Top Sliver Companies To Invest In Right Now

Chrysler's Mike Manley introduced the Jeep Cherokee in Shanghai last week. Chrysler is bringing several Jeeps to China in a bid to boost profits. Photo credit: Chrysler Group

Chrysler Group LLC said�on Monday that its first-quarter net income had fallen to $166 million, down 65% from a year earlier, on a decline in shipments and increased costs related to new product launches.

Chrysler, the Detroit automaker that forms the U.S. "house" of Italian automaker Fiat (NASDAQOTH: FIATY  ) , said that first-quarter revenues were $15.4 billion, down 6%. The company's adjusted pre-tax profit was $435 million, down from $740 million in the year-ago period.

All of this was broadly in line with expectations, though Fiat shares dropped on the news. Fiat itself is set to report its own earnings late on Monday.

An expected increase in costs that should set up a strong second half
The drop in Chrysler's earnings was in line with expectations set by Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne back in January, when he warned that shipment volumes in the first quarter would be hurt by several planned product introductions.

Top Sliver Companies To Invest In Right Now: FSI International Inc.(FSII)

FSI International, Inc. designs, manufactures, markets, and supports equipment used in the fabrication of microelectronics. The company primarily offers surface conditioning equipment that uses wet, cryogenic, and other chemistry techniques to clean, strip, or etch the surfaces of silicon wafers; and refurbished microlithography products to deposit and develop light sensitive films. Its products include spray cleaning systems, which remove unwanted films and contaminants from the surface of semiconductor wafers at various stages in the microelectronic device fabrication process; single wafer cleaning systems that clean semiconductor wafers in a closed chamber and single wafer environment; cryokinetic processing systems, which remove non-chemically bonded particles from the surface of a microelectronic device; immersion cleaning systems that clean silicon wafers by immersing wafers in multiple tanks filled with process chemicals; and microlithography systems, which deposit polyimide resist and photoresist, light-sensitive, and etch-resistant materials, as well as develop the deposited material after exposure. The company also provides system and subsystem upgrade packages, spare part kits, individual spare part components, robot refurbishment and replacement, and support services to extend the life of previously purchased and installed systems. FSI International, Inc. offers its products under the ZETA, MERCURY, ORION, ANTARES, and POLARIS names. The company sells its products directly to the microelectronics manufacturers in North America, Europe, Japan, and the Asia Pacific region. FSI International, Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Chaska, Minnesota.

Top Sliver Companies To Invest In Right Now: Fds Networks Group Ltd (F07.SI)

FDS Networks Group Ltd, an investment holding company, engages in network system integration, distribution of networking products, provision of technical services, and asset management in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Mainland China, Taiwan, and Thailand. It is involved in the design and implementation of integrated telecommunication and/or data communication networks to enable organizations communicate various types of information electronically within the organization or with another organization across various geographical locations. The company also engages in the distribution, installation, and service of networking and communications hardware products, such as cables, adapters, modems, multiplexers, routers, switches, frame relay products, and security encryption products; the trade of communication products and accessories, networking products and systems, and computer software and hardware; and the provision of equipment, service, and support to customers requiri ng the establishment and integration of Datacomm and local area network networking products and systems. In addition, it provides data and telecommunications services; offers computer maintenance support and consultancy services; engages in the catalogue sale of telecommunication equipment; develops information technology projects; and engages in trading and integrating business machines and communication equipment. FDS Networks Group Ltd is headquartered in Wanchai, Hong Kong.

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Top Sliver Companies To Invest In Right Now: American Learning Corporation(ALRN)

American Learning Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides various services to children with developmental delays and disabilities in New York. The company provides early intervention program services to children from birth through two years of age; preschool program services to children from three to five years of age; and school staffing services to school age children in individual or group settings. It offers its services in home environments or in centers, such as day care or schools. The company was formerly known as American Claims Evaluation, Inc. and changed its name to American Learning Corporation in March 2010. American Learning Corporation was founded in 1981 and is based in Jericho, New York.

Top Sliver Companies To Invest In Right Now: Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras(PBR)

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. primarily engages in oil and natural gas exploration and production, refining, trade, and transportation businesses. The company?s Exploration and Production segment involves in the exploration, production, development, and production of oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and natural gas in Brazil. This segment supplies its products to the refineries in Brazil, as well as sells surplus petroleum and byproducts in domestic and foreign markets. Its Supply segment engages in the refining, logistics, transportation, and trade of oil and oil products; export of ethanol; and extraction and processing of schist, as well as holds interests in companies of the petrochemical sector in Brazil. The Gas and Energy segment involves in the transportation and trade of natural gas produced in or imported into Brazil; transportation and trade of LNG; and generation and trade of electric power. In addition, the segment has interests in natural gas transportation and d istribution companies; and thermoelectric power stations in Brazil, as well engages in fertilizer business. The Distribution segment distributes oil products, ethanol, and compressed natural gas in Brazil. The International segment involves in the exploration and production of oil and gas, as well as in supplying, gas and energy, and distribution operations in the Americas, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Further, the company involves in biofuel production business. Petroleo Brasileiro was founded in 1953 and is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Aaron Levitt]

  Add pricing issues to long-suffering Petrobras (PBR) shareholders’ pile of worries. Shares of PBR stock are falling hard today, currently down 10% at press time.

• [By WALLSTCHEATSHEET.COM]

  Petrobras provides essential energy products and services to growing populations, industries, and economies around the world. The stock has not done too well in recent times, in fact, it is currently trading near multi-year lows. Earnings and revenue figures have been decreasing over recent quarters so investors in the stock have not been pleased. Relative to its peers and sector, Petrobras has trailed significantly in year-to-date performance. STAY AWAY from Petrobras stock for now.

Top Sliver Companies To Invest In Right Now: Nanosphere Inc.(NSPH)

Nanosphere, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets molecular diagnostics platform, the Verigene System that enables genomic and protein testing on a single platform. Its Verigene System includes a bench-top molecular diagnostics workstation with nanoparticle technology that provides the ability to run multiple tests simultaneously on the same sample. The Verigene System is used for testing infectious disease assays, human and pharmacogenetic assays, and ultra-sensitive protein assays. The company serves hospital-based laboratories and academic research institutions in the United States. Nanosphere, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Jon C. Ogg]

  Nanosphere Inc. (NASDAQ: NSPH) is not exactly a household name in molecular diagnostics, and apparently it needs better name recognition for boosting sales. Its sales were disappointing and the stock was down almost 18% at $2.40, and now we have indications down around $2.35 in Wednesday trading indications.

Top Sliver Companies To Invest In Right Now: Investors Capital Holdings Ltd.(ICH)

Investors Capital Holdings, Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides various financial services in the United States. It provides broker-dealer services in support of trading and investment in securities, such as corporate stocks and bonds, the U.S. government securities, municipal bonds, mutual funds, and variable annuities, as well as variable life insurance, including provision of market information, Internet trading and portfolio tracking facilities, and records management. The company also offers investment advisory services, such as asset allocation and portfolio rebalancing services. Investors Capital Holdings, Ltd. was founded in 1995 and is based in Lynnfield, Massachusetts.

Top Sliver Companies To Invest In Right Now: Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (Darden), incorporated in March 1995, is a company owned and full-service restaurant company. As of May 27, 2012, the Company operated through subsidiaries 1,994 restaurants in the United States and Canada. In the United States, it operated 1,961 restaurants in all 50 states, including 677 Red Lobster, 786 Olive Garden, 386 LongHorn Steakhouse, 46 The Capital Grille, 30 Bahama Breeze, 23 Seasons 52, eight Eddie V's Prime Seafood and three Wildfish Seafood Grille restaurants, and two test synergy restaurants, which house both a Red Lobster and Olive Garden restaurant in the same building. In Canada, the Company operated 33 restaurants, including 27 Red Lobster and six Olive Garden restaurants. Through subsidiaries, it owns and operates all of its restaurants in the United States and Canada, except for three restaurants located in Central Florida that is owned by joint ventures it manages. On November 14, 2011, it acquired eight Eddie V's Prime Seafood restaurants and three Wildfish Seafood Grille restaurants.

As of May 27, 2012, the Company had 28 restaurants outside the United States and Canada operated by independent third parties pursuant to area development and franchise agreements, including five LongHorn Steakhouse restaurants in Puerto Rico, 22 Red Lobster restaurants in Japan, and one Red Lobster restaurant in Dubai. During fiscal year ended May 27, 2012, it opened 89 net new restaurants in the United States and Canada.

Red Lobster

Red Lobster is a full-service dining seafood specialty restaurant operator in the United States. It offers a menu featuring fresh fish, shrimp, crab, lobster, scallops and other seafood. The menu includes a variety of specialty seafood and non-seafood entrees, appetizers and desserts. Red Lobster maintains different lunch and dinner menus and different menus across its trade areas.

Olive Garden

Olive Garden is a full service dining Italian restaurant operator in the United Stat! es. Olive Garden�� menu includes a range of authentic Italian foods featuring fresh ingredients and a wine list that includes a selection of wines imported from Italy. The menu includes flatbreads and other appetizers, soups, salad and garlic bread sticks, baked pastas, sauted specialties with chicken, seafood and fresh vegetables, grilled meats, and a variety of desserts. Olive Garden also uses coffee imported from Italy for its espresso and cappuccino.

LongHorn Steakhouse

LongHorn Steakhouse restaurants are full-service establishments serving both lunch and dinner. With locations in 35 states, primarily in the Eastern half of the United States, LongHorn Steakhouse restaurants feature a range of menu items, including signature fresh steaks, as well as salmon, shrimp, chicken, ribs, pork chops, burgers and prime rib.

The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille has locations in metropolitan cities in the United States. The Capital Grille offers seafood flown in daily and culinary specials created by its chefs. The restaurants feature a wine list offering over 350 selections, personalized service, and private dining rooms.

Bahama Breeze

Bahama Breeze restaurants bring guests the feeling of a Caribbean escape, offering the food, drinks and atmosphere found in the islands. The menu features Caribbean-inspired seafood, chicken and steaks, as well as signature specialty drinks. During fiscal 2012, it opened four Bahama Breeze restaurant.

Seasons 52

Seasons 52 is a grill and wine bar with seasonally inspired menus offering ingredients to meals that are lower in calories than comparable restaurant meals. It offers a wine list of more than 90 wines with approximately 60 available by the glass. As of May 27, 2012, there were 23 Seasons 52 restaurants in the United States.

Synergy restaurant

Synergy restaurant houses both a Red Lobster and Olive Garden restaurant in the same building, but ! with sepa! rate front doors, dining rooms and brand-specific menus. It opened a second synergy test location during fiscal 2012.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Jake L'Ecuyer]

  Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) was down, falling 4.80 percent to $50.38 after the company reported a drop in its second-quarter profit. For the FY14, Darden projects earnings to fall 15% to 20% versus the earlier year.

• [By Demitrios Kalogeropoulos]

  The spring was much kinder to Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI  ) than the winter was. After staying away in December, January, and February, guests are starting to trickle back into Olive Garden and Red Lobster locations.

• [By Luke Jacobi]

  Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) shares tumbled 7.14 percent to $45.78 after the company reported a drop in its first-quarter profit.

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