In Out Ticker L/SS Q PP Net MP Net G/L % 8/11 tlt L 99 100.79 10,000 107.38 10,654 654 6.54% 8/12 gdx L 199 50.17 10,000 51.73 10,311 311 3.11% 8/24 dxd L 351 28.52 10,000 28.51 9,996 -4 -0.04% 8/24 tmf L 188 53.11 10,000 53.68 10,107 107 1.07% 8/25 mwiv L 185 54.06 10,000 54.27 10,039 39 0.39% 50,000 51,107 1107 8/6 isil SS 898 11.14 10,000 10.30 9,246 754 7.54% 8/6 em SS 868 11.52 10,000 10.80 9,375 625 6.25% 8/19 dbrn SS 450 22.21 10,000 21.43 9,649 351 3.51% 8/19 hk SS 631 15.86 10,000 14.76 9,306 694 6.94% 8/19 atls SS 353 28.31 10,000 26.80 9,467 533 5.33% 50,000 ... »
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Monthly Dow Performance
Below CNBC provides the average monthly performance for the Dow from 1896 to 2007. Top three worst months; September, February, May. Month…………% Positive……….% Negative………Avg % Return Dec………………71.6………………28.4 ……………..1.4 Jan………………64.9………………34.2………………1.1 Aug………………63.6………………36.4………………1.2 Nov………………61.5………………38.5………………1.1 Jul………………60.7………………39.3………………1.3 Mar………………60.4………………39.6………………0.7 Oct………………59.1………………40.9………………0.3 Apr………………55.9………………44.1………………1.1 May………………51.4………………48.7………………0.1 Feb………………50.5………………49.5……………..-0.2 Jun………………50.0………………50.0………………0.4 Sep………………40.9………………59.1……………..-1.2 http://www.cnbc.com/id/20424014 thevoice@voicedup.com > »
The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life
A book that finally dives into the life of the most respected investor in the world. Omahas legend has for the first time allowed a writer complete access into his life. Hands down the best biography of Warren Buffet “The Oracle of Omaha”. thevoice@voicedup.com »
Bear on Wall Street: Macys Inc (M)
Citigroup added Macys ($15.78) to its retail sector top picks. Up-Coming Catalysts: 1. Raising of 4Q09 EPS guidance depending on how sales come in. 2. 2010 outlook on 2/23/10 Valuation: 1.(M) currently trades at a 9.2 forward P/E, average multiple for department stores is 13.3. 2. 10-year historical range is 6.1-22.8, currently trading towards the lower end. 3. Department store average... »
Tobias Levkovich, Citigroup Analyst discusses Wall Street
The following are comments compiled by US equity strategist Tobias Levkovich of Citigroup Investment Research. Institutional Investor has named Mr. Levkovich on its list of the nation’s leading analysts both as an equity strategist and as an industry analyst. He has been accorded a runner-up slot for portfolio strategy in the 2002, 2005 and... »
Citigroup End of Year Highlights
In todays world there is no other financial institution that can facilitate and implement the range of services with which Citi provides its clients. Below are ten highlights to keep in mind when analyzing its equity. At the end of the second quarter of 2009, the company’s Tier 1 Capital ratio, a key measure of... »
Bear on Wall Street: A Warning From Shanghai
Bulls have led the major indexes 50% higher since March. Next up, September, the worst performing month in the history of Wall Street. The optimism that began in March has failed to continue in another major market, the Shanghai. For the month of August, Hong Kong’s index has dropped over 20% after gaining... »
Priceline running ahead of itself
Following the recent earnings call, Priceline (PCLN – $153) surprised analysts by earning $2.02 a share up 30% from a consensus estimate of $1.75. Sales were up 17.5% to $603.7, analysts were expecting $574 million. CEO Jeffery Boyd said, “Despite a difficult economic climate, leisure travel demand for the summer peak season has been stronger... »
KKR Financial Holdings LLC to increase by as much as 48%?
KKR Financial Holdings LLC (KFN – $2.70) 50 day SMA crossed above the 200 day SMA at $2.82. This is known as a “golden cross” to institutional traders (market movers). When the 50 day crosses below the 200 day this is called a “death cross”. A stock trading above its 200 day SMA is... »
TheVoice on: Novatel 3Q09 outlook exceeds expectations on MiFi Momentum – Cowen
Matthew Hoffman at Cowen and Company sees at least a 50% appreciation on Novatel Wireless Inc. (NVTL – $10.50) shares from current prices as 2Q09 beat consensus and additionally raised its outlook. The company reported revenues of $84.1MM versus $77MM consensus. “We are raising our FY09 EPS to $0.30 from $0.25 and now see C09... »
Bear on Wall Street 8.11.09
Wall Street Today: -Dow Jones Industrial up 6.4% YTD -Nasdaq Composite up 26.3% YTD -S&P 500 up 11.5% -American Bankruptcy Institute: consumer bankruptcy filings reached 126,434 in July, a 34.3% increase year over year, and an 8.7% increase sequentially (116,365 in June). July’s number is the highest monthly bankruptcy total since October 2005. -The Congressional Oversight Panel warns that... »
