TW Telecom Feels The Disconnect (TWTC)
TW Telecom Inc. (NASDAQ: TWTC), the former Time Warner Telecom, is having a rough morning. Last night the company submitted an SEC filing showing that it was going to warn of slower revenue trends…
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Newest first · Page 134Traders Chasing e-Future (EFUT)
e-Future Information Technology (NASDAQ: EFUT) is indicated up about 15% after the Chinese supply chain management software and services company posted earnings last night. It posted revenues of $3.5 million and gross profit was…
Is China Really An Economic Threat?
By John Tamny, RealClearMarkets China’s successful oversight of the 29th Olympiad has predictably raised questions and commentary about issues extending beyond the host’s growing prominence on the fields of play. Some are asking whether…
Top Pre-Market Analyst Upgrades (CEDC, DL, GLW, ECLP, HPQ, KMB, RTP)
This morning is looking actually a bit dull in analyst coverage, but there are some key analyst calls that are affecting shares. These are the upgrades or positive analyst calls we are seeing this…
McDonald’s (MCD) Grows Too Much
If McDonald’s (MCD) keeps growing as fast as it is there won’t be any room left in the market for Starbucks (SBUX), Burger King, Dunkin’ Donuts, and all the little deli operators will be…
Downgrading the Homebuilders (DHI, KBH, PHM, TOL)
Credit Suisse has decided that something is a amiss in the housing sector this morning and cut the ratings on the group. They are listed below. DR Horton (DHI) Cut to Neutral. KB Home…
Microsoft (MSFT): Kill The Zune
Microsoft (MSFT) is about to launch its latest version of the Zune multimedia player. To date the company has sold two million units. In contrast, Apple (AAPL) has sold over 150 million iPods. Microsoft…
OPEC To Sit Out The Inning
Saudi Arabia carries the big lumber at OPEC meetings. It is the largest oil producer in the cartel. Its government is one of the most stable, especially when contrasted to nations such as Venezuela.…
The Bear Market’s Big Sucker Rally (MSFT)(BA)(GE)(F)(FNM)(FRE)(WM)(LEH)
In community college Economics 101 students learn that there can be dips in bull markets. Usually these are caused by a single event like a change in the party that runs Congress. The same…
Media Digest 9/10/2008
According to Reuters, the bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (FRE) was greeted with cautious optimism. Reuters says the the Justice Department has hired a litigator to look into antitrust issues at Google…
The Justice Department: Google (GOOG) Looks Like Microsoft (MSFT)
The Association of National Advertisers has already indicated to the Justice Department that it is bitter about the planned link-up which would allow Google (GOOG) to sell part of Yahoo!’s (YHOO) search inventory. The…
4 Chart Breakout Candidates (NTRS, WMT, AMTD, CHS)
Today was a strange day in the markets because of the Uncle Sam bailouts, but there are many stocks which showed activity on their charts exhibiting breakout or reversal patterns. Whether they continue is…
Dunkin’ Donuts Kicks Starbucks (SBUX) While It Is Down
Dunkin’ Donuts plans to double its US stores to 15,000 by 2020. The management at the inexpensive coffee shop chain must have a crystal ball or a very good psychic. Not many companies know…
Biodel Trades Down Close To Net Asset Value (BIOD)
If you just read headlines on Biodel Inc. (Nasdaq: BIOD) this morning, you would have thought the news coming out of the company was either good or just neutral. Today was the exact opposite,…
Michael Dell Buying More Stock (DELL)
There is some more insider buying going on over at Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL). Chairman, CEO, and founder Michael Dell has just last week added to his position in open market stock purchases. In…