December 2008

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Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 22, 2008 at 11:00 AM EST

The Big Three and Irrational Fear of Company Failure

By John Tamny RealClearMarkets When the U.S. Senate blocked Congress’s attempt to save the U.S. carmakers earlier this month, White…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 22, 2008 at 10:58 AM EST

Are Dollar Stores Finally a Sell? (DLTR, NDN, FDO)

The ever-weakening economy is driving consumers to lower and lower priced goods. It is called the "trade-down economy" where people…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 22, 2008 at 10:04 AM EST

CO2 Restriction Easing on Coal-fired Power Plants? (BTU, ACI, MEE, CNX, FTEK)

Last August, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ruled that a proposed coal-fired power plant in Utah did not need…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 22, 2008 at 9:32 AM EST

Elevation & Palm, Good Money Chases Bad (PALM, AAPL, RIMM)

Palm, Inc. (NASDAQ: PALM) has managed to secure an additional investment from Elevation Partners for $100 million. It is easy…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 22, 2008 at 9:18 AM EST

A Consensus Forming That Existing General Motors (GM) Common Shares Are Worthless

On Friday, it become very apparent to us that the common equity in General Motors (NYSE: GM) will become worthless.…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 22, 2008 at 9:11 AM EST

SINA & Focus Media Ad Combination Swap (SINA, FMCN)

SINA Corporation (NASDAQ: SINA) has agreed to buy Focus Media Holding Limited’s (NASDAQ: >FMCN) digital out-of-home advertising networks. This will…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 22, 2008 at 8:53 AM EST

More Bank Rate Cuts: Is China Worse Off Than Imagined?

It is not a good sign when a company cuts interest rates five times in three months. The government may…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 22, 2008 at 8:32 AM EST

Top Analyst Upgrades (BKC, CS, FNF, HES, IFX, NUE, OSG)

These are the top analyst upgrades we have seen this Monday morning ahead of the opening bell: Burger King (BKC)…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 22, 2008 at 8:00 AM EST

The E-Commerce Dream Turns Dark

For years, e-commerce was the bright corner of the retail business. Easier to do comparison shopping. No crowds. Free shipping.…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 22, 2008 at 7:54 AM EST

Top Pre-Market Analyst Downgrades (ABX, COGT, GMR, GG, NEM, NAT, PRU, UBS, X, WOR)

These are some of the top pre-market analyst downgrades we have seen early this Monday morning: Barrick (ABX) Cut to…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 22, 2008 at 7:06 AM EST

S&P Large Caps, Not Large Caps Anymore

It used to be that a large cap stock was defined by S&P as having a market cap of $5…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 22, 2008 at 6:37 AM EST

More Bailout Cash For A New Bailout…Commercial Real Estate

The number of bailouts is becoming so large that new ones are hardly worth mentioning, But, when the lead story…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 22, 2008 at 6:26 AM EST

Cloud Computing Will Never Work

Cloud computing has started to pick up some fans. Google (GOOG) markets a lot of the stuff. It allows things…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 22, 2008 at 6:15 AM EST

The PR Benefit Of Selling The Corporate Jet: The Financial Harm Of Doing It

The corporate jet was always a sign that fat cat CEOs were getting special treatment. Some companies even let management…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 22, 2008 at 6:03 AM EST

The Individual Investor Takes A Holiday

In most big market downturns, individual investors give up the ghost and move money to their mattresses. Not only do…

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Month: December 2008

The Big Three and Irrational Fear of Company Failure

Are Dollar Stores Finally a Sell? (DLTR, NDN, FDO)

CO2 Restriction Easing on Coal-fired Power Plants? (BTU, ACI, MEE, CNX, FTEK)

Elevation & Palm, Good Money Chases Bad (PALM, AAPL, RIMM)

A Consensus Forming That Existing General Motors (GM) Common Shares Are Worthless

SINA & Focus Media Ad Combination Swap (SINA, FMCN)

More Bank Rate Cuts: Is China Worse Off Than Imagined?

Top Analyst Upgrades (BKC, CS, FNF, HES, IFX, NUE, OSG)

The E-Commerce Dream Turns Dark

Top Pre-Market Analyst Downgrades (ABX, COGT, GMR, GG, NEM, NAT, PRU, UBS, X, WOR)

S&P Large Caps, Not Large Caps Anymore

More Bailout Cash For A New Bailout…Commercial Real Estate

Cloud Computing Will Never Work

The PR Benefit Of Selling The Corporate Jet: The Financial Harm Of Doing It

The Individual Investor Takes A Holiday

Stock Market Live June 9, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Bouncing Back with Tech

Live Nasdaq Composite: AI Stocks Reclaim Lost Ground as Volatility Eases and Oil Pulls Back

Live: Will Casey’s Crush Q4 Earnings Tonight After The Bell?

ITA Investors: Watch These Two Events Over the Next 30 Days

74-Year-Old With $2.6M Discovers Late Husband’s IRA RMD Doubled Her Tax Bill

Up 174% Year-to-Date: 1 Major Reason to Hold Off on Micron Technology Stock at $950

74-Year-Old With $2.6M Discovers Late Husband's IRA RMD Doubled Her Tax Bill

We've Been Married 40 Years. Why Is My Wife's Social Security Only $1,000 a Month When Mine Is $3,200?

ITA Investors: Watch These Two Events Over the Next 30 Days

Live: Will Casey’s Crush Q4 Earnings Tonight After The Bell?

The Big Three and Irrational Fear of Company Failure

Are Dollar Stores Finally a Sell? (DLTR, NDN, FDO)

CO2 Restriction Easing on Coal-fired Power Plants? (BTU, ACI, MEE, CNX, FTEK)

Elevation & Palm, Good Money Chases Bad (PALM, AAPL, RIMM)

A Consensus Forming That Existing General Motors (GM) Common Shares Are Worthless

SINA & Focus Media Ad Combination Swap (SINA, FMCN)

More Bank Rate Cuts: Is China Worse Off Than Imagined?

Top Analyst Upgrades (BKC, CS, FNF, HES, IFX, NUE, OSG)

The E-Commerce Dream Turns Dark

Top Pre-Market Analyst Downgrades (ABX, COGT, GMR, GG, NEM, NAT, PRU, UBS, X, WOR)

S&P Large Caps, Not Large Caps Anymore

More Bailout Cash For A New Bailout…Commercial Real Estate

Cloud Computing Will Never Work

The PR Benefit Of Selling The Corporate Jet: The Financial Harm Of Doing It

The Individual Investor Takes A Holiday

Stock Market Live June 9, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Bouncing Back with Tech

Live Nasdaq Composite: AI Stocks Reclaim Lost Ground as Volatility Eases and Oil Pulls Back

Live: Will Casey’s Crush Q4 Earnings Tonight After The Bell?

ITA Investors: Watch These Two Events Over the Next 30 Days

74-Year-Old With $2.6M Discovers Late Husband’s IRA RMD Doubled Her Tax Bill

Up 174% Year-to-Date: 1 Major Reason to Hold Off on Micron Technology Stock at $950

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