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Diese 40000 Euros möchte ich mit Eurer Hilfe zu 75% in den vielen hervorragenden Investmentvorschlägen anlegen und zu 25% für Swingtrading einsetzen.
Ich spreche von Euro, weil wir als GbR keinen direkten Account in den USA haben, sondern immer auf Euro-Basis kaufen werden. Kaufen werden wir schon direkt an den amerikanischen Börsenplätzen über E-Trade, dargestellt wird das Depot allerdings dann in Euro.
Ergo stehen 30000 Euro für langfristige Anlagen bereit, 10000 Euro für Swingtrades.
Bei dem langfristigen Teil stelle ich mir 10 Postionen a 3000 Euro vor, wobei wir immer
5 verschiedenen Themen abdecken sollten.
Es gibt seit IVAN und dem Stomausfall in New York natürlich das Energiethema. Dazu hat
Patzi drei nette Vorschläge gemacht, ich würde da auch derzeit ROYL oder Turkcell mit in die Diskussion bringen. Zu Headwaters gibt es einen eigenen Thread von mir aus Mitte 2002, nur ARIVA speichert den Thread nicht so lange, wenn man ihn nicht rechtzeitig vorm Verfall hochholt.
Das zweite Thema sind chinesische respektive asiatische Shares. Da gibt es Überschneidungen zum ersten Thema, mit JCC und BYH hätten wir zwei Shares, die auch dem ersten Thema gerecht werden und tolle Quartalszahlen abgeliefert haben.
Interessant find ich auch GCH, als so eine Dachfondsaktie für chinesische Shares. Auch das IPO LFC ist hochinteressant.
Das dritte Thema sind die Nanos seit dem Programm, dass die George Bush-Administration aufgelegt hat. An TINY, ALTI, USGA oder NGEN kommen wir derzeit kaum vorbei.
Das vierte Thema sind die Communication-Shares. Da fangen wir einfach mit EONC an und nehmen noch aus den Emerging Markets HANA oder MTE hinzu.
zick-zocks/paracorps PRTL ist natürlich auch einen Blick wert. Im US-Wettbewerb 2003 zu 1,70 eingeführt, jetzt schon über 11 Dollar.
Das fünfte Thema sind die Minenaktien. Kein langfristiges Depot ohne eine Goldmine, oder? Mit BGO oder RGLD kann man kaum etwas verkehrt machen.
Der kleine Explorer SNRN als spekulative Beilage von der OTC gefällt mir gut.
Das sechste Thema sind die Sportbekleider. In Deutschland kennt und schätzt jeder den Chart von PUMA oder Adidas.
In den USA hatte ich mich fast mit Grueni auf DECK geeinigt, aber auch eine COLM, URBN oder Tommy Holfinger gefallen mir als Langfristanlage.
Das siebte Thema sind die Halbleiter, das achte Thema die Stahlaktien, das neunte Thema die Networker, das zehnte Thema die Gesundheitsshares, das elfte Thema die Bios, das zwölfte Thema die Gamingaktien, das dreizehnte Thema die Finanzdienstleister und Banken, es sind längst nicht alle Themen.
Doch die ersten fünf Themen möchte ich zunächst favorisieren, für die restlichen Themen schiebt uns die Zertifraktion die Gewinne irgenwann rüber um dort langfristige Engagements einzugehen.
Bleiben noch die 10000 Euro für Swingtrading. Da gibt es täglich Chancen, wo ich oder andere von uns mal eine überverkaufte Situation oder einen potentiellen Hype sehen.
Da unterhält man sich dann über Commerce One, ORCH, SIRI oder CYPT von mir aus. Meine DMED aus der letzten Runde des US-Wettbewerbs haben Freitag 39% zugelegt, Zockershares kennen wir wahrlich genug.
Und die vielen tollen Shares, die im Prinzip gut laufen, wo sich aber eine nette Einstiegsgelegenheit ergibt. Da kennen wir ja nun auch reichlich Shares.
In Frage kommen Shares wir IRSN, TGAL, ASVI, CALM, ACET, AMHC, NTES, HRT, BSMD, BCSI, BLTI, MOBI, OPSW, LPSN, CYAN, GIVN, GTI, EVOL, GEMS, TUTS, TTMI ORCT, VIP. FSTW läuft grad wieder an, etc. etc. Diese Liste würde den Rahmen sprengen, sonst stehen hier 500 Kürzel.
Aber auch bei den Swingtradeshares, für die 10000 Euro zur Verfügung stehen, sollen es immer vier verschiedene Shares. Da suchen wir uns immer was Nettes raus und halten wohl nicht lange.
In dieser grundsätzlichen Anfangsphase möchte ich lieber über die Themen diskutieren und die angedachte Aufteilung zwischen Fest-und Swingtrading, ob Ihr eine andere Gewichtung favorisieren würdet, nicht so sehr die Einzelwerte.
In keinem Fall möchte ich ein überlastetes Themendepot beginnen, eine breite Streuung in viele Themen wäre mir lieber.
Gruss E.
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Aufgabe Nummer ist das Lesen und das Veröffentlichen der Zacks-Kolumne. Diese tägliche
Buy and Sell-Kolumne findet man auf der Startseite von freerealtime.com.
Wenn sich dort ein paar von uns abwechselnd reinlesen und hier reinkopieren, wäre das hilfreich.
Diese Kolumne bewegt viel, am 26.12. hatten die Zacks Leute z.B. NGEN empfohlen, danch in 3 Tagen von 7 auf über 12 Dollar gelaufen.
Ein tägliches Hereinkopieren wäre eine tolle Fleissaufgabe, die man sich in Absprache teilen könnte.
Gruss E.
So könnte es täglich aussehen:
Zacks Buy List Highlights: -- Jan 2 2004
CHICAGO, Jan 2, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Zacks.com releases another list of stocks that are currently members of the coveted Zacks #1 Ranked list which has produced an average annual return of +33.7% since inception in 1988 and has gained +100.3% since January 2000 when the market was in the grips of the worst bear market in 60 years. Among the #1 ranked stocks today we highlight the following companies: aaiPharma Inc. (NASDAQ:AAII) and Lawson Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWSN). Further they announced #2 Rankings (Buy) on two other widely held stocks: Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and eResearch Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ERES). To see the full Zacks #1 Ranked list or the rank for any other stock then visit. http://at.zacks.com/?id=88
Here is a synopsis of why these stocks have a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy). Note that a #1 Strong Buy rating is applied to 5% of all the stocks we rank:
aaiPharma Inc. (NASDAQ:AAII) is a science-based specialty pharmaceutical company with more than 24 years of drug development experience. Focusing on targeted therapeutic areas, AAII markets a growing portfolio of established branded products and applies innovative technologies to increase the commercial potential of these products. Based upon the company's current business performance and the overall outlook for 2004, aaiPharma expects net revenue for 2004 to be in the range of $340 million to $355 million and earnings to be in the range of $1.45 to $1.52 per diluted share. AaiPharma recently completed the acquisition of four C-II pain products and the launch and marketing promotion of these products are planned to begin in the first quarter of 2004. These products are expected to make a positive impact on the company's bottom line. After beating the third quarter's estimates by +72%, AAII looks poised to finish 2003 strongly. Over the past 30 days, analysts have raised this year's estimate by 2 cents and next year's by a full 13 cents or +10.2%. The strong pipeline has many analysts positive on the company and it might be worth a second look.
Lawson Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWSN) provides business process software solutions that help services organizations in the healthcare, retail, professional services, public sector, financial services, and other strategic markets achieve competitive advantage. Earlier this month Lawson reported revenues of $84.3 million for its fiscal 2004 second quarter ended Nov. 30, 2003. License fee revenues were slightly lower at $17.3 million in the second quarter, compared with $19.0 million in the fiscal 2003 second quarter. The company posted pro forma net income of $656,000, or 1 cent per diluted share, compared with the Street's estimate of a 3-cent loss. Improved pipeline execution combined with the restructuring actions and operating efficiency improvements have strengthened the overall health of their business in this fiscal year. The company signed 135 deals and 16 new customers in the quarter at an average selling price of $445,000, compared with 32 new customers at an average selling price of $319,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2003. After beating the Street's estimates last quarter by +133%, analysts have raised this year's EPS estimates by a whopping +50% over the past 30 days. Things look to be headed in the right direction and LWSN could be the investment solution investors are looking for heading into 2004.
Here is a synopsis of why these stocks have a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy). Note that a #2 Buy rating is applied to 15% of all the stocks we rank:
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) designs, manufactures and markets personal computers and related personal computing and communicating solutions for sale primarily to education, creative, consumer, and business customers. In October, Apple announced financial results for its fiscal 2003 fourth quarter ended September 27, 2003. For the quarter, the company posted a net profit of $44 million, or 12 cents per diluted share. This compares to a net loss of ($45 million), or (13 cents) per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Revenues for the quarter were $1.715 billion, up +19% from the year-ago quarter. Apple shipped 787 thousand Macintosh units during the quarter, up +7% from the year-ago quarter, as well as 336 thousand iPod units, up a remarkable +140% from the year-ago quarter. Apple's balance sheet remains strong and their working capital management is among the best in the industry. Looking ahead to the first quarter of fiscal 2004, the company expects a sequential increase in revenues to about $1.9 billion and a slight sequential increase in GAAP earnings relative to the September quarter. For the year, the company reported net income of $69 million on revenues of $6.21 billion compared to net income of $65 million on revenues of $5.74 billion in 2002. With new innovative products continually coming down the road, this company could be the apple of an investor's eye.
eResearch Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ERES) is a provider of integrated software applications and technology consulting services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. Last month, eResearch Technology announced that it is confident in its ability to meet or exceed its current guidance for the rest of 2003 and 2004. ERES expects to report fourth quarter revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2003 of $18.7 to $19.0 million and earnings of 19 cents to 20 cents per diluted share. For the full year of 2003, it expects revenues of $64.5 to $64.8 million and expects diluted earnings per share of 57 cents to 58 cents. In 2004, ERES expects to report revenues of $99 to $101 million and earnings of $1.02 to $1.05 per diluted share. ERES reported solid third quarter results in October, including net income of 16 cents per diluted share that was almost +200% better than last year (split-adjusted) while 2 cents, or more than +14%, ahead of the consensus. Furthermore, revenues of $17.5 million in the quarter were +60% better than last year and +18% better than the previous quarter. The company has managed over the past 4 quarters to beat Wall Street's expectation by about +21%. Research said that it continues to see growing momentum in its commercial business, and have had active discussions with both large and mid-tier pharmaceutical companies that are seeking to secure committed ECG capacity through "Franchise" agreements. eResearch appears to be on the right course heading into the future and may help to add some first aid to your portfolio.
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Interessant ist ebenfalls die Kolumne Movers and Shakers von CBS. Es wäre schön, wenn sich auch hier Freiwillige finden, sich dort anmelden und die Kolumne regelmässig veröffentlichen.
Gruss E.
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Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trading in Monday's session is Sonic Corp. (SONC: news, chart, profile). The largest operator of fast-food drive-in restaurants in the U.S. is expected to show a profit of 30 cents a share for its fiscal first-quarter, according to analysts polled by Thomson First Call.
The nation's largest drugstore chain, Walgreen (WAG: news, chart, profile) is seen posting earnings of 25 cents a share for the first quarter. Friday's advancers Shares of Boyd Bros. Transportation (BOYD: news, chart, profile) leapt almost 16 percent Friday after the trucking company said late Wednesday that it would go private. Under terms of the deal, BBT Acquisition Corp., a company controlled by Boyd's founder and its chief executive, will pay $7 in cash for each Boyd stock outstanding. FreeMarkets (FMKT: news, chart, profile) hiked up nearly 16 percent after Summit Analytic Partners upgraded the stock to "long-term buy" from "long-term sell," saying the deal to buy Covisint was a "good one" for the company. The supply management software company said early Wednesday that it was buying Covisint, an electronic business services provider for the auto industry, for an undisclosed sum. Hong Kong-based Highway Holdings (HIHO: news, chart, profile) ran up almost 44 percent after saying it received an order for lighting fixtures from a subsidiary of Germany's Siemens (SI: news, chart, profile) valued at $3.7 million. Production is expected to begin in March or April 2004, with the initial term expiring at the end of 2004. The order can be extended at one-year increments. Friday's decliners Shares of Ciphergen Biosystems (CIPH: news, chart, profile) tumbled more than 26 percent after the company warned that fourth-quarter revenue would fall short of prior projections due to disappointing sales of its ProteinChip System in the U.S. The proteomics research company now expects revenue of $15 to $15.5 million, vs. previous forecasts of $19 million. For all of 2003, revenue is expected to total $58.5 million, which is 50 percent above year-earlier levels. Gundle/SLT Environmental shares (GSE: news, chart, profile) sank almost 13 percent after the geosynthetic lining maker agreed to be acquired by Code Hennessy & Simmons LLC at a discount to Wednesday's closing price. The stock was the biggest percentage loser on the NYSE. Under terms of the deal, each Gundle share will be converted into $18.50 in cash, which was 11 percent below Wednesday's closing price of $20.76. Tomi Kilgore is a reporter for CBS.MarketWatch.com in New York. |
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Der aufwendigste Teil ist das Screenen des Marktes. Das ist eine gewaltige Fleissaufgabe, die sich aber mit Sicherheit lohnt.
Wie man dass anstellt und sich dort reinarbeitet, welche Links benötigt werden, kann ich Interessierten gerne erklären.
Man kommt zwangsläufig auf Shares wie TNTU, die vor einem Monat bei 0,90 auf ATH waren und vor einer Woche wieder bei 1,05 plötzlich auf ATH waren. Dann schaut man genauer hin, liest von China und Education Software und kann kaum was falsch machen.
Uns schwubs kosten sie 1,80.
Solche Chancen entdeckt man nur durch screenen, bei über 50.000 gelisteten Shares in den USA, braucht man Programme, die einem diese Arbeit abnehmen und Menschen, die bereit sind, systematisch zu arbeiten.
Also Angebote zur Mitarbeit sind reichlich vorhanden, wer noch nicht wusste was er machen kann, ist herzlich eingeladen.
Gruss E.
TNTU 1.80 +0.23 |
Mon Dec 29, 2003 | |
• | Tengtu Launches Three New Software Products |
Tue Dec 23, 2003 | |
• | Tengtu Software Recognized By China Education Technology Association |
Thu Dec 18, 2003 | |
• | Tengtu Annual Meeting Scheduled for January 20, 2004 |
Wed Dec 17, 2003 | |
• | Tengtu and China Hewlett-Packard Sign Cooperation Agreement |
Fri Dec 05, 2003 | |
• | Tengtu Connects 578 Schools In Jiangxi Province |
Fri Nov 14, 2003 | |
• | Tengtu Announces First Quarter Results |
Wed Oct 29, 2003 | |
• | Tengtu Expands School Network in Shaanxi Province |
Fri Oct 24, 2003 | |
• | Tengtu Mourns The Passing Of Zhang, Fan Qi |
Tue Oct 14, 2003 | |
• | Tengtu Announces Annual and Fourth Quarter Results |
Friday, January 02, 2004 03:59 PM EST. Quote delayed: 15 minutes Nasdaq, 20 minutes others. |
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Denke, mit Eskivana kommt eine richtig tolle Sache ins Laufen.
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Welche Links benötigt werden und wie man es aufbaut ist gar nicht so schwer. DSL und EXCEL-Kenntnisse wären als Voraussetzungen hilfreich.
Schreib mir ne kurze Mail, ich melde mich.
Jetzt bin ich weg für heute, hab keine Zeit mehr heute.
Gruss E.
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Mal abwarten, wie attraktiv es überhaupt wird für Beobachter, bei uns kommendes Jahr einzusteigen.
Abgeschreckt bist Du jetzt schon, also verpasst Du erstmal nichts.
Muss jetzt los.
Tschüss E.
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Natürlich auch alle gewünschten Kriterien an den anderen Börsenplätzen.
Übrigens hatte big l. SNIC letztes Jahr zu 5,65 im Wettbewerb mal reingenommen, ist kein
unbekannter Share. Dann aber ausgestoppt worden zu etwa dem gleichen Kurs. Danach hat er immer hinterher geschaut. Die Stoppkurse sind nicht so eine einfache Angelegenheit....
Gruss E.
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Jungs, Movers and Shakers lohnt...
Mach doch mal bitte einer ne tägliche Kolumne auf, schon wegen HIHO, standen dort drin...
Gruss E.
HIGHWAY HOLDINGS LIMITED - Nasdaq National Market: HIHO
Real-time ECN Quote*
Last | Change (%) | After Hours Chg (%)** | Trade Time | Bid | Ask |
7.45 | 2.05 (37.96) | 0.06 (0.81) | 18:54 | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Exchange Quote
Last | Change (%) | Trade Time | Bid (size) | Ask (size) |
7.39 | 1.99 (36.85) | 2004-01-05 | 0.04 (1) | 892 (1) |
Latest Ticks | Prev Close | Open | Low | High |
+=== | 5.40 | 6.11 | 5.36 | 7.81 |
Day Volume | Avg Day Vol | VWAP | 52 Wk Low | 52 Wk High |
653,139 | 38,400 | 6.5454 | 0.66 | 5.80 |
# of Trades | Last Size | Avg Trade Size | P/E Ratio | Market Cap (mil) |
1,557 | 100 | 419 | 34 | 22 |
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ARRS hatte ich in der letzten Runde 2003 drin, zu CHRB hab ich gestern und vorgestern geschrieben. CHRB gabs am 27.12. noch für 5,60.
Bei STTX wäre ich vorsichtig, die standen plötzlich als Sell-Highlight bei Zacks.
Wird Zeit, dass wir an den Markt kommen.
Werde jetzt mal die Screening-Anfragen von Mars und buju beantworten und Dir ne Kopie schicken.
Hattest Du Dir Barchart.com auch mal angesehen?
Gruss E.
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August Technology Raises 4th-Quarter Revenue Outlook
Tuesday January 6, 10:16 am ET
MINNEAPOLIS (Dow Jones)--August Technology Corp. (NasdaqNM:AUGT - News) raised its revenue estimate for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 following a general industry upturn, a company spokesperson said, which helped increase sales across all product lines.
In a press release Tuesday, the company, which makes quality control systems for electronics manufacturers, said it now expects quarterly revenue of about $ 14 million, up 20% from third-quarter levels and more than double the $6.3 million it recorded in the fourth-quarter of 2002.
Previously, August Technology forecast a 5% to 15% sequential increase in fourth-quarter revenue.
Analysts polled by Thomson First Call (News - Websites) , on average, expect the company's fourth-quarter sales to total $12.8 million.
August Technology projected 2003 revenue of about $40 million, compared with $ 25.1 million a year ago and analyst estimates of $38.8 million.
The company also said orders again grew faster than revenue in the fourth quarter, marking its sixth consecutive period of a book-to-bill ratio above parity.
August Technology shares recently traded at $21.50, up $1.03, or 5%, on heavy volume.
Company Web site: http://www.augusttech.com
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Array shares jump on alliance with Genentech
Tuesday January 6, 10:24 am ET
NEW YORK, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Shares of Array BioPharma (NasdaqNM:ARRY - News) rose as much as 33 percent on Tuesday after the company said it formed a licensing agreement with Genentech Inc. (NYSE:DNA - News) to develop cancer drugs.
Array said it will receive an upfront payment of an undisclosed sum, funding for its research, additional payments for certain development milestones and royalties on any products that reach the market.
The agreement comes less than three weeks after the company signed a similar agreement with AstraZeneca Plc (London:AZN.L - News) under which AstraZeneca receives rights to an Array drug known as ARRY-142886 and to certain second-generation compounds for cancer.
Under its agreement with Genentech, which sells the breast cancer drug Herceptin (News - Websites) , the companies will collaborate on discovering potential compounds directed against two cancer targets. Genentech will have the sole responsibility for the clinical development and commercialization of any products developed.
Genentech also has the right to add additional programs to the collaboration.
Array's shares were up $1.93, or 32 percent, to $7.96 in midmorning trading on Nasdaq. Earlier they rose as high as $8.00.
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erinnern.
Könnt Ihr Euch ja mal unter charttechnischen Aspekten ansehen.
Technisches Kaufsignal ist wohl keins da.
Aber ich finde, die news werden immer besser.
Als ich die erstmals kaufte, meinten meine Kontakte in Skandinavien
zum abbröckelnden Kurs an der Nasdaq: Die Amis wollen ein "product".
deCode hat keins.
Nun, inzwischen haben sie mehr als eins.
Ich habe ein Gefühl, als wenn deCode eines Tages mal einen Rambus
machen (steiler Anstieg in wenigen Wochen). Wann ? Keine Ahnung.
Aber wenn die Bomben-news da ist, kommt der Einstieg zu spät.
Selber konnte ich deCode immer nur in BRD ordern und oft ging tagelang
nix um. Aber wo wir jetzt direkt anne Quelle mitmischen können, fände ich
eine kleinere Position (längerfristig) nicht schlecht. Kauf mit Abstauberlimit.
Meinungen ?
Gruß
baanbruch
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Endlich alle Postler durch?
Es zieht sich hin und hin und hin und ........
Jede Menge Werte Infos und weitere Links zu HOCH`s UND TIEF`s samt Geschichte dazu gibt es bei u.a.
www.tradingday.com
www.sectorupdates.com
Prognosen angehoben hat der Breitband Provider ARRIS Ticker (ARRS)
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Pivotal Year for IPOs Ends on High Note
Sunday December 28, 12:33 pm ET
By Steve James
NEW YORK (Reuters) - In a year that many believe marks a turnaround in the market for initial public offerings, there were some spectacular winners, some big-name deals and a few poor performers.
According to Dealogic, an IPO financial data provider, 85 IPOs were completed in 2003, the same as the year before. The total this year was driven by a busy December, which experts say bodes well for 2004.
Bankers priced only 10 IPOs after the first six months of the year, but there was a flood of new issues in the second half, when uncertainty over the war in Iraq and the U.S. economy dissipated. There were 21 deals done in the third quarter and 54 in fourth.
Bankers priced 24 IPOs in December alone, making it the most productive month in three years since 27 deals in October 2000, according to John Fitzgibbon, editor of 123jump.com, an online IPO monitor.
"The wind was clearly at the IPO market's back this year," Fitzgibbon said.
"It certainly is heating up," said Lawrence Calahan, a partner at America's Growth Capital in Boston, an investment bank specializing in emerging growth. "The year seemed to gain steam, especially after the end of the war (in Iraq).
JUMPING BACK IN
"People were cautious but with the market showing signs of life they decided to jump back in," he told Reuters. "The public market has bounced back quicker than we anticipated, but there are still people who think maybe the market has got ahead of itself. But generally the attitude is positive.
"The expectation is that the first quarter will be equally, or more robust (than the fourth quarter)," Calahan said.
According to America's Growth Capital figures, the technology, financial, consumer and real estate sectors were more attractive to investors looking for new public companies.
Health-care and transportation IPOs generally did not fare as well.
The biggest overall winner of 2003 in aftermarket performance was Accredited Home Lenders Holding Co. (NasdaqNM:LEND - News), a San Diego-based non-prime mortgage banker. It was priced in February at $8 and has climbed over 300 percent higher to more than $32. On Friday, the stock closed at $30.39 on Nasdaq.
Another mortgage firm, Franklin Bank Corp. (NasdaqNM:FBTX - News) was also well ahead of the game after pricing at $14.50 each. The IPO opened at $16.74 a share on Dec. 18, and closed Dec. 19 at $17.50 a share, up 20.7 percent. On Friday, the Houston-based savings and loan closed at $18.75 on Nasdaq.
Also in the financial sector, Infinity Property & Casualty Corp. (NasdaqNM:IPCC - News) has more than doubled its $16 IPO price and closed at $30.50 Friday on Nasdaq.
One rust-belt industry IPO -- International Steel Group Inc. (NYSE:ISG - News) -- was a surprise success, climbing 48 percent in its first two weeks. Shares closed at $40.78 Friday on the New York Stock Exchange (News - Websites) .
On the downside, shares of Acusphere Inc. (NasdaqNM:ACUS - News), a developer of drugs to treat the central nervous system, dropped more than 50 percent after its October IPO price of $14 to a low of $6.70. It traded down 19 cents at $8.09 Friday on Nasdaq.
Another health-care flop was NitroMed Inc. (NasdaqNM:NTMD - News), a pharmaceutical company developing drugs for heart failure in black patients. It priced its IPO at $11 on Nov. 5 and fell 15 percent on the first day of Nasdaq trading. On Friday, it rose 5 cents to $7.10.
Big-name deals grabbed the headlines in December -- China Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (NYSE:LFC - News; HKSE:2628.HK - News) and Orbitz Inc. (NasdaqNM:ORBZ - News), with differing results.
China Life, China's largest life insurer, had an estimated IPO value of $3.46 billion, making it the biggest of the year. The offering was priced at $18.68 and started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 17 at $23.25, rising 27 percent on the first day. On Friday, it closed up $1.51 to $32.01.
Another Chinese IPO, online travel and hotel booking firm Ctrip.com International (NasdaqNM:CTRP - News), was 80 per cent up from the IPO price. It closed Friday at $33.90 on Nasdaq, up 91 cents.
In contrast, the anticipated offering of the U.S. online travel company Orbitz was less than stellar. The shares fell about 4 percent on the first day of trading on Nasdaq, after initially rising 18 percent over the IPO price of $26.
The next day it hit a low of $22.77, but despite rising since, it was still below the IPO price and closed Friday at $23.63 on Nasdaq, down 33 cents.
Bitte LEND besonders beachten!!
$3o.3o KGV 'o4: 6
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