Exponent Inc. (EXPO, rated BUY)
July 11, 2008
Exponent, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides science and engineering consulting services in the United States and internationally. The company’s services include analysis of products, people, property, processes, and finances related to litigation, product recall, regulatory compliance, research, development, and design. It offers services in the areas of biomechanics, buildings and structures, civil engineering, construction consulting, ecological and biological sciences, electrical and semiconductors, environmental and earth sciences, health sciences, human factors, industrial structures, mechanical engineering and materials science, statistical and data sciences, technology development, thermal sciences, vehicle analysis, and visual communications. The company provides its services through a team of scientists, physicians, engineers, and business and regulatory consultants. It primarily serves clients in automotive, aviation, chemical, construction, consumer products, energy, government, health, insurance, manufacturing, and technology sectors. The company was founded in 1967. It was formerly known as The Failure Group, Inc. and changed its name to Exponent, Inc. in 1998. The company is based in Menlo Park, California.
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Exponent Inc. (EXPO, rated BUY)
Vmware (VMW) is a BUY
July 11, 2008
BUY
rating on Vmware
(VMW)
Start Price: $38.0
Start Date: 07/11/2008
To Have and To Hold: Why a Bailout Would Weaken the Dollar
July 11, 2008
Roger Nusbaum submits:
From the I’m not sayin’ I’m just sayin’ file: a quick word in case we all get a reminder over the next few days about how trading curbs and circuitbreakers work….
The news about Fannie (FNM) and Freddie (FRE) has kicked up a notch obviously and we have a potentially long two days of just waiting.
To Have and To Hold: Why a Bailout Would Weaken the Dollar
The Best Man for the Fed Chair Could Be a Woman
July 11, 2008
Keith Fitz-Gerald submits:
Every market cycle has its genius.
Even a market cycle as wild and volatile as this one has been.
The Best Man for the Fed Chair Could Be a Woman
11 Jul 2008 11:30:00 - Top 5 Stocks up on Unusual Volume
July 11, 2008
| Intraday Unusual Volume - Top 5 Up |
| Symbol | Volume % Change |
Price % Change |
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| WYNN | 383% |  73.31% |
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| CENX | 317% | 63.37% |
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| MNTA | 220% | 14.60% |
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| BABY | 183% | 22.87% |
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| GEOI | 151% | 19.69% |
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11 Jul 2008 11:30:00 - Top 5 Stocks up on Unusual Volume
Smart Money, R.I.P.
July 11, 2008
Eric Fox submits:
I don’t mean to rub salt in a wound, since I have had my share of bad investments, but I have always despised the concept of "smart money." It implies that everyone else is not smart money, but rather is "dumb money." I also maintain that a belief in this theory promotes a herd instinct among investors, which is something we desperately need less of.
So to finally put this theory in its grave, here is a list of the largest holders of Freddie Mac (FRE) and Fannie Mae (FNM):
5 Steps For Saving Fannie
July 11, 2008
Matt Cooper (Portfolio.com) submits:
I’ve been worried about Fannie Mae (FNM) for a long time. A few months ago I wrote a column about it. More than ten years ago, when it was riding high, I was worried, too. Now I’m really worried.
Fannie always seemed to me to be built on the worst of propositions–private profit and socialized risk. What was supposed to be a nimble hybrid, the ultimate public-private partnership, represented the worst of both worlds.
Bond Expert: CDs and Agency Spreads Today
July 11, 2008
John Jansen submits:
As of 7:57AM New York time the CDS on FNMA and Freddie Mac paper were quoted as follows:The senior debt is quoted 75/80 which is about unchanged from the close.
The subordinated debt is quoted 270/290. That is about 20 basis points wider.
Bond Expert: CDs and Agency Spreads Today
Can Earnings Season Be the Market’s Savior?
July 11, 2008
Can second quarter earnings reports save the market?
Looking at other earnings seasons, the results are mixed. Stocks rallied 2.22% when S&P 500 companies reported their first quarter results (between AA: 4/7/08 and WMT: 5/13/08). However, during the two previous earnings seasons the market declined -4.28% and -5.37%.
Can Earnings Season Be the Market’s Savior?
Sloppy Markets Lure Sloppy Traders
July 11, 2008
Today is another PRIME example of how bear markets with low VIXs and terrible NH/NL work. This market continues to be plagued by those who love to be a hero and catch the ultimate bottom. So far, how has it worked out for everyone? Financials are a complete disaster, years away from recovering and we have Crude Oil prices at all time highs. The Global Economy is slowing, inflation at home and abroad is not slowing down and better yet look at all the charts of major indexes from around the globe. The charts are telling us there is something serious afoot globally. Our global economy is not what everyone thinks. Our markets are in the process of determining that at the moment. Let the charts guide you and they are screaming to KEEP OUT.
Inactivity is your best friend, better yet a vacation is calling everyone’s name.
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