Filed under: Major Movement , Competitive Strategy , Barrick Gold (ABX) , Commodities , Federal Reserve Back in the late 1970s, the Hunt brothers from Texas tried to corner the silver market . That drove prices to $48 an ounce. Now, 31 years later, silver is shooting higher again. The March silver futures contract closed at $32.296 per ounce , up 72 cents. Since gold is expensive, investors are turning to silver to hedge against inflation. Many fear that the Federal Reserve will not be able to control the spike in commodity prices. The Fed is buying $600 billion of treasuries and keeping interest rates near zero. Continue reading Silver Near a 31-Year High Silver Near a 31-Year High originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Sat, 19 Feb 2011 12:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Weekend: The Fool Proof Retirement Plan
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Intel’s Impressive Earnings
I have been on the Intel (INTC) bandwagon for quite some time now. I felt that the stock had the potential to make money for patient investors. Intel’s management is doing a great job of guiding the company. Intel was one of the few technology company that emerged from the recession even stronger than before. Buy Like Buffett – Make Money Investing The Warren Buffett Way
Intel’s Target, Estimates Boosted at Deutsche Bank (INTC)
Computer processor maker Intel Corporation ( INTC ) on Monday saw its price target and earnings estimates raised by analysts at Deutsche Bank. The firm said it now expects shares of INTC to reach $26, which implies a 22% upside to the stock’s Friday closing price of $21.34. Deutsche Bank also maintained its “Buy” rating on the stock and raised its earnings estimates for the company, citing higher expected MPU sales. Intel shares fell 14 cents, or -0.7%, in premarket trading Monday. The Bottom Line Shares of Intel Corp ( INTC ) have a 3.37% dividend yield, based on Friday’s closing stock price of $21.34. The stock has technical support in the $19 price area. If the shares can firm up, we see overhead resistance around the $22-$23 price levels. Intel Corporation ( INTC ) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .
Intel Downgraded at First Global on Competition and Inventory Concerns (INTC)
Computer processor maker Intel Corporation ( INTC ) on Tuesday caught a downgrade from analysts at First Global, who cited concerns from competition and rising inventory levels. The firm cut its rating on INTC from “Outperform” to “Market Perform,” noting “INTC’s reported numbers for Q3 FY10 came in line with our estimates, though management provided an unexciting and slightly lower than expected guidance for Q4 CY10…There has been growing threat from tablets and smartphones and competition in the consumer business is expected to heat up further in the holiday season…We expect INTC’s start-up costs, as well as costs associated with taking some of its factories offline, to put pressure on the company’s margins…There is increasing concern over a possible inventory pile-up.” Continuing, an analyst said “Moreover, the concerns over softening macroeconomic conditions leading to a further slow down in demand and weakening of consumer spending have intensified.” Intel shares fell 18 cents, or -0.9%, in premarket trading Tuesday. The Bottom Line We had removed shares of INTC from our recommended list back on June 8, 2010, when the stock was trading at $20.31. The company has a 3.28% dividend yield, based on last night’s closing stock price of $19.19. The stock has technical support in the $17 price area. If the shares can firm up, we see overhead resistance around the $21-$22 price levels. We would remain on the sidelines for now. Intel Corporation ( INTC ) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .
Intel’s Q3 Profit Soars 59%, but Forecast Somewhat Muted (INTC)
Computer processor maker Intel Corporation ( INTC ) late Tuesday said its third quarter profit surged 59% from last year on higher revenue, but the company’s forecast was a bit underwhelming. The Santa Clara-based company reported third quarter net income of $2.96 billion, or 52 cents per share, compared $1.86 billion, or 33 cents per share, in the year-ago period. Revenue jumped 18% from last year, to $11.1 billion. On average, Wall Street analysts expected a smaller profit of 50 cents per share, on slightly lower revenue of $11 billion. Looking ahead, the company forecast fourth quarter revenue to range from $11.0 billion to $11.8 billion, which could fall short or exceed analyst expectations for $11.32 billion. Intel shares rose 27 cents, or +1.4%, in premarket trading Wednesday. The Bottom Line We had removed shares of INTC from our recommended list back on June 8, 2010, when the stock was trading at $20.31. The company has a 3.19% dividend yield, based on last night’s closing stock price of $19.77. The stock has technical support in the $17 price area. If the shares can firm up, we see overhead resistance around the $21-$22 price levels. We would remain on the sidelines for now. Intel Corporation ( INTC ) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .
Market Wrap-Up for Oct.8 (FO, JCP, CAT, DE, GE, INTC, BUCY, more)
Don’t look now, but we are back over Dow 11K, despite the continuing deterioration in the jobs market. The lack of big volume gains as we continue to push gains higher does make me a bit worried, not to mention nearly 90% of stocks now trading over their 50-day moving average. Keep this in mind as one considers getting overly aggressive here. Shares of Fortune Brands ( FO ) and J.C. Penney ( JCP ) ran up on news two different private equity firms have established sizable stakes in both companies. We may continue to see this play out as some big-money players place bets on asset prices reflating, courtesy of the Fed’s printing press obsession. The market was able to push aside a weaker-than-expected jobs report out earlier today, with commodity stocks once again racing higher. I am watching the commodity/equipment space seeing lots of fast-money investor interest. The names to watch there include Deere & Co. ( DE ) , Caterpillar ( CAT ) , Bucyrus International ( BUCY ) , and Joy Global ( JOYG ) . Outside of Caterpillar, which does have a 2% dividend yield, none of the others offers much as far as an attractive dividend payout. If you are looking for growth, these are certainly plays to watch. We have been looking for a decent pullback to get on board, but it certainly does not look to be happening anytime soon. If you decide to venture into this space, be ready to be nimble, as these names are quite volatile and are attracting a very skittish momentum money crowd. Looking ahead to next week, we will start to see some bigger names reporting earnings results, including General Electric ( GE ) , Intel Corp ( INTC ) , and CSX Corp ( CSX ) , just to name a few. Be sure to catch up with our latest watchlist updates this weekend, as well as the latest “Learn to Be Rich” articles as I’d like everyone to gain the money knowledge they need to navigate through other parts of their financial life outside of investing. And of course, check our our currently “Recommended” names on our industry-leading Best Dividend Stocks list. Have a great weekend everybody, and thanks for reading! Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .
Intel’s Estimates, Target Lowered at Needham & Co. (INTC)
Computer processor maker Intel Corporation ( INTC ) on Monday saw its earnings estimates and price target cut by analysts at Needham & Co. The firm reiterated its “Buy” rating on INTC, but cut its price target on the stock from $25 to $23. That new target represents an expected 18% upside to the stock’s Friday closing price of $19.42. A Needham analyst commented, “Consistent with our revised semiconductor industry outlook discussed in our industry report entitled ‘Anticipating A Two Quarter Slowdown,’ we are cutting our forward estimates on Intel to reflect weaker than expected demand in the computing and consumer end markets and inventory reduction actions by the supply chain into year-end. With a vast majority of its revenue derived from consumer PCs, we believe the company will experience reduced order rates and lower sales through 1Q11.” Intel shares were mostly flat in premarket trading Monday. The Bottom Line We had removed shares of INTC from our recommended list back on June 8, 2010, when the stock was trading at $20.31. The company has a 3.24% dividend yield, based on Friday’s closing stock price of $19.42. The stock has technical support in the $16-$17 price area. If the shares can firm up, we see overhead resistance around the $21-$22 price levels. We would remain on the sidelines for now. Intel Corporation ( INTC ) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .
Intel’s Estimates Cut at Morgan Stanley; Sees Lower PC Demand (INTC)
Computer processor maker Intel Corporation ( INTC ) on Tuesday saw its earnings estimates lowered by analysts at Morgan Stanley. The firm said it cut its estimates for INTC through 2011, noting that recent channel checks indicate that notebook PC demand is slowing. Morgan Stanley currently rates the stock as “Equal-weight.” Intel shares were mostly flat in premarket trading Tuesday. The Bottom Line We had removed shares of INTC from our recommended list back on June 8, 2010, when the stock was trading at $20.31. The company has a 3.33% dividend yield, based on last night’s closing stock price of $18.93. The stock has technical support in the $16-$17 price area. If the shares can firm up, we see overhead resistance around the $21-$22 price levels. We would remain on the sidelines for now. Intel Corporation ( INTC ) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .
