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Is Wynn Resorts' Cash Machine Shutting Down?

Fri, 19/11/2010 - 12:24 by Seth Jayson

 Although business headlines still tout earnings numbers, many investors have moved past net earnings as a measure of a company's economic output. That's because earnings are very often less trustworthy than cash flow, since earnings are more open to manipulation based on dubious judgment calls.

 

Stock Cheat Sheet: Rackspace Hosting

Fri, 19/11/2010 - 12:19 by Sean Sun

 

Get to know a company in less than five minutes: That's what a Motley Fool Cheat Sheet is all about. If you're new to Rackspace Hosting (NYSE: RAX), consider this your Foolish way to get introduced and in the know.




NetEase Plays to Win in China

Fri, 19/11/2010 - 12:16 by Rick Aristotle ...

 Leave it to NetEase.com (Nasdaq: NTES) to show the smaller online gaming companies how it's done.

The Chinese Web-based gaming pioneer came through with another monster quarter last night. Net revenue soared 61% to $209.3 million, with net income climbing 49% to $0.67 per ADS. Analysts were only banking on a profit of $0.63 for each depositary share with a top line of $202.7 million.

 

The Skeptics Are Still Wrong About Akamai

Fri, 19/11/2010 - 12:12 by Tim Beyers

 

Unless you've Rip Van Winkled the past two weeks away in a cave somewhere, you probably know shares of Akamai Technologies (Nasdaq: AKAM) are down roughly 8% so far this month.




Are Sohu.com's Earnings Worse Than They Look?

Fri, 19/11/2010 - 12:03 by Seth Jayson

 Although business headlines still tout earnings numbers, many investors have moved past net earnings as a measure of a company's economic output. That's because earnings are very often less trustworthy than cash flow, since earnings are more open to manipulation based on dubious judgment calls.

 

Is Williams Companies a Cash Machine?

Fri, 19/11/2010 - 12:01 by Seth Jayson

 Although business headlines still tout earnings numbers, many investors have moved past net earnings as a measure of a company's economic output. That's because earnings are very often less trustworthy than cash flow, since earnings are more open to manipulation based on dubious judgment calls.

 

1-Star Stocks Poised to Plunge: Motricity?

Fri, 19/11/2010 - 11:56 by Brian D. Pacampara

 Based on the aggregated intelligence of 170,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, mobile data service specialist Motricity (Nasdaq:MOTR) has received the dreaded one-star ranking.

 

Marginal Performance at Liquidity Services

Fri, 19/11/2010 - 11:51 by Seth Jayson

 Margins matter. The more Liquidity Services (Nasdaq: LQDT) keeps of each buck it earns in revenue, the more money it has to invest in growth, fund new strategic plans, or (gasp!) distribute to shareholders. Healthy margins often separate pretenders from the best stocks in the market.  That's why I check on my holdings' margins at least once a quarter. I'm looking for the absolute numbers, comparisons to sector peers and competitors, and any trend that may tell me how strong Liquidity Services's competitive position could be.

 

Will Broadcom Disappoint Analysts Next Quarter?

Fri, 19/11/2010 - 11:48 by Seth Jayson

 There's no foolproof way to know the future for Broadcom (Nasdaq: BRCM) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen -- and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're not monitoring these metrics, short-sellers are.

 

Is This Trend Your Friend at Skyworks Solutions?

Fri, 19/11/2010 - 00:36 by Seth Jayson

 Margins matter. The more Skyworks Solutions (Nasdaq: SWKS) keeps of each buck it earns in revenue, the more money it has to invest in growth, fund new strategic plans, or (gasp!) distribute to shareholders. Healthy margins often separate pretenders from the best stocks in the market. That's why I check on my holdings' margins at least once a quarter. I'm looking for the absolute numbers, comparisons to sector peers and competitors, and any trend that may tell me how strong Skyworks Solutions' competitive position could be.

Are You Watching This Trend at JDS Uniphase?

Fri, 19/11/2010 - 00:35 by Seth Jayson

 Margins matter. The more JDS Uniphase (Nasdaq: JDSU) keeps of each buck it earns in revenue, the more money it has to invest in growth, fund new strategic plans, or (gasp!) distribute to shareholders. Healthy margins often separate pretenders from the best stocks in the market.  That's why I check on my holdings' margins at least once a quarter. I'm looking for the absolute numbers, comparisons to sector peers and competitors, and any trend that may tell me how strong JDS Uniphase's competitive position could be.

 

Is Rackspace Hosting Growing or Slowing?

Fri, 19/11/2010 - 00:30 by Seth Jayson

 There's no foolproof way to know the future for Rackspace Hosting (NYSE: RAX) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen -- and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're not monitoring these metrics, short-sellers are.