Dow went up 12 to a new record, advancers over decliners 2-1 & NAZ gained 7. The MLP index rose a fraction to the 504s & the REIT index inched up into the 306s. Junk bond funds did little & Treasuries retreated. Oil & gold gained along with stocks.
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China's exports rose more than estimated in May, helping to cushion the economy from a deeper slowdown as an unexpected slump in imports highlighted risks to growth. Overseas shipments gained 7% from a year earlier, the customs administration said, & exceeded the 6.7% forecast. Imports fell 1.6%, leaving a $35.9B trade surplus, the biggest in 5 years. Stronger exports may bolster Chinese leaders’ confidence that a recovery in demand from the US & Europe will support economic growth & reduce the need for stronger stimulus. On Fri, Premier Li Keqiang told officials from 8 areas to be proactive in supporting their local economies, saying the gov wants a “reasonable” rate of expansion. Li told the governors that while the gov doesn’t put GDP above everything else “this doesn’t mean we don’t want a reasonable economic growth rate.”. The nation aims for a full-year expansion of 7.5%.
China’s Export Gains to Cushion Growth as Imports Slump
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McDonald's, a Dow stock & Dividend Aristocrat, sales at stores open at least 13 months rose 0.9% in May as a gain in Asia helped cushion a prolonged slump in the US, topping the 0.8% increase forecast. In the US, sales fell 1% versus the estimate for a gain of 0.1%. MCD, which gets more than 30% of revenue from the US, has struggled to attract Americans after slowing its kitchen last year with too many new & complex items. The chain also has faced more domestic competition. Sales in the Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa region rose 2.5%, topping estimates, as positive results in China helped boost the division. In China, MCD has focused on expanding its delivery & breakfast businesses & plans to open about 300 stores this year. May’s decline marks the 7th month without domestic growth. Recently, MCD has advertised breakfast items & gave away free McCafe coffees to attract American diners. It also began selling higher-priced bacon Clubhouse burgers & chicken sandwiches in the US. Same-store sales rose 0.4% in Europe, under the 0.5% estimate. The company has had difficulty luring customers in Germany, where same-store sales slid last month. Meanwhile, it’s had success selling value lunch sandwiches in France & expanding its breakfast business in the UK. The stock slipped pocket change. If you would like to learn more about MCD,
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Analog Devices, a maker of semiconductors used in cars, smartphones & televisions, agreed to buy smaller chipmaker Hittite Microwave (HITT) for about $2B to expand its offerings. ADI will pay $78 a share in cash & HITT jumped $17.18 (28%) to $77.74. The boards of both chipmakers approved the transaction. The acquisition will give ADI a broader line of chips & signal processors used in wireless communications. The company aims to accelerate growth in the industrial, communications infrastructure & automotive markets & the transaction will increase EPS. “Hittite’s product focus is highly complementary to our own,” ADI CEO said. “From a growth perspective, this transaction expands product offerings in our key end markets and allows us to address new opportunities.” The deal is the 3rd acquisition for more than $1B this year, & the largest. ADI stock jumped 2.97. If you would like to learn more about ADI,
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Stocks are having another good day. If Dow holds this gain, this will be the 5th straight day in the black & it's up more than 500 in the last couple of weeks. That is an impressive advance without a lot of economic support. OK, the Ukraine has quieted down for the time being. Also, sluggish China seems to be a little stronger & Europe is mending. Let's see if then bulls can keep control of the markets in the PM.
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China's exports rose more than estimated in May, helping to cushion the economy from a deeper slowdown as an unexpected slump in imports highlighted risks to growth. Overseas shipments gained 7% from a year earlier, the customs administration said, & exceeded the 6.7% forecast. Imports fell 1.6%, leaving a $35.9B trade surplus, the biggest in 5 years. Stronger exports may bolster Chinese leaders’ confidence that a recovery in demand from the US & Europe will support economic growth & reduce the need for stronger stimulus. On Fri, Premier Li Keqiang told officials from 8 areas to be proactive in supporting their local economies, saying the gov wants a “reasonable” rate of expansion. Li told the governors that while the gov doesn’t put GDP above everything else “this doesn’t mean we don’t want a reasonable economic growth rate.”. The nation aims for a full-year expansion of 7.5%.
China’s Export Gains to Cushion Growth as Imports Slump
Photo: Bloomberg
McDonald's, a Dow stock & Dividend Aristocrat, sales at stores open at least 13 months rose 0.9% in May as a gain in Asia helped cushion a prolonged slump in the US, topping the 0.8% increase forecast. In the US, sales fell 1% versus the estimate for a gain of 0.1%. MCD, which gets more than 30% of revenue from the US, has struggled to attract Americans after slowing its kitchen last year with too many new & complex items. The chain also has faced more domestic competition. Sales in the Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa region rose 2.5%, topping estimates, as positive results in China helped boost the division. In China, MCD has focused on expanding its delivery & breakfast businesses & plans to open about 300 stores this year. May’s decline marks the 7th month without domestic growth. Recently, MCD has advertised breakfast items & gave away free McCafe coffees to attract American diners. It also began selling higher-priced bacon Clubhouse burgers & chicken sandwiches in the US. Same-store sales rose 0.4% in Europe, under the 0.5% estimate. The company has had difficulty luring customers in Germany, where same-store sales slid last month. Meanwhile, it’s had success selling value lunch sandwiches in France & expanding its breakfast business in the UK. The stock slipped pocket change. If you would like to learn more about MCD,
Click here for a FREE analysis of MCD and be sure to notice the intermediate time frame
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Analog Devices, a maker of semiconductors used in cars, smartphones & televisions, agreed to buy smaller chipmaker Hittite Microwave (HITT) for about $2B to expand its offerings. ADI will pay $78 a share in cash & HITT jumped $17.18 (28%) to $77.74. The boards of both chipmakers approved the transaction. The acquisition will give ADI a broader line of chips & signal processors used in wireless communications. The company aims to accelerate growth in the industrial, communications infrastructure & automotive markets & the transaction will increase EPS. “Hittite’s product focus is highly complementary to our own,” ADI CEO said. “From a growth perspective, this transaction expands product offerings in our key end markets and allows us to address new opportunities.” The deal is the 3rd acquisition for more than $1B this year, & the largest. ADI stock jumped 2.97. If you would like to learn more about ADI,
Click here for a FREE analysis of ADI and be sure to notice the intermediate time frame
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Stocks are having another good day. If Dow holds this gain, this will be the 5th straight day in the black & it's up more than 500 in the last couple of weeks. That is an impressive advance without a lot of economic support. OK, the Ukraine has quieted down for the time being. Also, sluggish China seems to be a little stronger & Europe is mending. Let's see if then bulls can keep control of the markets in the PM.
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