>>>These "analysts" HAVE to be bribed to say such things. It really saddens me that these "professionals" get paid to say this shit. Hell, most of GAF could give more accurate predictions.
Actually it is true... Lot's of times these "Analysts" have a vested interest in ensuring that the company they talk smack about loses (Think about how many institutions purchase MSFT). What typically ends up happening in third-party reports is that they will quote said analysts without disclosing what their holdings are.
Moreover, what really makes the situation sad, is that these Wall Street Banks typically hire people in the top of their Ivy League classes, so-called intelligent rational people who are trained to critically examine assumptions and statements they make. Kinda makes you wonder what value our most elite colleges really provide to society