Financial News from Closing Bell from 12/2/2009

Invested in AMZN? Turn on the TV, It's All Over the News and Closing Bell

Be aware that something important has occurred for AMZN and investors interested in this stock should seek out information in any way possible.

Amazon.Com, Incorporated receives our Fairly Valued rating in our latest report because the current price does not seem out of line with the fundamentals. We noticed recently that in comparison to all other stocks we analyze in the news; AMZN has received less coverage from the financial media in business television and blogs. The latest news on AMZN has created quite a stir as the stock is trading $9.38 higher in today's session. While bearish sentiment on a stock is not always a bad thing, it is something you need to be aware of. The Motley Fool survey of crowd sentiment shows that many investors believe this stock will underperform.

“… The dow industrials nonetheless in the red by about 19 points at nasdaq was higher due to things like AMAZON. COM rallying 3% on optimism over online shopping nasdaq up nine point... …”

Stocks to Watch: GS Heavily Covered on Closing Bell

Something important is going on with GS today, as it is getting a lot of attention on business television and influential blogs.

Crowd sentiment is neutral from the millions of opinions submitted through Motley Fool CAPS, which suggests most investors on their platform believe Goldman Sachs Group, Incorporated will perform just about the same as the index. After factoring in the current fundamentals versus their historically normal ranges, we have established a Fairly Valued stance on GS. As we analyze the results from RazorWire, one thing we do is rank each stock in terms of amount of news coverage. Recently, GS has been less covered in the news compared to the rest of our universe of stocks.

“… We'll ask him why he thinks 25% outside is what is in for the also we'll talk to the nucor ceo dan dinico on the heels of the GOLDMAN SACHS upgrade of the steel industry and at th... …”

Stay Current on NUE's News on Closing Bell

Nucor Corporation is one of the thousands of companies that Ockham has news analytics on, and it was recently discussed on Closing Bell.

When taking into account the amount of news coverage each stock normally sees as a percentage of the total, Nucor Corporation has actually sunk a bit in comparison to the others. As of this week's report, we have an Overvalued valuation on NUE because the price has gotten too high to be justified by the fundamentals. Crowd sentiment is favorable on this stock, as measured by the Motley Fool CAPS survey.

“… We'll ask him why he thinks 25% outside is what is in for the also we'll talk to the NUCOR ceo dan dinico on the heels of the goldman sachs upgrade of the steel industry and at th... …”

More News Than Normal on CS from Closing Bell

We are observing a lot of attention being paid to CS in the news, so if you hold the stock you may want to take a look at what is going on.

As of this week's report, we have an Overvalued valuation on CS because the price has gotten too high to be justified by the fundamentals. When taking into account the amount of news coverage each stock normally sees as a percentage of the total, Credit Suisse Group ADS has actually sunk a bit in comparison to the others. Interestingly, overall sentiment looks bearish according to the Motley Fool's CAPS survey, as most of their users see Credit Suisse Group ADS underperforming. Investors are headed for the exit following today's news as the stock is trading down $3.08.

“… i'm melissa lee live at the tonight on "fast money" we'll talk to the analyst over at CREDIT SUISSE who upgraded the regional bank sector. …”

Volatility Alert: GE Blasting Across the Newswire on Closing Bell

If you own GE, then you need to get to a TV now. It has been mentioned in the news very frequently in the last hour.

The Motley Fool CAPS data suggests that investors believe General Electric Company will beat the market in the foreseeable future. We consider GE as Undervalued at the current price of $16.06. According to our methodology, this stock has appreciation potential based on current fundamentals which only improves if earnings or revenue surprise. As we analyze the results from RazorWire, one thing we do is rank each stock in terms of amount of news coverage. Recently, GE has been less covered in the news compared to the rest of our universe of stocks.

“… We're going to be keeping a close eye on that much-anticipated announcement from GE on its sale of nbcu. Tune in to cnbc world to catch all the action overseas. …”

Be Aware There is Lots of News Today On SI and This Instance Comes from Closing Bell

Something important is going on with SI today, as it is getting a lot of attention on business television and influential blogs.

Crowd sentiment is favorable on this stock, as measured by the Motley Fool CAPS survey. As of this week's report, we have an Overvalued valuation on SI because the price has gotten too high to be justified by the fundamentals. When taking into account the amount of news coverage each stock normally sees as a percentage of the total, Siemens AG ADS has actually sunk a bit in comparison to the others.

“… Europe will be watching that tune in as well for a "first on cnbc" interview with the german industrial giant SIEMENS. That will be on worldwide > > > …”

Closing Bell Has Something to Say About FRE and Regulators

Regulatory issues are always of interest to investors. Recently Closing Bell covered topics including regulators and Freddie Mac.

The Ockham valuation currently has a Fairly Valued stance on FRE because it trades within the price range that we would expect given current market conditions and fundamentals. Investors are headed for the exit following today's news as the stock is trading down $0.08. Interestingly, overall sentiment looks bearish according to the Motley Fool's CAPS survey, as most of their users see Freddie Mac underperforming. In comparison to the other stocks that we follow, Freddie Mac has seen more discussion in relation to its normal ranking among the group. Be aware that the news sources we track are focusing on this stock more often these days.

“… Louis fed, warned in speeches all through the early part of this decade, that fannie mae and FREDDIE MAC were a disaster waiting to happen. That came out exactly as he said. …”

RazorWire: FNM and Regulators Talked About on Closing Bell

Regulatory issues are always of interest to investors. Recently Closing Bell covered topics including regulators and Fannie Mae.

In comparison to the other stocks that we follow, Fannie Mae has seen more discussion in relation to its normal ranking among the group. Be aware that the news sources we track are focusing on this stock more often these days. Investors are headed for the exit following today's news as the stock is trading down $0.08. The Ockham valuation currently has a Fairly Valued stance on FNM because it trades within the price range that we would expect given current market conditions and fundamentals. Interestingly, overall sentiment looks bearish according to the Motley Fool's CAPS survey, as most of their users see Fannie Mae underperforming.

“… Louis fed, warned in speeches all through the early part of this decade, that FANNIE MAE and freddie mac were a disaster waiting to happen. That came out exactly as he said. …”

Lots of News Today on GE from Closing Bell

The newswires are burning up right now on General Electric Company, so check our RazorWire or turn on your TV to see why it is so active in the news.

Crowd sentiment is favorable on this stock, as measured by the Motley Fool CAPS survey. When taking into account the amount of news coverage each stock normally sees as a percentage of the total, General Electric Company has actually sunk a bit in comparison to the others. At present, Ockham has a valuation stance of Undervalued on GE, as we could see significant price appreciation based on current fundamentals like cash earnings and revenue.

“… GE capital understands what small businesses need to grow andcreate jobs. Today, over 300,000 . …”

Income Investors: A Discussion of PFE and Dividends on Closing Bell

Dividends are a management decision and can be seen as a signal of strength or weakness depending on the latest news. RazorWire captured a discussion of PFE's dividends recently on Closing Bell.

Based on our methodology, Pfizer, Incorporated should hold some appeal to value investors as we view it as Undervalued. Crowd sentiment is leaning to the bearish side, according to the robust data set collected by the Motley Fool CAPS survey. We noticed recently that in comparison to all other stocks we analyze in the news; PFE has received less coverage from the financial media in business television and blogs.

“… Companies like PFIZER that we have a favorable rating on, we think they trade higher. We think you get a dividend increase over the next few years. > > …”