The average U.S. stock mutual fund gained 31.8% through Dec. 20, including reinvested dividends and gains, just edging out the Standard and Poor's 500-stock index, which rose 30.2% the same period. It's the best year for stock funds since 2009, according to Lipper, which tracks the funds.
Leading the way:
��Small-company stocks beat their larger brethren. The average small-company core fund jumped 34.5% this year, vs. 29% for large-cap core funds. Investors should note that large-cap core funds most closely track the S&P 500, and that they lagged the index mainly because of expenses.
��Growth beat value. Growth managers look for stocks of companies that are expected to grow earnings rapidly, while value managers pick up battered bargains. Large-company growth funds rose 31.9% this year, vs. 29.9% for large-company value funds.
Top 10 Companies To Invest In Right Now: Hanmi Financial Corporation(HAFC)
Hanmi Financial Corporation operates as the holding company for Hanmi Bank that provides general business banking products and services in the United States. Its deposit product line comprises business and personal checking accounts, savings accounts, negotiable order of withdrawal accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. The company?s loan portfolio includes real estate loans, such as commercial property, construction, and residential property loans; commercial and industrial loans comprising commercial term loans, commercial lines of credit, small business administration loans, and international trade finance; and consumer loans consisting of automobile loans, secured and unsecured personal loans, home improvement loans, home equity lines of credit, overdraft protection loans, and unsecured lines of credit and credit cards. It also offers various insurance products, such as life, commercial, automobile, health, and property and casualty. The company serves the Korean-American community, as well as other communities in the multi-ethnic populations of Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, the San Francisco Bay area, and the Silicon Valley area in Santa Clara County. As of December 31, 2010, it operates a branch network of 27 full-service branch offices in California and one loan production office in Washington. Hanmi Financial Corporation was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By GuruFocus]
Hanmi Financial Corporation (HAFC): President and CEO Chong Guk Kum Bought 1,821 Shares
President and CEO of Hanmi Financial Corporation (HAFC) Chong Guk Kum bought 1,821 shares on 09/20/2013 at an average price of $16.27. Hanmi Financial Corporation has a market cap of $513.615 million; its shares were traded at around $16.27 with a P/E ratio of 10.95 and P/S ratio of 3.82. The dividend yield of Hanmi Financial Corporation stocks is 0.43%.
Top 10 Companies To Invest In Right Now: EDGAR Online Inc.(EDGR)
EDGAR Online, Inc. creates and distributes financial data and public filings for equities, mutual funds, and other publicly traded assets worldwide. The company?s data products include access to SEC filings in various formats, standardized and as-reported fundamental financial data, annual and quarterly financial statements, insider trades, institutional holdings, initial and secondary public offerings, Form 8-K disclosures, electronic prospectuses, and other investment instrument disclosure information. Its data solutions comprise the configuration of its data products; conversion of data from unstructured content into XML, extensible business reporting language (XBRL), and PDF formats; and storage and delivery of data and custom feeds, and tools to access information. The company delivers its data and analysis products through online subscriptions, embedded in other Web sites, and through redistributors. It also provides various end-user subscription services, including I-Metrix, which delivers a Web only service; I-Metrix Professional that allows a user to do in-depth analysis through the Web and a Microsoft Excel add-in; EDGAR Pro, which offers financial data, stock ownership, public offering data sets, and advanced search tools; and EDGAR Access, a retail product, which is available through single-seat credit card purchase. In addition, the company provides a mechanism that helps customers in converting financial statements into XBRL for filing with the SEC and other regulators. It serves generally financial, corporate, and advisory professionals who work in investment funds, asset management firms, insurance companies and banks, stock exchanges, and government agencies; and accounting firms, law firms, corporations, or individual investors. The company was formerly known as Cybernet Data Systems, Inc. and changed its name to EDGAR Online, Inc. in January 1999. EDGAR Online, Inc. was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Rockville, Ma ryland.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Bill Smith]
FDS operates in a highly competitive industry, some with more resources. Their competitors include:
Thomson Reuters Corp. (TRI)BloombergInteractive (IDC)MSCI Inc. (MXB)Morningstar Inc. (MORN)Track Data Corp. (TRAC)Edgar Online (EDGR)McGraw-Hill (MHP )
Best Biotech Companies To Buy Right Now: Intuitive Surgical Inc.(ISRG)
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets da Vinci surgical systems for various surgical procedures, including urologic, gynecologic, cardiothoracic, general, and head and neck surgeries. Its da Vinci surgical system consists of a surgeon?s console or consoles, a patient-side cart, a 3-D vision system, and proprietary ?wristed? instruments. The company?s da Vinci surgical system translates the surgeon?s natural hand movements on instrument controls at the console into corresponding micro-movements of instruments positioned inside the patient through small puncture incisions, or ports. It also manufactures a range of EndoWrist instruments, which incorporate wrist joints for natural dexterity for various surgical procedures. Its EndoWrist instruments consist of forceps, scissors, electrocautery, scalpels, and other surgical tools. In addition, it sells various vision and accessory products for use in conjunction with the da Vinci Surgical System as surgical procedures are performed. The company?s accessory products include sterile drapes used to ensure a sterile field during surgery; vision products, such as replacement 3-D stereo endoscopes, camera heads, light guides, and other items. It markets its products through sales representatives in the United States, and through sales representatives and distributors in international markets. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Holly LaFon] tive Surgical is the maker of the da Vinci Surgical System, a breakthrough in robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery. It provides technology and procedural innovation across cardiac, thoracic, urology, gynecologic, colorectal, pediatric and general surgical disciplines and allows patients to recover in record time.
In the last year, this fast-growing company�� stock has surged 66% to $529.54. Its revenue over the last ten years has grown at a rate of 38%, and it grew 24.5% last year with 72.5% gross profit and 39.5% operating margin. The company expects fiscal 2012 revenue growth of 17-19%.
The da Vinci System is new technology first introduced to market in July 2000 after the US FDA approved it for laparoscopic surgery. Its new S model was released in April 2009. Already there are more than 1,933 systems installed in over 1,560 hospitals worldwide.
Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Apple Inc. is the maker of popular consumer products such as the Mac, iPod, iPhone and iPad. Its stock has famously increased 569% over the past five years to hit a record of $600 per share last week. Apple has split its stock 2 for 1 three times in the past on June 15, 1987, June 21, 2000 and February 28, 2005. CEO Tim Cook said as recently as this morning that the company saw little reason to that a split would help the stock but if it was in the best interest of shareholder the company would have one. The company also announced this morning that it would initiate a $2.65 per share quarterly dividend and buy back up to $10 billion of its common stock.
In the last ten years, Apple�� annual growth rate for revenue was 34.5%, EBITDA 112.4% and book value 36.3%. Free cash flow increased 11% in the last five years and 58% in the last year. The rapidly growing company still has a relatively low P/E ratio of 16.68.
Google Inc. Cl A (GOOG)
Google Inc. is the search engine company founded in 1998 that has expanded to offer dozens of advertising and web ser
- [By Brian Pacampara]
Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, surgical-robot specialist Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG ) has earned a respected four-star ranking.
- [By Monica Gerson]
Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) posted a 14% drop in its Q3 net income. Its revenue fell 7% year-over-year. Intuitive Surgical shares tumbled 7.77% to $368.13 in the after-hours trading session.
- [By Sue Chang and Saumya Vaishampayan]
Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG) �shares gained 2.4%. Analysts at J.P. Morgan said they remain ��onstructive��on longer-term potential for Intuitive Surgical�� da Vinci surgical system despite headwinds in the past few months. Da Vinci ��as evolved from being a tool with limited uptake in the surgical suite to a diversified platform, with increasingly broad applicability in areas such as colorectal, bariatric, thoracic and vascular surgery,��Tycho Peterson, an analyst at J.P. Morgan wrote in his note.
Top 10 Companies To Invest In Right Now: Cogeco Inc (CGO.TO)
COGECO Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides cable television, high speed Internet (HSI), telephony, managed information technology and infrastructure, and other telecommunications services to residential and commercial customers. It also provides data networking, e-business applications, video conferencing, hosting services, Ethernet, private line, voice over Internet protocol, data storage, data security, co-location services, cloud services, virtualization, firewall services, and data backup with end-to-end monitoring and reporting, and other communication solutions. As of August 31, 2012, the company provided television service to 863,115 customers; digital television service to 771,503 customers; HSI service to 634,534 customers; and telephony service to 471,484 customers. In addition, it owns and operates 13 radio stations; Cogeco News, a news agency in Quebec; and M茅trom茅dia, an advertising representation house focusing on billboard and poster advertising in th e public transit sector. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. COGECO Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Gestion Audem Inc.
Top 10 Companies To Invest In Right Now: Duke Realty Corporation (DRE)
Duke Realty Corporation operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States. It offers leasing, property and asset management, development, construction, build-to-suit, and other tenant-related services. As of December 31, 2006, Duke Realty owned approximately 721 industrial, office, and retail properties comprising 113.8 million rentable square feet, as well as owned 6,400 acres of unencumbered land for development. The company has elected to be taxed as REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. As a REIT, it would not be subject to federal income tax purposes, provided that it distributes at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its shareholders. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with regional offices in Alexandria, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas and Houston, Texas; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Nashville, Tennessee; Orlando, Florida; Phoenix, Arizona; Raleigh, North Carolina; St. Louis, Missouri; and Tampa and Weston, Florida.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Brad Thomas]
Other REITs mentioned: (O), (NNN), (STAG), (DCT), (EGP), (PDM), (DRE), (LRY)
Source: Chambers Street: More Liquidity Magic On The Way In REIT-DomDisclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. (More...)
Top 10 Companies To Invest In Right Now: Guardian Cap Group Com Npv(GCG.TO)
Guardian Capital Group Limited, through its subsidiaries, operates as a diversified financial services company in Canada. The company provides various institutional investment management services to pension plan sponsors, open and closed-end funds and mutual funds, operating and endowment funds, and wrap programs; and investment and asset management services to high net worth clients, foundations, and endowment funds. It also offers a horizontally integrated financial advisory platform, which includes mutual fund dealer, securities dealer, and insurance managing general agency businesses; and banking, trust, and corporate administration, as well as investment management services to international clients. The company was founded in 1962 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
Top 10 Companies To Invest In Right Now: Premier Financial Bancorp Inc (PFBI)
Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc. (Premier), incorporated in 1991, is a multi-bank holding company. As March 15, 2012, the Company operated eight banking offices in Kentucky, five banking offices in Ohio, 14 banking offices in West Virginia, five banking offices in Washington, DC, one banking office in Maryland and two banking offices in Virginia. At December 31, 2011, Premier had total consolidated assets of $1,124.1 million and total consolidated deposits of $925.1 million. The banking subsidiaries (the Banks) consist of Citizens Deposit Bank & Trust, Vanceburg, Kentucky; Farmers Deposit Bank, Eminence, Kentucky; Ohio River Bank, Ironton, Ohio, and Premier Bank, Inc., Huntington, West Virginia. On April 9, 2011, Premier merged five of its subsidiary banks, Adams National Bank (Adams National), Consolidated Bank and Trust Company (CB&T), First Central Bank and Traders Bank, Inc., to form Premier Bank, Inc. On May 16, 2011, Abigail Adams National Bancorp, Inc. (AANBI) was merged into Premier. During the year ended December 31, 3011, Farmers Deposit Bank sold its drive through branch in Eminence, Kentucky.
Lending Activities
The Banks residential mortgage lending activities consist primarily of loans for purchasing personal residences or loans for commercial or consumer purposes secured by residential mortgages. The Banks also originate residential mortgage loans that are sold in the secondary mortgage market. Consumer lending activities consist of financing for automobile and personal loans, including unsecured lines of credit. Commercial lending activities include loans to small businesses located primarily in the communities, in which the Banks are located and surrounding areas. Commercial loans are secured by business assets, including real estate, equipment, inventory, and accounts receivable. Some commercial loans are unsecured.
Investment Activities
The Company classifies its securities portfolio as either securities available for sale or securi! ties held to maturity. As of December 31, 2011, the Company�� available-for-sale securities included mortgage-backed securities of government-sponsored agencies, the United States Treasury securities, the United States government-sponsored agency securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions, and other securities.
Sources of Funds
The Banks' range of deposit services includes checking accounts, negotiable order of withdrawal (NOW) accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, club accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit and overdraft protection. Customers can access their accounts via traditional bank branch locations, as well as automated teller machines (ATMs) and the Internet. The Banks also offer bill payment and telephone banking services. Other funding sources for Premier include short and long-term borrowings. Premier's short-term borrowings primarily consist of securities sold under agreements to repurchase with commercial, public entity and tax exempt organization customers. Also included in short-term borrowings are federal funds purchased from other banks and overnight borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) or the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) discount window. Long-term borrowings consist of FHLB borrowings by Premier�� Banks and other borrowings by the parent holding company.
Top 10 Companies To Invest In Right Now: USG Corporation(USG)
USG Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and distribution of building materials worldwide. The company offers gypsum and related products, including gypsum wallboard, joint compounds used for finishing wallboard joints, cement boards, glass mat sheathing, gypsum fiber panels, poured gypsum underlayments, ultra light panels, and various construction plaster products. Its gypsum products are used in various building applications to finish the interior walls, ceilings, and floors in residential, commercial, and institutional constructions, and repair and remodel constructions. The company also produces gypsum-based products for agricultural and industrial customers to use in various applications, including soil conditioning, road repair, fireproofing, and ceramics. In addition, it manufactures ceiling grid and acoustical ceiling tile for electrical and mechanical systems, and air distribution and maintenance applications. USG Corporation distribut es its gypsum products through specialty wallboard distributors, building materials dealers, home improvement centers and other retailers, contractors, and a network of distributors. Further, it distributes other manufacturers? gypsum wallboard, joint compound and other gypsum products, as well as drywall metal, insulation, and roofing products and accessories. The company sells its products under SHEETROCK, DUROCK, FIBEROCK, SECUROCK, LEVELROCK, RED TOP, IMPERIAL, DIAMOND, SUPREMO, AURATONE, ACOUSTONE, DONN, DX, FINELINE, CENTRICITEE, CURVATURA, and COMPASSO brands. The company was founded in 1901 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Seth Jayson]
USG (NYSE: USG ) reported earnings on April 24. Here are the numbers you need to know.
The 10-second takeaway
For the quarter ended March 31 (Q1), USG missed estimates on revenues and missed estimates on earnings per share. - [By Holly LaFon]
Pimco managing director Mark Kiesel mentions Whirlpool (WHR), Weyerhaeuser (WY), USG (USG), Toll Brothers (TOLL) and KB Home (KBH) as good plays on housing:�
- [By Eric Volkman]
She also serves as chairman of the United States Steel and Carnegie Pension Fund, and on that organization's investment committee. Outside of U.S. Steel, she sits on the board of directors of USG (NYSE: USG ) and the Pennsylvania Business Council, among other entities.
Top 10 Companies To Invest In Right Now: Spartech Corporation(SEH)
Spartech Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an intermediary processor of engineered thermoplastics, polymeric compounds, and concentrates. The company operates in three segments: Custom Sheet and Rollstock, Packaging Technologies, and Color and Specialty Compounds. The Custom Sheet and Rollstock segment primarily manufactures plastic sheets, custom rollstock, calendered films, laminates, and acrylic products. This segment?s custom sheet and rollstock is used in various markets, including material handling, transportation, building and construction, recreation and leisure, electronics and appliances, sign and advertising, and aerospace. The Packaging Technologies segment manufactures custom-designed plastic packages and custom rollstock primarily used in the food and consumer product markets. This segment?s packaging technologies products are principally used in the food, medical, and consumer packaging, as well as in graphic arts markets. The Color and Specialty Compounds segment manufactures custom-designed plastic alloys, compounds, and color concentrates for use by manufacturing customers servicing the transportation, building and construction, packaging, agriculture, lawn and garden, and electronics and appliances end markets. The company sells its products through its sales force, as well as through independent sales representatives and wholesale distributors. It serves customers primarily in the United States, Mexico, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Spartech Corporation was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Clayton, Missouri.
Top 10 Companies To Invest In Right Now: PURICORE PLC ORD GBP0.01(PURI.L)
PuriCore plc, a water-based clean technology company, engages in developing and commercializing proprietary products that kill pathogens. It offers Sterilox food safety systems that are used by retail supermarkets to keep produce, cut fruit, floral, and seafood fresh, as well as to address cross-contamination; and FloraFresh Systems to keep flowers fresher for leading supermarket and floral chains. The company also provides Vashe wound therapy, an FDA-cleared medical device used for moistening, irrigating, cleaning, and debriding acute and chronic wounds, including stage I through IV pressure ulcers, stasis ulcers, diabetic ulcers, post-surgical wounds, first- and second-degree burns, abrasions, and minor irritations of the skin. In addition, it offers Aqualox water treatment systems that produce hypochlorous acid for water and wastewater disinfection, as well as for killing E.coli, Legionella, and other harmful micro-organisms; Sterilox Biosafety system that rapidly disin fects surfaces to protect against the spread of infectious pathogens; and Sterilox dental systems that generate solutions to decontaminate and disinfect hard surfaces and inside dental unit water lines ensuring a clean environment for dental professionals, patients, and staff. Further, the company?s products address various public health threats of MRSA, M.tuberculosis, Legionella, E.coli, HIV, poliovirus, Helicobacter pylori, norovirus, Salmonella, and animal and human influenza virus. PuriCore plc is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
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