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Jersey City, NJ – May 30, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Friday, May 30th are:
5 – SunPower Corporation – NASDAQ:SPWR
4 – China Finance Online – NASDAQ:JRJC
3 – JetBlue Airways Corporation – NASDAQ:JBLU
2 – ReneSola – NYSE:SOL
1 – EMCORE Corporation – NASDAQ:EMKR
SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWR) engages in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of solar electric power products primarily in the United States, Germany, and Asia. It offers solar cells, solar panels, and inverters, which convert sunlight to electricity compatible with the utility network for residential and commercial applications.
* On Thursday SunPower announced the completion of two solar-electric power plants in Spain totaling 8.7 megawatts. The San Jose-based company said the two plants, located in Llerena and Lebrija, were developed by Solarpack, a Spanish company specializing in renewable energy development, investment, consulting and services. Shares of SPWR lost $7.00... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 5/30/2008 8:43 AM |
Jersey City, NJ – May 29, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Thursday, May 29th are:
5 – Solarfun Power Holdings – NASDAQ:SOLF
4 – Excel Maritime – NYSE:EXM
3 – DryShips – NASDAQ:DRYS
2 – Canadian Solar – NASDAQ:CSIQ
1 – BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund – NYSE:COY
Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd., (NASDAQ:SOLF) through its subsidiary, Jiangsu Linyang Solarfun Co., Ltd., engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of photovoltaic (PV) cells and PV modules primarily in the People's Republic of China. It offers monocrystalline silicon cells and modules, and multicrystalline silicon cells and modules to system integrators, as well as through third party distributors.
* Shares of Solarfun Power Holdings fell last Thursday after a Goldman analyst downgraded the China-based solar cell maker to "Sell," saying the stock is overpriced after a recent surge in value. The downgrade was just one day after the solar company reported first-quarter per-share earnings... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 5/29/2008 8:42 AM |
Jersey City, NJ – May 28, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Wednesday, May 28th are:
5 – Flotek Industries – NYSE:FTK
4 – Solarfun Power Holdings – NASDAQ:SOLF
3 – Doral Financial – NYSE:DRL
2 – IHOP – NYSE:IHP
1 – BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund – NYSE:COY
Flotek Industries, Inc. (NYSE:FTK) supplies drilling and production related products and services to the energy and mining industries in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Chemicals and Logistics, Drilling Products, and Artificial Lift.
* Oilfield services company Flotek Industries said Tuesday it cut its full-year 2008 guidance below analyst estimates on higher costs and delays in the delivery of parts. Flotek said it cut its earnings per share outlook to a range of $1.12 to $1.22 from its earlier guidance of $1.50 to $1.60. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial expect, on average, earnings per share of $1.24 for the full year. Shares of FTK were down $1.91 or 9.96%... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 5/28/2008 8:41 AM |
Jersey City, NJ – May 28, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Wednesday, May 28th are:
5 – Lehman Brothers – NYSE:LEH
4 – BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund – NYSE:COY
3 – Solarfun Power Holdings – NASDAQ:SOLF
2 – Fieldpoint Petroleum – AMEX:FPP
1 – Pyramid Oil – AMEX:PDO
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., (NYSE:LEH) through its subsidiaries, provides various financial services to corporations, governments and municipalities, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Capital Markets, Investment Banking, and Investment Management.
* Lehman helped contribute to the financial sector’s downward move on Friday. The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that David Einhorn, a hedge fund manager that shorts the stock and has much to gain if it trades down, publicly questioned the investment bank's quarterly profits in a speech last Thursday. Lehman fought back by publicly questioning the manager's motives, but the... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 5/28/2008 8:40 AM |
Jersey City, NJ – May 23, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Friday, May 23rd are:
5 – ReneSola – NYSE:SOL
4 – Canadian Solar – NASDAQ:CSIQ
3 – Solarfun Power Holdings – NASDAQ:SOLF
2 – Pyramid Oil – AMEX:PDO
1 – Fieldpoint Petroleum – AMEX:FPP
ReneSola, Ltd., (NYSE:SOL) through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of solar wafers and related products in the People's Republic of China. It offers feedstock, ingots, and wafers for the solar industry. The company sells solar wafers to Chinese and international PV cell manufacturers.
* On Thursday TheStreet.com says that while ReneSola has only been trading for a few months, the uptrend has established itself on increasing volume. They say that even though the stock rallied about 40% in May, SOL is due for a rest. Shares of SOL fell $2.61 or 10.24% to $22.89 on Thursday.
Canadian Solar, Inc., (NASDAQ:CSIQ) together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, manufacture,... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 5/23/2008 8:39 AM |
Jersey City, NJ – May 22, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Thursday, May 22nd are:
5 – Excel Maritime Carriers – NYSE:EXM
4 – Fieldpoint Petroleum – AMEX:FPP
3 – DryShips – NASDAQ:DRYS
2 – Solarfun Power Holdings – NASDAQ:SOLF
1 – Pyramid Oil – AMEX:PDO
Excel Maritime Carriers, Ltd. (NYSE:EXM) engages in the ownership and operation of dry bulk carriers, and in the provision of seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes, such as iron ore, coal and grains, bauxite, fertilizers, and steel products worldwide. As of June 26, 2007, the company's fleet consisted of 16 vessels comprising 10 Panamax and 6 Handymax vessels with a total carrying capacity of 965,249 deadweight tonnage.
* For Wednesday, Pete Najarian recommends getting long on Excel Maritime, while Jim Cramer believes that there’s still money to be made in the sector. The Greek drybulk shipper rocketed on Monday after it reported first-quarter earnings that tripled from a year-ago and topped... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 5/22/2008 8:38 AM |
Jersey City, NJ – May 21, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Wednesday, May 21st are:
5 – ReneSola – NYSE:SOL
4 – Pyramid Oil – AMEX:PDO
3 – Excel Maritime Carriers – NYSE:EXM
2 – Solarfun Power Holdings – NASDAQ:SOLF
1 – DryShips – NASDAQ:DRYS
ReneSola, Ltd., (NYSE:SOL) through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of solar wafers and related products in the People's Republic of China. It offers feedstock, ingots, and wafers for the solar industry. The company sells solar wafers to Chinese and international PV cell manufacturers.
* Shares of ReneSola felt a squeeze on Monday falling 72 cents or 2.59% to $27.08. The stock rose 48% in one week on news of a profitable quarter.
Pyramid Oil Company (AMEX:PDO) engages in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas. It holds oil and gas property interests primarily in California, as well as in New York, Wyoming, and Texas. The company sells oil and gas primarily... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 5/21/2008 8:38 AM |
Jersey City, NJ – May 20, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Tuesday, May 20th are:
5 – Pyramid Oil – AMEX:PDO
4 – BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund – NYSE:COY
3 – Excel Maritime Carriers – NYSE:EXM
2 – Solarfun Power Holdings – NASDAQ:SOLF
1 – DryShips – NASDAQ:DRYS
Pyramid Oil Company (AMEX:PDO) engages in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas. It holds oil and gas property interests primarily in California, as well as in New York, Wyoming, and Texas. The company sells oil and gas primarily to crude oil purchasers, refineries, or pipeline companies.
* On Monday, Pyramid Oil was among the biggest percentage gainers in trading among companies with market capitalizations under $750 million, however the stock shot up on news. Shares of PDO rocketed $2.56 or 16.26% to $18.30 on Monday.
BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (NYSE:COY) operates as a diversified, closed-end management investment company. It invests... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 5/20/2008 8:37 AM |
Jersey City, NJ – May 19, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Monday, May 19th are:
5 – Zoltek Companies – NASDAQ:ZOLT
4 – Pyramid Oil – AMEX:PDO
3 – National Financial Partners – NYSE:NFP
2 – Solarfun Power Holdings – NASDAQ:SOLF
1 – DryShips – NASDAQ:DRYS
Zoltek Companies, Inc., (NASDAQ:ZOLT) through its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets carbon fibers and technical fibers in the United States. Its carbon fibers are used in a range of commercial products, as well as in reinforcement material in composites, carbon fiber composite products, and filament winding equipment used in the composite industry.
* Shares of Zoltek took off last week thanks to a second-quarter report released last Tuesday which showed a 36% increase in sales, as well as new found demand for alternative energy sources because of soaring oil prices. Shares of ZOLT gained $4.47 or 16.86% to $30.98 and rose more than 38% on-the-week.
Pyramid Oil Company (AMEX:PDO) engages... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 5/19/2008 8:36 AM |
Jersey City, NJ – May 16, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Friday, May 16th are:
5 – Lehman Brothers – NYSE:LEH
4 – Yingli Green Energy – NYSE:YGE
3 – ReneSola – NYSE:SOL
2 – DryShips – NASDAQ:DRYS
1 – IndyMac Bancorp – NYSE:IMB
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., (NYSE:LEH) through its subsidiaries, provides various financial services to corporations, governments and municipalities, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Capital Markets, Investment Banking, and Investment Management.
* Shares of investment banks were mostly up Thursday, trading in a narrow range as Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke at the central bank's conference in Chicago. Bernanke said he was "encouraged" by banks recent efforts to raise cash to help relieve the ongoing credit crisis, but also said financial institutions need to improve their ability to detect and protect themselves against risks. Shares of LEH paired... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 5/16/2008 8:35 AM |
Jersey City, NJ – May 15, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Thursday, May 15th are:
5 – Geron Corp. – NASDAQ:GERN
4 – Lehman Brothers – NYSE:LEH
3 – Canadian Solar – NASDAQ:CSIQ
2 – DryShips – NASDAQ:DRYS
1 – ReneSola – NYSE:SOL
Geron Corporation, (NASDAQ:GERN) a biopharmaceutical company, develops biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of cancer and chronic degenerative diseases, including spinal cord injury, heart failure, and diabetes. The company develops a range of anti-cancer therapies, including anti-cancer therapies based on telomerase inhibitors, telomerase therapeutic vaccines, and telomerase-based oncolytic viruses, and diagnostics based on telomerase detection.
* Biopharmaceutical company Geron Corp said on Wednesday that a hold was placed by the Food and Drug Administration on GRNOPC1, the company's experimental cell therapy for spinal cord injury. The stock plunged 19.59% or 96 cents to close the day at $3.94. The company -- which has been developing... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 5/15/2008 8:34 AM |
Jersey City, NJ – May 14, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Wednesday, May 14th are:
5 – DryShips – NASDAQ:DRYS
4 – Nxstage Medical – NASDAQ:NXTM
3 – Lehman Brothers – NYSE:LEH
2 – Hovanian Enterprises – NYSE:HOV
1 – Canadian Solar – NASDAQ:CSIQ
DryShips, Inc. (NASDAQ:DRYS) engages in the ownership and operation of drybulk carriers worldwide. The company's fleet carries various drybulk commodities, including coal, iron ore, and grains, bauxite, phosphate, fertilizers, and steel products.
* DryShips announced Tuesday that it will release its results for the first quarter 2008, after the market closes in New York on Monday, May 19, 2008. DryShips' management team will host a conference call on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time to discuss the Company's financial results. Shares of DRYS were up $1.56 or 1.61% to $98.20 on Tuesday after rising more than 5% the day before.
NxStage Medical, Inc., (NASDAQ:NXTM) a medical device... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 5/14/2008 8:33 AM |
Jersey City, NJ – May 13, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Tuesday, May 13th are:
5 – Countrywide Financial – NYSE:CFC
4 – DryShips – NASDAQ:DRYS
3 – Lehman Brothers – NYSE:LEH
2 – Cheniere Energy – AMEX:LNG
1 – BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund – NYSE:COY
Countrywide Financial Corporation, (NYSE:CFC) a holding company, engages in mortgage lending and other finance-related operations. The company operates in five segments: Mortgage Banking, Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, and Global Operations.
* Countrywide Financial is facing headwinds in its efforts to close a deal to sell itself to Bank of America. Standard & Poor's earlier this month downgraded Countrywide's debt to junk status and Charlotte, N.C.-based BofA said in a regulatory filing that it is reconsidering whether it will take on all of Countrywide's debt in the deal. Analysts increasingly are questioning whether the $4.1 billion deal can get done under the current terms. Shares of CFC... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 5/13/2008 8:32 AM |
Jersey City, NJ – May 12, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Monday, May 12th are:
5 – DryShips – NASDAQ:DRYS
4 – American International Group – NYSE:AIG
3 – Cheniere Energy – AMEX:LNG
2 – Priceline.com – NASDAQ:PCLN
1 – Lehman Brothers – NYSE:LEH
DryShips, Inc. (NASDAQ:DRYS) engages in the ownership and operation of drybulk carriers worldwide. The company's fleet carries various drybulk commodities, including coal, iron ore, and grains, bauxite, phosphate, fertilizers, and steel products.
* DryShips announced last Thursday that it purchased 7,546,668 shares in Ocean Rig ASA at a price of NOK 45 per share from companies controlled by the Company's Chief Executive Officer, George Economou, representing approximately 4.4% of the share capital of Ocean Rig ASA. Shares of DRYS rose 5 cents or .05% to $91.96 on Friday and ended the week up about 2.5%.
American International Group, Inc., (NYSE:AIG) through its subsidiaries, provides insurance and financial... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 5/12/2008 8:31 AM |
Jersey City, NJ – May 9, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Friday, May 9th are:
5 – DryShips – NASDAQ:DRYS
4 – Countrywide Financial – NYSE:CFC
3 – Priceline.com – NASDAQ:PCLN
2 – Lehman Brothers – NYSE:LEH
1 – Crocs – NASDAQ:CROX
DryShips, Inc. (NASDAQ:DRYS) engages in the ownership and operation of drybulk carriers worldwide. The company's fleet carries various drybulk commodities, including coal, iron ore, and grains, bauxite, phosphate, fertilizers, and steel products.
* DryShips announced Thursday that it purchased 7,546,668 shares in Ocean Rig ASA at a price of NOK 45 per share from companies controlled by the Company's Chief Executive Officer, George Economou, representing approximately 4.4% of the share capital of Ocean Rig ASA. Shares of DRYS rose $1.79 or 1.99% to $91.91 on Thursday after losing 3% the day before.
Countrywide Financial Corporation, (NYSE:CFC) a holding company, engages in mortgage lending and other finance-related operations.... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 5/9/2008 8:30 AM |
Jersey City, NJ – May 8, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Thursday, May 8th are:
5 – Crocs – NASDAQ:CROX
4 – BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund – NYSE:COY
3 – DryShips – NASDAQ:DRYS
2 – Lehman Brothers – NYSE:LEH
1 – DR Pepper Snapple Group – NYSE:DPS
Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ:CROX) and its subsidiaries design, develop, and manufacture consumer products from specialty resins worldwide. It offers footwear for men, women, and children under the crocs brand. The company also offers apparel and accessories, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, beanies, and socks.
* Crocs on Wednesday reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. Revenues for the quarter increased 39.8% to $198.5 million compared to $142.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. Shares of CROX fell 6 cents or .60% to $9.96 on the news of the loss.
BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (NYSE:COY) operates as a diversified, closed-end management investment company.... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 5/8/2008 8:29 AM |
Jersey City, NJ – May 7, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Wednesday, May 7th are:
5 – BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund – NYSE:COY
4 – Asyst Technologies – NASDAQ:ASYT
3 – DryShips – NASDAQ:DRYS
2 – National City Corp. – NYSE:NCC
1 – Lehman Brothers – NYSE:LEH
BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (NYSE:COY) operates as a diversified, closed-end management investment company. It invests primarily in corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and short-term securities.
* Last Thursday BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund announced distributions of $0.061 to be payable June 2, 2008. Shares of COY rose an additional 5 cents or .67% to $7.53 on Tuesday and is up more than 1% so far this week.
Asyst Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASYT) engages in the development, manufacture, sale, and support of hardware and software automation systems for semiconductor and flat-panel display manufacturing industries primarily in the United States. It offers fab automation... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 5/7/2008 8:28 AM |
Jersey City, NJ – May 6, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Tuesday, May 6th are:
5 – Lehman Brothers – NYSE:LEH
4 – National City Corp. – NYSE:NCC
3 – BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund – NYSE:COY
2 – Countrywide Financial – NYSE:CFC
1 – Zoltek Companies – NASDAQ:ZOLT
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., (NYSE:LEH) through its subsidiaries, provides various financial services to corporations, governments and municipalities, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Capital Markets, Investment Banking, and Investment Management.
* Hurt by Yahoo’s chance at a buyout from Microsoft, as well as news that Moody's took action on certain Lehman Alt-A deals on Monday, Lehman fell 2.59%. Moody’s downgraded the ratings of 28 tranches from eleven Lehman Mortgage Trust deals while it was reported that the bank is expected to announce another round of layoffs next week. Shares of LEH fell $1.22 to $45.80 on Monday.
... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 5/6/2008 8:27 AM |
Jersey City, NJ – May 5, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Monday, May 5th are:
5 – Force Protection – NASDAQ:FRPT
4 – Circuit City – NYSE:CC
3 – DryShips – NASDAQ:DRYS
2 – Lehman Brothers – NYSE:LEH
1 – Gemstar-TV Guide International – NASDAQ:GMST
Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) and its subsidiaries engage in the manufacture of ballistic and blast protected vehicles. The company’s products are used to protect personnel during transport, removal of unexploded ordnance, route clearance, humanitarian de-mining, and other missions that require protection from landmines and hostile fire.
* Ballistic vehicle maker, Force Protection, announced a $94 million contract to supply the U.K. military with its Cougar vehicles. Shares of the Lasdon, S.C.-based company rocketed 59 cents or 19.67% to $3.59 on Friday. The stock has dropped 85% since the last time it was made it onto the HIGH FIVE in late June last year.
Circuit City Stores, Inc. (NYSE:CC) operates... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 5/5/2008 8:26 AM |
Jersey City, NJ – May 2, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Friday, May 2nd are:
5 – BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund – NYSE:COY
4 – DryShips – NASDAQ:DRYS
3 – Circuit City – NYSE:CC
2 – Lehman Brothers – NYSE:LEH
1 – Williams Sonoma – NYSE:WSM
BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (NYSE:COY) operates as a diversified, closed-end management investment company. It invests primarily in corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and short-term securities.
* COY shares finished flat on Thursday to close at $7.38.
DryShips, Inc. (NASDAQ:DRYS) engages in the ownership and operation of drybulk carriers worldwide. The company's fleet carries various drybulk commodities, including coal, iron ore, and grains, bauxite, phosphate, fertilizers, and steel products.
* Greek drybulk shipper Dryships said Thursday it has agreed to sell three Panamax vessels and buy three newer carriers -- two Capesize and one Panamax. Shares of DRYS rose 71 cents or .86% to... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 5/2/2008 8:25 AM |
Jersey City, NJ – May 1, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Thursday, May 1st are:
5 – Cheniere Energy – AMEX:LNG
4 – Circuit City – NYSE:CC
3 – Lehman Brothers – NYSE:LEH
2 – Williams Sonoma – NYSE:WSM
1 – Crystallex International – AMEX:KRY
Cheniere Energy, Inc., (AMEX:LNG) through its subsidiaries, engages in the development, construction, ownership, and operation of onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminals and natural gas pipelines along the Gulf Coast of the United States. It develops LNG receiving terminal projects on Sabine Pass LNG in western Cameron Parish, Louisiana on the Sabine Pass Channel; Corpus Christi LNG near Corpus Christi, Texas; Creole Trail LNG at the mouth of the Calcasieu Channel in central Cameron Parish, Louisiana; and Freeport LNG on Quintana Island near Freeport, Texas.
* The chairman and chief executive of Cheniere Energy sold 1.7 million shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 5/1/2008 8:23 AM |
Jersey City, NJ – April 30, 2008
The LocateStock HIGH FIVE for Wednesday, April 30th are:
5 – Circuit City – NYSE:CC
4 – Williams Sonoma – NYSE:WSM
3 – Lehman Brothers – NYSE:LEH
2 – First Horizon National – NYSE:FHN
1 – Gemstar-TV Guide International – NASDAQ:GMST
Circuit City Stores, Inc. (NYSE:CC) operates as a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, home office products, entertainment software, and related services. It sells brand-name consumer electronics, personal computers, entertainment software, and related services in Circuit City stores in the United States and via Web sites, www.circuitcity.com and www.firedog.com.
* A major shareholder in Circuit City Stores on Monday encouraged the electronics retailer to move forward with a proposed buyout offer from Blockbuster. Hedge fund HBK Investments, which also holds a stake in movie-rental company Blockbuster, disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities... Read More » By High 5 Blogger on 4/30/2008 1:43 PM |
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