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- Citi And Discover Improve Their Credit Card Offers
- Non-Farm Payroll Disappoints; Forex Markets Sell USD, Buy JPY
- Time To Get Bullish On The US Banking Sector?
- Well-Positioned Sector ETFs For 2011
- Wheat Prices Rise On Weather Woes
- Forex Trading: USDJPY Corrects Higher But Holds An Intraday Resistance Level
- Forex – AUD/USD Up On Economic Data
- Growth & Income Stock: International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
- Target Sales Rise
- Bright Spots: Temp Help And Mfg. Overtime Hours
- Forex – USD/CHF Down On Economic Data
- Forex Trading: EURUSD Found Its Levels 1.3376 And 1.3327 Is The Boundaries Now
- EU Label Expansion For Sutent
- Hanger Closes ACP Acquisition
- Payroll Jobs Miss Badly
- Stock Market News Briefs: Banco Santander, S.A., Big Lots, CBS, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs Group, HSBC Holdings Plc, National Semiconductor, UBS AG, Walter Industries, Wells Fargo & Company, Broadcom, EBay, Google, Marvell Technology Group, Ltd.
- Forex – USD/JPY Down On Economic Data
- Swiss Franc: Further Advance
- Japanese Yen: Caution
- British Pound: Rebound
- Euro: The Upside Prevails
- Forex – GBP/USD Up On Economic Data
- Novell’s EPS In Line, Revenue Beats
- Sprint Risk Seems Over
- Biovest International (BVTI): A New Lease On Life
- Forex – EUR/USD Up On Economic Data
- U.S. Non-farm Payrolls Rise Less-than-expected
- U.S. Unemployment Rate Rises Unexpectedly
- J&J Product Recalls Continue
- Statoil’s New Licenses Off Canada
- VeriFone Beats Estimates
- Forex – USD/CAD Down During The European Session
- Hot Stocks To Know For Friday: Goldman Sachs, BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto
- Forex – EUR/JPY Up During The European Session
- Canadian Employment Change Rises Less-than-expected
- Canadian Unemployment Rate Falls Unexpectedly
- November Manufacturing PMIs: Beating The Estimates!
- Canadian Employment Rises Less Than Expected, Unemployment Falls To 7.6 Percent
- Join Me On Twitter And Facebook
- Will States, Such As California, File Chapter 9?
- Taleb: Black Swan Wisdom
- Forex – EUR/GBP Up During The European Session
- Scary Picture: Spiraling U.S. Debt
- Joseph Stiglitz On American Banks
- Bernanke Addresses Business Leaders In Ohio
- Forex – USD/JPY Down During The European Session
- Euro Zone Retail Sales Rise More-than-expected
- Forex – GBP/USD Up During The European Session
- Forex – EUR/USD Up During The European Session
- Forex – AUD/USD Up During The European Session
- Forex – NZD/USD Up During The European Session
Citi And Discover Improve Their Credit Card Offers Posted: 03 Dec 2010 07:35 AM PST Alert: Before you apply for a credit card, read this update! When credit card issuers improve their card offers in an effort to woo more consumers to be their new customers, we got no complaints. Both Citi (NYSE:C) and Discover (NYSE:DFS) have improved some of their existing credit card offers for the benefit of new cardmembers, with immediate effect. If you are considering getting a credit card, check out these updates first: 1) Discover More Card (read our review of Discover More … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Non-Farm Payroll Disappoints; Forex Markets Sell USD, Buy JPY Posted: 03 Dec 2010 07:30 AM PST The Non-Farm Payroll report came in worse than expected, with a gain of 39K jobs for the month of November. Private payrolls added 50K while government payrolls declined 11K. The consensus forecast had the US economy gaining 144K, and so this will bring down some of the heightened expectations around US growth and the economy. While it's one report it does show that the US labor market remains mired in weak job growth. The unemployment rose to 9.8% from 9.6%. The services sector … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Time To Get Bullish On The US Banking Sector? Posted: 03 Dec 2010 07:23 AM PST The problems in the banking and financial stocks have been well documented over the last two years. After showing some promise in early November the small rally quickly faded on new worries over the robo-signing on foreclosure documents. They tested the lows of the trading range again this week raising questions and adding speculation of a test of the August lows. The upgrade to the banking sector (KBE) yesterday by Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) reversed the direction and pushed the sector up … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Well-Positioned Sector ETFs For 2011 Posted: 03 Dec 2010 07:18 AM PST In a recent Bloomberg article, S&P 500 to Defy 'New Normal' and Rally, money manager Brian Barish of Cambiar Investors made a few important comments relative to asset allocation: |
Wheat Prices Rise On Weather Woes Posted: 03 Dec 2010 07:18 AM PST Today’s Idea |
Forex Trading: USDJPY Corrects Higher But Holds An Intraday Resistance Level Posted: 03 Dec 2010 07:15 AM PST |
Forex – AUD/USD Up On Economic Data Posted: 03 Dec 2010 07:15 AM PST Forex Pros – The Australian Dollar was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Friday after the release of U.S. data on Nonfarm Payrolls. AUD/USD was trading at 0.9859, up 0.90% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 0.9539, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 0.9886, today's high. Earlier in the day, official data showed that U.S. non-farm payrolls rose less-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted 39.00K last month, from 172.00K in the preceding month whose figure was … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Growth & Income Stock: International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. Posted: 03 Dec 2010 07:05 AM PST International Flavor & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) has been surging lately due to strong demand both domestically and abroad. The company recently reported its 5th consecutive positive earnings surprise as revenue growth was strong around the globe. |
Posted: 03 Dec 2010 07:05 AM PST Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT), the operator of general merchandise and food discount stores in the United States, recently posted better-than-expected sales results for the four-week period ended November 27, 2010, driven by robust traffic count during the month. |
Bright Spots: Temp Help And Mfg. Overtime Hours Posted: 03 Dec 2010 06:58 AM PST Today’s disappointing BLS employment report reflects a fairly weak job market and a continuation of the “jobless recovery” that will likely continue well into 2011, maybe even into 2010. Looking back at the periods following the last two recessions, the jobless rate continued to rise for 15 months (until June 2002) following the end of the recession in March 19991, and it took 29 months, until August of 1993, before the unemployment rate fell back to the same level that prevailed at the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Forex – USD/CHF Down On Economic Data Posted: 03 Dec 2010 06:55 AM PST Forex Pros – The U.S. Dollar was lower against the Swiss Franc on Friday after the release of U.S. data on Nonfarm Payrolls. USD/CHF was trading at 0.9800, down 1.29% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 0.9776, today's low, and resistance at 1.0067, Wednesday's high. Earlier in the day, official data showed that U.S. non-farm payrolls rose less-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted 39.00K last month, from 172.00K in the preceding month whose figure was revised up … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Forex Trading: EURUSD Found Its Levels 1.3376 And 1.3327 Is The Boundaries Now Posted: 03 Dec 2010 06:35 AM PST |
Posted: 03 Dec 2010 06:35 AM PST Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) recently announced that it received approval from the European Commission for an additional indication for cancer drug Sutent. Sutent gained approval for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic, well-differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NET) with disease progression in adults. |
Posted: 03 Dec 2010 06:35 AM PST Hanger Orthopedic (NYSE:HGR) has completed its acquisition of Nevada-based rehabilitation technologies provider Accelerated Care Plus ("ACP") for $155 million in cash. The company has funded the acquisition (announced in October 2010) using available cash and by refinancing its credit facilities. |
Posted: 03 Dec 2010 06:35 AM PST The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) this morning reported disappointing numbers in payroll jobs in the U.S. for the month of November. Nonfarm payroll jobs grew by 39,000 in the month, including 50,000 new jobs in the private sector, but overall unemployment in the month grew to 9.8%. Analysts had overall estimated unemployment to remain at 9.6% or tick up to 9.7% as the participation rate grows as Americans begin to re-enter the workforce. So although 9.8% unemployment — the highest since … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Posted: 03 Dec 2010 06:35 AM PST Walter Energy (NYSE:WLT) said it plans to acquire Canada’s Western Coal for $3.3 billion Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) is reported to have signed a deal to pay $1.9 billion for a Manhattan city block Citigroup (NYSE:C) downgraded eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) from “buy” to “hold” Big Lots (NYSE:BIG) reported third quarter earnings of $0.23, a one-cent miss, on inline revenues of $1.06 billion. The firm lowered guidance to a $2.75-$2.81 range HSBC (NYSE:HBC) upgraded Banco Santander (NYSE:STD) from … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Forex – USD/JPY Down On Economic Data Posted: 03 Dec 2010 06:35 AM PST Forex Pros – The U.S. Dollar was lower against the Japanese Yen on Friday after the release of U.S. data on Nonfarm Payrolls. USD/JPY was trading at 82.77, down 1.25% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 82.54, today's low, and resistance at 84.40, Monday's high. Earlier in the day, official data showed that U.S. non-farm payrolls rose less-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted 39.00K last month, from 172.00K in the preceding month whose figure was revised up from … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Posted: 03 Dec 2010 06:18 AM PST Update on supports and resistances. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Posted: 03 Dec 2010 06:18 AM PST Update on supports and resistances. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Posted: 03 Dec 2010 06:18 AM PST Update on supports and resistances. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Posted: 03 Dec 2010 06:18 AM PST Update on supports and resistances. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Forex – GBP/USD Up On Economic Data Posted: 03 Dec 2010 06:15 AM PST Forex Pros – The British Pound was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Friday after the release of U.S. data on Nonfarm Payrolls. GBP/USD was trading at 1.5694, up 0.59% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 1.5486, Tuesday's low, and resistance at 1.5705, today's high. Earlier in the day, official data showed that U.S. non-farm payrolls rose less-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted 39.00K last month, from 172.00K in the preceding month whose figure was revised up … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Novell’s EPS In Line, Revenue Beats Posted: 03 Dec 2010 06:06 AM PST Enterprise software developer Novell Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVL) reported fourth quarter 2010 non-GAAP earnings of 7 cents, excluding one-time charges, in line with the Thomson Reuters Consensus. Earnings per share (EPS) plunged 36.4% from the year-ago quarter's earnings of 11 cents. |
Posted: 03 Dec 2010 06:06 AM PST The latest wireless industry rumors about Sprint Nextel's (NYSE:S) imminent danger, with Clearwire Corp. (NASDAQ:CLWR) running a risk of defaulting its loan agreements, seems to be over as Clearwire plans to offer $175 million in short-term notes due in 2015 and another $1 billion in debt due in 2017 and 2040. |
Biovest International (BVTI): A New Lease On Life Posted: 03 Dec 2010 06:06 AM PST Grant Zeng, CFA Biovest International Inc. (BVTI) (Biovest) is a clinical stage biotech company focused on the research and development of therapeutic cancer vaccines and related business. The Company operates in three identifiable industry segments. Cell Culture Products and Services segment is engaged in the production and contract manufacturing of biologic drugs and cell production for research institutions worldwide. The Instruments and Disposables segment is engaged in the development, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Forex – EUR/USD Up On Economic Data Posted: 03 Dec 2010 05:55 AM PST Forex Pros – The Euro was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Friday after the release of U.S. data on Nonfarm Payrolls. EUR/USD was trading at 1.3333, up 0.93% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 1.2970, Tuesday's low, and resistance at 1.3345, today's high. Earlier in the day, official data showed that U.S. non-farm payrolls rose less-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted 39.00K last month, from 172.00K in the preceding month whose figure was revised up from … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
U.S. Non-farm Payrolls Rise Less-than-expected Posted: 03 Dec 2010 05:40 AM PST U.S. non-farm payrolls rose less-than-expected last month, official data showed on Friday. In a report, the U.S. Department of Labor said non-farm payrolls rose to a seasonally adjusted 39.00K, from 172.00K in the preceding month whose figure was revised up from 151.00K. Analysts had expected U.S. non-farm payrolls to rise 140.00K last … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
U.S. Unemployment Rate Rises Unexpectedly Posted: 03 Dec 2010 05:40 AM PST The rate of unemployment in the U.S. last month rose unexpectedly, official data showed on Friday. In a report, the U.S. Department of Labor said the unemployment rate rose to a seasonally adjusted 9.80%, from 9.60% in the preceding month . Analysts had expected the U.S. unemployment rate to remain unchanged at 9.60% last … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Posted: 03 Dec 2010 05:35 AM PST Product recalls at Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) continue with Johnson & Johnson-Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals, Co. recently recalling twelve Mylanta liquid products and one AlternaGel liquid product from the US and Puerto Rico. The latest product recall was announced just a few days after the previous recall which was related to Tylenol cold multi-symptom liquid products. |
Statoil’s New Licenses Off Canada Posted: 03 Dec 2010 05:35 AM PST Statoil ASA (NYSE:STO) has been awarded interests in four new licenses offshore Canada. Late last month, Statoil also won two large exploration blocks in the Baffin Baybid program in West Greenland in partnership with Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) and GDF Suez. Production growth from international operations is a key component of Statoil's overall annual upstream growth plan over the next few years. |
Posted: 03 Dec 2010 05:10 AM PST VeriFone Systems Inc.’s (NYSE:PAY) revenues of $276 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, were up 27% year over year and up 6% sequentially. |
Forex – USD/CAD Down During The European Session Posted: 03 Dec 2010 05:00 AM PST Forex Pros – The U.S. Dollar was lower against the Canadian Dollar on Friday. USD/CAD was trading at 1.0016, down 0.11% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 1.0003, today's low, and resistance at 1.0287, Tuesday's high. Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar was down against the Euro and the British Pound, with EUR/USD gaining 0.29% to hit 1.3248 and GBP/USD rising 0.16% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Hot Stocks To Know For Friday: Goldman Sachs, BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto Posted: 03 Dec 2010 04:42 AM PST The market put in another solid session Thursday. The ECB didn't take the drastic measures that some had hoped, but when it became apparent that European Debt/Equities were not going sell off, the S&P futures ticked higher. Financials were the focus after Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) raised the Banks (+4%) to overweight. US Macro data was positive with US existing home sales unexpectedly jumping by a record 10% in October, and Jobless claims dropped to a 2 year low, both factors … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Forex – EUR/JPY Up During The European Session Posted: 03 Dec 2010 04:15 AM PST Forex Pros – The Euro was higher against the Japanese Yen on Friday. EUR/JPY was trading at 110.90, up 0.16% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 108.35, Tuesday's low, and resistance at 111.66, Monday's high. Meanwhile, the Euro was up against the U.S. Dollar and the British Pound, with EUR/USD gaining 0.39% to hit 1.3262 and EUR/GBP rising 0.18% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Canadian Employment Change Rises Less-than-expected Posted: 03 Dec 2010 04:10 AM PST Canadian employment change rose less-than-expected last month, official data showed on Friday. In a report, Statistics Canada said that Canadian employment change rose to a seasonally adjusted 15.20K, from 3.00K in the preceding month. Analysts had expected Canadian employment change to rise 20.00K last … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Canadian Unemployment Rate Falls Unexpectedly Posted: 03 Dec 2010 04:10 AM PST The rate of unemployment in Canada fell unexpectedly last month, official data showed on Friday. In a report, Statistics Canada said that Canadian unemployment rate fell to a seasonally adjusted 7.60%, from 7.90% in the preceding month. Analysts had expected Canadian unemployment rate to remain unchanged at 7.90% last … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
November Manufacturing PMIs: Beating The Estimates! Posted: 03 Dec 2010 03:58 AM PST The November manufacturing PMIs came in much stronger than the market and I expected. Only Spain, Italy and Australia reported weaker growth, with the U.S. marginally lower. The manufacturing sectors in most countries except Australia, Japan and Greece continue to expand. Brazil is on the brink of expanding again, whereas Spain finds itself on the edge of contraction. In the Eurozone the manufacturing sectors in France, Germany and the Netherlands are particularly buoyant, while Ireland … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Canadian Employment Rises Less Than Expected, Unemployment Falls To 7.6 Percent Posted: 03 Dec 2010 03:45 AM PST Fundamental Headlines |
Join Me On Twitter And Facebook Posted: 03 Dec 2010 03:40 AM PST I find myself starting to post more regularly on Twitter and Facebook. The items are always concerned with topical economic and market issues, web links and graphs, and not about my breakfast or other useless information. Recent examples included notes on Vietnam and uranium. |
Will States, Such As California, File Chapter 9? Posted: 03 Dec 2010 03:38 AM PST Are those large waves roiling the world of municipal finance–and centered on California–to be feared? |
Posted: 03 Dec 2010 03:34 AM PST Nassim Taleb, known worldwide for his book "The Black Swan" discusses his new book, "The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms", and more with … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Forex – EUR/GBP Up During The European Session Posted: 03 Dec 2010 03:30 AM PST Forex Pros – The Euro was higher against the British Pound on Friday. EUR/GBP was trading at 0.8468, up 0.001% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 0.8335, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 0.8515, Monday's high. Meanwhile, the Euro was up against the U.S. Dollar and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/USD gaining 0.32% to hit 1.3252 and EUR/JPY rising 0.04% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Scary Picture: Spiraling U.S. Debt Posted: 03 Dec 2010 03:27 AM PST The graph below, courtesy of Citywire, shows the expected change in government debt in 2011 versus the current debt for a number of countries. As shown, U.S. debt is much higher than average and, like Greece and Ireland, will continue to grow in 2011. |
Joseph Stiglitz On American Banks Posted: 03 Dec 2010 03:18 AM PST Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel prize-winning economist, says banks are undermining the rule of law in America and bad mortgages still … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Bernanke Addresses Business Leaders In Ohio Posted: 03 Dec 2010 03:15 AM PST The video clip below features Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke holding a "Conversation on the Economy" with business leaders in Columbus, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Forex – USD/JPY Down During The European Session Posted: 03 Dec 2010 02:55 AM PST Forex Pros – The U.S. Dollar was lower against the Japanese Yen on Friday. USD/JPY was trading at 83.61, down 0.24% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 83.39, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 84.40, Monday's high. Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar was down against the Euro and the British Pound, with EUR/USD gaining 0.36% to hit 1.3258 and GBP/USD rising 0.47% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Euro Zone Retail Sales Rise More-than-expected Posted: 03 Dec 2010 02:20 AM PST Retail sales in the euro zone rose more-than-expected last month, official data showed on Friday. In a report, Eurostat said that retail sales rose to 0.50%, from -0.20% in the preceding month . Analysts had expected retail sales to rise 0.20% last … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Forex – GBP/USD Up During The European Session Posted: 03 Dec 2010 02:05 AM PST Forex Pros – The British Pound was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Friday. GBP/USD was trading at 1.5671, up 0.45% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 1.5486, Tuesday's low, and resistance at 1.5672, today's high. Meanwhile, the British Pound was up against the Euro and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP shedding 0.11% to hit 0.8458 and GBP/JPY rising 0.15% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Forex – EUR/USD Up During The European Session Posted: 03 Dec 2010 01:25 AM PST Forex Pros – The Euro was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Friday. EUR/USD was trading at 1.3233, up 0.17% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 1.2970, Tuesday's low, and resistance at 1.3301, Monday's high. Meanwhile, the Euro was down against the British Pound and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP shedding 0.21% to hit 0.8450 and EUR/JPY falling 0.05% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Forex – AUD/USD Up During The European Session Posted: 03 Dec 2010 12:45 AM PST Forex Pros – The Australian Dollar was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Friday. AUD/USD was trading at 0.9800, up 0.30% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 0.9539, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 0.9807, today's high. Meanwhile, the Australian Dollar was up against the Euro and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/AUD shedding 0.17% to hit 1.3498 and AUD/JPY rising 0.09% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
Forex – NZD/USD Up During The European Session Posted: 03 Dec 2010 12:25 AM PST Forex Pros – The New Zealand Dollar was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Friday. NZD/USD was trading at 0.7570, up 0.25% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 0.7398, Tuesday's low, and resistance at 0.7575, today's high. Meanwhile, the New Zealand Dollar was up against the Australian Dollar and the Euro, with AUD/NZD shedding 0.04% to hit 1.2932 and EUR/NZD falling 0.23% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates |
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