Monday, October 25, 2010

DailyMarkets.com - Is $100 Oil Just Around The Corner?

DailyMarkets.com - Is $100 Oil Just Around The Corner?


Is $100 Oil Just Around The Corner?

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 03:43 AM PDT

The price of oil has been hovering around 80 dollars a barrel for quite some time now, but get ready, because it is going to move significantly higher.  Oil prices have already risen about 9 percent over the past month, and many believe that this could very well be the start of a new trend.  Lawrence Eagles, a top analyst at JP Morgan (NYSE:JPM), recently made headlines across the globe when he stated that oil could hit 100 dollars a barrel ”much sooner than we expect”.  Not only … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


European Stocks Open Higher On Miners, Earnings; DAX Up 0.63%

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 02:44 AM PDT

Forex Pros – European stocks advanced after the open on Monday, boosted by rising commodity prices and strong earnings reports, while U.S. futures indexes pointed to a higher open on Wall Street.

During European morning trade, the EURO STOXX 50 was up 0.37%; France's CAC 40 rose 0.54%; while Germany’s DAX gained 0.63%.

In earnings news, German automaker Volkswagen AG saw its shares surge 4.98% after it said its nine-month operating profit rose to EUR 4.8 billion, compared to EUR 1.5 … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – Dollar Down Across The Board After G20 Sparks Selloff

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 02:18 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The U.S. dollar was down against all of the other major currencies on Monday, after an agreement by G20 financial leaders on the need to avoid “competitive devaluation” of currencies sparked a wave of dollar selling.
 
During European morning trade, the greenback was down against the euro, with EUR/USD rising 0.53% to hit 1.4029. Earlier in the day, official data showed that the euro zone's industrial new orders rose more-than-expected in August.

The greenback was also … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Euro Zone Industrial New Orders Rise More-than-expected

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 02:08 AM PDT

Forex Pros – Industrial new orders in the euro zone rose significantly more-than-expected in August, official data showed on Monday.

In a report, Eurostat said that industrial new orders rose by a seasonally adjusted 5.3% in August, after falling by 2.0% in July, whose figure was revised down from a decline of 2.4%.

Analysts had expected industrial new orders to rise by 2.1% in August.

The report also showed that the annualized rate of industrial new orders in the euro zone rose by 24.4% … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex Trading: Eurozone Industrial New Orders

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 02:02 AM PDT

Eurozone Industrial New Orders m/m came in at 5.3%, stronger than the 2.1% expected and prior reading of -2.1%.
Eur/Usd rose 10 pips on news thus far , trading at … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – USD/JPY Plunges To New 15-year Low After G20

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 01:44 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The U.S. dollar was down against the yen on Monday, plunging to a new 15-year low after leaders from the G20 group of nations agreed on the need to avoid “competitive devaluation” of currencies and move toward market-based exchange-rate systems.

USD/JPY hit 80.42 during European morning trade, the pair's lowest since April 19, 1995; the pair subsequently consolidated at 80.54, plunging 1.00%.

The pair was likely to find support at 79.75, the low of April 19, 1995 and the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Britain’s BBA Mortgage Approvals Fall More-than-expected

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 01:39 AM PDT

Forex Pros – Mortgage approvals in the U.K. fell more-than-expected in September, declining to their lowest level since March 2009, industry data showed on Monday.

In a report, the British Banker’s Association said that the number of new mortgages approved in September fell to 31.1K, after declining to 31.8K in August.

Analysts had expected the number of mortgage approvals to fall to 31.6K in September.

Commenting on the report, BBA statistics director, David Dooks said, "Demand for new … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – GBP/USD Hits 2-day High As Cameron To Unveil Growth Plan

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 01:15 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The pound was up against the U.S. dollar on Monday, climbing to a 2-day high ahead of the unveiling of a national infrastructure plan that U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron says will transform the fortunes of the country.

GBP/USD hit 1.5774 during early European trade, the pair's highest since October 21; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.5743, rising 0.38%.

Cable was likely to find support at 1.5601, the low of September 22 and resistance at 1.5848, the high of October … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Asia Stocks Mixed As Yen Hits 15-year High; Nikkei Sheds 0.27%

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 12:55 AM PDT

Forex Pros – Asian stocks were mixed on Monday, as shares in Japanese exporters led declines after the yen rose to hit a fresh 15-year high against the U.S. dollar.  

During late Asian trade, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index was up 0.63%, South Korea’s Kospi Composite rose 0.97%, while Japan's Nikkei 225 Index shed 0.27%.

Earlier Monday, the yen soared to its highest level against the dollar since 1995 after financial leaders from the G20 group of industrialized nations agreed on the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex- EUR/USD Surges To 6-day High After G20 Boosts Risk

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 12:30 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The euro was up against the U.S. dollar on Monday, surging to a 6-day high after the weekend G20 agreement on the need to avoid “competitive devaluation” of currencies boosted risk appetite.

EUR/USD hit 1.4080 during late Asian trade, the pair's highest since October 15; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.4053, surging 0.70%.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.3857, Friday's low and resistance at 1.4157, the high of October 15 and an 8-month high.

At their … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – AUD/USD Up On Economic Data

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 12:21 AM PDT

The Australian Dollar was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Monday after the release of Australian data on PPI.

AUD/USD was trading at 0.9960, up 1.34% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.9669, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 0.9970, today's high.

Earlier in the day, official data showed that Australian producer price inflation rose more-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted 1.30% in the last quarter, from 0.30% in the preceding quarter.

Analysts had … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Crude Oil Rises As G-20 Meeting Passes Uneventfully, Gold Nudges Higher As Dollar Slammed

Posted: 24 Oct 2010 11:51 PM PDT

Commodities – Energy
Crude Oil Rises as G-20 Meeting Passes Uneventfully
Crude Oil (WTI) – $82.46 // $0.77 // 0.94%
Commentary: Crude oil is up smartly to kick off the new week, rising $0.74, or 0.91%, as the weekend G-20 meeting passed uneventfully. Traders are now intently focused on the November 3rd Federal Reserve policy meeting. Speculation abounds concerning what action the central bank is going to take, with some market commentators suggesting that the Fed may purchase $100 billion in … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Stocks Approaching Breakout Levels: Mentor Graphics, Cabela’s, O’reilly Automotive, Superior Energy Services, TJX Companies

Posted: 24 Oct 2010 11:33 PM PDT

Here is a watchlist of some stocks that have been consolidating nicely for the past few days. The way I like to play these kind of setups is by buying them on break of important resistance levels, preferably on volume. Another way you could possibly play them is by getting in on test of support i.e. on bottom end of the range. Below the consolidation range would be one option to place your stops.

Sure, you can take a partial position now too and then add on the break of resistance. No … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Bear Of The Day: Universal Forest Products (UFPI)

Posted: 24 Oct 2010 11:05 PM PDT

Universal Forest Products Inc. (NASDAQ:UFPI) reported disappointing results in the third quarter of 2010, with EPS falling 39 cents short of Zacks Consensus. Healthy top-line growth was offset by higher cost of sales due to volatile lumber prices in the quarter.
Universal’s huge dependence on general market conditions and growth in end-markets increase top-line risks in the event of any adverse conditions. Besides, significant volatility in the cost of commodity lumber products from primary … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Growth & Income Stock: W.W. Grainger

Posted: 24 Oct 2010 11:05 PM PDT

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) delivered another strong quarter on October 14 followed once again by increased sales and earnings guidance going forward. This prompted analysts to raise their estimates, which propelled the stock to a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy).
The company also continues to reward its shareholders through its solid free cash flow. Management has been aggressively buying back stock, and the company has been a model of consistency when it comes to paying and raising its dividend.
Third … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Bull Of The Day: Berkshire Hathaway

Posted: 24 Oct 2010 11:05 PM PDT

We believe Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) is poised to grow its top line as the growing rail demand for freight catches up with the stabilizing economy. Also, higher revenues are expected from its Utilities & Energy and Manufacturing, Service & Retail businesses as consumers increase spending.
Also, a solid balance sheet, adequate liquidity and continuing trend of growing book value were among the positives. However, near-term risks related to its exposure to derivative contracts and lack … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Aggressive Growth Stock: G-III Apparel Group

Posted: 24 Oct 2010 11:05 PM PDT

G-III Apparel Group (NASDAQ:GIII) continues to see estimates surge, and for good reason. The latest rush of estimate revisions is coming after the company’s sixth consecutive earnings surprise.
Thanks to those rising estimates, you can still get this Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) at a very good price.
Company Description
G-III Apparel makes clothing for the whole family under several well-known brands. Recognizable names include Tommy Hilfiger, Levi’s, Dockers, Calvin Klein and several … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Momentum Stock: Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.

Posted: 24 Oct 2010 11:05 PM PDT

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. (NASDAQ:MNRO) is looking like a Momentum all-star, recently hitting a new all-time high ahead of its excellent Q2 results that came in ahead of expectations. With consistent earnings on the board and a bullish growth projection, this Zacks #2 rank stock is tipping the momentum scale.
Monro provided the Street with an update on its business on Oct 21 with solid Q2 results that once again beat expectations.
Second-Quarter Results
Revenue for the period was up 19% from last … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex Trading: Eur/Usd Runs Into Hourly Resistance

Posted: 24 Oct 2010 10:43 PM PDT

Eur/Usd is trading just beneath the 1.4045-50 level which has acted as good hourly resistance in recent tradding. If the pair breaks through a run to 1.4100 is likely. If Eur/Usd holds a pullback to 1.3980-85 (61.8% Fibo) is … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Stock Trading Plan For Monday (NVDA, SBUX, FFIV, CHKP, VRSN, KWK)

Posted: 24 Oct 2010 10:31 PM PDT

Our open positions were on fire again on Friday even though the market was split. There was a stealth rally in the tech names and it looks the names we have been positioned in that have been setting up finally got a boost.

NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) rallied 6.4%.

F5 Networks (NASDAQ:FFIV) is trying to get off our caution list and has finally rallied back above resistance at the 50 day moving average on heavy volume. Let's hope that move continues.

Our Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) position has … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – EUR/USD Up During The Asian Session

Posted: 24 Oct 2010 09:15 PM PDT

The Euro was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Monday.

EUR/USD was trading at 1.4034, up 0.57% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.3699, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 1.4049, Thursday's high.

Meanwhile, the Euro was up against the British Pound and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP gaining 0.17% to hit 0.8911 and EUR/JPY rising 0.18% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – GBP/USD Up During The Asian Session

Posted: 24 Oct 2010 08:15 PM PDT

The British Pound was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Monday.

GBP/USD was trading at 1.5740, up 0.36% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.5656, Friday's low, and resistance at 1.5878, Wednesday's high.

Meanwhile, the British Pound was down against the Euro and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP gaining 0.20% to hit 0.8914 and GBP/JPY falling 0.05% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Two ETFs Likely To Be Influenced By G20 Meeting

Posted: 24 Oct 2010 07:17 PM PDT

At the recent G20 meeting in South Korea, the Group of 20 finance chiefs agreed to move towards a more market-determined exchange-rate system that reflects underlying economic fundamentals and refrain from competitive devaluation of currencies, potentially impacting the Market Vectors Chinese Renminbi/USD ETN (CNY), the WisdomTree Dreyfus Chinese Yuan Fund (CYB).
China's successful economy has enabled it to implement destabilizing use of its fixed exchange rate which has further enabled … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – AUD/USD Up On Economic Data

Posted: 24 Oct 2010 07:00 PM PDT

The Australian Dollar was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Monday after the release of Australian data on PPI.

AUD/USD was trading at 0.9906, up 0.79% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.9669, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 0.9920, today's high.

Earlier in the day, official data showed that Australian producer price inflation rose more-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted 1.30% in the last quarter, from 0.30% in the preceding quarter.

Analysts had … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Singapore Stock Market Update For Monday 25 October

Posted: 24 Oct 2010 06:46 PM PDT

Index opened up despite weak finish on Friday US market. We expect 3200 is a very strong resistance which will be tested several times before breaking upwards.

News update :

1) US says G-20 should lower current-account imbalances to 4% of GDP by 2015: reports
2) US stocks inch into positive territory at opening bell; energy sector is top performer.
3) Dow fails to join Nasdaq, S&P advance Friday; US stocks higher on week.
4) Bank failures in Georgia and Florida raise years’ tally to … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


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