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Take-Two...Aspirin and Call EA in the Morning

 
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Take-Two developed the controversial and equally successful "Grand Theft Auto" series of video games. They were wise to not bite on EA's hostile bid, and the odds of that deal materialize diminish each day.

Stock Symbol: TTWO TTWO Stock Price: $0.00 Todays Change: N/A (N/A)

Wrinkle in Allergan's Forecast: Need a Shot of Botox?

 
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Allergan Inc., the maker of Botox and many other products was down more than3% today after forecast a tough consumer spending environment in the U.S market. While that may be true, much of that concern is already priced into the stock. We think Allergan is priced attractively for a long term value play.

Stock Symbol: AGN ALLERGAN INC Stock Price: $53.08 Todays Change: -0.11 (-0.21%)

The Sleeping Giant in Metals

There is an exciting opportunity in commodities right now, and there is one place you absolutely must look into… India. While we don’t have the perfect penny stock play on this one just yet, you still have to check out what Chris Mayer has to say…

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Leading Stocks Take The Lead Once Again As Oil&Gas Stocks Produce Massive Gains; 79% Think We Are In A Recession

It was another overall lower volume session as the NYSE, for the 32nd day in-a-row, came in with volume below the 50 day volume average once again. However, underneath the bullish mini-reversal that sent the Nasdaq from a .8% loss to a .8% gain, there was a TON of bullish action in stocks in a wide range of industries.

Fannie Mae Rocked Again By Housing Crisis

 
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Fannie Mae reported larger than expected losses today...and the stock is up more than 5%. Click here for a clear analysis of why Fannie Mae is not a good investment at this time.

Stock Symbol: FNM FANNIE MAE Stock Price: $27.65 Todays Change: +0.02 (+0.07%)

Deustche Telekom and Sprint: A Good Fit?

 
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A rumor has surfaced regarding a purposed merger of DT and S. Here are some initial thoughts on some potential benefits and challenges in store, were the companies to proceed.

HSA Savings Account

 

Costs of health care are rising, lets face it if you watch the markets you see health care companies like HUM and AET posting good profits for many years means someone is paying them more and more each year and that cost is now making it to us in a new way.

Blow-Out Rally or Volatility? Time to do the numbers....

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"A main theme for the year is the underlying trend of volatility would go up, but I was not smart enough to predict the volatility of the volatility. The underlying trend of volatility is still up,” - Richard Bernstein, Merrill’s chief investment officer.....(If you understand that… good luck to you)

Sun Microsystems: Burnout or Takeover Target

 
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Sun Microsystems has struggled for a few years and will continue to struggle unless there is a change of direction...that being said it is substantially undervalued and would be a nice acquistion at such cheep levels.

Stock Symbol: JAVA SUN MICROSYSTEMS Stock Price: $13.08 Todays Change: +0.13 (+1.00%)

4-28-08 Stock Market Condition Video

 

Watch the video on our website to understand the market conditions of the stock market. Every thing you need to know is in the charts. Is barely good enough for buy and hold but if you do use technical analysis.

Humana Delivers Above Lowered Guidance

 
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Humana slashed expectations for the full year in hald on March 12th, but today they reported earnings that beat those expectations. Find out what Ockham Research thinks about the stock.

Stock Symbol: HUM HUMANA INC Stock Price: $45.54 Todays Change: -0.54 (-1.17%)

Bullish Intraday Reversal For Second Day In-A-Row Has Stock Indexes Closing Near The HOD

I am not sure how strong and long this commentary is going to be as I have been surfing some giant waves and have been spending the past two days at the beach most of the day watching the surfing contest at Ho’okipa amongst the HS ripping groms. These kids paddle out into 10 foot face POWERFUL HEAVY waves and charge like it is nobody’s business.

Will oil prices continue to stay high?

 

Oil's meteoric rise to near $120 a barrel looks like more than just another economic bubble — growing demand and tighter supplies are likely to keep prices high

YRC Worldwide: A Diamond in the Rough

 
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YRC Worldwide is one of the country's largest trucking companies and the stock has taken a 70% hit in the last year. See why it is a pretty good buy.

Stock Symbol: YRCW YRC WORLDWIDE Stock Price: $17.85 Todays Change: +0.10 (+0.56%)