Barron's Summary 12-13-2008
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Summary of the bullish and bearish positions mentioned in the December 13th, 2008 Barron's.

symbol name last price % change open
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  • ASML
    Asml Holding N.v.
  • $30.13
  • -0.50%
  • $29.75

Shares of semiconductor equipment maker ASML are the cheapest in its group and could easily double as the economy recovers. Investors, however, will have to be patient.

People owning ASML also tend to own: CYMIKLACMFESNPSSTXSYMCALY

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  • GET
    Gaylord Ent Co Ne
  • $17.54
  • +0.29%
  • $17.40

Gaylord has an enviable franchise, and its stock looks due for a big rebound. Even after a recent pop, one analyst reckons, it's trading about 80% below the value of its businesses.

People owning GET also tend to own: AIGCATCMICOSTCVXDCXEK

TheStreet.com Rating: D+ What is this?

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  • VA
    Va
  • $0.00
  • N/A
  • $N/A

Cohen looked at the 10 largest service providers ranked by revenue, and found trouble ahead. While Verizon Communications (VZ) and AT&T (T) appear well-funded, some European carriers have substantial debt coming due -- and lack the cash to pay it.

People owning VA also tend to own: ASMLBTFTEGETNKETTEF

TheStreet.com Rating: No Rating What is this?

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  • T
    At&t Inc.
  • $26.02
  • -0.34%
  • $26.10

Cohen looked at the 10 largest service providers ranked by revenue, and found trouble ahead. While Verizon Communications (VZ) and AT&T (T) appear well-funded, some European carriers have substantial debt coming due -- and lack the cash to pay it.

People owning T also tend to own: ACEBACCCBCOPCVXDIS

TheStreet.com Rating: B- What is this?

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  • VOD
    Vodafone Group Pl
  • $22.42
  • -0.58%
  • $22.04

The U.K.'s Vodafone (VOD) has just $1.1 billion in cash, but $4.5 billion in debt maturing next year and another $3.4 billion due in 2010.

People owning VOD also tend to own: CMCSKFVEJNSMSFTNKESKMTOL

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  • FTE
    France Telecom Ad
  • $25.69
  • -1.76%
  • $25.75

France Telecom (FTE), which has $6.6 billion in cash, has $5.6 billion in debt due next year, $4.2 billion due in 2010 and another $5.5 billion maturing in 2011.

People owning FTE also tend to own: GGBTNEBNGHMCTTMVOLVCECO

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  • TEF
    Telefonica Sa
  • $85.65
  • -1.78%
  • $85.42

Spain's Telefónica (TEF) appears cash-rich, with $9.6 billion in the bank, but it faces $4.6 billion in maturing debt next year, $6.9 billion in 2010, and a whopping $13.1 billion in 2011

People owning TEF also tend to own: AKAMAMDAMTDCIENCSCOEMCEWS

TheStreet.com Rating: B What is this?

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  • BT
    Bt Group Plc Ads
  • $24.02
  • -0.87%
  • $23.72

There are similar issues at BT Group (BT), parent of British Telecom, and Telecom Italia (TI).

People owning BT also tend to own: 514240.BOAAAIGBAY.BEBSYDDEMG.L

TheStreet.com Rating: D+ What is this?

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