Wednesday, March 30, 2011

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DailyMarkets.com - PBIO: “Eating Your Own Dog Food Could Save Your Life”


PBIO: “Eating Your Own Dog Food Could Save Your Life”

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 11:35 AM PDT

Grant Zeng, CFA
PBIO: "Eating your own dog food could save your life"

The story
On March 28, 2011, the Venture Development Center, Boston's leading startup incubator for technology and life science companies, published a very interesting article about the unique business model of Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (PBIO). The article was entitled "Eating your own dog food could save your life."
In short, the article told a story like this. A scientist took a walk in the woods one day and … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


McCormick Beats; Reaffirms Guidance

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 11:35 AM PDT

McCormick & Co. Inc. (NYSE:MKC) posted results for the first quarter and fiscal 2011. Quarterly earnings came in at 57 cents a share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.5% and the year-ago earnings by 12%. The quarterly earnings benefited from higher operating income, as well as the increase in income from unconsolidated operations.
Quarterly Sales Details
For the first quarter total revenue grew 2% year-over-year to $782.8 million from the year-earlier quarter, benefiting from … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Accenture Focuses On Mail Service

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 11:35 AM PDT

Global technology services and management consulting company Accenture Plc. (NYSE:ACN) recently announced that it would enable postal agencies worldwide to offer digital mail. This mail is basically a digital version of printed mail which will be delivered to the mail account of their customers.
This will help the operators to recapture the lost revenue from a steady decline in mail volumes and will also help them to compete against a growing number of independent operators currently offering … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Autoliv Propagates In China

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 11:35 AM PDT

Autoliv Inc. (NYSE:ALV) announced that it has started building a new plant in Changchun, China that will replace the existing plant at the same location. The existing plant manufactures seatbelts, frontal airbags and side airbags for FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., FAW Car Co., Great Wall Motor Co., Bejing Benz Automotive Co., BMW Brilliance Automotive Co., and Shanghai GM Norsom Co. It employs about 450 people.
The company will invest $6 million for the plant. It will more than double the floor … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Allos Therapeutics Evenly Poised

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 11:35 AM PDT

We are maintaining our Neutral recommendation on Allos Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:ALTH) with a target price of $3.25.
Allos, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of small molecule drugs for the treatment of cancer. The company was formerly known as HemoTech Sciences, Inc. and changed its name to Allos Therapeutics in October 1994.
Allos suffered a narrower net loss in the fourth quarter of 2010 … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


CreXus Scraps Starwood Offer

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 11:35 AM PDT

CreXus Investment Corp. (CXS), a mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on commercial real estate assets, has recently rejected an unconditional buyout offer from Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (STWD), also a mortgage REIT, and instead proceeded with its secondary offering. The acquisition bid was contingent on CreXus suspending its equity offering as Starwood felt that it would lead to significant book value dilution.
Earlier, Starwood made a takeover bid for CreXus by … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – AUD/USD Up In U.S. Trade

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 11:15 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The Australian Dollar was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Wednesday.<br/><br/> AUD/USD was trading at 1.0324, up 0.32% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 1.0189, Friday&rsquo;s low, and resistance at 1.0337, today&rsquo;s high.<br/><br/> Meanwhile, the Australian Dollar was up against the Euro and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/AUD shedding 0.26% to hit 1.3681 and AUD/JPY rising 0.75% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


H-P Chalks Out Growth Strategy

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 11:05 AM PDT

Recently, in a Partner Conference held in America, Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) chalked out strategies to help boost its partners' profitability in the cloud and connectivity space. 
At the conference, HP's new chief executive officer Leo Apothekar recollected the agenda that was discussed in its Strategy Summit, held earlier this month. In the summit, the HP chief had asserted the convergence of cloud computing and mobile connectivity. (Please see: Takeaways from HP's Strategy … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


EA “Unleashes” New Game

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 11:05 AM PDT

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced the launch of SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED, the latest version of Need for Speed, in North America.
Need for Speed has been a revolution in the racing games segment with its cutting edge graphics, superior game controls and on the edge driving experience. Its subsequent versions have been equally impressive in terms of delivering a complete gaming experience.
SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED comes with renewed game engine and superior graphics, coupled with innovative camera … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


SK Telecom To Expand Overseas

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 11:05 AM PDT

According to market sources, South Korean wireless kingpin SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM) might invest in U.S. video rental chain Blockbuster Inc. Notably, Blockbuster had filed for bankruptcy in September 2010 after years of competitive struggle against  Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) and online offerings.
The investment is a part of the company's move to expand its business overseas to generate incremental revenue, given limited growth prospects in the highly matured domestic wireless market. SK Telecom … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Rio Ups Stake In Unconditional Bid

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 11:05 AM PDT

Global miner Rio Tinto Plc. (NYSE:RIO) announced that it has raised its stake in Australia-based Riversdale Mining Limited. Currently, the company has 98,247,606 shares of Riversdale, representing 41.51%, up from 20.95%.
The company also declared that the bid is unconditional, implying the abandonment of Riversdale's majority shareholders’ acceptance condition. Furthermore, to attract the shareholders, the company  has announced a raise in the offer price by $0.50 to $16.50 if Rio Tinto … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


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

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 10:45 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The New Zealand Dollar was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Wednesday.<br/><br/> NZD/USD was trading at 0.7628, up 0.85% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 0.7486, Friday&rsquo;s low, and resistance at 0.7637, today&rsquo;s high.<br/><br/> Meanwhile, the New Zealand Dollar was up against the Australian Dollar and the Euro, with AUD/NZD shedding 0.49% to hit 1.3538 and EUR/NZD falling 0.79% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Lockheed Wins Canadian Contract

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 10:40 AM PDT

Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:LMT) has won a five-year C$22.3 million contract from the Canadian Army. The contract comprises providing support services for Lockheed's live-fire, battle field training systems that prepare soldiers for future combat missions.
The Lockheed Martin Direct Fire Targetry system is a suite of interoperable, remotely controlled, static and moving targets operated at Canadian Forces Bases Gagetown, Valcartier, Petawawa and Wainwright. The system extends beyond conventional … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


MetLife Vends $1B In Notes

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 10:35 AM PDT

Yesterday, MetLife Inc.'s (NYSE:MET) unit, MetLife Institutional Funding II, sold 3-year floating-rate notes worth approximately $1.0 billion in the 144A private placement market, according to Reuters.
These floating-rate notes were issued at a price of $100.00 and dated to mature on April 4, 2014. The non-callable notes are projected to have a coupon rate of 90 basis points over the existing 3-month LIBOR rate. Interest on the notes is payable quarterly, in equal installments, commencing July … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Bank Of Lao Picks Oracle App

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 10:35 AM PDT

Oracle Corporation (NASDAQ:ORCL) was chosen by Bank of Lao PDR, central bank of Lao People's Democratic Republic, for the modernization of its banking operations.
Oracle's FLEXCUBE Universal Banking will be implemented by Bank of Lao PDR to manage the administrative aspects of its core banking system. The Oracle FLEXICUBE Universal Banking will be installed as the platform for processing of transactions, managing accounts and maintaining customer information centrally.
The application is also … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Navistar Gets Army Order

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 10:35 AM PDT

Navistar International Corp. (NYSE:NAV) recently received orders worth $97 million from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command for vehicles and other supplies for use in Afghanistan. The deliveries are scheduled for the fall of 2011 and completion by the fall of 2012. Only RPG nets will be delivered by summer 2011
The delivery orders include 265 general troop transport vehicles, 160 buses and 829 rocket propelled grenade (RPG) net kits for International MaxxPro Mine Resistant Ambush … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Ameriprise Downgraded To Neutral

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 10:35 AM PDT

We have downgraded our long term recommendation on the shares of Ameriprise Financial Inc. (NYSE:AMP) to Neutral from Outperform based on the lower-than-expected fourth quarter 2010 results.
Ameriprise's fourth quarter operating earnings of $1.21 per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.31 but surpassed the prior-year quarter's earnings of 91 cents per share. The year-over-year hike was driven by remarkable results in the Asset Management and Advice & Wealth Management … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Juniper To Bolster Telecom Services

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 10:35 AM PDT

Juniper Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:JNPR), one of the leading providers of networking infrastructure products and services, announced that its new network infrastructure will be deployed by New World Telecommunications Limited (New World Telecom). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Hong-Kong based New World Telecom pioneered the provision of telecom services in the region. The company offers international voice and data services within Hong-Kong as well as overseas. The company plans to … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Morgan Stanley Buys Loan Portfolio

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 10:35 AM PDT

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing ("MSREI") announced the acquisition of a U.S. real estate loan portfolio with a principal balance of $196 million from an overseas company. MSREI is the global real estate investment management unit of Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS). The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The unit of Morgan Stanley also stated that the loan portfolio comprised 45 assets with a blend of performing, sub-performing and nonperforming loans. The underlying assets consist of … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Shell To Vend UK Refinery

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 10:35 AM PDT

Royal Dutch Shell plc (RDS.A) announced that it has entered into an agreement with Essar Oil (UK) Limited (Essar) for the sale of the Stanlow refinery in the United Kingdom. The total sale price of the deal is valued at approximately $1.3 billion. Essar had made a formal proposal to buy the refinery in mid-February.
Under the terms of a five-year contract signed by both companies, Shell will provide crude oil to Essar, while the latter will supply products to the former.
Located near Ellesmere … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


“Surprising To See Strength In Markets”

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 10:20 AM PDT

03/30/11 Mogavero, Lee & Co.’s Doreen Mogavero weighs in on the ADP employment report, and fundamental outlook in the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Yen Touches A 3-week Low Vs. Dollar

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 10:15 AM PDT

03/30/11 The Japanese yen has posted another decline against the dollar this session as jobs data has gave way to speculation the Fed may sooncurtail its debt … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


AT&T Invests In Atlanta

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 10:05 AM PDT

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) announced its network improvement plans to support 4G speeds in Atlanta. The network improvement costs in this region are a part of the $19 billion capital investment in wireless and wireline networks of the company and other capital expenditures in 2011.
The network upgradation program includes: installation of improved backhaul connections to over 450 cell sites to foster 4G speeds and add capacity as well as incorporation of spectrum carriers to over 610 cell sites to … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Mid-East Crisis Hits Occidental

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 10:05 AM PDT

The mid-east crisis has taken its toll on Occidental Petroleum Corporation’s (NYSE:OXY) outlook as more than a third of total oil and gas production of the company comes from this region. Occidental has lowered its production expectation for the first quarter 2011 for a number of reasons, primarily for the disruptions in the Middle East.
The initial first quarter 2011 production guidance was 740,000 to 750,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed), which Occidental lowered by 29,000 … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Carnival Downgraded

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 10:05 AM PDT

We recently downgraded our rating on Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) from Neutral to Underperform. The rating on the world's largest cruise operator was downgraded on a host of factors including rising fuel prices, exposure to the sluggish European market and an overall inflationary outlook. Political disturbances in some regions and lower near-term Caribbean pricing will also be headwinds to the company.
In the recently concluded first quarter of 2011, Carnival's earnings of 19 cents came in … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Unicom Profit Dips, Costs Play Fowl

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 10:05 AM PDT

China Unicom (NYSE:CHU), China’s second largest mobile operator, announced its fiscal 2010 results with earnings per share of RMB 0.16 ($0.024 per share) plunging 60% year over year.
Adjusted net income fell 59.7% year over year to RMB 3.85 billion ($0.569 billion). This significant year-over-year decline in profitability can be traced to high costs associated with 3G service deployments and network expansion.
2010 represents the second consecutive year when China Unicom’s net income has dropped … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Updating The Strong Correlation In 10 Year Yield And SP500

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 10:00 AM PDT

When we think of inter-market positive relationships, most of us think of Stocks, Crude Oil, and Gold (among other commodities) as highly positively corrlated and that's true.
What doesn't come to mind immediately is the very strong positive correlation in the 10-year Treasury Note Yield and the S&P 500.
It's an important relationship that traders take for granted, so let's take a look at the current update:

The Black line is our old friend the S&P 500 index and the red line is … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – GBP/USD Up In U.S. Trade

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The British Pound was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Wednesday.<br/><br/> GBP/USD was trading at 1.6058, up 0.29% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 1.5938, Monday&rsquo;s low, and resistance at 1.6142, Friday&rsquo;s high.<br/><br/> Meanwhile, the British Pound was up against the Euro and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP shedding 0.18% to hit 0.8800 and GBP/JPY rising 0.68% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


European Markets Close Higher; Dax Up 1.77%

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 09:55 AM PDT

Forex Pros – European stocks were up after the closing bell on Wednesday.<br/><br/> At the close of European trade, Germany&rsquo;s DAX rose 1.77%, London&rsquo;s FTSE 100 gained 0.27%, France&rsquo;s CAC 40 climbed 0.92% and the EURO STOXX 50 was up 0.88%.<br/><br/> Meanwhile, on Wall Street, equity markets were up after the open. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.71%; the S&P 500 index gained 0.81%, while the Nasdaq 100 index climbed … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


EUR/GBP In Consolidation And Eyes 0.8720

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 09:45 AM PDT

EUR/GBP in a Bullish Breakout Towards 0.8880, 0.8940 (3/24)
EUR/GBP

Short-term:
- The EUR/GBP is in a correction after completing a clear impulse wave (look at the 4H chart at the rally from 3/23 – 5 waves and non-overlap). The RSI in the 1H chart declined below 30 to reflect bearish momentum.
- The market has stopped above the 0.8750 pivot and the decline was retraced 61.8% near 0.8805 area. This rally is a 3 wave rally. This could be a Gartley, which suggests bearish continuation if the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Bonds Recover From Early Losses

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 09:45 AM PDT

U.S. yields fell midweek as dealers bought bonds ahead of a key seven-year auction of government debt and after a 35 basis point increase in benchmark yields in less than two weeks provided support for bonds. Investors continue to tread wearily in the bond market on concern that the Federal Reserve is mulling its exit strategy from a period of ultra-easy monetary policy. St. Louis Fed’s James Bullard aired the prospect that the FOMC stops short of spending the full amount detailed in November … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Activision Releases NASCAR 2011

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 09:35 AM PDT

A leading developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products, Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) announced the release of NASCAR The Game 2011.
The game is currently available on Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and Sony Corp.'s (NYSE:SNE) PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and is priced at $59.99 MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price). The game will be available on Nintendo's Wii system later this … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Northrop Wins Navy Contract

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 09:35 AM PDT

AMSEC LLC, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC), received an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, cost plus fixed fee contract from the U.S. Navy for marine design and engineering services. The contract is in support of Puget Sound and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyards and Intermediate Maintenance Facilities.
The contract has a base period with four one-year option periods. If all the options are exercised, the total value of the contract would be approximately $40.2 million. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


AES Borrows To Produce Green Power

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 09:35 AM PDT

AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) announced that it received financial assistance from Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS) to begin construction of the 28.4 megawatt (MW) Drone Hill wind farm in Southeast Scotland. AES Corporation inherited Drone Hill when its unit purchased Your Energy Ltd., a U.K.-based renewable energy company.
The estimated total cost for constructing the Drone Hill wind farm will be £38.6 million ($61.6 million). The bank will provide a loan of £22.8 million ($36.4 million) and the balance of … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex Trading: EURUSD Tests 200 Hour MA/high From Yesterday.

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 09:29 AM PDT

The EURUSD brok above the 1.4102-05 area where the 38.2% and the 100 hour MA (blue line in the chart above) and has spiked higher. The pair is now testing the 200 hour MA and trendline resistance at 1.4134 area (high reached 1.4131).  A break above should lead to further buying with the high from yesterday the next target at the 1.4147. Support now at 1.4120-26 and then 1.4102. 

The pair has moved higher on a comment that ECB Bini Smaghi says the ECB is to raise rates in a gradual … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Entergy Lowers Residential Rates

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 09:05 AM PDT

Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR) will lower the electricity rates effective April 1, 2011 at Entergy Mississippi following a unanimous voting from the state Public Service Commission (PSC). For an average residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) per month rates will be $1.16 lower from April through June.
The state PSC agreed to lower the quarterly fuel-rate adjustment as per requests from Entergy. On an average, a typical customer’s bill will be $93.19 per month from April through June … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


AGCO Fendt Tractor A Record Setter

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 09:05 AM PDT

The worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, AGCO Corporation (AGCO) announced that its Fendt 828 Vario tractor has set a record for fuel efficiency – an all-time low of 245 grams per kilowatt hour – which is 19% below the industry average. This is a testimony to AGCO's incessant efforts to develop new products to meet new engine emission standards.
The test was conducted by PowerMix at the DLG Test Centre in Germany, the recognized authority for European … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Neutral On Dr Pepper Snapple

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 09:05 AM PDT

We reiterate our long-term ‘Neutral’ recommendation on Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE:DPS) with a target price of $40.00 per share. Dr Pepper Snapple is a leading manufacturer and distributor of non-alcoholic beverages in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
The company commands a strong portfolio of well-established flagship brands, such as Dr Pepper, Snapple, 7UP, Mott's, Sunkist, A&W, Canada Dry, Schweppes, Hawaiian Punch, Squirt and Peñafiel, which offers a strong competitive advantage to … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex Trading: USDJPY Forming Intraday Floor. Watch 82.87 Too

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 09:04 AM PDT

The USDJPY has a floor intraday at the 82.93 level. Just below that level is the 82.87 level. This was the low on the day the Bank of Japan intervened in the currency market on Sept 15th 2010.  This is different than the concerted intervention done this month.  A move below this level should lead to some further momentum down with a test of 82.55 – the 38.2% of the move up today – being the first target support for the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – Dollar Mixed Vs. Rivals As Risk Appetite Sharpens

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 08:45 AM PDT

Forex Pros &ndash; The U.S. dollar was mixed against its major counterparts on Wednesday, as risk appetite sharpened, spurring demand for riskier assets, while hawkish comments by senior Federal Reserve officials boosted the greenback.<br /><br />During U.S. morning trade, the greenback was slightly higher against the euro, with EUR/USD sliding 0.13% to hit 1.4095.<br /><br />On Tuesday, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Richard Fisher said he did not support … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Silver’s Breakout Does Not Look Successful; 36.80 Is Key Pivot

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 08:36 AM PDT

Silver Bounces from 36.50, 37.20 is Key Resistance Pivot (3/28)
Silver (XAG/USD)
Short to Medium Term
- Silver rallied above the 37.20 pivot, but was not able to hang on the gains as we entered into the US session. The market turned at 37.70 (near 78.6% retracement) and has broken back below the 37.20 pivot.
- The market still has a chance to rally, but the candlestick action suggests a failed breakout. The failure to push the RSI above 70 suggests a lack of bullish momentum.
- If the market … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – GBP/USD Trims Gains After ADP Payrolls Report

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 08:29 AM PDT

Forex Pros &ndash; The pound trimmed gains against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, easing off a three-day high after payroll processor ADP said U.S. private employers added 201,000 jobs in March, while February’s figure was revised down slightly.<br /><br />GBP/USD retreated from 1.6082, the pair&rsquo;s highest since last Friday, to hit 1.6039 during U.S. morning trade, easing up 0.18%.<br /><br />Cable was likely to find support at 1.5936, Monday&rsquo;s low … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


VRX To Launch Bid To Buy Cephalon

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 08:25 AM PDT

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. (NASDAQ:CEPH) for $5.7 billion in cash.
Valeant Pharma has proposed to pay $73 for each share of Cephalon which represents a premium of approximately 29% over Cephalon’s 30-day trading average. Valeant Pharma intends to begin a solicitation process during the week beginning April 4 in an effort to replace Cephalon's board of directors with its nominees. Valeant Pharma plans to finance the transaction entirely with debt.
Ontario-based Valeant Pharma had … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


ADP Sees 201K Private Jobs Added

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 08:25 AM PDT

The Automatic Data Processing (NYSE:ADP) employment survey was a little weaker than expected in March. It shows that private sector employment rose by 201,000, slightly below consensus expectations for a 210,000 increase. The gains, however, were widespread, and if confirmed by the BLS on Friday, would still be a solid report.

In February, ADP was almost right on the money, but that came after a few months when its estimates were well off the mark. In January, it was far too optimistic, showing a … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – Euro Lower As Fed Speculation Boosts Greenback

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 08:25 AM PDT

Forex Pros &ndash; The euro was lower against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, as speculation that the Federal Reserve may curtail its quantitative easing program and tighten monetary policy bolstered the greenback.<br /><br />EUR/USD hit 1.4053 during U.S. morning trade, the daily low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.4083, slipping 0.21%.<br /><br />The pair was likely to find short-term support at 1.4019, Monday&rsquo;s low and a six-day low and resistance … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Australian Dollar: Under Pressure

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 08:19 AM PDT

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


Canadian Dollar: The Downside Prevails

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 08:19 AM PDT

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


More Trouble For SIRIUS XM

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 08:16 AM PDT

Satellite radio service provider SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. (NASDAQ:SIRI) is facing legal challenges one after another. Yesterday, a U.S. District judge has ruled that the company must face class-action lawsuit related to antitrust violation. The case was filed in 2009 by a group of SIRIUS XM subscribers, who claimed that the company is abusing its monopoly power by raising prices to nearly 30%. SIRIUS XM was formed in 2008 after a merger between the two arch rivals, Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


APD To Launch New Technology

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 08:16 AM PDT

On April 12, 2011, Air Products & Chemical Inc. (NYSE:APD) intends to launch a new-generation wave soldering technology for the electronics assembly and packaging industry at the IPC APEX Expo in Las Vegas.
The Inert Wave Soldering technology is said to reduce manufacturing and material costs, including nitrogen flow rates, significantly increasing soldering joint quality and enable lead free (Pb-free) soldering. It reportedly reduces key defects by 90% and dross formation by 96% in … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


WFC To Redeem $3.2 Billion TRUPs

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 08:16 AM PDT

In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) announced that it would redeem $3.2 billion of trust preferred securities (TRUPs), as a part of its capital plan submitted to the Federal Reserve. The redemptions will be funded with the company's excess cash.
In January 2011, WFC submitted a capital plan to the Federal Reserve Board, including dividend hike, common stock repurchases, the redemption of certain trust preferred capital securities … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Clorox Balanced On Risk-Reward

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 08:16 AM PDT

We have maintained our long-term ‘Neutral’ recommendation on Clorox Corporation (NYSE:CLX) with a target price of $73.00 per share. Moreover, the company has a Zacks #3 Rank, implying a short-term ‘Hold’ rating on the stock.
Clorox is primarily engaged in the production, marketing and sales of consumer products in the U.S. and international markets. The company sells its products primarily through mass merchandisers, grocery stores and other retail outlets.The company manufactures products in more … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Cal-Maine Reports Lower Profit

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 08:16 AM PDT

Jackson, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NASDAQ:CALM) posted third-quarter 2011 adjusted earnings of $1.28 per share, which were well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.02 per share but down from year-ago quarter's earnings of $1.45 per share. The year-over-year decline in net earnings was attributable to higher feed costs, which according to the company would remain a cause of concern for the rest of fiscal 2011 as well.
Inside the Headline Numbers
Total revenue, in the quarter … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Gold Daily Outlook For March 31, 2011

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 08:08 AM PDT

By CommoditiesMansion.com
 
 
The precious metal ascended Wednesday as investors took advantage of relatively low prices. As noted yesterday, the metal traded near the pivot support at 1,410.00 but rebounded on debt rating cuts by Standards & Poor's rating agency to Greece and Portugal.
Constant fighting in Libya, along with Japan's nuclear crisis and Europe's debt woes urged investors to seek alternative investments, while inflation threats in Europe continue to direct … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


US Labor Market Continues To Mend, ADP And Challenger Job Cut Data Showsuits

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 08:08 AM PDT

The US labor market, after grinding along throughout most of 2010 has picked up of late, a positive sign for March's non-farm payroll report, due out Friday.
Today we had two reports on the labor market – the ADP employment change and the Challenger Job Cuts report.
ADP report shows another month of 200K private sector jobs gained
The ADP report measures only private sector employment and it showed a 201K increase for the month of March, a tad below forecasts of 205K, but still … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Gold’s Price Action Shows Bearish Bias After Breakout And Throwback

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 08:05 AM PDT

Gold Resolves Bearish Divergence with 50% Retracement (3/28)
Gold (XAU/USD)

Short to Medium Term
- The rally from 1410 broke above the consolidation zone, but the market does not seem to be developing a good bull run.
- The RSI failed to break above 70, so although the bearish momentum was invalidated, there is no bullish momentum with this breakout.
- Also at 50% retracement, we have seen a strong throwback as the US session got underway. The price action is strong, and threatens to break … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex Trading: EURCHF Looking Better. Tests March High Resistance.

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 07:50 AM PDT

The EURCHF closed back above the 100 day MA yesterday and has extended the move higher in today's trade. The pair has moved to test the high for March at the 1.3039 level.  A move above this level opens the door for further upside momentum.
The USDCHF move higher is helping the pair. The EURUSD is slightly down but not enough to offset the pairs move higher.  The CHF has been a safe haven currency and is down some 10% against the EURO since May 2010. This has hurt Swiss export … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Word From The Floor: US Stocks Extend Gains

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 07:50 AM PDT

03/30/11 The major US stock averages advanced amidst the latest economic data releases and IPOs. ADP report showed that the private sector added 201K … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – Euro Hits 10-month High Against Broadly Weaker Yen

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 07:36 AM PDT

Forex Pros &ndash; The euro advanced to a 10-month high against the broadly weaker yen on Wednesday, as hawkish comments by officials from the European Central Bank contrasted with Japan’s loose monetary policy stance.<br /><br />EUR/JPY hit 117.28 during European late afternoon trade, the pair&rsquo;s highest since May 13, 2010; the pair subsequently consolidated at 116.70, gaining 0.26%.<br /><br />The pair was likely to find support at 114.79, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Teachers In CA Make More In Retirement Than Active Teachers In More Than Half Of U.S. States

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 07:22 AM PDT

According to the California State Teachers' Retirement System 2010 Summary Report to Members, the average retired California public school teacher receives an annual pension of $51,072 (see chart above).  According to Department of Education data, that’s more in retirement pay than the average current salary for active elementary and secondary public school teachers in 28 states, and almost as much as the national average for active public school teachers of $55,350.  

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Crude In The Red, Trades Below $105 Before EIA Data

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 02:15 AM PDT

03/30/11 With investors expecting a build in crude supplies according to the EIA’s inventory data report, front month crude prices posted a slight decline on demand … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Forex – USD/CAD Close To Multi-year Low As Risk Appetite Sharpens

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 06:39 AM PDT

Forex Pros &ndash; The U.S. dollar was trading close to multi-year lows against its Canadian counterpart on Wednesday, as optimism over the global economic recovery boosted commodity linked currencies.<br /><br />USD/CAD hit 0.9688 during European afternoon trade, the pair&rsquo;s lowest since March 10; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.9706, shedding 0.36%.<br /><br />The pair was likely to find support at 0.9667, the low of March 9 and a 40-month low and … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Morning News Notes: 3.30.11

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 06:34 AM PDT

The morning news notes as prepared by TL…ATA truck tonnage, Obama to make energy speech today, the budget, Chinese economists blast Dollar dominance, Greenspan op-ed in FT, risk managers worry about the Dollar, and Libya.
 
 

 ”Morning News Notes: March 30, 2011″

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Before The Bell

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 01:00 AM PDT

03/30/11 The latest in news, commentary, and information on what’s moving the US equities markets prior to the NYSE opening … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


Tullow Oil Resolves Heritage Oil Tax Dispute And Agrees Acreage Sale To CNOOC And Total

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 04:01 AM PDT

Tullow Oil (LON:TLW) said this morning that it had resolved its protracted dispute with authorities in Uganda over a deal last year in which Heritage Oil (LON:HOIL) sold to Tullow its 50% stake in the EA-1 and EA-3A licences. In the aftermath of the US$1.45 billion deal the Ugandan Government and the Uganda Revenue Authority said there was a tax liability to be paid. Heritage disputed the tax charge but it was left to Tullow, which wanted to farm down its interests in EA-1, EA-2 and EA-3A and … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


London Stock Exchange AIM Conference: Tax Incentives, Liquidity Amp; Retail Investors

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 03:57 AM PDT

Last week saw the annual AIM conference at the London Stock Exchange (LON:LSE) which was well-attended by a mix of company CEOs, advisers and journalists covering a range of topics, not least fiscal incentives for SMEs, liquidity and how companies should approach investor relations.
The morning session was kicked off by the Head of AIM, Marcus Stuttard, after the LSE's CEO Xavier Rolet who had been scheduled to speak was called away on urgent business (in Toronto, one would assume!). The … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


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