overstock becomes the headline news. It works with ShapeShift, a digital currency intermediary that allows consumers to use dozens of different cryptocurrencies for payment when checking out using Overstock's platforms (including Ether, Bitcoin cash, Dash, Monero, etc.).
But accepting digital coins is just the beginning. Overstock's board of directors has authorized the company to retain more virtual currency payments in its portfolio rather than quickly convert it into dollars. Excess inventory has retained about 10% of digital currency in its portfolio, but this figure has since been raised to 50%. This makes Overstock more and more closely linked to the cryptocurrency market.
In addition, Overstock's subsidiaries are developing blockchain solutions. Patrick Byrne, chief executive of Overstock.com, is convinced of the long-term prospects of these projects and blockchain technology. He is exploring the possibility of selling traditional online household goods business and using the proceeds to fund blockchain development.
Although the three stocks it mentions are the least exposed, Overstock may offer the most diversified encryption products in its portfolio due to the results paid by customers. However, without any sustained profitability, Overstock investors will have to be confident that their basic blockchain solution will be successful.
But accepting digital coins is just the beginning. Overstock's board of directors has authorized the company to retain more virtual currency payments in its portfolio rather than quickly convert it into dollars. Excess inventory has retained about 10% of digital currency in its portfolio, but this figure has since been raised to 50%. This makes Overstock more and more closely linked to the cryptocurrency market.
In addition, Overstock's subsidiaries are developing blockchain solutions. Patrick Byrne, chief executive of Overstock.com, is convinced of the long-term prospects of these projects and blockchain technology. He is exploring the possibility of selling traditional online household goods business and using the proceeds to fund blockchain development.
Although the three stocks it mentions are the least exposed, Overstock may offer the most diversified encryption products in its portfolio due to the results paid by customers. However, without any sustained profitability, Overstock investors will have to be confident that their basic blockchain solution will be successful.
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: DG, HAS, MAT, AMZN, WFC & more
Check out which companies are making headlines before the bell:
Dollar General – The discount retailer matched forecasts with adjusted quarterly profit of $1.48 per share, while revenue was slightly below estimates. However, same-store sales increased by 3.3 percent, better than the 2.7 percent increase predicted by analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters, and the company also announced an increase in its quarterly dividend to 29 cents per share from 26 cents.
Williams-Sonoma – The company reported adjusted quarterly profit of $1.68 per share, seven cents above estimates, while the housewares retailer's revenue was slightly above forecasts. The company also gave strong full year earnings and revenue guidance.
Unilever – Unilever announced plans to leave its London headquarters and base itself solely in Rotterdam. The move is part of the consumer products giant's plan to end its dual parent company structure that has been in place for 88 years.
Hasbro, Mattel – These and other toymakers remain on watch after Toys R Us announced it was closing its 735 U.S. stores after failing to find a buyer. The imminent closure had been widely reported earlier this week.
Genesco – The specialty retailer reported adjusted quarterly profit of $2.15 per share, beating estimates by six cents. Revenue was also above forecast, and a same-store sales increase of 1.0 percent was slightly above the 0.9 percent consensus forecast of analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters.
ADT – The security systems maker lost an adjusted six cents per share for its latest quarter, after analysts predicted a profit of 10 cents per share. However, revenue did beat estimates, and the company gave an earnings outlook that was largely above Street forecasts.
Amazon.com – Amazon attracted more than five million new customers for its Prime service through its original video programming by early 2017, according to company documents seen by Reuters.
Wells Fargo – Wells Fargo faces more legal trouble from US regulators, according to a Reuters report. Regulators are said to be preparing sanctions for the bank for receiving commissions on auto insurance policies that were forced on more than 500,000 drivers. Wells Fargo had earlier blamed a third party vendor for the issue.
Credit Suisse – Credit Suisse was sued by an investor, alleging misstatements about the inverse VIX product that lost 90 percent of its value in just a few hours last month during a stock market sell-off. The product was later taken off the market.
AIG – AIG board member Samuel Mersamer – a representative of investor Carl Icahn – will not seek re-election to the insurance company's board at the May annual meeting.
Sears – Sears saw sales fall by almost a third during its latest quarter, declining to $4.4 billion from $6.1 billion a year earlier. Comparable store sales fell 18.1 percent at Sears stores and 12.2 percent at Kmart. Sears also announced $540 million in new loan agreements.
Noodles & Co. – The restaurant chain said it expects comparable restaurant sales to grow this year after falling for the past three years.
Barnes & Noble – Barnes & Noble is projecting better than expected earnings for fiscal 2019, with the book seller saying sales have improved and costs have dropped.
Tailored Brands – Tailored Brands reported a 2.5 percent comparable store sales increase for its latest quarter at its Men's Wearhouse division and 2.3 percent at Jos. A. Bank. Overall revenue was up a better than expected 8.4 percent.
3D Systems – 3D Systems reported adjusted quarterly profit of five cents per share, compared to forecast of a breakeven quarter for the developer of 3D printing technology.
Top Blue Chip Stocks To Invest In 2018
Timing the market is easily one of the most difficult parts of trading. In particular, calling the market bottom and knowing when to get in is usually something investors only know way after the fact. 24/7 Wall St. is looking back to when the S&P 500 bottomed back in March 2009 to see how some of the major blue chips have fared since then.
Back on March 6, 2009, the S&P 500 bottomed out at 666.79, and from there began perhaps the biggest bull market of the modern era. At the most recent close, the S&P 500 was at 2,779.60, more than quadrupling its bottom nearly nine years ago.
So how does this measure up against AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T)?
On an adjusted close basis, AT&T closed March 6, 2009, at $13.82 a share, or at $22.58 on an unadjusted basis. AT&T most recently closed at $36.87 on an adjusted basis.
Looking at the numbers, we can see that AT&T鈥檚 growth over this nine-year period was outpaced by the S&P 500 and the broad markets in general. This is one of the few instances where the market beat a blue chip in this period. Specifically, the telecom giant saw its shares gain just over 165%.
Back on March 6, 2009, the S&P 500 bottomed out at 666.79, and from there began perhaps the biggest bull market of the modern era. At the most recent close, the S&P 500 was at 2,779.60, more than quadrupling its bottom nearly nine years ago.
So how does this measure up against AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T)?
On an adjusted close basis, AT&T closed March 6, 2009, at $13.82 a share, or at $22.58 on an unadjusted basis. AT&T most recently closed at $36.87 on an adjusted basis.
Looking at the numbers, we can see that AT&T鈥檚 growth over this nine-year period was outpaced by the S&P 500 and the broad markets in general. This is one of the few instances where the market beat a blue chip in this period. Specifically, the telecom giant saw its shares gain just over 165%.
Top Blue Chip Stocks To Invest In 2018: California Resources Corporation(CRC)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Andrew Efimoff]WTI crude oil plunged 3.11 percent on Friday to $48.99 a barrel. Below are the biggest energy losers for the day:
California Resources Corporation (NYSE: CRC): -19.22% Dynamic Materials (NASDAQ: BOOM): -12.39% Clayton Williams Energy (NYSE: CWEI): -11.45% Dynergy (NYSE: DYN): -11.91% EP Energy Corporation (NYSE: EPE): -11.20% Mexco Energy (NYSE: MXC) -10.90% Whiting Petroleum (NYSE: WLL) -10.79% Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE: SWN) -10.79% SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM) -10.38% Real Goods Solar (NASDAQ: RGSE) -10.34%Posted-In: Commodities After-Hours Center Markets Movers - [By Peter Graham]Small cap independent California oil and natural gas stock California Resources Corp (NYSE: CRC) has elevated short interest of 36.22% according to Highshortinterest.com. California Resources Corporation is the largest oil and natural gas exploration and production company in California on a gross-operated basis. The Company explores for, produces, gathers, processes and markets crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids exclusively in the state of California. California Resources Corp has a large portfolio of lower-risk conventional opportunities in each of California鈥檚 four major oil and gas basins: San Joaquin, Los Angeles, Ventura and Sacramento.
- [By Matthew DiLallo]That sell-off in the oil market weighed on financially challenged oil stocks, which will struggle if crude continues dropping. Among the biggest losers were Abraxas Petroleum (NASDAQ:AXAS), Whiting Petroleum (NYSE:WLL), Denbury Resources (NYSE:DNR), California Resources (NYSE:CRC), and Cobalt International Energy (NYSE:CIE).
- [By Lisa Levin]On Friday, the energy sector proved to be a source of strength for the market. Leading the sector was strength from Denbury Resources Inc. (NYSE: DNR) and California Resources Corp (NYSE: CRC).
Top Blue Chip Stocks To Invest In 2018: Viking Therapeutics, Inc.(VKTX)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Lisa Levin]
Losers DBV Technologies SA - ADR (NASDAQ: DBVT) shares tumbled 50.6 percent to $23.73 after the company disclosed that its peanut allergy trial failed to meet primary endpoint. Connecture Inc (NASDAQ: CNXR) shares declined 40.8 percent to $0.290. Connecture reported that it will voluntarily delist from the NASDAQ for OTCQX Market. Walter Investment Management Corp (NYSE: WAC) slipped 19.2 percent to $0.410. On Friday, Walter Investment Management disclosed that it has reached an agreement with term lenders and senior noteholders on financial restructuring. Eldorado Gold Corp (USA) (NYSE: EGO) shares dropped 15.9 percent to $1.83. Eldorado Gold lowered its production guidance for its Kisladag operation. Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SHIP) shares fell 15.4 percent to $1.04. Future Fintech Group Inc (NASDAQ: FTFT) dropped 13.6 percent to $1.53. Future FinTech reported filing of proxy statement, including proposal for corporate restructuring. Concordia International Corp (NASDAQ: CXRX) shares fell 12.3 percent to $0.500 after dipping 38.71 percent on Friday. Aemetis Inc (NASDAQ: AMTX) shares declined 11.3 percent to $0.550 OncoSec Medical Inc (NASDAQ: ONCS) dipped 10.5 percent to $1.12. OncoSec reported a $7.1 million registered direct at-the-market offering at a price of $1.34375 per share. Evoke Pharma Inc (NASDAQ: EVOK) shares fell 10.35 percent to $3.08 after the company disclosed 'positive' topline results from comparative exposure pharmacokinetic study for Gimoti. Eiger Biopharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: EIGR) shares dropped 9.4 percent to $11.60 as the company disclosed Phase 2 interim 24-week data with pegylated interferon lambda in Hepatitis Delta Virus infection at the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Meeting. Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: VKTX) shares slipped 6.6 percent to $2.80. Viking Therapeutics presented results from proof-of-concept study of VK0214 in in vivo - [By Lisa Levin]Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: VKTX) shares dropped 39 percent to $1.17 after the company priced 7.5 million share offering at $1.25 per share.
- [By William Romov]Currently trading at $4.52 per share, Viking Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: VKTX) develops drugs to treat fatty liver disease and post-hip surgery rehabilitation. It has the highest share price of the penny stocks on our list today.
Top Blue Chip Stocks To Invest In 2018: 58.com Inc.(WUBA)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Lisa Levin] Companies Reporting Before The Bell Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.38 per share on revenue of $9.86 billion. Aecom (NYSE: ACM) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.71 per share on revenue of $4.67 billion. JD.Com Inc(ADR) (NASDAQ: JD) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.11 per share on revenue of $12.60 billion. 58.com Inc (ADR) (NYSE: WUBA) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.28 per share on revenue of $383.60 million. Kamada Ltd (NASDAQ: KMDA) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.02 per share on revenue of $25.00 million. Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: PTN) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $28.00 million. TheStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ: TST) is estimated to report a quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $15.81 million. Atlantica Yield PLC (NASDAQ: ABY) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.45 per share on revenue of $290.80 million. Asure Software Inc (NASDAQ: ASUR) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $15.26 million. Cyren Ltd (NASDAQ: CYRN) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.06 per share on revenue of $7.90 million. Viewray Inc (NASDAQ: VRAY) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.12 per share on revenue of $18.58 million.
- [By ]Then there鈥檚 58.com Inc. (NASDAQ:WUBA), the Craigslist of China. This stock exceeded our wildest expectations when we jumped into a trade in late June. After beating earnings expectations, shares rallied double-digits and didn鈥檛 look back. We were able to unload the trade for gains north of 50%.
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Top Biotech Stocks For 2018
As this article pertains mainly to Advaxis, Inc. (ADXS), I think it's very important to state from the outset that, unlike most of the stocks that I write and have written about, I do own shares in this company, and I likely will acquire more in the near future. I don't intend that statement as an endorsement of ADXS, and it is not because I think other companies are necessarily a worse investment. Please take this potential for bias into account as you read this article. Thank you.
Introduction
ADXS is a developmental-stage biotech focused on the development of attenuated listeria-based immunotherapy for the treatment of solid tumors. Most notably, the company is in late-stage clinical development for cervical cancer.
In 2017, ADXS has had a lot of ups and downs. Clinically, it has yet to have any sort of bad news, in stark contrast with, say, 2015, when the FDA placed a clinical hold on its trials due to potential safety concerns (later deemed unfounded, and the trials restarted). But on the business end of things, ADXS has had some challenges.
Introduction
ADXS is a developmental-stage biotech focused on the development of attenuated listeria-based immunotherapy for the treatment of solid tumors. Most notably, the company is in late-stage clinical development for cervical cancer.
In 2017, ADXS has had a lot of ups and downs. Clinically, it has yet to have any sort of bad news, in stark contrast with, say, 2015, when the FDA placed a clinical hold on its trials due to potential safety concerns (later deemed unfounded, and the trials restarted). But on the business end of things, ADXS has had some challenges.
Top Biotech Stocks For 2018: Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(LXRX)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Paul Ausick]Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: LXRX) dropped about 12.3% Wednesday to post a new 52-week low of $12.93 after closing at $14.74 on Tuesday. The stock’s 52-week high is $19.62. Volume of around 2.8 million was nearly 5 times the daily average. The company had no specific news.
Top Biotech Stocks For 2018: Globe Specialty Metals Inc.(GSM)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Lisa Levin]Shares of Ferroglobe PLC (NASDAQ: GSM) got a boost, shooting up 10 percent to $10.17 after the company posted a narrower-than-expected Q1 loss.
Puma Biotechnology Inc (NASDAQ: PBYI) shares were also up, gaining 37 percent to $51.75 as briefing documents for Wednesday Advisory Committee meeting are published to the FDA website. The documents showed that neratinib performed better than Roche's trastuzumab in I-SPY2 trial, particularly in subgroup of patients that were HRc negative. The briefing docs also showed that study 3004 met prespecified primary efficacy endpoint. - [By Dan Caplinger]But there are still plenty of factors that are preventing stocks overall from mounting stronger gains, including nervousness about geopolitical issues as well as weaker parts of the global economy. Nevertheless, some stocks posted strong gains, and Puma Biotechnology (NASDAQ:PBYI), Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI), and Ferroglobe (NASDAQ:GSM) were among the best performers on the day. Below, we'll look more closely at these stocks to tell you why they did so well.聽 聽
Top Biotech Stocks For 2018: EPR Properties(EPR)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Laurie Kulikowski]Net operating cash flow has increased to $64.42 million or 19.61% when compared to the same quarter last year. The firm also exceeded the industry average cash flow growth rate of 9.39%.
The gross profit margin for EPR PROPERTIES is currently very high, coming in at 73.12%. Regardless of EPR's high profit margin, it has managed to decrease from the same period last year. Despite the mixed results of the gross profit margin, EPR's net profit margin of 46.18% significantly outperformed against the industry.
- [By Laurie Kulikowski]We rate EPR PROPERTIES as a Buy with a ratings score of B. This is driven by a number of strengths, which we believe should have a greater impact than any weaknesses, and should give investors a better performance opportunity than most stocks we cover. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, increase in net income, good cash flow from operations, expanding profit margins and growth in earnings per share. Although the company may harbor some minor weaknesses, we feel they are unlikely to have a significant impact on results.
- [By Laurie Kulikowski]The company, on the basis of net income growth from the same quarter one year ago, has significantly outperformed against the S&P 500 and exceeded that of the Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry average. The net income increased by 17.5% when compared to the same quarter one year prior, going from $42.71 million to $50.20 million.
- [By Laurie Kulikowski]EPR's investment pipeline should drive about 6-7% earnings growth in 2016, and historically the company's dividend growth has roughly equated to earnings growth. Starting with an above-average 6.5% yield, we find this compelling for income-oriented investors.
Larry Kudlow, new chief economic advisor to Trump, says China 'has earned a tough response'
China can expect the U.S. to take a tough stance when it comes to international trade, Larry Kudlow, the newly appointed director of the National Economic Council, said Wednesday.
President Donald Trump named Kudlow to the position Wednesday to succeed Gary Cohn.
Kudlow's first task will be to negotiate the administration around a ticklish issue over tariffs on steel and aluminum that Trump announced last week. The moves appear to be part of a get-tough strategy that will include an especially hard line against China.
"I must say as somebody who doesn't like tariffs, I think China has earned a tough response not only from the United States," Kudlow said on CNBC's "Closing Bell," the network where he has been an anchor and contributor for a quarter-century.
In his first public interview since the president offered him the job Tuesday evening, Kudlow had harsh rhetoric for China.
"A thought that I have is the United States could lead a coalition of large trading partners and allies against China, or to let China know that they're breaking the rules left and right," he said. "That's the way I'd like to see. You call it a sort of a trade coalition of the willing," an apparent reference to President George W. Bush's "coalition of the willing" in the war against Iraq.
Kudlow added that he opposed what he saw as blanket tariffs originally, but softened his position when he saw that the White House would offer exemptions to Canada and Mexico as well as other countries willing to negotiation more U.S.-friendly trade positions.
"I don't like blanket tariffs and I don't think you should punish your friends to try and punish your enemies in international affairs," he said.
In addition to discussing trade, Kudlow also addressed his well-known penchant for a strong currency — "King Dollar," as he calls the greenback. It's part of his broader economic view of limited government and regulation and free enterprise.
"If you keep rates minimal, if you keep regulations and government spending minimal, if you keep the dollar sound and steady, you're going to have a terrific economy, if government has a modest approach and lets people do what they need to do and allows the freedom to do it, we will do great in this country," he said.
Top 5 Dividend Stocks For 2018
Maxim Integrated Products (MXIM) is one of the semiconductor corporations that deliver strong results but still remain relatively undercovered. My last article on the company was written at the end of April 2017, and since then only three more articles were devoted to MXIM. At the same time, the stock has risen more than 36% over the last year, which beats the performance of the broad market and goes in-line with the return of the semiconductor index (SOXX) without accounting for dividends.
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Top 5 Dividend Stocks For 2018: S&P GSCI(GD)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By WWW.KIPLINGER.COM]It鈥檚 this kind of environment that has made the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF(ITA) one of the best-performing ETFs over the past decade. Companies like Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) and General Dynamics Corporation (GD) have thrived by producing solutions funded by a thick military wallet.
- [By Rich Smith]As details about the Pentagon's plan have emerged, it's become clear that this will be a sizable program, amounting to perhaps $1 trillion in spending over 30 years -- not just to upgrade the Minuteman missiles, but also to buy new B-21 stealth bombers from Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC)聽and have General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) and Huntington Ingalls (NYSE:HII) design an entirely new class of ballistic missile submarines (to be known as the "Columbia class.")
- [By Rich Smith]The U.S. Army wants General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) to build it a super-tank -- an improvement over the ubiquitous M1 Abrams main battle tank that is currently the mainstay of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corps.
- [By Alex McGuire]Since the early 1960s, aerospace and defense companies have been building vehicles for space agencies like NASA. For example, General Dynamics Corp. (NYSE: GD) was contracted to help build the propulsion rocket systems for the famous Apollo missions.
Top 5 Dividend Stocks For 2018: Scana Corporation(SCG)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Chris Lange]The S&P 500 stock posting the largest daily percentage loss ahead of the close Tuesday was SCANA Corp. (NYSE: SCG) which traded down roughly 5% at $41.13. The stock鈥檚 52-week range is $37.10 to $71.28. Volume was 3.5 million, compared with the daily average of 3 million shares.
- [By Lisa Levin]In trading on Monday, utilities shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 0.43 percent. Meanwhile, top losers in the sector included SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), down 2 percent, and FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), down 2 percent.
- [By Chris Lange]The S&P 500 stock posting the largest daily percentage loss ahead of the close Monday was SCANA Corp. (NYSE: SCG) which traded down over 6% at $42.38. The stock鈥檚 52-week range is $41.15 to $74.99. Volume was over 3.5 million versus the daily average of 2.2 million shares.
- [By Lisa Levin]In trading on Tuesday, utilities shares rose by just 0.1 percent. Meanwhile, top losers in the sector included Atlantic Power Corp (NYSE: AT), down 2 percent, and SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) down 1 percent.
Top 5 Dividend Stocks For 2018: Nordson Corporation(NDSN)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Monica Gerson]Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ: NDSN) is estimated to post its quarterly earnings at $0.92 per share on revenue of $415.52 million.
KLX Inc (NASDAQ: KLXI) is projected to report its quarterly earnings at $0.30 per share on revenue of $383.62 million. - [By Steve Symington]Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) released fiscal second-quarter 2017 results on Monday that easily exceeded expectations, highlighting broad-based organic growth and solid contributions from its recently acquired businesses.
- [By Monica Gerson]Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ: NDSN) is projected to post its quarterly earnings at $0.92 per share on revenue of $415.52 million. Nordson shares gained 0.88 percent to close at $75.74 on Friday.
- [By WWW.THESTREET.COM]In the Lightning Round, Cramer was bullish on GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) , Chubb (CB) , XPO Logistics (XPO) , FedEx (FDX) and Nordson (NDSN) .
Cramer was bearish on Prudential (PRU) , Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASX) and ZTO Express (ZTO) .
Top 5 Dividend Stocks For 2018: Paychex Inc.(PAYX)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Lisa Levin]Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) reported better-than-expected earnings for its third quarter on Wednesday.
Paychex posted Q3 earnings of $0.56 per share on revenue of $795.8 million. However, analysts were expecting earnings of $0.54 per share on revenue of $799.0 million. - [By Monica Gerson]Find out what's going on in today's market and bring any questions you have to Benzinga's PreMarket Prep.
Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) is estimated to report its quarterly earnings at $0.49 per share on revenue of $751.52 million. Paychex shares rose 1.10 percent to close at $56.14 on Wednesday. Wall Street expects Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) to post a quarterly loss at $0.09 per share on revenue of $2.95 billion. Micron shares rose 0.76 percent to $13.29 in after-hours trading. Pier 1 Imports Inc (NYSE: PIR) reported a wider-than-expected loss for its first quarter and issued a weak outlook. Pier 1 Imports shares dropped 6.07 percent to $5.11 in the after-hours trading session. Analysts are expecting McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) to have earned $0.74 per share on revenue of $1.06 billion in the latest quarter. McCormick shares fell 0.59 percent to $102.10 in after-hours trading.Posted-In: Stocks To WatchEarnings News Guidance Pre-Market Outlook Markets Trading Ideas - [By WWW.THESTREET.COM]Wednesday brings earnings from General Mills (GIS) , which will likely be disappointing, Paychex (PAYX) , which will likely be good, and an analyst meeting from Cisco Systems (CSCO) , which needs to show investors it still has more growth ahead.
- [By Monica Gerson]
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) is estimated to report its quarterly earnings at $1.08 per share on revenue of $1.81 billion. ConAgra Foods Inc (NYSE: CAG) is expected to report its quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $2.89 billion. Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) is projected to report its quarterly earnings at $0.49 per share on revenue of $751.52 million. Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) is expected to post a quarterly loss at $0.09 per share on revenue of $2.95 billion. McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) is estimated to report its quarterly earnings at $0.74 per share on revenue of $1.06 billion. Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ) is expected to report its quarterly earnings at $1.51 per share. Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCHN) is estimated to report its quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $356.41 million. Franklin Covey Co. (NYSE: FC) is expected to post its quarterly earnings at $0.08 per share on revenue of $49.89 million. Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN) is projected to report its quarterly earnings at $0.99 per share on revenue of $148.43 million.Posted-In: Earnings scheduleEarnings News Pre-Market Outlook Markets
Top 5 Dividend Stocks For 2018: CRB Futures Index(CR)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Lisa Levin]Crane Co. (NYSE: CR) shares were also up, gaining 12 percent to $67.56 on stronger-than-expected Q3 earnings.
Equities Trading DOWN - [By Monica Gerson]Crane Co. (NYSE: CR) is expected to post its quarterly earnings at $0.86 per share on revenue of $644.60 million.
Oceaneering International (NYSE: OII) is projected to post its quarterly earnings at $0.35 per share on revenue of $641.85 million.
Best Biotech Stocks To Invest In Right Now
The short interest data are out for the most recent settlement date, November 15. Generally speaking, companies within the biotech industry are considered a riskier group of stocks, with big potential upside and big potential downside. Now that the U.S. presidential election is over and Hillary Clinton is out of the picture, major biotech companies can breathe a little easier knowing that the pressure is off, if for just now.
As we have said before, FDA rulings can make or break the biotech sector, and short sellers and mega-bulls often go to war against each other in these companies. After all, if a single failed clinical trial can mean disaster for a stock, then some short sellers can argue for a stock implosion down the road.
24/7 Wall St. has reviewed the top biotech companies, without focusing on speculative companies. The November 15 short interest data have been compared with the previous report, and short interest increased in most of the selected stocks.
As we have said before, FDA rulings can make or break the biotech sector, and short sellers and mega-bulls often go to war against each other in these companies. After all, if a single failed clinical trial can mean disaster for a stock, then some short sellers can argue for a stock implosion down the road.
24/7 Wall St. has reviewed the top biotech companies, without focusing on speculative companies. The November 15 short interest data have been compared with the previous report, and short interest increased in most of the selected stocks.
Best Biotech Stocks To Invest In Right Now: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.(BMRN)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Chris Lange]BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: BMRN) is expected to report its most recent quarterly results on February 22. The consensus estimates from Thomson Reuters are calling for a net loss of $0.24 per share on $357.49 million in revenue. The same period of last year had a net loss of $0.53 per share and $300.09 million in revenue. Shares of BioMarin were last seen at $84.98, with a consensus price target of $110.32 and a 52-week range of $78.50 to $100.51.
- [By George Budwell, Rich Smith, and Matthew DiLallo]With this question in mind, we asked three of our contributors which stocks they recommend to buy and hold for the next 20 years. They suggested聽BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:BMRN), Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE:EPD), and聽Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT). Below, they discuss why they chose these particular stocks, and why investors with a long-term outlook may want to consider adding them to their portfolios right now.聽
- [By Chris Lange]Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTX) is breaking out from a bullish continuation pattern after completing a 2-year+ consolidation bottom. Upside is seen to the $200 area. Celgene Corp. (NASDAQ: CELG), Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALXN), and Incyte Corp. (NASDAQ: INCY) have weaker technical patterns and may have further downside risks. BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: BMRN) is forming a potential bearish top – a move below $77.98 would open $71 to the $60 area.
- [By Keith Speights]You might not have heard too much about Akebia Therapeutics (NASDAQ:AKBA), BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:BMRN), and Idera Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:IDRA). These are three biotech stocks that you could be overlooking -- but deserve your attention. Here's why.
Best Biotech Stocks To Invest In Right Now: Williams Partners L.P.(WPZ)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Ben Levisohn]In a release after the close on Monday, Williams聽 and Williams Partners (WPZ) made several announcements, including: 1) outlining management鈥檚 plan to financially reposition and simplify the franchise鈥檚 GP/LP structure in an ~$11.4 billion transaction (not subject to any additional approvals), 2) adjustments to Williams and Williams Partners’ dividend and distribution payouts, 3) initiating a ~$2+ billion William equity raise to fund a further Williams investment in Williams Partners, 4) noted other potential upcoming changes, including the sale of ~$2 billion in non-core assets in 2017, and 5) provided several forms of updated 2017 guidance…
Best Biotech Stocks To Invest In Right Now: Microbot Medical Inc. (MBOT)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Lisa Levin]Microbot Medical Inc (NASDAQ: MBOT) shares shot up 51 percent to $7.76 after reporting a significant technology patent allowance in the U.S. The patent allowance covers a device for the prevention of shunt stenosis.
- [By Lisa Levin]Shares of Microbot Medical Inc (NASDAQ: MBOT) got a boost, shooting up 15 percent to $8.77 after the company reported a 700,000 share direct offering for $3.5 million.
- [By Lisa Levin]Microbot Medical Inc (NASDAQ: MBOT) shares dropped 34 percent to $2.50. Microbot Medical reported a $10 million registered direct offering
Shares of NewLink Genetics Corp (NASDAQ: NLNK) were down 12 percent to $11.13 after the company reported that indoximod + PROVENGE resulted in statistically significant improvement in rPFS for patients with mCRPC in Phase 2 trial.
More Live Sports Are Coming To Facebook
It's no secret that Facebook, Inc. (Nasdaq: FB) is making a major push into the streaming video market. However, the company's newest deal with Major League Baseball is the latest sign that Facebook could soon be a major disruptor in the live sports business as well.
Last week, Facebook announced a new deal with MLB to exclusively stream 25 weekday afternoon baseball games this season. Although Facebook didn't disclose the value of the deal with MLB, Bloomberg reported the deal likely cost Facebook between $30 million and $35 million. The MLB deal marks the first time Facebook will have exclusive streaming rights to content from a U.S. major professional sports league.
Facebook has quietly been testing the sports market waters in recent quarters. Last year, Facebook had a deal with Twenty-First Century Fox (FOXA) to stream UEFA Champions League soccer. In addition, Facebook had non-exclusive rights to stream 20 MLB games last year. Facebook had a deal in place for exclusive streaming rights to 47 U.S. smaller-conference college basketball games this season. In December, Facebook signed a deal with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) for exclusive weekly sports entertainment content.
The past two years, Facebook made bids for the National Football League's Thursday Night games but failed to close the deal either year. Last season, Amazon.com (AMZN) carried the Thursday night games.
GBH Insights head of technology research Daniel Ives says sports fans and investors should expect Facebook to be a major player in streaming sports in coming years.
"We believe original content programming spend could approach between $1 billion to $1.5 billion over the next year for Facebook, with a sizeable portion of this dedicated to live sports programming rights for various NCAA, MLB, potentially NFL events and other international events," Ives says.
Ives says Facebook, Amazon, Netflix (NFLX) and any other company looking to make a play on sports streaming is under pressure to establish an audience ahead of the upcoming launch of The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) ESPN Plus standalone streaming service, which is expected to be available for $4.99 per month within weeks.
"The Disney/ESPN launch of ESPN Plus over the coming year will be at the epicenter of [Disney CEO Bob] Iger's master streaming initiatives and raise the stakes for securing future sports content," Ives says.
GBH Insights has a "highly attractive" rating and $225 price target for FB stock.
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