Global Stocks Archive

What Obama's Asia Tour Means for Investors

President Obama is in Asia this week, and considering the dire fate of the U.S. dollar, I can hardly blame him. The president's goal is to convince the Far East that America is still a good place to invest. Quite a tall order, considering that when Treasury Secretary Geithner was speaking to students in China earlier this year and said that the U.S. dollar was safe, the students responded by laughing at him. That's not a good sign.

A Pharmaceutical Stock with 20% Earnings Growth Potential

Big pharmaceutical stocks don't often see double-digit earnings growth without dramatic cost-cutting. Unfortunately, while cost-cutting can prop up a stock temporarily, it can't enhance a company's overall profitability long-term.

That's why I'm turning my attention to a nifty global pharmaceutical stock that has the profit potential and earnings momentum to carry it ahead even in recessionary times.

This company isn't a household name like Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb or Wyeth. But it still has a blockbuster product line. This global stock manufacturers generic drugs for everything from heart drugs to antibiotics to antidepressants. Here's why you want to own this stock now...

Why China Will Continue to Grow

The recent ethnic violence in China seems to have quieted down and that will help many of my favorite China-based stocks rebound. Also, Goldman Sachs said that the Chinese economy will surpass its GDP growth estimates for this year.

Some of my favorite Chinese stocks include KongZhong (KONG), Universal Travel Group (UTA) and Shanda Interactive Entertainment (SNDA). This has been an amazing for many Chinese stocks. Shares of SNDA are already up 60% this year while UTA is up an amazing 250%.

Shanda's Earnings Top Views

We got more good news yesterday from Shanda (SNDA), which is one of my top China online game stocks. The company reported earnings of 78 cents a share, five cents more than expectations. Online gaming is very popular in China and companies like Netease.com (NTES) and Shanda have made huge gains. The company's revenues soared 47% to $155 million.

Williams-Sonoma Swings to Loss

The retail environment has been horrible and even the best companies are losing money. This morning we learned that Williams-Sonoma (WSM) reported a loss for its fiscal first quarter which ended on May 3. In addition to Williams-Sonoma stores, the company also runs Pottery Barn and West Elm. For the quarter, the company lost 14 cents a share. The only bright spot is that this was seven cents better than expectations.

Chinese Stocks Like Longtop Financial Technologies (LFT) Are Set to Soar

Here's a question for investors: What country has the hottest stocks in the world right now? Answer: China. It's true. Subscribers to my Global Growth service have been racking up huge gains by investing in this emerging giant. We're sitting on profits of over 50% in China Sky One Medical (CSKI). We're up over 60% in Asiainfo Holdings (ASIA). Since I first recommended Shanda Interactive (SNDA) less than four months ago, the stock has exploded for a 65% gain.

How the Swine Flu Is Impacting My Top Mexican Stocks

The swine flu has wreaked havoc with all sorts of businesses, including Mexican stocks. But not every Mexican stock should be avoided. Here's my take on where my top Mexican stocks stand right now.

Netease.com Hits Another All-Time High

Netease.com (NTES) had broken out to yet another all-time high. If you think you heard this from me before, you're right. The stock is like the Energizer Bunny. NTES got to as high as $32.62 today. My Quantum Growth subscribers are currently sitting on a 60% profit. That's not bad for two months!

Netease.com Hits All-Time High

Although the stock market is down again today, one of my favorite China stocks, Netease.com (NTES), reached another new all-time high yesterday. Seven years ago, the stock was going for about 20 cents a share (adjust for splits). Today Netease.com is over $28 a share so that's a gain of 140-fold in seven years. The stock is up 37% since the market turned on March 9.

Top Chinese Internet Stocks

One of the more remarkable stories of recent years has been the phenomenal growth of the Internet in China. Only thirty years ago, China was seen as a hopelessly backward state. Today, it has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

6,000% in Sohu.com

Here's a look at the performance of Sohu.com (SOHU), the Chinese Internet sensation, since its 2002 low.