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Saturday, December 02, 2006
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MARKET SNAPSHOT
Stocks Fall After Weak ISM Report
The ISM manufacturing index unexpectedly declined, while construction spending also disappointed. Also in focus: auto sales
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Home Depot: A Big Orange Buyout?
The shares rose Friday on reports of possible private equity interest in the retailer, but CEO Nardelli downplayed the idea
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MARKET MOVERS
• From S&P
Mortgage Woes Haunt H&R Block
Cheesecake Factory posts weaker earnings; Yum Brands forecasts 2007 growth; plus more stocks in the news Friday
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Federated Gets a Markdown from Citigroup
The firm downgraded the department store chain's stock Dec. 1 following disappointing sales news
THE OUTLOOK
• From S&P
A Rate-Cut Bump
S&P: When interest rates fall, optimism (and stock prices) usually rise
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Prudential Downgrade Saps Nasdaq Shares
Analyst Robert C. Rutschow cites the exchange's declining market share and concerns about its LSE acquisition
STOCK SCREENS
• From S&P
Seven Top-to-Bottom Winners
S&P's latest screen finds seven outfits that have been able to grow both revenues and earnings per share at impressive rates
ECONOMIC FOCUS -- FROM ACTION ECONOMICS
A Downbeat End to November's Data
The November Chicago purchasing managers' index fell and the weekly initial jobless claims surged. But personal income held a few surprises
THE WEEK AHEAD
Vital Signs: Pumping Up Payrolls
Job numbers have been soft in recent months, but then get revised higher. Also on tap: October factory orders and early December reading on consumer sentiment
 HEADLINES FROM November 30
FIVE FOR THE MONEY
Ways to Weather a Weaker Dollar
The greenback has plunged recently against the euro and other foreign currencies. Here's how to protect your portfolio
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Synopsys Soars after Strong Results
The company is riding high amid rising demand for its electronic design automation software
S&P STOCK PICKS AND PANS
• From S&P
S&P Cuts GM to Sell
Plus: analysts comment on Intuit, Microsoft, and more
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Heinz Posts Weaker Quarterly Profit
The ketchup and food maker also hiked its forecast
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Smithfield's Problem: A Plethora of Pork
Shares fell Thursday as the company posted weaker earnings, due in part to lower prices for "the other white meat"
INFO TECH
3Com Unties the Knot with Huawei
The networking gear maker's shares dropped Wednesday after it said it would buy out its Chinese joint-venture partner
ECONOMIC FOCUS -- FROM ACTION ECONOMICS
Amid Slump, Good News on Home Prices
A sharp drop in the rate of new-home sales and a rise in average price combine to suggest that the housing market has stabilized
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
TiVo Heads South
The TV recording pioneer reports a smaller loss and plans to expand into Mexico, but investors sell down the shares thanks to a weak outlook
HEADLINES FROM November 29
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
A Gleaming Quarter for Tiffany
Shares gained Wednesday after the luxury jeweler reported a jump in profits and hiked its full-year earnings forecast
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Pfizer: Strong Medicine on Costs
The pharmaceutical giant cut its U.S. sales force by 20% as it braces for increased competition from generics
S&P STOCK PICKS AND PANS
• From S&P
S&P Keeps Hold on Ford Shares
Plus: Analyst opinions on 3Com, The9 Ltd., and more
ECONOMIC FOCUS -- FROM ACTION ECONOMICS
October Economic Reports Come in Mixed
A trio of gauges found that durables sagged, confidence flagged, and existing-home sales unexpectedly jumped. Go figure
HEADLINES FROM November 28
NEWS ANALYSIS
Time to Hop on the Gold Wagon?
Prices for the yellow metal have been climbing again, and some pros see its strength continuing
SAM STOVALL'S SECTOR WATCH
• From S&P
How to Get Ahead in Advertising Stocks
Standard & Poor's likes Interpublic Group, Omnicom, and WPP Group. Here's why
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Palm Off on Lowered Forecast
Shares of the smartphone maker fell Tuesday after it reduced its outlook for earnings and revenues
S&P STOCK PICKS AND PANS
• From S&P
S&P Keeps Buy on Apple
Plus: Palm stays at hold, Tech Data is downgraded to sell, and more
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Under Armour Gets 'Underweight'
A Morgan Stanley analyst says he's concerned about margins as the company matures -- and the stock's valuation
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Goldman's Mission: Stop Sanyo's Slide
The investment bank faces a tall order in helping turn around the slumping electronics outfit
INDUSTRY IN FOCUS
• From S&P
Retailers War Over Flat-Panel TVs
Wal-Mart and other retailers are using aggressive pricing and other tactics to lure buyers. S&P says the battle plan won't work for all
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Nokia Feels the Squeeze
The company expects lower margins amid bruising competition and a sales shift toward less-profitable markets like China and India
HEADLINES FROM November 27
INVESTING
How to Clean Up a Scandal
ACS and several other companies caught in the options backdating scandal are firing executives and winning back investor confidence
S&P RATINGS NEWS
• From S&P
European Pharma: A Report Card
S&P Ratings' rundown of the key players in the sector finds most in robust health
NEWS ANALYSIS
AT&T's Campaign for Compromise
Hoping to win over reluctant regulators, the telecom giant is willing to make concessions on its planned BellSouth takeover
TOP NEWS
A Fast Start for Holiday Retail
Black Friday sales were solid, even if Fisher Price's Elmo, Sony's PS3 and Nintendo's Wii were nearly impossible to find at many stores
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Ford's $18 Billion Borrowing Blitz
Shares fell Monday as the troubled automaker announced its latest financing moves
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
BofA Sees Static for Satellite Radio
Analyst Jonathan A. Jacoby is betting that shates of XM and Sirius will soon take a breather
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
Another Markdown for Pier 1
Lehman analyst Alan Rifkin lowered his estimates on the retailer, saying its fundamentals "have never been worse"
STOCKS IN THE NEWS
ACS Shares Higher after Execs Resign
The company's CEO and CFO departed amid an investigation into its accounting for stock options
S&P STOCK PICKS AND PANS
• From S&P
S&P Downgrades Claire's Stores Shares
Plus: Analyst opinions on Ford Motor, Massey Energy, and more
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