Israeli Stocks for Contrarians

Over the last six months, the Market Vectors Israel ETF (ISRA) was down over 5%, yet the S&P 500 is actually up slightly from where it was six months ago. For contrarians looking for stocks that may snap back the strongest, Israeli stocks may be the way to go. There are over ten Israeli stocks available to American investors, many of which are dividend payers, based on the list at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

A high yield stock in the electronics company is Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT). The company pays quarterly dividends, and sports a yield of 2.1%. The company is in the business of defense systems and products, with a trailing price to earnings ratio of 14. Diluted earnings per share attributable to the company's shareholders for the latest reported quarter were down 12% on flat revenues year-over-year.

The largest generic drug manufacturer in the world is Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA), which pays a dividend rate of 2.4% with dividends paid quarterly. It trades at  16.5 times trailing earnings and 10.2 times forward earnings. The company reported a  revenue boost of 2% and an earnings per share increase of 2.5%.

In the software sector, Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (MGIC), with a trailing PE of 15.3 and a forward PE of 11.8, with a dividend yield of 2.9%. Latest quarterly earnings were up 10.7% on a 16.9% rise in revenues.

If you want to access a free list of dividend paying Israeli stocks, which includes the PE, forward PE, PEG ratio, yield, and business, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

Disclosure: Author didn't own any of the above at the time the article was written.

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Israeli Stocks with Dividends

Do you realize that since last summer, the Market Vectors Israel ETF (ISRA) has significantly outperformed the S&P 500? Israeli stocks were up over 20% whereas the stock market was up only about 12% over the same period.

Investors looking for dividends with Israeli stocks have more than half a dozen to choose from. There are several Israeli stocks with yields ranging from 0.3% to over 6%, according to the list at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. The dividends help reduce volatility and return invested capital faster.

Pharmaceuticals

One example is Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA), which is the largest generic drug manufacturer in the world. The stock sports a yield of 2.3% and pays its dividends quarterly. It trades at  34 times trailing earnings and 11 times forward earnings. The company reported a quarterly earnings increase of 18.8% on a  revenue boost of 3.4%.

Software

In the software sector, Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (MGIC), with a trailing PE of 19.5 and a forward PE of 15, pays a yield of 2.8%. Latest quarterly earnings were up 10.3% on a 15.3% rise in revenues.

Electronics

Another high yielding Israeli stock is the electronics company Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) which also pays its dividends quarterly, carrying a yield of 2.0%. The company, which specializes in defense systems and products, has a trailing price to earnings ratio of 14, and a forward PE of 13. Earnings for the latest reported quarter dropped by 25% on a revenue reduction of 3.8%.

More Dividend Paying Israel Stocks

For a free list of dividend paying Israeli stocks, which includes the PE, forward PE, PEG ratio, yield, and business, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

Disclosure: Author didn't own any of the above at the time the article was written.

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Top High Yield Israeli Stocks

The success of the IPO for the company, Wix.com (WIX), based in Tel Aviv, Israel, has drawn attention to Israeli stocks. Wix, which is in the business of providing website creation services, rose over 70% since going public less than two months ago. If you look at the Market Vectors Israel ETF (ISRA) and compare it to the S and P 500 over the last six months, you would see that the ETF has outperformed the general market by a few percentage points.

So if an investor wants to invest in Israeli stocks, but want to reduce your risk by limiting yourself to dividend paying stocks, there are about ten Israeli stocks with yields ranging from 0.3% to over 12%, according to the list at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

Pharmaceuticals

One example is Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA), which is the largest generic drug manufacturer in the world. The stock sports a yield of 2.7% and pays its diviends quarterly. It trades at  28.1 times trailing earnings and 8.0 times forward earnings. The company generated earnings per share of 1.41 on a quarterly revenue increase of 1.7%.

Defense Electronics

Another high yielding Israeli stock is the electronics company Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) which also pays its dividends quarterly, carrying a yield of 2.3%. The company, which specializes in defense systems and products, has a trailing price to earnings ratio of 12.6, and a forward PE of 12.2. Earnings for the latest quarter shot up 25.5% on a revenue boost of 7.8%.

Software

In the software sector, Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (MGIC), with a trailing PE of 16.6 and a forward PE of 12.1, pays a yield of 2.8%. Latest quarterly earnings were up 1.8% on a 9.3% rise in revenues.

More Dividend Paying Stocks

For a free list of dividend paying Israeli stocks, which includes the PE, forward PE, PEG ratio, yield, and business, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

Disclosure: Author didn't own any of the above at the time the article was written.

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Biotech Stocks Grossly Outperform the S&P 500 over the Last 6 Months

Who would have thought that biotechnology stocks would have generated twice the return of the stock market in general over the last six months. The S&P 500 was up a little over 10%, yet the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up an amazing 22.8%. This is a volatile investment arena. Some biotech stocks may become ten-baggers and some may go out of business. And some will just slowly burn through their cash and deplete just like a wasting stock option. But if a company develops the right drug, the upside can be enormous.

According to the free list of biotechnology stocks at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, there are over 150 such stocks to choose from, a few of which even pay dividends. Amgen Inc. (AMGN) is one of the major players in this industry, that does pay a dividend of 1.6%. The company is involved in the treatment and cures in the areas of supportive cancer care, inflammation, nephrology, and bone diseases. The stock trades at 18.7 times trailing earnings and 14.5 times forward earnings. The company just reported earnings, announcing a profit increase of 23.6% on a revenue rise of 9.9%.

Another dividend paying biotech stock is Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (TEVA), which has a fairly high price to earnings ratio 84.3, but a more reasonable forward PE of 8. The stock pays a yield of 2.6%. Teva is involved in the production of generic pharmaceuticals.

Questcor Pharmaceuticals (QCOR) is a biopharmaceutical company that makes drugs for the treatment of multiple sclerosis and nephrotic syndrome. This company also falls into the dividend paying biotech category, with a yield of 1.8%, with dividends paid each quarter. The stock trades at 16 times trailing earnings and 10 times forward earnings. The company just reported earnings today, announcing earnings per share, excluding one-time item, of $1.54 up from last year's earnings of 92 cents per share, an incredible 67% increase.

To access a list of over 150 biotech stocks, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. The list includes the PE, the forward PE, the PEG and the yield.

Disclosure: Author didn't own any of the above at the time the article was written.

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Time for a Rebound in Israeli Stocks? Top High Yield Israel Companies

Did you know that the number one country that has more companies listed on the NASDAQ other than the United States and China? It is Israel. They currently have over 85 stocks listed on NASDAQ. If you look at the iShares MSCI Israel Cap Invest Market Index ETF (EIS) and compare it to the S&P 500 over the last twelve months, you will notice that the S&P is up about 20%, yet Israeli stocks are where they were a year ago. Is it time for Israeli companies to catch up?

The ETF does pay a dividend semi-annually yielding 2.7%. In addition, there are plenty of other Israeli stocks that pay dividends. Risk can be reduced by investing in dividend paying stocks by reducing volatility and accelerating your return of capital. According to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, there are about ten dividend paying Israeli stocks with payouts ranging from 0.3% to over 12%.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA) is a developer and producer of generic and branded pharmaceuticals and is the largest generic drug manufacturer in the world. Products include Copaxone for the treatment of multiple sclerosis and Azilect for treatment of Parkinson's disease. Other products include Adderall, Calcitriol, Ciprofloxacin, Diazepam, Nystatin, along with many others. The company has been paying quarterly dividends since 1997 and yields 2.1%. It trades at 11.1 times trailing earnings and 6.8 times forward earnings. Earnings for the latest quarter were up an amazing 49.8% on an 18.6% rise in revenues.

Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT), a manufacturer of defense systems and products, pays dividends quarterly and yields 3.5%. The company has been paying dividends since 1997. The stock trades at 8.7 times forward earnings.

Cellcom Israel Ltd. (CEL) is a cellular communications provider in Israeli that yields a very high 11.5%, with dividends having been paid quarterly since 2007. The stock has a price to earnings ratio of 5.9 and a forward P/E ratio of 2.3.

The dividend paying stocks from Israel that trade in the United States can be found in a free list at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, which can be downloaded, sorted, and updateding.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written.

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Highest Yielding Israel Stocks

SodaStream International Ltd. (SODA), an Israeli company, went public at $20 per share a couple years ago and is now up over 71%. The company makes and markets home beverage carbonation systems, which can turn tap water into sparkling water and soda in just a few seconds. The product is marketed by major retailers across the United States and in other countries.

The stock doesn't pay a dividend, but there are many Israeli companies that do pay dividends. The payouts can help lower your risk by reducing volatility and accelerating your return of capital. According to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, there are more than half a dozen Israeli companies with high yields ranging from 1.8% to over 12%.

Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT), a manufacturer of defense systems and products, pays dividends quarterly and yields 3.2%. The company has been paying dividends since 1997. The stock trades at 8.8 times forward earnings.

Cellcom Israel Ltd. (CEL) is a cellular communications provider in Israeli that yields 5.9%, with dividends having been paid payable quarterly since 2007. The stock has a price to earnings ratio of 5.8.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA), a developer and producer of generic and branded pharmaceuticals, has been paying quarterly dividends since 1997 and yields 1.8%. It trades at 7.1 times forward earnings.

The dividend paying stocks from Israel that trade in the United States can be found in a free list at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, which is available for download, sorting, and updating.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time it was written.

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Birth Rate Drops, Contraception Skyrockets Due to Recession: Top Birth Control Stocks

A recent study by the Pew Research Center shows that women are less likely to have children when the economy is bad. It discovered that states that tanked from an economic standpoint in 2007 and 2008 had the greatest drop in births in 2008 and 2009. The number of births dropped by more than 300,000 from 2007 to 2010. The birth of white babies dropped by 1.6%, African American Births fell by 2.4%, and Hispanic births dropped 5.9%.

This shift has caused closures of fertility clinics and birth centers across the nation. It has also triggered a significant increase in the use of birth control, and the companies that market contraception are benefiting. Birth control makes up a small portion of the business of many of the companies in this industry. However, more than half of the birth control stocks pay dividends.

One example is Pfizer Incorporated (PFE), whcih makes Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection, a type of contraceptive which is injected every 3 months. The company also markets birth control pills such as Lybrel and Loestrin. The stock carries an outstanding 4.3% yield and trades at 8.4 times forward earnings.

Merck (MRK) is the manufacturer of the NuvaRing, a combined hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring available by prescription and Implanon, a single-rod long acting reversible hormonal contraceptive birth control subdermal implant that is inserted just under the skin of the upper arm. The stock has an even higher yield of 4.6%, and a forward price to earnings ratio of 8.6.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) owns Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, which makes diaphragms, and the oral contraceptive pill brands Ortho Tri-cyclen and Ortho-Evra. It trades at 12.3 times forward earnings and provides a yield of 3.5%.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA) produces various pharmaceuticals including women's health care products, oral contraceptives, and intrauterine contraception. The company owns Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which owns Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which makes the ParaGard T-380A, a copper-T IUD, the only copper-containing intrauterine device approved for use in the U.S. The stock trades at 6.9 times forward earnings and pays a yield of 2%.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD), producer of household, personal care, and specialty products, is probably most known for it Arm & Hammer baking soda product. The company makes and markets the Trojan brands of prophylactics. In addition to condoms, it also produces home pregnancy kits. The stock sports a forward price to earnings ratio of 18.8, with a 1.6% yield.

To see all the companies involved in the production of contraception and birth control, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, to access the free down-loadable list.

Disclosure: Author owns PFE.

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Top Yielding Israeli Stocks

One of the top IPOs in the United States last year was SodaStream International Ltd. (SODA), an Israeli company, which went public at $20 per share and has more than doubled.

Sodastream manufactures and markets home beverage carbonation systems, which can turn tap water into sparkling water and soda in just a few seconds. The product is marketed by Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY), Macy's (M), Sears (SHLD), Williams-Sonoma (WSM), and many other retailers.

Unfortunately the stock doesn't pay a dividend, so if you are interested in Israeli companies that pay dividends, there are several available. The payouts can help reduce volatility and speed up your return of capital. According to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, there are more than half a dozen Israeli companies with high yields ranging from 2% to 15%.

Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT), a manufacturer of defense systems and products, pays dividends quarterly and yields 4%. The company has been paying dividends since 1997. The stock trades at 7.3 times forward earnings and sports a price earnings growth ratio of 0.84.

Cellcom Israel Ltd. (CEL) is a cellular communications provider in Israeli that yields 9.9%, with dividends having been paid payable quarterly since 2007. The stock has a price to earnings ratio of 6.7 and a PEG ratio of 0.60.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA), a developer and producer of generic and branded pharmaceuticals, has been paying quarterly dividends since 1997 and yields 2%. It trades at 6.8 times forward earnings and carries a PEG of 0.88.

The dividend paying stocks from Israel that trade in the United States can be found in a free list at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, which is available for download, sorting, and updating.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time it was written.

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High Yield Birth Control Stocks

An Institute of Medicine medical advisory panel recently recommended to the Health and Human Services Department that contraception should qualify as preventive care. Since insurers must fully cover the cost of preventative care under the new health care law, then everyone would have access to free birth control. No decision has been made yet by the Obama administration.

Income investors who believe that birth control is a growing business have plenty of dividend paying stocks to choose from. Here are some companies involved in birth control, some in a small way, some in a large way.

Merck (MRK) is the manufacturer of the NuvaRing, a combined hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring available by prescription and Implanon, a single-rod long acting reversible hormonal contraceptive birth control subdermal implant that is inserted just under the skin of the upper arm. The stock has a nice yield of 4.2%, and a forward PE of 9.1.

Pfizer Incorporated (PFE) makes Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection which is injected every 3 months. The company also market birth control pills. The stock carries a CD beating 4.0% yield with a forward PE of 8.5.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) owns Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, which makes diaphragms, and the combined oral contraceptive pill brands Ortho Tri-cyclen and Ortho-Evra. It trades at 12.3 times forward earnings and provides a yield of 3.4%.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA) produces various pharmaceuticals including women's health care products, oral contraceptives, and intrauterine contraception. The company owns Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which owns Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which makes the ParaGard T-380A, a copper-T IUD, the only copper-containing intrauterine device approved for use in the U.S. The stock trades at 8.3 times forward earnings and pays a yield of 1.7%.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD), producer of household, personal care, and specialty products, is probably most known for it Arm & Hammer baking soda product. The company makes and markets the Trojan brands of prophylactics. In addition to condoms, it also produces home pregnancy kits. The stock sports a forward price to earnings ratio of 16.9, with a 0.8% yield.

To see all the companies involved in the production of contraception and birth control, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, to access the free down-loadable list.

Disclosure: Author owns PFE.

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Parkinson's Disease Bacteria Link Discovered: Companies Looking for a Cure

Researchers at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center have discovered a link between Parkinson's disease and the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, more commonly known as H. pylori. This is the same bacteria that can cause stomach ulcers. The study showed that middle aged mice infected with the virus showed symptoms similar to Parkinson's.

Parkinson's is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system and is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease. Fortunately, there are many companies that produce treatment for Parkinson's and are researching cures. Many companies are looking at stem cells as a possible treatment.

One company involved in treatment of Parkinson's is Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA), an Israeli based company which was founded in 1901, that develops and manufactures a variety of pharmaceuticals. The company developed and markets AZILECT® [rasagiline tablets] as a treatment for Parkinson's disease. The stock trades at 13 time current earnings and 9 times forward earnings. The stock has been paying dividends quarterly and yields 1.6%.

Novartis AG (NVS), a very large Swiss pharmaceutical company, has developed Comtan® [entacapone], a medication for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. The P/E is 14 and the forward P/E is 11. The yield is 3.3%.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (VRX) markets Zelapar® [selegiline HCl] Orally Disintegrating Tablets, a once-a-day adjunct therapy for Parkinson’s disease patients being treated with levodopa/carbidopa. The stock recently generated negativ earnings but yields 0.8%.

For companies involved in the stem cell aspect of treatments, check out the free list of stem cell stocks at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. The list can be sorted and updated.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written.

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High Yield Israeli Stocks

A couple weeks ago, one of the hottest IPOs in a long time took place. SodaStream International Ltd. (SODA), an Israeli company, went public, selling 6,250,000 shares at $20 per share. SodaStream manufactures and markets home beverage carbonation systems, which can turn tap water into sparkling water and soda in just a few seconds. The product is available for purchase at Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY), Macy's (M), Sears (SHLD), Williams-Sonoma (WSM), and numerous other retailers.

On the day the stock went public, it started trading at 24.12 per share and kept rising during the day, closing at 30. Within a couple days, it jumped to 34.88. (Disclosure: I own shares in SODA.) It has since sold off since then.

This stock may be a little rich for your blood, so if you are interested in Israeli companies, there are several that pay dividends. The payouts can help reduce volatility and speed up your return of capital. According to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, there are more than half a dozen Israeli companies with high yields ranging from 1.4% to 9.7%.

Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT), a manufacturer of defense systems and products, pays dividends quarterly and yields 2.4%. The company has been paying dividends since 1997. The stock trades at ten times forward earnings and sports a price earnings growth ratio of 1.08.

Cellcom Israel Ltd. (CEL) is a cellular communications provider in Israeli that yields 9.7%, with dividends having been paid payable quarterly since 2007. The stock has a price to earnings ratio of 10 and a PEG ratio of 1.12.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA), a developer and producer of generic and branded pharmaceuticals, has been paying quarterly dividends since 1997 and yields 1.4%. It trades at ten times forward earnings and carries a PEG of 0.79.

The dividend paying stocks from Israel that trade in the United States can be found in an Excel list at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, which is available for download, sorting, and updating.

Disclosure: Author owns SODA.

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Birth Control Stocks: A Recession Play

The birth rate in the United States has fallen to its lowest level in 2009, the lowest in a century, due to what many economists fear is a reaction to the recessionary economy. Last year, the birth rate dropped by over 2.5% on an increase in population. For many families, children are their biggest expense, and holding off on having a first or another can appear to be a significant cost savings to a parent. Based on this concern, investors turning to companies that are involved in contraception and birth control products. Here are a selection of birth control stocks. Obviously for some, contraception makes up a small part of their business.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA) produces various pharmaceuticals including women's health care products, oral contraceptives, and intrauterine contraception. The company owns Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which owns Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which makes the ParaGard T-380A, a copper-T IUD, the only copper-containing intrauterine device approved for use in the U.S. The stock trades at 9.8 times forward earnings and pays a yield of 1.3%. The price earnings growth ratio is a very favorable 0.78.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD), producer of household, personal care, and specialty products, is probably most known for it Arm & Hammer baking soda product. The company makes and markets the Trojan brands of prophylactics. In addition to condoms, it also produces hme pregnancy kits. The stock sports a forward price to earnings ratio of 14, with a 1.1% yield. The PEG ratio is 1.27.

Pfizer Incorporated (PFE) makes Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection which is injected every 3 months. The company also market birth control pills. The stock carries a high 4.5% yield with a forward PE of 7.0.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) owns Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, which makes Diaphragms, and the combined oral contraceptive pill brands Ortho Tri-cyclen and Ortho-Evra. It trades at 11.5 forward earnings and provides a yield of 3.7%.

Merck (MRK) is the manufacturer of the NuvaRing, a combined hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring available by prescription and Implanon, a single-rod long acting reversible hormonal contraceptive birth control subdermal implant that is inserted just under the skin of the upper arm. The stock has a nice yield of 4.4%, and a forward PE of 9.2.

To see all the companies involved in the production of contraception and birth control, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

Author owns PFE.

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Top Yielding Israel Stocks

During the last year, the First Israel Fund Inc. (ISL) has practically doubled, going from a little over $8 per share to above $16 per share today. Many investors have been looking towards Israeli stocks for buying opportunities recently. To help reduce risk, there are several stocks of companies based in Israel that pay dividends. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com came up with a list of Israeli stocks worth looking into. Please note that several of these stocks have very short term dividend track records, some dividends have fluctuated significantly, and some companies have skipped dividends altogether for certain years.

Blue Square Israel Ltd. (BSI), which trades on the NYSE, operates a chain of supermarkets in Israel. They have paid dividends at least once a year and generally twice a year for the last ten years, however, they skipped a dividend in 2009. The stock has a current yield of 10.9% based on the last two dividend payments. The P/E is 48.

Cellcom Israel Ltd. (CEL) is a cellular communications company that yields 8%. The company has paid quarterly dividends since June 2007. They trade on the NYSE. The P/E is 10.5.

Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) makes and markets defense electronic systems and electro-optic systems. This company has paid dividends, usually quarterly for the last ten years and currently yields 2.8%. The P/E is 11.5.

Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. (FORTY), which trades on NASDAQ, develops and sells information technology solutions and services to large corporations. The stock has a yield of 9.3%, and the stock is going ex dividend on April 1. They have a very short dividend track record. The P/E is 16.

Ituran Location & Control Ltd. (ITRN), on NASDAQ, provides stolen vehicle recovery and tracking services. They have operations in Israel, Brazil, Argentina, and the United States. The stock has a P/E of 13. The stock yields 10% and has paid annual dividend payments since 2006. They recently went ex dividend.

MIND C.T.I., Ltd. (MNDO) creates and sells mediation, rating, billing, and customer care software for communication companies. The stock yields 11.6%, and has paid dividends annually for eight years. The stock just went ex dividend a few days ago. The company’s P/E is 1.6.

The mobile telecommunications company, Partner Communications Co. Ltd. (PTNR), which trades on NASDAQ, has a yield of 7.1%, based on last year's dividends. They have paid quarterly dividends since 2005. The P/E is 11.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA) makes and sells generic pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical ingredients, and animal health pharmaceuticals. This is one of the longest dividend payers on the list, paying quarterly for over 15 years. The current yield is 1%, the P/E is 28.5.

If you like high dividend stocks, including those of other countries, you should check out the lists at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

Author does not own any of the above.

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Contraception and Birth Control Stocks

The correlation between contraception and the recession is significant. Women are now much more concerned about preventing pregnancy during the economic downturn. Because of this concern, investors are looking at companies that are involved in contraception and birth control products. Here are a selection of stocks in this area:

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA) owns Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which owns Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which makes the ParaGard T-380A, a copper-T IUD, the only copper-containing intrauterine device approved for use in the U.S.

Bayer AG (BAYRY.PK), which owns Bayer Schering Pharma, which makes the T-frame LNG-20 IUS, an intra-uterine system marketed as Mirena Coil. They also market birth control pills.

SSL International plc (SLSLY.PK) is a British-based manufacturer of healthcare products makes the Shieks and Ramses brands, and the Durex brands of condoms.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) makes the Trojan brands of prophylactics.

Ansell Limited (ANSLF.PK) makes the Mates brand and Lifestyles brand of condoms.

Schering-Plough Corporation (SGP) owns Organon International which makes NuvaRing, a combined hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring and Implanon, a single-rod long acting reversible hormonal contraceptive birth control subdermal implant that is inserted just under the skin of the upper arm.

Pfizer Incorporated (PFE) makes Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection which is injected every 3 months. They also market birth control pills.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) owns Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, which makes Diaphragms, and the combined oral contraceptive pill brands Ortho Tri-cyclen and Ortho-Evra.

However, a possible offset of this correlation is Pfizer's distribution of Viagra for free for those who lost their jobs and health insuance.

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Autism Jumps 1148% in California

Yes, that's not a typo. According to a recent report from the State of California Department of Developmental Services, "From 1987 to 2007, the number of people with ASD [Autistic Spectrum Disorders] grew 1,148 percent, significant when compared to increases of 73 percent for cerebral palsy, 66 percent for epilepsy, and 95 percent for mental retardation. During this same period, California’s general population grew 27 percent."

Fortunately, there are several publicly traded pharmaceutical companies are trying to make a difference by discovering and producing drugs for treating autism related disorders and symptoms.

Risperidal, developed and distributed by Janssen Pharmaceutica, a division of the New York Stock Exchange traded company Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), is an antipsychotic medication that is used in lower doses to treat autistic disorders and has FDA approval for use of the drug for symptomatic treatment of irritability in autistic children and teenagers, since 2006. The stock has a PE ratio of 12 and pays a yield of 3.6%.

Prozac, with the chemical name fluoxetine hydrochloride, is made by Eli Lilly and Company (LLY), also traded on the NYSE, and has been approved by the FDA for both obsessive compulsive disorder and depression in autistic children age 7 and older. The company has a forward PE of 9 and pays a yield of 5.7%.

Ritalin and the time-release drug, Concerta, is a Methylphenidate drug which, although generally used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, and attention-deficit disorder, or ADD, has also been prescribed for children with autism. It is produced by the company Novartis AG (NVS), the ADR of which trades on the NYSE; however, the generic version of the drug far outsells Ritalin. The stock has a PE ratio of 11 and pays a yield of 4.6%.

Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a division of Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which is a subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA), is a manufacturer of Adderall XR, an extended-release drug which is used to help with attention and focus problems, and behavior issues of individuals with autism. Teva has a PE of 57 and a yield of 1.1%.

Shire plc (SHPGY) makes Adderall XR, an extended-release version of the drug. The stock has a PE of 38 and a yield of 0.3%.

When I wrote about autism stocks back in 2007, I reviewed a couple autism related books which may be worth checking out. They are The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and Born on a Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant. For an Excel database of high yield drug stocks that can be downloaded, changed, and sorted, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

Author has a nephew who is severely autistic and does not own any of the above stocks.

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