Financial News from Mad Money from 1/19/2010

AAPL Having an Active Day in News, Now on Mad Money

AAPL has been one of the most active stocks in the news today, so investors in it will want to pay attention to what is happening.

Apple, Incorporated receives our Fairly Valued rating in our latest report because the current price does not seem out of line with the fundamentals. The Motley Fool CAPS crowd believes this stock will perform generally in line with the benchmark, or in other words the crowd is neutral. We noticed recently that in comparison to all other stocks we analyze in the news; AAPL has received less coverage from the financial media in business television and blogs.

“… A and how do you like APPLE up nine? That is my favorite internet tsunami to being. I think there are a lot of tech stocks that will follow that including am that son, which ... …”

The Amount of News Coverage on International Business Machines Corporation Places It in the Top Five Most Active Stocks

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

We have recently (Saturday, January 16, 2010) downgraded this stock due to deteriorating fundamentals. As we analyze the results from RazorWire, one thing we do is rank each stock in terms of amount of news coverage. Recently, IBM has been less covered in the news compared to the rest of our universe of stocks. After factoring in the current fundamentals versus their historically normal ranges, we have established a Fairly Valued stance on IBM. The Motley Fool CAPS data suggests that investors believe International Business Machines Corporation will beat the market in the foreseeable future.

“… Not necessarily IBM. A and how do you like apple up nine? That is my favorite internet tsunami to being. I think there are a lot of tech stocks that will follow that including ... …”

Discussion Turns to ITRI and Merger Talk on Mad Money

While we do not know the details relating to ITRI and any possible deal, our RazorWire news analytics has noticed a mention of the stock near a conversation about M&A activity.

As we analyze the results from RazorWire, one thing we do is rank each stock in terms of amount of news coverage. Recently, ITRI has been less covered in the news compared to the rest of our universe of stocks. After factoring in the current fundamentals versus their historically normal ranges, we have established a Fairly Valued stance on ITRI. The Motley Fool CAPS data suggests that investors believe Itron, Inc. will beat the market in the foreseeable future.

“… Same business as ITRON which we mentioned earlier. Telvent also provides many or smart grid technologies in a don't get the same level of public attention as smart meters. …”

CREE Gets Mentioned in the Financial Media

Staying informed on the news is invaluable for investors, and RazorWire has captured a recently discussion on CREE from Mad Money.

It is also notable that we have recently upgraded this stock on Saturday, January 16, 2010 because CREE is more attractive in many of the valuation metrics we evaluate. When taking into account the amount of news coverage each stock normally sees as a percentage of the total, Cree Incorporated 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 Cree Incorporated underperforming. The Ockham valuation currently has a Fairly Valued stance on CREE because it trades within the price range that we would expect given current market conditions and fundamentals. But as the price has risen in the last week, we have begun to look slightly less favorably on the valuation. Take notice of the news on this stock because it is up $5.79 since the close of trading yesterday.

“… I'm blown away by CREE's great number. CREE is the electrical diodes that is total -- just total internet tsunami. I'm surfing the tsunami and I hope that you will stick with ... …”

Notice a Discussion Covering CSCO Appeared Recently in the Financial News

The latest news on Mad Money in regards to CSCO came through on RazorWire recently.

Crowd sentiment is favorable on this stock, as measured by the Motley Fool CAPS survey. The Ockham valuation currently has a Fairly Valued stance on CSCO because it trades within the price range that we would expect given current market conditions and fundamentals. When taking into account the amount of news coverage each stock normally sees as a percentage of the total, Cisco Systems, Incorporated has actually sunk a bit in comparison to the others.

“… travelers trust. I reiterate CISCO is an up stock. It's the backbone of the internet tsunami. It remains in the buy list. …”

Holding F Stock? See What Is Being Discussed on Mad Money

The latest news on Mad Money in regards to F came through on RazorWire recently.

At the current price, value investors will want to look elsewhere for a buying opportunity as this stock has heated up and is currently Overvalued. Ranking all stocks in terms of news coverage offers some interesting data. In the case of F, it is getting significantly more attention in recent news coverage than we are used to seeing. 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.

“… caller: how about real old fashioned stock like FORD. Loo -- tre, travelers. > > this market likes bad insurers getting better. Not the good ones staying good. …”

Look Out for Apple, Incorporated: Its Very Active in the News

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

The Ockham valuation currently has a Fairly Valued stance on AAPL because it trades within the price range that we would expect given current market conditions and fundamentals. Our sentiment indicator, provided through the Motley Fool CAPS survey, suggests that investors are neutral overall towards AAPL and think that it will generally perform in-line with the S&P 500. When taking into account the amount of news coverage each stock normally sees as a percentage of the total, Apple, Incorporated has actually sunk a bit in comparison to the others.

“… caller: a big bodacious big APPLE boo-ya to you. > > that's the APPLE I want to bite into. > > caller: how about real old fashioned stock like ford. Loo -- tre, travelers. ... …”

Check Out Mad Money and News on YHOO

The latest news on Mad Money in regards to YHOO came through on RazorWire recently.

Yahoo!, Incorporated receives our Fairly Valued rating in our latest report because the current price does not seem out of line with the fundamentals. 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. Due to deterioration in our valuation, we downgraded YHOO as of Saturday, January 16, 2010. We noticed recently that in comparison to all other stocks we analyze in the news; YHOO has received less coverage from the financial media in business television and blogs.

“… caller: YAHOO! Frboo-ya from chicago. I have a question on e bay. I have been on it for 30 days. > > I got tired of owning it for my charitable trust. …”

It's Been a Month or More Since Mad Money Discussed Cooper Industries PLC - Shs Class A

It's been at least a month since we noticed any major news coverage of CBE, so the story in Mad Money may get the ball rolling.

Cooper Industries PLC - Shs Class A 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; CBE has received less coverage from the financial media in business television and blogs. The Motley Fool CAPS crowd believes this stock will perform generally in line with the benchmark, or in other words the crowd is neutral.

“… Smart grid technology is the wave of the future and the way to play it if you're worried about risk is COOPER INDUSTRIES. Cbe. I want you to stay with cramer. > > …”

Cree Incorporated Was Talked About by Mad Money

News has broken via the television and viral blogs regarding CREE, so investors should take an interest in learning what was said.

As we analyze the results from RazorWire, one thing we do is rank each stock in terms of amount of news coverage. Recently, CREE has been less covered in the news compared to the rest of our universe of stocks. Check the news on this stock because there is a catalyst that has allowed this stock to advance 10.72% today. The crowd at The Motley Fool does not like CREE and believes that it will Underperform. The improving valuation of Cree Incorporated has prompted us to upgrade this stock as of Saturday, January 16, 2010. After factoring in the current fundamentals versus their historically normal ranges, we have established a Fairly Valued stance on CREE. That being said, the recent price appreciation may be too much, too fast and we will consider downgrading on our next report.

“… Nobody will watch if I say CREE is up 5%. You have to get people in and focus on exciting things going on. Quanta was excited a few years ago when we thought the future was ... …”