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STMicroelectronics, stm -0.6157635467980296% STMicroelectronics N.V. U.S.: NYSE USD8.07 -0.05 -0.6157635467980296% /Date(1435784523358-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1587007 AFTER HOURS USD8.06 -0.00999999999999979 -0.12391573729863693% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 34631 P/E Ratio 38.76080691642651 Market Cap 7461983932.93444 Dividend Yield 4.956629491945477% Rev. per Employee 157617 More quote details and news » which manufactures chips for smartphones, is ringing in some changes of its own.
After several years of lackluster performance, Europe's largest semiconductor maker is getting its house in order. The company is narrowing its focus to fast-growing chip sectors, including sensors and car-infotainment systems, and exiting a joint venture that has hemorrhaged cash since it was created in 2009. STMicro's new target for profitability—lifting operating margins to 10% this year from minus 6.5% in 2012—is ambitious. But investors are so negative on the company now that even a near-miss could lift the stock.
STMicro's New York–listed shares (ticker: STM) fell 17% in the past three years, to $7.71. They could rise as much as 50% in the next 12 months if the company can deliver on its plan.
STMicroelectronics specializes in sensors and automotive electronics. Above, a clean room at its fabrication plant in Crolles, France. Artechnique
The company's history dates back to the 1987 merger of Italy's SGS Microelettronica and Thomson Semiconducteurs of France. The company, now based in Geneva, long served European manufacturers, from auto makers to cellphone producers such as Nokia nok -0.145985401459854% Nokia Corp. ADS U.S.: NYSE USD6.84 -0.01 -0.145985401459854% /Date(1435784690368-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 12076970 AFTER HOURS USD6.803 -0.0369999999999999 -0.5409356725146199% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 145605 P/E Ratio 5.404551201011378 Market Cap 24959219345.532 Dividend Yield 2.2794590643274852% Rev. per Employee 269638 More quote details and news » (NOK) and Ericsson eric 0.4789272030651341% Ericsson ADS U.S.: Nasdaq USD10.49 0.05 0.4789272030651341% /Date(1435784400268-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3601668 AFTER HOURS USD10.49 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 32933 P/E Ratio 23.16184588209318 Market Cap 34061024147.8712 Dividend Yield 3.728751191611058% Rev. per Employee 269776 More quote details and news » (ERIC)—once world beaters, now also-rans.
Today STMicro focuses mainly on areas like audio systems and power-conversion chips, where it is the market leader or has competitive advantages. Europe contributed only 25% of last year's $8.49 billion in revenue, while 60% came from Asia. Top customers include Apple aapl 0.93681482957943% Apple Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD126.6 1.175 0.93681482957943% /Date(1435784401022-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 29666406 AFTER HOURS USD126.45 -0.149999999999991 -0.11848341232227488% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 572405 P/E Ratio 15.648949320148331 Market Cap 722577178384.49 Dividend Yield 1.6429699842022116% Rev. per Employee 2287920 More quote details and news » (AAPL), Samsung Electronics (005930.Korea), Cisco Systems csco 0.3669724770642202% Cisco Systems Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD27.35 0.1 0.3669724770642202% /Date(1435784400580-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 24124688 AFTER HOURS USD27.35 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 336602 P/E Ratio 15.994152046783626 Market Cap 139658511681.62 Dividend Yield 3.0712979890310788% Rev. per Employee 657397 More quote details and news » (CSCO), and Western Digital wdc 1.3006885998469777% Western Digital Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq USD79.44 1.02 1.3006885998469777% /Date(1435784400265-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3660312 AFTER HOURS USD79.49 0.0499999999999972 0.06294058408862034% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 40432 P/E Ratio 12.12824427480916 Market Cap 18108118818.2153 Dividend Yield 2.5176233635448138% Rev. per Employee 178799 More quote details and news » (WDC).
STMicro is expected to earn $85 million, or 12 cents a share, this year on revenue of $8.7 billion, up from a loss of 33 cents in 2012. Analysts think the company could earn as much as 59 cents in 2014.
Shares have risen 15% since STMicro disclosed its new strategic plan in December. They carry a fat dividend yield of 4.4%. The payout is backed by solid free cash flow and $1.2 billion in net cash on the company's balance sheet.
JUST FOUR YEARS AGO, STMicro and Ericsson, after much fanfare, were into the process of merging their wireless chip businesses, to gain manufacturing synergies and develop a more integrated and efficient product strategy. It didn't work out that way. The two companies pumped an estimated $1.7 billion into ST-Ericsson, which never made a profit, largely due to intense competition in the market for basic cellphones, and troubles at Nokia. Last month, the companies announced that they would terminate ST-Ericsson by the third quarter.
Peter Knox, an analyst at Société Générale, reckons investors don't fully appreciate the fact that STMicro has drawn a line under its investment in ST-Ericsson. "I think the majority of the market sees ST-Ericsson as a continuing part of the group and a burden going forward," says Knox, who rates STMicro a Buy with a $10 price target. Other analysts think the shares could go as high as $12.
STMicro is exiting the venture on favorable terms. It is taking on 950 of ST-Ericsson's 4,350 employees and getting all the businesses other than Long-Term Evolution multimode thin-modem products, which go to Ericsson. The LTE-modem business has exciting potential but requires a huge amount of research-and-development investment.
The move "maximizes our future prospects and growth plan," CEO Carlo Bozotti told Barron's in an e-mail exchange. It will reduce costs, strengthen STMicro's financial position, and eliminate a major distraction.
WITH ST-ERICSSON BEHIND IT, STMicro will be in a stronger position to exploit an upturn in the semiconductor market, which is widely expected this year, given an improving economic outlook. It says the markets it is targeting—sensors and power, automotive products, and embedded processing solutions like set-top boxes and TVs–will be worth $140 billion in 2013, according to the company.
STMicro generated 38% of its revenue last year from the division that produces microelectromechanical sensors such as smartphone microphones, digital compasses, and gyroscopes. With an operating profit margin of 13%, the division is STMicro's most profitable.
The Bottom Line
Now that STMicro is putting a disastrous joint venture behind it, management can focus on markets where it has an edge. Shares could rise 25% to 50% in the next year.
Its automotive unit, which accounted for 18% of revenue in 2012 and had a profit margin of more than 8%, is an industry leader in car-door electronics. It has established partnerships with car makers Audi, part of the sprawling Volkswagen (VOW3.Germany) group, and Hyundai Motor (005380.Korea).
With revenue spread across a variety of sectors and customers, STMicro is less vulnerable to pockets of instability. Its new strategy, focus on costs, and exit from ST-Ericsson mean it is well placed to prosper in 2013, and beyond. "These decisions will drive our growth and enable us to become stronger and much less sensitive to the market variation," says Bozotti.
Investors might want to put a few chips of their own on STMicro.
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After premiering the title track, A$AP invites us to the mansion for its dark and spooky visual. Long.Live.A$AP drops January 15.
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A$AP's debut LP, Long.Live.A$AP sprung a leak a month before its release. In YN's The Truth, he investigates if it'll bite him in the a$$ later on. Sales aren't the only thing. Album drops January 15.
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Trick or Treat Night in the Township is Wednesday, October 31 from 6 until 8 pm. Children are invited to a hayride to the park for treats, hot dogs and a drink.
St. Boniface School will hold a homemade soup sale. There will be spaetzel, vegetable beef, Italian wedding and mushroom barley. Please call the school at 885-8093 to place an order by Tuesday, October 30. Pickup will be after all Masses the weekend of November 3/4. There will also be a soup social after 5 p.m. Mass Saturday, November 3 with soup, salad, sandwich, dessert and drinks.
PITTSBURGH - Who doesn't like Halloween? From the colored leaves, to the crisp autumn air, hay rides, pumpkin patches and the fun and fantasy of wearing costumes, Halloween is a very popular time of year. Â
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"Trick-or-treating is a cherished tradition, but the excitement of the night can cause children to forget to be careful," said Hal Beimel II, an insurance agent based in St. Marys. "Drivers need to stay alert
and be aware that quiet streets might be busy with youngsters enjoying the holiday."
Ed McMahon, a leading authority in the world on sustainable tourism development, will keynote the Pennsylvania Wilds Fall Workshop next month and the public is encouraged to attend.
McMahon will give a presentation titled "Connecting Nature, Economy and Community Character," at a dinner on Thurs., Nov. 8 at the Red Fern in St. Marys. The presentation is being delivered as part of a two-day workshop of the same name and has been opened to the public to help educate residents, business owners and community leaders about the economic potential of sustainable tourism development.
An following article recently appeared in the Bennetts Valley Newspaper regarding the St. Marys Area School Board decision on the demolition of that portion of the Bennetts Valley Elementary School that once was the Bennetts Valley High School.
 A public meeting is scheduled on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Bennetts Valley Elementary to give the local citizens of Bennetts Valley an opportunity to express their views on this decision.
 Many of us feel that before this decision becomes final that other avenues should be explored to save this community landmark.
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ITHACA, N.Y.—The 26th season of Project FeederWatch begins November 10, and participants are needed more than ever. By watching their feeders from November through April and submitting their observations to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, bird watchers make it possible for scientists to keep track of changing bird populations across the continent. New or returning participants can sign up anytime at www.FeederWatch.org.
Elk County Council on the Arts is excited to announce two upcoming art classes for November.
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In just over a year, COFCO has invested $2.8 billion to transform itself from a procurement operation into a global agricultural trader.
China had a current account surplus of $219.7 billion in 2014, up 48 % from the previous year : State Administration of Foreign Exchange.
Accordingly, Sebi has confirmed the directions issued through interim ex-parte order dated November 5, 2013 against these entities.
The SDR, an accounting unit usually deployed in bailout packages, would deliver few direct benefits to China's 1.3 billion people.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Executive Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Uday Kotak rang the ceremonial bell at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) to mark the occasion.
Yuan has surged this year against other currencies such as the euro, increasing the pressure on exporters who face lukewarm foreign demand
Sarna's top priority is to cut Taj's huge debt pile of Rs 4,300 crore through a series of measures, including the sale of its interest in Belmond.
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Political Correctness and the Coming Culture War
By P. Andrew Sandlin
Published October 2, 1992
By Andrew Sandlin
Almost everybody has heard about political correctness. It is the policy on numerous American campuses to stifle discussion deemed to threaten the sensitivity of "under-represented" groups: homosexuals, blacks, women, the handicapped, etc. The supposed liberal tenet of free speech must now yield if under its protection comments are made that might offend the easily offended "minorities."
If, as Dinesh D'Souza asserts, the university in a democracy is a microcosm of the society surrounding it (a fairly tenable, common-sense assumption), we may be fairly certain that the current controversy raging over "political correct-ness" in the university is one of the early signs and harbingers of a monumental ideological and religious conflict potentially disrupting the present social order. Initially considered, this claim may seem exaggerated, but further thought should demonstrate its factuality.
The "PC" fracas has demonstrated that the rationalism which stands behind Western liberalism in the tradition of Enlightenment cannot survive indefinitely. The great irony is that while Western liberalism has always been the avowed enemy of conservatism, the former is discovering that its basic tenets of "free inquiry" and "objective appraisal" are not hardy enough to withstand the onslaught of vigorous leftist and radical views impatient with the inability of Western liberalism to make good on the cherished goals of liberal ideology: absolute autonomy and equality.
The forces of rationalism and the advocates of "PC" only appear to be arrayed against each other. They are both actually arrayed against biblical Christianity. Western liberalism embraces the primacy of reason; advocates of "political correctness" embrace the primacy of "equality." Neither embraces the primacy of the God who revealed himself in Holy Scripture.
The disciples of "political correctness" argue against Western liberals that the professed neutrality of modern university liberalism is just a covert scheme to obscure presuppositions designed to maintain the status quo. Where they are wrong is in pinpointing that status quo. They say it is chauvinism, sexism, racism and Westernism. On that, I believe they are egregiously wrong.
The hidden presupposition the classical liberals are endeavoring to protect is the same that the salesmen of "political correctness" are trying to protect: the autonomy of man.
The Myth of Neutrality
Under the guise of free inquiry and objectivity, classical liberals idolatrously enthrone the human mind, just as "PCers" do under the guise of egalitarianism. The controversy demonstrates the futility of the pipe dream of Enlightenment liberalism: that where reason is employed, truth prevails. It does not account for the fact that (a) reason is never objective and that (b) reason can never answer the ultimate questions of life since it has no absolute standard by which to judge. Reason, for example, is no bulwark against tyranny, for according to some presuppositions, tyranny can be perfectly reasonable. Rationalism serves the purpose of depraved mankind in its rebellion against the Creator God.
The disciples of "political correctness" know that the supposed neutrality and objectivity of Western intellectuals is a farce, but they do not recognize that their own politically correct views are equally farcical. "PC" is breaking the back of the old utopian liberal intellectual faith in reason. Devotees of "political correctness" will not concede for one minute that neutral, objective reason should reign in the university because they recognize that the position of "objective" liberalism springs from subjective presuppositions. Of course, disciples of "political correctness" are mistaken in their insistence that radical feminism, Afro-centrism, and homosexuality should be exempted from criticism. All who embrace the truth as revealed by God in His Word will fervently oppose each of these deviations – as well as the others supported by the "politically correct."
The point is that the controversy surrounding "political correctness" should force "neutral" liberal educators to concede that some ideology will govern the university (and every other sphere of society, for that matter). If men do not worship God, they will worship themselves and other created things (Rom. 1) and eventually Satan (Rev. 13). The "PC" controversy is a perfect example. The children of the intellectual liberals rebelling against their "reasonable" heritage (worship of the mind of man) now defy God by demanding that professors avoid any criticism, implied or expressed, of homosexuality (an abomination in God's eyes according to Romans 1).
Because the course of idolatry is degradation (Rom. 1), if universities permit "political correctness" to dominate, they will become not only increasingly depraved but also increasingly mediocre and incompetent. When "PC" educators employ race rather than merit as a chief standard of enrollment policy, the result will be less knowledgeable and less equipped individuals to perform important functions as citizens of our society. When administrators block intelligent Asians in favor of incompetent blacks and whites, they are sealing the mediocrity of a country.
When they refuse to require courses in Western literature because it is dominated by white males, and require instead courses in Asian and African literature (most of which is abysmally inferior to that of Western culture) they slit their own throat – or, I should say, the throat of their students who must one day assist in sustaining a society whose glorious benefits derive directly from the ideas of white males, the validity of whose ideas has nothing to do with race.
If the old liberalism were to win this debate and reassert itself in American universities, the results would be only slightly more favorable; however, the classic liberal utopia of a "neutral creed" is doomed because its "neutrality" cannot forever withstand the onslaught of commitments like those of the "politically correct." In the long run, pretended neutrality is no match for fervent ideology. The Weimer Republic's pitiful collapse before the militant, though misguided and tyrannical force of National Socialism, is a striking example.
A Strategy for the Culture War
Epistemologically conscious Christians on campus should seize the initiative by demonstrating the bankruptcy of the old Enlightenment classical liberalism and the perversion of the "politically correct" corp. They must, further, press the claims of the authority of Christ in all spheres of life, including the life of the university. Nor will the commitment to historic Christianity jeopardize the free flow of ideas as the classical liberals charge and as the ideal of "political correctness" obviously does.
Rather, if the university is not to become a "multiversity," it must embrace the epistemology of the Christian faith which, if properly practiced and understood, guarantees the free flow of ideas, precisely because as the only viable foundation of intellectual life, it can afford to confront the challenges posed by secularism, Marxism, materialism and all other ideological perversions. As long as the validity of the Christian faith is presupposed, all alternatives will be found wanting.
The battle on campus is merely the most visible dimension of the larger conflict in Western culture. The (rapidly diminishing) classical liberals wrongfully claiming neutrality, as well as the overt covenant-breakers of "political correctness" rightfully denying neutrality, are arrayed against the (rapidly diminishing) Christian pietists wrongfully claiming neutrality, as well as the overt covenant-keepers rightfully denying neutrality. The classical liberals, one will note, are analogous to the Christian pietists – both erroneously believe they can remain neutral in this conflict. The classical liberals are really on the side of the overt covenant-breakers, for Scripture claims all the unconverted suppress the truth (Rom. 1:18).
The Christian pietists are really on the side of the overt covenant-keepers, but they just have not become consistent with their presuppositions yet. The overt covenant-keepers and the overt covenant-breakers are actively locked into a life-and death struggle to the finish (literally so, at the doors of abortions clinics). These are two fundamentally irreconcilable, mutually exclusive presuppositions. They cannot simultaneously succeed, nor can they long simultaneously co-exist.
God created this conflict (Gen. 3:15): the seed of the serpent (Satan and his disciples) war against the seed of the woman (Christ and His disciples). God instituted this hostility. Christians must not retreat from or smooth over the differences. This conflict (Mt. 16:18), will be escalated not impeded. On campus, at the shop or office, at the polling booth, in every venture this conflict between God and Satan will escalate.
Andrew Sandlin is a staff member of Christian Evangelistic Endeavors. CEE sponsors Intensive Revival School, a two year discipleship training program designed to prepare students for the ministry. If you want more information from CEE, write:
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Dr. Francis Schaeffer - A Christian Manifesto (DVD)
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Dr. Schaeffer, who was one of the most influential Christian thinkers in the twentieth century, shows that secular humanism has displaced the Judeo-Christian consensus that once defined our nation's moral boundaries. Law, education, and medicine have all been reshaped for the worse as a consequence. America's dominant worldview changed, Schaeffer charges, when Christians weren't looking.
Schaeffer lists two reasons for evangelical indifference: a false concept of spirituality and fear. He calls on believers to stand against the tyranny and moral chaos that come when humanism reigns-and warns that believers may, at some point, be forced to make the hard choice between obeying God or Caesar. A Christian Manifesto is a thought-provoking and bracing Christian analysis of American culture and the obligation Christians have to engage the culture with the claims of Christ.
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Freedom: The Model of Christian Liberty (DVD)
"Give me liberty or give me death!"
Patrick Henry's famous declaration not only helped launch the War for Independence, it also perfectly summarized the mindset that gave birth to, and sustained, the unprecedented experiment in Christian liberty that was America.
The freedom our Founders envisioned was not freedom from suffering, want, or hard work. Nor was it freedom to indulge every appetite or whim without restraint—that would merely be servitude to a different master. No, the Founders' passion was to live free before God, unfettered by the chains of autocracy, shackles that slowly but inexorably bind men when the governments they fashion fail to recognize and uphold freedom's singular, foundational truth: that all men are created in the image of God, and are thereby co-equally endowed with the right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
This presentation is a similar call, not to one but many. By reintroducing the principles of freedom that gave birth to America, it is our prayer that Jesus, the true and only ruler over the nations, will once again be our acknowledged Sovereign, that we may again know and exult in the great truth that "where the Spirit of the LORD is, there is liberty" (2 Cor. 3:17).
Welcome to the Second American Revolution!
This DVD features "Liberty: The Model of Christian Liberty" along with "Dawn's Early Light: A Brief History of America's Christian Foundations." Bonus features include a humorous but instructive collection of campaign ads and Eric Holmberg's controversial YouTube challenge concerning Mitt Romney's campaign for president.
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The Beast of Revelation: Identified (DVD)
Who is the dreaded beast of Revelation?
Now at last, a plausible candidate for this personification of evil incarnate has been identified (or re-identified). Ken Gentry's insightful analysis of scripture and history is likely to revolutionize your understanding of the book of Revelation — and even more importantly — amplify and energize your entire Christian worldview!
Historical footage and other graphics are used to illustrate the lecture Dr. Gentry presented at the 1999 Ligonier Conference in Orlando, Florida. It is followed by a one-hour question and answer session addressing the key concerns and objections typically raised in response to his position. This presentation also features an introduction that touches on not only the confusion and controversy surrounding this issue — but just why it may well be one of the most significant issues facing the Church today.
Ideal for group meetings, personal Bible study — for anyone who wants to understand the historical context of John's famous letter "… to the seven churches which are in Asia." (Revelation 1:4)
Running Time: 145 minutes
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Published by Blain Reinkensmeyer
On Friday, June 26th, 2015 .
For those seeking a quality customer experience, professional planning for the future, and access to excellent research, Charles Schwab will not disappoint.
Fantastic phone and live chat support; professional advisors offer guidance with a vast range of products; StreetSmart Edge is available to all clients and continues to impress us each year; industry-leading research, coupled with Schwab in-house analysis.
Despite the optionsXpress acquisition, separate accounts must be maintained for both brokers; transaction fee funds cost $76 per trade (per buy, $0 to sell); only max two-legged options supported via the website; email support is inconsistent.
The iconic brand of Charles Schwab is one with which nearly every investor is familiar. The full-service broker was founded in 1973, and as of the end of 2014, Schwab was home to a staggering $2.46 trillion in total client assets. From advisory services to research, active trading, customer service, ease of use, and more, Schwab understands what it means to provide a high-quality offering.
Trade Source, a brand-new client dashboard experience that began rolling out to all clients in early 2015, is a terrific foundation for offering clients a full view of their portfolios. With Trade Source, clients can see a clean summary of their portfolios, positions, overall market averages, order status updates, and even news alongside technical events impacting their holdings. The new experience came out of Charles Schwab's client testing area, Test Drive, so it was molded with client feedback from start to finish. Our goal for 2015 is to see Charles Schwab add customization to the experience, alongside real-time streaming data.
Commissions & Fees
Whether trading stocks or options, Charles Schwab is right in line with its closest full-service competitors. Its $8.95 flat-rate stock trades are less expensive than both ETRADE and TD Ameritrade ($9.99), while slightly more expensive than Fidelity ($7.95) and Scottrade ($7). The same goes for option trades, which run at $8.95, plus $.75 per contract.
Investors trading ETFs will also enjoy Charles Schwab as the leading broker in its offering of commission-free ETFs, with 182 in total. Mutual funds are a low point, as transaction fee funds come with a $76 per-trade charge (per buy, $0 to sell), the second highest in the industry.
Customer Service
Offering 24/7 support, Charles Schwab delivers a consistent and often memorable experience. I will never forget originally opening my Schwab account, when, within an hour of completing the application, a Schwab representative called me to personally welcome me as a new client and answer any initial questions I had. Most recently, during our testing for the 2015 Broker Review, Schwab blew us away with its courteous and knowledgeable representatives, taking the #1 ranking for both phone and live chat support.
When it comes to service, I expect that from Schwab. Being a full-service brokerage, I want to feel confident trusting them with my nest egg and knowing there is always someone ready to assist me or offer guidance. Competitors TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and Fidelity give Schwab a run for its money, as they, too, are very consistent.
If there is one con I found with Charles Schwab's service, it's with email support. Our testing found it to be extremely inconsistent and surprisingly very poor. In one of our tests, a broker representative flat out did not answer any of our questions and told us to call the customer service center. In another test, a representative did not answer our questions, noted that he tried to call us, and that we needed to call him back to receive help. The worst part was that the rep even spelled our name incorrectly. Ouch! As the hands-down worst experience out of the full-service brokerages, we highly recommend avoiding email service in favor of phone or live chat.
Charles Schwab provides the highest quality of research compared to any of the brokers I've tested here at StockBrokers.com. Accessing a wealth of independent research alongside Schwab's own in-house research is simple. When I pull up a quote for Apple (AAPL), the summary page has a similar feel to competitors TD Ameritrade, ETRADE, and Fidelity; however, Schwab is the only broker to offer its own in-house Equity Rating.
With so much research available for traders today, I appreciate the fact that Schwab puts its own viewpoint front and center whenever possible. This is where Schwab really distinguishes itself, as none of its competitors offers such unique depth. What is even more impressive is the staff of experts Schwab has on board providing market commentary and analysis (25 as I write this review). To be able to see experts such as Liz Ann Sonders, Schwab's Chief Investment Strategist, interviewed on Yahoo Finance's "The Daily Ticker" and thereafter to be able to read her latest editorial on the Schwab site is pretty awesome.
The standard charting functionality is basic yet well built, as small details are not overlooked. Whichever settings you apply to one chart are automatically saved as the default, so every time a fresh chart is loaded, you do not have to spend time re-configuring it to your liking. Schwab offers 34 different indicators that can be added which are more than enough for the average investor. I also like having the ability to add notes to any chart, although I did find they are extremely difficult to edit and individually remove using the Chrome browser. Fortunately, Internet Explorer is a smooth experience.
Platforms & Tools
Charles Schwab currently offers clients access to two different platforms: StreetSmart.com (web-based) and StreetSmart Edge (desktop-based). Like TD Ameritrade, both StreetSmart platforms are available to all clients, regardless of account minimums or trade activity.
StreetSmart.com is a browser-based platform recommended for clients looking for more out-of-the-box functionality and less advanced features. Real-time streaming watch lists, level II quotes, alerts, conditional orders, and slightly more advanced charting functionality make up the bulk of this platform's offering. What I enjoyed most was simply the platform's ease of use. Quick links are found throughout the pages to hop from a quote to a chart, and from there to quickly place a trade, for example.
Charles Schwab's desktop-based platform, StreetSmart Edge, is a very robust platform that requires a slight learning curve, as all active trader platforms do, to become acquainted with it. Everything is fully customizable, from two different platform color schemes to custom layouts, which can be built on the fly for quick access to different screens.
Some of the features that stood out during my testing of StreetSmart Edge included the customizable watch lists, allowing a large selection of different columns to be displayed. The "Launch Tools" button allows for quick access to the platform's products, and I liked the pop-up notifications that let me know whenever any of my orders triggered, were filled successfully, etc. For positions you currently hold, markers appear on the charts to show you when and at what price you purchased the stock, a feature most of Schwab's competitors do not have.
Options traders will love the easy-order entry, thanks to a customizable version of optionsXpress's infamous all-in-one trade ticket. Analyzing theoretical positions is also a breeze using the Trade & Probability Calculator, another ported tool from optionsXpress. In 2014, Schwab finally added proper complex options support by integrating three- and four-legged spread trades.
Lastly, advanced charting is much cleaner and more robust on the platform compared to StreetSmart.com, and almost feels like Adobe Photoshop, as studies and drawings can be added quickly, hidden, or removed with a simple click. Traders who require 8, 12, 16, or 20-plus charts running at once, though, will find StreetSmart Edge less flexible than, say, thinkorswim by TD Ameritrade or TradeStation. Overall, the platform is easy to love.
Other Notes
Since Charles Schwab acquired optionsXpress in 2011, the integration has been an ongoing process. Schwab has meticulously ported over specific features and functionality from optionsXpress over the years. Eventually, optionsXpress will be shut down and its clients will be migrated over to Schwab; however, an exact date for this migration has not yet been announced.
Final Thoughts
Charles Schwab is a well-respected broker with a very balanced offering. Customer service is top-notch and clients have access to a plethora of quality research, not to mention the largest selection of commission-free ETFs in the industry.
Charles Schwab's platforms and tools, including the mobile apps, continue to improve thanks to the ongoing integration of optionsXpress. Beyond independent investing, clients interested in life planning, personalized strategies for their portfolios, and making the most of retirement will also find Schwab a great fit.
Blain has been involved in the markets for over 12 years, heading StockBrokers.com equity broker research and reviews. His personal blog, StockTradingToGo.com, provides to-the-point daily market recaps to over 17,000 subscribers.
All pricing data was obtained from a published web site as of 5/01/2015 and is believed to be accurate, but is not guaranteed. The StockBrokers.com staff is constantly working with its online broker representatives to obtain the latest pricing data. If you believe any data listed above is inaccurate, please contact us using the link at the top of this page. For stock trade rates, advertised pricing is for a standard order size of 500 shares of stock priced at $30 per share. For options orders, an options regulatory fee per contract may apply.


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Four high school games take place Thursday night
Updated: 09/03/2011 - Friday Night Lights started a day early this week for several area teams.
Updated: 09/03/2011 - Friday Night Lights started a day early this week for several area teams.
Posted: 08/29/2011 - Maryville and Alcoa are number one in their respective classifications; there's a total of 15 area teams in the rankings
Updated: 08/28/2011 - Rebel running back Shawn Prevo ran for 132 yards on 21 carries and scored three touchdowns.
Updated: 08/27/2011 - A recap of the local scores from Friday, August 26th.
Posted: 08/22/2011 - Maryville, Greeneville and Alcoa hold down top spot in respective classes
Updated: 08/20/2011 - Alcoa ran its winning streak to 44 games, while Catholic, Morristown West, and Maryville also picked up wins.
Updated: 08/21/2011 - Weather played a big factor in the first Friday of high school football.
Posted: 08/19/2011 - The 2011 High School football season is off to a soaring start and so is the CAK offense
Updated: 08/16/2011 - Patriots look to turn program around
Updated: 08/16/2011 - Panthers return 15 starters in 2011
Posted: 08/14/2011 - The Indians are entering their 82nd year of football.
Updated: 08/12/2011 - The Greenback Cherokees exceeded low expectations in 2010. Now, they're faced with the task of living up to high ones.
Posted: 08/12/2011 - Gone is head coach Andy Shattuck. But the Clinton Dragons are optimistic heading into the 2011 season.
Posted: 08/09/2011 - Consecutive winning seasons have ended in disappointing fashion for the Claiborne Bulldogs. Barry Liles' team is hoping the third time is the charm.
Updated: 08/09/2011 - The Lenoir City Panthers play in one of the toughest districts in East Tennessee, but they aren't daunted by the challenge.
Posted: 08/08/2011 - Usually grounded, the Eagles may look to fly through the air some more in 2011
Updated: 08/08/2011 - Coalfield was one win away from reaching the state championship last year.
Posted: 08/07/2011 - Tony Lambert is entering his first year as the team's head coach.
Posted: 08/07/2011 - The Wildcats return eight offensive starters from a team that made it to the state semifinals last year.
Posted: 08/06/2011 - The Bobcats feature one of the state's most exciting players in running back Cody Blanc.
Posted: 08/05/2011 - The Greeneville Greene Devils have loads of talent to replace, but are still considered a favorite to contend for the 4A state championship.
Updated: 08/05/2011 - The Grainger Grizzlies are ready to improve on consecutive 2-8 seasons.
Updated: 08/05/2011 - The Sevier County Smoky Bears experienced bittersweet seasons in 2009 and 2010. This year, they're hoping to eliminate the sour taste of premature postseason losses.
Posted: 08/04/2011 - The Jefferson County Patriots have a new coach, but they're hoping to find similar success in 2011 to last year's strong campaign.
Updated: 08/04/2011 - The 2011 version of the Rams could be Randy McKamey's best yet at Grace Christian.


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Chris Young Kisses a Moose!
Chris Young may be one of country music's most eligible bachelors, but the singer recently planted a smooch on an unlikely recipient: a stuffed moose.
Chris Young may be one of country music's most eligible bachelors, but the singer recently planted a smooch on an unlikely recipient: a stuffed moose.
In a startlingly honest new interview, LeAnn Rimes admits that she has had suicidal thoughts and worried that her husband, actor Eddie Cibrian, will cheat on her.
David Wilson's death -- a suicide -- comes after what friends describe as a jubilant time in his and girlfriend Mindy McCready's life. Apparently, the singer had just won a lengthy custody battle over her oldest son, Zander, before Christmas.
He's back! After months of recording seasons of 'The Voice,' Blake Shelton is gearing up for another headlining tour -- and this time around, he promises to perform even more shows than he did during his previous nationwide trek.
Perennial country favorite Kenny Chesney has announced the release date for his much-anticipated next album. The as-yet-untitled project will be released on April 30, 2013, the superstar revealed in a statement on Thursday.
Kellie Pickler can now add "Auntie Kellie" to her list of titles. The singer recently became an aunt after her little sister, Courtney, gave birth to a baby girl. Proud Auntie Kellie was quick to post photos of herself cradling her newborn niece in her arms, and it's quite clear that being an aunt is something she is not only ready for, but a role she could not wait to assume.
Recent pictures on Thompson Square's official Twitter page had fans wondering about the health of Shawna Thompson. "Hey y'all please pray for Shawna," a tweet from Wednesday afternoon reads. An earlier tweet reveals a banged up and bruised
Willie Nelson is almost 80, but the country superstar will stay as relevant as ever with the release of 'Let's Face the Music and Dance,' a collection of one of the prolific entertainer's favorites. The project will include classics from a wide range of genres, including songs by Irving Berlin, Carl Perkins, Django Reinhardt and Spade Cooley.
Jake Owen found his niche with songs from the 'Barefoot Blue Jean Night' album, but the unidirectional theme is wearing thin with the arrival of his new single 'Anywhere With You.' There's a thread of spontaneity and nostalgia throughout all of Owen's most recent hits. He is the essence of carefree, which is refreshing... but no longer surprising.
'X Factor' winner Tate Stevens has signed an exclusive recording contract with Syco Music/RCA Records Nashville -- a deal reportedly worth $5 million.
Having the biggest country music scandal of any year is an honor that comes with few congratulatory messages, so it seems unlikely many will be showered upon Jason Aldean for winning at the 2012 Taste of Country Awards. His night out with dancer and former 'American Idol' contestant Brittany Kerr was named the Scandal of the Year by Taste of Country readers.
It doesn't seem like it would be possible for a country singer to capture his or her personality in a simple lyric video. But somehow, Miranda Lambert overcame the odds when she released a quirky video that spells out every word to her tune 'Mama's Broken Heart.'


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- Bud Norris Demoted To O's Bullpen
- Matt Stonie beats Joey Chestnut to win Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
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- Bubba Watson to remove Confederate flag from 'General Lee'
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- D.J. Stewart Makes Professional Debut
- Chargers Tight End Antonio Gates Suspended 4 Games
- Cowboys' McClain suspended 1st 4 games of regular season
- Own goal gives Japan 2-1 win over England in World Cup semi
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Baltimore Ravens RB Ray Rice Answers Questions, Apologizes for Domestic Violence Incident
Updated: Thursday, July 31 2014, 04:49 PM EDT
Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice held a press conference Thursday afternoon and - for the first time - answered questions from the media about the incident that left him with an assault charge.
Rice started out by saying, "My actions that night were totally inexcusable...that night I just play over and over in my head. That's not me."
He added, "Last time I didn't publicly apologize to my wife...the one thing I wanted to do today is apologize to my wife."
The running back stressed that his apology also went out to "anybody who's been through any sort of domestic violence...Violence of any kind...is just not right...shouldn't be tolerated."
Last week the NFL announced it would suspend Ray Rice for the first two games of the season without pay and fine him $58,000. NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell said Rice violated the league's personal conduct policy for his February arrest when he and his then-fiance Janay Palmer were arrested for fighting in Atlantic City.
At Thursday's press conference Rice said the NFL punishment hurts "but it hurts more that I'm a father and have to explain what happened to my daughter."
Video obtained by TMZ sports showed the Ravens star dragging Janay, motionless, out of an elevator at the Revel Casino. Rice and Palmer were married one day after Rice was indicted by a grand jury on third-degree aggravated assault.
On Thursday Rice would not give any details on what happened inside the elevator on the night in question, saying he "will not go backwards."
In May Rice entered a not-guilty plea. He was accepted into the Pre-Trial intervention program; if he successfully completes the program it would result in the charge against him being dropped and his record expunged.
After the suspension was announced Thursday Rice said, "It is disappointing that I will not be with my teammates for the first two games of the season, but that's my fault...As I said earlier, I failed in many ways. But Janay and I have learned from this. We have become better as a couple and as parents."


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15 Celebrity Rehab Repeat Offenders
By Michelle Lanz
Kicking a nasty habit is hard to do, especially if you're a celebrity with almost-unlimited funds who's also used to getting anything you want. Usually a stay in rehab turns things around, but some people need a little extra help to kick their addictions. With Lindsay Lohan and Charlie Sheen in the news, we thought it'd be a good time to take a look at 15 celebrity rehab repeat offenders.
Steven Tyler
Rehab Stints: In 1986 for drug and alcohol abuse and again in 2008 for help recovering from addiction to pain and sleep medication following surgeries on his feet.
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From the moment you step into the grand entryway, you will truly appreciate this elegant Cal Christiansen estate. Perfectly situated on 2+ acres in the prestigious gated community of El Maro. Great function, flow and quality design features throughout this 14,000 sq ft family home featuring a game room, home theatre, spacious exercise area, separate 2 bedroom guest home. Grand master suite is on the main floor with additional en-suite bedrooms upstairs. Resort-like grounds with gorgeous pool with water feature, spa, gazebo, mountain views, mature lush landscaping and more. Car enthusiasts will love the additional temperature controlled garage with lift.
Absolutely spectacular one of a kind French inspired estate on over 2 majestic acres. The main home boasts 11,000+sf of true comfortable elegance, with the finest hand tooled craftsmanship throughout. Recently transformed by Greg Hunt, this home has a first class blend of refined classic details & today's finest finishes. The grand double staircase foyer magically greets your guests w/an opulent chandelier and marble and wood floors. The foyer is flanked by the formal living and dining rooms areas both with wood floors, fireplaces, wainscoting and intricate crown molding details. The newly remodeled gourmet kitchen showcases the hand carved cabinetry , new honed Calcutta marble countertops & backsplash, top of the line appliances, Versailles patterned chiseled travertine floors and custom
Located in the heart of Paradise Valley this privately gated, 5.75 acre lot is ready to build a magnificient estate or subdivide and potentially build 3 homes. Magical setting with PARK-like grounds & spectacular views, palms & dramatic driveway. Views of Camelback Mountain, Mummy Mountain & the McDowells make this a very unique piece of property. Owners recently added a water well with 10,000 gallon tank on property. Land like this RARELY comes on the market.
Gorgeous Mediterranean/European villa perched on Camelback Mtn hillside with stunning views as far as the eye can see! Using the highest quality in construction and finishes, this home has everything:large paneled office, perfect kitchen/family rm, which opens up to outside patio with negative edge pool, outdoor dining and de-stressing sunset views! Butler's pantry, wine room, 8 firepls, grand staircase, elevator, exercise rm w/coffee bar and game room w/wet bar are in addition to generous Master area, guest suites and casita. Striking tile, iron and canterra trim, walnut floors, crystal chandeliers & coffered ceilings create warmth and accentuate elegant, but warm living spaces. Security cameras,gated parking court & garage with pwdr rm round out the thoughtful layout. See Features List.
An absolute Oasis in the Desert you must see to believe! Privately Gated in a quiet cul de sac, this Exquisite Estate is located on over 1.6 Acres offering Peace + Serenity at every turn. Featuring incredible Mountain Views, New Pool with Waterfalls, Slides, and Grotto. 2 Koi Ponds with 12 foot high waterfalls,Playground, 2 Trampolines, & 6 Tee-box SW Green practice area. Featuring 8 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms this home will meet your every need. State of the Art Movie Theater, Game Room and Bar, 8 Person Sauna and Bathhouse, Steam Room, 2 Hot tubs, Exercise Room and office. This Amazing home is located in the heart of Paradise Valley, minutes from excellent schools, shopping, dining, hiking. Don't miss out on this opportunity.
Your chance to own one of the best lots in Paradise Valley! Located on the north side of Camelback mountain, this large lot (just under 3 acres) is located in prestigious Cameldale Properties and ready for the home of your dreams. Expansive views of Mummy Mountain, McDowell Mountains and more. Tons of privacy in a prime location. Walking distance to the award winning Sanctuary Hotel & Spa. Original 1954 home located on the front of the lot. Home is 4,149 sq. Ft., current owner had plans to raze and re-build higher on the lot.
Reduced $500,000!! High on Mummy Mountain in the exclusive gated enclave of Las Brisas near Paradise Valley Country Club, this 9,217sf elegant estate has spectacular city light and mtn views!. The entry features a waterfall flowing over rock outcroppings. A dramatic 30ft living rm w/towering ceilings a massive fireplace + 3 sets of magnificent 13ft arched French doors capture the panoramic views. It is open to the 18ft dining rm which has a wall of intricately carved cabinetry. Features include a 2200 bottle wine cellar w/balcony + tasting area, two game rooms, wide hallways w/hyperbolic ceilings,wood paneled library,French country kitchen + slate roof. 3 auxillary bdrms are split from the 29ft master. Enormous patios and an infinity edge pool and spa are wonderful for entertaining.
Totally different and exciting, elegant Mediterranean style villa in the heart of Paradise Valley Privately gated and containing unique interior design and finishes. State of the art kitchen and butler pantry able to cope with the most demanding chefs. To complement the fine dining there is an exquisite wine cellar and wine tasting area.Magnificent and luxurious master bedroom has two separate bathrooms and closets, both closets are behind glass doors keeping those special items dust free. The guest house contains a living room, bedroom and kitchen/bar overlooking the luxurious rectangular pool There is a large enough grassy area for the kids to play or to set up a batting cage or pitch and putt. Custom designed and built. Truly one of a kind and worth your attention.
European style and minimalism at its finest! This World Class modern home seamlessly nestled into Mummy Mountain provides the most spectacular views across the Paradise Valley Country Club to all of Camelback Mountain and the entire Phoenix skyline. Timeless design, warm and open floor plan, impeccable materials and indoor/outdoor living which is perfectly paired. The Bulthaup kitchen is beyond fabulous and adjacent to the large walk in wine room. The detached guest house captures the incredible views as well as the intimate connection to the mountain. Truly the finest modernist view property available in Paradise Valley.
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You should not pay $60 for the "SleepPhones Sleep Aid System." Yes, it's a headband that has headphones built-in. Yes, they include a CD with "binaural beats technology." I know, I know — the bag of "premium quality lavender" is enticing. But here's the thing: you can just wear regular ear buds and put a two-dollar headband over them. Okay, fine, maybe the SleepPhones are a little more comfortable than that, but I fall asleep with headphones on all the time. Besides that time I spilled corrosive cough syrup all over the jute cord I keep clothes-pined to my eyelids and I woke up with the cab of my truck filled with orphan and bus parts, I've never had any problems with comfort at all. Product Page [SleepPhones.com]
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and I woke up with the cab of my truck filled with orphan and bus parts
Orphaned, or orphan and? Either way, it's great.
Orphan parts?
"you can just wear regular ear buds and put a two-dollar headband over them."
this sounds like medieval torture to me. maybe I have small ear holes or something, but it would be worth far more than 60 dollars to avoid that scenario if I had any interest in "sleep headphones".
better if it were also an eyemask
Crazy, I was just thinking about needing something like this after my new puppy decided that my Sennhesier's needed a shorter cord about 2 hours ago.
Like Mr. Crayons, ear buds are already uncomfortable for me, so I can't imagine sleeping on them. That said, if I had a DIY bone in my body, it seems it would be fairly easy to take a pair of cheap headphones with small/thin earpieces and stick them inside of a nice padded headband.
It probably isn't a great idea to go to sleep with earbuds in or this headband. Extended exposure to an auditory stimulus like this is almost certain to cause hearing damage. I'm living proof: I used to go to sleep almost every night with headphones on (not even earbuds, which are even worse for you) and within a few years a routine check-up revealed a permanent 15% loss of hearing in both ears, across all frequencies.
I never attended rock concerts or had loud music playing – so this is the only major risk factor to which my hearing loss can be attributed, I'm afraid.
I cant find a link but Brookstone sells an eye mask with built in headphones for around 20 bucks.
I like this concept as I used to sleep with ear buds in all the time in college and found it to be uncomfortable. At the time I owned a sobakawa pillow which allowed me to mold a space around the ear bud, but ultimately I'd wake up in another position with a mild throbbing pain in my ear.
I'm a tad skeptical of this product though. Maybe we should wait for iPod to come out with a better version of this.
I've had the SleepPhones for a year and a half now and love them. Often, while sleeping, they will slide down over my eyes = presto instant eye mask. The one problem, though, that I have with them is the cord. I don't particularly want my iPod that close to my head while sleeping and when I roll over I get tangled in the cord. I recently broke the jack and now I need to buy a new one.
There's no way I could sleep with earbuds. I did a spontaneous little "informercial" for the SleepPhones at a dance festival I went to. They save me at those events b/c people get up in the morning and make noise and I'm immediately up. I go to sleep with the latest night owl and get up with the earliest early bird. NOW I can actually get some sleep. I agree that sleeping with noise all the time could possible have some negative consequences but I only wear them in these environments. I sometimes also put in ear plugs for the extra protection.
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