tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50704272011-12-14T21:48:36.562-05:00Some tips, comments and laughs on the stock market from the team at StreetInsider.comLonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722518598133370742noreply@blogger.comBlogger701100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070427.post-61629401742949004332010-09-12T21:23:00.012-05:002010-09-13T10:37:51.659-05:00

Since the beginning in 1999, tracking the moves of Wall Street's top analysts has been a key feature of StreetInsider.com. Now we are taking that tracking to a whole new level with "Rating Central."Ratings Central is our new, powerful mini-portal page that gives users a one-stop-spot to view all the major goings-on in the world of Wall Street stock ratings.First, users will be given a list of

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StreetInsider.com's powerful new mini-portable page "M&A Central" has officially launched, and with merger activity heating up the timing couldn't be better!You can find "M&A Central" HereThe basic concept behind "M&A Central" is to give investors and traders a one-stop-spot for all the going-ons in the world of Mergers and Acquisitions.There are seven major components:1. Merger Search - simply

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- OR - According to reports from Bloomberg, Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) has set aside a record $16.9 billion to pay salaries, benefits and bonuses in the first nine months of the year. This tops last year's $16.5 billion figure for the whole year. Link to ArticleMeanwhile, some Bear Stearns' (NYSE: BSC) traders and salespeople will be setting up their cardboard boxes next to the dead-beat mortgage

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Along with 'Uncle Ben', 'Helicopter Ben', and 'The Beard' Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke will now like to be called 'Fiddy Cent' following his 50 bp cut of the Fed Fund rate and the Discount rate.

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The Fed just cut the fed funds rate by 50bp - Bravo! This was a must. Uncle Ben got it right. He finally got over the Helicopter Ben-complex and let it fly. All the inflation hawks will be crying and are booking appearances on TV as we speak. Yeah food is up, yeah energy is up, gold too - but housing is crashing. How can the largest household asset plummet and people not even mention it in

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IAC/InterActiveCorp's (Nasdaq: IACI) CEO Barry Diller may have proved rumors he is gay by calling CNBC's David Faber "honey" in an interview at a Wall Street media conference. Link to CNBC video (About 4:45 minutes in)

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I find it amusing that Countrywide's (NYSE: CFC) CEO Angelo Mozilo is out saying the Merrill Lynch analyst was "irresponsible" for mentioning a worse case scenario 'bankruptcy' in his 08/15 downgrade of the company.Let's look how "irresponsible" Mozilo has been:1. Giving loans to people who could never pay them back.2. Telling the world how great your company is and how much you would capitalize

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Check out our latest site http://www.easystockalerts.comBenefits- Never miss news on stocks that you follow.- Easy to use- Create a custom conslildated RSS feed, that you can easily add to any RSS reader- Receive SEC filings on your stocks (10K, 10Q, 8K, Form 4, 13G, 13D, etc)- Get Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage Alerts From Wall Street Brokers- Find out what bloggers are saying about you

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So the company you just took over is going down the tube fast and just racked up a record $12.7 billion loss. What do you do? Golf I guess. The Detroit Free Press sports section has an embarrassing article on Ford's (NYSE: F) new CEO Alan Mulally discussing how he is spending more time on the links then in the corporate office lately. RIDICULOUS From the article: "The news is bad all around, and

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Renaissance Technologies disclosed a number of new 5%+ positions today in various 13G filings. Renaissance Technologies, started by Jim Simons, is considered one of the most successful hedge funds. Renaissance is a "black-box" fund, using sophisticated computer models to predict market movements.New 5%+ positions:Zoll Medical (Nasdaq: ZOLL) 6.05% stake.World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE: WWE)

Lonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722518598133370742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070427.post-86335818084179019962007-01-30T17:12:00.000-05:002007-01-30T17:40:02.358-05:00

Today's "we-have-a-technology-that-if-not-successful-you-will-lose-everything" micro-cap stock was Sulphco Inc. (AMEX: SUF). The stock was up 23.6% today on heavy volume. There was a recent shake-up at the top after the former CEO was thrown out by the board after trying to impose his will on the company.Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) is reporting after the close tomorrow and will be 'the stock' to watch.

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Today's "we-change-our-business-plan-at-a-whim-based-on-what's-hot-in-the-market" micro-cap stock was M-Wave, Inc. (Nasdaq: MWAV). The stock ramped 22% today after mergeting with SunFuels and Blue Sun a biodiesel company.Some biggies reporting tomorrow include: 3M (NYSE: MMM), Merck (NYSE: MRK), Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), UPS (NYSE: UPS), Juniper Networks (Nasdaq: JNPR) and SanDisk (Nasdaq:

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Today's I've-been-holding-this-little-shit-for-months-and-nothing-and-now-that-I-sell-the-fucker-the-stock-soars micro-cap stock was Overhill Farms, Inc. (AMEX: OFI). The stock jumped nearly 47% today after the company signed a three-year agreement to produce meals for a major national food brand. The agreement is expected to generate sales of approximately $43 million during the first year.

Lonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722518598133370742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070427.post-9353613130780387322007-01-24T18:05:00.000-05:002007-01-24T18:20:59.301-05:00

Conolog Corp. (Nasdaq: CNLG) was today's the-news-sounds-good-and-everyone-else-is-buying-it-so-I-will micro cap. The stock ramped 86% after the company announced today its CM-100 DIRECT SUBSTATION COMMUNICATOR system has received final testing approval. Yeah - I don't know what the hell that means either.eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is up 11% after-hours after surprising to the upside. This

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Oil rose more than $2 barrel today after getting raped for some time. Tomorrow oil inventories are due at 10:30AM ET. If oil continues to rally it could weigh on stocks.Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq: YHOO) reported after the close and showed they continue to perform like a dead fish compared to Google (Nasdaq: GOOG). Stock up 4% after-hours. The company is talking up their new search platform Panama again

Lonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722518598133370742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070427.post-67537469677537248702007-01-18T17:36:00.000-05:002007-01-18T18:07:46.213-05:00

Techs were taken to the shed today. Was Jim Cramer's call that tech is dead until August correct? While I think Cramer is a smart guy (outside his "100-picks in a minute" snake oil) I think making this broad of a call could prove wrong this year. Where is the fast oil money going to go? What if retail investors comes back big in 07? - Where is all this money going to go? It will likely go

Lonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722518598133370742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070427.post-18286117109910850612007-01-17T17:37:00.000-05:002007-01-17T18:10:46.711-05:00

Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) reported a blow out quarter after the close. EPS was $1.14, versus the consensus of $0.78 and revenue was $7.1 billion versus the consensus of $6.42 billion. After an initial pop (post-halt) the stock is now below the close. Sceptics may point at the lower Mac numbers and guidance that is below the street ($0.54-$0.56, versus the consensus of $0.60). I say the iPod

Lonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722518598133370742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070427.post-11236261705515220732007-01-16T17:21:00.000-05:002007-01-16T17:37:58.500-05:00

Earnings season is kicking into high gear again: Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) is the big one tomorrow, but here are some others to watch AMR Corp (NYSE: AMR), Charles Schwab (Nasdaq: SCHW), JP Morgan (NYSE: JPM) and Lam Research (Nasdaq: LRCX).Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) reported solid numbers and guidance after the close but the stock is taking it on the chin to the tune of 3% after-hours. Margins weren't

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Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) announced that it is working with the SEC, the NYSE and its D.C. trade association, NetCoalition, to bring users free real-time stock quotes. The company said the NYSE has moved the issue forward with a proposal to the SEC, which would allow users to see real-time quotes across all Google properties. Link

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RC2 Corp. (Nasdaq: RCRC) is getting chopped after-hours after warning. Look out below!The I-screen-stocks-with-small-floats-then-make-up-a-bs-rumor crowd was all over a number of micro-caps today: City Telecom HK Ltd. (Nasdaq: CTEL) rose 69% (co issued a statment to the Hong Kong exchange saying they don't know what is behind the move), DayStar Technologies (Nasdaq: DSTI) rose 52%, Giga-tronics

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It was a big day for the I-can-mark-a-stock-up-in-a-flash-and-steal-your-money boys today, but unlike what we've seen in prior days the companies had news to hype: Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. (Nasdaq: OBCI) climbed 179% after the company announced increased distribution through Wal-Mart (now any hillbilly looking for a new fuel additive can find it at Wal-Mart. Yee Haw!); Cleveland Biolabs, Inc. (

Lonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722518598133370742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070427.post-53889951615733799612007-01-09T17:17:00.000-05:002007-01-09T17:38:31.382-05:00

Major biotech company Genentech Inc. (NYSE: DNA) is on deck to report earnings tomorrow.Futuremedia PLC (Nasdaq: FMDAD) was today's I-bet-I-can-create-a-pump-and-dump-in-this-little-piece-of-shit hedge fund game. The stock climbed 85% after announcing it subsidiary will provide their web-based learning platform to some Swedish bank.Escala Group Inc. (Nasdaq: ESCL) is going to the pink sheets

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Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) outdoes itself again with the new iPhone, combining a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, maps, and searching.I'll be looking to trade in my BlackBerry, made by Research In Motion Ltd. (RIMM), for the new iPhone when it is available in June.Stocks reacting

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Alcoa (NYSE: AA) kicks off earnings season tomorrow with its report after the close.Gap (NYSE: GPS) closed 7.25% higher on reports the company hired Goldman to look at options, including a possible sale. This is the best thing the company could have done, but the Fisher family still stands in the way. The stock is trading near the top end of its 52-week range so it not clear how much upside

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Microvision Inc. (Nasdaq: MVIS) ramped 21.8% higher today on heavy volume after announcing they will unveil their ultra-thin, miniature full-color projection display for mobile devices at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 7 - 11. Some bloggers have been hot on the stock recently, including Broker A and Trading Goddess. Also, MDB Capital recently started coverage on the

Lonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722518598133370742noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070427.post-52508611552810117472007-01-03T17:30:00.000-05:002007-01-03T17:54:44.353-05:00

The greater fool game has moved to the Chinese micro-cap stocks. China Precision Steel, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPSL) jumped 25% today after a 109% move Friday after the comapny announced name change/reverse merger with OLAB. Highway Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: HIHO) and China Natural Resources Inc. (Nasdaq: CHNR) also jumpted today as traders looked for other names to turn to. Semiconductor Manufacturing

Lonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722518598133370742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070427.post-38715611179167625272006-12-29T11:48:00.000-05:002006-12-29T11:49:42.711-05:00

It's official, the NYSE will close on Tuesday to honor President Ford. Interestingly, NASDAQ took the lead on this one.

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JUST IN: NASDAQ said it will close on Tuesday January 2nd to honor President Ford. No word from the NYSE yet.

Lonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722518598133370742noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070427.post-73899289616252372472006-12-28T16:49:00.000-05:002006-12-28T17:36:11.237-05:00

Another completely dead day in the market.We just heard that Bush will make January 2nd a federal holiday to honor President Ford. We haven't heard any word on whether the market will be opened or closed on Tuesday. The talking heads on TV said they may do a half a day.The IPO we've been writing about recently, Fuwei Films Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: FFHL), continues to find fans. The stock jumped

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Jolly Old Saint Nick kept the presents coming today. The Dow hit a new all-time high over 12,500!The has-news-will-maniuplate micro cap bull market continued, making us a little cautious. When investors start playing into the greater fool game it is usually a sign of a short-term top. Sento Corp. (Nasdaq: SNTO) jumped 69% today ahead of results, Infosonics Corp. (Nasdaq: IFON) jumpted 44%

Lonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722518598133370742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070427.post-67975715951096639762006-12-26T16:21:00.000-05:002006-12-26T16:48:53.028-05:00

If you like watching paint dry then this is your week. Short of a $50 billion private equity buyout announcement before year-end (which could happen), this week looks like a complete waste.The homies could see some interest tomorrow related to the release of November New Home Sales: Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE: HOV), Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL), Pulte Homes (NYSE: PHM), D.R. Horton (NYSE: DHI),

Lonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722518598133370742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070427.post-79315615143317801372006-12-21T17:00:00.000-05:002006-12-21T17:34:43.596-05:00

Research In Motion Ltd. (Nasdaq: RIMM) is up 5% after-hours following earnings. The street likes the Q4 subscriber addition guidance of 950-975KTomorrow Walgreen Co. (NYSE: WAG) with be reporting results and could be one to watch.On the momentum front, Escala Group Inc. (Nasdaq: ESCL) fell following its monstrous two-day move. Mamma.com (Nasdaq: MAMA) gained another 8.8%. Onstream Media (Nasdaq

Lonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722518598133370742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070427.post-38768185909813609202006-12-20T17:03:00.000-05:002006-12-20T17:54:44.421-05:00

Research In Motion (Nasdaq: RIMM) will be reporting after the close tomorrow. Expect the stock to be volatile before and after the report. Many are expecting a strong quarter due to sales of the new BlackBerry Pearl. Competitor Palm reported yesterday, beating lowered Q2 results, but guiding below for Q3. Many think RIMM is stealing market share from PALM, but there are also a handful of new

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Northfield Laboratories Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLD) was crunched 20% today ahead of an update on the Phase III clinical trial of PolyHeme, its controversial red blood cell substitute. After the close the company said because of discrepancies in the initial data, the database will be unlocked and corrected prior to finalizing the statistical analyses. The company said preliminary results indicate that in

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Big box retailer Circuit City (NYSE: CC) is set to report earnings before the bell Tuesday. The company will be reporting Q3, but look for comments on the all-important Q4 - which it is currently in. Rival Best Buy recently missed on the bottom line, so slight earnings/margin weakness at CC may be somewhat expected.Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is the latest broker to report earnings, coming before

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Dectron Internationale Inc. (Nasdaq: DECT) is the latest micro-cap to catch the momentum bug, jumping 48% today after reporting Q3 results. This could continue moving or we could see profit takers.Redback Networks Inc. (Nasdaq: RBAK) jumped 12.3% today, with takeover rumors surfacing late in the session. We could see profit takers here if rumors prove bogus.Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC)

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Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) received the dreaded sell rating from BofA after the closeGoldman envious brokers, Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (NYSE: BSC) and Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: LEH) are on deck to report earnings before the bell.Progen Industries Ltd. (Nasdaq: PGLA) ran-up up a mere 120% today on positive trials for its liver cancer treatment. We could see more interest tomorrow

Lonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722518598133370742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070427.post-41253931552779322752006-11-13T15:52:00.000-05:002006-11-13T15:53:02.277-05:00

13D Tracker and our main site (StreetInsider.com) made Stockpickr.com's Top 100 Finance/Investing/Business Blogs.If you haven't checked our Stockpickr.com yet, it is a new MUST VISIT. The site tracks portfolios from hedge funds, mutual funds and others. There is a activist portfolio based on the postings at 13D Tracker.

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Hi all.We're changing up the format of one of our other blogs, focused on stock rumors. The new blog will be a an unfiltered Wall Street rumor pipeline, unlike our main paid site which reports on filtered rumors.So if you like rumors as much as we do, check it out and pass the word around. But 'CAUTION' is a word we would like to stress the most when dealing with rumors. I think the blog

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Stem cell stocks are higher today following a clear win for the Democrats in the House and a possible win in the Senate. The Dems could push for more funding and could even attempt to bring back a bill for controversial embryonic stem cell research , a bill Bush vetoed this summer.Stem Cell Stocks: Aastrom Biosciences Inc (Nasdaq: ASTM), StemCells Inc (Nasdaq: STEM), VIACELL, INC. (Nasdaq: VIAC)

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Here is an intersting research note from today:Soleil Securities upgrades H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) from Sell to Buy and raises its price target from $17 to $29 on private equity valuation and value Option One Mortgage at about $4/share.Analyst Michael Millman of Millman Research said, "the decision to explore strategic alternatives could lead to a possible sale in whole or parts of the company." He

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Wow! Today's deals were unprecedented. Instead of looking at what companies are buyout targets, we'll have to start looking at what companies aren't buyout targets.Here is a run-down:1. Vivendi (V) confirmed a friendly takeover approach from private equity group KKR. Earlier reports suggested KKR made a 40 billion euro bid for Vivendi, but the talks broke off due to tax and other complications.2.

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Novell (Nasdaq: NOVL) have seen a significant mid-day boosts on reports from the Wall Street Journal, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) will enter a partnership with the Linux provider.According to the report, Micsosoft will offer sales support for Novell's Suse Linux operating system and the two will develop technologies to make it easier for users to run both Linux and Windows on their computers.Shares

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Commenting on the implications of Merck's (NYSE: MRK) acquisition of RNAi company Sirna Therapeutics (Nasdaq: RNAI), at a 102% premium, on its coverage universe, Needham said, "We believe the news validates the efforts of RNAi therapeutics companies Alnylam (Nasdaq: ALNY) and Nastech Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: NSTK) as well as oligonucleotide –focused companies such as Isis Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq:

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Shares of stem-cell related stocks are seeing interest today ahead of the November mid-term elections. Investors believe a Democratic Party win could benefit the sector.The stocks are also benefiting as the debate over stem-cell research has attracted more attention recently after a commercial by Parkinson's-afflicted actor Michael J. Fox was thrown into the media spotlight after comments from

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Beacon Power Corp. (Nasdaq: BCON) sees interest mid-day (+10%) on news California's power grid operator warned of possible rolling black-outs.Other stocks to watch on the news: Capstone Turbine Corp. (Nasdaq: CPST), FuelCell Energy Inc. (Nasdaq: FCEL), Plug Power Inc. (Nasdaq: PLUG), Hoku Scientific (NASDAQ: HOKU). Also look at solar companies: DayStar Technologies Inc (NASDAQ: DSTI), Evergreen

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Even with Avici Systems' (Nasdaq: AVCI) surge today ($7.59 +37.25%) after strong results you may want to add the stock to your radar.The company has reported two awesome quarters in a row, but stil has little respect on Wall Street - with both analysts that cover it still negative on the stock.Today, the company reported that gross revenue for the three and six-months ended June 30, 2006 was

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INSIDERS' BLOG: Strange, but with crude at record highs, $76+ per barrel, alternative energy and ethanol stocks are stuck in the mud.Alternative Energy Stocks:Ballard Power Systems (Nasdaq: BLDP), Fuelcell Energy Inc (NASDAQ: FCEL), Hydrogenics Corp (NASDAQ: HYGS), Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ: PLUG), Quantum Fuel Systems (NASDAQ: QTWW), DayStar Technologies Inc (NASDAQ: DSTI), Spire Corp (NASDAQ: SPIR

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We've added a new category at StreetInsider.com- 13Gs.The Schedule 13G is filed with the SEC to report acquisition of beneficial ownership of 5% or more of a class of equity securites by passive investors and certain institutions.There are often dozens of filings each day. We will weed through them and report on the ones we find interesting.Link: http://www.streetinsider.com/

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BriteSmile Inc. (NASDAQ: BSML) 42% HIGHER; Company rejects the unsolicited proposal by Futuredontics, Inc., parent company of 1-800-DENTIST, to acquire the outstanding shares of BriteSmile for $2.00 per share in cash and $2.00 per share in Futuredontics common stock.Zale Corp. (NYSE: ZLC) 12.5% HIGHER; Signet Group plc (NYSE: SIG) confirmed that it has held preliminary discussions with Zale

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NASDAQ 100 Trust Shares (NASDAQ: QQQQ): Block trades of 4 million shares, 4 million shares and 3 million shares at various times, among other large trades today. Today's volume is already at 259 million shares versus the three month average full-day volume of 107.7 million. Shares are trading at $38.53 (+0.18%) in afternoon action.Level 3 Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT): Block trades of 2

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UPWARD MOVERS:Google Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG) +$6.30; Wall Street Journal reports Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) plans to release a web-based spreadsheet application.Evergreen Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: ESLR) +$1.25; The company announced the execution of a binding memorandum of understanding regarding new polysilicon supply agreements sufficient to allow its EverQ joint venture to increase its solar module

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StreetInsider.com Trading Radar:Initial Claims will be released at 8:30AM ET with economists looking for 320KProductivity will be released at 8:30AM ET with economists looking for 3.9%Ciena (NASDAQ: CIEN) is scheduled to report results before the bell Thursday with analyst looking for a loss of $0.01 and revenue of $129.12 million.Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is scheduled to report results before

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The Dow gained 93.73 points today to close at 11,211.05, the Nasdaq added 29.07 points to close at 2,198.24 and the S&P 500 added 14.31 points to close at 1,272.88. The markets ended higher today as existing home sale data temporarily doused investors' fears of inflation and interest rate hikes. Revised Q1 GDP was 5.3%, lower than the 5.8% forecast, which analysts see as evidence of an expanding

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Personal Spending/Income is expected to be released at 8:30AM ET with economists looking for 0.6% and 0.7%, respectivly.SkillSoft (Nasdaq: SKIL) is expected to report results with analysts looking for EPS of $0.02 and revenue of $53.8 million.The University of Michigan Consumer Confidence Index will be released at 9:50AM with economists looking for 79.Frontline (NYSE: FRO) is expected to report

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El Paso Corp. (NYSE: EP): A 20.1 million share block traded at 2:37PM at $15.06. Today's volume is already at 27.4 million shares versus the three month average full-day volume of 5.9 million. Shares are trading at $15.06 (+6.8%) in afternoon action.Telefonos de Mexico SA de CV (NYSE: TMX): A 4.9 million share block traded at 8:56AM at $20.56. Today's volume is already at 6 million shares versus

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AMEN Properties Inc. (NASDAQ: AMEN): volume is 16423% above the 5-day average today after the company announced its entry into a material definitive agreement. The stock is 12.7% higher in mid-day action.Eddie Bauer (OTC: EBHC): volume is 1371% above the 5-day average today after the company hired Goldman Sachs for a possible sale. The stock is 12.9% higher in mid-day action.Amerisafe, Inc. (

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Campbell Soup (NYSE: CPB) is scheduled to report results before the bell Monday with analysts looking for earnings of $0.35 and revenue of $1.8 billion.Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) is scheduled to report results before the bell Monday with analysts looking for earnings of $0.94 and revenue of $11.84 billion.US Fed's Fisher Speaks to a Business Group in Dallas at 1PMApplied Signal (Nasdaq: APSG) is

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The New York Empire State Index will be released at 8:30AM ET with economists looking for 15.PetMed Express Inc. (NASDAQ: PETS) is scheduled to report results before the bell Monday with analysts looking for earnings of $0.13 and revenue of $28.68 million.Target (NYSE: TGT) is scheduled to report results before the bell Monday with analysts looking for earnings of $0.63 and revenue of $12.8

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Genzyme (Nasdaq: GENZ) will host its Annual Analyst and Investor Day at 8:00AM ETThe US Trade Balance for March will be released at 8:30AM ET with economists looking for -$67 billion.Import Price Index will be relased at 8:30AM ETUniversity of Michigan Consumer Confidence Index (May Preliminary) will be released at 9:45AM ET with economists looking for 86Arctic Cat (NASDAQ: ACAT) is scheduled to

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Graphic Packaging Corp. (NYSE: GPK) 22.7% HIGHER; Reports a Q1 loss of $0.16, 1 cent better than estimates. Net sales decreased 0.4% to $580.4 million during first quarter 2006, compared to first quarter 2005 net sales of $583.0 million.Applied Films Corp. (Nasdaq: AFCO) 21.9% HIGHER; Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) agrees to acquire AFCO for $28.50 per share, or about $464

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Advanced Digital Information Corp. (Nasdaq: ADIC) 44% HIGHER; Quantum Corp. (NYSE: DSS) announced a definitive agreement under which Quantum will acquire Advanced Digital Information for approximately $770 million.NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NPSP) 20% LOWER; Reported strong Q1 results, but said the FDA proposed that NPS generate additional clinical data for PREOS in the form of a new

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Personal Income/Spending will be released Monday at 8:30AM ET, with economists looking for readings of 0.4% and 0.4%, respectively.AGCO Corp (NYSE: AG) will report results before the bell Monday with analysts looking for EPS of $0.11 and revenue of $1.14 billion.Humana (NYSE: HUM) will report results before the bell Monday with analysts looking for EPS of $0.43 and revenue of $4.7 billion.Sysco (

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Amerigroup (NYSE: AGP) 14% HIGHER; reports Q1 earnings of $0.24 per share, 14 cents better than estimates. Revenues came in at $673.9 million versus the consensus of $630 million.Intuitive Surgical (Nasdaq: ISRG) 13% HIGHER; reports Q1 EPS of GAAP $0.38, 18 cents better than estimates.(0.20) Revenues were $77.3 million vs. $62.8 million consensusSemitool (Nasdaq: SMTL) 13% LOWER; reports Q2 EPS

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We're trying to get the real scoop on Electro-Sensors, Inc. (ELSE), which we reported on yesterday in the 'Momentum Mover' section of the site as an ethanol play. Today others are discovering the stock and it is flying - up 65% to $10.74 in early action.Here is our report from yesterday:"Electro-Sensors (ELSE) Jumps As Ethanol Play04-25-2006 02:10:16 PM ETShares of Electro-Sensors Inc. (Nasdaq:

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GoAmerica Inc. (Nasdaq: GOAM) is 45% higher after the company announced that its i711.com(TM) service has been chosen as the exclusive IP-based relay service for Nordia's California Relay Services (CRS) contract.Nutrisystem (Nasdaq: NTRI) is 30% higher this morning after the company reported Q1 EPS of $0.63 (ex-items), 23 cents better than estimates. Revenues were $146.8 million vs. $125.13

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DOV Pharmaceutical Inc. (Nasdaq: DOVP) 42% LOWER; announced today high-level results recently developed from the first Phase III placebo-controlled clinical trial -- study 020 -- of its novel analgesic bicifadine in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP). Bicifadine did not achieve a statistically significant effect relative to placebo on the primary endpoint of the study at any of the doses

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As mentioned in today's Trading Radar, the jury in the Rambus Inc. (Nasdaq: RMBS) patent infringement case versus Hynix returned for further deliberations today. Well, they've decided. The jury ruled that Hynix infringed Rambus' patents and awarded the company $306.5 million.Rambus was halted before the news was released, last trading at $38.33 (-0.70%). Some have been expecting the stock to see

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News this weekend that Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) hired Steve Berkowitz away from IAC/InterActiveCorp's (Nasdaq: IACI) Ask.com division to head its online group could be viewed as a negative for Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) and Yahoo! (Nasdaq: YHOO). Berkowitz has been credited with turning around Ask.com, which has grown its search business considerably recently. If he can do the same thing for

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What a crazy week in the market! The Dow's at a 6-year high and oil is above $75 per barrel.I'm seeing $3 per gallon of gas over here - damn SUVs (mine included), damn ethanol, damn Iran, damn Iraq, damn Nigeria, damn big oil, damn government, damn auto makers, damn non-inventive alternative fuel people, damn, damn, damn. If I see $4 sign me up for one of those hybrid cars - okay maybe $5.Here's

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