June E-mini S&Ps (ESM14 +0.03%) this morning are up +0.05% at a new all-time high and European stocks are up +0.25% at a 5-1/2 year high after manufacturing activity in China last month expanded at the fastest pace in 5 months.

STM is a global independent semiconductor company which designs, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of semiconductor integrated circuits and discrete devices. Since the Trend Spotter signaled a buy on 4/29 the stock gained 2.75%.

I added some new stocks to the Barchart Van Meerten Speculative portfolio for great technical indicators and positive price momentum. Additions include Sandridge Missippian Trust (SDR), MFA Financial(MFA), Magellan Petroleum (MPET) and ST Microelectronics (STN).