Wednesday, December 29, 2010

DailyMarkets.com - What Are Americans’ Top 3 Money Goals For 2011? Part 2 Of Our Special Series

DailyMarkets.com - What Are Americans’ Top 3 Money Goals For 2011? Part 2 Of Our Special Series


What Are Americans’ Top 3 Money Goals For 2011? Part 2 Of Our Special Series

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 07:35 AM PST

We at DailyMarkets.com ask some Americans what their top 3 money management or investing goals are for 2011. This is part 2 of our special year-end series. See part 1 here.

Who: Danny Kofke
Location: Georgia
Job: Teacher and author of “How To Survive (and perhaps thrive) On A Teacher’s Salary” (Danny teaches special needs children in Georgia. His wife, Tracy, was a school teacher before becoming a stay-at-home mom to their two young daughters.)

Danny says,
“1. Continue to live below … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Verdict On MNKD’s Afrezza Deferred

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 07:05 AM PST

Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that it will not be able to arrive at a decision regarding MannKind Corporation's (NASDAQ:MNKD) inhaled insulin candidate, Afrezza, by December 29, 2010 as announced previously.
The US regulatory body stated that it will need approximately 4 more weeks to complete its review of the application seeking marketing approval for Afrezza in the US. The candidate is being developed for treating type I and type II diabetes.
We remind investors … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


King Pharma Resubmits Remoxy NDA

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 07:05 AM PST

King Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NYSE:KG) and partner Pain Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:PTIE) recently announced that they have resubmitted a new drug application (NDA) to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for their pain candidate Remoxy. Remoxy has been developed using Durect Corporation's (NASDAQ:DRRX) ORADUR technology for moderate to severe pain that requires continuous, round-the-clock opioid treatment for an extended period of time.
King Pharma said that the resubmission is being treated as a Class … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


U.S. Stocks Advance After The Open; Dow Jones Climbs 0.33%

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 07:04 AM PST

Forex Pros – U.S. stocks were up after the open on Wednesday in thin trade leading up the end of the year, as shares in the commodity sector led markets higher and as a lack of economic data left little to focus on for investors.  

During early U.S. trade, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.33%; the S&P 500 index gained 0.21%, while the Nasdaq Composite index was up 0.24%.

With many investors already away on year-end leave, trading volumes were expected to be low, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex Technical Update 12.29.2010 – What’s Next For Silver?

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:53 AM PST

Silver (XAG/USD)

4H: Silver has shown resilience against the decline earlier in December. The RSI was observed to remain above 40 throughout this correction period.
Now the market broke above a congestion formation, and the RSI popped above 70 in the 4H chart. The projection for the current rally is to the 30.65 area, which was a 30-year high.
If the market has been ranging in 2010, or even just the Q4 of 2010, the 30.65 level should be respected.
However, the market has been rallying, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex Trading: USDJPY Moves Below The 81.98 Level

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:44 AM PST

This keeps the bearishness in tact for the USDJPY. Staying below 82.04 keeps the intraday bias to the downside. The 61.8% of the move up from the November low to the high comes in at 81.87. The low from yesterday came in at 81.81. A move through it targets 81.65 which was a spike low on November 12th.
The pair stepping down … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Shell, Qatar In Petrochemical Deal

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:35 AM PST

Energy major Royal Dutch Shell plc (RDS.A) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with state-run Qatar Petroleum to jointly study the development of a multibillion-dollar world-class petrochemicals plant in the industrial city of Ras Laffan, Qatar.
As per the deal – signed in Doha by His Excellency Abdulla bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry of the State of Qatar, and Peter Voser, Chief Executive Officer of Shell – the companies will build … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Stock Market News Briefs: Citigroup, Fairchild Semiconductor International, Jefferies Group, Mindray Medical International Limited, Occidental Petroleum, Piper Jaffray Companies, IPC The Hospitalist Company, RightNow Technologies

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:35 AM PST

 Citigroup (NYSE:C) CEO Pandit remarked that his firm is ready for any sort of regulatory changes

 FBR reiterated an “outperform” rating on Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE:FCS), raising the price target from $20 to $22

 Kaufmann reiterated a “buy” rating on IPC The Hospitalist Company (NASDAQ:IPCM), and lifting the price target from $40 to $43

 Piper Jaffray (NYSE:PJC) upgraded RightNow Technologies (NASDAQ:RNOW) to “overweight” with a target price of $26

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


Capella Education Upgraded

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:35 AM PST

We recently upgraded our recommendation on Capella Education Company (NASDAQ:CPLA), provider of online education, to ‘Neutral’ with a price target of $69.00. Earlier, we had an ‘Underperform’ rating on the stock.
Capella Education's strong focus on working adults and exclusive online education has enabled it to become a prominent player in the for-profit post-secondary education industry. The company's sustained efforts to expand educational programs helps it to boost enrollments, and in turn, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex Trading: GBPUSD Tests 100 Hour MA At 1.5417

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:32 AM PST

A break above is bullish for the pair and should solicit additional buying in the pair with a target being the 200 hour MA at the 1.5457 level … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – U.S. Dollar On The Defensive In Subdued Year-end Trade

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:24 AM PST

Forex Pros – The U.S. dollar was down against its major counterparts on Wednesday in thin year-end trade, amid indications the U.S. economic recovery was faltering.   

With many investors already away on year-end leave, trading volumes were low, resulting in volatile trade, while a lack of economic data left little to focus on for investors.  

Meanwhile, during European afternoon trade, the greenback was down against the euro, with EUR/USD climbing 0.17% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Swiss Franc: Caution

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:20 AM PST

Update on supports and resistances. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Japanese Yen: Under Pressure

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:20 AM PST

Update on supports and resistances. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


British Pound: Rebound

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:20 AM PST

Update on supports and resistances. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Euro: Rebound

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:20 AM PST

Update on supports and resistances. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


FX Levels And Outlooks 12.29.2010 USD/CAD AUD/USD Gold

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:19 AM PST

USD/CAD – Forming Double Bottom?Resistance 1: 1.0020; R2: 1.0050; R3: 1.01-1.0110
Support 1: 0.9980- 1.00: S2: 0.98

- The USD/CAD rebounded from 0.9980/0.9970 support area, twice. The first time established resistance pivot just below 38.2% retracement near 1.0020. A second attempt failed and a rebound stretched to 1.0060 (61.8% retracement seen in the 1H chart). However, the market rejected the rally, and the 1H candle closed below 1.0020.
- There could still be a rally back up towards … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – Euro Hovers Near 3-month Low Vs. Yen On Euro Debt Fears

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:09 AM PST

Forex Pros – The euro was down for the second consecutive day against the yen on Wednesday, hovering near a 3-month low, amid ongoing fears over the euro zone's sovereign debt crisis.
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EUR/JPY hit 107.65 during European afternoon trade, a daily low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 107.78, dropping 0.25%.

The pair was likely to find support at 107.79, the low of September 14, and resistance at 109.50, Tuesday's high.

Earlier in the day, European Central Bank Governing Council … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Neutral On Lockheed Martin

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:05 AM PST

We maintain our 'Neutral' rating on a long-term basis (6-12 months) on the defense behemoth Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) as we expect the stock to deliver lower results in 2011 as top line seems to decelerate taking profits down. Looking ahead, Lockheed expects its fiscal 2010 earnings to come in at $6.75 – $6.95 with revenues in the range of $44.9 billion-$45.9 billion. The Zacks Consensus earnings estimates for the fourth quarter, fiscal 2010 and fiscal 2011 are $2.13, $7.28 and … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Regulatory Approval For Icahn Bid

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 06:05 AM PST

Icahn Enterprises L.P. (NYSE:IEP) bid was accepted by The Federal Trade Commission to acquire Houston-based merchant generator, Dynegy Inc. (NYSE:DYN). Earlier this month Icahn Enterprises had announced that it will acquire Dynegy for $5.50 per share in cash, or approximately $665 million.
Under the terms of the agreement, Dynegy stockholders will receive $5.50 in cash for each outstanding share of Dynegy common stock they own, which is $0.50 per share and represents a 10% premium to Dynegy's … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Demand For Asian Investments Tips Dollar Lower

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 05:58 AM PST

Trends in currency markets tend to take on a firmer shape the longer they play out. The trend towards a weaker dollar continues to be plagued by the fact that while it is fading against most Asian units, the greenback refuses to play second fiddle to certain European ones. In addition, the mercurial forward movements taken by the commodity dollars continue to face contrarian setbacks as some bigger players come rushing through the thin markets leaving behind them a scene reminding us of a bull … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


FX Levels And Outlooks 12.29.2010 – GBP/JPY EUR/JPY EUR/GBP

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 05:47 AM PST

GBP/JPY Finding Support Above 126.00
Resistance 1: 127.00; R2: 128.00: R3 128.50-128.60
Support 126.15-126.00; S2:

- The GBP/JPY was projected to test the 126.50 and broke through, finding support just above 126.00. Looking at the daily, we have seen a persistent decline. This second downswing is so far 150% of the previous. At 125.90, it is 161.8%, a conventional fibonacci projection.
- From here, the market retraced 38.2% of yesterday's decline. This is a theme throughout the markets: … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


How Do We Get Our Economy Moving Again?

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 05:44 AM PST

Is there any doubt that our economy remains under severe duress or, as I have often maintained, is dealing with a serious bout of 'walking pneumonia'? Are we supposed to merely wait this thing out? Is there little that can be done to resuscitate 'our patient'? While there is little difficulty in identifying our economic malady, what is the cure? What mix of 'economic medications' may bring some life back to our national pulse?
Are we completely beholden to partisan posturing in … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


U.S. Drilling Activity Improves

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 05:35 AM PST

In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported a rise in the U.S. rig count (number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the country), primarily reflecting an increase in the number of land rigs.
The Baker Hughes rig count, issued since 1944, acts as an important yardstick for drilling contractors such as Transocean Inc. (RIG), Diamond Offshore (DO), Noble Corp. (NE), Pride International (PDE), Nabors Industries (NBR), Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Medco Programs Get Accredited

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 05:35 AM PST

Medco Health Solutions (NYSE:MHS), a leading health care-related company providing pharmacy benefit management ('PBM') and Specialty Pharmacy services, recently announced that Utilization Review Accreditation Commission ('URAC') has accredited its PBM and Drug Therapy Management ("DTM") programs.
URAC reached its decision after conducting a detailed review of over 400 parameters at Medco's headquarters, call centers and Therapeutic Resource Centers ("TRC").  The accrediting … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Gold, Dollar, Euro & China: Four To Tango In 2011

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 05:23 AM PST

For the most part of 2010, the typical image of Europe—one of cultural sophistication—has been replaced by widespread riots, burning cars, large scale strikes over labor reform and unemployment resulting from austerity measures amid a sovereign debt crisis in the region.

Gold Chart's European Tale 

Fear about defaults and more bailouts throughout the European Union (NYSE:UN) has formed a dark storm cloud hanging over the otherwise robust global rally, and pushed Gold to an all-time … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – EUR/CHF Falls To Daily Low Amid Simmering Euro Debt Woes

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 05:19 AM PST

Forex Pros – The euro was down for the second consecutive day against the Swiss franc on Tuesday, falling to a daily low, as simmering fears over the euro zone's debt crisis weighed on the single currency.  

EUR/CHF hit 1.2454 during European afternoon trade, a daily low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.2479, shedding 0.07%.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.2437, the low of December 22 and an all-time low, and resistance at 1.2665, Tuesday's high.

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


UK Households Inject Equity Into Housing In 3rd Quarter, Signals Weaker Spending, To Soften GBP?

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 05:16 AM PST

UK Households Inject Equity into Housing in 3rd Quarter
A report today from the Bank of England showed that UK households continue to "inject" capital into household equity. The figure for the 3rd quarter of 2010 showed withdrawals at a negative £6.1 billion, which means households are fortifying their equity and taking advantage of historically low interest rates. It's the 10th straight quarter that households made injections.
The third-quarter repayment accounted for a 2.4% reduction … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


AAR Corp. Outperforms

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 05:05 AM PST

We are maintaining our Outperform recommendation on AAR Corp. (NYSE:AIR) based on the Aviation Worldwide Services (AWS) acquisition, which pushed the second quarter 2011 EPS to 42 cents. That result beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 36 cents.  AWS is expected to be accretive to earnings and margins, and is also anticipated to have a positive impact on the company's fleet expansion.
Aviation Worldwide Services, a leading provider of expeditionary airlift services and … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


FX Levels And Outlooks 12.29.2010 – EUR/USD GBP/USD USD/JPY

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 04:53 AM PST

EUR/USD in a Bullish AttemptResistance: 1.3155: R2: 1.32; R3: 1.3280-1.33
Support pivot: 1.3080: S2: 130.50-130.60; S3: 129.70;

- The EUR/USD was in a sharp reversal yesterday after breaking above 1.3120 and then rejected at 1.3280.
- As sharp as the decline was, it could not create a lower low than the 12/26 and 12/23 lows yet. There was a rally from 1.3080.
- The rally hit a fibonacci retracement level of 38.2% at 1.3160 and price action suggests we are ready to head back down to retest … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


AAR Corp. Outperforms

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 04:35 AM PST

We are maintaining our Outperform recommendation on AAR Corp. (NYSE:AIR) based on the Aviation Worldwide Services (AWS) acquisition, which pushed the second quarter 2011 EPS to 42 cents. That result beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 36 cents.  AWS is expected to be accretive to earnings and margins, and is also anticipated to have a positive impact on the company's fleet expansion.
Aviation Worldwide Services, a leading provider of expeditionary airlift services and … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Kodak Partners With NEC Corp.

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 04:35 AM PST

Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) signed a license agreement with Tokyo based NEC Corp. in order to access each other's patent portfolio. The agreement is expected to strengthen Kodak's intellectual property portfolio.
Kodak carries out numerous expansion programs and continuously launches new products at competitive prices; which are expected to push growth despite the current difficult environment for the entire industry.
Moreover, Kodak reported improved results for the third quarter of … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


DuPont Buys Two Seed Makers

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 04:35 AM PST

EI DuPont de Nemours & Co. (NYSE:DD), the world's second- largest seed maker, announced that its Pioneer Hi-Bred seed unit has acquired Washington Court House, Ohio-based Seed Consultants Inc. and Lake Providence, Louisiana-based Terral Seed. These companies had been distributing seeds under the Pioneer trademark.
DuPont's wholly-owned subsidiary, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., operates in the seed industry and has seed production facilities located throughout the world. Seed … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Cosan And Amyris Join Forces

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 04:35 AM PST

Sugar and ethanol producer Cosan Limited (NYSE:CZZ) formed a joint venture with California-based Amyris Inc. (AMRS), pursuant to their term sheet entered in June 2010. The joint venture will primarily look into the development, production and commercialization of renewable base oils worldwide.
Base oils are the prime ingredients for the manufacture of lubricant oils, derived from crude oil refining process. Additives are included to base oils to meet certain performance criteria for the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Cosan And Amyris Join Forces

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 04:35 AM PST

Sugar and ethanol producer Cosan Limited (NYSE:CZZ) formed a joint venture with California-based Amyris Inc. (AMRS), pursuant to their term sheet entered in June 2010. The joint venture will primarily look into the development, production and commercialization of renewable base oils worldwide.
Base oils are the prime ingredients for the manufacture of lubricant oils, derived from crude oil refining process. Additives are included to base oils to meet certain performance criteria for the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Alcatel-Lucent Settles Lawsuit

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 04:35 AM PST

Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE:ALU) entered into a lawsuit settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). The company had been charged for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
The SEC accused the company of paying bribes to win contracts in Latin America and Asia and has been charged a penalty of $137 million, of which $92 million is for criminal charges and $45 million to settle civil charges.
The company has agreed to implement its policies … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – U.S. Dollar Down Against Major Rivals In Thin Year-end Trade

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 04:28 AM PST

Forex Pros – The U.S. dollar was down against its major counterparts on Wednesday in thin year-end trade, as a lack of economic data left little to focus on for investors.  

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

Meanwhile, during European afternoon trade, the greenback was down against the euro, with EUR/USD easing up 0.03% to hit 1.3119.

Earlier in the day, European Central Bank Governing Council member Yves … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – U.S. Dollar Hits 8-month Low Vs. Loonie On Rising Commodities

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 04:06 AM PST

Forex Pros – The U.S. dollar was down against its Canadian counterpart for the sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, tumbling to an 8-month low in thin trade, as rising commodity prices boosted the appeal of commodity-linked currencies.

USD/CAD hit 0.9974 during European afternoon trade, the pair's lowest since April 26; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.9991, slumping 0.18%.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.9929, the low of April 21, and resistance at 1.0070, Tuesday's … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Outlook 2011: Four Forecasts For Active ETFs

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 04:00 AM PST

The big question that the ETF industry faces in 2011 is where does the next trillion come from? The questions surrounding the Active ETF space in particular revolve more around when these products will really take off and attract significant investor assets.
The growth trajectory of this niche segment in the ETF industry remains to be seen. How it all plays out in 2011 depends on the type of new products that come to market, the level of regulatory clarity that the SEC provides with regards to … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


CHART OF THE DAY

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 03:52 AM PST

Forex – EUR/USD Pares Gains Amid Persistent Euro Zone Debt Concerns

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 03:46 AM PST

Forex Pros – The euro pared gains against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, retreating from a daily high in thin trade ahead of the year's end, as persistent concerns over the euro zone's sovereign debt crisis weighed on the single currency.    

EUR/USD hit 1.3156 during European morning trade, a daily high; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.3121, gaining 0.04%.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.3054, the low of December 23, and resistance at 1.3273, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


The Day Ahead: Euro-Zone M3

Posted: 28 Dec 2010 04:00 PM PST

12/29/10 The stories, data, and stocks that may have the greatest impact during the next trading … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


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