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Sentiment Readings Point to More Strength for Itron

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:41:00 GMT

This article sums up the prospects for Itron (ITRI: sentiment, chart, options) , which is the market leader in smart-meter technology...(Read More)

BlackBerry Storm Not Enough to Save Research in Motion (RIMM) Shares

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:47:00 GMT

This article takes a very positive look at Research In Motion's (RIMM: sentiment, chart, options) latest offering in its BlackBerry line of smartphones...(Read More)

Why Open Text Needs an Impressive Earnings Report

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:04:00 GMT

This article notes that software firm Open Text (OTEX: sentiment, chart, options) is generally viewed as recession-resistant, since the company creates crucial content-management software...(Read More)

Analysts Remain Optimistic Toward Nuance Communications (NUAN)

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:30:00 GMT

This article comments on speech-recognition firm Nuance Communications (NUAN: sentiment, chart, options) , deeming it a company that "is at least showing some solid strength in a tough economic climate." The column refers to Nuance's new quarterly guidance, which it revised higher yesterday, and comments on the company's flagship, Dragon Naturally Speaking software, and its "enthusiastic welcome since its release." Futhermore, the author states that confidence on the acquisition is running high, as Nuance is slated to take charge of the speech-recognition division at Philips (PHG) for roughly %2496 million in cash...(Read More)

Homebuilders Raise the Roof, Could Sentiment be Far Behind?

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:36:00 GMT

In a reaction that could become common on Wall Street during the near-term, Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist for Standard & Poor's Equity Research Services, said that he "nearly fell off my [his] chair" when the S&P 1500 Homebuilding subindustry index appeared on his weekly high-momentum list...(Read More)

Trouble Brewing

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:43:00 GMT

Yet again, the fine folks at Barron's have provided me with a slam-dunk article to put under the contrarian spotlight...(Read More)

Drilling for Value in Diamond Offshore

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:17:00 GMT

This enthusiastic write-up notes that energy concern Diamond Offshore Drilling (DO: sentiment, chart, options) boasts a "cash-rich balance sheet" that allows it to return a 4.8% annual yield to investors via dividends...(Read More)

Paychex (PAYX) Tests Long-Term Support on Earnings Miss

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:22:00 GMT

This article comments on the most recent earnings report from Paychex (PAYX: sentiment, chart, options) , in which the company missed revenue expectations...(Read More)

Could Regional Banks Lead the Road Ahead?

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:36:00 GMT

I could not pass up this week's Barron's headline article, which promised "Where to Put Your Money Now - Not all financial stocks are created equal...(Read More)

Is It Time to Sell Urban Outfitters?

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:35:00 GMT

This article takes a look at trendy retailer Urban Outfitters (URBN: sentiment, chart, options) in the wake of a massive insider transaction...(Read More)

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Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:36:00 GMT

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