: iStockAnalyst.com Symbols Feed

Goldman Sachs Updated Equity Holdings Analysis

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:38:16 GMT

The updated Goldman Sachs 13F is out. With 10,244 security holdings, amounting to $180 billion in gross exposure, split among 7 institutional investment managers (Goldman Sachs & Co; Goldman Sachs Asset Management; Goldman Sachs International; Goldman Sachs AG; Goldman Sachs Execution and Clearing; The Ayco Company; Goldman Sachs Trust Company), it presents an interesting picture of Goldman's core equity positions. The bulk of the security holdings are held at GS & Co. ($94.5 billion of market value), followed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management ($80 billion of market value). Furthermore, Goldman breaks down holdings based on value of Calls and Puts, in addition to underlying stock.[More...]

Wall Street Slumps On Wells Fargo Downgrade, JP Morgan (NYSE: JPM) Sinks

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:32:38 GMT

US stocks finished with losses after a bearish analyst note by Rochdale Securities' banking analyst Dick Bove rattled investors.[More...]

Six Dividend Stocks For Current Income

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:26:55 GMT

Most novice dividend investors typically are under the impression that successful dividend investing entails finding and purchasing the highest yielding stocks.[More...]

Ultimate Stock-Pickers' Top 10 Consumer Goods Stocks

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:52:39 GMT

Even with the dramatic runup in the equity markets since the beginning of March, our Ultimate Stock-Pickers continue to either add to or build up stakes in consumer goods stocks, which had been viewed by many as convenient places to hide during the bear market.[More...]

Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO): Third Quarter Earnings Preview 2009

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:26:00 GMT

Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO), the former parent company of Philip Morris USA, the largest U.S. tobacco company, is scheduled to report third-quarter results before the market open on Wednesday, October 21, 2009.[More...]

Best Dividend Picks for 2009, 3Q Update

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:13:04 GMT

Back at the end of 2008, I was invited to participate in a stock picking competition by selecting 4 stocks. At the time I simply included the highest yielding stocks in my portfolio – Con Edison (ED)[More...]

Dividends Stocks Versus Fixed Income: Sept 23, 2009

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:34:48 GMT

Many retirees who are seeking current income from their assets invest in fixed income securities, most of which provide a stable stream of income.[More...]

Eight Dividend Increases in the news

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:32:58 GMT

The market continued going higher, despite all concerns about valuations, unemployment and the recession. Most analysts are divided on whether the 6 month advance is over or not. Dividend investors on the other hand however are not so concerned about the overall state of the market, as long as dividends are being paid indeed.[More...]

Raw Deal For Kraft (KFT) Shareholders

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:15:17 GMT

Recently, Kraft Foods not only froze its dividends, but also attempted an acquisition of Cadbury (CBY). Dividend Growth Investor presented a very good argument to support his decision of holding off a new position in KFT. Certainly, one would tend to believe that KFT coming from the stable of Altria Group (MO) would show dividend friendliness. Its management would understand the real meaning of value or growth. However, recent actions of freezing dividends, stopping share repurchasing, and attempting an acquisition belies the common school of thought.[More...]

Kraft Foods (KFT) Freezes Dividends

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:52:09 GMT

Kraft Foods Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets packaged food products and grocery products worldwide. The company has consistently raised dividends since it went public in 2001. It was a part of tobacco conglomerate Altria Group (MO), until Kraft was spun off in May 2007.[More...]

Woman wins $300M verdict in tobacco suit

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:00 GMT

Woman wins $300M verdict in tobacco suit[More...]

Daily Mail, London, market report column

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:49:00 GMT

Nov. 20--A bout of nerves gripped the FTSE100 yesterday as investors turned to defensive stocks amid fears that a market correction could soon bring a sticky end to recent rallies.
Analysts at Societe Generale compounded the anxiety, as they issued a note envisioning a worst-case scenario in which Europe's economies struggle to claw their way into recovery, echoing Japan's "lost decade" of the 1990s.
Figures from the Office of National Statistics did little to assuage the fears of nervous traders, as the ONS said public sector net borrowing had reached £11.42bn last month.

: iStockAnalyst.com Symbols Feed

Goldman Sachs Updated Equity Holdings Analysis

Wall Street Slumps On Wells Fargo Downgrade, JP Morgan (NYSE: JPM) Sinks

Six Dividend Stocks For Current Income

Ultimate Stock-Pickers' Top 10 Consumer Goods Stocks

Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO): Third Quarter Earnings Preview 2009

Best Dividend Picks for 2009, 3Q Update

Dividends Stocks Versus Fixed Income: Sept 23, 2009

Eight Dividend Increases in the news

Raw Deal For Kraft (KFT) Shareholders

Kraft Foods (KFT) Freezes Dividends

Woman wins $300M verdict in tobacco suit

Daily Mail, London, market report column

Medicago announces filing of final short form prospectus

Several attending hearing on proposed gas price hike not happy

The Kansas City Star, Mo., Watchdog column: The Watchdog | Roadwork in Northland will be worth the wait

Public hearing on proposed Empire Gas rate increase to be held

Economy May Take Mild Hit From Swine Flu

Earnings Preview: Lorillard Inc.

Cigarette demand falling, but profits solid

Reynolds American 3Q profit jumps 72 percent

Fitch: Robust Cash Flow Continues to Benefit U.S. Tobacco Industry in 2010

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

PennFuture Praises State House for Passing Natural Gas Drilling Tax Against All Odds; Senators Must Now Answer "Whose Side Are You On?"

Altria Presents at the Barclays Capital Back-to-School Consumer Conference

Altria Increases Quarterly Dividend 6.3%

ParagonReport.Com Complimentary Market Update on SBUX, EBAY, KO and MO

Altria Reports 2009 Second-Quarter Results

Report Concerning Market Direction for Next 60 Days Released

Altria to Host Webcast of 2009 Second-Quarter Results

With UST Integration Progressing Smoothly, Altria Announces Departure of Vice Chair Murray Kessler

Form 4 ALTRIA GROUP, INC. For: Nov 13 Filed by: Willard Howard A. (10K)

Form 4 ALTRIA GROUP, INC. For: Nov 13 Filed by: Nelson John R. (10K)

Form 4 ALTRIA GROUP, INC. For: Nov 13 Filed by: Brennan Nancy E. (10K)

Form 4 ALTRIA GROUP, INC. For: Nov 09 Filed by: SZYMANCZYK MICHAEL E (10K)

Form 4 ALTRIA GROUP, INC. For: Nov 09 Filed by: BAILEY ELIZABETH E (10K)

Form 4 Keane Denise F. For: Nov 04 (10K)

Form 4 Paoli Peter P. For: Nov 04 (10K)

Form 4 Beran David R. For: Nov 02 (10K)

Form 4 Barrington Martin J. For: Oct 30 (10K)

Form 3 Paoli Peter P. For: Sep 01 (10K)