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Barron's Summary 12-29-2007

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Date updated:12-29-2007

Summary of the bullish and bearish positions mentioned in the December 22nd, 2007 Barron's.

FXC
Crrncyshrs Can Dl
$94.91
+0.50%
$94.79

"The Canadian dollar, which recently hit its highest level since the U.S. Civil War, now has room to fall by 10%-15%. It may be time to take a short position in a currency ETF."

People owning FXC also tend to own: ANZ BHP CCJ CH EWA EWC EWZ

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BK
Bank Of Ny Mellon
$27.45
+0.55%
$27.41

"Investors are valuing BNY Mellon more modesty than its two biggest rivals. When they fully recognize the company's virtues, the stock will rise by over 15% annually."

People owning BK also tend to own: C DIS FDX ICF JPM MMM PFE

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LTR
Ltr
$0.00
N/A
$N/A

"Loews trades around $49, a marked discount to its estimated net asset value of $64 a share. A plan to spin off its tobacco unit could lift the stock about 20%, to $59."

People owning LTR also tend to own: AHM AIZ ALB AMP AVT AXCA BBI

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COGT
Cogent
$8.96
-1.43%
$9.10

"Cogent shares, trading near 12, are worth about one-third that, by one estimate. The market for its fingerprint-ID systems is growing more slowly and is more price-sensitive than expected."

People owning COGT also tend to own: BTU EWJ GRMN IFN JPM MSFT SSL

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M
Macy's Inc
$18.01
+2.91%
$17.60

Some stocks that are underwater but still appear attractive as contrarian plays include Macy's, Discover Financial (DFS) and Progressive (PGR).

People owning M also tend to own: CSCO JCP KSS TGT COH DWA KTC

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DFS
Discover Fin Svcs
$15.40
0.00%
$15.40

Some stocks that are underwater but still appear attractive as contrarian plays include Macy's, Discover Financial (DFS) and Progressive (PGR).

People owning DFS also tend to own: AAPL ACI AMZN BNI CBI CMG CNI

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PGR
Progressive Cp
$17.10
+0.35%
$17.12

Some stocks that are underwater but still appear attractive as contrarian plays include Macy's, Discover Financial (DFS) and Progressive (PGR).

People owning PGR also tend to own: AIG AMP AXP BK CBH DNB GS

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