Distillers & Vintners

Cusick Corner Running late today, I apologize. This is the consolidation that I had been discussing since last week, the market looks content at this stage to stay in a range, S&P 1300-1340. While this is frustrating, it is important for traders and investors to keep an eye on both volatility...

Many may not believe St. Patrick's Day is comparable to consumer-driven holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas as far as the stock market is concerned, but you may be surprised to learn just what kind of opportunities this Irish celebration presents. While it is true that there is very little...

Shares of Central European Distribution Corporation (NASDAQ: CEDC) are lower on the session by 9.90%, trading at $12.56. Overall put volume is now running at 7.18x the daily average, with 54% of all puts traded being purchases on the offer. 8,643 contracts have traded on the session so far....

In a report published by Credit Suisse, Central European Distribution Corporation (NASDAQ: CEDC) has been downgraded on the back of poor execution and weak profitability. Credit Suisse reported that it revisits its fundamental view and model assumptions for CEDC post disappointing 2010 results. “We...

Here is a quick peek at stocks that have abnormally high daily put/call ratios today relative to their average…. 1. Liberty Media Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: LINTA) 11,001 puts, 16 calls 2. SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWRB) 4,670 puts, 133 calls 3. Central European Distribution Corp. (NASDAQ:...

Analysts at Nomura downgrade Central European Distribution Corp (NASDAQ: CEDC) from “buy” to “neutral.” CEDC shares dipped 37.29% to close at $14.33 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here

Central European Distribution Corp (NASDAQ: CEDC) dipped 12.47% to $20 in the pre-market session. CEDC reported a wider Q4 loss. YRC Worldwide Inc (NASDAQ: YRCW) fell 9.70% to $2.42 in the pre-market session. YRCW's trailing-twelve-month ROE is -844.08%. Avago Technologies Limited (NASDAQ: AVGO)...

Analysts at Barclays upgrade Diageo plc (NYSE: DEO) from “equal weight” to “overweight.” DEO shares dropped 5.02% to close at $76.69 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here

Select Central European Distribution Corp 's (CEDC) MACD indicator has entered into bearish territory with a reading of -0.1884. The Zacks #4 Rank (“Sell”) stock decreased slightly to $23.53 in morning trade. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the year ended 2010 has decreased by 10 cents over the...

Select Central European Distribution Corp 's (CEDC) MACD indicator has entered into bearish territory with a reading of -0.1884. The Zacks #4 Rank (“Sell”) stock decreased slightly to $23.53 in morning trade. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the year ended 2010 has decreased by 10 cents over the...

Vina Concha y Toro (NYSE: VCO) today reported that it has signed a trading agreement with the controller group of Cervezas Kross. The agreement contemplates the acquisition of a minimum of 40% of the beer company. This is the first time that the Chilean winery has taken a participation in a company...

Analysts at JP Morgan downgrade Diageo plc (NYSE: DEO) from “neutral” to “underweight.” DEO shares fell 0.58% to close at $79.28 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here

Shares of Diageo plc (NYSE: DEO) are lower on the session by 2.69%, currently trading at $76.33. The stock has been moving largely higher over the past six months and is currently trading above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Options traders are buying calls on the name today. Though...

Shares of Central European Distribution (NASDAQ: CEDC) are higher on the session by 3.98%, trading at $24.30. Overall put volume is now running at 3.97x the daily average, with 14% of all puts traded being purchases on the offer. 1,144 contracts have traded on the session so far. Central European...

On Thursday, markets shed their winning streak to fall marginally lower. Figures of Retailer's sales during the holiday shopping season were disappointing enough to take the indices down. Moreover, weak data about unemployment added to the jitteriness of investors.   The Dow Jones Industrial...