S&P Picks and Pans: MBIA, Fannie Mae, Toyota, Williams-Sonoma, Tiffany, Brown-Forman

Analysts' opinions on stocks in the news Thursday MBI agrees to reinsure a portfolio of U.S. public finance bonds, par value of roughly $184 billion, insured by Financial Guaranty Insurance Company. MBI will receive unearned upfront premiums of roughly $741 million. Although this transaction allays some of our near-term capital concerns, we are still wary that significant structured finance losses may result in... [read full story]