Automotive

I would not invest in Toyota stock because of the earthquake that happened in Japan. Everything was put into halt from March 14^th to March 22^nd and it is predicted that somewhere in mid-April or even later that the Japanese automaker will “expand domestic production to cover more models… in accordance with the recovery of materials and parts supplies” (Reporting by Shravya Jain) A headline such as “UPDATE 1-Toyota Motor partially lifts output halt” will definitely affect the price because it will keep the stock either steady or drop. If its present range is 80.50-81.23 and the stock is going down it will most likely continue to do so. The stock started going down from April 2010 to October 2010 and only from January 2011 to mid-March 2011 did it go back up. Moreover, as of the last couple of days, the stock began to drop so it is expected that the stock will keep decreasing and will bring no profit. If we purchase this stock that would mean we are taking a huge risk in losing a lot of money and according to the news it is better to wait and see if there is going to be some progress in April.                                                                                                                                                    

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/28/idUSL3E7ES32R20110328

Range 80.50 - 81.23

52 week 67.56 - 93.90

Open 80.85

Vol / Avg. 711,765.00/839,283.00

Mkt cap 138.87B

P/E 20.75

Div/yield 0.47/1.26

- Anzhelika Masheyeva

Automotive

Stock Quotes
From Google Finance
Range: 17.10-17.28
52 Week Range: 13.46-21.80
A year AGO March 28th, 2011: 16.91

Market Trend:
The stock for the past week has been going down, with a little recovery in the past week.

News Headlines:
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Toyota Motor, Honda Motor, Nissan Motor, General Motors and Ford Motors.

PROJECTIONS FOR THIS STOCK:

I do not think that I would buy Nissan stock because what many people do not know is that during the down turn of the economy, Nissan took a big loss in the amount of sales as well. Nissan did slightly rebound as well with the introduction of the JUKE to the American Market. Americans are now looking for environment friendly, fuel sipping vehicles. Unfortunately, Nissan only has one hybrid which is the Nissan Altima Hybrid which gets 33 mpg. Compared to the other automotive companies there are other sedans that get more than 33 mpg without a hybrid, which means saving for the consumer because hybrids are expensive. On the flip side Nissan is coming out with its all electric vehicle the leaf. As good as this car is for the environment, it is not ready for the US Market because it is difficult for the car to be constantly charged. The leaf only gets 100 miles on a charge. With all of this information, I do not see enough growth within the company, they  are trying but their will be no noticeable gain if I where to invest in Nissan.   


-DeSean Mullings
-D-Band 

Automotive || Ford

Stock Quotes from Google Finance
NYSE: F
Range: 14.87 - 15.08
52 week: 9.75 - 18.97
A year ago at March 29th, 2010: 13.57

News Headlines
- Ford may top GM in March sales
- Ford Plans Expansion In Asia
- Ford Delivers Best Fuel Economy, Best Power, Best Capability And Best Value

Projections for this Stock
I think the stocks will rise steadily. People will want cars with higher efficiency that offers more miles per gallon so that it will pay off in the long run to save money on fuel, especially during this economic climate. On Ford's site, there is a whole section dedicated to hybrids and EVs, and the home page shows the Focus SE and Fiesta SE that offers up to 40 highway miles per gallon. Even if people are looking for better mileage cars, "sales of fuel-efficient autos stall despite high gas prices." Given these statements, I will not purchase Ford stock because the stocks are too steady with not enough growth in a small time span.

- By Anna L.

Honda

I decided not to buy Honda because of a shortage in their supply."After Mazda announced last week that it would halt orders on U.S. deliveries of all Japan-made cars, Honda has now decided to follow a similar action." (Wood Colum) By closing their factories in Japan Honda is limited on its supply production. At first glance this wouldn't be such a huge reason as to why not to invest in Honda however, the cares made in Japan are hybrids which are at their highest in demand. With "expensive gasoline and looming shortages of many of the industry’s most fuel-efficient cars is likely to cause runs on Toyota, Honda, Mazda and other dealerships."(Welsh Jonathan) and with gas prices at an increase "it is a strong indication of just how volatile and unpredictable energy prices can become in very short order."  (Mark Phillips) buying Honda would be very risky to do. Since people are beginning to invest in hybrid and energy proficient cars, investing in Honda when they have a shortage in supply would cause a rise in price making it inefficient to invest in a hybrid. 

Day Range 37.07 - 37.43 

 52 week Range 28.33 - 44.56  

Today's Open 37.27

Phillips, Mark. "Gas Hikes: U.S. Will Survive If It Invests in Alternatives | Op-Ed | Kentucky.com." Lexington, KY Local News Provided by the Lexington Herald-Leader Newspaper | Kentucky.com. 28 Mar. 2011. Web. 28 Mar. 2011.  

Welsh, Jonathan. "Panic Car Buying Likely To Spread As Shortages Worsen - Driver's Seat - WSJ." WSJ Blogs - WSJ. Jonathan Welsh, 27 Mar. 2011. Web. 28 Mar. 2011 

Woods, Colum. "Honda Suspends Dealer Orders on Japan-Built Cars | AutoGuide.com News."Car Reviews: New Car Prices and Used Cars Classifieds. Web. 28 Mar. 2011. 

Sophia Beytelman

At&t

I decided not to buy AT&T because they have recently decided to to buy T-Mobile which is a privately owned company. At&t's decision to buy the company has stirred alot of controversy and alot of people fear that they are attempting to create an oligopoly. At the moment At&t must pass the antitrust regulations. The probability of At&t "obtaining clearence from the FCC and the Justice Department are limited, "(Davidoff, Steven M.) due to the fact that the government might look at national rather than a local level of companies that compete with At&t. With the stock value of $29 per share at the middle of its 52 week high buying At&t stock is very risky because if the government doesn't pass the clearence than the stock of the value will drop heavily.


Davidoff, Steven M. "The Regulatory Risk in the AT&T Deal - NYTimes.com." Mergers, Acquisitions, Venture Capital, Hedge Funds - DealBook - NYTimes.com. 21 Mar. 2011.

Sophia Beytelman

Antonio Downer-SAAAD STOCK

I don't want to buy T-mobile stock because they're merging with AT&T and will go out of business. Between both of these companies AT&T generally has better service, better coverage and better phones. T-mobile is favored by less people and there business is failing. T-mobile is a private owned company and no longer has any stocks.

Verizon Stock

I would not buy the Verizon stock because it is trading at its weekly high: 37.19. In 52 weeks the price went up from 25.99 to 37.70, this is a high rise therefore you can assume that it has reached its peak since the range is from37.07 - 37.26. It is expected that the stock will go down along with the price so it is better to wait in order to make a more profitable purchase. In addition the news say that Verizon is considered to be the lowest at EV/EBITDA. "EV/EBITDA is an important metric used in valuing comparable companies. It is capital structure neutral and generally the lower the ratio, the more undervalued the company is believed to be."(zacks.com) This gives only more reason to not purchase this stock.

1. Range 37.07 - 37.26
2. 52 week 25.99 - 37.70
3. Open 37.11
4. Vol / Avg. 10.94M/17.82M
5. Mkt cap 104.10B
6. P/E 41.29
7. Div/yield 0.49/5.24
8. EPS 0.90
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1. http://www.google.com/finance?q=NYSE%3AVZ
2. http://www.zacks.com/research/get_news.php?id=083l9965

AT&T is fighting in holding their old costumers and keeping their new once since they are purchasing T-Mobile. Since it is still unknown how if AT&T is going to be successful it is better hold on purchasing the Verizon stock because  it may not be very successful. 

-Anzhelika M.

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SPRINT STOCK

I WOULD NOT BUY SPRINT STOCK!!!


STOCK QUOTES:


FROM GOOGLE FINANCE
RANGE: 4.48-4.60
52 WEEK: 3.70-5.31
A YEAR AGO MARCH 24TH, 2010: 3.80

MARKET TREND:
THE STOCK HAS BEEN STEADILY DROPPING THIS WEEK, WITH A SLIGHT UPSHIFT TOWARD THE END OF THE DAY. NOTHING SIGNIFICANT OUT OF ITS RANGE.

PROJECTIONS FOR THIS STOCK:
I DO NOT THINK SPRINT IS GOING TO BE DONG TO WELL IF T-MOBILE MERGES WITH AT&T. ALONE THE TWO COMPANY HAVE THREE TIMES THE AMOUNT OF CUSTOMERS THEN SPRINT. SECONDLY THE STOCK IS TOO CHEAP AND I WOULD BE UNABLE TO PURCHASE IT. LOOKING AT THE RANGE AND 52 WEEK HIGH OF SPRINT, THERE WOULD NOT BE MUCH GAIN, MONETARILY, IF THIS STOCK WAS PURCHASED.

ADDITIONALLY, THE CEO OF SPRINT STATED THAT "AT&T/ T-MOBILE DEAL WOULD DRAMATICALLY ALTER TELECOM INDUSTRY." THIS IS SOMEONE WHO I FEEL UNDERSTANDS THERE WILL BE A CHANGE IN THE CELLULAR WORLD, BUT DOES NOT STATE HOW HE PLANS TO ADRESS THE SITUATION AS ONE OF THE SMALLEST PHONE COMPANIES, RIGHT ABOVE METRO PCS. THERE MAY BE A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL FOR SPRINT, ONE THAT I WILL NOT BE A PART OF.

NEWS HEADLINES:
-SPRINT EXECS WARN AT&T, T-MOBILE DEAL MAY HURT PROFITS
-AT&T BUYS T-MOBILE WOOS REGULATORS; SPRINT IN TROUBLE?
-SPRINT CONCERNED OVER AT&T, T-MOBILE MERGER

-DESEAN MULLINGS
-D-BAND

Phone Companies || Metro PCS

Stock Quotes from Google Finance
NYSE:PCS
Range: 15.47 - 15.70
52 week: 6.83 - 15.92
A year ago at March 24th, 2010: 7.07

Market Trend
The stocks seem to have jumped up this weekend, but the stocks have steadily dropped.

News Headlines
- For Consumers, Little to Cheer in AT&T Deal
- MetroPCS Targets Low-Cost Data Services
- The upstart company that made the AT&T-mobile merger possible

Projections for This Stock
The merger of AT&T and T-mobile is "supposed to be too big for regulators to ever accept (CNN Money)", but this gives Metro PCS a chance to compete in the market since consumers will look for other options, as the merged corporations might increase the prices on their plans.

I think the stocks will be uncertain until the merger between AT&T and T-mobile is approved. The price went up over the weekend, but is steadily dropping and the stock is near its year high. I would buy it because people might want to switch over to Metro PCS due to the potential merge, and that would contribute to the rise in stocks.

- By Anna L.

Blue Chip || General Electric

Stock Quotes from Google Finance
NYSE:GE
52 Week: 13.75 - 21.65
Range for March 14th, 2011: 19.45 - 20.09
1 Yr Ago on March 15th, 2010: 17.29

Market Trends
The previous year's price is over $2 less per share than it is today.

News Headlines
- General Electric will offer help to Hitachi Ltd. and Japan.
- GE hopes that Japan's disaster won't impact global nuclear plans.
- "GE Releases 2010 Annual Report" states that GE's "stock price responded well, up 21% for the year [...]"

Projection for this Stock
This stock is near its year high; I don't think that GE's stocks will increase much over the next two months.

Risk Tolerance
Our group's risk tolerance is moderate, and I will not purchase this stock because it is near its year high. Also, people who are against nuclear energy will not be pleased with GE's involvement in nuclear power.

- By Anna L.

BLUE CHIP STOCK

I would buy Kraft Stock because it is trading close to its 52 week high of 32.67. Kraft has also teamed up with HSN for a multi year deal. (multichannel.com/kraft_foods) Kraft is one of the worlds largest food industries. Because of this kraft will always be in need.

-DeSean Mullings

Initiating the Stock Market Game

Risk Tolerance of Group
Moderate

Goal of Group
pay off bills, put into savings account

Strategy to Win
- We have to discuss the purchase of stock near or at their year high
- We will read the Wall Street Journal and Google News for any updates on our stocks and get stock quotes
- We will purchase various stocks and scatter the investment amongst different sectors

Buy/Selling Decisions
- We will give each person $1000 limit to spend for a day and see how that goes
- All decisions will be discussed with the group before purchasing, even for the $1000 spending limit