June 2010

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 9, 2010 at 11:39 AM EDT

Bernanke & The Burden Of American’s Aged

Ben Bernanke’s testimony before the Committee on the Budget of the U.S. House of Representatives was mostly predictable. He talked…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 9, 2010 at 9:56 AM EDT

Ambac, When Companies Just Can’t Get It Right (ABK)

Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABK) was trying to have a good day yesterday, but it is one of those…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 9, 2010 at 9:07 AM EDT

Today’s Best Rumors (6/9/2010)

Updated throughout the day. There is a second leak in the Gulf near the Deepwater Horizon wreck, or not (various).…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 9, 2010 at 9:01 AM EDT

Top Day Trader Alerts (BIDU, CIEN, ECLP, PIP, REGN, TLAB, TXN, TIVO, TTIL)

There are many big movers today in the day trader and active trader alert categories, some on merger and some…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 9, 2010 at 8:57 AM EDT

The Twitter-24/7 Wall St. Stock Market Report 6.9.2010 The Wisdom Of Crowds?

Twitter has, by most estimates, 100 million members, which makes it one of the largest social networks in the world.…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 9, 2010 at 8:30 AM EDT

Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades (ABB, MDRX, BSX, DROOY, GFI, HMY, WFR, BTU, POT, PHM, PUK, STM, WEN)

These are some of the top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations we have seen from Wall Street research calls this…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 9, 2010 at 8:25 AM EDT

Another Sign Of Major Housing Slump–Weekly Applications Fall Again

The end of federal tax credits for home buyers which were as high as $8,000 ended in April. That almost…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 9, 2010 at 7:27 AM EDT

IMF Makes Another Unrealistic Call For Austerity

The IMF has made another call for austerity in spending, particularly in Europe. The agency has also put restated its…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 9, 2010 at 6:03 AM EDT

China Exports Up 50%: A Rumor Turns Real

A rumor that China’s exports rose 50% compared to last May drove China’s markets up over 2% at the close…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 9, 2010 at 5:35 AM EDT

BP: Oil Consumption In 2009 Dropped First Time Since 1982

BP plc (NYSE: BP) has found a place in the oil business beyond being one of the largest polluters in…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 9, 2010 at 5:15 AM EDT

GM Reverses Itself On Dealer Closings

GM will spare 900 of the nearly 2,000 dealerships it planned to close. That will leave it with 5,000. The…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 9, 2010 at 4:55 AM EDT

US Trade War With China Escalates On Steel Tariff Plan

The US International Trade Commission will put a 15.72% tariff on steel pipe imported from China. The ruling is based…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 9, 2010 at 4:00 AM EDT

Media Digest 6/9/2010 Reuters, WSJ, NYTimes, FT, Bloomberg

Reuters: Fed officials are at odds about rates. Reuters: The “Volcker Rule” may be in trouble as the Senate works…

Jon C. Ogg | Jun 8, 2010 at 5:11 PM EDT

Does Microsoft Still Deserve a “AAA” Rating? (MSFT, GOOG, AAPL, YHOO)

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) closed lower today along with many technology companies, but there is something rather interesting worth noting. …

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 8, 2010 at 3:07 PM EDT

Administration Committed To Improving IT Use To Make Way For Layoffs

The Administration means to make good on its goal to cut $250 billion from the discretionary part of the federal…

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Month: June 2010

Bernanke & The Burden Of American’s Aged

Ambac, When Companies Just Can’t Get It Right (ABK)

Today’s Best Rumors (6/9/2010)

Top Day Trader Alerts (BIDU, CIEN, ECLP, PIP, REGN, TLAB, TXN, TIVO, TTIL)

The Twitter-24/7 Wall St. Stock Market Report 6.9.2010 The Wisdom Of Crowds?

Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades (ABB, MDRX, BSX, DROOY, GFI, HMY, WFR, BTU, POT, PHM, PUK, STM, WEN)

Another Sign Of Major Housing Slump–Weekly Applications Fall Again

IMF Makes Another Unrealistic Call For Austerity

China Exports Up 50%: A Rumor Turns Real

BP: Oil Consumption In 2009 Dropped First Time Since 1982

GM Reverses Itself On Dealer Closings

US Trade War With China Escalates On Steel Tariff Plan

Media Digest 6/9/2010 Reuters, WSJ, NYTimes, FT, Bloomberg

Does Microsoft Still Deserve a “AAA” Rating? (MSFT, GOOG, AAPL, YHOO)

Administration Committed To Improving IT Use To Make Way For Layoffs

After Reviewing Every International Developed Market ETF These 3 Cover Japan and Europe Better Than Anything Else

Emerging Markets Are Delivering Over 22 Percent Returns and Most American Investors Are Missing It Entirely

Why SOXX’s Next 12 Months Hinge on Five Tech Giants’ Capex Decisions

The RMD Trap: How a Single $95,000 Withdrawal Blindsided a 73-Year-Old's Medicare Costs

The Roth Conversion That Added $999.60 to a Retiree's Medicare Bill...Two Years Later

After Reviewing Every International Developed Market ETF These 3 Cover Japan and Europe Better Than Anything Else

Emerging Markets Are Delivering Over 22 Percent Returns and Most American Investors Are Missing It Entirely

Bernanke & The Burden Of American’s Aged

Ambac, When Companies Just Can’t Get It Right (ABK)

Today’s Best Rumors (6/9/2010)

Top Day Trader Alerts (BIDU, CIEN, ECLP, PIP, REGN, TLAB, TXN, TIVO, TTIL)

The Twitter-24/7 Wall St. Stock Market Report 6.9.2010 The Wisdom Of Crowds?

Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades (ABB, MDRX, BSX, DROOY, GFI, HMY, WFR, BTU, POT, PHM, PUK, STM, WEN)

Another Sign Of Major Housing Slump–Weekly Applications Fall Again

IMF Makes Another Unrealistic Call For Austerity

China Exports Up 50%: A Rumor Turns Real

BP: Oil Consumption In 2009 Dropped First Time Since 1982

GM Reverses Itself On Dealer Closings

US Trade War With China Escalates On Steel Tariff Plan

Media Digest 6/9/2010 Reuters, WSJ, NYTimes, FT, Bloomberg

Does Microsoft Still Deserve a “AAA” Rating? (MSFT, GOOG, AAPL, YHOO)

Administration Committed To Improving IT Use To Make Way For Layoffs

After Reviewing Every International Developed Market ETF These 3 Cover Japan and Europe Better Than Anything Else

Emerging Markets Are Delivering Over 22 Percent Returns and Most American Investors Are Missing It Entirely

Why SOXX’s Next 12 Months Hinge on Five Tech Giants’ Capex Decisions

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