According to Reuters, a survey of 22 countries show three-quarters of households cutting spending and a sharp drop of confidence in emerging economies. Reuters writes that the US sold record debt and…
According to Reuters, a bailout of US car companies gained support in Congress as GM (GM) and Chrysler said they needed money immediately to stay in business. Reuters reports that Merrill will…
UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE: UNH) has made some rather bold predictions for 2009. What is interesting here is that these projections are not showing continued growth nor showing total dominance. But the…
Douglas A. McIntyre According to Reuters, US car sales are expected to be down sharply for November. Reuters reports that the global recession is hurting Asian factories. Reuters reports that the GM (GM) board is…
These are ten of the top Wall Street analyst upgrades we are seeing from this Friday morning with more than two hours to the open: Borg Warner (BWA) Raised to Buy at…
Unitedhealth Group (UNH) Lay-offs and lowered forecast. Down to $22.72 from 52-week high of $59.46. Freddie Mac (FRE). Concern that market conditions will make firm raise more money. Drops to $14.35 from…
These are ten of the individual analyst calls seen out there this Thursday morning ahead of a 3-day weekend: Aetna (NYSE: AET) cut to Sell at Goldman Sachs. Alcoa (NYSE: AA) Raised…
According to Reuters, US stock indices entered a bear market phase. Reuters writes that Yahoo! (YHOO) and Microsoft (MSFT) are exploring media tie-ups with other internet companies.. Reuters reports that The Weather…
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) is again lowering its guidance. The company now sees $2.95 to $3.05 EPS on revenues of around $81 Billion range. Its prior guidance was $3.55 to $3.60. First Call…
Douglas A. McIntyre Thornburg Mortgage (TMA) Worries about going out of business. Down to $.22 from 52-week high of $27.82. Huntsman (HUN) Apollo walks on buy-out deal. Falls to $12.15 from 52-week high of $28.40.…
After today’s close, we saw the filing showing which stocks Warren Buffett held in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) at the cut off date of March 31, 2008. This is a…
Unitedhealth Group (UNH) Concerns about healthcare cost cuts still bother stock. Drops to $31.50 from 52-week high of $59.46. The Colonial BancGroup (CNB) No bad news. Just part and parcel of being…
Douglas A. McIntyre Luminent (LUM) Company proposes to restructure. Shares down to $.24 from 52-week high of $10.78. Reynolds American (RAI) Falling profit and lower guidance. Drops to $52.17 from 52-week high of $72. International…
Gildan Activewear (GIL) Company cuts guidance. Drops to $23.75 from 52-week high of $46.47. Energizer (ENR) Profit falls almost 9%. Sells off to $71.25 from 52-week high of $119.60. Sunoco (SUN) Broker…
According to Reuters, Yahoo! (YHOO) earnings met expectations. Microsoft (MSFT) indicated it would not raise its bid. Reuters writes that the price of corn and rice moved up sharply. Reuters reports that…