Zings Of The Day (BIG, HBC, TM)

European banks like HSBC HBC are slowly moving towards reporting earnings every quarter, in an effort to increase transparency. Under the transparency section in their reports it currently needs: none. Big Lots BIG is attempting to sell itself, as the stock has underperformed the past year. Maybe if it sold something in its stores it wouldn't be underperforming. Toyota TM reported that profit fell 47% from last year, but raised its 2011 outlook. Apparently having dangerous cars is something every consumer wants.