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Posts related to ‘Turnarounds’

A Sign of Recovery in Hewlett-Packard Layoffs

Posted: May 18, 2012 at 6:25 am

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) has plans to lay off as many as 30,000 people soon. By some estimates that is 8% of its workforce. HP’s CEO Meg Whitman needs to show ...
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After CFO Departure… How Long Can MEMC Survive?

Posted: May 17, 2012 at 12:24 pm

MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. (NYSE: WFR) is at a point where a turnaround analysis and a valuation analysis just no longer matter.  Having fallen from over $90.00 per share, the ...
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EA Guidance Minimizes Value and Turnaround (EA, ATVI, BBY, GME)

Posted: May 7, 2012 at 4:26 pm

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) has released its earnings, and we forecast that this will help set the reception tone for Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) when it reports later ...
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Sprint CEO Takes Pay Cut To Exclude iPhone Gains… Is An Ouster Next? (S, AAPL, PCS)

Posted: May 4, 2012 at 5:49 pm

It is no secret that Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE: S) is in trouble.  CEO Dan Hesse has been under pressure by holders on and off during his tenure.  Many of ...
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Big Avon Options Bet (AVP)

Posted: May 4, 2012 at 2:15 pm

Avon Products Inc. (NYSE: AVP) is a controversial stock in all aspects.  While some were hoping that buyout interest would remain and head higher, many are hoping that former CEO ...
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Indian IT Outsourcing Woes Continue (WIT, INFY, CTSH, IBM)

Posted: April 25, 2012 at 5:57 am

Wipro Ltd. (NYSE: WIT) is following the same lead as was recently set by Infosys Ltd. (NASDAQ: INFY). The Indian information technology outsourcing firm turned in profit growth of almost ...
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Nokia Plans To Cut Its Way To Prosperity (NOK, AAPL, GOOG, MSFT)

Posted: April 19, 2012 at 7:01 am

Nokia Corporation (NYSE: NOK) is magically trading higher after earnings.  The reaction is certainly not due to any great accomplishments.  There is probably some short covering, but the real news ...
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Why Investors Should Have At Least Some Caution Chasing Drive-Makers Now (STX, WDC, AAPL)

Posted: April 18, 2012 at 11:43 am

Seagate Technology PLC (NASDAQ: STX) is one of today's top market winners and shares just hit a new 52-week high.  While 24/7 Wall St. has been a big backer of ...
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When Solar Giants Try To Shrink Their Way To Prosperity (FSLR)

Posted: April 17, 2012 at 9:52 am

What happens when you are the de facto king of solar, get an analyst downgrade, have no full-time CEO, announce factory closures, and announce broad layoffs?  It might not be ...
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Finally A Value Case for SuperValu (SVU)

Posted: April 10, 2012 at 9:16 am

Supervalu Inc. (NYSE: SVU) may be the third largest supermarket chain operator in America, but this one has been down and out before this fresh earnings report.  Shares are surging ...
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Solid Gap Sales Meet Valuation & Share Performance (GPS)

Posted: April 5, 2012 at 12:19 pm

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) on the surface looked really good today and you might think that the new colors might be creating more permanent interest.  The company reported that its ...
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Making Money At The Masters

Posted: April 5, 2012 at 6:51 am

The Masters, one of golf's four major events, begins today. Augusta National, the owner of the course, will makes millions of dollars from TV sponsorships. The other big beneficiary of ...
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The Management Gap at First Solar (FSLR)

Posted: March 23, 2012 at 11:33 am

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) has been one of the worst performing stocks out there over the last year.  Michael Ahern is searching for a new CEO after a departure ...
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Pacific Sunwear: Long-Term Viability Issues To Consider (PSUN)

Posted: March 14, 2012 at 11:12 am

Pacific Sunwear Of California, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSUN) is caught between a rock and a hard place.  The retailer keeps managing to lose money and that is what is bringing out the wrecking ...
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Second Look: Does Staples Needs A Turnaround Team? (SPLS, ODP, OMX)

Posted: February 29, 2012 at 5:21 pm

After Wednesday's disaster of a share performance in Staples Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS), we are evaluating this situation to see if it is time to bring in a turnaround team?  If ...
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