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5 Top Biotech Stocks Providing Healthy Returns

Louis Navellier — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:15:30 +0000

The fundamental and quantitative results from analyzing these five biotech stocks are impressive.

Google Glasses Key to Establishing GOOG as a Serious Gadget Maker

Anthony John Agnello — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:12:30 +0000

Google Glasses could be key to establishing GOOG as a serious gadget maker and creating a niche for “ready to wear” technology.

Gold, Silver Lose Ground Amid PMI Reports

Andrew Burger — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:58:58 +0000

Gold and silver prices were sliding Wednesday morning, though some miners were reporting modest gains.

Earnings Wrapup: It Could’ve Been Worse

Dan Burrows — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:50:06 +0000

Overall, both earnings and guidance for first-quarter 2012 were disappointing, but they weren't as bad as many investors had feared.

Best Department and Discount Stores for Customer Satisfaction

InvestorPlace Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:39:14 +0000

Nordstrom leads the pack for 2011, while Wal-Mart comes in last

Latest iShares Commodity Suite Doesn’t Break New Ground

Aaron Levitt — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:32:21 +0000

iShares' five new commodity-related ETFs have an uphill climb against similar established funds.

Best Supermarkets for Customer Satisfaction

InvestorPlace Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:20:50 +0000

Publix and Whole Foods are ranked at the top of the list for best super markets for customer satisfaction by The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI).

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Microsoft Office for the iPad? MSFT Says No

Anthony John Agnello — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:15:01 +0000

Microsoft denies that Office, its popular suite of tools for PC users, is being adapted for the iPad. Does the denial mean a MSFT tablet is in the works?

3 Stale Food Stocks to Throw Out

Lawrence Meyers — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:01:59 +0000

They used to be stalwarts, but their current and future prospects no longer justify their lofty P-Es.

The Trouble With Trading Transport

Kyle Woodley — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:40:12 +0000

When oil prices rise, transportation stocks ... well, they do a lot of things. The oil-transport correlation is shaky, so keep your eye on the charts instead.

Cisco: 5 Secrets of John Chambers’ Success

Susan J. Aluise — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:19:06 +0000

During his tenure, the stock has risen 1,037%. Over the same period, the Dow rose only 238%. Here's how Chambers made it happen.

Best Drug Stores for Customer Satisfaction

InvestorPlace Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:02:45 +0000

Fourth-quarter results of the American Customer Satisfaction Index show a preference for smaller drug stores over large chains.

Best Specialty Retailers for Customer Satisfaction

InvestorPlace Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:57:13 +0000

Costco, Sam's Club and Staples were among the best specialty retailers on the ASCI's annual look at customer satisfaction.

Best Online Brokers for Customer Satisfaction

InvestorPlace Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:26:35 +0000

If you’re looking for the best online brokers to help you buy and sell stocks, the good news is that there are really no bad options.

Tesla’s Electrified Shares Surge Higher

Jim Woods — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:12:33 +0000

Tesla's forward momentum and Elon Musk's steering have gotten TSLA shares out of a mid-January trench, and there's more room to run.

3 Retailers to Watch Ahead of Earnings

Beth Gaston Moon — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:35:37 +0000

As earnings season draws to a close, retailers are getting more into the mix. Keep an eye on these three retail stocks going into their reports.

Surging Gas Prices Can Stall the Recovery

Jonathan Berr — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:30:12 +0000

If gasoline pump prices hit $5 a gallon nationwide, all bets are off for the nascent U.S. rebound. No wonder consumer confidence is flagging already.

Why IBM’s Stock Buybacks Miss the Mark

Will Ashworth — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:00:42 +0000

IBM has done well by shareholders, but it could have done even better if it put more of its cash into dividend payout than into stock buybacks.

RIM Updates Its BlackBerry Tablet

Brandy Betz — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:00:08 +0000

Research in Motion's PlayBook tablet now provides email support and other key features, but it will take more than a PlayBook upgrade to improve RIM's fortunes.

Samsung Maneuvers to Spin Off Its LCD TV Business, Focus on OLED TVs

Cynthia Wilson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:45:35 +0000

With LCD TVs commoditized and unprofitable, TV-market leader Samsung plans to spin of its LCD business and focus on OLED TV screen technology.

As Oil Prices Rally, Time to Buy Energy?

Louis Navellier — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:30:55 +0000

A host of factors are causing gas prices to skyrocket. Investors may find a silver lining in these two names.

Can Barnes & Noble’s Nook Grow Its Market Share?

Cynthia Wilson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:00:50 +0000

The e-reader wars rage on, as Barnes & Noble's Nook battles hard for market share.

Could the Hospital Be the iPad’s Next Big Market?

Brad Moon — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:00:28 +0000

Will the iPad become a staple of healthcare? Physicians in increasing numbers have been using Apple’s tablet for a range of applications.

Wal-Mart Options Active Post Earnings

Beth Gaston Moon — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:00:34 +0000

Short-term options volume spikes as world’s largest retailer disappoints with its fourth-quarter earnings.

Clear Sign Market Has Run Out of Gas

Sam Collins — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:33:41 +0000

Investors failed to buy stocks despite another Greek bailout.

Top Nat Gas Stock Continues Its Climb

Sam Collins — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:30:30 +0000

Enterprise Products Partners is ‘stair-stepping’ in a long-term advance. Get the target for EPD.

Acer Returns to Profit, Pushes Revised Strategy

Brandy Betz — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:34:45 +0000

After a rough 2011, Taiwan-based computer maker Acer is trying new marketing initiatives and has zeroed in on the Ultrabook market.

Dow Hits 13,000; Airlines Hit a Wall — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Kyle Woodley — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:51:22 +0000

Spiking oil prices pulled the big carriers down on Tuesday, after the Dow's brief transit of 13,000,

‘Fracking’ Fund Among 11 New ETFs

Kyle Woodley — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:45:27 +0000

Fifty-seven new ETF funds have been brought to market in 2012. Say hello to the newest 11.

Steve Wynn: A Power Play by Gambling’s Machiavelli

Tom Taulli — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:30:30 +0000

Wynn Resorts' CEO is a fierce competitor. And over the weekend, he got rid of his biggest shareholder in a bold stroke.

Why Kindle’s No. 2 Status Might Feel like a Victory for Amazon

Cynthia Wilson — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:47:42 +0000

Although Amazon cut the Kindle’s price deeply, the device earned recognition as an entertainment platform and the No. 2 spot in the market, behind Apple's iPad.

Apple: How to Play the World’s Hottest Stock

Keith Fitz-Gerald — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:22:56 +0000

Here are tips for both aggressive and conservative investors who are waiting for an Apple pullback to buy.

The Electronics Industry’s Strange Tangle of Alliances and Lawsuits

Brad Moon — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:05:16 +0000

Relationships between major electronics manufacturers and their partners may seem simple at first, but they're really a tangle of alliances and rivalries.

How to Play the Potential of LNG Exports

Aaron Levitt — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:54:13 +0000

The U.S. is set to capitalize on a growing thirst for liquefied natural gas. Here's a couple stocks that could benefit from the trend.

Inflation Rises, Other Indicators Still Positive

Louis Navellier — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:36:31 +0000

Good news on retail sales, jobless claims and industrial production helped balance a 3% rise in inflation.

4 Hot Emerging-Market ETFs For 2012

Susan J. Aluise — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:16:04 +0000

The group includes raw materials, heavy construction equipment, a leveraged fund and a dividend play.

Adidas to Launch a Full-Court Press in China

InvestorPlace Staff — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:14:29 +0000

The No. 2 sports brand is gearing up for a big push against rival Nike, and it's getting some help from ‘Linsanity.'

Big Screens Won’t Help Samsung Steal Smartphone Market from Apple

Anthony John Agnello — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:59:58 +0000

With more than 5 inches of vertical screen space, roomy smartphones tiptoe into tablet territory, but it's unlikely they'll steal market share from Apple.

Airports Getting Into the Fitness Craze

InvestorPlace Staff — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:55:14 +0000

Road warriors and weary travelers have more options to stay fit while traveling at our nation's airports.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Fall Release Planned for iPhone 5, Sources Say

Anthony John Agnello — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:17:34 +0000

Apple's iPhone 5 will launch in the fall rather than the spring, which, until last October's rollout of iPhone 4, had been iPhone's traditional release time.

Greece’s Bailout: More to Come?

Michael A. Gayed — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:16:05 +0000

Even though Greece remains a mess, the EU can't stop now. That means it'll stay on the bailout road ahead, and that's not bad for stocks.

Dow Hits 13,000 — Now It’s Time for Round 2 of Bullishness

James Brumley — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:05:16 +0000

Think it's silly to celebrate the Dow's ascent to a big, round number? Historically, these zero-laden figures actually have some significance.

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

Will Ashworth — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:04:03 +0000

Jeans, global media, TV streaming, surgical and snacks are covered in this installment of ETF substitutes for the stocks discussed by IP writers last week.

Greek Debt Deal, WGC Report Have Gold, Silver Surging

Andrew Burger — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:57:59 +0000

Gold and silver prices were headed higher Tuesday, with Hecla Mining and a host of other miners coming along for the ride.

YouTube Amping up Original Content Efforts

InvestorPlace Staff — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:36:22 +0000

Google-owned video website YouTube is tapping Hollywood in an effort to put out 25 hours of daily original programming.

5 Stocks Saddled With Debt

Lawrence Meyers — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:11:22 +0000

Here are five companies so loaded with debt that bankruptcy is a very real possibility. Investors should be wary of these debt-laden stocks.

Amazon’s Kindle Fire to Get Hotter

InvestorPlace Staff — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:08:06 +0000

The buzz is that Amazon plans to launch a 10-inch Kindle Fire -- matching it up with the iPad -- in the second quarter of 2012.

Wal-Mart: One Step Forward, Two Back

Jeff Reeves — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:02:56 +0000

It finally lifted U.S. same-store sales, but margins -- thanks to lower-price competitors, like Dollar Tree -- and organic growth are lagging.

Bed Bath & Beyond Investors Can Relax

Daniel Putnam — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:55:20 +0000

Many fear casa.com will be to Bed Bath & Beyond what Amazon has been to Best Buy. But it's not exactly an apples-to-apples comparison.

AntennaGate: Apple Offers $15 to iPhone 4 Owners

InvestorPlace Staff — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:54:20 +0000

Apple settles a class action lawsuit over an iPhone 4 antenna flaw, offering customers $15 apiece, or a free bumper case.