Social Media Outlook for Monday August 27 (HCBK, DTG, TIF, INTC)

In recent years, traders and investors have increasingly turned to social media to discuss their investments. Now, interested parties can get a scientific look at what is being discussed on a weekly, monthly, and even hourly basis.

Provided by Social Market Analytics, here is the social media outlook for Monday, August 27.

Most Bullish

Hudson City Bancorp HCBK traded up over 16 percent on Monday after the bank announced that it would be merging with M&T Bank MTB.

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group DTG traded up over 7 percent on Monday after Hertz agreed to purchase the company for $87.50 per share. The deal had been widely anticipated for some time.

Most Bearish

Tiffany & Co TIF reported earnings that fell below expectations on Monday but shares traded up anyway. The company's miss may not have been as terrible as many traders were anticipating.

Intel INTC had its price target lowered by Citigroup. The chip maker could be pressured by weak PC demand.

Most Discussed

Apple AAPL is frequently discussed on social media, and won its patent case against Samsung on Friday. Shares traded to a new high on Monday.

Google GOOG is a popular stock to discuss on social media. Google traded down over 1 percent on Monday following Samsung's loss to Apple. Samsung's phones, which the jury ruled were a copy of Apple's devices, run Google's Android OS.

Tiffany & Co TIF

Microsoft MSFT was discussed on social media as a potential benefactor of the Samsung/Apple ruling. Nokia NOK is thought to be releasing a line of phones that will run Windows 8 this fall.

Research in Motion RIMM like Microsoft, RIM could benefit from the Samsung/Apple ruling.