By Bryan McCormick US stock index futures are mixed after weak trading in Asia and a virtually flat session in eurozone and UK markets. There was a mix of news as well in Europe, which may have something to do with the…Read
By Andrew Willis The high yield bond market remains open, with Garda World Security Corp. (GWDAF.PK) raising $325-million this week.…Read
Seasonal Patterns found for the following stocks: Abington Bancorp Inc. (ABBC) over the next 6 trading days. Look at the seasonal patterns for Abington Bancorp Inc. in context. Ameristar Casinos Inc. (ASCA) over the next 9…Read
The internet changing news from Cisco (CSCO) the tech world has been anxiously awaiting was unveiled today. Ciscos CRS-3 router has been heralded by CEO John Chambers as a system that can download the Library of Congress in a…Read
I’ve seldom seen so much rubbish written by people who ought to know better in a single day. Many other able people have heaped the scorn and incredulity on three articles, one a piece on Rahm Emanuel slotted to run in the…Read
Dubai World may ask banks to take a so-called 20% “haircut” from the face values on their loans and stretch out loan maturities when it presents a restructuring plan this month.The banks may be able to avoid…Read
Homegrown credit risks look to come back home to roost. I am actually shocked the following development didn't get more traction in the mainstream media. The recent announcement by the Chinese finance ministry to nullify all…Read
Dubai World may ask banks to take a so-called 20% "haircut" from the face values on their loans and stretch out loan maturities when it presents a restructuring plan this month. The banks may be able to avoid the haircut…Read
By David Berman Bombardier Inc. (BDRAF.PK) shares have risen more than 30% over the past three months, partly because of new orders for its business planes and C Series commuter jet. That can mean only one thing for investors:…Read
By Jon Najarian FDA Decision on Byetta Due Friday On Friday, Amylin (AMLN) and partner Eli Lilly (LLY) are expected to get a decision by the Food and Drug Administration on Byetta, its once-a-week treatment for Type II diabetes.…Read
While the news on export weakening this morning is pushing the pound downward, Goldman's Erik F. Nielsen is arguing that the UK is in much better shape for a rebound than continental Europe. Nielsen says that the pound is…Read
US stock index futures are moderately lower this morning after mostly positive trading in Asia, excluding Japan, and a down session in eurozone and UK markets. Global markets have cooled after nearly a week of gains, largely on…Read
Filed under: Analyst Reports, Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades, Yum Brands (YUM), Analyst Initiations, United Technologies (UTX)Analyst Upgrades UBS upgraded Yum! Brands (YUM) to buy from neutral, citing valuation, improving…Read
An astonishing amount of litigation followed in the wake of the Madoff scandal revelations, as I have detailed here. But thought the litigation filings have surged, the question remains whether the plaintiffs desperate attempts…Read


