Monday, January 17, 2011

DailyMarkets.com - What’s Up With Petron Corporation (PCOR)?

DailyMarkets.com - What’s Up With Petron Corporation (PCOR)?


What’s Up With Petron Corporation (PCOR)?

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 05:00 PM PST

Petron Corporation or PCOR in the Philippine Stock Exchange was one of top stories of 2010 when it rose by more 100% in a little over 5 weeks. San Miguel Corporation (SMC) raised its stake in the company to 68% by buying 24 million shares of SEA refinery Corporation, which owns 50.1% of Petron. As you can see, the shares of PCOR had jumped from PHP 7.11 on November 23 to a high of PHP 19.98 on January 4, 2011. PCOR, however, has lost its momentum after reaching the said high and has since … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates

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Forex – GBP/JPY Up During The Asian Session

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 04:45 PM PST

Forex Pros – The British Pound was higher against the Japanese Yen on Tuesday.

GBP/JPY was trading at 131.60, up 0.19% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 130.46, Friday's low, and resistance at 131.88, Friday's high.

Meanwhile, the British Pound was up against the U.S. Dollar and the Euro, with GBP/USD gaining 0.12% to hit 1.5906 and EUR/GBP falling 0.40% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Markets In Everything: Cars As Virtual Piggy Banks

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 04:18 PM PST

GLOBAL POST — Argentines are buying cars in record-breaking numbers this year, but not necessarily because they’re burning to drive. With currency markets uncertain and inflation expected to reach 30 percent in 2011, Argentines are trying to find places to park their savings.

“Those who can buy property, but those who can’t buy cars,” said Hernan Valdez, who bought a new Peugot. He said many of his friends bought cars this year, too.

Fueled by record soy and corn harvests last year as well … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – NZD/USD Down During The Asian Session

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 03:50 PM PST

Forex Pros – The New Zealand Dollar was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Monday.

NZD/USD was trading at 0.7720, down 0.04% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.7564, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 0.7748, today's high.

Meanwhile, the New Zealand Dollar was down against the Australian Dollar and up against the Euro, with AUD/NZD gaining 0.01% to hit 1.2870 and EUR/NZD falling 0.06% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


UTX To Sell UK Guarding Business

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 02:35 PM PST

UTC Fire & Security, a business unit of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX), has agreed to sell off its UK manned guarding business, Chubb Security Personnel Limited, to a Sweden-based security provider affiliated to Securitas AB.
The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2011, subject to certain customary conditions. The divesture will allow the company to concentrate on its high technology content operations, supporting growth and efficiently fulfilling customer … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Covidien Backs FDA On Acetaminophen

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 02:05 PM PST

Ireland-based healthcare product maker Covidien plc (NYSE:COV) has backed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent move on the safe use of acetaminophen, a drug used to relieve pain and lower fever.
The FDA recently requested manufacturers to restrict the use of acetaminophen in pain reliever drugs to 325 milligrams (mg) per pill or capsule within three years given the risk of liver damage. Moreover, the regulator has announced new labeling for prescription drugs containing … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Community To Put Directors In Tenet

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 02:05 PM PST

With the intention to grab Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE:THC), Community Health Systems Inc (NYSE:CYH) plans to nominate directors to Tenet’s board at its annual meeting.
Community Health has notified that it will designate 10 of its own nominees, plus four alternates to Tenet's board, which is scheduled for re-election at its annual meeting on November 3, 2011.
Community Health has nominated the following 10 directors:

Thomas M. Bourdreau, a former senior executive at Express … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – EUR/USD Down At The End Of U.S. Session

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 01:55 PM PST

Forex Pros – The Euro was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Monday.

EUR/USD was trading at 1.3294, down 0.70% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.2962, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 1.3456, Friday's high.

Meanwhile, the Euro was down against the British Pound and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP shedding 0.81% to hit 0.8368 and EUR/JPY falling 0.92% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – USD/JPY Down Toward The End Of U.S. Session

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 01:40 PM PST

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

USD/JPY was trading at 82.72, down 0.19% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 82.36, today's low, and resistance at 83.46, Wednesday's high.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar was up against the Euro and down against the British Pound, with EUR/USD shedding 0.75% to hit 1.3287 and GBP/USD rising 0.09% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Sunstone Hotel To Spread Wings

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 01:35 PM PST

Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. (NYSE:SHO), a lodging real estate investment trust (REIT), recently announced its plans to acquire premium hotels across the U.S. worth approximately $1 billion to expand its portfolio and capitalize on improving market fundamentals.
The company wants to buy upscale hotels of 400 rooms or larger in 2011 in major cities on the East and West coasts of the U.S. The acquisition spree is part of the long-term strategy of the company to own assets in some of the premium … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


St Jude’s New Ultrasound System

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 01:35 PM PST

Medical devices giant St. Jude Medical (NYSE:STJ) has introduced the ViewMate Z intracardiac ultrasound system and the ViewFlex Plus Intracardiac Echocardiography ("ICE") catheter.
ViewMate Z is used for real-time image guidance and visualization of a patient's cardiac anatomy and is capable of delivering fast, high-fidelity images, which help direct diagnosis or provide therapy during electrophysiology procedures. The system is compatible with the new ViewFlex Plus ICE catheter.
ViewMate Z … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Stalking The EUR/USD Under The Head And Shoulder (1.17.2011)

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 01:28 PM PST

EUR/USD

- The EUR/USD has lost the volatility it had in the previous European session as the market entered the US session, during observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- In the beginning of the US session, we did have a sharp rejection at a declining trendline. The market retraced somewhere between 38.2% and 50%, and is now held in a range between 1.3308 and 1.3277.
- A close in the 15-min chart below 1.3277 should see an attempt to test and break 1.3244. This should coincide with the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – EUR/USD Down Toward The End Of U.S. Session

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 01:25 PM PST

Forex Pros – The Euro was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Monday.

EUR/USD was trading at 1.3289, down 0.74% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.2962, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 1.3456, Friday's high.

Meanwhile, the Euro was down against the British Pound and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP shedding 0.84% to hit 0.8366 and EUR/JPY falling 0.92% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Three ETFs To Cash In On Intel

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 01:18 PM PST

Chip bellwether, Intel Inc. (NASDAQ:INTC), recently reported a quarterly profit of $3.39 billion, up nearly 48.7 percent from a year earlier, giving further confidence that the economy is improving and shinning a ray of light on exchange traded funds [[ETFs]] that track the semiconductor industry.
This profit of $0.59 per share came despite weaknesses seen in the consumer personal computer world and was primarily driven by increased business server demand, which aided in pushing revenues up to … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Embraer Sells In China

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 01:05 PM PST

Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A., or Embraer (NYSE:ERJ), the largest Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, sold ten EMBRAER 190s to CDB Leasing Co., Ltd. (CLC), of China. The delivery is expected in the second half of fiscal 2011.
Recently, Embraer delivered the first Legacy 650 large executive jet in Brazil and signed an agreement with Deutsche Lufthansa AG for eight new EMBRAER 195 jets for a total value of $338 million.  
Embraer's product portfolio supports stronger customer … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


The (Employment) Score At Halftime

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 01:05 PM PST

Two years ago, Obama took the oath of office. This seems like a good time to assess his presidency in terms of the economy and see how he stacks up relative to other recent presidents. Clearly Obama took charge during a difficult time for the economy, probably more challenging than any other recent president with the possible exception of Ronald Reagan. However the economic challenges facing Obama were certainly much different than those facing Reagan. In some senses it is impossible to be … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


ArcelorMittal-Nunavut Join Forces

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 01:05 PM PST

Finally, the Baffinland battle comes to an end with rivals ArcelorMittal (NYSE:MT) and Nunavut Iron Ore Acquisition Inc. agreeing to team up under the ArcelorMittal offer.
As per the agreement, ArcelorMittal and Nunavut Iron will own 70% and 30% of Baffinland, respectively, upon successful completion of the ArcelorMittal offer and provided the second step acquisition transaction is completed.
ArcelorMittal is providing Baffinland shareholders with an increased offer of C$1.50 in cash for 100% of … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex Trading: USDCAD Inches Higher Away From Floor Support But It Still Must Prove Bullishness

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 12:59 PM PST

The USDCAD has moved cautiously higher after testing floor support at the 0.9858 level.  The price has moved closer to the 100 hour MA at the 0.9885 level currently but the pair is not out of the bearish woods just yet.  A move above that level is step two (holding 0.9858 was step one).   A move above the level will pave the way for a move toward the 200 hour MA at 0.9915 and then resistance at the 0.9929 level (low from April 2009). 
Tomorrow the BOC has a … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – GBP/USD Up During The U.S. Session

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 12:45 PM PST

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

GBP/USD was trading at 1.5876, up 0.04% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.5583, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 1.5954, today's high.

Meanwhile, the British Pound was up against the Euro and down against the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP shedding 0.80% to hit 0.8368 and GBP/JPY falling 0.10% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Bank Failures: 3 So Far

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 12:35 PM PST

Last Friday, U.S. regulators shuttered Brunswick, Georgia-based Oglethorpe Bank, taking the number of banks failing thus far in 2011 to 3. This follows 157 bank failures in 2010, 140 in 2009 and 25 in 2008.
While the bigger banks benefited greatly from the various programs launched by the government, many smaller banks continue to struggle. Tumbling home prices, soaring loan defaults and a high unemployment rate continue to cast a shadow on such institutions.
With the industry absorbing bad … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Time Warner Cable Saves TV Blackout

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 12:35 PM PST

Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE:TWC) recently entered into a tentative agreement with Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SBGI) to ensure uninterrupted services of Sinclair local TV station affiliates such as FOX and ABC channels to about 4 million Time Warner Cable video customers. The dispute over the retransmission fees is temporarily solved; however, Time Warner Cable announced that it will enter into a final deal with Sinclair within a week.
Dispute over transmission fees between cable operators … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Video Game Sales Decline In 2010

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 12:05 PM PST

The video game industry continued its dismal run for the second straight year, with sales down 6.0% year over year in 2010 to $18.58 billion, according to the research group NPD.
Software sales declined 6.0% year over year to $9.36 billion. Including Personal Computer (PC) sales, software sales declined 5.0% to $10.1 billion in fiscal 2010.
However, higher sales from used games, digital downloads, games for smart phones and games played over social networks kept video game content sales at … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Canadian Solar Making European Inroads

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 12:05 PM PST

Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:CSIQ) has supplied modules to Europe’s largest capacity photovoltaic solar power plant, built by MEMC Electronic Materials Inc.'s (NYSE:WFR) subsidiary SunEdison. SunEdison's 70 MW photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Northeast Italy, near the town of Rovigo, is the largest capacity single-operating PV solar power plant in Europe.
SunEdison is a global provider of solar-energy services. The company develops, finances, installs and operates distributed power plants using … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – USD/CAD Down During The U.S. Session

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 12:05 PM PST

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

USD/CAD was trading at 0.9874, down 0.38% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.9848, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 0.9978, Friday's high.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar was up against the Euro and down against the British Pound, with EUR/USD shedding 0.72% to hit 1.3291 and GBP/USD rising 0.07% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Gold Wave Patterns Remain Bearish And S&P 500 Near The Top

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 11:50 AM PST

My most recent forecasts for the SP 500 and Gold have been calling for interim peaks in both around Mid- January. Gold, I told my subscribers a few weeks ago, was definitely topping and likely to drop now to $1270-$1280 per ounce before resuming the Bull Market advance. The SP 500 I have forecasted a 1285-1315 topping area since the 1175 pivot lows on that index, and we are very close as well in that regard.

Gold has been in a 9 plus year bull market since 2001 and has another 3 years … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Target In Neutral Lane

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 11:35 AM PST

Target Corporation's (NYSE:TGT) efficient marketing, multi-channel strategy, product innovation, compelling pricing strategy and new merchandise assortments should help drive comparable-store sales and operating margins in the long term. We expect the company to gain market share, and believe that more focus on consumables should boost sales and earnings in a sluggish consumer environment.
Going forward, the company will focus more on store renovations and improving store sales productivity. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Starwood Expands In Middle East

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 11:35 AM PST

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (NYSE:HOT) is planning to grow its portfolio in the Middle East over the next five years through its existing 50 hotels in the region and 25 new hotels in the pipeline. In January, Starwood will also enter into deals to open 5 new hotels in the region.
The White Plains, New York-based company opened its first hotel in the Middle East in 1966. In almost 44 years, the company has expanded in ten countries in the Middle East. Starwood manages … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – EUR/USD Down During The U.S. Session

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 11:15 AM PST

Forex Pros – The Euro was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Monday.

EUR/USD was trading at 1.3294, down 0.71% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.2962, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 1.3456, Friday's high.

Meanwhile, the Euro was down against the British Pound and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP shedding 0.76% to hit 0.8372 and EUR/JPY falling 0.92% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Lockheed Wins Navy Contract

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 11:05 AM PST

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) received an $84 million U.S. Navy contract to provide sonar systems for U.S. submarines. Per the contract, Lockheed Martin will participate in development, production, support and modernization of all U.S. submarine sonar systems, including initial system deliveries for Virginia Class submarines under construction as well as upgrades for existing ones.
If all options are exercised, the company estimates the total contract value would be $2.1 billion. The … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Weak Holiday Sales For Hasbro

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 11:05 AM PST

Hasbro Inc (NYSE:HAS)  announced disappointing preliminary sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2010. The company expects to report its full results on February 7, 2011.
The Pawtucket, Rhode Island–based company expects to report total revenue of $1.3 billion for the fourth quarter of 2010, down 7% year over year as demand for toys was below its expectations during the crucial holiday season. We believe the demand was low due to tough weather conditions and price increases by … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


CRA International Beats

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 10:35 AM PST

CRA International Inc. (CRAI), a leading global consulting firm, reported fourth quarter 2010 pro forma earnings of 35 cents per share, which outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4 cents and also earnings of 32 cents reported in the year-ago quarter.
The improvement in results was aided by an active pipeline for both litigation and management consulting businesses and cost-containment initiatives resulting in margin enhancement.
Total revenue grew 2.3% on a year-over-year basis and 20% … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Earnings Preview: IBM

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 10:35 AM PST

Tech bellwether International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) is scheduled to report its fourth quarter 2010 results after market closes on January 18. Historically, the company's earnings have consistently surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Notably, IBM has been raising its guidance for almost every quarter over the last three years.
We expect the company to post yet another better-than-expected quarter with year-over-year growth in revenue, margins and profitability. The Zacks … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – AUD/USD Up During The U.S. Session

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 10:35 AM PST

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

AUD/USD was trading at 0.9942, up 0.56% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.9821, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 1.0019, Thursday's high.

Meanwhile, the Australian Dollar was up against the Euro and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/AUD shedding 1.23% to hit 1.3375 and AUD/JPY rising 0.36% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – NZD/USD Up During The U.S. Session

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 10:00 AM PST

Forex Pros – The New Zealand Dollar was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Monday.

NZD/USD was trading at 0.7728, up 0.89% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.7564, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 0.7748, today's high.

Meanwhile, the New Zealand Dollar was up against the Australian Dollar and the Euro, with AUD/NZD shedding 0.31% to hit 1.2864 and EUR/NZD falling 1.62% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


European Markets Mixed At Close; Dax Up 0.03%

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 09:55 AM PST

Forex Pros – European stocks were mixed after the closing bell on Monday.

At the close of European trade, Germany's DAX rose 0.03%, London's FTSE 100 shed 0.27%, France's CAC 40 declined 0.20% and the EURO STOXX 50 was down 0.33%.

Meanwhile, on Wall Street, equity markets were up after the open. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.47%; the S&P 500 index gained 0.74%, while the Nasdaq 100 index climbed … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Top Ten Best Selling Cars And Trucks, 2010

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 09:19 AM PST

From Ward’s Automotive, the Top Ten Best Selling Cars and Trucks for 2010:

Cars

Trucks

1
Toyota Camry
327,804
Ford F Series
528,349

2
Honda Accord
282,530
Chevy Silverado
370,135

3
Toyota Corolla/Matrix
266,082
Honda CR-V
203,714

4
Honda Civic
260,218
Dodge Ram Pickup
199,652

5
Nissan Altima
229,263
Ford Escape
191,026

6
Ford Fusion
219,219
Toyota RAV4
170,877

7
Chevy Malibu
198,770
Chevy Equinox
149,979

8
Hyundai Sonata
196,623
GMC Sierra
129,794

9
Ford … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


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