Dividend Challengers: 11 Increases Expected In The Next 11 Weeks [View article]
Thanks for the update, I am sure they have put the money aside they would need to pay this case in the event they lose. They may also be covered by insurance, depends on the policy they carry. Hard to believe they would do something this stupid, may have been done by some over zealot store managers without their knowledge. The mangers do get performance bonuses. I have been a contractor for Darden for over 28 years, starting back before there was a Darden. They have always been a good company to work for in my experience.
Cramer's Lightning Round - I've Had It With Magnum Hunter (5/16/13) [View article]
Agree I am Sick of Booyah, and rarely watch his show anymore. Is just me or does he always picks stocks that are on a high. Easy to pick them when they are at an all time high, but what good does it do. Now that being said I do agree with him on MHR, and Starbucks.
Dividend Challengers: 11 Increases Expected In The Next 11 Weeks [View article]
Do not see a law suit with this small amount have much effect on the stock price. Grogg is seeking between $50,000 and $100,000 from Red Lobster and the company that cleaned the Dallas location's beer tap system to cover medical expenses and compensate for his physical pain. http://on-msn.com/110Bmfh
The collapse of Yum Brands' (YUM) market share in China isn't solely tied to the avian bird flu crisis, according to industry analysts. The KFC chain hasn't adapted its menu to consumer tastes in China successfully or tapped into "aspiration" diners. [View news story]
Who ever wrote this piece is an idiot. YUM is dong just fine. Long YUM
Nokia (NOK) roundup: 1) Bloomberg reports Verizon is "set to unveil a plan next month" for the anticipated Lumia 928, which (in-line with past reports) is said to feature a 4.5" display, metal body (likely aluminum), 8MP camera, and wireless charging support. As would-be Verizon Galaxy S IV buyers can vouch, Verizon often takes longer to test/qualify new phones than rivals. 2) A Dutch court has granted Nokia an injunction for HTC's flagship One smartphone, declaring the phone's microphone chips (supplied by STM) use Nokia's IP. [View news story]
I agree with you OldWarrior, I am not buying more, holding what I have.
Nokia (NOK) roundup: 1) Bloomberg reports Verizon is "set to unveil a plan next month" for the anticipated Lumia 928, which (in-line with past reports) is said to feature a 4.5" display, metal body (likely aluminum), 8MP camera, and wireless charging support. As would-be Verizon Galaxy S IV buyers can vouch, Verizon often takes longer to test/qualify new phones than rivals. 2) A Dutch court has granted Nokia an injunction for HTC's flagship One smartphone, declaring the phone's microphone chips (supplied by STM) use Nokia's IP. [View news story]
Nokia Lumia 928 officially confirmed: PureView, OIS and Carl Zeiss camera goodies. http://engt.co/12dhKaP
Bullish on the banking sector, Sy Jacobs' favorite way to play is a bet on consolidation of the community bank business. Consolidation has actually slowed since the crisis, but the new regulatory regime - pushing up fixed costs against community banks' small asset bases - is sure to rev things up. Favorite plays include PBNY and STL - in the process of what should be a highly profitable merger. There's also BHLB - a busy New England acquirer run by a protege of Larry Bossidy - whose next target may be UBNK. Others: ONB and Puerto Rico's OFG. [View news story]
Old National Bancorp, (ONB), bought 24 Bank of America branches, expanding into Michigan. The purchase agreement includes four branches in the Indiana cities of South Bend and Elkhart; and 20 branches in the Michigan cities of Adrian, Battle Creek, Benton Harbor, Blissfield, Brooklyn, Constantine, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Niles, Paw Paw, Portage and St. Joseph. ONB did not take any bail out money from the Fed's during crisis. They have been my bank since I started my business over 30 years ago. Great regional bank with solid management, and ONB is growing at a reasonable rate over the years. Old National Bancorp Price Target Raised to $14.00 at Jefferies & Co. A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on ONB. Analysts at Raymond James rated Old National Bancorp from a "strong-buy" rating to an "outperform" rating in a research note to investors on Monday, March 18th. They now have a $15.00 price target on the stock. Analysts at Zacks upgraded shares of Old National Bancorp from a "neutral" rating to an "outperform" rating in a research note to investors on Tuesday, March 12th. They now have a $15.10 price target on the stock. Discloser: I am long ONB and may add more to my position.
6.50% General Electric Preferreds - Investors Need To Be Careful [View article]
Most bonds that pay those kinds of rates are callable, that is not unusual. My wife recently had a bond with VVC that paid around 6.50% that was issued in 2007 or early 2008 it was called early. Considering the cheap interest rates available now, I am not surprised they called them. As we are also stockholders, it made sense to me to call those bonds and borrow from a cheaper source. As a holder of the bonds we were disappointed, talk about being conflicted.
How Management Misled Investors When It Gained Control Of Medical Marijuana, Inc. [View article]
Thanks for the entertaining read, I try to stay away from penny stocks. Bought some penny stocks early in my investing days, but all of them bit me in the ass. I have learned to do better research. Mostly invest in winners now like KO, GE, DRI and others. I do still buy speculative stocks but all of them are in legal businesses. Until the government gets this mess with medical marijuana straightened out any investments in these companies is foolish. Taking a look at PBI again, thanks I had forgot about that one. Looks like you struck a nerve with this article. Have you seen this: http://bit.ly/12PLonA
AK Steel: Overvalued At $2.82/Share [View article]
"Nearly 29% of AK Steel's float is short, making it one of the most highly shorted stocks in the market. However, that only tells part of the story. Analysts have set a price target close to twice the current share price. Steel is also expected to experience industry tailwinds in 2013 as global steel demand is expected to improve." From: http://seekingalpha.co...
Manitowoc Can Give A Portfolio A Lift [View article]
Being in the HVAC/R industry (my main customer is restaurants), and a large portion of my business is servicing commercial kitchen equipment. I can tell you they have the best Ice Machine on the market. You will be hard pressed to not find some of their brands in a commercial kitchen. What are your thoughts on breaking up the company. Separating the crane and food service business?
Yum! Buyback Levitates Shares, But Chicken Is Off The Menu In China [View article]
Yum! Brands Trading Higher on 1.2x Above-Average Volume (YUM) 1 days 23 hours 35 minutes ago - Financial News Network Online - Unusual Volume
Shares of Yum! Brands are trading today in above average volume, with the share price rising 0.7% to $67.25. About 4.8 million shares have been traded today, as compared to the 30-day average volume of 3.8 million shares. Spikes in volume can validate a breakout or signify a potential turning point.
Dividend Challengers: 11 Increases Expected In The Next 11 Weeks [View article]
Cramer's Lightning Round - I've Had It With Magnum Hunter (5/16/13) [View article]
Dividend Challengers: 11 Increases Expected In The Next 11 Weeks [View article]
The collapse of Yum Brands' (YUM) market share in China isn't solely tied to the avian bird flu crisis, according to industry analysts. The KFC chain hasn't adapted its menu to consumer tastes in China successfully or tapped into "aspiration" diners. [View news story]
Nokia (NOK) roundup: 1) Bloomberg reports Verizon is "set to unveil a plan next month" for the anticipated Lumia 928, which (in-line with past reports) is said to feature a 4.5" display, metal body (likely aluminum), 8MP camera, and wireless charging support. As would-be Verizon Galaxy S IV buyers can vouch, Verizon often takes longer to test/qualify new phones than rivals. 2) A Dutch court has granted Nokia an injunction for HTC's flagship One smartphone, declaring the phone's microphone chips (supplied by STM) use Nokia's IP. [View news story]
Nokia (NOK) roundup: 1) Bloomberg reports Verizon is "set to unveil a plan next month" for the anticipated Lumia 928, which (in-line with past reports) is said to feature a 4.5" display, metal body (likely aluminum), 8MP camera, and wireless charging support. As would-be Verizon Galaxy S IV buyers can vouch, Verizon often takes longer to test/qualify new phones than rivals. 2) A Dutch court has granted Nokia an injunction for HTC's flagship One smartphone, declaring the phone's microphone chips (supplied by STM) use Nokia's IP. [View news story]
Bullish on the banking sector, Sy Jacobs' favorite way to play is a bet on consolidation of the community bank business. Consolidation has actually slowed since the crisis, but the new regulatory regime - pushing up fixed costs against community banks' small asset bases - is sure to rev things up. Favorite plays include PBNY and STL - in the process of what should be a highly profitable merger. There's also BHLB - a busy New England acquirer run by a protege of Larry Bossidy - whose next target may be UBNK. Others: ONB and Puerto Rico's OFG. [View news story]
Discloser: I am long ONB and may add more to my position.
6.50% General Electric Preferreds - Investors Need To Be Careful [View article]
How Management Misled Investors When It Gained Control Of Medical Marijuana, Inc. [View article]
More Than 7 Million Lumia Shipments Expected - Nokia Bears Just Don't Get It [View article]
May take a while but it will get there.
Long NOK
Nokia Results: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly [View article]
AK Steel: Overvalued At $2.82/Share [View article]
Manitowoc Can Give A Portfolio A Lift [View article]
Coca-Cola: Take Profits As Shares Approach All-Time Highs [View article]
Yum! Buyback Levitates Shares, But Chicken Is Off The Menu In China [View article]
1 days 23 hours 35 minutes ago - Financial News Network Online - Unusual Volume
Shares of Yum! Brands are trading today in above average volume, with the share price rising 0.7% to $67.25. About 4.8 million shares have been traded today, as compared to the 30-day average volume of 3.8 million shares. Spikes in volume can validate a breakout or signify a potential turning point.