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Invest In HealthCare!

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:52:08 GMT

In 3 of the past 4 market rebounds since 1982, equity gains slowed to a single digit pace in the 2nd year, after the initial rally. Now dividend stocks have extra appeal because they offer a tempting alternative to CDs which pay virtually no interest at all, and long term bonds which pay a little bit more but leave you at the mercy of inflation. Established value companies in stable industries have usually proven a better long-term investment. Before S&P cut Pfizer (PFE) ratings to 'AA' from 'AAA' on Oct 16, 2009, there were 5 companies with AAA credit ratings: Automated Data Processing (ADP), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), ExxonMobil (XOM) and Microsoft (MSFT). In other words, 2 out of 5 were healthcare companies.[More...]

Income Trio: Neil George's 'Fabulous Finds'

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:59:27 GMT

"A few stocks have really grabbed my attention; they have core assets that generate lots of cash, and serve their investors a good cut of the profits with regular streams of big dividends," says income specialist Neil George.[More...]

Wall Street Ends Choppy Session Lower, Boeing (NYSE: BA) Falls

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:38:28 GMT

US stocks finished lower on Tuesday after Federal Reserve upped its forecast for economic growth in 2010 but warned that jobless rate would likely remain high next year.[More...]

Market Closing : Afternoon Improvement Leaves Stock Averages Just In Red

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:55:00 GMT

Stocks end marginally lower and have now declined in four of five sessions. The major averages did pare losses and made the highs of the day in afternoon action after the release of Federal Reserve meeting minutes. The minutes showed a more upbeat assessment of the economy from the central bank. A return to losing ways for the dollar contributed to the stock market's improvement.[More...]

Consumer Confidence Up Ahead of Black Friday

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:39:46 GMT

The market is lower this morning, but not in any major way. Asian markets sold off overnight, and the dollar is up a bit, so some selling is not surprising.[More...]

Hot Stocks Of The Day: ADI, AEO, MDT, BKS, BRCD

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:34:47 GMT

US stocks declined on Tuesday as investors were disappointed by lackluster consumer confidence and third quarter GDP data.[More...]

Pre-Market: Stock Futures Mixed In Wake Of GDP Revision

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:05:00 GMT

Stock futures trimmed gains after a revised reading on Q3 GDP shows the economy expanded at a 2.8% clip not the 3.5% pace first reported. The revision was in line with Street expectations.[More...]

US Stock Futures Mixed After GDP Data, HP (NYSE: HPQ) Eyed

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:42:50 GMT

US stock futures pointed to a mixed open on Tuesday after a government release showed that US economy expanded at a 2.8% annualized rate in the third quarter.[More...]

Market Closing Update: Techs, Builders Pressure U.S. Markets

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:45:00 GMT

Weaker-than-expected results from Dell (DELL) pushed the tech sector lower Friday, which in turn sent the broad market skidding into the red. Disappointing results from builder D.R. Horton (DHI) also weighed on sentiment, adding to worries the real estate market will continue to hamper a recovery in the U.S. economy.[More...]

Cardiac Science: Time To Defibrillate

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:55:06 GMT

Cardiac Science is a long-term dud, to say the least, falling from a peak of 235 in 1993 by 98% over the past 16 years and by 96% since peaking at 98 in 2000. Based in Bothell, Washington, CSCX (3.22, $75mm market cap), this manufacturer of automated external defibrillators and cardiac monitoring equipment somehow managed to snag what appears to be a good CEO, and that is why I am interested.[More...]

The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, Mark Basch column: FIRST COAST TICKER: New Trailer Bridge CEO speaks up

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:47:00 GMT

Nov. 30--New Trailer Bridge Inc. (NASDAQ: TRBR) CEO Ivy Suter has been relatively quiet since she was hired by the Jacksonville-based marine and truck freight company in August.
But during the company's quarterly conference call earlier this month, she was prodded into discussing the state of the company.
But Suter did hint at some changes in Trailer Bridge's management, saying "the officer group needed to be streamlined."

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Invest In HealthCare!

Income Trio: Neil George's 'Fabulous Finds'

Wall Street Ends Choppy Session Lower, Boeing (NYSE: BA) Falls

Market Closing : Afternoon Improvement Leaves Stock Averages Just In Red

Consumer Confidence Up Ahead of Black Friday

Hot Stocks Of The Day: ADI, AEO, MDT, BKS, BRCD

Pre-Market: Stock Futures Mixed In Wake Of GDP Revision

US Stock Futures Mixed After GDP Data, HP (NYSE: HPQ) Eyed

Market Closing Update: Techs, Builders Pressure U.S. Markets

Cardiac Science: Time To Defibrillate

The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, Mark Basch column: FIRST COAST TICKER: New Trailer Bridge CEO speaks up

The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, Mark Basch column: FIRST COAST TICKER: New Trailer Bridge CEO speaks up

Medtronic's revenue up 8 percent -- Figures beat analysts' expectations as firm keeps defying gloomy global economic environment

Medtronic profits top estimates; company ups guidance

Earnings Preview: Medtronic

Industrial Recruitment: In Its First 5 Years, REDCo Attracts More Than 6,100 Jobs to El Paso Area

Star Tribune, Minneapolis, Neal St. Anthony Column: Neal St. Anthony: We Can Thank Enron -- and a Smart Guy From Omaha -- for U.S. Energy Services

Abbott Reports Earnings Gain on Stronger Sales, Settlement of Patent Suit: W.W. Grainger Reports Revenue Continues to Fall

Event Sows Capital Ideas -- Medical Start-Ups, Venture Capitalists Meet at Memphis Conference

Abbott Profit Up 37% on Patent Settlement, Humira Sales

Medtronic Board Approves Third Quarter Cash Dividend for Fiscal Year 2010

PicksThatMove.com Announces Investment Opinion on Lundin Mining Corporation, Medtronic Inc., Origin Agritech Limited, NovaGold Resources Inc. and Mass Petroleum Inc.

Medtronic Chairman and CEO Bill HawkinsProvides Statement on U.S. Senate's Revised Medical Device Industry Fee Proposal

Medtronic Receives President's "E" Award in Recognition of Its Support of U.S. Exports

RidgewaterEquity.Com Free Fundamental Sector &Amp; Market Research on MGM, MDT, MO, MENT, ONXX and WFMI

Physio-Control Receives Market Approval From Health Canada for LIFEPAK® 15 Monitor/Defibrillator

Medtronic and W.L. Gore & Associates Settle Patent Dispute

Medtronic Board Approves Second Quarter Cash Dividend for Fiscal Year 2010

Medtronic Reports First Quarter Revenue of $3.9 Billion

Medtronic to Announce Financial Results for Its First Fiscal Quarter

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