MaoXian.com -- Archive > November 2, 2004

Map of Presidential Election Returns By State

C-SPAN posted a nice map of presidential election returns by state, which I assume they'll begin to update after 9 PM tonight.

Posted at 20:15, GMT

Stocks to Watch -- Tuesday, November 2

Posted at 14:15, GMT

Price Action in Stem Cell Research Companies Forecasting Kerry Victory

The stock prices of both GERN and STEM have risen dramatically over the last couple of weeks. Is the smart money betting on a Kerry victory? You know where I stand.

GERN & STEM, 30-min. Chart

Posted at 8:25, GMT

Chart of the Day -- Harman International Industries, Monthly Chart

Harman Kardon, JBL, Infinity, Mark Levinson, Becker, AKG, Soundcraft, Lexicon...

HAR, Monthly Chart

Posted at 8:15, GMT

Best and Worst Performing Mid-Cap Stocks (last 12 weeks)

Every Tuesday I feature a scan of my Mid-Cap stock universe. Last week I highlighted the best and worst year-over-year performers. Here are the best and worst performers over the last 12 weeks:

Best:

Crompton Corp (CK)
Up ~69% {polymer products and specialty products}
Wind River Systems Inc (WIND)
Up ~65% {integrated software platforms}
Cree Inc (CREE)
Up ~65% {semiconductor materials and devices}
Retek Inc (RETK)
Up ~56% {software solutions for retailers}
Harman International Industries Inc (HAR)
Up ~54% {high-fidelity audio products}

Worst:

DeVry Inc (DV)
Down ~29% {for-profit education}
Ivax Corp (IVX)
Down ~26% {pharmaceutical products}
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc (KKD)
Down ~23% {specialty retailer of doughnuts}
Tyson Foods Inc (TSN)
Down ~22% {chicken, beef, pork, prepared foods}
Synopsys Inc (SNPS)
Down ~18% {electronic design automation software}

Posted at 7:55, GMT

Schwab Says Buying "That Soundview Thing" a "Classic Strategic Error"

A Chat with Charles Schwab, by Kim Clark.

Schwab says some interesting things, among them:

"Competition should drive mutual funds fees down. Look at the growth of Vanguard. The knowledgeable people go to Vanguard. People come to Schwab if they want some help and advice."

Posted at 7:45, GMT

Jimmy Rogers / Beeland Management Dispute

Statement by James B. Rogers, Jr. Regarding Rogers International Raw Materials Fund, L.P (Press Release)

"[Rogers] announced today that he has notified the Fund of his redemption of all of his economic participation in the Fund and of the transfer of his equity ownership in the General Partner of the Fund to a family member. By reason of such transfer, the Fund may have lost its rights to the use of various trademarks involving the name 'Rogers,' including the name of the Fund."

Beeland Management Disputes Jim Rogers' Statements

"[Rogers'] claims that he has withdrawn his economic interest from the fund are patently false and misleading."

Posted at 7:35, GMT

No New Internet Funds Since 2000

Dot-com funds grow older, wiser, by Bill Deener:

"The number of funds in [the Internet] sector has been steadily declining from 44 in 1999 - the pinnacle of the Internet craze - to only 10 today ... Assets in the Munder fund, which topped $10 billion in early 2000, now measure less than $1 billion. The Jacobs fund saw its assets plummet from $248.7 million in 2000 to $20 million in 2001. The fund currently has $90 million in assets after the 100 percent gain in 2003 and some inflow of new money."

Posted at 7:25, GMT

Stock Salesmen Face Famine

Registry freezes Wall St. cold calls, by Aaron Elstein:

"The average annual pay for brokers has slid by 25% in the past four years, to $155,000. Meanwhile, the number of brokers registered with the National Association of Securities Dealers fell by 3% between 2001 and 2003, to 654,000--the first decline in nearly a decade."

Posted at 7:15, GMT

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