Filed under: Intel (INTC), Advanced Micro Dev (AMD), Stocks to Buy

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is set to launch its Llano APU in Q3 of 2011 to compete with Intel’s (INTC) Sandy Bridge. Here we take a look at how these two processors stack up against each other. AMD also competes with Nvidia (NVDA) in the PC microprocessor and graphics businesses.

Our price estimate for AMD stands at .85, which is roughly in line with market price.

Continue reading Can AMD’s Llano Beat Sandy Bridge?

Can AMD’s Llano Beat Sandy Bridge? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Major Movement, Earnings Reports, Options, Technical Analysis

Accenture (ACN – option chain) shares are rising after the company reported Q2 2011 earnings Thursday night, posting a profit of 3.1 million, or 75 cents per share, on revenue of .49 billion. Analysts had forecast a profit of 71 cents per share on revenue of .73 billion. If you think that the stock won’t fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on ACN.

ACN opened Friday morning at .47. In morning trading, the stock hit a low of .40 and a new 52-week high of .78. As of 12:25, ACN was trading at .91 up 2.95 (5.7%). The chart for ACN looks bullish and S&P gives ACN a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

Continue reading Accenture’s Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates

Accenture’s Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Major Movement, Earnings Reports, Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades, Forecasts, Options, Technical Analysis, Juniper Networks (JNPR)

Juniper Networks (JNPR) is on the upswing, with the stock catching a 6% boost Wednesday morning on the heels of a well-received fourth-quarter earnings report. Juniper reported a quarterly profit of 0.2 million, or 35 cents per share, substantially improved from its year-ago results of .9 million, or 4 cents per share. Excluding items, earnings improved to 42 cents from 32 cents per share on a year-over-year basis.

Meanwhile, revenue for the quarter increased 26% to .19 billion. Gross margin retreated slightly, falling to 66.6% from 67.1%.

Continue reading Juniper Networks Jumps Higher After Q4 Earnings Beat

Juniper Networks Jumps Higher After Q4 Earnings Beat originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Major Movement, Good news, Options, Technical Analysis, Nordstrom, Inc (JWN)

Nordstrom (JWN – option chain) shares are rising today after the company said its August same-store sales rose 6.3%, topping analysts’ forecasts of 5.9% growth. If you think that the stock won’t fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on JWN.

JWN opened this morning at .79. So far today the stock has hit a low of .38 and a high of .92. As of 12:30, JWN is trading at .29 up .97 (6.5%). The chart for JWN looks neutral and S&P gives JWN a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

Continue reading Nordstrom August Sales Beat Estimates

Nordstrom August Sales Beat Estimates originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Earnings Reports, Forecasts, Home Depot (HD), Lowe’s Cos (LOW)

Lowe’s Companies Inc. (LOW), the nation’s number two home improvement superstore chain, is scheduled to discuss its second-quarter 2010 financial results Monday, August 16, in a conference call beginning at 9:00 AM (ET) hosted by CEO Robert A. Niblock and CFO Robert F. Hull, Jr. You can catch a live webcast at the Lowe’s website.

During the three months that ended in July, Lowe’s increased its quarterly dividend. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters expect this Mooresville, N.C.-based company to report earnings of .59 per share, up from .54 per share in the year-ago period. Its revenue is expected to have risen 4.9% from a year ago to .5 billion.

Continue reading Lowe’s Earnings Preview: Can Another Beat Lift Shares?

Lowe’s Earnings Preview: Can Another Beat Lift Shares? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Television, Time Warner (TWX), Walt Disney (DIS), Viacom (VIA), News Corp’B’ (NWS), Media World

I’ve been thinking about the whole Jersey Shore zeitgeist. You know the show. It’s on Viacom’s (VIA) MTV. It’s a huge hit, everyone is talking about it and its stars (Snooki, The Situation, etc.). It also was mentioned in a recent conference call the media company had with investors.

It was reported that the cast was able to significantly increase its salary for the reality series. When I first heard about the demands, I mused to myself that this was a grand opportunity for Hollywood to say no to minor celebrities. After all, it’s just a reality show, folks. Even though Snooki is immensely popular, there are many more Snooki-type individuals out there. Dime-a-dozen comes to mind when thinking of the goofy girl with the poofy coif.

Continue reading If Snooki Can Beat Viacom, Is the Hollywood Business Model in Trouble?

If Snooki Can Beat Viacom, Is the Hollywood Business Model in Trouble? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Major Movement, Earnings Reports, Good news, Options, Technical Analysis, MetLife Inc. (MET)

MetLife (MET – option chain) shares are rising today after the company reported earnings last night, posting a second-quarter profit of .5 billion, or .84 per share. MET’s operating income came in at .23 per share on revenue of .83 billion. Analysts had forecast a profit of .00 per share on revenue of .05 billion. If you think that the stock won’t fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on MET.

MET opened this morning at .25. So far today the stock has hit a low of .50 and a high of .75. As of 12:10, MET is trading at .95 up .75 (4.3%). The chart for MET looks bullish and S&P gives MET a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

Continue reading MetLife Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates

MetLife Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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