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  • This $8 Stock Is Set to Scale Greater Heights

    By Harsh Chauhan - May 10, 2013 | Tickers: ATVI, GA, QIHU

    I was never in doubt that Chinese online gaming company Giant Interactive (NYSE: GA) would turn out to be one of the best investments that one could make in 2013, and the stock’s year-to-date appreciation of close to 50% tells me that I was right. But if you’ve missed this gravy train so far, then worry not, as Giant still has gigantic prospects going forward.

    The streak continues more »

  • These Stocks Beat the Market in Q1 and Could Climb Higher

    By Harsh Chauhan - April 6, 2013 | Tickers: CREE, GA, MU

    The markets have been off to a great start in 2013, with the S&P 500 gaining close to 12% in the first three months of the calendar year. Who would have thought that this was possible as 2012 drew to a close, with last minute wrangling over the fiscal cliff deal and the sticky situation in Europe? However, the stock market has rallied strongly, and those who had their more »

  • These Stocks Beat the Market in Q1 and Could Climb Higher

    By Harsh Chauhan - April 4, 2013 | Tickers: CREE, GA, MU, ^GSPC

    The markets have been off to a great start in 2013, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) gaining close to 12% in the first three months of the calendar year. Who would have thought that this was possible as 2012 drew to a close, with last minute wrangling over the fiscal cliff deal and the sticky situation in Europe? However, the stock market has rallied strongly, and those who more »

  • Stay Away From This Gaming Stock

    By Harsh Chauhan - March 15, 2013 | Tickers: ATVI, GA, PWRD

    Sometimes I think that Chinese online gaming company Perfect World (NASDAQ: PWRD) should consider a name change, since nothing has been going perfect (or even close) for it. The company’s streak of terrible results continued in the recently-reported fourth quarter. Revenue fell 12% from last year to $109 million, earnings crashed 67%, gross margin fell 580 basis points, and most importantly, it became clear that not many people are more »

  • Can This Small Cap Stock Engineer a Turnaround?

    By Harsh Chauhan - March 4, 2013 | Tickers: ATVI, GA, GAME

    Not all small cap companies are destined for greatness and the same holds true for Chinese online gaming company Shanda Games (NASDAQ: GAME), at least for now. While the industry in which Shanda plies its trade is growing, its revenue and stock price have been shrinking at an alarming rate. The stock has depreciated around 30% in the last 52 weeks, and there aren’t any signs of relief yet more »

  • A Small Cap Stock You Should not Miss

    By Harsh Chauhan - March 1, 2013 | Tickers: ATVI, GA, QIHU

    If you’re in the hunt for a small cap stock with a bright future, Chinese online gaming company Giant Interactive (NYSE: GA) would certainly make the grade. The company has been on a terrific run of late and looks set to get better. It might even turn out to be one of the best investments you might make this year since it offers tremendous prospects, a great dividend and more »

  • Is Changyou Right for You?

    By Leo Sun - January 28, 2013 | Tickers: CYOU, GA, NTES, PWRD, GAME | Editor's Choice

    Over the past decade, many analysts have touted the strength of Chinese Internet stocks, one of the fastest growing sectors in the world’s second largest economy. However, I think a lot of investors are overlooking an important market in China - online gaming. This market is a young one with plenty of growth potential, growing 35.1% year-on-year in 2012.

    Thus I present my undervalued growth stock of the day more »

  • The Discount In Many US-Listed Chinese Stocks

    By Johan Seijkens - January 18, 2013 | Tickers: CLNT, GA, GPRC

    For several years US-listed Chinese small cap stocks have underperformed the market. Despite many of them achieving growth, pay a dividend, connect with shareholders, and so on.

    P/E ratios have never been so low going forward. Where do you find stocks with a P/E below 3? Yes, in the United States. The "China Discount" is not a discount anymore, but a bargain.  

    For a long time I have more »

  • This Stock Might Become a Giant in 2013, Don’t Miss It

    By Harsh Chauhan - January 3, 2013 | Tickers: ATVI, GA, QIHU

    As I look back at 2012, I see that one of my better stock picks was a little known stock that traded under $5 when I first looked at it. A 52-week return of almost 32% along with a terrific dividend yield of 5.6% had each and every Giant Interactive (NYSE: GA) investor smiling in 2012, while resulting in higher expectations for the New Year at the same time more »

  • Business Services: A Few Quick Ideas

    By Chris Hodge - December 24, 2012 | Tickers: CTAS, FICO, GA, QUAD

    The business services industry is a pretty general term, which I like because it lets me look at several different kinds of companies. If it serves others, that's a business services company. So let's take a look at a few potential contenders for a spot in the best portfolio ever.

    Soggy Rags

    Quad Graphics (NYSE: QUAD) seems to be doing reasonably well in an under-appreciated business. While I more »

  • This Gaming Company Might be Down, but it’s Not Out

    By Harsh Chauhan - November 28, 2012 | Tickers: ATVI, GA, GAME

    It isn’t good news when a company’s top line is shrinking while the industry it operates in is growing. Shanda Games (NASDAQ: GAME), the third largest online gaming company in China, is witnessing a similar decline. In its recently-reported third-quarter, Shanda’s revenue declined 20% from last year to $170.4 million.

    I was of the opinion that Shanda might make for a good long-term investment, but now more »

  • This Gaming Stock Looks Like Chaff for Now, but Will it Become the Wheat?

    By Harsh Chauhan - November 21, 2012 | Tickers: ATVI, GA, NTES, PWRD, TCEHY.PK

    I have been quite bullish about the prospects of Chinese online gaming company Perfect World (NASDAQ: PWRD). However, it seems that the company is not able to tap the huge opportunity presented by online gaming in China, a fact that can be seen quite clearly in its quarterly reports.

    After a strong start to the year, Perfect World’s earnings have been going down for a number of reasons. The more »

  • Have You Considered This “Giant” Performer for Your Portfolio Yet?

    By Harsh Chauhan - November 15, 2012 | Tickers: ATVI, GA, QIHU

    There are a few small companies that one shouldn’t ignore, and Giant Interactive (NYSE: GA) is certainly one of them. The year-to-date stock price chart of the Chinese online gaming company is simply remarkable, appreciating around 30% in 2012. Throw in a dividend-yield of 5.7%, and those who haven’t heard of this stock will start looking up the ticker in Yahoo! Finance for sure.

    Three on the more »

  • This Online Gaming Stock Looks Good for the Long Run

    By Harsh Chauhan - September 4, 2012 | Tickers: ATVI, GA, GLUU, NTES, GAME

    The online gaming companies in China have had a difficult time this earnings season. A few of them, such as NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES) and Perfect World, were hammered into the ground after their results and outlook failed to satisfy the Street. But some, like Shanda Games (NASDAQ: GAME) and Giant Interactive (NYSE: GA), have managed to buck the trend and have saved their investors from the agony of a stock more »

  • You Should Take a Look at this Giant

    By Harsh Chauhan - August 7, 2012 | Tickers: ATVI, GA, NTES

    I really love to play games, and don’t feel ashamed when I’m pulled up for playing hours at a stretch. Because when I’m playing, I forget about all the worries in life to focus on how to kill that big, bad boss or work on my next great strategy. It’s an addiction and a very costly one for me at least. I have spent quite a more »

  • 2 Tech Companies Spending a Boatload on R&D

    By Soroush Pour - July 13, 2012 | Tickers: ATVI, ACOM, CYOU, GA, PWRD, TTWO

    Since the start of 2012, the technology sector has been one of the best bets in a struggling global economy, returning 13.4 percent.  In order to make bank from this trend, investors’ first inclination may be to hold a tech ETF or mutual fund, but there may be a better way to grasp the opportunities that lie in this sector.  While it is always important to invest in companies more »

  • Don’t Worry; Activision Blizzard is still a Good Deal

    By Harsh Chauhan - July 5, 2012 | Tickers: ATVI, GA, NTES, GAME

    How does one feel when going through mixed emotions? Simple. Like an Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) investor.

    On one hand, the investor is fretting over the fact that the company’s majority stakeholder, Vivendi, which owns 61% of the gaming giant, is rumored to sell off its Activision stake in the open market if it doesn’t get a buyer. Vivendi is sea deep in trouble. Its stock price is more »

  • This Online Gaming Stock Looks Like a Winner

    By Harsh Chauhan - June 14, 2012 | Tickers: GA, PWRD, GAME

    I have covered a couple of Chinese gaming stocks this earnings season and both of them looked enticing. While Giant Interactive (NYSE: GA) had brushed aside guesstimates in its most recent quarter, Perfect World (NASDAQ: PWRD) continued on its roller coaster ride.

    Giant’s revenue jumped even though the company didn’t release any new game in the quarter, something that can be interpreted as quite fantastic as it shows more »

  • This Chinese Game Developer Has Monster Potential

    By Soroush Pour - June 11, 2012 | Tickers: ATVI, CYOU, GA, SOHU, TTWO

    The technology sector is one of the most widely covered – and hyped – segments of the financial world.  Over the past year, it has been the axiomatic engine of the economy, returning 7.4 percent while the broader markets have yielded squat.  Investors’ first inclination may be to hold a tech ETF to ensure adequate diversification, but there’s a better way to seize the opportunities that lie in this sector more »

  • A Perfect Opportunity for Getting into this Game

    By Harsh Chauhan - May 31, 2012 | Tickers: GA, PWRD

    Life can be cruel at times -- these words must be ringing in the heads of Perfect World’s (NASDAQ: PWRD) investors.

    Two months back, the company’s investors were in a joyous mood after a strong end to fiscal 2011. The shares had jumped an amazing 27% after the fourth quarter results and Perfect World decided to give away a special dividend of $2 as a celebratory gift.

    However, all more »

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