| Here is a brief list of recent quotes
from and appearances by Briefing.com's expert team of
analysts: |
Forbes.com
9/24/2008 |
Briefing.com is quoted about the
Senate meetings regarding the bailout saying, "The
market was 'unimpressed' with yesterday's 'Pow Wow' on 'da
Hill, today has gone a bit smoother." |
Barron's
9/19/2008 |
Briefing.com is cited in the report on the 10 day
suspension of short-selling some of the financial
stocks, "Following the U.S. Securities & Exchange
Commission announcement that it will suspend for 10 days
short-selling of some financials stocks, some short-sale
exchange traded funds have been halted on the exchanges
following huge drops. UltraShort Financials ProShares
(SKF), the Short Financials Proshare (SEF), and the
Rydex Inverse Select Sector ETF Trust (RFN), all appear
to have been halted." |
AFP
9/17/2008 |
Chief Market Analyst
Patrick J. O'Hare is quoted regarding the AIG
bailout and its affect on the market, "We continue to
anticipate a gradual global growth recovery in 2009,
although the weekend's developments represent a
potential risk to the outlook. The speed and scale of
these events have added to short term uncertainties and
further significant strains cannot be ruled out." |
Nightly
Business Report
9/10/2008 |
Patrick J. O'Hare
appears on
"Street Critique"
with Paul Kangas to discuss Monster Worldwide (MNST).
Read the full interview here. |
USA Today
8/28/2008 |
Briefing.com is cited after a surge in stocks based on
the latest GDP and unemployment readings, "Volume
remains exceptionally light on the NYSE, as has been the
case for much of this week. A lack of volume behind the
stock market's swings suggests there may be a lack of
conviction to the moves." |
Strategy
Magazine
8/26/2008 |
Patrick J. O'Hare
is featured in the premier issue to talk about a range
of topics from general market perspective to factors
contributing to the Bear Stearns bailout. |
Reuters
8/12/2008 |
Bond Analyst
Beth Malloy
comments on the unexpected narrowing of the trade gap
saying, "The narrowing was a surprise. It is an overall
negative for Treasuries because that is playing into
growth expectations." |
AFP
8/6/2008 |
Equity Analyst Jeffrey Ham is quoted on
Fannie Mac's rising losses effects on the housing crisis
saying, "It has been more than a year since the housing
market went on a tumultuous skid. Yet, the hangover from
bad lending practices and tighter credit has housing's
two primary sponsors, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, still
unable to step in and fully provide support." |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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 assets. 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 semi-conductor stocks." He also
comments on the upcoming employment reports, "While
you're seeing job growth, the pace of that growth is
slowing." |
