ALT: Analysis & Opinions

  1. ETFs For Alternative Asset Classes

    February 25, 2013
    The continued growth in ETF adoption will only help strengthen the funds structure for these assets outside of bonds ...
  2. Principal Financial Likely to Miss - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Principal Financial Group Inc. (PFG) is set to report fourth quarter and full year 2012 results on Jan 31. In the ...
  3. Altera Misses in 4Q, Outlook Gloomy - Analyst Blog

    January 24, 2013
    Altera Corporation (ALTR) reported earnings of 37 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2012, which missed the ...
  4. Modest 3Q for Xilinx, View Positive - Analyst Blog

    January 21, 2013
    Xilinx Inc. (XLNX) reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 38 cents in the third quarter of fiscal 2013, ...
  5. Altera Downgraded to Strong Sell - Analyst Blog

    January 15, 2013
    On January 12, 2013, Zacks Investment Research downgraded Altera Corp. (ALTR) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). ...
  6. Essentia Rated by A.M. Best - Analyst Blog

    January 07, 2013
    A.M. Best Co. has allotted a financial strength rating ("FSR") and issuer credit rating ("ICR") to Essentia ...
  7. Markel Buys Essentia Insurance - Analyst Blog

    January 03, 2013
    Recently Markel Corportaion (MKL) completed the takeover of Essentia Insurance Company, a subsidiary of OneBeacon ...
  8. Altera Among Semiconductors' Biggest Movers on January ...

    January 02, 2013
    On a good day for the market, the Nasdaq is up 2.3%, the S&P 500 has climbed 1.8% and the Dow has moved up 1.9%. The ...
  9. Markel to Buy Alterra Capital - Analyst Blog

    December 24, 2012
    To complement, diversify and strengthen its existing lines of businesses globally, Markel Corportaion (MKL) ...
  10. NetEase.com Inc and More Big Movers on the Nasdaq on ...

    December 19, 2012
    The Nasdaq has moved up 0.1%, the S&P 500 is trading down 0.1% and the Dow is unchanged so far today. Most stocks on ...
  11. Markel Among Financial's Biggest Movers on December 19, 2012

    December 19, 2012
    After the morning's trading, the Nasdaq has risen 0.1%, the S&P 500 is trading down 0.1% and the Dow has been ...
  12. Altera and More Big Movers in Semiconductors on December ...

    December 19, 2012
    The Nasdaq is up 0.1%, the S&P 500 is down 0.1% and the Dow remains relatively unchanged so far today. The biggest ...
  13. Altera and ARM Join Forces - Analyst Blog

    December 17, 2012
    Recently, Altera Corporation (ALTR) and ARM Holdings plc (ARMH) have entered into a contract for jointly creating an ...
  14. Xilinx Upgraded to Neutral - Analyst Blog

    December 13, 2012
    We recently upgraded our recommendation on programmable logic devices maker Xilinx, Inc. (XLNX) to Neutral from ...
  15. Lattice Trims Rev View, Shares Dip - Analyst Blog

    December 13, 2012
    Recently, Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (LSCC) reduced its revenue expectations for the fourth quarter of 2012. ...
  16. Altera and More Big Movers in Semiconductors on December ...

    December 10, 2012
    The market is having a good day so far: the Nasdaq has climbed 0.6%; the S&P 500 has moved up 0.2%; and the Dow is ...
  17. Altera Trims Outlook, Shares Fall - Analyst Blog

    December 05, 2012
    Chipmaker Altera Corporation (ALTR) recently trimmed its revenue guidance for fourth quarter 2012 and updated its ...
  18. Semiconductors Stocks, Including Altera, Making Big ...

    December 05, 2012
    So far today, the Nasdaq has declined 1%, the S&P 500 has fallen 0.1% and the Dow has increased 0.2%. The ...
  19. ASML Holding N.V and Other Semiconductors Stocks Making ...

    November 23, 2012
    The market is currently up, with the Nasdaq rising 1.3%, the S&P 500 moving up 1% and the Dow climbing 1%. ...
  20. Earnings Scorecard: Altera Corp - Analyst Blog

    November 06, 2012
    Earnings estimates for chipmaker Altera Corporation (ALTR) have declined significantly after the company provided ...
  21. Three Year Check: CPI, ALT, GRES

    November 06, 2012
    From the most basic portfolio building blocks to specialized funds that give investors access to niche markets, ETFs ...
  22. Altera and More Big Movers in Technology on October 24, 2012

    October 24, 2012
    The Nasdaq has remained steady, the S&P 500 is up 0.1% and the Dow has risen 0.3% so far today. The technology ...
  23. Semiconductors Stocks, Including ARM Holdings plc, ...

    October 24, 2012
    So far today, the Nasdaq has moved little, the S&P 500 is trading up 0.1% and the Dow has climbed 0.3%. The ...
  24. Altera Beats in 3Q, Guides Weak - Analyst Blog

    October 24, 2012
    Altera Corporation (ALTR) reported a net income of $157.5 million or 49 cents per share in the third quarter of ...
  25. Altera's Third Quarter Earnings Report

    October 23, 2012
    Altera (Nasdaq:ALTR) announced its results for the most recent quarter on October 23, 2012. Altera designs and ...
  26. Bulls taking over on Altera?

    October 22, 2012
    New York, October 22nd (TradersHuddle.com) - Shares of Altera Corporation (NASDAQ:ALTR) ended the trading session ...
  27. Earnings Preview: Altera Corporation - Analyst Blog

    October 19, 2012
    Earnings estimates for Altera Corporation (ALTR) have moved south, ahead of the company's second-quarter results on ...
  28. Xilinx Beats in 2Q, Guidance Weak - Analyst Blog

    October 18, 2012
    Xilinx Inc. (XLNX) reported earnings per share of 46 cents in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, easily beating the ...
  29. Altera Third Quarter Earnings Preview

    October 18, 2012
    When Altera (Nasdaq:ALTR) releases its third quarter earnings on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, analysts are expecting a ...
  30. ARM Holdings plc Among Semiconductors' Biggest Movers on ...

    October 10, 2012
    So far today, the Nasdaq is unchanged, the S&P 500 is trading down 0.2% and the Dow has slipped 0.5%. The ...
  31. OnSemi Collaborates with Imec - Analyst Blog

    October 09, 2012
    On Semiconductor (ONNN) is collaborating with the leading nanoelectronics research center imec (Interuniversity ...
  32. Altera's Latest FPGA Platform - Analyst Blog

    September 28, 2012
    Recently Altera Corporation (ALTR) declared that its clients can now access its latest Cyclone V GX FPGA development ...
  33. September ETF Roundup: Launches, Filings And Closures

    September 28, 2012
    After a slow summer stretch, activity picked up a bit in September as ETF issuers pushed out new products and ...
  34. Arrow for New Cloud Platform - Analyst Blog

    September 19, 2012
    Arrow Electronics Inc. (ARW) recently introduced its cloud portal especially designed for providing ...
  35. Altera Unveils 20nm Product Plans - Analyst Blog

    September 10, 2012
    Programmable logic device (PLD) maker Altera Corporation (ALTR) recently revealed several key innovations planned ...
  36. Xilinx Conflates with Barco Silex - Analyst Blog

    September 10, 2012
    Leading manufacturer of a high-performance, high-density programmable logic device (PLDs) Xilinx, Inc. (XLNX) ...
  37. This Week In ETFs: September 9th Edition

    September 09, 2012
    This week started out slow, with most in America paying more attention to the pre-election conventions over the last ...
  38. RBS Launches New Trend-Following ETF - ETF News And ...

    September 07, 2012
    Although the ETF industry has experienced some growing pains in recent weeks thanks to a number of closures, the ...
  39. RBS Rolls Out Alternator Trendpilot ETN (ALTL)

    September 07, 2012
    Amid a cheerful day on Wall Street following the latest encouraging European Central Bank decision to move forward ...
  40. Altera Reiterates Guidance - Analyst Blog

    September 05, 2012
    Recently, programmable logic devices maker Altera Inc. (ALTR) reiterated its guidance for the second quarter of ...
  41. Microsemi's New RF Solution for SSR - Analyst Blog

    September 05, 2012
    Microsemi Corporation(MSCC), an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of a broad range of high-reliability and ...
  42. SPPI a Step Closer to Allos - Analyst Blog

    August 31, 2012
    Spectrum Pharmaceuticals (SPPI) is a step closer to acquiring Allos Therapeutics (ALTH) with the companies ...
  43. Xilinx's Acquisition of PetaLogix - Analyst Blog

    August 29, 2012
    Xilinx, Inc. (XLNX), a world-leading manufacturer of high-performance, high-density programmable logic devices ...
  44. Spectrum Extends Allos Buyout Offer - Analyst Blog

    August 21, 2012
    Recently, Allos Therapeutics Inc. (ALTH) and Spectrum Pharmaceuticals (SPPI) announced the extension of the offer ...
  45. Altera Inks License Agreement - Analyst Blog

    August 13, 2012
    Recently, Altera Corporation (ALTR) has entered into a multi-year license agreement with IC Manage, Inc. for ...
  46. Biggest Semiconductors Sector Movers, Including ALTR

    August 07, 2012
    The market has been doing well after the morning's trading. The Nasdaq is up 0.8%; the S&P 500 has risen 0.7%; and ...
  47. Altera Is Near its 50 Day Moving Average

    July 26, 2012
    New York, July 26th (TradersHuddle.com) - Altera Corporation (NASDAQ:ALTR) closed the trading day at $34.41, near ...
  48. Big Movers on the Nasdaq Today: NFLX and More

    July 25, 2012
    After this morning's trading, the Nasdaq has slipped 0.8%, the S&P 500 is trading down 0.2% and the Dow has risen ...
  49. Biggest Technology Sector Movers for July 25, 2012, ...

    July 25, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq is down 0.8%, the S&P 500 has slipped 0.2% and the Dow is trading up 0.4%. The technology ...
  50. Big Movers on the Semiconductors Sector Today, Including ...

    July 25, 2012
    So far today, the Nasdaq has fallen 0.8%, the S&P 500 is down 0.2% and the Dow is trading up 0.4%. The ...
  51. Altera Second Quarter Earnings

    July 24, 2012
    Altera (Nasdaq:ALTR) announced its results for the most recent quarter on July 24, 2012. Altera designs and ...
  52. Altera Second Quarter Earnings Preview

    July 20, 2012
    When Altera (Nasdaq:ALTR) releases its second quarter earnings on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, analysts are expecting a ...
  53. Xilinx Beats, Guidance Weak - Analyst Blog

    July 20, 2012
    Xilinx Inc. (XLNX) recently posted a net income of $129.8 or $0.47 per diluted share in the first quarter of fiscal ...
  54. Microsemi Completes Testing - Analyst Blog

    July 17, 2012
    Microsemi Corporation (MSCC), an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of a broad range of high-reliability and ...
  55. Altera Bullish Engulfing Formed

    July 16, 2012
    New York, July 16th (TradersHuddle.com) - Shares of Altera Corporation (NASDAQ:ALTR) ended the trading session ...
  56. Semiconductors Stocks Making Big Moves on July 9, 2012

    July 09, 2012
    The market has been slipping so far today. The Nasdaq has declined 0.3%; the S&P 500 has decreased 0.3%; and the Dow ...
  57. Spectrum Extends Allos Tender Offer - Analyst Blog

    June 25, 2012
    Recently, Allos Therapeutics, Inc. (ALTH) and Spectrum Pharmaceuticals (SPPI) announced the extension of the offer ...
  58. Is Altera Expecting Resistance Soon?

    June 13, 2012
    New York, June 13th (TradersHuddle.com) - Altera Corporation (NASDAQ:ALTR) ended the trading session at $33.62, ...
  59. Estimates Decline for Altera - Analyst Blog

    May 08, 2012
    Earnings estimates for Altera Corporation (ALTR) have declined quite a bit after the company reported disappointing ...
  60. Altera Prices Senior Notes - Analyst Blog

    May 07, 2012
    Altera Corporation (ALTR) declared senior notes pricing of its 1.75% Senior Notes with principal amount $500 ...
  61. Investors Can Do Better Than Taiwan Semiconductor

    March 20, 2012
    Taiwan Semiconductor will likely track the chip sector for better or worse.
  62. Will Warnings Derail The Chip Recovery?

    March 13, 2012
    Altera and Texas Instruments take down numbers one more time.
  63. The Wild Ride Continues For OmniVision Technologies

    February 27, 2012
    OmniVision may be on the way back to recovery
  64. Linear Breaks Formation

    January 20, 2012
    Linear brings some good news to a sector that needs it.
  65. ON Semiconductor Looking At Another Off Year

    January 04, 2012
    ON Semiconductor has a longer road back than most chip companies.
  66. 2011 In Review - Semiconductors Get Chipped

    December 29, 2011
    Chips did poorly in 2011, but valuations may be ready to rebound.
  67. Is Micron A Call Option On Consumer Electronics?

    December 26, 2011
    Micron's current performance doesn't matter, as investors look at it as a recovery play.
  68. Altera And Texas Instruments - One Last Cut Before The ...

    December 12, 2011
    A new round of warnings suggest a bottoming-out in the chip sector.
  69. Has Analog Devices Made It Through The Worst?

    November 25, 2011
    Analog Devices is weathering the semi storm and looks underpriced.
  70. Altera's Growth Story In A Pause

    October 25, 2011
    Altera's growth is lagging now, but the stock is undervalued. There's good long-term growth potential here.
  71. Altera's Adjustment No Need For Panic

    September 12, 2011
    Altera's revision looks like the end of the beginning, not the beginning of the end.
  72. Seattle Genetics – And Now The Hard Bit

    August 23, 2011
    Seattle Genetics got a much-needed FDA approval, but the sales ramp could be challenging for the stock.
  73. Playing The Middle Road With Analog Devices

    August 18, 2011
    Analog lacks stellar growth, but makes up for it with stability.
  74. Adding Some Forex For Diversity

    July 18, 2011
    For investors looking for alternatives for their portfolios, currency remains a compelling addition. Here's how to ...
  75. The Boom In Alternatives

    July 08, 2011
    After the financial crisis, many investors are now pointing to alternatives as the way to go.
  76. Has Dry Bulk Shipping Reached Low Tide?

    February 16, 2011
    Rates are low, while new supply and debt are high. Can investors buy into this trough in dry bulk shipping?
  77. SciClone Pharmaceuticals' Chinese Adventure

    February 10, 2011
    The micro-cap drug development company looks to expand its presence in China, which means good things for its future.
  78. Adding Some Smart-Money Touches

    September 17, 2010
    Retail investors now have a sophisticated set of tools at their disposal for finding new and uncorrelated asset classes
  79. A Tale Of Two Cities In The Chip Space?

    September 09, 2010
    Two chip companies give very different views on the current quarter.
  80. Asia's Thirst For Commodities A Boon For Shippers

    September 01, 2010
    The credit crisis took the wind out of shipping companies' sails, but recent events have given new life to the sector.
  81. 3 Stocks Ignoring The Down Market

    July 07, 2010
    These stocks are bucking the current market trends.
  82. Sales Up In Semiconductors

    May 07, 2010
    The semiconductor industry will see highs and lows, sales are starting to increase as consumer demand creeps up.
  83. Playing The Growth-Stocks Comeback

    April 29, 2010
    As investors turn away from emerging markets and other high flying asset classes, a return to quality growth stocks ...
  84. Hedge Funds For Everyone

    December 02, 2009
    Using ETFs to gain quantitative strategies for your portfolio.
  85. Are Chips Up For The Semis?

    October 06, 2009
    Despite still being in recovery mode, the semiconductor industry could be on the cusp of a new surge of growth.
  86. The CEO's Price Tag

    May 26, 2009
    I did a story about deep value recently and one of the names in the story was Under Armour, the athlectic apparel ...
  87. Maxwell Technologies A Small Cap With Power

    December 09, 2008
    Green energy generators still require storage, and Maxwell Technologies can provide it.
  88. Linear Throws a Curve

    October 20, 2008
    Surprisingly negative guidance from Linear should have investors wondering when, not if, the crunch is coming.
  89. Altera Guidance Cut Is Just A Precaution

    October 17, 2008
    The company has not seen a slowdown in business.
  90. Logic For Sale (XLNX, ALTR, LSI)

    July 16, 2007
    Logic and programmable semiconductors are an indispensable part of design and manufacturing - a look at three ...
  91. Semiconductors Show Strength but Watch the Valuations

    January 31, 2006
    Taking a peek inside the semiconductor industry.
  92. The Little Things That Matter

    October 26, 2005
    Everybody's talking about it but how exactly do you invest in nanotechnology? Let David Harper shed some light on ...
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