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Best Performing Stocks - Third Quarter 2009

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:27:51 GMT

Here is a look at the top scorchers of the third quarter; a period where the S&P 500 gained 15% - it's best return since we were building the last stock market bubble in 2008. Who says history does not repeat itself?[More...]

Non-U.S. Banks - May 13 2009 9:38AM

Wed, 13 May 2009 13:40:00 GMT

In general, we believe it is still a bit early to get involved with non-US bank stocks as the fundamental outlook remains weak -- asset quality will continue to deteriorate as individuals and companies default on loans, and revenues should continue to fall as loan growth falters and investment banking faces a dearth of new business in the face of economic slowing. Consumer job losses and sluggish business conditions are increasing worldwide, which will tend to dampen demand for credit, even assuming banks are capable of lending more. Moreover, these factors will also hurt asset quality and increase losses on the existing "good" loan portfolios, even apart from considerations of toxic assets. Combined with top-line pressure due to weakening economic conditions, non-US banks face a daunting outlook. That said, we believe that banks in stable emerging economies, such as Chile, Brazil or India, may be more attractive investments, similar to what we[More...]

Warren Buffetts Letter And The Magic Formula, 2009

Wed, 06 May 2009 16:26:00 GMT

A look at Warren Buffett's 2009 letter to shareholders to find wisdom we can apply to the Magic Formula and investing in general. Read More...[More...]

The Best And Worst Of Foreign Bank Stocks

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:14:00 GMT

Maldives Island Beach Last week was one of the worst weeks for many of the world’s stock market indices. The UK’s FTSE 100 was down a massive 26% from the previous week. France’s CAC and Germany’s DAX also plunged over 20% for the week. The Nikkei Index of Japan lost 24%.Here in the US, the Dow plummeted 18% for the week, the worst in its history.The S&P 500 Index also declined 18% for the week.Financial stocks were some of the worst performers last[More...]

Analyst Comments: XenoPort, Standard Motor, Vital Images, Ingram Micro, Bank of Ireland, Napster

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:55:00 GMT

XenoPort, Inc.?s (XNPT) lead candidate is Solzira (XP-13512), a Transported Prodrug of gabapentin. XenoPort is partnered with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for development and commercialization in the U.S. and select countries outside the U.S. The drug has comple[More...]

Analyst Comments: Amkor, Bank of Ireland, Microsemi, Valspar, Aracruz Celulose

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:55:00 GMT

Amkor Technology, Inc. (AMKR) is one of the largest packaging and test subcontractors. March quarter results exceeded both the consensus and management expectations. Forward guidance is for a 1-3% revenue increase in the second quarter. Advanced packaging and testing demand remains strong, while traditional lead frame packages are soft. The net impact is...[More...]

Ahead of Bernanke & Paulson

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:16:00 GMT

Good morning. Premarket futures are indicating a mixed start following some M&A activity (see ROH, CTLM, & XLTC) and better than expected jobless claims (although continuing claims rose). Retail sales, like from Wal-Mart(WMT), also were coming in a little above expectations. Financials are under pressure as concerns remain in place for Fannie and Freddie among many others. Premarket gainers: ROH, FSYS, [More...]

So Extremely Oversold

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:48:00 GMT

Good morning. Premarket futures are down along with overseas markets as continued concerns around the world over financials pressure sentiment. Like yesterday, oil prices are again under pressure while Bernanke makes the case for increased regulatory powers. Premarket...[More...]

Analyst Comments: Valero, Bank of Ireland, Colgate-Palmolive, ProLogis, Oplink Communications

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:49:32 GMT

We are maintaining our Buy recommendation on Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) shares despite the ongoing refining-margin weakness due to high crude oil prices and weak-product demand. Valero's first-quarter earnings came weaker-than-expected on the back of[More...]

Analyst Comments: SRS Labs, Electroglas, Bank of Ireland, PMI Group, Critical Therapeutics, Sappi Limited, Alcon, Universal Forest Products

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:55:06 GMT

SRS Labs, Inc. (SRSL) develops and licenses audio technologies to OEMs in the home entertainment, portable media device, personal telecom, computing, automotive and broadcasting markets. The company develops technology for high growth markets that is licensed by leading OEMs. December quarter results were short of consensus estimates on both the top and bottom lines. However, competition remains fierce, and we are apprehensive that...[More...]

Banks agree measures to tackle kidnappings

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:49:00 GMT

THE HEADS of the Republic's main financial institutions have agreed to implement a range of security measures to frustrate so- called "tiger" kidnappings following talks with Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern and a senior Garda delegation.
Informed sources told The Irish Times the key matter that arose at yesterday's meeting was an agreement by bank chief executives to restrict the amount of cash bank workers can access and to increase the number of people who need to be involved in opening a vault.
Other sources said the ability of a junior bank worker to take a ransom of over [euro]7 million from the Bank of Ireland in College Green, Dublin, in February was greeted with "incredulity" in Garda and Government circles.

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Best Performing Stocks - Third Quarter 2009

Non-U.S. Banks - May 13 2009 9:38AM

Warren Buffetts Letter And The Magic Formula, 2009

The Best And Worst Of Foreign Bank Stocks

Analyst Comments: XenoPort, Standard Motor, Vital Images, Ingram Micro, Bank of Ireland, Napster

Analyst Comments: Amkor, Bank of Ireland, Microsemi, Valspar, Aracruz Celulose

Ahead of Bernanke & Paulson

So Extremely Oversold

Analyst Comments: Valero, Bank of Ireland, Colgate-Palmolive, ProLogis, Oplink Communications

Analyst Comments: SRS Labs, Electroglas, Bank of Ireland, PMI Group, Critical Therapeutics, Sappi Limited, Alcon, Universal Forest Products

Banks agree measures to tackle kidnappings

British banks bow to commission

Payback time for hard-pressed taxpayers

BoI reports [euro]979m loss for six months to end of September

Banks 'must do more' to stop kidnap payments

Banker caught between a rock and a hard place

Banks fall on fears over raising capital

We Have to Find a Way to Protect Banks From Themselves

Shares Fall a Reality Check on the Banks

Bank's Cash for Building

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Portrait Software Receives 2009 DMA Future Innovators Award

Standard Bank of South Africa Selects Leading Collateral Management Solution From Rockall Technologies

Genstar Capital Portfolio Company Univita Health Completes Debt Financing

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Next Generation Uplift Analytics Shown to Optimize Customer Retention

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: LM Ericsson Telephone Company, Hilltop Holdings Inc., Nabors Industries Ltd., The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland and Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited.

Kamakura Reports Sharpest One Month Decline in Corporate Credit Quality Since 1990