San Francisco Business Times (blog) | BayBio gives disclosure the sniff test San Francisco Business Times (blog) “Anecdotal evidence of an adverse event, without more, is almost never a statistically significant measure of risk correlated with a drug's use. ... |
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
BayBio gives disclosure the sniff test - San Francisco Business Times (blog)
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Opinions vary on AK Steel, but most experts point to stock gains - San Antonio Business Journal:
The stock had been on a tear all year, but in the past montbh it has faltered. That has experts voiciny differing opinions on AK Steellthese days. is bullish on the stock, repeatingv its earlier "buy" rating whilde setting a target stock priceof $46. That was in late when the stock wasat $41.55. It fell shortlyh after that andclosed Aug. 21 at $32.63. That'as a pretty swift 21 percentt decline. When it dropped below its 50-day moving average Aug. 3 and didn't immediately rally back above it, recommendexd investors think about shorting the or betting that it would fall The idea is that stocks in an uptrened tend to stay above thatmovingf average.
AK Steel had done that all upuntil August. But Blue Ash-based gives AK Steelo a seven on a scale of zero to 10 on itsEquitu Scorecard. Schaeffer's, which gauges technical likes thatthe 200-day moving average is stilol rising. And a lot of investorse are betting against the through options or by shortingthe Schaeffer's views that as a positive contrarian "There's still further upside on AK Steel," said Joe vice president of research and development at Further, analyst Scott Burns boosted his fair-value estimatre for AK Steel's stock from $30 to $46 earlier this Lower costs have helpexd him hike his operating margij expectations from 6 percent to 8.
5 percenft over the next two years. And AK Steep could still be acquired, too, he So which side is right? Time will but most of the evidence point to astrong future. Despite its recent AK Steel is still having amonster year, gaining 93 percentg since year-end. "It's not surprising to see a pullbac k along with thebroader market," Sunderman said. "We think it's a good opportunity for investors." Analysts boosterd their estimatesof full-year earningsz by 17 percent to $3.07 per share aftee AK Steel walloped second-quarter views by nearly 50 Its profits nearly quadrupler as shipments and prices rose. It still has just four analystztracking it, too, Sunderman said.
That leaves room for more analystws to pickup coverage, likely boosting the Plus, it's making moves to ensure profitability for the long run, Zackxs analyst Paul Raman wrote in a recent researcgh report. It has renegotiated most of the 70 percent of its business that isunder contract, with surcharges put in plac to cover higher raw material costs. AK Steel has also cut its employmeng by26 percent, to in the past three years, Ramann noted.
It also has signed new unionm contracts and refinanced debt to lower He figuresAK Steel's earnings will rise by an averagwe of 20 percent a year over the next five 's second-quarter results garnered some attention from a nationalo database that tracks money managers' Bartlett's basic value strategy gained 10 percenf in the second quarter, more than doubling the all-cap Russell 3000's 4.
7 percent Bartlett's results placed it on 's PSN Top Guns The PSN database lists the top 10 performersz nationally in each peer group on its Top Guns The basic value strategy seeks companies that are out of favo or that have suffered a temporary Bartlett's managers hunt for companies that stilk have a strong competitive advantage, solid managemeng and the financial resources to
Friday, August 27, 2010
Mel Gibson's domestic violence case goes to prosecutors - Los Angeles Times (blog)
E! Online (blog) | Mel Gibson's domestic violence case goes to prosecutors Los Angeles Times (blog) Will Mel Gibson face charges in connection with » |
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Prime Rocky Point properties on the block - Tampa Bay Business Journal:
Now two of its sevem office buildings, Waterford Plaz a and , are being actively plans to sellthe circa-1980 buildings that have a combined square footage of about It has retained . Listing broketr Mike Davis of Cushman & Wakefield declinedd comment. Rocky Point’s building s are typically heldfor years, brokera said. It's a sought-after location with prime Tampa Bay viewx and proximity to Pinellas and Hillsboroug countiesand , Prudential acquired the two buildingsx in 2004 when it paid $2.1 billion for ’e retirement business. At the time, brokers estimatec Prudential paid $68 million, or roughly $140 a square foot.
Hillsborough propertyu records show that Prudential paid slightlu lessat $67 million. It’s unclead how much the buildings might sellfor today. The credit freeze has made it tougn for investors toobtain loans, and demand has diminishedd for commercial real estate as investors wait for a sign the markety has truly hit bottom. Deal volume has dropped off some contend by more than70 percent. Waterford Plaza is at 7650 W. Courtneyu Campbell Causeway, and Island Center is at 2701 RockyPoint Drive. Brokers contend there are investors, includingv institutional buyers suchas Prudential, with cash to spend.
But buyersx are typically looking for abig “There’s still a gap betwee n sellers’ expectations and buyers’ expectations,” said Dan VP of in Tampa. one of the region’s largest offics developers, owns Rocky Point’s Harborview built in 2002. “Relatively speakinf it’s one of the stronges submarkets in the TampaBay area,” Woodwarsd said. While supply in Rocky which has 1.4 million square feet office is constrained, the island’sw buildings aren’t insulated from the recessionary The seven Rocky Poinyt buildings have an overall vacancy rateof 18.2 slightly higher than the Tampa Bay region’ s first-quarter 17.
9 percent, according to Cushmaj & Wakefield. Waterford Plaza’e vacancy rate of 9.3 percent is nearly half Rocky Point’s overal l rate. But Island Center’s 19.3 percent rate is higher. “Becaus e of the slowdown in job growth and resulting effect onofficw demand, everyone is pushing to get tenants out Woodward said.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Many Pakistanis can't afford to flee - Boston Globe
Boston Globe | Many Pakistanis can't afford to flee Boston Globe It was a straightforward financial equation: They could not afford to lose what little they had left. If, to an outsider, their belongings might look ... |
Saturday, August 21, 2010
WikiLeaks founder wanted in Sweden for rape - Xinhua
The Guardian | WikiLeaks founder wanted in Sweden for rape Xinhua STOCKHOLM, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Swedish Prosecution Authority has issued a warrant for the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on suspicion of rape. The authority said Saturday the warrant, issued on Friday evening, was based on "one report ... Sweden drops rape accusation against founder of WikiLeaks Mystery of WikiLeaks hacker Julian Assange and rape 'set-up' Profile: Julian Assange |
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Clemens' charges serious, but it's hard to take 'em as such -- yet - CBSSports.com
ABC News | Clemens' charges serious, but it's hard to take 'em as such -- yet CBSSports.com Roger Clemens was indicted Thursday on charges of making false statements to Congress about his use of performance-enhancing drugs! Roger Clemens' case will simmer for a long time -- just like Barry Bonds'. (AP) Barry Bonds was indicted ... Grand Jury Indicts Roger Clemens For Lying to Congress Clemens indicted on federal perjury charges Disgraced Icon Roger Clemens Down to Last Strike |
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Prop. 8 gay marriage delay a 'good thing' for eager couples? - Christian Science Monitor
msnbc.com | Prop. 8 gay marriage delay a 'good thing' for eager couples? Christian Science Monitor A judge said Monday that same-sex couples have to wait until a December appeal to his Prop. 8 ruling. The decision might have delayed intervention from the US Supreme Court. Tom Rastrelli and Bruce Mayhalo, from right, await news along with other gay ... Proposition 8 appeal may not boil down to gay marriage question California gay marriage case hangs on technicality What's Next for Gay Marriage? |
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
Obama supports plan for mosque near ground zero - Los Angeles Times
Globe and Mail | Obama supports plan for mosque near ground zero Los Angeles Times At a Ramadan dinner at the White House, the president breaks his silence on the issue, framing it as one of religious freedom. President Obama addresses guests at an iftar dinner, the meal that breaks the dawn-to-dusk fast for Muslims during the holy ... Preaching About a Mosque Obama defends right to build mosque near 9/11 site Obama Defends Ground Zero Mosque |
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
The JetBlue flight attendant who took off - Los Angeles Times
San Francisco Chronicle (blog) | The JetBlue flight attendant who took off Los Angeles Times When that JetBlue worker rode an emergency chute straight into 'I quit,' a lot of working stiffs were right there with him. There are reasons why some handle stress better than others. But everyone can learn to defuse. JetBlue Airways Corp. flight ... With higher fees and packed planes, patience runs thin for air travelers JetBlue's Response to a Fed-Up Employee's Exit Flight attendants vent about passengers |
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Monday, August 9, 2010
Fed-Up Flight Attendant Makes Sliding Exit - New York Times
New York Daily News | Fed-Up Flight Attendant Makes Sliding Exit New York Times It has been a long time since flight attendant was a glamorous job title. The hours are long. Passengers with feelings of entitlement bump up against new no-frills policies. Babies scream. Security precautions grate but ... Flight Attendant Grabs Two Beers, Slides Down the Emergency Chute |
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Sunday, August 8, 2010
More rains hit Pakistan as aid agencies boost relief efforts - CNN
Moneycontrol.com | More rains hit Pakistan as aid agencies boost relief efforts CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Children wait to be rescued as their home is taken by flood waters on August 7, 2010 near Sukkur, Pakistan. Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- Heavy downpours worsened massive flooding in Pakistan on Sunday as aid agencies increased ... Pakistan troops evacuate thousands in flood disaster Rain adds to Pakistan flood woes Fresh rains hamper Pakistan flood relief |
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Friday, August 6, 2010
Sean Penn skeptical of Wyclef Jean - CNN
The Guardian | Sean Penn skeptical of Wyclef Jean CNN (CNN) -- Hip-hop artist Wyclef Jean says he has submitted the necessary paperwork to run for president of Haiti, a country he left when he was a child. Jean made the anticipated announcement Thursday on CNN's "Larry King Live. ... Wyclef Jean: From the musical stage to the political one in Haiti Singer Wyclef files to run for Haiti's presidency Wyclef Jean Registers as Haiti Presidential Contender |
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010
'Static kill' appears to be working, BP says - CNN
Globe and Mail | 'Static kill' appears to be working, BP says CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Houston, Texas (CNN) -- A long-awaited procedure to permanently seal BP's crippled well in the Gulf of Mexico appears to be working and is being monitored, the oil giant announced early Wednesday. The well-killing procedure, ... BP says 'static kill' has successfully plugged oil well US finds most oil from Gulf spill poses little risk: report BP says 'static kill' to stop oil leak was successful |
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Monday, August 2, 2010
Gates Cites Peril in Leak of Afghan War Logs by WikiLeaks - New York Times
Washington Post | Gates Cites Peril in Leak of Afghan War Logs by WikiLeaks New York Times WASHINGTON â€" Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates said Sunday that an announcement by the Taliban that they were going through classified military dispatches from Afghanistan posted by the Web site WikiLeaks ... Gates hints at a gradual Afghanistan drawdown US to build-up forces for push against Haqqani network: Gates US Military Officials Condemn Leaks of Afghan War Documents |
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