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Thursday February 7, 2008 — Condor Options
Trading intraday reversals is a lot easier than catching a football on your helmet. Even so: this morning, we sent a note to our subscribers:
…based on VIX mean reversion and ISEE put buying signals, we’re looking for a possible small bounce. The open this morning should be fairly ne...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Stock Market Beat
This article is a reprint of my January 31, 2008 RealMoney column.
When International Business Machines (IBM - Annual Report) reported earnings a couple of weeks ago, the consensus among Wall Street’s finest was that the company would earn $7.98 per share in 2008. The company smashed that number, ...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — TraderBlog.com
CURRENCIES
The March U.S. dollar index is higher in early trading today. The bulls have gained some fresh upside momentum this week. Slow stochastics for the dollar index are bullish early today. The dollar index finds shorter-term technical resistance at the overnight high of 76.65 and then at 7...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — TraderBlog.com
CURRENCIES
The March U.S. dollar index is higher in early trading today. The bulls have gained some fresh upside momentum this week. Slow stochastics for the dollar index are bullish early today. The dollar index finds shorter-term technical resistance at the overnight high of 76.65 and then at 7...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Todd Sullivan's - ValuePlays
In a SEC filing moments ago, Leucadia (LUK) announced it had purchased an additional 1.4 million shares of AmeriCredit (ACF) on Feb. 6th at $11.08 a share. From the Filing:" As of the close of business on February 6, 2008, the Reporting Persons may be deemed to beneficially own collectively an a...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Todd Sullivan's - ValuePlays
SIDS, Blood Drive Canceled, Foreclosures, Icahn - Mothers who smoke have children with a higher SIDS rates- This is stupid. How many people may not get the blood they need so some asinine college administrator can make a juvenile argument. - Here are the 100 worst foreclosure areas by zip code.-...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Todd Sullivan's - ValuePlays
UpgradesKimco Realty (KIM)- Deutsche Securities Hold » Buy Dawson Geophys. (DWSN)- CapitalOne southcoast Hold » Buy Mechel Steel (MTL)- Credit Suisse Neutral » Outperform Power Integrations (POWI)- Needham Co Buy » Strong Buy Genomic Health (GHDX)- RBC Capital Mkts Sector Perfo...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Zacks.com: Analyst Blog
Biogen Idec (BIIB) posted solid results in the fourth quarter of 2007, driven by solid sales of both Avonex and Tysabri. Tysabri looks set to have a great 2008 given the growing prescriber base and the recent approval in Crohn's Disease.Biogen's growth will begin to slow dramatically star...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Zacks.com: Analyst Blog
We are keeping our a Buy recommendation on Gafisa S.A. (GFA). Third quarter results were positive, the short-term outlook remains promising and the lower Brazilian interest rates have been helping the emergence of the construction sector. We believe the less benign monetary policy in Braz...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Todd Sullivan's - ValuePlays
I have been saying to readers that one of the stocks I am watching for a buy is Thornburg Mortgage (TMA). Kind of wish I had hit the button rather than watch. On Tuesday, Thornburg reported net income before preferred stock dividends for the quarter ended December 31, 2007, of $64.8 million, or ...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Zacks.com: Analyst Blog
Rent-A-Center, Inc. (RCII) fourth quarter results were ahead of our estimates, and management's guidance for fiscal year 2008 was also above its previous guidance. The upside to its 2008 EPS guidance will come from cost savings associated with the company closing 280 stores. We bumped up ...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Todd Sullivan's - ValuePlays
I have been saying to readers that one of the stocks I am watching for a buy is Thornburg Mortgage (TMA). Kind of wish I had hit the button rather than watch. On Tuesday, Thornburg reported net income before preferred stock dividends for the quarter ended December 31, 2007, of $64.8 million, or ...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Zacks.com: Analyst Blog
Sciele Pharma, Inc. (SCRX) is a specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in the sale of prescription products for the treatment of cardiovascular, metabolic, obstetrical and gynecological, and pediatric and gastroenterological conditions and disorders. The company's broad focus and deep p...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Zacks.com: Analyst Blog
Primus Guaranty's (PRS) 4Q07 economic results were ($28.0) million, or ($0.62) per diluted share, substantially worse than the estimates. The miss mainly stemmed from a $40.9 million credit event provision. We anticipate that higher provisions and mark-to-market losses due to the challeng...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Zacks.com: Analyst Blog
Arch Coal (ACI) reported better-than-expected fourth quarter earnings of $0.56 per share, beating our EPS expectations by 44%. Strong results were associated with the early start-up and Q4 contribution from the Mountain Laurel longwall, which doubled ACI's metallurgical and PCI sales and ...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Zacks.com: Analyst Blog
For the third quarter of 2007, SINA Corp's (SINA) EPS exceeded market consensus, while its revenue was in line with the market consensus. SINA continued to do well in its online brand advertising, and increased the gap between it and its closest competitor in the online brand ad market be...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Todd Sullivan's - ValuePlays
(ZGEN)- Zymogenetics Inc (XRIT )- X-Rite Incorporated(WSH )- Willis Group Holdings Ltd(WMK )- Weis Markets, Inc (VSAT )- ViaSat Inc(USMO )- Usa Mobility Inc (SMTC )- Semtech Corporation (SLXP )- Salix Pharmaceuticals Inc (SCSS )- Select Comfort Corp (RVSN )- Radvision Ltd (RSYS )- RadiSys Corpo...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Todd Sullivan's - ValuePlays
(ZGEN)- Zymogenetics Inc (XRIT )- X-Rite Incorporated(WSH )- Willis Group Holdings Ltd(WMK )- Weis Markets, Inc (VSAT )- ViaSat Inc(USMO )- Usa Mobility Inc (SMTC )- Semtech Corporation (SLXP )- Salix Pharmaceuticals Inc (SCSS )- Select Comfort Corp (RVSN )- Radvision Ltd (RSYS )- RadiSys Corpo...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Zacks.com: Analyst Blog
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (PHG) reported strong results for the fourth quarter, as revenues recovered in the Medical Systems Division, and were solid in DAP and CE. This led to the company beating our revenue estimates while increased contribution from LG Philips LCD and a lowe...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Todd Sullivan's - ValuePlays
(ZGEN)- Zymogenetics Inc (XRIT )- X-Rite Incorporated(WSH )- Willis Group Holdings Ltd(WMK )- Weis Markets, Inc (VSAT )- ViaSat Inc(USMO )- Usa Mobility Inc (SMTC )- Semtech Corporation (SLXP )- Salix Pharmaceuticals Inc (SCSS )- Select Comfort Corp (RVSN )- Radvision Ltd (RSYS )- RadiSys Corpo...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Zacks.com: Analyst Blog
Growing price competition in emerging technologies, increasing cost of raw materials has hurt Hitachi, Ltd. (HIT). Moreover, its net cash balance (cash less debt) has been continuously deteriorating, which has resulted in a cut to its annual dividend. However, the company continues to mak...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Zacks.com: Analyst Blog
We expect a break-even in 4Q after Allot Communications, Ltd. (ALLT) reported third quarter results that were below our revenue and earnings expectations. The company reported an operating loss for the third straight quarter on higher-than-expected RD costs related to the development of i...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Zacks.com: Analyst Blog
Sangamo Biosciences, Inc. (SGMO) uses a proprietary ZFP gene regulation technology to discover and develop a new class of therapeutic candidates for diabetic neuropathy, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and immune diseases. We are optimistic about this novel technology and are encouraged t...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Zacks.com: Analyst Blog
Operationally, real estate equity trust UDR, Inc.'s (UDR) 4th quarter results were good, with solid increases in revenue, net operating income, and income per occupied home. 4th quarter FFO [funds from operations] came in line with our estimates. The company is under contract to sell near...
Thursday February 7, 2008 — Zacks.com: Analyst Blog
Since announcing its plans for share repurchases, Agilysys, Inc. (AGYS) has acquired approximately 27% of its outstanding shares. The company appears to be on track with the integration of its acquisitions, and its once lofty goal of achieving a $1.5 billion revenue run rate by 2010 is no...