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Nasdaq 100 Index Rejiggered
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Nasdaq announced late Friday that it is making 11 changes in the Nasdaq 100 index. Since some index funds are tied to the index, including the PowerShares QQQ Trust (QQQQ). The shifts could give some support to the new additions, and pressure those being removed. The list is defined as the 100 largest non-financial stocks traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

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  • Automatic Data Processing (ADP)
  • First Solar (FSLR)
  • Life Technologies (LIFE)
  • Ross Stores (ROST)
  • Maxim Integrated Products (MXIM)
  • Illumina (ILMN)
  • Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPDI)
  • O’Reilly Automotive (ORLY)
    • <><>Urban Ou...
    By  Eric Savitz (Barron's)    12/15/08 Comment


    Analyst calls: CNB, ERIC, ASML, TRMB, BCS, DISCA, JNS, RGEN, GPS and NTY

    Filed under: Analyst reports, Analyst upgrades and downgrades, Gap Inc (GPS), Analyst initiations, Barclays plc ADS (BCS)

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  • Keefe Bruyette upgraded shares of Colonial Bancgroup (NYSE: CNB) to Outperform from Market Perform on valuation following the recent weakness and believes the company will be eligible to receive TARP funds. Morgan Stanley believes the company's valuation adequately reflects risk to the loan portfolio; the firm raised shares to Equal Weight from Underweight.
    • <>Merrill upgraded Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML) to Buy from Under...
    By  Laurie Pasternack   (+0.00%)  10/24/08 Comment


    Jim Cramer's Action Alert Plus Portfolio
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    These stock picks are in Jim Cramer's current $3 million dollar portfolio based on what I see on his "Mad Money" Show every night and on theStreet.com website. If you see a change, let me know in the comments and provide the link, normally in the article it will say "he owns for Action Alerts PLUS."

    Unilever (UL) -    mentioned 9/15

    Foster Wheeler (FOST) -    mentioned 9/12
    "Milchovich(CEO) explained that Foster Wheeler has not seen a single cancellation or delay of any project. He said the company's toughest challenge remains finding the capacity to meet demand. "

    Proctor and Gamble (PG) <>-mentioned ...
    By  retirerichblog   (-8.96%  risk: aggressive)  09/11/08 Comment


    American Tower CFO Quits to Join Discovery Channel
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    <>The chief financial officer of cellular tower operator American Tower (AMT) resigned today after six and a half years in his job, the company announced, to become CFO of Discovery Communications LLC, which runs The Discovery Channel, and which is part of Discovery Holding (DISCA). In a press release, CFO Singer was quoted thusly: “I have enjoyed my years at American Tower, and I believe that this is the appropriate time to begin the next stage of my professional career. American Tower has great employees, outstanding assets and has the strategy in place to capitalize on them.” Singer will b<><><><><>< /><><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< />< />...
    By  Eric Savitz (Barron's)    06/11/08 Comment


    A Great Discovery - Cramer's Stop Trading! (6/10/08) Graphic_rating_buy DISCA

    Recap of Jim Cramer’s comments on Stop Trading! Tuesday June 10.
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    Owens Corning (OC): While many might think of insulation an blades for windmills as boring, Cramer says OC’s technology could cut energy costs by 40%. Owens-Corning has not gotten the press it deserves because it is considered to be a housing and construction stock, but Cramer notes that on more careful investigation, it is actually a great alternative energy play.

    <><>Discovery Holding Company (DISCA): While Cramer is not a fan of radio, he is bullish on cable and in particular, on DISCA because “it has a lot of <><><>...
    By  Jim Cramer   (-18.36%  risk: moderate)  06/11/08 Comment



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