VT: Analysis & Opinions

  1. Ventas Beats, Hikes Dividend - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Ventas Inc.'s (VTR) has reported a better-than-expected result in the fourth quarter 2012 and announced an 8% hike ...
  2. J.B. Hunt Drives in Middle Lane - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    On Feb 8, we maintained our Neutral recommendation on J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (JBHT), reflecting its ...
  3. DDR Matches FFO, Revs Beat - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    DDR Corp. (DDR) reported fourth quarter 2012 operating FFO (funds from operations) per share of 27 cents, in line ...
  4. Highwoods FFO In Line, Revs Up - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Highwoods Properties Inc. (HIW) - a real estate investment trust (REIT) - reported fourth quarter 2012 core FFO ...
  5. Noble Still In Line with Market - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    We reaffirmed our Neutral recommendation on Noble Corporation (NE) on Jan 31, 2013, reflecting its commitment to ...
  6. Cousins Likely to Beat in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Cousins Properties Inc. (CUZ) - a real estate investment trust (REIT) - is expected to beat expectations when it ...
  7. Cousins Properties Boosts Portfolio - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    In an effort to expand in Texas and boost its Atlanta portfolio, Cousins Properties Inc. (CUZ) acquired a 100% ...
  8. Boston Properties Seals $71M Buyout - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Last week, Boston Properties Inc (BXP) announced that it has completed the acquisition of a development site - 535 ...
  9. Arrow's 4Q EPS Beats, Guidance Dull - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Arrow Electronics Inc. (ARW) posted fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.23, surpassing the ...
  10. Patterson-UTI Beats, Lags Y/Y - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN), one of the largest onshore contract drillers in the U.S., reported ...
  11. Impressive 4Q at CBRE Group - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    CBRE Group Inc. (CBG) came up with an impressive result in the fourth quarter 2012, after a disappointing ...
  12. EQR's FFO Meets, Revenues Lag - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Equity Residential's (EQR) core funds from operations (FFO) per share in the fourth quarter of 2012 reached 75 ...
  13. Liberty Property Meets FFO, Revs Up - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Liberty Property Trust (LRY) - a hybrid real estate investment trust (REIT) - reported fourth quarter 2012 FFO ...
  14. Will Equity Residential Beat in 4Q? - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    We expect leading multi-family real estate investment trust (REIT) - Equity Residential (EQR) -to beat expectations ...
  15. Simon Property Tops, Hikes Dividend - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Simon Property Group Inc (SPG) - a retail real estate investment trust (REIT) - reported fourth quarter 2012 FFO ...
  16. Highwoods Offloads Non-core Assets - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Yesterday, Highwoods Properties Inc. (HIW) - a hybrid real estate investment trust (REIT) - announced the sale of ...
  17. Will Simon Property Miss in 4Q? - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    One of the leading retail real estate investment trust (REIT), Simon Property Group Inc. (SPG) prepares to release ...
  18. WESCO Misses, Expects Stronger 2H13 - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    WESCO International (WCC) announced fourth-quarter earnings that missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $0.03, or ...
  19. Duke Realty Reports In Line - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    Duke Realty Corp.'s (DRE) fourth quarter 2012 core FFO (funds from operations) of 27 cents per share was in line ...
  20. Corning Sees Glass Price Moderation - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Corning's (GLW) fourth quarter 2012 earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2 cents, or 5.1%. Revenue ...
  21. Boston Properties Reports Solid 4Q - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Boston Properties Inc (BXP) - a real estate investment trust (REIT) - reported fourth quarter 2012 FFO (funds from ...
  22. Regency Likely to Beat Estimates - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Regency Centers Corporation (REG) - a real estate investment trust (REIT) - is expected to beat expectations when it ...
  23. Modest 3Q13 for Fujifilm - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Fujifilm Holdings Corporation (FUJIY), a Japan based producer of photographic imaging products, reported a net ...
  24. J.B. Hunt Reports In Line EPS - Analyst Blog

    January 25, 2013
    J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT), the fourth-largest U.S. truckload carrier, reported fourth quarter 2012 ...
  25. Avnet Beats in 2Q, Predicts Weak 3Q - Analyst Blog

    January 25, 2013
    Avnet Inc. (AVT) reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.01 in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, which ...
  26. Noble 4Q Misses on Higher Downtime - Analyst Blog

    January 24, 2013
    Leading contract drilling company, Noble Corporation (NE) reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings of 50 cents per ...
  27. Ventas Expects Higher NOI - Analyst Blog

    January 23, 2013
    Ventas, Inc. (VTR) has hiked its net operating income (NOI) expectations for 2012. The company now anticipates its ...
  28. 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, ...
  29. 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). ...
  30. Look To Commercial Real Estate In 2013

    January 14, 2013
    The commercial real estate sector continues to outperform the broad stock market. 2013 should bring more of the same.
  31. Focus on Earnings with These ETFs - ETF News And Commentary

    January 09, 2013
    The vast majority of ETFs currently on the market utilize market capitalization levels for their weighting schemes. ...
  32. Q4 ETF Asset Report: Broad Market ETFs Reign - ETF News ...

    January 08, 2013
    The fourth quarter of 2012 was a mixed bag for the equity markets. It was a quarter marked by certain domestic as ...
  33. Avnet Takes Over TSSLink - Analyst Blog

    January 07, 2013
    Electronics and IT distributor Avnet Inc. (AVT) kicked off the new year with the acquisition of California-based IT ...
  34. Ventas Buys Rex Knightdale Property - Analyst Blog

    January 03, 2013
    Ventas Inc. (VTR), a healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT), through its subsidiary, recently purchased an ...
  35. HSN Inc: A Strong Buy - Analyst Blog

    January 02, 2013
    Shares of HSN Inc. (HSNI) have been attaining new 52-week highs since it posted healthy second quarter 2012 results ...
  36. Ventas Makes Strategic Move on Atria - Analyst Blog

    December 28, 2012
    Ventas, Inc. (VTR) a leading health care real estate investment trust (REIT), has recently accomplished a deal  by ...
  37. Vanguard Ends 2012 with a Bang, Cuts Fees on 22 ETFs - ...

    December 28, 2012
    Vanguard has long been the king of low cost products. Its structure, which has the ETFs be a separate share class of ...
  38. 10 Most Successful New ETFs

    December 24, 2012
    Growth and evolution have been recurring themes in the exchange-traded universe in 2012, as investors are now faced ...
  39. Arrow Settles Long-Standing Disputes - Analyst Blog

    December 21, 2012
    Electronics parts distributor Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) recently announced that it has settled its long-standing ...
  40. Arrow to Buy Waching's Wireless Biz - Analyst Blog

    December 19, 2012
    Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) recently announced that it will acquire all the assets and operations of the wireless ...
  41. Liberty Interactive Cut to Neutral - Analyst Blog

    December 18, 2012
    We are downgrading our recommendation on Liberty Interactive Corp. (LINTA) to Neutral based on its current ...
  42. Avnet's Acquisition of USI - Analyst Blog

    December 14, 2012
    Avnet, Inc. (AVT), a world-leading supplier of electronic components and computer products, recently came up with an ...
  43. Checking In On the 10 Largest ETFs Year To Date

    December 14, 2012
    2012 has been a hectic year around the world, but the U.S. has been especially busy this year. We saw two new QE ...
  44. Ventas and Other Big Movers In Real Estate Operations on ...

    December 13, 2012
    The market has been slipping so far today. The Nasdaq has declined 0.4%; the S&P 500 is trading down 0.3%; and the ...
  45. Avnet's Contract with Digi - Analyst Blog

    December 12, 2012
    Avnet Inc.'s (AVT) business unit, Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, recently entered into a distribution ...
  46. Still Neutral on Novatel - Analyst Blog

    December 11, 2012
    We maintain our Neutral recommendation on Novatel Wireless Inc. (NVTL). The company reported weak financial results ...
  47. Sabra Buys Five Senior Care Assets - Analyst Blog

    December 11, 2012
    Irvine, California-based real estate investment trust (REIT), Sabra Health Care REIT Inc. (SBRA), recently acquired ...
  48. For OmniVision, Weird Is Just Its Version Of Normal

    November 30, 2012
    OmniVision continues to defy anything close to common sense or orderly evaluation.
  49. Avago and More Big Movers in Semiconductors on November ...

    November 30, 2012
    The morning has been bad for the market. The Nasdaq has slipped 0.4%; the S&P 500 has fallen 0.2%; and the Dow has ...
  50. Avnet Associates with Atmel - Analyst Blog

    November 30, 2012
    Recently Avnet Inc.'s (AVT) operating unit, Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, officially qualified as a ...
  51. A Senior Play In Senior Housing

    November 30, 2012
    With millions of Baby boomers retiring, that leaves opportunities for investors to profit. One way is through senior ...
  52. Public Storage Among Real Estate Operations' Biggest ...

    November 29, 2012
    The market is doing well so far today. The Nasdaq is up 0.5%; the S&P 500 has climbed 0.5%; and the Dow has moved up ...
  53. Avnet Prices Senior Notes - Analyst Blog

    November 23, 2012
    Avnet Inc. (AVT) declared senior notes pricing of its 4.875% Notes with a principal amount of $350 million, due to ...
  54. HCP Prices Senior Notes - Analyst Blog

    November 19, 2012
    HCP, Inc. (HCP), a real estate investment trust (REIT), recently announced that it has priced 3.15% senior unsecured ...
  55. Arrow's Agreement with Altia - Analyst Blog

    November 16, 2012
    Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) recently entered into a distribution agreement with Altia, Inc. This will introduce ...
  56. Microchip Progresses with Merger - Analyst Blog

    November 14, 2012
    Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) recently updated its integration activities with Standard Microsystems. ...
  57. ETF Picks For 3 Of America's Best Small Companies

    November 13, 2012
    Through the development of ETFs, investors are not only able to apply them as a great diversification tools, but ...
  58. Ultimate Guide To Charles Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA)

    November 13, 2012
    Over time, the up and comers of the market have demonstrated the potential for better risk-adjusted returns than ...
  59. Avnet Conflates with MEAS - Analyst Blog

    November 12, 2012
    Avnet Inc.'s (AVT) operating unit, Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, recently entered into a distribution ...
  60. Arrow Inks Agreement with Emerson - Analyst Blog

    November 09, 2012
    Arrow Electronics, Inc.'s (ARW) operating unit Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions (ECS) recently signed a ...
  61. Avnet Acquires Genilogix - Analyst Blog

    November 06, 2012
    Avnet, Inc. (AVT) recently declared the acquisition of Genilogix LLC. This was done with the clear intent of ...
  62. Dollar Cost Averaging with ETFs: Does It Work? - ETF ...

    November 06, 2012
    Sometimes, the behavior and scope of capital markets goes beyond conventional research and financial logic. This is ...
  63. Avnet, Inc. (AVT) - Bear of the Day

    November 06, 2012
    We are downgrading our recommendation on Avnet, Inc. (AVT) from Neutral to Underperform. Earnings estimates for the ...
  64. October ETF Roundup: Launches, Filings And Closures

    November 02, 2012
    October may have started off well in the markets, but after a series of poor earning reports major equity indexes ...
  65. Arrow Reports In Line in 3Q - Analyst Blog

    November 01, 2012
    Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) posted an adjusted net income (excluding restructuring, integration, and other ...
  66. Privatebancorp - Aggressive Growth

    November 01, 2012
    Earnings estimates for Privatebancorp Inc. (PVTB) have advanced over the past 30 days following its impressive third ...
  67. Applied Micro Posts Narrower Loss - Analyst Blog

    October 31, 2012
    Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (AMCC) posted a net loss of $21.6 million or 33 cents per share in the second ...
  68. Ventas Beats in 3Q, Ups Outlook - Analyst Blog

    October 26, 2012
    Ventas, Inc (VTR), a real estate investment trust (REIT), reported third quarter 2012 funds from operations (FFO) of ...
  69. Avnet Beats in 1Q, Sales Down - Analyst Blog

    October 26, 2012
    Avnet, Inc. (AVT) reported an adjusted net income of $83.9 million or 59 cents per share in the first quarter of ...
  70. Ventas' Third Quarter Earnings Report

    October 26, 2012
    Ventas (NYSE:VTR) announced its results for the most recent quarter on October 26, 2012. Ventas is a real estate ...
  71. Ventas and More Big Movers in Real Estate Operations on ...

    October 23, 2012
    The Nasdaq is down 0.9%, the S&P 500 has fallen 1.5% and the Dow has declined 1.8%, marking a bad morning for the ...
  72. Ventas Third Quarter Earnings Preview

    October 23, 2012
    On Friday, October 26, 2012, Ventas (NYSE:VTR) will report its third quarter earnings. A business' earnings are the ...
  73. Avnet Downgraded to Underperform - Analyst Blog

    October 22, 2012
    We have lowered our long-term recommendation on Avnet, Inc. (AVT) to Underperform from Neutral following the ...
  74. Vanguard Joins TIPS ETF Fight with VTIP - ETF News And ...

    October 18, 2012
    Vanguard has long been a leader in the market of ultra-cheap ETFs, and is in many areas, the purveyor of the least ...
  75. HCP and More Big Movers in Real Estate Operations on ...

    October 17, 2012
    The Nasdaq has moved little, the S&P 500 has climbed 0.3% and the Dow has been relatively flat after the morning's ...
  76. Vanguard Launches Short Term TIPS ETF

    October 17, 2012
    Vanguard made an addition to its fixed income ETF lineup this week, rolling out a new fund that targets ...
  77. Haverty Furniture Cos. - Momentum

    October 17, 2012
    Haverty Furniture Companies Inc. (HVT) hit a 52-week high on October 11, shortly after announcing strong third ...
  78. Novatel Wireless Introduces MiFi 2 - Analyst Blog

    October 16, 2012
    Recently, Novatel Wireless Inc. (NVTL) introduced its next-generation intelligent mobile hotspot - the MiFi 2, which ...
  79. Avnet Falls Short of 1Q13 Guidance - Analyst Blog

    October 12, 2012
    Avnet, Inc. (AVT) recently released preliminary results for the first quarter of fiscal 2013.  The company posted ...
  80. Technology Stocks, Including NXP, Making Big Moves on ...

    October 10, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq has been relatively flat, the S&P 500 has declined 0.2% and the Dow has fallen 0.5%. The ...
  81. Arrow Enhanced Empower Program - Analyst Blog

    October 09, 2012
    Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions, an operating unit of New York-based Arrow Electronics Inc. (ARW), recently ...
  82. Three ETFs with an Insane Number of Holdings - ETF News ...

    October 09, 2012
    With the latest forecast from the IMF, there is clearly some concern over the health of the global economy. The ...
  83. Ventas - Growth & Income

    October 03, 2012
    With stellar second quarter 2012 results, a raised guidance for the fiscal year and an impressive dividend yield of ...
  84. FEI and Other Semiconductors Stocks Making Big Moves on ...

    October 02, 2012
    So far today, the Nasdaq has remained steady, the S&P 500 has declined 0.1% and the Dow has slipped 0.5%. On a quiet ...
  85. Avnet Acquires Magirus - Analyst Blog

    October 02, 2012
    Recently announced, Avnet, Inc. (AVT) declared its intent to buy Germany-based Magirus Group (Magirus). Whilst we ...
  86. FlexShares Debuts Emerging Markets ETF…With A Tilt (TLTE)

    October 01, 2012
    FlexShares, the Chicago-based ETF issuer that has seen assets surge over the past year, announced last week an ...
  87. Novatel Wireless Unveils MiFi 2 - Analyst Blog

    September 28, 2012
    Novatel Wireless Inc. (NVTL) - one of the leading manufacturers of wireless data modem - unveiled its latest second ...
  88. Avnet Enhances Cloud Platform - Analyst Blog

    September 27, 2012
    Avnet, Inc.'s (AVT) operating unit, Avnet Technology Solutions, has recently declared that its partners in the U.S. ...
  89. Arrow Upgraded to Neutral - Analyst Blog

    September 25, 2012
    We recently upgraded our recommendation on Arrow Electronics Inc. (ARW) from Underperform to Neutral based on the ...
  90. Avago Among Semiconductors' Biggest Movers on September ...

    September 21, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq remains relatively unchanged, the S&P 500 has declined 0.3% and the Dow has remained steady. ...
  91. Avnet Partners with Triad - Analyst Blog

    September 20, 2012
    Avnet Inc.'s (AVT) operating unit, Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, recently entered into a distribution ...
  92. Arrow for New Cloud Platform - Analyst Blog

    September 19, 2012
    Arrow Electronics Inc. (ARW) recently introduced its cloud portal especially designed for providing ...
  93. Ultimate Guide To VTI

    September 19, 2012
    Cheap and easy diversification are two staples of the exchange-traded product structure, which have helped make this ...
  94. HCP Among Real Estate Operations' Biggest Movers on ...

    September 18, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq is up 0.1%, the S&P 500 remains relatively unchanged and the Dow has risen 0.1%. The Real ...
  95. Avnet's Association with Congatec - Analyst Blog

    September 14, 2012
    Electronic parts distributor, Avnet Inc.'s (AVT) business segment, Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, recently ...
  96. Liberty Interactive to Outperform - Analyst Blog

    September 11, 2012
    We upgrade our recommendation on Liberty Interactive Corp. (LINTA) to Outperform following its robust financial ...
  97. Avnet Expands Services in Americas - Analyst Blog

    September 11, 2012
    Electronic parts distributor, Avnet Inc.'s (AVT) business segment, Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas' operating ...
  98. Verint Watches You, Should You Watch It?

    September 10, 2012
    Verint is an under-followed play on emerging data analysis capabilities.
  99. Arrow Enhanced its Product Profile - Analyst Blog

    September 07, 2012
    Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions, an operating unit of New York-based Arrow Electronics Inc. (ARW), recently ...
  100. Ventas Among Real Estate Operations' Biggest Movers on ...

    September 07, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq has fallen 0.2%, the S&P 500 is trading up 0.3% and the Dow has moved little. These are the ...
  101. Arrow Makes Strategic Acquisition - Analyst Blog

    September 05, 2012
    World's largest distributor of electronic components and enterprise computing products Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) ...
  102. OmniVision Looks Fueled Up For Another Run

    September 05, 2012
    While the volatility of this stock definitely makes this a risky play, I think aggressive investors ought to be ...
  103. Ventas Declares Quarterly Dividend - Analyst Blog

    September 04, 2012
    Ventas Inc. (VTR), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has recently declared a quarterly dividend of 62 cents per ...
  104. Novatel Wireless Remains Neutral - Analyst Blog

    August 31, 2012
    Novatel Wireless Inc. (NVTL) has recently declared mixed second-quarter 2012 financial results where its top line ...
  105. Avnet's Latest Product Offering - Analyst Blog

    August 31, 2012
    Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, an operating unit of Phoenix -based Avnet, Inc. (AVT), recently declared the ...
  106. Buy or Sell? Friday's Winners: SAIC, SPLK, OVTI

    August 31, 2012
    Among the biggest winners in Friday's early trading are SAIC Inc. (Nasdaq: SAIC), Splunk (Nasdaq: SPLK) and ...
  107. Broadcom and Other Big Movers In Semiconductors on ...

    August 31, 2012
    It's been a good morning for the market. The Nasdaq has climbed 0.8%; the S&P 500 has increased 0.8%; and the Dow is ...
  108. Arrow's Acquisition of Redemtech - Analyst Blog

    August 30, 2012
    World's largest distributor of electronic components and enterprise computing products Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) ...
  109. Avnet Conflates with OCZ Technology - Analyst Blog

    August 28, 2012
    Electronic parts distributor, Avnet Inc.'s (AVT) business segment, Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, recently ...
  110. Latest Products in Avnet's Portfolio - Analyst Blog

    August 24, 2012
    Phoenix -based Avnet, Inc.'s (AVT) operating unit, Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, has recently declared the ...
  111. NXP and Other Big Movers In Semiconductors on August 21, ...

    August 21, 2012
    The Nasdaq has remained steady, the S&P 500 has moved up 0.3% and the Dow has climbed 0.2% after the morning's ...
  112. Build a Complete Portfolio with These Three ETFs - ETF ...

    August 21, 2012
    With close to 1,500 ETFs trading today, the industry has expanded into a host of niche sectors and markets. Options ...
  113. Avnet's New Cloud Training Platform - Analyst Blog

    August 20, 2012
    Avnet Technology Solutions, an operating unit of Avnet Inc. (AVT), recently declared that its latest cloud training ...
  114. Ventas Among Real Estate Operations' Biggest Movers on ...

    August 17, 2012
    So far today, the Nasdaq is up 0.3%, the S&P 500 has risen 0.1% and the Dow has declined 0.1%. The biggest movers in ...
  115. Score A Goal With Manchester United

    August 16, 2012
    For anyone who has ever wanted to own a piece of a fabled sport team, the recent Manchester United IPO could be ...
  116. Top Management Change at Avnet - Analyst Blog

    August 13, 2012
    Avnet, Inc. (AVT) recently came out with its succession plan for the Chairman of the Board after current Chairman ...
  117. Avnet's 4Q Below Estimate - Analyst Blog

    August 09, 2012
    Avnet, Inc. (AVT) reported an adjusted net income of $145.3 million or 99 cents per share in the fourth quarter of ...
  118. Novatel Beats, Shares Sink - Analyst Blog

    August 08, 2012
    Novatel Wireless Inc. (NVTL) improved in the second quarter of 2012 beating the Zacks Consensus Estimates. However, ...
  119. Arrow Conflates with Microchip - Analyst Blog

    August 07, 2012
    Recently announced, Arrow Electronics Inc. (ARW) signed a global distribution contract with Microchip Technology ...
  120. Today's Major Real Estate Operations Sector Movers: ...

    August 07, 2012
    The Nasdaq is trading up 0.8%, the S&P 500 is up 0.7% and the Dow has increased 0.6% on a good day for the market so ...
  121. Avnet Makes Strategic Acquisition - Analyst Blog

    August 06, 2012
    Avnet, Inc. (AVT), a world-leading supplier of electronic components and computer products, recently declared the ...
  122. Ventas Second Quarter Earnings

    July 26, 2012
    Ventas (NYSE:VTR) announced its results for the most recent quarter on July 26, 2012. Ventas is a real estate ...
  123. Ventas Second Quarter Earnings Preview

    July 24, 2012
    Ventas (NYSE:VTR) will release its second quarter results on Thursday, July 26, 2012. Analysts are expecting the ...
  124. Earnings Preview: Ventas - Analyst Blog

    July 23, 2012
    Ventas, Inc (VTR), a real estate investment trust (REIT), is scheduled to report its second quarter 2012 earnings ...
  125. WESCO Misses Zacks Consensus - Analyst Blog

    July 23, 2012
    WESCO International (WCC) recently announced second quarter earnings that missed the Zacks Consensus estimate by 6 ...
  126. Comprehensive Guide to Total Market ETFs - ETF News And ...

    July 18, 2012
    After posting double digit returns for the first quarter in fiscal 2012, the U.S stock markets could not extend ...
  127. Big Movers on the Semiconductors Sector Today

    July 11, 2012
    The Nasdaq has climbed 0.5%, the S&P 500 has increased 0.3% and the Dow is up 0.5%, marking a bad morning for the ...
  128. Avnet's Acquisition of Internix - Analyst Blog

    July 09, 2012
    Avnet, Inc. (AVT), a world-leading supplier of electronic components and computer products, recently initiated a ...
  129. 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 ...
  130. Arrow Expands Product Line - Analyst Blog

    July 06, 2012
    New York-based Arrow Electronics Inc.'s (ARW) operating unit, Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions, has recently ...
  131. Avnet on Acquisition Spree - Analyst Blog

    July 05, 2012
    Earlier this week, Avnet, Inc. (AVT) completed yet another acquisition being that of Altron GmbH & Co. KG (Altron). ...
  132. 5 Most Popular New ETFs Of 2012 (So Far)

    July 03, 2012
    As many had expected, the first half of 2012 saw the continuation of an aggressive expansion of the ETF industry. ...
  133. Be Successful With Index

    June 29, 2012
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  134. QVC Plans to Offer Senior Notes - Analyst Blog

    June 28, 2012
    QVC Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Interactive Corporation (LINTA), has announced to offer senior ...
  135. Avnet Opens Technology Center - Analyst Blog

    June 28, 2012
    Recently announced, Avnet, Inc. (AVT) opened a new technology integration center in Joinville, Brazil. This marked a ...
  136. Remain Neutral on Avnet - Analyst Blog

    June 22, 2012
    We reiterate our Neutral recommendation on Avnet, Inc. (AVT). A proactive stance on acquisitions and incipient ...
  137. Play Europe with This ETF Pair Trade - Investment Ideas

    June 19, 2012
    Despite a rash of bailouts and pledges to do more in terms of integration, investing in Europe is still as uncertain ...
  138. Liberty Interactive in Neutral Zone - Analyst Blog

    June 13, 2012
    We reiterate our long-term Neutral recommendation on Liberty Interactive Corp. (LINTA) following its mixed ...
  139. Ingram Expands Digital Signage - Analyst Blog

    June 13, 2012
    Ingram Micro Inc. (IM) adds to its portfolio every now and then. After announcing a bunch of cloud offerings last ...
  140. Ingram Floats More Cloud - Analyst Blog

    June 08, 2012
    Having witnessed the soaring demand for cloud computing and eagerness to transform into cloud infrastructure, Ingram ...
  141. Be Successful With Index

    May 30, 2012
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  142. Is It Time For A Permanent Strategy?

    May 11, 2012
    Harry Browne's Permanent Portfolio could help you create a steady core portfolio regardless of the market environment.
  143. Is The Oracle Losing His Touch?

    May 10, 2012
    Legendary value investor Warren Buffett didn't become legendary by lagging the S&P 500 on a regular basis, but ...
  144. Mixed Bag for Novatel Wireless - Analyst Blog

    May 03, 2012
    Mixed Bag for Novatel Wireless - Analyst Blog
  145. Invest in Index Funds

    April 30, 2012
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  146. Finding Value In The Market

    April 27, 2012
    The overall large-cap value segment has been lagging the overall stock market. That being said, there are still ...
  147. Index Your Way to Success

    April 13, 2012
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  148. Can Surveillance Save Vimicro?

    April 11, 2012
    Vimicro is a tiny chip company looking for big growth from Chinese surveillance. Trading below 70% of tangible book ...
  149. 6 Overbought Stocks To Watch

    March 30, 2012
    Let's take a look at a few stocks that have recently entered overbought territory because these could be candidates ...
  150. Re-Thinking Small-Caps: Will These 12 Stocks Make A ...

    March 28, 2012
    Common knowledge dictates that small-cap stocks are inherently risky, and should be avoided under the pretense of a ...
  151. A Strong Prognosis For Healthcare REITs

    March 12, 2012
    The aging population will require more medical focused real estate. This can provide high stable cash flows as well ...
  152. Index Your Way to Success

    February 28, 2012
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  153. 10 New Hyper-Specific ETFs

    February 28, 2012
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  154. The Wild Ride Continues For OmniVision Technologies

    February 27, 2012
    OmniVision may be on the way back to recovery
  155. A Fresh Way to Play Green Revolution 2.0

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    Regardless of the financial systems and their relative security, people have to eat and the more people, the more ...
  156. Invest in Index Funds

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    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  157. U.S. Stocks: Why America Is Recovering From The Debt ...

    January 24, 2012
    Private debt levels are helping America see a faster recovery from debt than Eurpoe is experiencing.
  158. 4 ETFs To Play 4 "Left For Dead" Sectors

    January 19, 2012
    For patient portfolios and investors, going against the herd can mean long term profits.
  159. A Tale Of Two Spinoffs

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    Alexander & Baldwin and Comverse Technology both recently announced restructurings, with different reactions.
  160. SYNNEX – A Rising Player In A Brutal Business

    January 12, 2012
    Synnex is doing well in a tough industry and its value-added services should allow the company to keep growing.
  161. Index Your Way to Success

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    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  162. 2011 In Review - Semiconductors Get Chipped

    December 29, 2011
    Chips did poorly in 2011, but valuations may be ready to rebound.
  163. Invest in Index Funds

    December 28, 2011
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  164. LeapFrog's Revival Continues

    December 16, 2011
    LeapFrog's LeapPad is a Christmas hit with parents. Find out why now is the time to buy its stock.
  165. Buy Into Long-Term Care

    December 09, 2011
    Americans are living longer, and there are a few long-term care companines that are worth looking at. We tell you ...
  166. The Week Ahead: Don't Be Late for the 'January Effect&rsqu

    November 30, 2011
    The annual fire sale of small-cap stocks may be happening several weeks early, which could give savvy investors a ...
  167. What Comes After “Worse” For OmniVision Technologies?

    November 30, 2011
    OmniVision continues to underperform and disappoint.
  168. Ingram Micro: Owned By The Best

    November 25, 2011
    The Artisan mid-cap value fund, one of the best mid-cap funds ever owns Ingram Micro. In fact, it's the fourth ...
  169. Index Your Way to Success

    November 18, 2011
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  170. Smoke Starting To Billow From The OmniVision Story

    November 09, 2011
    OmniVision bears have a feast on a big revenue revision.
  171. REIT Earnings To Watch This Week

    November 01, 2011
    REIT has several notable names set to release quarterly reports. Here are four investors to keep an eye on.
  172. Is It Time To Think Small?

    October 25, 2011
    The small-cap sector seems ripe for the picking. Learn which opportunities could have big returns.
  173. Are We Headed For A Recession?

    October 12, 2011
    The stock market seems to think that the United States is headed for a recession. The economic evidence doesn't yet ...
  174. Index Your Way to Success

    August 31, 2011
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  175. OmniVision Feeds The Bears

    August 29, 2011
    OmniVision's major guidance revisions stoke all of the old fears once again.
  176. Is The Market's Slam Of La-Z-Boy Warranted? (LZB, LEG, ...

    August 25, 2011
    Furniture maker and retailer La-Z-Boy reported a quarterly profit mostly due to a tax benefit. Despite increased ...
  177. 4 Top Chip Buys

    August 20, 2011
    The correction has provided investors a great opportunity to buy some top-notch chip companies at bargain prices, ...
  178. Index Your Way to Success

    July 26, 2011
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  179. Should Retirees Avoid ETFs?

    July 20, 2011
    For many investors, exchange traded funds are a new investment tool…and it’s uncertain whether they ...
  180. 6 Smart Fund Picks for Dividend Seekers

    July 16, 2011
    Diversification away from the dollar and dividend yields are among the attributes Elyse Foster of Harbor Financial ...
  181. Low P/E Growth Stocks

    July 15, 2011
    With the S&P 500 trading at over 15-times earnings and stocks favored by investors trading at significantly higher ...
  182. A Look At Ensco International

    July 14, 2011
    Ensco International owns the second largest offshore drilling fleet and is adding to this fleet with an aggressive ...
  183. The Boom In Alternatives

    July 08, 2011
    After the financial crisis, many investors are now pointing to alternatives as the way to go.
  184. La-Z-Boy Doesn't Sit As Well

    June 28, 2011
    La-Z-Boy's sales increased in its fourth quarter, but profits were trimmed by rising commodity costs.
  185. Pier 1 Continues To Regain Its Mojo

    June 20, 2011
    Pier 1 continues an improbable comeback from the edge of disaster
  186. TV And Online Shopping Continue To Shine

    June 09, 2011
    The growth for these companies is tied to the growth in online consumption - not a bad area to be in.
  187. It's Always Something With OmniVision

    May 31, 2011
    OmniVision can never seem to put the bears to sleep.
  188. Playing China's Epic Drought

    May 31, 2011
    China’s recent drought woes underscore a very real problem facing the world; the lack of clean water. For investors, ...
  189. Consolidation And Healthcare REITs

    March 30, 2011
    2010 saw plenty of M&A activity in healthcare REITs. This year looks to be more of the same. Is this trend good for ...
  190. Time To Switch Shopping Channels?

    March 28, 2011
    Shopping networks have lured consumers and investors in droves. Is it time to turn the dial?
  191. OmniVision Hosts A Bear Roast

    March 01, 2011
    OmniVision brings the pain to shorts. See if this tech company finally has to momentum to crack the $30-per-share mark.
  192. January's Bullish News For Small-Caps

    January 11, 2011
    With 2011 shaping up to be another great year for stocks, investors may want to take advantage of the seasonal ...
  193. Hunting For Value In The Furniture Heap

    January 11, 2011
    In the case of Ethan Allen and the rest of the furniture industry, the past couple of years haven't been good ones. ...
  194. Pier 1 No Longer A Recovery Story

    December 20, 2010
    Pier 1 is a solid retailer with growing sales and profitability, but it no longer makes for a strong recovery play.
  195. The Stock-Split Portfolio

    December 06, 2010
    Many investors debate the merits of a stock split, but the bottom line doesn't lie. Find out how companies who split ...
  196. OmniVision Still In Sharp Focus

    December 03, 2010
    OmniVision has the technology, but more cash flow would be a help.
  197. How To Play The Small-Cap Comeback

    October 29, 2010
    If the economy returns to some level of normalcy, small-cap share prices should continue their upwards trend.
  198. The Long Term Play In Healthcare Facilities

    October 06, 2010
    Healthcare related real estate will see its star rise as the population ages.
  199. Pier 1 Getting Customers Back

    September 21, 2010
    Pier 1 is doing a better job managing its inventory and selling products that customers want.
  200. Off The Beaten Path, But Blazing A Trail

    September 15, 2010
    If you're looking for winning stocks, don't be afraid to look in obscure places. Internet connectivity and ...
  201. Keeley Asset's Interesting Trio

    August 12, 2010
    Keeley Asset Management speciailizes in finding value in corporate restructurings and spin-offs. I'll look at a trio ...
  202. The Upside Of Trucking

    August 11, 2010
    Despite some disappointing trucking trends, there is still a lot of opportunity in the industry.
  203. The Lazy Man's ETF Portfolio

    April 30, 2010
    How will a lazy man's portfolio of four ETFs fare against four selected holdings?
  204. The Other Grid Below Our Feet

    April 26, 2010
    A World Bank estimate puts global water loss at 25-30%, representing a $20 billion problem.
  205. Real Estate Benefits From Healthcare Reform

    March 26, 2010
    Now is the time to begin exploring health care REITS for the long-run.
  206. Bill Miller's Favorite Picks In 2010 And Beyond

    February 12, 2010
    Miller seems to think that the best values today are in the strongest franchises that continue to churn out cash.
  207. Hunting For Value In The Furniture Heap

    January 26, 2010
    Ethan Allen may have the customer service thing down, but how does that influence its stock outlook?
  208. Four Interesting Minority Investments

    November 16, 2009
    Minority interests can be great investments, but you have to do a little digging to find ones worth looking at.
  209. Index Your Way to Success

    November 13, 2009
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  210. ETFs For A Low-Cost, Long-Term Portfolio

    October 28, 2009
    While ETFs are a great tool for exploring sectors, they can form the basis of a great long term portfolio.
  211. Vantage Drilling A Ground Floor Opportunity

    September 21, 2009
    Vantage Drilling Company is a drilling company that might represent an investment opportuity for those with a higher ...
  212. AboveNet Building Bandwith And Profits

    August 14, 2009
    At a 52-week high, the company chose to make the stock more affordable while increasing liquidity at the same time.
  213. Is Benjamin Graham Adding To Market Tracking Oversaturation?

    April 16, 2009
    The explosion in ETF and ETN products has led to some odd offerings that lack liquidity.
  214. Biotech Poised to Disappoint

    April 07, 2009
    The recent wave of big pharma acquisitions does not live up to hype.
  215. 2035 Here We Come

    March 17, 2009
    Target-date retirement funds are all the rage. We provide a model portfolio for those looking to retire in 25 years.
  216. Pharmaceuticals: A Prescription For Opportunity

    March 17, 2009
    Deal flow in the drug industry as companies look to improve their product lines.
  217. Get Small To Go Big

    March 13, 2009
    A small-cap Vanguard ETF offers investors diversification and low expenses along with positive returns above mid- ...
  218. Let Royce Do Your Small-Cap Digging

    November 20, 2008
    Boutique firm Royce has a knack for finding small-cap jewels. Investors looking for rebound plays should watch these ...
  219. Invest Globally, Protect Locally

    November 18, 2008
    A look at the ways you can invest globally and still maintain an appropriately balanced portfolio by using ...
  220. Boss Holdings - A Stock Benjamin Graham Would Love

    October 06, 2008
    Boss Holdings is selling for less than net current asset value - something Benjamin Graham would appreciate.
  221. Hirsch International A Good Pick In A Recovery

    October 02, 2008
    Hirsch International's strong balance sheet and low valuation may make it a good way to play a rebound in the ...
  222. Weekly World Tour, Wall Street Style - Spain

    September 15, 2008
    This week we look at the top ADRs native to Spain.
  223. Sizing Up Vanguard's ETFs Post Split

    September 12, 2008
    Vanguard's low cost funds offer investors an even better opportunity to invest after their split and the pullback of ...
  224. Your Five-High Short Stack For September 3

    September 03, 2008
    There's more than one way to skin a market - short sales let you profit from a downward slide. This week features ...
  225. Analyzing Cohen & Steers' Two-Pronged Attack

    August 19, 2008
    The real estate firm uses dual CEOs and multiple managers to build diversity in its funds. Investors can learn from ...
  226. New Leaders For The Next Bullish Leg

    July 22, 2008
    Are new groups poised to lead any impending rally? Some peculiar styles and company sizes have gotten a strong start ...
  227. Sector Choice Now Matters More Than Ever

    March 27, 2008
    Many large industries are down 20%, 30% and even 50% over the past 12 months. Is your fund manager making the right ...
  228. Garmin Stumbles, TomTom Grabs Lead (GRMN)

    December 21, 2007
    GPS maker Garmin gave up its bid for Tele Atlas. It's losing market share, and the stock has plenty of downside left.
  229. Garmin Heading South (GRMN)

    October 04, 2007
    The handheld GPS company saw its stock plunge after Nokia announced plans to purchase its map supplier.
  230. Is Micron Finally Bottoming Out? (MU)

    June 07, 2007
    Micron has been testing recent lows for most of 2007. Is it finally time to look at this leading tech indicator?
  231. Microsoft's Prospects - 2006, 2007

    January 13, 2006
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