Google, eBay up, but indexes down Oct 18, 2008
The security software giant may have gotten a lift following a report in Barron's that investors may find a safe harbor in security software stocks. As for the broader markets, they ended a wild week in the red. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Dazed and confused by the meltdown? Oct 15, 2008
He's a little more sanguine today, telling Barron's that some stocks are starting to look attractive, adding that the firm's next move would be to start buying emerging markets and small-cap international names, although there's no hurry, in his view. But here's the kicker: For all his prescience, for all his deserved confidence when it comes to commenting on financial markets, Mr. Grantham knows next to nothing about the financial system. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Net help on Columbus Day, market collapse Oct 13, 2008
Bismarck Tribune - News. Now 34 High 36 Low 33. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Hedge funds lose their edge Oct 13, 2008
A Barron's article in 2003 said he's right so often, he's scary. He plowed some of the spoils into the Cincinnati Reds baseball team, where he is part-owner. (Globe and Mail)
Prospecting for Gold Funds Oct 13, 2008
Barron's article preview page - Barrons ... Barron's article preview page - Barrons ... BARRON'S BLOGS STOCKS TO WATCH BLOGOctober 10, 2008, 4:45 pm TECH TRADER DAILYOctober 10, 2008, 5:42 pm. (Barron's)
GM and Chrysler in merger talks Oct 11, 2008
Barron's reported that GM was preparing to approach the U.S. Federal Reserve about borrowing money from the central bank's discount window because of the logjam in credit markets that has shut it out of other borrowing. The moves come as all three Detroit-based automakers are struggling with a plunge in U.S. sales to 15-year lows and facing tough questions from investors and creditors about whether they have the cash to ride out a deepening downturn. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
GM-Chrysler in merger talks: Report Oct 11, 2008
Finally, Barron's reported that GM was preparing to approach the US Federal Reserve about borrowing money from the central bank's discount window because of the logjam in credit markets that has shut it out of other kinds of borrowing. The moves come as all three Detroit-based automakers are struggling with a plunge in US sales to 15-year lows and facing tough questions from investors and creditors about whether they have the cash to ride out a deepening downturn. (India Times, India)
Both parties to blame for economic mess Oct 4, 2008
" MAC wrote on Oct 1, 2008 9:27 AM:" Business Week and Barron's are left wing rags ... By the way the Barron's article explains how Freddie and Fannie got "ran into the ground" as you put it ... "...By the way the Barron's article explains how Freddie and Fannie got "ran into the ground" as you put it...." I put what. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
5-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: Norfolk Southern Oct 4, 2008
A more recent pitch from stanton17 in August of this year shares that sentiment, quoting a recent report by Barron's to support the stock's bull case. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce sees freight railroad use jumping 88% over the next 25 years. (MSNBC -- Business)
Newspapers are big at Mac's Smoke Shop Oct 3, 2008
Instead, people are burying their noses in the Financial Times, Investor's Business Daily and Barron's ... A man in his 60s plunked down loose change for a copy of Barron's. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Barron's Magazine Expands Successful Conference Business With Acquisition of The Winner's Circle Organization Sep 25, 2008
NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barron's Magazine today announced it acquired The Winner's Circle Organization, a consulting firm based in Boca Raton, Fla ... The acquisition of The Winner's Circle Organization further strengthens Barron's leadership position as a producer of premium conferences for the financial industry,'' said Edwin Finn, editor and president, Barron's Magazine ... Barron's and The Winner's Circle have partnered for the past five years on a highly successful... (Primezone Releases)
Mossberg: Google G1 Powerful Alternative To iPhone Sep 24, 2008
Tech Trader Daily is a blog on technology investing written from Palo Alto, California by long-time Barron's West Coast Editor Eric J. Savitz ... Eric joined Barron's as a feature writer in New York in 1988, after four years at the Dow Jones news wires ... Eric left Barron's in 1998 to become executive editor of The Industry Standard. (Barron's Blogs)
Play tells the story behind Washington Sep 20, 2008
The Road to Washington which debuted at the Mountain Playhouse Thursday is a breathless biographical journey through George Washington's early military campaigns and career as a redcoat (Somerset Daily American, PA)
It's a history-making financial crisis, and it's not over yet Sep 17, 2008
Last year, Barron's named Lehman chief executive Richard Fuld one of the 30 best CEOs in the world, right alongside Steve Jobs and Warren Buffett. Fortune hailed Mr. Fuld's "magic" and called the firm "a booming investment banking operation that is now competing head-on with Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill Lynch for mega-deals.". (Globe and Mail)
Global markets rocked by titans' collapse Sep 16, 2008
"The marginal homebuyer will find it even more difficult than before," said Tom Donlan, editorial page editor for financial publication Barron's and the author of "A World of Wealth.". Stock markets were in full retreat yesterday stemming from the historic upheaval on Wall Street. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Lehman, Merrill Sink Futures Sep 15, 2008
EBay () may cut 1,500 jobs, roughly 10% of its workforce, Barron's , citing the research firm Wedge Partners. EBay has several factors working against it, including discontent with its new service fees, a broad slowdown in consumer spending and a global revenue stream adversely affected by the strengthening dollar. (SmartMoney)
eBay may cut 1,500 jobs Sep 15, 2008
NEW YORK: US online auctioneer eBay Inc may cut 1,500 jobs, according to an article in Barron's weekly, citing a report published last week by investment-research firm Wedge Partners. The Wedge report, according to Barron's, said eBay's business was "deteriorating" and the company was readying layoffs that could affect 10 per cent of its 15,000 employees. (India Times, India)
2K Sports Provides an Adrenaline Filled Soundtrack for NHL(R) 2K9 Sep 13, 2008
- at Barron's Online (Fri Sep 12). - AP (Fri Sep 12). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A Diamond in the Rubble Sep 12, 2008
Want to read more from Barron's. Try Barron's Online for four weeks FREE. (SmartMoney)
Wine apprentice Sep 10, 2008
SOMMELIER FACTS French term for a steward or waiter in charge of wine Once responsible for the cellaring and serving of wines for royalty Tradition spread to restaurants Expected to have extensive knowledge of wines and their suitability with various dishes Source: Barron's New Food Lover's Companion. Tyson's change of plan, from punch-bags to bouquets, is set to make him South Africa's first black sommelier - and it comes as a result of winning a wine-tasting competition. (BBC News)
EA's Madden NFL 09 Tackles Top Movie Releases in August Sep 10, 2008
"Expectations were very high, and Madden NFL 09 is the most innovative game in the 20 year history of the franchise, said Peter Moore, President of EA SPORTS. Were seeing strong consumer momentum both at retail and online, where fans are connecting in record numbers to play Madden NFL 09. We expect more than 100 million games of Madden NFL 09 will be played online in the next year.Madden NFL 09 features more than 85 new features and enhancements that deliver a complete NFL package... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Scott+Scott LLP Files Class Action Lawsuit Against General Electric Company On Behalf of Investors -- GE Sep 6, 2008
- at Barron's Online (7:11 am). - at Barron's Online (7:11 am). (Primezone Releases)
Holland America Line Wins Nine Magellan Awards From Travel Weekly Magazine Sep 6, 2008
- at Barron's Online (Fri Sep 5). - at Investopedia (Fri Sep 5). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Marvell denies providing new outlook as stock dips Sep 5, 2008
Semiconductor company has denied that it provided a revised forecast to investors in one-on-one meetings at a Citigroup-sponsored technology conference on Wednesday, according to Barron's ... In a statement to Barron's, a Marvell spokesperson said the company's comments at the New York conference "were consistent with last week's earnings call on which we talked about our concerns regarding the general economic outlook.". (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Top Executives from Viacom, SIRIUS XM Radio, The Weinstein Company, Verizon Communications and More To Offer Marquee Investment Insights at 2nd Annual Media and Money Conference Sep 4, 2008
Its Consumer Media Group publishes The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch and the Far Eastern Economic Review. Its Enterprise Media Group includes Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Dow Jones Client Solutions, Dow Jones Indexes and Dow Jones Financial Information Services. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
City of Welland Joins LED City Program; Adoption of LED Lighting to Reduce Energy Costs and Improve Light Quality Sep 3, 2008
- at Barron's Online (Tue Aug 26). - at The Wall Street Journal Online (Fri Aug 22). (Primezone Releases)
Bringing to light a former slave's story in Cohasset Aug 26, 2008
And the Bancroft family, former owners of the Wall Street Journal and Barron's Weekly, has deep roots in the community. Historically, the South Shore town has been so exclusive that it shunned the likes of Joseph P. Kennedy, who unsuccessfully sought membership at Cohasset Golf Club before his son became president. (Boston Globe)
10 Secrets of Millionaires Aug 26, 2008
Read more of this commentI remember the article years ago in Barron's that looked at what it took to be rich- you had to have a home worth at least $500K and PAID OFF, and not count it in your investable assets. I was surprised by the new study as to how well it fit me except for a not paying off my house (mine is paid off) and current income over $300K per year - I no longer work and my income is below that, but I have NO debt. (SmartMoney)
Time Warner Cable Names Cristina Pauze Vice President, Federal Regulatory Affairs Aug 26, 2008
- at Barron's Online (Fri Aug 22). More. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Barron's Upbeat on Power Company FirstEnergy Aug 25, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Power utility operator FirstEnergy Corp is likely to gain more profit next year due to its clean-burning nuclear plants and improved efficiency, which could help lift its dividend and share price, Barron's reported in its August 25 edition. The report said the stock has been weighed down in the low $70-range due to worries about fuel costs, stricter pollution regulations and relatively cool weather that has curbed electricity demand. (ABC News -- Wire)
People's United Shares Could Rise 20 Percent: Report Aug 25, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares in People's United Financial Inc , which has dodged the credit crisis by avoiding subprime loans and is now eyeing acquisitions, could gain around 20 percent, Barron's reported in its August 25 edition ... The shares would better reflect the bank's value at around $22, Barron's said ... Barron's quoted Sherringham as saying it was "not impossible" for a deal to be done this year. (ABC News -- Wire)
Futures Slide as Oil Rises Aug 25, 2008
FirstEnergy (), the power company largely responsible for the 2003 Northeastern blackout, is likely to see a 27% jump in annual profit next year and raise its dividend, Barron's ... Barron's said shares could rise by as much as 15% over the next year. (SmartMoney)
The Pomerantz Firm Announces September 8 is Lead Plaintiff Deadline for MRV Communications Inc. Investors -- MRVC Aug 23, 2008
- at Barron's Online (Mon Aug 18). - EDGAR Online (Mon Aug 18). (Primezone Releases)
Paperchase grounds magazine Aug 23, 2008
A 2006 magazine study showed that the readership of United Airlines' Hemispheres magazine ranked No. 1 in household income in the US, ahead of Barron's and The Economist. Of the top 10 magazines in terms of readers' household incomes, five were airline publications. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Government Officials Meeting with Freddie, Fannie Aug 21, 2008
According to Barron's, who issued a report this weekend for Fannie and Freddie, a possible structure would consist of the government purchasing massive quantities of preferred stock in both companies. Preferred stocks are convertible investments that are often first in line to get paid off if a company goes bankrupt. (Fox News)
Fannie, Freddie Shares Dive on Bailout Fears, Bonds Up Aug 21, 2008
Anxiety about the companies has risen this week following a report in Barron's newspaper that government officials may have no choice but to go ahead and effectively nationalize Fannie and Freddie as rising defaults on home mortgages undermine the value of their assets. Freddie Mac's stock slumped 22 percent to $3. (ABC News -- Wire)
Fannie, Freddie fall on bailout talk Aug 19, 2008
But investors were spooked again after a Barron's magazine article over the weekend, citing an anonymous Bush administration source, reported the government is pressing the companies to raise more money to guard against losses but doesn't expect the companies to succeed ... The Barron's report said the government is likely to buy preferred stock in the companies, wiping out common shareholders. (Boston Globe)
Bail-out fears rattle US shares Aug 19, 2008
A report by US financial weekly Barron's suggested that the chances of a government rescue were increasing ... Citing an unidentified source, Barron's said US officials anticipated that the two firms would not be able to raise the money they needed to improve their financial footing. (BBC News)
When Henry Met Fannie Aug 19, 2008
Fan and Fred shares took another header yesterday, in the wake of a Barron's article predicting that a Treasury recap was "almost inevitable." When a single story in one day can take nearly 22% off Fannie shares, and nearly 25% off Freddie's, you know investors are scared to death. They should be. (Wall Street Journal)
Fannie, Freddie Fears Cripple Stocks Aug 19, 2008
There is always another shoe to drop and [the Barron's story] just reminds everybody that these problems for the financial stocks just dont seem to go away ... Fannie and Freddie plunged almost 25% a piece after Barron's that their troubled balance sheets will force the government to sweep in and recapitalize them. (Fox News)
Banks lead European shares lower by midday Aug 19, 2008
Financials were the biggest drag on the index, accounting for nearly half of the index's fall, after a Barron's report that suggested the U.S. government may have no choice but to effectively nationalise mortgage finance groups Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. UBS fell 4 percent, Societe Generale lost 3. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Large U.S. Bank Collapse Seen Ahead Aug 19, 2008
A government move to recapitalize the two companies by injecting funds could wipe out existing common stock holders, the weekend Barron's story said. Preferred shareholders and even holders of the two government-sponsored entities' $19 billion of subordinated debt would also suffer losses. (ABC News -- Wire)
Stocks Tumble on Fannie, Freddie Worries Aug 19, 2008
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shed more than 20 percent each after Barron's reported that the U.S. Treasury may need to bail out the home finance giants, which could wipe out shareholders and effectively nationalize the government-sponsored enterprises. The Treasury Department responded by saying it had no plans to use its authority to backstop either of the two companies, which own or guarantee about half of outstanding U.S. mortgages. (ABC News -- Wire)
Credit crisis fears pummel Wall Street Aug 19, 2008
Jitters over the credit crisis shook Wall Street on Monday, dragging down stocks and lifting government debt, as fears mounted that the U.S. Treasury would need to bail out the two largest mortgage finance companies (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)
Canadian Stocks Rise With Commodities, Led by Goldcorp, Potash; Banks Fall Aug 19, 2008
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae shares slid to the lowest in almost two decades, after Barron's said shareholders would be wiped out by a Treasury Department rescue. slid 0. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Credit fear stalks global shares Aug 19, 2008
Still, investors were focused on the financial sector after an article in Barron's renewed worries that a government bailout was needed for the two biggest U.S. home finance providers, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Overall the environment for equity markets remains very difficult as it has now become clearer that we are witnessing a more severe economic slowdown, said Tammo Greetfeld, a strategist for UniCredit in Munich. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Wall Street Journal Digital Network Launches New Mobile Reader for BlackBerry Smartphones Aug 19, 2008
All the sites in the network are owned by Dow Jones & Company and include The Wall Street Journal Online (), the leading provider of business and financial news and analysis on the web; Barron's Online (), the site of America's premier financial magazine; MarketWatch. com, a leading investing and financial news site with 100 journalists in 10 bureaus around the world; and AllThingsD.com, a site devoted to news, analysis and opinion on technology, the Internet and media. (Primezone Releases)
Stocks tumble on financial sector fears; Dow falls 180 points Aug 19, 2008
A blistering sell-off in shares of mortgage-finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac radiated across bank, brokerage and housing stocks after an article in Barron's, a financial weekly, postulated that the government was likely to assume control of Fannie and Freddie, wiping out their existing shareholders. Fannie Mae skidded $1. (Los Angeles Times)
Denise Desimone Aug 19, 2008
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac fall on Barron's curtain call - Baltimore Business Journal ... Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac fall on Barron's curtain call ... and shares reached their lowest levels in almost two decades Monday after a Barron's report said it is increasingly likely the government will have to bail out the mortgage giants. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Bonds: • Treasuries Continue On Their Hot Streak, Marking 3rd Straight Gain As Stocks Fade Aug 19, 2008
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac each lost 18% after a report in the newspaper Barron's suggested that the Treasury may recapitalize the companies, a move that could wipe out shareholders. The five-year note was trading 6/32 higher in price for a yield of 3. (Investors Business Daily)
Fannie Whacked Aug 19, 2008
A report in Barron's that "a government takeover of the troubled companies is inevitable," writes CNN Money, and "could wipe out the value of common shares in Fannie and Freddie," adds the WSJ.. Despite the massive relief effort mobilized by the Bush administration, investors remain spooked that any capital intervention/infusion by the Treasury Department in the form of purchasing preferred stock would come at a heavy price for other investors. (Slate)
Broadcom Stock Poised to Grow 40 Percent: Report Aug 18, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Broadcom Corp stock could shoot up as much as 40 percent as the chip-maker grabs part of the "smartphone" market, according to an article in the August 18 edition of Barron's ... "They are in the right markets with the right products," Cowen alyst Daniel Berenbaum told Barron's ... 75, or about 40 percent higher than current levels, Barron's said. (ABC News -- Wire)
American Eagle Could Be Investor Bargain: Report Aug 18, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters prices and concentration on jeans and T-shirts, both back-to-school staples, should help give it a boost among cost-conscious teens during a challenging retail environment, Barron's reported in its August 18 edition. Cash on hand and a debt-free balance sheet position the company to buy back more shares, and seven of the 25 analysts who cover the once-hot stock are now bullish about its prospects, making the stock an attractive... (ABC News -- Wire)
US likely to recapitalise Fannie, Freddie: report Aug 18, 2008
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Altoona Scout volunteer pleads guilty Aug 17, 2008
Seventy-eight-year-old Irvin Barron of Altoona was arrested in April after the teenager told authorities that Barron abused him when they were alone at Barron's house on Jan. 1, 2007. Barron pleaded guilty to the charge on Wednesday in Polk County District Court. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Cablevision Declares Quarterly Dividend Aug 16, 2008
- at Barron's Online (Fri Aug 15). - AP (Fri Aug 15). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The worldon its head Aug 15, 2008
9%, Randall Forsyth in his Current Yield column in Barron's reminds us that GDP accounting means that "Soaring prices of imports, including petroleum, lowers the GDP deflator" because "imports count as a negative." Hahaha. Inflation went down because imports went up in price. (Asia Times Online)
Activision Blizzard Announces Preliminary Results of Self-Tender Offer Aug 14, 2008
Activision Blizzard generally uses words such as "outlook", "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes", "may", "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to help identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Blizzard's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dow Jones Buys Kodak Platesetters, Software Aug 12, 2008
When E&P reported in June that Dow Jones had decided to adopt thermal computer-to-plate output for The Wall Street Journal and Barron's, Production Vice President Larry Hoffman said conversion from film imagesetters would be phased, with 15 plants receiving two platesetters each and the two others receiving three each. Dow Jones National Production Director Paul Cousineau confirmed that today's announcement represents the first phase of the same two- and three-machine CTP implementation. (MediaWeek.com)
Brown recluse Aug 11, 2008
"People say, 'What happened? Were you in a car accident? Were you burned?' " says Barron's mother, Elisa Bowling of Kansas City, Mo. "It's amazing how something so small can be such a big deal.". (USA Today -- News)
Fractional-reserve banking at its finest Aug 9, 2008
I was quite unprepared for that startling revelation, which was apparently evidenced when I opened Barron's to see that their table labeled "Indexes' P/Es & Yields" showed that the Dow Jones has a negative earnings. Earnings of the Dow were $827 a year ago, $132 a month or so ago, and now earnings are less-than-zero. (Asia Times Online)
HTC Android Phones May Be Delayed Until 2009 Aug 9, 2008
The Barron's Tech Trader Daily Web site published a report Thursday that said the so-called "GPhone" cell phones, which are being manufactured by a variety of makers, could be delayed beyond the current expected release in late 2008 ... He also told Barron's that HTC is "demanding a guaranteed minimum revenue surety from Google, because it does not expect there will be enough demand for [the] GPhone.". (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Simply Money Aug 8, 2008
Barron's Magazine recognizes The Financial Network Group as one of the top 100 wealth advisors in the U.S. for 2008 ... Barron's Magazine, 2008. (FOX19.com, OH)
DISH Network's Agreement With NBC Universal Offers More Than 800 Hours of HD Coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Aug 7, 2008
- at Barron's Online (Wed Aug 6). - at TheStreet. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A Gulf Coast Beauty Aug 5, 2008
Swift President Bruce Vincent also is confident the company's problems can be solved, and he reaffirmed to Barron's Swift's expectation of increasing output by 10% to 15% for the year ... Want to read more from Barron's ... Try Barron's Online for four weeks FREE. (SmartMoney)
