$20.45

2.32 (12.80%)

10/13/2008 4:04 PM

The Western Union Company (WU)

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The Company deals in money transfer, providing people with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send money around the world, pay bills and purchase money orders.

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968 Outperforms

30 Underperforms

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273 Outperforms

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Colorado (9), S&P 500 (472), Personal Services (23), Large Cap (467), Spin-off - 2006 (22)
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The Western Union Company At A Glance

Current Price:	$20.45
Last Trade Time:	10/13/2008 4:04 PM
Open:	$18.53
Previous Close:	$18.13
Daily Range:	$17.76 - $20.58
52-Week Range:	$17.04 - $28.62
Volume:	5,299,751
Market Cap:	$18.75B
P/E Ratio:	21.43
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Other News Headlines for WU

Western Union completes deal for Panama agent
8/4/2008 3:22:00 PM - AP
Western Union asks court to allow money transfers
7/28/2008 12:06:00 PM - AP
Earnings roundup: Wachovia, Caterpillar
7/22/2008 7:54:00 PM - AP
Western Union 2Q profit up 13 percent, lifts view
7/22/2008 5:25:00 PM - AP

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Top Bull Pitch

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5 The Western Union Company (WU)

Avatar JRtrader08 (99.94) Submitted: 8/05/08 5:51 PM

It's funny, but most people tend to look at the most beaten down stocks to buy in a bear market because they are "cheap", when they should be focusing on those companies trading near their recent highs that have been outperforming the overall market - there is a reason those other companies are chea...More

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1 The Western Union Company (WU)

Avatar pedroplay (< 20) Submitted: 6/21/08 4:02 PM

Tight economy is leaving immigrant workers jobless or with less disposible income because of inflation, These are typically WU customers: Granted margins are ridiculously good on this business, but it still hurts when the volume is down.

Many immigrants are actually going b...More

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Recs 0 (WU) ceeblack (88.16) Submitted: 9/23/08 7:45 AM : Start Price: $25.09 WU Score: 2.17 job market is slowing down for our south of the border friends. You have be able to make it , to be able send it home. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (WU) TMFBuck (96.53) Submitted: 9/17/08 3:55 PM : Start Price: $24.98 WU Score: -4.73 Strong cash flow and great network effects make this stock a must have. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (WU) 881500 (26.17) Submitted: 9/12/08 11:42 AM : Start Price: $25.10 WU Score: 0.85 5 stars need i say more Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (WU) sax2nte (30.21) Submitted: 8/28/08 2:20 AM : Start Price: $28.24 WU Score: -5.68 TCN sending money home...and its college time, kids needs money Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (WU) zubikov (65.16) Submitted: 8/19/08 3:07 PM : Start Price: $21.02 WU Score: 22.72 This company will thrive because of increased international electronic cash flow. If they keep fraud in check, they will do very well as they are the only truly established trusted wire transfer company with branches in many developing countries. Just ask any of your friends that have family abroad, and how remittances are sent; it's very likely that someone they know uses Western Union. Markets may go up and down. Currencies appreciate and fall. Inflation and rates are going wild...In the meantime, Western Union can't count its cash fast enough! Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out.
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	TrackBillNygren	92.56	09/30/07		NS	$20.93	-4.46%	-35.18%	+30.72
	TrackJohnKeeley	30.84	09/30/07		NS	$20.93	-4.46%	-35.18%	+30.72
	TrackRichPzena	< 20	09/30/07		NS	$20.93	-4.46%	-35.18%	+30.72
	TrackPatDorsey	87.58	07/20/07		5Y	$20.63	-3.08%	-35.57%	+32.49
	TrackCalyonSec	< 20	04/10/07		NS	$23.03	-13.16%	-31.48%	+18.32
	TrackJimCramer	82.41	03/26/07		3W	$22.59	-11.47%	-30.94%	+19.47
	TrackAGEdwards	84.99	03/23/07		NS	$21.94	-8.85%	-30.97%	+22.12
	TrackCitigroup	< 20	10/19/06		NS	$19.37	+3.27%	-27.46%	+30.73
	TrackWMBlair	30.51	10/04/06		NS	$19.97	+0.17%	-25.62%	+25.79
	TrackTWeisel	< 20	10/02/06		NS	$19.17	+4.34%	-25.93%	+30.27
	TrackJefferies	< 20	10/02/06		NS	$19.17	+4.34%	-25.93%	+30.27

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