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…
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Douglas A. McIntyre
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…
The 52-Week Low Club 9/8/2008 (FRE)(FNM)(BIOD)(AUTH)(CEGE)
Freddie Mac (FRE) is one sale at $.65. A day-trader’s dream, down from a 52-week high of $65.88. Fannie Mae (FNM) Almost a better deal. Sells off to $.65 from 52-week high of $68.60.…
Newsflash! Citi and Lehman Downgrade Fannie And Freddie
The Fly on the Wall reported this morning that "Lehman downgraded shares of Fannie Mae (FNM) and Freddie Mac (FRE) to Equal Weight from Overweight after the U.S. government said it will place Fannie…
Midwest Bank Responds to Market Concerns (MBHI)
Midwest Banc Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBHI) has issued a response to dimish fears about its holdings of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This was in direct response to news surrounding the US government takeover…
UAL Confusion Clarification (UAUA)
UAL Corp. (NASDAQ: UAUA) shares were halted after what seemed to be a sudden and massive mystery stock tank to most observers. There were erroneous reports circulating that the legacy airline carrier was going…
ETF Launch: Japanese REIT ETF (NTRS, JRE)
Northern Trust (NASDAQ: NTRS) has announced the launch today of the first exchange traded fund (ETF) that is dedicated to the Real Estate Investment Trust sector in JAPAN. The underlying stock holding this REIT…
Reporting Oil Reserves: More Information or More Noise? (XOM, CVX, COP)
The SEC has proposed new rules that would permit oil and gas companies to report possible and probable reserves as well as proved reserves when completing their annual 10-K. According to the agency, more…
Electronic Arts Defines Financial Delays To Harry Potter Game (ERTS, TWX)
Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:ERTS) has confirmed the release of the Harry Potter video game, although this might not be good as you’d think for a "feed me now" attitude on Wall Street. The video…
5 Leveraged Financial Winners In Fannie/Freddie Seizure (LEH, AIG, NLY, CIM, WM)
This morning we are seeing a massive gain on the heels of the US government seizure tied to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Those shares are halted and Warren Buffett has just called these…
Top Pre-Market Analyst Downgrades (AZO, CX, FNM, ISIL, MHK, NVDA, PETM, POR, TSCO, UST)
These are some of the larger impact calls from analysts with downgrades or negative calls we are seeing this Monday morning with more than two hours to the open: AutoZone (AZO) Cut to Neutral…