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    Here is a brief list of recent quotes from and appearances by Briefing.com's expert team of analysts:
    AFP
    7/31/2008
    Equity Analyst Ryan McShane comments on ExxonMobil's record profit saying, "The profit marks the company's largest in history, so politicians and consumers are likely to express outrage in the face of record gasoline prices. At the same time, ExxonMobil shareholders are disappointed with the earnings."
    Nightly Business Report
    7/30/2008
    Chief Market Analyst Patrick J. O'Hare appears on "Street Critique" with Paul Kangas to discuss the state of the market and talk about his stock picks, Jack in the Box (JBX) and American Express (AXP). 
    Read the full interview here.
    AFP
    7/18/2008
    Briefing.com analysts are quoted on Citigroup's hefty losses saying, "Citi has taken more write-downs than any other firm since the credit crisis began, and the latest results were ahead of the average analyst estimate and an improvement over the previous quarter."
    Barron's
    7/3/2008
    Briefing.com analysts are cited after reporting a possible downgrade of Starbucks (SBUX) after it announced that it would be closing up to 600 stores this year. 
    Nightly Business Report
    6/18/2008
    Patrick J. O'Hare appears on "Street Critique" with Paul Kangas to discuss retailer Target (TGT). 
    Read the full interview here.
    CNBC
    6/9/2008
    Briefing.com analysts are quoted regarding pending home sales numbers, saying they expect the index to have dropped by 1 percent in April, the same decline as in March. 
    Reuters
    6/4/2008
    Bond Analyst Beth Malloy says, "Treasuries were off right off the bat on that number, which was a little better than expected. Also the prices paid component was up pretty good and that is not a positive for bond. But at this point, with payrolls sitting at the end of the week, the market is not going to put too much stock in anything."
    Barron's Online
    5/22/2008
    Briefing.com is sited about the downgrade of Goldman Sachs saying, "The company can’t avoid an erosion in its assets as cash markets have failed to keep pace with indexes that mirror cash."
    Reuters
    5/20/2008
    Beth Malloy speaks about the steady rise in continuing claims, "The 10-year Treasury note has pared losses not mainly because of claims, but because we have a shortened week and because of the safe haven bid."
    AFP
    5/13/2008
    Briefing.com analysts are quoted  regarding Hewlett-Packard Co. and their acquisition plans of EDS, "Adding EDS would expand HP's service offering and also increase its market share in the industry, helping it better compete with industry heavyweight IBM."
    AFP
    4/29/2008
    Patrick J. O'Hare says, "Another large batch of companies has reported quarterly earnings results, but overall, they have failed to move the needle that much as the market is in a wait-and-see mode ahead of the GDP data and the FOMC decision on Wednesday."
    Nightly Business Report
    4/23/2008
    Patrick J. O'Hare appears on "Street Critique" with Paul Kangas to discuss food distribution company, Sysco (SYY).  Read the full interview here.
    Wall Street Journal Online
    4/4/2008
    Briefing.com is quoted regarding J.P. Morgan's presence on Deutsche Bank's short-term sell list saying, "Deutsche analysts are concerned about J.P. Morgan’s exposure to subprime mortgages, auto loans and other loans."
    USA Today
    3/28/2008
    Briefing.com reports on the recent slide in stocks saying, "For the first time since 1990 the S&P 500 closed down five straight sessions. Monday marks the end of the first quarter and the S&P is off by 10%, its worst three-month performance in six years.""
    Reuters
    3/20/2008
    Bond Analyst Beth Malloy gives insight on the rise jobless claims saying, "The 10-year Treasury note has pared losses not mainly because of claims, but because we have a shortened week and because of the safe haven bid."
    Chicago Tribune
    3/18/2008
    Briefing.com warns investors in its preview of Lehman's results, "Ignore any reassurance that they give that liquidity is fine that isn't backed by cold, hard numbers."
    AFP
    3/17/2008
    Briefing.com is quoted as saying, "The Fed will be lending banks highly liquid Treasury securities in exchange for less liquid assests. Banks will now be able to use a wider range of collateral than previously announced."
    Reuters
    2/29/2008
    Beth Malloy provides insight saying, "Spending was a little hot, but at the same time the cost of food and energy are skyrocketing so that's not that surprising. At the same time, it was higher than what people thought it would be."
    Nightly Business Report
    2/27/2008
    Patrick J. O'Hare appears on "Street Critique" with Paul Kangas to discuss General Electric (GE) and Kohl's (KSS), two stocks that lend themselves to the uncertain market conditions.  Read the full interview here.
    AFP
    2/26/2008
    CEO and Chairman Dick Green is quoted regarding the Euro passing the 1.50-dollar mark for the first time, "Inflation data is clearly not good. The 1.7 percent increase in food prices and the 1.5 percent increase in energy prices will further fuel the recently heightened inflationary concerns."
    Reuters
    2/18/2008
    Beth Malloy provides commentary about the fall in bond profits as stocks rise, "The pop was far beyond what most people were looking for, Treasuries did have a little bit of a sell-off,we will be held hostage by stocks today."
    USA Today
    2/11/2008
    Briefing.com analysts are asked for reasoning behind the surge in stocks, "There is not a specific headline that accounts for the spike today."
    Chicago Tribune
    1/3/2008
    Patrick J. O'Hare speaks about the weak start to 2008 saying "In addition to the downbeat report on manufacturing conditions by the Institute for Supply Management and oil prices crossing the $100 threshold, investors on Wednesday were concerned about investment rating downgrades of semiconductor stocks." He also comments on the upcoming employment reports, "While you're seeing job growth, the pace of that growth is slowing."
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