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Too Late to Play the Advertising Recovery?

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:01:09 GMT

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Investing With The Stars

Tue, 26 May 2009 13:52:50 GMT

"Golf has Tiger Woods, novelists have Tom Clancy, and the investment community has stars such as Bruce Berkowitz, Bill Nygren, Charlie Dreifus, and Mario Gabelli," states Paul Tracy. In his The Street Authority Market Advisor he suggests, "These money managers are at the pinnacle of their craft." Here, he takes a look at these "celebrities" and some of their current top stock holdings. "These money managers[More...]

Daily Credit Market Summary: April 14 - Skew's The Limit

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:55:00 GMT

Spreads were mixed in the US today with IG worse, HVOL improving, ExHVOL weaker, XO stronger, and HY selling off. Indices typically underperformed single-names with skews mostly narrower (as index arb remains active) as IG underperformed but narrowed the skew, HVOL underperformed but narrowed the skew, ExHVOL intrinsics beat and narrowed the skew, XO's skew increased as the index outperformed, and HY's skew widened as it underperformed. The names having the largest impact on IG are Alcoa Inc. (-65.71bps) pushing IG 0.51bps tighter, and American International Group, Inc. (+61.61bps) adding 0.29bps to IG. HVOL is more sensitive with Alcoa Inc. pushing it 2.35bps tighter, and American International Group, Inc. contributing 1.37bps to HVOL's change today. The less volatile ExHVOL's move today is driven by both Omnicom Group (-24bps) pushing the[More...]

S&P 500 Stocks

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:35:00 GMT

The S&P 500 comprises of 500 large cap common stocks actively traded in the United States. The largees public companies that are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ are included in the S&P 500 index. The S&P 500 index was lunched in 1957 and is a value weighted index which is based on the 500 American stocks with the largest market capitalizations. The S&P 500 is the most widely followed index After the Dow Jones Industrial Average index and it is considered a barometer for the American economy. The S&P 500 index is included in the Index of Leading Indicators. There are the number of trading vehicle that are designed to follow the S&P 500 index. Hundreds of billions of US dollars have been invested in this index. The SPY (Exchange Traded Fund) is one of the most actively trading stock over the world. The Rydex,[More...]

Quick Take: Omnicom Group (OMC)

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:57:00 GMT

Omnicom is the world's largest integrated marketing and advertising firm. It's size and talent, along with strong financial performance, make it a solid MFI pick, but lack of long-term competitive advantages and a reliance on acquisition prevent it from being a Top Buy. Read More...[More...]

Earnings Preview for Feb 9-13 - Earnings Preview

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:52:00 GMT

Activision Blizzard Inc. (ATVI) could top expectations. IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (ICE) and Terex Corporation (TEX) could miss. Though nearly 400 companies are scheduled to report, traders are going to keep a close eye on Washington. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner will announce a revised bank bailout plan on Monday. This plan could include the creation of a bad bank to absorb distressed debts (what TARP was[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...]

Analyst Comments: MCG Capital, TELUS, Smith International, Theravance, Omnicom, China Mobile

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:12:01 GMT

MCG Capital Corporation's (MCGC) fourth quarter 2007 distributable net operating income per share (DNOI) was ahead of estimates but GAAP EPS fell substantially short of the expectation. We anticipate the ongoing disruptions in the capital markets to conti[More...]

Analyst Comments: Omnicom, Allied Irish Banks, Goldcorp, CV Therapeutics, TriQuint Semi, Gerdau, Estee Lauder, 3Com, LDK Solar, ViroPharma

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:38:04 GMT

Omnicom Group (OMC) continues to generate solid organic revenue growth and new business wins. In addition, management continues to acquire complementary companies that either serve or have the ability to serve the existing client base through the extension of the company's platform of services. However, an intensely competitive...[More...]

Analyst Comments: Hanger Orthopedic, Telefonica S.A., British Airways, Omnicom Group, PMC-Sierra

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:35:51 GMT

The following excerpts explain why Zacks senior healthcare industry analyst Gregory Aurand, CFA remains neutral on Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (HGR), the medical products company:'In November 2007, the company acquired three patient-care firms (Stagner Orthopedic in TN, Specialized Prosthetic...[More...]

Ad Ethics Debated at Forum: Internet Brings New Obstacles.

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:54:00 GMT

Oct. 15--With dozens of Web sites allowing consumers to talk to each other about products and services, it makes little sense for a company to exaggerate claims in its advertising.
And with studies showing consumers are willing to spend more on something that comes from a company they trust, it pays to advertise ethically, experts agreed yesterday during a panel discussion at the Reynolds Journalism Institute on the University of Missouri campus.
Sponsored by AOL, The Importance of Advertising Ethics included panelists from the Missouri School of Journalism and advertising and marketing companies, as well as AOL's chief executive officer, Tim Armstrong.

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Quick Take: Omnicom Group (OMC)

Earnings Preview for Feb 9-13 - Earnings Preview

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

Analyst Comments: MCG Capital, TELUS, Smith International, Theravance, Omnicom, China Mobile

Analyst Comments: Omnicom, Allied Irish Banks, Goldcorp, CV Therapeutics, TriQuint Semi, Gerdau, Estee Lauder, 3Com, LDK Solar, ViroPharma

Analyst Comments: Hanger Orthopedic, Telefonica S.A., British Airways, Omnicom Group, PMC-Sierra

Ad Ethics Debated at Forum: Internet Brings New Obstacles.

INVESTMENT TRENDS Rising Economy Likely to Boost Consumer, Tech and Financial Stocks

Rising Economy Likely to Boost Consumer, Tech and Financial Stocks

Minneapolis hit by tornado

EDITORIAL: Charities Face Rough Road

Reebok Signs DDB Worldwide as Lead Creative Agency

Omnicom’s Subsidiary Appoints Key Executives

Porter Novelli Unveils PN Digital Labs

BRIEF: Ad Exec Named Abercrombie CFO: Tough Market Awaits at Apparel Retailer

Harris Bank Extends 'We're Here to Help' Message With New Campaign ; Advertising From Element 79 Highlights Harris' Continued Dedication to Customer Service

Harris Bank Extends 'We're Here to Help' Message With New Campaign

ECI Hires Robin Raff As Director of Strategy ; Veteran Healthcare Marketer's Expertise to Aid in the Growth of ECI Healthcare

ECI Hires Robin Raff As Director of Strategy

Study Finds Consumers Will Spend More to Save Time

TBWA\Chiat\Day Appoints Dan Goldstein Executive Director of Planning

Porter Novelli Announces New Addition to Corporate Marketing Team

Organic Announces Appointment of Ben Arno to Vice President of Engagement Management

Harris Bank Celebrates J.D. Power and Associates Award for Customer Satisfaction in New Ad Campaign

Harris Bank Celebrates J.D. Power and Associates Award for Customer Satisfaction in New Ad Campaign ; New Commercials From Element 79 Reintroduce Hubert the Lion and Pay Homage to His Late Creator, Animator Sam Koukios

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