Stocks shrugged off a surprising decline in consumer confidence from the University of Michigan (or was it Ohio?) to finish higher Friday on light volume and end a second successive winning week. Disney (DIS) plumped up to a 52-week high after impressive earnings (see also Why Now Is a Good Time to Play Disney)  though the mirth of Mickey Mouse must have been mitigated upon discovering the girth of his cousins as The Economist announced using language unbecoming of its origins in uptight Victorian England. Masochism knew no bounds as a bidder brandished big bucks to wrap themselves in Madoff ...

Deutsche Bank Gives the Nod on Dry Bulk Shipping Deutsche Bank upgraded select dry bulk shipping stocks this morning. In a research note this morning the firm upped its target on Genco Shipping (GNK) to $31 from $24 and Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE) to Hold with a $4.50 price target.While Deutsche Bank remains cautious on the sector it believes near-term fundamentals suggest higher day rates in the fourth quarter.Vessel dislocation from seasonal coal and grain trades added to positives for the sector as well as strength in imports into China. Capesize rates are up 45% since November 1 but ...

News that China's economic recovery continues to gain momentum prompts a buying frenzy in the shipping stocks.

Shipping Group Staying Afloat

Benjamin Graham believe what the market ignored offered the greatest opportunity for finding tremendous value.

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