Barron's Summary 12-29-2007
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Summary of the bullish and bearish positions mentioned in the December 22nd, 2007 Barron's.

symbol name last price % change open
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  • FXC
    Crrncyshrs Can Dl
  • $92.72
  • -0.37%
  • $93.18

"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: ANZBHPCCJCHEWAEWCEWZ

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  • BK
    Bank Of Ny Mellon
  • $26.86
  • -1.03%
  • $27.15

"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: ACEAMPAXPBAMCNQDNBFPIC

TheStreet.com Rating: C- What is this?

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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: AHMAIZALBAMPAVTAXCABBI

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  • COGT
    Cogent
  • $10.41
  • -0.76%
  • $N/A

"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: BTUEWJGRMNIFNJPMMSFTSSL

TheStreet.com Rating: C What is this?

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  • M
    Macy's Inc
  • $16.27
  • 0.00%
  • $N/A

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: CSCOJCPKSSTGTCOHDWAKTC

TheStreet.com Rating: D What is this?

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  • DFS
    Discover Fin Svcs
  • $12.76
  • 0.00%
  • $N/A

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: AAPLACIAMZNBNICBICMGCNI

TheStreet.com Rating: D What is this?

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  • PGR
    Progressive Cp
  • $16.21
  • -1.88%
  • $16.50

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: ACEAMPAXPBAMBKCNQDNB

TheStreet.com Rating: B- What is this?

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A. While I am sure there are various
reasons for a sell off of any particular
stock, there are two things worth
mentioning:

1. Day traders: One of the rules common
to day trading is to be all cash at the
end of the day. As a result, many day
traders cash out of their trading
positions toward the end of the day so
they are ready to go back to the battle
the following morning.

2. I do not know that this would be the
last 30 minutes, but margin calls could
potentially cause some selling if it is
needed to make up any shortage in the
margin (in other words, if you are
required to hold 15% and you could
borrow 85% the value of a security, and
the stock price change during the day
made it to where you were borrowing 90%,
then some shares would need to be sold
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