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• Is The Platinum Card From American Express Worth Its Annual Fee Of $450?
• Hot Stocks To Know For Friday: Chevron, Amazon, SanDisk, American Express, United Continental, Southwest, UPS, Bank of America, EBay, McDonald’s, Netflix
• Schlumberger Meets Zacks Estimate
• T. Rowe Price Profit Soars
• Stock Market News Briefs: American Express Company, Goldman Sachs Group, Honeywell International, Ingersoll-Rand Company, Schlumberger N.V., Verizon Communications, Amazon.com, Baidu.com, LM Ericsson Telephone Company
• Polycom’s Top-line Beats
• Glaxo Misses By A Penny
• Compuware Beats Estimates, Shares Rise
• Swiss Franc: Under Pressure
• Japanese Yen: The Downside Prevails
• British Pound: Under Pressure
• Euro: Under Pressure
• Ray Dalio’s ‘Hyper-Realism’ Defines ‘Sense On Cents’
• Athenahealth Beats On All Fronts
• Newfield Exploration Outperforms
• American Express Beats By A Nickel
• QLogic Marginally Beats Expectations
• Align Beats Expectations
• Delta Air Lines Flies High
• Chipotle Beats Zacks Estimate
• Amazon Growth To Continue
• Amazon Growth To Continue
• US Mortgage Mess: What It Means For The Stock Markets
• Picking A Bottom In Gold – A Low Probability Strategy
• German IFO Sentiment Index Hits 3 1/2 Year High, Euro Rises
• Stocks To Watch On Friday: American Express, Amazon, SanDisk, Citrix Systems, AIG, Bank Of America, Sanofi Aventis, Merck, Novartis, BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Potash
• Forex Trading: CAD Core CPI Slightly Worse At 0.2% And M/m CPI As Expected At 0.2%
• Graham And Doddsville Newsletter Fall 2010

Is The Platinum Card From American Express Worth Its Annual Fee Of $450? Posted: 22 Oct 2010 07:44 AM PDT Are you a big spender who likes exceptional rewards and one-of-a-kind travel privileges? Are you a discerning individual with a taste for luxury and exclusive entertainment access? If so, the Platinum Card® from American Express is just the card for you as it is a premium rewards card by American Express (NYSE:AXP). It is a charge card especially for those who spend a lot of money, have an excellent credit score and want to enjoy the exclusivity and luxury of the rewards that this Platinum card … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

Hot Stocks To Know For Friday: Chevron, Amazon, SanDisk, American Express, United Continental, Southwest, UPS, Bank of America, EBay, McDonald’s, Netflix Posted: 22 Oct 2010 07:28 AM PDT U.S. stocks rose modestly Thursday, sending benchmark indexes higher for a second day, as better-than-estimated earnings from EBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) to McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) and a timely drop in jobless claims helped offset a slump in financial companies amid speculation that banks face more losses from bad mortgages. EBay jumped 6 percent, while McDonald's climbed 1.3 percent and. Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX), the movie-rental service, surged 13 percent after raising subscriber projections. But Bank of … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

Schlumberger Meets Zacks Estimate Posted: 22 Oct 2010 07:05 AM PDT Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) reported its third-quarter earnings of 70 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate and ahead of the year-earlier profit of 65 cents per share. The year-over-year improvement was due to strong land drilling activity in the United States and Canada, which was offset by the deepwater drilling moratorium. Including charges and credits, earnings in the third quarter were $1.38 per share. The company's third-quarter revenue ramped up by 26% to $6.8 … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

T. Rowe Price Profit Soars Posted: 22 Oct 2010 07:05 AM PDT T. Rowe Price Group Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TROW) third quarter 2010 earnings of 64 cents per share were significantly up from 50 cents reported in the prior-year quarter. Higher-than-expected top-line growth and higher assets under management (AUM), partially offset by higher operating expenses, contributed in the improved performance. The quarter's earnings also outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 60 cents. Net income increased 27% to $169.1 million from $132.9 million in the year-ago … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

Stock Market News Briefs: American Express Company, Goldman Sachs Group, Honeywell International, Ingersoll-Rand Company, Schlumberger N.V., Verizon Communications, Amazon.com, Baidu.com, LM Ericsson Telephone Company Posted: 22 Oct 2010 07:05 AM PDT  American Express (NYSE:AXP) posted after-the-close interims of $0.90 for the third quarter, a 5 cents, on a 16.9% revenue jump to $7 billion, above Zacks estimates of $6.8 billion  Baidu.com (NASDAQ:BIDU) reported third quarter earnings of $0.46, a 4-cent beat on revenues of $337.2 million versus Zacks estimates of $310 million  Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) reiterated a “buy” on Baidu.com, lifting the price target from $105 to $115  Schlumberger (NYSE:SLB) posted inline third quarter … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

Polycom’s Top-line Beats Posted: 22 Oct 2010 07:05 AM PDT Yesterday, after market close, Polycom Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCM) declared its third quarter 2010 financial results. Total revenue of $308.1 million was up 26.8% year over year. This was also better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $302 million. The increase in revenue was primarily due to strong growth at both its voice and video communications businesses. GAAP net income in the third quarter was $17.3 million or 20 cents per share compared with a net income of $14 million or 16 cents per share in the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

Glaxo Misses By A Penny Posted: 22 Oct 2010 06:35 AM PDT GlaxoSmithKline plc (NYSE:GSK) reported third quarter earnings of 87 cents per American Depository Share (ADS), a penny below the Zacks Consensus Estimate and well below the year-ago earnings of 93 cents. Revenues, which came in at $10,636 million, exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10,406 million. However, revenues declined 2% at constant exchange rates (CER). While Pharmaceuticals declined 3%, Consumer Healthcare grew 4%. Price cuts in the EU and the US healthcare reform affected revenues … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

Compuware Beats Estimates, Shares Rise Posted: 22 Oct 2010 06:35 AM PDT Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ:CPWR) reported revenues of $225.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2011, up 3.6% year over year and up 9.4% sequentially. The revenues were above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $224 million. Michigan-based Compuware Corporation provides software products and professional services to many of the largest users of information systems across the world. On a segment basis, revenues from software license fees declined 9.0% to $45.6 million. Revenues from maintenance … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

Swiss Franc: Under Pressure Posted: 22 Oct 2010 06:18 AM PDT Update on supports and resistances. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

Japanese Yen: The Downside Prevails Posted: 22 Oct 2010 06:18 AM PDT Update on supports and resistances. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

British Pound: Under Pressure Posted: 22 Oct 2010 06:18 AM PDT Update on supports and resistances. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

Euro: Under Pressure Posted: 22 Oct 2010 06:18 AM PDT Update on supports and resistances. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

Ray Dalio’s ‘Hyper-Realism’ Defines ‘Sense On Cents’ Posted: 22 Oct 2010 06:12 AM PDT In a world awash with lies, obfuscation, backstabbing, conflicts of interest, and those who prosper via these machinations, are there individuals and companies whose very core is defined by a perpetual pursuit of truth, transparency, and integrity? Of course there are many people who cherish these virtues and try to live and work by them. That said, within even the most well-intended organizational structure these principles will seemingly often be compromised for a variety of reasons. Is there … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

Athenahealth Beats On All Fronts Posted: 22 Oct 2010 06:05 AM PDT Leading medical billing and records software provider Athenahealth Inc (NASDAQ:ATHN) has reported third-quarter fiscal 2010 adjusted earnings (excluding amortization charges) of 12 cents per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 8 cents. Net income more than tripled year-over-year to $3.8 million (or 11 cents a share) riding on solid top line growth. The better-than-expected results drove up Athenahealth shares, which jumped $3.01 (or 9.87%) to $33.50 in after-market trading on October … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

Newfield Exploration Outperforms Posted: 22 Oct 2010 06:05 AM PDT Newfield Exploration Co. (NYSE:NFX) reported third-quarter earnings of $1.10 per share, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.05 but below the year-earlier profit of $1.58. Though realized commodity prices were shy, the better-than-expected results were mainly driven by strong production volumes. Revenues in the quarter were $449 million, up approximately 20% year over year. Operational Performance Total quarterly production of 71.4 billion cubic feet equivalent (Bcfe) climbed approximately 9% … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

American Express Beats By A Nickel Posted: 22 Oct 2010 05:35 AM PDT Yesterday, American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) reported third quarter income from continuing operations of $1.1 billion or 90 cents per share, well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 85 cents. Results in the year-ago quarter were $640 million or 54 cents, excluding a loss of $2.0 million or one cent per share from discontinued operations. However, the results from discontinued operations were nil during the reported quarter. The significant surge in earnings for American Express was … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

QLogic Marginally Beats Expectations Posted: 22 Oct 2010 05:35 AM PDT A leading supplier of high performance network infrastructure solutions, QLogic Corp. (NASDAQ:QLGC) reported second quarter 2011 results (both earnings and revenues) that marginally beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Revenues of $146.5 million were slightly above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $146.0 million, and earnings per share of 26 cents (including stock-based compensation but excluding one-time charges) beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 25 cents by a penny. Despite the upbeat results, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

Align Beats Expectations Posted: 22 Oct 2010 05:35 AM PDT Align Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN) reported the third quarter EPS of 25 cents, surpassing both the Zacks Consensus Estimates of 18 cents and the year-ago quarter's 13 cents. Total revenue increased 21% year over year to $95.9 million (above the company's guidance of $92.0–$95.0 million), marginally beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $94.0 million. Outstanding sales of Invisalign (especially Invisalign Teen) led to strong growth in revenues and case shipments. Align Technology recorded … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

Delta Air Lines Flies High Posted: 22 Oct 2010 05:35 AM PDT Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL), the second largest U.S. airline, declared its third quarter adjusted earnings of $1.10 which easily surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 95 cents on strong international and travel demand. Including special items, net income increased to $363 million or 43 cents per share compared with a net loss of $161 million or 19 cents in the year-ago quarter. Revenue  Revenue climbed 18% year over year to $9 billion on strong revenue from international markets especially … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

Chipotle Beats Zacks Estimate Posted: 22 Oct 2010 05:35 AM PDT Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE:CMG) posted robust third quarter 2010 results that topped the Zacks Consensus expectation on the heels of strong top-line growth buoyed by higher traffic count and new restaurant openings. The quarterly earnings of $1.52 per share outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.30, and soared 40.7% from $1.08 in the prior-year quarter. Chipotle said that revenues for the quarter rose 23.0% to $476.9 million driven by new restaurant openings and increase in … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

Amazon Growth To Continue Posted: 22 Oct 2010 05:22 AM PDT Amazon.com's (NASDAQ:AMZN) third quarter earnings (including an $18 million gain from non-operating investment activity) beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3 cents, or 6.3%. However, excluding this gain, results would have fallen a penny short.   Revenue clearly did not disappoint, beating the Zacks Consensus by 2.8%. Therefore, the lackluster earnings may be attributed entirely to Amazon's continued investment in fulfillment centers and infrastructure build-out that should help drive … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

Amazon Growth To Continue Posted: 22 Oct 2010 05:22 AM PDT Amazon.com's (NASDAQ:AMZN) third quarter earnings (including an $18 million gain from non-operating investment activity) beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3 cents, or 6.3%. However, excluding this gain, results would have fallen a penny short.   Revenue clearly did not disappoint, beating the Zacks Consensus by 2.8%. Therefore, the lackluster earnings may be attributed entirely to Amazon's continued investment in fulfillment centers and infrastructure build-out that should help drive … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

US Mortgage Mess: What It Means For The Stock Markets Posted: 22 Oct 2010 05:12 AM PDT Halloween is right around the corner. So it's only appropriate that — just like some bad horror movie character — the mortgage monster keeps coming back to haunt bankers. Indeed, major financial institutions like Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) got pummeled this week amid fear of even MORE losses tied to the mortgage debacle. What's at stake? How will this impact the markets? Why do these home loan zombies refuse to die? Take my hand and I'll escort you through the graveyard … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

Picking A Bottom In Gold – A Low Probability Strategy Posted: 22 Oct 2010 05:01 AM PDT Trying to pick a bottom in the gold correction at this point is probably a low probability strategy. The simple fact is that until gold forms a swing low there is no possibility of a bottom. So someone trying to jump in front of the correction might as well wait at least until a swing forms. Ultimately though we need the value investors to step in to the gold market. Of course it’s tough to guess ahead of time at exactly what level we are going to get enough value money come into the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

German IFO Sentiment Index Hits 3 1/2 Year High, Euro Rises Posted: 22 Oct 2010 04:45 AM PDT          Fundamental Headlines • Nerves Frayed As G-20 Meeting Gets Under Way– Wall Street Journal •Yen Rises Vs Dollar As Intervention Seen Less Likely– Wall Street Journal • Traders on alert as G20 finance ministers meet – Financial Times • German Business Confidence Unexpectedly Increased in October – Bloomberg • China Interest Rate Increases Likely in 2011, Survey Shows – Bloomberg EURUSD: German Ifo business confidence survey … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

Stocks To Watch On Friday: American Express, Amazon, SanDisk, Citrix Systems, AIG, Bank Of America, Sanofi Aventis, Merck, Novartis, BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Potash Posted: 22 Oct 2010 04:31 AM PDT Big banks in Britain are in line to pay a larger-than-expected share of a new industry levy after some alterations to the scheme threatened to push up the overall charge on their balance sheets. (FT) UK Rio Tinto (NYSE:RTP) /BHP Billiton – According to Constellation Capital Management, which owns shares in co.s, Australia's mining tax agreement may face a High Court challenge on the grounds that it could be unconstitutional. (Sources) BHP Billiton (NYSE:BHP) – Saskatchewan urged the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

Forex Trading: CAD Core CPI Slightly Worse At 0.2% And M/m CPI As Expected At 0.2% Posted: 22 Oct 2010 04:01 AM PDT … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

Graham And Doddsville Newsletter Fall 2010 Posted: 22 Oct 2010 03:18 AM PDT Robert Rodriguez The newest issue of the Graham and Doddsville newsletter. An excerpt from the Fall 2010 issue: We are pleased to present you with the tenth edition, Issue X, of Graham & Doddsville, Columbia Business School's student-led investment newsletter co-sponsored by the Heilbrunn Center for Graham & Dodd Investing and the Columbia Investment Management Association. This issue features an interview with Steven Romick, portfolio manager of FPA Crescent Fund. Mr. Romick … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

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