Archive for December, 2008

Bayer Sues Abbott Over Humira (TheStreet.com)

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Bayer is alleging Abbott infringed on a patent with its autoimmune treatment, according to published reports Monday.
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Dividend.com: El Paso Selling Assets (TheStreet.com)

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

The company has already surpassed its initial goals of selling $150 million of non-core assets by mid-2009.
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It’s Just Another Steve Jobs Rumor, but… (TheStreet.com)

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Apple investors react to another blog report about Steve Jobs’ health, and can you really blame them?
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Students’ ‘recession-proof’ stock picks pay off in game (MLive.com)

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Did your 401k lose value or are you afraid to invest in the stock market? If so, you may want to make a stop at your local high school economics class.
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A Long-Dated Options Bet on Transocean (TheStreet.com)

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Someone is potentially bottom-fishing after the declines that RIG has suffered.
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GMAC’s $6B Haul May Open Floodgates (TheStreet.com)

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

GMAC’s $6 billion federal investment makes the prospects for several less controversial applicants to receive government funds brighter.
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King Pharma Completes $1.6 Billion Alpharma Buyout (TheStreet.com)

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

The buyout unites two painkiller makers, enhancing King’s market presence.
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Colorado Greenlights Xcel’s $143M Energy Efficiency Plan (TheStreet.com)

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

According to the company, the 2009-2010 plan is expected to save hundreds of megawatts and hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Interface Plans to Lay Off 530 Employees Worldwide (TheStreet.com)

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Weakness in the carpet industry is forcing the company to make cuts.
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TSC Ratings’ Updates: AnnTaylor (TheStreet.com)

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

AnnTaylor’s been downgraded, while Ultralife’s been upgraded. Here’s why, as well as updates on several other stocks.
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