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- Your Goal In 2011: As Ridiculous As It Sounds, Buy A Property
- CIGNA Incurs Higher Advocacy Costs
- CIGNA Incurs Higher Advocacy Costs
- Sept. Leading Indicators: Three Up, One Down
- Arrow Acquires Intechra
- Genworth Repays Outstanding Debt
- Forex – EUR/USD Down At The End Of U.S. Session
- U.S. Markets Close Lower; Dow Jones Down 0.85%
- Forex – GBP/USD Down At The End Of U.S. Session
- NRG Energy Lowers Guidance
- Good News For Hologic
- Broadridge To Acquire Matrix
- Weekly Rail Freight Continues To Post Gains
- Marsh & McLennan Acquires Hammond
- Ford Cuts Nearly $2 Billion In Debt
- Wynn Resorts Remains Neutral
- Upgrading Autodesk To Outperform
- RRD Completes Bowne Merger
- GM Invests In Three U.S. Plants
- Euro Extends Decline As Forex Traders Focus Their Attention On Portugal
- Citi To Boost European Retail Ops
- T. Rowe Upgraded To Outperform
- Juniper Products Reach Saudi
- Juniper Products Reach Saudi
- Closing Bell Market Monitor: DLM, F
- GENZ Meets Consent Decree Deadline
- Forex – EUR/USD Down During The U.S. Session
- Dollar Rise Continues On Global Debt Concerns
- Crude Declines On Dollar Rally
- Simon Bids For Capital Shopping
- Monster Climbs Up As Claims Fall
- Forex – AUD/USD Down During The U.S. Session
- Friday’s Forex Roundup For US Dollar Index, UUP And EUR/USD
- Del Monte To Be Acquired
- GOL’s New Destination
- CEG Gets Consent For Asset Purchase
- Forex – NZD/USD Down During The U.S. Session
- European Markets Close Lower; Dax Down 0.45%
- Forex – GBP/USD Down During The U.S. Session
| Your Goal In 2011: As Ridiculous As It Sounds, Buy A Property Posted: 26 Nov 2010 05:35 PM PST Does anyone really care about the housing market anymore? The banks and developers that got stuck care. But the public doesn't and that's something I like. Figures released Wednesday by the U.S. Commerce Department show that sales of new homes fell 8.1% in October to an annualized rate of 283,000—close to a 47-year low. Existing home sales did just as bad. According to the National Association of Realtors, sales of existing homes in the U.S. fell 26% in October 2010 from October … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| CIGNA Incurs Higher Advocacy Costs Posted: 26 Nov 2010 02:35 PM PST In an effort to reshape regulation, health insurer CIGNA Inc. (NYSE:CI) is reported to have spent $300,000 in the third quarter of 2010, up 15% from $260,000 in the prior-year quarter. The spending was, however, down 25% from $400,000 in the previous quarter.
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| CIGNA Incurs Higher Advocacy Costs Posted: 26 Nov 2010 02:35 PM PST In an effort to reshape regulation, health insurer CIGNA Inc. (NYSE:CI) is reported to have spent $300,000 in the third quarter of 2010, up 15% from $260,000 in the prior-year quarter. The spending was, however, down 25% from $400,000 in the previous quarter.
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| Sept. Leading Indicators: Three Up, One Down Posted: 26 Nov 2010 02:12 PM PST The Conference Board reported this week that Leading Indicators increased in September for: 1. France by 0.8%. 2. Germany by 0.3%. 3. Mexico by 0.6%. But decreased in September for 4. Australia by … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Posted: 26 Nov 2010 02:05 PM PST Electronics parts distributor Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) recently announced that it would acquire Intechra. Headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, Intechra provides comprehensive end-to-end IT asset disposition services.
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| Genworth Repays Outstanding Debt Posted: 26 Nov 2010 02:05 PM PST Genworth Financial (NYSE:GNW) repaid the outstanding borrowings under its five-year revolving credit facilities. The outstanding amount of $480 million constituted $240 million of outstanding borrowings under each of the two facilities.
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| Forex – EUR/USD Down At The End Of U.S. Session Posted: 26 Nov 2010 02:00 PM PST Forex Pros – The Euro was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Friday. EUR/USD was trading at 1.3241, down 0.88% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 1.3201, today's low, and resistance at 1.3786, Monday's high. Meanwhile, the Euro was up against the British Pound and down against the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP gaining 0.17% to hit 0.8492 and EUR/JPY falling 0.32% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| U.S. Markets Close Lower; Dow Jones Down 0.85% Posted: 26 Nov 2010 02:00 PM PST Forex Pros – U.S. stocks were down after the closing bell on Friday. At the close of U.S. trade, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.85%, the S&P 500 index shed 0.75%, while the Nasdaq 100 index declined 0.31%. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, European stock markets closed lower. France's CAC 40 was down 0.84%; Germany's DAX shed 0.45%; Britain's FTSE 100 declined 0.53%; and the EURO STOXX 50 fell … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Forex – GBP/USD Down At The End Of U.S. Session Posted: 26 Nov 2010 01:55 PM PST Forex Pros – The British Pound was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Friday. GBP/USD was trading at 1.5594, down 1.05% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 1.5578, today's low, and resistance at 1.6084, Monday's high. Meanwhile, the British Pound was down against the Euro and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP gaining 0.17% to hit 0.8492 and GBP/JPY falling 0.43% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Posted: 26 Nov 2010 01:35 PM PST Energy generation company NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:NRG) announced a downward revision of its 2011 guidance due to the exclusion of 3,884 megawatts (MW) of gas assets in California and Maine from its generation fleet. The exclusion was due to the rejection by Dynegy Inc.’s (NYSE:DYN) shareholders of Blackstone Group L.P.’s (NYSE:BX) buyout offer, a portion of which was to be bought by NRG Energy.
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| Posted: 26 Nov 2010 01:35 PM PST Hologic (NASDAQ:HOLX) has taken a step forward to get its Selenia Dimensions three-dimensional (3D) digital mammography tomosynthesis system approved in the US. Recently, the company received an approvable letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Selenia. However, the company is yet to receive the final approval, which is subject to inspection of its manufacturing facility.
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| Posted: 26 Nov 2010 01:35 PM PST New York-based global outsourcing service provider Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (NYSE:BR) inked a deal to acquire financial services provider Matrix Financial Solutions Inc. for a cash consideration of roughly $201.0 million. The deal is expected to close before the end of the calendar year.
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| Weekly Rail Freight Continues To Post Gains Posted: 26 Nov 2010 01:28 PM PST “The Association of American Railroads today reported for the week ending Nov. 20, 2010, U.S. freight railroads continue to post weekly rail traffic gains, originating 297,990 carloads, up 3.9% compared with the same week last year. Intermodal traffic for the week totaled 235,999 trailers and containers, up 10.6% compared with the same week in 2009, with container volume up 11.7% and trailer volume up 5.2% (see … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Marsh & McLennan Acquires Hammond Posted: 26 Nov 2010 01:05 PM PST Focusing on alternatives investment, yesterday Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc.(NYSE:MMC) entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Hammond Associates, the third largest investment consulting company for endowments and foundations in the US, for an undisclosed amount. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2010 subject to regulatory approvals, although other terms are yet to be revealed.
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| Ford Cuts Nearly $2 Billion In Debt Posted: 26 Nov 2010 01:05 PM PST Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) has reduced its debt by more than $1.9 billion by swapping its investor's notes for shares. The investors converted $554 million of the company's 4.25% Senior Convertible Notes due December 15, 2036 and $1.992 billion of its 4.25% Senior Convertible Notes due November 15, 2016.
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| Posted: 26 Nov 2010 12:35 PM PST We maintain our Neutral recommendation on Wynn Resorts Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN), a renowned developer and operator of high-end hotels and casinos.
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| Upgrading Autodesk To Outperform Posted: 26 Nov 2010 12:35 PM PST We upgrade Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) to Outperform from our previous Neutral recommendation, given our long-term confidence about ADSK's growth opportunities.
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| Posted: 26 Nov 2010 12:05 PM PST R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (NYSE:RRD) confirmed that it has completed the acquisition of Bowne & Co. Inc. (NYSE:BNE) as announced on February 23, 2010.
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| GM Invests In Three U.S. Plants Posted: 26 Nov 2010 12:05 PM PST General Motors Corporation (NYSE:GM) has announced that it will invest $163.2 million in its Flint and Bay City plants in Michigan and Defiance plant in Ohio in order to boost engine production for its Chevrolet lineups including Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Cruze and a new Chevrolet small car. The investment will secure 184 jobs at the plants.
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| Euro Extends Decline As Forex Traders Focus Their Attention On Portugal Posted: 26 Nov 2010 11:45 AM PST Thursday's session was relatively quiet as US banks and stock market were closed, depriving the market of liquidity. As we head into the weekend though, our familiar stories for this week resurfaced as traders speculate on Portugal being the next domino to drop in the Euro-zone sovereign debt crisis and we saw tensions high on the Korean peninsula. The US Dollar – playing its role as a safe harbor in times of stress – rallied on both developments. Euro Extends its Decline as … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Citi To Boost European Retail Ops Posted: 26 Nov 2010 11:35 AM PST Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) is planning to restructure its retail presence in Europe, according to a report in Financial Times. As reported, the company is looking forward to rebuilding a network of flagship outlets for strengthening its operations in major Western European cities next year.
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| T. Rowe Upgraded To Outperform Posted: 26 Nov 2010 11:35 AM PST We have upgraded our recommendation on T. Rowe Price Group Inc. (NASDAQ:TROW) to Outperform from Neutral based on its above-average organic growth rate, strong debt-free balance sheet and robust earnings.
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| Posted: 26 Nov 2010 11:35 AM PST Juniper Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:JNPR), one of the leading providers of networking infrastructure products and services, announced that its entire suite of network infrastructure (switching, routing and security solutions) products is being used by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT). Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
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| Posted: 26 Nov 2010 11:35 AM PST Juniper Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:JNPR), one of the leading providers of networking infrastructure products and services, announced that its entire suite of network infrastructure (switching, routing and security solutions) products is being used by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT). Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
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| Closing Bell Market Monitor: DLM, F Posted: 26 Nov 2010 11:33 AM PST 11/26/10 The latest in news, commentary, and information on what’s moving the US equities markets. Watch this broadcast LIVE at 4:00 pm EST daily @ … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| GENZ Meets Consent Decree Deadline Posted: 26 Nov 2010 11:05 AM PST Genzyme Corporation (NASDAQ:GENZ) recently announced that it achieved the first milestone under the consent decree implemented by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company said that it has successfully transferred fill/finish operations for certain products from its Allston Landing plant to its Waterford plant in Ireland and to contract manufacturer Hospira (NYSE:HSP).
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| Forex – EUR/USD Down During The U.S. Session Posted: 26 Nov 2010 11:00 AM PST Forex Pros – The Euro was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Friday. EUR/USD was trading at 1.3236, down 0.92% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 1.3201, today's low, and resistance at 1.3786, Monday's high. Meanwhile, the Euro was down against the British Pound and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP shedding 0.01% to hit 0.8478 and EUR/JPY falling 0.41% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Dollar Rise Continues On Global Debt Concerns Posted: 26 Nov 2010 10:54 AM PST 11/26/10 The US dollar continued to slide this session following growing speculation that Portugal is next to request assistance with debt … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Crude Declines On Dollar Rally Posted: 26 Nov 2010 05:46 AM PST 11/26/10 Another rise in the US dollar has paved the way for another decline in crude prices to close the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Simon Bids For Capital Shopping Posted: 26 Nov 2010 10:35 AM PST Simon Property Group Inc. (NYSE:SPG), a leading real estate investment trust (REIT), has recently made a $3.6 billion acquisition offer for Capital Shopping Centers Group Plc (CSCG.L), the largest shopping center operator in the U.K. Following the offer, Capital Shopping share prices surged 13% on the London Stock Exchange – the highest since it began trading as a public company in 1992.
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| Monster Climbs Up As Claims Fall Posted: 26 Nov 2010 10:35 AM PST Shares of Monster Worldwide Inc (MWW) surged 9.61% in regular trading on November 24 as jobless claims in the US declined by 34,000 to 407,000.
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| Forex – AUD/USD Down During The U.S. Session Posted: 26 Nov 2010 10:35 AM PST Forex Pros – The Australian Dollar was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Friday. AUD/USD was trading at 0.9630, down 1.81% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 0.9613, today's low, and resistance at 0.9954, Monday's high. Meanwhile, the Australian Dollar was down against the Euro and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/AUD gaining 0.88% to hit 1.3742 and AUD/JPY falling 1.33% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Friday’s Forex Roundup For US Dollar Index, UUP And EUR/USD Posted: 26 Nov 2010 10:15 AM PST The US Dollar Index (DXY) cleared the psychological 80 level on the third attempt in as many days. The key 61.8% retracement was reached before consolidation took hold. The 200-day moving average is now targeted while price-action remains supported by last week’s swing high of 79.461. Meanwhile, the Powershares Bullish US Dollar Index ETF (UUP) has cleared 23 resistance to bring the 24 level into focus. The EUR/USD failed to reclaim the 1.3446 former support region, leading to a … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Posted: 26 Nov 2010 10:05 AM PST Del Monte Foods Company (NYSE:DLM) has agreed to be acquired by a consortium formed by pooling funds from Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR), Vestar Capital Partners and Centerview Partners. Per the agreement signed, the consortium will acquire Del Monte for $5.3 billion or $19.00 per share in cash. The transaction price includes assumption of approximately $1.3 billion in net debt.
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| Posted: 26 Nov 2010 10:05 AM PST Brazil's largest low-fare airline operator, GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE:GOL) has introduced new flights to the city of Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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| CEG Gets Consent For Asset Purchase Posted: 26 Nov 2010 10:05 AM PST Constellation Energy Group Inc. (NYSE:CEG) received a regulatory approval from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approving its acquisition of the generation assets of Boston Generating LLC, a unit of privately held US Power Generating Company.
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| Forex – NZD/USD Down During The U.S. Session Posted: 26 Nov 2010 10:00 AM PST Forex Pros – The New Zealand Dollar was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Friday. NZD/USD was trading at 0.7500, down 1.32% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 0.7480, today's low, and resistance at 0.7836, Monday's high. Meanwhile, the New Zealand Dollar was up against the Australian Dollar and down against the Euro, with AUD/NZD shedding 0.36% to hit 1.2858 and EUR/NZD rising 0.47% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| European Markets Close Lower; Dax Down 0.45% Posted: 26 Nov 2010 09:55 AM PST Forex Pros – European stocks were down after the closing bell on Friday. At the close of European trade, Germany's DAX fell 0.45%, London's FTSE 100 shed 0.53%, France's CAC 40 declined 0.84% and the EURO STOXX 50 was down 1.02%. Meanwhile, on Wall Street, equity markets were down after the open. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.78%; the S&P 500 index shed 0.64%, while the Nasdaq 100 index declined … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Forex – GBP/USD Down During The U.S. Session Posted: 26 Nov 2010 09:30 AM PST Forex Pros – The British Pound was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Friday. GBP/USD was trading at 1.5616, down 0.91% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 1.5591, today's low, and resistance at 1.6084, Monday's high. Meanwhile, the British Pound was up against the Euro and down against the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP shedding 0.04% to hit 0.8475 and GBP/JPY falling 0.36% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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