December 27th, 2005
MSFT (Microsoft)
- Google gets deal with AOL, shuts out Microsoft
- XBOX360 gets supply problem during Christmas
- Consensus BUY (-1 STRONG BUY, +2 HOLD in 1 month)
- Wells Fargo PE 22.42
WMT (Wal-Mart)
- Reiterates 2-4% Dec sales gain (in-line)
- Consensus BUY (+1 STRONG BUY, +1 BUY in 1 month)
- Wells Fargo PE 18.57
HET (Harrah's)
- Sells casino in Mississippi
- Consensus BUY (No change in 1 month)
STX (Seagate)
- Buys Maxtor (number 3 drive manufacturer)
- Consensus BUY (+1 STRONG BUY, -1 HOLD, -1 SELL in 1 month)
ZMH (Zimmer)
- Consensus BUY (-1 STRONG BUY in 1 month)
GOOG (Google)
- To buy 5% stack in AOL
- JMP Securities lifted its price target on Google from $400 to $575 on Thursday
- Consensus BUY (+1 STRONG BUY in 1 month)
TRID (Trident Microsystems)
- Powers ViewSonic LCD TV in Europe
- Consensus BUY (1 added STRONG BUY in 1 month)
What to look at in a business?
- News
- Key ratios
- SEC filings
- Insider transactions
- Analyst opinions & estimates