William Romov

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Earnings, iPhone Boost Integrated StockFollowing strong fourth-quarter earnings results in early May and the technology sector’s big rally, Integrated’s (NSDQ: IDTI) stock finished May up nearly 20% from $19.70 to $23.60.Reports of higher-than-expected Apple iPhone 7 production might keep the momentum going for the California-based chipmaker. Taiwan’s Economic Daily reported that… Read More

Ethan AllenWedding guests can now buy Ethan Allen products for engaged couples on MyRegistry.com, the leading online wedding gift registry. A wedding gift registry gives soon-to-be married couples a place to let their guests know their gift preferences.The company is also offering a 15% discount on… Read More

Here is recent news on four portfolio holdings:Apogee EnterprisesThe Architecture Billings Index, a leading indicator for future non-residential building demand, posted three consecutive months of increasing demand for architecture designs, which bodes well for Apogee, the architectural glass maker. The score for the new design contracts index jumped to 54.3… Read More

Decreased consumer spending and slower online sales are hurting clothing retailers, including Macy’s, Gap and Fossil. But our portfolio pick, Express (EXPR), does not share all the problems of its peers.  Yesterday, Macy’s reported a 6.7% decline in Q1 2016 earnings compared to the same quarter last year. Between Gap’s… Read More

As described in today’s edition of Smart Tech Investor, we are adding three smart car tech companies to the STI Special Situations Portfolio:NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) – buy limit $90Mobileye (MBLY) – buy limit $39Covisint Corp (COVS) – buy limit $2.35We recommend buying them all as a group to increase the probability of participating… Read More

As described in today’s edition of Smart Tech Investor, we are adding three smart car tech companies to the STI Special Situations Portfolio:NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) – buy limit $90Mobileye (MBLY) – buy limit $39Covisint Corp (COVS) – buy limit $2.35We recommend buying them all as a group to increase the probability of participating… Read More

Apogee EnterprisesThe architectural building index (ABI) tracks future commercial construction plans, and dipped slightly in January before rebounding in February.  Data for March and April, the two busiest months for building plans, will be available later this spring. Apogee will report fourth-quarter earnings on April 7.Architectural glass maker Apogee… Read More