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Japan's Economics Minister Amari had initially suggested a few days ago that the correction to the yen's strength had been corrected. Reports suggested that under criticism from his cabinet colleagues, he softened his comments, now indicating that correction was ongoing. The dollar proceeded to recover and made new multi-year highs yesterday.Amari was not talking off the top of his head. A Reuters survey of 400 Japanese businesses, half of which were manufacturers, released on Tuesday, shows that almost half the businesses said the yen's decline has been sufficient and more than a third would like to see the yen recover somewhat. Only 15% of the respondents sought further yen depreciation.The Reuters survey found 48% of Japanese businesses wanted to see the dollar-yen rate stabilize around JPY100. Seven percent of the companies wanted to see JPY105 and eight percent wanted to JPY110. Almost 30% want the dollar to ease

Jamba Juice (JMBA) shares set a new three year high on Wednesday (5/22/13) as shares closed above the $3.00 mark. Recently, Jamba Juice shareholders have seen the stock price steadily rise. In fact, in just the past six months shares have risen over 33% from $1.99. Jamba, Inc., through its subsidiary, Jamba Juice Company, owns, operates, and franchises Jamba Juice stores. Its restaurants offer whole fruit smoothies, squeezed juices, hot oatmeal, breakfast wraps, bistro sandwiches and mini-wraps, California Flatbreads, frozen yogurt, and various baked goods and snacks.Since the beginning of 2012, shares of Jamba Juice have more than doubled. Despite this ginormous increase, some analysts are expecting even further growth. On April 30th, the company reported first quarter 2013 earnings which included a quarterly comparable store sales increase of 3.6% for company-owned stores. The increase was driven by higher check totals and increased store traffic.

For those eagerly awaiting an electric car that won’t break the bank, Chevrolet (NYSE:GM) has answer: the electrified version of its Spark compact car, after the deduction of the $7,500 federal tax credit, will come in below $20,000. With a retail price of $27,495 without the tax credits or other perks, the Spark is among the cheapest EVs hitting the market. NEW! Discover a new stock idea each week for less than the cost of 1 trade. CLICK HERE for your Weekly Stock Cheat Sheets NOW! If you do not want to commit to purchasing the vehicle outright, Chevrolet is offering a three-year lease, with $999 down, at $199 per month — matching the leasing terms of its equally petite rival, the Fiat 500e. In comparison to its kin, the Spark comes in a solid $2,000 less than the next most affordable: the Nissan Leaf runs $29,650, the Fiat 500e will set you back about $33,200, and the Mitsubishi i-MiEV will run you about $29,975. The car will first go on sale in California and Oregon (likely to the surprise of nobody), and feature a range of about 82 miles on a full charge with the equivalent of 119 miles per gallon. GM said that following the launch, the company will look into expanding the Spark into more markets. The Spark is aimed at city-dwelling buyers, as its small size is ideal for navigating cities and urban areas. It packs 130 horsepower from the GM-made electric motors, with a mind blowing 400 pounds-feet of torque — by comparison, Nissan’s GT-R super car packs 448 — and since the Spark is fully electric, that figure is available instantaneously, when the driver hits the pedal. NEW! Discover a new stock idea each week for less than the cost of 1 trade. CLICK HERE for your Weekly Stock Cheat Sheets NOW! Most importantly, Chevy’s competitive pricing is representative of a crucial trend: since electric vehicles are still on the periphery of automotive buyers, they are inherently more expensive, since neither the markets nor the industry are calibrated to handle or manufacture them. However, this is a perfect example of how competition can benefit the consumer: as companies work to constantly undercut the pricing of their rivals, the overall price of the technology will deflate and allow for EVs to become comparable in price to their gasoline counterparts. Don’t Miss: Has Debt-Free Tesla Made Obama a Winner at Last? Read the original article from Wall St. Cheat Sheet

According to The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis publication of January 2013, the U.S. corporate sector has a cash hoarding of nearly $5 trillion as of 2011. This article discusses the reasons for the U.S. corporate sector hoarding cash and its impact on the economy.It is a good time to discuss this issue as Apple (AAPL) finds itself in the centre of attention from lawmakers with nearly $102 billion of cash holdings outside the United States. The lawmakers have accused Apple of avoiding tax of nearly $35 billion by holding the cash outside the country. I mention this specific case because tax policies in the United States have played a large role in the recent years in determining where companies hold their cash.Coming to the broader picture, the chart below gives the aggregate cash and cash equivalent of U.S. firms from 1980 to 2011. (click

UQM Technologies (AMEX:UQM) will report earnings after markets close on Thursday, May 23rd. UQM Technologies, Inc. develops and manufactures electric motors, generators, and power electronics. The Company’s products are sold to the aerospace, medical, military, and industrial markets. UQM’s principal focus is on the development of products for the alternative energy technologies sector. Here is your Cheat Sheet to Uqm Technologies Earnings: Earnings Expectations: Analysts expect earnings of $-0.03 per share on revenues of $1.92 million. Analyst Trends: Analysts have a neutral outlook for the company’s next-quarter performance. Over the past three months, the average estimate for next quarter’s earnings is a loss of $0.03 and has not changed. For the current year, the average estimate is a loss of $0.26, which is worse than the estimate ninety days ago. The stock market is at 5-year highs! Discover the best stocks to buy in today’s market. CLICK HERE for Your Stock Investor Cheat Sheet NOW! Earnings Trends: Here’s how Uqm Technologies has been performing on an annual basis: Fiscal Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 Revenue ($) in millions 9 9 9 10 Diluted EPS ($) -0.17 -0.13 -0.06 -0.14 Next, our CHEAT SHEET investing framework asks us to drill down to the recent quarterly data: Quarter Mar. 31, 2012 Jun. 30, 2012 Sep. 30, 2012 Dec. 31, 2012 Revenue ($) in millions 3.78 2.40 1.20 1.93 Diluted EPS ($) -0.04 -0.04 -0.07 -0.12 Past Performance: Uqm Technologies has missed analyst estimates 4 times in the past four quarters. Shareholders could expect a bust if the company misses estimates. “E = Earnings Are Increasing Quarter-Over-Quarter” is a core component of our successful CHEAT SHEET investing framework. Don’t waste another minute – click here to discover our CHEAT SHEET stock picks now! (Company fundamentals provided by Xignite Financials. Email any earnings discrepancies to earnings [at] wallstcheatsheet.com) Read the original article from Wall St. Cheat Sheet

Chevron (CVX) presently could be worth looking into as a quality play on energy. Shares of Chevron I believe are worth looking into because of the compelling valuation, the technicals, and dividend stability. Even with Chevron hitting a new all-time high Wednesday, I believe shares are significantly undervalued when looking at Chevron itself, and when compared to its peers. Chevron Fundamentals [Data from Zacks.com] Current Price: $126.56Trailing 12 Month EPS: 12.51Current PE ratio: 10.11Expected Long-Term Earnings Growth: 6.30%PEG Ratio: 1.61Dividend Yield: 3.18% Divisions Below is a chart from the Trefis page of Chevron that breaks down Chevron by its separate divisions. The chart below shows that Chevron is diversified across three main businesses that make up a large portion of the company: Equity Affiliates & Other Income, Crude oil & natural gas liquids, and refined products and chemicals. Valuation Using the data from the

Warren Buffett once said, “In business, I look for economic castles protected by unbreachable moats.” The castle is a metaphor for a company, and the moat represents a strong competitive advantage. Naturally, a wider moat offers more protection in the long-term. The Oracle of Omaha has provided a great deal of wisdom over the years, but this piece of insight is more evident than ever. NEW! Discover a new stock idea each week for less than the cost of 1 trade. CLICK HERE for your Weekly Stock Cheat Sheets NOW! Corporate America is a battlefield with an endless supply of warriors trying to breach moats in pursuit of profits. In a 2007 letter to shareholders, Buffett explains, “A truly great business must have an enduring ‘moat’ that protects excellent returns on invested capital. The dynamics of capitalism guarantee that competitors will repeatedly assault any business ‘castle’ that is earning high returns.” A powerful worldwide brand is one of the most recognizable economic moats. While it is considered to be an intangible asset, it is measured in dollar terms by BrandZ, the world’s largest brand equity database firm. Calculating variables such as branded earnings, financial value, and brand contribution, the most valuable 100 brands around the globe grew their worth 7 percent to $2.6 trillion last year, with all but two of the 13 categories in the ranking posting year-over-year growth. Interestingly, the stock performance of the most valuable brands easily outperformed the broad market. To little surprise, Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRKA) owns several names on the list. Heeding Buffett’s lesson on economic moats and powerful brands has been very profitable in recent years. Between April 2006 and April 2013, a portfolio filled of BrandZ’s top 100 brands has crushed the S&P 500. As the chart below shows, BrandZ’s portfolio has surged 58 percent, while the S&P 500 (NYSEARCA:SPY) has gained 23 percent. NEW! Discover a new stock idea each week for less than the cost of 1 trade. CLICK HERE for your Weekly Stock Cheat Sheets NOW! Out of Buffett’s 10 largest equity holdings, eight appear on the top 100 valuable brands list. At the end of the first quarter, Berkshire held large stakes in U.S. Bank (NYSE:USB), Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT), American Express (NYSE:AXP), International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM), Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO), and Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC). Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) — Buffett’s fifth largest holding — made the most valuable brands list twice with Gillette and Pampers. Buffett has not been shy about his bullish stance on America. In a recent interview with CNBC, he says, “In terms of the economy, the luckiest person born in the history of the world is the baby being born in the United States.” Considering this, it is very suiting that almost half of the top 100 brands are based in North America, and account for two-thirds of the top 100’s $2.6 trillion brand value. Don’t Miss: What is Warren Buffett Buying and Selling? Follow Eric on Twitter (@Mr_Eric_WSCS) Read the original article from Wall St. Cheat Sheet

With shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) trading at around $24.07, is INTC an OUTPERFORM, WAIT AND SEE or STAY AWAY? Let’s analyze the stock with the relevant sections of our CHEAT SHEET investing framework: C = Catalyst for the Stock’s Movement Intel was late to the smartphone and tablet party. This has left a lot of upside potential on the table. However, while the stock hasn’t skyrocketed like many other stocks throughout the broader market over the past several years, it has more than held its own. This is in addition to an impressive 3.70 percent yield. NEW! Discover a new stock idea each week for less than the cost of 1 trade. CLICK HERE for your Weekly Stock Cheat Sheets NOW! The big question on everyone’s mind is whether new CEO Brian Krzanich can improve the company’s potential, which would then increase the stock’s potential. He’s a 3o-year Intel veteran, so he certainly knows the business well. He has a reputation for making fast decisions. Whether this will be a positive or a negative as CEO remains to be seen. In an email sent to employees, Krzanich stated: “As your CEO, I am committed to making quick, informed decisions. I am committed to being bolder, moving faster, and accepting that this means changes will be made knowing that we will listen, learn and then make adjustments in order to keep pace with a rapidly changing industry.” One of his goals is to be more responsive to smartphone and tablet customers. He also created a New Devices Group in order to increase the odds of growing market share in future mobile technologies. Intel is currently trading at 12 times earnings while the industry average is 62 times earnings. Margins are solid, and cash flow is good. It has also been rumored that Intel’s Atom chip will be in the next generation of Samsung’s Galaxy tablet. And analysts like (don’t love) the stock: 17 Buy, 23 Hold, 7 Sell. On the other hand, there were revenue and earnings setbacks in 2012 as well as in the last quarter on a year-over-year and sequential basis. Intel also lacks resiliency in bear markets. Now let’s get to some numbers. Below is a chart focusing on Intel’s basic fundamentals. INTC Trailing P/E 12.03 Forward P/E 11.86 Profit Margin 19.45% ROE 21.06% Operating Cash Flow 20.20B Dividend Yield 3.70% Short Position 4.70% Let’s take a look at some more important numbers prior to forming an opinion on this stock. T = Technicals Are Strong Intel has performed well year-to-date, but the market isn’t reacting well to Bernake’s recent hawkish comments, and Intel isn’t a resilient stock. 1 Month Year-To-Date 1 Year 3 Year INTC 4.91% 17.66% -5.01% 26.26% At $24.07, Intel is trading above its averages. 50-Day SMA 23.10 200-Day SMA 21.51 NEW! Discover a new stock idea each week for less than the cost of 1 trade. CLICK HERE for your Weekly Stock Cheat Sheets NOW! E = Equity to Debt Ratio In Normal The debt-to-equity ratio for Intel is close to the industry average of 0.30. Debt-To-Equity Cash Long-Term Debt INTC 0.26 17.16B 13.35B E = Earnings Have Been Inconsistent Earnings and revenue has been inconsistent on an annual basis. Fiscal Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Revenue ($) in millions 37,586 35,127 43,623 53,999 53,341 Diluted EPS ($) 0.92 0.77 2.05 2.39 2.13 When we look at the last quarter on a year-over-year basis, we see a decline in revenue and earnings. Revenue and earning have both declined on a sequential basis. It’s difficulty to be optimistic when such conditions exist. Quarter Mar. 31, 2012 Jun. 30, 2012 Sep. 30, 2012 Dec. 31, 2012 Mar. 31, 2013 Revenue ($) in millions 12,906 13,501 13,457 13,477 12,580 Diluted EPS ($) 0.53 0.54 0.58 0.48 0.40 Now let’s take a look at the next page for the Conclusion. Is this stock an OUTPERFORM, a WAIT AND SEE, or a STAY AWAY? Conclusion Intel has performed well year-to-date, but has essentially gone nowhere for a decade. This hasn’t been terrible for those looking for dividends.

Introduction In an earlier article, we discussed one of the most important metrics to analyze the gold industry, the actual cost of mining an ounce of gold, which can help an investor figure out whether it is time to buy GLD and/or the gold miners. In that analysis, we used the FY2012 financials to calculate the combined results of publicly traded gold companies and come up with a true all-in industry average cost of production to mine each ounce of gold. In this analysis we will calculate the real costs of production of Yamana Gold (AUY), a mid-tier producer primarily focused in South America with mines in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and Chile. The projects in Argentina have a higher element of political risk, which is something investors should note, but this discussion is outside the scope of this article. Nevertheless, investors interested in AUY should keep tabs on the

GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) delivered a profit and beat Wall Street’s expectations, AND beat the revenue expectation. The revenue beat is a positive sign to shareholders seeking high growth out of the company. Shares are up 2.73%. Markets are at 5-year highs! Discover the best stocks to own. Click here for our fresh Feature Stock Pick now! GameStop Corp. Earnings Cheat Sheet Results: Adjusted Earnings Per Share decreased 14.81% to $0.46 in the quarter versus EPS of $0.54 in the year-earlier quarter. Revenue: Decreased 6.85% to $1.87 billion from the year-earlier quarter. Actual vs. Wall St. Expectations: GameStop Corp. reported adjusted EPS income of $0.46 per share. By that measure, the company beat the mean analyst estimate of $0.4. It beat the average revenue estimate of $1.84 billion. Quoting Management: Paul Raines, chief executive officer, stated, “GameStop’s continuing margin expansion, growing new businesses and market share gains are the results of executing our strategic plan. We look forward to capitalizing on the upcoming new console cycle.” Key Stats (on next page)… Revenue decreased 47.63% from $3.56 billion in the previous quarter. EPS decreased 78.7% from $2.16 in the previous quarter. Looking Forward: Analysts have a more negative outlook for the company’s next-quarter performance. Over the past three months, the average estimate for next quarter’s earnings has fallen from a profit of $0.21 to a profit $0.08. For the current year, the average estimate has moved down from a profit of $3.42 to a profit of $3.11 over the last ninety days. Stocks with improving earnings metrics are worthy of your extra attention. In fact, “E = Earnings Are Increasing Quarter-Over-Quarter” is a core component of our CHEAT SHEET investing framework for this very reason. Don’t waste another minute – click here and get our CHEAT SHEET stock picks now. (Company fundamentals provided by Xignite Financials. Email any earnings discrepancies to earnings [at] wallstcheatsheet.com) Read the original article from Wall St. Cheat Sheet