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Best Perfomers Over Last Quarter

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:14:00 GMT

It is a moot point looking at weekly winners this week; just a handful of stocks moving up led by such growers as Campbell Soup (CPB) aka "people will still need to eat soup if nothing else" trade. So instead I am going to look at the best and worst performers the past 3 months. In this post we have every stock over $1.25B in market cap returning 15%+ (115 stocks) Now keep in mind the data is a bit misleading because 3 months ago at this time we were in the throes of another painful correction, in a series of step ladders down. About 90 days ago Fannie and Freddie and Lehman were falling off a cliff, and we were just over a week away from Hank Paulson going to Congress to create a plan to backup Fannie/Freddie. So this was a "bottom" and the financials rallied hard for the next 6-7 weeks - Fannie/Freddie of course were officially taken over within 2 months from that point.[More...]

Analyst Comments: Kraft Foods, Shanghai Petrochem, Norfolk Southern, SAP, NewAlliance, Novatel, Hana Biosciences

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Kraft Foods, Inc. (KFT) completed its Sustainable Growth Plan, which included capacity rationalization, stock keeping unit reduction, and cost savings programs; however, the results were unsatisfactory. Therefore, in February 2007, the management announced a new turnaround strategy to revitalize the company's growth. Concurrent with the announcement, the Board approved a significant $5 billion share repurchase program. The new strategy has generated a significant turnaround in organic revenue growth. In mid-February this year, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) disclosed the ownership of a substantial stake in Kraft Foods. The Buy recommendation is maintained. Since the stock offering in 2001, Kraft?s stock has traded between a 13 to 22 P/E[More...]

Analyst Comments: Vimpel, Magna, NewAlliance, Omnicom, Oscient Pharma, Robert Half, Penske

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:18:22 GMT

Vimpel-Communications (VIP) is the second largest cellular carrier in Russia. Robust subscriber growth and acquisitions continue to drive revenue and earnings momentum. Growth prospects in Eastern Europe for wireless services remain firm and support our forecast for strengthening financials. [More...]

Bank expands lending business

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:48:00 GMT

Nov. 4--NewAlliance Bank announced Tuesday it has formed a new asset-based commercial lending business headquartered in Massachusetts and led by two industry veterans.
NewAlliance Commercial Finance in Westwood, Mass., serves business clients and broadens the bank's lending options by offering revolving lines of credit and term loans that are secured by accounts receivable, inventory and other assets.
"While many banks have pulled back this year, NewAlliance has actually stepped up our lending to small and midsized businesses," Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer Peyton Patterson said in a statement.

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Best Perfomers Over Last Quarter

Analyst Comments: Kraft Foods, Shanghai Petrochem, Norfolk Southern, SAP, NewAlliance, Novatel, Hana Biosciences

Analyst Comments: Vimpel, Magna, NewAlliance, Omnicom, Oscient Pharma, Robert Half, Penske

Bank expands lending business

Community Banks Sense an Opportunity to Grow

Bank Posts $11.6M in Income in 1st Quarter

NewAlliance Bank Appoints New President

Banking on a Future

NewAlliance Bank Names New Chief Marketing Officer

NewAlliance Bank Names New Chief Marketing Officer

BRIEF: NewAlliance Bancshares Joins S&P Midcap 400

Stimulus Agreements Give Dow Small Boost

Local Banks Faring Best Amid Crisis

NewAlliance Bank Announces the Formation of a New Asset-Based Lending Business

CORRECTING and REPLACING NewAlliance Reports Strong Revenues and Business Momentum

NewAlliance Reports Strong Revenues and Business Momentum

Newalta to Hold Second Quarter Conference Call

Newalta Continues to Strengthen Board with Appointment of New Director

NewAlliance 2009 Second Quarter Earnings Call and Webcast

NewAlliance Bank CFO Merrill Blanksteen to Retire May 29, Ending a Distinguished 34-Year Career

NewAlliance Reports a 20.2% Increase in Linked Quarter Earnings

NewAlliance Bank Chairman and CEO Appoints C. Gene Kirby President

NewAlliance 2009 First Quarter Earnings Call and Webcast

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