Market Wrap: Apple Falls, Can't Get Up; IMF Takes Grim Global View; Debt-Limit Lifted...for Now

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Icahn Says a Tender Offer Could Drive Herbalife (HLF) to $100

January 25, 2013 12:59 PM EST

Carl Icahn says there could be a tender offer on Herbalife (NYSE: HLF), creating a short squeeze and the stock could go to $100.

Ackman said no one would make a tender offer for HLF.... More

Bill Ackman Defends His Action on Herbalife (HLF)

January 25, 2013 12:26 PM EST

In a CNBC interview, Bill Ackman defended his action on Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) after an attack from Carl Icahn on the approach he took.

Ackman notes that Mr. Icahn used the same conference (Ira Sohn) in 2002 and 2003 to discuss some of his short... More

FBR Capital Latest to Cut Apple (AAPL), But Says Catalysts Could Create a Floor

January 25, 2013 11:37 AM EST

While most on Wall Street slashed their price target on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) on Thursday, FBR Capital's Scott Thompson waited a day. In a report out this morning, Thompson cut his price target from $675 to $625, while maintained an Outperform rating.

He noted iPhone, iPad, and Mac unit volumes and ASPs were below our/consensus expectations and well below levels necessary to serve as a much needed positive catalyst for the shares.

While the Q1 report was... More

Netflix (NFLX) Rips Short Sellers Heart Out; Icahn and Tilson Count Gains

January 25, 2013 11:04 AM EST

After Thursday's 42 percent surge on the back of better-than-expected fourth quarter results and outlook, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) continues to rip the hearts out of short sellers. Shares of the Internet video company are up another 12.4 percent early Friday to $165.11.

The latest short... More