Linkedin (LNKD) Pops UP over 18% on Earnings Report

The market is giving it's approval to Linkedin.  The stock is up over 18% as I write after delivering stellar performance as evidenced by their 2012 4th quarter earnings report. The fundamentals are very strong.

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Linkedin 

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Linkedin (LNKD) GWM Core Equity Folio

Linkedin's earnings report blew away estimates this evening. It is now up about 10% in after hours trading. I have to acknowledge HGSI forum member Gil Morales for suggesting that the stock be held going into today's earnings report.


LinkedIn Corporation operates an online professional network. The company, through its proprietary platform, allows members to create, manage, and share their professional identity online; build and engage with their professional networks; access shared knowledge and insights; and find business opportunities. Its platform also offers members with solutions, including applications and tools to search, connect, and communicate with business contacts, learn about career opportunities, join industry groups, research organizations, and share information.

WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (DXJ) GWM Global Markets folio position

WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund

Investors are snapping up shares in a big way. I am expecting very nice returns this year from DXJ.

ETFChannel.com, Contributor

We have detected an approximate $335.6 million dollar inflow — that’s a 14.2% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 59,600,000 to 68,050,000).

WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund seeks investment results that closely correspond to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Index.

The Fund employs an investment approach designed to track the performance of the WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Index. The Index and the Fund are designed to provide exposure to equity securities in Japan, while at the same time hedging exposure to fluctuations between the value of the U.S. dollar and the Japanese yen. The Index and the Fund seek to track the performance of equity securities in Japan that is attributable solely to stock prices without the effect of currency fluctuations.

LIONSGATE Entertainment Corp (LGF) GWM New America folio position

LIONSGATE is a leading global entertainment company with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, family entertainment, digital distribution and new channel platforms.

Lumber Liquidators (LL) GWM New America Folio Position

Lumber Liquidators initiated with an Outperform at Credit Suisse

2/5/2013 by Theflyonthewall.com

Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. operates as a multi-channel specialty retailer of hardwood flooring, and hardwood flooring enhancements and accessories in the United States.

Markets do not go straight up

The markets declined today, but volume was lighter on all exchanges, except the Nasdaq. This is the first large decline since the recent rally began. A pull back was expected as markets do not go straight up. At this point we are still in an intermediate term uptrend.

Market in Uptrend

Nasdaq suffered the most damage

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc (NXST) - A New America Folio Position

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc, is a television broadcasting company focused on the acquisition, development, and operation of television stations in medium sized markets in the United States.

Nexstar continues its move higher. As I write, Friday morning, shares have advance over 3.5% so far today.

Market in Confirmed Uptrend