Palm (PALM) has started the final death rattle. The market was fooled a little bit in the past week and suckers bought in. The main culprits at this point are the analysts who are hastily cutting recommendations. 
Share:  Palm (<span class="company">PALM</span>) has started the final death rattle. The market was fooled a little bit in the past week and suckers bought in. The main culprits at this point are the analysts who are hastily cutting recommendations. Tweet this 

Pepsi (PEP) announces a dividend increase (good) and a substantial share buy back program (bad; very bad) The $15 Billion buy back officially signals that management believes the shares are under valued and should be taken out of the game. The share buy back is approximately 15% of Pepsi's market cap. Pepsi is involved in a global struggle for dominance in beverages. 
Share:  Pepsi (<span class="company">PEP</span>) announces a dividend increase (good) and a substantial share buy back program (bad; very bad) The $15 Billion buy back officially signals that management believes the shares are under valued and should be taken out of the game. The share buy back is approximately 15% of Pepsi's market cap. Pepsi is involved in a global struggle for dominance in beverages. Tweet this 

Google (Goog) may shut down it's China search engine according to the Financial Times of London. Informed rumor has it that talks are not going well. China publicly warned Google to follow the law on Friday. 
Share:  <span class="company">Google</span> (Goog) may shut down it's China search engine according to the Financial Times of London. Informed rumor has it that talks are not going well. China publicly warned <span class="company">Google</span> to follow the law on Friday. Tweet this 

Amazon (AMZN) is in a cultural business battle in Canada. They have proposed a huge distribution facility which needs to be approved by the Federal Government. Amazon is big and will have a huge impact. 
Share:  Amazon (<span class="company">AMZN</span>) is in a cultural business battle in Canada. They have proposed a huge distribution facility which needs to be approved by the Federal Government. Amazon is big and will have a huge impact. Tweet this 

West Marine (WMAR) sunk investor perceptions and announced delays in finalizing the audit and therefore confirming their year end numbers. Geoff Eisenberg, West Marine's CEO, stated: "While we are working to finalize our audit, we are pleased to say that, as previously reported, we had a year that exceeded our budgeted expectations and we want to thank and reward our Associates for their dedication and hard work that made this possible.". They claim to be working through the final audit items with a new accounting firm whom they did not name at this time. 
Share:  West Marine (<span class="company">WMAR</span>) sunk investor perceptions and announced delays in finalizing the audit and therefore confirming their year end numbers. Geoff Eisenberg, West Marine's CEO, stated: "While we are working to finalize our audit, we are pleased to say that, as previously reported, we had a year that exceeded our budgeted expectations and we want to thank and reward our Associates for their dedication and hard work that made this possible.". They claim to be working through the final audit items with a new accounting firm whom they did not name at this time. Tweet this 

McDonald's (MCD) respects or fears Tim Horton's (THI). Traditionally at this time of year Canadian Coffee shop Tim Horton's has a roll up the rim to rim contest. You buy a coffee, roll up the card board rim and see if you get a prize. 
Share:  McDonald's (MCD) respects or fears Tim Horton's (<span class="company">THI</span>). Traditionally at this time of year Canadian Coffee shop Tim Horton's has a roll up the rim to rim contest. You buy a coffee, roll up the card board rim and see if you get a prize. Tweet this 

McDonald's (MCD) respects or fears Tim Horton's (THI). Traditionally at this time of year Canadian Coffee shop Tim Horton's has a roll up the rim to rim contest. You buy a coffee, roll up the card board rim and see if you get a prize. 
Share:  McDonald's (<span class="company">MCD</span>) respects or fears Tim Horton's (THI). Traditionally at this time of year Canadian Coffee shop Tim Horton's has a roll up the rim to rim contest. You buy a coffee, roll up the card board rim and see if you get a prize. Tweet this 

General Motors Corporation (MTLQQ) frequently known as Obama Motors announced that approximately 700 dealers are to be re instated. Are sales really that good that we could use another 700 dealers? . 
Share:  <span class="company">General Motors</span> Corporation (MTLQQ) frequently known as Obama Motors announced that approximately 700 dealers are to be re instated. Are sales really that good that we could use another 700 dealers? . Tweet this 

AIG (AIG) sold is crown jewels to Prudential (PRU) Prudential needs to issue equity and debt. Prudential will now generate a majority of income from Asia specifically China. TARP funds will be paid down. 
Share:  <span class="company">AIG</span> (<span class="company">AIG</span>) sold is crown jewels to Prudential (PRU) Prudential needs to issue equity and debt. Prudential will now generate a majority of income from Asia specifically China. TARP funds will be paid down. Tweet this 

AIG (AIG) sold is crown jewels to Prudential (PRU) Prudential needs to issue equity and debt. Prudential will now generate a majority of income from Asia specifically China. TARP funds will be paid down. 
Share:  AIG (AIG) sold is crown jewels to Prudential (<span class="company">PRU</span>) Prudential needs to issue equity and debt. Prudential will now generate a majority of income from Asia specifically China. TARP funds will be paid down. Tweet this