On Wednesday, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM ) shares were trading a penny shy of $50. Today, the superbank has broken through the $50 barrier, and is trading at $50.21 two hours into the day: up 1.09% since the opening bell after being up 0.13% in overnight trading.
JPMorgan stock hasn't traded at better than $50 per share since before the financial crisis. Given the trials and travails the bank has been experiencing lately, and truthfully, ever since the London Whale trading scandal broke last year, this is a bit of a shocker -- one that defies easy explanation.
Market roundup
And before we even attempt one, here's what JPMorgan's peers and the markets are up to so far:
The markets are all in the green so far, as well:
5 Best Penny Stocks To Invest In 2014: Horizon Lines Inc.(HRZ)
Horizon Lines, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides container shipping and integrated logistics services. It ships a range of consumer and industrial items, such as refrigerated and non-refrigerated foodstuffs, household goods, auto parts, building materials, and other materials used in manufacturing. The company offers container shipping services to ports within the continental United States, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Micronesia. Its integrated logistics services comprise rail, truck brokerage, warehousing, distribution, expedited logistics, and non-vessel operating common carrier operations. Horizon Lines, Inc. also offers terminal services. The company operates terminals in Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico; contracts for terminal services in seven ports in the continental United States; and the ports in Guam, Yantian, and Xiamen, China, as well as Kaohsiung, Taiwan. In addition, it offers inland transportation services. As of Dec ember 20, 2009, the company owned or leased approximately 20 vessels and 18,500 cargo containers. Horizon Lines, Inc. serves consumer and industrial products companies, as well as various agencies of the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense and the U.S. Postal Service. The company was founded in 1956 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Hutchinson]
Horizon Lines (NYSE: HRZ) is the largest oceangoing shipping company in the United States with a dominant market position along protected shipping lanes. One look at the steady resurgence in shipping demand, coupled with the company’s improving financials, and it seems the worst is behind them — making now the perfect time to scoop up this stock at a discount.
HRZ is up almost 30% since September, and I expect it to continue moving higher. Recent data show more goods are being manufactured, and they need to be shipped. Horizon will be one of the biggest beneficiaries.
Buy HRZ on pullbacks under $5.
5 Best Penny Stocks To Invest In 2014: Sirius XM Radio Inc.(SIRI)
Sirius XM Radio Inc. provides satellite radio services in the United States and Canada. It broadcasts a programming lineup of approximately 135 channels of commercial-free music, sports, news and information, talk and entertainment, traffic, and weather on subscription fee basis through two satellite radio systems in the United States; and holds an interest in the satellite radio services offered in Canada. The company also simulcasts music and selected non-music channels over the Internet; and offers applications to allow consumers to access its Internet services on mobile devices. As of December 31, 2010, it had 20,190,964 subscribers. In addition, the company designs, establishes specifications, sources or specifies parts and components, and manages various aspects of the logistics and production of satellite radios; licenses its technology to various electronics manufacturers to develop, manufacture, and distribute radios under various brands; and imports radios distri buted through its Websites. The company?s satellite radios are primarily distributed through automakers, retailers, and its Websites. Further, it provides music services for commercial establishments; a satellite television service to offer music channels as part of certain programming packages on the DISH Network satellite television service; music and comedy channels to mobile phone users through mobile phone carriers; Backseat TV, a service offering television content designed primarily for children in the backseat of vehicles; Travel Link, a suite of data services that include graphical weather, fuel prices, sports schedules and scores, and movie listings; and real-time traffic and weather services. The company was formerly known as Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and changed its name to Sirius XM Radio Inc. in August 2008. Sirius XM Radio Inc. was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Michael Brush]
Howard Stern lemmings piled into Sirius stock years ago when the shock jock moved his circus to satellite radio. Many lost almost all their money, as the company's stock fell under $1 from above $8.
But with a 2008 buyout of XM Radio and a bankruptcy scare under its belt, Sirius XM Radio (SIRI) is now a dominant force on the comeback trail.
Skeptics believe iPods and free Web radio services like Pandora will jam the signal at Sirius, which charges $12.95 a month. But satellite radio offers content that listeners can't find elsewhere on the radio -- not only Stern, but also Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, Jamie Foxx, Barbara Walters and a Playboy channel, to name a few.
And recent trends confirm that drivers are willing to pay for that content. Sirius XM Radio's subscriber base grew last year by 8%, to 20.2 million. That helped drive revenue up 14%, to $2.82 billion. "It's kind of like the original cable TV, when everyone thought people wouldn't pay for TV because it's free," says Robert Routh, a media analyst at Phoenix Partners. "Sirius XM Radio has lot of stuff you can't get elsewhere." The reason: While terrestrial radio companies lack the funds to buy the big talent, Sirius XM Radio can buy wh atever it wants to fill its 135 channels, says John Tinker, an analyst with Maxim Group.
Two other keys to growth: Sirius XM Radio is available for free for a few months in 60% of all new cars. As car sales rise in an improving economy, subscriber growth should increase. A Sirius 2.0 upgrade and a possible rate increase later this year will also drive gains. All-important cash flow could hit $1 billion a year by 2015, predicts Morgan Stanley analyst David Gober. He says Sirius XM Radio will be announcing dividends and share buybacks -- music to investors' ears
- [By Tom Bishop]
Sirius XM Radio Inc. (SIRI) Sirius has a market cap of $6.86 billion with a price-to- earnings ratio of 44.63. The stock has traded in a 52-week range of $1.10 to $2.44. The stock is currently trading around $1.80. On August 2nd, the company reported revenue of $744 million compared with revenue of $700 million in the second quarter of 2010. Second quarter net income was $173 million compared with net income of $15.3 million in the second quarter of 2010.
One of Sirius XM’s competitors is Westwood One Inc. (WWON). Westwood One is currently trading around $4 with a market cap of $89.73 million and a negative price-to -earnings ratio.
Sirius XM has been in an upward trend. In the second quarter, the company increased net income by 1,013% from the second quarter of 2010. In 2010, the company announced that it had increased its annual net income by $572.2 million, when it reported its first ever profit of $43.1 million. The company has completed building its infrastructure and should be able to reduce costs. The company recently reaffirmed its guidance of 10% revenue growth and free cash growth of 75%. Sirius XM has a lot of debt but should be able to pay down debt with the additional cash. Investors like what they see in Sirius and have bid up the stock price by 62% over the last 52 weeks. Additionally, we don't see Pandora (P) as a serious threat. I rate Sirius XM Radio Inc. a buy.
- [By Chuck Carlson]
SIRI has seen steady gains since September 2010, and the company continues to put out new and exciting channels for its satellite radio such as the latest one, Studio 54.Regardless, some investors hav e expressed caution regarding the company. This article, also from Seeking Alpha, brings up some great points that are certainly worth mentioning. In many ways, Sirius XM has not taken full advantage of traditional Internet or the mobile market.Even some users of the company’s technology readily admit that its Internet and mobile services aren’t great. Sirius’s use of advertising and reaching out to certain demographics has also been lacking. Despite all these important points though, the fact remains that competition in the radio industry is quite weak. Net income for Sirius’s most serious (no pun intended) competitor Pandora (P) has been negative for 2 straight quarters now. SIRI also beats P in some other statistics. Gross margin and operating margin for SIRI are both about 20 percentage points higher. Additionally, price to sale ratio for P is a whopping 11.69, while SIRI’s is a much more reasonable 2.39. While more traditional radio broadcasters like Cumuls Media (CMLS) and Westwood One (WWON) have the best price to sale ratios (0.43 and 0.37 respectively), it is quite clear that these companies are a dying breed.
Best Casino Stocks To Watch For 2014: Advanced Cell Technology, Inc.(ACTC)
Advanced Cell Technology, Inc., a biotechnology company, focuses on the development and commercialization of human embryonic and adult stem cell technology in the field of regenerative medicine. Its embryonic stem cell research programs include cellular reprogramming, reduced complexity program, and stem cell differentiation research programs. The company?s cellular reprogramming involves in the development of therapies based on the use of genetically identical pluripotent stem cells generated by its cellular reprogramming technologies. Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. also generates stable cell lines with particular focus on blood lineage and vascular epithelial cell lines from hemangioblast cells. In addition, it is developing an autologous myoblast transplantation therapy to restore cardiac function in patients with advanced heart disease. The company?s stem cell-based therapy would provide treatment for a range of acute and chronic degenerative diseases. Further, it deve lops adult stem cell-based products that are specifically targeted at therapies for heart and other cardiovascular diseases. The company is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Sy_Harding]
Advanced Cell Technology Inc. (OTC: ACTC)is up 1.52% to $0.181 on volume of 10.46 million shares. ACTC, a biotechnology company applying cellular technology in the field of regenerative medicine, today announced the UCLA IRB approval of itsphase 1/2 clinical trialsusing hESC-derived RPE cells for the treatment of macular degeneration. (OTC:ACTC), (ACTC)
- [By Michael J. Ray]
Any speculative biotech investor who has their fingers on the pulse of the market knows of ACTC. Recent events have brought ACTC to the forefront, and now they are the tip of the spear when it comes to the new world of regenerative medicine. This all came about as Geron (GERN) made the decision to stop focusing its time and talent on stem cell research and turned their attention to their other products in their pipeline. As a result, ACTC now takes the lead in this exciting new field of medical technology.
The question now is why would I classify it as a “Time Bomb”? The reason for this is simple if one were to think about it. The purpose of the “time bomb” is to explode at a future date and cause massive damage, and that is what ACTC is going to do. The real question is what is going to get damaged? If all goes well with the current clinical trial for Stargardt’s macular dystrophy and dry age-related macular degeneration, and ACTC can prove its revolutionary technology works, then the “time bomb” will cause massive damage to the current standards of medical care and the companies that they represent. ACTC’s stem cell technologies will quickly become mainstream and common place around the world as its products can now starts to address unmet medical needs. Established medical companies will quickly be attempting to form partnerships or joint ventures with ACTC to get ahead of the curve and support their income streams. These stem cells will be used to treat macular degeneration, chronic heart failure, advanced cardiac disease, cardiovascular disease, as well as generate clean and safe blood products. This is just a handful of ailments that ACTC states that they can address. Waiting in the wings are more exciting ideas that have yet to be fully discussed.
If all does not go well with the current trials then the “time bomb” will have an equally destructive affect on the current investors. ACTC’s future rests on their stem! cell technologies. There is no fallback position or other product in the pipeline to save them if the trials go wrong. Their Phase 1/2 clinical trial for Stargardt’s macular dystrophy and dry age-related macular degeneration is going to be the key for the company. Its pivotal results will either usher in a paradigm shift in medicine or set the stem cell investment world back many years.
The final question is when will the “time bomb” will go off? Unfortunately the answer to that question is not known, but any investor can clearly hear the ticking getting louder and louder as the final moment arrives for the dramatic conclusion. These ticks come in the form of bits of useful information that tell investors that the time is almost up. Here are just some of the “ticks” that investor are hearing.
5 Best Penny Stocks To Invest In 2014: National American University Holdings Inc.(NAUH)
National American University Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary, Dlorah, Inc., engages in the ownership and operation of National American University that provides post-secondary education services primarily to working adults and other non-traditional students in the United States. It provides associate?s, bachelor?s, and master?s degrees programs in business-related disciplines, such as accounting, applied management, and business administration, as well as information technology; and healthcare-related disciplines, such as nursing and healthcare management. The company also offers diploma programs consisting of a series of courses focused on a particular area of study, for students who seek to enhance their skills and knowledge in the areas of healthcare coding, practical nursing, therapeutic massage, and veterinary assisting. National American University Holdings offers its courses through educational sites, as well as online. As of May 31, 2010, the company had enr olled approximately 3,565 students in online programs, 3,742 students on-campus, and 1,451 students in hybrid learning centers. In addition, it manages apartment units, as well as develops and sells multi family residential real estate in the Rapid City, South Dakota area. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota.
5 Best Penny Stocks To Invest In 2014: SORL Auto Parts Inc.(SORL)
SORL Auto Parts, Inc., through its principal operating subsidiary, Ruili Group Ruian Auto Parts Co., Ltd., engages in the development, manufacture, and distribution of automotive brake systems and other safety related auto parts for commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses. The company, through its 90% ownership in Ruili Group Ruian Auto Parts Co., Ltd., a Sino-foreign joint venture, offers various products, including spring brake chamber, clutch servos, air dryers, relay valves, and hand brake valves. It also provides auto metering products, auto electric products, anti-lock brake systems, retarders, hydraulic brakes, and power steering products. SORL Auto Parts, Inc. markets its products under the SORL brand to automotive original equipment manufacturers and the related aftermarket customers in the People?s Republic of China and internationally. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Ruian City, the People?s Republic of China.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Robert Hsu]
Sorl Auto Parts (NASDAQ: SORL) has purchased the assets of the hydraulic brake, power steering, and automotive electrical operations of Ruili Group Auto Parts. As a result of this acquisition, Sorl’s product offerings will expand to both commercial and passenger vehicles’ brake systems and other key safety-related auto parts. The company expects it will allow the company to streamline its management organization, as well as create efficiencies in production, R&D and its sales network. In addition, Sorl’s management expects the acquisition will be beneficial to the company’s revenues and earnings.
Sorl paid 170 million yuan — or about $25 million — for the acquisition, and the company believes it will generate about $35 million in revenues and about $4 million in net income in 2011. In addition, Sorl expects the acquisition to generate incremental free cash flow in both 2010 and 2011. SORL has outperformed earnings estimates for four consecutive quarters, and its stock price rose 71.7% over the past 12 months.
Now, the chairman and CEO of Sorl Auto, Xiao Ping Zhang, is also the controlling shareholder of the Ruili Group. However, the price paid for the acquisition was based on a valuation of the purchased business performed by Asia’s leading appraisal company, DTZ Debenham Tie Leung — lessening the possibility of a conflict of interest with regards to the sale.
Overall, I think this was a good purchase by Sorl. The acquisition will allow the company to offer its customers more high-quality products to fulfill their needs from one source. In addition, because both companies share similar visions, I expect the combination of their internal resources will create favorable economies-of-scale that will strengthen earnings and create shareholder value. Buy SORL under $10.
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