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MetroPCS may make bid for rival Leap Wireless 2:38 PM CT (Business News from The Dallas Morning News) - Feb 12, 2010

Since then, both stocks have dropped more than 70 percent as the carriers face increasing competition from larger nationwide carriers with contract free service, such as Sprint Nextel Corp "In 2007, they had the bright outlook of plans to significantly expand their footprint and the overall market was growing significantly," said Michael Nelson, a New York based analyst at Soleil/Nelson Alpha Research 
Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson
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Share:  Since then, both stocks have dropped more than 70 percent as the carriers face increasing competition from larger nationwide carriers with contract free service, such as <span class="company">Sprint Nextel</span> Corp "In 2007, they had the bright outlook of plans to significantly expand their footprint and the overall market was growing significantly," said <span class="analyst">Michael Nelson</span>, a New York based analyst at Soleil/Nelson Alpha Research Tweet this 

Sprint Sales Miss Estimates as Subscribers Leave (Bloomberg) - Feb 10, 2010

Analysts in a Bloomberg survey projected $804 billion on average Sprint lost 148,000 customers after contract subscriber defections more than offset prepaid gains The company cut thousands of jobs and boosted its prepaid business to counteract the user losses Sprint also ran promotions during the holiday shopping season, taking on some of the cost of new phones for customers, which helped the company retain some contract subscribers, said Michael Nelson , an analyst at Soleil/Nelson Alpha Research in New York "We can probably expect Sprint to continue to make incremental improvements on postpaid subscriber growth, but again, the question is at what price is that going to come," said Nelson, who advises investors to hold on to Sprint shares, which he doesn't own 
Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson
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Share:  <span class="company">Sprint</span> also ran promotions during the holiday shopping season, taking on some of the cost of new phones for customers, which helped the company retain some contract subscribers, said <span class="analyst">Michael Nelson</span> , an analyst at Soleil/Nelson Alpha Research in New York Tweet this 

Deutsche Telekom's Limited Options for T-Mobile (BusinessWeek) - Feb 05, 2010

"The timing for an IPO is far from ideal," Matthew Bloxham, an analyst at Deutsche Bank, wrote in a Feb 5 report Should Deutsche Telekom opt for a share sale, T Mobile could use the proceeds to expand and improve its network, Soleil Securities analyst Michael Nelson wrote in a Feb 4 research report 
Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson
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Recent Research on Deutsche Telekom AG (DTE)
Summary: Deutsche Telekom AG (S&P Credit Research)- Jan 14, 2010
Q3 2009 Deutsche Telekom Earnings Conference Call (Thomson Street Events)- Nov 05, 2009
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Share:  Should <span class="company">Deutsche Telekom</span> opt for a share sale, T Mobile could use the proceeds to expand and improve its network, Soleil Securities analyst <span class="analyst">Michael Nelson</span> wrote in a Feb 4 research report Tweet this 

Should Deutsche Telekom opt for a share sale, T Mobile could use the proceeds to expand and improve its network, Soleil Securities analyst Michael Nelson wrote in a Feb 4 research report 
Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson
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Share:  Should Deutsche Telekom opt for a share sale, <span class="company">T Mobile</span> could use the proceeds to expand and improve its network, Soleil Securities analyst <span class="analyst">Michael Nelson</span> wrote in a Feb 4 research report Tweet this 

Kraft Foods initiated with "buy" (Newratings.com) - Feb 03, 2010

, Analysts at Soleil Securities Group initiate coverage of Kraft Foods (KFT) with a "buy" rating 
 
Recent Research on Kraft Foods Inc. (KFT)
Summary: Kraft Foods Inc. (S&P Credit Research)- Feb 09, 2010
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Share:  , Analysts at <span class="analyst">Soleil Securities Group</span> initiate coverage of Kraft Foods (<span class="company">KFT</span>) with a "buy" rating Tweet this 

Leap Wireless hires advisers for sale -sources (Forex Pros) - Feb 01, 2010

Either company would face significant regulatory hurdles," said Soleil Securities analyst Michael Nelson, pointing to Verizon's 32 percent share of the US wireless market and AT&T's 30 percent share 
Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson
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Recent Research on Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) more research
Share:  Either company would face significant regulatory hurdles," said Soleil Securities analyst <span class="analyst">Michael Nelson</span>, pointing to <span class="company">Verizon</span>'s 32 percent share of the US wireless market and AT&T's 30 percent share Tweet this 

Either company would face significant regulatory hurdles," said Soleil Securities analyst Michael Nelson, pointing to Verizon's 32 percent share of the US wireless market and AT&T's 30 percent share 
Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson
Quotability Index: the stars indicate how frequently this analyst is quoted in the Street Pulse sources. Five stars represent the top quintile, four stars the next and so forth.  
Share:  Either company would face significant regulatory hurdles," said Soleil Securities analyst <span class="analyst">Michael Nelson</span>, pointing to Verizon's 32 percent share of the US wireless market and <span class="company">AT&T</span>'s 30 percent share Tweet this 

Leap Wireless hires advisers for sale -sources-UPDATE 2 (Forexyard) - Feb 01, 2010

Either company would face significant regulatory hurdles," said Soleil Securities analyst Michael Nelson, pointing to Verizon's 32 percent share of the US wireless market and AT&T's 30 percent share 
Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson
Quotability Index: the stars indicate how frequently this analyst is quoted in the Street Pulse sources. Five stars represent the top quintile, four stars the next and so forth.  
Share:  Either company would face significant regulatory hurdles," said Soleil Securities analyst <span class="analyst">Michael Nelson</span>, pointing to <span class="company">Verizon</span>'s 32 percent share of the US wireless market and AT&T's 30 percent share Tweet this 

Either company would face significant regulatory hurdles," said Soleil Securities analyst Michael Nelson, pointing to Verizon's 32 percent share of the US wireless market and AT&T's 30 percent share 
Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson
Quotability Index: the stars indicate how frequently this analyst is quoted in the Street Pulse sources. Five stars represent the top quintile, four stars the next and so forth.  
Share:  Either company would face significant regulatory hurdles," said Soleil Securities analyst <span class="analyst">Michael Nelson</span>, pointing to Verizon's 32 percent share of the US wireless market and <span class="company">AT&T</span>'s 30 percent share Tweet this 

Leap Wireless Rises on Report It’s Evaluating Options (Update2) (BusinessWeek.com - Technology) - Feb 01, 2010

AT&T and Verizon would be unrealistic acquirers of San Diego based Leap because their larger market share would trigger significant regulatory hurdles, said Michael Nelson, an analyst at Soleil/Nelson Alpha Research in New York 
Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson
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Share:  AT&T and <span class="company">Verizon</span> would be unrealistic acquirers of San Diego based Leap because their larger market share would trigger significant regulatory hurdles, said <span class="analyst">Michael Nelson</span>, an analyst at Soleil/Nelson Alpha Research in New York Tweet this 

AT&T and Verizon would be unrealistic acquirers of San Diego based Leap because their larger market share would trigger significant regulatory hurdles, said Michael Nelson, an analyst at Soleil/Nelson Alpha Research in New York 
Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson
Quotability Index: the stars indicate how frequently this analyst is quoted in the Street Pulse sources. Five stars represent the top quintile, four stars the next and so forth.  
Recent Research on Leap Wireless International Inc. (LEAP) more research
Share:  AT&T and Verizon would be unrealistic acquirers of San Diego based <span class="company">Leap</span> because their larger market share would trigger significant regulatory hurdles, said <span class="analyst">Michael Nelson</span>, an analyst at Soleil/Nelson Alpha Research in New York Tweet this 

AT&T and Verizon would be unrealistic acquirers of San Diego based Leap because their larger market share would trigger significant regulatory hurdles, said Michael Nelson, an analyst at Soleil/Nelson Alpha Research in New York 
Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson
Quotability Index: the stars indicate how frequently this analyst is quoted in the Street Pulse sources. Five stars represent the top quintile, four stars the next and so forth.  
Share:  <span class="company">AT&T</span> and Verizon would be unrealistic acquirers of San Diego based Leap because their larger market share would trigger significant regulatory hurdles, said <span class="analyst">Michael Nelson</span>, an analyst at Soleil/Nelson Alpha Research in New York Tweet this 

Leap Wireless hires advisers for sale -sources (Reuters) - Feb 01, 2010

Either company would face significant regulatory hurdles," said Soleil Securities analyst Michael Nelson, pointing to Verizon's 32 percent share of the US wireless market and AT&T's 30 percent share 
Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson
Quotability Index: the stars indicate how frequently this analyst is quoted in the Street Pulse sources. Five stars represent the top quintile, four stars the next and so forth.  
Share:  Either company would face significant regulatory hurdles," said Soleil Securities analyst <span class="analyst">Michael Nelson</span>, pointing to Verizon's 32 percent share of the US wireless market and <span class="company">AT&T</span>'s 30 percent share Tweet this 

Either company would face significant regulatory hurdles," said Soleil Securities analyst Michael Nelson, pointing to Verizon's 32 percent share of the US wireless market and AT&T's 30 percent share 
Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson
Quotability Index: the stars indicate how frequently this analyst is quoted in the Street Pulse sources. Five stars represent the top quintile, four stars the next and so forth.  
Share:  Either company would face significant regulatory hurdles," said Soleil Securities analyst <span class="analyst">Michael Nelson</span>, pointing to <span class="company">Verizon</span>'s 32 percent share of the US wireless market and AT&T's 30 percent share Tweet this 

Ardea Biosciences initiated with "buy" (Newratings.com) - Jan 28, 2010

, Analysts at Soleil Securities Group initiate coverage of Ardea Biosciences (RDEA) with a "buy" rating 
 
Recent Research on Ardea Biosciences Inc (RDEA)
Ardea Bioscience RDEA594 Phase 2 Update Conference Call (Thomson Street Events)- Oct 19, 2009
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Share:  , Analysts at <span class="analyst">Soleil Securities Group</span> initiate coverage of Ardea Biosciences (<span class="company">RDEA</span>) with a "buy" rating Tweet this 

Savient Pharmaceuticals initiated with "buy" (Newratings.com) - Jan 28, 2010

, Analysts at Soleil Securities Group initiate coverage of Savient Pharmaceuticals Inc (SVNT) with a "buy" rating 
 
Share:  , Analysts at <span class="analyst">Soleil Securities Group</span> initiate coverage of Savient Pharmaceuticals Inc (<span class="company">SVNT</span>) with a "buy" rating Tweet this 

News upgraded to "buy" (Newratings.com) - Jan 21, 2010

, Analysts at Soleil Securities Group upgrade News Corp (NWSA) from "hold" to "buy" 
 
Recent Research on News Corporation (NWS)
Summary: News Corp. (S&P Credit Research)- Feb 19, 2010
News Corp. (S&P Credit Research)- Feb 19, 2010
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Share:  , Analysts at <span class="analyst">Soleil Securities Group</span> upgrade News Corp (<span class="company">NWSA</span>) from "hold" to "buy" Tweet this 

Revved Up Revenue Drives Progressive Profit (Forbes.com: Latest Headlines) - Jan 20, 2010

"While Progressive reported better than expected results, we still feel the shares are expensive as they trade roughly at 21 times year end 2009 book value per share," Soleil Securities analysts Harry Fong and Darren Marcus said in a research report 
Harry Fong
Harry Fong
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Recent Research on The Progressive Corporation (PGR)
Progressive Corporation (The) (Moody's Global Credit Research)- Feb 26, 2010
The Progressive Corporation Earnings Conference Call (Thomson Street Events)- Nov 11, 2009
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Share:  "While <span class="company">Progressive</span> reported better than expected results, we still feel the shares are expensive as they trade roughly at 21 times year end 2009 book value per share," Soleil Securities analysts <span class="analyst">Harry Fong</span> and Darren Marcus said in a research report Tweet this 

Report: Leap may be considering merger plans (Fierce Wireless) - Jan 19, 2010

Analysts remained divided over whether such a partnership still makes sense, given that the companies signed a reciprocal roaming agreement in the fall of 2008 Leap rejected a $47 billion takeover bid from MetroPCS back in 2007 "It's certainly in Leap's best interest to at least explore the potential of attracting as many interested parties as possible," Soleil/Nelson Alpha Research analyst Michael Nelson told Reuters Other analysts thought the time had passed for a merger "They're very complementary companies, so they would fit nicely together," Pacific Crest analyst Steve Clement told Dow Jones Newswires 
Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson
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Share:  "It's certainly in <span class="company">Leap</span>'s best interest to at least explore the potential of attracting as many interested parties as possible," Soleil/Nelson Alpha Research analyst <span class="analyst">Michael Nelson</span> told Reuters Tweet this 

Broadband traffic gets into a jam on wireless expressway (The Seattle Times: Business & Technology) - Jan 17, 2010

Through iPhones, netbooks, Kindles, BlackBerries, Skiffs and other freshly evolved hosts, its appetite for bandwidth grows by the minute Google's release into the wild of its homegrown Nexus One smartphone adds yet another data hungry species to the mix and highlights how your pocket is the new desktop With such growth, however, comes a new scarcity "Smartphones have been so successful, they've created their own problem," said Michael Nelson, analyst for Soleil Securities Group The radio frequency spectrum used for moving data to the fast breeding digital fauna quickly is becoming overcrowded by an explosion of wireless broadband 
Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson
Quotability Index: the stars indicate how frequently this analyst is quoted in the Street Pulse sources. Five stars represent the top quintile, four stars the next and so forth.  
Recent Research on Google, Inc. (GOOG)
Google at Barclays Technology Conference (Thomson Street Events)- Dec 09, 2009
Google at Thomson Reuters Global Media Summit - New York (Thomson Street Events)- Dec 03, 2009
Google at Piper Jaffray Global Internet Summit (Thomson Street Events)- Nov 11, 2009
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Share:  "Smartphones have been so successful, they've created their own problem," said <span class="analyst">Michael Nelson</span>, analyst for Soleil Securities Group Tweet this 

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