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Monthly Archives: October 2008

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Asis Markets 10/30/2008 Big Rally (PTR)

Posted: October 30, 2008 at 2:20 am

Market in Asia rose sharply.The Nikkei was up 10% to 9,030. Kyocera and Mitsubishi Corp rose sharply.The Hang Seng rose 10.3% to 14,005. CNOOC rose by double digits as did ...
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First Solar Saves The Solar Power Sector (FSLR, SPWRA, STP, LDK, CSIQ, SOLR, ESLR)

Posted: October 29, 2008 at 4:43 pm

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) has finally given its guidance from the conference call, and it looks like this and additional supply contracts will be good news for the entire ...
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Biogen Finds More PML In The Woodpile (BIIB)

Posted: October 29, 2008 at 3:57 pm

Biogen Idec Inc. (NASDAQ: BIIB has notified regulatory agencies of a confirmed case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) in a multiple sclerosis patient treated with TYSABRI . (more...) ...
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First Solar Scores on Earnings, But No Guidance Yet (FSLR)

Posted: October 29, 2008 at 3:23 pm

THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED AFTER THE COMPANY OFFERED GUIDANCE & SUPPLY PACT DATA.  THE FULL STORY CAN BE SEEN HERE:  First Solar Saves The Solar Power Sector (FSLR, SPWRA, ...
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CME’s Mixed Bag (CME)

Posted: October 29, 2008 at 3:13 pm

CME Group Inc. (NYSE: CME) has reported earnings of $2.81 GAAP EPS on revenue of $681 million, but non-GAAP earnings were $4.13 EPS if you include NYMEX and CME merger ...
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The 52-Week Low Club (VSE)(WSM)(PPC)(MCK)(VPRT)(CLNE)

Posted: October 29, 2008 at 2:50 pm

Verasun Energy (VSE) Rumor that ethanol company may go Chapter 11. Drops to $.40 from 52-week high of $17.75.Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Who can afford to decorate a home? Earnings fall. Sells ...
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Petrobras Gets Analyst Greenlight After 70% Drop (PBR)

Posted: October 29, 2008 at 1:44 pm

The ADR's of Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (NYSE: PBR), or Petrobras, have gotten a boost today.  This is not just in conjunction with the rally seen in other oil and gas ...
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Fed’s Comments Don’t Signal Negative GDP

Posted: October 29, 2008 at 1:25 pm

The FOMC decision on interest rates was due at 2:15 PM EST, and we got a rate cut decision a tad late today  A cut was already expected and the ...
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Toll Files To Raise Cash (TOL)

Posted: October 29, 2008 at 12:53 pm

Did you think you would see a home builder file an open shelf registration statement to raise cash in the current market or in the state of housing and the ...
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Oil Sands Still Producing Cash (SU)

Posted: October 29, 2008 at 12:30 pm

Canadian oil company Suncor (NYSE:SU) today reported quarterly earnings of $815 million ($0.87 EPS), compared with analysts' estimates for EPS of $0.95. Higher prices for the company's synfuel production contributed ...
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Great New Hess Discovery: Its Earnings (HES)

Posted: October 29, 2008 at 12:24 pm

Now that refining margins are once again improving, integrated oil companies like Hess (NYSE:HES) are starting to get well. Today Hess reported EPS of $2.37 for the third quarter of ...
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Cybex Treadmill Recall, One More Woe (CYBI)

Posted: October 29, 2008 at 12:04 pm

Cybex International Inc. (NASDAQ: CYBI) has another issue to worry about besides a stalling economy and weak sales of exercise equipment ahead.  The Consumer Product Safety Commission released today that ...
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GM (GM) Up 9% On Merger Rumors

Posted: October 29, 2008 at 12:03 pm

GM (GM) shares are up 9% on rumors that all major issues needed to set up a merger with Chrysler have been worked out with Cerberus which owns a majority ...
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Apple and a Monster Stock Buyback (AAPL)

Posted: October 29, 2008 at 11:15 am

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is doing well today on word that the company "may" do a share buyback.  This comes after a Bernstein report from this morning titled "Apple: Time ...
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First Solar Earnings To Set Alt. Energy Stock Trends For Weeks (FSLR, SPWRA, STP, LDK, CSIQ, SOLR)

Posted: October 29, 2008 at 10:39 am

Today is going to be a very interesting day for shareholders of First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) and holders of any other solar energy and alternative energy players.  The solar ...
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