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Monthly Archives: September 2008

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NASDAQ Cancels Google Trades As Erroneous (GOOG)

Posted: September 30, 2008 at 4:07 pm

Today was a very strange day in Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) as far as a stock.  As we suspected and went out with after seeing this too many times, NASDAQ ...
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Possible Erroneous Trades Affect Google Close (GOOG)

Posted: September 30, 2008 at 3:32 pm

If you have ever seen odd trading, Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) saw its fair share of odd trading.  Shares had been up the entire day and right before today's close ...
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The 52-Week Low Club 9/30/2008 (HIG)(CC)(RRI)(APPA)

Posted: September 30, 2008 at 2:32 pm

Hartford Finl Svcs (HIG) Downgraded due to exposure to debt at troubled financial firms. Drops to $31.26 from 52-week high of $99.21.Circuit City Stores (CC) The end is near. Hard ...
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Web.Com, Perhaps The Cheapest Internet Stock (WWWW, VRSN)

Posted: September 30, 2008 at 1:04 pm

This weekend we gave many updates to our favorite stocks in the under $10 category.  Of our stocks, Web.com (NASDAQ: WWWW) remains perhaps the cheapest of the internet stocks which ...
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In Debt Crisis, Charter Communications (CHTR) Is Toast

Posted: September 30, 2008 at 12:35 pm

Charter Communications (CHTR) is still one of the largest cable companies in the US in a period where cable should be doing fairly well, Charter's common stock is worthless at ...
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USEC: The Nuclear Call Option (USU)

Posted: September 30, 2008 at 12:01 pm

This weekend we made new updates to our favorite list of stocks in the under $10 category.  USEC Inc. (NYSE: USU) is currently our favorite stock under $10.00 in the ...
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The Value Case For Flextronics (FLEX)

Posted: September 30, 2008 at 11:24 am

This weekend we issued updated targets and scenarios for our favorite stocks in the under $10.00 universe, and Flextronics International Ltd. (NASDAQ: FLEX) was one of the value names that ...
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Despite Harder Times, Blackstone Adds To Asian Team (BX)

Posted: September 30, 2008 at 9:46 am

The Blackstone Group (NYSE: BX) is making changes to its structure in Asia, and these changes may allow it to become an investment banker and advisor rather than just a ...
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Getting a Grip on Carbon Emissions (CEG, ED, PEG)

Posted: September 30, 2008 at 9:30 am

Last week, a consortium of ten states in the northeastern US held its initial auction of allowances to emit CO2. The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) has set a cap ...
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Consumer Confidence Data Not Representative of Today

Posted: September 30, 2008 at 9:11 am

The Conference Board has released some surprising data that was stronger than many would have guessed.  The September confidence index came in at 59.8, up from 58.5 in August.  The ...
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CBS (CBS): A Ray Of Hope

Posted: September 30, 2008 at 8:47 am

CBS (CBS) continues to make the argument that network television advertising will do relatively well during a recession. Wall St keeps rejecting the idea. CBS shares are now down to ...
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Key Technology Analyst Upgrades on Valuation (AAPL, ARMH, INTC, RIMM)

Posted: September 30, 2008 at 8:44 am

There have been some interesting upgrades in technology stocks this morning.  It wasn't so much a goal of analysts trying to mark the bottom on yesterday's sell-off, but these appear ...
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ModusLink Replaces CMGI (MLNK, CMGI)

Posted: September 30, 2008 at 8:31 am

CMGI Inc. (NASDAQ: CMGI) is now ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNK).  Shares are now open for trading after opening at $9.00.  Last night the company reported earnings, but traders ...
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Reliant Financing Shows Tight Capital Markets (RRI)

Posted: September 30, 2008 at 8:11 am

Reliant Energy Inc. (NYSE: RRI) is looking like a classic example of how things are changing in the credit markets.  The electricity and energy services provider lowered its guidance because ...
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T. Boone Pickens Hangs On To Case For Higher Oil Prices

Posted: September 30, 2008 at 7:54 am

Oil baron and billionaire T. Boone Pickens said early this morning on a CNBC interview that the price of crude is unlikely to fall much below $100 per barrel.  His ...
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