Business

Headline:  Monster Beverage (MNST) earnings came in higher than expected last quarter. At our last check their stock was up nearly $8.00 a share to an estimated $73.29 a share.

 

Sirius Satellite Radio (SIRI) was selling at an estimated $2.19 a share when we last checked.

 

General Electric (GE) was selling at an estimated $19.70 a share when we last checked.

 

California has been rated the WORST state in the country for businesses, especially small business. And we can tell you from personal experience after speaking to many in Calaveras County, this county is the least friendly of any they've ever dealt with. Not a promising statistic for those unemployed locally.

 

Coty, which is a privately owned company, is still trying to buy Avon. They have increased their offer to $24.75 a share. (AVON) was selling at an estimated $21.95 a share when we last checked.  

 

Apple Computer (AAPL) was selling for an estimated $574 a share when we last checked.

 

SodaStream (SODA), the home made soda machine, was selling for an estimated $36.80 a share when we last checked.

 

Disney  (DIS) was selling for an estimated $45.19 a share at last check.

 

In a recent survey it was reported that  49% of working people are saving 0 (that's nothing) for retirement.