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4 Earnings Season Option Strategies For Monday November 9

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:31:43 GMT

In my latest three blog posts, I listed some stocks which I would be willing to go long by selling the puts right before the stock reported earnings. Keep in mind these are companies which I believed would have a positive reaction to the earnings, however if the stock moved sideways on the number this strategy would still likely return a gain the following day.[More...]

Initiating Expedia (EXPE) : Outperform

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:37:25 GMT

We are initiating coverage of Expedia, Inc (EXPE) with an Outperform rating. The stock has had a great run since the beginning of the year, with the share price increasing nearly 149%. Most of the increase has come on the heels of the company reporting better than expected results in the March quarter. This was followed by another stellar quarter, making the company look very good. Its closest competitors Orbitz Worldwide (OWW) and Priceline.com (PCLN) have also fared quite well, indicating a positive outlook for the sector. As one of the largest online travel companies in the world,[More...]

Wall Street Ends Down On Profit Booking, 3M Co. (NYSE: MMM) Rallies

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:01:00 GMT

US stocks finished with losses on Monday as investors preferred to book profits after witnessing strong rally in the past few sessions.[More...]

Priceline Boosted by Better Summer Travel Deals

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:13:13 GMT

Priceline.com (PCLN) stock has taken flight today after announcing some impressive earnings. The discount travel agency website followed up a strong report from competitor Expedia (EXPE) two weeks ago. Priceline’s quarter was easily better than the Wall Street analysts anticipated as they reported earnings per share of $2.02, which was 27 cents better than expectations. Revenue was also better than analysts predicted, as they were able to grow revenue by 17.5% versus a year[More...]

Priceline.com (PCLN) - Recession Recmession; Continued Impressive Results

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:38:00 GMT

Priceline.com (PCLN) has to be among the handful of stocks that has impressed me the most the past 18 months. It's relative (and absolute) performance during this downturn - for a company levered to the travel industry and consumer - has been ovation worthy. Many don't realize they have a large exposure to Europe so some of the weakness in the American consumer has been mitigated but even in the U.S. they have performed well. Today we have yet another "beat and raise"... Unfortunately we were stopped out of this name in early July on a break of long term support, and with my attention elsewhere I never re-acquired a material position so we've been watching this move mostly from the sidelines in regards to PCLN. So while I am happy at the continued success in identifying companies who are going up WITH good fundamentals (not despite them) we have not gained much in the pocket book of[More...]

US Stock Futures Retreat, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) In Focus

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:55:00 GMT

US stock futures retreated on Monday as as investors booked profits after the recent rally.[More...]

Priceline : Q2 Earnings Preview 2009

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:00:03 GMT

Priceline ((PCLN) is scheduled to report their second quarter 2009 results before the market opens on Monday, August 10. Based on our analysis, we at EarningsPreviews.com are expecting PCLN to report better than expected results that exceed Wall Street’s consensus expectations. [More...]

Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) In Investors Business Daily

Thu, 14 May 2009 18:56:25 GMT
When I start seeing stocks featured in Investors Business Daily, I start to sweat - usually marks the near term top as the retail trader has piled in. (Un?)fortunately, Priceline.com (PCLN) seems to have made the cut after its recent earnings... I do like IBD's stories because they explain companies backgrounds in very easy to read format. And PCLN is not exactly a hidden small or mid cap player ... We did start this position yesterday with a small stake - to go along with a very healthy chart but I am hoping for some weakness to build this position up at lower valuations. As mentioned yesterday the 20 day moving average was $98 so we got the dip there this morning,[More...]

Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) Continues To Execute Well

Mon, 11 May 2009 17:02:58 GMT
I've never owned Priceline.com (PCLN) but have been admiring the company from afar - in very difficult conditions they seem to constantly execute operationally even if the stock price fluctuates wildly at times. Much like First Solar (FSLR) in their respective base, Priceline.com always seems to trounce the data reported from competition (Expedia - [More...]

Software cos. eye key patent case in Supreme Court

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:48:00 GMT

WASHINGTON - With the technology industry looking on, the Supreme Court on Monday will explore what types of inventions should be eligible for a patent in a pivotal case that could undermine such legal protections for software.
"Technology companies care about this case because it will define what you can and cannot get a patent on," said Emery Simon, counselor to the Business Software Alliance, which represents large technology companies including Microsoft Corp. and Intel Corp. "The scope of patentability could have ramifications for the path that technology takes."
"The software industry would lose an important incentive to innovate if the government ceased issuing software patents," warned patent attorney James Carmichael, a former judge on the Patent Office board of appeals.
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Norwalk Proves Itself As Draw for Growing Tech Companies

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:50:00 GMT

Sep. 18--NORWALK -- Norwalk had a good showing in the UHY LLP Tech Top 40, which was announced this week.
UHY LLP is an accounting firm based in New Haven and is the major sponsor of the list and celebration, which will take place on October 22 at the Chevrolet Theater in Wallingford.
The list is compiled based on revenue growth over the last four years.
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The Stance for This Year: Bullish

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:02:00 GMT

Sep. 6--After surviving a stock market free fall last year, U.S. money managers faced a topsy-turvy start to 2009 before a formidable spring rally.
One of the standouts this year has been T. Rowe Price's Joseph Milano, who has been managing the New America Growth Fund since 2002.
While the fund lost 38.3 percent last year, it still bested 67 percent of its peers in its large-growth category, according to Morningstar.
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Priceline Quarterly Revenue Up

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:55:00 GMT

Aug. 11--NORWALK -- Priceline.com on Monday released financial results for the second quarter of 2009 and reported a 17.5 percent increase in revenues over the second quarter of last year.
It also reported a 20.3 percent increase in gross profits.
"Despite a difficult economic climate, leisure travel demand for the summer peak season has been stronger than expected, driven in part by the availability of compelling discounts," priceline.com President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffery H. Boyd, said.
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Expedia Cuts Air Booking Fees Amid Travel Slump

Wed, 27 May 2009 20:53:00 GMT

May 27--Bellevue-based Internet travel agency Expedia said today it is eliminating fees for flights booked online, extending a promotion it implemented in March amid a worldwide travel slump.
The company also said it is doing away with cancellation fees on hotel, car rental, cruise and virtually all flight reservations made through its Web site.
But Expedia's profits could decline without the fees, a possibility the company seemed to raise in a regulatory filing last month.
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Stocks Finish With Losses

Tue, 12 May 2009 14:48:00 GMT

U.S. stocks closed lower Monday, depressed by profit taking after a two-month run-up.
Financials, which have led many a recent rally, fell after US Bancorp (USB), Capital One Financial (COF), and BB&T Corp. (BBT) said they would sell more shares to repay government bailout funds.
On Monday, the 30-stock Dow Jones industrial average finished lower by 155.88 points, or 1.82%, at 8,418.77.
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Swine flu could mean new threat to US economy

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:32:00 GMT

WASHINGTON - The U.S. economy, which was showing tentative early signs of a recovery, faces a potentially grave new threat: swine flu.
A widespread outbreak could batter the tourism, food and transportation industries in particular, deepening the recession in the U.S. and possibly worldwide.
The European Union advised against nonessential travel to the United States and Mexico.
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Top Spot in Yearlong Stock Game Holds Tight: Key Choice at Start Yielded Big Gains

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:37:00 GMT

Apr. 7--Nine months remain in The Blade's year-long stock contest, but the initial leader still is solidly in first place and experts wonder whether an improbable stroke in the very first week may have sewn up the game for Aaron Howell of Tiffin.
On a blind search for a surgical laser manufacturer to include in his contest's imaginary portfolio, Mr. Howell, an insurance agent in Tiffin, chanced upon Advanced Medical Optics Inc., a $6-a-share stock.
His other three picks are Apple Inc., up 32 percent;
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Tiffin Man Commands Lead in Stock Competition: Portfolio Gain is 58% in Blade Market Game

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:24:00 GMT

Mar. 5--Only two months into The Blade's yearlong Stock Market Game, the 30-year-old leader has built up such a lead that he looks poised to lap the field.
For the second straight month, Tiffin resident Aaron Howell is riding the 232 percent gain on the strength of Lasik eye surgery company Advanced Medical Optics Inc.
Mr. Howell's hypothetical portfolio of two Nasdaq stocks and two from the New York Stock Exchange is valued at $63,113 -- up 58 percent at the end of February.
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Dozens of Web Sites Can Help You Save Money: Looking for the Best Deals? These Web Sites Can Help You Do Just That

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:54:00 GMT

Dec. 15--Thinking of making a New Year's resolution to save money next year?
Dozens of Web sites offer assistance with savings, from financial advice to comparison shopping and discount coupons.
Plus, e-mail alerts can keep you posted on bargains or even remind you when library books are due.
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Priceline.Com® Added To S&P 500 Index

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:10:00 GMT

(NASDAQ: PCLN) announced today that Standard & Poor's will add priceline.com's common stock to the S&P 500 Index after the close of trading on a date to be announced.
Priceline.com will be added to the S&P GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) Internet Retail Sub-Industry index.
The S&P 500 is an index of 500 large-cap common stocks actively traded on either the NYSE or NASDAQ.
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Priceline.com Reports Financial Results for 2nd Quarter 2009

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:16:00 GMT
Priceline.com Incorporated (Nasdaq: PCLN) today reported its financial results for the 2nd quarter 2009. Gross travel bookings for the 2nd quarter, which refers to the total dollar value, inclusive of all taxes and fees, of all travel services purchased by consumers, were $2.38 billion, an increase of 12.8% over a year ago.[More...]

Priceline.com Announces Time Change For 2nd Quarter 2009 Conference Call

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:57:00 GMT
Priceline.com® (Nasdaq: PCLN) announced today that it intends to hold a conference call to discuss its 2nd quarter 2009 financial results on August 10, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The call had been scheduled for the afternoon. The event will be webcast live and the audio will be available for seven days thereafter at www.priceline.com in the Investor Relations Section.[More...]

Priceline.com To Webcast 2nd Quarter 2009 Financial Results On August 10

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:59:00 GMT
Priceline.com® (Nasdaq: PCLN) announced today that it intends to hold a conference call to discuss its 2nd quarter 2009 financial results on August 10, 2009, at 4:30 p.m. ET. The event will be webcast live and the audio will be available for seven days thereafter at www.priceline.com in the Investor Relations Section.[More...]

Ticketmaster and Priceline.com Announce Exclusive New Travel Partnership

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:07:00 GMT
Ticketmaster, a Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:TKTM) operating business, and priceline.com (NASDAQ: PCLN) today announced a partnership that establishes priceline.com as the ‘Official Travel Partner’ of Ticketmaster.com. Under the terms of the new alliance, fans using Ticketmaster.com will gain access to priceline.com’s suite of travel services, including specially tailored hotel, airline, and rental car offers to accompany their live event ticket purchases.[More...]

BenchmarkJournal.Com Free Analyst Review for OMEX, NITE, LAMR, ECLP, PCLN and CAVM

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:18:00 GMT

Benchmark Journal brings independent company and sector research together, utilizing top financial advisors and investment tactics to provide you with a clear picture of investment opportunities.
Today we began research on Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc. (NASDAQ: OMEX), Knight Capital Group Inc. (NASDAQ: NITE), Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ: LAMR), Eclipsys Corporation (NASDAQ: ECLP), Priceline.com Inc. (NASDAQ: PCLN) and Cavium Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: CAVM).
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Priceline Releases Its 6th Annual Top Destinations List For July 4th

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:26:00 GMT
Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) today released the results of its 6th annual survey of the 50 most-popular destinations for the upcoming Independence Day weekend. The survey is based on more than 30,000 hotel room booking requests made by customers using priceline.com’s Name Your Own Price® hotel reservation service. Because the survey is based on credit card-backed booking requests, and not on consumer preference polls or votes, priceline.com believes the annual survey is one of the more accurate predictors of July 4th travel trends.[More...]

96% Profitable Trading Streak Despite Stock Market's Peaks and Valleys

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:11:00 GMT

During this monumental run, subscribers to the BullTrade.com "Stock Alert" Service (Special Membership) have managed to take some very impressive gains including a 30%+ gain in Foster-Wheeler, a 13%+ gain in Apple and a one-hour gain of over 10% in Century Aluminum.
Over the past 6+ years, "Stock Alerts" have performed remarkably well with over 96% of all closed-out trades ending profitably.
Other stocks that have been profiled or recommended in the past include Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM), Priceline (NASDAQ: PCLN), Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT).
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Priceline.com Launches New, Enhanced Hotel Reservation Service

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:59:00 GMT
Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) announced today the launch of its new, enhanced hotel reservation service that makes it easier than ever before to find the best hotels and the best deals. The service provides a streamlined yet powerful shopping experience that provides comprehensive hotel information, multiple search options and priceline.com’s unique hotel guest scorecard/review program for hotels.[More...]

Priceline.com’s Travel Ekspert Offers Money-Saving Travel Tips For Summer 2009

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:00:00 GMT
Here it is – a treasure trove of money-saving summer travel tips from priceline.com’s (Nasdaq: PCLN) in-house Travel Ekspert, Brian Ek. Some tips are new for summer 2009, while others are tried-and-true tricks for bringing the cost of a summer vacation way down.[More...]

Form 4 PRICELINE COM INC For: Oct 20 Filed by: MYLOD ROBERT J JR (10K)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:50:00 GMT
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Form 4 PRICELINE COM INC For: Oct 19 Filed by: Finnegan Daniel J (10K)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:50:00 GMT
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Form 4 PRICELINE COM INC For: Aug 25 Filed by: PERETSMAN NANCY B (10K)

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:10:00 GMT
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Form 4 PRICELINE COM INC For: Sep 21 Filed by: MYLOD ROBERT J JR (10K)

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:09:00 GMT
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Form 4 PRICELINE COM INC For: Sep 01 Filed by: MYLOD ROBERT J JR (10K)

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:44:00 GMT
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Form 4 RYDIN CRAIG W For: Aug 12 (10K)

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:43:00 GMT
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Form 4 PRICELINE COM INC For: Aug 12 Filed by: SODER CHRIS (10K)

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:43:00 GMT
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Form 4 PRICELINE COM INC For: Aug 10 Filed by: Finnegan Daniel J (10K)

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:43:00 GMT
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Form 4 PRICELINE COM INC For: Jun 22 Filed by: MYLOD ROBERT J JR (10K)

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:41:00 GMT
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Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:41:00 GMT
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