We estimate that technology stocks globally trade at 12 times to 13 times forward earnings, a modest premium to broader markets.
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Despite the negative earnings momentum, shares still trade at a premium on a forward price to earnings and price to cash flow basis.
Potlatch currently trades at 33.0x 12-month forward earnings, a 16% premium to the peer group average of 28.5x.
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Predictable and steady earnings growth help Meridian fetch a premium multiple of 23 times forward earnings.
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Despite the negative earnings momentum, shares of CoStar still trade at a frothy 56x 12-month forward earnings, which is a significant premium to the industry median of 17x.
However, the possibility of a reduction in the US Treasury credit rating would affect the bond markets, and corporate debt as well, which would be forced to pay a higher insurance premium for its debt going forward in the case of a US downgrade.
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Shares of TCO currently trade at 22.2x 12-month forward earnings, a 37.0% premium to the peer group average of 16.2x.
Shares of ACC currently trade at 19.6x 12-month forward earnings, a 25.6% premium to the peer group average of 15.6x.
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The updated FCC IP interface requirements and continued work on the DLNA Premium Content guidelines are also forcing progress forward, albeit slowly.
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Just as telling, the premium for spot copper over the nearest forward contract jumps up when buyers worry about being able to get their hands on the stuff.
Shares of CBOE currently trade at the 12-month forward earnings of 17.5x, a 12% premium to the peer group average of 15.6x.
Unlike the Chevrolet Volt or Nissan Leaf, Ford has not created an instantly recognizable, fashion-forward electric vehicle that all but screams that its owner has paid a premium to go green.
Overall, we feel that the Ultra is a good step forward for Alcatel, a company that hasn't brought a phone with premium features to market in several years.
"We're proud to continue our pioneering partnership with NVIDIA and are looking forward to offering more Tegra-powered devices, which are defining a new generation of phones offering premium mobile computing experiences, " said Mr. He.
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Add the Starbucks commitment to success and I look forward to having a healthy juice alternative to coffee and tea, let alone soda, energy drinks, premium water and more.
Moving forward with the establishment of Samsung Display Corporation, the company will continue to enhance profitability by expanding sales of premium panel products such 3D, large size and LED panels, while smartphone demand is expected to continue to fuel OLED panel sales.
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