Hot US Companies To Own In Right Now

Nuance Communications Inc. is creating a buzz with voice recognition and language-smart technologies that can enhance productivity across a number of industries. The company reported financial results for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, ended September 30, 2013, with revenue of $472.2 million (GAAP), up from$468.8 million in the same quarter of fiscal 2012. Also in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, the company reported a net loss of ($32.3) million (GAAP), translating as a loss of ($0.10) per share. In the same quarter a year ago, Nuance�� net income was $117.6 million, with earnings of $0.36 per diluted share. The company reported $93.5 million cash flow from operations in the reporting quarter, compared to cash flow a year ago at $141.5 million. Here�� an update on NUAN, championed by Guru Carl Icahn, and two more technology stocks creating a billionaire buzz.

Nuance Communications Inc. (NUAN)

Down 37% over 12 months, Nuance Communications Inc., the mobile phone voice ad company, has a market cap of $4.43 billion; it trades with a P/B of 1.70.

Hot US Companies To Own In Right Now: Tenet Healthcare Corporation(THC)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation, an investor-owned health care services company, operates acute care hospitals and related health care facilities. The company?s general hospitals offer acute care services, operating and recovery rooms, radiology services, respiratory therapy services, clinical laboratories, and pharmacies. It also provides intensive care, critical care and/or coronary care units, physical therapy; and orthopedic, oncology, and outpatient services; tertiary care services, such as open-heart surgery, neonatal intensive care, and neuroscience; quaternary care in areas, including heart, liver, kidney, and bone marrow transplants for children; gamma-knife brain surgery; and cyberknife surgery for tumors and lesions in the brain, lung, neck, and spine. As of June 30, 2011, it operated 49 acute care hospitals, and a critical access hospital with a combined total of 13,420 licensed beds primarily serving urban and suburban communities in 11 states of the United State s. The company also owns an interest in a health maintenance organization and operate various related health care facilities, including a long-term acute care hospital and various medical office buildings; revenue cycle management and patient communications services businesses; physician practices; captive insurance companies; and other ancillary health care businesses, such as including ambulatory surgery centers, diagnostic imaging centers, and occupational and rural health care clinics. In addition, Tenet Healthcare Corporation owns an interest in a management services subsidiary that provides network development, utilization management, claims processing, and contract negotiation services to physician organizations and hospitals that assume managed care risk. Tenet Healthcare Corporation was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Ben Levisohn]

  Christmas is here, which means that the traders aren’t. But stocks are still hitting new highs–if barely–as Caterpillar (CAT), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Tenet Healthcare (THC), Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF) and US Steel (X) rise.

• [By Roberto Pedone]

  One healthcare player that insiders are snapping up a huge amount of stock in here is Tenet Healthcare (THC), which mainly operates acute care hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, diagnostic imaging centers and related health care facilities. Insiders are buying this stock into solid strength, since shares have spiked higher by 26% in 2013.

  Tenet Healthcare has a market cap of $4.07 billion and an enterprise value of $9.8 billion. This stock trades at a reasonable valuation, with a forward price-to-earnings of 15.19. Its estimated growth rate for this year is 2.3%, and for next year it's pegged at 52.5%. This is not a cash-rich company, since the total cash position on its balance sheet is $82 million and its total debt is a whopping $5.82 billion.

  A beneficial owner just bought 248,910 shares, or about $9.9 million worth of stock, at $39.79 per share. This same beneficial owner also just bought 644,582 shares, or about $25.74 million worth of stock, at $39.78 per share.

  From a technical perspective, THC is currently trending below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, which is bearish. This stock has been downtrending over the last two months, with shares moving lower from its high of $48.48 to its recent low of $38.71 a share. During that downtrend, shares of THC have been making mostly lower highs and lower lows, which is bearish technical price action.

  If you're bullish on THC, then I would look for long-biased trades as long as this stock is trending above its recent low of $38.71, and then once it breaks out above some near-term overhead resistance $41.32 a share with high volume. Look for a sustained move or close above that level with volume that hits near or above its three-month average volume of 1.91 million shares. If that breakout hits soon, then THC will set up to re-test or possibly take out its next major overhead resistance levels at its 50-day of $42.99 to its 200-day at $43.50 a share. Any hig

• [By Keith Speights]

  Large hospital operator Health Management Associates (NYSE: HMA  ) dropped 4.4% in the aftermath of the story breaking last week. Tenet Healthcare (NYSE: THC  ) fell 4.3%. Both stocks have more than doubled in the last year as investors eagerly anticipated full implementation of Obamacare. These tremendous run-ups could lose steam with the delay.

Hot US Companies To Own In Right Now: Universal Detection Technology (UNDT.PK)

Universal Detection Technology, incorporated on December 24, 1971, is engaged in the research, development and marketing of bioterrorism detection devices. The Company�� flagship product is an automated real-time bacterial spore detector, called BSM-2000, used for detection of abnormal levels of airborne endospores, such as anthrax. BSM-2000 combines a bio-aerosol capture device with a chemical test for bacterial spores that is designed to detect anthrax attack. The Company also provides various counter-terrorism products and services that are complimentary to BSM-2000. These products and services include handheld assays used for detection of five bioterrorism agents, training courses for first responders, event security, threat evaluation and consulting, radiation detection systems, and digital versatile discs (DVDs) aimed at providing information and training regarding combating terrorism and managing emergency situations. Its bioterrorism detection kits can be used by emergency personnel to determine whether a suspicious substance is actually anthrax, botulinum toxin, ricin toxin and plague.

The Company�� BSM-2000 consists of four components: an air sampler for aerosol capture, which collects aerosolized particles on a fiber tape; thermal lysis for releasing the dipicolinic acid from the spores; reagent delivery via syringe pump, and a lifetime gated luminescence detection of the terbium-dipicolinate complex. The BSM-2000 is designed to continuously monitor the air and measure the concentration of airborne bacterial spores. The testing intervals are adjustable to respond to varying client needs and can be as short as 15 minutes. Bacterial spores are captured on the glass fiber tape. Next, thermal lysis pops the endospores, releasing a chemical from inside the endospore called dipicolinic acid, which is unique to bacterial spores. Then, a syringe pump adds a drop of terbium containing solution to the tape on the locatio n where the endospores were lysed. Finally, a lifetime gate! d! photometer measures the resultant terbium dipicolinate luminescence intensity, which is proportional to the bacterial spore concentration on the tape. A large change in endospore concentration is an indication of an anthrax attack, because endospores are the means by which anthrax travels.

Pursuant to the Company�� development plan, if an increase in spore concentration is detected, an alarm can sound notifying both a building's internal security, as well as local emergency services through the device's landline or wireless networking capability. The system can be adjusted to ensure that the maximum time it takes to detect, and generate an alarm in response to a release of bacterial spores is approximately 15 minutes, which is designed to be adequate to substantially reduce the likelihood of widespread contamination. The system is designed for constant and unattended monitoring of spaces, such as public facilities and commercial buildings. Its device does not detect spores from other microorganisms, such as fungi and molds, and discriminates against detecting aerosol components, such as dust. In addition, upon installation of the device, the Company operates it for 7 to 10 days to measure the natural concentrations of bacterial spores in the area, in which the device operates, so that the triggering threshold of that device will be set at an appropriate level for that environment. BSM-2000 device is designed to function as a complement to an existing bioterrorism detection device in places, such as public buildings and stadiums. The United States Army, Washington DC Fire and Safety Management, and the Burbank Police Department have purchased the Company�� detection test kits.

The Company competes with Cepheid and Northrop Grumnan.

Best Warren Buffett Companies To Buy For 2015: GrowLife Inc (PHOT)

GrowLife, Inc., formerly, Phototron Holdings, Inc., incorporated on March 7, 2001, sells and distributse mini-hydroponic greenhouses (Phototron Units) and horticultural seeds, mineral nutrient solutions, growing mediums and germination kits. On February 14, 2011, the Company entered into an agreement and plan of merger (Merger Agreement) with PHI Merger Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary (MergerCo), and Phototron, Inc., (Phototron). On March 9, 2011, MergerCo was merged with and into Phototron and Phototron became its wholly owned subsidiary. In May 2011, it announced the launch of its wholly owned direct selling hydroponic gardening subsidiary, GrowLife Inc. In April 2012, it merged with SG Technologies Corp. A newly formed subsidiary of the Company was merged with and into SG Technologies Corp. On July 23, 2012, the Company acquired Greners.com, related to the online retail business operated by Greners.

The Company designs and manufactures indoor mini-hydroponic greenhouses capable of growing almost any herb, vegetable, flower, fruit or terrestrial plant better, stronger and faster than traditional farming methods. Its Phototron Units, consisting of 21 inch x 39 inch units and 21 inch x 51 inch units, provide between 18,900 and 36,000 lumens of light. Phototron Units also allow users to control what a plant receives, grow crops densely, avoid using pesticides, increase yields and automatically water plants.

The Company also formulates and sells horticultural seeds, mineral nutrient solutions, growing mediums and germination kits to facilitate hydroponic gardening through the use of its Phototron Units. In addition, it designs and manufactures replacement parts for its Phototron Units to facilitate customization of the units. It owns a mailing list and have a customer base exceeding 50,000 people. Its re-order program, which involves the sale of nutrients and related products and replacement parts for Phototron Units, represents 50% of its revenue.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By John Udovich]

  Although its summer, there has been a steady stream of good news about medical marijuana even though important small cap marijuana stocks�Medical Marijuana Inc (OTCMKTS: MJNA) and Cannabis Science Inc (OTCMKTS: CBIS) have been fairly quietly lately while Growlife Inc (OTCBB: PHOT), a more indirect play on the spread of legalized marijuana, has produced�some news for investors:

Hot US Companies To Own In Right Now: PACCAR Inc.(PCAR)

PACCAR Inc, together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and distributes light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks and related aftermarket parts worldwide. The company offers its trucks for use in the over-the-road and off-highway hauling of freight, petroleum, wood products, construction, and other materials to independent dealers under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. It also provides finance and leasing products and services, such as inventory financing for independent dealers; and retail loan and lease financing for new and used trucks, as well as other transportation equipment; and full service leasing under the PacLease trade name. In addition, it manufactures and sells industrial winches under the Braden, Carco, and Gearmatic nameplates. PACCAR Inc was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Rich Duprey]

  Truck manufacturer PACCAR (NASDAQ: PCAR  ) announced yesterday its third-quarter dividend of $0.20 per share, the same rate it's paid for the past five quarters.

• [By Brian Stoffel]

  The business from PACCAR (NASDAQ: PCAR  ) in particular, is important to Cummins. In 2012, PACCAR accounted for 13% of Cummins' consolidated net sales. If any of these companies were to switch to a different engine maker, or choose to make their own engines in-house, it would likely cause a noticeable decline in revenue.

• [By Rich Smith]

  Good news arrived by highway for investors in truckmakers Paccar (NASDAQ: PCAR  ) and Navistar (NYSE: NAV  ) Wednesday.

  Con-Way (NYSE: CNW  ) announced that after polling its drivers for feedback on various truck manufacturers and models, it has decided to refresh its truck fleet with 525 new tractors -- 325 Kenworth T680s from Paccar, and another 200 Navistar ProStars.

• [By Neha Chamaria]

  Investors who follow the industrial sector closely should be ready for a busy week ahead, as some of the top names turn up with their quarterly earnings reports. One company to pay attention to is PACCAR (NASDAQ: PCAR  ) .

Hot US Companies To Own In Right Now: Ultra Electronic Hdgs(ULE.L)

Ultra Electronics Holdings plc designs, develops, and manufactures electronic systems for the defense, security, transport, and energy markets worldwide. Its Aircraft and Vehicle Systems division offers airframe ice protection systems, active noise and vibration control, aircraft system electronics and test equipment, consultancy and training solutions, data bus network nodes, armored vehicle electronic systems, and software and systems. This division also provides airborne compressors, human/machine interface and vehicle control equipment, ID card printers, pneumatic sub-systems, remote weapon station control and portable oxygen generating equipment, rugged aircraft harness systems, sensors, and structural health monitoring systems. The company?s Information and Power Systems division offers airport information management systems, airport-wide systems integration, combat systems, command information management systems, enterprise IT solutions, IT consultancy, nuclear rea ctor control and instrumentation, data fusion and situational awareness systems, radar and electro-optic systems, surveillance and tracking systems, naval power conversion, gas turbine electric start and regeneration systems, signature measurement and control systems for naval vessels, and transit system power conversion and controls; and command, control, and information systems. Its Tactical and Sonar Systems division provides acoustic countermeasure systems, airborne anti-submarine warfare systems, underwater surveillance systems and acoustic countermeasures, airborne targeting pods, communications network interfacing equipment, data recording and analysis, cryptographic equipment, gunfire location systems, loitering munition systems, radio communication systems, sea mine disposal systems, sonar transducers and systems, submarine tactical communication systems, and torpedo defense systems; and video, voice, and data communication systems. The company is based in Greenford , the United Kingdom.

Hot US Companies To Own In Right Now: AAON Inc.(AAON)

AAON, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of air conditioning and heating equipment primarily in the United States and Canada. The company offers rooftop units, chillers, air-handling units, make-up air units, heat recovery units, condensing units, commercial self contained units, and coils. It serves the commercial and industrial new construction and replacement markets. AAON, Inc. sells its products through manufacturers representatives and internal sales force. The company was founded in 1987 and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Jonas Elmerraji]

  We're seeing the exact same setup in shares of small-cap HVAC firm Aaon (AAON). The biggest difference is that in AAON's case, the ascending triangle pattern is coming in at the top of this stock's recent price action, not at the bottom. That makes this a more textbook trade for September.

  Another important difference is the fact that AAON hasn't triggered yet. Shares have been coiling below $26 resistance since the middle of the summer; a breakout above that $26 level is the indicator that it's time to buy. Whenever you're looking at any technical price pattern, it's critical to think in terms of buyers and sellers. Triangles and other price pattern names are a good quick way to explain what's going on in this stock, but they're not the reason it's tradable. Instead, it all comes down to supply and demand for shares.

  That resistance line at $26 is a price where there's an excess of supply of shares; in other words, it's a place where sellers have been more eager to take recent gains and sell their shares than buyers have been to buy. That's what makes the move above it so significant -- a breakout indicates that buyers are finally strong enough to absorb all of the excess supply above that price level.

  Wait for that to happen before you put your money on this trade.

Hot US Companies To Own In Right Now: CIRCOR International Inc. (CIR)

CIRCOR International, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets valves and other engineered products, and sub-systems worldwide. It operates in three segments: Energy, Aerospace, and Flow Technologies. The Energy segment offers flanged-end and threaded-end floating and trunnion ball, needle, check, butterfly, large forged steel ball, gate, control, and relief valves; and pipeline closures, launcher and receiver systems, and pressure regulators for use in oil, gas and chemical processing, and industrial applications. This segment provides its products under the KF, Pibiviesse, Mallard Control, Hydroseal, Contromatics, SF Valvulas, Sagebrush, and Pipeline Engineering brands, as well as Circor Energy brand. The Aerospace segment offers aerospace landing gears, precision valves, control valves, relief valves, solenoid valves, pressure switches, regulators, impact switches, actuators, speed indicators/tachometers, and DC electric motors used in hydraulic, fuel, water, air, and el ectro-mechanical systems for of military and commercial aerospace applications. This segment provides its products under the CIRCOR Aerospace, Aerodyne Controls, Circle Seal Controls, Loud Engineering, Industria, Bodet Aero, and Motor Technology brands. The Flow Technologies segment offers precision valves, compression tube fittings, manifolds, steam conditioning valves, turbine by-pass valves, control valves, relief valves, butterfly valves, regulators, strainers, and sampling systems for various markets, such as power generation, industrial and process, chemical and refining, and industrial and commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning/steam. This segment�s brands include Cambridge Fluid Systems, Hale Hamilton, Leslie Controls, Nicholson Steam Trap, GO Regulator, Hoke, CIRCORTech, Spence Engineering, CPC-Cryolab, RTK, Rockwood Swendeman, Spence Strainers, Dopak Sampling Systems, and Texas Sampling. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Burlin gton, Massachusetts.

Hot US Companies To Own In Right Now: Bae Systems Plc(BA.L)

BAE Systems plc, through its subsidiaries, operates as a defense and security company worldwide. It offers a range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and support services. The company provides communications, electronic warfare systems, military air support, air defense, mission support systems and intelligence, and surveillance and reconnaissance, as well as helps government and corporate clients collect, manage, and exploit information to reveal intelligence, maintain security, manage risk, and strengthen resilience. It also offers survivability solutions for military aircraft; surveillance, reconnaissance, and intelligence systems; secure networked communications and navigation systems; day/night surveillance and targeting; and uncooled night vision systems, as well as flight and engine controls, mission avionics, advanced display systems, and power management and energy systems. In addition, the company provides armored combat vehicles, tactical wheeled vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, artillery systems, munitions, and military and law enforcement products; and mission-critical cyber security solutions, information technology, intelligence and analytical tools, and support solutions to the intelligence, defense, and civilian communities. Further, it offers support solutions for the land, aviation, maritime, and C4ISR support domains; military air platforms, components, and technologies; regional aircraft and support services to regional airlines; naval command and information systems, torpedoes, and radars; and submarines, and warships and naval surface ships. The company is based in London, the United Kingdom.

Hot US Companies To Own In Right Now: Schlumberger N.V.(SLB)

Schlumberger Limited, together with its subsidiaries, supplies technology, integrated project management, and information solutions to the oil and gas exploration and production industries worldwide. The company?s Oilfield Services segment provides exploration and production services; wireline technology that offers open-hole and cased-hole services; supplies engineering support, directional-drilling, measurement-while-drilling, and logging-while-drilling services; and testing services. This segment also offers well services; supplies well completion services and equipment; artificial lift; data and consulting services; geo services; and information solutions, such as consulting, software, information management system, and IT infrastructure services that support oil and gas industry. Its WesternGeco segment provides reservoir imaging, monitoring, and development services; and operates data processing centers and multiclient seismic library. This segment also offers variou s services include 3D and time-lapse (4D) seismic surveys to multi-component surveys for delineating prospects and reservoir management. The company?s M-I SWACO segment supplies drilling fluid systems to improve drilling performance; fluid systems and specialty tools to optimize wellbore productivity; production technology solutions to maximize production rates; and environmental solutions that manages waste volumes generated in drilling and production operations. Its Smith Oilfield segment designs, manufactures, and markets drill bits and borehole enlargement tools; and supplies drilling tools and services, tubular, completion services, and other related downhole solutions. The company?s Distribution segment markets pipes, valves, and fittings, as well as mill, safety, and other maintenance products. This segment also provides warehouse management, vendor integration, and inventory management services. Schlumberger Limited was founded in 1927 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By David Smith]

  Another angle
  Without taking hindsight issue with that statement, I'm forced to compare it to the assessment of the same subject on the same day by Schlumberger's (NYSE: SLB  ) CEO Paal Kibsgaard, who observed during his company's call that "... the main concern in North America land remains the pricing, where the downwards trend in drilling, wireline, and coiled tubing seen in the fourth quarter continued in Q1. In addition, we also saw further downward pricing pressure on a number of hydraulic fracturing bids during the quarter, adding further uncertainty to the North America land market outlook."�

Hot US Companies To Own In Right Now: Adavale Resources Ltd (ADD)

Adavale Resources Limited is an Australia-based exploration company. The Company is focused in the development of coal projects Indonesia and Australia. The Company has 100% interest in Lake Surprise Uranium project in South Australia. The Company has two prospects in this project: Clayton Basin and Mumpie and during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 (fiscal 2012), two year extensions were granted and licence numbers EL 4949 and EL 4950 were issued. As of June 30, 2012, the Lake Surprise Uranium project consisted of EL 3622 and EL 3620 over an area of 1,836 square kilometers. The Company also interest in the Tapan project, which lies 120 kilometers south of the capital of Padang. As pof June 30, 2012, the Company�� subsidiary, Adavale Nusantara Resources completed a joint ore reserves committee (JORC) exploration program on the Tapan Project.

Hot US Companies To Own In Right Now: Prudential Financial Inc.(PRU)

Prudential Financial, Inc., through its subsidiaries, offers various financial products and services in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. The company operates through three divisions: The U.S. Retirement Solutions and Investment Management, The U.S. Individual Life and Group Insurance, and The International Insurance and Investments. The U.S. Retirement Solutions and Investment Management division provides individual variable and fixed annuity products, as well as offers retirement investment and income products and services to retirement plan sponsors in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. This division also provides investment management and advisory services to the public and private marketplace. The U.S. Individual Life and Group Insurance division offers individual variable life, term life, and universal life insurance products; and group life, long-term and short-term group disability, long-term care, and group corporate-, bank-and trus t-owned life insurance products to institutional clients. This division also sells accidental death and dismemberment, and other ancillary coverages, as well as provides plan administrative services; and offers preferred provider and indemnity dental coverage plans to clients. The International Insurance and Investments division provides international individual life insurance products in Japan, Korea, and other foreign countries; and offers proprietary and non-proprietary asset management, investment advice, and services to retail and institutional clients internationally. In addition, the company engages in real estate brokerage franchise business, which involves marketing its franchises to the real estate companies. Further, it provides institutional clients and government agencies with various services in connection with the relocation of their employees. Prudential Financial, Inc. was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Dan Caplinger]

  Rising long-term rates, however, would help boost insurers' income. Already, you've seen Prudential (NYSE: PRU  ) and Hartford Financial (NYSE: HIG  ) hit multiyear highs as their shares have anticipated the climb in rates. If that trend continues, then the boost to portfolio income could be substantial enough to provide nice earnings growth, leading to further share-price appreciation even without an expansion in their earnings multiples.

• [By Amanda Alix]

  A U.S.-born trend
  Sun Life may be a trailblazer to the north, but it first developed an interest�in this type of transaction after U.S. insurer Prudential (NYSE: PRU  ) snagged itself two such pension pacts last year. The first, with General Motors (NYSE: GM  ) (NYSE: GM  ) , involved the transfer of pension obligations for 110,000 salaried workers�by GM to Prudential for approximately $25 billion. Earlier in the year, GM had estimated that it would hand over about $26 billion�in retirement obligations to Prudential.