People's United Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:PBCT)

fundamentals and momentum; favorable StockScouter rating

Expect HUGE returns when this becomes the next "FLEET"

Low capital cost, excellent equity positions, limited non performing loans

In this one for the long haul. Think one day it could be to big to fail :)

Reuters Rating: Outperform
S&P Rating: 5-STARS
Dividend Yield: 2-4

Price Performance vs. S&P500
4 wk: 6.69%
13 wk: 12.57%
52 wk: 70.94%

Some of these banks may be going to zero, but at this point the upside potential for the survivors is looking attractive.

This CAPS account is tracking the 200 highest yielding S&P stocks.

it will reach $56 in six to twelve months

Solid financial, no subprime exposure.

2.5bn in cash, very conservative, no subprime loans, sold credit cards off 2+ years ago and have essentially no exposure whatsoever. Looking to buy a competitor in the near future to further bolster thier presence in the Northeast and further compliment thier assets.

In anticipation of the eventual rebound of the financial sector. A little early for bottom feeding, but I am just indiscriminately putting all stocks that are tagged S&L.

acquisition of chitteden will help.

As long as the acquisition of Chittenden goes smoothly, and PBCT can integrate all of the branches, this bank has a chance to become a large bank with branches throughout New England. There is also a chance to expand into the NY region

After consolodating its products and selling off its credit business, this bank has a strong product portfolio. Recently the price dropped from $20 to $15 after a second offering... but after buying Chittenden (wise call) its ready to pop.

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Price/sales way too high

Negative sales and earnings growth, missing earnings estimates, P/E ratio above average for the industry, below average earnings projections, buying companies it can't afford (Chittenden Corp) and then having it contested by some major shareholders, yadda yadda yadda...