IDU: Analysis & Opinions

  1. Sohu Beats Despite Higher Expenses - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Sohu.com Inc. (SOHU) reported non-GAAP EPS of 66 cents in the fourth quarter of 2012, which decreased 47.8% year ...
  2. What To Consider Before Buying A Dividend ETF

    January 09, 2013
    For those outside of 401(k) and other employer-sponsored retirement accounts, exchange-traded funds are rapidly ...
  3. Amazon.com Among the Nasdaq's Biggest Movers on December ...

    December 26, 2012
    The market is down this morning. The Nasdaq is trading down 1.1%; the S&P 500 is down 0.6%; and the Dow has slipped ...
  4. Baidu and Other Technology Stocks Making Big Moves on ...

    December 26, 2012
    This morning's trading has marked a bad day for the market so far. The Nasdaq is trading down 1.1%; the S&P 500 is ...
  5. No Music Service from Yahoo in China - Analyst Blog

    December 20, 2012
    Reportedly, Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) is set to shut its music service in China on Jan 20, 2013. Therefore, Chinese ...
  6. SINA Partners AutoNavi - Analyst Blog

    December 11, 2012
    SINA Corp. (SINA) recently announced a partnership with Beijing-based AutoNavi Holdings Limited (AMAP). SINA is a ...
  7. Baidu Among the Nasdaq's Biggest Movers on December 4, 2012

    December 04, 2012
    The Nasdaq is trading down 0.5%, the S&P 500 has fallen 0.3% and the Dow has been relatively flat this morning. Most ...
  8. Technology Stocks, Including Baidu, Making Big Moves on ...

    December 04, 2012
    The Nasdaq has decreased 0.5%, the S&P 500 has declined 0.3% and the Dow remains relatively unchanged after the ...
  9. So Much for Safety: Utility ETFs in Bear Territory - ETF ...

    November 27, 2012
    Although investors now have a firmer grip on the political picture, and with China and Europe seemingly staving off ...
  10. Baidu and Other Big Movers on the Nasdaq on November 23, ...

    November 23, 2012
    This morning has been good for the market. The Nasdaq is up 1.3%; the S&P 500 has moved up 1%; and the Dow has ...
  11. SAP Among Technology's Biggest Movers on November 23, 2012

    November 23, 2012
    The market is on the rise this morning. The Nasdaq is trading up 1.3%; the S&P 500 has risen 1%; and the Dow has ...
  12. VMware and More Big Movers in Technology on November 21, ...

    November 21, 2012
    The Nasdaq remains relatively unchanged, the S&P 500 has increased 0.1% and the Dow has moved up 0.2% after the ...
  13. Baidu and Other Technology Stocks Making Big Moves on ...

    November 20, 2012
    The morning has been quiet for the market. The Nasdaq remains relatively unchanged; the S&P 500 is unchanged; and ...
  14. Technology Stocks, Including Microsoft, Making Big Moves ...

    November 13, 2012
    The market is on the rise this morning. The Nasdaq has moved up 0.2%; the S&P 500 has risen 0.6%; and the Dow has ...
  15. Top Zacks Ranked Utility ETFs In Focus - ETF News And ...

    October 29, 2012
    The U.S. economy is showing clear signs of recovery, and while the pace of recovery is very slow, the economic ...
  16. Baidu, Reversal Soon?

    October 19, 2012
    New York, October 19th (TradersHuddle.com) - Shares of Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) ended the trading session lower by ...
  17. Baidu Among the Nasdaq's Biggest Movers on October 9, 2012

    October 09, 2012
    After the morning's trading, the market is not looking good. The Nasdaq has fallen 1.7%; the S&P 500 is down 0.8%; ...
  18. VMware Among Technology's Biggest Movers on October 9, 2012

    October 09, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far: the Nasdaq has slipped 1.7%; the S&P 500 has fallen 0.8%; and the Dow has ...
  19. Baidu and More Big Movers on the Nasdaq on October 1, 2012

    October 01, 2012
    The market is having a good day so far: the Nasdaq is trading up 0.7%; the S&P 500 has climbed 1%; and the Dow has ...
  20. Baidu and Other Technology Stocks Making Big Moves on ...

    October 01, 2012
    The market is having a good day so far: the Nasdaq is up 0.7%; the S&P 500 is trading up 1%; and the Dow has ...
  21. Facebook Inc. - Class and Other Big Movers on the Nasdaq ...

    September 28, 2012
    The market is down this morning. The Nasdaq is trading down 0.8%; the S&P 500 has slipped 0.7%; and the Dow has ...
  22. Baidu Upside Looming?

    September 25, 2012
    New York, July 19th (TradersHuddle.com) - Shares of Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) ended the trading session higher by ...
  23. Technology Stocks, Including Baidu, Making Big Moves on ...

    September 20, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far: the Nasdaq has slipped 0.3%; the S&P 500 is trading down 0.3%; and the Dow is ...
  24. Nasdaq Stocks, Including Baidu, Making Big Moves on ...

    September 14, 2012
    This morning has been good for the market, with the Nasdaq climbing 1.1%, the S&P 500 increasing 0.6% and the Dow up ...
  25. Technology Stocks, Including Baidu, Making Big Moves on ...

    September 14, 2012
    The market is currently up, with the Nasdaq increasing 1.1%, the S&P 500 moving up 0.6% and the Dow rising 0.4%. The ...
  26. Is this a Reversal Pattern for Baidu ?

    September 12, 2012
    New York, September 12th (TradersHuddle.com) - Shares of Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) ended the trading session ...
  27. Baidu and More Big Movers in Technology on August 29, 2012

    August 29, 2012
    After the morning's trading, the Nasdaq is trading down 0.2%, the S&P 500 remains relatively unchanged and the Dow ...
  28. Baidu and Other Big Movers In Technology on August 21, 2012

    August 21, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq remains relatively unchanged, the S&P 500 has moved up 0.3% and the Dow has increased 0.2%. ...
  29. Nasdaq Stocks, Including Baidu, Making Big Moves on ...

    August 21, 2012
    After this morning's trading, the Nasdaq remains relatively unchanged, the S&P 500 has moved up 0.3% and the Dow has ...
  30. Technology Stocks, Including Baidu, Making Big Moves on ...

    August 20, 2012
    This morning's trading has marked a bad day for the market so far. The Nasdaq has slipped 0.2%; the S&P 500 has ...
  31. Here's What the Top Fund Manager of 2011 is Buying

    August 20, 2012
    Investors of a certain age -- myself included -- will always remember the name Julian Robertson, the founder of ...
  32. Technology Stocks, Including Baidu, Making Big Moves Today

    August 16, 2012
    It's been a good morning for the market. The Nasdaq has moved up 0.8%; the S&P 500 has moved up 0.3%; and the Dow ...
  33. Baidu Bullish Signs

    August 13, 2012
    New York, August 13th (TradersHuddle.com) - Shares of Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) ended the trading session lower ...
  34. Big Movers on the Technology Sector Today, Including BIDU

    August 06, 2012
    The morning has been good for the market. The Nasdaq is trading up 1%; the S&P 500 is up 0.5%; and the Dow has ...
  35. Sohu Beats on Strong Sales - Analyst Blog

    August 06, 2012
    Sohu.com Inc. (SOHU), a leading online brand and Internet portal in China, reported second quarter results, wherein ...
  36. Nasdaq's Biggest Movers, Including GNTX, for July 24, 2012

    July 24, 2012
    This morning has been rocky for the market. The Nasdaq has fallen 0.2%; the S&P 500 has declined 0.5%; and the Dow ...
  37. Today's Major Technology Sector Movers: SMI and More

    July 23, 2012
    This morning's trading has marked a bad day for the market so far. The Nasdaq has declined 1.9%; the S&P 500 has ...
  38. Technology Sector's Biggest Movers for July 17, 2012

    July 17, 2012
    The morning has been bad for the market. The Nasdaq has fallen 0.1%; the S&P 500 has decreased 0.1%; and the Dow ...
  39. Why I Broke Up With Chinese Stocks - Investment Ideas

    July 16, 2012
    I used to love Chinese stocks. Four years ago, I owned several in my personal portfolio. Investing in China seemed ...
  40. Big Movers on the Nasdaq Today

    July 16, 2012
    After the morning's trading, the market is not looking good. The Nasdaq is trading down 2%; the S&P 500 is down ...
  41. Nasdaq's Biggest Movers for June 29, 2012

    June 29, 2012
    This morning has been good for the market, with the Nasdaq climbing 2.4%, the S&P 500 rising 1.9% and the Dow moving ...
  42. Technology Sector's Biggest Movers for June 25, 2012

    June 25, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far: the Nasdaq has decreased 2%; the S&P 500 has declined 1.7%; and the Dow is ...
  43. A Hidden Internet Gem

    June 14, 2012
    Most investors can rattle of the names of several triple-digit stocks in a heartbeat if for no other reason than ...
  44. Trading Idea: Is Baidu close to Support?

    May 24, 2012
    New York, May 23rd (TradersHuddle.com) - Shares of Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) finished near calculated support at ...
  45. Technology Earnings On Tap

    April 16, 2012
    Early next week, there will be a great deal of anticipation for a number of technology companies getting set to ...
  46. 8 Ways to Grab Emerging-Market Growth

    March 31, 2012
    RDM Financial CEO Ron Weiner explains why he advises individuals to use ETFs and mutual funds for emerging-world ...
  47. The 10 Must-Know Market Forces for 2012

    February 14, 2012
    For the first time since 2007, investors have multiple ways to succeed this year. Understanding how the lingering ...
  48. 4 Stocks with Potential for the New Year

    January 04, 2012
    Technical indicators are showing fledgling signs of a market turn, says advisor Andrew Horowitz, which makes him ...
  49. How to Use Options to Predict Earnings

    January 04, 2012
    Using a simple three-step process, traders can evaluate options data in order to form an opinion about upcoming ...
  50. How to Fight a Trendless Market

    December 28, 2011
    Both longs and shorts have a place in the market these days, as indices are trendless and new buys break down ...
  51. 3 Chinese Growth Stories

    November 07, 2011
    Now that everyone seems to be negative on China, valuations have dropped to very attractive levels, says James ...
  52. The Time For China Is Now

    August 31, 2011
    With concerns about inflation and slowing growth, Chinese equities have fallen hard over the last few weeks. ...
  53. 5 Top China Plays Now

    August 28, 2011
    While Chinese stocks have taken a big hit…along with just about every other equity market out there… ...
  54. 5 Leading Stocks in Possible Short Set-Ups

    August 25, 2011
    Market history reveals the right time to watch for short candidates, Joshua Hayes says in today’s interview ...
  55. 6 Smart International Income ETFs

    August 11, 2011
    More than half of the real return provided by US stocks in the past century came from dividends…and in the ...
  56. Should Investors Ride Along With Ctrip?

    August 08, 2011
    Ctrip is a fine growth name in China, but analysts seem to be expecting a nearly impossible performance level.
  57. 6 'Liquid Glamours' for a Choppy Market

    August 05, 2011
    Professional investor Kevin Marder notes that some high-profile growth names with good liquidity have held up well ...
  58. 2 Recent IPOs with Upside Potential

    August 04, 2011
    Newly public companies are often among the market’s best price leaders, says Gil Morales, who in today’s ...
  59. How Far Will Baidu Follow Google's Map?

    July 29, 2011
    Baidu continues its Google-like ascent.
  60. 4 Tips for Trading Weekly Options

    July 22, 2011
    Weekly options make every Friday an expiration day, offering traders opportunities to profit each week. Here are ...
  61. Earnings Preview for July 25

    July 22, 2011
    Here are three companies that will be releasing their earnings on July 25.
  62. Earnings Fever Shifts Focus to Tech Titans

    July 15, 2011
    Next week some of the most prominent names in the technology space will weigh in with their quarterly results.
  63. Three Safe Sectors For The Summer

    July 11, 2011
    With uncertainty beginning to creep back into the markets, investors may want to take a defensive posture.
  64. One Stock That's Working in China

    July 10, 2011
    The fact remains that China and the U.S are interdependent economies, so it's always important to watch what's ...
  65. Spot and Survive Market Corrections

    June 30, 2011
    Volume indicators, institutional selling, and other signs can predict an impending correction and necessitate a move ...
  66. Why Renren Wasn't Going to Make It

    June 26, 2011
    There were three big warning signs about the Internet portal well before its dramatic boom-and-bust IPO, writes ...
  67. Is Google Getting Weaker?

    June 22, 2011
    With data suggesting weakness in its search ad business, is it possible that Google is losing ground?
  68. 5 Chinese Stocks Showing Double-Digit Growth

    June 03, 2011
    These Chinese stocks boast returns of 30% or more, showing the growth potential of this growing economy.
  69. Yandex and LinkedIn: The Next Google?

    May 31, 2011
    Valuations for upcoming tech IPOs don't make sense, but then again, the same was true for Baidu and Google.
  70. Search No Further Than Baidu

    May 02, 2011
    China's internet search leader Baidu had another stunning quarter, producing outsized revenue and earnings growth.
  71. Earnings Preview for April 27

    April 26, 2011
    Here are four major earnings announcements for April 27.
  72. Market Cool To Google

    April 19, 2011
    Google's earnings report was met with market hostility which drove the stock down. We look at the issues.
  73. Will Brazil's Government Ruin A Good Thing?

    April 05, 2011
    By exercising its golden share in Vale, Brazil's government risks ruining a company that has been a leader in its ...
  74. 5 Stocks At 52-Week Highs

    March 31, 2011
    Five stocks in five different industries at different points in their business cycle. These stocks are hitting highs ...
  75. What Year Three Of The Bull Market Holds In Store

    March 11, 2011
    How much bull market is left, and how is it best played in terms of sectors?
  76. Baidu Still Growing

    February 04, 2011
    China's internet search giant Baidu continued its spectacular growth as earnings and revenue for the fourth quarter ...
  77. 6 Important Earnings Announcements For February 1

    January 31, 2011
    Earnings reports are significant events for every stock. Here are 6 earnings announcement for February 1 that you ...
  78. Facebook's Future IPO

    January 05, 2011
    With the SEC's interest in looking at the transactions of Facebook's private company stock, there is further ...
  79. Will Facebook Be In China?

    December 24, 2010
    Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg is in China. Speculation is already rampant that the social network website will ...
  80. 2010's Top Performing Tech Stocks

    December 23, 2010
    Check out some of 2010's best performing technology stocks.
  81. The Utilities Sector: Always The Bridesmaid

    December 02, 2010
    Don't overlook the utilities sector for 2011 and beyond. The historical numbers suggest it's actually a big winner ...
  82. Five 52-Week High Fliers

    November 29, 2010
    Explore five stocks making new highs Is this a case of overvalue, or could investors buy high and sell even higher?
  83. High P/E stocks to Consider

    November 15, 2010
    5 High Price to Earning Stocks that are worth taking a look at.
  84. Baidu Blasts Off

    October 26, 2010
    Baidu more than doubled its earnings in a sensational third quarter, but can investors expect this kind of ...
  85. 6 Chinese Stocks Showing Triple-Digit Growth

    October 26, 2010
    These Chinese stocks boast yields of 100% or more, showing the growth potential of this growing economy.
  86. Google Earnings Golden

    October 18, 2010
    Google surprised the market with strong revenue and earnings for its third quarter. And with signs of growth in ...
  87. Investing In The Next Internet Boom

    October 06, 2010
    Analysts predict that 1.1 billion Asians will be surfing the web by 2015.
  88. Presidential Cycle Winners

    September 20, 2010
    The presidential cycle is one of the few Wall Street strategies that has the numbers to back it up, and we are in ...
  89. Google For Growth?

    September 10, 2010
    With Google's earnings growth rate slowed down from its high-flying years, should investors still consider the tech ...
  90. Rational Or Not, Investors Are Hunkering Down

    August 25, 2010
    Are the funds and ETFs investors are buying - or not buying - a clue about what they're expecting, or just a ...
  91. China Mobile's Search For Growth

    August 13, 2010
    China Mobile looks to leverage its market share into the services market.
  92. Is The Utility Drought Finally Over?

    August 02, 2010
    The utilities sector's catalysts are materializing, and the long drought for utility stocks may finally be over. It ...
  93. Chasing Google

    July 27, 2010
    Google is the major player in the search space, but the web landscape is always changing.
  94. Finding Yield With Utilities

    July 27, 2010
    Income investors are at impasse, and the need for higher income yields can be found in the utility sector.
  95. Yahoo's Cost Cutting Doesn't Cut It

    July 23, 2010
    Yahoo's income incrased in the second quarter on essentially flat revenue. The market wants to see a turnaround and ...
  96. Strength And Value In Technology

    June 23, 2010
    The technology sector has been the leader in 2010, and there are still value plays among the top performers.
  97. Sector Leadership Gets A Makeover

    June 21, 2010
    The leading sectors of the first stage of the bull market look nothing like the emerging leaders of the second phase.
  98. Apple Now King Of The Mountain

    May 28, 2010
    Does Apple's ascent to the top of the market value chart presage more good returns, or is this as good as it gets?
  99. Baidu's Growth Sizzles

    May 10, 2010
    Chinese internet search engine company Baidu rose nearly $100 on a strong quarter. Is it overpriced?
  100. Momentum Rules

    May 04, 2010
    Momentum off the bottom back in March 2009 has moved and will continue to move the market higher.
  101. The Best Long Term Dividend Records

    March 18, 2010
    Not many companies have the discipline and earnings to raise dividends every year for half a century, but these ...
  102. Flipping The Switch On High-Yield Utilities

    February 19, 2010
    Utility stocks, one of the worst performers in 2009, have appeal for income investors in 2010.
  103. Baidu Ramps Up

    February 15, 2010
    Internet search provider Baidu had another phenomenal quarter, and it looks as though its hyper-growth will continue.
  104. Yahoo Is Searching For Answers

    January 29, 2010
    Search engines are facing new challenges, including the thorny issue of expansion into China. Does Yahoo have what ...
  105. Google Earnings Grow

    January 26, 2010
    Google delivered strong earnings, but Wall Street didn't initially care for the report.
  106. Baidu Hits A Bump

    October 30, 2009
    Chinese internet search leader Baidu had a good third quarter, but Wall Street is disappointed in Baidu's near-term ...
  107. Profit Using High And Low Turnover Funds

    September 24, 2009
    We look at the top five holdings for two of the best large growth funds over the last five years.
  108. Baidu's Successful Search For Growth

    July 29, 2009
    Baidu earnings continue to be impressive, as the stock has come through the downturn in the Chinese economy and ...
  109. Baidu Still A Good Buy

    May 18, 2009
    China internet search engine Baidu's recent earnings and prospects show it is still a good buy.
  110. Baidu, A Fruitful Search

    February 05, 2009
    When compared to its peers both in China and internationally, Baidu comes out on top.
  111. Surfing For Profit With Internet Heavyweights

    January 02, 2009
    Learn why internet stocks could be the perfect contrarian play in 2009.
  112. Embrace Low Expense Utilities

    December 04, 2008
    The tug-of-war over Constellation Energy signals a bright future for electricity producers. Low-cost utility ETFs ...
  113. Power Up With Brazilian Energy

    October 21, 2008
    This Latin American energy play offers dividends and resilience.
  114. Once-In-A-Generation Growth Stocks

    October 14, 2008
    Panic selling creates great opportunities for investors who do their homework. We examine three beaten up stocks ...
  115. Can Chalco Return a Shine to its Shares?

    September 08, 2008
    How is one of the world's largest aluminum producers faring in one of the fastest-growing markets for aluminum?
  116. 5 Rock Solid BRIC Stocks For September 5

    September 05, 2008
    Adding a BRIC or two to your portfolio can help you build a wall of diversification from the U.S. economy. We look ...
  117. Water Utilities Making Waves

    August 21, 2008
    The Dow Jones US Water Utilities Index has quietly rallied 20% rally in a month. This is now a viable sector for ...
  118. Internet Brands Thrives Under Google's Shadow

    April 22, 2008
    Information pays and Internet Brands is one small cap making a go of it in a world dominated by giants.
  119. Google Silences Doubters With 30% Growth

    April 21, 2008
    Even with the recent rise in the shares, Google is at a very attractive price considering its growth rate.
  120. Shanda Rakes In Real Cash From China's Virtual World

    March 03, 2008
    The online game producer's net revenue jumped 52% in 2007, and a partnership with Korea's NCsoft means Shanda is set ...
  121. Google Still A Bargain At $600+ (GOOG)

    October 15, 2007
    Google's stock just cracked the $600 barrier - insane price? A peek at the P/E multiple reveals Google could still ...
  122. (Safety) Net Searching (GOOG, BIDU, AMZN)

    August 02, 2007
    Internet stocks bucked the market's recent downtrend; are they a viable safe harbor to ride out the storm?
  123. Winners and Losers - February 20-24th

    February 24, 2006
    A look at the winners and losers for the week of February 20th.
  124. Google's Growing Pains

    February 15, 2006
    Is Google’s explosive growth starting to loom like a storm cloud over the company’s future prospects?
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