Monday, April 25, 2011

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DailyMarkets.com - Capital One Credit Cards – Which Capital One Card To Get?

Capital One Credit Cards – Which Capital One Card To Get?

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 07:35 AM PDT

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New Home Sales Rise More-than-expected

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 07:15 AM PDT

Forex Pros – New home sales in the U.S. rose more-than-expected last month, official data showed on Monday.<br/><br/>In a report, the Census Bureau said that new home sales rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 300.00K, from 270.00K in the preceding month whose figure was revised up from 250.00K.<br/><br/>Analysts had expected new home sales to rise to 280.00K last … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Economy In Focus

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 07:05 AM PDT

Monday, April 25, 2011

This is a very busy week, with the calendar full of economic and earnings reports. While blockbuster earnings reports pushed stocks to new highs last week, the focus this week will be economic reports.

The Fed will be in the spotlight, with Ben Bernanke holding his first news conference on Wednesday after the FOMC meeting. The market will be looking for clarity on the Fed’s course of action as the quantitative easing program comes to an end in June.

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Snap-On Inc Beats Estimates

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 07:05 AM PDT

Snap-On Incorporated (NYSE:SNA) reported revenues of $693.7 million for the first quarter of 2011, up 11.6%, from 2010 levels. Excluding $9.1 million of favorable foreign currency translation, organic revenues increased 10.0%.
Net earnings of $56.2 million, or 96 cents per diluted share, increased from $36.8 million, or 63 cents per diluted share, a year ago. This was above 89 cents as per the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Gross profit was $330.6 million and margin improved to 47.7% of revenues, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Earnings Preview: Becton, Dickinson

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 07:05 AM PDT

Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE:BDX) is slated to report second-quarter fiscal 2011 results on Tuesday, April 26, at the close of business. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is $1.30, representing an estimated year-over-year increase of 4.74%.  
During an earlier announcement, the company had guided both reported and adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations for fiscal 2011 to grow about 10% to 12% to a range of $5.45 to $5.55. At the same time, Becton, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Forex Notes On CHF-Strength In EUR/CHF, GBP/CHF, USD/CHF, And CHF/JPY

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 06:58 AM PDT

The Swiss Franc was a strong mover today strengthening across the board. The EUR/CHF maintains it bearish momentum in a medium term range. The GBP/CHF was in a bullish breakout from a narrow range, but is now threatening to break out of the opposite side. The USD/CHF continues to make fresh lows as this is pair consists of an anemic greenback, and strong Swissie. Finally The CHF/JPY is consolidating and showing intent of continuing a prevailing trend.
EUR/CHF

- The EUR/CHF is seen in the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Obama’s Big Problem Is ‘The Big Picture’

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 06:55 AM PDT

Things could be so much worse.
Really?
Try telling that to an individual ravaged by an investment scam, sold out by financial regulators, abused by her bank, and left paying substantially more at the gas pump and checkout line.
If these travesties were not bad enough, how do you think this individual may feel about the lack of real justice meted out against those individuals and organizations which perpetrated obvious scams and abuses? How do you think this individual may vote in upcoming … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Cellphone Economics: Free Markets Spread Wealth

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 06:41 AM PDT

New York Times — “It's not quite the stuff of bragging rights, but Arkansas and Mississippi find themselves at the top of a new state ranking: They have the highest concentrations of people in the nation who have abandoned landlines in favor of cellular phones. At the other extreme? People in Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Jersey are still holding on to their landlines, and they have the lowest concentrations of people whose homes use only cellphones. 

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Earnings Preview: Parker Hannifin

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 06:35 AM PDT

Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH) is slated to release third-quarter fiscal 2011 results on Wednesday, April 27. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for third quarter earnings per share (EPS) is $1.54, representing an annualized growth of 63.40%.  
Parker Hannifin had outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate over the trailing four quarters with a positive surprise of 5.40%.
Second Quarter Highlights
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The Dollar’s Demise Continues

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 06:18 AM PDT

Today’s Idea
With the trend for the U.S. Dollar index firmly in the bear camp, it would seem logical that traders may continue to explore trading strategies that would benefit from a continued decline. However with the potential of a sharp counter-trend rally occurring, especially with the large speculative short position seen, some traders may wish to protect their short position should a reversal occur. One such strategy could be a call ratio backspread. A ratio backspread involves selling … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Stock Market News Briefs: Apple, BB&T, E.I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company, International Game Technology, McDonald’s, Plexus Corp., QUALCOMM Incorporated

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 06:15 AM PDT

    International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT) reported Q2 EPS of $0.23, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.20 per share. Revenues rose 1% year-over-year to $492.0 million

    Maxim Integrated Products Inc (MXIM) reported Q3 EPS of $0.40 ex-items, in-line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Revenues for the quarter were up 19.2% year-over-year to $606.78 million

    Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares are up 2.4% and Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) shares are up … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Walmart “Gets Served” By DC Community Group

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 06:07 AM PDT

Washington Business Journal — “Walmart foes on Thursday released a massive list of demands they expect the world’s largest retailer to accept, in a legally binding contract, before locating in the District (it plans to open four D.C. stores by 2013). The stipulations run the gamut from a living wage ($12.50 an hour) to transit benefits ($50 per employee per month) to parking minimums (up to 2.5 free or low-cost spaces per 1,000 square feet of building space).”  Other demands … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

RadioShack Meets, Outlook Weak

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 06:06 AM PDT

RadioShack Corp. (NYSE:RSH) has declared first quarter 2011 financial results, which barely meet the Zacks Consensus Estimates. However, comparable store sales for the company-operated stores and kiosks (stores and kiosks opened at least a year) declined 0.6% year over year. This is a key retail performance indicator measuring growth from existing sales locations.
GAAP net income, in the first quarter of 2011, was $35.1 million or 33 cents per share compared with a net income of $50.1 million or … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

First Cash Beats With Pawn Growth

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 06:06 AM PDT

First Cash Financial Services Inc. (NASDAQ:FCFS), a leading provider of specialty consumer financial services and related retail products, reported first quarter 2011 earnings of 50 cents per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 48 cents and shot up 52% from the year-ago quarter.
The better-than-expected result was driven by strong pawn operations in both Mexico (up 33%) and the United States (up 22%). The company also witnessed improved margins in the reported quarter.
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Earnings Preview: Allegheny

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 06:06 AM PDT

Allegheny Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ATI) isslated to release its first quarter 2011 results on Wednesday, April 27, before the market opens. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first quarter is 49 cents, representing a significant annualized growth of 103.13%.  
With respect to earnings surprise, over the trailing four quarters, Alleghenyout performedthe Zacks Consensus Estimate in the two quarters and lagged behind in the other two quarters. The average earnings surprise was a … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Earnings Preview: 3M Company

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 06:06 AM PDT

3M Company (NYSE:MMM) is slated to release its first-quarter 2011 results on Tuesday, April 26. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter earnings per share (EPS) is $1.43, representing an annualized growth of 2.25%.  
3M had outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate over the trailing four quarters with a positive surprise of 7.02%.
First Quarter Highlights
3M's organic revenues improved in all its six businesses during the fourth quarter of 2010. Earnings per share for … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Before The Bell

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 06:00 AM PDT

04/25/11 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 Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Silver – Look Out Below?

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 05:32 AM PDT

Overnight the silver continuous futures contract (/SI) made it up to $49.82 following a sizable bullish gap opening to begin last evening’s session. Since attaining this overnight high silver retreated and having found support at $47.85, is trying to make a comeback – at this writing trading around $48.05.

On the left side of this chart is the 60 minute look at the situation and the right side of the chart is the daily view.

Click on the chart to ENLARGE

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AMD Has Good 1st Quarter

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 05:30 AM PDT

Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE:AMD) reported first quarter earnings of 7 cents a share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 5 cents.The shares are likely to remain buoyant, as results did not disapppoint.
Results were, however, not as exceptional as rival Intel Corp's (NASDAQ:INTC), as AMD remains a step behind with its product introductions. However, there were some bright spots, such as its growing involvement with Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL).
AMD is now operating as a product company, reporting the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Manpower Tops Estimate

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 05:30 AM PDT

Manpower Inc. (NYSE:MAN), the global leader in the employment services industry, recently posted better-than-expected first-quarter 2011 results that topped Zacks' expectations on the heels of revenue growth across all geographies, with several European and emerging markets portraying robust trends.
Better expense control also lent support to the bottom-line. However, a fall in demand for the counter-cyclical outplacement services continues to impact the results.
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Chubb Beats On Bottom Line

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 05:30 AM PDT

The Chubb Corp.'s (NYSE:CB) first quarter 2011 operating earnings of $1.35 per share were significantly ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.13. Earnings increased 18% from $1.14 in the prior year quarter. Operating income for the quarter was $405 million, improving 6% from $381 million reported in first-quarter 2010.
The better-than-expected results were driven by higher premiums earned.
Including net realized investment gains of $105 million or 35 cents per share, the company reported … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

What Are The Next Targets For Gold And Silver?

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 05:30 AM PDT

Gold and Silver; Bearish Divergence; 5-Wave Rally Structure (4/18)
Gold (XAU/USD)Short to Medium Term
- Gold did not top off, and even when there were pauses, the market maintained persistently bullish momentum.
- Now, the market reached a swing projection to 1510.
- The next bullish target is 1585, a larger swing projection using an Aug-Dec 2010 rally.
- If the market offers a throwback, it is likely to remain above 1500. If it does break below 1500, the next important support is at 1476.95. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Broad Dollar Weakness Continues To Be Main Theme

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 05:28 AM PDT

In what was sparse trading conditions, and lower liquidity as a result of European countries celebrating Easter Monday, we continued to see a move in favor of higher yielders and against the USD.
The USD continued to drift lower against its rivals, though it did not move that far away from the levels we had seen to end last week. Commodity markets continued their one sided moves as gold hit fresh record high above $1517 and silver jumped to the $49.78 level overnight. Commodity price … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Stock Market Summary For Monday, April 25, 2011 Special Alert CCJ

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 05:22 AM PDT

We are going to close the position in Cameco (symbol: CCJ) we added to the watch list on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at today’s market open price. We added the position in CCJ at $27.65. Through Thursday’s close this position in CCJ has returned 5.2% in 13 days while on the watch … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

GBP/USD Attempting To Break Above A Wedge Pattern

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 04:54 AM PDT

Consolidation Setups in EUR/USD, GBP/USD, EUR/JPY, and GBP/JPY (4/23)
GBP/USD
Short-Term- The GBP/USD continues to consolidate forming a wedge pattern seen in the 1H chart. Although the market has broken the rising channel support, it maintains the bullish momentum, as the RSI reading remains above 40.
- There is a bullish attempt currently, but the candlesticks show weak bulls. There is a resistance pivot at 1.6567. A break of this is opens up a retest of the 1.66.
- Further correction sees … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

EUR/USD Maintains Bullish Momentum And Breaks Out Of Consolidation

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 04:32 AM PDT

Consolidation Setups in EUR/USD, GBP/USD, EUR/JPY, and GBP/JPY (4/23)
EUR/USD
Short-Term- The EUR/USD was consolidating heading into the Easter break. It continued to respect a channel between 1.4590 and 1.4530 when the market opened this week. During this time, the 1H RSI reading remained above 40.
- There was ranging action that finally broke out in the European session, with the RSI reading about to push back above 70. Heading into the NY session, the market is likely to test the 1.4650 … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Stock Investor Sentiment: Waiting On The Fed

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 07:36 PM PDT

The sentiment indicators are not particularly revealing, but then again price on the SP500 really hasn’t gone anywhere either for the past 3 months.  Maybe investors are waiting to see how much longer the Fed plans to keep the monetary spigots turned on full blast.  I guess we will have our answer this week.  Insiders are neutral, and the “dumb money” indicator is neutral as well.  Higher prices are likely to bring more bulls into the ring, and paradoxically to the normal … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards
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