Let’s talk recovery.  Over a week ago, Alan Brochstein recommended a list of ten stocks that he felt were rebound bets gaining momentum following the earnings reports in October.  As we all know, Alan Brochstein is a guy to be trusted!  However, there are some near-misses in his report that may be eschewed for some [...]

Warren Buffet’s deal to purchase Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNI) was the biggest he’s ever made—and everyone’s got something to say about it.  The $44 billion transaction has prompted responses from investors and strategists from every walk: some gushing about his tenacity even at 79, others decrying a bearish bet, and still others (a minority [...]

A year after TARP recipients began receiving billions of dollars from the government, the long-term effects of the program can be assessed only through the patchwork of earnings announcements and the tenuous web of investor confidence.