tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49670213184742639422024-03-13T10:46:28.260-04:00Katje's Stock WorldThis blog is set up to offer stock picks for individual investors. The picks will provide research from annual reports, websites, and newspapers. The articles will entertain and educate.Chris Katjehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02028561942060559551noreply@blogger.comBlogger108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967021318474263942.post-36692189560910116642014-06-19T11:40:00.000-04:002014-06-19T11:40:34.488-04:00StemCells CEO's Letter Once Again Shows Catalysts And Why You Should Invest In June $STEM <div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">
With today's dramatic runup in $STEM shares, had to share this. This was my rejected article from June 4th:</div>
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Investing in StemCells (<a _fcksavedurl="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/stem" href="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/stem" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" tt="nopar">STEM</a>) is not for the faint of heart. The stocks sees large double digit gains and losses on a monthly basis, as the company updates investors on trials and upcoming events. A recent letter from StemCells' CEO should have investors bullish on this long term play going into an exciting month and year full of catalysts.</div>
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StemCells CEO Martin McGlynn is active in letting investors know what is going on with his company. He tells investors it is "important to have regular updates to keep you informed of the remarkable progress we are making".</div>
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Here are the highlights from McGlynn's latest <a _fcksavedurl="http://investor.stemcellsinc.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=86230&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1935415&highlight=" href="http://investor.stemcellsinc.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=86230&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1935415&highlight=" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">letter to shareholders</a>and future investors:</div>
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· Over the next two years, clinical data from two Phase II studies will be released. This data will center on StemCells progress in studies related to spinal cord injuries and eye injuries</div>
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· StemCells recently completed enrollment in a Phase I/II spinal cord injury trial. This is the world's first human neural stem cell transplantation in chronic injury</div>
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· 4 of 8 current patients have experienced return of sensation</div>
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· Phase II clinical trials this fall will be completed in as many as 12 clinical trial centers</div>
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· Enrollment in Phase II SCI test expected to be completed in 12 months, with results coming 12 months later</div>
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· Enrolled 13 of 16 patients in a Phase I/II dose escalating trial geographic atrophy of age-related macular degeneration.</div>
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· Looking for a partner for further Phase II trials in the areas of NCL (Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis, aka Batten's Disease) and PMD (Pelizaeus merzbacher's disease)</div>
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o Financials</div>
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o Market opportunity</div>
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· Working on transforming "groundbreaking science" into "breakthrough medicine"</div>
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· Ended quarter (3/31) with $26.5 million in cash</div>
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· June 19th: will present interim results of a test for age-related macular degeneration, trial is to test safety, tolerability and preliminary efficiency of one time transplant of stem cells, presentation taking place at International Society for Stem Cell Research in Vancouver, taking place June 19th through June 21st</div>
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· June 29th: will provide an additional update on the company's spinal cord trial at the Annual Symposium of the National Neurotrauma Society in San Francisco June 29th through July 2nd</div>
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· Fall 2014: Investor R&D Day, company will provide several items at this event including:</div>
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o Provide additional data from the Phase I/II AMD and SCI trials</div>
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o Provide clinical study design details for the planned Phase II controlled trials</div>
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o Hear from key opinion leaders in spinal cord injury and retinal degeneration</div>
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o Provide investors with a forum to have their questions addressed</div>
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Aside from the CEO letter, StemCells has also provided a couple of news releases investors shouldn't overlook. On May 21st, StemCells<a _fcksavedurl="http://investor.stemcellsinc.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=86230&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1932195&highlight=" href="http://investor.stemcellsinc.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=86230&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1932195&highlight=" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">reported</a> the first 5 patients in a 16 patient AMD trial. On May 19th, StemCells announced that 2 patients had sensory functions from its spine cord injury trial. This brought the total up to 4 patients who had regained sensory function. The more impressive part is that the patients who have seen some function range in an elapsed time of 4 to 24 months from their injury. This shows the possibility of stem cells and the restoration of function in those with spinal cord injuries.</div>
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I have wrote about StemCells several times (<a _fcksavedurl="http://seekingalpha.com/article/1939261-stemcells-ceo-writes-letter-to-shareholders-identifies-upcoming-catalysts" href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/1939261-stemcells-ceo-writes-letter-to-shareholders-identifies-upcoming-catalysts" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">January 2014</a>, <a _fcksavedurl="http://seekingalpha.com/article/726971-stemcells-huge-tuesday-gain-is-only-the-beginning-in-2012" href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/726971-stemcells-huge-tuesday-gain-is-only-the-beginning-in-2012" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">July 2012</a>), urging investors to invest in this lottery ticket medicine company. Shares are now down since those articles. Shares are trading up 6% in 2014, but remain down 25% in the last 52 weeks. This is a company who routinely sees its shares jump 10 to 20% on positive news. The events in June and the investor day in the fall will likely see large jumps. While shares may also fall from those jumps, eventually shares will see value and not trade in the $1 to $2 range anymore.</div>
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StemCells continues to have a relatively small market capitalization, despite a leading position in the stem cell research market. The company <a _fcksavedurl="http://www.stemcellsinc.com/Science/Intellectual-Property.htm" href="http://www.stemcellsinc.com/Science/Intellectual-Property.htm" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">owns</a> a patent portfolio that is well ahead of rivals, as Nature Biotechnology calls three patents "among the five most fundamental neural stem cell patents". StemCells has the SCI and AMD trials going on, but also <a _fcksavedurl="http://www.stemcellsinc.com/Therapeutic-Programs/Overview.htm" href="http://www.stemcellsinc.com/Therapeutic-Programs/Overview.htm" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">has</a> pre-clinical tests dedicated to PMD, stroke, and Alzheimer's. In 2012, StemCells shares jumped 70% on bullish notes of stem cells being used to treat Alzheimer's.</div>
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Shares of StemCells have traded between $1.15 and $1.87 over the last 52 weeks. With shares trading around $1.40 and approaching several milestones, investors may want to consider starting a position now in this long term play.</div>
Chris Katjehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02028561942060559551noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967021318474263942.post-26546867567360379122013-09-20T21:55:00.001-04:002013-09-20T21:55:11.356-04:00The Wizard of Oz Fever Coming BackOne of my favorite movies of all time, "The Wizard of Oz", is coming back to theaters. The beloved 1939 movie is set to come back to IMAX theaters for a one week run. Hopefully I will be lucky enough to make it to the theater to see what enhanced picture and sound can do for one of the most important movies of all time.<br />
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Here was my article on how this will boost IMAX stock <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/1489262-the-wizard-of-oz-coming-to-imax-theatres-follow-the-yellow-brick-road-in-your-portfolio">http://seekingalpha.com/article/1489262-the-wizard-of-oz-coming-to-imax-theatres-follow-the-yellow-brick-road-in-your-portfolio</a><br />
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Also, remember that "The Wizard of Oz" is coming to television through several networks. The movie will be the central focus on several new shows. Read my highlights here:<br />
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*Disclosure-Long shares of IMAX*<br />
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Chris Katjehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02028561942060559551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967021318474263942.post-56815639204926267002013-08-02T22:06:00.000-04:002013-08-02T22:06:07.307-04:00Amazon Prime vs. Netflix Streaming Just wanted to share with any of my readers or followers. I am now writing for national magazine Variety as well. Here is my first article discussing the comparison between Amazon Prime and Netflix streaming. Please check it out and share.<br />
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<a href="http://variety.com/2013/biz/news/amazon-turning-svod-space-into-a-two-company-race-1200571585/" target="_blank">Amazon Prime vs. Netflix</a>Chris Katjehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02028561942060559551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967021318474263942.post-76895296984656360802013-07-28T10:58:00.001-04:002013-07-28T10:58:21.020-04:00Zumba Kids: Will Investors Follow Majesco Entertainment Into Newest Venture?<div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
Small video game company Majesco Entertainment (<a _fcksavedurl="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/cool" href="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/cool" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" tt="nopar">COOL</a>) has seen its shares drop 42% in 2013. The drop comes off of earnings misses and lowered guidance. The gaming company, popular for its Zumba Fitness line of games, is trading for around $0.60 a share. Can two new gaming updates send shares back above $1.00?</div>
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On Friday morning, Majesco Entertainment <a _fcksavedurl="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/majesco-entertainment-invites-kids-moving-140000412.html" href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/majesco-entertainment-invites-kids-moving-140000412.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">announced</a> its plans to launch "Zumba Kids" for the XBOX 360 Kinect and Nintendo Wii. The game will target kids ages 7 to 12. Mini-games and dances feature over 30 songs, including hits from Justin Bieber and Willow Smith.</div>
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The game has a chance to be successful for Majesco Entertainment. "Zumba Kids" will potentially have a cool factor among kids, as the "Dance Central" games have proved popular with children. The game could also be a good gift idea from parents, as it represents a way for kids to possibly lose weight. There are millions of overweight kids in America. The game could get the blessing from healthcare organizations if it can get kids off the couch and playing a movement based game.</div>
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"Zumba Kids" will be released during the holiday season, which could also help propel sales. The game pairs nicely with the <a _fcksavedurl="http://seekingalpha.com/article/1490752-new-zumba-fitness-video-game-could-be-majesco-entertainments-last-hope" href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/1490752-new-zumba-fitness-video-game-could-be-majesco-entertainments-last-hope" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">latest Zumba Fitness game</a>, "Zumba Fitness World Party". "Zumba Fitness World Party" will be released in October for XBOX One, XBOX 360, Nintentdo Wii, and the Nintendo WiiU.</div>
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Weeks ago, Majesco Entertainment <a _fcksavedurl="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/majesco-entertainment-launches-motion-based-130000522.html" href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/majesco-entertainment-launches-motion-based-130000522.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">announced</a> its "Zumba Dance" game for the iPad and Android based tablets. Available for $4.99, the game is one of the best-selling health and fitness games in over 45 countries. The tablet version is similar to the console game and offers 20 to 60 minute workouts, tracks calories, and also helps users find live classes nearby.</div>
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The new kids game doesn't solve the problem of Majesco's dependence on the Zumba Fitness line. However, the game does help expansion of the franchise into new markets. The two new console games and tablet based version offer excitement to the stock. Strong sales of each of these products could lead to a revenue and earnings beat for the fiscal year. Any positive news and sales movement could send shares back over $1.</div>
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Analysts expect Majesco Entertainment to post a loss of $0.15 per share in fiscal 2013. Revenue is expected to decline 48.7% to $132.3 million. As you can see, analysts aren't expecting much from the company. If any of these games surprises or posts strong sales, Majesco investors could be in for a wild ride upwards. In fiscal 2014, the company is expected to post a profit of $0.01 with revenue returning to $84.0 million. Majesco is a great speculative stock going forward with a high risk high reward opportunity going into the 2013 holiday season.</div>
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*Disclosure-Author Owns Shares of COOL at Time of Writing*</div>
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Chris Katjehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02028561942060559551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967021318474263942.post-79761311480074806372013-07-19T18:41:00.002-04:002013-07-19T18:41:24.104-04:00Gluu Mobile Scores Big With MGM Deal For Robocop And James Bond Games<div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
Shares of Gluu Mobile (<a _fcksavedurl="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/gluu" href="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/gluu" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" tt="nopar">GLUU</a>) shot up in early morning trading Thursday before settling with a modest gain. The company released an <a _fcksavedurl="http://biz.yahoo.com/e/130717/gluu8-k.html" href="http://biz.yahoo.com/e/130717/gluu8-k.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">8K</a> that shows a new deal with MGM. The announcement includes warrants from MGM to purchase up to 3.33 million shares of Gluu Mobile shares. This news could have a huge impact on shares in the near and long term.</div>
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· Rights to make games based on Robocop and James Bond</div>
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Robocop is a beloved franchise. Gluu Mobile has been working on a mobile game centered around the movie. More exciting news came for Gluu Mobile as the reboot of "Robocop" <a _fcksavedurl="http://screenrant.com/robocop-2014-images-viral-site-comic-con-2013/" href="http://screenrant.com/robocop-2014-images-viral-site-comic-con-2013/" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">takes over</a> the San Diego Comic Con. Pictures and videos of new weapons and armor have gone viral and are building buzz for the movie, expected to release February 7th, 2014. A game from Gluu Mobile should see strong downloads and in-game purchases as buzz continues around the franchise. A successful reboot of the franchise could lead to movie sequels and game sequels as well.</div>
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The other gaming franchise headed Gluu Mobile's way is James Bond. The popular English spy has been used in video games before with much success and mobile games should be no different. Popularity of James Bond is at a near all-time high with the success of "Skyfall". The 2012 movie <a _fcksavedurl="http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=bond23.htm" href="http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=bond23.htm" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">grossed</a> $304 million in North America and went on to gross over $1 billion in worldwide box office. A follow-up movie from director Sam Mendes is in the works and will be released in 2014 or 2015.</div>
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I like this deal from MGM and Gluu Mobile. MGM gets the option to buy shares of Gluu Mobile at $3, which could turn into a bargain in a year or two, when investors recognize the cheapness of the stock. </div>
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For Gluu Mobile, it represents a new base of games with a built in audience. Unlike earlier Gluu games that had to be built up, these two franchises should top the charts immediately. With shares already trading below $3, Gluu isn't giving up too much either to MGM.</div>
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Another important event was Gluu Mobile's <a _fcksavedurl="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/glu-mobile-publishing-launches-black-120302101.html" href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/glu-mobile-publishing-launches-black-120302101.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">release</a> of "Black Gate: Inferno". The game represented the first title from Gluu's mobile publishing arm. The game is from EGLS, a Chinese partner of Gluu Mobile. The online 3D MMORPG offers an early look at the potential of the company's publishing unit.</div>
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On Thursday, Gluu Mobile also <a _fcksavedurl="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/glu-mobile-launches-zombies-ate-120102191.html" href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/glu-mobile-launches-zombies-ate-120102191.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">announced</a> the release of "Zombies Ate My Friends". The new mobile game is available for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Mac computer. The game is free to play and will center around a comical take on the zombie apocalypse.</div>
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I <a _fcksavedurl="http://seekingalpha.com/article/461541-glu-mobile-is-now-the-biggest-acquisition-target-in-the-gaming-market" href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/461541-glu-mobile-is-now-the-biggest-acquisition-target-in-the-gaming-market" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">highlighted</a> shares of Gluu Mobile back in March of 2012 as an acquisition target. With no debt on the books and a strong portfolio of games, I think this remains true. With Gluu's partnerships and entry in real money gaming, the company also makes a logical acquisition target by a larger rival.</div>
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In 2013, shares of Gluu Mobile are up over 13%. There is still plenty of room to run for this leading freemium gaming company. The company has <a _fcksavedurl="http://seekingalpha.com/article/1266471-glu-mobile-launch-of-real-money-gambling-will-send-shares-to-5-in-2013" href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/1266471-glu-mobile-launch-of-real-money-gambling-will-send-shares-to-5-in-2013" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">real money gaming</a>, international expansion, licensing from MGM, and other growth initiatives to push shares higher. In the past fifty two weeks, shares of Gluu Mobile are down over 50%. MGM is willing to pay $3 for Gluu Mobile shares and you should be too. Stay tuned to this game maker for future growth.</div>
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Chris Katjehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02028561942060559551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967021318474263942.post-16400025023386917342013-04-12T22:05:00.003-04:002013-04-12T22:06:48.381-04:00Comcast's Syfy Network And Trion Worlds Potentially Changing Video Game Industry With Defiance<br />
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On Monday, Syfy Network will <a _fcksavedurl="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324178904578342570369741316.html" href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324178904578342570369741316.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">premiere</a> its new show "Defiance". The unique part about this new show from Comcast (<a _fcksavedurl="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/cmcsa" href="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/cmcsa" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" tt="nopar">CMCSA</a>) owned Syfy is its accompanying video game. This isn't a video game based on a tv show, or a tv show based on a video game. The two are connected and will give players and viewers the most unique experience.</div>
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The video game from Trion Worlds is the first to connect to a television show at the same time. Players will have new missions after every episode airs and will have an impact on the show's storyline based on gameplay. By connecting to the television show, Trion can release downloadable content (DLCs) and gain additional revenue.</div>
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The show is set in the future in the town of Defiance, similar to St. Louis. "Defiance" is complete with aliens, post war survival, and human struggles. The show will provide a lift to the network that has struggled to showcase original content since "Battlestar Galactica". The channel now counts on reality shows to gain viewers.</div>
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There are 13 episodes scheduled to air between Monday and July 8th. A huge budget of over $40 million was spent on the first season. The show was paid for by Comcast and Trion Worlds. Syfy is hoping for a renewal if ratings are strong. Trion has already begun working on a follow up game based on a second season.</div>
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The potential for Comcast and its Syfy network is huge. Back in <a _fcksavedurl="http://allthingsd.com/20100308/hate-paying-for-cable-heres-the-reason-why/" href="http://allthingsd.com/20100308/hate-paying-for-cable-heres-the-reason-why/" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">2009</a>, Syfy charged $0.21 per subscriber to large cable companies. With a declining fan base and viewers, the network has even turned to WWE (<a _fcksavedurl="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/wwe" href="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/wwe" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" tt="nopar">WWE</a>) to showcase "Smackdown" on its network. "WWE Smackdown" is shown on Fridays and most recently had 2.52 million <a _fcksavedurl="http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/08/friday-cable-ratings-friday-night-smackdown-wins-night-yukon-men-storage-wars-nba-basketball-more/176874/" href="http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/08/friday-cable-ratings-friday-night-smackdown-wins-night-yukon-men-storage-wars-nba-basketball-more/176874/" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">viewers</a>.</div>
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"Defiance" has also already seen several international pickups, providing additional revenue for Comcast. The show will also air in Brazil, Canada, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Australia.</div>
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The Defiance video game was released this month and has seen strong sales for a new brand. According to <a _fcksavedurl="http://www.vgchartz.com/gamedb/?name=&publisher=15218&platform=&genre=&minSales=0&results=200" href="http://www.vgchartz.com/gamedb/?name=&publisher=15218&platform=&genre=&minSales=0&results=200" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">VGChartz.com</a>, the game has sold 170,000 copies on XBOX360, 70,000 copies on Playstation 3, and 50,000 copies for the PC. Sales remain strong and the game is currently on Amazon's top 100 selling video game list. The game will likely see strong sales this week as the show airs.</div>
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The impact on the video game industry could be huge. Two companies recently <a _fcksavedurl="http://seekingalpha.com/article/709471-did-activision-score-a-blockbuster-with-the-walking-dead-video-game-rights" href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/709471-did-activision-score-a-blockbuster-with-the-walking-dead-video-game-rights" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">released games</a> based on AMC's (<a _fcksavedurl="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/amcx" href="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/amcx" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" tt="nopar">AMCX</a>) "The Walking Dead". "The Walking Dead", which is the most popular show on television, saw releases from Telltale Games and Activision (<a _fcksavedurl="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/atvi" href="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/atvi" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" tt="nopar">ATVI</a>). The Telltale version, which follows an episodic storyline has <a _fcksavedurl="http://www.vgchartz.com/gamedb/?name=walking+dead" href="http://www.vgchartz.com/gamedb/?name=walking+dead" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" target="_blank">sold</a> 400,000 copies on the XBOX360 and 250,000 copies on the Playstation 3. The Activision version titled "Survival Instinct" has sold 210,000 copies on the XBOX360 and 140,000 on the Playstation 3.</div>
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Imagine that if "Defiance" is successful, television shows following video games will start popping up. Old franchises like Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, and Resident Evil could all see a boost in game sales with a new version surrounding a television show. A successful "Defiance" could also lead to a buyout of Trion Worlds by a larger company. The video game company is partially owned by Comcast, Time Warner (<a _fcksavedurl="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/twx" href="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/twx" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" tt="nopar">TWX</a>), and the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.</div>
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As "Defiance" airs on Syfy Monday, it won't be just science fiction fans watching, but an entire video game industry. This new move by Trion Worlds and Syfy could be just the boost the declining video game market needs.</div>
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The potential winners to watch in this video game/television partnership are:</div>
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<li>Comcast-company owns the Syfy channel and will be able to charge other cable networks more in subscriber costs thanks to higher viewer numbers.</li>
<li>Time Waner-owns Mortal Kombat, Batman Arkham brand which could also translate well from a television series and game concept.</li>
<li>Activision Blizzard-has large library of games and cold make a play into this avenue. Could also utilize strong bases with its MMORPG games and turn them into televisions shows.</li>
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The biggest winners in this new format could be the video game consoles. Consider investing in Sony (<a _fcksavedurl="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/sne" href="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/sne" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" tt="nopar">SNE</a>) or Microsoft (<a _fcksavedurl="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/msft" href="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/msft" style="color: rgb(2, 73, 153) !important;" tt="nopar">MSFT</a>). Both have new consoles hitting the market soon, but could see a lift in current games with a television following. A new audience of video game players could emerge from shows like "Defiance". Shows like "American Idol" and "Dancing with the Stars" don't just do well for the talent. It is the human interaction where people have an attachment.</div>
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*Disclosure-Chris is long Activision Blizzard (ATVI) </div>
Chris Katjehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02028561942060559551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967021318474263942.post-49202989357624294262012-07-22T01:05:00.004-04:002012-07-22T01:05:59.297-04:00Anger Management Week 4 Numbers ReboundAn appearance from Denise Richards on Week 4's episode of Anger Management seemed to help ratings. Anger Management ratings were up amongst men and women in the Charlie Sheen comedy in its fourth week. Denise Richards, Charlie's ex in real life, played a woman who didn't believe in Sheen's character's profession, therapy. Sheen stars as a former baseball player (a stretch from the former Major League <br />
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The Week 4 episode of Anger Management saw 2.65 million viewers. The show continues to be strong in the much coveted 18-49 age range. The key advertiser demographic saw 1.42 million viewers. With two episodes premiering in its first week, the show is now 5 episodes into its debut season. <br />
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Two weeks ago, I <a href="http://stockworldpicks.blogspot.com/2012/07/are-anger-managements-week-two-ratings.html" target="_blank">wrote</a> about Week 2's ratings of Anger Management dropping. Week 3 saw similar declines in viewers. This set up poorly for Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF), the company behind the Anger Management television show. Lions Gate has commitments for 10 episodes already and has signed multiple international broadcasting deals for the new Charlie Sheen comedy. As I wrote before, Lions Gate also has a pending deal for 90 episodes of Anger Management if it can sustain certain viewer milestones throughout the first ten episodes. <br />
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Earlier I also wrote that Lions Gate and News Corporation, the owner of FX Channel, were <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/695411-lions-gate-and-news-corporation-winning-with-charlie-sheen" target="_blank">Winning With Charlie Sheen</a>. Both companies have large television and movie presences. A 90 episode television show could benefit both companies. The way the deal is set up is to save money for the studio as well by shooting a more rapid schedule to get all episodes done as fast as possible. With international rights already being signed at a rapid pace, Lions Gate could really cash in with a 90 episode deal. <br />
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*Disclosure - I Own Shares of LGFChris Katjehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02028561942060559551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967021318474263942.post-85230374068347468122012-07-21T20:44:00.000-04:002012-07-21T20:44:02.773-04:00Will Dreamworks Animation Win in its Bid for Classic Media?On Wednesday, I <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/728331-dreamworks-animation-is-acquiring-casper-he-man-and-waldo-here-s-why-you-should-care" target="_blank">reported</a> that Dreamworks Animation (DWA) was set to acquire Classic Media. Classic Media is the owner of a large library of cartoon characters. Some of these characters have been turned into television shows or movies. No official decision has been made by either Dreamworks Animation or Classic Media. <br />
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The key brands owned by Classic Media include:<br />
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The big reason for the buyout is licensing power from Dreamworks Animation. Cinema Blend reported that Classic Media made $376 million in licensing revenue last year. Dreamworks is reportedly buying Classic Media for a low price tag of $150 million. With that low buyout offer, why hasn't another acquirer emerged? Are the brands too low quality for Disney (DIS) or another movie studio to get involved? Why no Iconix Brands (ICON), a company that owns brands normally licensed to clothing companies? I recommended Iconix back in an <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/302895-cramer-won-t-recommend-a-licensing-play-but-this-article-will" target="_blank">October article</a>. <br />
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Dreamworks Animation has already announced it will be making a movie based on Classic Media characters Mr. Peabody & Sherman. The Mr. Peabody & Sherman movie is set to be released in 2014. Rob Minkoff (Lion King) will write and direct the animated movie. Ty Burrell (from Modern Family) and Max Charles (young Peter Parker in the newest Spider Man) are set to play the title characters. Surely, Dreamworks didn't pay $150 million just to gain the Mr. Peabody & Sherman brand. <br />
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I also discussed in the above article that Dreamworks Animation could be making the acquisition of Classic Media to help boost its character offerings at its recently announced theme park launch. <br />
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An official announcement should come this week as to who will own Classic Media. When that announcement is made, Dreamworks should see a nice bump in share price and could pick up some analysts upgrades. <br />
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From StemCells website, here is the current pipeline:<br />
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Spinal Cord Injury - Clinical Development<br />
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PMD - Clinical Development<br />
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AMD - Pre-Clinical<br />
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Stroke - Pre-Clinical<br />
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Liver Metabolic Disorders - Pre-Clinical<br />
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Hepatitis C - Research<br />
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As you can see, StemCells is working on different areas of the body focusing on the eyes, spinal cord, and brain. These all represent areas critical to survival for humans. The areas are all also underserved by the medical community with treatments. <br />
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Are you looking for small biotech companies that could jump on positive news? Follow along with my monthly newsletter coming in Auguust or September. The newsletter will be free or under $5 a month. You can email me at <a href="mailto:stockworldpicks@gmail.com">stockworldpicks@gmail.com</a> or follow this site for more information. The newsletter will have an area dedicated to drug stocks. Sample trackable portfolios will also be included, where StemCells will most likely have a position for the long term.Chris Katjehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02028561942060559551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967021318474263942.post-13810972359421281202012-07-11T20:19:00.000-04:002012-07-11T20:19:19.555-04:00Buy Stock in Manchester United Football/Soccer Team<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"Glory, glory Man United<br />
Glory, glory Man United<br />
Glory, glory Man United<br />
As the reds go maching on"<br />
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Manchester United fans in North America will soon have a chance to stand behind their favorite team and buy shares. <br />
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The English Premier League team owned by Malcolm Glazer, <br />
<a name='more'></a>will be selling shares on a North American stock exchange to raise money to pay off some of the team’s debt. The famous team, which has been home to Wayne Rooney, Christiano Ronaldo, George Best, and David Beckham, is the most valuable soccer team in the world according to Forbes Magazine. Check out my IPO Preview below:<br />
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Anyone who follows my posts on Seeking Alpha or on this blog may know by now that I write about the video game sector a lot. I do not own a video game console or play video games, so where does this knowledge and love for video games come from? Well, it might be that at present time I own shares of three video game companies (ATVI, COOL, THQI). Despite a move away from hardware titles to social, mobile, and digital games, consumers are still buying big blockbusters every year. I wrote an article on Seeking Alpha recently ("<a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/710011-investing-in-the-video-game-sector-in-2013" target="_blank">Investing in the Video Game Sector in 2013</a>") that provided an early look at blockbuster titles that will be coming out next year. <br />
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CNBC provided a list of The Ten Most Anticipated Video Games for 2013:<br />
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<li>Grand Theft Auto V</li>
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<li>Gears of War: Judgment</li>
<li>Bioshock Infinite</li>
<li>Destiny</li>
<li>Watch Dogs</li>
<li>Tomb Raider</li>
<li>The Last of Us</li>
<li>God of War: Ascension</li>
<li>South Park: The Stick of Us</li>
<li>Sim City</li>
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The list is anticipated video games and not necessarily the biggest selling, see the article above for my take on each company affected. <br />
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Recently I wrote about starting a monthly stock newsletter. I am looking at doing a free monthly newsletter that would be paid for with advertisements. If there are not ads, I would most likely have to charge a small fee ($5?) per month or an annual rate ($50?) to subscribers. Video games will be one section of the newsletter and could help investors looking to enter the space and learning about upcoming titles and how video game stocks can have wide swings, where investors can prosper. I am collecting email addresses for the yet to be launched newsletter, there is no fee to be added to the list. If there is a monthly fee, you'll know ahead of time, and besides anyone who sends their email before the launch would receive a discount anyways. Send emails to <a href="mailto:stockworldpicks@gmail.com">stockworldpicks@gmail.com</a>. <br />
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*Disclosure - I Own Shares of ATVI, THQI, COOL*Chris Katjehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02028561942060559551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967021318474263942.post-9629645152565184402012-07-11T13:08:00.000-04:002012-07-11T18:56:26.882-04:00Lions Gate Splits Mockingjay Into Two Films, The Hunger Games Trilogy Becomes Four Blockbuster Movies<a class="APCTitleAnchor" href="http://affiliates.allposters.com/link/redirect.asp?item=8709513&AID=812383946&PSTID=1&LTID=1&lang=1" target="_blank" title="Hunger Games - Katniss Aiming"><img alt="Hunger Games - Katniss Aiming" border="0" src="http://imagecache6.allposters.com/SML/62/6213/APS1100Z.jpg" /></a> <br />
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Lions Gate Entertainment made the smart decision to split up the third Hunger Games book into two movies. Mockingjay will be released as two movies in 2014 and 2015. The release dates for all of The Hunger Games movies have now been made official. Official release dates are:<br />
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<li>Catching Fire: November 22, 2013</li>
<li>Mockingjay Part 1: November 21, 2014</li>
<li>Mockingjay Part 2: November 20, 2015</li>
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Apart from The Hunger Games, Lions Gate also has Ender's Game. Ender's Game is being made into a movie and will likely turn into a series as there are many books in the famous sci-fi series. Read my latest <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/713641-lions-gate-entertainment-turns-hunger-games-trilogy-into-4-movies" target="_blank">reveiw of Lions Gate Entertainment stock here</a>. <br />
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*Disclosure-I own shares of LGF*<br />
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Brands owned by Fender include:<br />
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<li>Fender</li>
<li>Squier</li>
<li>Jackson</li>
<li>Guild</li>
<li>Ovation</li>
<li>Latin Percussion</li>
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Fender also is the North American distributor for Sabian cymbals, one of the largest percussion companies. Fender guitars have been played <br />
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Activision added one of the most popular television shows to its lineup of 2013 video games. The Walking Dead, which airs on AMC, hit record numbers for its Season 2 Finale. The show has increased in popularity over its 19 episodes. The third season premieres in October on AMC. There already is a episodic game put out allowing players to play a two hour scenario each month involving the characters of The Walking Dead. You can buy that game for $24.99 below for PC or Mac. I also wrote an article on how to trade AMC and ATVI (<a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/709471-did-activision-score-a-blockbuster-with-the-walking-dead-video-game-rights" target="_blank">Did Activision Score a Blockbuster With The Walking Dead Video Game Rights?).</a><br />
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*Disclosure-I Own Shares of ATVI*Chris Katjehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02028561942060559551noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967021318474263942.post-78344532083858643022012-07-09T02:37:00.003-04:002012-07-09T02:37:54.979-04:00Top Ten Stocks for 2012 Mid Year UpdateHard to believe that 2012 is officially half way over. That means its time to check in on my annual top ten stock picks for the year. Follow the link to see results.<br />
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Activision Blizzard (ATVI) -1.0%<br />
Dreamworks Animation (DWA) +14.8%<br />
Exact Sciences (EXAS) +32.0%<br />
Ford (F) -9.9%<br />
Hexcel (HXL) +6.5%<br />
IMAX (IMAX) +31.1%<br />
Local.com (LOCM) +14.2%<br />
NCR (NCR) +38.1%<br />
Seadrill (SDRL) +12.4%<br />
Vertex (VRTX) +68.4%<br />
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As you can see eight of the picks were positive and two trade below their starting points. Ford seems to be beaten down by the European economy and could stay that way for some time. Vertex has been the biggest gainer and has actually retreated from the 100% gains seen a couple of months ago. Which stock do you think will end the highest percentage up in 2012? Will it continue to be Vertex or will a different pick take off? Please vote in my poll on the right hand side. <br />
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When Anger Management debuted on FX two Thursday ago, it broke records for a cable comedy premiere. The show recieved a lot of press and hype thanks to it being Charlie Sheen's first show since his well publicized departure from Two and a Half Men on CBS. I also wrote about the show on Seeking Alpha in an article entitled, "<a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/695411-lions-gate-and-news-corporation-winning-with-charlie-sheen" target="_blank">Lions Gate and News Corporation Winning With Charlie Sheen</a>". <br />
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In its first week on the FX channel, Anger Management premiered two episodes with 5.47 million (9PM) and 5.74 million (9:30PM) viewers. Last week, the show suffered declining numbers in its second week. Thursday's episode had "only" 3.37 million viewers, suffering a drop of over 35%. The show did however...<br />
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So what do these numbers mean for Lions Gate, the company that owns Anger Management? Well, Lions Gate has already ordered a second season of the show about an anger therapist, played by Charlie Sheen. The company also has a pending deal for 90 episodes if certain ratings milestones are released. The milestones are not public information, but I can't imagine that they are record breaking. The premiere episode will not count in the milestone numbers, so Lions Gate needs to hope rates increase or at a minimum stop dropping week to week. After two weeks there is no need to panic, besides the show is already going international. <br />
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A new deal was signed with Lions Gate for ther rights to Anger Management in England. Comedy Central UK will air the show in Autumn of 2012, after securing the rights from Lions Gate. This deal now marks a list of countries that have already bought into Charlie Sheen and his "winning" ratings numbers. Comedy Central UK also has the rights to Two and a Half Men episodes in its country. <br />
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Other countries and territories who have rights to Anger Management are:<br />
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<li>Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg)</li>
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Time will tell if Anger Management is renewed for all 90 episodes. The show airs on FX Channel on Thursdays at 9PM. There is no need for Lions Gate investors to panic as the company's main bread and butter is movies. The television segment is growing its share and Anger Management is a big bonus if it could hit the huge 90 episode guarantee.Chris Katjehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02028561942060559551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967021318474263942.post-59029083330779121932012-07-05T02:50:00.001-04:002012-07-05T02:50:19.587-04:00UFC Heading to ChinaToday, the Ultimate Fighting Championship announced it will be heading to China. The most populous nation will see UFC fighters in person on November 10th. The fighters will hold their competition at the Cotei Arena in front of 15,000 people. Macau is the popular gaming area near mainland China. Gambling is legal and has been popularized in the region. I wrote recently about one of the biggest players in the Macau market. See the article here: <br />
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The UFC continues to expand its global dominance. Recently the league returned to Brazil, where some of its most prominent fighters reside and/or train. The UFC also signed a deal with News Corpoartion to showcase some fights on FX Channel and FOX. The company's hit reality show "The Ultimate Fighter" also made the switch from SPIKE to FX. <br />
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-<a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/289033-how-to-trade-the-ufc-deal-with-news-corporation-s-fox-network">UFC Deal with Fox</a> (NWS)<br />
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The UFC continues to be the fastest growing sport in the World and should continue its global expansion and dominance with a deal in China. Unfortunately there is no way to capitalize on the UFC exposure. Unlike rival Worldwide Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), UFC is not traded on a stock exchange. <br />
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Coca-Cola continues to expand its line of non carbonated beverages. The company, most famous for its original Coca-Cola brand, has shifted its focus to healthier options like Powerade and Vitamin Water. Today Coca-Cola announced a deal to bring its popular Vitamin Water brand into Subway stores.<br />
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The new deal will see customers in Subway able to purchase Vitamin Water Zero beverages. Vitamin Water had a market share of 1% in the noncarbonated beverage market (Beverage Digest). Sales of Vitamin Water Zero saw sales growth of 28% last year. The deal is for Vitamin Water Zero brand only, keeping the full calorie Vitamin Water bottles out of Subway stores. Two flavors, Lemonade and Acai Blueberry Pomegranate, will be offered in stores. Subway began testing sales of the bottles over the last several years. Along with Coca-Cola on fountain, Subway also offers Minute Maid, Powerade, and Dasani beverages in bottles. With 25,000 locations, Subway is the largest restaurant chain in the United States. <br />
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Vitamin Water was purchased in 2007 for $4.1 billion by Coca-Cola. The acquisition was part of beverage companies shifting to alternative drinks as consumers move away from carbonated beverages. Rival Pepsi acquired Sobe and Gatorade brands. Considered rich at the time, the acquisition has allowed Coca-Cola to expand from carbonated beverages into alternative options like bottled water, flavored water, and juice drinks. <br />
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The push into Subway with Vitamin Water also strengthens Coke’s restaurant business. The company competes with Pepsi in the restaurant fountain beverage industry. Pepsi has YUM Brands, which includes Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC. YUM Brands is the largest restaurant chain by number of stores in the World. Coca-Cola has its fountain machines in McDonald’s, Burger King, and Subway. Subway and McDonald’s are the two largest restaurant chains in the United States. Coke is also experimenting with its <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/314154-coke-s-freestyle-machines-will-help-expand-its-dominance-over-pepsi">Coca Cola Freestyle machine,</a> which allows customers to choose from individual flavor combinations. A recent article points out the benefits of the new machine and how it could transform the restaurant fountain industry. <br />
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<br />In the meantime, I want to thank anyone who has read this blog or any of its posts on a regular or short term basis. I am in the process of creating a monthly stock investing newsletter. The newsletter will be a complete guide to the market and will have many subsections including:<br />
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Stocks I Own<br />
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I have not decided on whether the newletter will be free (ad-supported) or a subscription basis. I am wondering if anyone would like to start the conversation here or in an email of if they would read the newsletter and how much they would pay.<br />
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The newsletter would also include the first look at my Top Ten Stock Picks, which have been huge winners for anyone following me.<br />
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Read my latest IPO writeup. This week we center our focus on Tria Beauty. The maker of at home hair removal and acne removal products is set to go public this week. <br />
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Tria Beauty (TRIA) is set to go public by offering 4.6 million shares at a price point of $13 to $15. The initial price offering is being underwritten by Morgan Stanley (MS), Piper Jaffray, and Wells Fargo (WFC). With a total share count of 19.2 million (19,294,722), the company's market capitalization would be $270.1 million (based on mid range of $14 a share). After the offering, directors of Tria Beauty and owners of more than 5% would own 58.4% of the company.<br />
Tria Beauty is a leading over the counter medical device maker in the beauty segment. The company offers, "easy to use, FDA-cleared medical devices to consumers that deliver results comparable to professional aesthetic treatments at a fraction of the cost." <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/604711-tria-beauty-ipo-preview-can-otc-medical-devices-help-investors-cash-in">Continue Reading</a><br />
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Here's a look at the company's two leading products and a newer product as well:<br />
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Here are two recent IPO write-ups of stocks I think worth checking out after they go public.<br />
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<a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/568501-catch-the-joe-s-crab-shack-ipo-ignite-restaurant-group-preview">Ignite Restaurant Group</a> - Is the company behind the Joe's Crab Shack and Brick House Tavern + Tap Brand <br />
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<a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/580251-what-you-need-to-know-about-tim-w-e-s-initial-price-offering">T.I.M. WE</a> - Offers Mobile Markeing, Mobile Money, and Mobile Entertainment in over 75 countries around the world.Chris Katjehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02028561942060559551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967021318474263942.post-83733089306398801952012-04-21T21:14:00.000-04:002012-08-07T22:47:03.986-04:00THQ Raises Earnings Guidance and Stock SoarsJust a short time ago, THQ Incorporated (THQI) received a delisting notice from the Nasdaq if it could not maintain a price above a $1 a share. Shares have not seen a $1 since December of 2011 but appear destined to hit the key share price after upbeat earnings from the company.<br />
The fourth quarter loss will now be smaller than the company and analysts once projected. The net loss is expected to now be in the $0.10 to $0.20 range. Previously, the loss was predicted to be in a range of $0.35-$0.50. Net sales will now be reported as $160-$170 million versus projected $130-$150 million. <br />
Saints Row: The Third sales greatly increased once the company did several price cuts to attract buyers. The uDraw segment has weighed down shares and hurt revenue. Stronger sales of the UFC Undisputed game also helped the earnings beat. A blog post I wrote back in January highlighted the new UFC game and the company’s potential. Here’s a look at sales of some recent releases:<br />
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UFC Undisputed 3 XBOX 360 0.36million 0.08 million 0 0.04 million 0.49 million<br />
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UFC Undisputed 3 PS3 0.28 million 0.12 million 0.01 million 0.06 million 0.48 million<br />
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Saints Row 3 XBOX 360 0.89 million 0.92 million 0.03 million 0.22 million 2.07 million<br />
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Saints Row 3 PS3 0.55 million 0.69 million 0.09 million 0.28 million 1.62 million<br />
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Saints Row 3 PC 0.07 million 0.11 million 0 0.03 0.21 million<br />
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Sales figures from www.vgchartz.com<br />
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Earnings will now be reported on May 15th and this could lead to an increased share price once guidance for the rest of the year is reported. An update on the game release schedule could also push shares back over $1. The company will also report $76 million in cash balances. Along with its cash balance, the company still maintains a $50 million level of credit that can be utilized to release several games in 2012 and 2013. <br />
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The company will likely update the status on the highly anticipated Darksiders II game. The game will be a follow-up to 2010’s Darksiders, which sold close to a million copies on the XBOX 360 platform. The company’s recent UFC game is also helping earn the company additional revenue with downloadable character packs, including the recent International Fighters pack. The WWE games also have made extra money from downloadable character packs. In my recent blog post, I also mentioned how the company was expanding into social gaming including UFC and Margaritaville. <br />
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The fifty two week share price of the company is a wide $0.45-$4.67. Shares once traded for over $35 a share. I bought shares of this stock under $1 as I believe the company is producing enough money from several minor hits to keep its studio going. New releases will power the company further along or will lead to a buyout. A buyout is also very realistic as larger Take Two (TTWO), Electronic Arts (EA), or Activision (ATVI) looks to strengthen its portfolio and will gain the Saints Row, Darksiders, and UFC brands as well as others. I remain bullish on shares of THQI and think they are worth buying below a $1 a share. <br />
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*Disclosure - I own shares of THQI and ATVIChris Katjehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02028561942060559551noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967021318474263942.post-8430957566945587692012-04-19T23:34:00.000-04:002012-05-20T20:48:32.221-04:00Buy the Company Behind the Tupac HologramOver the weekend, attendees of the annual Coachella Music Festival were treated to a suprise appearance from Tupac Shakur. Now I know what you're thinking, yes Tupac was shot and killed in 1996. This Tupac was a hologram that was made by Digital Domain Media Group (DDMG). The Tupac hologram performed "Hail Mary" and "2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted" with Snoop Dogg. <br />
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Digital Domain Media Group went public in November of 2011. The stock is trading below its IPO price, even with a nice runup from the Tupac hologram. I wrote an article on Seeking Alpha today analyzing other parts of the business and the potential for other holograms. <br />
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Check out the article <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/512291-hologram-technology-brings-digital-domain-back-into-spotlight">here</a>.<br />
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*Disclosure - I own shares of Digital Domain Media Group*<br />
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In my most recent Dreams article on Seeking Alpha, I recommended buying shares while they were trading at $3.04. In that article I gave a price target of $4.00. In an earlier article, I recommended buying shares when they traded at $2.16. Buying shares at either of those prices would have yielded a nice short term profit for readers. <br />
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Here is a look at Dreams articles I have written:<br />
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July 31st 2011 - <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/283410-15-companies-breathing-a-sigh-of-relief-from-the-new-nfl-deal">15 Companies Breathing a Sigh of Relief From the New NFL Deal </a><br />
Share Price $2.63, Price Target N/A<br />
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December 2nd 2011 - <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/311511-dreams-incorporated-is-a-double-in-12-months-at-today-s-share-price">Dreams Incorporated is a Double in 12 Months at Today's Share Price</a><br />
Share Price $2.19, Price Target $4.00<br />
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December 23rd 2011 - <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/315753-a-12-stock-tim-tebow-portfolio-for-the-holidays">A 12 Stock Tim Tebow Portfolio for the Holidays</a><br />
Share Price $2.30, Price Target N/A<br />
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March 19th 2012 - <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/443791-nike-dreams-incorporated-big-winners-in-peyton-manning-sweepstakes">Nike, Dreams Incorporated Big Winners in Peyton Manning Sweepstakes</a><br />
Share Price $2.85, Price Target N/A<br />
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March 30th 2012 - <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/467541-web-syndication-deals-growing-e-commerce-will-help-dreams-shares-jump">Web Syndication Deals, Growing E-Commerce Will Help Dream Shares Jump</a> <br />
Share Price $3.04, Price Target $4.00<br />
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All these articles offered entry points below today's buyout price. If you read my articles here and are not familiar with Seeking Alpha, you should make the jump over there. On Seeking Alpha, I offer many more in depth articles with trading recommendations. <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/author/chris-katje/articles">Head over to the site</a>, sign up and begin following me so you can profit from your trading.Chris Katjehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02028561942060559551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967021318474263942.post-8691748790966504102012-04-11T12:20:00.000-04:002012-04-11T12:20:07.494-04:00A Stock That Can Benefit From The Mega Millions JackpotI played the Mega Millions several weeks ago when it crossed the $500 million mark. Like others, I had dreams of how to spend the money once I won. Buy a boat, pay off the house, finally invest millions, travel the world, and the list goes on. Unfortunately I did not cash in and am left without the millions of dollars. I did however find a company that could hit the jackpot from the increased numbers of players.<br />
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Scientific Games holds the rights to nine state lotteries and is also one of the largest instant scratch off ticket producers in the world. This article will point you in the right direction in this winning stock pick.<br />
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<a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/489411-can-recent-lottery-jackpots-power-scientific-games-to-first-quarter-earnings-beat">Scientific Games Could Benefit From Mega Millions Jackpot</a>Chris Katjehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02028561942060559551noreply@blogger.com0