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Nasdaq: Another Big Facebook Loser - Barron's
According to the head of one trading firm who plans to ask Nasdaq to reimburse clients for as much as $6 million, and thus spoke only on the condition of anonymity: "The Street was confused and in shock on Friday; today the knives are coming out about ...
May 21, 2012


The Bulls Are Circling JPMorgan - Barron's
"In the last few days, as the stock has fallen, the demand was whatever became near upside strike," said a trader who asked that his name not be used. "All year that has been the pattern and it has worked for them. That remains to be seen for tomorrow.
April 12, 2012


Can Legg Mason Bounce Back? - Barron's
One theory posed by someone speaking off the record is that the money in this fund is largely employee money -- explaining Miller's determination to stick with it. CEO Jim Hirschmann and chief investment officer Steve Walsh have told this story before.
April 7, 2012


Ready to Roll in 2012 - Barron's
A West Coast money manager, who declined to be named, said he bought the stock earlier this year, after being favorably impressed by Paccar's A+/A1 credit rating and its 17% return on equity for shareholders over the past decade. ...
December 31, 2011


Big Spenders' Attraction to Big Tech - Barron's
Kodak reportedly is approaching competitors, private-equity investors and retailers about buying the site for "hundreds of millions," according to an anonymous source quoted by The Wall Street Journal. It's a tough sell. Kodak hasn't succeeded in ...
November 19, 2011


Stocks Skid 2.7% Friday on European Fears - Barron's
Now one equity portfolio manager, who requested anonymity, is wondering if the large biotech names are about to enjoy the same rejuvenation. Amgen (AMGN) shares are essentially unchanged from 2000. They have fallen to a recent 54 and sport a P/E of 9.6 ...
September 10, 2011


Could BofA Shares Fall to $2.50? - Barron's
While initial media reports indicate that BofA has been asked to buy back up to $47 billion in mortgage securities, a person close to the money managers ...
October 25, 2010


Mortgage Mess May Cause Bank of America (BAC) Shares to Fall Hard - Barron's
... is the market's whipping boy; it is the poster child for the foreclosure mess," said a senior trader at a major trading firm, who requested anonymity. ...
October 20, 2010


Denny's Proxy Fight Over Proposed Boardroom Directors - Barron's
Shareholders discussed voting intentions on condition of anonymity. On March 2, Dash Acquisitions, representing holders of about 7.1% of Denny's, ...
May 8, 2010


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