Thursday, October 28, 2010

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Look For Gold & Silver To Move To Support And Create A New Buy Signal

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 03:44 AM PDT

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is trying to give support to the currency as tensions have grown on a devalued dollar. This past week he stressed the importance of a sound currency. The US definitely wants to devalue the dollar in a slow and steady way. The plunge in the US dollar, which is still the world's reserve currency, created a lot of international tension and speculation into gold and silver. The Fed wants to slowly devalue the dollar, not create a panic. If it's … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – NZD/USD Surges To 2-day High After Bollard Remarks

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 03:14 AM PDT

Forex Pros – New Zealand's dollar was up against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday, surging to a 2-day high after remarks by the country's central bank governor, Alan Bollard.

NZD/USD hit 0.7508 during European morning trade, the pair's highest since Tuesday; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.7490, gaining 0.49%.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.7404, Wednesday's low and short-term resistance at 0.7560, the high of October 25.

Earlier in the day, the Reserve Bank of … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Britain’s CBI Realized Sales Fall More-than-expected

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 03:08 AM PDT

Forex Pros – Retail sales in Britain fell more-than-expected in October, industry data showed on Thursday.

In a report the Confederation of British Industry said the result of its index of U.K. retailers was 36 in October, down from 49 in September.

Analysts had expected the index to decline to 40 in October.

On the index, a reading above zero indicates higher sales volume, below indicates lower. 

Commenting on the report, CBI Head of Economic Analysis, Lai Wah said, "High street … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


12 Statistics That Make You Wonder If Crime Is On The Rise In America

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 03:01 AM PDT

For about a decade and a half, crime rates in the United States have generally fallen.  That is the good news.  The bad news is that even during those “good” years, the United States still had the most car thefts, the most rapes and the most murders in the world.  And even though the United States has the most people in prison in the entire world by a large margin, there are all kinds of signs that there are still enough criminals out there for crime to start moving back … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Norfolk Way Past Estimates

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 02:55 AM PDT

Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE:NSC) reported third quarter 2010 earnings of $1.19 per share, handily beating the Zacks Consensus estimate of $1.09 per share. Norfolk reported an improved quarter with earnings per share increasing 14.4% sequentially and 46.9% year-over-year.
Norfolk experienced a fifth consecutive quarter of increased volumes, which helped the company produce strong results. As with the other railroad operators, Norfolk Southern stands to benefit from reviving … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


European Stocks Rise On Upbeat Earnings; DAX Up 0.90%

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 02:47 AM PDT

Forex Pros – European stocks posted sharp gains after the open on Thursday, as strong corporate earnings reports lifted markets higher, while U.S. futures indexes pointed to a higher open on Wall Street.

During European morning trade, the EURO STOXX 50 was up 0.89%; France's CAC 40 rose 0.92%; while Germany’s DAX gained 0.90%.

In earnings news, shares in Europe's largest oil company Royal Dutch Shell rose 1.26% after the company said third-quarter profit rose 7% to USD 3.46 billion, up … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – USD/CHF Down From 5-week High After Fed Disappoints

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 02:43 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The U.S. dollar was down against the Swiss franc on Thursday, retreating from a 5-week high, after reports that Federal Reserve easing was likely to be gradual disappointed expectations of large scale asset purchases.

USD/CHF hit 0.9841 during European morning trade, a daily low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.9856, shedding 0.49%.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.9701, Tuesday's low and resistance at 0.9928, Wednesday's high and a 5-week high.

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


Wally Cato Recommends Sense On Cents

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 02:42 AM PDT

"Larry is our greatest writer on the economy."
The Register, the official publication of the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants recently interviewed Forrest Wallace Cato. Who is 'Wally' Cato? Well, read on as Wally is easily the most interesting individual with whom I have ever crossed paths. In fact, I would rate Wally Cato as perhaps one of the single most worldly, well versed, and well connected individuals of the modern era.
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Norfolk Way Past Estimates

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 02:35 AM PDT

Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE:NSC) reported third quarter 2010 earnings of $1.19 per share, handily beating the Zacks Consensus estimate of $1.09 per share. Norfolk reported an improved quarter with earnings per share increasing 14.4% sequentially and 46.9% year-over-year.
Norfolk experienced a fifth consecutive quarter of increased volumes, which helped the company produce strong results. As with the other railroad operators, Norfolk Southern stands to benefit from reviving … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex Trading: Eurozone Confidence Data Stronger Than Expected

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 02:05 AM PDT

Eurozone Consumer Confidence came in at -11, inline with estimates.
Economic Confidence came in at 104.1, stronger than the 103.5 expected.
Services Confidence came in at 8, stronger than the 7 expected.
Business Climate Indicator for Oct. came in at 0.98, stronger than the 0.79 expected.
Positive number for the Euro as Eur/Usd trades slightly firmer on heels of news, currently residing at … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – Dollar Down Vs. Rivals As Gradual Fed Easing Disappoints

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 02:05 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The U.S. dollar was down against all of the other major currencies on Thursday, retreating from earlier weekly highs after report in The Wall Street Journal saying that Federal Reserve easing was likely to be gradual disappointed expectations of large scale asset purchases.

During European morning trade, the greenback was down against the euro, with EUR/USD rising 0.46% to hit 1.3829.

The greenback was also down against the pound, with GBP/USD gaining 0.11% to hit 1.5787. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Stock Market Trend To Determine How Low Silver Price Will Correct

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 02:01 AM PDT

China is the world's largest producer of gold, but it has plenty of other precious metals and rare minerals as well. Some in the world are already worried about so much power concentrated in one place.

A Bloomberg Report this week stated that silver exports from China, one of the world's largest, may drop about 40 percent this year as domestic demand from industry and investors climbs. China is the third-largest producer after Peru and Mexico. It is expected that reduced exports … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – USD/JPY Hits 2-day Low As BOJ Hold Steady On Policy

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 01:23 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The U.S. dollar fell to a  to a 2-day low against the yen on Thursday, after the Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate steady but moved the date of its next policy meeting up to just after the next meeting of Federal Reserve policy makers.

USD/JPY hit 81.23 during European morning trade, the pair's lowest since October 26; the pair subsequently consolidated at 81.35, shedding 0.51%.

The pair was likely to find support at 80.61, the low of October 26 and … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Asia Stocks Decline As Yen Strengthens; Nikkei Sheds 0.22%

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 01:10 AM PDT

Forex Pros – Asian stocks were down on Thursday, as slumping commodity-linked shares led markets lower, while Japanese exporters came under renewed pressure as the yen advanced against the U.S. dollar.

During late Asian trade, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index was down 0.10%, South Korea’s Kospi Composite fell 0.09%, while Japan's Nikkei 225 Index shed 0.22%.

Earlier in the day, the Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged in a range of 0.0% to 0.1%, in line with … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – GBP/USD Trims Gains After Worse-than-expected U.K. HPI

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 12:49 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The pound trimmed gains against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, retreating from the daily high, following the release of worse-than-expected data on U.K. house prices.

GBP/USD retreated from 1.5830, the daily high to hit 1.5772 during early European trade, up 0.02%.

Cable was likely to find support at 1.5650, the low of October 22 and resistance at 1.6002, the high of October 18.

Earlier in the day, U.K. mortgage lender Nationwide said that its house price index fell by a … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – EUR/USD Hits Daily High As Dollar Reverses Uptrend

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 12:32 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The euro was up against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, rising to hit a daily high as the dollar reversed its recent uptrend.

EUR/USD hit 1.3853 during late Asian trade, a daily high; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.3812, gaining 0.32%.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.3697, the low of October 20 and resistance at 1.3981, Tuesday's high.

Earlier in the week, the dollar had been boosted by a report that the U.S. Federal Reserve was likely to unveil a program of … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Bank Of Japan Leaves Interest Rate Unchanged

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 12:19 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for December, it announced on Thursday.

In a statement, the BoJ said it was keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged between a range of 0.0% to 0.1%, widely in line with expectations.

A statement on monetary policy released after the announcement showed that the Bank of Japan's nine-man policy board voted unanimously to maintain the interest rate at its current level.

Following the decision, the yen was up … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Uranium Mining Stocks Just Beginning Its Major Move

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 12:01 AM PDT

Uranium miners that are close to production in Wyoming are gaining a lot of enthusiastic interest from investors over the past few weeks.   Some of the miners out of Wyoming have made huge percentage gains such as Uranerz (URZ), UR Energy (URG), Cameco (NYSE:CCJ) and Uranium One (TSX:UUU) as more mines are expected to receive permits to begin operation. There are thirteen mines being developed in Wyoming.  Wyoming produces the largest amount of domestic uranium with Cameco's (CCJ) … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Crude Oil Sinks After Inventories Surge, Gold Falls After Reestablishing Its Correlation With The Dollar

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 11:51 PM PDT

Commodities – Energy
Crude Oil Sinks after Inventories Surge
Crude Oil (WTI) – $82.07 // $0.13 // 0.16%
Commentary: A day of profit taking across financial markets led to crude oil sinking $0.61, or 0.74%, to settle at $81.94. Oil prices were down as much as $2.03 at one point, so prices did finish well off the lows. There was no particular catalyst for Wednesday's moves; oil fluctuated with equity markets which in turn fluctuated on profit taking considerations. Traders are feeling antsy … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – GBP/USD Up On Economic Data

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 11:30 PM PDT

The British Pound was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Thursday after the release of U.K. data on Nationwide HPI.

GBP/USD was trading at 1.5820, up 0.32% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.5664, Monday's low, and resistance at 1.5896, Tuesday's high.

Earlier in the day, data showed that The U.K.'s Nationwide house price index fell more-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted -0.70% last month from 0.00% in the preceding month whose figure was revised down from … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


U.K. Nationwide HPI Falls More-than-expected

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 11:15 PM PDT

The U.K.'s Nationwide house price index fell more-than-expected last month, data showed on Thursday.

In a report, Nationwide Building Society said that said its index of U.K. house prices fell to -0.70%, from 0.00% in the preceding month whose figure was revised down from 0.10%.

Analysts had expected the Nationwide HPI to fall -0.30% last … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Growth & Income Stock: McDonald's Corp

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 11:05 PM PDT

Shares of McDonald’s Corp (NYSE:MCD) have been on a roll lately. The world renowned fast-food giant went through the Great Recession virtually unscathed as cash-strapped consumers flocked to the company’s Value Menu.
Investors have flocked to the stock as McDonald’s continues to deliver impressive results by sticking with what it does best – delivering food fast and cheap – and also expanding its menu to offer deluxe coffees and smoothies.
The company recently delivered another strong quarter, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Bear Of The Day: Lockheed Martin (LMT)

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 11:05 PM PDT

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT), the largest U.S. defense contractor, reported disappointing numbers in the third quarter, with EPS missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate and lagging the year-ago quarterly numbers.
In the near-term, the gloom is unlikely to lift given the overhang of defense budget cuts, a receding order backlog, headwinds in margins, execution risk of major programs, cost overruns, higher pension liability and risks regarding retrenchment cost recovery.
We do not expect the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Bull Of The Day: Eaton Corporation (ETN)

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 11:05 PM PDT

Eaton Corp. (NYSE:ETN) has gradually transformed itself from an automotive and truck component manufacturer into a diversified industrial enterprise with leading positions in its core electrical, hydraulic and aerospace market segments.
Eaton’s third quarter earnings of $1.60 outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.38, driven by 14% end-market growth. Also, bookings across the company’s business segments showed substantial growth, with greater strength at Electrical, Hydraulic and … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Aggressive Growth Stock: LSI Industries

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 11:05 PM PDT

LSI Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:LYTS) is a great turn around story, climbing to a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) on the most recent earning announcement.
Growth rates are through the roof as the company begins to reap the benefits of its new strategic initiatives. Shares are at multi-year highs but still trade with solid multiples.
Company Description
LSI Industries is an “Image Solutions” company that focuses on LED technology for lighting and graphics. The company designs and makes products for the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Momentum Stock: Cheesecake Factory, Inc.

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 11:05 PM PDT

Cheesecake Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAKE) recently jumped to within striking distance of its multi-year high after reporting solid Q3 results that included a 9% earnings surprise. With estimates on the rise and a bullish growth projection, this Zacks #1 rank stock is a VIP member of the momentum club.
Company Description
The Cheesecake Factory, Inc. owns and operates more than 165 upscale, full-service restaurants in the United States. The company was founded in 1972 and has a market cap of $1.7 … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Americans Are Still Selling Stocks, Buying Bonds

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 10:20 PM PDT

Since the financial crisis in 2008, it is undeniable that precious metals have been the best performer. One would assume that market participants have been piling into Precious Metals. Certainly some money has moved into the sector, smartly anticipating the continuance of a major bull market and looming severe inflation in the next several years. Yet, most funds have moved into fixed income (corporate bonds and treasuries) as the chart shows.

Corporate Bonds have been an even … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Stock Chart Of The Day: DemandTec

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 09:59 PM PDT

Today’s Chart of the Day is DemandTec (NASDAQ:DMAN). Looks set to have a third shot at the 11 mark. Like the way MA(20) provided support during the pullback. Would like to see some volume come in before the end of the week.

Things get even more interesting when one has a look at the weekly chart. A break of 11.05 and this has room to run a lot … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


What Is Quantitative Easing? Fed’s Perspective & Writings

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 09:25 PM PDT

Part 3 in a 6 Part Video Series on Quantitative Easing

A Wall Street Journal article (10/27/10) on quantitative easing (QE) hints the Fed will take a middle of the road approach in terms of the size and duration of QE2. As we would expect, the stock and commodity markets' initial reaction is negative. A middle of the road approach to QE seems counter intuitive to the Fed's own historical analysis of why quantitative easing was ineffective in Japan. In CCM's July 2010 review of … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – EUR/USD Up During The Asian Session

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 09:00 PM PDT

The Euro was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Thursday after the release of U.S. data on New Home Sales.

EUR/USD was trading at 1.3825, up 0.41% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.3734, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 1.4080, Monday's high.

Earlier in the day, official data showed that new home sales in the U.S. rose more-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 307.00K last month from 288.00K in the preceding month.

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


Forex – EUR/JPY Up During The Asian Session

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 08:00 PM PDT

The Euro was higher against the Japanese Yen on Thursday after the release of Japanese data on Retail Sales.

EUR/JPY was trading at 112.74, up 0.14% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 112.23, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 113.79, Monday's high.

Earlier in the day, official data showed that Japanese retail sales rose less-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.20% last month from 4.30% in the preceding month.

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


Forex – GBP/JPY Down During The Asian Session

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 07:15 PM PDT

The British Pound was lower against the Japanese Yen on Thursday after the release of Japanese data on Retail Sales.

GBP/JPY was trading at 128.89, down 0.03% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 126.46, Monday's low, and resistance at 129.61, Wednesday's high.

Earlier in the day, official data showed that Japanese retail sales rose less-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.20% last month from 4.30% in the preceding month.

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


Gateway To The New America

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 06:47 PM PDT

A photo essay at the Huffington Post, entitled “Haunting Images of Post-Boom Las Vegas,” provides a fresh perspective on a place that many once viewed as the gateway to the new America.

Viva Las Vegas!
(Click here to view the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Only $4.2 Billion To Buy This Election?

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 06:18 PM PDT

This, from the Washington Post's conservative pundit George Will:

Total spending by parties, campaigns and issue-advocacy groups concerning every office from county clerks to U.S. senators may reach a record $4.2 billion in this two-year cycle. That is about what Americans spend in one year on yogurt, but less than they spend on candy in two Halloween seasons. Proctor & Gamble spent $8.6 billion on advertising in its last fiscal year.

Those who are determined to reduce the quantity of … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – USD/JPY Down On Economic Data

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 05:55 PM PDT

The U.S. Dollar was lower against the Japanese Yen on Thursday after the release of Japanese data on Retail Sales.

USD/JPY was trading at 81.67, down 0.11% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 80.42, Monday's low, and resistance at 81.98, Wednesday's high.

Earlier in the day, official data showed that Japanese retail sales rose less-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.20% last month from 4.30% in the preceding month.

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


Crude Oil Inventory Watch: Demand And Imports Spike But Surplus Little Changed

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 05:19 PM PDT

Inventories
The Department of Energy reported that in the week ending October 22, 2010, U.S. crude oil inventories increased by 5.0 million barrels, gasoline inventories decreased by 4.4 million barrels, distillate inventories decreased by 1.6 million barrels, and total petroleum inventories increased by 0.6 million barrels.

For the second week in a row the total petroleum surplus expanded, but just slightly. In fact, it remains almost 15 million barrels below the recent peak near 111 million … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Oil Inventories Spark Steep Decline, Gold Threatens A Major Trend Reversal

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 05:16 PM PDT

North American Commodity Update
Commodities – Energy
A Decline in Risk Guides Oil Lower but Inventories Offered True Volatility
Crude Oil (LS Nymex) – $81.94 // -$0.61 // -0.74%
US crude put in its first bearish close in four days Wednesday with the help of disappointing data, a shift in risk currents and a surprisingly sharp drop in inventories. From close to close, the 0.7 percent decline looks relatively modest; but this performance would ignore the aggressive decline through the early New … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


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