About this time last year Forbes reported that CEOs at our nation's 500 biggest companies got pay raises of about 16%, or an average of $10.5 million. That's a huge increase and makes the standard 3% for the rest of Americans seem like a drop in the bucket. With shareholder uprisings few and far between, some of these CEO's are given outlandish pay for relatively poor performance, but some have their hands full trying to earn their lofty pay.
When glancing at the automotive industry, it's quickly apparent that Alan Mulally has made a record comeback at the helm of Ford.�CEOs at General Motors� (NYSE: GM ) and Chrysler haven't been as quick to bring their companies back from the dead, but here's a look at how they're earning their lofty salaries.
General Motors
There aren't many companies that soak up as much hatred from the public as General Motors�does. After a significant bailout by the U.S. Treasury with taxpayer dollars, it's led to an uphill battle for the company to repair its damaged brand image.
Top 10 Rising Stocks To Watch Right Now: Wpc Resources Inc (WPQ.V)
WPC Resources Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious metals deposits worldwide. The company primarily explores for gold ores. It holds interests in the Toiyabe Pediment Gold project, which includes 119 claims covering an area of approximately 1,007.4 hectares located in east-central Lander County, Nevada, the United States; the ZPG porphyry copper�gold project that comprises 96 mineral claims covering an area of approximately 778 hectares situated in Ladner County, Nevada, the United States; and the Quest Lake gold property, which consists of 16 contiguous mineral claims covering an area of approximately 2424.63 hectares located in Northwest Territories, Canada. The company was formerly known as Northern Shield Metals Ltd and changed its name to WPC Resources Inc. in January 2008. WPC Resources Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
Top 10 Rising Stocks To Watch Right Now: Republic First Bancorp Inc.(FRBK)
Republic First Bancorp, Inc. operates as the holding company for Republic First Bank that offers banking services to individuals and businesses. It accepts various deposit products that include consumer and commercial deposit accounts, including checking accounts; interest-bearing demand accounts; money market accounts; certificates of deposit; savings accounts; sweep accounts; and individual retirement accounts, as well as provides lockbox services. The company?s loan portfolio comprises secured and unsecured commercial loans, real estate loans, construction and land development loans, automobile loans, home improvement loans, mortgages, home equity and overdraft lines of credit, and other products. It opertaes through six Philadelphia offices and seven suburban offices in Plymouth Meeting, Bala Cynwyd, Ardmore, and Abington located in Montgomery County; Media located in Delaware County; and Haddonfield and Voorhees, located in Southern New Jersey. The company was founde d in 1987 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Hot Net Payout Yield Companies To Own In Right Now: Wireless Telecom Group Inc.(WTT)
Wireless Telecom Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and supply of noise source products, electronic testing and measurement instruments, and passive components to commercial customers, the U.S. Government, and prime defense contractors. The company offers a range of noise source products, including components and instruments that are primarily used as a method of testing to determine if communications systems are capable of receiving the information being transmitted; and a line of broadband test equipment to cable television and cable modem industries for measuring CATV equipment, data-over-cables, and digital TVs. Its noise source products are used as a reference standard in test instruments that measure unwanted noise and interference in devices and components utilized in various communications equipment; coupled with other electronic devices for use as a means of jamming, blocking, and disturbing enemy radar and other commu nications; and used in radar systems as part of built-in test equipment to monitor the radar receiver and in satellite communications. The company also designs and produces electronic testing and measuring instruments, including power meters; passive inter modulation test equipment for cellular transmission signals; voltmeters; capacitance meters; audio and modulation meters; and accessory products. In addition, it designs and manufactures passive microwave components for the wireless infrastructure market and for other commercial, aerospace, and military markets. The company?s passive components are used in microwave systems, UMTS, PCS and cellular communications base stations, television transmitters, avionic systems, and medical electronics. It markets its products through its in-house sales people, as well as through manufacturers? representatives and distributors worldwide. Wireless Telecom Group, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.< /p>
Top 10 Rising Stocks To Watch Right Now: Corning Incorporated(GLW)
Corning Incorporated manufactures and processes specialty glass and ceramics products worldwide. It operates in five segments: Display Technologies, Telecommunications, Environmental Technologies, Specialty Materials, and Life Sciences. The Display Technologies segment manufactures liquid crystal display (LCD) glass for flat panel displays used primarily in notebook computers, flat panel desktop monitors, and LCD televisions. The Telecommunications segment produces optical fiber and cable, and hardware and equipment products, such as cable assemblies, fiber optic hardware, fiber optic connectors, optical components and couplers, closures and pedestals, splice and test equipment, and other accessories for optical connectivity to the telecommunications industry. This segment also offers optical fiber technology products for various applications, such as premises, fiber-to-the-home access, metropolitan, long-haul, and submarine networks. The Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications. The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide approximately 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics, and fluoride crystals used in commercial and industrial markets. The Life Sciences segment provides scientific laboratory products, such as general labware and equipment, as well as tools for cell culture and bioprocess, genomics and proteomics, and high-throughput screening. This segment also develops and produces various technologies, such as the Corning HYPERFlask Cell Culture Vessel for increased cell yields; and other novel surfaces, which include the Corning CellBIND Surface and the Corning Osteo-Assay surface. The company was formerly known as Corning Glass Works and changed its name to Corning Incorporated in April 1989. Corning Incorporated was founded in 1851 and is based in Corning, New York.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Chuck]
As a manufacturer of specialty glass for many technology companies (most notably the Gorilla Glass used in the iPhone 4), GLW is extremely undervalued. Currently, shares are trading at 8 times next year’s earnings. Historically though they have traded at close to 15. Adding to this, the company projects a grow rate of 12% over the next five years. GLW holds a strong balance sheet with $4 billion in cash while generating millions more. Expect this stock to rise to around $25.
- [By Dave Friedman]
On 3/31/11 Maverick Capital reported holding 19,533,881 shares with a market value of $402,983,949. This comprised 4.28% of the total portfolio. On 6/30/11, Maverick Capital held 23,399,636 shares with a market value of $424,703,384. This comprised 4.15% of the total portfolio. The net change in shares for this position over the two quarters is 3,865,755. About the company: Corning Incorporated is a global, technology-based company. The Company produces optical fiber, cable, and photonic components for the telecommunications industry, as well as manufactures glass panels, funnels, liquid crystal display glass and projection video lens assemblies for the information display industry.
Top 10 Rising Stocks To Watch Right Now: KDR Industrials Ltd (KDR)
KDR Industrials Ltd., formerly North American Medical Services Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiaries, North American Medical Services Inc. (NAMS-Nevada), NuCelle Inc. (NuCelle) and N.A.M.S. Capital Corp. (NAMS-CC), is engaged in the manufacture and sale of skin treatment formulations, products, and systems bearing brand of NuCelle and Mandelic Marine Complex. NuCelle�� provides skin care formulations for all skin types, sensitive, ethnic, trouble-prone, and aging. The Company operates two product lines: NuCelle Rx and NuCelle Mandelic Marine Complex. Its NuCelle Rx, physician only line of products, is formulated for, and distributed to physicians and medical professionals. Its NuCelle Mandelic Marine Complex, the aesthetician only line of products, consists of a five step regimen, including Mandelic Wash, Mandelic Mint Scrub, Mandelic Toner, Mandelic Laser-lift Serum and Mandelic Anti-Oxidant Treatment Moisturizer.Top 10 Rising Stocks To Watch Right Now: Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDJ)
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a diversified telecommunications service company, provides wireless and wireline telecommunications services in the United States. The company�s wireless services comprise postpaid and prepaid service plans, which consist of voice minutes, messaging, and data services; national consumer plans; business rate plans; smartphone messaging, data, and Internet services to access the Web, e-mail, social network sites, text, picture and video messages, and turn-by-turn GPS navigation, as well as to browse and download various applications; and data services, including news, weather, sports information, games, ring tones, and other services. It provides wireless devices, such as handsets, modems, and tablets; and a range of accessories comprising carrying cases, hands-free devices, batteries, battery chargers, and memory cards, as well as wireless device repair services. The company also offers voice services, including local and long-distance tel ephone service, voice over Internet protocol, voice mail, caller ID, and call forwarding services; broadband services comprising digital subscriber lines and other high-speed Internet data services; network access services; hosted and managed services consisting of co-location, hosting, hosted application management, and cloud computing services; and satellite and terrestrial video services to commercial and residential customers and carriers. In addition, it provides printing and distribution services. As of December 31, 2011, the company served approximately 5.9 million wireless customers and 1.1 million wireline equivalent access lines. It sells its products through retail sales and service centers, direct sales, and independent agents, as well as through Website and telesales. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Top 10 Rising Stocks To Watch Right Now: Heavitree Brewery(HVT.L)
The Heavitree Brewery PLC engages in leasing and operating public houses. Its facilities offer beer garden, real ales, parking, children's area, function room, food, and accommodation facilities. The company also owns land in the United States. The Heavitree Brewery PLC was founded in 1790 and is based in Exeter, the United Kingdom.
Top 10 Rising Stocks To Watch Right Now: Premier Investments Ltd(PMV.AX)
Premier Investments Limited invests in listed securities and money market deposits in Australia. It invests in securities for both long term and short term gains, and dividend income and interest. The company is based in Melbourne, Australia.
Top 10 Rising Stocks To Watch Right Now: Range Resources Ltd(RRS.AX)
Range Resources Limited engages in the exploration and development of oil and gas in Somalia, the Republic of Georgia, the United States, and Trinidad. The company?s property interests include Nugaal and Dharoor blocks in Puntland, Somalia; East Texas Cotton Valley prospect in Red River county, Texas; and the North Chapman Ranch project in Nueces county, Texas. It also holds interests in blocks located in the Republic of Georgia. Range Resources Limited is based in West Perth, Australia.
Top 10 Rising Stocks To Watch Right Now: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.(RCL)
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. operates in the cruise vacation industry worldwide. It owns five cruise brands, which comprise Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur, Azamara Club Cruises, and CDF Croisi�es de France. The Royal Caribbean International brand provides various itineraries and cruise lengths with options for onboard dining, entertainment, and other onboard activities primarily for the contemporary segment. It offers surf simulators, water parks, ice skating rinks, rock climbing walls, and shore excursions at each port of call, as well as boulevards with shopping, dining, and entertainment venues. The Celebrity Cruises brand operates onboard upscale ships that offer luxurious accommodations, fine dining, personalized services, spa facilities, venue featuring live grass, and glass blowing studio for the premium segment, as well as resells computers and other media devices. The Pullmantur brand provides an array of onboard activities and serv ices to guests, including exercise facilities, swimming pools, beauty salons, gaming facilities, shopping, dining, complimentary beverages, and entertainment venues serving the contemporary segment of the Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American cruise markets. The Azamara Club Cruises brand offers various onboard services, amenities, gaming facilities, fine dining, spa and wellness, butler service for suites, and interactive entertainment venues for the up-market segment of the North American, United Kingdom, German, and Australian markets. The CDF Croisieres de France brand offers seasonal itineraries to the Mediterranean; and various onboard services, amenities, entertainment venues, exercise and spa facilities, fine dining, and gaming facilities for the contemporary segment of the French cruise market. As of December 31, 2011, the company operated 39 ships with a total capacity of approximately 92,650 berths. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. was founded in 1968 and is headqua rtered in Miami, Florida.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Hawkinvest]
Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) is one of Carnival's competitors in the cruise industry. Royal does not have the same issues as Carnival in terms of the Costa Concordia incident, but it could be impacted by discounting in cruise fares, as well as higher fuel costs. Royal Caribbean shares were recently downgraded to a strong sell by Zacks Investment Research, and a recent analyst report states:
We are a bit doubtful about the cruising sector in the near term after Carnival's ship Costa Concordia ran aground in mid-January on Italy's west coast. The disaster hit the industry in the wake of the wave season between January and March. The recent tragedy resulted in subdued bookings. Royal Caribbean's overall booking volumes in North America came down. In Europe, where the incident took place, the cut in bookings has been steeper. Business in APMEA was also down slightly. The company expects a 20% decline in new bookings during the peak of wave season.
This stock was trading below $26 in early January, but it has rallied with the markets. With oil prices trending higher, and the stock at the high end of the recent trading range, the shares look vulnerable to a pullback.
Here are some key points for RCL:
Current share price: $29.89
The 52 week range is $18.70 to $45.45
Earnings estimates for 2011: $2.32 per share
Earnings estimates for 2012: $2.94 per share
Annual dividend: 40 cents per share which yields about 1.3%
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