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Hewlett-Packard Layoffs Aren't the Bad News: Opinion

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- A lot of people are going to be obsessing today over Hewlett-Packard's decision to lay off about 27,000 people amid slumping profits. Some analysts are actually calling it a bullish signal. Some analysts are fools. Because the layoffs aren't the real bad news.
Dana Blankenhorn Blogger, SmartPlanet @DanaBlankenhorn
HP layoffs aren't the bad news http://t.co/mmlir12L It's running off the Autonomy people that is killing HP.

7 Dividend-Capture Ideas Using an Option Hedge

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Quarterly dividends can be a great source of income. With each dividend payment received, investors are able to lower their risk. Investors need to be a shareholder on the day of record for the dividend.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
7 Dividend-Capture Ideas Using an Option Hedge - http://t.co/9cYfegZ7 by @RobertWeinstein

First Republic Bank 'Firing on all Cylinders'

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Bank stock investors "impatient about revenue recovery" and "wary of macro tail risk" should consider First Republic Bank (FRC ), according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch analyst Erika Penala.
Phil Van Doorn Finance Reporter, The Street @PhilipvanDoorn
First Repubic Bank is 'firing on all cylinders' according to Bank of America/Merrill Lynch: http://t.co/qP8hBvjQ $FRC $CYN #stockaction

HP Has Investors' Forgiveness..For Now

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- HP'ssecond-quarter earnings report showed glimmers of hope, but the company still has a long way to go before it gets back to the glory days of Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based firm reported fiscal second-quarter non-GAAP earnings of 98 cents a share on $30.70 billion in revenue.
Chris Ciaccia Tech Reporter, The Street @Commodity_Bull
HP Has Investors' Forgiveness..For Now http://t.co/aOfdWoIe $HPQ $AAPL $DELL

End Market and Dividends Key to Investing in Industrial Stocks

thestreet.com — Select Podcast] The Real Story Wall Street Confidential Podcast
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
End Market And Dividends Key To Investing In Industrial Stocks - http://t.co/qr0KdA07 video w/ @Stephanie_Link and @Lindseycbell

5 Bank Stocks Wilting Under the Summer Sun

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Big bank stocks can't catch a break. After outperforming the broader markets in the first quarter of the year, the sector has erased most of those gains since April. Investors appear to have run out of reasons to buy bank stocks, with valuations no longer a steal and macro factors taking a turn for the worse.
Shanthi Bharatwaj Financial Services Reporter, The Street @shavenk
5 Bank Stocks Wilting Under the Summer Sun http://t.co/zAycOobC

Analysts Raise Airline Estimates Across the Board

thestreet.com — CHARLOTTE, N.C. (TheStreet) -- Analysts are upgrading the entire airline industry because lower fuel prices, combined with continuing strong demand, likely mean higher profits for carriers. Airline operating profits should rise 55% in 2012 and another 40% in 2013, JPMorgan analyst Jamie Baker wrote in a report issued Thursday.
Ted Reed Transportation Reporter, The Street @tedreednc
Lower oil prices plus high demand mean higher prices for all airline shares. That's what analysts see. http://t.co/xjFbJ8lT

Wall Street Isn't Friending Facebook: Tech Trends

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James Rogers Technology Reporter, The Street @jamesjrogers
$FB Why Wall Street isn't friending #Facebook: http://t.co/b0Cj0QKm

3 A-Rated Bank Stocks

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Most bank stock coverage is rightly centered on the volatility for the largest sector players this year, but investors should also consider smaller, steadier players for a portion of their long-term portfolios. TheStreet Ratings has assigned A (Excellent) ratings to just three bank stocks, although many more have "recommended" ratings of B+ (Good) or higher.
Phil Van Doorn Finance Reporter, The Street @PhilipvanDoorn
3 A-rated bank stocks from TheStreet Ratings w/ solid earnings & five-year total returns: http://t.co/TIYrMtn6 $CBU $BOKF $SBNY #stockaction

Back to the Burger Future: A Recipe for Franchise Success?

thestreet.com — MAYNARD, Mass. (MainStreet) -- 5 & Diner, a 50s-themed restaurant franchise, is looking to cash in on nostalgia for a simpler, more prosperous era. In the 1950s, the diner was a mainstay in American culture. The establishment was a place where teens and families came to eat burgers and fries, pot roast and milkshakes.
Laurie Kulikowski Small Business Reporter, The Street @LKulikowski
Back to the Burger Future: A Recipe for Franchise Success? http://t.co/m4M3YkM5 @5andDiner

Surviving Dell in an Apple World

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- If you're a current DELL investor, last night's earnings release must have felt like putting the finishing touches on a 10-page report and getting the blue screen of death. Based on my experience with gap downs following earnings reports similar to Dell's, the odds favor Thursday or Friday marking the short-term low.
Jonathan Chevreau Personal Finance Columnist, National Post @JonChevreau
RT @TheStreet: Surviving Dell in an Apple World http://t.co/mojJIKfb by @RobertWeinstein

Charlotte Airport Boss: Why Would Houston Airports Battle Each Other?

thestreet.com — CHARLOTTE, N.C. (TheStreet) -- Charlotte's outspoken airport director said adding international service at Houston Hobby Airport would not be in Houston's best interest. If Houston enables the expansion, its airports "are competing against themselves, and that makes no sense," said Jerry Orr, longtime director of Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, in an interview.
Ted Reed Transportation Reporter, The Street @tedreednc
Charlotte's outspoken airport boss wonders why Houston airports would compete with each other. http://t.co/4R436q0y

HP Earnings: Live Blog

thestreet.com — PALO ALTO, Calif. (TheStreet) -- HP reports its second-quarter results after market close on Wednesday, hot on the heels of disappointing numbers from Dell and weak guidance from Cisco. Both Dell and Cisco cited a challenging macro-economic environment in their recent results, particularly in Europe and the public sector, trends which could weigh heavily on HP.
James Rogers Technology Reporter, The Street @jamesjrogers
$HPQ Check out TheStreet's Live Blog recap of #HP's Q2 results: http://t.co/xN7PNUkT
Chris Ciaccia Tech Reporter, The Street @Commodity_Bull
make sure you check out the $HPQ live-blog http://t.co/Y1BRL7pU
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
RT @thestreet: Join @Commodity_Bull and @jamesjrogers as the live blog $HPQ Earnings Now! http://t.co/N2WVi0sC
Chris Ciaccia Tech Reporter, The Street @Commodity_Bull
It's here ladies and germs! the $HPQ live blog. Join in! http://t.co/ypqtzlsv

Cramer: Facebook Fiasco Is Disgraceful

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (Real Money) -- This Facebook fiasco is a disgrace. The idea that big clients were getting the skinny that estimates were too high, something that would justify immediately cancelling orders or dumping stock into the public frenzy, is just plain outrageous.
Jonathan Chevreau Personal Finance Columnist, National Post @JonChevreau
Cramer: Facebook Fiasco Is Disgraceful - TheStreet http://t.co/2RShLHdh
Shayndi Raice Social Media and Internet Company Reporter, Wall Street Journal @Shayndi
RT @jimcramer: Facebook Fiasco Is Disgraceful - http://t.co/G5vv89CH
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
Facebook Fiasco Is Disgraceful - http://t.co/G5vv89CH

Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Put Some Meat Into the Game With Hormel

thestreet.com — Search Jim Cramer's "Mad Money" trading recommendations using our exclusive "Mad Money" Stock Screener . NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Investors looking for safe, secure investment ideas need look no further than their local supermarket, Jim Cramer said on "Mad Money" Wednesday as he turned the spotlight on Hormel Foods , a company with no exposure to an ailing Europe.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
.@jimcramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Put Some Meat Into the Game With Hormel http://t.co/FQrRCLVp

Apple Time for the Dow: Opinion

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- The next kick up in the stock price of Apple will probably happen when the stock is added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The Dow 30 has always been more of a sales tool than a measurement tool.
Matthew Keys Deputy Social Media Editor, Reuters @ProducerMatthew
The Street: Make people assume the markets are better than they are by adding $AAPL to the Dow Jones index - http://t.co/QBbkM4pE
Dana Blankenhorn Blogger, SmartPlanet @DanaBlankenhorn
Time for Apple in the Dow 30 http://t.co/p33drEr2 It would boost the average and sell more stocks of other companies.

Facebook Flap Overblown -- Massive Growth Lies Ahead

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Facebook's IPO has been nothing short of a disaster. A falling share price and accusations of improper disclosures have raised serious questions, but one analyst thinks Facebook will be all right in the end.
Heidi N. Moore Freelance Journalist @moorehn
RT @TheStreet: Facebook Flap Overblown -- Massive Growth Lies Ahead http://t.co/gQP9qz6W by @Commodity_Bull
Chris Ciaccia Tech Reporter, The Street @Commodity_Bull
Here's why maybe you should buy $FB right now http://t.co/STbxEBaT $GOOG $ZNGA

Market Preview: Feeling the Fear?

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Judging by Wednesday's furious rally in the final hour, Wall Street is still content to trade on Greece's potential exit from the eurozone, as opposed to fearing it. The surge got its mojo from a rather perfunctory statement from Europe's leaders ahead of their informal dinner meeting.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
Market Preview: Feeling the Fear? http://t.co/o8dKdBUw $HPQ $NTAP $COST $DJI $SPX

Bank of America: Financial Winner

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Bank of America (BAC ) was the winner among the largest U.S. financial names on Wednesday, with shares rising 3% to close at $7.17.
Phil Van Doorn Finance Reporter, The Street @PhilipvanDoorn
Bank of America is today's financial winner: http://t.co/GzVbj9EC $BAC #stockaction

HP Shares Up After Earnings Beat, Job Cuts

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Shares of Hewlett-Packard surged in late trades Wednesday after the PC giant reports above-consensus quarterly results and unveiled plans to cut lay off a healthy chunk of its workforce over the next few years. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based company reported fiscal second-quarter non-GAAP earnings of 98 cents per share on $30.70 billion in revenue.
Chris Ciaccia Tech Reporter, The Street @Commodity_Bull
HP Shares Up After Earnings Beat, Job Cuts - TheStreet http://t.co/mF4tZNta via @TheStreet

Celldex Targeted Drug Shrinks Breast Cancer

thestreet.com — NEEDHAM, Mass. (TheStreet) --Celldex Therapeutics announced results Wednesday from a mid-stage study of its targeted cancer drug CDX-011 demonstrating superior response rates in patients with advanced metastatic breast cancer compared to single-agent chemotherapy. As hoped, CDX-011 worked best in a subset of patients with tumors containing high levels of a protein linked to more aggressive disease.
Adam Feuerstein Biotechnology Reporter, The Street @adamfeuerstein
My $CLDX story on the CDX-011 data --> http://t.co/SX3d8l4v

HP Earnings: Live Blog

thestreet.com — PALO ALTO, Calif. (TheStreet) -- HP reports its second-quarter results after market close on Wednesday, hot on the heels of disappointing numbers from Dell and weak guidance from Cisco. Both Dell and Cisco cited a challenging macro-economic environment in their recent results, particularly in Europe and the public sector, trends which could weigh heavily on HP.
Glenn Hall Editor in Chief, TheStreet.Com @GlennHall
Check Out TheStreet's Live Blog of HP's Results http://t.co/dywKBEIe

Shareholders May Bust Up JPMorgan: KBW

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- KBW analyst David Conrad on Tuesday said that JPMorgan Chase could be broken up if stock price multiples remain low over the long term.
Phil Van Doorn Finance Reporter, The Street @PhilipvanDoorn
#Shareholders or the board of directors could push a breakup of #JPMorgan Chase: KBW. http://t.co/h7EEJXDS $JPM #stockaction

Cramer: Dell Proves Apple's Success Will Continue

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James Rogers Technology Reporter, The Street @jamesjrogers
RT @lindseycbell: $DELL's loss is Apple's gain! Check out what @jimcramer has to say about it in this vid http://t.co/93JpW0q1 @thestree ...

Can HP Dodge the Dell/Cisco Bullet?

thestreet.com — PALO ALTO, Calif. (TheStreet) -- Hot on the heels of disappointing results from DELL and weak guidance from Cisco, HP reports its second-quarter results at a tough time for some of tech's biggest titans. Like Cisco, Dell, which reported its results late on Tuesday, noted a challenging macro-economic environment, particularly in Europe and the public sector.
James Rogers Technology Reporter, The Street @jamesjrogers
$HPQ $DELL $CSCO Can #HP dodge the bullet that hit #Dell and #Cisco?: http://t.co/D5Nj2ZhX

Cramer: Scarcity + Affordability = All Good For Toll Brothers

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Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
Scarcity + Affordability = All Good For Toll Brothers - http://t.co/QTR0dHiv

Diamond Foods 'White Knight' Could Be a Stalking Horse

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Diamond Foods investors may think the company has found a much needed white knight, but there's still very good reason for to be cautious on the maker of Emerald Nuts, Pop Secret and Kettle Chips.
Antoine Gara Deals Reporter, The Street @agara2004
Here's our take on Oaktree Capital's $225 million $DMND investment. STOCK INVESTORS BEWARE! http://t.co/zyiN5YQx @TheStreet

Apple Roundup: Design Boss's 'Most Important Work,' Siri, Patent Problems

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- The news at Apple is never boring. Today's top stories include design chief Jony Ive saying he's now in the midst of his "most important work," Siri being banned by IBM and Apple failing to settle its patent lawsuits despite CEO Tim Cook getting involved.
Julio Ojeda-Zapata Technology Columnist @ojezap
Apple roundup: Design boss' 'most important work,' Siri ban, patent problems (via http://t.co/p5yMUNdt) http://t.co/XUzq1wdw

Cramer: Dell Proves Apple's Success Will Continue

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Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
Dell Proves Apple's Success Will Continue - http://t.co/nKDnKuYa

Cramer: I Think Facebook's Numbers In May Were Really Bad

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Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
I Think Facebook's Numbers In May Were Really Bad - http://t.co/PFCTqDVJ

Stock Market Collapse Makes No Sense

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Panic is more often than not ill-founded, based on an incorrect assessment of the future. The current malaise causing the S&P 500 to lose more than 9% since the beginning of April is a case in point. Virtually every indicator suggests the U.S. economy is recovering.
Marilen Cawad Senior Editor, The Street @MarilenCawad
Stock market collapse makes no sense http://t.co/26xGCf2p

Mine Strike May Push Platinum Higher

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Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
Mine Strike May Push Platinum Higher http://t.co/cSEqqiVJ video w/ @5GsOnTheStreet

3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: May 23

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- What's happening in small business today? 1. The best banks for small-business loans. Which banks lend to small businesses the most? Not surprisingly, community banks. A new tool called Banking Grades by the Philadelphia-based company MultiFunding found some of the biggest banks have the worst performances in terms of how much small-business lending they do as a percentage of their domestic deposits.
Laurie Kulikowski Small Business Reporter, The Street @LKulikowski
3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: May 23 http://t.co/cqo4Gm2x

Finally, Something Free From Airlines: Internet Service

thestreet.com — CHICAGO (TheStreet) -- Although the airline industry has moved rapidly to a model where it charges fees for nearly every service, it may be headed in the opposite direction in one key area: Internet service. "Today, there is some mindset that you can charge for Wi-Fi," United Chief Financial Officer John Rainey said last week at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch investor conference.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
Finally, Something Free From Airlines: Internet Service - http://t.co/gRrLyQbr by @Tedreednc

Apple Roundup: Design Boss's 'Most Important Work,' Siri, Patent Problems

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- The news at Apple is never boring. Today's top stories include design chief Jony Ive saying he's now in the midst of his "most important work," Siri being banned by IBM and Apple failing to settle its patent lawsuits despite CEO Tim Cook getting involved.
Chris Ciaccia Tech Reporter, The Street @Commodity_Bull
here's the most important #Apple news of the day (yay! a break from FB) http://t.co/dS8VQipx

IPOS: Tria Beauty, Corsair Components

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Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
IPOS: Tria Beauty, Corsair Components - http://t.co/SMRLdD5W video w/ @WallandBroad

BMC Software Caught Between Cloud Boom and Tech Gloom

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- If you discount Facebook's lackluster first days of trading, the social network's record $16 billion internet initial public offering and the listings of LinkedIn, Zynga and Pandora show that tech is in the midst of a valuation boom not seen since the late 1990s.
Antoine Gara Deals Reporter, The Street @agara2004
Is $BMC in play after Elliott's 5%-plus stake? Will a cloud boom will trump tech gloom @ $DELL, $HPQ, $CSCO http://t.co/R9MJT0Ip @TheStreet

How Ford's Credit Upgrade Helps Shareholders

thestreet.com — DETROIT (TheStreet) - Ford shares were rising Wednesday following Tuesday afternoon's credit upgrade as investors digested the positive implications of leaving a junk bond rating in the dust. Soon after the opening, shares were trading at $10.41, up 22 cents.
Ted Reed Transportation Reporter, The Street @tedreednc
Ford shares are up in a down market because credit upgrade helps shareholders http://t.co/ejsNLy2f

Obama vs. Reagan in Five Charts

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Barack Obama should identify with Ronald Reagan's experiences when opponents question the current president's first term. Three key economic indicators that threaten Obama's hopes in November posed similar problems during Reagan's first four years as commander in chief. Reagan ended up winning in one of the largest electoral landslides in U.S.
Joseph Deaux Political Reporter, The Street @JoeDeaux
RT @deleveraged: @JoeDeaux uses Ninja-like chart skills to compare Regan vs. Obama, Obama vs. Reagan in Five Charts http://t.co/XHiRihw7
Joseph Deaux Political Reporter, The Street @JoeDeaux
Obama vs Reagan in Five Charts: http://t.co/CDIbLoaP My story this morning

Finally, Something Free From Airlines: Internet Service

thestreet.com — CHICAGO (TheStreet) -- Although the airline industry has moved rapidly to a model where it charges fees for nearly every service, it may be headed in the opposite direction in one key area: Internet service. "Today, there is some mindset that you can charge for Wi-Fi," United Chief Financial Officer John Rainey said last week at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch investor conference.
Ted Reed Transportation Reporter, The Street @tedreednc
Airlines might move to a model of offering free Internet access, at least for select sites. http://t.co/ET3kqOaS

Silicon Valley Tech Executive Nabbed in False Barcode Scheme Involving Lego Toys

business-news.thestreet.com — Ever since smartphones got their own bar code scanners, it's become commonplace for store security officers -- who carefully monitor surveillance cameras at big box chains such as Target -- to witness shoppers taking an intense interest in the computer-generated pricing codes.
Quinn Bowman Multi-Platform Journalist, Feature Story News @quinnbowman
Silicon Valley tech exec was making his own barcodes in order to buy Legos at a discount. Has a $2 million home http://t.co/3Sjhi8zT

Who's to Blame for Botched Facebook IPO?

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- I was at CNBC in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. last Friday when Facebook had its initial public offering. The tension in the room among producers was palpable as the IPO was delayed for half an hour. Then, suddenly, it opened. The stock quickly jumped to almost $45.
Chris Ciaccia Tech Reporter, The Street @Commodity_Bull
nice article for @thestreet @ericjackson http://t.co/kr3aFJtE
Gerry Shih Technology Reporter, Reuters @gerryshih
"let the bankers bank and let the geeks do their thing" @ericjackson blames it all on Zuck, FB mgmt http://t.co/6TbJIghf

Who's to Blame for Botched Facebook IPO?

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- I was at CNBC in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. last Friday when Facebook had its initial public offering. The tension in the room among producers was palpable as the IPO was delayed for half an hour. Then, suddenly, it opened. The stock quickly jumped to almost $45.
Shanthi Bharatwaj Financial Services Reporter, The Street @shavenk
RT @TheStreet: Who's to Blame for Botched Facebook IPO? - http://t.co/RhO78Hnx by @EricJackson
Marilen Cawad Senior Editor, The Street @MarilenCawad
RT @ericjackson New Post: Who's to Blame for Botched Facebook IPO? I say, not Morgan Stanley nor Nasdaq, but Zuck http://t.co/dFrTP5XD $FB

Why Wall Street Hates Open-Source

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Wall Street has two reasons to hate open-source software. One makes sense, one makes none. The reason that makes sense is that open-source software companies don't make much money. When you offer code on a Web site, free for the taking, people tend to take it.
Katherine Noyes Blogger, PC World @noyesk
Why Wall Street Hates Open-Source - TheStreet http://t.co/zrI0QONd via @TheStreet
Dana Blankenhorn Blogger, SmartPlanet @DanaBlankenhorn
Why Wall Street Hates Open Source http://t.co/yhAHxyQ1 It doesn't make as much money for vendors. But no, it's not "socialist."

Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Europe Aside, U.S. Economy Improving

thestreet.com — Search Jim Cramer's "Mad Money" trading recommendations using our exclusive "Mad Money" Stock Screener . NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- The U.S. economy is improving, and markets would be even higher if Europe didn't matter, Jim Cramer's told his "Mad Money" audience Tuesday. Perhaps the biggest driver for U.S.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
.@jimcramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Europe Aside, U.S. Economy Improving http://t.co/AkP4vRKg

SpaceX: Tech's Final Frontier

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Even though it's not in a galaxy far, far away, people with deep pockets may be able to travel into space without the aid of NASA in a few years. SpaceX, the privately held space transportation company run by Elon Musk Tuesday launched its Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the Dragon capsule into space.
Debra Borchardt Markets Reporter, The Street @WallandBroad
http://t.co/t2FRsC8B Chris Ciaccia and I team up to bring you SpaceX. because its way more fun to talk about than $FB. $TSLA #stockaction
Chris Ciaccia Tech Reporter, The Street @Commodity_Bull
#SpaceX: Tech's Final Frontier http://t.co/87LvS4VQ

Market Preview: Reality Check

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- That oversold bounce didn't last long now, did it? Tuesday was a fairly ho-hum affair for U.S. stocks. The early strength was mostly based on what wasn't happening [scary headlines from Europe] than what was [a good but not great read on existing home sales in April].
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
Market Preview: Reality Check http://t.co/HTXocGV7 $HPQ $FB $DELL $DJI $SPX

Ford Hails Credit Upgrade as 'Once-in-a-Lifetime Event'

thestreet.com — DETROIT (TheStreet) -- Ford celebrated a dramatic moment Tuesday, as a credit upgrade enabled the automaker to reclaim the assets it mortgaged six years ago. Key among those assets was the symbolic blue oval, which Ford reclaimed after receiving an upgrade from junk to Baa3, investment grade with a stable outlook, from Moody's.
Ted Reed Transportation Reporter, The Street @tedreednc
Ford gets historic credit upgrade that enables it to reclaim mortgaged assets, including its blue oval symbol http://t.co/k5c7doyl

Dell Dives on Weak Quarter, Outlook

thestreet.com — ROUND ROCK, Tex. (TheStreet) -- Dell shares plunged after the tech giant missed Wall Street's revenue and earnings estimates in its first-quarter results, citing a "challenging" economic environment. The no. 2 PC maker brought in revenue of $14.42 billion, compared to $15 billion in the same period last year, and significantly below the average analysts' estimate of $14.91 billion.
James Rogers Technology Reporter, The Street @jamesjrogers
$DELL #Dell dives on weak Q1 results & outlook, cites sales execution issues & macro-economic headwinds: http://t.co/ip589FFy

Colorado Experienced 12 Mass Layoffs in April

business-news.thestreet.com — There were 12 mass layoffs - defined as at least 50 employees from a single employer - in Colorado in April, down from 15 mass layoffs in April 2011, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday.
Rebecca Risch Executive Producer, Denver Post @rebeccarisch
Colorado experienced 12 mass layoffs in April - http://t.co/C8hG4bHP

22 Biopharma Stocks With Breakout Potential in 2012

thestreet.com — BOSTON (TheStreet) -- Drug approval decisions garner big headlines, but savvy and successful biotech investors know that making smart trading decisions ahead of important clinical trial results is the ticket to banking serious coin. The market value of Vertex Pharmaceuticals has jumped by $5 billion in the past three weeks based solely on positive, interim results from a phase II cystic fibrosis trial.
Ron Leuty Biotech Reporter, San Francisco Business Times @rleuty_biotech
22 biopharma stocks w/ breakout potential in 2012, incl Bay Area's $ANTH $BMRN $CELG $CCXI $GERN and $NKTR - TheStreet: http://t.co/njXaEVoo
Adam Feuerstein Biotechnology Reporter, The Street @adamfeuerstein
I purposely excluded $CLDX from my 2012 clinical trial list bc CDX-011 data are coming tomorrow. http://t.co/pglJdKPs
Adam Feuerstein Biotechnology Reporter, The Street @adamfeuerstein
22 Biopharma Stocks W/ Breakout Potential. A list of crucial clinical trial catalysts thru year end --> http://t.co/pglJdKPs $$ #biotech

Facebook and Nasdaq: Two Faces of Lost Credibility

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Anytime I come across something that I think is too good to be true, I get nervous. The skeptic in me always seeks to find fault in whatever it is that happens to be the fascination of the day. On Wall Street, that term is called "due diligence."
Marilen Cawad Senior Editor, The Street @MarilenCawad
Facebook and Nasdaq: Two Faces of Lost Credibility $FB http://t.co/PvR5oPeJ

The Most Exclusive 2012 Election Donor Zip Codes

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Do you reside in an exclusive presidential-donor zip code? If you live in Manhattan's Upper West Side, there's a good chance you've contributed to Barack Obama's re-election campaign, while those of you who live directly across Central Park in the Upper East Side probably have funded Mitt Romney's run.
Joseph Deaux Political Reporter, The Street @JoeDeaux
Chevy Chase Donates $500K+ to Obama Campaign: http://t.co/pCHwDsnr cc @ryancohn
Joseph Deaux Political Reporter, The Street @JoeDeaux
Are you in one of the zip codes that's donating big money to Obama and Romney? http://t.co/OSzCX54x New Yorkers take a look.
Joseph Deaux Political Reporter, The Street @JoeDeaux
Do you own one of the most exclusive Election 2012 zip codes? http://t.co/IaN42T5n

SpaceX: Tech's Final Frontier

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Even though it's not in a galaxy far, far away, people with deep pockets may be able to travel into space without the aid of NASA in a few years. SpaceX, the privately held space transportation company run by Elon Musk Tuesday launched its Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the Dragon capsule into space.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
SpaceX: Tech's Final Frontier - http://t.co/YlsdiBUr by @Commodity_Bull

Galena Biopharma's Breast Cancer Vaccine Sprouts More Red Flags

thestreet.com — LAKE OSWEGO, Oregon (TheStreet) -- More red flags have been found staked into Galena Biopharma's breast cancer vaccine NeuVax. Updated, 60-month follow-up results from a Neuvax phase II study scheduled for presentation next month at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting don't appear to be new or consistent with previously reported data.
Adam Feuerstein Biotechnology Reporter, The Street @adamfeuerstein
$GALE Breast Cancer Vaccine Sprouts More Red Flags --> http://t.co/UlwfXvkW #ASCO12

Cramer: Best Buy - Same Store Sales Tell the Story

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Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
Best Buy - Same Store Sales Tell the Story - http://t.co/M6ksdgcD

Delta Makes a Home for Orphaned Boeing Aircraft

thestreet.com — ATLANTA (TheStreet) -- The orphaned Boeing 717 has found a new home. Delta said Tuesday that it has reached a tentative agreement with Boeing Capital Corp. and Southwest to lease the 88 Boeing 717 aircraft currently in service at AirTran, which Southwest acquired in 2010. Southwest operates only one aircraft type, the Boeing 737.
Ted Reed Transportation Reporter, The Street @tedreednc
Delta makes a home for the orphaned Boeing 717, successor to the DC9. Why? Because Northwest took over Delta. http://t.co/NMJzw4Jv

FDIC Bank Lawsuit Floodgates Ready to Open

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s three lawsuits filed on Friday against a group of large banks could be the tip of the iceberg. The FDIC -- as receiver for two failed banks -- filed three lawsuits last Friday against a group of large mortgage securitizers seeking $92 million in relief, plus attorney fees and other expenses.
Phil Van Doorn Finance Reporter, The Street @PhilipvanDoorn
The three #FDIC lawsuits filed against big banks on Friday could be the tip of the iceberg: http://t.co/yiMxA1ZT $JPM $BAC $C #stockaction

Dell: More Questions Than Answers

thestreet.com — ROUND ROCK, Tex. (TheStreet) -- Dell (DELL ) reports its first-quarter results after market close Tuesday amid concern about the no. 2 PC maker's ability to expand beyond its traditional business, fend off rivals, and cope with looming economic uncertainty.
James Rogers Technology Reporter, The Street @jamesjrogers
$DELL Why #Dell still poses more questions than answers ahead of its Q1 results: http://t.co/ZXH8pKm6

Cramer: Don't Pretend You Know What Will Happen In Europe

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Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
Don't Pretend You Know What Will Happen In Europe - http://t.co/PDjLE0r2

22 Biopharma Stocks With Breakout Potential in 2012

thestreet.com — BOSTON (TheStreet) -- Drug approval decisions garner big headlines, but savvy and successful biotech investors know that making smart trading decisions ahead of important clinical trial results is the ticket to banking serious coin. The market value of Vertex Pharmaceuticals has jumped by $5 billion in the past three weeks based solely on positive, interim results from a phase II cystic fibrosis trial.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
22 Biopharma Stocks With Breakout Potential in 2012 - http://t.co/opAGTLtO by @adamfeuerstein

Apple Roundup: iPhone 5, Steve Jobs, iPads for Greece

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- It's never a dull day when you're talking about Apple, but two of today's stories are quite different from the regular iDevice rumors. Speculation about a larger iPhone have been bandied about for weeks, and with each passing story, it looks like the iconic smartphone is getting a facelift.
Chris Ciaccia Tech Reporter, The Street @Commodity_Bull
these are some of the more interesting #Apple stories of the day http://t.co/LkTXGmam #stevejobs #g reece

Facebook Shines Light on Cheap Gold Stocks

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Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
Facebook Shines Light on Cheap Gold Stocks - http://t.co/pClZUeXd by @5GsOnTheStreet

Biotech Data Mining Comes Up Empty

thestreet.com — BOSTON (TheStreet) -- I've long warned investors to be wary of companies that use dubious scientific analysis to spin positive results from what are really failed clinical trials. Call it post-hoc data mining or retrospective data dredging, but by either name, the purpose of these all-too-common tactics is usually to deflect investors' attention away from bad news.
Adam Feuerstein Biotechnology Reporter, The Street @adamfeuerstein
$APRI - The MycoVa toe-nail fungus ph 3 studies failed, as I explained last year --> http://t.co/8BzYY6MR

Do Your Research Before You Plug In

realmoney.thestreet.com — When it comes to power production, the U.S. has at least 51 separate revenue policies. Revenue streams can be dramatically different from state to state. Texas is alone in having two policies, depending where the power producer's assets are located.
Glenn Williams Columnist, RealMoney, The Street @glennskwilliams
Do Your Research Before You Plug In http://t.co/FoDmG2Ru

How Delta and US Airways Fight High Fuel Prices

thestreet.com — CHARLOTTE, N.C. (TheStreet) -- Delta and US Airways are both trying innovative strategies for dealing with rising fuel prices. The former bought an oil refinery, while the latter eschews the common airline industry practice of hedging fuel. On Monday, US Airways shares closed at $10.71 after rising 6.5%, leading the airline industry.
Ted Reed Transportation Reporter, The Street @tedreednc
Delta and US Airways have come up with innovative ways to manage fuel prices. http://t.co/ZbnZrzHF

JPMorgan 'Compelling' Despite Lower Price Target: UBS

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- UBS analyst Brennan Hawken on Tuesday lowered his price target for JPMorgan Chase but also said called the stock's valuation "compelling."
Phil Van Doorn Finance Reporter, The Street @PhilipvanDoorn
UBS cuts its price target for #JPMorgan Chase, but calls the shares "compelling." http://t.co/BaqqItBn $JPM #stockaction

Facebook Stock Plummets on Second Day of Trading

business-news.thestreet.com — After Facebook stock narrowly stayed above the initial public offering price during its first day of trading, the price fell hard and fast Monday, knocking more than 10 percent off the company's record-breaking initial valuation. Facebook executed its highly anticipated IPO Thursday evening, pricing shares at $38 for total proceeds of $16 billion at a record valuation of $104 billion.
Esther J. Cepada Freelance Columnist, Washington Post @estherjcepeda
RT @denverpost: Facebook stock plummets on second day of trading, knocking 10% off company's initial valuation http://t.co/vPsEevK0

Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Financial Innovation Kills Small Investors

thestreet.com — Search Jim Cramer's "Mad Money" trading recommendations using our exclusive "Mad Money" Stock Screener . NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- We've seen the enemy and it's not who you think it is. That's what Jim Cramer's told his "Mad Money" viewers Monday as he railed against the true enemy of individual investors' net worth: financial innovation.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
.@jimcramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Financial Innovation Kills Small Investors http://t.co/YbkXGLzQ

China: Soft vs. Hard Landing

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- If you read my article in late April on China, you know that I am bearish on China contrary to the majority of analysts. I have one advantage: no conflict of interest. I don't manage money, I am not a broker, and don't work for Wall Street.
Jonathan Chevreau Personal Finance Columnist, National Post @JonChevreau
RT @TheStreet: China: Soft vs. Hard Landing - http://t.co/qNYG8Cw6

The Digital Skeptic: Venice Cafe Better Investment Than Facebook

thestreet.com — BOSTON (MainStreet) -- Given a choice between putting money into Mark Z. of Facebook (FB ) or Stefano P. of the Venezia Caffe, I'd invest on Stefano and his local coffee business any day of the week. Right off, investors should love a guy who has as little patience for the social Web as I do.
Kim Quillen Business Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @KimQuillenTP
RT @blumsday: The #DigitalSkeptic: Venice Cafe Better Investment Than #Facebook http://t.co/pTIq95ys

Buy Nokia, Prepare RIM's Grave

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Somebody out there probably still holds shares of Nortel Networks (NRTLQ: OTC). It's really nothing to be ashamed of. I logged into an account I had been ignoring to find 29 shares next to the following listing: BORDERS GROUP MICHIGAN INC NO STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 01/12/2012. Stuff happens.
Jonathan Chevreau Personal Finance Columnist, National Post @JonChevreau
RT @TheStreet: Buy Nokia, Prepare RIM's Grave http://t.co/GiTgZi41 by @RoccoPendola $RIMM $NOK

10 Cheapest Sports Cars of 2012

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- A good summer sports car will blow other cars off the line. A great one will do it without blowing away your bottom line. That summer sun gives drivers an urge to cruise and a need for speed.
Jason Notte Consumer Reporter, The Street @Notteham
Don't think Hyundai makes a #sports car? There are two on this list. 10 Cheapest Sports Cars of 2012: http://t.co/vhiUMakw via @TheStreet

Market Preview: The Next Big Move

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Monday's oversold bounce was nice but investors shouldn't get too comfortable just yet. In fact, this latest round of rhetoric about the importance of keeping Greece in the eurozone, which gave the rally some added oomph, may have actually given the troubled country more reason to buck against its benefactors.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
Market Preview: The Next Big Move http://t.co/4QtwFnqJ $DELL $WSM $URBN $DJI $SPX

The 11 Biggest U.S. IPOs

thestreet.com — This story has been updated from its publication on May 7, 2012. NEW YORK (TheStreet) - With the dust slowly settling after Facebook's mega-IPO, investors are starting to digest the largest-ever tech offering. The social networking giant raised just over $16 billion in its eagerly-anticipated IPO on Friday.
James Rogers Technology Reporter, The Street @jamesjrogers
$FB #Facebook joins the pantheon of biggest U.S. IPOs: http://t.co/6IA0Vw1U

SunTrust: Financial Winner

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- SunTrust (STI ) was the winner among the largest U.S. financial names on Monday, with shares rising 3% to close at $22.31. The broad indexes were strong, despite an 11% decline in shares of Facebook (FB ), which closed at $34.03, following the company's initial public offering on Friday, and significant buying by the dozens of underwriters to defend the shares.
Phil Van Doorn Finance Reporter, The Street @PhilipvanDoorn
#SunTrust is today's financial winner, reversing from Friday; #JPMorgan is the loser, following suspension of buybacks: http://t.co/Bd4SJbRN

Bain Capital Gets Defensive About Obama Ads

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Bain Capital is busy these days fending off collateral damage from political attacks aimed at its former founder and chief executive. The private equity firm has come under scrutiny as Barack Obama's campaign continues criticize Mitt Romney's record during the years he was at Bain's helm.
Joseph Deaux Political Reporter, The Street @JoeDeaux
Bain Capital gets caught in the political crossfire. Do people feel bad for them? http://t.co/5rWD1i5T

Poll: Was Facebook's IPO Priced Perfectly?

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) --Facebook's IPO has come and gone to a muted reaction, and today's price performance will surely make its bankers cringe. Facebook's underwriters priced its IPO at $38 a share, selling 421.2 million shares in the offering.
Chris Ciaccia Tech Reporter, The Street @Commodity_Bull
last few minutes to vote in my poll. Was $FB #FB #Facebook priced perfectly? http://t.co/n4hozxz7
Chris Ciaccia Tech Reporter, The Street @Commodity_Bull
or #FB, what's next? (Bc no one has done these articles already) #insertsarcasmhere http://t.co/n4ht77Ih

3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: May 21

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- What's happening in small business today? 1. Why every entrepreneur needs a mentor. Finding someone you can bounce ideas off of and who is willing to tell you the truth will be much more valuable than turning to friends and family who will likely just say "yes" to support you, according to a blog post by Rieva Lesonsky, CEO of GrowBizMedia.
Laurie Kulikowski Small Business Reporter, The Street @LKulikowski
3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: May 21 http://t.co/YmnjZC09 @Rieva @OPENForum @WSJsmallbiz

Amazon Multiple Will Compress, but How?

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- It was really inevitable. As hot sectors mature, the multiple folks are willing to pay for earnings has to decline, toward that of the market as a whole. So this month, all the big cloud-related stocks have fallen faster than the market.
Dana Blankenhorn Blogger, SmartPlanet @DanaBlankenhorn
Amazon's multiple will compress, the question is how. http://t.co/ER3IAiut Earnings may rise, but price may also decline. Risks increase.

Men in Black Heats Up Dunkin

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Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
Men in Black Heats Up Dunkin - http://t.co/XF89eays video w/ @WallandBroad and @briansozzi

Two Important Questions

thestreet.com — This column originally appeared on Real Money Pro at 9:39 a.m. EDT on May 21. NEW YORK (Real Money) -- After traveling for most of last week, I wanted to address the two most important questions facing investors and traders: Why has the market plummeted? What is the market's outlook?
Douglas Kass Contributor, The Street @DougKass
From TheStreet - Two Important Questions http://t.co/mHPbI8mn #stockaction

A Primer on Post-2008 Risk Management

realmoney.thestreet.com — Perusing The New York Times mobile site, as I do on infrequent mornings when I'm not by my hard copy, I came across this piece on risk, asset diversity and retirement by Tara Siegel Bernard. The article tried to use the recent JPMorgan Chase (JPM) $3 billion trading loss as an example of mistaken risk management that common investors might learn from.
Daniel Dicker Contributor and Columnist, The Street @Dan_Dicker
A Primer on Post-2008 Risk Management http://t.co/Ja5CNmGp

Why Facebook's IPO Flop Is Good News

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Facebook made a mixed market debut on Friday but it could be beneficial to the company in the long run if this pullback leads to a tempering of expectations. A multitude of issues impacted Friday's action in the stock.
Chris Ciaccia Tech Reporter, The Street @Commodity_Bull
Why #Facebook's IPO Flop Is Good News http://t.co/MKgTdI0P #fb #ipo #zuckerberg
Chris Ciaccia Tech Reporter, The Street @Commodity_Bull
Or why the $FB IPO flop could be a good thing (in the long run_ http://t.co/VIV6Nx4r

Outlooks for Pfizer, Arena and Onyx Following Busy May

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- My review of the major events in healthcare during the first half of May continues below.Part one of this column was published last week. "Oral Enbrel" Gets a Positive Vote On May 9th, Pfizer's tofacitinib -- a first-in-class inhibitor of Janus kinase 3, or JAK3 -- received a favorable FDA advisory panel recommendation (by an 8-to-2 vote) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
Outlooks for Pfizer, Arena and Onyx Following Busy May - http://t.co/ZFbkAeBI by @natesadeghi

Apple Roundup: Foxconn, iPhone 3GS, Tim Cook

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Apple's iPhone 3GS could become a pre-paid phone, and Apple's Chinese supplier is ramping up production for none other than ... Apple. Foxconn is reportedly spending up to $210 million in new production capacity for Apple, which will happen in October, according to China Daily .
Chris Ciaccia Tech Reporter, The Street @Commodity_Bull
Some interesting #Apple stories of the day rolled up into one http://t.co/wXBTxADD

The Big Lie of the Facebook IPO: Opinion

thestreet.com — NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- On Friday, like most of you, I watched the nation's media help to perpetrate one of the great frauds in American history. Consider.
Heidi N. Moore Freelance Journalist @moorehn
RT @TheStreet: The Big Lie of the Facebook IPO - http://t.co/YjT04TpT
Jonathan Chevreau Personal Finance Columnist, National Post @JonChevreau
RT @TheStreet: The Big Lie of the Facebook IPO - http://t.co/YjT04TpT
Dana Blankenhorn Blogger, SmartPlanet @DanaBlankenhorn
You missed one of my best over the weekend http://t.co/WsIpoHZb My anti-Facebook IPO screed at http://t.co/ZX5XVdLI (Still time to read it.)
Dana Blankenhorn Blogger, SmartPlanet @DanaBlankenhorn
The big lie of the Facebook IPO http://t.co/WsIkR7Q1 If I can barely sell 15% of something at $38/share what makes the rest worth $38/share?