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Mueller Water Products
Some smart investors see value in Mueller Water Products (MWA). They're probably right; but, Mueller isn't the kind of situation that jumps out at me as a clear bargain I can understand. However, there is something peculiar about this situation that makes it worth writing about. (Note: The information in... Read
By: Geoff Gannon | 13/04/2007 | Finance
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Topps To Be Acquired By Eisner And Others
On March 6, 2007, Topps (TOPP) announced it agreed to be acquired for $9.75 per share in cash in a transaction valued at $385.4 million. The maker of trading cards and confections (Ring Pop, Push Pop, Bazooka gum, etc.) will be acquired by the Tornante Company and Madison Dearborn Partners.... Read
By: Geoff Gannon | 19/03/2007 | Finance
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Traffic At Utube.com Surges 440%
Traffic at uTube.com recently jumped more than 440%. The website is operated by Universal Tube & Rollform Equipment Corporation a company that "specializes in buying and selling used tube mills, used pipe mills and used rollforming machines". Read
By: Geoff Gannon | 25/10/2006 | Communication
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Friendly's CEO Resigns; Largest Shareholder Requests Seats
On September 28th, Friendly Ice Cream Corp. (FRN), announced CEO John L. Cutter had resigned. It was not immediately clear whether Mr. Cutter had been forced out. I mention the possibility that Mr. Read
By: Geoff Gannon | 05/10/2006 | Advice
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An Analysis Of Lenox (LNX)
Below is a letter from Mr. John L. Morgan, beneficial owner of approximately 7% of Lenox (LNX), to Ms. Susan E. Engel, Chairwoman and CEO of Lenox. Read
By: Geoff Gannon | 03/10/2006 | Advice
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The Human Index
As the Dow approaches a new all-time high (the record close was 11,722.98), now would be a good time to take a break from the financial news found on your televisions, in your newspapers, (and yes) even on your computers. Read
By: Geoff Gannon | 03/10/2006 | Advice
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An Analysis Of Nintendo (NTDOY)
Even before last week's announcement from Sony (SNE), it seemed nearly certain that company's dominance in the PlayStation 2 generation of video game consoles would give way to a much more level playing field for the PS3 generation. Read
By: Geoff Gannon | 17/09/2006 | Advice
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Sony Delays Playstation 3
As a result of problems related to the mass production of a key component of its Blu-ray DVD player, Sony (SNE) will delay the European launch of its next generation video game console, the PlayStation 3 (PS3). Read
By: Geoff Gannon | 13/09/2006 | Advice
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Sumner Redstone Fires Viacom CEO Tom Freston
On Monday, Sumner Redstone fired Viacom's CEO, Tom Freston. Yesterday, Viacom announced that its Board of Directors had appointed Philippe Dauman President and CEO and Thomas Dooley Senior Executive V.P. Read
By: Geoff Gannon | 12/09/2006 | Advice
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On Valley National Bancorp
Valley National Bancorp (VLY) is a conservative bank with a strong position in northern New Jersey and a presence in Manhattan. The bank, founded in 1927, has about $12 billion in assets. Read
By: Geoff Gannon | 29/05/2006 | Advice