Cowen analyst Doug Creutz raised that possibility in a research note this morning.

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That difference, 12 days this year versus 19 days last year, was commented upon by Doug Creutz of Cowen and Company in a note earlier this week.

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Shares of video game publisher THQ are trading lower Tuesday morning after Cowen analyst Doug Creutz cut his rating on the stock to Neutral from Outperform, asserting that the company appears likely to miss its December quarter financial guidance.

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"The venture with EA appears to give Wright a much more significant economic stake in his future game designs, as as well as more creative control, " Cowen and Company analysts Doug Creutz and Adam Nolly wrote in a note to investors on Wednesday.

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