Burns's Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.comuser/113232/comments http://seekingalpha.com/article/52383-kodak-swings-to-profit-on-strong-digital-sales-gross-margin?source=feed#comment-100630 100630 www.newsvisual.com/new... . Just a few years ago people were writing off this company as obsolete. If rumors of a supposed Kodak-HP merger ever happen, this company will once again be one of the premier companies in the world.]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:10:58 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new... . Just a few years ago people were writing off this company as obsolete. If rumors of a supposed Kodak-HP merger ever happen, this company will once again be one of the premier companies in the world.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/52411-when-will-citi-get-it-right?source=feed#comment-100564 100564 www.newsvisual.com/new... ). I am waiting for them to step in and say "enough is enough, we need to regain shareholder confidence and protect investors" but I haven't seen that yet. In fact, I haven't seen or heard anything from them lately.]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 14:05:41 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new... ). I am waiting for them to step in and say "enough is enough, we need to regain shareholder confidence and protect investors" but I haven't seen that yet. In fact, I haven't seen or heard anything from them lately.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/52428-exxon-gaps-down-on-earnings-further-losses-expected?source=feed#comment-100563 100563 www.newsvisual.com/new...]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 14:00:36 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new...]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/52347-credit-suisse-net-falls-31-on-2-2b-franc-writedown?source=feed#comment-100562 100562 www.newsvisual.com/new... ). As for Credit Suisse, I think they (and the rest of the European banks) will probably bounce back sooner than most of the US banks, maybe not next quarter but probably fairly soon.]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:53:26 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new... ). As for Credit Suisse, I think they (and the rest of the European banks) will probably bounce back sooner than most of the US banks, maybe not next quarter but probably fairly soon.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/52387-sprint-s-q3-net-tumbles-on-more-subscriber-losses?source=feed#comment-100559 100559 Solution: Sprint needs a serious shot in the arm. They should do everything in their power to get the service provider deal with Google for the new GPhone (see article here www.newsvisual.com/new... ). Verizon and T-Mobile are also in the running, but this could be a make or break scenario for Sprint.]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:47:39 -0400 Solution: Sprint needs a serious shot in the arm. They should do everything in their power to get the service provider deal with Google for the new GPhone (see article here www.newsvisual.com/new... ). Verizon and T-Mobile are also in the running, but this could be a make or break scenario for Sprint.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/52427-citigroup-may-have-to-lower-dividend-analyst?source=feed#comment-100557 100557 www.newsvisual.com/new... ), and what are they doing? We have practically neither seen nor heard anything from them recently. They seem to blindly support Prince, but it is obvious that the stock and shareholder confidence is falling. They need to do their duty and do what is best for the investor.]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:41:23 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new... ), and what are they doing? We have practically neither seen nor heard anything from them recently. They seem to blindly support Prince, but it is obvious that the stock and shareholder confidence is falling. They need to do their duty and do what is best for the investor.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/51668-johnson-johnson-strong-earnings-revenue-and-dividend-trends?source=feed#comment-100187 100187 www.newsvisual.com/new...]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:24:43 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new...]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/51760-icahn-to-board-bea-belongs-to-its-shareholders-not-to-you?source=feed#comment-100184 100184 www.newsvisual.com/new...]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:18:09 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new...]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/51805-bea-to-icahn-we-ll-sell-but-not-for-17-share?source=feed#comment-100183 100183 www.newsvisual.com/new...]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:08:09 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new...]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/51530-sirius-satellite-radio-expecting-extreme-profitability?source=feed#comment-99990 99990 www.newsvisual.com/new... . If Sirius and XM want to increase sales, they need to enter into contracts with the more luxurious brands of autos and also with the airlines. People with money don't generally buy American cars anymore. Imagine having Sirius on a 15 hour flight, as opposed to the usually awful movies or radio stations that the airline provides. If Sirius can do this, they will make it.]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:40:43 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new... . If Sirius and XM want to increase sales, they need to enter into contracts with the more luxurious brands of autos and also with the airlines. People with money don't generally buy American cars anymore. Imagine having Sirius on a 15 hour flight, as opposed to the usually awful movies or radio stations that the airline provides. If Sirius can do this, they will make it.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/51561-merrill-ceo-discussed-merger-with-wachovia-angering-board-ny-times?source=feed#comment-99963 99963 www.newsvisual.com/new... . Does O'Neal want to get fired? ]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:53:51 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new... . Does O'Neal want to get fired? ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/51587-countrywide-surges-on-expected-return-to-profitability-in-q4?source=feed#comment-99909 99909 www.newsvisual.com/new... ) learned something.]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:22:09 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new... ) learned something.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/50940-at-t-up-1-2-after-in-line-q3?source=feed#comment-99493 99493 www.newsvisual.com/new...]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:47:44 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new...]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/50853-apple-s-earnings-shine-clears-mac-iphone-shipment-hurdles?source=feed#comment-99446 99446 www.newsvisual.com/new... . With the holidays just around the corner Apple should have a very merry quarter.]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:14:53 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new... . With the holidays just around the corner Apple should have a very merry quarter.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/50811-apple-up-7-on-earnings-beat-strong-guidance?source=feed#comment-99389 99389 www.newsvisual.com/new... . While no one doubted that Apple loyalists would grab up the phone as soon as it came on the market, its $600 price and the fact that it exclusively used AT&T (not the most popular service) had many thinking that the iPhone would just be an expensive toy for a few. Well, we were wrong. Apple has proven once again that they know what you want, and if they don't know then they create something and convince you that you want/need it. So, with all the recent tech success lately, we have to start asking, is tech back?]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:09:08 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new... . While no one doubted that Apple loyalists would grab up the phone as soon as it came on the market, its $600 price and the fact that it exclusively used AT&T (not the most popular service) had many thinking that the iPhone would just be an expensive toy for a few. Well, we were wrong. Apple has proven once again that they know what you want, and if they don't know then they create something and convince you that you want/need it. So, with all the recent tech success lately, we have to start asking, is tech back?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/50573-3m-beats-on-strong-international-performance?source=feed#comment-99198 99198 www.newsvisual.com/new... . Their Directors have experience with such firms as UPS, IBM, Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Sara Lee, United Airlines, etc. Since these companies are all involved in international business and represent different industries, to me this means that in almost any problem 3M faced someone would probably have had experience with that particular problem. Experience like this is how you build things.]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:08:31 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new... . Their Directors have experience with such firms as UPS, IBM, Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Sara Lee, United Airlines, etc. Since these companies are all involved in international business and represent different industries, to me this means that in almost any problem 3M faced someone would probably have had experience with that particular problem. Experience like this is how you build things.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/50580-deutsche-bank-ebay-may-be-facing-a-worst-case-scenario?source=feed#comment-99195 99195 www.newsvisual.com/new... . Rather than look at the Skype purchase as a lemon, let's consider the possibility that eBay might just have some ideas up its sleeve to turn it into a revenue generating maching. I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt after 30+ quarters of profit, I think they earned it.]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:02:31 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new... . Rather than look at the Skype purchase as a lemon, let's consider the possibility that eBay might just have some ideas up its sleeve to turn it into a revenue generating maching. I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt after 30+ quarters of profit, I think they earned it.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/50541-ebay-watch-analysts-react-to-q3-results?source=feed#comment-99183 99183 www.newsvisual.com/new... . With their collective experience and creativity I have now doubt they will make Skype a better product and turn it into a revenue generating maching.]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:15:30 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new... . With their collective experience and creativity I have now doubt they will make Skype a better product and turn it into a revenue generating maching.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/50513-google-earnings-something-for-everyone?source=feed#comment-99182 99182 www.newsvisual.com/new... . I think they have it together and I have faith in their decisions.]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:10:15 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new... . I think they have it together and I have faith in their decisions.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/50569-mcdonald-s-posts-jump-in-net-as-expected?source=feed#comment-99177 99177 www.newsvisual.com/new... . In the middle of a health craze (brought on by the "Supersize Me incident and the attack on obesity and fast-food culture in general) McD's is still able to attract huge numbers by providing healthier alternatives and other perks such as free WiFi (at least in the UK, coming to the US soon). I'm not a fan of McD's food, but I have to give credit where credit is due.]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:03:46 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new... . In the middle of a health craze (brought on by the "Supersize Me incident and the attack on obesity and fast-food culture in general) McD's is still able to attract huge numbers by providing healthier alternatives and other perks such as free WiFi (at least in the UK, coming to the US soon). I'm not a fan of McD's food, but I have to give credit where credit is due.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/50176-what-is-nokia-thinking-navteq-bid-makes-no-sense?source=feed#comment-98966 98966 www.newsvisual.com/new... and then this would allow them to get some of that market share back. I also agree with User 32214, China, India, and Africa are unbelievably huge markets. And yes, customers there could buy cheaper products from other companies, but they could also buy pre-owned Nokia phones as well (most phones in the developing world are bought pre-owned).]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:42:43 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new... and then this would allow them to get some of that market share back. I also agree with User 32214, China, India, and Africa are unbelievably huge markets. And yes, customers there could buy cheaper products from other companies, but they could also buy pre-owned Nokia phones as well (most phones in the developing world are bought pre-owned).]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/50089-at-t-hires-goldman-to-advise-on-echostar-buyout-thestreet?source=feed#comment-98887 98887 www.newsvisual.com/new... , and AT&T has been on a buying spree lately as it tries to expand into different telecommunications mediums. So is the deal on or off?]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:20:55 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new... , and AT&T has been on a buying spree lately as it tries to expand into different telecommunications mediums. So is the deal on or off?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/49936-genzyme-jumps-on-positive-test-results-takeover-rumors?source=feed#comment-98765 98765 www.newsvisual.com/new... , making initial negotiations fairly easy. As far as Biogen goes, Pfizer might be interested, but then they would have to go up against Carl Icahn. However it is possible that Icahn could support a takeover of Biogen by Pfizer.]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:21:41 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new... , making initial negotiations fairly easy. As far as Biogen goes, Pfizer might be interested, but then they would have to go up against Carl Icahn. However it is possible that Icahn could support a takeover of Biogen by Pfizer.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/49944-analysts-give-bea-scant-hope-for-alternative-to-oracle-bid?source=feed#comment-98763 98763 www.newsvisual.com/new... . ]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:14:15 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new... . ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/49834-pfizer-joins-up-with-medical-social-networking-site?source=feed#comment-98685 98685 www.newsvisual.com/new... , but I don't know how long they could hold out. Icahn's reputation for turning both companies and management around is just too good.]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:58:31 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new... , but I don't know how long they could hold out. Icahn's reputation for turning both companies and management around is just too good.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/49611-citigroup-earnings-preview?source=feed#comment-98524 98524 www.newsvisual.com/new... ), some drastic changes are necessary. The fact that all of these institutions allowed themselves to get dragged into the subprime mess in the first place should set off warning bells. I agree with the author, a bad 4th-quarter and heads will roll.]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:47:14 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new... ), some drastic changes are necessary. The fact that all of these institutions allowed themselves to get dragged into the subprime mess in the first place should set off warning bells. I agree with the author, a bad 4th-quarter and heads will roll.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/49747-mcdonalds-q3-forecasts-well-ahead-of-estimates?source=feed#comment-98523 98523 www.newsvisual.com/new...]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:41:53 -0400 www.newsvisual.com/new...]]>