Wednesday, December 1, 2010

DailyMarkets.com - Less Money, More Problems

DailyMarkets.com - Less Money, More Problems


Less Money, More Problems

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 03:35 AM PST

How in the world is the U.S. economy going to recover if the American people have less money to spend?  Millions of American families are heading into 2011 knowing that either they won’t be seeing an increase in income or that their incomes will be smaller next year.  Long-term unemployment benefits are being cut off for millions of Americans, federal workers are having their wages frozen, Social Security recipients are not going to get a cost of living increase for 2011, taxes … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex Trading: Eurozone Final Manufacturing PMI

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 01:03 AM PST

Eurozone Final Manufacturing PMI came in at 55.3, weaker than the 55.5 expected.
Eur/Usd is poised just below recent high of 1.3090, currently at … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


US Dollar Approaching Resistance Level

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 11:30 PM PST

The dollar has had a very impressive run in the past few days, and is quickly approaching an important resistance level just below the 82 level. The MA(200) also lies at 81.73, further increasing the resistance in this area. A pullback or some consolidation around these levels, which should be positive for the equities, would not be surprising. That being said, this near term pullback or consolidation, if it happens, would just be healthy for  the dollar and the chart looks extremely … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Aggressive Growth Stock: Tech Data Corp

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 11:05 PM PST

Tech Data Corp (NASDAQ:TECD) announced record quarterly results last week, which were ahead of analyst expectations.
Thanks to subsequent estimate revisions you can still get shares of this Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy).
Company Description
Tech Data Corp is a global distributor of technology products from IT hardware and software producers. End users range from small businesses to large enterprises and government agencies.
3 Records Set
On Nov 22 Tech Data announced record quarterly marks for sales, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Growth & Income Stock: ITC Holdings Corp

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 11:05 PM PST

It’s not often that you see a utility company with a 5-year projected EPS growth rate in the double-digits. However, management at electric utility ITC Holdings Corp (NYSE:ITC) expects to grow its earnings between 15% and 17% per year through 2015.
The company recently reported another solid quarter, marking its 11th consecutive positive earnings surprise. It is a Zacks #2 Rank (Buy) stock.
Third Quarter Results
ITC reported third quarter earnings per share of 75 cents, a penny more than the same … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Momentum Stock: Hormel Foods Corp.

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 11:05 PM PST

Hormel Foods Corp. (NYSE:HRL) recently hit a new all-time high after jumping higher on a 14% Q3 earnings surprise. With an average earnings surprise of 13% over the last four quarters and rising estimates, this Zacks #1 rank stock offers a hearty serving of momentum.
Company Description
Hormel Foods Corp., together with its subsidiaries, makes and sells various food products worldwide. The company was founded in 1891 and has a market cap of $6.55 billion.
Even though HRL has been grinding steadily … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Bear Of The Day: AK Steel Holding Corp. (AKS)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 11:05 PM PST

We are downgrading AK Steel (NYSE:AKS) to Underperform from our previous Neutral recommendation and lowering our target price to $12.00 from $15.00. AK Steel recorded a third quarter net loss that was significantly wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Higher input costs, particularly iron ore, are eroding margins of the company. Iron ore pricing concerns have led to a negative outlook for steel manufacturers. Revenues and average selling prices are lower, as the U.S. and global markets are in … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Bull Of The Day: Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 11:05 PM PST

Chipotle Mexican Grill’s (NYSE:CMG) third quarter 2010 results surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate on the heels of strong top-line growth. The company has remained unaffected by the recent economic slowdown and has been able to deliver positive comps consistently.
Moreover, company remained relatively stable compared with most of its peers, and is well positioned to expand rapidly while generating improved earnings margins and returns on invested capital. With a strong debt-free balance sheet … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Bullish & Bearish Stock Options Flow: General Motors, Fortune Brands, Supervalue, Safeway, Kroger, Shuffle Master, Align Technology, Collective Brands

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 11:01 PM PST

The data flow over the next 24 hours has the potential to add some additional volatility into these markets. Watching key support levels will be essential. Since the bulls are in control, any tip below 1170 in the S&P would indicate that a temporary shift in momentum is upon the market. As I have discussed in past Corners, spread trades are the route for positioning at this stage. Keep an eye on the productivity and labor cost data points due out at 8:30am ET.

Stocks slumped amid … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Chart Of The Week: Gastar Exploration (GST) – Small Cap Natural Gas

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 10:45 PM PST

Gastar Exploration (GST) is a small-cap natural gas stock in the highly popular Marcellus Shale and is currently flying under the radar of most.  Due to its recent litigation, those who did come across a promising GST tossed it aside very quickly.  The stock price continued to stay under pressure as most liquidated their shares but, the stock has recently come to life and the technicals are only growing stronger.

The litigation is finally over and unfortunately, GST paid a hefty … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Crude Oil Gives Up Gains But Uptrend Intact, Gold Surges As Monetary Conditions To Stay Looser For Longer

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 08:51 PM PST

Commodities – Energy
Crude Oil Gives up Gains but Uptrend Intact
Crude Oil (WTI) – $84.05 // $0.06 // 0.07%
Commentary: Crude oil reversed most of Monday's gains to fall $1.62, or 1.89%, settling at $84.11. There was no new news of significance that was responsible for the latest move, but perhaps traders finally decided to react to the Europe sovereign debt crisis or the steep rise in the U.S. Dollar. Regardless, we view the latest move as a normal fluctuation within a larger uptrend in … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Three Possible New ETFs To Play Commodities

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 08:17 PM PST

As commodity ETFs have witnessed increased investor demand and increased returns over this year, there have many new resource-specific ETFs brought to market and now the United States Commodity Funds plans to introduce three more funds giving exposure to copper, agriculture and metals. 
The three aforementioned resource-specific commodity sub-sectors have been at the pinnacle of performance during the last 12 months and are expected to continue to shine in the near future.  Copper, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


If You Subsidize Something With Tax Dollars, You Get More Of It, Even If Costs Far Exceed Benefits

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:56 PM PST

Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) — “Michigan taxpayers foot the bill for the most generous movie subsidies in the U.S. Since 2008, the state has allotted $282 million to lure the filming of Hilary Swank's "Conviction," Clint Eastwood's "Gran Torino," George Clooney's "Up In The Air" and more than 120 other productions.

Now the governor-elect, Republican Rick Snyder, wants to curb the largesse. A state agency found the price of the program — which covers as much as 42 percent of local … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Was November Like The April Peak?

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:51 PM PST

I know it’s been quite some time since my last post and I apologize but, trust me, there just doesn’t seem to be too much to do right know but wait. I find myself nearly fully invested (over 90%) with many terrific stocks (80% show gains and 75% have appreciated more than the change in the benchmark S&P 500 Index since I bought them).
It’s at times like these, however, that’s it’s easy to become complacent. There are similarities between today’s market and the peak of last April which … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


If You Tax Something, You Get Less Of It

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:35 PM PST

From the New York Post:

“The underground tobacco market is spreading like a fast-growing cancer in the wake of tax hikes that make New York cigarettes the most expensive in the nation — and it’s costing the state tens of millions a month in lost tax revenue.

Illegal cigarettes are pouring into neighborhood bodegas by the truckload from neighboring Indian reservations, lower-tax states in the South and even as far away as China. Government data show that New York state is being smoked out of … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Crude Reverses Gains And Gold Rallies As Traders Await Clarity On Risk Trends

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 04:16 PM PST

North American Commodity Update
Commodities – Energy
Oil Strays from Risk Trends and the Dollar Once again Tuesday with a Sharp Decline
Crude Oil (LS Nymex) – $84.11 // -$1.62 // -1.89%
Volatility is clearly very high for the US oil market this week as the benchmark commodity followed up on its sharp 2.4 percent rally to open the week with a 1.9 percent tumble Tuesday. For all intents and purposes, this was a reversal of the previous session's remarkable break above $84.50. We can label the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


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