Jim Cramer wants people to sell all of their stocks. Even though the market may keep falling, that might not be a practical solution for everyone. There are several things investors can…
It appears that every stock in the market is being crushed, but that is not entirely so. Several companies in industries not likely to be badly by a deep recession are doing…
As long as companies in the "smokes" business are not being sued by dead people who used their products, it is a hell of a business. Operating margins can run above 20%…
You know it’s a rough day in the market when even defensive stocks are weak or mixed. We are at least seeing a mixed bag from some of these. But the trend…
Philip Morris USA, part of Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO), has filed a rather interesting lawsuit which could act to set the precedent for case law for years ahead. Big Tobacco asked…
Douglas A. McIntyre There is one critical aspect to the stock market that pertains to American International Group (NYSE: AIG) which has been given less coverage because of the media’s focus on the turmoil in…
According to Reuters, the government takeover of Fannie Mae (FNM) and Freddie Mac (FRE) will do little to help the mortgage market short-term. Reuters writes that Lehman (LEH) made a number of…
The merger chatter this morning has Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO) looking at UST Inc. (NYSE: UST) in a deal valued at $10 Billion or higher. This could be a major score…
Douglas A. McIntyre According to Reuters, bond giant Pimco called for more governemt support for the financial system saying the the credit crisis could turn much worse. Reuters writes that Microssoft (MSFT) will begin its…
Altria Group Inc. (MO) spooked shareholders today when it said cigarette shipments this year may plunge as much as 3.5 percent. The stock fell to a three-month low as investors wondered whether…
Douglas A. McIntyre We have been running through many companies to determine which dividends appear safe. Investors chase high dividend stocks with stable earnings when they are concerned about where to put their money. We…
It used to be that DEFENSIVE STOCKS were the way to go during periods of uncertainty and during times of market sell-offs. But now that isn’t even working out. After we looked…
Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) has just filed a shelf registration that would allow the international tobacco giant to sell debt securities and warrants to purchase debt securities. As this will…
These are 10 of the top calls that 247WallSt.com is looking at this morning: Altria (NYSE: MO) cut to Neutral at JPMorgan. Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) started as Overweight at Lehman Brothers. ITT…
One topic we cover at 247WallSt.com with regularity is share buybacks from major companies. While we are starting to see a slower pace in fresh buyback announcements compared to 2006 and 2007,…
