Some of Wall Streets titans of finance say they are pulling away from the stock and bond markets, warning that central bank policies around the globe had set prices soaring too high. Apollo Management's Joshua Harris is one such manager. His advice to investors: "Run—do not walk" from bonds at current prices. He doesn't limit that advice to just bonds either. Harris warns of overvaluation in virtually all traditional asset classes. Another Apollo manager, Leon Black, agrees, calling the current market climate a "fabulous environment" - as long as you're selling. [View news story]
This statement could be true regarding bond prices and stocks with high valuations, but it is certainly wrong for stocks that pay a consistent dividend with the ability to increase it over time and have a low payout ratio/ p/e ratio. Stocks like these will only come down so far until their dividend yield gets too attractive for investors. take COP for example. right now at 60/ share you are getting 4.4% on the dividend. If the stock drops to 50 the yield goes up to 5.28%. The stock price will not go that far down because the yield is way too attractive at those levels. Stocks like COP have very little downside risk and significant upside over the long term.
David Einhorn likes Apple's (AAPL) feisty share buyback : "We applaud Apple's decision to borrow money and return excess capital to shareholders, an idea that was off the table only months ago. This positive development represents a more shareholder friendly capital allocation policy and demonstrates the conviction of Apple's management and board in the Company's future." [View news story]
The thing that no one seems to realize is that even if Apple has no growth and no innovation they already have enough cash to raise the dividend 15% per year for the next five years. Managements stock options do not vest until 2016ish and thats when they want the stock to be up, not now. It will be slow and steady but a guaranteed winner over the next five years.
Apple (AAPL) only looks cheap if it maintains its profit margins (35.3% in 2012), writes The Brooklyn Investor. Slapping Samsung's mobile operating margin of 18% on Apple's $181B in expected revenue this year then giving it a 10 multiple and adding back cash yields a value of $370/share. Margins might not decline right away (and revenues may increase to offset), but Apple bulls are fighting the powerful historical tendency (particularly for Apple) of excess margins getting competed away. [View news story]
Even if Apples margins collapse they have enough cash to raise the dividend every year for the next ten years already, this will create a floor on the stock that will only increase year after year. They are positioning themselves for a long ride back to the top.
Sell LDK Securities As Company Defaults On Convertible Debt [View article]
can you explain why investment firms in China are buying equity stakes financed with common stock? and also why LDK stated it will take measures necessary to remain listed on the NYSE after a delisting warning?
Sell LDK Securities As Company Defaults On Convertible Debt [View article]
I doubt it, LDK recieved notice from NYSE months ago about delisting and they are taking steps to keep shares above 1$. As you can see from todays action even after defualting on bond payments the share price stayed above 1$. The worst is already priced in. LONG!
Sell LDK Securities As Company Defaults On Convertible Debt [View article]
LDK is a great long term investment. Buy the garden when its rotted and sell it in full bloom. This will be one of the biggest solar companies in the world in the future.
Why I Keep Buying Groupon Inc. On Every Dip [View article]
its already lost most of its value I wouldnt short it if you paid me extra! lol. Just think there are way better businesses to be putting my money into then groupon.
Goldman Sachs cuts Microsoft (MSFT -3.4% to $29.25) to "sell" from "neutral" and says there is an 11% downside to the software giant's $27 12-month price target. Goldman cites falling PC sales and not enough traction in tablets and smartphones as a reason for the downgrade, which comes a day after IDC said that global PC sales slumped 13.9% in Q1. [View news story]
MSFT is a steal under $30, and thats where Goldman builds their position. I know the fundamentals aren't great but with stock buyback/ 15% annual increases in dividend and the potential for a spin off make MSFT a great long term investment with very low downside risk.
Carl Icahn has dismissed a plea from Dell (DELL) to drop his proxy fight and threats of "years of litigation" in exchange for being reimbursed for any expenses he incurs from bidding for the company. "No matter how much they are willing to pay...I'm not going to give up the right to put in a bid that I think will be compelling to shareholders, even if the board doesn't like it," Icahn said. [View news story]
Icahn is the man! cant wait to see the cash he rakes in for CHK shareholders as nat gas races to $5
MSFT will do fine. share buyback and increased dividend will provide great shareholder returns with extremely low risk over next 3-5 years. Not going to be exciting but a safe play and should be a core holding in every long term investors portfolio.
A senior official says Cyprus has reached an agreement with the Troika to impose a 20% tax on accounts over €100K at the Bank of Cyprus and a 4% levy on similar accounts at other domestic banks. The same source told Reuters the country would not nationalize pension funds.[View news story]
Love it! Sending a message to the wealthy that you can't hoard your money in overseas accounts, get it in the market or pay the taxes!
Some of Wall Streets titans of finance say they are pulling away from the stock and bond markets, warning that central bank policies around the globe had set prices soaring too high. Apollo Management's Joshua Harris is one such manager. His advice to investors: "Run—do not walk" from bonds at current prices. He doesn't limit that advice to just bonds either. Harris warns of overvaluation in virtually all traditional asset classes. Another Apollo manager, Leon Black, agrees, calling the current market climate a "fabulous environment" - as long as you're selling. [View news story]
David Einhorn likes Apple's (AAPL) feisty share buyback : "We applaud Apple's decision to borrow money and return excess capital to shareholders, an idea that was off the table only months ago. This positive development represents a more shareholder friendly capital allocation policy and demonstrates the conviction of Apple's management and board in the Company's future." [View news story]
Apple (AAPL) only looks cheap if it maintains its profit margins (35.3% in 2012), writes The Brooklyn Investor. Slapping Samsung's mobile operating margin of 18% on Apple's $181B in expected revenue this year then giving it a 10 multiple and adding back cash yields a value of $370/share. Margins might not decline right away (and revenues may increase to offset), but Apple bulls are fighting the powerful historical tendency (particularly for Apple) of excess margins getting competed away. [View news story]
Sell LDK Securities As Company Defaults On Convertible Debt [View article]
Sell LDK Securities As Company Defaults On Convertible Debt [View article]
Sell LDK Securities As Company Defaults On Convertible Debt [View article]
Why I Keep Buying Groupon Inc. On Every Dip [View article]
Why I Keep Buying Groupon Inc. On Every Dip [View article]
Goldman Sachs cuts Microsoft (MSFT -3.4% to $29.25) to "sell" from "neutral" and says there is an 11% downside to the software giant's $27 12-month price target. Goldman cites falling PC sales and not enough traction in tablets and smartphones as a reason for the downgrade, which comes a day after IDC said that global PC sales slumped 13.9% in Q1. [View news story]
Is Ford's 13% Pullback A Good Entry Point? [View article]
Carl Icahn has dismissed a plea from Dell (DELL) to drop his proxy fight and threats of "years of litigation" in exchange for being reimbursed for any expenses he incurs from bidding for the company. "No matter how much they are willing to pay...I'm not going to give up the right to put in a bid that I think will be compelling to shareholders, even if the board doesn't like it," Icahn said. [View news story]
Microsoft Still Doesn't Get It [View article]
A senior official says Cyprus has reached an agreement with the Troika to impose a 20% tax on accounts over €100K at the Bank of Cyprus and a 4% levy on similar accounts at other domestic banks. The same source told Reuters the country would not nationalize pension funds. [View news story]
Suntech Reaches The Grave - What Should You Do Now [View article]
Suntech Reaches The Grave - What Should You Do Now [View article]