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2014-02-13 00:00:00 UTC
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Interesting DDD Put And Call Options For March 28th
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the March 28th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new March 28th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $68.00 strike price has a current bid of $5.50. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $68.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $62.50 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $69.41/share today.
Because the $68.00 strike represents an approximate 2% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 58%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract . Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 8.09% return on the cash commitment, or 68.72% annualized - at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost .
Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for 3D Systems Corp. , and highlighting in green where the $68.00 strike is located relative to that history:
Top YieldBoost Calls of the S&P 500 »
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the March 28th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new March 28th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $69.41/share today.
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the March 28th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new March 28th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $69.41/share today.
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At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new March 28th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the March 28th expiration. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $69.41/share today.
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At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new March 28th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $69.41/share today. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the March 28th expiration.
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2014-02-10 00:00:00 UTC
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Why Buy ROBO-STOX Global Robotics and Automation ETF
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Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos' audacious goal of one day delivering customer orders via automated drones has inspired investors to rethink science fiction as science possibility.
"The global marketplace is past the tipping point of adopting robotics and automation, and all of the incorporation of this technology up to now is only the beginning," Kevin Lane, chief investment officer of Fusion Analytics Investment Partners in New York, told IBD.
That helps explain theRobo-Stox Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF 's ( ROBO ) rapid growth to more than $84 million in assets in just three months since its debut on the stock market .
ROBO has returned 5% since its inception on Oct. 22 vs. 3% for theSPDR S&P 500 ( SPY ). But the market correction hasn't been kind to ROBO and its holdings. ROBO is down 5% year to date while SPY has shed 3%.
The ETF created by Dallas-based Robo-Stox LLC contains 78 U.S and foreign companies engaged in developing industrial and health care robotics, 3D printing systems, consumer robotics, and related software and parts.
"For many years, only heavy industrial businesses like car manufacturers used robots and automation systems. These days, robotic machines are revolutionizing a wide variety of industries," Lane wrote. "Apple ( AAPL ) plans to invest $11 billion in robotics and automation, whileGoogle ( GOOG ) has opened a robotics division and acquired seven companies to build out that business."
ROBO has 36% of assets invested in U.S stocks, 25% in Japan, 7% in Germany, 7% in Taiwan, 5% Switzerland and micro-exposure to 10 other countries. The portfolio weights 40% of assets in bellwether stocks, or the primary players in the industry, and 60% in non-bellwether companies that get a small amount of sales from robotics.
Eighteen bellwether stocks are weighted 2% each, while the rest are weighted 1% each. The U.S. bellwethers are3D Systems ( DDD ),AeroVironment (AVAV),Cognex (CGNX),Faro Technologies (FARO),Intuitive Surgical (ISRG),iRobot (IRBT),Lincoln Electric (LECO),Mako Surgical (MAKO),Oceaneering International (OII) andRockwell Automation (ROK).
The portfolio is rebalanced and/or reconstituted quarterly. It charges an annual management fee of 0.95% vs. 0.50% for ETFs on average.
Holdings With The Most Buzz
With much promise comes much risk. Shares of 3D Systems have tumbled 28% year to date. The maker of revolutionary printers that spit out three-dimensional objects cut its earnings guidance for the fourth quarter owing to heavy investment in R&D, manufacturing and marketing amid weak industrial and consumer demand.
Credit Suisse analysts lowered their price target and rating on the stock to neutral earlier this month. The silver lining is that 3D Systems "highlighted that investment and market share gains should drive organic growth of 'at least 30%' over the next couple of years," Credit Suisse analyst Jonathan Shaffer and his colleagues wrote in a client note Feb. 4.
That's a faster clip than rivalStratasys (SSYS), which expects to see 25% organic revenue growth in '14.
S&P Capital IQ, on the other hand, maintained its buy rating on expectations that 3D Systems' backlog will nearly double in the coming years thanks to higher consumer and health care demand.
Rockwell Automation, down 5% year to date, beat fiscal Q1 earnings and sales forecasts and raised guidance for 2014. The electrical equipment firm repurchased a million shares in Q1. It still has $400 million of its $1 billion buyback program.
S&P Capital IQ issued a strong sell rating on Intuitive Surgical, the maker of Da Vinci Surgical Systems and medical instruments, in a Feb. 1 note. Shares have climbed 9% year to date. "Negative press, U.S. hospital capital spending constraints, the health care reform law, and the freed-up capacity of existing robots will continue to pressure Intuitive's U.S. systems sales," S&P Capital IQ analyst Phillip Seligman wrote.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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The U.S. bellwethers are3D Systems ( DDD ),AeroVironment (AVAV),Cognex (CGNX),Faro Technologies (FARO),Intuitive Surgical (ISRG),iRobot (IRBT),Lincoln Electric (LECO),Mako Surgical (MAKO),Oceaneering International (OII) andRockwell Automation (ROK). That helps explain theRobo-Stox Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF 's ( ROBO ) rapid growth to more than $84 million in assets in just three months since its debut on the stock market . The maker of revolutionary printers that spit out three-dimensional objects cut its earnings guidance for the fourth quarter owing to heavy investment in R&D, manufacturing and marketing amid weak industrial and consumer demand.
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The U.S. bellwethers are3D Systems ( DDD ),AeroVironment (AVAV),Cognex (CGNX),Faro Technologies (FARO),Intuitive Surgical (ISRG),iRobot (IRBT),Lincoln Electric (LECO),Mako Surgical (MAKO),Oceaneering International (OII) andRockwell Automation (ROK). The ETF created by Dallas-based Robo-Stox LLC contains 78 U.S and foreign companies engaged in developing industrial and health care robotics, 3D printing systems, consumer robotics, and related software and parts. "For many years, only heavy industrial businesses like car manufacturers used robots and automation systems.
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The U.S. bellwethers are3D Systems ( DDD ),AeroVironment (AVAV),Cognex (CGNX),Faro Technologies (FARO),Intuitive Surgical (ISRG),iRobot (IRBT),Lincoln Electric (LECO),Mako Surgical (MAKO),Oceaneering International (OII) andRockwell Automation (ROK). That helps explain theRobo-Stox Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF 's ( ROBO ) rapid growth to more than $84 million in assets in just three months since its debut on the stock market . The ETF created by Dallas-based Robo-Stox LLC contains 78 U.S and foreign companies engaged in developing industrial and health care robotics, 3D printing systems, consumer robotics, and related software and parts.
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The U.S. bellwethers are3D Systems ( DDD ),AeroVironment (AVAV),Cognex (CGNX),Faro Technologies (FARO),Intuitive Surgical (ISRG),iRobot (IRBT),Lincoln Electric (LECO),Mako Surgical (MAKO),Oceaneering International (OII) andRockwell Automation (ROK). ROBO is down 5% year to date while SPY has shed 3%. "For many years, only heavy industrial businesses like car manufacturers used robots and automation systems.
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2014-02-06 00:00:00 UTC
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March 14th Options Now Available For 3D Systems (DDD)
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the March 14th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new March 14th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $58.00 strike price has a current bid of $2.70. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $58.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $55.30 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $64.64/share today.
Because the $58.00 strike represents an approximate 10% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 71%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract . Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 4.66% return on the cash commitment, or 47.25% annualized - at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost .
Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for 3D Systems Corp. , and highlighting in green where the $58.00 strike is located relative to that history:
Top YieldBoost Calls of the S&P 500 »
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the March 14th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new March 14th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $64.64/share today.
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the March 14th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new March 14th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $64.64/share today.
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At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new March 14th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the March 14th expiration. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $64.64/share today.
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At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new March 14th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the March 14th expiration. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $64.64/share today.
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2014-02-06 00:00:00 UTC
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The Beginning Of The End Of The 3D Printing Bubble
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Mark my words: Wednesday's blowup of 3D Systems ( DDD ) is the beginning of the end for the 3D printing bubble (I'm short five stocks across the sector, the largest of which is DDD).
I'm not the slightest bit inclined to cover any of these positions and, in fact, shorted a bit more DDD as it bounced on the entirely predictable rush by analysts to reiterate their buy ratings - "move along, nothing to see here" (more on this below).
3D printing is real, but the stock valuations aren't. For example, coming into today, DDD was trading at 17x revenues . So now it's trading at 14x. So what? Even if DDD is accounting properly for its nearly three dozen acquisitions in the past three years - which I highly doubt - it's maybe worth 3x.
The story is the same for pretty much every company in the sector, which is in a completely obvious and STUUUUUUUUUPID bubble.
It will never happen, but someday I wish the executives of a company like this were injected with truth serum and then wrote the press release. For DDD's, it would read something like this:
Meanwhile, the "analysts", if injected with truth serum, would write:
As an example of the contortions analysts are twisting themselves into to remain bullish, consider this note from the Pacific Crest analyst yesterday:
Wow, lowering the multiple of next year's revenues from 11 to 10 - how conservative!
By the way, was it really only last month that we were subjected to this foolishness at CES? 3D Systems Appoints will.i.am as Its Chief Creative Officer . Here's a video of will.i.am with DDD CEO Ari Reichental - it's high comedy! Talk about a great tell for a stock about to crash - check out this stock chart of DDD over the past year:
Here's one more sign of a bubble: last week marked the launch of the first 3D printing-focused mutual fund, the 3D Printing and Technology Fund (( TDPIX )). I'm not making this up. Here's the web site , an interview with the manager, and the ad in last weekend's Barron's:
click to enlarge )
Disclosure: I'm short five stocks across the sector, the largest of which is DDD.
See also Dendreon: The Time Is Now on seekingalpha.com
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Even if DDD is accounting properly for its nearly three dozen acquisitions in the past three years - which I highly doubt - it's maybe worth 3x. Here's the web site , an interview with the manager, and the ad in last weekend's Barron's: click to enlarge ) Disclosure: I'm short five stocks across the sector, the largest of which is DDD. Mark my words: Wednesday's blowup of 3D Systems ( DDD ) is the beginning of the end for the 3D printing bubble (I'm short five stocks across the sector, the largest of which is DDD).
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Mark my words: Wednesday's blowup of 3D Systems ( DDD ) is the beginning of the end for the 3D printing bubble (I'm short five stocks across the sector, the largest of which is DDD). I'm not the slightest bit inclined to cover any of these positions and, in fact, shorted a bit more DDD as it bounced on the entirely predictable rush by analysts to reiterate their buy ratings - "move along, nothing to see here" (more on this below). For example, coming into today, DDD was trading at 17x revenues .
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Mark my words: Wednesday's blowup of 3D Systems ( DDD ) is the beginning of the end for the 3D printing bubble (I'm short five stocks across the sector, the largest of which is DDD). For DDD's, it would read something like this: Meanwhile, the "analysts", if injected with truth serum, would write: As an example of the contortions analysts are twisting themselves into to remain bullish, consider this note from the Pacific Crest analyst yesterday: Wow, lowering the multiple of next year's revenues from 11 to 10 - how conservative! Talk about a great tell for a stock about to crash - check out this stock chart of DDD over the past year: Here's one more sign of a bubble: last week marked the launch of the first 3D printing-focused mutual fund, the 3D Printing and Technology Fund (( TDPIX )).
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Mark my words: Wednesday's blowup of 3D Systems ( DDD ) is the beginning of the end for the 3D printing bubble (I'm short five stocks across the sector, the largest of which is DDD). For example, coming into today, DDD was trading at 17x revenues . For DDD's, it would read something like this: Meanwhile, the "analysts", if injected with truth serum, would write: As an example of the contortions analysts are twisting themselves into to remain bullish, consider this note from the Pacific Crest analyst yesterday: Wow, lowering the multiple of next year's revenues from 11 to 10 - how conservative!
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2014-02-06 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems Tanks on Dull Preliminary Results - Analyst Blog
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3d-systems-tanks-on-dull-preliminary-results-analyst-blog-2014-02-06
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Shares of 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) crashed by more than 15% yesterday after the company announced its preliminary earnings results for full-year 2013. The company currently expects non-GAAP earnings of 83 cents-87 cents per share, down from its previously guided range of 93 cents-$1.03 per share.
Management also narrowed its revenue guidance to $513 million-$514 million from its previously mentioned range of $500 million to $530 million. The company witnessed a surge in new order wins and order backlogs are expected to have almost a two-fold increase on a sequential basis in the quarter.
Although revenues are expected at nearly the mid-point of its previously guided range, the news failed to cheer up the investors as management had drastically lowered the earnings outlook for the year.
The primary reason cited for lowered earnings guidance was a significant increase in research and development (R&D) expenditures along with a surge in sales and marketing expenses. In Dec 2013, the company had made a couple of strategic acquisitions, namely the 3D filament manufacturer Village Plastics Co. for an undisclosed sum, and a division of Xerox Corporation ( XRX ) for $32.5 million.
The integration costs of these acquisitions are also expected to be a drag on the earnings guidance. Moreover, results are also likely to be marred by the unfavorable product mix and sluggish on-demand parts business of the company in this quarter.
3D Systems is aggressively pursuing R&D to maintain its premier place in the 3D printing industry. The industry is highly dependent on patented technologies which play an important role in determining a company's performance. This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock is likely to face severe competition as some of its primary patents are about to expire in 2014.
3D printing is a relatively new concept and is likely to take time to gain popularity. In 2013, Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), 3D Systems and ExOne Company ( XONE ) generated returns of 45.4%, 115.1% and 114.4%, respectively. However all three are on a downhill so far in 2014, with a decline of 17.4%, 32.0% and 36.5%, year-to-date. Another recently-listed 3D printing company, Voxeljet ( VJET ), is also down 26.4% year-to-date.
The industry has been facing some tough times since January owing to guidance cuts by some companies. Last month ExOne lowered its fiscal 2013 revenue guidance and Stratasys slashed its 2014 guidance fearing higher operating expenses from incremental investments in sales and marketing as well as R&D.
However, 3D Systems intends to continue investing in R&D for a sustainable long-term growth. The company expects that its portfolio of new and innovative products will lead to more than 30% organic growth in the next couple of years, thereby enhancing its margins and earnings, going forward.
The 3D printing market also presents a favorable long-term opportunity as a large number of engineers, designers, architects and entrepreneurs are opting for 3D solutions for their primary designing and product modeling. Only time will tell whether such investments will indeed bear fruit for 3D Systems.
3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report
STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report
VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report
EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report
XEROX CORP (XRX): Free Stock Analysis Report
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Shares of 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) crashed by more than 15% yesterday after the company announced its preliminary earnings results for full-year 2013. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report XEROX CORP (XRX): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Although revenues are expected at nearly the mid-point of its previously guided range, the news failed to cheer up the investors as management had drastically lowered the earnings outlook for the year.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report XEROX CORP (XRX): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Shares of 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) crashed by more than 15% yesterday after the company announced its preliminary earnings results for full-year 2013. In 2013, Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), 3D Systems and ExOne Company ( XONE ) generated returns of 45.4%, 115.1% and 114.4%, respectively.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report XEROX CORP (XRX): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Shares of 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) crashed by more than 15% yesterday after the company announced its preliminary earnings results for full-year 2013. The company currently expects non-GAAP earnings of 83 cents-87 cents per share, down from its previously guided range of 93 cents-$1.03 per share.
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Shares of 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) crashed by more than 15% yesterday after the company announced its preliminary earnings results for full-year 2013. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report XEROX CORP (XRX): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company currently expects non-GAAP earnings of 83 cents-87 cents per share, down from its previously guided range of 93 cents-$1.03 per share.
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After Hours Most Active for Feb 5, 2014 : TWTR, WMB, NOK, MSFT, QQQ, FB, BAC, XLNX, DDD, P, QCOM, INTC
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The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is down -2.41 to 3,452.49. The total After hours volume is currently 29,536,441 shares traded.
The following are the most active stocks for the after hours session :
Twitter, Inc. ( TWTR ) is -7.77 at $58.20, with 9,070,217 shares traded. RTT News Reports: Twitter Q4 Profit Tops Estimates, Ex-items
Williams Companies, Inc. (The) ( WMB ) is -0.11 at $39.74, with 3,424,988 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for WMB is in the "buy range".
Nokia Corporation ( NOK ) is -0.02 at $6.67, with 2,384,901 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 4 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Mar 2014. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.04. NOK's current last sale is 95.29% of the target price of $7.
Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) is +0.01 at $35.83, with 2,054,923 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 4 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Sep 2014. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.65. MSFT's current last sale is 89.58% of the target price of $40.
PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 ( QQQ ) is -0.08 at $84.61, with 1,654,725 shares traded. This represents a 28.27% increase from its 52 Week Low.
Facebook, Inc. ( FB ) is -0.39 at $61.80, with 1,573,342 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Jun 2014. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.21. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for FB is in the "buy range".
Bank of America Corporation ( BAC ) is -0.02 at $16.38, with 1,445,487 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 6 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Mar 2014. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.3. BAC's current last sale is 91% of the target price of $18.
Xilinx, Inc. ( XLNX ) is +0.0054 at $45.22, with 1,385,049 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Mar 2014. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.55. XLNX's current last sale is 90.43% of the target price of $50.
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -0.5 at $63.60, with 1,256,516 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for DDD is in the "buy range".
Pandora Media, Inc. ( P ) is -2.99 at $32.84, with 1,180,703 shares traded. RTT News Reports: Nervousness Returns To Wall Street
QUALCOMM Incorporated ( QCOM ) is unchanged at $72.37, with 776,324 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for QCOM is in the "buy range".
Intel Corporation ( INTC ) is +0.0028 at $23.52, with 759,343 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 9 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Jun 2014. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.43. INTC's current last sale is 90.47% of the target price of $26.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -0.5 at $63.60, with 1,256,516 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for DDD is in the "buy range". The following are the most active stocks for the after hours session : Twitter, Inc. ( TWTR ) is -7.77 at $58.20, with 9,070,217 shares traded.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -0.5 at $63.60, with 1,256,516 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for DDD is in the "buy range". Over the last four weeks they have had 4 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Mar 2014.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -0.5 at $63.60, with 1,256,516 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for DDD is in the "buy range". Over the last four weeks they have had 4 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Mar 2014.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -0.5 at $63.60, with 1,256,516 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for DDD is in the "buy range". The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is down -2.41 to 3,452.49.
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What to Do When the Market Tumbles?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/what-do-when-market-tumbles-2014-02-01
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Stock Market Video
Talk, Talk, Talk!
This Week's Fortune Cookie
In Case You Missed It
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This week's Stock Market Video is not our usual weekly review. For the first time you'll hear from Cabot's President and Cabot Stock of the Month Chief Analyst Tim Lutts. Tim remains optimistic for the prospects of further market gains after this correction is over. Stocks mentioned include 3D Systems ( DDD ), Stratasys ( SSYS ), Qihoo 360 ( QIHU ), Tableau Software ( DATA ), and many others. Don't miss Tim's thoughts on the market and high-potential stocks he's following. Click below to watch the video!
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Talk, Talk, Talk!
When my wife and I moved to New England back when the world was young, the Boston Celtics were just beginning the Big Three era, the period of NBA dominance for Larry Bird, Robert Parish and Kevin McHale. It was all pretty exciting.
But while the basketball itself was excellent, especially Larry Bird's mastery of the game and his long-running rivalry with Magic Johnson, as a professor of public speaking, I got a special kick out of what we called the Larry Bird School for Sports Communication. It was as if Bird could turn on a river of perfectly apt, but perfectly obvious, post-game comments for the benefits of television interviewers … and just keep it up.
A sample might be: "It was a tough game and we have to give lots of credit to [name of opposing team] they never gave up; basketball is a team game, and this win was a team win and we all had to pull together; we want to thank our fans, they're the best in the world; we were lucky to pull this one out; our coaches are great, they really had us prepared; we're going to have to play better next time; [name of opposing star] is a great player and it's always fun to play against him; my [name of injured body part] was bothering me a little, but I just forgot about it as the game went on; we had some trouble with the [court conditions, refs, obnoxious fans], but that's just part of the game …" And so on and so forth.
I've never heard anyone better at this underappreciated skill than Bird, although some sportscasters come close in their ability to spout meaningless blather to fill airtime.
But I've thought a lot about how it might be possible to develop a similar skill in talking about investments. After all, as any long-time reader of Cabot Wealth Advisory knows, investors of all kinds almost always have a string of clichés and platitudes that they can spit out at the right moment.
Here's what a little interview with an investment advisor might sound like if he/she'd been to the Larry Bird School for Investment Communication.
"Every [month, quarter, year, decade] in the market is tough; With stocks so [high, low, volatile, under/overvalued] there are no easy choices; don't try to catch a falling knife; if you think it's a bottom, you're too early, if you know it's a bottom, it's too late; nobody ever went broke taking a profit; bulls make money, bears make money, pigs get slaughtered; the trend is your friend; the only way to make a small fortune in the stock market is to start with a big fortune; buy low, sell high; buy the rumor, sell the news;
The funny thing is that a lot of what I write at Cabot, both as chief analyst of Cabot China & Emerging Markets Report and as editor of Cabot Wealth Advisory consists of either reworking one of those market clichés or applying them to specific cases in a sensible way.
There is, after all, a reason clichés are clichés. If there's no truth in a truism, it usually just fades away. Only the best can aspire to cliché status.
But when the market takes a tumble, as it did last week, what you need isn't more clichés and wise sayings. You need advice on what to do.
I think one of the biggest advantages of the Cabot advisories that have a portfolio is that we will actually tell you what to do with your stocks when they come under attack, whether it's from a major market meltdown, a bad earnings report or some other piece of bad news.
It's easy to just recommend stocks. Any idiot can do it, and some do.
But Cabot's advisories take responsibility for the stocks that are recommended. We follow up on them, give you periodic updates on how they're doing and tell you when to sell them. If a market move is abrupt enough, we'll even send out a Special Bulletin advising a move to hold or a sell.
We really are not like the cable-news screamers and the pump-and-dump artists and the tipsters who tell you that everything they've ever bought has soared to the moon.
Real advice, taking responsibility, staying in touch. That's what Cabot is all about.
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Here's this week's Fortune Cookie. Remember, you can always view all previous Fortune Cookies here and Contrary Opinion buttons here.
Tim's Comment: Personally, I'm very good at not completing my income tax until the last minute, but that's only because I don't want to give the IRS my money early. It's not fatiguing but it does occupy mindspace. In the world of investing, however, I'm very good at doing what needs to be done. In fact, over time, I've become less attached to individual stocks, and thus it's become easier to follow the rules.
Paul's Comment: I've always been a world-class procrastinator, relying on deadlines to help me focus and get things done. But leaving losing stocks in your portfolio doesn't have a deadline, and it can get very tiresome putting off doing the right thing. Losing stocks are hard to sell, but selling them is one of the most important disciplines in growth investing.
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In case you didn't get a chance to read all the issues of Cabot Wealth Advisory this week and want to catch up on any investing and stock tips you might have missed, there are links below to each issue.
Cabot Wealth Advisory 1/27/14-How Scrabble is Like Investing
In this issue, Tim Lutts of Cabot Stock of the Month writes about how Scrabble, his game of choice, is like stock investing, concluding that the more information you have, the better you can take advantage of the situation. Tim also gives the fifth in his series of disruptive stocks, Cadence Pharmaceuticals (CADX).
Cabot Wealth Advisory 1/28/14-TWTR Covered Call Option
Jacob Mintz, the Cabot options guru, writes about Twitter the social media phenomenon and the TWTR stock , then offers a trade idea using options for TWTR . His idea is to create yield using options in a covered call, and he takes you step by step through how to execute it.
Cabot Wealth Advisory 1/30/14-What's in Store for 2014?
Our resident growth expert Mike Cintolo starts off with 10 smart stock-trading resolutions that are sure to make you a better investor in 2014. And what's in store for 2014? Well, Mike studied the market since 1950 and it turns out that after the market posts a strong year, the odds strongly favor another year of solid gains. Stock discussed: Pandora ( P ).
Have a great weekend,
Paul Goodwin
Chif Analyst of Cabot China & Emerging Markets Report
and Editor of Cabot Wealth Advisory
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Stocks mentioned include 3D Systems ( DDD ), Stratasys ( SSYS ), Qihoo 360 ( QIHU ), Tableau Software ( DATA ), and many others. When my wife and I moved to New England back when the world was young, the Boston Celtics were just beginning the Big Three era, the period of NBA dominance for Larry Bird, Robert Parish and Kevin McHale. "Every [month, quarter, year, decade] in the market is tough; With stocks so [high, low, volatile, under/overvalued] there are no easy choices; don't try to catch a falling knife; if you think it's a bottom, you're too early, if you know it's a bottom, it's too late; nobody ever went broke taking a profit; bulls make money, bears make money, pigs get slaughtered; the trend is your friend; the only way to make a small fortune in the stock market is to start with a big fortune; buy low, sell high; buy the rumor, sell the news; The funny thing is that a lot of what I write at Cabot, both as chief analyst of Cabot China & Emerging Markets Report and as editor of Cabot Wealth Advisory consists of either reworking one of those market clichés or applying them to specific cases in a sensible way.
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Stocks mentioned include 3D Systems ( DDD ), Stratasys ( SSYS ), Qihoo 360 ( QIHU ), Tableau Software ( DATA ), and many others. "Every [month, quarter, year, decade] in the market is tough; With stocks so [high, low, volatile, under/overvalued] there are no easy choices; don't try to catch a falling knife; if you think it's a bottom, you're too early, if you know it's a bottom, it's too late; nobody ever went broke taking a profit; bulls make money, bears make money, pigs get slaughtered; the trend is your friend; the only way to make a small fortune in the stock market is to start with a big fortune; buy low, sell high; buy the rumor, sell the news; The funny thing is that a lot of what I write at Cabot, both as chief analyst of Cabot China & Emerging Markets Report and as editor of Cabot Wealth Advisory consists of either reworking one of those market clichés or applying them to specific cases in a sensible way. Cabot Wealth Advisory 1/27/14-How Scrabble is Like Investing In this issue, Tim Lutts of Cabot Stock of the Month writes about how Scrabble, his game of choice, is like stock investing, concluding that the more information you have, the better you can take advantage of the situation.
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Stocks mentioned include 3D Systems ( DDD ), Stratasys ( SSYS ), Qihoo 360 ( QIHU ), Tableau Software ( DATA ), and many others. "Every [month, quarter, year, decade] in the market is tough; With stocks so [high, low, volatile, under/overvalued] there are no easy choices; don't try to catch a falling knife; if you think it's a bottom, you're too early, if you know it's a bottom, it's too late; nobody ever went broke taking a profit; bulls make money, bears make money, pigs get slaughtered; the trend is your friend; the only way to make a small fortune in the stock market is to start with a big fortune; buy low, sell high; buy the rumor, sell the news; The funny thing is that a lot of what I write at Cabot, both as chief analyst of Cabot China & Emerging Markets Report and as editor of Cabot Wealth Advisory consists of either reworking one of those market clichés or applying them to specific cases in a sensible way. Cabot Wealth Advisory 1/27/14-How Scrabble is Like Investing In this issue, Tim Lutts of Cabot Stock of the Month writes about how Scrabble, his game of choice, is like stock investing, concluding that the more information you have, the better you can take advantage of the situation.
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Stocks mentioned include 3D Systems ( DDD ), Stratasys ( SSYS ), Qihoo 360 ( QIHU ), Tableau Software ( DATA ), and many others. Don't miss Tim's thoughts on the market and high-potential stocks he's following. "Every [month, quarter, year, decade] in the market is tough; With stocks so [high, low, volatile, under/overvalued] there are no easy choices; don't try to catch a falling knife; if you think it's a bottom, you're too early, if you know it's a bottom, it's too late; nobody ever went broke taking a profit; bulls make money, bears make money, pigs get slaughtered; the trend is your friend; the only way to make a small fortune in the stock market is to start with a big fortune; buy low, sell high; buy the rumor, sell the news; The funny thing is that a lot of what I write at Cabot, both as chief analyst of Cabot China & Emerging Markets Report and as editor of Cabot Wealth Advisory consists of either reworking one of those market clichés or applying them to specific cases in a sensible way.
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3-D Printing Stock ExOne: 2014 Outlook
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By Nicholas Sheets :
Recent Developments
Shares of The ExOne Company ( XONE ) have been among the most volatile in the 3D printing space. This trend continued following their January 14th revenue expectations update. The company lowered expectations for 2013 from $48M to between $40M and $42M. This equates to Q4 revenue of between $11.2M and $13.2M compared with Q3 revenue of $11.6M . The share price fell sharply as a result.
ExOne points to delayed deliveries of five orders as the cause of the revenue miss. They have mentioned many times that because they operate internationally, substantial paperwork can sometimes get in the way of delivery schedules. It is not entirely clear whether this delay was caused by paperwork or by their clients' desire to defer delivery and payment to 2014. They do report that no orders were cancelled, and that these sales should be expected in the next quarter.
The fact that no orders were cancelled is reassuring, but the delay in Q4 resulted in quarterly revenues being missed by 30-40%. This wreaks havoc on the PPS in the short term and leaves investors wondering what to do. Because of ExOne's small size and its reliance on big-ticket machine sales, the company is subject to relatively large fluctuations in earnings each quarter. At this point in the company's life cycle, the sale of each printer represents about 8-10% of their total quarterly revenue.
This is not the only obstacle that has impeded growth of the share price. On August 31st, the IPO lockup period for shares expired; shortly thereafter on September 3rd, the company issued a second offering of approximately 2.7M shares. Q3 results were announced November 14th, resulting in a temporary bounce followed by a precipitous drop. The chart below highlights some of the recent negative trends in the stock.
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2014 Outlook
With such large volatility in share price and a small margin for error on orders, the decision to invest in ExOne should be based on whether the market has appropriately priced the company's future growth. To help make this determination, the table below shows an industry comparison.
ExOne compares favorably to the other pure 3D printing plays on several of these metrics, particularly price-to-book and sales growth. Because it is a smaller company, it should be able to achieve revenue growth rates that surpass the industry-wide estimates of 29% . In fact, the company predicts revenue growth between 40% and 50% in 2014 . They plan to accomplish this in a number of ways:
Tripling sales of their M-Flex units to 18
Increasing the global reach and number of their service centers from 7 to 15 by 2015
Looking for acquisitions that will complement their ExCAST service
Continuing the development of new materials and associated IP
The service centers are the company's best opportunity to smooth their lumpy revenue stream. They allow clients to order products from ExOne without having to purchase a machine for themselves. This "try before you buy" approach has also proven itself successful for the company in the past at generating future machine sales . They will also continue to focus on their ExCAST service, which offers a complete solution for companies with 3D printed parts needs. ExCAST involves working with a business step-by-step, beginning with optimizing the design of products for 3D printing and extending through the finishing and delivery of printed pieces. The company believes that these all-inclusive services will be the catalyst for future growth as they help clients grow accustomed to the use of 3D technology and ensure that early adopters are receiving the full benefits available to them.
The company's two share offerings thus far, place them in a strong position to execute their growth strategy. At the end of Q3, they had an estimated $113M in cash. Because they are now operating at a profit in recent quarters, the money can be used for growth and research. ExOne has already begun to expand their reach, with service centers located in or targeted for Western Europe, Las Vegas, Brazil, Japan, China, Germany, Asia, and Washington State, among others. They have also hinted repeatedly that they are in the market for an acquisition that will enhance their ExCAST approach to offering a complete 3D printed product solution rather than just selling machines. Their goal is to have 50% of their revenues be derived from their service centers and ExCAST activities by the end of 2015.
Short Interest
Another potential boon for the 2014 share price is the significant short interest remaining in the company. The table below shows the short interest relative to daily volume for the companies in the 3D industry. Because Arcam is traded over the counter, short interest is not included for them.
The table indicates that with crowded short positions in XONE, many may have increased incentive to buy early on price dips, thus limiting the impact of negative news. This may help create a smoother ride for investors this year and also explains some of the reasons for the severe drops in PPS during 2013.
Potential Risks
The company is focusing on expanding to 15 service centers by 2015. The goal of generating 50% of revenues from these centers will help prevent large revenue swings on a quarterly basis. However, until the centers are completed the company remains exposed to potential machine order delays or cancellations. This risk is partially mitigated by the potential for a large positive revenue boost should the company manage to complete extra machine orders.
The 3D printing industry is evolving quickly, and many new entrants are expected in 2014 and beyond. ExOne must continue to expand its materials portfolio, increase build speeds and sizes, and balance R&D with growth expenses in order to stay competitive. One indicator of the company's likely success to watch will be its ability to retain long-standing clients.
Summary
It appears that ExOne is past many of the growing pains in their early life cycle. The company has a war chest stuffed with cash and is recently profitable. Looming acquisitions, new material development, and a solid growth strategy focused on client needs should increase EPS in 2014. Management has taken steps to increase their sales force, expand R&D, grow internationally, and adapt their products and services to a larger audience through ExCAST. Substantial short interest has created an artificial price floor, which will help buoy the stock should negative news arise. These elements indicate there may be fewer bumps in the road for investors in 2014. Their current price-to-sales ratio is comparable to the other 3D printing companies. If they maintain their ratio of 19.44 throughout the year while hitting their 50% revenue growth target, the price per share should be approximately $83.75 at the end of the year. This would be an increase of 53% over the current PPS of $54.57. The likelihood of ExOne reaching their revenue target in 2014 is bolstered by the deferral of the five orders in Q4 2013 to Q1 2014.
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, but may initiate a long position in XONE, over the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it. I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.
See also Tanger Outlets: Nobody Does It Better on seekingalpha.com
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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The company believes that these all-inclusive services will be the catalyst for future growth as they help clients grow accustomed to the use of 3D technology and ensure that early adopters are receiving the full benefits available to them. ExOne has already begun to expand their reach, with service centers located in or targeted for Western Europe, Las Vegas, Brazil, Japan, China, Germany, Asia, and Washington State, among others. The table indicates that with crowded short positions in XONE, many may have increased incentive to buy early on price dips, thus limiting the impact of negative news.
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They will also continue to focus on their ExCAST service, which offers a complete solution for companies with 3D printed parts needs. They have also hinted repeatedly that they are in the market for an acquisition that will enhance their ExCAST approach to offering a complete 3D printed product solution rather than just selling machines. However, until the centers are completed the company remains exposed to potential machine order delays or cancellations.
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(click to enlarge) 2014 Outlook With such large volatility in share price and a small margin for error on orders, the decision to invest in ExOne should be based on whether the market has appropriately priced the company's future growth. They plan to accomplish this in a number of ways: Tripling sales of their M-Flex units to 18 Increasing the global reach and number of their service centers from 7 to 15 by 2015 Looking for acquisitions that will complement their ExCAST service Continuing the development of new materials and associated IP The service centers are the company's best opportunity to smooth their lumpy revenue stream. Short Interest Another potential boon for the 2014 share price is the significant short interest remaining in the company.
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This equates to Q4 revenue of between $11.2M and $13.2M compared with Q3 revenue of $11.6M . They will also continue to focus on their ExCAST service, which offers a complete solution for companies with 3D printed parts needs. Short Interest Another potential boon for the 2014 share price is the significant short interest remaining in the company.
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3D Systems Faces Credit Suisse Downgrade - Analyst Blog
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Last week was pretty rough for 3D printing stocks after some major players lowered their 2014 guidance. Then Credit Suisse ( CS ) added fuel to the fire on Jan 21 by simultaneously downgrading 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) to Neutral from Outperform and upgrading its peer Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) to Outperform from Neutral. Following this news, shares of 3D Systems tumbled 5.4% to close at $85.63 while that of Stratasys moved up 2.4% to $123.45.
Credit Suisse cited valuation as the primary reason for 3D Systems' downgrade. The brokerage firm pointed out that 3D Systems was valued at a premium compared to Stratasys which was not justified, given the leadership position of the latter in 3D printing, especially after its acquisition of MakerBot.
Credit Suisse foresees lower-than-expected earnings from 3D Systems for the fourth quarter due to the company's higher research and development costs from the recent acquisition of Xerox, higher integration costs and increased selling and marketing expenses.
Further, 3D Systems' Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and earnings ESP of 0.00% makes a surprise prediction difficult. On the other hand, the firm believes that Stratasys' upbeat revenue guidance and expected strong organic growth positions it well for an outperformance. Further, synergies from its MakerBot and Objet acquisitions are likely to contribute significantly to the bottom line, going forward.
The choppiness in trade seen last week resulted from guidance cuts by some companies. The major sell-off took place on Tuesday after The ExOne Company ( XONE ) lowered its fiscal 2013 revenue guidance and Stratasys slashed its 2014 guidance fearing higher operating expenses from incremental investments in sales & marketing, and research & development.
In 2013, Stratasys, 3D Systems and ExOne generated returns of 45.4%, 115.1% and 114.4%, respectively, but have already seen a decline of 8.3%, 4.7% and 9.1% in 2014, year-to-date. Another recently-listed 3D printing company Voxeljet ( VJET ) was down 5.4% year-to-date.
As such the 3D printing companies operate with a high-cost structure and any sort of disruption in the top line is likely to impact their overall results. Moreover, 3D printing is a relatively new concept and is likely to take time to gain popularity.
Nonetheless, the 3D printing market presents a favorable long-term opportunity as a large number of engineers, designers, architects and entrepreneurs are resorting to 3D solutions for their primary designing and product modeling. We therefore think that the adoption rate and cost control measures will be important factors determining the fortunes of these companies.
CREDIT SUISSE (CS): Free Stock Analysis Report
3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report
STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report
VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report
EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report
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Then Credit Suisse ( CS ) added fuel to the fire on Jan 21 by simultaneously downgrading 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) to Neutral from Outperform and upgrading its peer Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) to Outperform from Neutral. CREDIT SUISSE (CS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The brokerage firm pointed out that 3D Systems was valued at a premium compared to Stratasys which was not justified, given the leadership position of the latter in 3D printing, especially after its acquisition of MakerBot.
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CREDIT SUISSE (CS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Then Credit Suisse ( CS ) added fuel to the fire on Jan 21 by simultaneously downgrading 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) to Neutral from Outperform and upgrading its peer Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) to Outperform from Neutral. The major sell-off took place on Tuesday after The ExOne Company ( XONE ) lowered its fiscal 2013 revenue guidance and Stratasys slashed its 2014 guidance fearing higher operating expenses from incremental investments in sales & marketing, and research & development.
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CREDIT SUISSE (CS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Then Credit Suisse ( CS ) added fuel to the fire on Jan 21 by simultaneously downgrading 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) to Neutral from Outperform and upgrading its peer Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) to Outperform from Neutral. Credit Suisse foresees lower-than-expected earnings from 3D Systems for the fourth quarter due to the company's higher research and development costs from the recent acquisition of Xerox, higher integration costs and increased selling and marketing expenses.
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Then Credit Suisse ( CS ) added fuel to the fire on Jan 21 by simultaneously downgrading 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) to Neutral from Outperform and upgrading its peer Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) to Outperform from Neutral. CREDIT SUISSE (CS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Last week was pretty rough for 3D printing stocks after some major players lowered their 2014 guidance.
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3D Systems to Partner with Hershey's - Analyst Blog
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3D Systems ( DDD ) and The Hershey Company ( HSY ) have announced that both companies intend to join forces to explore and develop innovative 3D printed chocolates as well as non-chocolate products.
This multi-year joint development agreement will see two leaders in their specific markets coming together. Through this association, Hershey's intends to merge its world-class food science and manufacturing expertise with 3D Systems' powerful 3D printing technology and deliver new consumer experiences, either by creating a whole new form of candy or developing a new way to produce it.
Through this alliance, both the companies intend to create a new class of Consumer and Prosumer 3D Printers for Edibles.
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D printing centric design-to-manufacturing solutions including 3D printers, print materials and cloud sourced on-demand custom parts for professionals and consumers alike in materials including plastics, metals, ceramics and edibles. Its comprehensive range of 3D printers is the industry's benchmark for production-grade manufacturing in aerospace, automotive, patient specific medical device and a variety of consumer, electronic and fashion accessories.
3D Systems' approach to expand its business through its strategic growth initiative has been quite impressive. Driven by this initiative, in the last reported quarter (3Q13), the company clocked organic growth of 30% year over year and overall revenue growth of 50% year over year. The company has been in the process to partner with leading companies, such as, Hershey's, Intel Corporation ( INTC ) and Sindoh to extend its 3D printing capabilities to various industries. This apart, 3D Systems has been aggressively pursuing acquisitions since Aug 2013 to augment its capacity, competence and geographic reach.
3D Systems currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). However, a better-ranked stock in the same industry is Planar Systems Inc . ( PLNR ), carrying a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report
HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report
INTEL CORP (INTC): Free Stock Analysis Report
PLANAR SYSTEMS (PLNR): Free Stock Analysis Report
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3D Systems ( DDD ) and The Hershey Company ( HSY ) have announced that both companies intend to join forces to explore and develop innovative 3D printed chocolates as well as non-chocolate products. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report INTEL CORP (INTC): Free Stock Analysis Report PLANAR SYSTEMS (PLNR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Through this association, Hershey's intends to merge its world-class food science and manufacturing expertise with 3D Systems' powerful 3D printing technology and deliver new consumer experiences, either by creating a whole new form of candy or developing a new way to produce it.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report INTEL CORP (INTC): Free Stock Analysis Report PLANAR SYSTEMS (PLNR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems ( DDD ) and The Hershey Company ( HSY ) have announced that both companies intend to join forces to explore and develop innovative 3D printed chocolates as well as non-chocolate products. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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3D Systems ( DDD ) and The Hershey Company ( HSY ) have announced that both companies intend to join forces to explore and develop innovative 3D printed chocolates as well as non-chocolate products. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report INTEL CORP (INTC): Free Stock Analysis Report PLANAR SYSTEMS (PLNR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D printing centric design-to-manufacturing solutions including 3D printers, print materials and cloud sourced on-demand custom parts for professionals and consumers alike in materials including plastics, metals, ceramics and edibles.
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3D Systems ( DDD ) and The Hershey Company ( HSY ) have announced that both companies intend to join forces to explore and develop innovative 3D printed chocolates as well as non-chocolate products. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report INTEL CORP (INTC): Free Stock Analysis Report PLANAR SYSTEMS (PLNR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This multi-year joint development agreement will see two leaders in their specific markets coming together.
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The stupendous run of the 3D printing solution providers such as Stratasys ( SSYS ), 3D Systems ( DDD ), The ExOne Company ( XONE ) in the previous year came to an abrupt halt after some of them provided lower-than-expected guidance.
In 2013, Stratasys, 3D systems and ExOne generated returns of 45.4%, 115.1% and 114.4%, respectively, compared to a decline of 8.3%, 4.7% and 9.1% in 2014, year-to-date. Another recently-listed 3D printing company Voxeljet ( VJET ) was down 5.4% year-to-date.
The major sell-off took place on Tuesday as ExOne lowered its fiscal 2013 revenue guidance and Stratasys provided a lower-than-expected fiscal 2014 forecast. Panic set in and almost all 3D printing stocks were affected.
Stratasys' 2014 guidance indicated that operating expenses would increase significantly due to the incremental investments in sales & marketing and research & development. Moreover, Stratasys expects second-half fiscal 2014 non-GAAP net income to be governed by the rate of adoption of its new products and changing schedules of operating expenses.
Encouragingly, Stratasys expects fiscal 2014 revenues to range between $660 million-$680 million, higher than the fiscal 2013 revenue forecast of $470 million to $490 million. Additionally, the company expects strong organic revenues. Despite these optimistic forecasts, the company's stock was downgraded to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). This when accompanied by a 0.00% Earnings ESP does not indicate a favorable forecast for the current quarter.
Another stock that is in the news is ExOne which lowered its FY13 revenue guidance to a range of $40 million to $42 million from $48 million on account of deferment of machine sales to 2014. However, the company remained positive on organic top-line growth which is expected to be in the range of 40% to 50%.
In the trailing four quarters, ExOne posted an average 14.3% positive earnings surprise. However, for the current quarter, the company's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and Zacks Earnings ESP of 0.00% makes surprise prediction difficult.
The other two stocks, 3D Systems and Voxeljet, carry a Zacks Rank # 3 (Hold) and a Zacks Earnings ESP of 0.00%. Thus, we are taking a wait-and-see approach to the current quarter as regards these 3D printing stocks.
As such the 3D printing companies operate within a high-cost structure and any sort of disruption in the top line is likely to impact their overall results. Moreover, 3D printing is a relatively new concept and is likely to take time to gain popularity.
Nonetheless, the 3D printing market presents a favorable long-term opportunity as a large number of engineers, designers, architects and entrepreneurs are resorting to 3D solutions for their primary designing and product modeling. We therefore think that the adoption rate and cost control measures will be important factors determining the fortune of companies in this segment.
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The stupendous run of the 3D printing solution providers such as Stratasys ( SSYS ), 3D Systems ( DDD ), The ExOne Company ( XONE ) in the previous year came to an abrupt halt after some of them provided lower-than-expected guidance. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stratasys' 2014 guidance indicated that operating expenses would increase significantly due to the incremental investments in sales & marketing and research & development.
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The stupendous run of the 3D printing solution providers such as Stratasys ( SSYS ), 3D Systems ( DDD ), The ExOne Company ( XONE ) in the previous year came to an abrupt halt after some of them provided lower-than-expected guidance. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The major sell-off took place on Tuesday as ExOne lowered its fiscal 2013 revenue guidance and Stratasys provided a lower-than-expected fiscal 2014 forecast.
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The stupendous run of the 3D printing solution providers such as Stratasys ( SSYS ), 3D Systems ( DDD ), The ExOne Company ( XONE ) in the previous year came to an abrupt halt after some of them provided lower-than-expected guidance. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Encouragingly, Stratasys expects fiscal 2014 revenues to range between $660 million-$680 million, higher than the fiscal 2013 revenue forecast of $470 million to $490 million.
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The stupendous run of the 3D printing solution providers such as Stratasys ( SSYS ), 3D Systems ( DDD ), The ExOne Company ( XONE ) in the previous year came to an abrupt halt after some of them provided lower-than-expected guidance. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, Stratasys expects second-half fiscal 2014 non-GAAP net income to be governed by the rate of adoption of its new products and changing schedules of operating expenses.
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Stratasys Tumbles on FY14 Announcement - Analyst Blog
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On Tuesday, Jan 14, shares of 3D printing solutions provider Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) dropped 8.18% post the company's announcement of fiscal 2014 guidance. The company expects its operating expenses to increase significantly during fiscal 2014 due to the incremental investments in sales & marketing and research & development costs.
Moreover, Stratasys expects second half of fiscal 2014 non-GAAP net income to be governed by the rate of adoption of its new products and changing schedules of operating expenses. The company expects its non-GAAP net income in the range of $113 million-$119 million, or $2.15 to $2.25 per share for fiscal 2014.
Additionally, Stratasys expects to spend $50 million to $70 million to aid growth and expansionary initiatives to increase its manufacturing capacity.
Regarding the top-line forecast, Stratasys expects fiscal 2014 revenues to range between $660 million-$680 million, higher than the fiscal 2013 revenue forecast of $470 million to $490 million. Additionally, the company expects strong organic revenues. Management also expects synergies from the MakerBot and Objet acquisitions to continue and result in incremental sales, going forward.
It is worth noting that Stratasys' third-quarter results were encouraging as the company reported better-than-expected sales on the back of solid performances from its Product and Services segments.
Increasing operating expenses due to regular product launches and global expansion has been an issue as the company operates in a high-cost business. Moreover, competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp . ( DDD ) adds to the company's concerns.
Nonetheless, the company's focus on the 3D printing market presents a favorable long-term opportunity as a large number of engineers, designers, architects and entrepreneurs are resorting to 3D solutions for their primary designing. Moreover, Stratasys has a huge installed base of 3D printing systems. Therefore, the company should be able to sell related consumables.
If this can be developed into a revenue stream, it would lend stability to its revenue model (since these revenues would be of a recurring nature). We believe Stratasys will remain a valuable company in the long term as the increase in customer usage, growth in the installed base and the company's initiatives to offer new applications for end users aid revenues.
Currently, Stratasys has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Investors can also consider better-ranked stocks such as Western Digital ( WDC ) and NCR Corp ( NCR ). Both the stocks carry a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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( DDD ) adds to the company's concerns. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report NCR CORP-NEW (NCR): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company expects its operating expenses to increase significantly during fiscal 2014 due to the incremental investments in sales & marketing and research & development costs.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report NCR CORP-NEW (NCR): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. ( DDD ) adds to the company's concerns. The company expects its operating expenses to increase significantly during fiscal 2014 due to the incremental investments in sales & marketing and research & development costs.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report NCR CORP-NEW (NCR): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. ( DDD ) adds to the company's concerns. Regarding the top-line forecast, Stratasys expects fiscal 2014 revenues to range between $660 million-$680 million, higher than the fiscal 2013 revenue forecast of $470 million to $490 million.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report NCR CORP-NEW (NCR): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. ( DDD ) adds to the company's concerns. The company expects its operating expenses to increase significantly during fiscal 2014 due to the incremental investments in sales & marketing and research & development costs.
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3D printing solutions provider Stratasys ' ( SSYS ) subsidiary, MakerBot, has entered into a strategic partnership with SoftKinetic, a provider of 3D imaging and gesture recognition solutions.
The partnership is mutually beneficial as MakerBot would be able to expand and enhance its 3D Ecosystem and 3D Printing Platform leveraging Softkinetic's 3D solutions. Softkinetic, on the other hand, would gain in terms of 3D camera technology, used for 3D scanning.
Moreover, SoftKinetic's DepthSense 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) depth capture technology complements MakerBot's Scanners and Desktop 3D Printers. It is also noteworthy that Texas Instruments and Intel use Softkinetic's 3D products and solutions. This partnership will enable MakerBot and its parent company Stratasys to attract new clients, thereby increasing the installed base of 3D printing systems.
Over the years, Stratasys' additive manufacturing solutions have been used by companies in the automotive, aerospace, defense, electronics, consumer goods, education and other sectors to improve product designs.
The company has also expanded its product offerings through acquisitions. The strategic acquisition of MakerBot has expanded Stratasys' customer base and will help it to target engineers, designers, architects and entrepreneurs. We believe this combination will result in a leader in 3D industrial printing and manufacturing and positions Stratasys for growth in the 3D printing space.
The company's focus on the 3D printing market presents a favorable long-term opportunity. Per the 2013 study by Wholers Associate, this industry is expected to continue to show double-digit growth over the next few years.
Therefore, Wohlers Associates believes that by 2017 the sale of 3D-printing products and services will reach a level of $6 billion worldwide, whereas by 2021, the industry is expected to touch $10.8 billion in revenues. As the industry leader in 3D printing, this is encouraging information for Stratasys as it will be able to grab maximum share of this market.
However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). The prevailing economic uncertainty, especially in Europe is affecting the company's volumes. Some customers are delaying their purchases owing to the current economic conditions.
Currently, Stratasys has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Some of the better-ranked stocks that investors can look at are SanDisk ( SNDK ) and Western Digital ( WDC ), both of which carry a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report SANDISK CORP (SNDK): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This partnership will enable MakerBot and its parent company Stratasys to attract new clients, thereby increasing the installed base of 3D printing systems.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report SANDISK CORP (SNDK): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D printing solutions provider Stratasys ' ( SSYS ) subsidiary, MakerBot, has entered into a strategic partnership with SoftKinetic, a provider of 3D imaging and gesture recognition solutions.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report SANDISK CORP (SNDK): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D printing solutions provider Stratasys ' ( SSYS ) subsidiary, MakerBot, has entered into a strategic partnership with SoftKinetic, a provider of 3D imaging and gesture recognition solutions.
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However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report SANDISK CORP (SNDK): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company has also expanded its product offerings through acquisitions.
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Sector Update: Technology Shares Higher Pre-Market; Palo Alto Networks Acquires Morta Security
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Top Technology Stocks:
MSFT: +1.00%
AAPL: +0.33%
IBM: +0.11%
CSCO: +0.55%
GOOG: +0.58%
Technology shares are higher in pre-market trading today.
In technology stocks news, Palo Alto Networks ( PANW ) is posting a light-volume early gain after saying it acquired Morta Security, a Silicon Valley-based cybersecurity company operating in stealth mode since 2012. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
And, IHS ( IHS ) reports Q4 revenue of $560 mln, above the analyst consensus of $534.4 mln on Capital IQ. Adjusted EPS was $1.46, vs. expectations of $1.30 per share.
For the year ending Nov. 30, 2014, the company is targeting revenue in the range of $2.17 to $2.23 bln and adjusted EPS of $5.50 to $5.85, vs. the Street consensus of $2.18 bln in revenue and earnings of $5.67 per share.
Finally, 3D Systems ( DDD ) gains after hours Monday after announcing a collaboration with Intel Corp. ( INTC ) to mainstream the adoption of 3D scanning and 3D printing.
3D Systems will make available its consumer Sense scanning, editing and 3D printing software applications for Intel-powered Ultrabook, 2 in 1, AIO and tablet devices equipped with the new Intel 3D camera during the second half of 2014.
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Finally, 3D Systems ( DDD ) gains after hours Monday after announcing a collaboration with Intel Corp. ( INTC ) to mainstream the adoption of 3D scanning and 3D printing. In technology stocks news, Palo Alto Networks ( PANW ) is posting a light-volume early gain after saying it acquired Morta Security, a Silicon Valley-based cybersecurity company operating in stealth mode since 2012. 3D Systems will make available its consumer Sense scanning, editing and 3D printing software applications for Intel-powered Ultrabook, 2 in 1, AIO and tablet devices equipped with the new Intel 3D camera during the second half of 2014.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Finally, 3D Systems ( DDD ) gains after hours Monday after announcing a collaboration with Intel Corp. ( INTC ) to mainstream the adoption of 3D scanning and 3D printing. And, IHS ( IHS ) reports Q4 revenue of $560 mln, above the analyst consensus of $534.4 mln on Capital IQ.
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Finally, 3D Systems ( DDD ) gains after hours Monday after announcing a collaboration with Intel Corp. ( INTC ) to mainstream the adoption of 3D scanning and 3D printing. In technology stocks news, Palo Alto Networks ( PANW ) is posting a light-volume early gain after saying it acquired Morta Security, a Silicon Valley-based cybersecurity company operating in stealth mode since 2012. For the year ending Nov. 30, 2014, the company is targeting revenue in the range of $2.17 to $2.23 bln and adjusted EPS of $5.50 to $5.85, vs. the Street consensus of $2.18 bln in revenue and earnings of $5.67 per share.
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Finally, 3D Systems ( DDD ) gains after hours Monday after announcing a collaboration with Intel Corp. ( INTC ) to mainstream the adoption of 3D scanning and 3D printing. Top Technology Stocks: Technology shares are higher in pre-market trading today.
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Company news for January 06, 2014 - Corporate Summary
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• Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN ) posted first quarter earnings per share of $0.79, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.91
• 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) has bought Gentle Giant Studios, which does three dimensional modeling both in entertainment and toy businesses. The financial details of the deal remained undisclosed
• Maker of electronic instruments and electro-mechanical devices AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME ) has acquired privately owned Teseq Group for $92 million. The company will become the part of the electronic instruments group of Ametek Inc.
• Shares of Liberty Media Corp (NASDAQ: LMCA ) rose nearly 0.6%, after the company announced it is looking forward to purchase Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI )
• Tessera Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSRA ) has appointed Robert Andersen as their chief financial officer. Andersen succeeds C. Richard Neely who quit in June
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• Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN ) posted first quarter earnings per share of $0.79, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.91 • 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) has bought Gentle Giant Studios, which does three dimensional modeling both in entertainment and toy businesses. Andersen succeeds C. Richard Neely who quit in June AMETEK INC (AME): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report LIBERTY MEDIA-A (LMCA): Free Stock Analysis Report LINDSAY CORP (LNN): Free Stock Analysis Report TESSERA TEC INC (TSRA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The financial details of the deal remained undisclosed • Maker of electronic instruments and electro-mechanical devices AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME ) has acquired privately owned Teseq Group for $92 million.
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• Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN ) posted first quarter earnings per share of $0.79, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.91 • 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) has bought Gentle Giant Studios, which does three dimensional modeling both in entertainment and toy businesses. Andersen succeeds C. Richard Neely who quit in June AMETEK INC (AME): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report LIBERTY MEDIA-A (LMCA): Free Stock Analysis Report LINDSAY CORP (LNN): Free Stock Analysis Report TESSERA TEC INC (TSRA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company will become the part of the electronic instruments group of Ametek Inc. • Shares of Liberty Media Corp (NASDAQ: LMCA ) rose nearly 0.6%, after the company announced it is looking forward to purchase Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI ) • Tessera Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSRA ) has appointed Robert Andersen as their chief financial officer.
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Andersen succeeds C. Richard Neely who quit in June AMETEK INC (AME): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report LIBERTY MEDIA-A (LMCA): Free Stock Analysis Report LINDSAY CORP (LNN): Free Stock Analysis Report TESSERA TEC INC (TSRA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. • Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN ) posted first quarter earnings per share of $0.79, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.91 • 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) has bought Gentle Giant Studios, which does three dimensional modeling both in entertainment and toy businesses. The company will become the part of the electronic instruments group of Ametek Inc. • Shares of Liberty Media Corp (NASDAQ: LMCA ) rose nearly 0.6%, after the company announced it is looking forward to purchase Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI ) • Tessera Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSRA ) has appointed Robert Andersen as their chief financial officer.
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• Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN ) posted first quarter earnings per share of $0.79, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.91 • 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) has bought Gentle Giant Studios, which does three dimensional modeling both in entertainment and toy businesses. Andersen succeeds C. Richard Neely who quit in June AMETEK INC (AME): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report LIBERTY MEDIA-A (LMCA): Free Stock Analysis Report LINDSAY CORP (LNN): Free Stock Analysis Report TESSERA TEC INC (TSRA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The financial details of the deal remained undisclosed • Maker of electronic instruments and electro-mechanical devices AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME ) has acquired privately owned Teseq Group for $92 million.
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3D Systems Closes XRX's Ink Teams Buy - Analyst Blog
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) completed the acquisition of a part of Xerox Corporation's ( XRX ) product design, engineering and chemistry group and related assets. The deal is an all-cash transaction and is valued at $32.5 million.
This acquisition comes after a 15-year-long partnership between the companies and is expected to close by the end of fiscal 2013, subject to regulatory approvals. However, Xerox will retain its ink and print head development resources along with research relevant for digital printing and the 3D markets. The decision to acquire was announced on Dec 19, 2013.
The acquisition is a strategic move by 3D Systems, as it expands the company's existing partnership and also integrates some of Xerox's ultra modern state-of-the art labs, together with certain licensed IPs belonging to Xerox. All these will support development and manufacturing of 3D printers, going forward. 3D Systems expects to begin operating its own facility effective immediately, at Xerox's Wilsonville campus.
Through this purchase, 3D Systems intends to add about 100 experienced engineers and contractors from Xerox primarily specializing in product design and materials science. This apart, 3D System expects to increase its R&D (research and development) expenditures annually in the range of 75% to 100% over the next few years. The company also intends to fulfill some of its pending commitments to Xerox to fully benefit from the expanded capabilities, going forward.
3D Systems has been aggressively pursuing acquisitions since Aug 2013 to expand its capability, capacity and geographic reach. In August, the company purchased design-oriented, cloud-computing service TeamPlatform and CRDM, a U.K.-based firm that provides prototyping and tooling services. Following that, in September, the company announced the acquisition of Sugar Labs, a California-based 3D printer of custom edible products made from sugar.
Also, just last week, 3D Systems acquired Figulo Corporation, the industry's leading consumer-oriented 3D ceramics printer. On Dec 16, the company acquired Ohio-based 3D filament manufacturer, Village Plastics Co. for an undisclosed sum.
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. In addition, the company provides creative content development and design productivity tools. The company also offers software design tools including CAD (computer-aided design), reverse engineering and inspection, and consumer 3D printers, apps and services.
3D Systems currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). However, better-ranked stocks in the same industry include Alps Electric Co. Ltd. ( APELY ) and Planar Systems Inc. ( PLNR ). Both hold a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) completed the acquisition of a part of Xerox Corporation's ( XRX ) product design, engineering and chemistry group and related assets. ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report PLANAR SYSTEMS (PLNR): Free Stock Analysis Report XEROX CORP (XRX): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Through this purchase, 3D Systems intends to add about 100 experienced engineers and contractors from Xerox primarily specializing in product design and materials science.
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) completed the acquisition of a part of Xerox Corporation's ( XRX ) product design, engineering and chemistry group and related assets. ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report PLANAR SYSTEMS (PLNR): Free Stock Analysis Report XEROX CORP (XRX): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, better-ranked stocks in the same industry include Alps Electric Co. Ltd. ( APELY ) and Planar Systems Inc. ( PLNR ).
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) completed the acquisition of a part of Xerox Corporation's ( XRX ) product design, engineering and chemistry group and related assets. ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report PLANAR SYSTEMS (PLNR): Free Stock Analysis Report XEROX CORP (XRX): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The acquisition is a strategic move by 3D Systems, as it expands the company's existing partnership and also integrates some of Xerox's ultra modern state-of-the art labs, together with certain licensed IPs belonging to Xerox.
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) completed the acquisition of a part of Xerox Corporation's ( XRX ) product design, engineering and chemistry group and related assets. ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report PLANAR SYSTEMS (PLNR): Free Stock Analysis Report XEROX CORP (XRX): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The decision to acquire was announced on Dec 19, 2013.
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Data Storage, Alternative Energy Stocks Jump Into 2014
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2014:A Look Back And Ahead
A buoyant market in 2013 surprised even the most steadfast bulls.
From an industry perspective, the year's advance was broad -- 186 out of 197 industry groups moved higher. Some 51 groups climbed more than 50%.
The top four industries posted triple-digit gains for the year: Auto makers (up 173%), solar energy (168%), consumer electronics retailers (140%) and Media-Radio/TV (126%).
Among the other key leaders for the year, the Machinery-Material Handling/Automation group sprang up 98%, largely on the strength of 3D printer makers including3D Systems ( DDD ) andStratasys ( SSYS ).
Leisure-Movies and Related vaulted 92%, lifted not only byNetflix 's ( NFLX ) 298% gain across the year, but also byDreamWorks Animation ( DWA ) andDiscovery Communications ( DISCA ), which soared more than 100% each.
Upstart Industries
As the new year begins, industries accelerating near the end of the year are often more telling than those that saw the largest gains across the full year.
In the last four weeks of 2013, eight industries posted double-digit gains. Two of those, Media-Newspapers and Finance-Bank Check, climbed 23% and 14% respectively, but offer no potential leading stocks. The Commercial Services Staffing group ended the year ahead 75%, with a 10% gain in late December. It served up a pair of stocks on the borderline of leadership status,ManpowerGroup (MAN) andKorn Ferry International (KFY).
Computer - Data Storage
Stocks in the data storage industry collectively advanced only 22% for 2013, but surged 15% in the last four weeks of the year. The group still ranked a weak No. 143, but was edging higher in IBD's industry rankings.
A critical factor in its climb wasNimble Storage (NMBL), a Dec. 13 IPO that vaulted 116%. The maker of in-demand hybrid flash chip/disk drive storage systems has yet to report a profitable quarter. But analysts expect EPS of 16 cents and a 74% advance in revenue in fiscal 2015 vs. forecasts of a 58-cent loss for the 2014 fiscal year ending Jan. 31.
Computer hard drive makersWestern Digital (WDC) andSeagate Technology (STX) were the group's Clydesdales. Seagate added 9% in the final four weeks of December, bringing its gain for the year to 85%. Western Digital's final four-week gain was 6%, putting it ahead 97% for 2013.
Citi upgraded both Seagate and Western to buy from neutral on Dec. 13. Analyst Joe Woo noted flagging PC industry sales had begun to improve in the U.S. and appeared to have stabilized in emerging markets. He estimated the companies' exposure to PC sales at 50% of revenue, and wrote the pair would "be one of the major beneficiaries of an improving PC market in 2014."
Alternative Energy
Alternative energy, a catchment for companies reaching from ethanol refiners to fuel cell developers to wind, water and geothermal power producers, gained 64% in 2013. Fourteen percent of that climb came in the last four weeks.
The group's most attractive stocks tend also to be borderline in terms of leadership status: either thinly traded or with struggling fundamentals. But the companies also tend to be relatively young, giving them the cachet of IPO strength.
ClearSign Combustion (CLIR), maker of emissions-scrubbing technologies used in power plants, rocketed 78% in 2013's final weeks. That hoisted the April 2012 new issue to a fresh high above an 11.31 buy point in a seven-month base.Pattern Energy Group (PEGI), which went public in September, rose 12% in the closing weeks of the year, ending 38% above its IPO price. The wind energy utility cleared a brief IPO base early in November.
The group's top-ranked stock,NRG Yield (NYLD), is a portfolio of renewable and conventional power generation operations. It edged up 5% late in the year after clearing a flat base early in December. It ended Tuesday 82% above its July initial offering price.
A Late Sprint By 2013 Leaders
The year's top-gaining group, automakers, dropped 16% in the fourth quarter, but turned to climb 4% in the year's last four weeks. Much of that action was dictated by luxury battery-powered car makerTesla (TSLA), which rose a blistering 474% for the year through September. It then dropped 40% from the start of the fourth quarter to Nov. 26, turning to gain 9% in the last four weeks.Volkswagen (VLKAY) andDaimler (DDAIF) both rose 7% in the same period, with Volkswagen ending the year at a new high. The group had fallen to a No. 102 ranking.
The Energy-Solar group plowed forward 35% in Q4, the quarter's second-best gain among industries, then dropped a fraction in the final four weeks. Most of the group's top stocks ended the year in consolidations, with many working to build cup-shaped patterns.
Arizona-basedFirst Solar (FSLR) continued to trend lower in light trade, ending the year 17% below its Nov. 14 high.
Needham analyst Edwin Mok forecasts China's solar module suppliers will see continued growth in China and Japan, but also face rising costs as prices weaken. Prospects are good for U.S. solar markets, he noted in a Jan. 3 forecast. But based on the year's run-up in share prices, he counsels investors to focus on companies with strong development pipelines.
Energy Conundrum
Booming production at U.S. shale oil and natural gas fields was a leading news story throughout 2013. But oil and natural gas-related industry groups largely underperformed the market.
Of the 10 oil and gas groups tracked by IBD, only one -- oilfield services -- was able to narrowly outperform the Nasdaq. The group's heavyweights,Halliburton (HAL) andSchlumberger (SLB), start the year in consolidations and with analysts calling for stronger sales and earnings in 2014.
Oil and gas prices will be key to those results. We began 2013 with a number of analysts forecasting a collapse to $80 oil, and such a reality might not be far off.
A partnership betweenEnterprise Products Partners (EPD) andEnbridge (ENB) reversed the Seaway Pipeline to move oil 500 miles from Cushing, Okla., to Freeport, Tex., just south of Houston.
The line ramped up to its 400,000 barrels-per-day capacity in 2013, easing a long-standing glut in Cushing and pouring new product into Gulf Coast facilities. The Enbridge/Enterprise partnership expects to complete construction of a twinned line in the first half of this year, raising Seaway's capacity to 850,000 bpd.
In December,TransCanada (TRP) began filling its Gulf Coast pipeline, a conduit from Cushing to Port Arthur, Tex. Regulatory filings marked Jan. 3 as the line's official launch date. The company puts the 36-inch-diameter line's initial capacity at 700,000 bpd, with potential for 850,000 bpd.
An outlook for a rising glut along the Gulf Coast, and for ongoing downward pressure on oil prices, sent oil refining stocks into 2014 on a wave of momentum. The refiners group gained 17% in the fourth quarter vs. single-digit gains for all other oil and gas groups. Phillips 66 (PSX),Marathon Petroleum (MPC) andValero (VLO) posted some of the industry's top gains.
Losing Momentum
The few industries that lost ground near the end of the year saw mild losses, with no declines beyond mid-single digits. Retail-based industries represented four, and medical industries five, of the 10-worst losses among industry groups in the final four weeks of the year.
The specialty retail and discount and variety groups each fell hardest, down 5%. The only real meltdown in the two groups came fromUlta Beauty (ULTA), which collapsed 22% between Dec. 3 and Dec. 10.
On the medical side, managed care providers, diversified medical, outpatient/home care providers and drug wholesalers all slipped 1% in December's final four weeks. But the leading stocks in those groups showed generally constructive chart action, withHealthSouth (HLS) being the only leading stock to visibly weaken toward the end of the year.
Industry Snapshots/Themes
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Among the other key leaders for the year, the Machinery-Material Handling/Automation group sprang up 98%, largely on the strength of 3D printer makers including3D Systems ( DDD ) andStratasys ( SSYS ). Leisure-Movies and Related vaulted 92%, lifted not only byNetflix 's ( NFLX ) 298% gain across the year, but also byDreamWorks Animation ( DWA ) andDiscovery Communications ( DISCA ), which soared more than 100% each. That hoisted the April 2012 new issue to a fresh high above an 11.31 buy point in a seven-month base.Pattern Energy Group (PEGI), which went public in September, rose 12% in the closing weeks of the year, ending 38% above its IPO price.
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Among the other key leaders for the year, the Machinery-Material Handling/Automation group sprang up 98%, largely on the strength of 3D printer makers including3D Systems ( DDD ) andStratasys ( SSYS ). Computer - Data Storage Stocks in the data storage industry collectively advanced only 22% for 2013, but surged 15% in the last four weeks of the year. The company puts the 36-inch-diameter line's initial capacity at 700,000 bpd, with potential for 850,000 bpd.
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Among the other key leaders for the year, the Machinery-Material Handling/Automation group sprang up 98%, largely on the strength of 3D printer makers including3D Systems ( DDD ) andStratasys ( SSYS ). Upstart Industries As the new year begins, industries accelerating near the end of the year are often more telling than those that saw the largest gains across the full year. The refiners group gained 17% in the fourth quarter vs. single-digit gains for all other oil and gas groups.
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Among the other key leaders for the year, the Machinery-Material Handling/Automation group sprang up 98%, largely on the strength of 3D printer makers including3D Systems ( DDD ) andStratasys ( SSYS ). Western Digital's final four-week gain was 6%, putting it ahead 97% for 2013. The refiners group gained 17% in the fourth quarter vs. single-digit gains for all other oil and gas groups.
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Stratasys Hits 52 Week-High - Analyst Blog
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Shares of Stratasys Inc. ( SSYS ) hit a new 52-week high of $134.87 on Dec 31, eventually closing at $134.70. The closing share price represents a strong one-year return of 65.5%. The average trading volume for the last three months aggregated 1,117K shares.
Stratasys has delivered positive earnings surprises in two of the last four quarters, with an average beat of 284.3%. This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a market cap of $6.57 billion with long-term earnings growth expectations of 23.1%.
Growth Drivers
Stratasys' product launches and global expansion are expected to provide adequate support to revenue growth. Moreover, the MakerBot acquisition, better-than-expected sales on the back of solid performances from its Product and Services segments and the upward revision of the revenue outlook are some of the catalysts driving the stock.
On Nov 7, Stratasys reported decent third-quarter 2013 results. The top-line increased 38.7% year over year and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, primarily due to revenue growth in both Products and Services on the back of higher demand, team integration and cross-selling activities. Its cash and cash equivalents stood at $414.9 million compared with $148.9million in the previous quarter. However, the company suffered a wider-than expected loss in terms of the bottom line.
Nonetheless, management provided an encouraging outlook for fiscal 2013. Revenues are expected to range between $470 million and $490 million, up from the previous guidance of $455.0 million to $480.0 million. Stratasys' earnings are anticipated in the range of $1.75 to $1.90 per share, significantly higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.43 per share.
Furthermore, with the assimilation of Stratasys' 3D printing application programming interface into Microsoft 's ( MSFT ) Windows 8.1, its adoption rate is likely to increase. However, the company is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ).
Estimate Revisions
Over the last 60 days, Stratasys witnessed one upward revision (out of three estimates) for the current quarter as well as for fiscal 2013.This led to a significant increase of 39 cents in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter, which now stands at 41 cents. In addition, for the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimate jumped significantly to $1.43.
Investors may also consider another stock, Western Digital Corporation ( WDC ), carrying a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report
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WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report
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However, the company is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a market cap of $6.57 billion with long-term earnings growth expectations of 23.1%.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, the company is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). The top-line increased 38.7% year over year and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, primarily due to revenue growth in both Products and Services on the back of higher demand, team integration and cross-selling activities.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, the company is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). Stratasys' earnings are anticipated in the range of $1.75 to $1.90 per share, significantly higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.43 per share.
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However, the company is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a market cap of $6.57 billion with long-term earnings growth expectations of 23.1%.
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Midday Update: 2013 Rally Evaporates With Wall Street More Defensive
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Wall Street is putting the cork back in the champagne bottles, with profit-taking and concerns over global growth pulling the major market indices off Tuesday's year-ending record highs. Global equities kicked off 2014 in the red after China released slightly disappointing production data, magnified by disappointing U.S. economic data and concerns that rising Treasury yields could stifle consumer spending.
Energy stocks are underperforming as a result of downward pressure on oil prices while the tech sector is lower as a group following a downgrade of Apple ( AAPL ) that's pushing shares of the iPhone maker down more than 1%.
Today's economic data largely met expectations but fueled speculation the economy may be starting to stall just as the Federal Reserve begins to scale back its stimulus measures. The Labor Department today said initial jobless claims fell by only 2,000 to 339,000 while the four-week moving average rose by 8,500 new applications. Claims for the prior week also were revised upward.
The Markit purchasing managers index improved to an above-consensus 55.0 from 54.7 the month prior although the Institute for Supply Management index weakened to a 57.0 reading last month from 57.3 in November.
Construction spending rose an as-expected 1.0% in November after a revised 0.9% gain in October, the Commerce Department said.
Europe closed in the red in sympathy with U.S. markets, but primarily due to the implications that slower Chinese growth could permeate the European economies. Despite mostly upbeat EU manufacturing data, European equities were under water for most of the session.
Crude oil was down $2.01 to $96.41 per barrel. Natural gas was up $0.09 to $4.29 per 1 million BTU. Gold was up $21.00 to $1,223.30 an ounce, while silver was up $0.70 to $20.07 an ounce. Copper was down $0.01 to $3.39 per pound.
Among energy ETFs, the United States Oil Fund was down 2.18% to $34.55 with the United Natural Gas Fund was up 1.79% to $21.08. Amongst precious-metal funds, the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF was up 3.45% to 21.87 while SPDR Gold Shares were up 1.69% to $118.07. The iShares Silver Trust was up 3.21% to $19.30.
Here's where the markets stand at mid-day:
NYSE Composite Index down 112.65 (-1.08%) to 10287.68
Dow Jones Industrial Average down 124.96 (-0.75%) to 16451.70
S&P 500 down 15.95 (-0.86%) to 1832.41
Nasdaq Composite Index down 36.94 (-0.89%) to 4139.65
GLOBAL SENTIMENT
Nikkei 225 Index up 0.69%
Hang Seng Index up 0.14%
Shanghai China Composite Index down 0.31%
FTSE 100 Index down 0.46%
CAC 40 down 1.60%
DAX down 1.59%
NYSE SECTOR INDICES NYSE Energy Sector Index down 1.37%
NYSE Financial Sector Index down 1.01%
NYSE Healthcare Sector Index down 1.02%
UPSIDE MOVERS
(+) ORMP (+19.1%) Receives patent in Australia and Israel covering a core concept of the company's technology for the oral delivery of drugs and vaccines.
(+) WPCS (+14.0%) Provided upbeat operational and corporate updates related to its contracting business, recent Bitcoin acquisition and administrative matters.
(+) EMITF (+11.6%) The company's refinancing agreement with Bank Hapoalim receives court approval.
(+) CHS (+3.0%) Upgraded by Jefferies to Buy from Hold, price target raised $6 to $17.
DOWNSIDE MOVERS
(-) DRYS (-8.1%)Intends to resume sales under its previously announced $200 million program
(-)XRX (-3.0%) 3D Systems ( DDD ) announced today that it completed the acquisition of Xerox's solid ink engineering and development teams and state of the art development labs and relevant patent portfolio for $32.5 million
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(-) DRYS (-8.1%)Intends to resume sales under its previously announced $200 million program (-)XRX (-3.0%) 3D Systems ( DDD ) announced today that it completed the acquisition of Xerox's solid ink engineering and development teams and state of the art development labs and relevant patent portfolio for $32.5 million The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Wall Street is putting the cork back in the champagne bottles, with profit-taking and concerns over global growth pulling the major market indices off Tuesday's year-ending record highs. Energy stocks are underperforming as a result of downward pressure on oil prices while the tech sector is lower as a group following a downgrade of Apple ( AAPL ) that's pushing shares of the iPhone maker down more than 1%.
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(-) DRYS (-8.1%)Intends to resume sales under its previously announced $200 million program (-)XRX (-3.0%) 3D Systems ( DDD ) announced today that it completed the acquisition of Xerox's solid ink engineering and development teams and state of the art development labs and relevant patent portfolio for $32.5 million The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Among energy ETFs, the United States Oil Fund was down 2.18% to $34.55 with the United Natural Gas Fund was up 1.79% to $21.08. Nikkei 225 Index up 0.69% Hang Seng Index up 0.14% Shanghai China Composite Index down 0.31% FTSE 100 Index down 0.46% CAC 40 down 1.60% DAX down 1.59% NYSE SECTOR INDICES NYSE Energy Sector Index down 1.37% NYSE Financial Sector Index down 1.01% NYSE Healthcare Sector Index down 1.02%
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(-) DRYS (-8.1%)Intends to resume sales under its previously announced $200 million program (-)XRX (-3.0%) 3D Systems ( DDD ) announced today that it completed the acquisition of Xerox's solid ink engineering and development teams and state of the art development labs and relevant patent portfolio for $32.5 million The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Global equities kicked off 2014 in the red after China released slightly disappointing production data, magnified by disappointing U.S. economic data and concerns that rising Treasury yields could stifle consumer spending. Nikkei 225 Index up 0.69% Hang Seng Index up 0.14% Shanghai China Composite Index down 0.31% FTSE 100 Index down 0.46% CAC 40 down 1.60% DAX down 1.59% NYSE SECTOR INDICES NYSE Energy Sector Index down 1.37% NYSE Financial Sector Index down 1.01% NYSE Healthcare Sector Index down 1.02%
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(-) DRYS (-8.1%)Intends to resume sales under its previously announced $200 million program (-)XRX (-3.0%) 3D Systems ( DDD ) announced today that it completed the acquisition of Xerox's solid ink engineering and development teams and state of the art development labs and relevant patent portfolio for $32.5 million The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Gold was up $21.00 to $1,223.30 an ounce, while silver was up $0.70 to $20.07 an ounce. Among energy ETFs, the United States Oil Fund was down 2.18% to $34.55 with the United Natural Gas Fund was up 1.79% to $21.08.
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Mid-Day Update: U.S. Stocks Rising on Improved Consumer Confidence, Rising Home Prices
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U.S. stocks today are higher on the final trading day of the year following a surprisingly large jump in consumer confidence this month as well as new data showing continued housing-sector strength in many U.S. cities.
Gains are broad-based with all 10 sectors in the S&P 500 advancing, paced by a rebound for tech stocks. Shares of energy companies also are higher despite a decline in crude oil prices. Gold is now higher in commodities trade, climbing back over $1,200 per ounce after a drop to around $1,182 earlier this morning.
U.S. consumer confidence jumped this month, nearly returning to levels seen prior to the partial government shutdown in October as improving job prospects and economic growth bolster consumer attitudes. The Conference Board said its index of consumer confidence rose to 78.1 in December, up from 72 in the previous month. November's figure was revised up from 70.4. The December increase followed three months of declines.
Also today, the S&P Case-Shiller home price index for 20 U.S. cities climbed 1.05% month-over-month during October. On a year-over-year basis, home prices were up 13.61% - the biggest gain since February 2006. Both figures topped market expectations, with experts polled by Thomson Reuters expecting a 0.95% month-over-month rise and a 13.45% year-over-year gain.
September figures also were revised slightly downward but still showed solid gains for the month.
Crude oil for February delivery is down 74 cents to $98.55 per barrel while February natural gas is off 13 cents to $4.30 per 1 million BTU. February gold is up $2 at $1,205.80 per ounce while March silver is down 15 cents at $19.45 per ounce. March copper is up a penny to $3.39 per pound.
Among energy ETFs, the United States Oil Fund is down 0.8% at $35.25 with the United States Natural Gas Fund is down 2.9% at $20.96. Amongst precious-metal funds, the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF is up 1.2% at $20.99 while SPDR Gold Shares are up 1.1% at $116.60. The iShares Silver Trust is up 0.11% at $18.87.
Here's where the U.S. markets stand at mid-day:
NYSE Composite Index up 34.86 (+0.34%) to 10392.70
Dow Jones Industrial Average up 51.92 (+0.31%) to 16556.21
S&P 500 up 5.62 (+0.31%) to 1846.69
Nasdaq Composite Index up 17.22 (+0.42%) to 4171.42
GLOBAL SENTIMENT
Nikkei 225 Index up 0.69%
Hang Seng Index up 0.26%
Shanghai China Composite Index up 0.88%
FTSE 100 Index up 0.26%
CAC 40 up 0.47%
DAX down 0.39%
NYSE SECTOR INDICES
NYSE Energy Sector Index up 0.67%
NYSE Financial Sector Index up 0.36%
NYSE Healthcare Sector Index up 0.09%
UPSIDE MOVERS
(+) HTZ, (+8.3) Company takes on a 1-year poison pill. Analysts believe the move by the company could suggest activist involvement.
(+) ONVO (+9.4) SeekingAlpha story late Monday said an investment in ONVO is better than an investment in 3D Systems ( DDD )
(+) CXM (+7.5) Reports positive findings from its clinical study of Generx product candidate for coronary artery disease and of its Excellagen wound care product.
DOWNSIDE MOVERS
(-) UNXL (-13.7%) President and chief executive, Reed Killion, resigns from the company and its board to pursue other interests.
(-) STSI (-6.40%) Receives a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding Anatabloc and CigRx, which are marketed by the company.
(-) BORN (-8.57%) Company is contacted by the New York Stock Exchange regarding the unusual market activity in its American depository shares Tuesday.
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(+) ONVO (+9.4) SeekingAlpha story late Monday said an investment in ONVO is better than an investment in 3D Systems ( DDD ) (+) CXM (+7.5) Reports positive findings from its clinical study of Generx product candidate for coronary artery disease and of its Excellagen wound care product. U.S. stocks today are higher on the final trading day of the year following a surprisingly large jump in consumer confidence this month as well as new data showing continued housing-sector strength in many U.S. cities. (-) UNXL (-13.7%) President and chief executive, Reed Killion, resigns from the company and its board to pursue other interests.
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(+) ONVO (+9.4) SeekingAlpha story late Monday said an investment in ONVO is better than an investment in 3D Systems ( DDD ) (+) CXM (+7.5) Reports positive findings from its clinical study of Generx product candidate for coronary artery disease and of its Excellagen wound care product. Also today, the S&P Case-Shiller home price index for 20 U.S. cities climbed 1.05% month-over-month during October. Among energy ETFs, the United States Oil Fund is down 0.8% at $35.25 with the United States Natural Gas Fund is down 2.9% at $20.96.
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(+) ONVO (+9.4) SeekingAlpha story late Monday said an investment in ONVO is better than an investment in 3D Systems ( DDD ) (+) CXM (+7.5) Reports positive findings from its clinical study of Generx product candidate for coronary artery disease and of its Excellagen wound care product. Here's where the U.S. markets stand at mid-day: NYSE Composite Index up 34.86 (+0.34%) to 10392.70 Dow Jones Industrial Average up 51.92 (+0.31%) to 16556.21 S&P 500 up 5.62 (+0.31%) to 1846.69 Nasdaq Composite Index up 17.22 (+0.42%) to 4171.42 Nikkei 225 Index up 0.69% Hang Seng Index up 0.26% Shanghai China Composite Index up 0.88% FTSE 100 Index up 0.26% CAC 40 up 0.47% DAX down 0.39%
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(+) ONVO (+9.4) SeekingAlpha story late Monday said an investment in ONVO is better than an investment in 3D Systems ( DDD ) (+) CXM (+7.5) Reports positive findings from its clinical study of Generx product candidate for coronary artery disease and of its Excellagen wound care product. Shares of energy companies also are higher despite a decline in crude oil prices. February gold is up $2 at $1,205.80 per ounce while March silver is down 15 cents at $19.45 per ounce.
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US Stocks to Close at Biggest Annual Gain Since '97; Oct Home Prices Gain 1%
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US stock futures pointed towards a higher open on Tuesday suggesting the year will end on a high note and the best for stocks since 1997 as markets waited for the consumer confidence index due out at 10:00 a.m. The index for December is expected to be just above 76.0, up from the previous read at 70.4.
Meanwhile the the S&P/Case-Schiller home price index for October rose 1% from September, slightly ahead of the 0.9% consensus and flat compared to the previous gain of 1.0%. Over the past year, the index has gained 13.6%, a pace that isn't expected to continue into 2014.
In equities, Hertz ( HTZ ) rose more than 4% before the bell after saying it has adopted a one-year shareholder rights plan in response to unusual activity in the trading of its shares. The plan could stop any one shareholder from gaining control of without appropriately compensating other shareholders.
Phillips 66 ( PSX ) also edged higher, by 1%, after selling Phillips Specialty Products Inc to Berkshire (BRK.A, BRK.B) for a to-be-determined amount of PSX shares currently held by Berkshire.
U.S. PRE-MARKET INDICATORS
-Dow Jones Industrial up 0.21%
-S&P 500 futures up 0.21%
-Nasdaq 100 futures slightly higher
-Nasdaq-100 Pre-Market Indicator posting modest gain
GLOBAL SENTIMENT
Nikkei up 0.69%
Hang Seng up 0.26%
Shanghai Composite up 1.33%
FTSE-100 up 0.26%
DAX-30 down 0.39%
PRE-MARKET SECTOR WATCH
(+/-) Large cap tech: mixed
(+/-) Chip stocks: unchanged
(+/-) Software stocks: mixed
(+/-) Hardware stocks: mixed
(+) Internet stocks: higher
(-) Drug stocks: lower
(+) Financial stocks: higher
(+/-) Retail stocks: mixed
(+/-) Industrial stocks: unchanged
(+/-) Airlines: mixed
(+) Autos: higher
UPSIDE MOVERS
(+) MRVL (+5.96%) KKR Fund Holdings discloses 6.84% stake
(+) NQ (+3.96%) Extends gains after Morgan Stanley discloses 5.2% passive stake
(+) URG (+3.52%) New preliminary economic assessment for Lost Creek property exceeds previous
(+) IMMU (+12.47%) Gets two US patents for antibody SN-38 conjugates
(+) ONVO (+6.63%) SeekingAlpha recommends investment in co over 3D systems ( DDD )
DOWNSIDE MOVERS
(-) UNXL (-17.30%) Names interim co-CEOs after Killion resigns
(-) PFE (-0.16%) China halts imports of AIDS drug Diflucan on paperwork issues
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(+) MRVL (+5.96%) KKR Fund Holdings discloses 6.84% stake (+) NQ (+3.96%) Extends gains after Morgan Stanley discloses 5.2% passive stake (+) URG (+3.52%) New preliminary economic assessment for Lost Creek property exceeds previous (+) IMMU (+12.47%) Gets two US patents for antibody SN-38 conjugates (+) ONVO (+6.63%) SeekingAlpha recommends investment in co over 3D systems ( DDD ) Meanwhile the the S&P/Case-Schiller home price index for October rose 1% from September, slightly ahead of the 0.9% consensus and flat compared to the previous gain of 1.0%. In equities, Hertz ( HTZ ) rose more than 4% before the bell after saying it has adopted a one-year shareholder rights plan in response to unusual activity in the trading of its shares.
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(+) MRVL (+5.96%) KKR Fund Holdings discloses 6.84% stake (+) NQ (+3.96%) Extends gains after Morgan Stanley discloses 5.2% passive stake (+) URG (+3.52%) New preliminary economic assessment for Lost Creek property exceeds previous (+) IMMU (+12.47%) Gets two US patents for antibody SN-38 conjugates (+) ONVO (+6.63%) SeekingAlpha recommends investment in co over 3D systems ( DDD ) -Dow Jones Industrial up 0.21% -S&P 500 futures up 0.21% -Nasdaq 100 futures slightly higher -Nasdaq-100 Pre-Market Indicator posting modest gain (+/-) Large cap tech: mixed (+/-) Chip stocks: unchanged (+/-) Software stocks: mixed (+/-) Hardware stocks: mixed (+) Internet stocks: higher (-) Drug stocks: lower (+) Financial stocks: higher (+/-) Retail stocks: mixed (+/-) Industrial stocks: unchanged (+/-) Airlines: mixed (+) Autos: higher
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(+) MRVL (+5.96%) KKR Fund Holdings discloses 6.84% stake (+) NQ (+3.96%) Extends gains after Morgan Stanley discloses 5.2% passive stake (+) URG (+3.52%) New preliminary economic assessment for Lost Creek property exceeds previous (+) IMMU (+12.47%) Gets two US patents for antibody SN-38 conjugates (+) ONVO (+6.63%) SeekingAlpha recommends investment in co over 3D systems ( DDD ) (+/-) Large cap tech: mixed (+/-) Chip stocks: unchanged (+/-) Software stocks: mixed (+/-) Hardware stocks: mixed (+) Internet stocks: higher (-) Drug stocks: lower (+) Financial stocks: higher (+/-) Retail stocks: mixed (+/-) Industrial stocks: unchanged (+/-) Airlines: mixed (+) Autos: higher (-) UNXL (-17.30%) Names interim co-CEOs after Killion resigns (-) PFE (-0.16%) China halts imports of AIDS drug Diflucan on paperwork issues The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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(+) MRVL (+5.96%) KKR Fund Holdings discloses 6.84% stake (+) NQ (+3.96%) Extends gains after Morgan Stanley discloses 5.2% passive stake (+) URG (+3.52%) New preliminary economic assessment for Lost Creek property exceeds previous (+) IMMU (+12.47%) Gets two US patents for antibody SN-38 conjugates (+) ONVO (+6.63%) SeekingAlpha recommends investment in co over 3D systems ( DDD ) US stock futures pointed towards a higher open on Tuesday suggesting the year will end on a high note and the best for stocks since 1997 as markets waited for the consumer confidence index due out at 10:00 a.m. The index for December is expected to be just above 76.0, up from the previous read at 70.4.
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2013-12-31 00:00:00 UTC
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Stratasys Upgraded to Outperform - Analyst Blog
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On Dec 27, 2013, we upgraded our recommendation on Stratasys Inc. ( SSYS ) to Outperform from Neutral, based on its favorable prospects and long-term outlook. The company reported encouraging third-quarter results on the back of solid performances from its Product and Services segments.
Currently, the stock sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Why the Upgrade?
Stratasys has delivered positive earnings surprise in two of the last four quarters, with an average beat of 284.3%. Also, Stratasys delivered robust revenues in third-quarter fiscal 2013 buoyed by solid performances by its Product and Services segments. Reported revenues also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Additionally, management provided an encouraging outlook for fiscal 2013. Revenues are expected to range between $470 million and $490 million, up from the previous guidance of $455.0 million to $480.0 million. Stratasys' earnings are anticipated in the range of $1.75 to $1.90 per share, significantly higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.43 per share.
Stratasys' product launches and global expansion will help it to generate incremental sales in the long run by increasing its installed base. Moreover, the MakerBot acquisition is expected to aid its 3D systems business growth and generate higher recurring revenues, going forward.
With the assimilation of Stratasys' 3D printing application programming interface into Microsoft 's ( MSFT ) Windows 8.1, its adoption rate is likely to increase. However, the company is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ).
Nonetheless, the company witnessed positive estimate revisions for the current quarter. Out of the three estimates, one was revised upwards over the past 60 days. This led to a significant increase of 39 cents in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter, which now stands at 41 cents. In addition, for the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimate jumped significantly to $1.43.
Investors may also consider another stock, Alps Electric Co. Ltd. ( APELY ), carrying a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report
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STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report
To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
Zacks Investment Research
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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However, the company is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. On Dec 27, 2013, we upgraded our recommendation on Stratasys Inc. ( SSYS ) to Outperform from Neutral, based on its favorable prospects and long-term outlook.
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ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, the company is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). Also, Stratasys delivered robust revenues in third-quarter fiscal 2013 buoyed by solid performances by its Product and Services segments.
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ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, the company is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). Stratasys' earnings are anticipated in the range of $1.75 to $1.90 per share, significantly higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.43 per share.
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ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, the company is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). Additionally, management provided an encouraging outlook for fiscal 2013.
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Stratasys Upgraded to Strong Buy - Analyst Blog
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On Dec 28, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Stratasys Ltd. (SSYS) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).The upgrade came on the back of positive estimate revisions over the last 60 days.
Why the Upgrade?
Stratasys makes 3D printers as well as photopolymer materials that are used in the three dimensional printing process. Moreover, Stratasys' additive manufacturing (AM) solutions have been used by companies in the automotive, aerospace, defense, electronics, consumer goods, education and other sectors to improve product designs. Moreover, Stratasys' acquisition of MakerBot is expected to aid its 3D systems business growth.
Stratasys' product launches and global expansion will help itto generate incremental sales in the long run by increasing its installed base. Moreover, this will help Stratasys to generate higher recurring revenues, going forward. With the assimilation of Stratasys' 3D printing application programming interfaceintoMicrosoft's (MSFT) Windows 8.1, its adoption rate is likely to increase.
However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. (DDD).
Nonetheless, Stratasys delivered robustrevenues in the third-quarter of fiscal 2013 buoyed by solid performances from its Product and Services segments. Reported revenues also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Additionally, management provided an encouraging outlook for fiscal 2013. Revenues are expected to range between $470 million and $490 million, up from the previous guidance of $455.0 million to $480.0 million. Stratasys' earnings are anticipated in the range of $1.75 to $1.90 per share,significantly higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.43 per share.
Moreover, the company witnessed positive estimate revisions for the current quarter. Out of the three estimates, one was revised upwards over the past 60 days. This led to a significant increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate, which now stands at 41 cents for the current quarter
Investors may also consider Alps Electric Co. Ltd. (APELY) carrying a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
On Dec 28, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Stratasys Ltd. (SSYS) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).The upgrade came on the back of positive estimate revisions over the last 60 days.
Why the Upgrade?
Stratasys makes 3D printers as well as photopolymer materials that are used in the three dimensional printing process. Moreover, Stratasys' additive manufacturing (AM) solutions have been used by companies in the automotive, aerospace, defense, electronics, consumer goods, education and other sectors to improve product designs. Moreover, Stratasys' acquisition of MakerBot is expected to aid its 3D systems business growth.
Stratasys' product launches and global expansion will help itto generate incremental sales in the long run by increasing its installed base. Moreover, this will help Stratasys to generate higher recurring revenues, going forward. With the assimilation of Stratasys' 3D printing application programming interfaceintoMicrosoft's (MSFT) Windows 8.1, its adoption rate is likely to increase.
However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. (DDD).
Nonetheless, Stratasys delivered robustrevenues in the third-quarter of fiscal 2013 buoyed by solid performances from its Product and Services segments. Reported revenues also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Additionally, management provided an encouraging outlook for fiscal 2013. Revenues are expected to range between $470 million and $490 million, up from the previous guidance of $455.0 million to $480.0 million. Stratasys' earnings are anticipated in the range of $1.75 to $1.90 per share,significantly higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.43 per share.
Moreover, the company witnessed positive estimate revisions for the current quarter. Out of the three estimates, one was revised upwards over the past 60 days. This led to a significant increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate, which now stands at 41 cents for the current quarter
Investors may also consider Alps Electric Co. Ltd. (APELY) carrying a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
On Dec 28, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Stratasys Ltd. (SSYS) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).The upgrade came on the back of positive estimate revisions over the last 60 days.
Why the Upgrade?
Stratasys makes 3D printers as well as photopolymer materials that are used in the three dimensional printing process. Moreover, Stratasys' additive manufacturing (AM) solutions have been used by companies in the automotive, aerospace, defense, electronics, consumer goods, education and other sectors to improve product designs. Moreover, Stratasys' acquisition of MakerBot is expected to aid its 3D systems business growth.
Stratasys' product launches and global expansion will help itto generate incremental sales in the long run by increasing its installed base. Moreover, this will help Stratasys to generate higher recurring revenues, going forward. With the assimilation of Stratasys' 3D printing application programming interfaceintoMicrosoft's (MSFT) Windows 8.1, its adoption rate is likely to increase.
However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. (DDD).
Nonetheless, Stratasys delivered robustrevenues in the third-quarter of fiscal 2013 buoyed by solid performances from its Product and Services segments. Reported revenues also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Additionally, management provided an encouraging outlook for fiscal 2013. Revenues are expected to range between $470 million and $490 million, up from the previous guidance of $455.0 million to $480.0 million. Stratasys' earnings are anticipated in the range of $1.75 to $1.90 per share,significantly higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.43 per share.
Moreover, the company witnessed positive estimate revisions for the current quarter. Out of the three estimates, one was revised upwards over the past 60 days. This led to a significant increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate, which now stands at 41 cents for the current quarter
Investors may also consider Alps Electric Co. Ltd. (APELY) carrying a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
On Dec 28, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The upgrade followed positive estimate revisions over the last 60 days.
Why the Upgrade?
Stratasys makes 3D printers as well as photopolymer materials that are used in the three dimensional printing process. Also, Stratasys' additive manufacturing (AM) solutions have been used by companies in the automotive, aerospace, defense, electronics, consumer goods, education and other sectors to improve product designs. Moreover, Stratasys' acquisition of MakerBot is expected to aid its 3D systems business growth.
Stratasys' product launches and global expansion will help itto generate incremental sales in the long run by increasing its installed base. This will help Stratasys to generate higher recurring revenues, going forward. With the assimilation of Stratasys' 3D printing application programming interface into Microsoft 's ( MSFT ) Windows 8.1, its adoption rate is likely to increase.
However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ).
Nonetheless, Stratasys delivered robust revenues in the third-quarter of fiscal 2013 buoyed by solid performances from its Product and Services segments. Reported revenues also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Additionally, management provided an encouraging outlook for fiscal 2013. Revenues are expected to range between $470 million and $490 million, up from the previous guidance of $455.0 million to $480.0 million. Stratasys' earnings are anticipated in the range of $1.75 to $1.90 per share, significantly higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.43 per share.
The company witnessed positive estimate revisions for the current quarter. Out of the three estimates, one was revised upwards over the past 60 days. This led to a significant increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate, which now stands at 41 cents for the current quarter.
Investors may also consider Alps Electric Co. Ltd. ( APELY ) carrying a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report
3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report
MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report
STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report
To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
Zacks Investment Research
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. (DDD). Moreover, Stratasys' additive manufacturing (AM) solutions have been used by companies in the automotive, aerospace, defense, electronics, consumer goods, education and other sectors to improve product designs. However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ).
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However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. (DDD). ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This led to a significant increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate, which now stands at 41 cents for the current quarter Investors may also consider Alps Electric Co. Ltd. (APELY) carrying a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. (DDD). On Dec 28, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Stratasys Ltd. (SSYS) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).The upgrade came on the back of positive estimate revisions over the last 60 days. However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ).
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However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. (DDD). On Dec 28, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Stratasys Ltd. (SSYS) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).The upgrade came on the back of positive estimate revisions over the last 60 days. However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ).
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3D Systems CEO Makes $4.1 Million Sale
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Earlier this month there were a couple of insiders making big sells of their stake in the 3-D printing company, 3D Systems. These two insiders were President and CEO Abraham Reichental and Vice President Kevin McAlea, and together the two raked in over $6.1 million.
Kevin McAlea made the first sell on Dec. 10, selling 22,526 shares of the company's stock. He sold these shares at $80.35 per share for a total transaction amount of $1,809,964. Since his sell the price per share has increased 7.12%.
McAlea made another sell on Dec. 11 where he sold an additional 29,658 shares of 3D's stock. He sold the second set of shares at an average price of $77.50 per share for a total transaction amount of $2,298,495. Since his most recent sell the price per share has increased a notable 11.06%. McAlea now holds on to 145,000 shares of company stock.
Most recently, the company's CEO sold 25,000 shares of his stake in the company. Reichental sold these shares at $80.91 per share, raking in a total of $2,022,750. Since his sell the price per share has increased approximately 6.38%. The CEO now holds on to 1,614,054 shares of the company's stock. Reichental's previous most recent transaction was in May, when he sold a massive 400,000 shares of his company's stock. Since that sell, the price per share has jumped up 115.18%.
Reichental has served as the company's president and CEO since 2003 and McAlea has worked with the company since 2001.
3D Systems is a provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and cloud sourced on-demand custom parts for professionals and consumers alike with materials including plastics, metals, ceramics and edibles. The company also provides integrated software and hardware tools including scan to CAD and inspection.
3D Systems' historical revenue and net income:
Recently the company announced that it would be acquiring a part of Xerox's Oregon-based solid ink engineering and development teams. This acquisition means an expanded partnership which leverages both companies' capabilities and will ultimately result in marketplace leadership for the two companies. 3D Systems entered into an agreement to acquire the product design, engineering and chemistry group and related assets of Xerox's Wilsonvile, Oregon team for $32.5 million in cash.
Also recently 3D System's CEO was named to Fortune Magazine's "2013 Top 50 People in Business" list. Reichental ranked #22 amongst those who "executed big, defied expectations and delivered stellar results for their shareholders." The CEO was also ranked #2 in the technology category and #5 out of 100 global Fortune Magazine's fastest-growing companies.
The Peter Lynch Chart suggests that the company is currently overvalued :
The company's third quarter financial results provided mixed results. While the company raised full-year guidance, they also lowered the outlook for their adjusted-earnings per share. The company is currently trading at a record high today of $92.19 per share.
As of the close of the third quarter there were seven gurus maintaining a position in 3D Systems, with Chase Coleman 's Tiger Global Management holding the largest position. Tiger Global holds on to 1,274,456 shares as of Q3, representing 1.25% of the company's shares outstanding and 1.2% of their total assets managed.
3D Systems has a market cap of $9.39 billion. Its shares are currently trading at around $92.18 with a P/E ratio of 131.70, a P/S ratio of 13.50 and a P/B ratio of 10.50. The company had an annual average earnings growth of 176.3% over the past five years.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Earlier this month there were a couple of insiders making big sells of their stake in the 3-D printing company, 3D Systems. 3D Systems' historical revenue and net income: Recently the company announced that it would be acquiring a part of Xerox's Oregon-based solid ink engineering and development teams. 3D Systems entered into an agreement to acquire the product design, engineering and chemistry group and related assets of Xerox's Wilsonvile, Oregon team for $32.5 million in cash.
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Earlier this month there were a couple of insiders making big sells of their stake in the 3-D printing company, 3D Systems. These two insiders were President and CEO Abraham Reichental and Vice President Kevin McAlea, and together the two raked in over $6.1 million. Kevin McAlea made the first sell on Dec. 10, selling 22,526 shares of the company's stock.
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Kevin McAlea made the first sell on Dec. 10, selling 22,526 shares of the company's stock. Most recently, the company's CEO sold 25,000 shares of his stake in the company. Tiger Global holds on to 1,274,456 shares as of Q3, representing 1.25% of the company's shares outstanding and 1.2% of their total assets managed.
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He sold the second set of shares at an average price of $77.50 per share for a total transaction amount of $2,298,495. Most recently, the company's CEO sold 25,000 shares of his stake in the company. The CEO now holds on to 1,614,054 shares of the company's stock.
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Mid-Afternoon Afternoon Market Update: Markets Continue Melt Upwards as Textura Falls on Citron Report
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Toward the end of trading Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.75 percent to 16,480.66 while the NASDAQ surged 0.32 percent to 4,168.74. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.50 percent to 1,842.23.
Top Headline On Tuesday, BlackBerry (NASDAQ: BBRY ) co-founder Michael Lazaridis lowered his stake in the company to just below 5% versus 5.7%.
BlackBerry posted a Q3 loss of $4.4 billion last week.
Equities Trading UP Shares of Twitter (NYSE: TWTR ) got a boost, shooting up 4.10 percent to $72.83 on a volatile session after gaining for three trading days. Twitter shares surged to a new high today.
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was also up, gaining 6.96 percent to $92.06, breaking the psychological $90 level as traders rushed into 3D printing names on Thursday's session.
DryShips (NASDAQ: DRYS ) was also up, gaining 11.51 percent to $4.66 as the whole sector showed continued strength from Tuesday's trading session.
Equities Trading DOWN Shares of Goodrich Petroleum (NYSE: GDP ) were down 5.43 percent to $16.32 following the news of plugging at Tuscaloosa Marine Shale.
Opko Health (NYSE: OPK ) tumbled 2.65 percent to $8.80. Opko Health shares have surged 93.16% over the past 52 weeks.
Textura Corporation (NYSE: TXTR ) shares were down as well, falling 16.19 percent to $31.72 after Citron Research issued a scathing report on the company midway through the morning Thursday.
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.33 percent to $99.55, while gold traded up 0.59 percent to $1,210.20.
Silver traded up 1.57 percent Thursday to $19.81, while copper rose 0.46 percent to $3.39.
Eurozone European markets were closed today in observance of Boxing Day.
Economics U.S. jobless claims declined 42,000 to 338,000 in the week ended December 21, versus economists' expectations for a 345,000.drop. Continuing claims rose 46,000 to 2.92 million in the week ended December 14.
The Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index rose to -27.40 in the week ended December 22, versus a prior reading of -29.40.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was also up, gaining 6.96 percent to $92.06, breaking the psychological $90 level as traders rushed into 3D printing names on Thursday's session. Equities Trading DOWN Shares of Goodrich Petroleum (NYSE: GDP ) were down 5.43 percent to $16.32 following the news of plugging at Tuscaloosa Marine Shale. Textura Corporation (NYSE: TXTR ) shares were down as well, falling 16.19 percent to $31.72 after Citron Research issued a scathing report on the company midway through the morning Thursday.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was also up, gaining 6.96 percent to $92.06, breaking the psychological $90 level as traders rushed into 3D printing names on Thursday's session. Toward the end of trading Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.75 percent to 16,480.66 while the NASDAQ surged 0.32 percent to 4,168.74. Economics U.S. jobless claims declined 42,000 to 338,000 in the week ended December 21, versus economists' expectations for a 345,000.drop.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was also up, gaining 6.96 percent to $92.06, breaking the psychological $90 level as traders rushed into 3D printing names on Thursday's session. Toward the end of trading Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.75 percent to 16,480.66 while the NASDAQ surged 0.32 percent to 4,168.74. Equities Trading UP Shares of Twitter (NYSE: TWTR ) got a boost, shooting up 4.10 percent to $72.83 on a volatile session after gaining for three trading days.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was also up, gaining 6.96 percent to $92.06, breaking the psychological $90 level as traders rushed into 3D printing names on Thursday's session. Toward the end of trading Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.75 percent to 16,480.66 while the NASDAQ surged 0.32 percent to 4,168.74. Equities Trading UP Shares of Twitter (NYSE: TWTR ) got a boost, shooting up 4.10 percent to $72.83 on a volatile session after gaining for three trading days.
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) recently signed an agreement to acquire a part of Xerox Corporation's ( XRX ) product design, engineering and chemistry group and related assets. The deal is an all-cash transaction and is valued at $32.5 million.
This acquisition comes after a 15-year-long partnership between the companies and is expected to close by the end of fiscal 2013, subject to regulatory approvals. However, Xerox will retain its ink and print head development resources along with research relevant for digital printing and the 3D markets.
The acquisition is a strategic move by 3D Systems, as it expands the company's existing partnership and also integrates some of Xerox's ultra modern labs, together with certain licensed IPs belonging to Xerox. All these will support development and manufacturing of 3D printers, going forward. 3D Systems expects to begin operating its own facility effective immediately, at Xerox's Wilsonville campus.
Through this purchase, 3D Systems intends to add about 100 experienced engineers and contractors from Xerox primarily specializing in product design and materials science. This apart, 3D System expects to increase its R&D (research and development) expenditures annually in the range of 75% to 100% over the next few years. The company also intends to fulfill some of its pending commitments to Xerox to fully benefit from the expanded capabilities, going forward.
3D Systems has been aggressively pursuing acquisitions since Aug 2013 to expand its capability, capacity and geographic reach. In August, the company purchased design-oriented, cloud-computing service TeamPlatform, and CRDM, a U.K.-based firm that provides prototyping and tooling services.
Following that, in September, the company announced the acquisition of Sugar Labs, a California-based 3D printer of custom edible products made from sugar. Also, just last week, 3D Systems acquired Figulo Corporation, the industry's leading consumer-oriented 3D ceramics printer. On Dec 16, the company acquired Ohio-based 3D filament manufacturer, Village Plastics Co. for an undisclosed sum.
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. In addition, the company provides creative content development and design productivity tools. The company also offers software design tools including CAD (computer-aided design), reverse engineering and inspection, and consumer 3D printers, apps and services.
3D Systems currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). However, better-ranked stocks in the same industry include Alps Electric Co. Ltd. ( APELY ) and Planar Systems Inc. ( PLNR ). Both hold a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) recently signed an agreement to acquire a part of Xerox Corporation's ( XRX ) product design, engineering and chemistry group and related assets. ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report PLANAR SYSTEMS (PLNR): Free Stock Analysis Report XEROX CORP (XRX): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Through this purchase, 3D Systems intends to add about 100 experienced engineers and contractors from Xerox primarily specializing in product design and materials science.
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) recently signed an agreement to acquire a part of Xerox Corporation's ( XRX ) product design, engineering and chemistry group and related assets. ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report PLANAR SYSTEMS (PLNR): Free Stock Analysis Report XEROX CORP (XRX): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, better-ranked stocks in the same industry include Alps Electric Co. Ltd. ( APELY ) and Planar Systems Inc. ( PLNR ).
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) recently signed an agreement to acquire a part of Xerox Corporation's ( XRX ) product design, engineering and chemistry group and related assets. ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report PLANAR SYSTEMS (PLNR): Free Stock Analysis Report XEROX CORP (XRX): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The acquisition is a strategic move by 3D Systems, as it expands the company's existing partnership and also integrates some of Xerox's ultra modern labs, together with certain licensed IPs belonging to Xerox.
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) recently signed an agreement to acquire a part of Xerox Corporation's ( XRX ) product design, engineering and chemistry group and related assets. ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report PLANAR SYSTEMS (PLNR): Free Stock Analysis Report XEROX CORP (XRX): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The acquisition is a strategic move by 3D Systems, as it expands the company's existing partnership and also integrates some of Xerox's ultra modern labs, together with certain licensed IPs belonging to Xerox.
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MakerBot, a subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), will now offer six new MakerBot colors, which takes the total to 23 PLA Filament colors. The new PLA Filament colors are available from Dec 17, in the MakerBot retail stores situated in New York, Boston and Greenwich.
The new colors are True Green, Neon Green, Neon Pink, Neon Orange, Sparkly Dark Blue and Sparkly Dark Black. The use of this wide variety of colored filaments makes the product design more attractive to users, so the launch may be considered very timely (to enable 3D printing of gifts for the holiday season). Moreover, the MakerBot PLA Filament is a safe and reliable filament for MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printers.
According to a survey by Wohlers Associates, the sale of 3D-printing products and services will reach $6 billion worldwide by 2017 and $10.8 billion by 2021. The research firm expects this industry to continue to show double-digit growth over the next few years. Thus, the development of its 3D printing application is expected to position Stratasys for growth in the 3D printing space.
Over the years, Stratasys' additive manufacturing solutions have been used by companies in the automotive, aerospace, defense, electronics, consumer goods, education and other sectors to improve product designs. Stratasys is also working with the U.S. Department of Energy to develop AM processes to aid in production.
Recently, Stratasys stated that additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing will strengthen manufacturing competitiveness by increasing supply chain efficiencies. Additionally, Stratasys and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) also agreed on the point that additive manufacturing will benefit from the current economic condition.
Moreover, Hewlett-Packard Company 's ( HPQ ) decision to quit the market has made the 3D printing business less competitive for Stratasys.
However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). Nonetheless, the acquisition of MakerBot is expected to improve the growth of its 3D systems business.
The company has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). A better ranked stock in the technology sector is Micron Technology Inc. ( MU ), which has a Zacks Rank #1 ( Strong Buy).
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However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report MICRON TECH (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The new PLA Filament colors are available from Dec 17, in the MakerBot retail stores situated in New York, Boston and Greenwich.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report MICRON TECH (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). The new colors are True Green, Neon Green, Neon Pink, Neon Orange, Sparkly Dark Blue and Sparkly Dark Black.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report MICRON TECH (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). MakerBot, a subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), will now offer six new MakerBot colors, which takes the total to 23 PLA Filament colors.
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However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report MICRON TECH (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Thus, the development of its 3D printing application is expected to position Stratasys for growth in the 3D printing space.
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Could 3D printing be set for another big year in 2014? Or will startups push the major players aside?
3D printing stocks have had an incredible year. The largest 3D printing manufacturer by market cap - 3D Systems (DDD) – returned 153% in 2013, one of the top performing stocks on any index.
Not to be entirely outdone, the second largest, Stratasys (SSYS) recently secured $30 million in series 3 funding, spearheaded by the prestigious venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.
Investors in 3D printing stocks don't see a pull-back any time soon. Quite the opposite, short covering swelled throughout Q3 into the fall. And despite sky-high valuations for many of these companies (3D Systems trades at 176 times next year's earnings) new investors still remain eager to join in.
Partners at Andreessen Horowitz just don't think that 3D printing is done revolutionizing the prototyping industry yet. And while some firms market to consumers while others market to manufacturers like Ford Motors (F) – there are many ancillary industries who stand to benefit from another big year for 3D printing.
Software companies in computer aided design like Autodesk (ADSK), or prototyping components firms such as Proto Labs (PRLB) could see a boost from the popularity in 3D printing stocks well into next year.
Learn more about 3D printing with our infographic for even more investing ideas in this booming industry.
Click on the interactive chart to view monthly returns over time.
Do you see investing opportunities among any of these 3D printing stocks? Use the list below as a starting point for your own analysis.
1. Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Offers various products, technologies, software, solutions, and services to individual consumers and small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), as well as to the government, health, and education sectors worldwide. Market cap at $52.65B, most recent closing price at $26.90.
2. 3D Systems Corp. (DDD, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Engages in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and servicing of 3D printers and related products, print materials, and services. Market cap at $8.37B, most recent closing price at $81.29
3. Stratasys Inc. (SSYS, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of three dimensional (3D) printing, rapid prototyping (RP), and direct digital manufacturing (DDM) systems primarily in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Market cap at $5.76B, most recent closing price at $117.92.
4. Voxeljet AG (VJET, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Provides three-dimensional (3D) printers and on-demand parts services. Market cap at $356.39M, most recent closing price at $37.32.
5. The ExOne Company (XONE, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of three dimensional printing machines and printing products in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Market cap at $757.62M, most recent closing price at $51.75.
6. Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Manufactures computer numerical control (CNC) machined and injection molded custom parts for prototyping and short-run production. Market cap at $1.69B, most recent closing price at $66.58.
7. Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Provides design software and service solutions to customers in architecture, engineering, and construction; manufacturing; and digital media and entertainment industries. Market cap at $10.72B, most recent closing price at $47.19.
8. PTC, Inc. (PTC, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Develops software products and solutions in computer-aided design, product lifecycle management, application lifecycle management, and supply chain management. Market cap at $3.58B, most recent closing price at $32.53.
9. Ansys, Inc. (ANSS, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Engages in the development and marketing of engineering simulation software and services used by engineers and designers in aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, electronics, biomedical, energy, and defense industries. Market cap at $7.84B, most recent closing price at $85.51.
(List compiled by James Dennin. Monthly returns sourced from Zacks Investment Research, all other data sourced from Finviz.)
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The largest 3D printing manufacturer by market cap - 3D Systems (DDD) – returned 153% in 2013, one of the top performing stocks on any index. 3D Systems Corp. (DDD, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Engages in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and servicing of 3D printers and related products, print materials, and services. Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Offers various products, technologies, software, solutions, and services to individual consumers and small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), as well as to the government, health, and education sectors worldwide.
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3D Systems Corp. (DDD, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Engages in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and servicing of 3D printers and related products, print materials, and services. The largest 3D printing manufacturer by market cap - 3D Systems (DDD) – returned 153% in 2013, one of the top performing stocks on any index. Stratasys Inc. (SSYS, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of three dimensional (3D) printing, rapid prototyping (RP), and direct digital manufacturing (DDM) systems primarily in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.
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3D Systems Corp. (DDD, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Engages in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and servicing of 3D printers and related products, print materials, and services. The largest 3D printing manufacturer by market cap - 3D Systems (DDD) – returned 153% in 2013, one of the top performing stocks on any index. Stratasys Inc. (SSYS, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of three dimensional (3D) printing, rapid prototyping (RP), and direct digital manufacturing (DDM) systems primarily in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.
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The largest 3D printing manufacturer by market cap - 3D Systems (DDD) – returned 153% in 2013, one of the top performing stocks on any index. 3D Systems Corp. (DDD, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Engages in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and servicing of 3D printers and related products, print materials, and services. Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Provides design software and service solutions to customers in architecture, engineering, and construction; manufacturing; and digital media and entertainment industries.
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Mid-Afternoon Market Update: Markets Fall as 3D Systems Rallies on Deutsche Bank Initiation
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Toward the end of trading Tuesday, the Dow traded down 0.24 percent to 15,987.10 while the NASDAQ declined 0.09 percent to 4,065.20. The S&P also fell, dropping 0.23 percent to 1,804.27.
Top Headline Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL ) reported a better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit. Toll Brothers' quarterly profit declined to $94.9 million, or $0.54 per share, versus a year-ago profit of $411.4 million, or $2.35 per share.
Its income before taxes climbed to $150.2 million from $60.7 million. Its revenue rose 65% to $1.04 billion. However, analysts were projecting earnings of $0.43 per share on revenue of $1.03 billion.
Equities Trading UP 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) gained 6.54 percent to $80.97 on Tuesday's session following an initiation at Deutsche Bank at a Buy rating and a $95 price target.
Shares of EVERTEC (NYSE: EVTC ) got a boost, shooting up 8.91 percent to $22.99 after the company reported the commencement of offering by selling holders.
Rambus (NASDAQ: RMBS ) was also up, gaining 13.36 percent to $9.66 as the company and Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU ) signed a broad patent cross license agreement.
Equities Trading DOWN Shares of Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE: PBY ) were down 9.10 percent to $12.19 after the company reported weaker-than-expected results for the third quarter.
Icahn Enterprises LP (NASDAQ: IEP ) shares tumbled 9.13 percent to $134.97 after the company announced the sale of 2 million depositary units.
Lumber Liquidators (NYSE: LL ) was also down, falling 12.25 percent to $91.01 after the company provided weak guidance following the close Monday. A defense from Piper Jaffray did little to buoy shares.
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 1.14 percent to $98.45, while gold traded up 2.02 percent to $1,259.20. Silver traded up 2.28 percent Tuesday to $20.31, while copper rose 0.18 percent to $3.26.
Eurozone European shares were lower today. The Spanish Ibex Index declined 0.34 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index dropped 0.18 percent. Meanwhile, the German DAX tumbled 0.69 percent and the French CAC 40 declined 0.72 percent while U.K. shares fell 0.34 percent. Economics The ICSC-Goldman Sachs store sales index declined 1.6% in the week ended Saturday versus the earlier week. The NFIB small-business optimism index climbed 0.9 points to 92.5 in November.
The Johnson Redbook Retail Sales Index dropped 1.5% in the first week of December versus November. US wholesale inventories rose 1.40% in October, versus economists' expectations for a 0.30% gain.
US job openings rose 3.92 million in October, from 3.88 million in September, according to the JOLTS report. The Treasury is set to auction 3-year notes.
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Equities Trading UP 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) gained 6.54 percent to $80.97 on Tuesday's session following an initiation at Deutsche Bank at a Buy rating and a $95 price target. Equities Trading DOWN Shares of Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE: PBY ) were down 9.10 percent to $12.19 after the company reported weaker-than-expected results for the third quarter. Icahn Enterprises LP (NASDAQ: IEP ) shares tumbled 9.13 percent to $134.97 after the company announced the sale of 2 million depositary units.
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Equities Trading UP 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) gained 6.54 percent to $80.97 on Tuesday's session following an initiation at Deutsche Bank at a Buy rating and a $95 price target. Toward the end of trading Tuesday, the Dow traded down 0.24 percent to 15,987.10 while the NASDAQ declined 0.09 percent to 4,065.20. Toll Brothers' quarterly profit declined to $94.9 million, or $0.54 per share, versus a year-ago profit of $411.4 million, or $2.35 per share.
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Equities Trading UP 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) gained 6.54 percent to $80.97 on Tuesday's session following an initiation at Deutsche Bank at a Buy rating and a $95 price target. Toward the end of trading Tuesday, the Dow traded down 0.24 percent to 15,987.10 while the NASDAQ declined 0.09 percent to 4,065.20. Toll Brothers' quarterly profit declined to $94.9 million, or $0.54 per share, versus a year-ago profit of $411.4 million, or $2.35 per share.
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Equities Trading UP 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) gained 6.54 percent to $80.97 on Tuesday's session following an initiation at Deutsche Bank at a Buy rating and a $95 price target. Toward the end of trading Tuesday, the Dow traded down 0.24 percent to 15,987.10 while the NASDAQ declined 0.09 percent to 4,065.20. Toll Brothers' quarterly profit declined to $94.9 million, or $0.54 per share, versus a year-ago profit of $411.4 million, or $2.35 per share.
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3D Systems ( DDD ) has acquired Figulo Corporation to become a leader in the end user ceramic 3D printers. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
The acquisition is a strategic move by 3D systems as it not only expands its capability but also significantly expands its materials and process expertise and know-how to fast track the commercialization of ceramic 3D printers.
Figulo Corporation is a leading manufacturer of ceramic objects using 3D printing. Its primary customers include consumers, makers, artists, designers and architects.
3D ceramic printers are delta style of 3D printer built specifically for printing with clay. 3D ceramic printers create a unique experience to an art form; thereby inducing new generation artists, designers and major decor labels to incorporate 3D printing into their professional toolbox to give their consumers next dimension of decor and art.
3D Systems intends to incorporate Figulo's 3D printed ceramics into its rapidly growing Cubify ecosystem and its professional cloud printing service, Quickparts. Figulo's ceramic printers perfectly complement 3D Systems' existing powerful Color Jet Printing (CJP) full color technology and will unleash exciting potential of professional and consumer ceramic 3D printing. This new combination will help artists, designers and consumers and major decor labels to explore a new degree of possibility for kitchenware, tiling, art and more.
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. In addition, the company provides creative content development and design productivity tools. The company also offers software design tools including CAD (Computer-aided design), reverse engineering and inspection, and consumer 3D printers, apps and services.
3D Systems currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). However, better-ranked stocks in the same industry include Electronics for Imaging, Inc . ( EFII ), Bottomline Technologies (de), Inc . ( EPAY ) and SanDisk Corp . ( SNDK ). Electronics for Imaging and SanDisk carry a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while Bottomline Technologies has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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3D Systems ( DDD ) has acquired Figulo Corporation to become a leader in the end user ceramic 3D printers. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ELECTRN IMAGING (EFII): Free Stock Analysis Report BOTTOMLINE TECH (EPAY): Free Stock Analysis Report SANDISK CORP (SNDK): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This new combination will help artists, designers and consumers and major decor labels to explore a new degree of possibility for kitchenware, tiling, art and more.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ELECTRN IMAGING (EFII): Free Stock Analysis Report BOTTOMLINE TECH (EPAY): Free Stock Analysis Report SANDISK CORP (SNDK): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems ( DDD ) has acquired Figulo Corporation to become a leader in the end user ceramic 3D printers. 3D ceramic printers create a unique experience to an art form; thereby inducing new generation artists, designers and major decor labels to incorporate 3D printing into their professional toolbox to give their consumers next dimension of decor and art.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ELECTRN IMAGING (EFII): Free Stock Analysis Report BOTTOMLINE TECH (EPAY): Free Stock Analysis Report SANDISK CORP (SNDK): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems ( DDD ) has acquired Figulo Corporation to become a leader in the end user ceramic 3D printers. 3D ceramic printers create a unique experience to an art form; thereby inducing new generation artists, designers and major decor labels to incorporate 3D printing into their professional toolbox to give their consumers next dimension of decor and art.
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3D Systems ( DDD ) has acquired Figulo Corporation to become a leader in the end user ceramic 3D printers. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ELECTRN IMAGING (EFII): Free Stock Analysis Report BOTTOMLINE TECH (EPAY): Free Stock Analysis Report SANDISK CORP (SNDK): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Its primary customers include consumers, makers, artists, designers and architects.
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3D's Cube 3D Printers for FRC Teams - Analyst Blog
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3D Systems ( DDD ) received an order last Monday to supply a large number of Cube 3D printers for the participating teams of Dean Kamen's FIRST(R) Robotics Competition (FRC(R)). Cube is a consumer printer that is widely used across offices, classrooms and homes. These printers have been certified as safe operability devices, enabling the company to win a number of awards for excellent performance.
The competition is sponsored by the America Makes, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the United States Department of Education. The market welcomed this news, driving the stock up by 4.3% till Friday.
Along with the Cube printers, the company is also planning to donate each team with its suite of Cubify design software tools that include Cubify Invent, Cubify Design and Cubify Sculpt along with a host of cloud printing coupons, each having a value of around $100. 3D's Cube printers will be included in the participants' kit of parts to enhance creativity and competitiveness among the teams.
FRC expects 3D printing to leverage the scope in engineering industry by opening up new possibilities like efficient prototyping of on-demand parts. The deal is part of 3D Systems' ongoing initiative to spread the use of 3D printing by focusing on the high quality and economical nature of the product.
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. In addition, the company provides creative content development and design productivity tools. The company also offers software design tools including CAD (Computer-aided design), reverse engineering and inspection, and consumer 3D printers, apps and services.
3D Systems currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). However, better-ranked companies in the same industry include Electronics for Imaging, Inc. ( EFII ), Bottomline Technologies (de), Inc. ( EPAY ) and SanDisk Corp. ( SNDK ). All these stocks carry a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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3D Systems ( DDD ) received an order last Monday to supply a large number of Cube 3D printers for the participating teams of Dean Kamen's FIRST(R) Robotics Competition (FRC(R)). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ELECTRN IMAGING (EFII): Free Stock Analysis Report BOTTOMLINE TECH (EPAY): Free Stock Analysis Report SANDISK CORP (SNDK): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The deal is part of 3D Systems' ongoing initiative to spread the use of 3D printing by focusing on the high quality and economical nature of the product.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ELECTRN IMAGING (EFII): Free Stock Analysis Report BOTTOMLINE TECH (EPAY): Free Stock Analysis Report SANDISK CORP (SNDK): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems ( DDD ) received an order last Monday to supply a large number of Cube 3D printers for the participating teams of Dean Kamen's FIRST(R) Robotics Competition (FRC(R)). Along with the Cube printers, the company is also planning to donate each team with its suite of Cubify design software tools that include Cubify Invent, Cubify Design and Cubify Sculpt along with a host of cloud printing coupons, each having a value of around $100.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ELECTRN IMAGING (EFII): Free Stock Analysis Report BOTTOMLINE TECH (EPAY): Free Stock Analysis Report SANDISK CORP (SNDK): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems ( DDD ) received an order last Monday to supply a large number of Cube 3D printers for the participating teams of Dean Kamen's FIRST(R) Robotics Competition (FRC(R)). Along with the Cube printers, the company is also planning to donate each team with its suite of Cubify design software tools that include Cubify Invent, Cubify Design and Cubify Sculpt along with a host of cloud printing coupons, each having a value of around $100.
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3D Systems ( DDD ) received an order last Monday to supply a large number of Cube 3D printers for the participating teams of Dean Kamen's FIRST(R) Robotics Competition (FRC(R)). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ELECTRN IMAGING (EFII): Free Stock Analysis Report BOTTOMLINE TECH (EPAY): Free Stock Analysis Report SANDISK CORP (SNDK): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In addition, the company provides creative content development and design productivity tools.
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Tech News: Apple Acquires Company Behind Microsoft Kinect
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Apple Acquires Firm Behind Microsoft Kinect
Apple ( AAPL ) has acquired PrimeSense, a company known for its work in the early development of the Microsoft ( MSFT ) Kinect motion sensor. All Things D reports Apple paid $360 million for the Tel Aviv-based semiconductor maker, which specializes in 3D sensor technology.
PrimeSense has not only developed large, stationary sensors (like those found in Kinect), but smaller sensors that are aimed for use in mobile devices. It is unknown how Apple plans to use these sensors, although one can imagine they could be featured in iPhones and iPads, or even rumored products like the Apple TV or iWatch.
In other Apple news, the Cupertino, CA-based company just won a US court case against Samsung (OTCMKTS:SSNLF), which is now ordered to pay $290 million in damages to Apple. Samsung was charged with infringing Apple patents on 26 devices.
Playstation 4 and Xbox One Both Sell One Million Consoles
Microsoft announced it sold over one million Xbox One consoles in less than 24 hours after the next-gen device launched this past Friday. VentureBeat figures that at $500 per unit, and $60 for one game, Microsoft made at least $560 million at the retail level. Microsoft's previous system, the Xbox 360, has made billions of dollars for Microsoft since it launched in 2005. Last week, Sony ( SNE ) announced it had sold more than 1 million PlayStation 4s as it debuted in the North American market. Both companies are attempting to breathe life back into the gaming-console market, which shrank 32% to $13.3 billion from 2008 to 2015, reports Bloomberg.
Elon Musk Speaks After Announcement of Federal Investigation
Tesla Motors ( TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk said he is confident that a federal investigation will determine that his company's Model S electric car is safe following two battery fire incidents. In an interview this past Friday with the Associated Press, Musk said the two incidents were extreme cases that occurred because of road debris on freeways: In Seattle, the fire occurred when the Model S hit a truck part; in Tennessee, the car hit a trailer hitch. On Tuesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced an investigation to determine if there are any safety issues with the Model S design.
In other Tesla news, George Blankenship, the company's VP of Sales, has stepped down from his position, according to the San Jose Mercury News . Blankenship ran the company's retail operations and showroom expansion before leaving to spend more time with his family. Prior to joining Tesla, Blankenship headed the expansion of Apple retail stores.
3D Systems Partners With Motorola
Recently Motorola announced that it was working on a smartphone concept, dubbed Project Ara, that would allow users to mix and match hardware components to create a personal, customized phone. Now the company has partnered with 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) to create a 3D printing platform for Ara's parts.
PC World reports the multi-year development agreement between the two companies will see 3D System serving as Motorola's exclusive fulfillment partner in manufacturing Ara products. This is not the first custom printing 3D Systems has struck. It currently has a deal with Staples (SPLS) where customers can order custom parts that are printed by 3D Systems and picked up in Staples' retail stores.
Sheryl Sandberg Responds to Teen-Flight Fears
Facebook (FB) COO Sheryl Sandberg says the reaction to CFO David Ebersman's comment that the social network has seen teen usership fall has been "blown out of proportion." In an interview published Friday with AllThingsD, Sandberg said a majority of US teens use Facebook every day and use among US teens is stable. Sandberg did say that the social networking site faces new challenges because it has now been in the market for a decade. She said Facebook is now trying to be the most useful product in the marketplace, as opposed to the newest or shiniest.
Software Developers Ask Google for More Leadership on Glass
Google (GOOG) previewed its Google Glass Development Kit (GDK) last week, giving software developers the most access to Glass's programming since the headset launched on a limited scale in February. However, many developers feel the GDK preview is not enough, CNET reports , and that Google is not providing a good idea of what Google Glass will look like after its been finalized for mass production sometime in 2014. App developers have also complained that Google has not explained the business model by which it will implement apps -- this makes launching a Google Glass software start-up difficult. Additional issues among developers include the device's poor battery life.
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Now the company has partnered with 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) to create a 3D printing platform for Ara's parts. All Things D reports Apple paid $360 million for the Tel Aviv-based semiconductor maker, which specializes in 3D sensor technology. Blankenship ran the company's retail operations and showroom expansion before leaving to spend more time with his family.
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Now the company has partnered with 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) to create a 3D printing platform for Ara's parts. Apple Acquires Firm Behind Microsoft Kinect Apple ( AAPL ) has acquired PrimeSense, a company known for its work in the early development of the Microsoft ( MSFT ) Kinect motion sensor. Playstation 4 and Xbox One Both Sell One Million Consoles Microsoft announced it sold over one million Xbox One consoles in less than 24 hours after the next-gen device launched this past Friday.
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Now the company has partnered with 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) to create a 3D printing platform for Ara's parts. Apple Acquires Firm Behind Microsoft Kinect Apple ( AAPL ) has acquired PrimeSense, a company known for its work in the early development of the Microsoft ( MSFT ) Kinect motion sensor. Playstation 4 and Xbox One Both Sell One Million Consoles Microsoft announced it sold over one million Xbox One consoles in less than 24 hours after the next-gen device launched this past Friday.
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Now the company has partnered with 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) to create a 3D printing platform for Ara's parts. In other Apple news, the Cupertino, CA-based company just won a US court case against Samsung (OTCMKTS:SSNLF), which is now ordered to pay $290 million in damages to Apple. Playstation 4 and Xbox One Both Sell One Million Consoles Microsoft announced it sold over one million Xbox One consoles in less than 24 hours after the next-gen device launched this past Friday.
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There's a Stock Market Party, but Some Invitations Were Lost in the Mail
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI), S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX), and Russell 2000 (INDEXRUSSELL:RUT) hit new all-time highs today, but there were some dark spots below the bullish surface.
The solid performance of the Russell in particular would typically be considered a good sign for those looking for a "risk-on" environment for stocks.
However, the action in high-beta momentum stocks was quite mixed, with hot speculative names like Twitter (NYSE: TWTR ), Yelp ( YELP ), and Tesla ( TSLA ) showing notable weakness. And overall, technology was the weakest S&P sector, with all others closing higher on the day.
Economically-sensitive housing stocks also stood out on the downside, with the iShares US Home Construction ETF (NYSEARCA:ITB) dropping 1.14%, representing major underperformance vs. the major averages.
3D-printing stocks were a bright spot today after industry leade r 3D Systems ( DDD ) announced a deal to manufacture smartphone enclosures and models for Google's ( GOOG ) Motorola unit. Biotechs also looked very strong.
In earnings news, Pandora ( P ) sold off 1.5% on disappointing fourth-quarter guidance, while Foot Locker (FL) rose 4.1% on a solid beat.
On the economic front, the JOLTS Job Openings report came out at 10:00 a.m. EST, showing 3.913 million job openings vs. the 3.844 million expected.
We also saw some QE-related news. In a CNBC interview, Atlanta Federal Reserve President Dennis Lockhart said that the Fed will debate a winding down of its $85 billion/month bond-buying program at its next meeting in December. However, he also said that monetary policy will remain accommodative.
US Treasury yields fell today, extending their drop from Thursday morning's high, and sending prices higher.
Tomorrow's Financial Outlook
Pending Home Sales for October will be released at 10:00 a.m. EST on Monday, but those interested in housing are really waiting for Tuesday's Housing Starts, Building Permits, and Case-Schiller Index data.
At 10:30 a.m., the Dallas Fed's Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey will be issued. Consensus stands at 3.8.
In earnings, Nuance Communications (NUAN), Workday (WDAY), and Palo Alto Networks (PANW) will report after the close.
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3D-printing stocks were a bright spot today after industry leade r 3D Systems ( DDD ) announced a deal to manufacture smartphone enclosures and models for Google's ( GOOG ) Motorola unit. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI), S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX), and Russell 2000 (INDEXRUSSELL:RUT) hit new all-time highs today, but there were some dark spots below the bullish surface. In a CNBC interview, Atlanta Federal Reserve President Dennis Lockhart said that the Fed will debate a winding down of its $85 billion/month bond-buying program at its next meeting in December.
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3D-printing stocks were a bright spot today after industry leade r 3D Systems ( DDD ) announced a deal to manufacture smartphone enclosures and models for Google's ( GOOG ) Motorola unit. On the economic front, the JOLTS Job Openings report came out at 10:00 a.m. EST, showing 3.913 million job openings vs. the 3.844 million expected. Twitter: @Minyanville The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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3D-printing stocks were a bright spot today after industry leade r 3D Systems ( DDD ) announced a deal to manufacture smartphone enclosures and models for Google's ( GOOG ) Motorola unit. Economically-sensitive housing stocks also stood out on the downside, with the iShares US Home Construction ETF (NYSEARCA:ITB) dropping 1.14%, representing major underperformance vs. the major averages. In earnings news, Pandora ( P ) sold off 1.5% on disappointing fourth-quarter guidance, while Foot Locker (FL) rose 4.1% on a solid beat.
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3D-printing stocks were a bright spot today after industry leade r 3D Systems ( DDD ) announced a deal to manufacture smartphone enclosures and models for Google's ( GOOG ) Motorola unit. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI), S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX), and Russell 2000 (INDEXRUSSELL:RUT) hit new all-time highs today, but there were some dark spots below the bullish surface. The solid performance of the Russell in particular would typically be considered a good sign for those looking for a "risk-on" environment for stocks.
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US Stocks: Short This Market With Care
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Soooo…. the drumbeat of "the end is nigh" is growing louder, with the likes of Carl Icahn, Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, and even the more "out of the limelight" Jeremy Grantham suggesting that the market could be in for a beating. Far be it for me to argue with their balance sheets, but based on the indicators I've highlighted in the past, and that have served me well since 2009, the underpinning of the bull move of the last four years -- the corporate bond market -- is about as solid as it has been during that period, and by all indications, is actually getting even better. Since I submit to Minyanville's Buzz & Banter on a regular basis and with some detail on corporate bonds and derivatives, for this article I'll support my assertion with just a couple of data points: $37.7 billion of new bonds sold so far this week, and $115 billion MTD; 2-year swap rates are at 10.25bps and stabbing regularly into the single digits.
Bears can take solace in the fact that on a daily basis, the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) -- note that I use the S&P Futures Pit contract as the proxy -- has printed a Sequential Combo Countdown Sell, and as of last night, it put in a bearish "Price Flip." If you are inclined to take action on this signal, consider that the "Risk Level" is at 1802.40. More encouraging for the bears is the weekly TD Sell Setup in force for the last two weeks. However, for this signal to prove itself, the weekly price pattern needs to print its own "Price Flip," and that must happen within the next two weeks. Otherwise, the action post TD Sell Setup will look more like "the pause that refreshes" than "the beginning of the end." (If you are not familiar with DeMark indicators, my article Interpreting DeMark Indicators explains enough to allow you to follow along.)
Similarly, traditional charts show many overbought conditions, but pattern-wise, it's worth highlighting that the drop of the last few days has just brought us back to the level from where the SPA PIT broke out of a major multimonth channel. This kind of retracement is not only to be expected, it's what a bull wants to see.
What does worry me some, are the moves in some of the mo-mo names, a number of which reached flat-out stupid levels. But the likes of 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) are coming back to Earth hard and fast (see Space Oddity , subscription to Buzz & Banter required). And for every stock gone bonkers, I can find a BioMarin ( BMRN ), a SanDisk ( SNDK ), a General Electric ( GE ) or a Qualcomm (QCOM) that beg to be bought. Even a recent hot IPO like Container Store (TCS) is worth a nibble if it gets caught up in the downdraft.
The bottom line is, there have been nasty corrections in the last four years, and every single one proved to be a buying opportunity once companies get sick of watching their stocks fall, and use their cash hoards and debt to prop up their tickers. The fuel for this dynamic is corporate bond sales, and despite the headline risk, higher rates will likely draw even more money into corporate bonds as buyers chase yields. Hence, the reservoir for future buybacks is getting deeper by the day. So enjoy the "short" ride if stocks hit an air pocket, but don't forget that corporate treasurers with very deep pockets are ready, willing, and able to spoil the bears' party.
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But the likes of 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) are coming back to Earth hard and fast (see Space Oddity , subscription to Buzz & Banter required). Bears can take solace in the fact that on a daily basis, the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) -- note that I use the S&P Futures Pit contract as the proxy -- has printed a Sequential Combo Countdown Sell, and as of last night, it put in a bearish "Price Flip." Similarly, traditional charts show many overbought conditions, but pattern-wise, it's worth highlighting that the drop of the last few days has just brought us back to the level from where the SPA PIT broke out of a major multimonth channel.
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But the likes of 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) are coming back to Earth hard and fast (see Space Oddity , subscription to Buzz & Banter required). More encouraging for the bears is the weekly TD Sell Setup in force for the last two weeks. Twitter: @FZucchi The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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But the likes of 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) are coming back to Earth hard and fast (see Space Oddity , subscription to Buzz & Banter required). Far be it for me to argue with their balance sheets, but based on the indicators I've highlighted in the past, and that have served me well since 2009, the underpinning of the bull move of the last four years -- the corporate bond market -- is about as solid as it has been during that period, and by all indications, is actually getting even better. Since I submit to Minyanville's Buzz & Banter on a regular basis and with some detail on corporate bonds and derivatives, for this article I'll support my assertion with just a couple of data points: $37.7 billion of new bonds sold so far this week, and $115 billion MTD; 2-year swap rates are at 10.25bps and stabbing regularly into the single digits.
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But the likes of 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) are coming back to Earth hard and fast (see Space Oddity , subscription to Buzz & Banter required). Far be it for me to argue with their balance sheets, but based on the indicators I've highlighted in the past, and that have served me well since 2009, the underpinning of the bull move of the last four years -- the corporate bond market -- is about as solid as it has been during that period, and by all indications, is actually getting even better. However, for this signal to prove itself, the weekly price pattern needs to print its own "Price Flip," and that must happen within the next two weeks.
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After Citron's Report Are You Selling 3D Printing Stocks? - Real Time Insight
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Citron Research, a firm best known for its bearish reports on a variety of names, found its latest target in the 3D printing industry, focusing in on the relatively new IPO of Voxeljet ( VJET ) . In a brutal takedown of the company , Citron questioned how the firm was even public, and declared it to have 'possibly the worst piece of small print nonsense ever seen in a quarterly report'.
This scorn centered around the company's latest earnings report and that its $4.76 million in revenues were driven by just three 3D printing machine sales. Furthermore, their research showed that the company was giving loans to buyers of the 3D printers and then booking that as revenues. Without this, the company would have had $0 in system sales for its first publicly traded quarter, a disaster that pretty much everyone overlooked until now.
Shares of VJET cratered after the report as panicked investors sold off their holdings. Volume was roughly six times normal, while VJET fell nearly 33% on the session thanks to these gloomy facts being brought to light.
However, the pain didn't stop in shares of VJET, as others in the 3D printing space were also hit hard by the news, including the following companies:
3D Systems ( DDD ) - down 7.9%
Stratasys ( SSYS ) - down 4%
ExOne ( XONE ) - down 8.9%
So while the Citron report might have been focused on the questionable policies of VJET, this concern trickled down into the rest of the space as well. Investors are clearly starting to question if these other 3D printing companies can also justify their lofty valuations at this time.
After all, companies in this corner of the market are generally losing money, and they are trading at absurd multiples when it comes to Price to Sales and Price to Cash Flow ratios.
On the other hand, revenue growth has been pretty strong across this space, so there is definitely plenty of reason to believe that these companies can grow their way to better health. This is already being reflected in analyst earnings expectations further down the road for this space:
Personally, I think that many of the 3D printing stocks were due for a correction, but that they still have bright long-term futures for those that can wait out some heavy volatility. However, if the rest of the high flyers and their performances as of late is any guide, we may see some more pain in the 3D printing space before gains come back to this market, suggesting that you might want to wait a little longer before jumping back into this market.
But what do you think?
Is the Citron report on VJET a sign that it is time to abandon 3D printing stocks entirely, or is this a great time to get in on the space for a discount?
Let us know in the comments section below!
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However, the pain didn't stop in shares of VJET, as others in the 3D printing space were also hit hard by the news, including the following companies: 3D Systems ( DDD ) - down 7.9% Stratasys ( SSYS ) - down 4% ExOne ( XONE ) - down 8.9% So while the Citron report might have been focused on the questionable policies of VJET, this concern trickled down into the rest of the space as well. Click here to receive this free report now >>> 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Citron Research, a firm best known for its bearish reports on a variety of names, found its latest target in the 3D printing industry, focusing in on the relatively new IPO of Voxeljet ( VJET ) .
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However, the pain didn't stop in shares of VJET, as others in the 3D printing space were also hit hard by the news, including the following companies: 3D Systems ( DDD ) - down 7.9% Stratasys ( SSYS ) - down 4% ExOne ( XONE ) - down 8.9% So while the Citron report might have been focused on the questionable policies of VJET, this concern trickled down into the rest of the space as well. Click here to receive this free report now >>> 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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However, the pain didn't stop in shares of VJET, as others in the 3D printing space were also hit hard by the news, including the following companies: 3D Systems ( DDD ) - down 7.9% Stratasys ( SSYS ) - down 4% ExOne ( XONE ) - down 8.9% So while the Citron report might have been focused on the questionable policies of VJET, this concern trickled down into the rest of the space as well. Click here to receive this free report now >>> 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Is the Citron report on VJET a sign that it is time to abandon 3D printing stocks entirely, or is this a great time to get in on the space for a discount?
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However, the pain didn't stop in shares of VJET, as others in the 3D printing space were also hit hard by the news, including the following companies: 3D Systems ( DDD ) - down 7.9% Stratasys ( SSYS ) - down 4% ExOne ( XONE ) - down 8.9% So while the Citron report might have been focused on the questionable policies of VJET, this concern trickled down into the rest of the space as well. Click here to receive this free report now >>> 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Without this, the company would have had $0 in system sales for its first publicly traded quarter, a disaster that pretty much everyone overlooked until now.
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Stratasys' 3D Printing Driver for Windows 8.1 - Analyst Blog
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MakerBot, a Stratasys ( SSYS )subsidiary recently announced that its 3D printing application programming interface will now be compatible with Microsoft 's ( MSFT ) Windows 8.1. Making 3D printer driver a part of Windows 8.1 enables customers to easily access 3D designs and take prints like a regular printer.
The MakerBot 3D Printer Driver on Windows 8.1 can also be accessed with MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer, which is highly cost-effective and make professional models in quick time. Users can also download Windows 8.1 3D printer driver via the Windows Update Service. Moreover, the combined resources would improve the products thus leading to increased adoption.
This development is expected to position Stratasys for growth in the 3D printing space. During the third quarter of 2013, the company sold 5925 units of 3D printers compared to 1214 units in the year-ago quarter, primarily due to the MakerBot acquisition.
According to a recent survey made by Wohlers Associates, the sale of 3D-printing products and services will reach $6 billion worldwide by 2017 and $10.8 billion by 2021. The research firm expects this industry to continue to show double-digit growth over the next few years.
Over the years, Stratasys' additive manufacturing solutions have been used by companies in the automotive, aerospace, defense, electronics, consumer goods, education and other sectors to improve product designs. Stratasys is also working with the U.S. Department of Energy to develop AM processes to aid in production.
The 3D printing business is particularly attractive for Stratasys because of rival Hewlett-Packard Company 's ( HPQ ) decision to quit the market as digital printing was only a small part of its business.
However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). Nonetheless, the acquisition of MakerBot is expected to improve the growth of its 3D systems business.
The company has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. MakerBot, a Stratasys ( SSYS )subsidiary recently announced that its 3D printing application programming interface will now be compatible with Microsoft 's ( MSFT ) Windows 8.1.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). The MakerBot 3D Printer Driver on Windows 8.1 can also be accessed with MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer, which is highly cost-effective and make professional models in quick time.
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However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This development is expected to position Stratasys for growth in the 3D printing space.
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Stratasys Opts for Revolving Credit Facility - Analyst Blog
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Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) has entered into a $250 million revolving credit facility agreement with Bank of America ( BAC ).
Moreover, the credit agreement allows Stratasys to apply for an extension of the credit facility of up to an additional $75 million upon the fulfillment of certain other conditions. However, no information has been provided on the interest rate related to the credit facility.
Per the agreement, Bank of America will act as the Administrative Agent and Swing Line Lender while Citibank, the banking arm of Citigroup ( C ), and HSBC Bank USA and National Association will be the Co-Syndication Agents. Silicon Valley Bank will be the Documentation Agent.
Apart from the fact that Stratasys plans to use the fund primarily for future acquisitions and investments for innovative product launches, it is worth noting that borrowing costs have also gone down significantly. So, this was a good time to obtain easy financing at compelling prices. Corporate bonds and borrowings from banks are in high demand as the U.S. treasuries are yielding low rates. We believe that the aforementioned moves by the company will provide it financial flexibility to drive long-term growth.
It is noteworthy that Stratasys has a decent cash balance of $615.7 million (Cash and cash equivalents, short-term bank deposits and restricted deposits) at the end of the recently concluded third quarter. Moreover, the company did not have any long-term debt on its balance sheet.
Also, Stratasys' third-quarter results were encouraging as reported sales were better than expected, driven by solid performances from both the Product and Services segments. However, margins were impacted by the MakerBot acquisition and incremental investments.
Although these investments are expected to impact margins in the short run, product launches and global expansion will help Stratasys to generate incremental sales in the long run.
Stratasys operates a high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) remains an added concern for the company. Nonetheless, the acquisition of MakerBot is expected to aid its 3D systems business growth.
Currently, Stratasys carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Stratasys operates a high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) remains an added concern for the company. BANK OF AMER CP (BAC): Free Stock Analysis Report CITIGROUP INC (C): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Apart from the fact that Stratasys plans to use the fund primarily for future acquisitions and investments for innovative product launches, it is worth noting that borrowing costs have also gone down significantly.
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BANK OF AMER CP (BAC): Free Stock Analysis Report CITIGROUP INC (C): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stratasys operates a high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) remains an added concern for the company. Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) has entered into a $250 million revolving credit facility agreement with Bank of America ( BAC ).
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BANK OF AMER CP (BAC): Free Stock Analysis Report CITIGROUP INC (C): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stratasys operates a high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) remains an added concern for the company. Per the agreement, Bank of America will act as the Administrative Agent and Swing Line Lender while Citibank, the banking arm of Citigroup ( C ), and HSBC Bank USA and National Association will be the Co-Syndication Agents.
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Stratasys operates a high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) remains an added concern for the company. BANK OF AMER CP (BAC): Free Stock Analysis Report CITIGROUP INC (C): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, no information has been provided on the interest rate related to the credit facility.
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Sindoh to Distribute 3D Systems Printers - Analyst Blog
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3D Systems ( DDD ) inked a deal earlier this week with Sindoh, South Korea's leading 2D printer manufacturer, for the distribution of consumer 3D printers in South Korea. will distribute 3D Systems' Cube and CubeX consumer 3D printers. Nonetheless, the news hardly cheered investors' mood as 3D Systems' shares dropped 0.7% on Nov 6.
Cube and CubeX consumer printers are affordable and are widely used across offices, classrooms and homes. Therefore, distributing these products in South Korean markets was an attractive option for Sindoh. Sindoh has about 500 reseller channels and decades of expertise in sales and services of office solutions.
Apart from distributing the Cube and CubeX printers, Sindoh also intends to develop its website so as to include 3D content and open 3D printing experience showrooms, primarily dedicated to introducing customers to 3D printing. While on the other hand, 3D Systems will benefit from increased geographical presence with a vast distribution network.
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. In addition, the company also provides creative content development and design productivity tools. The company also provides software design tools including CAD, reverse engineering and inspection and consumer 3D printers, apps and services.
On Nov 4, 3D Systems announced that it plans to exhibit next-generation advanced manufacturing solutions at EuroMold 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany, between Dec 3 to 6 at the Frankfurt Messe. At this expo, the company intends to display its new range of professional ProJet3D printers. This new printer solution will include advanced features powered by new Geomagic Solutions design and inspection tools.
3D Systems currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Other companies in the industry which are worth considering at the moment are Electronics for Imaging, Inc . ( EFII ), Bottomline Technologies (de), Inc . ( EPAY ) and TransAct Technologies Inc. ( TACT ). Electronics for Imaging and Bottomline Technologiescarry a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while TransAct Technologies Incorporated has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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3D Systems ( DDD ) inked a deal earlier this week with Sindoh, South Korea's leading 2D printer manufacturer, for the distribution of consumer 3D printers in South Korea. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ELECTRN IMAGING (EFII): Free Stock Analysis Report BOTTOMLINE TECH (EPAY): Free Stock Analysis Report TRANSACT TECH (TACT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Cube and CubeX consumer printers are affordable and are widely used across offices, classrooms and homes.
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3D Systems ( DDD ) inked a deal earlier this week with Sindoh, South Korea's leading 2D printer manufacturer, for the distribution of consumer 3D printers in South Korea. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ELECTRN IMAGING (EFII): Free Stock Analysis Report BOTTOMLINE TECH (EPAY): Free Stock Analysis Report TRANSACT TECH (TACT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Electronics for Imaging and Bottomline Technologiescarry a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while TransAct Technologies Incorporated has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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3D Systems ( DDD ) inked a deal earlier this week with Sindoh, South Korea's leading 2D printer manufacturer, for the distribution of consumer 3D printers in South Korea. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ELECTRN IMAGING (EFII): Free Stock Analysis Report BOTTOMLINE TECH (EPAY): Free Stock Analysis Report TRANSACT TECH (TACT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike.
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3D Systems ( DDD ) inked a deal earlier this week with Sindoh, South Korea's leading 2D printer manufacturer, for the distribution of consumer 3D printers in South Korea. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ELECTRN IMAGING (EFII): Free Stock Analysis Report BOTTOMLINE TECH (EPAY): Free Stock Analysis Report TRANSACT TECH (TACT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. will distribute 3D Systems' Cube and CubeX consumer 3D printers.
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Investing in Robots (ROBO, DDD, IRBT, OII, DE)
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Have you ever wanted to invest in your own robot? Maybe a maid to clean your house like Rosie from The Jetsons?
The idea sounds far-fetched and it may be in 2013, however there are robotics being used all around the globe by individuals and corporations to improve production and output.
The ROBO-STOX Global Robotics & Automation ETF (NYSE: ROBO ) was launched this week and offers investors the first opportunity to invest money in robot-related companies.
Related: ETF Outlook for October 30, 2013
According to the ETF provider, ROBO tracks the first index to benchmark the value of robotics, automation, and related technologies. Because there are only a few pure-play robotics companies the index expands to include companies that have ties to the above-mentioned niche sectors.
There are currently 77 stocks that make up the ETF with 20 of them considered the bellwether companies.
Some of the more popular names include 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ), a maker of 3-D printing systems and iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT ), the maker of the self-cleaning vacuum the Roomba.
Along with the names investors would assume are in a robotics ETF, there are a few names that may stand out. Energy company, Oceaneering (NYSE: OII ) and machinery maker Deere & Co. (NYSE: DE ) are two such names that are not often tied to robotics.
A positive is that the largest holding in the ETF only makes up 2.2 percent of the allocation, giving investors diversification in the area.
The U.S. accounts for 36 percent of the portfolio with Japan making up 25 percent. Because the companies are often narrowly focused, 80 percent of the stocks in the ETF fall into either the small-cap or mid-cap asset class.
How much money ROBO is able to attract and how well it will perform is yet to be seen, but it sure will raise some eyebrows in the coming weeks. From a pure investment viewpoint the makeup of the ETF looks attractive and the only potential red flag is the above-average expense ratio of 0.95 percent.
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Some of the more popular names include 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ), a maker of 3-D printing systems and iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT ), the maker of the self-cleaning vacuum the Roomba. The ROBO-STOX Global Robotics & Automation ETF (NYSE: ROBO ) was launched this week and offers investors the first opportunity to invest money in robot-related companies. A positive is that the largest holding in the ETF only makes up 2.2 percent of the allocation, giving investors diversification in the area.
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Some of the more popular names include 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ), a maker of 3-D printing systems and iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT ), the maker of the self-cleaning vacuum the Roomba. The ROBO-STOX Global Robotics & Automation ETF (NYSE: ROBO ) was launched this week and offers investors the first opportunity to invest money in robot-related companies. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Some of the more popular names include 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ), a maker of 3-D printing systems and iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT ), the maker of the self-cleaning vacuum the Roomba. The ROBO-STOX Global Robotics & Automation ETF (NYSE: ROBO ) was launched this week and offers investors the first opportunity to invest money in robot-related companies. Related: ETF Outlook for October 30, 2013 According to the ETF provider, ROBO tracks the first index to benchmark the value of robotics, automation, and related technologies.
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Some of the more popular names include 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ), a maker of 3-D printing systems and iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT ), the maker of the self-cleaning vacuum the Roomba. The ROBO-STOX Global Robotics & Automation ETF (NYSE: ROBO ) was launched this week and offers investors the first opportunity to invest money in robot-related companies. There are currently 77 stocks that make up the ETF with 20 of them considered the bellwether companies.
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2013-10-29 00:00:00 UTC
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Sector Update: Technology Shares Flat to Higher; 3D Systems Rebounding From 7% Declines on Reduced Guidance
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Top Technology Stocks:
MSFT: +0.22%
AAPL: +0.52%
IBM: flat
CSCO: +0.13%
GOOG: +0.29%
Technology shares are flat to higher in pre-market trade today as several tech companies report earnings.
In other technology earnings news, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), provider of 3D printing solutions, is down about 1%, easing off loss of near 7% in pre-market trade after reducing its non-GAAP EPS guidance due to higher costs. But for Q3 2013, the company had better-than-expected revenues and non-GAAP EPS that meets the Capital IQ consensus.
Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.26, in line with street view. Year-ago non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.21.
Revenue grew 50% from the prior year to a record $135.7 million, topping the $131 million analyst estimate.
And, Thomson Reuters ( TRI ) reports adjusted Q3 earnings per share were $0.48, unchanged from prior-year period. Revenues were $3.1 billion.
Analysts expected $0.44 per share in earnings on $3.1 billion in revenue for Q3. The company expects revenue growth in the low single digits for 2013.
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In other technology earnings news, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), provider of 3D printing solutions, is down about 1%, easing off loss of near 7% in pre-market trade after reducing its non-GAAP EPS guidance due to higher costs. Technology shares are flat to higher in pre-market trade today as several tech companies report earnings. And, Thomson Reuters ( TRI ) reports adjusted Q3 earnings per share were $0.48, unchanged from prior-year period.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. In other technology earnings news, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), provider of 3D printing solutions, is down about 1%, easing off loss of near 7% in pre-market trade after reducing its non-GAAP EPS guidance due to higher costs. Technology shares are flat to higher in pre-market trade today as several tech companies report earnings.
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In other technology earnings news, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), provider of 3D printing solutions, is down about 1%, easing off loss of near 7% in pre-market trade after reducing its non-GAAP EPS guidance due to higher costs. Technology shares are flat to higher in pre-market trade today as several tech companies report earnings. Analysts expected $0.44 per share in earnings on $3.1 billion in revenue for Q3.
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In other technology earnings news, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), provider of 3D printing solutions, is down about 1%, easing off loss of near 7% in pre-market trade after reducing its non-GAAP EPS guidance due to higher costs. Technology shares are flat to higher in pre-market trade today as several tech companies report earnings. Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.26, in line with street view.
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2013-10-29 00:00:00 UTC
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Sector Update: Technology
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Technology shares are flat to higher in pre-market trade today as several tech companies report earnings.
In other technology earnings news, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), provider of 3D printing solutions, was down near 7% at $53.20 in pre-market trade after reducing its non-GAAP EPS guidance due to higher costs. But for Q3 2013, the company had better-than-expected revenues and non-GAAP EPS that meets the Capital IQ consensus.
Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.26, in line with street view. Year-ago non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.21.
Revenue grew 50% from the prior year to a record $135.7 million, topping the $131 million analyst estimate.
And, Thomson Reuters ( TRI ) reports adjusted Q3 earnings per share were $0.48, unchanged from prior-year period. Revenues were $3.1 billion.
Analysts expected $0.44 per share in earnings on $3.1 billion in revenue for Q3. The company expects revenue growth in the low single digits for 2013.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In other technology earnings news, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), provider of 3D printing solutions, was down near 7% at $53.20 in pre-market trade after reducing its non-GAAP EPS guidance due to higher costs. Technology shares are flat to higher in pre-market trade today as several tech companies report earnings. And, Thomson Reuters ( TRI ) reports adjusted Q3 earnings per share were $0.48, unchanged from prior-year period.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. In other technology earnings news, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), provider of 3D printing solutions, was down near 7% at $53.20 in pre-market trade after reducing its non-GAAP EPS guidance due to higher costs. Analysts expected $0.44 per share in earnings on $3.1 billion in revenue for Q3.
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In other technology earnings news, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), provider of 3D printing solutions, was down near 7% at $53.20 in pre-market trade after reducing its non-GAAP EPS guidance due to higher costs. But for Q3 2013, the company had better-than-expected revenues and non-GAAP EPS that meets the Capital IQ consensus. Analysts expected $0.44 per share in earnings on $3.1 billion in revenue for Q3.
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In other technology earnings news, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), provider of 3D printing solutions, was down near 7% at $53.20 in pre-market trade after reducing its non-GAAP EPS guidance due to higher costs. Technology shares are flat to higher in pre-market trade today as several tech companies report earnings. Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.26, in line with street view.
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2013-10-23 00:00:00 UTC
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Invest in Robotics with This New ETF - ETF News And Commentary
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Although many new ETFs have followed a 'back-to-basics' approach lately-focusing on segments like dividends, IPOs, or bonds-there are still a few ETF providers that are bringing fresh ideas to market. This includes the latest such launch under the 'Exchange-Traded Concepts' umbrella, with the ROBO-STOX Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO) .
This brand new fund looks to zero in on the quickly growing-and increasingly ubiquitous-segment of robotics and automation by tracking the ROBO-STOX Global Robotics and Automation Index. This benchmark looks to invest in companies that have some aspect of their business that is derived from robotics-related and/or automation-related products or services, as determined by the index committee.
According to the fund prospectus, the index breaks this down into four general categories: industrial robots, service robots for government or corporate use, service robots for personal use, and ancillary businesses related to robotics and automation (see all the technology ETFs here ).
Some examples of the types of products that fall into this robotics/automation theme include the following: unmanned vehicles, software that enables virtualized product design and implementation, three-dimensional printers, navigation systems, and medical robots or robotic instruments.
ROBO ETF in Focus
Investors should note that the product charges a somewhat steep 95 basis points a year in fees for this product, putting it at the top of the cost list for unleveraged funds. However, it clearly does provide a unique type of exposure, so there is definitely some merit to this high cost.
The product also has an interesting mix of 'bellwether' and 'non-bellwether' stocks. Bellwether companies are indicative of the performance of the segment, while non-bellwether firms have some aspect of their business in robotics, but don't rely entirely on the space for their revenues.
ROBO looks to put 40% of its portfolio in the bellwethers, and 60% into the non-bellwethers, though each individual 'bellwether' stock will make up about 2.2% of the index, compared to just over 1% for the non-bellwether firms (read Alternative ETF Weighting Methodologies 101 ).
In total, the ETF will hold about 77 stocks in its basket, putting heavy weights into the U.S. (36.4%), Japan (24.7%), and then German and Taiwanese (6.5% each) companies. For sector exposure, some of the top segments include industrials (50%), technology (31.6%), and health care (9.5%).
Holdings have a definite skew towards mid and small cap stocks in this segment, as large caps make up just 20% of the total. This means that most of the names in the product are probably unknown to many investors, though some of the most famous initial holdings include components like 3D Systems ( DDD ) and iRobot ( IRBT ) (for bellwethers), and then Deere (DE) and Siemens AG for non-bellwethers.
How does it fit in a portfolio?
This ETF could be an ideal choice for those seeking a play on a high growth industry that has both proven itself, and has plenty of room left to run. The trend towards greater levels of automation is clear, so this could be a top choice if this continues (see all the top ranked ETFs here ).
However, the product is definitely more of a tactical play, and with its high cost, is unlikely to be a good pick for fee-focused investors. There are also a lot of names-in the 'non-bellwether' section-that might dull the return for the overall space, or could even not be that representative of the overall trends in the industry, though this is clearly the best option currently on the market.
Competition and Bottom Line
There aren't any real competitors to ROBO, as the product is quite unique. There are, however, a couple of niche ETFs currently on the market that may attract a similar type of investor (though none follow the robotics segment in particular).
These include the Global X Social Media Index ETF ( SOCL ) and the First Trust ISE Cloud Computing Index Fund ( SKYY ) . Both of these funds have done very well in terms of performance in 2013, and have accumulated a decent level of assets to boot (also see 5 Clean Energy ETFs Leading the Sector's Surge ).
Plus, they have a targeted niche focus in a high growth industry, so investors may consider these instead of ROBO. This is particularly the case from an expense ratio perspective, as both funds cost at least 30 basis points less than the new Robotics ETF.
Given this, ROBO might have some difficulty in building up assets, at least initially. Though if the fund can deliver some outperformance, and if the robotics industry remains strong, investors could definitely embrace this novel ETF for a slice of their portfolios.
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This means that most of the names in the product are probably unknown to many investors, though some of the most famous initial holdings include components like 3D Systems ( DDD ) and iRobot ( IRBT ) (for bellwethers), and then Deere (DE) and Siemens AG for non-bellwethers. Click to get this free report >> 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report IROBOT CORP (IRBT): Free Stock Analysis Report FT-CLOUD COMPUT (SKYY): ETF Research Reports GLBL-X SOCL MDA (SOCL): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Bellwether companies are indicative of the performance of the segment, while non-bellwether firms have some aspect of their business in robotics, but don't rely entirely on the space for their revenues.
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Click to get this free report >> 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report IROBOT CORP (IRBT): Free Stock Analysis Report FT-CLOUD COMPUT (SKYY): ETF Research Reports GLBL-X SOCL MDA (SOCL): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This means that most of the names in the product are probably unknown to many investors, though some of the most famous initial holdings include components like 3D Systems ( DDD ) and iRobot ( IRBT ) (for bellwethers), and then Deere (DE) and Siemens AG for non-bellwethers. This includes the latest such launch under the 'Exchange-Traded Concepts' umbrella, with the ROBO-STOX Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO) .
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Click to get this free report >> 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report IROBOT CORP (IRBT): Free Stock Analysis Report FT-CLOUD COMPUT (SKYY): ETF Research Reports GLBL-X SOCL MDA (SOCL): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This means that most of the names in the product are probably unknown to many investors, though some of the most famous initial holdings include components like 3D Systems ( DDD ) and iRobot ( IRBT ) (for bellwethers), and then Deere (DE) and Siemens AG for non-bellwethers. According to the fund prospectus, the index breaks this down into four general categories: industrial robots, service robots for government or corporate use, service robots for personal use, and ancillary businesses related to robotics and automation (see all the technology ETFs here ).
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This means that most of the names in the product are probably unknown to many investors, though some of the most famous initial holdings include components like 3D Systems ( DDD ) and iRobot ( IRBT ) (for bellwethers), and then Deere (DE) and Siemens AG for non-bellwethers. Click to get this free report >> 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report IROBOT CORP (IRBT): Free Stock Analysis Report FT-CLOUD COMPUT (SKYY): ETF Research Reports GLBL-X SOCL MDA (SOCL): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. According to the fund prospectus, the index breaks this down into four general categories: industrial robots, service robots for government or corporate use, service robots for personal use, and ancillary businesses related to robotics and automation (see all the technology ETFs here ).
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Sector Update: Technology
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Technology stocks are higher today, with shares of related companies in the S&P 500 rising 1.6%, helped by an 13.7% gain for Google ( GOOG ) after the search-engine giant reported Q3 earnings that topped analyst expectations by $0.37 per share.
In company news, German 3-D printer company Voxeljet AG ( VJET ) is up sharply in its market debut, currently trading nearly 103% higher at $26.38 a share after earlier pricing its initial public offering of 6.5 million shares at $13 apiece, generating around $84.5 million in gross proceeds.
VJET hits the market at a particularly hot time for 3-D printer companies, with rivals ExOne ( XONE ), 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys ( SSYS ) all enjoying stellar years with their stock prices as 3D printing becomes more popular and mainstream.
In other sector news,
(-) RMBS, (-1.35%) Q3 earnings of $0.15 per share top estimates by $0.04. Revenue climbs 27.5% compared to the quarter last year to $73.3 mln, exceeding the consensus view by $2.21 mln.
(-) AMD, (-12.5%) Chip-maker reports first quarterly profit in nearly two years but outlook for the current quarter is less optimistic than analysts were expecting.
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VJET hits the market at a particularly hot time for 3-D printer companies, with rivals ExOne ( XONE ), 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys ( SSYS ) all enjoying stellar years with their stock prices as 3D printing becomes more popular and mainstream. Technology stocks are higher today, with shares of related companies in the S&P 500 rising 1.6%, helped by an 13.7% gain for Google ( GOOG ) after the search-engine giant reported Q3 earnings that topped analyst expectations by $0.37 per share. In company news, German 3-D printer company Voxeljet AG ( VJET ) is up sharply in its market debut, currently trading nearly 103% higher at $26.38 a share after earlier pricing its initial public offering of 6.5 million shares at $13 apiece, generating around $84.5 million in gross proceeds.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. VJET hits the market at a particularly hot time for 3-D printer companies, with rivals ExOne ( XONE ), 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys ( SSYS ) all enjoying stellar years with their stock prices as 3D printing becomes more popular and mainstream. Technology stocks are higher today, with shares of related companies in the S&P 500 rising 1.6%, helped by an 13.7% gain for Google ( GOOG ) after the search-engine giant reported Q3 earnings that topped analyst expectations by $0.37 per share.
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VJET hits the market at a particularly hot time for 3-D printer companies, with rivals ExOne ( XONE ), 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys ( SSYS ) all enjoying stellar years with their stock prices as 3D printing becomes more popular and mainstream. Technology stocks are higher today, with shares of related companies in the S&P 500 rising 1.6%, helped by an 13.7% gain for Google ( GOOG ) after the search-engine giant reported Q3 earnings that topped analyst expectations by $0.37 per share. In company news, German 3-D printer company Voxeljet AG ( VJET ) is up sharply in its market debut, currently trading nearly 103% higher at $26.38 a share after earlier pricing its initial public offering of 6.5 million shares at $13 apiece, generating around $84.5 million in gross proceeds.
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VJET hits the market at a particularly hot time for 3-D printer companies, with rivals ExOne ( XONE ), 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys ( SSYS ) all enjoying stellar years with their stock prices as 3D printing becomes more popular and mainstream. Technology stocks are higher today, with shares of related companies in the S&P 500 rising 1.6%, helped by an 13.7% gain for Google ( GOOG ) after the search-engine giant reported Q3 earnings that topped analyst expectations by $0.37 per share. In company news, German 3-D printer company Voxeljet AG ( VJET ) is up sharply in its market debut, currently trading nearly 103% higher at $26.38 a share after earlier pricing its initial public offering of 6.5 million shares at $13 apiece, generating around $84.5 million in gross proceeds.
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2013-10-16 00:00:00 UTC
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Proto Labs Prevails In Prototypes Despite 3D Printers
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Speed is of the essence in taking a new product or part design into production. But the process of converting electronic designs into functioning real-world hardware can be frustratingly time-consuming.
EnterProto Labs ( PRLB ), a 2012 IPO out of Minnesota, which claims to turn around part designs more rapidly than its many rivals in the fragmented market for prototyping and low-volume production.
"Companies want to get their products to market as quickly as possible," noted John Bichelmeyer, a co-manager of the Buffalo Small Cap mutual fund, which owned Proto Lab shares in its latest filing period.
Turning a design into a functional product or part can normally take four to 12 weeks, he said, but Proto Labs reduces turnaround time to an average 15 days.
For a premium price, it claims to turn a 3D computer-aided-design ( CAD ) part into a functioning product "in as little as one business day," according to company filings.
With potential competition lurking in all corners of the globe, designers have been flocking to Proto Labs. The company was founded in 1999 and had just over $44 million in revenue in 2008. By 2012, it nearly tripled revenue to $126 million.
Template For Growth
Thomas Hayes, an analyst with Thompson Research Group, expects 28% to 29% revenue growth this year. He says revenue should climb another 25% or 26% in 2014.
In the second quarter Proto Labs generated revenue of nearly $39.75 million, shy of the $40.25 million that analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected. But with an operating profit margin of nearly 32% (up 7 percentage points from a year earlier), Proto Labs logged net income of $9.3 million, ex stock compensation expense. That worked out to 36 cents a share , a penny better than analysts polled by Thomson Reuters foresaw.
Some of Proto Labs' most intriguing metrics involve its ongoing efforts to expand its base of designer clients. Through the first six months of 2013, Proto Labs did business with 4,644 existing customer companies, CFO John Judd told analysts in early August. The company also added 1,435 customers during the first half of the year.
The focus is shifting from finding new customer companies to finding new designer teams within existing customer companies. During the second quarter, Proto Labs did business with nearly 6,900 product developers, 22% more than the year before.
Growing its base of designers within existing corporate customer accounts makes good sense, according to Hayes. "It's always cheaper and more profitable to grow business within existing accounts," he noted.
How It All Works
Proto Labs' key to marketplace success is software that automates the process of taking a 3D CAD design, quoting a price on it and turning it over to manufacturing.
"Software is the distinguishing characteristic," Hayes said.
Conversion of a design into a functional product often gets bogged down in the ordering process. Traditionally, it can take days or even weeks just to generate a quote.
With Proto Labs, product developers submit their designs via a Web interface. A Proto Labs algorithm quickly generates a price. Even as it does, Proto Labs' software has begun to analyze the manufacturability of the design -- and might suggest design changes or enhancements. Proto Labs then has the capability to fashion parts either through injection molding or computer numerical control ( CNC ) machining.
Hayes contends that the combination of rapid order-taking with injection molding and CNC capabilities makes Proto Labs unique.
"There's no one else that ties the front-end ordering and creating of the part together. There's no one company with the combination of software to take the order and make a quote and then actually make the part."
3D Printing Industry Rises
It is unclear how long Proto Labs can maintain its speed advantage in low-volume production. "Over time, someone will write code that's similar," Hayes said.
However, he doesn't think Proto Labs is currently threatened by one growing alternative: 3D printing. The company often gets compared with firms in that category such as3D Systems ( DDD ),Stratasys ( SSYS ) andExOne (XONE). And a new 3D printing IPO is expected to start trading this week,Voxeljet (VJET).
Hayes sees Proto Labs and 3D printers serving two different markets. The 3D printing technology, he says, is typically used to produce a single prototype. That prototype may not be completely functional. Proto Labs, by contrast, makes fully functional parts and products. And it typically produces anywhere from dozens to several hundred.
Customers will use Proto Labs for the initial low-volume production stage that precedes full-scale production. Production of several hundred parts is the "sweet spot" of the market for Proto Labs, Hayes says.
In addition to co-managing the Buffalo Small Cap fund, Bichelmeyer is also lead manager of the much smaller Buffalo Emerging Opportunities fund. Together, the two funds owned more than 200,000 shares of Proto Labs in the latest filing period.
He says the Buffalo funds look to invest in companies that are aligned with major business trends. One of those trends, he says, is "deploying capital through automation to eliminate labor." Proto Labs fills the bill as its software takes human labor out of the order-taking and quotation generation.
International Ideas
Bichelmeyer also notes that Proto Labs has been quick to build a global presence. Though U.S. designers still make up the bulk of Proto Labs' customer base, it does have a presence in both Europe and Japan.
"They clearly do have a sizable international component," Bichelmeyer said.
Proto Labs Chief Technology Officer Robert Bodor told analysts in August that the company had sponsored a study by the Industrial Designers Society of America and ORC International, a market research firm. Proto Labs wanted an estimate of the total "market for the prototyping and short-run production of parts manufactured by either injection molding or CNC machining processes," he said.
The study concluded that the addressable global market for the types of services Proto Labs provides is roughly $6 billion. That includes a $2.6 billion market in just the U.S.
It would seem that Proto Labs -- with just $126 million in revenue last year -- has plenty of runway to speed ahead.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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The company often gets compared with firms in that category such as3D Systems ( DDD ),Stratasys ( SSYS ) andExOne (XONE). EnterProto Labs ( PRLB ), a 2012 IPO out of Minnesota, which claims to turn around part designs more rapidly than its many rivals in the fragmented market for prototyping and low-volume production. "Companies want to get their products to market as quickly as possible," noted John Bichelmeyer, a co-manager of the Buffalo Small Cap mutual fund, which owned Proto Lab shares in its latest filing period.
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The company often gets compared with firms in that category such as3D Systems ( DDD ),Stratasys ( SSYS ) andExOne (XONE). "Companies want to get their products to market as quickly as possible," noted John Bichelmeyer, a co-manager of the Buffalo Small Cap mutual fund, which owned Proto Lab shares in its latest filing period. In the second quarter Proto Labs generated revenue of nearly $39.75 million, shy of the $40.25 million that analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected.
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The company often gets compared with firms in that category such as3D Systems ( DDD ),Stratasys ( SSYS ) andExOne (XONE). "Companies want to get their products to market as quickly as possible," noted John Bichelmeyer, a co-manager of the Buffalo Small Cap mutual fund, which owned Proto Lab shares in its latest filing period. Turning a design into a functional product or part can normally take four to 12 weeks, he said, but Proto Labs reduces turnaround time to an average 15 days.
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The company often gets compared with firms in that category such as3D Systems ( DDD ),Stratasys ( SSYS ) andExOne (XONE). Speed is of the essence in taking a new product or part design into production. In the second quarter Proto Labs generated revenue of nearly $39.75 million, shy of the $40.25 million that analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected.
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2013-10-03 00:00:00 UTC
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Up 479% Since 2011 -- And Still The Best Way To Invest In 3-D Printing
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/479-2011-and-still-best-way-invest-3-d-printing-2013-10-03
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There are currently more than 118,000 people in the U.S. waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. But if a group of groundbreaking scientists has its way, that number will soon be zero.
In a massive medical and technological breakthrough, scientists are now successfully producing living human kidneys with a mind-bending technology called 3-D printing. Although these early prototypes are smaller than regular kidneys, the technology carries immense potential not just for medicine, but for the human race and the world alike.
That has been the driving force behind the incredible growth of the global leader in the 3-D printing revolution. With sales and earnings jumping higher, shares are up 143% in the past year and 479% in the past two. Take a look at the market-crushing gains:
But if you missed that bullish move, don't worry. The 3-D printing boom is still in its early stages, and there are few companies better positioned than 3D Systems ( DDD ) to cash in on that growth.
3D Systems is the world's largest 3-D printing company. It sells 3-D printers, accessories and services to commercial and retail customers across a variety of industries such as health care, energy, defense and education.
Some of 3D Systems' most groundbreaking technology is coming from its health care division, where it specializes in custom 3-D implantable devices and prosthetics. That drove a 55% increase in second-quarter sales, surging to $19 million and now accounting for 16% of total company revenue.
3D Systems is also in position to cash in on the incredible technological and financial benefits that 3-D printing offers the commercial manufacturing industry. In a case study profiling one of 3D's most satisfied customers, Astec testifies that the company's printing technology completely revolutionized its machinery business. After implementing 3D's ProJet 5000 printer, Astec said it was able to cut its development time from months to days, produce prototype nozzles in days from two weeks and reduce the cost of production from $2,500 per part to just $50.
As you can see, 3-D printing is already revolutionizing the manufacturing process, and that trend shows no signs of slowing. These are the kind of highly innovative companies that Andy Obermueller profiles in his Game-Changing Stocks newsletter.
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Success with large-scale commercial customers has created the foundation for 3-D printing technology to trickle into the lower-budget consumer space. Personal printing sales are up 333% from last year in recent second-quarter results.
Success with large-scale commercial customers has created the foundation for 3-D printing technology to trickle into the lower-budget consumer space. And that is where 3-D is seeing its biggest gains, with personal printing sales up 333% from last year in recent second-quarter results. But looking forward, 3-D is making big moves to keep sales charging higher, recently announcing that Staples (Nasdaq: SPLS) will increase distribution of its Cube 3D printer from a just a few dozen stores to a few hundred.
On the international front, Yamada Denki, Japan's largest consumer and electronics retailer, has also begun selling the Cube in select stores, setting the stage to access a virtually untapped market and increase its Asia/Pacific sales from 17% of total company revenue. Management expects more leading retailers in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific to begin offering its Cube printer in the second half of 2013.
The company also continues to make big investments in its industry-leading technology, with its R&D (research and development) budget almost doubling last quarter to $10 million. 3D is also expanding its marketing efforts to support its growing product portfolio and expand its sales channels.
But it's not just organic growth fueling 3D. The company is also focused on growing by acquisition: 3D has executed 31 buyouts in the past 12 years. Not only has that enabled the company to quickly build a world-class portfolio of 3-D printing technologies and patents, it has also set the stage for more consolidation between overlapping specialties and additional operational efficiencies.
Future acquisitions and investments in R&D will be supported by 3D's strong financial profile, where the company has $349 million in cash after a secondary offering raised $250 million earlier in the year. Debt remains negligible at a little over $12 million. That gives 3D plenty of room to deploy cash, expand its balance sheet and increase operating leverage in a very bullish market.
The string of investments and acquisitions has fueled 3D's order backlog, up 60% from last year to $58 million.
Risks to Consider: Analysts have recently profiled concerns over 3D's organic growth rates, margin pressure and weakness in its accessories division. While those are legitimate concerns and could pressure shares in the short run, this is an investment idea that should be viewed through a long lens. And in light of its industry-leading position and world-class portfolio of products and patents, there are few companies, stocks and industries with more long-term growth potential.
Action to Take --> 3-D printing is a game-changing technology, and 3D Systems is the global leader in the industry. That has analysts looking for average annual earnings growth of 28% in the next five years, double the industry average of 14%. But with all the excitement surrounding the industry and 3D Systems, shares are pricey, trading with a forward P/E (price-to-earnings) ratio of 65 times, more than double its 10-year average of 30 and peer average of 34. That makes 3D Systems a buy anywhere below $50 or on any short-term weakness.
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The 3-D printing boom is still in its early stages, and there are few companies better positioned than 3D Systems ( DDD ) to cash in on that growth. But looking forward, 3-D is making big moves to keep sales charging higher, recently announcing that Staples (Nasdaq: SPLS) will increase distribution of its Cube 3D printer from a just a few dozen stores to a few hundred. On the international front, Yamada Denki, Japan's largest consumer and electronics retailer, has also begun selling the Cube in select stores, setting the stage to access a virtually untapped market and increase its Asia/Pacific sales from 17% of total company revenue.
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The 3-D printing boom is still in its early stages, and there are few companies better positioned than 3D Systems ( DDD ) to cash in on that growth. Flickr/Jabella Success with large-scale commercial customers has created the foundation for 3-D printing technology to trickle into the lower-budget consumer space. Success with large-scale commercial customers has created the foundation for 3-D printing technology to trickle into the lower-budget consumer space.
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The 3-D printing boom is still in its early stages, and there are few companies better positioned than 3D Systems ( DDD ) to cash in on that growth. 3D Systems is also in position to cash in on the incredible technological and financial benefits that 3-D printing offers the commercial manufacturing industry. Future acquisitions and investments in R&D will be supported by 3D's strong financial profile, where the company has $349 million in cash after a secondary offering raised $250 million earlier in the year.
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The 3-D printing boom is still in its early stages, and there are few companies better positioned than 3D Systems ( DDD ) to cash in on that growth. 3D Systems is also in position to cash in on the incredible technological and financial benefits that 3-D printing offers the commercial manufacturing industry. But it's not just organic growth fueling 3D.
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2013-09-23 00:00:00 UTC
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Is This the Most Overvalued Stock On The Market?
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While working at aninvestment magazine back in the 1990s, I profiled a young technology company with a very intriguing product. This company had a smallsales base and struggled to make profits, but its device, which could create fully formed objects in a microwave oven-size device, was right out of Star Trek.
That company, Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) was an early pioneer in the field of "rapid prototyping" -- or what's now known as 3-D printing. (Some also nowcall this the "additive manufacturing"market .) Stratasys, along with rivals 3D Systems ( DDD ) and ExOne (Nasdaq: XONE) are no longer a well-kept secret. The first twostocks have risen more than 350% over the past two years, and XONE has doubled in value since its early 2013IPO .
Clearly, the market for these companies' devices is starting to take off. Stratasys boosted sales more than 30% in 2011 and 2012, its best growth rates since 2004. 3D Systems has boosted growth at an even more impressive 45% clip over the past three years. And all three are expected to boost sales at least 40% thisyear .
The outlook ahead is also quite bright, as new applications are emerging in the automotive, health care, aerospace and consumer markets.Credit Suisse estimates the industry had roughly $2 billion in sales last year and sees that figure rising to $5 billion by 2016, or a 24%compound annual growth rate. The fact that these stocks trade for at least 35 times projected 2014 profits (and 88 times in the case of XONE) might almost seem justifiable. Investors are paying up now for expected highprofit levels down the road.
Yet even as investors bid these stocks ever higher, they may be missing some key speed bumps in the road ahead. It starts with competition.
Last November, GE ( GE ) acquired a pair ofprivately held 3-D printing firms, Morris Technologies and Rapid Quality Manufacturing. Although GE hasn't made a big industry push this year interms of contract wins, the company has been bolstering its presence at industry trade shows, leading some to expect a bigger competitive push in 2014.
Transforming powdered metal into finished metal parts is expected to be one of the biggest growth areas for the industry, and Sweden-based Arcam appears to have the industry's strongest capabilities in this niche. Arcam noted a big jump in orders andbacklog when six-month results were released in August, leading to expectations of 60% to 65%revenue growth. Competition is also emerging from a handful of other privately held firms that includes EnvisionTEC, Eos and Micor.
Flickr/Creative ToolsThe outlook ahead is quite bright, as new applications are emerging in the automotive, health care, aerospace and consumer markets.
On the consumer side, known as desktop printers, Formlabs, Printrbot, Leapfrog (not the toy company), RoBo 3D and Solidoodle are all ramping up sales efforts.
The problem with competition is that it tends to lead to more aggressive pricing strategies across the industry. And thatwill make it harder for 3D Systems and Stratasys to maintain gross margins above 50%, as they did in 2012.
Also, a fast-growing industry means that many of these privately held rivals may soon look to go public (investment bankers likely see them as easy deals to get done in light of the strong investor interest). Once a flurry of new companies goes public in an industry, they use their IPOfunds to speed up new product development and expand marketing efforts. So Stratasys, 3D Systems and XONE may be in a golden moment -- but, from a competitive perspective, one that may not last.
Analysts at Credit Suisse arebearish on the prospects for XONE, as they believe that company has a weaker productoffering and too shallow an industry presence. These analysts are morebullish on the outlook for 3D Systems, with a $62price target that is 15% above current levels. (The neutralrating on Stratasys reflects a lush valuation for thatstock .)
Yet these analysts, in a recent comprehensive industry report, failed to takenote of some potentialred flags that investors should be aware of regarding industry darling 3D Systems.
For starters, the company's organic growth rate is alot less impressive than you'd imagine. Since September 2011, DDD has made 16 acquisitions, which is more than the rest of the industry combined. Fully one-third of the company's organic growth rate in the most recent quarter came from acquisitions, and analysts see organic growth slowing to 15% to 20% next year. (Deals completed thus far in 2013 explain the total projected growth rate of 24% in 2014.)
All of those acquisitions have pumped upgoodwill , and 3D Systems carries just $410 million in tangiblebook value . That's less than the company has raised in itsmultiple secondary offerings over the past half-decade, meaningbalance sheet value creation has been nil.
Also of concern: 3D Systems'accounts receivable spiked $18 million in the second quarter to nearly $120 million. That has raised concerns that the company is stuffing the sales channel in order to meet high quarterly sales targets thatWall Street is anticipating. Lastly, a drop in six-monthcash flow (from $21 million in 2012 to $12 million in 2013) is disconcerting, especially when statednet income for the first six months of 2013 was $34 million.
Risks to Consider: As anupside risk, both SSYS and DDD have the broadest product offerings in the industry, which makes them viableacquisition candidates to a large manufacturer that wants to enter this space.
Action to Take --> Although all three of these stocks sport very lofty valuations, 3D Systems appears to be the riskiest stock here, due to balance sheet and cash flow concerns. Fully 29% of this stock'sfloat is held by short sellers, reflecting the mounting concerns around this seemingly impressivegrowth company .
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Stratasys, along with rivals 3D Systems ( DDD ) and ExOne (Nasdaq: XONE) are no longer a well-kept secret. Since September 2011, DDD has made 16 acquisitions, which is more than the rest of the industry combined. Risks to Consider: As anupside risk, both SSYS and DDD have the broadest product offerings in the industry, which makes them viableacquisition candidates to a large manufacturer that wants to enter this space.
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Stratasys, along with rivals 3D Systems ( DDD ) and ExOne (Nasdaq: XONE) are no longer a well-kept secret. Since September 2011, DDD has made 16 acquisitions, which is more than the rest of the industry combined. Risks to Consider: As anupside risk, both SSYS and DDD have the broadest product offerings in the industry, which makes them viableacquisition candidates to a large manufacturer that wants to enter this space.
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Stratasys, along with rivals 3D Systems ( DDD ) and ExOne (Nasdaq: XONE) are no longer a well-kept secret. Since September 2011, DDD has made 16 acquisitions, which is more than the rest of the industry combined. Risks to Consider: As anupside risk, both SSYS and DDD have the broadest product offerings in the industry, which makes them viableacquisition candidates to a large manufacturer that wants to enter this space.
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Stratasys, along with rivals 3D Systems ( DDD ) and ExOne (Nasdaq: XONE) are no longer a well-kept secret. Since September 2011, DDD has made 16 acquisitions, which is more than the rest of the industry combined. Risks to Consider: As anupside risk, both SSYS and DDD have the broadest product offerings in the industry, which makes them viableacquisition candidates to a large manufacturer that wants to enter this space.
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Stratasys Rival Voxeljet Files IPO - Analyst Blog
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Established players in the 3D printing market like Stratasys ( SSYS ) and 3D Systems ( DDD ) may expect increased competition from Voxeljet. The German 3D printing company filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Reportedly, the company is expected to raise approximately $100 million from the IPO.
Although Voxeljet is relatively smaller than its publicly-traded peers (Stratasys and 3D Systems) with revenues of $11 million, its portfolio boasts 170 U.S. and international patents and applications. Moreover, its clientele includes the likes of 3M ( MMM ), BMW, Daimler and Ford ( F ).
The 3D printing market presents a favorable long-term opportunity. According to the 2013 study by Wohlers Associates in 3dprintingindustry.com, 3D printing is expected to become a viable alternative across several market segments. The research firm expects this industry to continue to show double-digit growth over the next few years.
Thus, Wohlers Associates believes that the sale of 3D-printing products and services will reach $6 billion worldwide by 2017. The industry is expected to touch $10.8 billion in revenues by 2021.
The initial years were tough for the industry as it took 20 years to reach the $1 billion mark. However, the industry touched the $2.0 billion mark In the next five years. It is expected to double again and reach $4 billion by 2015.
We believe that Stratasys and 3D Systems are well equipped to continue on the growth path due to the strong growth prospects in the market.
Separately, Stratasys' shares have enjoyed an outstanding run with returns of 66.4%, while 3D Systems' shares have increased a stupendous 119.2% over the past year. We believe that the recent capital infusion through Stratasys' public offering is a sign that investors are also bullish on the future prospects of the 3D-printing industry as well as the company.
Currently, Stratasys carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), while 3D Systems has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
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Established players in the 3D printing market like Stratasys ( SSYS ) and 3D Systems ( DDD ) may expect increased competition from Voxeljet. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report FORD MOTOR CO (F): Free Stock Analysis Report 3M CO (MMM): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Although Voxeljet is relatively smaller than its publicly-traded peers (Stratasys and 3D Systems) with revenues of $11 million, its portfolio boasts 170 U.S. and international patents and applications.
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Established players in the 3D printing market like Stratasys ( SSYS ) and 3D Systems ( DDD ) may expect increased competition from Voxeljet. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report FORD MOTOR CO (F): Free Stock Analysis Report 3M CO (MMM): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Established players in the 3D printing market like Stratasys ( SSYS ) and 3D Systems ( DDD ) may expect increased competition from Voxeljet. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report FORD MOTOR CO (F): Free Stock Analysis Report 3M CO (MMM): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The initial years were tough for the industry as it took 20 years to reach the $1 billion mark.
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Established players in the 3D printing market like Stratasys ( SSYS ) and 3D Systems ( DDD ) may expect increased competition from Voxeljet. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report FORD MOTOR CO (F): Free Stock Analysis Report 3M CO (MMM): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The industry is expected to touch $10.8 billion in revenues by 2021.
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3D Printing Stocks: Taking Investing Lessons From Apple
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Apple ( AAPL ) is by many counts one of the most successful brands of all time. After dark days during the '90s, Apple re-emerged to pioneer new products like smartphones. The name of its founder, Steve Jobs, will probably go down in history alongside the likes of Wright and Ford as paragons of American ingenuity. What's more, the company's technologies have always been disruptive. Whether by putting computers into the home or directly into your hand, Apple has always had a knack for creating new markets.
With that in mind, we decided to look to the story of Apple's ascendance for clues to the future of 3D printing stocks. Are any of the still-relatively-unknown companies in 3D printing on track to becoming a household name? After all, it took a rare combination of technical savvy and investing prowess to separate Apple from the pack, where it was often outpaced by bigger sales at companies like Commodore and Tandy.
Let's look at four axioms involved in Apple's success.
Educate the public about your new product . Steve Jobs was not really a hardware guy, at least not at the outset. As the story goes, it was his early partner, Steve Wozniak, who was the brains behind the Apple 1, the circuit-board basis for the first home computer. Jobs also wasn't successful at selling his idea to bigger companies - including executives from IBM ( IBM ) and Xerox ( XRX ) -- which both scoffed at the usefulness of a personal computer. Apple's own employees were still using typewriters as late as 1980 .
A "disruptive" product needs to be explained to the public, and Apple undertook an exhaustive campaign to make sure that it was doing just that. In an approach that combined instructive print advertisements , tongue-in-cheek wit , and carefully written instruction manuals, Apple successfully made a case to the public that normal people could use computers to heighten productivity and minimize busy work.
For several reasons, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) may be ahead of the curve on this front. Its clever ticker and ubiquity on YouTube, thanks to a special spot on National Geographic , give it an edge in terms of visibility with the public, heightening anticipation for 3D printers in the home.
Don't fear partnerships with bigger companies. If you can't get a larger company to buy you outright, you can still explore other kinds partnerships, such as when Jobs offered executives at Xerox cheap stock in exchange for permission to view their new graphics technology. Jobs was convinced that Xerox's interface , which used graphically designed representations for folders and applications, was the future. And it was.
Stratasys ( SSYS ) recently severed a partnership with Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) after collaborating on a Design Jet 3D printer. Stratasys's stock has soared ever since, in no small part due to an upgrade from Credit Suisse , a sign that finance is paying more attention to the industry as a whole.
Making history is cool, but not as cool to investors as making history by making money. Apple had what could probably be referred to as the most successful IPO in American history. It raised more capital than any other offering besides Ford's (F), and made more instant millionaires than any offering at all. Jobs was featured on the cover of all the major financial magazines that year, from Fortune to Time, further boosting Apple's notoriety. It didn't seem to matter that many of those profiles also contained negative assessments of some Apple products, including its word processing, which Fortune dubbed " slow" and "clumsy ."
Don't try to compete in two markets at once. Apple never succeeded in its bids to siphon off market share from business supply giants like IBM, which typically kept pace with Apple's innovation despite being slower to recognize the potential of PCs. Microsoft's (MSFT) Office Suite is still the industry standard, and Apple was forced to shift its focus toward consumer electronics like iPods and tablets in order to remain relevant during the late 2000s. 3D printing stocks are relevant to a number of different markets (arguably most of them), but firms will have to remain focused if they hope to compete with the more established names like Autodesk (ADSK) that have much more to spend on R&D and advertising.
Will some of these companies utilizing 3D printing successfully disrupt the market?
Click on the interactive chart below to see data over time.
Which 3D printers have the smartest strategy? Here's a list to consider.
1. Stratasys Inc. : Engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and direct digital manufacturing systems primarily in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Market cap at $3.62 billion; most recent closing price at $93.45.
2. 3D Systems Corp. : Engages in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and servicing of 3D printers and related products, print materials, and services. Market cap at $4.82 billion; most recent closing price at $50.06.
3. Autodesk, Inc. : Provides design software and service solutions to customers in architecture, engineering, and construction; manufacturing; and digital media and entertainment industries. Market cap at $8.72 billion; most recent closing price at $39.07.
4. The ExOne Company (XONE): Engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of three dimensional printing machines and printing products in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Market cap at $674.73 million; most recent closing price at $50.80.
5. Hewlett-Packard Company : Offers various products, technologies, software, solutions, and services to individual consumers and small- and medium-sized businesses, as well as to the government, health, and education sectors worldwide. Market cap at $41.94 billion; most recent closing price at $21.74.
List compiled by James Dennin. Analyst ratings sourced from Zacks Investment Research. All other data sourced from Finviz.
Editor's note:This story byJames Denninoriginally appeared on Kapitall .
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For several reasons, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) may be ahead of the curve on this front. If you can't get a larger company to buy you outright, you can still explore other kinds partnerships, such as when Jobs offered executives at Xerox cheap stock in exchange for permission to view their new graphics technology. Microsoft's (MSFT) Office Suite is still the industry standard, and Apple was forced to shift its focus toward consumer electronics like iPods and tablets in order to remain relevant during the late 2000s.
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For several reasons, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) may be ahead of the curve on this front. Jobs also wasn't successful at selling his idea to bigger companies - including executives from IBM ( IBM ) and Xerox ( XRX ) -- which both scoffed at the usefulness of a personal computer. Stratasys Inc. : Engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and direct digital manufacturing systems primarily in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.
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For several reasons, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) may be ahead of the curve on this front. In an approach that combined instructive print advertisements , tongue-in-cheek wit , and carefully written instruction manuals, Apple successfully made a case to the public that normal people could use computers to heighten productivity and minimize busy work. 3D Systems Corp. : Engages in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and servicing of 3D printers and related products, print materials, and services.
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For several reasons, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) may be ahead of the curve on this front. Educate the public about your new product . Don't try to compete in two markets at once.
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Tech Stocks Rebound From Days of Decline; Credit Suisse Issues Upbeat View on 3-D Printer Firm
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Top Tech Stocks
MSFT +0.48%
AAPL +1.15%
IBM -0.61%
CSCO +0.02%
GOOG -0.39%
Technology stocks are higher today with shares of technology companies in the S&P 500 advancing about 0.6%.
In company news, Shares of 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) is ahead over 6% at $52.28 a share after analysts at Credit Suisse initiated coverage of the stock with an Outperform rating while starting coverage of rival three-dimensional printer company ExOne Co. ( XONE ) at Underperform.
Credit Suisse has a largely positive take on the sector. "Our main conclusion is that, despite the hype, additive manufacturing revenue growth could potentially exceed consensus forecasts for 20% annual sales growth in the coming years," according to a new research note obtained by MarketWatch.
XONE shares are down 1.6% at $50.00 each in late trade, up exactly $1 over its intra-day low.
In other sector news,
(+) MSFT, Increased its quarterly dividend 22% to $0.28 per share while also authorizing a $40-billion stock buyback program.
(-) IBM, Reportedly will announce plans at LinuxCon developer's conference later this week in New Orleans to spend $1 bln over the next four to five years on Linux and related technologies, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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In company news, Shares of 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) is ahead over 6% at $52.28 a share after analysts at Credit Suisse initiated coverage of the stock with an Outperform rating while starting coverage of rival three-dimensional printer company ExOne Co. ( XONE ) at Underperform. In other sector news, (+) MSFT, Increased its quarterly dividend 22% to $0.28 per share while also authorizing a $40-billion stock buyback program. (-) IBM, Reportedly will announce plans at LinuxCon developer's conference later this week in New Orleans to spend $1 bln over the next four to five years on Linux and related technologies, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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In company news, Shares of 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) is ahead over 6% at $52.28 a share after analysts at Credit Suisse initiated coverage of the stock with an Outperform rating while starting coverage of rival three-dimensional printer company ExOne Co. ( XONE ) at Underperform. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In company news, Shares of 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) is ahead over 6% at $52.28 a share after analysts at Credit Suisse initiated coverage of the stock with an Outperform rating while starting coverage of rival three-dimensional printer company ExOne Co. ( XONE ) at Underperform. Technology stocks are higher today with shares of technology companies in the S&P 500 advancing about 0.6%. In other sector news, (+) MSFT, Increased its quarterly dividend 22% to $0.28 per share while also authorizing a $40-billion stock buyback program.
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In company news, Shares of 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) is ahead over 6% at $52.28 a share after analysts at Credit Suisse initiated coverage of the stock with an Outperform rating while starting coverage of rival three-dimensional printer company ExOne Co. ( XONE ) at Underperform. Top Tech Stocks Technology stocks are higher today with shares of technology companies in the S&P 500 advancing about 0.6%.
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An Interesting Year For Tech ETFs
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On the surface, it would appear to be a disappointing year for technology sector ETFs. The Technology Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLK ) is up a mere 9.9 percent year-to-date, a performance that trails the SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY ) by 670 basis points.
Of the nine sector SPDRs ETFs, XLK ranks seventh on a year-to-date basis and is being kept out of the last place by the Materials Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLB ) and the Utilities Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLU ), the latter of which has wilted in the face of rising interest rates .
What is disappointing about the performance of the cap-weighted, large cap-focused XLK is that when stripping out AT&T (NYSE: T ) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ ) to focus on the pure tech names among the ETF's top-10 holdings, five of the remaining eight names have traded higher this year. In fact, XLK is not even the best U.S. technology sector ETF issued by State Street Global Advisors. That honor goes to the SPDR Morgan Stanley Technology ETF (NYSE: MTK ), which has returned 15.3 percent this year with some help from Facebook (NASDAQ: FB ) and Priceline.com (NASDAQ: PCLN ).
Related: The Race To $1,000 ETF You've Never Heard Of .
Still, it is possible to find market-beating U.S.-focused tech ETFs. Even when excluding the PowerShares S&P SmallCap Information Technology Portfolio (NASDAQ: PSCT ), has been a stellar performer in its own right , investors could have done this year with tech ETFs this year.
The right tech ETFs that is. Some of this year's top tech ETFs share an important trait in common. These funds offer investors exposure to the increasingly prominent theme of fundamental weighting methodologies .
Take the PowerShares Dynamic Technology Sector Portfolio (NYSE: PTF ) as one example. PTF is weighted by factors including rice momentum, earnings momentum, quality, management action, and value. None of the ETF's 61 holdings account for more than 2.82 percent of the fund's weight. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) is not a member of PTF's lineup, which is a good thing given that the stock has traded lower this year.
However, PTF has gained 14.4 percent this year while also excluding Google (NASDAQ: GOOG ) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ), just to name a pair of large-cap tech stocks that have performed well in 2013.
Speaking of Apple, well-documented has been the stock's impact on various ETFs and how funds with excessive to the stock are vulnerable when Apple falls. Equal-weight ETFs avoid that conundrum .
The First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund (NASDAQ: QTEC ) and the Guggenheim S&P 500 Equal Weight Technology ETF (NYSE: RYT ) are up an average of 20.5 percent this year. Both funds feature scant allocations to Apple, but the same goes for their exposure to Google. RYT actually has a slightly larger weight to Yahoo (NASDAQ: YHOO ) than it does Google. RYT is up 21.6 this year, meaning it has topped Google by 260 basis points.
The First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund (NYSE: FXL ) in favor of a mix of growth and value factors, including price appreciation, sales to price and one year sales growth, book value to price, cash flow to price and return on assets.
Apple happens to be FXL's largest holding at 2.3 percent of the fund's weight. The 1.35 percent allocation to Google is well below the weights given to 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ), Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN ) and Yahoo, just to name a few. The result is an ETF up 19.6 this year.
Another thing these ETFs share in common is not none are particularly large, though three have over $100 million in assets under management. Combined, PTF, QTEC, RYT and FXL have about $707 million in AUM compared to $11.3 billion for XLK.
For more on ETFs, click .
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The 1.35 percent allocation to Google is well below the weights given to 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ), Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN ) and Yahoo, just to name a few. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) is not a member of PTF's lineup, which is a good thing given that the stock has traded lower this year. The First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund (NASDAQ: QTEC ) and the Guggenheim S&P 500 Equal Weight Technology ETF (NYSE: RYT ) are up an average of 20.5 percent this year.
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The 1.35 percent allocation to Google is well below the weights given to 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ), Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN ) and Yahoo, just to name a few. The Technology Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLK ) is up a mere 9.9 percent year-to-date, a performance that trails the SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY ) by 670 basis points. Take the PowerShares Dynamic Technology Sector Portfolio (NYSE: PTF ) as one example.
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The 1.35 percent allocation to Google is well below the weights given to 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ), Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN ) and Yahoo, just to name a few. Of the nine sector SPDRs ETFs, XLK ranks seventh on a year-to-date basis and is being kept out of the last place by the Materials Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLB ) and the Utilities Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLU ), the latter of which has wilted in the face of rising interest rates . That honor goes to the SPDR Morgan Stanley Technology ETF (NYSE: MTK ), which has returned 15.3 percent this year with some help from Facebook (NASDAQ: FB ) and Priceline.com (NASDAQ: PCLN ).
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The 1.35 percent allocation to Google is well below the weights given to 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ), Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN ) and Yahoo, just to name a few. On the surface, it would appear to be a disappointing year for technology sector ETFs. The right tech ETFs that is.
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Bear of the Day: Autodesk (ADSK) - Bear of the Day
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Did you know that designers for the last 17 Academy Award winners for Best Visual Effects used Autodesk (ADSK) software?
Since its introduction of AutoCAD in 1982, Autodesk continues to develop the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art 3D software for the architecture/engineering/construction (AEC), manufacturing, and media & entertainment markets worldwide. These customers use Autodesk software to design, visualize, and simulate their ideas before they're ever built or created.
But the shifting sands of technology -- both the company's and customers' access to it -- have been creating some headwinds for this pioneer.
Two weeks ago, Autodesk (ADSK) reported fiscal second-quarter 2014 non-GAAP earnings that beat consensus. But the reaction among investors and analysts since has been mixed and the stock recently fell to a Zacks #5 Rank Strong Sell due to steeply falling EPS estimates, as the following chart displays...
A Change to the Business Model
While Autodesk's competitors sell advanced software for upwards of $10,000, AutoCAD sells for only about $4,000, maintaining its foothold as the de facto standard with 85% market share. The software's price means AutoCAD is the only option for smaller firms -- a market the company's competitors have only recently begun to target as we will see in a moment.
Autodesk has grown revenues since the recession by convincing customers to switch to a subscription model for AutoCAD software. In this model, customers get automatic updates and new features in exchange for a recurring fee. The model is much more profitable for Autodesk -- only 22% of Autodesk's customers buy software in this way, but they account for nearly half of the revenues.
But this transition was recently modified to include a move to offer more rental and usage-based pricing options. And this gave the company a lack of financial visibility, causing them to withdraw revenue and profit guidance for the next several quarters -- which of course left analysts no choice but to take their estimates down.
The news isn't all bad. It's really about how the company is altering strategy and responding to the shifting sands of technology, customer needs, and the competition.
According to WikiInvest, "Autodesk is trying to increase the adoption of 'next generation' 3D software products as compared to the 2D market. It recognizes that the 3-D segment would be a key driver for growth for the company in the future. This would definitely provide Autodesk with the opportunity to up-sell its massive 2-D installed base into higher average sales price (ASP) 3-D software and to boost growth."
3-D Competition Drivers
The "3-D printing" and design industry has become front-page news thanks to innovative companies like 3D Systems (DDD) and Stratasys (SSYS). You could say these guys have put the CAM back in CAD/CAM with "additive manufacturing" techniques which use constructive polymers to "assemble" new products, almost a molecule at a time.
And Autodesk not only must answer these innovation calls, they could see challenges to their own turf. 3D Systems recently acquired the cloud-based collaboration software Relevant Products/Services portal, TeamPlatform. This acquisition will help DDD in attracting architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) customers engaged in computer-aided design (CAD) and other 3D projects.
ADSK also faces competition in its conventional markets from UGS (Siemens) who is offering its 2-D software very competitively online.
Again from WikiInvest, "UGS has indicated that there have been over 33,000 downloads of the Solid Edge 2-D drafting tool in the four months since its introduction. While the number of downloads does not pose any major threat, UGS's decision reflects a belief by some that basic 2-D tools will become commoditized and could be given away for free in an effort to help drive 3-D adoption."
Still Relevant
Recent optimistic comments by analysts at Wedbush Securities confirm that Autodesk is still a force to be reckoned with in its home markets, even as it reinvents itself. They view the acceleration of ADSK's model change as a net positive, and even though they had to lower estimates into next year, they maintain their Outperform rating and 12-month price target of $43.
But until the earnings estimates stabilize and begin to rise, it might be best to stay on the sidelines because the stock will probably only get cheaper. Until then, investors interested in the future of Autodesk might want to check out the upcoming Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo in San Jose, California on September 17-18.
Joining Avi Reichental, President & CEO of 3D Systems, and S. Scott Crump, Founder of Stratasys, will be Carl Bass, President & CEO of Autodesk, to deliver one of the conference's three keynote addresses. His future vision of the company might have a multidimensional effect on both investors and analysts.
Kevin Cook is a Senior Stock Strategist for Zacks where he runs the Follow The Money portfolio.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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3-D Competition Drivers The "3-D printing" and design industry has become front-page news thanks to innovative companies like 3D Systems (DDD) and Stratasys (SSYS). This acquisition will help DDD in attracting architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) customers engaged in computer-aided design (CAD) and other 3D projects. AUTODESK INC (ADSK): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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3-D Competition Drivers The "3-D printing" and design industry has become front-page news thanks to innovative companies like 3D Systems (DDD) and Stratasys (SSYS). AUTODESK INC (ADSK): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This acquisition will help DDD in attracting architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) customers engaged in computer-aided design (CAD) and other 3D projects.
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AUTODESK INC (ADSK): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3-D Competition Drivers The "3-D printing" and design industry has become front-page news thanks to innovative companies like 3D Systems (DDD) and Stratasys (SSYS). This acquisition will help DDD in attracting architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) customers engaged in computer-aided design (CAD) and other 3D projects.
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3-D Competition Drivers The "3-D printing" and design industry has become front-page news thanks to innovative companies like 3D Systems (DDD) and Stratasys (SSYS). This acquisition will help DDD in attracting architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) customers engaged in computer-aided design (CAD) and other 3D projects. AUTODESK INC (ADSK): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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2013-08-27 00:00:00 UTC
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ExOne (XONE) Stock Revisited
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/exone-xone-stock-revisited-2013-08-27
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Back in January, I alerted you to a 3-D printing company that was hoping to "follow in the footsteps" of the wildly successful 3D Systems ( DDD ). So far, ExOne ( XONE ) has done just that.
Shares of the 3-D printing company have risen 165% since the stock's February 6 IPO. XONE stock was up another 2.5% earlier today, in fact.
ExOne is a Pennsylvania-based company that provides 3-D printing machines and products to industrial customers, including airlines. At the time it went public, ExOne wasn't profitable - and it still isn't. But the promise of 3-D printing - an up-and-coming industry based on a new technology that gives customers the power to print three-dimensional replicas of real parts taken directly from digital input - seems to be what's carrying the stock.
3D Systems really started the 3-D printing craze on Wall Street. The company went public in May 2011, and has shot up 300% since then. Now XONE is following a similar path.
How long will it last? That may depend on if ExOne becomes profitable. 3D Systems has turned a profit every quarter since it went public, with annual earnings doubling in the last two years. ExOne, meanwhile, suffered a $10 million loss last year, and has been in the red each of the two quarters since it went public.
Unless it can improve those numbers, XONE might have a difficult time sustaining this torrid pace. For now, though, the stock continues to benefit from its place in one of America's hottest industries.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Back in January, I alerted you to a 3-D printing company that was hoping to "follow in the footsteps" of the wildly successful 3D Systems ( DDD ). ExOne is a Pennsylvania-based company that provides 3-D printing machines and products to industrial customers, including airlines. 3D Systems has turned a profit every quarter since it went public, with annual earnings doubling in the last two years.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Back in January, I alerted you to a 3-D printing company that was hoping to "follow in the footsteps" of the wildly successful 3D Systems ( DDD ). At the time it went public, ExOne wasn't profitable - and it still isn't.
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Back in January, I alerted you to a 3-D printing company that was hoping to "follow in the footsteps" of the wildly successful 3D Systems ( DDD ). ExOne is a Pennsylvania-based company that provides 3-D printing machines and products to industrial customers, including airlines. At the time it went public, ExOne wasn't profitable - and it still isn't.
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Back in January, I alerted you to a 3-D printing company that was hoping to "follow in the footsteps" of the wildly successful 3D Systems ( DDD ). So far, ExOne ( XONE ) has done just that. ExOne is a Pennsylvania-based company that provides 3-D printing machines and products to industrial customers, including airlines.
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2013-08-26 00:00:00 UTC
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Small Gains Today for Tech Sector; 3D Systems, Stratasys Hit Fresh 52 Wek Highs on Bullish Citigroup Comments
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/small-gains-today-tech-sector-3d-systems-stratasys-hit-fresh-52-wek-highs-bullish
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Top Tech Stocks
MSFT -1%
AAPL +1.5%
IBM +0.2%
CSCO +0.34%
GOOG +0.4%
Technology stocks are slightly higher with shares of technology companies in the S&P 500 about rising about 0.1%.
In company news, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) is getting a big lift today, climbing near 10% to $53.20 a share, earlier hitting a 52-week high of $54.08 as Citigroup initiated coverage of the three-dimensional printer company with a Buy rating and a price target of $60 a share.
Citi also began coverage of Stratasys Ltd ( SSYS ) with a Buy rating and a $125 price target. At last look, SSYS is ahead 6% at near $112.30 a share, also reaching a new 52-week high today at $113.49 a share.
In a research note to clients obtained by MarketWatch, analyst Kenneth Wong said he believes the 3-D printing market "is on the cusp of seeing much broader adoption across more upstream production applications and the consumer end-market," possibly tripling in size within five years.
"We also expect to see increased utilization of existing systems as customers start to extend use case beyond small batch digital manufacturing," Wong wrote.
In other sector news,
(+) ZHNE, (+18.7%) Positive Zacks analysis concludes the stock may be soon nearing a bottom, citing a recent Hammer Chart pattern. Earnings estimates also have been rising and Zacks now has a No. 2 rank (Buy) for ZHNE, suggesting it may be due for a breakout.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Copyright (C) 2016 MTNewswires.com. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In company news, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) is getting a big lift today, climbing near 10% to $53.20 a share, earlier hitting a 52-week high of $54.08 as Citigroup initiated coverage of the three-dimensional printer company with a Buy rating and a price target of $60 a share. In a research note to clients obtained by MarketWatch, analyst Kenneth Wong said he believes the 3-D printing market "is on the cusp of seeing much broader adoption across more upstream production applications and the consumer end-market," possibly tripling in size within five years. "We also expect to see increased utilization of existing systems as customers start to extend use case beyond small batch digital manufacturing," Wong wrote.
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In company news, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) is getting a big lift today, climbing near 10% to $53.20 a share, earlier hitting a 52-week high of $54.08 as Citigroup initiated coverage of the three-dimensional printer company with a Buy rating and a price target of $60 a share. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In company news, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) is getting a big lift today, climbing near 10% to $53.20 a share, earlier hitting a 52-week high of $54.08 as Citigroup initiated coverage of the three-dimensional printer company with a Buy rating and a price target of $60 a share. Technology stocks are slightly higher with shares of technology companies in the S&P 500 about rising about 0.1%. In other sector news, (+) ZHNE, (+18.7%) Positive Zacks analysis concludes the stock may be soon nearing a bottom, citing a recent Hammer Chart pattern.
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In company news, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) is getting a big lift today, climbing near 10% to $53.20 a share, earlier hitting a 52-week high of $54.08 as Citigroup initiated coverage of the three-dimensional printer company with a Buy rating and a price target of $60 a share. Technology stocks are slightly higher with shares of technology companies in the S&P 500 about rising about 0.1%. At last look, SSYS is ahead 6% at near $112.30 a share, also reaching a new 52-week high today at $113.49 a share.
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2013-08-26 00:00:00 UTC
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Sector Update: Technology
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/sector-update-technology-2013-08-26-0
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Technology stocks are slightly higher with shares of technology companies in the S&P 500 about rising about 0.1%.
In company news, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) is getting a big lift today, climbing near 10% to $53.20 a share, earlier hitting a 52-week high of $54.08 as Citigroup initiated coverage of the three-dimensional printer company with a Buy rating and a price target of $60 a share.
Citi also began coverage of Stratasys Ltd ( SSYS ) with a Buy rating and a $125 price target. At last look, SSYS is ahead 6% at near $112.30 a share, also reaching a new 52-week high today at $113.49 a share.
In a research note to clients obtained by MarketWatch, analyst Kenneth Wong said he believes the 3-D printing market "is on the cusp of seeing much broader adoption across more upstream production applications and the consumer end-market," possibly tripling in size within five years.
"We also expect to see increased utilization of existing systems as customers start to extend use case beyond small batch digital manufacturing," Wong wrote.
In other sector news,
(+) ZHNE, (+18.7%) Positive Zacks analysis concludes the stock may be soon nearing a bottom, citing a recent Hammer Chart pattern. Earnings estimates also have been rising and Zacks now has a No. 2 rank (Buy) for ZHNE, suggesting it may be due for a breakout.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Copyright (C) 2016 MTNewswires.com. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In company news, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) is getting a big lift today, climbing near 10% to $53.20 a share, earlier hitting a 52-week high of $54.08 as Citigroup initiated coverage of the three-dimensional printer company with a Buy rating and a price target of $60 a share. In a research note to clients obtained by MarketWatch, analyst Kenneth Wong said he believes the 3-D printing market "is on the cusp of seeing much broader adoption across more upstream production applications and the consumer end-market," possibly tripling in size within five years. "We also expect to see increased utilization of existing systems as customers start to extend use case beyond small batch digital manufacturing," Wong wrote.
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In company news, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) is getting a big lift today, climbing near 10% to $53.20 a share, earlier hitting a 52-week high of $54.08 as Citigroup initiated coverage of the three-dimensional printer company with a Buy rating and a price target of $60 a share. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In company news, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) is getting a big lift today, climbing near 10% to $53.20 a share, earlier hitting a 52-week high of $54.08 as Citigroup initiated coverage of the three-dimensional printer company with a Buy rating and a price target of $60 a share. Technology stocks are slightly higher with shares of technology companies in the S&P 500 about rising about 0.1%. In other sector news, (+) ZHNE, (+18.7%) Positive Zacks analysis concludes the stock may be soon nearing a bottom, citing a recent Hammer Chart pattern.
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In company news, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) is getting a big lift today, climbing near 10% to $53.20 a share, earlier hitting a 52-week high of $54.08 as Citigroup initiated coverage of the three-dimensional printer company with a Buy rating and a price target of $60 a share. Technology stocks are slightly higher with shares of technology companies in the S&P 500 about rising about 0.1%. At last look, SSYS is ahead 6% at near $112.30 a share, also reaching a new 52-week high today at $113.49 a share.
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2013-08-26 00:00:00 UTC
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Zacks #5 Rank Additions for Monday - Tale of the Tape
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/zacks-5-rank-additions-for-monday-tale-of-the-tape-2013-08-26
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today:
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD )
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. ( ANF )
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. ( DLB )
Intuit Inc. ( INTU )
Kraton Performance Polymers Inc ( KRA )
View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List .
ABERCROMBIE (ANF): Free Stock Analysis Report
3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report
DOLBY LAB INC-A (DLB): Free Stock Analysis Report
INTUIT INC (INTU): Free Stock Analysis Report
KRATON PERFORM (KRA): Free Stock Analysis Report
To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Abercrombie & Fitch Co. ( ANF ) Dolby Laboratories, Inc. ( DLB ) Intuit Inc. ( INTU ) Kraton Performance Polymers Inc ( KRA ) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List . ABERCROMBIE (ANF): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report DOLBY LAB INC-A (DLB): Free Stock Analysis Report INTUIT INC (INTU): Free Stock Analysis Report KRATON PERFORM (KRA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Abercrombie & Fitch Co. ( ANF ) Dolby Laboratories, Inc. ( DLB ) Intuit Inc. ( INTU ) Kraton Performance Polymers Inc ( KRA ) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List . ABERCROMBIE (ANF): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report DOLBY LAB INC-A (DLB): Free Stock Analysis Report INTUIT INC (INTU): Free Stock Analysis Report KRATON PERFORM (KRA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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ABERCROMBIE (ANF): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report DOLBY LAB INC-A (DLB): Free Stock Analysis Report INTUIT INC (INTU): Free Stock Analysis Report KRATON PERFORM (KRA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Abercrombie & Fitch Co. ( ANF ) Dolby Laboratories, Inc. ( DLB ) Intuit Inc. ( INTU ) Kraton Performance Polymers Inc ( KRA ) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List .
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Abercrombie & Fitch Co. ( ANF ) Dolby Laboratories, Inc. ( DLB ) Intuit Inc. ( INTU ) Kraton Performance Polymers Inc ( KRA ) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List . ABERCROMBIE (ANF): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report DOLBY LAB INC-A (DLB): Free Stock Analysis Report INTUIT INC (INTU): Free Stock Analysis Report KRATON PERFORM (KRA): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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2013-08-23 00:00:00 UTC
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Bear of the Day: 3D Systems (DDD) - Bear of the Day
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/bear-day-3d-systems-ddd-bear-day-2013-08-23
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3D Systems (DDD) is a remarkable technology company that holds many of the first patents on an amazing technology. 3-dimensional "printing" as it's called uses computer-aided design and manufacturing applications to recreate objects from a software blueprint, using special polymers to that are added in precise layers.
In the industry, this technology is referred to as "additive manufacturing."
I first discovered the company in January of 2012 when a friend told me to watch a video of how one of the company's industrial-strength printers could replicate a working adjustable wrench in a few hours just from scanning its dimensions with their proprietary technology.
The multiplicity of uses for aerospace, automobiles, and other durable goods in constant need of lighter and stronger parts seemed obvious.
Game-Changing "Wow!"
One of the most exciting applications of the technology, I thought, was in medicine where doctors and scientists would be able to create precision anatomical/biological aids and replacement parts. Then I learned the company was launching a home version of their printer for about $1,200 with an online resource for "design democracy" and collaboration.
I immediately went and bought the stock at $16 and traded it three times for average swing gains of 25% each last year. As you may know, the competition has been a hot story too with Stratasys (SSYS) moving from $40 to $105 in these same 20 months.
And this week, I almost bought DDD again because I liked the way the chart is consolidating between $44 and $50, threatening an upside breakout like so many others this year. In fact, DDD's chart looks a lot like that of Green Mountain Coffee (GMCR) since May. GMCR just broke out above $82 this week.
But then I took a look at the Zacks Rank for DDD, which dropped to a #5 Strong Sell this month. Upon further investigation, I found that the company has hit some bumpy patches in their growth story that caused at least two analysts to lower earnings estimates. The analysts are concerned about acquisition costs, sales growth execution, and R&D spending.
Here are the EPS estimate tables which describe what's happened with the earnings outlook into next year...
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2nd Quarter Details
Though they missed the EPS consensus by 4 cents (18%), 3D reported overall solid second-quarter results on July 30. Revenue increased 44.5% year over year to a record-high of $120.8 million, as all product categories contributed positively for an overall organic growth of 30.1%. That top-line number beat the consensus by $5 million.
Revenues for 3D printers and other products more than doubled to $54.2 million from the year-ago quarter, print materials revenues grew $3.1 million to $29.3 million, and services revenues improved $6 million to $37.3 million. Healthcare solutions revenues increased 55% in the reported quarter, contributing about $18.9 million to total revenues.
The healthy revenue growth is attributable to new product launches that were well accepted by the market, resulting in a strong demand pull. During the reported quarter, 3D Systems introduced significant new products including professional 3D printers, advanced 3D print materials and powerful new designer software packages.
Despite a nearly two-fold rise in research and development expenses in the quarter, 3D Systems recorded a gross profit increase of 46% year over year, while gross profit margin expanded 40 basis points to 51.8%. Management believed that the growth reflected the inherent strength of the diversified portfolio of the company, productivity of its sales channels and effectiveness of its strategic initiatives to continuously focus on R&D and marketing program.
Net income for the reported quarter was $9.3 million or 10 cents per share, compared with $8.3 million or 11 cents per share in the year-earlier quarter. Although the absolute earnings increased year over year, it declined on a per share basis due to higher number of shares outstanding for the reported quarter.
Excluding non-recurring items, earnings for second quarter 2013 were $18.9 million or 18 cents per share compared with $13.9 million or 18 cents in the year-ago quarter. The recurring earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4 cents.
Cash flow from operating activities for the first half of the year was $12.8 million compared with $21.4 million in the prior-year period. Cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end was $349.3 million.
Solid Growth, But Expectations Were High
From the subsequent downward estimate revisions, it's clear that the analysts were looking for more in this report. JPMorgan analysts pick 3D Systems as the leader in the space with 20%+ CAGR growth and improving visibility and margins from a shift to materials and design "authoring" services.
But they also see some execution challenges causing the company to need to raise R&D spending and the analysts are keeping their price target at $44. William Blair analysts wrote that while the company reaffirmed guidance, they don't believe the targets are achievable and this caused them to be one of the group that lowered estimates.
As much as I'd like to own DDD for the long-term, I think I can wait and buy it cheaper. What am I waiting for? A turn-around in these EPS estimate revisions. When the company gets through this rough patch, we'll know it as the analysts bump estimates back up.
Kevin Cook is a Senior Stock Strategist for Zacks where he runs the Follow The Money portfolio.
3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report
STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report
To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
Zacks Investment Research
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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3D Systems (DDD) is a remarkable technology company that holds many of the first patents on an amazing technology. And this week, I almost bought DDD again because I liked the way the chart is consolidating between $44 and $50, threatening an upside breakout like so many others this year. In fact, DDD's chart looks a lot like that of Green Mountain Coffee (GMCR) since May.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems (DDD) is a remarkable technology company that holds many of the first patents on an amazing technology. And this week, I almost bought DDD again because I liked the way the chart is consolidating between $44 and $50, threatening an upside breakout like so many others this year.
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3D Systems (DDD) is a remarkable technology company that holds many of the first patents on an amazing technology. And this week, I almost bought DDD again because I liked the way the chart is consolidating between $44 and $50, threatening an upside breakout like so many others this year. In fact, DDD's chart looks a lot like that of Green Mountain Coffee (GMCR) since May.
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3D Systems (DDD) is a remarkable technology company that holds many of the first patents on an amazing technology. And this week, I almost bought DDD again because I liked the way the chart is consolidating between $44 and $50, threatening an upside breakout like so many others this year. In fact, DDD's chart looks a lot like that of Green Mountain Coffee (GMCR) since May.
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2013-08-02 00:00:00 UTC
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Zacks #5 Rank Additions for Friday - Tale of the Tape
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/zacks-5-rank-additions-for-friday-tale-of-the-tape-2013-08-02
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today:
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD )
ICICI Bank Limited ( IBN )
MAKO Surgical Corp. ( MAKO )
Sasol Limited ( SSL )
Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC ( VNR )
View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List .
3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report
ICICI BANK LTD (IBN): Free Stock Analysis Report
MAKO SURGICAL (MAKO): Free Stock Analysis Report
SASOL LTD -ADR (SSL): Free Stock Analysis Report
VANGUARD NATURL (VNR): Free Stock Analysis Report
To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
Zacks Investment Research
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) ICICI Bank Limited ( IBN ) MAKO Surgical Corp. ( MAKO ) Sasol Limited ( SSL ) Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC ( VNR ) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List . 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ICICI BANK LTD (IBN): Free Stock Analysis Report MAKO SURGICAL (MAKO): Free Stock Analysis Report SASOL LTD -ADR (SSL): Free Stock Analysis Report VANGUARD NATURL (VNR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) ICICI Bank Limited ( IBN ) MAKO Surgical Corp. ( MAKO ) Sasol Limited ( SSL ) Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC ( VNR ) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List . 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ICICI BANK LTD (IBN): Free Stock Analysis Report MAKO SURGICAL (MAKO): Free Stock Analysis Report SASOL LTD -ADR (SSL): Free Stock Analysis Report VANGUARD NATURL (VNR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) ICICI Bank Limited ( IBN ) MAKO Surgical Corp. ( MAKO ) Sasol Limited ( SSL ) Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC ( VNR ) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List . 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ICICI BANK LTD (IBN): Free Stock Analysis Report MAKO SURGICAL (MAKO): Free Stock Analysis Report SASOL LTD -ADR (SSL): Free Stock Analysis Report VANGUARD NATURL (VNR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) ICICI Bank Limited ( IBN ) MAKO Surgical Corp. ( MAKO ) Sasol Limited ( SSL ) Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC ( VNR ) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List . 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ICICI BANK LTD (IBN): Free Stock Analysis Report MAKO SURGICAL (MAKO): Free Stock Analysis Report SASOL LTD -ADR (SSL): Free Stock Analysis Report VANGUARD NATURL (VNR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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2013-07-29 00:00:00 UTC
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Market Wrap for Monday, July 29: Stocks Record Moderate Losses to Start Trading Week
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/market-wrap-monday-july-29-stocks-record-moderate-losses-start-trading-week-2013-07-29
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U.S. stocks traded lower on Monday, although the losses were fairly modest.
The lone economic report on the day's docket was pending home sales for June, which came in better than expected. Treasury prices were lower on the day while the U.S. Dollar was largely unchanged.
Investors will continue to focus on earnings reports this week, with dozens of companies set to report after the close on Monday.
In other news, a proposed $35 billion merger between Publicis and Omnicom (NYSE: OMC ) turned heads on Wall Street. The deal would create the world's largest advertising agency and is expected to shake up the industry.
Major Averages
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 37 points, or 0.24 percent, to close at 15,522.
The S&P 500 lost around 6 points, or 0.37 percent, to finish at 1,685.
The Nasdaq declined roughly 14 points, or 0.39 percent, to close at 3,599.
Pending Home Sales
Pending home sales declined 0.4 percent in June compared to a rise of 5.8 percent in the prior month. This came in ahead of consensus estimates which expected pending home sales to fall 1.7 percent in the month.
Related: Stocks fall in Asia on weak economic data.
Commodities
Crude oil prices were mixed to start the week on Monday. NYMEX crude futures were last trading down 0.21 percent while Brent contracts rose 0.35 percent to $107.54. Natural gas was down 2.70 percent to $3.46 in afternoon trade.
Precious metals rose modestly on the day. At last check, COMEX gold futures were up 0.63 percent to $1,330.20. Silver contracts had climbed 0.48 percent to $19.87. Copper added 0.11 percent on Monday and was trading at $3.1090.
The grains complex was largely lower with a few exceptions on Monday. Near the close of equities, corn was down 0.58 percent while wheat was higher by 0.19 percent. Movers in soft commodities included cocoa, which fell 2.27 percent, and sugar, which was up a little less than 3 percent.
Bonds
Long-term Treasuries fell on Monday. Heading into the closing bell, the iShares Barclays 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NYSE: TLT ) was down 0.68 percent to $107.40. Yields rose as prices declined on the session.
Treasury yields were as follows on Monday afternoon: The 2-Year Note was yielding 0.31 percent. The 5-Year Note yield was at 1.38 percent. The 10-Year Note and 30-Year Bond were yielding 2.59 percent and 3.66 percent, respectively.
Currencies
The U.S. Dollar was basically unchanged on Monday. Late in the day, the PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish ETF (NYSE: UUP ), which tracks the performance of the greenback versus a basket of foreign currencies, was flat at $22.10.
The closely watched EUR/USD pair was last trading down 0.08 percent to $1.3266. Other movers included the USD/JPY and the AUD/USD. The Yen rose 0.32 percent against the greenback on Monday while the Aussie Dollar declined 0.64 percent.
Volatility and Volume
The CBOE Volatility Index rose to start the week on Monday. Late in the day, the VIX was trading up around 6 percent to 13.49.
Volume was very light on the session. Only around 66 million SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: SPY ) shares traded hands compared to a 3-month daily average of 135.6 million.
Related: Loeb's Third Point takes CF Industries stake.
Stock Movers
MWI Veterinary Supply (NASDAQ: MWIV ) added around 9 percent on the day after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter results and lifted its forward-looking guidance.
Shares of 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) climbed almost 7 percent on Monday as investors look forward to the company's earnings results which are due out on Tuesday.
Tesaro (NASDAQ: TSRO ) shares rose a little less than 5 percent after the stock was given a $45 price target at Morgan Stanley.
Shares of CF Industries (NYSE: CF ) spiked higher intra-day after activist hedge fund Third Point LLC reported a stake in the stock. At last check, the shares were up around 11 percent.
Synta Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: SNTA ) jumped almost 40 percent near the close after the company said that preliminary results from a trial evaluating its breast cancer treatment were positive.
Shanda Games Limited (NASDAQ: GAME ) fell around 20 percent after it agreed to pay its parent company, Shanda Interactive Entertainment, around $812 million to acquire the affiliates providing its user and payment platform services.
Changyou.com lost around 20 percent near the close after issuing a disappointing forward-looking outlook along with its fiscal second-quarter earnings results.
Sohu.com (NASDAQ: SOHU ) fell almost 10 percent on the session after its outlook disappointed investors. The company's second-quarter results, however, were better-than-expected.
Shares of Turquoise Hill Resources (NYSE: TRQ ) lost almost 19 percent on the session after an underground expansion at the company's Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia was delayed by the Mongolian government, which declared that financing must be approved by parliament.
Francesca's Holdings (NASDAQ: FRAN ) lost more than 5 percent on Monday after the stock was downgraded at Wedbush from outperform to neutral.
Perrigo (NYSE: PRGO ) lost almost 7 percent after agreeing to acquire drug-maker Elan (NYSE: ELN ) for $16.50 per share.
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Shares of 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) climbed almost 7 percent on Monday as investors look forward to the company's earnings results which are due out on Tuesday. Late in the day, the PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish ETF (NYSE: UUP ), which tracks the performance of the greenback versus a basket of foreign currencies, was flat at $22.10. Stock Movers MWI Veterinary Supply (NASDAQ: MWIV ) added around 9 percent on the day after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter results and lifted its forward-looking guidance.
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Shares of 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) climbed almost 7 percent on Monday as investors look forward to the company's earnings results which are due out on Tuesday. Pending Home Sales Pending home sales declined 0.4 percent in June compared to a rise of 5.8 percent in the prior month. This came in ahead of consensus estimates which expected pending home sales to fall 1.7 percent in the month.
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Shares of 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) climbed almost 7 percent on Monday as investors look forward to the company's earnings results which are due out on Tuesday. Pending Home Sales Pending home sales declined 0.4 percent in June compared to a rise of 5.8 percent in the prior month. The 10-Year Note and 30-Year Bond were yielding 2.59 percent and 3.66 percent, respectively.
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Shares of 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) climbed almost 7 percent on Monday as investors look forward to the company's earnings results which are due out on Tuesday. Treasury prices were lower on the day while the U.S. Dollar was largely unchanged. The Nasdaq declined roughly 14 points, or 0.39 percent, to close at 3,599.
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Market Wrap for July 5: Stocks, Oil, U.S. Dollar Jump in Wake of Strong Payrolls Report; Treasuries and Precious Metals Plunge
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The U.S. stock market climbed on Friday and other markets gyrated violently in the wake of a very strong Nonfarm payrolls report for June.
Stocks actually fell in the early going after gapping higher, but significant buying pressure in afternoon trading sent the major averages out near session highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed nearly 150 points. Other asset classes that did well on the day included crude oil and the U.S. dollar.
Precious metals and Treasuries, however, were both crushed in the wake of the upbeat payrolls report. Although risk appetite was brisk in the equity market, sharp increases for interest rates and oil prices could quickly become cause for investor concern.
If current trends persist, higher interest rates and gas prices will become significant headwinds for the economy.
Major Averages
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 147 points, or 0.98 percent, to 15,136.
The S&P 500 climbed around 16 points, or 1.02 percent, to 1,632.
The Nasdaq jumped 36 points, or 1.04 percent, to 3,479.
Nonfarm Payrolls
The Nonfarm payrolls report for June showed that the economy added 195,000 jobs. This was identical to the increase in recorded in May. The figures came in well-ahead of consensus estimates, helping spur another rally in the equity market. Economists had expected payrolls to rise 166,000 for the month.
Private payrolls rose 202,000, which was less than the 207,000 jobs that were added in the month of May. This was also significantly ahead of consensus expectations which called for an increase of 180,000 in private Nonfarm payrolls.
Unemployment Rate
The unemployment rate for the month of June was 7.6 percent. This was unchanged compared to May, and in-line with consensus expectations.
Hourly Earnings and Average Workweek
Aggregate earnings last month rose 0.6 percent. This was primarily driven by a better than expected 0.4 percent increase in average hourly wages, which came in ahead of estimates calling for a rise of 0.2 percent.
The average workweek remained unchanged compared to the prior month at 34.5 hours. This was exactly what the consensus expected. The labor participation rate rose to 63.5 percent versus 63.4 percent previously. The one basis point rise in labor participation equals 177,000 new jobs in the month, a solid if not spectacular figure.
Commodities
The rally in stocks helped to drive oil prices higher on Friday. Crude oil is now trading firmly above $100 and higher prices may begin to be reflected in other economic indicators -- potentially becoming a headwind to growth.
Late in the day, NYMEX crude futures were up another 1.79 percent to $103.05. Brent contracts had jumped 1.76 percent to $107.40. Natural gas lost 2 percent on the session and was last trading at $3.62.
As money moved into equities, it came out of precious metals. It was another fairly bad day for the sector. Approaching the closing bell for stocks, COMEX gold futures had lost 3 percent to $1,214.50. Silver plunged nearly 5 percent to $18.77. Copper was also effected, with prices for the industrial metal losing well over 3 percent to $3.0720.
In the grains complex, both corn and wheat also fell. At last check, corn futures were down 2.29 percent while wheat had lost 0.75 percent. Movers in soft commodities included cocoa and sugar. Cocoa futures were down 1.17 percent while sugar had lost roughly 1 percent. Overall, it was a fairly quite day in soft commodities in terms of volatility.
Bonds
Bonds were crushed on the session, driving rates higher. The iShares Barclays 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NYSE: TLT ) hit a new 52-week low and was last down 3.16 percent to $106.53.
Yields on Treasuries late on Friday were as follows. The 2-Year Note was yielding 0.39 percent. Over the last month, the yield on this short-term benchmark financial instrument has risen eleven basis points alone. The 5-Year Note yield was up to 1.60 percent. The 10-Year note and 30-Year Bond yields moved aggressively higher to 2.72 percent and 3.67 percent. The yield on the 10-Year has now surged better than 1 percent over the last year.
Currencies
On the back of the strong payrolls report, the U.S. Dollar soared on Friday. At last check, the PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish ETF (NYSE: UUP ), which tracks the performance of the greenback versus a basket of foreign currencies, had jumped 1.46 percent to $22.90.
The closely watched EUR/USD pair was last down 0.67 percent to $1.2831. The USD/JPY surged 1.22 percent on the session and the GBP/USD lost 1.15 percent. The other significant mover on the day was the AUD/USD, with the Aussie dollar registering a decline of 0.83 percent versus the greenback.
Volatility and Volume
The VIX fell on Friday in response to the rally in equities. The widely watched barometer of volatility expectations was last down 5.43 percent to 15.32.
Volume was lighter than normal in the stock market despite significant price movements across asset classes on Friday. Only around 119.6 million SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: SPY ) shares traded hands compared to a 3-month daily average of 144.4 million.
Stock Movers
Celldex Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CLDX ) was among the day's leaders after the company initiated a pilot study of CDX-1135 for the treatment of dense deposit disease ( DDD ). The stock was last up 14 percent near the close of trade.
A rally in solar shares sent SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR ) to new 52-week highs on Friday. The rally in the solar sector was helped by reports that the European Union and China are close to reaching a deal to cap annual solar panel exports.
First Bancorp (NYSE: FBP ), the holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico, added more than 8 percent on Friday. Although the reason for the activity in the stock was not immediately clear, FirstBancorp was upgraded at Sterne Agee last month and initiated with a Buy rating at Guggenheim Partners a couple of weeks ago.
Shares of Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS ) climbed roughly 8 percent on the session. The 3D printing giant recently announced a $403 million acquisition of MakerBot.
Dell (NASDAQ: DELL ) shed around 2 percent on the day after reports indicated that founder Michael Dell and private-equity giant Silver Lake won't be increasing their $24.4 billion offer for the company. Shareholder advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass, Lewis & Co. are expected to issue their recommendations on the value proposition of the deal any day now.
Home-builders were hit very hard on Friday in the wake of soaring long-term Treasury yields, which will push up mortgage rates. Losers included Ryland Group (NYSE: RYL ), Meritage Homes (NYSE: MTH ), and Lennar (NYSE: LEN ). Losses ranged from 4 percent to slightly under 6 percent for the three stocks.
Precious metals mining companies also saw losses on the day. Among the prominent names falling on the session were Barrick Gold (NYSE: ABX ), which lost more than 6 percent, and Newmont Mining (NYSE: NEM ), which shed over 4 percent.
World Acceptance (NASDAQ: WRLD ) plummeted around 12 percent on Friday after the company said on Wednesday that it was unable to file certain portions of its 10-K with the SEC because of unexpected delays in completing its financial statements. The delay is related to additional review and analysis need to support the company's allowance for loan losses.
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Stock Movers Celldex Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CLDX ) was among the day's leaders after the company initiated a pilot study of CDX-1135 for the treatment of dense deposit disease ( DDD ). At last check, the PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish ETF (NYSE: UUP ), which tracks the performance of the greenback versus a basket of foreign currencies, had jumped 1.46 percent to $22.90. Although the reason for the activity in the stock was not immediately clear, FirstBancorp was upgraded at Sterne Agee last month and initiated with a Buy rating at Guggenheim Partners a couple of weeks ago.
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Stock Movers Celldex Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CLDX ) was among the day's leaders after the company initiated a pilot study of CDX-1135 for the treatment of dense deposit disease ( DDD ). Major Averages The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 147 points, or 0.98 percent, to 15,136. The labor participation rate rose to 63.5 percent versus 63.4 percent previously.
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Stock Movers Celldex Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CLDX ) was among the day's leaders after the company initiated a pilot study of CDX-1135 for the treatment of dense deposit disease ( DDD ). This was primarily driven by a better than expected 0.4 percent increase in average hourly wages, which came in ahead of estimates calling for a rise of 0.2 percent. The 10-Year note and 30-Year Bond yields moved aggressively higher to 2.72 percent and 3.67 percent.
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Stock Movers Celldex Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CLDX ) was among the day's leaders after the company initiated a pilot study of CDX-1135 for the treatment of dense deposit disease ( DDD ). Commodities The rally in stocks helped to drive oil prices higher on Friday. The stock was last up 14 percent near the close of trade.
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M&A Activity Jumps As 3D Printing Market Hits Stride
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The Next Big Thing in technology seems to be arriving almost everywhere: affordable electric cars, compact nuclear power plants, wearable computing devices ...
In manufacturing, the game-changing advance appears to be in devices called three-dimensional printers.
"Remember when we said there'd be a PC on every desktop? How about this -- a factory on every desktop!" wrote Shanen Boettcher, manager ofMicrosoft 's ( MSFT ) Startup Business Group, in a recent blog post.
Microsoft,Amazon ( AMZN ) andStaples ( SPLS ) are just a few of the big companies that recently jumped on the 3D printing train. Amazon and Staples retail the devices. Microsoft, at a developers' conference on June 26, said its new Windows 8.1 operating system, due out later this year, will support 3D printers.
Boettcher blogged that making 3D objects is as easy as printing a document. He noted some market analysts predict the global 3D printing market will reach $3.1 billion by 2016.
The smaller versions of the machines are similar to, but are not really desktop printers. Standard printers spit out 2D documents on paper. 3D printing, also known as additive printing, uses software as a blueprint to model real-world three-dimensional objects -- any prototype or gewgaw the user is able to design.
There are several processes. Unlike laser cutters, which are widely used in manufacturing to cut patterns and sculpt objects, 3D printers place thin layers of materials such as plastic or metal one on top of another to build the object.
3D printers have been made possible by a well-developed and still rapidly advancing realm of computer-assisted design programs. The printers use a digital description of an item -- precise height, depth, weight and width -- along with color and shape specifications from such programs to bring objects to life.
Auto Industry Roots
Industrial 3D printers that sell for $1 million have been around since the mid-1980s. Automakers and other industries were among the early adopters, using the devices to make prototypes and experimental parts and for limited production runs.
"The largest companies that were struggling with manufacturing happened to be automotive," in the 1980s,3D Systems ( DDD ) Chief Marketing Officer Cathy Lewis told IBD.
Founded in 1986, 3D printer maker 3D Systems almost from the first was a global company, Lewis said, because it sold to global industries. Today just over 50% of its revenue comes from outside the U.S., mainly Europe and Japan.
"But our greatest growth opportunity recently has been in the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) countries. We are seeing a lot of growth and we continue to expand in those geographies."
The printers are fueling innovation and helping spark a renaissance in U.S. and global manufacturing. Price tags on the devices have fallen to a point where small businesses and consumers can buy desktop models for office and home starting under $1,000. They're easy to use, and the number of individual things these machines can make is rapidly multiplying.
Merging Into The Mainstream
3D Systems andStratasys ( SSYS ) are the market leaders, although smaller U.S., Japanese and European companies are nipping at their heels. China has a couple of early entries too.
3D Systems has annual sales of about $378 million, vs. $267 million for Stratasys.
NewcomerExOne (XONE), which sold just 13 3D printers last year, launched an initial public offering on Feb. 18 at $18 a share. ExOne's 3D printers, unlike those of some rivals, can make objects from a variety of materials, including metal, plastic and glass.
Its shares have shot up more than 260% in the five months since its IPO.
As 3D printing takes its place as a mainstream technology, the maturing market is consolidating. Both Stratasys and 3D Systems have made multiple acquisitions in recent years.
Both announced key deals last month.
Stratasys, mainly an industrial 3D printer maker, said on June 19 it would pay 4.76 mil shares for its consumer-focused peer MakerBot Industries, which sells printers like the easy-to-use Thing-O-Matic to individuals as well as corporate customers such asGeneral Electric (GE), NASA andLockheed Martin (LMT).
The deal was worth about $403 million, plus $201 million in possible incentive payments.
Stratasys CEO David Reis said at a June 20 press conference, "MakerBot has been truly the next industrial evolution within the desktop 3D printing segment. We believe this trend is similar to the evolution of personal computers."
Reis, former CEO of Israel-based 3D printer maker Objet, took the reins from Stratasys founder and Chairman Scott Crump in December when the merger of those companies was concluded.
Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos was a big MakerBot investor. And e-commerce leader Amazon joined the 3D printing craze last month, opening an online store to sell 3D printers and supplies.
The store features printers such as 3D Systems' Cube home 3D printers, as well as devices from lesser-known makers such as Afinia and Airwolf, and China's FlashForge and Mbot3D.
Meanwhile, 3D Systems, which has both industrial and consumer offerings, on June 12 announced an agreement to buy 80% of Phenix Systems, a French maker of 3D printers able to fashion metal objects.
"We looked at Phenix Systems' lines and they had every capability we wanted," Lewis said. "It was an opportunity to do metal printing. By adding Phenix, we will cover 99% of apps."
3D Systems plans to buy the rest of the company by the end of the year.
Wide-Open Opportunities
The 3D printer market may be mainstream and maturing, but most industry watchers agree the technology is still in early stages. Current printers can make a staggering array of products from an increasing number of materials.
But objects are still relatively small, and are produced from a single material.
Small businesses use them to do one-offs or small production runs. People have them on their home and office desks. And they're becoming a hit in the so-called "hobbyist" market, where crafty folks are learning to use them for fun or for small home business.
Investors are most excited about the hobbyist and metals markets, according to Canaccord Genuity analyst Bobby Burleson.
"Those markets are bookends," Burleson told IBD. "Hobbyist is low-end, low-functionality printers costing around $1,000. Metal printers are very sophisticated, very expensive systems costing $800,000 or $1 million."
Both markets are growing at 50% or more a year. "Ultimately, there's a huge opportunity," Burleson said.
The expanding list of items 3D printers produce include jewelry and clothing -- fashion designer Melinda Looi held the first 3D printed fashion show in Malaysia last month.
Custom 3D printed prosthetics are helping bring down the cost to help disabled people regain mobility. In January, Stratasys touted its "magic arms" WREX exoskeleton, which enabled 4-year-old Emma Lavelle to overcome a congenital disorder and use her arms for the first time.
And a new program that may or may not be popular with friends and relatives lets users print figurines with the image of the face of someone they know, taken by a digital camera, smartphone or tablet.
Looking ahead, both 3D Systems' Lewis and analyst Burleson said one of the hottest markets for 3D printers this year is likely to be education.
"In the K-12 education segment, they're talking about buying 3D printers. They want to use them as a lab for students to build things, just like the woodworking shops in high schools today," Burleson said.
In Pursuit Of Recurring Revenue
Don't confuse 3D printers with products from companies such as industrial prototype makerProto Labs (PRLB). Proto Labs uses more traditional methods such as computer-controlled machining and injection molding to make parts for electronics companies.
And don't get overexcited and dream that 3D printing will replace traditional manufacturing.
Microsoft's Boettcher says the technology has its limits, and that traditional manufacturing is more cost-effective. "Instead, people will use 3D printing to make custom creations," he blogged.
Prices for 3D printers are likely to keep falling, however, as Stratasys, 3D Systems and others provide more of the materials companies use in the printers, as well as software apps and training.
3D Systems Investor Relations Director Stacey Witten said the company is incorporating those lower prices into its strategy.
"We definitely are on a razor-and-blade model," Witten said, referring to the business model pioneered by safety razor makers like Gillette, which sells low-cost razors and makes the bulk of its revenue selling blades and shaving accessories.
The company's long-term goal, Witten said, is to have 75% to 80% of its revenue be recurring, coming from materials and service.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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"The largest companies that were struggling with manufacturing happened to be automotive," in the 1980s,3D Systems ( DDD ) Chief Marketing Officer Cathy Lewis told IBD. The printers use a digital description of an item -- precise height, depth, weight and width -- along with color and shape specifications from such programs to bring objects to life. Reis, former CEO of Israel-based 3D printer maker Objet, took the reins from Stratasys founder and Chairman Scott Crump in December when the merger of those companies was concluded.
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"The largest companies that were struggling with manufacturing happened to be automotive," in the 1980s,3D Systems ( DDD ) Chief Marketing Officer Cathy Lewis told IBD. Price tags on the devices have fallen to a point where small businesses and consumers can buy desktop models for office and home starting under $1,000. Meanwhile, 3D Systems, which has both industrial and consumer offerings, on June 12 announced an agreement to buy 80% of Phenix Systems, a French maker of 3D printers able to fashion metal objects.
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"The largest companies that were struggling with manufacturing happened to be automotive," in the 1980s,3D Systems ( DDD ) Chief Marketing Officer Cathy Lewis told IBD. Stratasys, mainly an industrial 3D printer maker, said on June 19 it would pay 4.76 mil shares for its consumer-focused peer MakerBot Industries, which sells printers like the easy-to-use Thing-O-Matic to individuals as well as corporate customers such asGeneral Electric (GE), NASA andLockheed Martin (LMT). Meanwhile, 3D Systems, which has both industrial and consumer offerings, on June 12 announced an agreement to buy 80% of Phenix Systems, a French maker of 3D printers able to fashion metal objects.
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"The largest companies that were struggling with manufacturing happened to be automotive," in the 1980s,3D Systems ( DDD ) Chief Marketing Officer Cathy Lewis told IBD. Boettcher blogged that making 3D objects is as easy as printing a document. Stratasys CEO David Reis said at a June 20 press conference, "MakerBot has been truly the next industrial evolution within the desktop 3D printing segment.
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A Disruptive Technology Stock with Huge Potential
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We've Been Down this Road Before
Truly Disruptive Technology
Recent 3D Printing IPO Looks Promising
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arkets have just put on a show of volatility that has left many investors bruised and depressed. So I thought it was a good time to re-run a piece I wrote in September 2008, when markets were going through their Mortgage Bubble meltdown.
The S&P 500 Index, which had topped 1,600 in late 2007, was down to 1,100. It would bottom six months later (in March 2009) at 667. And while that historic haircut is nothing like the relatively benign correction we're going through now, I think the emotions are likely to be the same. Here's what I had to say:
"You're living through a historic stock market event, one that will be dissected in texts and articles for as long as people study the market. Congratulations!
If your grandchildren ever get interested in the stock market and its history, you have a first-class, first-hand war story to tell them. It's a tale of greed and fear-the constant poles of stock market emotion-plus a clash of opinions about the proper role of government in the market.
It's a classic case of good news and bad news, and there's been plenty of each.
Suppose you're a classic free-market capitalist, one who believes that government action in capital markets is a threat to the exquisite balance between risk and reward. If so, you were delighted to see that Lehman Brothers was allowed to fail. You know that bailing out companies that over-leverage themselves and make excessively risky choices is bad business. By letting Lehman flop into Chapter 11, you say, the government took a huge step toward cleaning out the festering toxic debt problem. After all, as one of our readers wrote to Tim Lutts, "Capitalism without bankruptcy is like Christianity without hell!"
Of course, if you're a true free-marketer, you're also more than a little grumpy about some of the other actions the U.S. government has taken, including bailing out Bear Stearns and AIG, flooding the markets with liquidity, guaranteeing money market funds, declaring a temporary halt to short selling in financial stocks and preparing to buy up huge wodges of bad debt.
If your position is anywhere to the left of the capitalist high ground, you're appalled that the government is putting in the most time and money to rescue the corporate greed-heads whose rapaciousness filled the toxic landfill of bad mortgages that's creating the problem. You're also fairly miffed that a Get Out of Jail card is being issued to the clever folks who bundled those shaky mortgages into bonds and then misrated them, creating the bogus CDOs that are stinking up the vaults of our financial giants. Every time a foreclosure terminates a mortgage that should never have been written, you should be seething.
Personally, I'm pretty much beyond anger.
I know it's the way of the world that the smart and connected will (almost) always come out of this kind of crisis with a whole skin while the ignorant and gullible will need a box-full of Band-Aids. There's no use wishing for jail time-or even a good Singapore-style caning-for the guilty parties. They were just doing what the market told them to … and the government allowed them to.
The one lesson I'd like you to learn from all this is very specific, and it has to do with … Surprise! … growth stock investing.
Individual investors, still bleeding profusely from the punishment issued by the bear market, are leery as heck of getting back into the market. I have some important words for them.
Dear Nervous Investors:
After a yard-dog whipping like the one we've been through, your instincts will tell you never to go near another stock … ever. Even after a new bull market begins, you will hold onto that hard-learned lesson. You will begin to reconsider your resolve after the market posts some big, tempting gains, but you won't bite.
But eventually, the temptation will be too much for you.
It may not be until the headlines are trumpeting the glorious bull market (watch the cover of Time magazine for the story) that you will finally take the market back to your heart and start buying. And you will find yourself in exactly the same position as the over-enthusiastic mortgage writer in the last weeks of the housing bubble.
Think about it! When the last buyer is in the stock market, there are no new buyers to keep the ball rolling, and the market is ready to top out. And when the aging bull steps politely aside and opens the door for the bear, it will be the late buyers who will hold onto their declining stocks the longest.
(Note: This is the growth stock investor I'm talking about here. The value investor and the income investor have different agendas.)
So, if you're going to invest in a way that will save you from your enthusiasm and your instincts, you need a system. While I am obviously biased toward Cabot's growth investing system, which has kept subscribers out of the current fiasco, just about any system will do, particularly if it takes your fallible human instincts out of the equation and puts in their place a set of principles based on market reality. (Note that if the mortgage brokers had stuck to their system, we wouldn't be in this mess.)
I call the system I use for the Cabot China & Emerging Markets Report the SNaC system, because it requires a positive Story, supportive fundamental Numbers and a technically attractive Chart before I make a buy recommendation.
I'm also helped by Cabot's use of trend-following market indicators to get me into markets when the tide is going my way and out when the tide is against me. The system regularly saves me-and my subscribers-from the risks that gut feelings and hunches can bring.
That's what I'd say to all the jumpy investors out there.
There's not much any of us can do to affect the course of this historic market meltdown except cross our fingers and stay out of the way.
But we can resolve not to be the victims of market forces any more. While your 401(k) is being shredded and your IRA is bleeding, you can take charge of at least part of your own portfolio. If you have the taste for growth investing, you can use a system to ride the bull and avoid the bear. Cabot can help."
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Growth investors are always looking for companies with huge potential, and we have different ways to express that potential. Sometimes we talk about "huge, mass markets," meaning a large, or underserved, group of consumers. Sometimes it's the revenue and earnings growth trends that we point to.
But my favorite label for a growth stock with enormous potential is to say that it involves a "disruptive technology," or just that it has the potential to be "disruptive."
Apple disrupted the computer market in its day. In fact, it disrupted several markets by the time its growth phase ended.
But disruptive technologies aren't easy to recognize. By definition they don't fit into any existing model, so they can seem odd and unlikely. I remember one critic asking, after Apple introduced the iPad, "but what can you really do with it?"
And some people throw the term around like something trivial, like talking about a "disruptive" toothbrush technology or a "disruptive" light bulb. (The disruptive lightbulb would be Cree's LED bulbs, which last for many years, use less energy and don't generate heat. But that's not really disruptive, that's just better. Cree bulbs will still screw into the same sockets as the old incandescent bulbs and the fatally flawed compact fluorescent bulbs. A great product with big potential, but not a disruptive one.)
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My candidate for a genuinely disruptive technology is the emerging 3D printing industry. 3D printing is known to most people only as a novelty that will allow home users to create plastic toys or neat-looking iPhone cases, but for manufacturers, the technology has rocketed past the novelty phase into a mature business.
3D printers have often been seen as a way to produce fast prototypes of products. But newer machines can now create industrial parts in steel and bronze, construct intricate sand molds for investment casting and can do large-scale manufacturing of plastic objects and parts. And they can do so in increasing quantities.
So why is this disruptive? It's because traditional manufacturing involves a web of suppliers for parts and a closely monitored supply chain that includes delivery and warehousing. Companies must expend capital to order parts in advance, to have them delivered and to store enough of them to meet current demand. It's an art in itself, and has spawned a computer software sub-industry devoted to supply chain management.
But a 3D printer can short-circuit that entire process. Parts can be manufactured on site exactly when needed and only as many as needed. The only lag time is the time it takes the printers (or printers) to actually do the work. And the design specifications can be entered directly via computer.
The companies that manufacture 3D printers are also manufacturers in their own right, producing custom runs of products in various materials. Manufacturing setup and breakdown times and costs are much lower with printers, allowing quick changeovers.
It's almost like what the Xerox copier did for the paper-publishing world, 3D printers could do for many big firms in the manufacturing world.
Two of the big kids on the 3D printing block right now are Stratasys ( SSYS ) and 3D Systems ( DDD ) . But I have another candidate that I favor. It's ExOne (XONE ), a Pennsylania-based manufacturer of 3D printers that has a global footprint and a unique array of products. Last year, about two-thirds of ExOne's revenue came from manufacturing and just over one-third from printer sales. But in the first quarter, printer sales accounted for nearly 60% of revenue. It's still early in the evolution of this big change in the manufacturing industry, but ExOne, despite its small size ($34 million in annual revenue) could be a leader. The company also offers very specialized laser micro-machining services that command a premium price.
XONE has only been trading since its IPO in April, but it has put together a strong chart with no big pullbacks. If the thought of getting in early on a truly disruptive technology appeals to you, this may be your chance.
Sincerely,
Paul Goodwin
Editor of Cabot China & Emerging Markets Report
and Cabot Wealth Advisory
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Two of the big kids on the 3D printing block right now are Stratasys ( SSYS ) and 3D Systems ( DDD ) . We've Been Down this Road Before Truly Disruptive Technology Recent 3D Printing IPO Looks Promising --- arkets have just put on a show of volatility that has left many investors bruised and depressed. If your position is anywhere to the left of the capitalist high ground, you're appalled that the government is putting in the most time and money to rescue the corporate greed-heads whose rapaciousness filled the toxic landfill of bad mortgages that's creating the problem.
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Two of the big kids on the 3D printing block right now are Stratasys ( SSYS ) and 3D Systems ( DDD ) . It's a classic case of good news and bad news, and there's been plenty of each. I call the system I use for the Cabot China & Emerging Markets Report the SNaC system, because it requires a positive Story, supportive fundamental Numbers and a technically attractive Chart before I make a buy recommendation.
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Two of the big kids on the 3D printing block right now are Stratasys ( SSYS ) and 3D Systems ( DDD ) . Of course, if you're a true free-marketer, you're also more than a little grumpy about some of the other actions the U.S. government has taken, including bailing out Bear Stearns and AIG, flooding the markets with liquidity, guaranteeing money market funds, declaring a temporary halt to short selling in financial stocks and preparing to buy up huge wodges of bad debt. When the last buyer is in the stock market, there are no new buyers to keep the ball rolling, and the market is ready to top out.
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Two of the big kids on the 3D printing block right now are Stratasys ( SSYS ) and 3D Systems ( DDD ) . … growth stock investing. (Note: This is the growth stock investor I'm talking about here.
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Why You Need to Be Flexible When Trading
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When people hear the word "flexibility," they may think of yoga, working out, sticking one leg over your head, or something to that effect. But in trading, flexibility is also an important skill. In fact, I believe that being flexible is one of the most important and underrated attributes you can posses as a trader. The worst traders are stubborn and get married to trades, and the best traders simply read and react purely to the price action.
I will use my experience trading ExOne Co ( XONE ) on February 20 as a perfect example of flexibility. I came in with a long bias because yesterday's daily green bar close was the first in green day in six trading days for ExOne. The oversold stock was due for continuation to the upside, in my opinion. I believe recent IPOs have a particular penchant for reversing and following through after several days in one direction.
The stock opened up above February 19's high of $27.20 and looked like it was going to head back to the $28 area. It took a while for the stock to get going, but it eventually got as high as $27.72. It then set up a small bearish consolidation on the 5-minute chart between $27.20 and $27.40. When it broke that channel to the downside, the whole complexion of the trade changed. ExOne went from $27.40 to $26.30 in the blink of an eye. At that point, I had to adjust my thought process to go from wanting to be long on pullbacks to shorting on bounces. The stock bounced back to $27 where I initiated a short and then ultimately covered for new lows.
As a momentum trader, you have to check your pride at the door. Just because I initially traded the stock as a long doesn't mean the situation can't change. I am never afraid to admit when I am "wrong" and flip to the other side of a trade.
Although I played ExOne for a short in the late morning, this doesn't mean that I won't look at it again from the long side in the afternoon. That is the beauty of being a momentum trader. Once we have identified the most in-play stocks, we will continue to trade them in both directions based on the intraday signals.
A perfect example of an inflexible trader is one who is still focusing their attention on Apple Inc. ( AAPL ). The former market leader was once a great momentum vehicle, but at this point, it is dead money. Many traders are programmed to always watch and try to play Apple, and in doing so, they are missing out on a ton of great tradable stocks over the past few months. The 3D printing stocks like Stratasys, Ltd. ( SSYS ), 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), and ExOne, for example, are providing great two-way action.
Editor's note: This story by Steve Levay originally appeared on T3Live.com .
To read more from T3Live, see:
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Markets, Metals Tumble Further Following Fed Fright
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The 3D printing stocks like Stratasys, Ltd. ( SSYS ), 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), and ExOne, for example, are providing great two-way action. When people hear the word "flexibility," they may think of yoga, working out, sticking one leg over your head, or something to that effect. Many traders are programmed to always watch and try to play Apple, and in doing so, they are missing out on a ton of great tradable stocks over the past few months.
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The 3D printing stocks like Stratasys, Ltd. ( SSYS ), 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), and ExOne, for example, are providing great two-way action. I came in with a long bias because yesterday's daily green bar close was the first in green day in six trading days for ExOne. Markets, Metals Tumble Further Following Fed Fright The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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The 3D printing stocks like Stratasys, Ltd. ( SSYS ), 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), and ExOne, for example, are providing great two-way action. The worst traders are stubborn and get married to trades, and the best traders simply read and react purely to the price action. I came in with a long bias because yesterday's daily green bar close was the first in green day in six trading days for ExOne.
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The 3D printing stocks like Stratasys, Ltd. ( SSYS ), 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), and ExOne, for example, are providing great two-way action. I will use my experience trading ExOne Co ( XONE ) on February 20 as a perfect example of flexibility. The oversold stock was due for continuation to the upside, in my opinion.
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Stratasys to Merge with MakerBot - Analyst Blog
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Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), a 3D printing company, has entered into a merger agreement with a desktop 3D printing company MakerBot Industries LLC. As per the terms of the agreement, Makerbot will merge with a subsidiary of Stratasys in a stock-for-stock transaction.
The merger brings together two industry leaders and their 3D printing technology. The combined resources should result in improved products, which should help adoption.
Since desktop 3D printers are gradually gaining popularity, Stratasys should see demand increasing in the coming days.
MakerBot came into existence in 2009 and played a significant role in the development of the 3D market. The company sold nearly 22,000 3D printers in 2009 and around 11,000 MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D printers in the last nine months. The share price of Stratasys surged 2.84% after trading hours.
MakerBot's client base constitutes primarily of designers and engineers trained in CAD. The merger will provide MakerBot the world class infrastructure that it was looking for and would help it grow leveraging Stratasys' infrastructure. We therefore, believe this is a natural progression for MakerBot.
Stratasys has taken the acquisition route to augment its 3D printing business. The companypreviously merged its operation with Objet Ltd. valuing the joint entity at $1.4 billion. The merged entity has further strengthened the company's position in the growing 3D printing space. Prior to that, the company acquired Solidscape, Inc. for $38.0 million plus certain purchase price adjustments. New Hampshire-based Solidscape also helped Stratasys to strengthen its 3D printing capabilities.
The 3D printing business is particularly attractive for Stratasys because of rival Hewlett-Packard Company's ( HPQ ) decision to quit the market, as digital printing formed only a trivial part of its business portfolio. Again, the company is also witnessing an upward trend in direct digital marketing demand.
On the other hand, the company is apprehensive about its high-cost business model and stiff competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). Nonetheless, the acquisition of MakerBot is expected to improve the growth of its 3D systems business.
The company has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Investors can also consider other companies in the technology space, such as Western Digital Corp. ( WDC ), which has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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On the other hand, the company is apprehensive about its high-cost business model and stiff competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Since desktop 3D printers are gradually gaining popularity, Stratasys should see demand increasing in the coming days.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. On the other hand, the company is apprehensive about its high-cost business model and stiff competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), a 3D printing company, has entered into a merger agreement with a desktop 3D printing company MakerBot Industries LLC.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. On the other hand, the company is apprehensive about its high-cost business model and stiff competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), a 3D printing company, has entered into a merger agreement with a desktop 3D printing company MakerBot Industries LLC.
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On the other hand, the company is apprehensive about its high-cost business model and stiff competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), a 3D printing company, has entered into a merger agreement with a desktop 3D printing company MakerBot Industries LLC.
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You Can Still 'CAN-SLIM' With 3D Printing Systems For High Growth
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By 3D Printing Investor :
As many investors know, CAN-SLIM is the mnemonic for a screen of high growth stocks that was developed by William J. O'Neil, successful investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Investor Business Daily . O'Neil began using his CAN-SLIM methodology in 1953, and the approach is generally regarded as one of the most effective screens for finding high growth stocks that will lead their sector and trade to higher highs. CAN-SLIM is a tried and true screen for early stage high growth stocks like those we see in the 3D printing space with companies like 3D Systems ( DDD ), Stratasys ( SSYS ), ExOne ( XONE ), and Arcam Ab ( AMAVF ). These companies are on the cutting edge of what many believe will be a technological and societal leap forward over the next decade.
Putting that aside for a moment, CAN-SLIM was developed with the goal of finding stocks before they make major moves, and the 3D printing stocks as a group have had a tremendous run over the last 12-18 months. This raises the question, can a company's stock that meets the CAN-SLIM screen and has already had a significant run continue to rise? History proves the answer is yes, and the stock may continue to rise precipitously over a period of years if it remains an innovative leader in a high-growth sector during a period of economic stability.
With that in mind, I thought I'd filter 3D Systems Corp. through the 7 screens in the mnemonic to see where the company currently stands, (despite its recent gains) and this is what I found.
C stands for Current earnings . Per share, current earnings should be up to 25% vs. the same quarter in the previous year. Additionally, it is a positive prognostic sign if earnings are accelerating in recent quarters.
3D Systems' core operational, non-GAAP* .21 EPS in the first quarter of 2013 was an increase of 23.5% from the first quarter of 2012 which came in at .17. Moreover, progressive EPS of .27, .32, and finally .39 during the remainder of 2012 demonstrate EPS growth that accelerated throughout the year. DDD missed the acceleration in progressive EPS in the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to the first quarter of 2013 in part due to share dilution and exposure to foreign exchange risk. Analysts on average are expecting second quarter EPS of .24, which, if 3D Systems meets or beats, would show that EPS growth is once again accelerating.
A stands for Annual earnings which should be up 25% or more in each of the last three years.
Here, 3D Systems has knocked it out of the park:
Non-GAAP EPS for 2010 = .48 (up from a mere .05 for 2009)
Non-GAAP EPS for 2011 = .81 (69% increase over 2010)
Non-GAAP EPS for 2012 = $1.25 (54% increase from 2011)
3D Systems' annual earnings growth speaks loud and clear, and explain why its lofty PE multiple is justified from the perspective of DDD bulls.
N stands for New product or service , more specifically a product or service that fuels earnings growth for the "C" and "A" above. This forward look allows the company's stock to break out of prior ranges and eventually to new highs. This is partly what propelled Apple, America Online, Amazon.com, eBay, and other high-fliers over the last two decades, and it is what should help drive 3D Systems' stock higher over time.
Speaking personally, I don't know of any "new product or service" that will be as game-changing to our personal lives, and the world as a whole ten years from now as 3D printing. I know there are some who claim 3D printing is a fad, it's over-hyped, it won't be adopted by the general public, and so-on, but there were also plenty of doubters when the personal computer was in its infancy, and cell phones were the size of a shoe box. I believe the doubters of 3D printing in general and 3D Systems' role in its future will be proven wrong also.
A good indicator of the size and strength of the personal and small business 3D printer market will take place at the end of next month, when Staples begins selling the Cube 3D Printer by 3D Systems in their stores.
If online sales (already underway) and initial store sales are strong, then look for DDD and the rest of the 3D printing stocks to rally (again) as the imagination of the public and appetite for the technology grows.
Incidentally, 3D Systems appears to already be selling the Cube on China's largest B2C web site, Jingdong Mall .
Bottom line: Never underestimate the potential of the "New" factor of a company like 3D Systems.
S stands for Supply and demand . A stock's demand can be seen by the trading volume of the stock during price increases and decreases. Investing basics tell us that a rising stock price along with rising volume indicates demand for shares outpacing supply, and conversely, a drop in share price on high volume shows investors are heading for the exits. The Money Flow Index (( MFI )) is useful here as a trend of averaged stock price and volume changes together over time. I won't go into the calculation specifics of the MFI, but if it consistently runs between 30-80, then it's a picture that says "follow the money."
In DDD's case, the MFI has ranged in that sweet spot of 30-80 for almost all of the last 6 months. This is helpful in clearing up the supply/demand picture for DDD because while there have been some large volume spikes on days the stock fell precipitously during January and February, there were equally high volume spikes on share price advances in May. While the stock has traded in a broad range from $27/share to $52/share over the last 6 months, the MFI tells us that there has been, on average, more buying pressure than selling pressure, and (can I say "printing"?), the "S" very nicely in CAN-SLIM.
L stands for Leader or laggard? Buying a strongly trading stock in a leading industry keeps the focus on strength, not weakness, and helps separate winners from losers. This measurement can be seen in the Relative Price Strength Rating ((RS)) of the stock. The RS (not to be confused with the RSI) is a measurement of stock performance over a defined period (usually one year) in comparison to the rest of the market.
Here again, DDD outperforms. The stock's relative strength compared to all companies in the Investor's Business Daily database (available by subscription) comes in at a whopping 96, meaning DDD outperformed 96% of the stocks screened. That's strength. That's printing a titanium "L" down for "Leader" in the CAN-SLIM screen.
I stands for Institutional sponsorship which (unsurprisingly) looks at mutual funds, insurance companies, credit unions, banks, and other large players buying the stock. Institutional sponsorship should be increasing in the most recent two quarters, and not trailing off.
In this case, 3D Systems is a mixed bag. Institutional ownership numbers tend to vary somewhat depending on the source, but each of the sources I researched reported institutional sponsorship growth in the last quarter of 2012, with institutions as net sellers (approximately 3M shares) in the first quarter of 2013.
(Data fromFidelity Investments)
I give 3D Systems a small "i" here and will wait to see what the institutional sponsorship is in the next quarter. If it continues to decline, it could be cause for measured concern.
M stands for Market indexes , particularly the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and NASDAQ. This part of the mnemonic is based on market timing and trends. The goal is to invest in stocks that meet the above "CAN-SLI" criteria while there is an uptrend in the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and NASDAQ. The theory (based on historic trends) is that the stocks of good companies outperform in a rising market. In a declining market and souring economy, institutions as well as individuals leave high growth/high tech companies to buy defensive stocks such as utilities, consumer staples, and healthcare.
In a rising market as we're currently experiencing, a high-growth cyclical company like 3D Systems historically outperforms. It may sound trite to say "the trend is your friend," but it is still true nonetheless.
My conclusion is that 3D Systems Inc. currently meets all of the CAN-SLIM screening methodology with an asterisk for institutional sponsorship. While the recent gains in the share price of 3D Systems Corporation have been significant, I believe that trend will continue as 3D printing goes mainstream over the next decade and changes our lives in ways we are only beginning to imagine.
* The use of GAAP vs. non-GAAP earnings has been a subject of intense debate for many years and goes beyond the scope of this article. I have chosen to utilize non-GAAP numbers for this article because it gives investors a more accurate interpretation of the historic and potential future organic growth of 3D Systems' core operational earnings.
Disclosure: 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. I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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CAN-SLIM is a tried and true screen for early stage high growth stocks like those we see in the 3D printing space with companies like 3D Systems ( DDD ), Stratasys ( SSYS ), ExOne ( XONE ), and Arcam Ab ( AMAVF ). DDD missed the acceleration in progressive EPS in the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to the first quarter of 2013 in part due to share dilution and exposure to foreign exchange risk. Here, 3D Systems has knocked it out of the park: Non-GAAP EPS for 2010 = .48 (up from a mere .05 for 2009) Non-GAAP EPS for 2011 = .81 (69% increase over 2010) Non-GAAP EPS for 2012 = $1.25 (54% increase from 2011) 3D Systems' annual earnings growth speaks loud and clear, and explain why its lofty PE multiple is justified from the perspective of DDD bulls.
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Here, 3D Systems has knocked it out of the park: Non-GAAP EPS for 2010 = .48 (up from a mere .05 for 2009) Non-GAAP EPS for 2011 = .81 (69% increase over 2010) Non-GAAP EPS for 2012 = $1.25 (54% increase from 2011) 3D Systems' annual earnings growth speaks loud and clear, and explain why its lofty PE multiple is justified from the perspective of DDD bulls. CAN-SLIM is a tried and true screen for early stage high growth stocks like those we see in the 3D printing space with companies like 3D Systems ( DDD ), Stratasys ( SSYS ), ExOne ( XONE ), and Arcam Ab ( AMAVF ). DDD missed the acceleration in progressive EPS in the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to the first quarter of 2013 in part due to share dilution and exposure to foreign exchange risk.
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CAN-SLIM is a tried and true screen for early stage high growth stocks like those we see in the 3D printing space with companies like 3D Systems ( DDD ), Stratasys ( SSYS ), ExOne ( XONE ), and Arcam Ab ( AMAVF ). Here, 3D Systems has knocked it out of the park: Non-GAAP EPS for 2010 = .48 (up from a mere .05 for 2009) Non-GAAP EPS for 2011 = .81 (69% increase over 2010) Non-GAAP EPS for 2012 = $1.25 (54% increase from 2011) 3D Systems' annual earnings growth speaks loud and clear, and explain why its lofty PE multiple is justified from the perspective of DDD bulls. The stock's relative strength compared to all companies in the Investor's Business Daily database (available by subscription) comes in at a whopping 96, meaning DDD outperformed 96% of the stocks screened.
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CAN-SLIM is a tried and true screen for early stage high growth stocks like those we see in the 3D printing space with companies like 3D Systems ( DDD ), Stratasys ( SSYS ), ExOne ( XONE ), and Arcam Ab ( AMAVF ). DDD missed the acceleration in progressive EPS in the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to the first quarter of 2013 in part due to share dilution and exposure to foreign exchange risk. Here, 3D Systems has knocked it out of the park: Non-GAAP EPS for 2010 = .48 (up from a mere .05 for 2009) Non-GAAP EPS for 2011 = .81 (69% increase over 2010) Non-GAAP EPS for 2012 = $1.25 (54% increase from 2011) 3D Systems' annual earnings growth speaks loud and clear, and explain why its lofty PE multiple is justified from the perspective of DDD bulls.
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Weekly CEO Sells Highlight: Danaher Corporation, Orbitz Worldwide Inc. ...
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According to GuruFocus Insider Data , these are the largest CEO sales during the past week: Danaher Corporation, Orbitz Worldwide Inc., 3D Systems Corporation and AVANIR Pharmaceuticals.
Danaher Corporation ( DHR ): President and CEO H. Lawrence Culp Jr. Sold 500,000 Shares
President and CEO of Danaher Corporation ( DHR ) H. Lawrence Culp Jr. sold 500,000 shares on 05/15/2013 at an average price of $61.92. Danaher Corporation, originally DMG Inc., was organized in 1969 as a Massachusetts real estate investment trust. Danaher Corporation has a market cap of $43.13 billion; its shares were traded at around $63.25 with a P/E ratio of 18.21 and P/S ratio of 2.45. The dividend yield of Danaher Corporation stocks is 0.16%. Danaher Corporation had an annual average earnings growth of 13.5% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Danaher Corporation the business predictability rank of 4-star .
Danaher Corporation reported their 2013 first financial quarter results. The company reported net earnings of $691.9 million and revenues of $4.4 billion.
President and CEO H. Lawrence Culp Jr. sold 628,000 shares of DHR stock in February and May. Executive Vice President and CFO Daniel L. Comas sold 90,460 shares of DHR stock on 01/31/2013 at the average price of $60.31. Director Walter G. Lohr, Executive Vice President James A. Lico and Executive Vice President Thomas Patrick Joyce Jr. sold 116,242 shares of DHR stock on in February, April and May.
Orbitz Worldwide Inc. ( OWW ): CEO Barney Harford Sold 519,812 Shares
CEO of Orbitz Worldwide Inc. ( OWW ) Barney Harford sold 519,812 shares during the past week at an average price of $7.68. Orbitz Worldwide Inc. was incorporated in Delaware on June 18, 2007. Orbitz Worldwide Inc. has a market cap of $775.09 million; its shares were traded at around $7.44 with a P/E ratio of 41.70 and P/S ratio of 1.01.
Orbitz Worldwide Inc reported net sales of $202.9 million and net income of $146.2 million for their 2013 first quarter results.
CEO Barney Harford sold 719,512 shares of OWW stock in April and May. GVP, Chief Accounting Officer Thomas L. Kram, President Orbitz & Cheaptickets Christopher Orton and Senior Vice President Global Product Strategy Samuel M. Fulton sold 13,620 shares of OWW stock in March, April and May.
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ): President and CEO Abraham N. Reichental Sold 400,000 Shares
President and CEO of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Abraham N. Reichental sold 400,000 shares on 05/15/2013 at an average price of $40. 3D Systems Corporation is a holding company that operates through its subsidiaries in the United States, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. 3d Systems Corporation has a market cap of $4.24 billion; its shares were traded at around $46.66 with a P/E ratio of 69.93 and P/S ratio of 10.78. 3d Systems Corporation had an annual average earnings growth of 159.2% over the past 5 years.
3D Systems Corporation reported that their 2013 first quarter revenues increased by 31% from last year's first quarter to 102.1 million and GAAP net income of $5.9 million.
President and CEO Abraham N. Reichental sold 400,000 shares of DDD stock on 05/15/2013 at the average price of $40. Senior Vice President and CFO Damon Joseph Gregoire sold 45,000 shares of DDD stock on 05/15/2013 at the average price of $40. Director Riper Daniel S. Van, Director Jim D. Kever, and Director G. Walter Loewenbaum II, sold 880,613 shares of DDD stock in March and May.
AVANIR Pharmaceuticals ( AVNR ): President and CEO Keith Katkin Sold 250,438 Shares
President and CEO of AVANIR Pharmaceuticals ( AVNR ) Keith Katkin sold 250,438 shares on 05/15/2013 at an average price of $3.26. Avanir Pharmaceuticals Inc. was incorporated in California in August 1988 and was reincorporated in Delaware in March 2009. Avanir Pharmaceuticals has a market cap of $478.861 million; its shares were traded at around $3.32 with and P/S ratio of 7.72. Avanir Pharmaceuticals had an annual average earnings growth of 11.2% over the past five years.
AVANIR Pharmaceuticals reported their fiscal second quarter results with revenues of $17.4 million and net loss of $16.5 million.
President and CEO Keith Katkin sold 268,688 shares of AVNR stock in December and May. Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Rohan Palekar bought 10,000 shares of AVNR stock on 12/13/2012 at the average price of $2.46. Vice President Finance Christine Ocampo sold 80,545 shares of AVNR stock in December and May.
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Senior Vice President and CFO Damon Joseph Gregoire sold 45,000 shares of DDD stock on 05/15/2013 at the average price of $40. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ): President and CEO Abraham N. Reichental Sold 400,000 Shares President and CEO of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Abraham N. Reichental sold 400,000 shares on 05/15/2013 at an average price of $40. President and CEO Abraham N. Reichental sold 400,000 shares of DDD stock on 05/15/2013 at the average price of $40.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ): President and CEO Abraham N. Reichental Sold 400,000 Shares President and CEO of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Abraham N. Reichental sold 400,000 shares on 05/15/2013 at an average price of $40. President and CEO Abraham N. Reichental sold 400,000 shares of DDD stock on 05/15/2013 at the average price of $40. Senior Vice President and CFO Damon Joseph Gregoire sold 45,000 shares of DDD stock on 05/15/2013 at the average price of $40.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ): President and CEO Abraham N. Reichental Sold 400,000 Shares President and CEO of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Abraham N. Reichental sold 400,000 shares on 05/15/2013 at an average price of $40. President and CEO Abraham N. Reichental sold 400,000 shares of DDD stock on 05/15/2013 at the average price of $40. Senior Vice President and CFO Damon Joseph Gregoire sold 45,000 shares of DDD stock on 05/15/2013 at the average price of $40.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ): President and CEO Abraham N. Reichental Sold 400,000 Shares President and CEO of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Abraham N. Reichental sold 400,000 shares on 05/15/2013 at an average price of $40. President and CEO Abraham N. Reichental sold 400,000 shares of DDD stock on 05/15/2013 at the average price of $40. Senior Vice President and CFO Damon Joseph Gregoire sold 45,000 shares of DDD stock on 05/15/2013 at the average price of $40.
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SSYS 1Q13 Revs Up, Beats Estimate - Analyst Blog
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Stratasys Inc. ( SSYS ) reported first-quarter 2013 earnings per share of 38 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 16 cents.
Revenues
Stratasys recorded total revenue of $97.2 million in the first quarter, up 116.5% from $44.9 million in the year-ago quarter. The company witnessed improvements in the revenues of both Products and Services.
In the reported quarter, Product revenues grew significantly by 117.9% from the year-ago quarter. The upside was driven by the improvement in sales across segments. Apart from this, Services revenues increased by 107.6% in the first quarter of 2013, attributable to an increase in the revenues from maintenance contracts and service, reflecting the company's growing base of installed systems.
Operating Results
Gross profit stood at $37.4 million (38.5% of the total revenue) in the quarter, up 62.8% from $22.9 million (51.0% of the total revenue) in the year-ago quarter. Although the total gross profit increased, the gross margin declined as revenues increased at a lower rate than the cost of sales.
Operating loss in the quarter was $16.7 million versus a profit of $7.3 million in the first quarter of 2012. However, operating expenses increased 244.1% year over year, primarily due to higher research and development (R&D) and selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses.
Operating loss margin was 17.2% from operating profit margin of 16.1% in the year-ago quarter. The substantial increase in operating expenses resulted in an operating loss.
The company reported net loss of $15.5 million or 40 cents per share in the first quarter compared to a profit of $4.52 million or 21 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. Non-GAAP net income was $15.6 million or 38 cents per share in the reported quarter compared to a profit of $10.7 billion or 27 cents per share in the year-ago quarter.
Balance Sheet
The company exited the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $65.5 million, down from $133.8 million in the previous quarter. Inventories for the quarter stood at $66.4 million, down from $67.9 million reported in the previous quarter. The company does not have any long-term debt.
Guidance
The company provided its guidance for fiscal 2013, wherein, revenues are expected in the range of $430.0 million to $445.0 million, while the Non-GAAP earnings are anticipated to be $1.80 to $1.95 per share.
Conclusion
The first-quarter results were encouraging with EPS exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate and revenues improving on a year-over-year basis. Moreover, the company reported substantial growth in Product and Services revenues helped the company expand its business volume.
Previously, the company had stated that Hewlett-Packard ( HPQ ) agreed to discontinue its manufacturing and distribution agreement for 3D printers. The discontinuation has benefited the company, as it helped Stratasys to become a dominant player in this market.
Despite a globally increasing demand for 3D printers, Stratasys does not expect the termination to have a material impact on the business fundamentals. However, we are a little apprehensive as the company is unable to control its operating expenses and cost of sales. Moreover, it is facing stiff competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ).
The company carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Electronic For Imaging Inc. ( EFII ), carrying a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), might be worth considering at this point.
3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report
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HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report
STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report
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Moreover, it is facing stiff competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ELECTRN IMAGING (EFII): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Conclusion The first-quarter results were encouraging with EPS exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate and revenues improving on a year-over-year basis.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ELECTRN IMAGING (EFII): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, it is facing stiff competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). Stratasys Inc. ( SSYS ) reported first-quarter 2013 earnings per share of 38 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 16 cents.
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Moreover, it is facing stiff competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ELECTRN IMAGING (EFII): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Revenues Stratasys recorded total revenue of $97.2 million in the first quarter, up 116.5% from $44.9 million in the year-ago quarter.
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Moreover, it is facing stiff competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ELECTRN IMAGING (EFII): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Operating Results Gross profit stood at $37.4 million (38.5% of the total revenue) in the quarter, up 62.8% from $22.9 million (51.0% of the total revenue) in the year-ago quarter.
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Pre-Market Most Active for May 10, 2013 : DELL, DDD, APO, NOK, BAC, ING, NVS, PTIE, DNDN, NVDA, ERIC, MU
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The NASDAQ 100 Pre-Market Indicator is up 2.22 to 2,963.34. The total Pre-Market volume is currently 29,565,527 shares traded.
The following are the most active stocks for the pre-market session :
Dell Inc. ( DELL ) is +0.07 at $13.39, with 26,233,178 shares traded. DELL's current last sale is 98.1% of the target price of $13.65.
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -2.7 at $40.30, with 1,551,333 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 8.97876; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.
Apollo Global Management, LLC ( APO ) is -0.85 at $24.73, with 946,756 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for APO is in the "buy range".
Nokia Corporation ( NOK ) is +0.1 at $3.65, with 676,823 shares traded. NOK's current last sale is 121.67% of the target price of $3.
Bank of America Corporation ( BAC ) is +0.05 at $12.96, with 649,686 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 5 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Sep 2013. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.23. BAC's current last sale is 99.69% of the target price of $13.
ING Group, N.V. ( ING ) is +0.11 at $8.99, with 502,000 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for ING is in the "strong buy range".
Novartis AG ( NVS ) is +0.78 at $75.00, with 501,100 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for NVS is in the "buy range".
Pain Therapeutics ( PTIE ) is -2.44 at $2.88, with 388,113 shares traded. PTIE's current last sale is 36% of the target price of $8.
Dendreon Corporation ( DNDN ) is -0.19 at $3.84, with 248,282 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DNDN is 14.542201; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.
NVIDIA Corporation ( NVDA ) is +0.44 at $14.35, with 184,579 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Oct 2013. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.23. NVDA's current last sale is 102.5% of the target price of $14.
Ericsson ( ERIC ) is -0.02 at $12.43, with 162,500 shares traded. ERIC's current last sale is 103.58% of the target price of $12.
Micron Technology, Inc. ( MU ) is -0.111 at $10.60, with 123,220 shares traded., following a 52-week high recorded in prior regular session.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 8.97876; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -2.7 at $40.30, with 1,551,333 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DNDN is 14.542201; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.
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As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 8.97876; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -2.7 at $40.30, with 1,551,333 shares traded. The total Pre-Market volume is currently 29,565,527 shares traded.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -2.7 at $40.30, with 1,551,333 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 8.97876; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock. The following are the most active stocks for the pre-market session : Dell Inc. ( DELL ) is +0.07 at $13.39, with 26,233,178 shares traded.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -2.7 at $40.30, with 1,551,333 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 8.97876; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock. The NASDAQ 100 Pre-Market Indicator is up 2.22 to 2,963.34.
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2013-05-10 00:00:00 UTC
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Tech News: Icahn Presents a New Challenge to Dell Buyout; Android Is Stomping the Competition
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Carl Icahn Is Still Challenging the Dell Buyout
The activist investor Carl Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management have joined forces to propose an alternative to Michael Dell and private equity firm Silver Lake's plan to take Dell ( DELL ) private. Dell and Silver Lake have proposed a $24.4 billion buyout, or $13.65 per share, to purchase the world's third largest computer maker. Today, news surfaced that Icahn and Southeastern, who together own about 13% of the company, have a plan wherein shareholders get $12 for every share they own and are able to retain their stock. The cash portion of this approach to privatization would be $21 billion.
To help finance such a deal, Icahn told Reuters he would personally contribute from his own wealth to come up with the $5.2 billion bridge loan the arrangement would require. Later, he told CNBC he had talked with several investment banks about the loan, one of them being Jeffries.
This continues Icahn's saga to get a Dell buyout on his terms; he had previously offered to buy 58% of the company at $15 per share. Additionally, in April, Icahn joined forces with The Blackstone Group LP ( BX ) to challenge Michael Dell's buyout plan. Blackstone has since abandoned the cause.
State Department Orders Website to Take Down Blueprints for 3D Printed Gun
Yesterday, the website Defense Distributed , a kind of Wikipedia for weapons, was ordered by the Department of Defense Trade Controls to take down blueprints for a gun called "The Liberator," which is a weapon that can be fully manufactured with a 3D printer. Here is the page where the blueprints were posted, replaced now by the logo for the US Department of State and a notice reading, "Until further notice, the United States government claims control of the information."
The State Department has said that the blueprints may be in violation of US export controls. Since the blueprints could be downloaded by anyone, they could be printed abroad; in the eyes of the government, this could pose a potential risk.
Before Defense Distributed removed the blueprints, over 100,000 users had downloaded them. Through file sharing networks, the file has certainly reached many more people than that. That being said, the vast majority of people won't have the equipment necessary to manufacture The Liberator; Defense Distributed used an $8,000 3D printer, which is still a rare device.
Companies with 3D printing endeavors like 3D Systems ( DDD ), Stratasys ( SSYS ), and Hewlett-Packard ( HPQ ), as well as their investors, ought to be paying attention.
As Defense Distributed's founder Cody Wilson tweeted yesterday, "Some shapes are more dangerous than others."
A New Report on Android's Dominance Over Apple and Microsoft... What's Next?
Yesterday, the the tech research firm Canalys released a Q1 2013 report on the sale of smart mobile devices during the quarter: Global shipments grew an impressive 37.4%, and leading the pack were devices powered by Google's (GOOG) Android operating system, with a 59.5% share of the market. Apple (AAPL) came in second place with 19.3%, and Microsoft (MSFT) was in a close third with 18.1%.
Leading sales growth in smart mobile devices were tablets, which saw a huge 106.1% growth since Q1 2012. Despite Android's overall market share dominance, Apple's iPad continues to lead in tablets, with 46.4% of total market share.
Smartphones and tablets saw big growth in sales, but only 50.5 million laptops were sold, accounting for a 13.1% drop since Q1 2012. Though laptops and desktops are being superseded by smartphones and tablets, the possibility of Google moving its Android OS to computers could potentially be profitable for the company. Although it was only launched in 2007, Android has handily become the smart device leader. Are laptops next? Google's Chrome OS already runs on the new, cheap Chromebooks, made predominantly by Samsung (OTCMKTS:SSNLF), and many have speculated already about the possible combination of Chrome and Android .
YouTube's Paid Subscription Pilot Program Begins
Yesterday, YouTube launched a pilot program that lets video makers on the site charge users to subscribe to their their channels; they can charge as low as $0.99 per month. All of the new paid channels, including offerings from HDNet, UFC, and the PGA Digital Golf Academy, offer a 14-day free trial and discounts for users who subscribe for at least one year. SmartTV.com plans to offer a network of seven channels from its Entertainment Studios Networks for $10 per month, which is a full $2 more per month than Netflix (NFLX). In total, the pilot program includes 53 paid channels.
This program is the newest addition to YouTube's growing revenue stream, which includes the sales of movies, episodes of TV shows, and pay-per-view events. If the program catches on with users, YouTube could help Google be competitive with Apple should the much rumored Apple TV ever materialize.
FCC Has Plans to Make In-Flight Wi-Fi Faster
Seeking to lower the cost and quicken the speed of Internet service on commercial planes, the FCC yesterday proposed the auction of rights to use newly available wireless spectrum. This would be the first step in the agency's plans to guarantee that in-flight Internet service is as fast as Internet speeds on the ground. Julius Genachowski, the chairman of the FCC, said of the proposal, "This will enable business and leisure travelers aboard aircraft in the United States to be more productive and have more choices in entertainment, communications and social media, and it could lower prices."
It could probably also increase sales, and benefit broadband providers with airline relationships.
As of now, about 25% of domestic flights offer Wi-Fi, according to Routehappy.com, and it is generally limited to 3 megabits per second per plane, which is half the speed of the average household connection.
The new proposed system would work with a 500-megahertz bandwidth, which is far wider than the current 4-megahertz bandwidth for transmitting data from ground to land. That system could transmit 300 gigabits per second to all aircraft in the sky.
For more on the question of freeing up more wireless spectrum, read:
It's Not Super WiFi, but It's Still Important: The Debate Over 'Unlicensed Spectrum'
Google Leads Recycling of TV White Space for Wireless Broadband
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Companies with 3D printing endeavors like 3D Systems ( DDD ), Stratasys ( SSYS ), and Hewlett-Packard ( HPQ ), as well as their investors, ought to be paying attention. Additionally, in April, Icahn joined forces with The Blackstone Group LP ( BX ) to challenge Michael Dell's buyout plan. This program is the newest addition to YouTube's growing revenue stream, which includes the sales of movies, episodes of TV shows, and pay-per-view events.
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Companies with 3D printing endeavors like 3D Systems ( DDD ), Stratasys ( SSYS ), and Hewlett-Packard ( HPQ ), as well as their investors, ought to be paying attention. Carl Icahn Is Still Challenging the Dell Buyout The activist investor Carl Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management have joined forces to propose an alternative to Michael Dell and private equity firm Silver Lake's plan to take Dell ( DELL ) private. State Department Orders Website to Take Down Blueprints for 3D Printed Gun Yesterday, the website Defense Distributed , a kind of Wikipedia for weapons, was ordered by the Department of Defense Trade Controls to take down blueprints for a gun called "The Liberator," which is a weapon that can be fully manufactured with a 3D printer.
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Companies with 3D printing endeavors like 3D Systems ( DDD ), Stratasys ( SSYS ), and Hewlett-Packard ( HPQ ), as well as their investors, ought to be paying attention. Carl Icahn Is Still Challenging the Dell Buyout The activist investor Carl Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management have joined forces to propose an alternative to Michael Dell and private equity firm Silver Lake's plan to take Dell ( DELL ) private. State Department Orders Website to Take Down Blueprints for 3D Printed Gun Yesterday, the website Defense Distributed , a kind of Wikipedia for weapons, was ordered by the Department of Defense Trade Controls to take down blueprints for a gun called "The Liberator," which is a weapon that can be fully manufactured with a 3D printer.
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Companies with 3D printing endeavors like 3D Systems ( DDD ), Stratasys ( SSYS ), and Hewlett-Packard ( HPQ ), as well as their investors, ought to be paying attention. Carl Icahn Is Still Challenging the Dell Buyout The activist investor Carl Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management have joined forces to propose an alternative to Michael Dell and private equity firm Silver Lake's plan to take Dell ( DELL ) private. Before Defense Distributed removed the blueprints, over 100,000 users had downloaded them.
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After Hours Most Active for May 10, 2013 : HAL, BAC, GM, SINA, QQQ, LYB, PCG, SYMC, DDD, CELG, INTC, ICON
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The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is up .06 to 2,981.08. The total After hours volume is currently 13,758,617 shares traded.
The following are the most active stocks for the after hours session :
Halliburton Company ( HAL ) is unchanged at $43.39, with 1,182,291 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 12 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Jun 2013. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.74. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for HAL is in the "buy range".
Bank of America Corporation ( BAC ) is -0.01 at $13.01, with 870,809 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 5 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Sep 2013. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.23. BAC's current last sale is 100.08% of the target price of $13.
General Motors Company ( GM ) is unchanged at $31.42, with 828,894 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Jun 2013. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.76. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for GM is in the "buy range".
Sina Corporation ( SINA ) is -0.26 at $58.88, with 753,751 shares traded.SINA is scheduled to provide an earnings report on 5/16/2013, for the fiscal quarter ending Mar2013. The consensus earnings per share forecast is -0.11 per share, which represents a -27 percent increase over the EPS one Year Ago
PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 ( QQQ ) is unchanged at $73.05, with 736,258 shares traded. This represents a 21.67% increase from its 52 Week Low.
LyondellBasell Industries NV ( LYB ) is unchanged at $61.55, with 699,712 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 4 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Sep 2013. The consensus EPS forecast is $1.61. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for LYB is in the "buy range".
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. ( PCG ) is unchanged at $46.60, with 630,278 shares traded. PCG's current last sale is 100.22% of the target price of $46.5.
Symantec Corporation ( SYMC ) is +0.0049 at $24.35, with 555,653 shares traded. SYMC's current last sale is 90.2% of the target price of $27.
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -0.15 at $43.70, with 521,599 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 8.97876; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.
Celgene Corporation ( CELG ) is +0.29 at $127.75, with 454,158 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 4 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Dec 2013. The consensus EPS forecast is $1.36. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for CELG is in the "buy range".
Intel Corporation ( INTC ) is unchanged at $24.50, with 433,719 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 4 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Jun 2013. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.39. INTC's current last sale is 106.52% of the target price of $23.
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. ( ICON ) is +0.0058 at $29.00, with 344,967 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for ICON is 9.577923; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 8.97876; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -0.15 at $43.70, with 521,599 shares traded. The following are the most active stocks for the after hours session : Halliburton Company ( HAL ) is unchanged at $43.39, with 1,182,291 shares traded.
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As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 8.97876; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -0.15 at $43.70, with 521,599 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 12 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Jun 2013.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -0.15 at $43.70, with 521,599 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 8.97876; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock. Over the last four weeks they have had 12 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Jun 2013.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -0.15 at $43.70, with 521,599 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 8.97876; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock. Sina Corporation ( SINA ) is -0.26 at $58.88, with 753,751 shares traded.SINA is scheduled to provide an earnings report on 5/16/2013, for the fiscal quarter ending Mar2013.
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2013-05-10 00:00:00 UTC
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ExOne Focusing On Industrial 3D Printing Applications
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ExOne ( XONE ) sold just 13 3D printer systems last year, but it was enough for it to launch an initial public offering in late February 2013 that soared 47% on its first day of trading.
ExOne became the third publicly traded firm on U.S. markets that makes 3D printers, the others being3D Systems ( DDD ) andStratasys ( SSYS ), which have a much longer track record and much higher revenue.
"ExOne is a relatively new company, but what they are doing is unique," said Holden Lewis, an analyst with BB&T Capital Markets. "The industry as a whole is growing quickly and ExOne doesn't really compete with 3D Systems and Stratasys."
According to Lux Research, 3D printing will be an $8.4 billion market in 2025, up from $777 million last year, led by automotive, medical and aerospace applications. Long term, it has potential to reshape the manufacturing ecosystem. In the near term, it will have the most impact making products in small volumes that require high customization, Lux reported.
3D printers use liquid or powder materials and other chemical agents to print products by repeatedly depositing thin layers of materials bonded together, layer by layer. It is used in aerospace, automotive, medical and consumer product fields, among many other industries. The technology emerged about 25 years ago but only entered the mainstream in the past year or so as 3D Systems and Stratasys began to plumb the consumer market, and as both stocks became a hot topic.
Different Strategy
All along, ExOne was plotting a different strategy. In an interview with IBD in late February, CEO Kent Rockwell said what sets ExOne apart is that it uses a wider range of materials to print products. These materials provide the ability for ExOne printers to make production-grade objects and castings out of stainless steel, bronze and glass, silica sand and ceramics. ExOne focuses primarily on printers for large industrial companies with big capital spending budgets, such as aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, and liquid and gas transmission.
Its 3D printing technology was developed more than 15 years ago by researchers at MIT. The company, originally known as Extrude Home, became ExOne in 2005. The company makes four different types of 3D printers, ranging in price from about $1.4 million to $100,000 each. It also sells supplies and associated products needed for 3D printing, in addition to providing services, training and technical support.
The company reported revenue of $28.6 million in 2012, up 88%, with a net loss of $10.2 million, or 77 cents per share. Sales of 3D printers accounted for 55% of sales. Printing parts, materials and other services accounted for the remaining 45%.
It was not until the fourth quarter that ExOne posted its first profit . In the fourth quarter of 2012 ExOne reported revenue of $12.7 million, about $400,000 above consensus estimates and up 370% from $2.7 million reported in the year-ago quarter. Net income was $900,000, or 7 cents a share.
The company is scheduled to announce first-quarter results Tuesday after the close of regular trading. Few analysts currently follow the company. Thomson Reuters lists three. The consensus estimate for ExOne revenue in the first quarter is $9 million, up 70% from the first quarter a year ago. Estimates on earnings per share, minus items, are an 11-cent loss, better than the 28-cent loss a year ago. Purchases of 3D printers typically follow a seasonal pattern, generally higher in the third and fourth quarters.
The company is in various stages of qualifying additional materials for printing, such as titanium, tungsten carbide, aluminum and magnesium. On April 30 ExOne opened an R&D lab in St. Clairsville, Ohio, which will focus on the application of new printing materials and machines.
While the technology is most often referred to as 3D printing, the common industry term is "additive manufacturing." ExOne, in its 10K annual report filing with the SEC on Dec. 31, said "We believe that we are an early entrant into the additive manufacturing industrial products market and one of the few providers of printing solutions to industrial customers."
A primary use of ExOne printers is to make product prototypes. But as its customers become more acquainted with the technology, they can advance to full product runs.
ExOne says its technology gives manufacturers the freedom to produce objects with virtually unlimited design complexity. It says production scale is irrelevant and lot quantities of one are just as efficient as lot quantities of 1,000.
Laser Sintering
Its primary competitors do not make 3D printers. Rather they use a laser-based metals printing process, also called laser sintering or laser fusing. Like ExOne, they start with powders but fuse the materials with high-energy lasers. The largest companies in this field are Germany-based EOS, Germany-based Concept Lasers, and Swedenbased Arcam.
Analyst Lewis, here again, thinks ExOne is not seriously threatened by these competitors. While the laser-based systems can achieve very fine feature detail they are more expensive, he said.
"The laser-based systems are good for very high-value, low-volume, finely featured products," he said. The 3D printers do not achieve the same degree of precision as laser sintering but are faster and better suited for higher volume.
"We think ExOne is in a faster-growing niche," said Lewis. "We believe that 2013 will represent the first year of positive earnings for ExOne and that growth will ensue from there."
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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ExOne became the third publicly traded firm on U.S. markets that makes 3D printers, the others being3D Systems ( DDD ) andStratasys ( SSYS ), which have a much longer track record and much higher revenue. These materials provide the ability for ExOne printers to make production-grade objects and castings out of stainless steel, bronze and glass, silica sand and ceramics. ExOne focuses primarily on printers for large industrial companies with big capital spending budgets, such as aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, and liquid and gas transmission.
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ExOne became the third publicly traded firm on U.S. markets that makes 3D printers, the others being3D Systems ( DDD ) andStratasys ( SSYS ), which have a much longer track record and much higher revenue. It is used in aerospace, automotive, medical and consumer product fields, among many other industries. In the fourth quarter of 2012 ExOne reported revenue of $12.7 million, about $400,000 above consensus estimates and up 370% from $2.7 million reported in the year-ago quarter.
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ExOne became the third publicly traded firm on U.S. markets that makes 3D printers, the others being3D Systems ( DDD ) andStratasys ( SSYS ), which have a much longer track record and much higher revenue. In the fourth quarter of 2012 ExOne reported revenue of $12.7 million, about $400,000 above consensus estimates and up 370% from $2.7 million reported in the year-ago quarter. The consensus estimate for ExOne revenue in the first quarter is $9 million, up 70% from the first quarter a year ago.
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ExOne became the third publicly traded firm on U.S. markets that makes 3D printers, the others being3D Systems ( DDD ) andStratasys ( SSYS ), which have a much longer track record and much higher revenue. According to Lux Research, 3D printing will be an $8.4 billion market in 2025, up from $777 million last year, led by automotive, medical and aerospace applications. While the technology is most often referred to as 3D printing, the common industry term is "additive manufacturing."
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2013-05-08 00:00:00 UTC
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Is 3D Systems Plotting a Buyout?
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Shares of the largest 3-D printing company were halted earlier today after the company announced plans to sell $250 million of new stock tomorrow. The mysterious trading pause has fueled speculation that 3D Systems ( DDD ) may be preparing to buy out some of its competitors.
Some, including William Blair analyst Brian Drab, think that Swedish company Arcam ( AMAVF ) could be 3D's primary buyout target. Arcam uses electric bean melting technology to create metal parts - something that could enhance 3D Systems' technological capabilities.
It seems investors are buying into the Arcam speculation. Shares of the micro-cap stock shot up 10% in morning trading.
With a market cap of just $163 million, Arcam seems like the ideal buyout prospect for 3D Systems. Drab estimates that an Arcam takeover would cost 3-D between $180 million and $200 million. 3-D's impending $250 million stock sale would thus cover the tab.
3D Systems has been on quite a tear of late. Shares have risen 35% in the past month, pushing the stock close to its all-time high of $46.44 established in late January. As a result, the company's market cap has risen to $3.85 billion.
However, today's stock-sale news has slowed the company's momentum. Since putting its stock back on the market at 11:28 a.m. ET, shares have fallen 3.5%.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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The mysterious trading pause has fueled speculation that 3D Systems ( DDD ) may be preparing to buy out some of its competitors. Some, including William Blair analyst Brian Drab, think that Swedish company Arcam ( AMAVF ) could be 3D's primary buyout target. Shares have risen 35% in the past month, pushing the stock close to its all-time high of $46.44 established in late January.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. The mysterious trading pause has fueled speculation that 3D Systems ( DDD ) may be preparing to buy out some of its competitors. As a result, the company's market cap has risen to $3.85 billion.
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The mysterious trading pause has fueled speculation that 3D Systems ( DDD ) may be preparing to buy out some of its competitors. Shares of the largest 3-D printing company were halted earlier today after the company announced plans to sell $250 million of new stock tomorrow. With a market cap of just $163 million, Arcam seems like the ideal buyout prospect for 3D Systems.
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The mysterious trading pause has fueled speculation that 3D Systems ( DDD ) may be preparing to buy out some of its competitors. With a market cap of just $163 million, Arcam seems like the ideal buyout prospect for 3D Systems. Drab estimates that an Arcam takeover would cost 3-D between $180 million and $200 million.
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2013-04-30 00:00:00 UTC
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Benzinga Market Primer: Tuesday, April 30
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Futures Flat on Mixed Economic Data
U.S. equity futures traded little changed in early pre-market trade following mixed global economic data. Mixed data out of Japan was followed by a flood of data out of Europe which continued to point to room for the European Central Bank to ease policy further on Thursday.
Top News
In other news around the markets:
The Eurozone Unemployment Rate rose to 12.1 percent in March, in line with expectations and higher than February's reading of 12.0 percent. Spain already reported that unemployment climbed to a record last week while Germany reported overnight that its unemployment rate was flat at 6.9 percent in March and Italy's unemployment rate remained flat at 11.5 percent on expectations of a rise to 11.7 percent. Eurozone April CPI fell to a 1.3 percent annualized rate from 1.8 percent in March, well below the expected 1.8 percent rate, raising hopes that the ECB will cut rates as it has only a price stability mandate. Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB ) announced that it was going to issue up to $6.5 billion in new stock as it reported a 19 percent rise in first quarter earnings to fill a capital shortfall. Earlier this year, S&P had warned that the bank would face a downgrade without more capital. Shares rose 5.52 percent pre-market on the news. S&P 500 futures were marginally lower at 1,587.30. The EUR/USD was lower at 1.3073. Spanish 10-year government bond yields fell 2 basis points to 4.14 percent. Italian 10-year government bond yields fell one basis point to 3.9 percent. Gold futures rose 0.14 percent to $1,469.40 per ounce.
Asian Markets
Asian shares were mixed overnight on a mixed bag of economic data out of Japan and Korea. The Japanese Nikkei Index fell 0.17 percent while the Shanghai Composite Index was closed and the Hang Seng Index rose 0.69 percent. Also, the Korean Kospi rose 1.2 percent and Australian shares rose 1.28 percent to the highest level since June of 2008.
European Markets
European shares were mostly modestly higher save for Italy and Germany which saw larger gains. The Spanish Ibex Index rose 0.05 percent and the Italian FTSE MIB Index rose 2.2 percent as Prime Minister Letta successfully formed a government. Meanwhile, the German DAX rose 0.84 percent while the French CAC 40 fell 0.01 percent and U.K. shares rose 0.1 percent.
Commodities
Commodities were slightly weaker overnight led lower by energy futures. WTI Crude futures declined 0.1 percent to $94.41 per barrel and Brent Crude futures fell 0.15 percent to $103.65 per barrel. Copper futures fell 0.09 percent to $322.35 per pound. Gold was higher and silver futures rose 0.47 percent to $24.28 per ounce.
Currencies
Currency markets were rather quiet overnight as the euro weakened slightly and the yen gained. The EUR/USD was lower at 1.3073 and the dollar fell against the yen to 97.55. Overall, the Dollar Index rose 0.03 percent on strength against the euro and the Swiss franc despite weakness against the yen, the Canadian dollar, and the pound.
Earnings Reported Yesterday
Key companies that reported earnings Monday include:
Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ: BWLD ) reported first quarter EPS of $0.87 vs. $0.99 on revenue of $304.4 million vs. $303.71 million. Herbalife (NYSE: HLF ) reported first quarter EPS of $1.27 vs. $1.07 on in-line revenue of $1.12 billion and raised guidance. Express Scripts Holdings (NASDAQ: ESRX ) reported first quarter EPS of $0.99 on revenue of $26.06 billion vs. $25.54 billion.
Pre-Market Movers
Stocks moving in the pre-market included:
Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB ) shares rose 5.52 percent pre-market despite the company announcing an additional $6.5 billion, or 16 percent of market cap, in new equity offerings on the heels of a strong first quarter earnings report. Best Buy (NYSE: BBY ) shares rose 1.28 percent on news that company is looking to sell 50 percent of its European operations for $775 million. PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM ) shares declined 0.57 percent pre-market ahead of the release of the S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index and following the stronger than expected pending home sales data Monday in a move that appeared to be profit taking. BP (NYSE: BP ) shares rose 3.45 percent pre-market as the company reported first quarter EPS and declared its quarterly dividend.
Earnings
Notable companies expected to report earnings Tuesday include:
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) is expected to report first quarter EPS of $0.21 vs. $0.17 a year ago. Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ ) is expected to report first quarter EPS of $0.55 vs. $0.47 a year ago. Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC ) is expected to report first quarter EPS of $2.16 vs. $1.70 a year ago. Tenet Healthcare (NYSE: THC ) is expected to report first quarter EPS of $0.30 vs. $0.52 a year ago. TRW Holdings (NYSE: TRW ) is expected to report first quarter EPS of $1.43 vs. $1.62 a year ago. Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO ) is expected to report first quarter EPS of $0.98 vs. $0.31 a year ago. Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX ) is expected to report a first quarter loss of $0.19 per share vs. EPS of $0.43 a year ago.
Economics
On the economics calendar Monday, the FOMC meeting begins Tuesday. Data releases include the employment cost index, the Redbook, the S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index, the Chicago PMI, and consumer confidence. Also, the Treasury is set to auction 4-week and 52-week bills. Overnight, Chinese and British manufacturing PMIs will be in focus.
Good luck and good trading.
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Earnings Notable companies expected to report earnings Tuesday include: 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) is expected to report first quarter EPS of $0.21 vs. $0.17 a year ago. Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB ) announced that it was going to issue up to $6.5 billion in new stock as it reported a 19 percent rise in first quarter earnings to fill a capital shortfall. Herbalife (NYSE: HLF ) reported first quarter EPS of $1.27 vs. $1.07 on in-line revenue of $1.12 billion and raised guidance.
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Earnings Notable companies expected to report earnings Tuesday include: 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) is expected to report first quarter EPS of $0.21 vs. $0.17 a year ago. Spain already reported that unemployment climbed to a record last week while Germany reported overnight that its unemployment rate was flat at 6.9 percent in March and Italy's unemployment rate remained flat at 11.5 percent on expectations of a rise to 11.7 percent. Pre-Market Movers Stocks moving in the pre-market included: Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB ) shares rose 5.52 percent pre-market despite the company announcing an additional $6.5 billion, or 16 percent of market cap, in new equity offerings on the heels of a strong first quarter earnings report.
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Earnings Notable companies expected to report earnings Tuesday include: 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) is expected to report first quarter EPS of $0.21 vs. $0.17 a year ago. Spain already reported that unemployment climbed to a record last week while Germany reported overnight that its unemployment rate was flat at 6.9 percent in March and Italy's unemployment rate remained flat at 11.5 percent on expectations of a rise to 11.7 percent. Meanwhile, the German DAX rose 0.84 percent while the French CAC 40 fell 0.01 percent and U.K. shares rose 0.1 percent.
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Earnings Notable companies expected to report earnings Tuesday include: 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) is expected to report first quarter EPS of $0.21 vs. $0.17 a year ago. Futures Flat on Mixed Economic Data U.S. equity futures traded little changed in early pre-market trade following mixed global economic data. The Spanish Ibex Index rose 0.05 percent and the Italian FTSE MIB Index rose 2.2 percent as Prime Minister Letta successfully formed a government.
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Weekly Preview: Focus Shifts from Earnings to Economy
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In the upcoming week, the focus of markets will gradually shift from earnings to the economy, especially later in the week, as key reports including the ECB rate decision and the U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls report are expected to be released.
Key Earnings
In the coming week, key earnings from Facebook (NASDAQ: FB ), Time Warner (NYSE: TWX ), MasterCard (NYSE: MA ), Visa (NYSE: V ), and Newmont Mining (NYSE: NEM ) will be in focus.
Facebook
Facebook is expected to report first quarter EPS of $0.126 vs. $0.09 a year ago on Wednesday, May 1. Revenue is expected to come in at $1.44 billion for the quarter compared to $1.058 billion in the same period a year ago.
Analysts at Wedbush weighed in on the stock ahead of the release. "We expect Q1 results at or above consensus. Our current estimates are for revenue of $1.43 billion and EPS of $0.10, compared to consensus of $1.44 billion and $0.12, respectively. The company did not provide guidance."
"We expect top- line growth to be driven by mobile ad revenue (up 100% q-o-q to over $300 million in Q4:12) and a slew of targeted ad initiatives, including Custom Audiences and Facebook Exchange ("FBX"). After launching last September, FBX served nearly 1 billion impressions from over 1,300 advertisers per day by December. EPS growth will likely be driven by operating expense below the levels implied by management."
"We do not expect management to provide additional FY:13 guidance. On its Q4:12 results call, management cautioned investors to expect opex to increase by ≈ 50% in FY:13. We have modeled slightly below this level, as we believe the company has more control over expenses than revenues. By providing such high- level guidance, management provides itself with the flexibility to still deliver a positive earnings result through opex control even if revenue lags expectations."
"Maintaining our OUTPERFORM rating and our price target of $35. Our price target reflects a value of $60 per MAU at Facebook's peak MAU level with a conservative monetization assumption of $1 per MAU per month for five years."
Time Warner
Time Warner is expected to report first quarter EPS of $0.744 vs. $0.682 a year ago on Wednesday as well. Revenue is expected to come in at $7.126 billion compared to $6.979 billion in the same period a year ago.
The analysts at Wedbush also weighed in on this stock ahead of the earnings. "For 1Q, we maintain our $0.75 (Street: $0.74) estimate, as we believe a solid ad market performance at least offset mild box office disappointments. Although we trim our 1Q film estimates, we expect any resulting EBIT shortfall to be offset by Networks, where we believe ad trends have been fairly good."
"We expect TWX to reaffirm 2013 guidance of low-double-digit EPS growth. For 2013, we remain comfortable with our assumption that Turner can gain share in a U.S. cable ad market tracking to be up ~4%, and maintain our subscription revenue growth estimate of 6%."
"Raising 12-month price target to $63 from $60 on updated sum-of-the parts valuation; risks. Our revised SoTP analysis, reflecting a reduced conglomerate discount on account of TWX's plan - announced in March - to split off publishing by year-end, supports our PT."
Mastercard
Mastercard is expected to report first quarter EPS of $6.17 on Wednesday vs. $5.36 a year ago. Revenue is expected to come in at $1.933 billion compared to $1.758 billion in the same period a year ago.
Analysts at Sterne Agee weighed in ahead of the earnings. "With intra-quarter data points trending largely as anticipated, we are expecting in- line results for 1Q13. Our EPS estimate of $6.12 is $0.06 below consensus. Foreign currency could have a slightly higher impact than we are modeling, but overall, we are not expecting any major surprises with the results."
"We will be watching MA's debit volume closely as it appears that Visa is starting to win back some of its lost share. We will also be interested to hear MA's views on the Visa/Chase partnership."
"We recently downgraded MA shares to Neutral from Buy based on: 1) the valuation, which we now view as fair (21x 2013E EPS) and in line with where we expected the stock price to reach, and 2) a general lack of positive catalysts in the business."
"On the margin, we believe that some relative momentum has shifted to Visa and MasterCard faces tougher comps over the next few quarters as it grows over prior debit wins. In addition, we do not see any substantial upside to consensus EPS expectations."
Visa
Visa is expected to report EPS of $1.81 for the first quarter on Wednesday vs. $1.49 a year ago. Revenue is expected to be $2.852 billion compared to $2.547 billion in the same period a year ago.
The analysts at Sterne Agee also weighed in on Visa ahead of its earnings as well. "Visa is scheduled to report F2Q13 (March) results on May 1 after the close with a call at 5:00 pm EST. With card volume data points largely as anticipated during the quarter, we are expecting generally in-line results and believe that Visa will reiterate its FY13 guidance."
"We forecast F2Q13 EPS of $1.81, in line with consensus, and revenue of $2.846bn, just below consensus of $2.852bn. We forecast some margin compression from stepped-up advertising and marketing spend."
"March quarter card data trends appear in line, showing a little catch-up in March after a weaker than expected February, but strong January. Major card issuers reported average volume growth of 8% y/y in the quarter, down from +11% in the December quarter. We had anticipated some slowing at the start of the year due to the increased payroll taxes this year and the delay in Federal tax refunds."
"We recently downgraded Visa to Neutral from Buy as shares approached our prior $175 price target. We now view the shares as fairly valued and expect the shares to perform in line with the S&P 500 over the coming months. Our positive fundamental view on Visa remains unchanged as we still view the stock as the single best long-term way to play the secular growth in electronic payments."
Newmont Mining
Newmont Mining is expected to report first quarter EPS of $0.77 vs. $1.14 a year ago on Monday. Revenue is expected to fall to $2.29 billion from $2.683 billion in the same period a year ago.
Analysts at Deutsche Bank commented on the stock ahead of the earnings. "We expect Newmont to report 1Q13 adjusted diluted EPS of $0.75 (-32% QoQ, -35% YoY) on lower volumes (both gold and copper), lower gold prices and higher cash costs. DBe EPS is 4c below FactSet consensus of $0.78 (-10c in past 2 weeks). However, we estimate a potential miss to DBe EPS of 8-10c based on production and sales figures released by Newmont on April 17th, with gold sales volume of 1.1m oz which were ~7% lower than DBe."
"Newmont recently announced next quarterly dividend of $0.35/share (-18% QoQ) payable on June 27th. If gold prices average $1400-1499/oz in 2Q13, dividend for 3Q13 would decline further to $0.25/share (-29% QoQ), implying annualized yield of
"Focus will likely be on: 1) construction milestones at Akyem (late 2013 start- up), 2) already announced divestment of final 7% stake in Batu Hijau (agreement until April 2013), 3) developments towards finalizing mineral agreement for Merian project with the government of Suriname, and 4) update on Conga project in Peru."
Deutsche Bank currently has a sell rating and $24 price target on the stock, representing nearly 31 percent downside from Thursday's close.
Key Economics Releases
Next week, the economics calendar heats up once again with many integral reports set to be released. On Monday, pending home sales data and the Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index are followed by German unemployment data, the Case-Shiller Home Price Index, and the Chicago PMI on Tuesday. Wednesday brings MBA Mortgage Applications, the ADP Employment Report, and the final Markit U.S. PMI as well as the ISM Manufacturing Index as well as the FOMC rate decision and vehicle sales.
On Thursday, eyes will turn to foreign data as the ECB rate decision is due out as well as manufacturing PMI's from major European economies. Also, the Bank of Japan is to report on its monetary base and foreign buying of assets. Later, initial jobless claims in the U.S. and the ISm New York are due out.
Friday brings more key data, led off with Italy's budget report overnight. The U.K. services PMI is also expected to be released followed by the latest round of updates to the European Commission's growth forecasts.
Once U.S. markets wake up, eyes will quickly turn to the monthly employment report. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg are looking for the economy to add 145 thousand jobs compared to March's 88 thousand disappointment. The range of estimates is from 98 thousand to 200 thousand with the standard deviation of estimates being 22 thousand jobs and the most estimated number being 150 thousand, with nine economists forecasting 150 thousand jobs added.
Private payrolls are expected expand 165 thousand jobs compared to March's 95 thousand with the standard deviation of estimates coming in at 23 thousand. Estimates range from 124 thousand to 220 thousand for private payrolls. The mode of the estimates is 176 thousand. Also, the unemployment rate is expected to remain flat at 7.6 percent.
Later, factory orders data is expected to be released followed by the ISM Non-Manufacturing Index.
Daily Schedule
Monday
Earnings Expected From: Roper Industries (NYSE: ROP ), Masco (NYSE: MAS ), Newmont Mining (NYSE: NEM ), Express Scripts (NASDAQ: ESRX ), General Growth Properties (NYSE: GGP ), Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ: BWLD ), Riverbed Technology (NASDAQ: RVBD ), and Loews Corp. (NYSE: L ).Economic Releases Expected: Italian business confidence, eurozone consumer confidence, German inflation, U.S. personal income and spending, pending home sales, and the Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index.
Tuesday
Earnings Expected From: Avon Products (NYSE: AVP ), Tenet Healthcare (NYSE: THC ), Pfizer (NYSE: PFE ), Valero (NYSE: VLO ), Aetna (NYSE: AET ), Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI ), TRW Holdings (NYSE: TRW ), McGraw-Hill (NYSE: MHP ), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX ), US Steel (NYSE: X ), 3D Systems (NASDAQ: DDD ), and Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC ).Economic Releases Expected: German unemployment rate, Italian unemployment rate, eurozone unemployment rate, Canadian GDP, S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index, Canadian industrial production, Chicago PMI, and consumer confidence.
Wednesday
Earnings Expected From: Clorox (NYSE: CLX ), CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS ), Merck (NYSE: MRK ), Time Warner (NYSE: TWX ), Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK ), Humana (NYSE: HUM ), Knight Capital (NYSE: KCG ), Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX ), Metlife (NYSE: MET ), Facebook (NASDAQ: FB ), Visa (NYSE: V ), Yelp (NASDAQ: YELP ), and IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE ).Economic Releases Expected: U.K. home prices, U.K. Manufacturing PMI, MBA Mortgage Applications, ADP Employment Change, Markit U.S. Final PMI, Construction Spending, ISM Manufacturing PMI, U.S. Total Vehicle Sales, and Japanese reports on foreign capital flows.
Thursday
Earnings Expected From: International Paper (NYSE: IP ), Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH ), Beazer Homes (NYSE: BZH ), Monster Worldwide (NYSE: MWW ), Nu Skin Enterprises (NYSE: NUS ), HCA Holdings (NYSE: HCA ), Fortress Investment Group (NYSE: FIG ), Kellogg (NYSE: K ), Kraft Foods (NASDAQ: KRFT ), Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD ), AIG (NYSE: AIG ), Arena Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ARNA ), LinkedIn (NYSE: LNKD ), and General Motors (NYSE: GM ).Economic Releases Expected: Eurozone Manufacturing PMI (along with Italy, France, and Germany individually), Italian PPI, U.K. Construction PMI, U.S. Challenger Job Cuts, ECB Interest Rate Decision, U.S. Trade Balance, Initial Jobless Claims, ISM New Car Registrations, and the Italian budget statement.
Friday
Earnings Expected From: Newell Rubbermaid (NYSE: NWL ), Moody's (NYSE: MCO ), Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B), and First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR ).Economic Releases Expected: U.K. Services PMI, Eurozone PPI, European Commission Economic Growth Forecasts, Non-Farm Payrolls, Private Payrolls, Manufacturing Payrolls, U.S. unemployment rate, Factory Orders, and the ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI.
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Tuesday Earnings Expected From: Avon Products (NYSE: AVP ), Tenet Healthcare (NYSE: THC ), Pfizer (NYSE: PFE ), Valero (NYSE: VLO ), Aetna (NYSE: AET ), Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI ), TRW Holdings (NYSE: TRW ), McGraw-Hill (NYSE: MHP ), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX ), US Steel (NYSE: X ), 3D Systems (NASDAQ: DDD ), and Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC ).Economic Releases Expected: German unemployment rate, Italian unemployment rate, eurozone unemployment rate, Canadian GDP, S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index, Canadian industrial production, Chicago PMI, and consumer confidence. "We recently downgraded MA shares to Neutral from Buy based on: 1) the valuation, which we now view as fair (21x 2013E EPS) and in line with where we expected the stock price to reach, and 2) a general lack of positive catalysts in the business." Wednesday brings MBA Mortgage Applications, the ADP Employment Report, and the final Markit U.S. PMI as well as the ISM Manufacturing Index as well as the FOMC rate decision and vehicle sales.
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Tuesday Earnings Expected From: Avon Products (NYSE: AVP ), Tenet Healthcare (NYSE: THC ), Pfizer (NYSE: PFE ), Valero (NYSE: VLO ), Aetna (NYSE: AET ), Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI ), TRW Holdings (NYSE: TRW ), McGraw-Hill (NYSE: MHP ), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX ), US Steel (NYSE: X ), 3D Systems (NASDAQ: DDD ), and Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC ).Economic Releases Expected: German unemployment rate, Italian unemployment rate, eurozone unemployment rate, Canadian GDP, S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index, Canadian industrial production, Chicago PMI, and consumer confidence. Wednesday Earnings Expected From: Clorox (NYSE: CLX ), CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS ), Merck (NYSE: MRK ), Time Warner (NYSE: TWX ), Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK ), Humana (NYSE: HUM ), Knight Capital (NYSE: KCG ), Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX ), Metlife (NYSE: MET ), Facebook (NASDAQ: FB ), Visa (NYSE: V ), Yelp (NASDAQ: YELP ), and IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE ).Economic Releases Expected: U.K. home prices, U.K. Manufacturing PMI, MBA Mortgage Applications, ADP Employment Change, Markit U.S. Friday Earnings Expected From: Newell Rubbermaid (NYSE: NWL ), Moody's (NYSE: MCO ), Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B), and First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR ).Economic Releases Expected: U.K. Services PMI, Eurozone PPI, European Commission Economic Growth Forecasts, Non-Farm Payrolls, Private Payrolls, Manufacturing Payrolls, U.S. unemployment rate, Factory Orders, and the ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI.
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Tuesday Earnings Expected From: Avon Products (NYSE: AVP ), Tenet Healthcare (NYSE: THC ), Pfizer (NYSE: PFE ), Valero (NYSE: VLO ), Aetna (NYSE: AET ), Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI ), TRW Holdings (NYSE: TRW ), McGraw-Hill (NYSE: MHP ), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX ), US Steel (NYSE: X ), 3D Systems (NASDAQ: DDD ), and Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC ).Economic Releases Expected: German unemployment rate, Italian unemployment rate, eurozone unemployment rate, Canadian GDP, S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index, Canadian industrial production, Chicago PMI, and consumer confidence. Wednesday Earnings Expected From: Clorox (NYSE: CLX ), CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS ), Merck (NYSE: MRK ), Time Warner (NYSE: TWX ), Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK ), Humana (NYSE: HUM ), Knight Capital (NYSE: KCG ), Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX ), Metlife (NYSE: MET ), Facebook (NASDAQ: FB ), Visa (NYSE: V ), Yelp (NASDAQ: YELP ), and IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE ).Economic Releases Expected: U.K. home prices, U.K. Manufacturing PMI, MBA Mortgage Applications, ADP Employment Change, Markit U.S. Thursday Earnings Expected From: International Paper (NYSE: IP ), Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH ), Beazer Homes (NYSE: BZH ), Monster Worldwide (NYSE: MWW ), Nu Skin Enterprises (NYSE: NUS ), HCA Holdings (NYSE: HCA ), Fortress Investment Group (NYSE: FIG ), Kellogg (NYSE: K ), Kraft Foods (NASDAQ: KRFT ), Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD ), AIG (NYSE: AIG ), Arena Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ARNA ), LinkedIn (NYSE: LNKD ), and General Motors (NYSE: GM ).Economic Releases Expected: Eurozone Manufacturing PMI (along with Italy, France, and Germany individually), Italian PPI, U.K. Construction PMI, U.S.
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Tuesday Earnings Expected From: Avon Products (NYSE: AVP ), Tenet Healthcare (NYSE: THC ), Pfizer (NYSE: PFE ), Valero (NYSE: VLO ), Aetna (NYSE: AET ), Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI ), TRW Holdings (NYSE: TRW ), McGraw-Hill (NYSE: MHP ), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX ), US Steel (NYSE: X ), 3D Systems (NASDAQ: DDD ), and Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC ).Economic Releases Expected: German unemployment rate, Italian unemployment rate, eurozone unemployment rate, Canadian GDP, S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index, Canadian industrial production, Chicago PMI, and consumer confidence. Our EPS estimate of $6.12 is $0.06 below consensus. Visa Visa is expected to report EPS of $1.81 for the first quarter on Wednesday vs. $1.49 a year ago.
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Why Should Your Portfolio Care About 3D Printing?
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Question: What can you print with a 3D printer? Answer: Almost anything.
Still skeptical? Consider this. Four years ago, restaurant manager Eric Moger, lost almost the entire left side of his face due to emergency cancer surgery. Now, according to The Province , thanks to cutting-edge, three-dimensional printing technology, Eric has his face back.
Surgeons and technicians made scans of what remained of Moger's skull and used computers to recreate his old face. Using a new type of 3D printer, they were able to build up layers of nylon plastic to produce the missing parts.
The prosthetic face has changed Eric Moger's life, making it possible for him to drink his first glass of water in years and to taste real food for the first time since his surgery.
The use of 3D printing for prosthetics is only a small part of the world of possibilities developers are considering. In medicine alone, thoughts have already turned to replacement body parts and organs.
CNBC reports that Organovo Holdings, an OTC traded San Diego-based company that focuses on 3D bio printing technology is working on printing functional human tissue for medical research.
And, although, Shaochen Chen, a professor of nano-engineering at the University of California says growing functional organs is at least 10 years away, the technology is under development. In the meantime, Organova, has collaborated with pharma giant, Pfizer (NYSE: PFE ), in hopes of using existing bio printing techniques to aid in the development of new drugs.
Other uses of 3D printing, like proto-type modeling, are becoming almost normal. The cost of the printers has been a major sticking point, but even that is coming down. Leading IT research firm, Gartner , forecasts that by 2016 printers will be available for less than $2000.
Digital news outlet, Quartz.com reports two European architectural firms even have plans to print buildings. The first, by Dutch architect Janjaap Ruijssenaars, will cost $6.4 million and is expected to be completed by 2014.
The second, being built by London-based Softkill Design will take 3 weeks to "print" and only a day to assemble. The 3D building printers are large - but not as large as you might think - no more than 20 feet high. They print building components, which are then assembled.
Some of the major players in publicly traded 3D include 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ), currently seen as one of the most promising companies. ExOne (NASDAQ: EXONE) prints in more materials than others, an advantage as the technology advances.
Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB ) specializes in prototype printing, one of the most well understood uses for 3D printers. iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT ) is not, strictly speaking, a 3D printer company, but it is about to get into the market.
Finally, Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS ) has merged with companies with connections in aerospace, automotive, medical and military. As 3D technology develops, these connections will prove very useful.
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Some of the major players in publicly traded 3D include 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ), currently seen as one of the most promising companies. Four years ago, restaurant manager Eric Moger, lost almost the entire left side of his face due to emergency cancer surgery. The prosthetic face has changed Eric Moger's life, making it possible for him to drink his first glass of water in years and to taste real food for the first time since his surgery.
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Some of the major players in publicly traded 3D include 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ), currently seen as one of the most promising companies. CNBC reports that Organovo Holdings, an OTC traded San Diego-based company that focuses on 3D bio printing technology is working on printing functional human tissue for medical research. ExOne (NASDAQ: EXONE) prints in more materials than others, an advantage as the technology advances.
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Some of the major players in publicly traded 3D include 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ), currently seen as one of the most promising companies. Question: What can you print with a 3D printer? CNBC reports that Organovo Holdings, an OTC traded San Diego-based company that focuses on 3D bio printing technology is working on printing functional human tissue for medical research.
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Some of the major players in publicly traded 3D include 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ), currently seen as one of the most promising companies. The cost of the printers has been a major sticking point, but even that is coming down. They print building components, which are then assembled.
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Buy or Sell: 3D Systems (DDD) - Real Time Insight
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In our list of most searched for tickers so far this month, there is a surprising name in the top group; 3D Systems ( DDD ) . This small cap firm is apparently pretty popular with investors, despite its small market cap, thanks to its innovative business line and impressive performance over the last one year period (up nearly 100%).
This surge in price is largely thanks to great earnings momentum and an enormous level of interest in the company's main business, 3D printing . This 3D printing has been billed as a game-changer by some, and the start of a new ' industrial revolution ' by others, so it certainly has been hyped up over the past few months.
Unfortunately for investors though, the company has fallen on some hard times and its stock price has had significant trouble in 2013. In fact, the company is now down over 15% on the year and is well off of its all-time high.
This may be viewed as a buying opportunity by some, or the last straw for others, but what about you?
Should investors be buyers or sellers of DDD here?
Reasons to Buy:
Stock is currently in solid company for its Zacks Industry Rank (although it should be noted there are very few companies in this segment).
Earnings growth is still quite impressive-projected to be 30% when compared to the year ago quarter-while the industry seems poised to surge in importance as well.
The current pull-back could represent a very attractive entry point for some longer-term focused investors.
Reasons to Sell:
The earnings estimate trend is not looking good. There are several revisions lower in the past sixty days, while the consensus has come down over the same time frame.
The stock recently saw its Zacks Rank move from a 2 or 'Buy' to 3 or 'Hold'. This means that the firm is becoming less favorable from an earnings estimate perspective, at least when compared to its peers.
The PE is relatively high-above 30-and it has been a very volatile stock. This might be a very potent mix if markets start to slump or if opinions change on this company in the near term.
What do you think; is DDD a buy or a sell?
Let us know in the comments below!
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In our list of most searched for tickers so far this month, there is a surprising name in the top group; 3D Systems ( DDD ) . Should investors be buyers or sellers of DDD here? What do you think; is DDD a buy or a sell?
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Click to get this free report >> 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In our list of most searched for tickers so far this month, there is a surprising name in the top group; 3D Systems ( DDD ) . Should investors be buyers or sellers of DDD here?
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Click to get this free report >> 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In our list of most searched for tickers so far this month, there is a surprising name in the top group; 3D Systems ( DDD ) . Should investors be buyers or sellers of DDD here?
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What do you think; is DDD a buy or a sell? In our list of most searched for tickers so far this month, there is a surprising name in the top group; 3D Systems ( DDD ) . Should investors be buyers or sellers of DDD here?
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Proto Labs Stock Soars 192% From IPO On Growth
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Proto Labs ( PRLB ) shareholders capped last year with plenty to celebrate.
The quick-turn manufacturer's stock price has tripled since it went public Feb. 24, 2012.
It was 2012's second-best IPO performer, tied withGuidewire Software ( GWRE ), says Cindy Profaca, managing director of IPOFinancial.com. As of the March 15 close, Proto Labs' stock was up 192% since it came out of the gate.
Proto Labs is an online, tech-enabled manufacturer of custom parts for prototyping and short-run production. It provides customers with real parts made of various plastics and metals real fast to product developers, who are under increasing pressure to bring their finished goods to market faster than rivals. It uses computer numerical control, or CNC, machining and injection molding to manufacture custom parts. A CNC machine is a computer-controlled milling machine. It carves the desired part out of plastic or metal.
Proto Labs' value proposition is all about speed. It's the world's fastest producer of injection molded or CNC machined parts, Chief Executive Brad Cleveland told IBD.
Secret Sauce
The company's secret sauce lies in its proprietary software. Its Web-based interface and software automate many of the manual and time-consuming processes typically required to obtain custom CNC machined or injection molded parts from conventional suppliers. Customers upload a 3D computer-aided design ( CAD ) file of their required part through its website, and often within minutes its software analyzes the manufacturing potential of the product and, if it's able to make the part, returns a firm price quote with any recommendations for design modifications.
Once a customer places an order, Proto Labs' software automates processes such as mold design, which normally require skilled labor. As a result, it can quote orders in minutes. And it can ship parts in as little as one business day for a premium price.
"Proto Labs created a new service that's unprecedented," said William Blair & Co. analyst Brian Drab. "They have developed a system that has seamlessly integrated a collection of proprietary software applications with a manufacturing operation that's highly tuned for quick-turn manufacturing."
Proto Labs has developed a process where it can make injection molded parts overnight, says Drab, and at a 60%-plus gross margin. He says it can take its competitors, the traditional injection molding shops, three months to make the same parts and it costs them more to do it.
Proto Labs boasts a business model and a track record that have made heads turn on Wall Street.
"Investors recognize this is a one-of-a-kind, sophisticated operation and that the company is only beginning to penetrate its addressable market and 30%-plus revenue growth with 50% -plus return on invested capital is impressive," said Drab.
Proto Labs' customers include product developers and engineers of all stripes. Drab says one of the "beauties" about the company is no one customer accounts for more than 2% of sales and less than 10% of its revenue comes from Fortune 1,000 companies.
That's a sign Proto Labs is still in the very early stages of building its market, he says. Another sign: Drab says since its inception in 1999 through Sept. 30, 2012, Proto Labs has filled orders for around 26,000 product developers and has roughly 275,000 customers in its database that represent current or future users of its services. Overall, adds Drab, there are more than 3 million users of 3D CAD software globally, almost all of which are potential customers.
Proto Labs offers its services in the U.S. -- its biggest market -- Europe and Japan. Its manufacturing operation in Europe is located in Telford, England, which services the entire EU. Its manufacturing operation in Japan is in Tokyo and only services Japan. Any other location in the world, it exports from the U.S.
Piper Jaffray analyst Troy Jensen says the total addressable market for CNC machined and injection molded parts is around $80 billion in North America. Even if 5% of that was in Proto Lab's target market, he estimates it would still be a $4 billion opportunity for the company in North America alone.
On a global scale, Proto Labs has penetrated less than 1% of its addressable user market, he estimates.
"There's a huge opportunity for these guys to add new accounts and take share from the traditional machine shops," he said.
Judging from its results, Proto Labs has been gaining lots of momentum. Earnings gains have accelerated in each of the past three quarters. In the most recent fourth quarter, released Feb. 13, earnings soared 121% to 31 cents a share, topping views. Sales grew 31% to $33.6 million, also ahead of analysts' forecasts.
But Cleveland says because the 2011 fourth quarter was a "little soft," it made the 2012 fourth quarter look a lot better.
"It was pretty good," said Cleveland. "But we think we can do better. And I think as we go forward, we will work hard to do that."
Direct Marketing
Cleveland's growth strategy involves stepping up Proto Labs' direct marketing and sales efforts to find, and acquire customers in the U.S., Europe and Japan at a faster and faster pace.
Another initiative involves enhancing the size and complexity of the materials of the parts it makes, says Cleveland. Keeping that in mind, it recently announced the availability of stainless steel and other new metals through its Firstcut CNC machining service. And it now has the ability to make high-temperature plastics through its Protomold service.
The third prong to Cleveland's growth strategy involves adding more manufacturing processes. For the past several years it's been working on the ability to mold metal parts.
Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expect Proto Labs to stay on the growth track. They see 2013 earnings rising 24% to $1.33 a share. They expect a 23% gain in 2014.
Proto Labs often gets grouped with3D Systems ( DDD ),Stratasys ( SSYS ) and newly publicExOne (XONE), which sell 3D printing machines. But Proto Labs provides a service only, part-making.
It uses no 3D printers. It only uses injection molding and CNC machining. Stratasys, 3D Systems and ExOne make equipment as well as offer a service to make parts, primarily on 3D printing equipment, says Drab. He says many engineers use a 3D printer for an early-stage design and then go to Proto Labs for the engineering-grade parts.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Proto Labs often gets grouped with3D Systems ( DDD ),Stratasys ( SSYS ) and newly publicExOne (XONE), which sell 3D printing machines. Its Web-based interface and software automate many of the manual and time-consuming processes typically required to obtain custom CNC machined or injection molded parts from conventional suppliers. Another sign: Drab says since its inception in 1999 through Sept. 30, 2012, Proto Labs has filled orders for around 26,000 product developers and has roughly 275,000 customers in its database that represent current or future users of its services.
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Proto Labs often gets grouped with3D Systems ( DDD ),Stratasys ( SSYS ) and newly publicExOne (XONE), which sell 3D printing machines. Once a customer places an order, Proto Labs' software automates processes such as mold design, which normally require skilled labor. Any other location in the world, it exports from the U.S. Piper Jaffray analyst Troy Jensen says the total addressable market for CNC machined and injection molded parts is around $80 billion in North America.
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Proto Labs often gets grouped with3D Systems ( DDD ),Stratasys ( SSYS ) and newly publicExOne (XONE), which sell 3D printing machines. Customers upload a 3D computer-aided design ( CAD ) file of their required part through its website, and often within minutes its software analyzes the manufacturing potential of the product and, if it's able to make the part, returns a firm price quote with any recommendations for design modifications. Proto Labs has developed a process where it can make injection molded parts overnight, says Drab, and at a 60%-plus gross margin.
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Proto Labs often gets grouped with3D Systems ( DDD ),Stratasys ( SSYS ) and newly publicExOne (XONE), which sell 3D printing machines. Customers upload a 3D computer-aided design ( CAD ) file of their required part through its website, and often within minutes its software analyzes the manufacturing potential of the product and, if it's able to make the part, returns a firm price quote with any recommendations for design modifications. Another sign: Drab says since its inception in 1999 through Sept. 30, 2012, Proto Labs has filled orders for around 26,000 product developers and has roughly 275,000 customers in its database that represent current or future users of its services.
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Dow Makes It Five Days In a Row With a New Record
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"Today was more of the same, a slow steady move higher and more new highs along the way," said Schaeffer's Senior Technical Strategist Ryan Detrick, CMT, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) climbed slightly, setting another intraday trading record. "I wish there was more to it than this, but there was virtually no big news and the bulls continue to move things higher."
Continue reading for more on today's market, including :
Schaeffer's Senior Options Strategist Tony Venosa, CMT, answers a reader request , showing why 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is a buy at $30.
Schaeffer's Senior Trading Analyst Bryan Sapp on how expiration week can move the markets; plus, the chart of the day on Fastenal Company ( FAST ).
How short-term option traders bet on a continued upswing in Facebook Inc ( FB ) through the end of the week.
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The Dow makes it five days in a row with a new intraday record, a surprising fight over coffee, and online gaming company Zynga ( ZNGA ) was the target of short-term bullish option traders.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) continued its climb up the charts, setting a new all-time intraday high for the fifth day in a row. The Dow finished at 14,447.29, gaining 50 points, or nearly 0.4%. The 30-member Dow saw 23 companies advance, led by The Boeing Company ( BA ), which climbed 2.1%. The seven decliners were led by industrial conglomerate General Electric (GE), which fell 0.6%.
The S&P 500 Index (SPX) climbed 5 points, or 0.3%, to close at 1,556.22, just shy of a new all-time closing peak. The SPX also set another intraday annual high, and is now trading at levels not seen since October 2007. After a slow start, the Nasdaq Composite (COMP) also gained nearly 9 points, or 0.3%, to finish at 3,252.87.
The CBOE Market Volatility Index (VIX) fell 1 point, or 8%, to close at 11.58.
A Trader's Take :
"Monday had been a rather bearish day, in fact, starting the year off with six straight days in the red for the S&P 500 Index (SPX) -- but the past two Mondays have been in the green," Detrick noted. "Today seemed like everyone was still trying to figure out what last week's strong jobs data means."
3 Things to Know About Today's Market :
The state of Illinois was charged Monday with securities fraud by the Securities and Exchange Commission, which said the state misled bond investors about pension fund obligations and how badly the pension was underfunded. (Chicago Tribune)
Activist investor Carl Icahn signed a confidentiality agreement with Dell Inc. (DELL) as part of his effort to keep the company from going private. Last week, Icahn's company upped its stake in the computer maker. (CBS)
And the battle in New York City over the size of sugary drinks took an interesting turn today, with a state judge halting the city's impending ban on oversized sodas and coffees. Sunday, Mayor Michael Bloomberg unloaded on Starbucks (SBUX), which had announced it would not change its drinks, pending a lawsuit filed by the beverage industry. (The Wall Street Journal/MarketWatch)
5 Stocks We Were Watching Today :
Online game maker Zynga ( ZNGA ) was the target of short-term bulls looking to cash in by Friday's expiration date.
Short-term traders were also optimistic about Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS), as the casino operator saw a big uptick in call trades that expire at the end of the week.
A minor recovery by Halozyme Therapeutics (HALO) brought a barrage of optimistic call traders.
Sporting goods retailer Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) turned in a disappointing earnings call today, and bearish put traders immediately swooped in .
One investor executed a rare three-strike spread on Genworth Financial (GNW), betting on long-term upside in the shares.
For a look at today's options movers and commodities activity, head to page 2.
Commodities :
Oil futures finished with a minor gain, bouncing back after dropping $1 and hitting an intraday low of $90.89 amid concerns about China. April-dated crude closed at $92.06 a barrel, adding 11 cents, or 0.1%.
Gold had its their best finish since Feb. 28, with April futures ending up $1.10, or 0.1%, to settle at $1,578 an ounce.
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Continue reading for more on today's market, including : Schaeffer's Senior Options Strategist Tony Venosa, CMT, answers a reader request , showing why 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is a buy at $30. "Today was more of the same, a slow steady move higher and more new highs along the way," said Schaeffer's Senior Technical Strategist Ryan Detrick, CMT, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) climbed slightly, setting another intraday trading record. The Dow makes it five days in a row with a new intraday record, a surprising fight over coffee, and online gaming company Zynga ( ZNGA ) was the target of short-term bullish option traders.
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Continue reading for more on today's market, including : Schaeffer's Senior Options Strategist Tony Venosa, CMT, answers a reader request , showing why 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is a buy at $30. "Today was more of the same, a slow steady move higher and more new highs along the way," said Schaeffer's Senior Technical Strategist Ryan Detrick, CMT, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) climbed slightly, setting another intraday trading record. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) continued its climb up the charts, setting a new all-time intraday high for the fifth day in a row.
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Continue reading for more on today's market, including : Schaeffer's Senior Options Strategist Tony Venosa, CMT, answers a reader request , showing why 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is a buy at $30. "Today was more of the same, a slow steady move higher and more new highs along the way," said Schaeffer's Senior Technical Strategist Ryan Detrick, CMT, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) climbed slightly, setting another intraday trading record. Schaeffer's Senior Trading Analyst Bryan Sapp on how expiration week can move the markets; plus, the chart of the day on Fastenal Company ( FAST ).
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Continue reading for more on today's market, including : Schaeffer's Senior Options Strategist Tony Venosa, CMT, answers a reader request , showing why 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is a buy at $30. "Today was more of the same, a slow steady move higher and more new highs along the way," said Schaeffer's Senior Technical Strategist Ryan Detrick, CMT, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) climbed slightly, setting another intraday trading record. Schaeffer's Senior Trading Analyst Bryan Sapp on how expiration week can move the markets; plus, the chart of the day on Fastenal Company ( FAST ).
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Fiscal Cliff, Sequester, Wolf!
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Fiscal Cliff, Sequester, Wolf!
In Italy, Beppe Grillo Leads the Way - But Where?
10 Stocks to Hold Forever - Part Nine
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Remember the Fiscal Cliff? For many months, we were warned that if Congress couldn't find a way to compromise, the economy would go over the cliff. Somehow, they did, and it didn't.
Then came the Sequester, preceded by more dire warnings that allowing the automatic (last resort) measures to take effect would strangle the economy, put thousands of federal employees and contractors out of work and inconvenience-or endanger-the rest of us as government productivity slowed.
Well, the Sequester has taken effect, and I can't say I've noticed.
But I do wonder who's going to cry wolf next.
And recognizing that our politicians are becoming increasingly unable to run our country with any degree of cooperation and efficiency, I present the chart below!
Created by Harris Interactive, after a broad survey (more than 14,000 interviews) of U.S. general public, it illustrates the Reputation Ratings of 14 industries and the government.
At the top, most respected of all, is the technology industry. Thank you Apple, Netflix, Google, Facebook, LinkedIn and all the companies that make our lives more fun and productive.
At the bottom is tobacco. Understandably.
And one step off the bottom, viewed negatively by 67% of respondents, is the Government. Overall, we don't respect it. We think it's ineffective, if not just plain wrong. We take for granted that our politicians protect the interests of themselves and their lobbyists first and us second. And yet we allow the government to keep growing!
Meanwhile, over in Italy, something interesting happened in the general election 10 days ago.
Beppe Grillo upset the apple cart. And he wasn't even running! But his populist Five Star Movement, which unlike other parties formed no alliances and vowed to refrain from doing so in the future, took 25.5% of the vote, electing 163 representatives to the Parliament of 945.
Which means that no alliance in Italy has a majority. Which means that no group in Italy controls the government. Which means that Italy now has no effective government.
Now, some wags will quip, "What else is new?" After all, past president Silvio Berlusconi, whose coalition received 29.1% of the vote, has been convicted of perjury, illegal financing of a political party and tax fraud. He just received a one-year sentence for abuse of office concerning publication of wiretaps. And he's still on trial for paying an underage prostitute!
Well, I think the Italian election results are big news. I think Italians, especially the younger ones who voted heavily for Five Star candidates, were desperate for something different.
They wanted to "throw the bums out," and in many cases they did. The challenge now is getting from here (limbo) to a better place. It will be interesting to watch.
Similarly, it will be interesting to watch what happens in our own government, where there are many similarities.
Here in the U.S., 38% of voters now identify themselves as independents, while 32% identify with the Democratic Party and 24% identify with the Republican Party. This is the highest percentage of independents in 75 years.
As the Democratic and the Republican Parties cooperate less, an increasingly large group of citizens will be up for grabs by these three alternatives:
Charismatic leaders
Internet-savvy organizers
Movements built on principles
or combinations of the above.
In Italy, Beppo represents the first and second. Here in the U.S., the Occupy movements of the past two years represented the second and third, while the Tea Party movement represented the third.
None of these alternatives have gained significant power yet, but there's no question our own government is becoming increasingly less effective as the parties become polarized, and thus the opportunity grows for a person/ideology/movement to emerge that upsets the apple cart here and puts some power back in the hands of the people.
Having no idea who or what that will be, I'll close with the words of an American whose words and deeds on that subject have stood the test of time.
"The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it to be always kept alive. It will often be exercised when wrong, but better so than not to be exercised at all. I like a little rebellion now and then."-Thomas Jefferson
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In recent weeks, I've been writing a series called " Ten Stocks to Hold Forever ," featuring 10 stocks, selected by Cabot editors, that you might choose to, well, "hold forever."
The ninth stock is Stratasys Corporation ( SSYS ) , and it was selected by me.
The company is one of the two leading players in the 3-D printing industry. The other is 3-D Systems ( DDD ).
Both are growing by acquisition, effectively locking up all the expertise in the industry. And I expect both to grow tremendously in the years ahead. But I'm choosing Stratasys over 3-D Systems for the simple reason that the company has no debt.
Stratasys is based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. It was founded in 1989. And it's grown revenues every year of the past decade but one (2009), when broad economic weakness brought modest shrinkage. It's been profitable every year of the decade, too, though its earnings trends are messier, mainly because of acquisitions. But after-tax profit margins are improving, and in the last quarter of 2012, they crossed the 20% level, hitting 22.9%. In the same quarter, revenues grew 63% from the year before to $71.2 million and earnings grew 29% to $0.40 per share. Those are impressive numbers, and one more sign that the company is well managed and on the right track.
So what exactly is a 3-D printer?
It's a lot like an inkjet printer. But instead of printing in two dimensions, on paper, it prints in three dimensions, building a real physical object. Stratasys uses two different technologies, FDM and PolyJet. FDM stands for Fused Deposition Modeling, and in this system, the machine creates parts by extruding molten thermoplastic in fine layers to build the part layer by layer. The PolyJet process also builds in layers, but using photopolymers, which are simultaneously cured by ultraviolet light.
And who uses 3-D printers?
Industries include aerospace, automotive, medical device, electronic device, military and educational.
Functions include building concept models, developing prototypes, producing manufacturing tools (like jigs) and creating finished parts for low-volume production.
The most important question of all, though, is this: Where is this industry going and how big will it get?
No one knows. Maybe 3-D printers will be in our houses someday, just like 2-D printers, which no one imagined 50 years ago. Maybe not. But there's little question that as costs come down, the printers will find more uses in a wide variety of industries. And if Stratasys remains one of the leaders, as I expect it to, its fortunes will continue to grow.
As to the stock's chart, that's very interesting. When I chose SSYS for this list late last year, it was trading around 70, in a confirmed uptrend. In January, it hit 90. But in late January, both SSYS and DDD sold off on big volume, after a couple of analysts opined that the industry was in a bit of a bubble. SSYS bottomed at 60 a month later, and today it's working its way back up, having released an excellent fourth quarter report early this week.
In short, while SSYS is no longer a leading stock, the decline since January has taken a lot of risk out of the stock and this looks like a decent buying opportunity for investors with longer time horizons, including "forever."
Yours in pursuit of wisdom and wealth,
Timothy Lutts
Editor of Cabot Stock of the Month
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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The other is 3-D Systems ( DDD ). But in late January, both SSYS and DDD sold off on big volume, after a couple of analysts opined that the industry was in a bit of a bubble. Then came the Sequester, preceded by more dire warnings that allowing the automatic (last resort) measures to take effect would strangle the economy, put thousands of federal employees and contractors out of work and inconvenience-or endanger-the rest of us as government productivity slowed.
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The other is 3-D Systems ( DDD ). But in late January, both SSYS and DDD sold off on big volume, after a couple of analysts opined that the industry was in a bit of a bubble. Beppe Grillo upset the apple cart.
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The other is 3-D Systems ( DDD ). But in late January, both SSYS and DDD sold off on big volume, after a couple of analysts opined that the industry was in a bit of a bubble. None of these alternatives have gained significant power yet, but there's no question our own government is becoming increasingly less effective as the parties become polarized, and thus the opportunity grows for a person/ideology/movement to emerge that upsets the apple cart here and puts some power back in the hands of the people.
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The other is 3-D Systems ( DDD ). But in late January, both SSYS and DDD sold off on big volume, after a couple of analysts opined that the industry was in a bit of a bubble. And yet we allow the government to keep growing!
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Stratasys Posts Modest 4Q12 - Analyst Blog
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Stratasys Inc. ( SSYS ) reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per share of 40 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 27 cents.
Revenue
Stratasys recorded total revenue of $96.4 million in the fourth quarter, up 23.0% from $78.3 million in the year-ago quarter. The company witnessed improvements in both product and services revenue.
In the reported quarter, Product revenue grew significantly by 64.2% with the year-ago quarter. The upside was driven by substantial growth in the company's system and consumable earnings. This apart, Services revenue increased by 58.6% in the fourth quarter of 2012, attributable to the improvement in demand for the company's higher price for Fortus 3D Production Systems and broad portfolio of PolyJet.
Operating Results
Gross profit stood at $32.8 million (46.1% of the total revenue) in the quarter, up 32.6% from $22.9 million (52.5% of the total revenue) in the year-ago quarter. The gross margin declined as revenue increased at a lower rate than the cost of sales.
Operating loss in the quarter was $4.2 million versus $5.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. However, operating expense increased 170.9% year over year, primarily due to higher R&D and SG&A expenses. Operating margin plummeted to a loss of 7.0% from operating profit margin of 20.4% in the year-ago quarter. The company's product mix affected its operating margin.
The company reported net loss of $3.5 million or 9 cents per share in the fourth quarter compared with a loss of $6.30 million or 17 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. Non-GAAP net income was $16.3 million or 40 cents per share in the reported quarter compared to a profit of $11.6 billion or 30 cents.
Balance Sheet
The company exited the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $153.9 million, up from $51.2 million in the previous quarter. The company does not have any long-term debt.
Guidance
The company provided its guidance for fiscal 2013, wherein, revenue is expected in the range of $430.0 million to $445.0 million, while the Non-GAAP earnings are anticipated to be $1.80 to $1.95 per share. Moreover, GAAP loss is expected in the range of 41 cents to 16 cents per share.
Conclusion
The fourth-quarter results were encouraging with EPS exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate and revenues improving on a year-over-year basis. Moreover, growth in product and services revenue helped the company expand its business substantially.
Previously, the company had stated that Hewlett-Packard ( HPQ ) agreed to discontinue its manufacturing and distribution agreement for 3D printers. The discontinuation has been effective since the end of 2012.
Despite a globally increasing demand for 3D printers, Stratasys does not expect the termination to have a material impact on the business fundamentals. However, we are a bit apprehensive about the company's high-cost business model and stiff competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ).
The company has a Zacks Rank #3, (Hold) on the stock. Symantec Corp. ( SYMC ), with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), might be worth considering at this point.
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However, we are a bit apprehensive about the company's high-cost business model and stiff competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report SYMANTEC CORP (SYMC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This apart, Services revenue increased by 58.6% in the fourth quarter of 2012, attributable to the improvement in demand for the company's higher price for Fortus 3D Production Systems and broad portfolio of PolyJet.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report SYMANTEC CORP (SYMC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, we are a bit apprehensive about the company's high-cost business model and stiff competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). Stratasys Inc. ( SSYS ) reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per share of 40 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 27 cents.
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However, we are a bit apprehensive about the company's high-cost business model and stiff competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report SYMANTEC CORP (SYMC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Revenue Stratasys recorded total revenue of $96.4 million in the fourth quarter, up 23.0% from $78.3 million in the year-ago quarter.
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However, we are a bit apprehensive about the company's high-cost business model and stiff competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report SYMANTEC CORP (SYMC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This apart, Services revenue increased by 58.6% in the fourth quarter of 2012, attributable to the improvement in demand for the company's higher price for Fortus 3D Production Systems and broad portfolio of PolyJet.
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2013-03-04 00:00:00 UTC
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Stratasys Surges on Earnings Beat
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Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS ) opens the week on an upswing on word of a very successful fourth quarter.
The Eden Prairie, Minnesota 3D printer manufacturer finished the fourth quarter with an EPS of $0.40, up 33 percent year-over-year. The firm also topped the Wall Street consensus of $0.38 per share.
Revenue climbed 23 percent from Q4 2011 and closed at $96.4 million. On this front, Stratasys blew away analysts' expectations of around $53 million.
Full-year EPS closed at $1.49, rising 58.5 percent from 2011. This figure easily topped the Wall Street consensus of $1.38.
For the year, revenue grew nearly 30 percent and closed at $359 million - 79.5 percent higher than the Wall Street consensus of around $200 million.
Strong 2013 Guidance
Stratasys expects EPS to finish in the $1.80 to $1.95 range in 2013. At the middle-ground of $1.87-$1.88, the firm would top analysts' expectations of $1.86.
The company also expects revenue to come in above the Wall Street consensus. While analysts are looking for approximately $421 million, Stratasys expects to pull in $430 to $445 million.
Clap for Stratasys, Because of Stratasys
In January, Stratasys announced that the "magic arms" WREX exoskeleton device - created by researchers at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Philadelphia - has been nominated for the Designs of the Year 2013 awards by London's Design Museum. The device helped a four year-old girl use her arms for the firm time.
Notably, the device was created using a Stratasys Dimension 3D Printer. Thus, if the WREX device ultimately goes on to win, look for some positive news on the company in April - news that could give the stock another boost.
3D Systems Down
The good news for Stratasys doesn't appear to be extending to fellow 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems Corp. (NYSE: DDD ). After gradually climbing into the high $30s and closing near $37 on February 28, the stock has embarked on a backslide. The Rock Hill, South Carolina firm is down for the second day in a row and is back below $36 as of this writing.
3D Systems is down around two percent on Friday.
Market Reaction
After hovering in the $80s from the end of December through most of January, Stratasys dipped back into the $70s before briefly eclipsing the $80 mark again in the second week of February. Since then, it has gradually declined and leveled out in the low-to-mid $60s through Friday.
Now, on word of its successful fourth quarter and 2012 earnings, Stratasys is inching toward the $70 mark again. In the morning hours of trading on Friday, the stock is at its highest point in nearly two weeks as it hovers around the $69 mark.
Stratasys is up approximately seven percent on Friday.
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3D Systems Down The good news for Stratasys doesn't appear to be extending to fellow 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems Corp. (NYSE: DDD ). Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS ) opens the week on an upswing on word of a very successful fourth quarter. The Eden Prairie, Minnesota 3D printer manufacturer finished the fourth quarter with an EPS of $0.40, up 33 percent year-over-year.
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3D Systems Down The good news for Stratasys doesn't appear to be extending to fellow 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems Corp. (NYSE: DDD ). The Eden Prairie, Minnesota 3D printer manufacturer finished the fourth quarter with an EPS of $0.40, up 33 percent year-over-year. For the year, revenue grew nearly 30 percent and closed at $359 million - 79.5 percent higher than the Wall Street consensus of around $200 million.
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3D Systems Down The good news for Stratasys doesn't appear to be extending to fellow 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems Corp. (NYSE: DDD ). For the year, revenue grew nearly 30 percent and closed at $359 million - 79.5 percent higher than the Wall Street consensus of around $200 million. While analysts are looking for approximately $421 million, Stratasys expects to pull in $430 to $445 million.
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3D Systems Down The good news for Stratasys doesn't appear to be extending to fellow 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems Corp. (NYSE: DDD ). The Eden Prairie, Minnesota 3D printer manufacturer finished the fourth quarter with an EPS of $0.40, up 33 percent year-over-year. Revenue climbed 23 percent from Q4 2011 and closed at $96.4 million.
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Company News for February 26, 2013 - Corporate Summary
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/company-news-for-february-26-2013-corporate-summary-2013-02-26
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• FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE ) posted fourth quarter earnings per share of $0.80, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.79
• Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ ) reported fourth quarter earnings per share of $0.33, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.32
• Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI ) posted second quarter earnings per share of $0.34, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.38
• 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) reported fourth quarter earnings per share of $0.37, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate
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• FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE ) posted fourth quarter earnings per share of $0.80, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.79 • Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ ) reported fourth quarter earnings per share of $0.33, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.32 • Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI ) posted second quarter earnings per share of $0.34, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.38 • 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) reported fourth quarter earnings per share of $0.37, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate DONALDSON CO (DCI): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report FIRSTENERGY CP (FE): Free Stock Analysis Report HERTZ GLBL HLDG (HTZ): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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• FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE ) posted fourth quarter earnings per share of $0.80, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.79 • Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ ) reported fourth quarter earnings per share of $0.33, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.32 • Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI ) posted second quarter earnings per share of $0.34, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.38 • 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) reported fourth quarter earnings per share of $0.37, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate DONALDSON CO (DCI): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report FIRSTENERGY CP (FE): Free Stock Analysis Report HERTZ GLBL HLDG (HTZ): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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• FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE ) posted fourth quarter earnings per share of $0.80, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.79 • Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ ) reported fourth quarter earnings per share of $0.33, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.32 • Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI ) posted second quarter earnings per share of $0.34, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.38 • 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) reported fourth quarter earnings per share of $0.37, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate DONALDSON CO (DCI): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report FIRSTENERGY CP (FE): Free Stock Analysis Report HERTZ GLBL HLDG (HTZ): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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• FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE ) posted fourth quarter earnings per share of $0.80, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.79 • Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ ) reported fourth quarter earnings per share of $0.33, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.32 • Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI ) posted second quarter earnings per share of $0.34, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.38 • 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) reported fourth quarter earnings per share of $0.37, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate DONALDSON CO (DCI): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report FIRSTENERGY CP (FE): Free Stock Analysis Report HERTZ GLBL HLDG (HTZ): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Mid-Morning Market Update: Markets Rise At Start, Barnes & Noble's Leonard Riggio To Bid For Retail Assets
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Following the market opening Monday, the Dow traded up 0.27 percent to 14,039.02 while the NASDAQ rose 0.56 percent to 3,179.40. The S&P also rose, surging 0.42 percent to 1,521.92.
Index Technicals: The S&P 500 looks poised to defend the 1,500 mark while holding a support of 1,497, with 1,531 as the new resistance. 1515 will be a key area to watch for today.
The DOW is set up today with support at 13,860 as it looks to re-test its 14,058 highs.
The NASDAQ is poised to defend its 3130 support and its daily 50 EMA at 3,122.5 as it tries to regain a breakout over its September highs of 3,197.
The RUT is set to find support at 900 while regaining its 50 EMA at 910.40. The resistance looks to be set at 932 for the session.
Top Headline Barnes & Noble's (NYSE: BKS ) Chairman Mr. Leonard Riggio plans to bid for all the retail assets of the company, excluding the Nook digital reader business.
Equities Trading UP Zynga (NASDAQ: ZNGA ) shot up 10.03 percent to $3.51 after Nevada legalized first interstate online poker.
Shares of Elan Corporation plc (NYSE: ELN )got a boost, shooting up 8.77 percent to $11.53 after Royalty Pharma proposed to buy Elan for $11 per share.
Barnes & Noble (NYSE: BKS ) was also up, gaining 9.38 percent to $14.78 after the company's Chairman Mr. Leonard Riggio plans to bid for all the retail assets of the company.
Equities Trading DOWN Affymax (NASDAQ: AFFY ) shares tumbled 84.81 percent to $2.51 this morning. Affymax and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company decided to voluntarily recall all lots of OMONTYS® Injection.
Dynavax Technologies (NASDAQ: DVAX ) was also down, falling 32.66 percent to $2.00 after the US FDA rejected Dynavax's HEPLISAV, an investigational adult hepatitis B vaccine.
Shares of 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD )were down 14.08 percent to $32.62 this morning, after the company reported downbeat Q4 revenue.
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 1.13 percent to $94.18, while gold traded up 0.98 percent to $1,588.20.
Silver traded up 1.67 percent Monday to $28.94, while copper gained 0.65 percent to $3.56.
Eurozone European shares were higher after exit polls from Italy's election. Moody's downgraded U.K.'s sovereign credit rating to Aa1 from AAA. The Bank of Greece sees the Greek economy contracting 4.5 percent in 2013 with growth finally returning in 2014.
The Spanish Ibex surged 1.85 percent, while the Italian MIB index jumped 2.23 percent. The STOXX Europe 600 Index rose 0.21 percent, London's FTSE 100 Index surged 1.24 percent, French CAC 40 Index rose 1.76 percent and German DAX 30 index gained 2.26 percent.
Economics The Chicago Fed National Activity Index fell to -0.32 in January, versus 0.25 in December, missing economists' estimates of 0.02.
The Treasury is set to auction 3- and 6-month bills as well as 2-year notes. Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Dennis Lockhard will speak on the economic outlook in Knoxville, Tenn.
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Shares of 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD )were down 14.08 percent to $32.62 this morning, after the company reported downbeat Q4 revenue. Top Headline Barnes & Noble's (NYSE: BKS ) Chairman Mr. Leonard Riggio plans to bid for all the retail assets of the company, excluding the Nook digital reader business. Equities Trading UP Zynga (NASDAQ: ZNGA ) shot up 10.03 percent to $3.51 after Nevada legalized first interstate online poker.
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Shares of 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD )were down 14.08 percent to $32.62 this morning, after the company reported downbeat Q4 revenue. Top Headline Barnes & Noble's (NYSE: BKS ) Chairman Mr. Leonard Riggio plans to bid for all the retail assets of the company, excluding the Nook digital reader business. Barnes & Noble (NYSE: BKS ) was also up, gaining 9.38 percent to $14.78 after the company's Chairman Mr. Leonard Riggio plans to bid for all the retail assets of the company.
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Shares of 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD )were down 14.08 percent to $32.62 this morning, after the company reported downbeat Q4 revenue. Following the market opening Monday, the Dow traded up 0.27 percent to 14,039.02 while the NASDAQ rose 0.56 percent to 3,179.40. Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 1.13 percent to $94.18, while gold traded up 0.98 percent to $1,588.20.
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Shares of 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD )were down 14.08 percent to $32.62 this morning, after the company reported downbeat Q4 revenue. The DOW is set up today with support at 13,860 as it looks to re-test its 14,058 highs. Equities Trading DOWN Affymax (NASDAQ: AFFY ) shares tumbled 84.81 percent to $2.51 this morning.
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Benzinga Market Primer: Monday, February 25
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Futures Rise Despite U.K. Downgrade, Weak China Manufacturing Data
U.S. equity futures rose slightly in pre-market trading despite the downgrade of the U.K.'s sovereign credit rating to Aa1 from AAA by Moody's. Also, the China HSBC Flash Manufacturing PMI for February was released at 50.4, weaker than expectations of 52.2 and below the previous reading of 52.3.
Top News
In other news around the markets:
Japan has nominated Asian Development Bank Chief Haruhiko Kuroda to be the next Bank of Japan Governor, with another candidate, Kukuo Iwata, was nominated as a Deputy Governor. The Bank of Greece sees the Greek economy contracting 4.5 percent in 2013 with growth finally returning in 2014. Italy auctioned 2-year zero-coupon bonds to yield 1.682 percent, higher than the previous auction just hours before the initial results of the critical parliamentary elections are released. S&P 500 futures rose 2.9 points to 1,517.50. The EUR/USD was higher at 1.3258. Spanish 10-year government bond yields rose to 5.16 percent. Italian 10-year government bond yields rose to 4.45 percent. Gold rose 1.13 percent to $1,590.50 per ounce.
Asian Markets
Asian shares were mostly higher overnight led by Japanese shares following the Bank of Japan nominations. The Japanese Nikkei Index rose 2.43 percent and the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.5 percent while the Hang Seng Index rose 0.17 percent. Also, the Korean Kospi fell 0.46 percent and Australian shares rose 0.75 percent.
European Markets
European shares were higher overnight ahead of the Italian election results. The Spanish Ibex Index rose 0.68 percent and the Italian FTSE MIB Index rose 0.85 percent. Meanwhile, the German DAX rose 1.29 percent and the French CAC rose 0.66 percent while U.K. shares rose 0.46 percent.
Commodities
Commodities were stronger overnight after last week's massive weakness despite the weaker than expected China data. WTI Crude futures rose 0.75 percent to $93.83 per barrel and Brent Crude futures rose 0.91 percent to $115.14 per barrel. Copper futures rose 0.37 percent to $356.35 as mining stocks rallied. Gold was higher and silver futures rose 2.03 percent to $29.10 per ounce.
Currencies
Currency markets were in flux overnight as the euro strengthened, the pound weakened and the yen continued its slide. The EUR/USD was higher at 1.3258 and the dollar rose against the yen to 93.87 and the cable fell to 1.5146. Overall, the Dollar Index fell 0.23 percent on weakness against the euro and the swiss franc. Also, the AUD/USD was weaker following the Chinese manufacturing data and the EUR/GBP rose 0.62 percent following the U.K. downgrade while the EUR/JPY rose 0.99 percent.
Pre-Market Movers
Stocks moving in the pre-market included:
Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK ) shares rose 1.95 percent pre-market as the company reported strong earnings last week and is expected to name a new CEO soon. Newmont Mining (NYSE: NEM ) shares rose 1.47 percent pre-market after reporting strong earnings last week and positive comments in this weekend's Barron's. Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL ) shares fell 0.97 percent pre-market as passengers of the Triumph, the ship that broke down at sea and filled with sewage, are launching a class action lawsuit against the company. ADT Corp (NYSE: ADT ) shares rose 1.11 percent after Barron's said the shares could rise 20 percent in the next year.
Earnings
Notable companies expected to report earnings Monday include:
Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK ) is expected to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.49 vs. $0.46 a year ago. Big Lots (NYSE: BIG ) is expected to report fourth quarter EPS of $1.99 vs. $1.75 a year ago. Three-D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) is expected to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.38 vs. $0.16 a year ago. Vivus (NASDAQ: VVUS ) is expected to report a fourth quarter loss of $0.44 per share vs. a loss of $0.14 per share a year ago.
Economics
On the economics calendar Monday, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index and the Dallas Fed Manufacturing Survey are due out. Also, the Treasury is set to auction 3- and 6-month bills as well as 2-year notes. Lastly, the Fed's Dennis Lockhart is expected to speak. In Europe, look for Italian exit polls to leak out approximately one hour after polls close at 9 am eastern. Overnight, look for clearer Italian election results as well as an Italian 6-month bill auction.
Good luck and good trading.
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Three-D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) is expected to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.38 vs. $0.16 a year ago. Also, the China HSBC Flash Manufacturing PMI for February was released at 50.4, weaker than expectations of 52.2 and below the previous reading of 52.3. Newmont Mining (NYSE: NEM ) shares rose 1.47 percent pre-market after reporting strong earnings last week and positive comments in this weekend's Barron's.
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Three-D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) is expected to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.38 vs. $0.16 a year ago. Pre-Market Movers Stocks moving in the pre-market included: Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK ) shares rose 1.95 percent pre-market as the company reported strong earnings last week and is expected to name a new CEO soon. Newmont Mining (NYSE: NEM ) shares rose 1.47 percent pre-market after reporting strong earnings last week and positive comments in this weekend's Barron's.
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Three-D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) is expected to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.38 vs. $0.16 a year ago. The Japanese Nikkei Index rose 2.43 percent and the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.5 percent while the Hang Seng Index rose 0.17 percent. The Spanish Ibex Index rose 0.68 percent and the Italian FTSE MIB Index rose 0.85 percent.
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Three-D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) is expected to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.38 vs. $0.16 a year ago. Meanwhile, the German DAX rose 1.29 percent and the French CAC rose 0.66 percent while U.K. shares rose 0.46 percent. Also, the AUD/USD was weaker following the Chinese manufacturing data and the EUR/GBP rose 0.62 percent following the U.K. downgrade while the EUR/JPY rose 0.99 percent.
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Market Wrap for Monday, February 25: Stocks Plunge on Italy Fears
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The U.S. stock market was hit hard on Monday as investors reacted to uncertainty emanating out of Italy on election day.
The Dow lost more than 200 points on fears that a divided Italian parliament could get in the way of fiscal reforms and hamper EU stability. The U.S. dollar and Treasuries were both higher on the session on risk aversion.
The VIX surged more than 35 percent as money flowed out of stocks and into safer assets.
Major Averages
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 216 points, or 1.55 percent, to 13,784.
The S&P 500 lost 28 points, or 1.83 percent, to finish at 1,488.
The Nasdaq Composite shed almost 46 points to 3,116.
Commodities
Crude oil prices were little changed on Monday to start off the trading week. Late in the day, NYMEX crude futures, the U.S. benchmark, were down around 0.12 percent to $93.00. Brent contracts had risen around 0.17 percent to $114.34. Natural gas jumped on the session, adding almost 4 percent to $3.41.
Precious metals climbed on Monday, but remain in a downtrend. At last check, COMEX gold futures had risen 1.45 prcent and were trading at $1,596. Silver futures rose around 2 percent to $29.13.
Grain prices were largely lower on the day, with the only gainer being corn which traded up 0.40 percent. Wheat lost almost 2 percent on the session. Soft commodities mostly traded within a 1 percent range on the day, although cotton fell almost 2 percent.
Bonds
Treasury prices rose sharply throughout the day on Monday and closed near session highs. Late in the day, the iShares Barclays 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NYSE: TLT ) was up 1.72 percent to $119.04. The surge in prices sent yields lower.
The yield on the 2-Year Note fell one basis point to 0.24 percent. The yield on the 5-Year Note plunged six basis point to 0.78 percent.
Yields on the 10-Year Note and 30-Year Bond fell nine and eight basis points to 1.90 percent and 3.10 percent, respectively.
Currencies
The U.S. dollar rose on risk aversion to start off the trading week. Near the close of the equity market, the PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish ETF (NYSE: UUP ), which tracks the performance of the greenback versus a basket of foreign currencies, was up 0.45 percent to $22.33.
The closely watched EUR/USD wass last trading down 0.44 percent to $1.3121. The greenback, however, fell around 0.85 percent against the yen on the day.
Volatility and Volume
The VIX exploded more than 35 percent higher on the day to above 19.
Volume was lighter than usual despite the sell-off. Only around 83.5 million SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: SPY ) shares traded hands compared to a 3-month daily average of 131 million.
Stock Movers
Affymax (NASDAQ: AFFY ) plunged more than 85 percent after the company pulled its anemia drug in the wake of reports of severe allergic reactions in some kidney-disease patients.
Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN ) rose 3 percent in the wake of the news from Affymax. Amgen has a competitive drug on the market.
Hertz Global Holdings (NYSE: HTZ ) rose a little less than 2 percent after gapping higher in the wake of the company's Q4 earnings results.
Elan (NYSE: ELN ) climbed 5 percent after pharmaceutical investor Royalty Pharma LLC dislosed that it had approached the biotech company with a $6.55 billion takeover offer. Royalty said that it has not received a formal response to its proposal.
Shares of Dillard's (NYSE:DDS lost more than 9 percent after the company released its fiscal Q4 earnings results.
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) fell 9 percent after the company's quarterly report.
Zynga (NASDAQ: ZNGA ) climbed almost 8 percent on Monday as investors reacted to online gaming being legalized in Nevada last week.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) fell 9 percent after the company's quarterly report. Near the close of the equity market, the PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish ETF (NYSE: UUP ), which tracks the performance of the greenback versus a basket of foreign currencies, was up 0.45 percent to $22.33. Stock Movers Affymax (NASDAQ: AFFY ) plunged more than 85 percent after the company pulled its anemia drug in the wake of reports of severe allergic reactions in some kidney-disease patients.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) fell 9 percent after the company's quarterly report. Bonds Treasury prices rose sharply throughout the day on Monday and closed near session highs. Yields on the 10-Year Note and 30-Year Bond fell nine and eight basis points to 1.90 percent and 3.10 percent, respectively.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) fell 9 percent after the company's quarterly report. Soft commodities mostly traded within a 1 percent range on the day, although cotton fell almost 2 percent. The yield on the 2-Year Note fell one basis point to 0.24 percent.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) fell 9 percent after the company's quarterly report. Bonds Treasury prices rose sharply throughout the day on Monday and closed near session highs. Yields on the 10-Year Note and 30-Year Bond fell nine and eight basis points to 1.90 percent and 3.10 percent, respectively.
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Pre-Market Earnings Report for February 25, 2013 : LOW, FE, HTZ, DCI, KOS, ARIA, DDD, BGC, CTB, CWH, HL, DNDN
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The following companies are expected to report earnings prior to market open on 02/25/2013. Visit our Earnings Calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. ( LOW ) is reporting for the quarter ending January 31, 2013. The building company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 20 analysts that follow the stock is $0.23. This value represents a -20.69% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. LOW missed the consensus earnings per share in the 3rd calendar quarter of 2012 by -7.14%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio for LOW is 21.90 vs. an industry ratio of 18.80, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
FirstEnergy Corporation ( FE ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2012. The electric power utilities company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 7 analysts that follow the stock is $0.79. This value represents a 2.60% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2012 Price to Earnings ratio for FE is 11.98 vs. an industry ratio of 8.60, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc ( HTZ ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2012. The business services company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6 analysts that follow the stock is $0.32. This value represents a 33.33% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year HTZ has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 3rd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 5%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2012 Price to Earnings ratio for HTZ is 13.78 vs. an industry ratio of 37.50.
Donaldson Company, Inc. ( DCI ) is reporting for the quarter ending January 31, 2013. The pollution control company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 10 analysts that follow the stock is $0.38. This value represents a 8.57% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year DCI has met analyst expectations twice and beat the expectations the other two quarters. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio for DCI is 20.84 vs. an industry ratio of 9.20, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Kosmos Energy Ltd. ( KOS ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2012. The international company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6 analysts that follow the stock is $0.05. This value represents a -44.44% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2012 Price to Earnings ratio for KOS is -49.05 vs. an industry ratio of 19.90.
ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( ARIA ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2012. The drug company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 14 analysts that follow the stock is $-0.36. This value represents a -5.26% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2012 Price to Earnings ratio for ARIA is -15.77 vs. an industry ratio of 5.20.
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2012. The computer company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 3 analysts that follow the stock is $0.37. This value represents a 48.00% increase compared to the same quarter last year. DDD missed the consensus earnings per share in the 2nd calendar quarter of 2012 by -11.11%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2012 Price to Earnings ratio for DDD is 47.32 vs. an industry ratio of 21.30, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
General Cable Corporation ( BGC ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2012. The wire and cable company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 4 analysts that follow the stock is $0.29. This value represents a -3.33% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. The "days to cover" for this stock exceeds 14 days. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2012 Price to Earnings ratio for BGC is 16.00 vs. an industry ratio of 16.50.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company ( CTB ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2012. The rubber tire company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 7 analysts that follow the stock is $0.85. This value represents a 66.67% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year CTB has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 3rd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 34.48%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2012 Price to Earnings ratio for CTB is 8.12 vs. an industry ratio of 8.00, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
CommonWealth REIT ( CWH ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2012. The reit company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 4 analysts that follow the stock is $0.85. This value represents a 11.84% increase compared to the same quarter last year. CWH missed the consensus earnings per share in the 4th calendar quarter of 2011 by -10.59%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2012 Price to Earnings ratio for CWH is 5.20 vs. an industry ratio of 15.60.
Hecla Mining Company ( HL ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2012. The mining company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 8 analysts that follow the stock is $0.04. This value represents a -33.33% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2012 Price to Earnings ratio for HL is 49.00 vs. an industry ratio of 9.60, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Dendreon Corporation ( DNDN ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2012. The biomedical (gene) company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 18 analysts that follow the stock is $-0.55. This value represents a -311.54% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2012 Price to Earnings ratio for DNDN is -1.99 vs. an industry ratio of -19.10, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2012. DDD missed the consensus earnings per share in the 2nd calendar quarter of 2012 by -11.11%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2012 Price to Earnings ratio for DDD is 47.32 vs. an industry ratio of 21.30, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2012. DDD missed the consensus earnings per share in the 2nd calendar quarter of 2012 by -11.11%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2012 Price to Earnings ratio for DDD is 47.32 vs. an industry ratio of 21.30, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2012. DDD missed the consensus earnings per share in the 2nd calendar quarter of 2012 by -11.11%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2012 Price to Earnings ratio for DDD is 47.32 vs. an industry ratio of 21.30, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2012. DDD missed the consensus earnings per share in the 2nd calendar quarter of 2012 by -11.11%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2012 Price to Earnings ratio for DDD is 47.32 vs. an industry ratio of 21.30, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
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H-P Offers New Solution & Printers - Analyst Blog
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Technology giant Hewlett-Packard Co. ( HPQ ) is determined to leave no stone unturned in its pursuit of growth. In another attempt to diversify away from its PC-centric business, the company has recently come up with a new business process outsourcing (BPO) solution, AutoFlow. This solution will be offered under H-P's Enterprise Services segment.
H-P AutoFlow will automate financial, accounting and certain other business processes to facilitate smooth functioning. The company is quite confident that the solution will be competent on any Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform and can even help the system to organize workflow in a better way. An ERP platform is a business management solution that streamlines business processes through a system of integrated applications.
H-P has combined its rich BPO experience and features of the Omniflow workflow solution developed by Newgen Software Technologies, a provider of business process management (BPM) and enterprise content management (ECM) solutions.
AutoFlow is also armed with H-P's Document Processing Service, which will help an organization to manage its files and records. Overall, the solution can be used as an efficient tool to improve process automation and reduce costs so that clients can shift their focus to other sources of revenue generation.
H-P also introduced three desktop printers targeting small and medium businesses (SMBs). Due to limited resources, these SMBs always look for better options at an affordable price. H-P's highly scalable and cost optimized printers will be able to meet the increasing demand from the SMBs.
We believe that H-P could have a bigger share in the inkjet printer market with these new offerings and primarily due to Lexmark Inc. 's ( LXK ) exit from the market.
The new product launches are encouraging but we think revenue flow from this could get delayed due to a tough spending environment.
Currently, H-P has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Due to a lackluster PC market and overall macro uncertainty, most of the technology stocks are not performing well. But we could recommend Compuware Corp. ( CPWR ) and 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), both of which have a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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LEXMARK INTL (LXK): Free Stock Analysis Report
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But we could recommend Compuware Corp. ( CPWR ) and 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), both of which have a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). COMPUWARE CORP (CPWR): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report LEXMARK INTL (LXK): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company is quite confident that the solution will be competent on any Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform and can even help the system to organize workflow in a better way.
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COMPUWARE CORP (CPWR): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report LEXMARK INTL (LXK): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. But we could recommend Compuware Corp. ( CPWR ) and 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), both of which have a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). In another attempt to diversify away from its PC-centric business, the company has recently come up with a new business process outsourcing (BPO) solution, AutoFlow.
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COMPUWARE CORP (CPWR): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report LEXMARK INTL (LXK): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. But we could recommend Compuware Corp. ( CPWR ) and 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), both of which have a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). An ERP platform is a business management solution that streamlines business processes through a system of integrated applications.
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But we could recommend Compuware Corp. ( CPWR ) and 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), both of which have a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). COMPUWARE CORP (CPWR): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report LEXMARK INTL (LXK): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. H-P AutoFlow will automate financial, accounting and certain other business processes to facilitate smooth functioning.
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Zacks Rank #1 Addition for Thursday - Tale of the Tape
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 ("strong buy") List today:
3D Systems Corp. ( DDD )
Agenus Inc. ( AGEN )
American Capital Ltd. ( ACAS )
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. ( AHS )
Amyris Inc. ( AMRS )
View the entire Zacks Rank #1 List .
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AGENUS INC (AGEN): Free Stock Analysis Report
AMN HLTHCR SVCS (AHS): Free Stock Analysis Report
AMYRIS INC (AMRS): Free Stock Analysis Report
3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 ("strong buy") List today: 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) Agenus Inc. ( AGEN ) American Capital Ltd. ( ACAS ) AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. ( AHS ) Amyris Inc. ( AMRS ) View the entire Zacks Rank #1 List . AMER CAP LTD (ACAS): Free Stock Analysis Report AGENUS INC (AGEN): Free Stock Analysis Report AMN HLTHCR SVCS (AHS): Free Stock Analysis Report AMYRIS INC (AMRS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 ("strong buy") List today: 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) Agenus Inc. ( AGEN ) American Capital Ltd. ( ACAS ) AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. ( AHS ) Amyris Inc. ( AMRS ) View the entire Zacks Rank #1 List . AMER CAP LTD (ACAS): Free Stock Analysis Report AGENUS INC (AGEN): Free Stock Analysis Report AMN HLTHCR SVCS (AHS): Free Stock Analysis Report AMYRIS INC (AMRS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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AMER CAP LTD (ACAS): Free Stock Analysis Report AGENUS INC (AGEN): Free Stock Analysis Report AMN HLTHCR SVCS (AHS): Free Stock Analysis Report AMYRIS INC (AMRS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 ("strong buy") List today: 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) Agenus Inc. ( AGEN ) American Capital Ltd. ( ACAS ) AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. ( AHS ) Amyris Inc. ( AMRS ) View the entire Zacks Rank #1 List . Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 ("strong buy") List today: 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) Agenus Inc. ( AGEN ) American Capital Ltd. ( ACAS ) AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. ( AHS ) Amyris Inc. ( AMRS ) View the entire Zacks Rank #1 List . AMER CAP LTD (ACAS): Free Stock Analysis Report AGENUS INC (AGEN): Free Stock Analysis Report AMN HLTHCR SVCS (AHS): Free Stock Analysis Report AMYRIS INC (AMRS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Weekly Recap: US IPO market cools as majority of deals fall or postpone
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The US IPO market started last week strongly, with two 30%+ gains, but ended the week on a down note. Of eight deals scheduled, three suffered first-day losses, one delayed its deal and two others postponed their offerings. The upcoming IPO calendar also contracted, as only one company, mortgage REIT Orchid Island Capital ( ORC ), set terms. At the same time, 3D printing company ExOne ( XONE ) and wood products manufacturer Boise Cascade ( BCC ) priced above the range and traded strongly. It is unclear if this week's performance represents any changes in the underlying health of the IPO market , as the three deals that traded down were small offerings likely catering to a select group of IPO investors.
Excitement over 3D printing lifts ExOne
ExOne, which manufactures 3D printing machines and printed products, raised $95 million in an upsized deal. The timing of the IPO was ideal, coming after a quarter in which printer sales doubled sequentially and at the end of year in which peers 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys ( SSYS ) both doubled in share price. In the largest first-day gain of the year to date, the stock rose 47% on Thursday, and it finished the week just above $30, up 67% from its offer price. While the company has yet to generate positive cash flow or meaningful profits, investors appeared willing to buy into a company that is targeting 40-50% revenue growth in what is a potentially large market.
Boise Cascade is latest successful play on housing recovery
Boise Cascade, a North American wood products manufacturer and building materials distributor, raised $247 million. The Madison Dearborn-backed company became another example of investor confidence in the US housing recovery, pricing above an upwardly revised range, rising 25% on its first day and finishing the week up 31%. Boise's strong offering followed the successful debut of rapidly growing homebuilder TRI Pointe Homes (TRI), which also priced above its expected range and has posted a 10% return.
Three IPOs fall at the end of the week
ZAIS Financial (ZFC), New Source Energy Partners (NSLP), Health Insurance Innovations (HIIQ) all began trading on Friday and each fell by at least 2%. ZAIS Financial, a mortgage REIT investing in whole loans and non-Agency and Agency RMBS, raised $120 million and was the worst performer. Despite being valued at a discount to book value, the stock declined 6%. Investors may have given little credit to its operating history since July 2011 (total return of 29%) because of its post-IPO transition to whole loan investments, which are not currently part of its portfolio. But mortgage REITs in general are not known for delivering first-day pops. In fact, each of the last six mortgage REIT IPOs traded lower on day 1 (-5% on average); all but one are now trading above issue.
New Source Energy Partners is sponsored by oil and gas E&P New Source Energy, which failed in its attempt to go public in May 2012. The LP raised $80 million and fell 3% on Friday. While LPs were a bright spot in 2012's IPO market, the sector has begun to show some cracks so far in 2013. The two prior LP IPOs in 2013 traded flat or down in their market debuts.
Health Insurance Innovations priced a $65 million deal at the low end of the range and declined 2%. The company offers web-based short-term medical insurance plans through third-party carriers. Although membership in the cheaper plans could increase dramatically if employees are dropped from employer coverage due to the Affordable Care Act, the uninspiring debut suggests that many investors were hesitant to buy into its growth story.
First IPO postponements of 2013
Two foreign companies, National Commercial Bank Jamaica (NCJ) and QGOG Constellation (QGOG), became the first companies to postpone offerings in 2013. National Commercial Bank Jamaica, already traded on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, was seeking $225 million. Although it was valued at a large discount to other Latin American banks, investors may have stayed away because of Jamaica's struggling economy, which is expected to continue to contract. QGOG Constellation, a Brazilian provider of offshore oil and gas drilling services, was set to be the largest deal of the week at $550 million. Its complete dependence on Petrobras (PBR) was negatively highlighted recently, when Petrobras' credit rating was put on negative watch. Autogenomics (AGMX), which provides a molecular diagnostic system for genetic testing, delayed its $17 million deal and is now listed as day-to-day.
Mortgage REIT is the only company to set terms
Orchid Island Capital, a mortgage REIT investing in Agency RMBS, was the only company to set terms last week. The lack of new deals is somewhat typical for mid-February, when companies are finalizing the prior year's financials. Orchid has operated since November 2010 and is managed by Bimini Capital, which is itself a publicly traded mortgage REIT. Bimini went public in 2004 and was delisted from the NYSE in 2007 during the housing crash (it now trades on the Pink Sheets). Orchid, whose portfolio ended 2012 with a fair value of $115 million, previously attempted to go public in July 2011, when it sought $83 million. The company refiled in October 2012 and is now looking to raise just $35 million. Its second IPO attempt could face pushback after ZAIS Financial's negative debut.
Three companies added to the US IPO pipeline
Two more mortgage-related companies made initial filings last week. PennyMac Financial Services (PMAC.RC), an investment adviser that also produces and services mortgage loans, filed for a $288 million IPO. The company's advised funds, which include PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT), a publicly traded REIT that listed in 2009, had net assets of $1.8 billion as of 9/30/12. The company was founded in 2008 by BlackRock and Highfields and is led by the former President of Countrywide Financial. Cerberus Mortgage Capital (CERB.RC), mortgage REIT investing in Agency and non-Agency RMBS, filed to raise $150 million. The company is newly formed and will be managed by Cerberus Capital Management, a private equity firm with $20 billion of AUM.
The third company added to the pipeline, EVERTEC (ETEC.RC), is a transaction processing service in Latin America and the Caribbean. It operated as a subsidiary of Popular (BPOP), the largest financial institution in the Caribbean, for more than 20 years until Apollo Global Management (APO) acquired a 51% stake in 2010 for $750 million. Sales for the 12 months ended September 30, 2012 were $336 million, and EBITDA was $145 million.
US IPO market performance update
The large gains made by ExOne and Boise Cascade outweighed Friday's negative debuts and pushed up recent IPO returns . The average total return for the 24 US IPOs from the past 90 days is 28%, and the average aftermarket return is 18%. In 2013, 17 IPOs have raised $5.3 billion (vs. $1.6 billion at this point last year), with an average total return of 17% and an average aftermarket return of 6%. The US IPO pipeline now consists of 108 companies looking to raise $30.2 billion. The active pipeline (updated within the past 90 days) contains 37 companies seeking $9.5 billion.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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The timing of the IPO was ideal, coming after a quarter in which printer sales doubled sequentially and at the end of year in which peers 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys ( SSYS ) both doubled in share price. Three IPOs fall at the end of the week ZAIS Financial (ZFC), New Source Energy Partners (NSLP), Health Insurance Innovations (HIIQ) all began trading on Friday and each fell by at least 2%. Although membership in the cheaper plans could increase dramatically if employees are dropped from employer coverage due to the Affordable Care Act, the uninspiring debut suggests that many investors were hesitant to buy into its growth story.
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The timing of the IPO was ideal, coming after a quarter in which printer sales doubled sequentially and at the end of year in which peers 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys ( SSYS ) both doubled in share price. Mortgage REIT is the only company to set terms Orchid Island Capital, a mortgage REIT investing in Agency RMBS, was the only company to set terms last week. Cerberus Mortgage Capital (CERB.RC), mortgage REIT investing in Agency and non-Agency RMBS, filed to raise $150 million.
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The timing of the IPO was ideal, coming after a quarter in which printer sales doubled sequentially and at the end of year in which peers 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys ( SSYS ) both doubled in share price. It is unclear if this week's performance represents any changes in the underlying health of the IPO market , as the three deals that traded down were small offerings likely catering to a select group of IPO investors. First IPO postponements of 2013 Two foreign companies, National Commercial Bank Jamaica (NCJ) and QGOG Constellation (QGOG), became the first companies to postpone offerings in 2013.
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The timing of the IPO was ideal, coming after a quarter in which printer sales doubled sequentially and at the end of year in which peers 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys ( SSYS ) both doubled in share price. Health Insurance Innovations priced a $65 million deal at the low end of the range and declined 2%. Orchid has operated since November 2010 and is managed by Bimini Capital, which is itself a publicly traded mortgage REIT.
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After Busy January, IPO Market Continues to Hum
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On the heels of one of its busiest Januarys in the last decade, the IPO market remains red-hot in February.
Two more companies have gone public this week. ExOne ( XONE ) , a 3-D printing company hoping to mimic the success of 3D Systems ( DDD ) , hit the market today at $18 a share. Boise Cascade ( BCC ) , a building materials distributor, went public yesterday, posting a return of 24.5% in its IPO.
Those two IPOs follow a January in which 12 companies went public. That was the highest January tally for the IPO market since 2006, and the second-highest total in the past decade.
It's no wonder so many companies are going public. The fiscal cliff is gone, the broad market is close to all-time highs, and - most importantly - the IPO returns have been great.
Of the 13 companies that have gone public in 2013 prior to today's ExOne IPO, the average return has been close to 15%. That's almost five times the return of the S&P 500.
It's also why more and more companies are lining up to go public. According to Renaissance Capital, no fewer than 10 IPOs are scheduled to debut in the coming weeks.
The IPO market isn't slowing down. It appears February could be just as busy as January.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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ExOne ( XONE ) , a 3-D printing company hoping to mimic the success of 3D Systems ( DDD ) , hit the market today at $18 a share. Boise Cascade ( BCC ) , a building materials distributor, went public yesterday, posting a return of 24.5% in its IPO. The fiscal cliff is gone, the broad market is close to all-time highs, and - most importantly - the IPO returns have been great.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. ExOne ( XONE ) , a 3-D printing company hoping to mimic the success of 3D Systems ( DDD ) , hit the market today at $18 a share. Of the 13 companies that have gone public in 2013 prior to today's ExOne IPO, the average return has been close to 15%.
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ExOne ( XONE ) , a 3-D printing company hoping to mimic the success of 3D Systems ( DDD ) , hit the market today at $18 a share. On the heels of one of its busiest Januarys in the last decade, the IPO market remains red-hot in February. Those two IPOs follow a January in which 12 companies went public.
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ExOne ( XONE ) , a 3-D printing company hoping to mimic the success of 3D Systems ( DDD ) , hit the market today at $18 a share. Two more companies have gone public this week. Those two IPOs follow a January in which 12 companies went public.
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2013-01-28 00:00:00 UTC
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Market Wrap for Monday, January 28: Dow and S&P Fall Slightly; Nasdaq Records Small Gain
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Stocks were little changed on Monday after the major averages made an impressive showing last week. Earnings season remains the primary focus of investors amid a low-volatility atmosphere.
Overall, the market has started the year with a bang, with the S&P 500 already tacking on more than 5 percent in January alone. For the day, the Dow and S&P fell while the Nasdaq recorded a small gain.
Major Averages
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 14 points, or 0.10 percent, to close at 13,882.
The S&P 500 lost a little less than 3 points, or 0.18 percent, to finish at 1,500.
The Nasdaq Composite added around 5 points, or 0.15 percent, on the day to 3,154.
Economic Reports
Three important domestic economic reports were released on Monday morning -- durable goods orders, durable goods orders ex-transportation and pending home sales. Durable goods orders for December surged 4.6 percent after increasing 0.7 percent in November. This was well above consensus estimates of an increase of just 1.6 percent.
The primary factor for the sharp rise was aircraft orders. Non-defense aircraft orders rose 10.1 percent and defense orders were up 56.4 percent. Excluding transportation, durable goods orders rose 1.3 percent in the month versus a gain of 1.2 percent in November. This was also well ahead of consensus estimates predicting flat growth.
Pending home sales for December were down 4.3 percent versus a gain of 1.6 percent in November. This was below consensus estimates that called for no change in pending home sales.
Commodities
Crude oil was last trading moderately higher late on Monday. NYMEX crude futures, the U.S. benchmark, had added 0.58 percent to $96.44 while Brent crude contracts were up 0.08 percent to $113.37. Natural gas traded sharply lower to start the week, falling more than 4.60 percent to $3.28.
Gold and silver lost ground on Monday. At last check, COMEX gold futures had shed 0.16 percent to $1,656 while silver contracts were lower by 1 percent at $30.89. Copper futures had risen 0.23 percent.
Both corn and wheat were positive late in the day, with corn trading up better than 1 percent and wheat adding around 0.35 percent. The biggest mover in the soft commodity complex was sugar which climbed almost 2 percent.
Bonds
Around the close of equity trading, the iShares Barclays 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NYSE: TLT ) had lost 0.33 percent to $117.64. The drop in bond prices pushed yields slightly higher on the day.
While the 2-Year Treasury yield was unchanged, the 5-Year Note yield was 2 basis points higher to 0.87 percent. The 10-Year Note and 30-Year bond yields rose 2 and 1 basis point respectively, to 1.97 percent and 3.15 percent.
Currencies
Near the close, the PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish ETF (NYSE: UUP ), which tracks the performance of the greenback versus a basket of foreign currencies, was up 0.05 percent to $21.79. The closely watched EUR/USD pair was close to unchanged at $1.3456.
Most of the other major currency pairs were also trading near the flat-line with the exception of the GBP/USD which had lost around 0.65 percent.
Volatility and Volume
The VIX jumped on Monday despite little change in the major averages. The volatility index rose more than 5 percent to 13.57.
Volume was very light on a sleepy Monday for Wall Street. Only around 100 million SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: SPY ) shares traded hands compared to a 3-month daily average of more than 138 million.
Stock Movers
Battleground stock Herbalife (NYSE: HLF ) fell around 8 percent on Monday after multilevel marketing firm Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing had its assets seized by the FTC . The agency called the company a "classic pyramid scheme," an accusation that hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has leveled against Herbalife.
Fellow multilevel marketer Nu Skin (NYSE: NUS ) also lost 5 percent on the news.
Shares of Keryx Biopharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: KERX ) surged around 80 percent on Monday after the company said that results from its Phase III study of a drug known as Zerenex showed that it reduced serum phosphorus levels in patents with end-stage renal disease on dialysis.
Struggling online gaming company Zynga (NASDAQ: ZNGA ) jumped around 14 percent to close near the highs of the day. While there was no obvious news behind the move, investors may be speculating that Facebook (NASDAQ: FB ), the primary platform for Zynga's games, will report strong quarterly earnings results on Wednesday.
Opko Health (NYSE: OPK ) climbed more than 6 percent. The company's CEO Phil Frost is scheduled to appear on Mad Money with Jim Cramer on Monday evening.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT ) rose roughly 2 percent after the company released its quarterly earnings results prior to the opening bell.
Jos. A. Bank (NASDAQ: JOSB ) plunged more than 15 percent on the session after releasing disappointing quarterly results.
Printing companies 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) and Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS ) were both sharply lower after a bearish Seeking Alpha article suggested that there could be a bubble forming in three-dimensional printing. 3D Systems shares lost around 14 percent while Stratasys fell almost 10 percent.
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) rose a little better than 2 percent after falling more than 12 percent last week after the company's quarterly earnings.
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ) lost better than 4 percent on Monday after rallying more than 65 percent last week after a very bullish earnings report.
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Printing companies 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) and Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS ) were both sharply lower after a bearish Seeking Alpha article suggested that there could be a bubble forming in three-dimensional printing. The agency called the company a "classic pyramid scheme," an accusation that hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has leveled against Herbalife. Shares of Keryx Biopharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: KERX ) surged around 80 percent on Monday after the company said that results from its Phase III study of a drug known as Zerenex showed that it reduced serum phosphorus levels in patents with end-stage renal disease on dialysis.
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Printing companies 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) and Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS ) were both sharply lower after a bearish Seeking Alpha article suggested that there could be a bubble forming in three-dimensional printing. Economic Reports Three important domestic economic reports were released on Monday morning -- durable goods orders, durable goods orders ex-transportation and pending home sales. Durable goods orders for December surged 4.6 percent after increasing 0.7 percent in November.
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Printing companies 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) and Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS ) were both sharply lower after a bearish Seeking Alpha article suggested that there could be a bubble forming in three-dimensional printing. Non-defense aircraft orders rose 10.1 percent and defense orders were up 56.4 percent. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) rose a little better than 2 percent after falling more than 12 percent last week after the company's quarterly earnings.
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Printing companies 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) and Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS ) were both sharply lower after a bearish Seeking Alpha article suggested that there could be a bubble forming in three-dimensional printing. The Nasdaq Composite added around 5 points, or 0.15 percent, on the day to 3,154. This was below consensus estimates that called for no change in pending home sales.
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Mid-Afternoon Market Update: Markets Mixed, Herbalife Falld on FTC Attack on Fortune High Tech Marketing
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Toward the end of trading Monday, the Dow traded up 0.03 percent to 13,899.13 while the NASDAQ rose 0.29 percent to 3,158.63. The S&P fell however, decreasing 0.05 percent to 1,502.25.
Top Headline One of the biggest names for tracking Chinese markets and global economic growth conditions, Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT ) reported earnings this morning, beating estimates. Despite the beat, the company released very poor guidance, expecting a weak first-quarter. Traders weren't scared away by the guidance however, as shares rose roughly 2.4 percent in early trading.
Equities Trading UP Idenix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: IDIX ) traded up 4.23 percent to $4.93 Monday after the company announced collaboration with a unit of Johnson and Johnson this morning.
Shares of Zynga (NASDAQ: ZNGA ) also got a boost, gaining 10.04 percent to $2.74 after news that BlackRock had invested $80 million in Twitter gave the social media company a boost.
Dole (NYSE: DOLE ) rounded out the top gainers, rising 9.51 percent to $11.12 after the company was highlighted in Barron's over the weekend.
Equities Trading DOWN 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) traded down 11.25 percent to $61.30 after the company announced it had acquired Cobweb.
Herbalife (NYSE: HLF ) was also down, falling 8.24 percent to $40.00 after Fortune High Tech Marketing, another multi level marketing company, had its assets seized by the FTC after it was accused of being a pyramid scheme.
Shares of Jos. A Bank (NASDAQ: JOSB ) took a 16.27 percent hit to $38.74 this morning after the company snuck in a poor earnings announcement and very weak guidance Friday night after the close of regular and post markets.
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.58 percent to $96.44, while gold traded down 0.13 percent to $1,654.50.
Silver traded down 0.86 percent Monday to $30.86.
Eurozone European markets were relatively flat this morning, with Italy seeing some strength led by its financial sector. While the Italian MIB index saw a 0.42 percent boost, the German DAX, French CAC and Spanish Ibex were all down.
Economics In economic news Monday morning, durable goods orders were reported late, but came in at 4.6 percent, well above the projected 1.8 percent and the previous report of 0.80 percent.
Core durable goods came in at 1.30 percent, a smaller beat but still above the estimates of 0.8 percent, and slightly higher than the revised previous figure of 1.20 percent.
Pending home sales month over month were reported at -4.3 percent, well below the projected 0.0 percent and the prior figure of 1.70 percent, while pending home sales year over year were reported at 4.90 percent, missing expectations of 11.50 percent and the previous report of 8.90 percent.
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Equities Trading DOWN 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) traded down 11.25 percent to $61.30 after the company announced it had acquired Cobweb. Top Headline One of the biggest names for tracking Chinese markets and global economic growth conditions, Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT ) reported earnings this morning, beating estimates. A Bank (NASDAQ: JOSB ) took a 16.27 percent hit to $38.74 this morning after the company snuck in a poor earnings announcement and very weak guidance Friday night after the close of regular and post markets.
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Equities Trading DOWN 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) traded down 11.25 percent to $61.30 after the company announced it had acquired Cobweb. Top Headline One of the biggest names for tracking Chinese markets and global economic growth conditions, Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT ) reported earnings this morning, beating estimates. Economics In economic news Monday morning, durable goods orders were reported late, but came in at 4.6 percent, well above the projected 1.8 percent and the previous report of 0.80 percent.
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Equities Trading DOWN 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) traded down 11.25 percent to $61.30 after the company announced it had acquired Cobweb. Toward the end of trading Monday, the Dow traded up 0.03 percent to 13,899.13 while the NASDAQ rose 0.29 percent to 3,158.63. Economics In economic news Monday morning, durable goods orders were reported late, but came in at 4.6 percent, well above the projected 1.8 percent and the previous report of 0.80 percent.
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Equities Trading DOWN 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) traded down 11.25 percent to $61.30 after the company announced it had acquired Cobweb. Toward the end of trading Monday, the Dow traded up 0.03 percent to 13,899.13 while the NASDAQ rose 0.29 percent to 3,158.63. Shares of Zynga (NASDAQ: ZNGA ) also got a boost, gaining 10.04 percent to $2.74 after news that BlackRock had invested $80 million in Twitter gave the social media company a boost.
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Fertile Market Yields Big Movers -- But Don't Chase
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While the market continues to behave just fine, the worry warts are still a vocal bunch, content to talk about reasons why the stock market will face turbulence ahead. True, there are many issues still unresolved on Capitol Hill when it comes to the deficit and spending cuts, but one things for certain: Market sentiment's gotten a whole lot better in recent days.
There's no need to chase here, but there's nothing wrong with nibbling at some stocks still within buying range. It's called swimming with the market tide.
Last week's bullish gap up by the Nasdaq Composite in higher volume -- and equally bullish move by the S&P 500 -- was an unequivocal sign of institutional buying and brings a re-test of the September highs into play. The Nasdaq's weekly gain of 4.8 percent was its largest in more than a year. Bulls waiting for new institutional money to come in from the sidelines saw it happen last week. Any market uptrend needs institutional buying to sustain it. There may one last shakeout before a breakout, but the pieces seem to be in place for more strength.
Be careful about chasing stocks that have quickly become extended in price. Stocks in this boat include new market darlings 3-D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) and Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS ) as well as names like Qihu 360 Technology (Nasdaq: QIHU ), Fleetcor Technologies (NYSE: FLT ) and Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO ). Instead, focus on stocks that are basing or still within buying range after recent breakouts. They could have more left.
One name that comes to mind is Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR ). The company makes oncology systems and equipment used in radiation therapy. It has a market capitalization of nearly $8 billion and trades close to 1 million shares a day. The company has a consistent track record of earnings growth and annual return on equity is exceptional at 31 percent. Fundamentals are solid, although sales growth has been decelerating in recent quarters.
Some slack should be cut, however, because sales growth is expected to re-accelerate when the company reports fiscal first-quarter results after the close on January 23. The consensus estimate calls for profit of $0.79 a share, up 10 percent from a year ago with sales up 8 percent to $676 million.
Technically, Varian looks good. After two down weeks in light volume where it didn't give up much ground, shares popped 4.5 percent last week in higher volume. Varian remains under accumulation as the stock vies for a bona fide breakout from a long base. Recent strength in the market has resulted in a lot of extended stocks, but Varian Medical isn't one of them. Near-term support levels for the stock are $72 and $69. Shares closed Friday at $72.72.
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Stocks in this boat include new market darlings 3-D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) and Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS ) as well as names like Qihu 360 Technology (Nasdaq: QIHU ), Fleetcor Technologies (NYSE: FLT ) and Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO ). True, there are many issues still unresolved on Capitol Hill when it comes to the deficit and spending cuts, but one things for certain: Market sentiment's gotten a whole lot better in recent days. The company has a consistent track record of earnings growth and annual return on equity is exceptional at 31 percent.
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Stocks in this boat include new market darlings 3-D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) and Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS ) as well as names like Qihu 360 Technology (Nasdaq: QIHU ), Fleetcor Technologies (NYSE: FLT ) and Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO ). One name that comes to mind is Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR ). Recent strength in the market has resulted in a lot of extended stocks, but Varian Medical isn't one of them.
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Stocks in this boat include new market darlings 3-D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) and Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS ) as well as names like Qihu 360 Technology (Nasdaq: QIHU ), Fleetcor Technologies (NYSE: FLT ) and Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO ). While the market continues to behave just fine, the worry warts are still a vocal bunch, content to talk about reasons why the stock market will face turbulence ahead. Recent strength in the market has resulted in a lot of extended stocks, but Varian Medical isn't one of them.
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Stocks in this boat include new market darlings 3-D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) and Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS ) as well as names like Qihu 360 Technology (Nasdaq: QIHU ), Fleetcor Technologies (NYSE: FLT ) and Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO ). The Nasdaq's weekly gain of 4.8 percent was its largest in more than a year. Some slack should be cut, however, because sales growth is expected to re-accelerate when the company reports fiscal first-quarter results after the close on January 23.
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Are These 4 Small Cap Growth Stocks Tomorrow's Industry Leaders?
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It's hard to remember, but today's leading large-cap stocks were once just fast-growing small businesses. Years of double-digit annual sales growth turned these acorns into mighty oak trees.
And if you glance across the 600 stocks comprising the S&P's SmallCap 600Index , then you'll come across tomorrow's stars as well. Several dozen firms are in the midst of a long-term growth spurt thatwill likely have them characterized as mid-cap stocks before long. And well down the road, these stocks could be solid citizens in the S&P 500 Large Cap Index. Here are four to keep your eye on...
1.3D Systems3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) , along with Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS ) , was one of the early pioneers of "rapid prototyping," which allows designers to make a three-dimensional model of virtually any small item. NASA even used a machine to create spare parts in mid-flight if necessary. For many years, this industry was more about hype than reality: 3D Systems' sales hit 6 million in 2004 and by 2009, had actually shrank to 3 million. Since then, you can see this company hitting its stride as sales rose at least 40% in 2010 and 2011. Thanks to acquisitions that augment organic growth, sales likely rose more than 50% this year (to around 0 million) and could approach 0 million by next year.
There's a counterintuitive way to trade a stock like this. You want to buy high-growth stocks when they hit a temporary rough patch. And this stock has risen from to in the past year, thanks to scorching growth, but we've repeatedly seen fast-moving stocks like this take a huge hit when a bad quarter arrives ( Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX ) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG ) being two recent notable examples.) 3D Systems' long-term growth prospects are so robust, you need to track this stock and be ready to pounce when the inevitable quarterly stumble happens.
2.Akorn Inc.
Akorn Inc. (Nasdaq: AKRX ) is a generic drug manufacturer capitalizing on the broad range of patent-protected pharmaceuticals that are now going offpatent . Akorn, which focuses on ophthalmology and gels, saw its sales shoot up from million in 2009 to a projected 0 million in 2012. Thanks to a robust pipeline, analysts see sales rising to 0 million in 2013 and more than 0 million by 2014. Part of this growth is coming from an aggressive expansion in the company's sales force.
Akorn hopes to grow faster than the rest of the industry by establishing a low-cost beach head. The company's manufacturing plant in India will be capable of producing 10 times more output than its U.S.facility -- and at lower cost. It's already a reasonably profitable business, with gross margins exceeding 55%. That should enableearnings per share ( EPS ) to power higher, from a projected 50 cents a share in 2012, to more than 80 cents a share by 2014, and perhaps a share by 2015, once the plant in India is working closer to capacity.
3.Carrizo Oil & Gas
Carrizo Oil & Gas (Nasdaq: CRZO ) has been rapidly expanding its drilling program across a number of the leading U.S. shale fields, which is fueling explosive top-line growth. Sales are on track to nearly double in 2012 (to about 0 million), and could exceed 0 million by 2014.
Per-share profits are rising at a commensurate clip, from a projected in 2011 to more than by 2013. So why has this stock fallen from in 2008 to in the spring of 2011 to a recent ? Because investors are less than impressed by theprofit trajectory and instead want to see Carrizo generate robustfree cash flow . The company has plowed every cent back into its drilling expansion plans and has never generated positive free cash flow in its history. Management says Carrizo will start to generate positivecash flow later in 2013, and if it can show spending discipline in 2014 and beyond, then the cash flow should rise sharply, finally giving this stock a long-awaited lift.
4.Financial Engines
As corporate pension plans slowly disappear, consumers are increasingly tasked with managing their own retirement plans. It's surely a daunting task for anyone that lacks alot of exposure to consumer financeissues . Financial Engines (Nasdaq: FNGN ) was launched in 1996 to help create a series of user-friendly retirement plan websites, and now has more than 0 billion in assets in tandem with 500 different financial institutions.
As more firms have signed on to help their clients use Financial Engines' software and asset-management program, growth has been remarkably steady. Sales have risen roughly 20% to 25% annually since 2005 and are on track to grow at least 20% in 2012, 2013 and again in 2014, by which time they should approach 5 million.
And this kind of sales growth over a largelyfixed cost base is fueling profit gains. Goldman Sachs estimates that EBITDA margins rose two percentage points in 2012 to 23.7% and could approach 25% in 2013. And robust growth can be sustained for quite some time to come, Goldman's analysts say. "Financial Engines is on the verge of broadening itsoffering to includeIRA plans, amarket significantly larger than 401Ks," theynote , adding that the company should have an easy time simply working with existing partners, rather than trying to market the new offerings directly to consumers.
Risks to Consider: Strong growth begets rising expectations, so these stocks would be punished if there are any growth stumbles along the way.
Action to Take --> When identifying companies capable of sustained growth, you need to focus on those firms that are able to expand sales simply through an expansion of their current efforts. Of this group, only 3D Systems is pursuing acquisitions, but in this instance, these deals only help to expand a robust pipeline of organic growth opportunities.
-- David Sterman
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Here are four to keep your eye on... 1.3D Systems3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) , along with Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS ) , was one of the early pioneers of "rapid prototyping," which allows designers to make a three-dimensional model of virtually any small item. "Financial Engines is on the verge of broadening itsoffering to includeIRA plans, amarket significantly larger than 401Ks," theynote , adding that the company should have an easy time simply working with existing partners, rather than trying to market the new offerings directly to consumers. Action to Take --> When identifying companies capable of sustained growth, you need to focus on those firms that are able to expand sales simply through an expansion of their current efforts.
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Here are four to keep your eye on... 1.3D Systems3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) , along with Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS ) , was one of the early pioneers of "rapid prototyping," which allows designers to make a three-dimensional model of virtually any small item. 3.Carrizo Oil & Gas Carrizo Oil & Gas (Nasdaq: CRZO ) has been rapidly expanding its drilling program across a number of the leading U.S. shale fields, which is fueling explosive top-line growth. -- David Sterman David Sterman does not personally hold positions in any securities mentioned in this article.
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Here are four to keep your eye on... 1.3D Systems3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) , along with Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS ) , was one of the early pioneers of "rapid prototyping," which allows designers to make a three-dimensional model of virtually any small item. Thanks to acquisitions that augment organic growth, sales likely rose more than 50% this year (to around 0 million) and could approach 0 million by next year. And this stock has risen from to in the past year, thanks to scorching growth, but we've repeatedly seen fast-moving stocks like this take a huge hit when a bad quarter arrives ( Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX ) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG ) being two recent notable examples.)
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Here are four to keep your eye on... 1.3D Systems3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) , along with Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS ) , was one of the early pioneers of "rapid prototyping," which allows designers to make a three-dimensional model of virtually any small item. Thanks to acquisitions that augment organic growth, sales likely rose more than 50% this year (to around 0 million) and could approach 0 million by next year. 3D Systems' long-term growth prospects are so robust, you need to track this stock and be ready to pounce when the inevitable quarterly stumble happens.
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2012-12-27 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems Corporation - Momentum
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With a third-quarter 2012 earnings surprise of 15% and a solid outlook for 2013, shares of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) have been on the rise recently. This 3D printer company has gained 238% year-to-date and witnessed positive estimate revisions in the last two months. The strategic acquisition of Rapidform products is set to drive further momentum for this Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stock.
3D Systems Beats Estimates in 1Q
On October 25, 3D Systems reported third quarter earnings per share of 30 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 26 cents by 15% and the year-ago earnings of 25 cents by 20%.
Net sales grew a robust 57% from the comparable prior-year quarter to $90.5 million. Revenue growth was primarily driven by 26% organic growth. The company reported growth across all its revenue categories, primarily led by printer revenue, attributable to a 123% surge in printer units sold, excluding Cube printer units. Revenue outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4%.
In addition, backlog at the end of the quarter amounted to $9.3 million owing to strong demand.
Gross profit increased 69%, attributable to higher revenue and gross profit margin expansion of 350 basis points over the prior-year quarter to 51.8%, driven by printers and materials gross profit margin improvement.
Fiscal 2013 Guidance Raised
For fiscal 2013, management is targeting revenues between $345 million and $365 million, up from the previous expectation of $330-$360 million. Adjusted earnings are now expected in the range of $1.20-$1.30 per share, up from the previous range of $1.00-$1.25.
Positive Estimate Revisions
In the last 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2012 increased 14% to $1.16 per share while the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2013 escalated 11% to $1.47. Of the three analysts covering the stock, two have raised their estimates for fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2013 in the last 60 days.
Premium Valuation is Justified
Currently, 3D Systems is trading at a P/B of 6.9x, and P/S of 9.2x, which are at premium to the peer group average of 1.8x and 1.0x, respectively. Considering the growth potential and synergies from strategic acquisitions, the premium valuation seems justified.
Its ROE of 16.7% is much higher than the peer group's 6.7%.
6-Month Chart
3D Systems shares have appreciated 57% in the past 6 months compared to a mere 8% increase for the S&P 500.
The chart shows that 3D Systems shares have remained volatile but consistently outperformed the S&P 500 Index since July 2012.
The stock is currently trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $45.13 and $38.96, respectively.
About 3D Systems
Founded in 1986, South Carolina-based 3D Systems manufactures 3D printers, print materials and custom parts. The company also develops creative content development and design productivity tools. The company operates in North America, Europe and in the Asia-Pacific region. In fiscal 2011, international operations contributed 49% of total revenue. Currently, the company has a market capitalization of $3.0 billion.
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With a third-quarter 2012 earnings surprise of 15% and a solid outlook for 2013, shares of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) have been on the rise recently. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The strategic acquisition of Rapidform products is set to drive further momentum for this Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stock.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. With a third-quarter 2012 earnings surprise of 15% and a solid outlook for 2013, shares of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) have been on the rise recently. 3D Systems Beats Estimates in 1Q On October 25, 3D Systems reported third quarter earnings per share of 30 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 26 cents by 15% and the year-ago earnings of 25 cents by 20%.
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With a third-quarter 2012 earnings surprise of 15% and a solid outlook for 2013, shares of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) have been on the rise recently. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Beats Estimates in 1Q On October 25, 3D Systems reported third quarter earnings per share of 30 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 26 cents by 15% and the year-ago earnings of 25 cents by 20%.
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With a third-quarter 2012 earnings surprise of 15% and a solid outlook for 2013, shares of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) have been on the rise recently. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company reported growth across all its revenue categories, primarily led by printer revenue, attributable to a 123% surge in printer units sold, excluding Cube printer units.
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Why Money Card Giant Visa Is Still A Growth Stock
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Can a 50-year-old brand with annual revenue of more than $10 billion and a market cap of $79 billion still be a growth company?
In the case ofVisa Inc. ( V ), the answer is yes. Since Visa went public in 2008, revenue has grown 14% on a compounded annual basis as consumers around the world continued to move from cash to plastic.
The world's largest processor of card transactions, San Francisco-based Visa leverages its global payments platform to drive even faster growth on the bottom line.
Since the IPO, earnings have grown at a compounded annual rate of 30%, though growth is expected to slow to just below 20% the next few years as Visa invests to keep customers and win new ones.
Visa ranks high in the IBD50 list of growth stocks along with small-cap stocks such asSturm Ruger ( RGR ) and3D Systems ( DDD ).
There is a lot more shifting to come from cash to plastic and beyond to keep Visa in growth mode, Visa's management says.
"At the time we went public, there was $11 trillion to $12 trillion of cash globally," said Chief Financial Officer Byron Pollitt in a recent interview. "Today there is $13 trillion. So the growth runway we have before us is even longer today."
The next leg of growth will come under the helm of new CEO Charles Scharf, a former head ofJPMorgan Chase 's ( JPM ) retail arm. He took over from soon-to-retire Joseph Saunders, who led Visa through its IPO and a thicket of U.S. regulations over the last year, which impacted its industry-leading debit business.
International Growth
A lot of new growth will likely come from outside the U.S., where card spending is growing faster than in the more mature U.S. card market.
Think of the card processing business as a toll road, says Nomura Securities analyst Bill Carcache.
"The toll road has been built, and you drive incremental volume over that toll road," he said. "For every additional dollar of revenue that comes in for Visa, essentially 90 cents is gross operating income."
For smallerMasterCard ( MA ), it is 80 cents of each incremental dollar, he says.
"It's more expensive for MasterCard to drive the kind of volume growth relative to Visa," Carcache said.
Visa's operating margin was 60% in its September-ending fiscal year. Carcache expects MasterCard's to come in at 53% this year.
Pollitt says Visa's operating margin should be better than MasterCard's because of its larger scale. He said, "We do not manage to a margin. Margins are an outcome. We are a cash-flow-based company."
Visa has returned a good deal of that excess cash to investors in the form of share buybacks and dividends, the latter of which have gone from 42 cents a year in 2008 to $1.32 in 2012.
U.S. financial-reform legislation caused Visa to lose debit share to MasterCard over the last year. But it's been able to stem some debit-share losses through rebates and incentives to merchants, as well as various pricing schemes.
"If anything, they haven't lost as much as many people thought," said Zilvinas Bareisis, senior analyst with consultancy firm Celent.
Credit card spending has been a bright spot for Visa. In the last quarter, its credit volume jumped 9.2% over the prior year, while U.S. debit volume fell 6.6%.
Pollitt says affluent cardholders have been a boon to Visa's credit card business because they tend to pay off their balances, freeing them to make more purchases.
"The profitability of a card to Visa is a function of how often it's used," Pollitt reminded.
Carcache offers another theory supporting Visa's strong credit-card business. The company "has the good fortune to be partnered with issuers who are seeing strong volume growth," he said.
He points in particular to Visa's top bank issuer, JPMorgan Chase, which posted a 10.7% gain in overall U.S. purchase volume in Q3, following a 12.3% gain in Q2.
In contrast, he says,Citigroup (C) is MasterCard's top issuer and its overall U.S. card volume was down 0.5% in Q3, after no growth in Q2.
Meanwhile, 47% of Visa's revenue currently comes from outside the U.S. Visa wants that number to reach 50% by 2015.
"In order to make that happen, we have launched accelerated growth strategies in a multitude of countries throughout the globe," Pollitt said.
"The vast majority (of non-cash-paying consumers) are using plastic cards, but the fastest-growing form factor in our ecosystem is the mobile phone," Pollitt said.
Online Solution
Visa's key new program to address online commerce, using mobile phones especially, is V.me, a digital wallet that makes online shopping a snap.
The program just launched in the U.S., but Visa expects to start rolling it out in global markets next year, including Brazil, Visa's second-largest market after the U.S.
Visa Europe recently announced V.me launches in Spain, France and the U.K. Though Visa Europe is a separate operating entity (to many investors' delight because of Euro woes), the European rollout of V.me matters, Pollitt says.
"The more broadly V.me is adopted, the more you create the network effect," he said. In other words, as adoption expands, more banks and merchants are apt to hop on the bandwagon.
In V.me's U.S. launch,Bank of America (BAC),PNC (PNC) andU.S. Bancorp 's (USB) US Bank are among more than 50 banks that have agreed to offer V.me to its online banking customers.
"Bank of America is a big win," Carcache said.
And 25 merchant partners are signed on, including1-800-Flowers.com (FLWS),Blue Nile (NILE), Buy.com and MovieTickets.com.
Visa still lacks big-name retailers. Pollitt says Visa is in negotiations with them. "They are to come," he said. "This is still very early days."
"The real test will be how merchants and consumers adopt (V.me)," said Celent's Bareisis.
Online spending on U.S.-issued Visa cards topped $5 billion over the Thanksgiving weekend.
On Cyber Monday alone, a record $2 billion was spent on Visa credit and debit cards issued in the U.S., a 21% jump over last year's same time.
"The real call-out of Thanksgiving was the superb performance of online," Pollitt said.
But questions remain, including resolution of the fiscal cliff in the U.S. and the kind of economic recovery that will take place over the next year, he says.
Visa's guidance for 2013 calls for revenue growth in the low teens and earnings growth in the high teens.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Visa ranks high in the IBD50 list of growth stocks along with small-cap stocks such asSturm Ruger ( RGR ) and3D Systems ( DDD ). The world's largest processor of card transactions, San Francisco-based Visa leverages its global payments platform to drive even faster growth on the bottom line. Since the IPO, earnings have grown at a compounded annual rate of 30%, though growth is expected to slow to just below 20% the next few years as Visa invests to keep customers and win new ones.
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Visa ranks high in the IBD50 list of growth stocks along with small-cap stocks such asSturm Ruger ( RGR ) and3D Systems ( DDD ). He points in particular to Visa's top bank issuer, JPMorgan Chase, which posted a 10.7% gain in overall U.S. purchase volume in Q3, following a 12.3% gain in Q2. The program just launched in the U.S., but Visa expects to start rolling it out in global markets next year, including Brazil, Visa's second-largest market after the U.S. Visa Europe recently announced V.me launches in Spain, France and the U.K.
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Visa ranks high in the IBD50 list of growth stocks along with small-cap stocks such asSturm Ruger ( RGR ) and3D Systems ( DDD ). There is a lot more shifting to come from cash to plastic and beyond to keep Visa in growth mode, Visa's management says. Meanwhile, 47% of Visa's revenue currently comes from outside the U.S. Visa wants that number to reach 50% by 2015.
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Visa ranks high in the IBD50 list of growth stocks along with small-cap stocks such asSturm Ruger ( RGR ) and3D Systems ( DDD ). "It's more expensive for MasterCard to drive the kind of volume growth relative to Visa," Carcache said. Pollitt says Visa's operating margin should be better than MasterCard's because of its larger scale.
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The 10 Biggest Business Trends of 2012
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With less than a month left until year end, investors might be able to get some perspective on the markets by looking back and considering the biggest trends of 2012.
Overall, it was a fairly solid year for American stocks. Digging deeper, there were a number of sectors that experienced broad outperformance, while others lagged.
The following are the 10 biggest business trends of 2012. Some had a positive effect on stocks; others lead to a significant loss of shareholder capital. A few did both.
1) The Death of the PC
PC-related companies had, what can only be described as a brutal year in 2012. According to a report from IHS iSuppli, demand for PCs will have declined by 1.2 percent in 2012 -- the first decline in 11 years.
Processor manufacturers like Intel (NASDAQ: INTC ) and AMD (NASDAQ: AMD ) posted horrific years, down about 20 and 60 percent, respectively. Companies that rely largely on PC sales like Dell (NASDAQ: DELL ) and Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ ), saw shares decline as well -- down roughly 30 and 50 percent, respectively.
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) was the only company that managed to escape the selling, although its shares rose only modestly -- up about three percent for the year.
2) The Rise of the Tablet Computer
In 2010, the late CEO of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ), Steve Jobs, introduced the iPad to the world. For almost two years, Apple had an effective monopoly on an emerging trend it largely created -- mobile computing.
While PCs were dying, mobile computing flourished.
In 2012, many consumers opted to forgo the purchase of a new laptop in favor of a tablet. Although Apple continued to lead with its iPad, 2012 was the year when competitors introduced devices that could hold their own. These included Google's (NASDAQ: GOOG ) 7- and 10-inch Nexus, Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN ) second-generation Kindle Fire, and Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT ) Surface.
3) 3D Printing
3D printing has been around -- in one form or another -- for decades.
Still, 2012 proved to be a breakout year for the industry.
Shares of the two major 3D printing stocks, 3D Systems (NASDAQ: DDD ) and Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS ), posted monumental gains. 3D Systems traded up over over 200 percent in 2012, while Stratasys added over 120 percent to its share price.
3D printing is exactly what it sounds like -- it allows companies and users to create relatively complex objects using a single machine. Unfortunately, the technology is (at the moment) limited to producing objects from plastics and similar materials, but this is still useful for creating things like prototypes.
Perhaps at some distant future date, every American consumer will have a 3D printer in their home, one that allows them to create the objects they desire whenever they want them.
4) Organic Food
The increased demand for organic foods has built for years, so it isn't fair to say the trend was confined to 2012.
However, there were still some noteworthy events that demonstrated just how far demand for organic food has come. Whole Foods (NASDAQ: WFM ) saw a nearly 35 percent stock appreciation in 2012, while competitor The Fresh Market (NASDAQ: TFM ) rallied about 30 percent.
In March, following a number of media reports ("pink slime" as it came to be known) rose to the forefront consumers' minds. "Pink slime" is a manufactured beef product -- low in fat, but composed primarily beef scrapings molded together in a factory.
Following a wave of public outrage, several major grocery chains including Kroger (NYSE: KR ) and Safeway (NYSE: SWY ) announced that they would not be selling beef that contained the additive.
A company that produced "pink slime" -- AFA Foods -- was forced into bankruptcy as consumers showed their preference for natural foods.
5) Housing Rebound
As far back as 2009, investment commentators have been calling for a rebound in the U.S. housing market. 2012 may finally prove to be the year when U.S. housing turned around.
Shares of nearly all home building and home building-related stocks rebounded strongly in 2012. Shares of Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL ) rallied about 50 percent in 2012. Competitors Beazer Homes (NYSE: BZH ) and KB Home (NYSE: KBH ) traded up about 45 and 130 percent, respectively.
While the market may never quite return to the exaggerated bubble levels of prior years, 2012 showed definite signs of a healing housing market.
6) Shale Gas Boom
If any single commodity could've been said to dominate the year, it would be natural gas.
In the first half of the year, natural gas prices were dropping at a rapid pace. At one point, the price of natural gas was less than $2 per cubic foot. Some analysts were predicting that natural gas would fall to nearly $0.
Of course it didn't. Prices nearly doubled in a few months during the summer, and now sit comfortably around $3.50.
Early in November, the IEA said that the U.S. was on par to surpass Saudi Arabia as the world's largest oil producer, and likely would do so over the next 10 years. With fracking technology, producers in the U.S. have been able to extract increased amounts of both oil and natural gas from shale reserves.
7) The Drought
The U.S. experienced one of the worst droughts on record over the summer. By most measures, it was the worst drought in at least 30 years. As a consequence, June saw corn prices skyrocket, as crop yields were expected to decline.
Meanwhile, meat prices actually fell, as farmers opted to slaughter additional cattle.
The drought may have an effect on the U.S. economy for several years. Although corn prices have subsided somewhat since the summer, they remain elevated. While meat prices may have dropped temporarily, over the long term they could be up. Cattle take years to raise, and thus more animals slaughtered now means less available in the future.
The higher prices for these commodities could mean food prices remain elevated for some time.
8) The Fiscal Cliff
In the summer of 2011, Republican lawmakers temporarily blocked the increase of the U.S. debt ceiling. The debt ceiling was eventually raised, but as part of the deal to raise it, lawmakers created the "fiscal cliff" -- a mandated set of tax increases and spending cuts that would go into effect January 1, 2013.
Following the 2012 presidential election, political focus shifted to a possible resolution of the "fiscal cliff". Democrats and Republicans appear to be far apart on resolving the matter, but daily speeches from politicians on both sides of the aisle have become a regular market-moving event.
9) Obamacare
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act -- commonly known as "Obamacare" -- was signed into law in early 2010. Two years later, a constitutional challenge brought it to the forefront of business in the first half of 2012.
There was widespread speculation that the law could be overturned by the Supreme Court. Luckily for supporters, that didn't happen. In a strange twist, George W. Bush nominee Chief Justice John Roberts opted to vote in favor of the law.
That benefited hospital stocks like HCA Holdings (NYSE: HCA ), which rallied well over 45 percent this year.
10) Android/Apple Lawsuits
Eric Schmidt, current chairman and former CEO of Google (NASDAQ: GOOG ), was once a member of Apple's board. In 2009, Schmidt resigned. In subsequent years, Google has placed more emphasis on its Android mobile operating system -- a direct competitor to Apple's iOS, the operating system that powers both the iPhone and the iPad.
As told by Walter Isaacson in his biography of the Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs felt deeply betrayed and believed Schmidt used his insider status on Apple's board to "steal" the idea of the Android operating system from Apple.
Thus began Apple's long legal dispute with Google's Android, which came to a head in 2012. Rather than sue Google itself, Apple took the route of attacking individual Android device makers.
In a San Francisco court, Apple won billions of dollars in damages from Korean smartphone maker Samsung. Ironically, Samsung won a similar case against Apple in its home country. A few months later, Apple settled its legal dispute with HTC.
(c) 2012 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Shares of the two major 3D printing stocks, 3D Systems (NASDAQ: DDD ) and Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS ), posted monumental gains. 2) The Rise of the Tablet Computer In 2010, the late CEO of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ), Steve Jobs, introduced the iPad to the world. Early in November, the IEA said that the U.S. was on par to surpass Saudi Arabia as the world's largest oil producer, and likely would do so over the next 10 years.
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Shares of the two major 3D printing stocks, 3D Systems (NASDAQ: DDD ) and Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS ), posted monumental gains. 2) The Rise of the Tablet Computer In 2010, the late CEO of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ), Steve Jobs, introduced the iPad to the world. Thus began Apple's long legal dispute with Google's Android, which came to a head in 2012.
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Shares of the two major 3D printing stocks, 3D Systems (NASDAQ: DDD ) and Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS ), posted monumental gains. Processor manufacturers like Intel (NASDAQ: INTC ) and AMD (NASDAQ: AMD ) posted horrific years, down about 20 and 60 percent, respectively. 4) Organic Food The increased demand for organic foods has built for years, so it isn't fair to say the trend was confined to 2012.
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Shares of the two major 3D printing stocks, 3D Systems (NASDAQ: DDD ) and Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS ), posted monumental gains. 4) Organic Food The increased demand for organic foods has built for years, so it isn't fair to say the trend was confined to 2012. Whole Foods (NASDAQ: WFM ) saw a nearly 35 percent stock appreciation in 2012, while competitor The Fresh Market (NASDAQ: TFM ) rallied about 30 percent.
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3D Systems Corp. (DDD) and Flagstar Bancorp Inc. (FBC) - Zacks #1 Rank Top Performers
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3d-systems-corp-ddd-and-flagstar-bancorp-inc-fbc-zacks-1-rank-top-performers-2012-11-08
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Stocks sold off for a second straight day, but there were several Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks firmly in the green.
One of those stocks was 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), which jumped +6.2% on Thursday.
3D Systems Corp provides 3D content-to-print solutions including personal, professional and production 3D printers, integrated print materials and on-demand custom parts services. Check out a video of them in action here . Pretty cool stuff.
Shares of DDD have soared more than 200% year-to-date, including 35% over the last 30 days. And this strong momentum carried over into Thursday.
Earnings estimates have risen significantly higher following strong third quarter results on October 25. Based on current consensus estimates, EPS is expected to grow 53% this year and 24% next year.
Flagstar Bancorp Inc. ( FBC ) was another hot Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stock, jumping +3.6% on Thursday. Flagstar Bancorp is a bank with 111 branches across Michigan.
FBC became a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) after it delivered a huge 24% positive earnings surprise on October 24. Shares are up 24% since October 25 but still trade at a very reasonable 8x forwared earnings and 0.9x book value.
Other notable top performing Zacks #1 Rank stocks from Thursday include: Novo Nordisk ( NVO ), which was up +7.3%, Sparton Corp. ( SPA ), which rose +7.1%, and Stratasys Inc. ( SSYS ), which gained +3.3%.
To see the full list of Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks click here.
Todd Bunton is the Growth & Income Stock Strategist for Zacks Investment Research and Editor of the Income Plus Investor service .
3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report
FLAGSTAR BANCP (FBC): Free Stock Analysis Report
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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One of those stocks was 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), which jumped +6.2% on Thursday. Shares of DDD have soared more than 200% year-to-date, including 35% over the last 30 days. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report FLAGSTAR BANCP (FBC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report FLAGSTAR BANCP (FBC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. One of those stocks was 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), which jumped +6.2% on Thursday. Shares of DDD have soared more than 200% year-to-date, including 35% over the last 30 days.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report FLAGSTAR BANCP (FBC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. One of those stocks was 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), which jumped +6.2% on Thursday. Shares of DDD have soared more than 200% year-to-date, including 35% over the last 30 days.
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One of those stocks was 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), which jumped +6.2% on Thursday. Shares of DDD have soared more than 200% year-to-date, including 35% over the last 30 days. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report FLAGSTAR BANCP (FBC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems Printer Technology A Manufacturing Force
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3d-systems-printer-technology-manufacturing-force-2012-11-06
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Twenty-six years ago, Chuck Hull received a patent for a system he called stereolithography.
The patent described a procedure of creating three-dimensional objects with a computer-controlled system that shoots ultraviolet light into a pool of liquid polymer or some other "fluid medium."
The fluid at the surface turns solid when hit by UV light. The object is then lowered as layer upon layer of light beams hit the liquid surface and stitch together, sliver by sliver, the object the computer has been programmed to produce.
As the Hull patent described, "stereolithography is a method and apparatus for making solid objects by successively 'printing' thin layers of a curable material, one on top of another."
That same year, in 1986, Hull co-founded3D Systems ( DDD ), now based in Rock Hill, S.C., where he is currently the chief technology officer. It began making and selling expensive 3D printers used in aerospace and automotive manufacturing to develop prototype parts, plodding along in a niche market. In 2003, the company hired Abraham Reichental as president and chief executive officer, who saw things in a different light.
"I realized this technology could change everything in terms of how we design, create, manufacture, communicate and educate," said Reichental, in an interview with IBD.
Today, 3D Systems makes a long line of 3D printers ranging in price from $1,300 desktop printers for the home hobbyist to large $1 million printers able to make parts for supersonic jets. One of its biggest markets is the health care field, where 3D printers make custom parts for hearing aids, prosthetics and orthodontics, among other items.
Wide Applications
Its 3D printers also make parts for aerospace, military and transportation industries. They can print most anything that can be designed on a computer, from consumer electronic parts like smartphone covers to jewelry, toys, shoes and electric guitars. Just about anything the artist can imagine can be created with 3D printers, said Reichental. The printers can mass customize and locally produce whatever is needed without the need for expensive tooling, manufacturing and shipping.
"We have journeyed from a provider of expensive printers traditionally reserved for deep-pocketed companies to bringing 3D printers in the home and classroom," said Reichental. "This will become a disruptive force in democratizing creativity."
In the third quarter 3D Systems reported revenue of $90.5 million, up 57% from the same quarter a year ago and the 11th straight quarter of double-digit gains. It reported earnings of $18 million. That came to earnings per share, minus special items, of 32 cents, up 78% from a year ago and the third straight quarter of double-digit growth.
For the year, the consensus estimate of analysts polled by Thomson Reuters looks for revenue of $351 million, a 53% increase. Projected earnings for the year of $1.21 a share would be a 68% increase. Shares of 3D Systems are up about 175% from the beginning of this year.
Its competitors includeStratasys ( SSYS ) andHewlett-Packard ( HPQ ).
After 3D Systems posted third-quarter earnings on Oct. 25, Bobby Burleson, an analyst at Canaccord Genuity, issued a report saying the company's "strong results" that beat estimates were driven by "strong organic growth," and an expanded distribution channel. He also expects the low-end 3D printer technology aimed at the consumer market "to become a meaningful contributor to the top line by the second half of 2013."
3D Systems' revenue is divided almost equally between printers, print materials and services.
Last month, 3D Systems announced a $3 million contract to develop materials and technology to make parts for theLockheed Martin ( LMT ) F-35 fighter jet and other weapon systems. The company's printers already make about 90 different parts installed in F-18 fighters, Reichental said.
During the quarter, 3D Systems acquired Vitzu Technologies, which provides the ability to turn photos and videos into printable 3D objects. And it acquired Rapidform, a provider of 3D scanning and computer aided design and inspection software tools, for $35 million. Its products are used by engineers and manufacturers.
Asian Presence
Rapidform, based in Seoul, will expand 3D Systems' presence in Korea and Japan. It also has offices in Australia, Italy and the Netherlands. The company has acquired about 30 firms in the last three years, many of them small, extending its platform of capabilities and widening its patent portfolio to more than 1,200.
Since its introduction of stereolithography 26 years ago, 3D Systems has developed other 3D printing technologies for an array of applications. Its printers also use a wide variety of print materials, about 100 of them, that replicate the performance of plastics, metals, waxes, rubbers and other composites.
3D parts can be made in as little as 20 minutes or take more than 40 hours, depending on the complexity. About half its printers currently sold are for manufacturing applications.
While 3D Systems has pushed aggressively into the consumer market, the results have yet to show up in quarterly financial results.
But that will change, as Reichental sees a huge market opportunity. In January, the company launched its first 3D printer for the home, called Cube. It concurrently launched Cubify.com , where artists, designers and consumers can make, sell or buy 3D designs and objects.
It is in the consumer area where Reichental begins to speak whimsically with big dreams for the future, with the notion of having a 3D printer in every home and classroom.
"I have a great deal of passion to make this happen," he said. "In terms of technology and cost I think we will have plug-and-play 3D printers for a few hundred dollars that will put this technology in the hands of many people."
For all these reasons, he said, "We believe 3D printing is a canvas for the future that anyone can use to communicate, create, express and educate."
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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That same year, in 1986, Hull co-founded3D Systems ( DDD ), now based in Rock Hill, S.C., where he is currently the chief technology officer. The patent described a procedure of creating three-dimensional objects with a computer-controlled system that shoots ultraviolet light into a pool of liquid polymer or some other "fluid medium." As the Hull patent described, "stereolithography is a method and apparatus for making solid objects by successively 'printing' thin layers of a curable material, one on top of another."
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That same year, in 1986, Hull co-founded3D Systems ( DDD ), now based in Rock Hill, S.C., where he is currently the chief technology officer. The object is then lowered as layer upon layer of light beams hit the liquid surface and stitch together, sliver by sliver, the object the computer has been programmed to produce. "I realized this technology could change everything in terms of how we design, create, manufacture, communicate and educate," said Reichental, in an interview with IBD.
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That same year, in 1986, Hull co-founded3D Systems ( DDD ), now based in Rock Hill, S.C., where he is currently the chief technology officer. Today, 3D Systems makes a long line of 3D printers ranging in price from $1,300 desktop printers for the home hobbyist to large $1 million printers able to make parts for supersonic jets. In the third quarter 3D Systems reported revenue of $90.5 million, up 57% from the same quarter a year ago and the 11th straight quarter of double-digit gains.
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That same year, in 1986, Hull co-founded3D Systems ( DDD ), now based in Rock Hill, S.C., where he is currently the chief technology officer. Twenty-six years ago, Chuck Hull received a patent for a system he called stereolithography. "I realized this technology could change everything in terms of how we design, create, manufacture, communicate and educate," said Reichental, in an interview with IBD.
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2012-10-31 00:00:00 UTC
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Zacks #1 Rank Additions for Wednesday - Tale of the Tape
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank ("strong buy") List today:
3D Systems Corp. ( DDD )
Agrium Inc. ( AGU )
Alliance Fiber Optic Products, Inc. ( AFOP )
Bank Mutual Corp. ( BKMU )
Barnes & Noble, Inc. ( BKS )
View the entire Zacks #1 Rank List .
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BARNES & NOBLE (BKS): Free Stock Analysis Report
3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report
To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank ("strong buy") List today: 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) Agrium Inc. ( AGU ) Alliance Fiber Optic Products, Inc. ( AFOP ) Bank Mutual Corp. ( BKMU ) Barnes & Noble, Inc. ( BKS ) View the entire Zacks #1 Rank List . ALLIANCE FIBER (AFOP): Free Stock Analysis Report AGRIUM INC (AGU): Free Stock Analysis Report BANK MUTUAL CRP (BKMU): Free Stock Analysis Report BARNES & NOBLE (BKS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank ("strong buy") List today: 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) Agrium Inc. ( AGU ) Alliance Fiber Optic Products, Inc. ( AFOP ) Bank Mutual Corp. ( BKMU ) Barnes & Noble, Inc. ( BKS ) View the entire Zacks #1 Rank List . ALLIANCE FIBER (AFOP): Free Stock Analysis Report AGRIUM INC (AGU): Free Stock Analysis Report BANK MUTUAL CRP (BKMU): Free Stock Analysis Report BARNES & NOBLE (BKS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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ALLIANCE FIBER (AFOP): Free Stock Analysis Report AGRIUM INC (AGU): Free Stock Analysis Report BANK MUTUAL CRP (BKMU): Free Stock Analysis Report BARNES & NOBLE (BKS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank ("strong buy") List today: 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) Agrium Inc. ( AGU ) Alliance Fiber Optic Products, Inc. ( AFOP ) Bank Mutual Corp. ( BKMU ) Barnes & Noble, Inc. ( BKS ) View the entire Zacks #1 Rank List .
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank ("strong buy") List today: 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) Agrium Inc. ( AGU ) Alliance Fiber Optic Products, Inc. ( AFOP ) Bank Mutual Corp. ( BKMU ) Barnes & Noble, Inc. ( BKS ) View the entire Zacks #1 Rank List . ALLIANCE FIBER (AFOP): Free Stock Analysis Report AGRIUM INC (AGU): Free Stock Analysis Report BANK MUTUAL CRP (BKMU): Free Stock Analysis Report BARNES & NOBLE (BKS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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2012-10-31 00:00:00 UTC
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New Setups Will Yield New Leadership: Patience for Now
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/new-setups-will-yield-new-leadership-patience-now-2012-10-31
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It's great to be back. After a two-day hiatus, major averages were poised for a higher open Wednesday as New York and the East Coast remain in recovery mode from Hurricane Sandy.
It's easy to get sucked into the market on a day like today, but the market remains in a downtrend until proven otherwise. It's too early to say that a meaningful market uptrend is right around the corner. A buy signal won't be seen today, but one could be seen as early as Friday in the Nasdaq Composite so it's important to keep paying attention.
The issue for now is that the market landscape is littered with broken charts. Fundamental investors could care less, but technical investors realize that charts hurt by heavy-volume selling need more time to repair. One thing's for sure -- new setups will yield new leadership but they still need more time to take shape. Renewed signs of institutional buying will help their cause, but it's not happening yet.
One name with leadership potential is Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS ). It's on the speculative side with a market capitalization of $1.6 billion but it brings a lot to the table from a fundamental and technical perspective.
Market-leading growth stocks share several common traits. For example, they all have the "new" going for them where a new product or technology is driving earnings growth and price performance.
Stratasys has it. The company's three-dimensional prototyping systems continue to gain traction in automotive, aerospace and industrial markets. It's expected to grow annual earnings by 34 percent this year and 20 percent in 2013.
The stock enjoyed a first-stage base breakout in April, a second-stage breakout in July. Now, it's working on the right side of a potential third-stage base ahead of its November 2 earnings report before the open. The consensus estimate calls for profit of $0.37 a share, up 37 percent from a year ago with sales up 23 percent to $48.9 million. Competitor 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) reported robust earnings last week so it wouldn't be surprising to see a big beat on the bottom line and top line from Stratasys.
Stratasys also has something else going for it. Mutual fund ownership has been increasing in the stock over the past three quarters. With the company's solid track record of execution up to now, there's no reason to think this trend won't continue. Meanwhile, audio chip designer Cirrus Logic (Nasdaq: CRUS ) has its share of supporters. Many believe it can continue its leadership role in coming months.
The company reports earnings after the close today. The consensus estimate calls for profit of $0.71 a share, up 115 percent from a year ago with sales up 78 percent to $180.8 million. Solid growth, indeed, but Cirrus is heavily reliant on Apple for revenue. Institutional investors have been selling Apple since late September, partly due to concerns about growth going forward. If growth starts to slow at Apple, it won't be good news for Cirrus.
Another blemish for Cirrus is that from a technical perspective, buying demand seems to be drying up in the stock. It broke below its 50-day simple moving average in late September. It's tried to rally back above the line a few times since then, but has been turned away each time. Renewed signs of institutional buying would help its cause, but it looks like a tired stock.
Several other stocks with outstanding fundamentals are set to report earnings this week, including Visa (NYSE: V ), Catamaran (Nasdaq: CTRX ), Watson Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: WPI ) and Linkedin (Nasdaq: LNKD ).
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(c) 2012 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Competitor 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) reported robust earnings last week so it wouldn't be surprising to see a big beat on the bottom line and top line from Stratasys. After a two-day hiatus, major averages were poised for a higher open Wednesday as New York and the East Coast remain in recovery mode from Hurricane Sandy. A buy signal won't be seen today, but one could be seen as early as Friday in the Nasdaq Composite so it's important to keep paying attention.
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Competitor 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) reported robust earnings last week so it wouldn't be surprising to see a big beat on the bottom line and top line from Stratasys. The consensus estimate calls for profit of $0.37 a share, up 37 percent from a year ago with sales up 23 percent to $48.9 million. The consensus estimate calls for profit of $0.71 a share, up 115 percent from a year ago with sales up 78 percent to $180.8 million.
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Competitor 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) reported robust earnings last week so it wouldn't be surprising to see a big beat on the bottom line and top line from Stratasys. A buy signal won't be seen today, but one could be seen as early as Friday in the Nasdaq Composite so it's important to keep paying attention. Several other stocks with outstanding fundamentals are set to report earnings this week, including Visa (NYSE: V ), Catamaran (Nasdaq: CTRX ), Watson Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: WPI ) and Linkedin (Nasdaq: LNKD ).
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Competitor 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) reported robust earnings last week so it wouldn't be surprising to see a big beat on the bottom line and top line from Stratasys. The company reports earnings after the close today. Institutional investors have been selling Apple since late September, partly due to concerns about growth going forward.
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