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What a rough week it was, to top it all off, we’ll be taking our Anatomy and Physiology I finals tomorrow. Lookout for Bank Atlantic Bancorp (BBX) first quarter report on May 5. Another REIT that have been inching it’s way to the upside is Capital Trust (CT). (CT) will post 1st Quarter results May 04, 2010.

YRCW is one of the most popular penny-stock listed on a major exchange but i’m not sure about the number of outstanding shares. The company reports first quarter results May 12. YRCW once a multi-billion dollar trucking company, is currently traded at 0.56/share on the NASDAQ.

Goldman Sachs (GS) woes are as temporary as an earthquake in Southern California. It’s shares are currently being traded at $145/share, just about the same as a year ago. What’s bad for Goldman Sachs is good for an opportunist. You can buy Goldman’s July 2010 option calls at post investigation strike price for about $2-3/share.

This evening I was browsing at Baidu, Inc (BIDU) stock quote summary on Google Finance and I noticed it has a market cap of about $24.7 Billion and its common stock is a little over $700/share. According to Reuters.com, The company announced a 10 for 1 stock split on May 12, 2010 which will decrease the share price to $70, assuming its current stock price of around $700/share. This is a Chinese internet services provider that had net income of $70 million in first quarter of 2010. Is this company really worth such huge market cap? If not, is it time to bet against Baidu, Inc.?

NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan and the Charlotte Bobcats are 2010 playoff’s first casualty as of tonight. The Charlotte Bobcats loss to Orlando Magic 99-89, in game 4 broadcast on TNT. Magic star Dwight Howard fouled out again while the high flying Vince Carter chipped in 21 points leading the way to sweeping the Bobcats 4-0.

YRCW was on the verge of making a comeback until the CEO decided to resigned on Tuesday causing a minor pullback. On Thursday evening United Parcel Service (UPS) reported some good numbers in comparison to same period in 2009. FedEx (FDX) was up in after hours trading and some other transportation companies, including YRCW up 4.61%. YRCW”s shipping volume has been improving and the company’s first quarter 2010 earnings report is scheduled to be released on May 04, 2010. With many beat up companies such as LSTR on the rise and revenue increases, is there be a chance for YRCW to make it out of 2010 alive?

This week Miramar, Florida based Spirit Airlines announced it will soon be charging customers for placing their carry-on luggage in overhead bins. The charges will range from $30 for advance payment to $45 for paying at the gate. Also, a European airline plans to charge customers up to $1.50 for use of their on-board bathrooms. What’s next folks?