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Best Performing Stocks - Third Quarter 2009

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:27:51 GMT

Here is a look at the top scorchers of the third quarter; a period where the S&P 500 gained 15% - it's best return since we were building the last stock market bubble in 2008. Who says history does not repeat itself?[More...]

How To Find The Best Potential Profit Plays In The Resurgent M&A And IPO Markets

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:52:15 GMT

When Xerox Corp. (NYSE: XRX) yesterday (Monday) unveiled plans to pay $6.4 billion for outsourcing specialist Affiliated Computer Services Inc. (NYSE: ACS), it was just one of four major financing deals with an aggregate value of more than $14 billion announced on the day.[More...]

Dell (DELL) Acquisition Draws Criticism From Cramer

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:21:14 GMT

Yesterday, we speculated that perhaps Dell (DELL) had awarded Perot Systems (PER) with too hefty a valuation given shrinking revenue and its dependence on healthcare and government contracts (Did Dell Overpay for Perot Systems). CNBC’s Jim Cramer is in agreement with our assessment and this poor execution of an acquisition[More...]

Why Investors Are Worried About Dell-Perot Deal?

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:25:00 GMT

Dell (DELL) plans to buy Perot Systems (PER) for about $3.9 billion (£2.4 billion), paying a steep 67.5% premium to expand its technology services business and compete with Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) and IBM.[More...]

Wall Street Ends Mostly Lower On Oil, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) Drops

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:27:33 GMT

US stocks finished mostly lower on Monday as a sharp drop in oil prices dampened economic optimism. However Nasdaq Composite closed higher, boosted by a rally in biotechnology stocks.[More...]

Market Closing : Tech Shares Help Nasdaq Salvage Narrow Gain; Dow, S&P End Just Lower

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:25:00 GMT

Major stock averages finish narrowly mixed and in the middle of the day's trading range. The S&P 500 closes down 0.3%. The DJIA down 0.4%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq ends up 0.2%.[More...]

Did Dell (DELL) Overpay For Perot Systems (PER)?

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:50:50 GMT

We do have a major acquisition on the books. Dell buying Perot Systems in an all-cash deal at a 68% premium over Friday, and that’s why Perot is shooting way up in so this, it’s fair to say, will be a huge gainer in today’s action. The way it will work out, again, $30 a share in cash, Perot, IT services company, essentially will become Dell’s services unit, and the CEO of Perot steps in to head up that unit within Dell. Ross Perot Jr. who is Ross Perot’s son, of course, will probably take up a seat on the Dell board. Well, he will be considered for a place on the Dell board.” — Fox Business Network 9/21/2009[More...]

Dell Makes $3.9B Move For Perot

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:28:20 GMT

Commonly seen as a move countering rival Hewlett Packard's (HPQ) acquisition of EDS back in May, this morning Dell, Inc. (DELL) announced it will buy Perot Systems (PER) for $3.9 billion -- $30 per share of Class A common stock. Perot Systems was founded by former presidential candidate Ross Perot in 1988; Perot founded EDS a quarter-century earlier.[More...]

US Stock Futures Retreat As Oil Drops, Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) Eyed

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:32:21 GMT

US stock futures fell on Monday as a steep decline in oil prices and Lennar Corp.’s wider than expected quarterly loss spooked investors.[More...]

Are Tech Stocks Expensive?

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:39:00 GMT

This weekend we ran the Alert HQ process and generated the list of Trend Leaders. These stocks and ETFs are distinguished by strong recent performance. Using daily data, we look for stocks that are over their 50-day moving average. We then use three different technical indicators to determine trend: Aroon, DMI and MACD. All three indicators must be registering strong readings in order for a stock or ETF to make the list of Trend Leaders. Below we present those stocks from the Tech sector that made this week's list. Data is as of the close on Friday, 3/20/09. SymbolName Last Price Market Cap PE Ratio Price to Sales Price to Book PEG Ratio[More...]

SET Dives on Sell-Off: Patareeya Says Correction is 'Normal'

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:49:00 GMT

Oct. 15--Thai stocks fell 2.04 percent yesterday in a roller-coaster session led by concerns about His Majesty the King's health.
His Majesty has been in Siriraj Hospital since Sept 19.
Energy stocks fell 1.58 percent, banks dropped 2.76 percent and property lost 2.75 percent.

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Best Performing Stocks - Third Quarter 2009

How To Find The Best Potential Profit Plays In The Resurgent M&A And IPO Markets

Dell (DELL) Acquisition Draws Criticism From Cramer

Why Investors Are Worried About Dell-Perot Deal?

Wall Street Ends Mostly Lower On Oil, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) Drops

Market Closing : Tech Shares Help Nasdaq Salvage Narrow Gain; Dow, S&P End Just Lower

Did Dell (DELL) Overpay For Perot Systems (PER)?

Dell Makes $3.9B Move For Perot

US Stock Futures Retreat As Oil Drops, Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) Eyed

Are Tech Stocks Expensive?

SET Dives on Sell-Off: Patareeya Says Correction is 'Normal'

Changing focus leads Dell to close NC plant

Changing focus leads Dell to close NC plant

ICT Group to Be Purchased for $263M

ICT Group to Be Purchased for $263M

ACS, Perot Execs Recommend Microsoft's Windows 7

KELLNER: Technology Sector Hiring, Expanding

Xerox to Acquire Affiliated Computer Services

Analyst sees little effect on HP from Xerox deal

Merger Monday Takes Markets Up Globally

Dell Completes Tender Offer for Perot Systems

Taleo Delivers Strong Third Quarter Results

FiReGlobal : West Coast to Showcase Michael Dell As Centerpiece Speaker

Dell Commences Tender Offer for Perot Systems; Acquisition Will Further Expand Company's IT Services, Solutions

China Crescent Enterprises, Inc. Webcast Update on $45 Million in New or Pending Contracts to Include Review of News on Affiliated Computer Services, Perot and EDS Acquisitions

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Perot Systems to Present at the Jefferies 3rd Annual Technology Conference

Community Health Plan of Washington Selects Perot Systems for Business Process Solutions ; Health Insurer to Improve Flexibility and Operational Efficiencies With Business Process Services Supported By Remotely-Hosted System

Community Health Plan of Washington Selects Perot Systems for Business Process Solutions

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Form 4 PEROT SYSTEMS CORP For: Nov 03 Filed by: RENZI JEFFREY (10K)

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Form 4 PEROT SYSTEMS CORP For: Nov 03 Filed by: KELLY ROBERT J (10K)

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