Thursday, December 30, 2010

DailyMarkets.com - 17 National Debt Statistics Which Prove That We Have Sold Our Children And Grandchildren Into Perpetual Debt Slavery

DailyMarkets.com - 17 National Debt Statistics Which Prove That We Have Sold Our Children And Grandchildren Into Perpetual Debt Slavery


17 National Debt Statistics Which Prove That We Have Sold Our Children And Grandchildren Into Perpetual Debt Slavery

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 03:35 AM PST

What we have done to future generations over the past 30 years is absolutely criminal.  30 years ago the U.S. national debt was a bit under one trillion dollars, and at that time it was considered a huge national crisis.  Today, the national debt is 14 times larger and the years ahead look absolutely apocalyptic at this point.  We have literally sold our children and our grandchildren into perpetual debt slavery.  We have accumulated the biggest mountain of debt in the history of the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – Euro Extends Gains Vs. U.S. Dollar, Hovers Near 2-week High

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 03:07 AM PST

Forex Pros – The euro extended gains against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, hovering near a 2-week high amid low trade volume ahead of the New Year's weekend, after data showed that Italian business confidence soared to a 33-month high.    

EUR/USD hit 1.3265 during European morning trade, the pair's highest since December 28; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.3248, jumping 0.16%.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.3082, Wednesday's low, and resistance at … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – USD/JPY Tumbles To 7-week Low In Thin Year-end Trade

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 02:39 AM PST

Forex Pros – The U.S. dollar was down for the ninth consecutive day against the yen on Thursday, its longest losing streak since October 2004, as Japanese exporters sold the greenback on fears it may fall further during the year-end holidays.

USD/JPY hit 81.27 during European morning trade, the pair's lowest since November 9; the pair subsequently consolidated at 81.44, slumping 0.21%.

The pair was likely to find support at 80.53, the low of November 9, and resistance at 82.46, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – Swiss Franc Rallies To Record High Against U.S. Dollar, Euro

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 01:59 AM PST

Forex Pros – The Swiss franc was up for the fourth consecutive day against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, rallying to an all-time high in thin year-end trade, after U.S. Treasury yields retreated, dampening demand for the greenback.   

USD/CHF hit 0.9373 during European morning trade, an all-time low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.9389, tumbling 0.70%.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.9350 and resistance at 0.9532, Wednesday high.

With many investors already … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – U.S. Dollar On The Defensive As U.S. Treasury Yields Retreat

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 01:35 AM PST

Forex Pros – The U.S. dollar was down against most of its major counterparts on Thursday in thin trade ahead of the year's end after U.S. Treasury yields retreated, dampening demand for the greenback.   

With many investors already away on year-end leave, trading volumes were low, resulting in volatile trade.

On Wednesday, U.S. Treasuries advanced, pushing the yield on the benchmark 10-year note down the most since June 4, following a U.S. government USD 29 billion auction … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – Kiwi Inches Higher, Hits 5-week High Against U.S. Dollar

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 01:15 AM PST

Forex Pros – New Zealand's dollar was up against its U.S. counterpart for the sixth consecutive day on Thursday, rallying to a 5-week high in thin year-end trade, despite downbeat data which showed Chinese manufacturing growth slowed. 

NZD/USD hit 0.7693 during early European trade, the pair's highest since November 23; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.7689, gaining 0.03%.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.7534, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 0.7730, the high of … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


11 Rules For Better Trading

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 01:03 AM PST

Guy Lerner, writer of The Technical Take blog, has just published a post on his 11 Rules of Trading, making for worthwhile reading as we contemplate how to tackle the financial markets in 2011.
11 Rules … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Shiller: Expect Home Prices To Decline In 2011

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 01:02 AM PST

Robert Shiller, Yale professor and co-creator of the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index, discusses why home prices continue to decline. "It's not entirely clear that this is a double-dip in housing, but it's starting to look like housing is beginning to resume the downtrend from 2006 to 2009," he … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Top 10 Charting Developments In 2010

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 01:01 AM PST

The round-up below of the most pronounced charting developments during 2010 comes courtesy of technical analyst Arthur Hill of StockCharts.com.
10. Apple surpassed Microsoft in market capitalization on May 26th and gained over 50% on the year.
Apple is currently valued around $298 billion, while Microsoft's market cap is around $239 billion. Both recorded around $65 billion in sales for the prior year. No prizes for guessing which is growing the fastest.

9. Shanghai Composite continues to … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – AUD/USD Retreats From 28-year High After China PMI Data

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 12:54 AM PST

Forex Pros – The Australian dollar was down for the first time in nine days against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday, retreating from a 28-year high, after data showed that manufacturing growth in China declined to a five-month low.

AUD/USD hit 1.0197 during European morning trade, the pair's highest since July 1982; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.0176, easing down 0.02%.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.0087, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 1.0200.

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


Investment Fads For 2011

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 12:48 AM PST

How to be ahead of 2011's biggest investment fads, with Josh Brown, writer of the The Reformed Broker … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Bill Gross Bullish On Munis

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 12:36 AM PST

Bill Gross, co-CIO of Pimco, tells CNBC why he thinks muni bond yield returns are … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


China Cuts Rare Earth Exports

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 12:20 AM PST

Hi-tech needs rare earth metals, but China dominates the global market and may slash exports for 2011, reports CNBC's Brian Shactman; Ed Lopez, Van Eck Securities; and Jim Iuorio, TJM Institutional Investors.

Over the last decade, and as can be seen from the table below (courtesy of Emerging Trends Report), virtually any metal that China controls has seen price increases far in excess of those contained in headline commodity price indices like the CRB; compared with the prices the OECD … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Laugh Out Loud: ‘This The Season Of Progress!

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 12:17 AM PST

Forex – Pound Surges To 1-week High Against U.S. Dollar

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 11:54 PM PST

Forex Pros – The pound was up for the second consecutive day against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, rising to a 1-week high in low volume year-end trade, as U.S. Treasury yields retreated, dampening demand for the greenback.   

GBP/USD hit 1.5535 during late Asian trade, the pair's highest since December 21; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.5521, jumping 0.13%.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.5349, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 1.5567, the high of … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – EUR/USD Hits 2-day High As U.S. Treasury Yields Retreat

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 11:29 PM PST

Forex Pros – The euro was up for the second consecutive day against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, rising to a 2-day high in thin year-end trade, as U.S. Treasury yields retreated after a U.S. government auction of seven-year notes saw high demand.  

EUR/USD hit 1.3258 during late Asian trade, the pair's highest since December 28; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.3238, climbing 0.09%.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.3082, Wednesday's low, and resistance at … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Growth & Income Stock: Sensient Technologies Corporation

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 11:05 PM PST

Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE:SXT) recently delivered its fourth consecutive positive earnings surprise on strong revenue growth and operating income. The company has also been successful in thwarting rising raw material costs with price increases.
Following the strong quarter, management raised its guidance for 2010, prompting analysts to revise their estimates higher too. Although shares have been soaring since late August, valuation remains in check for this Zacks #2 Rank (Buy) … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Momentum Stock: AGCO Corp.

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 11:05 PM PST

AGCO Corp. (AGCO) recently hit a new all-time high of $51.51 after rallying for most of the last 5 months on higher agriculture prices. With a compelling valuation and bullish growth projection, this Zacks #1 rank stock has harvested plenty of momentum for itself.
Company Description
AGCO Corp. manufactures and sells agricultural equipment like tractors, combines, sprayers and hay tools worldwide. The company was founded in 1990 and has a market cap of $4.74 billion.
Agriculture is hot right … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Bear Of The Day: Hhgregg, Inc. (HGG)

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 11:05 PM PST

Hhgregg Inc. (NYSE:HGG) is a leading specialty retailer of premium video products, brand name appliances, audio products and accessories. Through its superior purchase experience, the company is able to generate great customer loyalty, leading to referrals and finally produce repeat business.
However, the company’s profitability primarily depends on its ability to anticipate and respond in a timely manner to trends in consumer preferences relating to major household appliances and consumer … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Aggressive Growth Stock: Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc.

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 11:05 PM PST

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) is riding high even as many other retailers are slowing down and the most recent quarter gave investors plenty to be excited about.
Given the company’s optimism it is no surprise that upward estimate revisions have pushed shares to a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy).
Company Description
Dick’s Sporting Goods is a sporting goods retailer (bet you didn’t guess that) offering brand name equipment, apparel and footwear. In addition tot he 437 stores the company also … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Bull Of The Day: Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 11:05 PM PST

We are upgrading our recommendation on Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) to Outperform. We are encouraged to see the aggressive credit management efforts by the company and expect it to experience an improvement in credit quality in the upcoming quarters.
The company’s third quarter earnings were a nickel ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results were driven by better-than-expected growth in revenues but were impacted substantially by the company’s strategic actions to reduce credit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Gold Rises Despite Rate Hikes, Finds Support At 50-Day Moving Average

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 10:49 PM PST

One of the most interesting realizations I have gained from studying the financial markets is that success comes from developing a clear set of rules and sticking to them despite the current psychology and tenor of the market. Contrary to popular opinion, being successful in the market is not based on how smart you are or what university you attended; success is about sticking to your discipline and following a methodology.

One person who has greatly influenced me is Jesse Livermore. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Excel Maritime Develops TC Contract

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 10:35 PM PST

Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd. (NYSE:EXM), a leading worldwide seaborne transporter for dry bulk cargoes, recently improved and consolidated the time charter contracts for its fleets. The company announced that it has entered into time charter agreements with first class charterers for seven of its Kamsarmax vessels. Excel Maritime is trying hard to recharter a total of twelve Kamsarmax vessels by the end of 2010.
Out of the seven Kamsarmax vessels, which won new time charter contracts, four were … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – EUR/USD Up During The Asian Session

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 10:20 PM PST

Forex Pros – The Euro was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Thursday.

EUR/USD was trading at 1.3246, up 0.15% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.3073, Monday's low, and resistance at 1.3274, Tuesday's high.

Meanwhile, the Euro was up against the British Pound and down against the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP gaining 0.04% to hit 0.8536 and EUR/JPY falling 0.10% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


The S&P 500, Oil & Gold – Without Predictions

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 10:07 PM PST

The end of 2010 is rapidly approaching and the pundits and commentators continue to make their 2011 market predictions. I for one believe predicting future market moves is a futile endeavor where if you are right one year later you are viewed as a sage; if you are wrong nobody seems to remember or care.

In fact, I try not to read any predictions for fear that it might place a bias in my subconscious. I am a trader and thus have no need for emotions, bias, or opinions when trading. I … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – GBP/USD Up During The Asian Session

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 09:50 PM PST

Forex Pros – The British Pound was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Thursday.

GBP/USD was trading at 1.5514, up 0.09% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.5346, Tuesday's low, and resistance at 1.5530, today's high.

Meanwhile, the British Pound was up against the Euro and down against the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP shedding 0.01% to hit 0.8532 and GBP/JPY falling 0.09% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – EUR/CHF Down During The Asian Session

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 09:20 PM PST

Forex Pros – The Euro was lower against the Swiss Franc on Thursday.

EUR/CHF was trading at 1.2472, down 0.28% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.2452, Tuesday's low, and resistance at 1.2699, Monday's high.

Meanwhile, the Euro was up against the U.S. Dollar and down against the Japanese Yen, with EUR/USD gaining 0.08% to hit 1.3237 and EUR/JPY falling 0.12% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – USD/CHF Down During The Asian Session

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 08:50 PM PST

Forex Pros – The U.S. Dollar was lower against the Swiss Franc on Thursday.

USD/CHF was trading at 0.9429, down 0.29% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.9417, today's low, and resistance at 0.9646, Monday's high.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar was down against the Euro and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/USD gaining 0.05% to hit 1.3232 and USD/JPY falling 0.21% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


The Investment Case For Magna International And Research In Motion By Lee Appleton Of Matco Financial

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 08:30 PM PST

As 2010 winds down, those of you who remained invested in the markets have likely had a good year.
Year to date, the S&P TSX Composite Index is up 14.5% while the S&P TSX Venture Composite Index is up a mere 4.3%.
"… as the latest round of (earnings) reports continues to flow, we believe the investment horizon is generally positive," says portfolio manager Lee Appleton of Matco Financial.
So far in the third quarter, 64% (109 of the 169) of companies in the S&P TSX Composite … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – EUR/GBP Up During The Asian Session

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 08:20 PM PST

Forex Pros – The Euro was higher against the British Pound on Thursday.

EUR/GBP was trading at 0.8534, up 0.02% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.8480, Monday's low, and resistance at 0.8592, Tuesday's high.

Meanwhile, the Euro was up against the U.S. Dollar and down against the Japanese Yen, with EUR/USD gaining 0.05% to hit 1.3232 and EUR/JPY falling 0.14% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


I Couldn’t Believe My Eyes – US Dollar

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 08:14 PM PST

Earlier today I wrote about the apparent freight train that the stock market has become.  Then this evening I was poking around, looking at this and that. Then I looked at the continuous contract for the US Dollar.

I could NOT believe my eyes.

Instantly I thought to myself, ‘wow – look at that!  That is incredible!!’  

In a flash I then understood – for myself – why gold and silver had been rising so sharply this week, and why the stock market had turned into this irrational … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Singapore Stock Market Update For Thursday 30 December

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 08:14 PM PST

Morning Highlights

Singapore market started steady after a Wall Street advanced overnight with STI opened at 3211.11, up 3.2 points. 
News Updates:

China's purchasing managers' index for December slowed to 54.4 in December, above the threshold of 50 that separates expansion from contraction, but below the reading of 55.3 in November and 54.8 in October, according to the data, compiled by Markit.

Quick Picks: Here is a quick pick screen that we have designed to pick out potential … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Crude Oil Moves Little Ahead Of Inventory Report, Gold/Silver Ratio Plunges

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 07:51 PM PST

Commodities – Energy
Crude Oil Moves Little Ahead of Inventory Report
Crude Oil (WTI) – $91.17 // $0.05 // 0.05%
Commentary: Crude oil fell $0.37, or 0.4%, to settle at $91.12 in quiet trade. Prices have traded in an extremely narrow $1.37 range this week as a lack of major news flow and thin trading conditions lead to lackluster movement. Given that tomorrow is the final trading session of the week before the New Year holiday kicks off, we would expect more of the same, with the caveat being … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – USD/JPY Down During The Asian Session

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 07:40 PM PST

Forex Pros – The U.S. Dollar was lower against the Japanese Yen on Thursday.

USD/JPY was trading at 81.49, down 0.15% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 81.29, today's low, and resistance at 82.98, Monday's high.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar was down against the Euro and the British Pound, with EUR/USD gaining 0.02% to hit 1.3229 and GBP/USD rising 0.08% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


The Australian Dollar At A New All-time High!

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 07:12 PM PST

The holiday season must have really great for those who are long on the Australian. The month of November was not particularly well since the AUDUSD pair has slid by 640 pips after marking a historical high at 1.0183 and bottoming at 0.9537. Since then, the Aussie has rebounded off its long term uptrend line and just today it has already surpassed its previous high to mark a new all-time high at 1.0198. With the stochastics indicating an overbought condition, will the Aussie be able to push … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – USD/CAD Down During The Asian Session

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 07:10 PM PST

Forex Pros – The U.S. Dollar was lower against the Canadian Dollar on Thursday.

USD/CAD was trading at 0.9999, down 0.10% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.9975, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 1.0111, Monday's high.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar was down against the Euro and the British Pound, with EUR/USD gaining 0.01% to hit 1.3227 and GBP/USD rising 0.07% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


My Top 10 Forex Resolutions For 2011

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:31 PM PST

Well, it's only two days before the New Year so I better make my end of the year resolutions… Exercise daily, eat healthy, steady on the partying, and so on.. Trading-wise, here are my top 10 forex decrees:
1)      Don't hesitate to trade the breakouts!

Chart patterns are the bread and butter of technical analysis. There are five basic must-know chart formations – triangles, head and shoulder (inverted), double bottom (tops), cup and handle, triple bottom … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – AUD/USD Up During The Asian Session

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:30 PM PST

Forex Pros – The Australian Dollar was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Thursday.

AUD/USD was trading at 1.0187, up 0.07% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.9988, Monday's low, and resistance at 1.0198, today's high.

Meanwhile, the Australian Dollar was down against the Euro and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/AUD gaining 0.05% to hit 1.3000 and AUD/JPY falling 0.20% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


New Years Prediction (II): The U.S. Economy In 2011

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:12 PM PST

What will happen to the US economy in 2011?  If you're referring to profits of big corporations and Wall Street, next year is likely to be a good one.  But if you're referring to average American workers, far from good.
 
The two American economies — the Big Money economy and the Average Working Family economy — will continue to diverge. Corporate profits continue to rise, as does the stock market. But typical wages are going nowhere, joblessness remains … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – EUR/USD Up During The Asian Session

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:05 PM PST

Forex Pros – The Euro was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Thursday.

EUR/USD was trading at 1.3248, up 0.16% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.3073, Monday's low, and resistance at 1.3274, Tuesday's high.

Meanwhile, the Euro was up against the British Pound and down against the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP gaining 0.06% to hit 0.8538 and EUR/JPY falling 0.21% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – EUR/JPY Down During The Asian Session

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 05:35 PM PST

Forex Pros – The Euro was lower against the Japanese Yen on Thursday.

EUR/JPY was trading at 107.78, down 0.15% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 107.62, today's low, and resistance at 109.52, Tuesday's high.

Meanwhile, the Euro was up against the U.S. Dollar and the British Pound, with EUR/USD gaining 0.16% to hit 1.3247 and EUR/GBP rising 0.03% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


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