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Stock Market Wrapup Dec. 3rd
2007-12-04 00:15:00
All three major indices closed lower on the day, as investors continue to show concern over the housing and financial sectors. The Dow lost -57 points on the day to close at 13,315. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq and S&P each closed down to end at 2,637 and 1,472, respectfully. Light, sweet crude edged higher to settle at $89.31 per barrel. Treasury and gold prices each posted gains, while the dollar slid against the euro and the yen.On the economic front, the Institute for Supply Management reported that a reading of its manufacturing index for November showed a drop to 50.8. Analysts had forecasted a slightly larger dip to 50.5. Any reading above 50 represents economic growth.In corporate news, shares of VeriFone (NYSE: PAY - News) tumbled -45.8% on the day after announcing that accounting errors had caused it to overstate pretax earnings for the first nine months of the year by nearly $30 million, or 80%. As a result, the company said it expects to reduce its pretax income by -$8.9 mi...
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Stocks to Watch Tuesday
2007-12-03 23:02:00
Here are 7 stocks for traders for Tuesday from TradingMarkets.com:Cost Plus (NasdaqGS:CPWM - News) beat earnings expectations on Monday afternoon, announcing -$0.63 EPS over an expected -$0.77 EPS. CPWM does not have a PowerRating (for Traders) due to volume constraints.AutoZone (NYSE:AZO - News) reports earnings before the open on Tuesday morning, with analysts looking for $1.91 EPS. AZO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.Sanderson Farms (NasdaqGS:SAFM - News) announces results before the bell on Tuesday; look for $1.19 EPS. SAFM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.When Shaw Group (NYSE:SGR - News) reports quarterly results tomorrow morning, be watching for $0.56 EPS. SGR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS - News) is expected to report $0.11 EPS on Tuesday after the market closes. CHS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.Analysts are watching for Guess (NYSE:GES - News) to announce $0.58 EPS tomorrow afternoon. GES's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.Wind River (Nasda...
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NYSE Euronext Inc. (NYX) Opens Office in Beijing
2007-12-03 20:39:00
NYSE Euronext (NYX) Chief Executive Office r, Duncan L. Niederauer, on his first international trip since becoming the company?s CEO, will host the official grand opening of the company?s representative office in Beijing , China on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007. Joining Mr. Niederauer for this historic ceremony will be senior Chinese and U.S. government officials, CEOs of several NYSE-listed Chinese companies, and other invited guests.?It is an honor for the NYSE to be the first foreign exchange to have approval to open a representative office in Beijing, and we greatly appreciate the opportunity to officially open our office in Beijing and to further strengthen our relationship with the People?s Republic of China and its business community,? Mr. Niederauer said. ?We especially want to thank the China Securities Regulatory Commission for their ongoing support and the outstanding Chinese enterprises that we are privileged to list on the NYSE.?On Sept. 4, 2007, the New York Stock Exchange was ...

Vivendi SA to Buy Activision Inc. (ATVI)
2007-12-03 18:49:00
Vivendi SA's purchase of a majority stake in Activision Inc., creating one of the largest video game publishers in the world, was among the merger and acquisition deals that moved shares on Monday.On Sunday, Vivendi said it will buy 52 percent of Activision shares, paying a total of $9.8 billion including debt. Activision will be combined with Vivendi Games, the publisher of online game "World of Warcraft" among others, into a company called Activision Blizzard.Activision's games include the "Guitar Hero" and "Call of Duty" series. After a stock offering, Vivendi will be able to own as much as 68 percent of Activision Blizzard.The buyout values Activision at $27.50 per share, a 24.2 percent premium to Friday's closing price. The stock rose $3.78, or 17.1 percent, to $25.92 in morning trading, and set an all-time high of $26.72.
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Hot Stocks to Watch Monday
2007-12-03 17:44:00
Here are 7 trading ideas for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Stock Indicators page and is based upon our latest quantitative research.BullishLaps Down 5% or More: These are stocks that lap down by 5% or more and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that lap down by more than 5% have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.UltraShort Financials ProShare (NYSE:SKF - News). SKF's PowerRating (for Traders) is 8.Stocks Down 10% or More: These are stocks that have lost 10% or more over the past five days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that have lost 10% or more over the past five days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have ...
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Google Inc. (GOOG) May Break into the Wireless Arena
2007-12-02 21:34:00
Google Inc. confirmed its plans to bid for a prized piece of the airwaves in an upcoming government auction, further underscoring the Internet search leader's determination to shake up the wireless market and plumb more profits from mobile phones.Friday's announcement wasn't a bombshell because the Mountain View-based company previously signaled it might participate in the Federal Communications Commission auction scheduled to begin Jan. 24.In a mild surprise, Google will enter the competition without a partner more experienced in the wireless industry. But that fact does not matter. If Google is going into an industry, you can be sure that they have all their basis covered. The company is way too new age and smart to make irresponsible corporate decisions. With this new wireless business, they can compete directly with Apple and their iPhone, but with one small difference: they own the network and the rights to the phone which puts them in a much better position to compete an...
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Apple Inc. (AAPL) iPhone Talks Break Down in China
2007-12-02 20:56:00
Negotiations between Apple Inc. and China 's largest mobile phone company have broken down, according to reports Friday.China's Southern Daily newspaper cited unnamed sources and said negotiations to launch Cupertino-based Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL - News) iPhone through China Mobile Ltd. failed because of differences over revenue sharing.The newspaper said Apple plans to sell the iPhones directly now by opening stores in Beijing, and is in negotiations with Chinese mobile phone distributors.Published November 30, 2007 by the Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal
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Hot Stocks to Watch Monday
2007-12-02 17:17:00
Here are 7 stocks for traders for Monday from TradingMarkets.com:When Isle of Capri (NasdaqGS:ISLE - News) reports earnings on Monday before the market opens, watch for $-$0.04 EPS. ISLE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.Phillips-Van Heusen (NYSE:PVH - News) should report $1.03 EPS on Monday morning. PVH's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.Analysts are expecting Sharper Image (NasdaqGM:SHRP - News) to announce -$1.44 EPS in quarterly results on Monday morning. SHRP's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.Cost Plus (NasdaqGS:CPWM - News) reports earnings on Monday before the bell, with analysts looking for $0.77 EPS. CPWM does not have a PowerRating (for Traders) due to volume constraints.Big Lots (NYSE:BIG - News) fell 7% Friday after missing expectations, and cutting Q4 revenue forecasts. BIG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.Dell (NasdaqGS:DELL - News) fell 14% today after missing estimates and a downgrade at Goldman Sachs. DELL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.J. Crew Group (NYSE:JCG - ...
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J. Crew Group, Inc. (JCG) Shares Surge on 3Q Results
2007-12-02 01:39:00
Shares of J. Crew Group Inc. jumped on Friday after the preppy retailer reported a strong third-quarter profit and raised its full-year outlook, and analysts said the results were a bright spot in a weak retail sector.Late Thursday, J. Crew reported third-quarter profit rose 3 percent on higher sales at its retail, Internet and catalog business. Revenue rose 21 percent, and same-store sales rose 8 percent. Same-store sales, or sales in stores open at least one year, are a key metric of a retailer's health.On Friday, J. Crew shares gained $7.75, or 19.2 percent, to $48.05 Friday. The stock has traded between $33.50 an $57.17 during the past year.The New York-based retailer has been focusing on higher-margin items, including women's suits, Italian cashmere and its Crew Cuts line of children's clothing, and worked on increasing sales in existing stores, rather than opening new stores, to drive growth.
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Stock Options to Keep in Mind
2007-12-02 01:17:00
Here are 7 options to watch for today.Most Under-Priced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. This stock comes from today's list and is among the most under-priced individual calls.Apple Dec 200 Calls (NasdaqGS:AAPL - News). AAPL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.Most Under-Priced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. This stock comes from today's list and is among the most under-priced individual puts.ConAgra Foods Jan 25 Puts (NYSE:CAG - News). CAG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. This stock comes from today's list and is among the most overpriced individual calls.Plains All American Pipeline Jan 70 Calls (NYSE:PAA - News). PAA's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. This stock comes from today's list and is among the most overpriced ...
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Dell Inc. (DELL) Shares Plunge on Analyst Comment
2007-12-01 21:59:00
Dell shares plunged Friday after the computer maker posted third-quarter results, though at least one analyst called the 13-percent drop in the shares a "buying opportunity.""We also see several near-term catalysts, including an aggressive buyback beginning next week, cost reductions and additional retail partnerships," wrote Citi Investment Research's Richard Gardner in a note to clients.On Thursday, Dell posted quarterly results just short of Wall Street's expectations. And in its first earnings conference call in more than a year, executives predicted more restructuring costs as the company reshapes its business through acquisitions, more layoffs and a focus on fast-growing markets and products.Dell has been struggling to turn its business around since last summer, when it announced a slew of bad news, including an internal accounting probe and a huge recall of laptop batteries. Rival Hewlett-Packard Co. has also been gaining market share ever since ousting Dell from its spot a...
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Jim Cramer's Mad Money Lightning Round Nov. 30th
2007-12-01 21:41:00
Abbott Labs (ABT): Cramer likes this stock because it has great drugs and diagnostics. He also recommended Baxter (BAX), Bard (BCR), and Becton Dickinson (BDX).Infinera (INFN): Cramer doesn't want to be in this stock because he doesn't like the optical sector.Southern Copper (PCU): Cramer is bullish on this stock, but he thinks Freeport McMoran (FCX) is better since it's cheap and he thinks it will be taken over soon.Nordstroms (JWN): Cramer thinks this stock should go up to $36, so he would buy the stock here.E*Trade (ETFC): Cramer thinks you will get hurt if you try to invest in this stock. He is bearish.Anthracite Capital (AHR): This is a residential REIT, so Cramer is bearish. He recommended the caller buy Annaly Capital (NLY) instead.Anadarko Petroleum (APC): Cramer thinks this stock is terrific, along with Apache (APA), Devon (DVN), and XTO (XTO).Trane (TT): Cramer said he has been looking at this stock and was actually going to recommend it later tonight, but he has second...
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Citigroup Inc. (C) Sells Off More Assets
2007-12-01 19:37:00
Citigroup Inc. has sold off 20 percent of the assets in its structured investment vehicles in the last two months, the bank said Friday.Assets in the SIVs declined to $66 billion as of Nov. 30 from $83 billion as of Sept. 30, Citigroup confirmed after a report from Moody's Investors Services detailed the falling asset values of several SIVs.SIVs are complex funds selling short-term debt, like unsecured commercial paper, to investors such as hedge funds. The SIVs then use the proceeds to buy longer-term assets, like mortgage-backed securities, that yield higher returns.The vehicles normally generate money through fees and the difference between short-term and long-term rates. But demand for short-term assets has dried up due to plummeting home prices, and that has led to liquidity problems for SIVs.
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Stock Market Wrapup Nov. 30th
2007-12-01 00:08:00
Stocks were mixed in trading on the final day of a volatile week, with the Dow and S&P each posting gains. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq closed lower on the day as earnings from Dell (Nasdaq: DELL - News) fell short of expectations. The Dow added 60 points to close at 13,372, with the S&P added 11 points to end at 1,481 for the day. The Nasdaq closed down -7 points to close at 2,661 for the week. Light, sweet crude dipped on the day to settle at $88.71 for January delivery. Treasury and gold prices both fell, while the dollar gained against the euro and the yen.In economic news, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke fueled speculation of a December rate cut during a speech last night when he said the central bank will have to be "exceptionally alert and flexible" as consumers are likely to face headwinds in the coming months due to the credit environment, housing market, and high energy costs. Adding to rate-cut predictions is a report from the Commerce Department that showed individual income ...
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Morgan Stanley to Write Off More After Zoe Cruz's Unexpected Departure
2007-11-30 23:03:00
The ouster of Zoe Cruz, one of Wall Street's most powerful female executives, as Morgan Stanley 's (NYSE:MS - News) co-president after a $3.7 billion mortgage loss has raised questions about how big the ultimate write-down will be - and how much investors will notice.Cruz's unexpected departure on Thursday, after a quarter century at Morgan Stanley, eliminated perhaps the leading candidate to succeed John Mack as chief executive.The 52-year-old Cruz joined a conga line of banking executives to lose their jobs after more than $50 billion of mortgage losses industry wide. These include the chief executives of Merrill Lynch & Co (NYSE:MER - News) and Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C - News), Stanley O'Neal and Charles Prince.Cruz oversaw a business that in September and October generated the $3.7 billion pretax loss, reducing overall net income by $2.5 billion. Many analysts have said losses may have grown in November.
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Jim Cramer's Stop Trading Nov. 29th
2007-11-30 21:21:00
Eddie Lampert and Sears (SHLD), Citigroup (C): Cram er defended Sears CEO Eddie Lampert, in spite of the retailer's bad quarter. Lampert also has a significant stake in Citigroup, which also performed poorly. "I am not a schadenfreude guy," Cramer said adding that he support Lampert and Sears through this tough patch. Sears' "performance has hit several bumps in the road. ... I'm not abandoning [Sears] , the guy is too darn good," remarked Cramer. He points to Lampert's gigantic gain in K-Mart after having purchased the company for nothing. Sears should be viewed as an 18 month stock, although its performance the last six months has been terrible. Concerning Citigroup, Cramer commented, "I bet Eddie Lampert thought the same way I did.Published By SeekingAlpha
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Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. (SIRI) and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (XM
2007-11-30 20:39:00
Shares of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. rose Friday morning after an analyst said he expects the Department of Justice to announce it will not block a deal to unite the two.Shares of XM gained 90 cents, or 6.7 percent, to $14.64, and shares of Sirius rose 12 cents, or 3.4 percent, to $3.65 after the opening bell.Bear Stearns analyst Robert Peck said that while he believes junior staffers at the Justice Department moved to block the deal, senior staffers probably disagreed and probably will rule in favor of the deal, which would allow Sirius to buy out the much-larger XM.If the deal is approved, XM shareholders will receive 4.6 shares of Sirius' stock for every XM share they own.

Countrywide Financial Corp. (CFC) Stock is Due for a Rise
2007-11-30 20:12:00
Stocks rose unevenly Friday, largely extending the week's rally after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave investors more reason to believe further interest rate cuts are on the way.The Dow Jones industrial average rose more than 60 points after earlier rising about 120 points. But the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index didn't join in the rally after weak quarterly results from Dell Inc.In a speech late Thursday, Bernanke said persistently tight credit conditions, the housing slump and high energy prices will probably create some "headwinds for the consumer in the months ahead," and the central bank will have to be "exceptionally alert and flexible."The Fed meets again Dec. 11, and a rate cut could help reinvigorate the slowing economy. Evidence of a more reticent consumer came Thursday in a Commerce Department report that showed consumer spending rising a modest 0.2 percent in October, the slowest pace in four months.Once the Fed meets and after the cut has happened, expect ...
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Mortgage Lender Stocks Soar on Ben Bernanke's Comments
2007-11-30 19:34:00
Shares of mortgage lenders soared Friday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke signaled his willingness to slash interest rates again to prop up wobbly financial markets.Bernanke, in a speech late Thursday, said the Fed will be "exceptionally alert and flexible" to find posThis echoes comments from other central bank officers in the past few days suggesting a cut in interest rates next month.The Federal Reserve's task is to balance growth against inflation by setting an interest rate target that ensures the economy grows neither too quickly nor too sluggishly.The Fed cut its target rate in September to 4.75 percent from 5.25 percent, and cut the rate further at the end of October to 4.5 percent. Paul J. Nolte, director of investments at Hinsdale Associates, said based on the rally in stocks this week people appear to expect the Fed will cut rates again.Lower interest rates make it cheaper for mortgage lenders to raise cash and more enticing for people to buy homes. Presumably...
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Hot Stocks to Watch Friday
2007-11-30 16:12:00
Here are 7 trading ideas for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Stock Indicators page and is based upon our latest quantitative research.BullishLaps Down 5% or More: These are stocks that lap down by 5% or more and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that lap down by more than 5% have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.Overstock.com (NasdaqGM:OSTK - News). OSTK's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.Stocks Down 10% or More: These are stocks that have lost 10% or more over the past five days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that have lost 10% or more over the past five days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided tr...
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Oil Prices Fall Below $90 a Barrel
2007-11-30 13:14:00
Oil prices fell Friday on expectations that OPEC will increase output next week and on fading concerns of a supply disruption from a U.S. pipeline fire.Light, sweet crude for January delivery fell $1.55 to $89.46 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange by midday in Europe. On Thursday, the crude contract gained 39 cents to settle at $91.01 a barrel in choppy trade.In London, January Brent crude dropped $1.78 to $88.44 a barrel on the ICE Futures exchange.Oil prices have tumbled this week amid speculation that supplies are rising and a slowdown in U.S. growth will undercut energy demand.The fire along the oil conduit from Canada to the Midwest caused a spike above $95 a barrel Thursday - and renewed speculation that oil was as back on its way to $100. But by the end of New York floor trading it was clear most of the network was quickly returned to service and that the fire-damaged section was expected to be back up in days.
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Zoe Cruz Leaves Morgan Stanley (MS)
2007-11-30 06:39:00
One of the most powerful women in the financial world became the latest victim of the management purge on Wall Street.Morgan Stanley said that Zoe Cruz , a 25-year veteran at the firm, was ousted as co-president Thursday in a sweeping management shake-up aimed at turning around the investment bank amid turmoil in the credit markets.Cruz joins a growing list of Wall Street's top names who have been fired since the summer, including Merrill Lynch & Co.'s Stan O'Neal and Citigroup Inc.'s Charles Prince, for presiding over their firms as they became mired in the subprime mortgage tar-pit.
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What is the Federal Reserve Going to do on Dec. 11th?
2007-11-30 03:28:00
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday hinted that another interest rate cut may be needed to bolster the economy. The worsening credit crunch, a deepening housing slump and rising energy prices probably will create some "headwinds for the consumer in the months ahead," he said.Bernanke said he expects consumer spending will continue to grow and suggested the country can withstand the current problems without falling into a recession. But he indicated that consumers could turn more cautious as they try to cope with all the stresses.The odds have grown that the country could enter a recession. A sharp cutback in consumer spending could send the economy into a tailspin. Against this backdrop, Fed policymakers will need to be "exceptionally alert and flexible," Bernanke said.Should he drop the rate 100 basis points? I think he should. We need a situation of shock and awe to start to cure this current credit crisis.
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Stock Market Wrapup Nov. 29th
2007-11-30 02:14:00
The major market indices seesawed back and forth between positive and negative territory throughout the trading day before edging slightly higher following a two-day rally, as Wall Street weighed economic data and weak home sales prior to a speech by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke tonight. The Dow posted a modest gain to close at 13,312. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq and S&P each closed fractionally higher to end at 2,668 and 1,470, respectively. Light, sweet crude rose 39 cents on the day to close at $91.01 for January delivery. Treasury prices closed higher, while gold tumbled to close at $802.30 an ounce. The dollar gained against the euro, and declined versus the yen.On the economic front, a report from the Commerce Department showed that gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 4.9% for the three-month period ending September 30th, its strongest growth in four years. The number was above the initial estimate of a growth rate of 3.9%. Despite the showing, the White House lowered ...
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Hot Stocks to Watch Friday
2007-11-30 01:16:00
Here are 7 stocks for traders for Friday from TradingMarkets.com:Brocade (NasdaqGS:BRCD - News) beat earnings on Thursday after the bell, announcing $0.17 EPS over an expected $0.13 EPS. BRCD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.Dell (NasdaqGS:DELL - News) matched earnings on Thursday with $0.35 EPS. DELL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.OmniVision (NasdaqGS:OVTI - News) beat earnings expectations on Thursday afternoon with $0.51 EPS over $0.43 EPS. OVTI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.J. Crew (NYSE:JCG - News) beat earnings on Thursday with $0.42 EPS over $0.36 EPS. JCG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.Big Lots (NYSE:BIG - News) reports earnings on Friday before the bell, with analysts looking for $0.12 EPS. BIG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.Tiffany & Co. (NYSE:TIF - News) announces earnings on Friday morning before the market opens; analysts expect 0.25 EPS. TIF's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.Knightsbridge Tankers (NasdaqGS:VLCCF - News) expects to report $0.44 EPS on ...
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Dell Inc. (DELL) Profit Grows 27 Percent
2007-11-30 00:13:00
Dell Inc. said earnings grew 27 percent in the third quarter, buoyed by growth in overseas markets like Brazil and by prices falling for memory chips and other components.The results fell just shy of analyst expectations.Dell, which posted results after markets closed Thursday, earned $766 million, or 34 cents per share, in the three months ended Nov. 2. That was up from $601 million, or 27 cents per share, in revised figures from the same quarter a year ago. Revenue grew 9 percent to $15.64 billion.Analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial were expecting the Round Rock company to post profits of 35 cents per share on revenue of $15.34 billion.
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VMware Inc. (VMW) Stock Upgraded
2007-11-29 20:04:00
A Citi Investment Research analyst said late Wednesday a new virtualization software program from VMware Inc. should help the company enhance its market position."We believe this is a significant step towards enhancing VMware's already dominant position in the virtualization industry, and is a pre-emptive strike against future Microsoft and Citrix/Xen releases in the battle for control of the x86 server virtualization market," Brent Thill said in a client note. He kept his "Buy" rating and $134 price target.VMware's "virtualization" software lets a single computer function like multiple machines, allowing companies to spend less on equipment and energy in their data centers.At least six computer makers will include the ESX Server 3i software on new servers, helping VMware to continue its 90 percent domination of the market, and also to expand the market to new customers, Thill said.
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CNBC's Street Signs Recap Nov. 28th
2007-11-29 19:26:00
Erin Burnett started the show discussing the Fed's new U.S economy survey with Diana Olick and Steve Liesman, both of CNBC. Diana says that the standards are tighter on consumer loans as well as residential. Stave adds that barriers have been created by the tighter credit and lending institutions. Mortgage delinquencies have drastically increased in the past quarter. The pace of homebuilding is low and is not expected to pick back up until, at best, well in to 2008. The DOW, Nasdaq and S&P have all shown improvements today. Bonds and Oil are down, stocks are at a high for the day; says Bob Pisani. Freddie Mac (FRE) and CITI Group are today's leaders in the financial sector. Exxon Mobil, Sunoco and Valero Energy are among the top five stocks in the energy sector. Next, Steve Burton of ING Global Real Estate Fund says we like companies with a conservative business model. Also mall stocks in Europe, Asia and the U.S. are considered good investments. Simon Property (SPG) ...
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CNBC's The Call Recap Nov. 28th
2007-11-29 16:01:00
Trish Regan started the show by stating that financials are up today, leading stocks to trade higher. The DOW is down about 5.3% for November. Nasdaq down 7.4% for November. Stocks are on pace for first 2 day winning streak this month. Next, the economy was discussed with Steve Liesman. He says the FED needs to take into account the market, despite dips in the credit institutions; flexible policymaking is required when dealing with volatility within the financial sector. AIG, American Express and IBM are the leaders in the financial sector today. Crude Oil reaches a two week low with a drop of almost 3%; at under $92/barrel. Freddie Mac and CITI Group are among the leaders for finances. The U.S currency index is up almost a point. Next, shareholders vs. the sec; Dan Pedrotty says that the sec is not following through to protect investors. Among these proxy proposals is the stipulation that shareholders, owning 5% or more of the company, can elect new company directors. The...
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Hot Trading Ideas Thursday
2007-11-29 15:46:00
Here are 7 trading ideas for today. This list comes directly from the Trading Markets Stock Indicators page and is based upon our latest quantitative research.Bullish5+ Consecutive Lower Lows: These are stocks that have made a lower low for five or more consecutive days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that make lower lows for five or more days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.Synovis Life Technologies (NasdaqGM:SYNO - News). SYNO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.Stocks Down 10% or More: These are stocks that have lost 10% or more over the past five days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that have lost 10% or more over the past five days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-day...
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