3 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Heated Seats, Steering Wheels Drive Gentherm Revenue
Heated Seats, Steering Wheels Drive Gentherm Revenue
The IBD Sector Leaders grew to a dozen in Wednesday’s issue with the addition of Gentherm (THRM) and Synchronoss Technologies (SNCR), while SM Energy (SM) exited the list. Gentherm rose to a new high Wednesday morning before reversing lower to close down 1.85 at 48.60. Still, the IBD 50 stock has driven more than 80% higher this year and is extended following a rebound off its 10-week moving average last week.
3 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Several Top Stocks Clear Buy Points, Hit New Highs
Several Top Stocks Clear Buy Points, Hit New Highs
Several leading stocks broke out of bases and hit new highs in heavy volume Wednesday. Lydall (LDL), a leader in the 29-stock Auto/Truck-Original Equipment industry group, rose 1.42, or 5%, to 30.01. It cleared a 28.85 buy point of a cup-with-handle base in heavy volume.
3 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Three Stocks Top-Performing Funds Like: Facebook Baidu Gilead
Three Stocks Top-Performing Funds Like: Facebook Baidu Gilead
The new buys list of top-performing funds the past three months showed some heavy buying of top-rated stocks. The nation’s leading funds have been stocking up on medical issues, which fared well as the market resumed its uptrend in August. Large heavy-hitting medical stocks being bought by top funds in their latest reporting periods include Gilead Sciences (GILD), Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ), Allergan (AGN),Celgene (CELG) and Illumina (ILMN).
3 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Treasuries, High-Yield Bonds, Munis Rose In Aug.
Treasuries, High-Yield Bonds, Munis Rose In Aug.
Coming off July’s setbacks in nearly all categories, taxable bonds rallied in August. They marched to a tandem of drummers. Investors spooked by geopolitical tumult sought safe havens. That pushed Treasury funds up 2.40% on average last month, according to preliminary Lipper Inc. data. Investors who were more concerned with finding income crowded into categories such as high-yield funds, which jumped 1.22%.
3 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on New Managers Revive Thrivent Large Cap Growth Fund
New Managers Revive Thrivent Large Cap Growth Fund
Thrivent Large Cap Growth is a reminder of how new managers can herald a change in a mutual fund’s fortune. David Francis and Darren Bagwell, now co-managers, took the helm of the $521 million portfolio on Oct. 1, 2011. In the three years prior to their taking command, the fund lagged its Morningstar peer group in eight of 12 quarters, according to Morningstar Inc.
3 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Tesla chooses Nevada for battery factory
Tesla chooses Nevada for battery factory
Tesla has finally decided to build its battery “gigafactory” in Nevada but is said to be still working out the final details of the deal. “
3 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Why low rates have fueled buyback boom, not corporate growth
Why low rates have fueled buyback boom, not corporate growth
Cheap debt and lush profits leave big companies well equipped to reinvest for growth. But their rigid standards for what makes a new venture a good bet leads them instead to boost reported earnings and stock prices with share buybacks. Is this about to change?