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(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group – Bear of the Day

vitalstocks — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:30:39 +0000

We are downgrading our recommendation on The Goldman Sachs Group (GS) to Underperform from Neutral based on expectation of continued lower top-line as in 2011, coupled with the fundamental pressure on the banking sector. Though the company reported profits, increased operating expenses and lower equity trading revenues remain matters of concern. Though Goldman has a [...]

(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group – Bear of the Day

(GS) Banking on a Turnaround? – Investment Ideas

vitalstocks — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:38:09 +0000

Can we really have a rally without the financials? Earnings have been mixed for the financials. Let’s take a deeper look at the players in each segment and see if we can’t come to a consensus as to whether or not a rally can be supported. The Zacks Rank for most of these banks is [...]

(GS) Banking on a Turnaround? – Investment Ideas

(GS) Earnings Season Hits Full Throttle

vitalstocks — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:41:12 +0000

Germany paid the lowest interest rate in its history in a two-year bond auction this morning, even as the country lowered its economic growth outlook for 2012. The World Bank also came out with a lowered growth outlook for the global economy this year, but there is hardly anything newsy there as the markets have [...]

(GS) Earnings Season Hits Full Throttle

(MS) Morgan Stanley Analyst Maintains Underperform on Shares

vitalstocks — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:32:24 +0000

We are reiterating our long-term Underperform recommendation on Morgan Stanley (MS). Though the company’s third-quarter results were significantly ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, there are concerns regarding its financials being marred by various new regulatory requirements, elevated operating expenses and intense pricing competition. However, the company’s restructuring initiatives along with its organic and inorganic [...]

(MS) Morgan Stanley Analyst Maintains Underperform on Shares

(MS) Morgan Stanley to Delete Jobs in New York

vitalstocks — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:06:45 +0000

According to a state filing, Morgan Stanley (MS) intends to lay off 580 workers in New York State due to economic reasons. The company started trimming its workforce since the middle of December on a rolling basis, abide by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN). The State Department of Labor made The New York [...]

(MS) Morgan Stanley to Delete Jobs in New York

(MS) Morgan Stanley Settles MBIA Dispute

vitalstocks — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:07:36 +0000

In an attempt to strengthen its balance sheet and remove the vestiges of the financial crisis, Morgan Stanley (MS) announced a comprehensive plan to settle its legal fight with MBIA Inc. (MBI). The 2-year-old legal dispute involved conflict over guarantees on commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). Terms As a part of the settlement agreement, Morgan Stanley [...]

(MS) Morgan Stanley Settles MBIA Dispute

(NYX) NYSE Euronext to Close SecFinex

vitalstocks — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:46:32 +0000

Yesterday, Financial Times reported that NYSE Euronext Inc. (NYX) is mulling the closure of its European securities lending platform unit – SecFinex – in order to merge itself successfully with Frankfurt-based Deutsche Boerse, as proposed earlier this year. Based in London and founded in 2000, SecFinex is a global electronic, web-based lending & borrowing trading [...]

(NYX) NYSE Euronext to Close SecFinex

(GS) JPMorgan Chase May Repurchase More Shares

vitalstocks — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:37:57 +0000

While addressing The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) investor conference on Wednesday, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon stated that the company has the authority to buyback more of its shares. The company made this possible by utilizing less money on dividend payments than what was approved by the Federal Reserve. Now as [...]

(GS) JPMorgan Chase May Repurchase More Shares

(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Seeds Hedge Funds

vitalstocks — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:04:57 +0000

According to the Wall Street Journal, New York based-The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) has planned to invest in hedge funds. After 2008 financial crisis, Goldman has molded its way of using its capital. The bank has pooled funds of $600 million from its clients, which included pension funds, wealthy families and large institutions to [...]

(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Seeds Hedge Funds

(CME) A Beginner’s Guide to Commodity Investing

InvestmentU — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:00:29 +0000

by Carl Delfeld, Investment U Senior Analyst Thursday, November 17, 2011 I’ll never forget my first visit as a teenager to the commodity-trading pit of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). The swirling bright colored jackets, the shouting and rapid hand signals (looked like arm wrestling to me) were captivating and reminded me of past family [...]

(CME) A Beginner’s Guide to Commodity Investing

(MS) Morgan Stanley to Reform Foreclosure Practices

vitalstocks — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:49:11 +0000

Morgan Stanley (MS) became the second largest bank after The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) to adopt new foreclosure procedures in an effort to stop unlawful and troublesome foreclosure practices. Morgan Stanley has reached an agreement with the New York’s Department of Financial Services about the new set of standards. Morgan Stanley, along with two [...]

(MS) Morgan Stanley to Reform Foreclosure Practices

(MS) Oct 19: The Earnings Parade Continues – Economic Highlights

vitalstocks — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:44:46 +0000

The earnings parade continues even as the market tries to come to terms with the Apple surprise and waits for the expected weekend deal out of Europe. We also have economic data this morning about September CPI and Housing Starts, but they will likely have less traction in today’s market given the focus on earnings [...]

(MS) Oct 19: The Earnings Parade Continues – Economic Highlights

(MS) Ahead of Wall Street – October 19, 2011 – Ahead of Wall Street

vitalstocks — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:44:31 +0000

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 The earnings parade continues even as the market tries to come to terms with the Apple surprise and waits for the expected weekend deal out of Europe. We also have economic data this morning about September CPI and Housing Starts, but they will likely have less traction in today’s market given [...]

(MS) Ahead of Wall Street – October 19, 2011 – Ahead of Wall Street

(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group – Bear of the Day

vitalstocks — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:09:58 +0000

We are downgrading our recommendation on Goldman Sachs (GS) to Underperform from Neutral based on current general economic conditions and the company’s involvement in a number of lawsuits. Previous quarter earnings results deteriorated, owing to decreased revenue and poor performance at Institutional Client Services division, coupled with global macro-economic concerns. Regulatory issues, including lawsuits filed [...]

(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group – Bear of the Day

(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group to Reduce Cost by Layoffs

vitalstocks — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:20:26 +0000

According to The New York Times,The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) is moving ahead with its cost cutting plan. The bank is expected to cut its expenses by $1.45 billion by the end of 2011. The cost containment measures would include significant layoffs and the amount expected exceeds $1.2 billion of costs cutting announced by [...]

(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group to Reduce Cost by Layoffs

(NDAQ) NASDAQ OMX Group to Buyback Notes – Refinance

vitalstocks — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:05:28 +0000

On Tuesday, NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) announced a cash tender offer for its outstanding 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013. The company will purchase the notes at a premium of $25 for every note of face value $1000. It will also pay the accrued and unpaid interest up to the date of purchase. The [...]

(NDAQ) NASDAQ OMX Group to Buyback Notes – Refinance

(NYX) NYSE Euronext Allies with Receivables Exchange

vitalstocks — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:24:24 +0000

In an effort to help companies get short-term funding, yesterday, NYSE Euronext Inc. (NYX) announced the acquisition of a small stake in The Receivables Exchange (TRE). TRE is a leading and first online marketplace in the US for selling debts and other obligations owed by customers, known as accounts receivables. TRE generally deals with thesmall [...]

(NYX) NYSE Euronext Allies with Receivables Exchange

(GS) Volcker Rule Extension Risks Jobs?

vitalstocks — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:52:28 +0000

The controversial Volcker Rule that restricts proprietary trading of U.S. banks may also be enforced on foreign banks with operations in the country, Bloomberg reported on Friday, following communication with four people familiar with the matter. The legislation is part of the Dodd-Frank Act, which significantly overhauled the U.S. financial system after the near collapse [...]

(GS) Volcker Rule Extension Risks Jobs?

(NDAQ) NASDAQ OMX Group to Initiate Capital Plan – Share Buyback

vitalstocks — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:44:22 +0000

Yesterday, Reuters reported that NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) plans to adopt a new capital plan in the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2011. Accordingly, the company intends to buyback more shares in the coming period, given the sharp price declines in the stock market. The company enjoys modest capital leverage that provides scope [...]

(NDAQ) NASDAQ OMX Group to Initiate Capital Plan – Share Buyback

(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Analyst Raises Shares to Neutral

vitalstocks — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:52:44 +0000

We have upgraded our recommendation on The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) to Neutral from Underperform based on the company’s cost reduction initiatives and broader outlook for client activity. In July, Goldman reported second-quarter 2011 earnings per share of $1.85, significantly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.29. The results deteriorated owing to decreased revenue [...]

(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Analyst Raises Shares to Neutral

(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Ends Litton Sale

vitalstocks — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:53:11 +0000

Last week, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) completed the sale of Litton Loan Servicing to Ocwen Financial Corp. (OCN) for $264.0 million, after getting approval from federal and New York state regulators. Goldman has been ordered by the Fed to conduct an independent review of Litton’s foreclosures in 2009 and 2010 for investigating the [...]

(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Ends Litton Sale

(GS) Goldman Sachs Group Again Entangled in Lawsuit

vitalstocks — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:06:45 +0000

Yesterday, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) was sued by The Allstate Corporation (ALL), the largest publicly traded U.S. home and auto insurer. The complaint lodged claims that Goldman misrepresented documents as an underwriter in the sale of over $123 million in mortgage-backed securities from April 2006 to March 2007. Allstate alleged that Goldman issued [...]

(GS) Goldman Sachs Group Again Entangled in Lawsuit

(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Sued by National Credit Union Administration

vitalstocks — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:38:44 +0000

On Tuesday,The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) was sued by National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), the U.S. regulator of credit unions. The complaint lodged claims that Goldman violated federal and state securities laws and misrepresented documents as an underwriter in the sale of $1.2 billion in mortgage-backed securities. NCUA alleged that Goldman issued misleading statements [...]

(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Sued by National Credit Union Administration

(MS) Morgan Stanley’s Loss Less Than Expected

vitalstocks — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:59:05 +0000

Morgan Stanley’s (MS) second-quarter 2011 loss from continuing operations came in at 38 cents per share, substantially better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 63 cents. This represents Morgan Stanley’s first quarterly loss after seven consecutive quarters of income since the economic crisis began. The company earned 80 cents from continuing operations [...]

(MS) Morgan Stanley’s Loss Less Than Expected

(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Lags Estimates

vitalstocks — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:10:59 +0000

The Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s (GS) second-quarter 2011 earnings per share of $1.85 were significantly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.29 per share. Coupled with global macro-economic concerns, the results deteriorated driven by a decrease in revenue and poor performance in Institutional Client Services division. However, lower operating expenses partially offset the decline. Net [...]

(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Lags Estimates

(MS) Morgan Stanley Analyst Downgrades Shares

vitalstocks — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:51:38 +0000

We are downgrading our recommendation on Morgan Stanley (MS) to Underperform based on its weak second quarter results, lesser possibility of capital deployment and the expected adverse impact of regulatory restrictions. The MUFG preferred stock conversion resulted in 38 cents per share loss during the quarter, though it enhanced the capital cushion. However, the results [...]

(MS) Morgan Stanley Analyst Downgrades Shares

(ACAS) American Capital Reports Quarterly Earnings In Line

vitalstocks — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:32:20 +0000

American Capital Ltd.’s (ACAS) second-quarter 2011 operating income of 20 cents per share was in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, results outpaced the prior-year quarter’s earnings of 9 cents per share. The favorable outcome was due to a drop in operating expenses, though partially offset by a decline in interest and dividend income [...]

(ACAS) American Capital Reports Quarterly Earnings In Line

(GS) Goldman Sachs Group 2011 Second Quarter Earnings Preview

vitalstocks — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 21:32:12 +0000

The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) is scheduled to report its second-quarter 2011 results before the opening bell on Tuesday, July 19. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the second quarter is $2.42 per share, representing a decline of about 12% from the year-ago quarter. We expect Goldman to benefit from its well managed global franchise, [...]

(GS) Goldman Sachs Group 2011 Second Quarter Earnings Preview

(ACAS) American Capital Analyst Stays Neutral on Shares

vitalstocks — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:51:58 +0000

We maintain our Neutral recommendation on American Capital Ltd. (ACAS) as first-quarter 2011 earnings outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The results were also ahead of the prior-year quarter’s earnings. In May, American Capital reported first-quarter 2011 operating earnings of 23 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5 cents. The results were also [...]

(ACAS) American Capital Analyst Stays Neutral on Shares

(MS) Merck KGaA Seeks Rebif Extension

vitalstocks — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:04:24 +0000

Merck KGaA (MKGAF) recently filed a marketing application with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in its endeavor to expand the label of Rebif, its multiple sclerosis (MS) therapy. The company is seeking approval for Rebif to treat patients who have experienced a single demyelinating event (an early symptom of the disease) and who stand a [...]

(MS) Merck KGaA Seeks Rebif Extension

(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group to Lay Off 230 Workers

vitalstocks — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:00:27 +0000

According to a state filing on Wednesday, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) intends to lay off 230 workers in New York State due to economic reasons. The layoffs will be executed during the fourth quarter of 2011 and the first quarter of 2012. The State Department of Labor made The New York State Workers [...]

(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group to Lay Off 230 Workers

(NYX) NYSE Euronext Reconciles with Investors

vitalstocks — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:01:23 +0000

Last week, NYSE Euronext Inc. (NYX) and its merger partner Deutsche Boerse AG agreed to reconcile with the NYSE investors over a special dividend payout of $910 million, which was announced earlier this month. In February this year, NYSE and Deutsche Boerse had agreed to merge, in a $10 billion deal, based on regulatory approvals. [...]

(NYX) NYSE Euronext Reconciles with Investors

(GS) Goldman Sachs Group Increases Brazil Workforce

vitalstocks — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:44:17 +0000

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) plans to augment its workforce in Brazil by approximately 20% in 2011. The company aims to increase its hiring following growth in the Brazilian economy compared to its home market. Goldman’s Brazilian unit has headcount of about 300 so far this year compared to 200 in 2010. Further, the unit [...]

(GS) Goldman Sachs Group Increases Brazil Workforce

(MS) Excel Trust Issues Shares

vitalstocks — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:52:18 +0000

Excel Trust, Inc. (EXL), a real estate investment trust (REIT) primarily focusing on retail assets, has recently announced an equity offer of 12.5 million shares at $10.94 each to raise cash to fund acquisition and repay a portion of its debt. The company will also grant the underwriters an option to purchase an additional 1.9 [...]

(MS) Excel Trust Issues Shares

(MS) Merck KGaA to Withdraw Multiple Sclerosis Drug

vitalstocks — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:03:18 +0000

Merck KGaA (MKGAF) recently announced its plans to withdraw the regulatory applications filed with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA), seeking approval to market cladribine as a treatment for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). This decision comes after Merck KGaA’s discussions with the FDA at the end-of-review meeting related [...]

(MS) Merck KGaA to Withdraw Multiple Sclerosis Drug

(NDAQ) Neutral on NASDAQ

vitalstocks — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:33:45 +0000

We maintain our Neutral recommendation on NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) based on its current sustainability factor. The company’s first quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate driven by strong revenue growth across the board coupled with moderate expense management. However, new listings and order intakes continued to be on the downside. NASDAQ has been [...]

(NDAQ) Neutral on NASDAQ

(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Analyst Maintains Shares at Neutral

vitalstocks — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:50:31 +0000

We maintain our Neutral recommendation on The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) as with the improving economic conditions, the company is gaining from a solid balance sheet and growth of its global clients. In April, Goldman reported first-quarter 2011 earnings of $1.56 per share, significantly outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 79 cents per share. [...]

(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Analyst Maintains Shares at Neutral

(MS) Morgan Stanley Sets Up Joint Venture in China

vitalstocks — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:45:41 +0000

On Friday, Morgan Stanley (MS) announced the launch of its joint venture (JV) with the Chinese securities firm China Fortune Securities Co., better known as Huaxin Securities Co. The new entity will be known as Morgan Stanley Huaxin Securities. In China, foreign banks need to form JVs with local companies in order to enter the [...]

(MS) Morgan Stanley Sets Up Joint Venture in China

(GS) Goldman May Sell Litton to Ocwen

vitalstocks — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:45:40 +0000

Financial Times reported that The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) is planning to close down the sale of its mortgage-servicing subsidiary, Litton Loan Servicing to Ocwen Financial Corp. (OCN). The news followed the writing down of mortgage-servicing business worth $200 million by Goldman two months ago. In March, New York Times also reported that Goldman [...]

(GS) Goldman May Sell Litton to Ocwen

(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Sells Litton to Ocwen

vitalstocks — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:44:14 +0000

On Monday, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) announced the sale of its mortgage-servicing subsidiary, Litton Loan Servicing to Ocwen Financial Corp. (OCN) for about $263.7 million. Some of the assets of Litton will be retained by Goldman, which is not reflected in the sale price. The sell off follows the writing down of mortgage-servicing [...]

(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Sells Litton to Ocwen

(CME) Meet New Zacks Senior Stock Strategist Kevin Cook

vitalstocks — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:52:49 +0000

Hello fellow investors! My name is Kevin Cook and I just joined the Zacks.com team as a Senior Stock Strategist. I can’t wait to share with you all the ways we can work together to not simply survive in this market, but to thrive in it! But, first things first…I want you to know a [...]

(CME) Meet New Zacks Senior Stock Strategist Kevin Cook

(ACAS) American Capital Quarterly Report Runs Ahead Estimates

vitalstocks — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:46:04 +0000

American Capital Ltd.’s (ACAS) first-quarter 2011 operating income of 23 cents per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5 cents. The results were also ahead of the prior-year quarter’s earnings of 17 cents per share. The favorable outcome was due to a drop in operating expenses, though partially offset by a decline in interest [...]

(ACAS) American Capital Quarterly Report Runs Ahead Estimates

(NYX) NYSE Euronext Disappoints NASDAQ OMX-IntercontinentalExchange Again

vitalstocks — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:43:40 +0000

NYSE Euronext Inc. (NYX) has again rejected the joint takeover bid from NASDAQ OMX Inc. (NDAQ) and IntercontinentalExchange Inc. (ICE) for the second time within a fortnight, thereby backing the more friendly $9.8 billion merger deal with Frankfurt-based Deutsche Boerse AG that was agreed upon in February this year. While NYSE believes that the latest [...]

(NYX) NYSE Euronext Disappoints NASDAQ OMX-IntercontinentalExchange Again

(MS) Morgan Stanley – Bear of the Day

vitalstocks — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:34:37 +0000

Morgan Stanley’s (MS) first quarter earnings came in substantially ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, a reduced top line and higher non-interest expenses were among the negatives. There are concerns related to the company’s financials being marred by new regulatory restrictions. A further issue is its inability to enhance shareholder value as the company [...]

(MS) Morgan Stanley – Bear of the Day

($GS) Goldman Sachs Beats – Profits Down on Dividend – ValuEngine Models Neutral

valuengine — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:34:32 +0000

Earnings Season Continues Goldman Sachs ($GS) Beats Expectations but Profits Down Due to Dividend, ValuEngine.com Models Remain Neutral on the Finance Giant Goldman Sachs is a global investment banking and securities firm, providing a full range of investing, advisory and financing services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes corporations, financial institutions, [...]

($GS) Goldman Sachs Beats – Profits Down on Dividend – ValuEngine Models Neutral

(GS) Goldman Sachs Group Quarterly Earnings Blow Away Analyst Estimates

vitalstocks — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:28:26 +0000

The Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s (GS) first-quarter 2011 earnings per share of $4.38 significantly outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 79 cents. Including the preferred dividend of $1.64 billion related to the redemption of Goldman’s Series G Preferred Stock, earnings per common share came in at $1.56 compared with $3.79 in the prior quarter and [...]

(GS) Goldman Sachs Group Quarterly Earnings Blow Away Analyst Estimates

(NDAQ) NASDAQ OMX Group Earnings Report Beats by a Penny

vitalstocks — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:25:47 +0000

NASDAQ OMX Group Inc.’s (NDAQ) first quarter operating earnings per share of 61 cents came in a penny higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 60 cents and significantly higher than prior-year quarter earnings of 43 cents. Total operating earnings, on non-GAAP basis, increased 19% year over year to $190 million. However, NASDAQ’s GAAP net [...]

(NDAQ) NASDAQ OMX Group Earnings Report Beats by a Penny

(GS) Company News for April 20, 2011 – Corporate Summary

vitalstocks — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:35:12 +0000

• Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) reported Q1 EPS of $1.35, ex-items, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.25 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 3.5% year-over-year to $16.2 billion, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $15.768 billion • Analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) initiated coverage on shares of MF Global Holdings Ltd (NYSE:MF) [...]

(GS) Company News for April 20, 2011 – Corporate Summary

(NDAQ) NASDAQ OMX Group Still After NYSE Euronext

vitalstocks — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:34:04 +0000

Despite that NYSE refused NASDAQ’s $11.3 billion take over offer earlier last week, NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) appears to still be very game to merge with NYSE Euronext Inc. (NYX). On Friday, NYSE was reported to be open to selling its American Stock Exchange (Amex) in order to mitigate an antitrust concern, which was [...]

(NDAQ) NASDAQ OMX Group Still After NYSE Euronext

(GS) Earnings Boost For Stocks – Ahead of Wall Street

vitalstocks — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:31:30 +0000

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Following the uncomfortable reminder from the S&P yesterday about the nation’s financial health, stocks will likely go back to ‘normal’ behavior today. Helping the market shift its focus is positive earnings reports from two major firms and a better-than-expected housing report. The overall positive tone of the day’s news flow should help stocks claw back some of the [...]

(GS) Earnings Boost For Stocks – Ahead of Wall Street