Wednesday, January 19, 2011

DailyMarkets.com - Review Of Capital One No Hassle Cash Rewards Credit Card For Excellent Credit

DailyMarkets.com - Review Of Capital One No Hassle Cash Rewards Credit Card For Excellent Credit


Review Of Capital One No Hassle Cash Rewards Credit Card For Excellent Credit

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 07:35 AM PST

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Swiss Franc: Under Pressure

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 07:19 AM PST

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


Stock Market News Briefs: Bank Of New York Mellon, Deutsche Bank AG, Goldman Sachs Group, International Business Machines, J P Morgan Chase & Co, Mosaic Company, Nucor, State Street Corp, U.S. Bancorp, USX, Wells Fargo & Company, Apple

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 07:15 AM PST

 Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) reported estimate-topping sales and earnings, also guiding higher for the fiscal second quarter. Fiscal first quarter earnings of $6.43 is well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.46 on revenues of $26.7 billion ahead of Zacks Consensus Estimate for $20.731 billion

 Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) has maintained Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) place on its Conviction Buy List, raising the price target from $340 to $450; JP Morgan (NYSE:JPM) has also raised its price target from $420 to … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Starwood Stays Neutral

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 07:15 AM PST

We maintain our Neutral recommendation on Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE:HOT).
We remain optimistic on the stock on some near-term revenue drivers like revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth, increase in occupancy rate, improving leisure industry outlook and continued growth in emerging markets. Starwood's third quarter 2010 operating earnings comfortably surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate on better-than-expected demand for hotels.
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Yum! To Sell 2 Name Brands

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 07:15 AM PST

Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM) plans to sell two of its brands – Long John Silver's and A&W – so that it can focus on expanding the remaining three brands KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell in the U.S, China and other international markets.
Louisville, Kentucky, based company acquired the two chains in 2002 for $320 million. Long John Silver’s and A&W account for 1,630 of the company's more than 37,000 restaurants worldwide. All the restaurants under the two brands are owned and operated by … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Gold And Silver Update 1.19.2011

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 07:11 AM PST

Gold (XAU/USD)

- Yesterday's Forex Video Tchnical Update with gold and silver noted a possible bearish continuation after the current corrective rally.
- The corrective rally is not over for gold. We are now at 61.8% retracement, and the RSI in the 1H chart continues to show bearish divergence. The RSI in the 4H chart remains below 60.
- So even though this rally extended, it is well within the context of a correction, waiting for topping and a bearish kick to start the bearish … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Blast Furnace To Fire Up TKC Steel Corporation (T)

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 07:00 AM PST

By the looks of it, TKC Steel Corporation or T in the Philippine Stock Exchange, a company engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of various steel products, is on the verge of a major move. As you can see from its chart above, T has recently broken out from a pennant pattern. I would say that breakout is valid given the relative surge in volume in yesterday's (January 19) move. Moreover, the volume since the start of the new year has picked up nicely, suggesting an increasing interest … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Stocks To Know For Wednesday: Apple, IBM, Western Digital, Citigroup

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 06:59 AM PST

US housing starts today were much weaker than expected at 529k versus 550k,  but building  permits were much stronger at +17% so may mitigate the housing starts numbers.

Yesterday Afternoon In Brief

US equities finished modestly higher yesterday, shrugging off worse than expected earnings out of Citigroup (NYSE:C) and a weaker than expected Empire survey. On the money whispers of strong numbers pending from China lead to strength  in commodities,  energy stocks and raw-materials … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


U.S. Stocks Fall As Goldman, Financials Drop; Dow Jones Sheds 0.03%

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 06:57 AM PST

Forex Pros – U.S. stocks were down after the open on Wednesday, as disappointing earnings results from Goldman Sachs dragged down shares in the financial sector, offsetting gains made in the technology sector. 

During early U.S. trade, the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 0.03%, the S&P 500 index was down 0.30%, while the Nasdaq Composite index slumped 0.15%.

Shares in global financial service provider Goldman Sachs tumbled 2.92% after it said that fourth quarter net income fell … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Linear Sees Soft 3Q, Shares Slump

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 06:38 AM PST

Linear Technology (NASDAQ:LLTC) reported second quarter earnings of 62 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus by 4 cents. Earnings were up 4.2% sequentially and 87.2% year over year. However, Linear's guidance continued to disappoint, driven by lower orders that weighed heavily on investor sentiment. As a result, the shares slumped 3.82% after-hours.
Revenue
Linear reported revenue of $383.6 million, down 1.3% sequentially, up 49.6% year over year and within management's guidance range of a 0-4% … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


IBM Beats On Strong Revenues

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 06:38 AM PST

International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) reported strong fourth quarter 2010 earnings, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a dime. This solid result was primarily driven by continued margin expansion in the quarter, based on better than expected revenue performance by Hardware and Software. 
Revenue also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate, driven by strong growth in both the Hardware and Software segments. IBM reported gains across all of its business units. A rejuvenated Services … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Earnings Scorecard: Apollo Group

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 06:37 AM PST

Apollo Group Inc. (NASDAQ:APOL), one of the world's largest private education providers, reported earnings per share growth of 10.9% year over year to reach $1.63 in the first quarter of fiscal 2011. The result topped the year-ago earnings of $1.47 per share and also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.35. On a reported basis, including one-time items, earnings came in at $1.61 compared with $1.54 in the prior-year quarter.  
Quarterly Review
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Forex – EUR/CHF Hits 1-month High Following Swiss Minister’s Remarks

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 06:36 AM PST

Forex Pros – The euro surged to a one month high against the Swiss franc on Wednesday, after Switzerland's economy minister said he was "concerned" over the currency's gains.

EUR/CHF hit 1.2996 during European afternoon trade, the pair's highest since December 14; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.2967, surging 0.55%.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.2771, Tuesday's low and resistance at 1.3089, the high of December 9.

Earlier in the day, Swiss Economics Minister … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Central Bankers Talk Down Inflation Warning

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 06:31 AM PST

Once again the dollar is taking a pounding midweek as economists soften their views over the health of the recovery. Of particular concern are developments in the labor and housing markets where frustrations are building over the length of time it will take to fully wind back the clock to before the financial crisis. The euro is today rallying sharply even though several central bankers have attempted to wade into the budding inflation debate in order to defuse some of the tension.
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Australian Dollar: The Downside Prevails

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 06:19 AM PST

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Canadian Dollar: Under Pressure

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 06:19 AM PST

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Japanese Yen: Under Pressure

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 06:19 AM PST

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British Pound: The Downside Prevails

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 06:19 AM PST

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Euro: Under Pressure

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 06:19 AM PST

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Politics Not Production Rallies Cocoa Prices

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 06:19 AM PST

Today’s Idea
Some traders who are looking for the recent rally in Cocoa prices to falter but who fear selling futures outright given the uncertainty surrounding the political climate in the Ivory Coast, may wish to explore the purchase of a bear put spread in Cocoa options. For example, with March Cocoa trading at 3020 as of this writing, the March Cocoa 3000 puts could be bought and the March Cocoa 2800 puts sold for about 55 points, or $550 per spread, not including commissions. The premium … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – USD/CAD Erases Losses After Weak Canadian Data

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 06:19 AM PST

Forex Pros – The Canadian dollar erased gains against its U.S. counterpart on Wednesday, following a report showing that Canadian manufacturing sales fell unexpectedly in November.

USD/CAD clawed back up from 0.9890, the daily low, to hit 0.9923 during European afternoon trade, gaining 0.13%.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.989, the day's low and resistance at 0.9976, the high of January 14.

Earlier in the day, Statistics Canada said that manufacturing sales fell 0.8% in … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


EnCana To Shed Fort Lupton Plant

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 06:05 AM PST

Canadian natural gas group EnCana Corporation (ECA) will sell its Colorado-based natural gas processing assets to Western Gas Partners, LP (WES) of Texas for $303 million. EnCana will execute the divestiture through its affiliate EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. The deal is expected to be closed in the in the first quarter of 2011.
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Home Depot In Neutral Lane

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 06:05 AM PST

We reiterate our ‘Neutral’ recommendation on The Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:HD). The company has been able to optimize capital allocation and concentrate on core business activities by following the strategy of shutting down underperforming stores. However, relentless job losses and a consequent check on consumer discretionary spends keep us cautious on the stock.
Home Depot has reinvigorated itself with a shift in focus from new square footage growth to maximization of productivity through its … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


GBP/JPY Hits Long-term Channel Resistance; Breaks Medium-term Channel Support

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 06:05 AM PST

GBP/JPY

- The 4H chart above shows the market breaking below a medium term channel support, while the daily chart below shows the test of a longer term channel resistance.
- The short-term outlook is now bearish, with a decline materializing after a a bearish divergence.
- The 130.50 area look to provide minor support, and below that the 129.80 area is an even stronger support with your 200SMA in the 4H chart, as well as a confluence of 61.8% and 38.2% retracement.
- The bearish action … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex Trading: EURUSD Tests Channel Resistance

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 06:02 AM PST

The next target is being tested in the EURUSD against the 1.5340 area. This is a parellel line off of the bottom trend line.  Look for selling against the level. However a  break should not be ignored as it represents  another bullish sign for the pair.  On the downside, staying above the 1.3464 level keeps the upside trend in place (high from yesterdays … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


USD/JPY To Test Triangle Support If 82.00 Breaks

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 05:48 AM PST

USD/JPY

- The USD/JPY looks to test the 82.00 support near 61.8% retracement. A break below that should see the market continue lower to test the triangle support near the previous low.
- Currently, the 82.00 area, 61.8% retracement is defending against the bears, but if the daily chart closes below it, the market should slide lower towards the traingle support. There is a minor pivot at 81.70 as you can see in the 4H chart.
- For the bullish scenario to open up, we need to see the market … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Canada Manufacturing Sales Fall Unexpectedly In November

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 05:39 AM PST

Forex Pros – Canadian manufacturing sales fell unexpectedly in November, official data showed on Wednesday.

In a report, Statistics Canada said that manufacturing sales fell by a seasonally adjusted 0.8% in November, after rising by 1.5% in October, whose figure was revised down from 1.7%.

Economists had expected manufacturing sales to rise by 0.6% in November.

According to the data, manufacturing sales in November fell to CAD44.9 billion, led by decreases in the motor vehicle and motor … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Cooper Launches Avaira Toric

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 05:35 AM PST

CooperVision, a part of The Cooper Companies Inc (NYSE:COO), the leading manufacturer of soft contact lenses, recently rolled out the Avaira Toric silicone hydrogel lenses for astigmatic patients in the domestic market. This latest addition to the Avaira family offers special help for such patients.
The wettable Avaira Toric lenses utilize the company's Aquaform Comfort Science permitting greater all-day comfort. This know-how creates a natural hydrophilic lens that maintains water, reducing … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Fuel Cost Hurts Delta

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 05:35 AM PST

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL), the second largest U.S. airline, reported its fourth quarter adjusted earnings of 19 cents missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 25 cents on higher fuel price, which may adversely affect the ongoing recovery of the airline industry. The company's profitability was also affected by the cancellation of several flights due to severe snowfall in December across the U.S. and Western Europe.
The shares of Delta Air Lines fell approximately 8.2% yesterday. The share price … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


U.S. Building Permits Rise More-than-expected In December

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 05:35 AM PST

Forex Pros – The number of building permits issued in the U.S. rose more-than-expected in December, official data showed on Wednesday.

In a report, the U.S. Census Bureau said the number of building permits issued in December was a seasonally adjusted 0.64 million, up from 0.54 million in November, whose figure was revised up from 0.53 million.

Analysts had expected building permits to rise to 0.56 million in December.

The report also said that U.S. housing starts fell unexpectedly in … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


EUR/USD Hits 8-Week High At 1.35, Can Euro Extend Its Relief Rally?

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 05:22 AM PST

We saw the EUR/USD hit an 8-week high in today's trading as we tested the 1.35 area during European session. This is going to be an important test for this pair. Will traders and investors "sell the rally" at this point or can the EUR/USD extend its recent momentum even further, further retracing its strong decline during November when we had the Irish debt crisis and rescue.
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EUR/USD’s Bullish Projections 1.19.2011

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 05:18 AM PST

EUR/USD

- The EUR/USD is strong. After pausing at the 1.3450 area twice, the market cracked it heading above 1.35.
- The 2 fibonacci studies are 1. extended retracement of the small decline at the beginning of the week. 2. projection of last week's rally.
- We see that near 1.36. we have both 61.8% projection and slightly more than 161.8% extended retracement.
- We can also see the 1.3580 area as 50% retracement in the daily chart.
- The next target after these are the 1.37 area and … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex Trading: GBPUSD Tests Upside Trendline.

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 05:06 AM PST

FX Headlines: U.K. Jobless Claims Falls To The Lowest Level In 21 Months

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 05:00 AM PST

        
Fundamental Headlines
• Futures Slip Before Goldman Report – Wall Street Journal
• China and U.S. Set to Square Off – Wall Street Journal
• GE to Sign Slew of China deals in Jobs Boost– Financial Times
• U.K. Jobless Claims Decline to Lowest in 21 Months – Bloomberg
• ECB Officials Edge Back From Threat of Higher Rates – Bloomberg
GBPUSD: Jobless claims in the U.K. fell 4.1K in December after tumbling 3.2K the month prior … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – Dollar Down Vs. Rivals As U.S. Housing Data Eyed

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 04:56 AM PST

Forex Pros – The U.S. dollar was down against all of its major counterparts on Wednesday, as increased risk appetite dampened demand for the dollar and as investors awaited the release of U.S. economic data.

During European early afternoon trade, the greenback was down against the euro, with EUR/USD surging 0.92% to hit 1.3512.

Successful short-term debt sales by Germany and Portugal earlier in the day as well as reported Asian sovereign buying helped support the single currency.

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


Forex – EUR/USD Supported By Sovereign Demand But Gains Limited

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 04:27 AM PST

Forex Pros – The euro remained up against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, supported by reported Asian sovereign buying but gains were limited as it failed to make a sustained break above a key resistance level at 1.35.

EUR/USD hit 1.3505 during European early afternoon trade, the pair's highest since November 23; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.3484, surging 0.73%.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.3252, Tuesday's low and short-term resistance at 1.3505, the days … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


The Next Best Thing: Acquiring Your Way Into Active ETFs

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 04:00 AM PST

Don't have the necessary approvals from the SEC to launch actively-managed ETFs? Don't have that long awaited exemptive relief to launch Active ETFs to get your product plans on the road, even though you've waited patiently for 1-2 years? Well, then find and someone who has all that, and then buy them. That appears to be the line of thinking that several of the larger fund companies trying to enter the Active ETF landscape have now adopted.
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EMED Mining Sets Out Drilling Plans For Rio Tinto Copper Mine

Posted: 19 Jan 2011 12:02 AM PST

Emed Mining (LON:EMED) , the mining exploration and development company with a portfolio of projects in Europe, announced today plans for drilling at its flagship Rio Tinto Copper Mine in 2011. EMED is still waiting for full regulatory approval to begin work at Rio Tinto but is nevertheless keen to restart production and carry out further exploration in order to extend the base-case 14-year life of the mine.

In its new plans, EMED will conduct grade control drilling within the planned open pit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Crude Oil: Potential For Very Strong Move

Posted: 18 Jan 2011 08:30 PM PST

Whether it is due to increasing demand (unlikely) or too much money chasing too few assets (likely), crude oil is on a launching pad that could lead to a 50% plus gain.

Here is the technical set up.  See figure 1 a monthly chart of West Texas crude (cash data).  The indicator in the lower panel looks for statistically significant times when volatility is low.  This would be when the indicator is below the lower trading band as it is now.  One thing about volatility is that … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


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