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Media Digest 10/1/2008 Reuters, WSJ, NYTimes, FT, Bloomberg

According to Reuters, a Senate plan to vote on the bailout package pushed US markets up. Reuters reports that the FDIC would like to increase the value of the accounts it insures. Reuters reports…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 18 years ago

NASDAQ Cancels Google Trades As Erroneous (GOOG)

Today was a very strange day in Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) as far as a stock.  As we suspected and went out with after seeing this too many times, NASDAQ has made a determination…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 18 years ago

Possible Erroneous Trades Affect Google Close (GOOG)

If you have ever seen odd trading, Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) saw its fair share of odd trading.  Shares had been up the entire day and right before today’s close there was a massive…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 18 years ago

The 52-Week Low Club 9/30/2008 (HIG)(CC)(RRI)(APPA)

Hartford Finl Svcs (HIG) Downgraded due to exposure to debt at troubled financial firms. Drops to $31.26 from 52-week high of $99.21. Circuit City Stores (CC) The end is near. Hard to see how…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 18 years ago

Web.Com, Perhaps The Cheapest Internet Stock (WWWW, VRSN)

This weekend we gave many updates to our favorite stocks in the under $10 category.  Of our stocks, Web.com (NASDAQ: WWWW) remains perhaps the cheapest of the internet stocks which fit within our screening…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 18 years ago

In Debt Crisis, Charter Communications (CHTR) Is Toast

Charter Communications (CHTR) is still one of the largest cable companies in the US in a period where cable should be doing fairly well, Charter’s common stock is worthless at this point. It may…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 18 years ago

USEC: The Nuclear Call Option (USU)

This weekend we made new updates to our favorite list of stocks in the under $10 category.  USEC Inc. (NYSE: USU) is currently our favorite stock under $10.00 in the alternative energy category.  Is…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 18 years ago

The Value Case For Flextronics (FLEX)

This weekend we issued updated targets and scenarios for our favorite stocks in the under $10.00 universe, and Flextronics International Ltd. (NASDAQ: FLEX) was one of the value names that came in the screen…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 18 years ago

Despite Harder Times, Blackstone Adds To Asian Team (BX)

The Blackstone Group (NYSE: BX) is making changes to its structure in Asia, and these changes may allow it to become an investment banker and advisor rather than just a deal-maker or investor.  The…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 18 years ago

Getting a Grip on Carbon Emissions (CEG, ED, PEG)

Last week, a consortium of ten states in the northeastern US held its initial auction of allowances to emit CO2. The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) has set a cap on carbon emissions of…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 18 years ago

Consumer Confidence Data Not Representative of Today

The Conference Board has released some surprising data that was stronger than many would have guessed.  The September confidence index came in at 59.8, up from 58.5 in August.  The Present Situation index fell…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 18 years ago

CBS (CBS): A Ray Of Hope

CBS (CBS) continues to make the argument that network television advertising will do relatively well during a recession. Wall St keeps rejecting the idea. CBS shares are now down to $14.43, off over 50%…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 18 years ago

ModusLink Replaces CMGI (MLNK, CMGI)

CMGI Inc. (NASDAQ: CMGI) is now ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNK).  Shares are now open for trading after opening at $9.00.  Last night the company reported earnings, but traders will now be focused…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 18 years ago

Reliant Financing Shows Tight Capital Markets (RRI)

Reliant Energy Inc. (NYSE: RRI) is looking like a classic example of how things are changing in the credit markets.  The electricity and energy services provider lowered its guidance because of Hurricane Ike and…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 18 years ago