Stock prices, agency ratings, and short-term versus long-term, the efficacy of tranches, credit and collateral paper, and various other metrics have all been fo

Stock prices, agency ratings, and short-term versus long-term, the efficacy of tranches, credit and collateral paper, and various other metrics have all been found, um, somewhat unreliable in recent years. Most anywhere outside of what you do know about your stock or bond purchases, you're betting as much on who you're listening to for your decision as with what paper you're buying. Historically, more than a few offerings have had stellar and increasing prices right up to the implosion. This in general terms, and without intending any implications toward the recent nor future stock prices or success of either HP or Oracle.