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Daily Archives: September 8, 2008

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The Justice Department: Google (GOOG) Looks Like Microsoft (MSFT)

Posted: September 8, 2008 at 7:47 pm

The Association of National Advertisers has already indicated to the Justice Department that it is bitter about the planned link-up which would allow Google (GOOG) to sell part of Yahoo!'s ...
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4 Chart Breakout Candidates (NTRS, WMT, AMTD, CHS)

Posted: September 8, 2008 at 6:37 pm

Today was a strange day in the markets because of the Uncle Sam bailouts, but there are many stocks which showed activity on their charts exhibiting breakout or reversal patterns.  ...
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Dunkin’ Donuts Kicks Starbucks (SBUX) While It Is Down

Posted: September 8, 2008 at 5:11 pm

Dunkin' Donuts plans to double its US stores to 15,000 by 2020. The management at the inexpensive coffee shop chain must have a crystal ball or a very good psychic. ...
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Biodel Trades Down Close To Net Asset Value (BIOD)

Posted: September 8, 2008 at 3:55 pm

If you just read headlines on Biodel Inc. (Nasdaq: BIOD) this morning, you would have thought the news coming out of the company was either good or just neutral.  Today ...
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Michael Dell Buying More Stock (DELL)

Posted: September 8, 2008 at 3:20 pm

There is some more insider buying going on over at Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL).  Chairman, CEO, and founder Michael Dell has just last week added to his position in open ...
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The 52-Week Low Club 9/8/2008 (FRE)(FNM)(BIOD)(AUTH)(CEGE)

Posted: September 8, 2008 at 2:55 pm

Freddie Mac (FRE) is one sale at $.65. A day-trader's dream, down from a 52-week high of $65.88.Fannie Mae (FNM) Almost a better deal. Sells off to $.65 from 52-week ...
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Newsflash! Citi and Lehman Downgrade Fannie And Freddie

Posted: September 8, 2008 at 2:33 pm

The Fly on the Wall reported this morning that "Lehman downgraded shares of Fannie Mae (FNM) and Freddie Mac (FRE) to Equal Weight from Overweight after the U.S. government said ...
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Midwest Bank Responds to Market Concerns (MBHI)

Posted: September 8, 2008 at 2:30 pm

Midwest Banc Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBHI) has issued a response to dimish fears about its holdings of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  This was in direct response to news surrounding ...
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UAL Confusion Clarification (UAUA)

Posted: September 8, 2008 at 10:27 am

UAL Corp. (NASDAQ: UAUA) shares were halted after what seemed to be a sudden and massive mystery stock tank to most observers.  There were erroneous reports circulating that the legacy ...
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ETF Launch: Japanese REIT ETF (NTRS, JRE)

Posted: September 8, 2008 at 9:54 am

Northern Trust (NASDAQ: NTRS) has announced the launch today of the first exchange traded fund (ETF) that is dedicated to the Real Estate Investment Trust sector in JAPAN.  The underlying ...
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Reporting Oil Reserves: More Information or More Noise? (XOM, CVX, COP)

Posted: September 8, 2008 at 9:29 am

The SEC has proposed new rules that would permit oil and gas companies to report possible and probable reserves as well as proved reserves when completing their annual 10-K. According ...
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Electronic Arts Defines Financial Delays To Harry Potter Game (ERTS, TWX)

Posted: September 8, 2008 at 8:02 am

Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:ERTS) has confirmed the release of the Harry Potter video game, although this might not be good as you'd think for a "feed me now" attitude on ...
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5 Leveraged Financial Winners In Fannie/Freddie Seizure (LEH, AIG, NLY, CIM, WM)

Posted: September 8, 2008 at 7:35 am

This morning we are seeing a massive gain on the heels of the US government seizure tied to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  Those shares are halted and Warren Buffett ...
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Top Pre-Market Analyst Downgrades (AZO, CX, FNM, ISIL, MHK, NVDA, PETM, POR, TSCO, UST)

Posted: September 8, 2008 at 6:34 am

These are some of the larger impact calls from analysts with downgrades or negative calls we are seeing this Monday morning with more than two hours to the open:AutoZone (AZO) ...
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Top Pre-Market Analyst Upgrades (CTRP, GS, LEH, MRVL, NLC, NUVA, PRU, RF, RIG, USG, ZION)

Posted: September 8, 2008 at 6:31 am

These are some of the top early bird analyst upgrades and positive calls we are seeing this Monday morning with more than two hours to the open:Ctrip.com (CTRP) Started as ...
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