GATEHOUSE NEWS INSIDER

Stories from The Street coming soon to GateHouse News Service:

Mon., April 30

Can M&A Save the Telecom Sector? – Apple earnings again showed the iPhone is killing telecom margins, just as bankruptcy emerges as an option for some players. Can M&A save the telecom sector?  (STORY -- GARA)

Bank Earnings: Incredibly Loud and Extraordinarily Close – Bank earnings over the past several quarters have been filled with one-off charges, but analysts say that most have hit the earnings marks. Do investors have clear sense what banks are really earning. (STORY/CHARTS – VAN DOORN)

Bank DVAs Are for Dummies – Debt valuation adjustments (DVA) have taken a prime spot on bank earnings – depending if the help or hurt management. It may be time to kill the DVA monster. (STORY/CHARTS – GARA)

What’s the Next Move in the Chesapeake Energy Chess Game? – Embattled Chesapeake Energy Chairman and CEO Aubrey McClendon may not be able to hold on to at least his chairman’s title much longer. (STORY -- ROSENBAUM)

5 Rocket Stocks Worth Buying – These stocks have both long-term growth prospects and short-term gain catalysts. (STORY/CHARTS – ELMERAJJI)

5 Stocks Set to Soar off Bullish Earnings – These heavily shorted stocks could get squeezed much higher if they report positive earnings this week. (STORY/CHARTS – PEDONE)

Upgrades Roundup – A look at the stocks that were upgraded last week by TheStreet Ratings. (STORY – ZENDRIAN)

Downgrades Roundup – These were the stocks that were downgraded last week by TheStreet Ratings. (STORY – ZENDRIAN)

Tues., May 1

Obama's Stretch for the Youth Vote -- Barack Obama won huge with young voters in 2008, but with 1 of every 2 college graduates unemployed or underemployed, most are likely to sit out in 2012. (STORY -- DEAUX)

Chip Stocks Shine on Investors — With Apple partner Broadcom on deck to report its first-quarter results, chip stocks are looking increasingly attractive.  (STORY -- ROGERS)

Sirius Cash Issues—Sirius XM is set to report earnings.  Now that the company is cash-flow positive, will it start returning cash to shareholders? (STORY -- CIACCIA)

GM Says Sales Increase – GM will report April sales, which for the industry are expected to be the highest in four years. (STORY- REED)  

Ford Says Sales Increase – Ford reports April sales, which for the industry are expected to be the highest in four years. (STORY-REED)

5 Stocks to Trade for Breakout Gains – These stocks are posing potential breakout trade setups this week. (STORY/CHARTS – ELMERRAJI)

7 Hot Stocks on Traders’ Radars – Here’s a look at how some of the most-searched stocks are trading technically, with key levels to watch. (STORY – ELMERAJJI)

5 Stocks Poised to Pop on Earnings -- These heavily shorted stocks could get squeezed much higher if they report positive earnings this week. (STORY/CHARTS – PEDONE)

Wed., May 2

The $600 Trillion Typo -- Banks succeeded in watering down a controversial derivatives rule known as the Lincoln amendment, but they say there was an error that inadvertently punishes foreign banks that deal derivatives in the U.S. (STORY—FREED)

5 Stocks Hedge Funds Hate in 2012 -- Too many people focus on what Wall Street's buying -- in this article, we'll take a look at the other side of the trade: five stocks that institutional investors hate for Q1 of 2012. This article takes an analytical look at these names, including why hedgies are making a mistake with some of their sells. (STORY – ELMERRAJI)

Uncovering the Real Reasons Holding Back M&A – A look at the real reasons that M&A has not boomed in 2012, in spite of low rates, high cash and compelling value. (STORY -- GARA)

5 Stocks Insiders Love Right Now – Insiders at these companies have been scooping up shares of their own stock lately. (STORY – PEDONE)

The Utica Shale Boom is Finally Exposed – As oil and gas companies bet on Ohio’s Utica shale boom as one of the keys to the U.S. becoming the “Middle East of the 21st Century” initial data results on just how much oil and gas is trapped in the Utica emerges. (STORY -- ROSENBAUM)

Thur., May 3

Symantec Shakes Off Weak Outlook — (Symantec CEO or CFO interview) Symantec, which recently reported weaker-than-expected results, outlines its growth strategy.  (STORY -- ROGERS)

The Zillow Conundrum—Zillow is seeing strong growth in its products, but what will the company do if the housing market never turns around? Earnings preview.  (STORY -- CIACCIA)

5 Big Stocks to Trade for Gains – Analysis of the technical stories being told by five high-volume, blue chip stocks this week. Brief broad market commentary. (STORY/CHARTS – ELMERAJJI)

5 Stocks Setting Up to Break Out – These stocks look poised to break out and trade higher from current levels. (STORY/CHARTS – PEDONE)

Near-Term Market Wildcards – Investment advisors discuss the biggest wildcards for the markets today.  (STORY – TSE)

A Peek Into First Solar’s Last Days – If the once high flying U.S. solar company is doomed, what will its death throes look like? (STORY -- ROSENBAUM)

GM Earnings – GM is expected to report a profit. (STORY—REED)

Fri., May 4

Should Investors Side With Activists as M&A Goes Hostile?  -- With Carl Icahn posting his first M&A success in a CVR Energy tender and hostile offers abounding in the pharma/biotech sector – along with cyclicals – should investors side with activists? (STORY -- GARA)

5 Stocks Under $10 Poised to Move Higher – These low-priced stocks are poised for big gains. (STORY/CHARTS – PEDONE)

6 Dividend Stocks That Want to Pay You More Money – These companies recently increased their dividend payouts to shareholders. (STORY – ELMERAJJI)

Coming Week Forecast -- Veteran analysts and money managers provide their market outlook for the week ahead.  (STORY – TSE)

How Volkswagen Staked Out China – TheStreet interviews German entrepreneur and statesman Walter Kiep, now an author, who recalls how he helped Volkswagen established a foothold in China, now its largest market. (STORY — REED)

The Five Dumbest Things on Wall Street This Week – Gregg Greenberg offers an acerbic take on the zany doings of corporate America.  (STORY/VIDEO -- GREENBERG)

Romney Needs More Than Money -- Mitt Romney is having no trouble raising cash, but he can't buy charisma needed to win skeptical voters. (STORY -- DEAUX)

Sat., May 5

Tech Weekly Review and Preview -- A review of the week’s big tech stories and a preview of the coming week. (STORY -- CIACCIA)