Wednesday, May 25, 2011

DailyMarkets.com - Rewards Even Out Risks At Avon

DailyMarkets.com - Rewards Even Out Risks At Avon


Rewards Even Out Risks At Avon

Posted: 25 May 2011 07:35 AM PDT

We maintain our long-term 'Neutral' recommendation on Avon Products Inc. (NYSE:AVP).  Avon Products is a leading global beauty company, with over $10.8 billion in annual revenue in 2010. As the world’s largest direct seller of beauty and related products, the company markets its products to women in over 100 countries through 6.2 million independent sales representatives. The company also derives a substantial portion of its revenue from high-growth emerging markets, which offer a … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Rockwell Acquires Lektronix

Posted: 25 May 2011 07:35 AM PDT

Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE:ROK) recently announced the acquisition of a British company Lektronix, headquartered in Cannock, U.K, for an undisclosed price.
Lektronix is a leading independent industrial automation repairs and service provider in Europe and Asia, providing automation repairs, spares and other maintenance services for most industrial automation products, including programmable logic controllers (PLC), electric motor drives, industrial computers, and computerized numerical control … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Gold Futures Rise To 3-week High Amid Mounting Greece Fears

Posted: 25 May 2011 07:16 AM PDT

Forex Pros – Gold futures were up for a fourth day on Wednesday, climbing to a fresh three-week high as mounting fears over Greece’s sovereign debt and concerns over the pace of the U.S. economic recovery boosted the safe haven appeal of the precious metal.&nbsp; <br /><br />On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for August delivery traded at USD1,529.15 a troy ounce during U.S. morning trade, gaining … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Stalking The EUR/USD In This Week’s Consolidation With An Elliott Wave Count

Posted: 25 May 2011 07:12 AM PDT

EUR/USD Maintains Bearish Momentum and Completes Zig Zag Correction (5/24)
EUR/USD

Short-term- After completing a zig zag correction in the previous Asian session, the market failed to continue the downtrend in the European session.
- Instead the zig zag could be the first 3-wave correction in a more complex one. Last week's price action formed a rising wedge before sliding (see in 4H chart).
- Instead of a wedge, this week looks like it could be developing a double 3.
- In this scenario, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


3M’s New Dressing Solution

Posted: 25 May 2011 07:05 AM PDT

3M Company's (NYSE:MMM) Skin and Wound Care launched a new dressing solution called 3M™ Tegaderm™ Diamond Pattern Film Dressing. This is an adaptable solution with transparent, breathable film, preferred frame delivery system and new, Comfort Adhesive Technology.
Together with the accepted features of Tegaderm™ Transparent Film Dressings, the new dressing has a novel adhesive technology, which enhances moisture management performance thus providing longer use of dressing.  Health care … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


ABB’s New DC System

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:55 AM PDT

ABB Ltd. (NYSE:ABB) launched a new DC (direct current) electrical system, to be used in marine applications. The new DC system can be utilized in a number of vessels for highly efficient power distribution and electric propulsion.
The system is especially designed to be used on ships with low-voltage onboard power systems, such as offshore support vessels, tug boats, ferries and yachts, while reducing fuel consumption and emissions by up to 20%. The new launch is a part of the drive of … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – USD/CAD Pulls Away From 2-month High As Oil Pares Losses

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:53 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The U.S. dollar eased off a two-month high against its Canadian counterpart on Wednesday, as crude oil, Canada&rsquo;s largest export,&nbsp; trimmed losses ahead of a U.S. government report on oil stockpiles.<br /><br />USD/CAD pulled away from 0.9816, the pair&rsquo;s highest since March 28, to hit 0.9767 during early U.S. trade, unchanged on the day.<br /><br />The pair was likely to find support at 0.9696, the low of May 18 and short-term … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


FX Headlines: Risk Aversion Resumes As European Leaders Struggle To Find Solution For Greece

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:43 AM PDT

The move to risk-aversion resumed in the overnight session Wednesday, with the Swiss Franc continuing what has been essentially an unimpeded battering against the Euro since the beginning of April. The British Pound, on data showing that net exports surged in the first quarter, also proved to be a strong performer in the overnight, despite other components of GDP suggesting that the country is indeed on the verge of a stagflating economy.

Fundamental Headlines
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Ardea Biosciences Evenly Poised

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:36 AM PDT

We are maintaining our Neutral recommendation on Ardea Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:RDEA) with a target price of $24.00.
Ardea Biosciences, headquartered in San Diego, California, focuses on the discovery and development of small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of gout, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and cancer.
Ardea recently reported first quarter 2011 results. The development stage biopharmaceutical company's net loss of $0.59 per share exceeded the year-ago loss by $0.05 and the Zacks … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Stock Market News Briefs: AutoZone, DSW, El Paso, FPIC Insurance Group, Google, Goldman Sachs Group, Gentiva Health Services, J P Morgan Chase & Co, THOMSON Multimedia S.A., Valeant Pharmaceuticals International

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:36 AM PDT

    Shares of Yandex NV (YNDX) gained more than 55% to close at $38.84 in its opening trading day at the American exchange. Yandex is a Russian internet search company and its IPO was the biggest in the Internet sector after Google (NASDAQ:GOOG)

    Automotive-parts retailer AutoZone, Inc.'s (NYSE:AZO) shares surged 5.97% after the company reported third-quarter results that came in above analysts estimates and the Street's expectations

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Durable Goods Disappoint

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:36 AM PDT

Concerns about the near-term growth outlook of the U.S. economy may have started to move beyond the debate stage and start showing up in estimates for second quarter GDP.

The estimate cut by economists at JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) this morning to 2.5% from 3.2%, citing temporary factors, could be an early sign of the emerging trend on the estimates front. Today’s soft durable goods report for April, coming after a slew of mixed reports on the nation’s manufacturing picture in recent days, will likely … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Disney Expands, Revamps Stores

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:36 AM PDT

Disney store, the retail merchandising arm of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), recently announced its plans to open interactive concept stores in more than 40 locations in 2011, thus expanding its reach to new markets.
Backed by the successful launch of the innovative design store in 2010 and coupled with the huge demand from retail property owners, Disney Store is optimistic about its interactive store and it plans to open 60 new concept stores in 16 major markets in North America across 8 … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


EUR/GBP Shows Bearish Bias After Respecting 0.8750

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:34 AM PDT

The Euro Ends Week Returning to Vulnerability (5/20)
EUR/GBP

- The EUR/GBP respected the 0.8750 pivot in a ranging market.
- The 1H chart shows maintenance of the bearish momentum with the RSI staying below 60.
- This shows bearish bias. Now we are hammering at our previous low.
- The short term bearish target is 0.8550, which is in a cluster of support factors.
- As I write this, the market is already down below the previous low, and bears are attacking. Now, if the market is bearish and … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Cheaper Beef Ahead?

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:19 AM PDT

Today’s Idea
The current ample supply of Cattle in feedlots and potentially tighter supplies later this year seem to suggest that traders might wish to explore bear spreads in Live Cattle futures. For example, the February 2012 futures could be bought and the October 2011 futures sold. As of this writing, the February contract was trading at a 4.325 premium to the August contract. Traders in this spread would want to see the February premium increase.
Fundamentals
The historic rise in Cattle … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Morning Market Brief

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:15 AM PDT

05/25/11 The latest in news, commentary, and information on what’s moving the US equities … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


US Durable Goods Orders Continue Recent String Of Weak US Manufacturing Reports

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:10 AM PDT

US durable goods orders – those designed to last more than 3 years – fell by 3.6% in April, a figure that was lower than forecasts, led by declines in airplanes and supply disruptions to auto manufacturers.
Some important figures from Bloomberg:

Orders excluding the volatile transportation equipment category decreased 1.5 percent in April after a 2.5 percent gain. The median projection in the Bloomberg survey was for a 0.5 percent rise.
Today's report showed a 30 percent slump in … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Bullish On Perrigo

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:06 AM PDT

We have maintained our Outperform recommendation on Perrigo Company (NASDAQ:PRGO) with a target price of $100.00 on the back of impressive third quarter fiscal 2011 financial results.
Perrigo reported earnings per share of $1.07 for the third quarter of fiscal 2011, easily beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 96 cents and the year-earlier earnings of 81 cents per share. Results were driven by a solid top-line performance.
Third quarter revenues increased 29% over the prior year to $692 million. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Bank Profits Highest Since 2007:Q2

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:06 AM PDT

From the FDIC’s Quarterly Banking Profile:

“Commercial banks and savings institutions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) reported an aggregate profit of $29 billion in the first quarter of 2011, an $11.6 billion improvement (66.5 percent) from the $17.4 billion in net income the industry reported in the first quarter of 2010. This is the seventh consecutive quarter that earnings registered a year-over-year increase. For the sixth consecutive quarter, reduced … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Earnings Preview: Patterson Co.

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:05 AM PDT

Patterson Companies Inc (NASDAQ:PDCO), a leading distributor of dental, veterinarian and rehabilitation medical supplies, is slated to report its fourth-quarter fiscal 2011 results before the opening bell on Thursday, May 26. Based of its tepid third quarter results, the Minnesota-based company, in February, pared down its earnings per share target for 2011 to $1.86-$1.88 from its earlier guidance of $1.89-$1.99.
The current Zacks Consensus Estimates for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 are 51 … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Lender Processing Downgraded

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:05 AM PDT

We downgrade our recommendation for Lender Processing Services Inc. (NYSE:LPS) from Neutral to Underperform based on a host of factors like its first-quarter 2011 earnings, possibility of further foreclosure delays, high debt in its balance sheet and decreased outlook for 2011.
Lender Processing Services reported first-quarter 2011 adjusted earnings per share of 81 cents, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate and at the lower end of the company’s guidance range of 81 cents to 84 cents. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – USD/CHF Hits 2-week Low After Slump In U.S. Durables

Posted: 25 May 2011 05:58 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The U.S. dollar extended early losses against the Swiss franc on Wednesday, declining to a two-week low after government data showed that U.S. durable goods orders slumped in April, posting the biggest drop in six months.<br /><br />USD/CHF hit 0.8738 during European afternoon trade, the pair&rsquo;s lowest since May 10; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.8744, shedding 0.63%.<br /><br />The pair was likely to find short-term support at 0.8675, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


President Obama, “Are You In?”

Posted: 25 May 2011 05:57 AM PDT

Information is everything.
Regular readers of Sense on Cents are well aware of my having written that statement on many an occasion. Those on Wall Street who gain early access to critical information have a decided advantage. Those in Washington who gain the upper hand in controlling the flow of information are also at a decided advantage.
As these realities become ever more prevalent, Americans and people worldwide are working harder and digging deeper to attain unbridled access to … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


U.S. Core Durable Goods Orders Fall Unexpectedly In April

Posted: 25 May 2011 05:37 AM PDT

Forex Pros – U.S. core durable goods orders fell unexpectedly in April, official data showed on Wednesday.<br /><br />In a report, the U.S. Census Bureau said core durable goods orders fell by a seasonally adjusted -1.5% in April, after rising by 2.5% in March, whose figure was upwardly revised from 1.3%. <br /><br />Analysts had expected core durable goods orders to rise by 0.6% in April.<br /><br />The report showed that durable goods orders, which … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


U.S. Stock Futures Dip As Applied Materials Drops; Dow Sheds 0.15%

Posted: 25 May 2011 05:28 AM PDT

Forex Pros – U.S. stock futures pointed to a modestly lower open on Wednesday, as investors awaited key data on U.S. durable goods orders, while shares in Applied Materials dropped sharply ahead of the open after posting a disappointing outlook.<br /><br />Dow Jones Industrial Average futures pointed a decline of 0.15%, the S&amp;P 500 futures dipped 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures shed 0.15%.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br />The world&rsquo;s largest … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Celanese Increases Emulsion Prices

Posted: 25 May 2011 05:25 AM PDT

Effective June 15, 2011, specialty material company Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) will increase the price of all emulsions sold in the Americas.
Prices for vinyl acetate homopolymers will be up by 3 cents per pound, vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) emulsions by 3 cents per pound, vinyl acrylic emulsions by 5 cents per pound and pure acrylic emulsions by 9 cents per pound.
The increase was driven by continued price rise in raw materials, particularly in the propylene/acrylic monomer chain, as well as … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


EUR Falls To Fresh Record Low Vs CHF

Posted: 25 May 2011 05:17 AM PDT

The Euro was generally mixed against the USD, falling in early Asian trading, but recouping a good part of its losses in the European session, turning this week into a very sideways affair in the EUR/USD pair.
However, against its European rivals, the Euro struggled, sliding against a strong GBP, and hitting a fresh record low against the Swiss Franc just below 1.23.
Investor sentiment started the global session in a sour mood, and the EUR was pressured by rumors, proved to be … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


AUD/JPY In An Imminent Breakout From A 5-wave Triangle

Posted: 25 May 2011 05:13 AM PDT

AUD/JPY

- The AUD/JPY pair can be seen in a triangle completing a 5-wave-count and getting close to the apex.
- The RSI has been trapped between 40 and 60 reflecting congestion of momentum. A breakout is imminent especially after the 5-wave structure.
- The daily chart shows the market consolidating after the spike in mid-March. The RSI shows the market maintaining the bullish momentum in the medium term. The bullish continuation scenario should push the reading back above 60, and eventually … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Pound Lifted By In-line Growth Data

Posted: 25 May 2011 05:02 AM PDT

The necessary evil of a Greek default continues to hang overhead like the Sword of Damocles with some wishing for its fall given the prospect of its removal seems less likely. This year's Sherlock Holmes award goes to EU Monetary Commissioner Olli Rehn who earlier told an OECD forum in Paris that Greece is "the most difficult case" among the three bailout victors. Yesterday's commodity rebound has paled into insignificance as investors balk at the prospects for growth should the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – Dollar Mixed After Finland Approves Portugal Bailout

Posted: 25 May 2011 04:58 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The U.S. dollar was mixed against its major counterparts on Wednesday, as risk aversion eased after Finland approved a bailout for debt-laden Portugal but concerns over Greek sovereign debt persisted.<br /><br />During European afternoon trade, the greenback was up against the euro, with EUR/USD sliding 0.16% to hit 1.4077.<br /><br />Earlier in the day, Finland’s parliament approved Portugal’s EUR 78 billion bailout package from the European Union and … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – GBP/USD Climbs To 3-day High As Risk Aversion Eases

Posted: 25 May 2011 04:33 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The pound erased losses against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, rising to a three-day high after Finland’s parliament approved Portugal’s bailout package, soothing some concerns over the sovereign debt crisis in the euro zone.<br /><br />GBP/USD clawed back up from 1.6130, the daily low to hit 1.6235 during European afternoon trade, gaining 0.33%.<br /><br />Cable was likely to find short-term support at 1.6056, Tuesday&rsquo;s low and a seven-week low … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


GBP/USD To Test Channel Resistance In US Session

Posted: 25 May 2011 04:27 AM PDT

GBP/USD Reacts after 50% Retracement (5/24)
GBP/USD

Short-Term- The GBP/USD did not resume the downtrend, not after 50%, not after 61.8% retracement. Looking at the 1H chart below, it is now heading towards 78.6% retracement, and more importantly, it is testing the declining channel resistance heading into the US session.
- The 4H chart above shows the market with strong bullish price action. The RSI is also testing 60, and threatening to kill the bearish momentum.
- The 1.62 pivot is … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – EUR/USD Pares Losses But Remains Under Pressure

Posted: 25 May 2011 03:59 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The euro pared losses against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, after Finland’s parliament approved Portugal’s bailout package, but the single currency remained under pressure amid ongoing concerns over Greece&rsquo;s sovereign debt.<br /><br />EUR/USD eased off 1.4012, the daily low, to hit 1.4063 during European early afternoon trade, still down 0.25% on the day.<br /><br />The pair was likely to find support at 1.3868, the low of March 17 and resistance … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Oil Finds Support But Durable Goods Data Threatens, Gold Outlook Clouded

Posted: 25 May 2011 03:43 AM PDT

Commodities – Energy
Crude Oil Poised to Rise But Durable Goods Data Threatens
WTI Crude Oil (NY Close): $99.59 // +1.89 // +1.93%
Prices continue to consolidate below the 50% Fibonacci retracement of the drop from the May 2 high at $104.73, with anything shy of a daily close above this boundary keeping the overall structure bearish. A descending triangle formation above $94.65 bolsters the case for downward continuation, with a daily close below the pattern's lower boundary initially … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – EUR/CHF Tumbles To Fresh Record Low On Debt Woes

Posted: 25 May 2011 03:21 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The euro tumbled to a fresh record low against the safe haven Swiss franc on Wednesday, as mounting concerns over Greece&rsquo;s sovereign debt crisis weighed heavily on market sentiment.<br /><br />EUR/CHF hit 1.2306 during European morning trade, the pair&rsquo;s lowest since the launch of the single currency in 1999; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.2305, tumbling 0.84%.<br /><br />The pair was likely to find short-term support at 1.2250 … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


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