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Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Bank of America, MGIC, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Hewlett-Packard

Zacks.com - Wed Nov 25, 7:56 am ET

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Bank of America, MGIC, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Hewlett-Packard

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Stocks push higher after drop in jobless claims
AP via Yahoo! News - Wed Nov 25, 6:17 pm ET
A drop in unemployment claims and a rise in home sales pulled the stock market higher in light trading ahead of Thanksgiving.
Predators sue group in arena name rights dispute
Sports Illustrated - Wed Nov 25, 5:27 pm ET
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Nashville Predators ended their naming rights deal Wednesday with the Sommet Group of Tennessee for the team's arena and are suing the company for failing to pay.
Drywall investigation expands into US products
AP via Yahoo! News - Wed Nov 25, 5:21 pm ET
A federal probe of tainted Chinese drywall has broadened because a small number of homeowners are reporting that American-made drywall is causing some of the same problems: a sickening, sulfurous stench and corroded pipes and wiring.
Rates on 30-year mortgages sink, match record low
AP via Yahoo! Finance - Wed Nov 25, 11:33 am ET
Average rates for 30-year fixed mortgages fell this week, matching a record low set last spring and more than a full percentage point below what they were a year ago, Freddie Mac said Wednesday.
Traders Look For Dell Shares To Stay Stagnant
Forbes - Wed Nov 25, 5:06 pm ET
After a big run higher and a 20% correction, it looks like options players are figuring that the stock will remain around $14 for a while.
Stocks end higher on jobless claims, home sales
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Wed Nov 25, 4:36 pm ET
U.S. stocks rose in light trading volume on Wednesday, supported by data that pointed to stabilization in the labor and housing markets, areas that have fed concerns about a "double dip" recession.
Business events scheduled for the coming month
FOX 12 Idaho - Wed Nov 25, 6:14 pm ET
NEW YORK - The Institute for Supply Management releases its manufacturing index for November, 10 a.m.
Freddie Mac fears big hit from failed lender
Washington Post - Tue Nov 24, 12:00 am ET
Freddie Mac, the government-backed mortgage finance giant, said Monday it's trying to minimize losses on more than $1 billion in assets at risk because of the summer collapse of mortgage lender Taylor, Bean & Whitaker and a regional bank with which it did business.
White House praises Israel's settlement proposal
Washington Post - Wed Nov 25, 3:54 pm ET
The Obama administration hailed the Israeli government's announcement Wednesday that it intends to temporarily halt residential construction in Palestinian areas of the West Bank, even though the plan falls short of the administration's demand for a full freeze and Palestinian officials rejected ...
Dubai Fund Asks for Time to Reorganize Debts
New York Times - Wed Nov 25, 3:50 pm ET
The Dubai government, in a blunt acknowledgment of the severity of its financial position, said that it had asked its banks for a six-month stay on its schedule of debt repayments.
Md., Va. and Del. governors promote offshore wind farms
Washington Post - Wed Nov 25, 3:36 pm ET
The governors of Virginia, Maryland and Delaware have announced a partnership designed to promote and coordinate the development of wind energy off the mid-Atlantic coast.
GM to build Buick Regal in Ontario, add 600 jobs
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Wed Nov 25, 3:05 pm ET
General Motors Co said on Wednesday it will build the 2011 Buick Regal in Oshawa, Ontario, as part of a commitment to Canada to keep production there in exchange for billions in government aid.
Israeli settlement limits may help peace effort: U.S.
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Wed Nov 25, 3:01 pm ET
An Israeli decision on Wednesday to limit settlement construction in the West Bank fell short of the U.S. goal of a full freeze but was more than previous government have done and could advance peace efforts, U.S. officials said.
Regulators approve 'OU Spirit' wind farm plan
AP via Yahoo! News - Wed Nov 25, 2:58 pm ET
The University of Oklahoma's plan to power its Norman campus with wind energy was approved Wednesday by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Sherwin Williams, La-Z-Boy and Campbell Soup Co.
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Tue Nov 24, 5:00 pm ET
CHICAGO----Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.