Activision Blizzard (ATVI) Investors on Alert as Violent Video Games Being Partly Blamed for Connecticut Shooting

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Video Game Maker Blame-Game Starts in Earnest (TTWO) (ATVI)

December 19, 2012 11:32 AM EST

As StreetInsider.com warned investors on Monday, the backlash against makers of violent video games, in light of Friday's Sandy Hook shootings, has... More

Emotions Get the Best of Ruthless Gun Investor Amid Newtown Tragedy

December 18, 2012 1:28 PM EST

One of the first rules in trading and investing is that you should never trade or invest on emotion. In light of the tragic events in Newtown, Connecticut on Friday, however, this is proving hard for some, even the most fierce and cunning of investors.

Cerberus Capital Management, one of the world's leading private equity firm, announced Tuesday that it will be selling its stake in firearms maker Freedom Group, the maker of the Bushmaster rifle used by 20-year old gunman Adam Lanza.... More

Cerberus Founder Feinberg Has Family Ties to Newtown; Seeks to Sell Gun Maker Stake

December 18, 2012 10:26 AM EST

In an interesting twist on news that private equity firm Cerberus is seeking to sell its stake in firearm maker Freedom Group, it was revealed that Stephen Feinberg's father, Martin Feinberg, lives in Newtown, Connecticut.

Freedom Group owns Bushmaster, which was the gun used by Adam Lanza... More

CL King Downgrades Smith & Wesson Holding (SWHC) to Neutral

December 18, 2012 10:05 AM EST

CL King downgraded Smith & Wesson Holding (NASDAQ: SWHC) from Buy to Neutral.

For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Smith & Wesson Holding click here. For more ratings news on Smith & Wesson Holding click here.

Shares of Smith & Wesson Holding closed at $8.66 yesterday, with a 52 week range of $3.83-$11.25.... More

UPDATE: CL King Downgrades Sturm Ruger (RGR) to Neutral

December 18, 2012 10:02 AM EST

(Updated - December 18, 2012 10:04 AM EST)

(correction) CL King Downgrades Sturm Ruger (NYSE: RGR) from Strong Buy to Neutral.

For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Sturm Ruger... More

Olin (OLN) Falls on Worries About Firearm Unit

December 18, 2012 9:41 AM EST

Olin Corp. (NYSE: OLN) is another company getting caught up in the firearm trade in light of the recent school shootings.

Olin's Winchester segment produces and distributes gauges and calibers of shotgun shells, rimfire and centerfire ammunition for pistols and rifles, reloading components, and... More