Thursday, June 23, 2011

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DailyMarkets.com - CAG Misses By A Penny


CAG Misses By A Penny

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 07:50 AM PDT

ConAgra Foods Inc. (NYSE:CAG) posted an EPS of 47 cents in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, compared with 39 cents in the year-ago quarter. The improvement is attributable to lower incentive compensation expense and recent share repurchases. The results missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 48 cents. 
For FY11, EPS was reported at $1.75, up from $1.74 in the previous year.
Revenues
Net revenues improved 5.3% from the year-earlier quarter to $3,210 million, primarily driven by increased … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Quest Launches Gazelle On Android

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 07:50 AM PDT

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE:DGX),a leading player in the diagnostic testing market, recently launched a new version of its mobile health platform, Gazelle. The company claims that this latest version will work in sync with Google's (NASDAQ:GOOG) fast-growing Android smartphone operating system. Currently, Gazelle is available for free at Gazelleapp.com as well as in the Android Market at market.android.com.
Earlier, in October 2010, Gazelle was first introduced to operate under Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


DPP FIOCRUZ Sales Forecast

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 07:35 AM PDT

Brian Marckx, CFA
DPP FIOCRUZ Sales Forecast – Upside To Our Estimate

In a press release this morning Chembio (CEMI) provided an update to anticipated sales of the four DPP rapid tests that have been approved for sale in Brazil.  These DPP tests include two oral fluid HIV tests (approved in June and September 2010), a test for canine leishmaniasis (approved in April 2011) and a single parameter treponemal test for Syphilis (approved in May 2011).  A fifth DPP test, for leptospirosis, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


FBIZ: Added To Russell Microcap Index

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 07:35 AM PDT

Ann Heffron, CFA
FBIZ: Added to Russell Microcap Index

Yesterday, First Business Financial Services, Inc. (FBIZ) announced that its stock will be added to the Russell Microcap Index on June 24, 2011. We believe that this will have a positive impact on FBIZ's share price as institutional index funds that are based on the Russell Microcap Index are rebalanced to include FBIZ in the portfolio. Moreover, we expect this impact to continue as liquidity in FBIZ shares improves due to higher trading … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Earnings Preview: Accenture

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 07:35 AM PDT

Accenture Plc (NYSE:ACN) is scheduled to announce its third quarter of fiscal 2011 results on June 23 after market close. There have been some changes in analysts' estimates post its second quarter 2011 results.
Second Quarter Recap
Accenture posted impressive second quarter results, with earnings per share (EPS) of 75 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 71 cents. Accenture reported second quarter 2011 net revenue of $6.05 billion, up 16.9% from $5.18 billion reported in the year-ago … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Red Hat Beats; Raises Outlook

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 07:35 AM PDT

A leading provider of open source solutions, Red Hat Inc. (RHT) reported strong first quarter 2012 results, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by two cents.
Earnings per share (EPS) of 18 cents (including stock-based compensation expenses but excluding amortization) increased 28.6% year over year from 14 cents reported in the year-earlier quarter.
The year-over-year earnings growth was driven by strong revenues, which increased 26.6% year over year to $225.5 million in the first … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex Trading: EURUSD: Watch 1.4150

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 07:11 AM PDT

Sometimes I miss a key level and I want to thank Stephen Ward for bringing up the 38.2% of the 2011 range comes in at the 1.4150 level.  This price is also a key level to eye today. A close below the 38.2% and the 100 day would add to the bearish technicals. A move above each could ignite a short covering rally.  Watch this 1.4150 level closely as … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


U.S. New Home Sales Fall Less-than-expected In May

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 07:05 AM PDT

Forex Pros – U.S. new home sales fell less-than-expected in May, official data showed on Thursday.<br /><br />In a report, the U.S. Census Bureau said new home sales declined by 2.1% to a seasonally adjusted 319,000 units in May, down from 326,000 units in April, whose figure was upwardly revised up from 323,000 units.<br /><br />Analysts had expected the number of new home sales to decline to 310,000 units. <br /><br />The median sales price of new houses … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Since Last Year, It’s Been Nothing But “Drill, Baby, Drill”

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 07:00 AM PDT

Since Last Year, It's Been Nothing But "Drill, Baby, Drill"
by David Fessler, Investment U Senior Analyst
Thursday, June 23, 2011
When Michael Steele first coined the phrase "drill, baby, drill" during a speech at the 2008 Republican National Convention, he suggested the United States needed to increase drilling for oil and gas and to become more energy independent.
No kidding…
But since then – believe it or not – "drill, baby, drill" is exactly what's been … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


IBM Unveils New Analytics Appliance

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:56 AM PDT

International Business Machines Corp.(NYSE:IBM) has come up with a new analytics application, namely IBM Netezza High Capacity Appliance, which can analyze up to 10 petabytes of data within minutes. A petabyte is a unit of information which is equal to one quadrillion bytes or 1024 terabytes.
Organizations such as banks, insurance companies, healthcare organizations and communications service providers are required by industry regulators to store huge amounts of data for specific time periods that … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Crude Oil Plunges To 4-month Low After IEA Taps Reserves

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:50 AM PDT

Forex Pros – Crude oil futures extended losses on Thursday, plunging to a four-month low after the International Energy Agency announced that it would release additional oil supplies from emergency stocks for only the third time in its history. <br /><br />On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light, sweet crude futures for delivery in August traded at USD90.42 a barrel during U.S. morning trade, plunging 4.35%.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


U.S. Dollar Gains Across Majors After FOMC Signals No More Stimulus

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:49 AM PDT

The U.S. Dollar was the best performer in the Asian and midway through the European session as yesterday's Federal Open Market Committee decision to announce the end of quantitative easing and thus no further stimulus at present time boosted market participants' confidence in the world's reserve currency. As a result, the Greenback rallied across all of the major currencies, finding the most strength against the Euro and the Aussie, gaining 1.24 and 0.79 percent, respectively, at the time … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Bernanke Signals – ‘You’re On Your Own – For Now’

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:40 AM PDT

The dollar is sharply higher following Bernanke's downbeat assessment of the world's leading economy having revised growth lower as the economy takes longer to create jobs. The Fed's decision to maintain its balance sheet at a record was of no surprise to investors but the impotent sensation has cut investors' appetite for risk. It would have been nice to hear that the impact of previous waves of policy response would soon kick-in, but many of us have got past that place as we realize … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Stock Market News Briefs: Apogee Enterprises, Astrazeneca PLC, Biogen Idec Inc, Credit Suisse Group, Deutsche Bank AG, FedEx, F5 Networks, Jabil Circuit, Robbins & Myers, SCBT Financial, Western Refining, DENTSPLY International, Yahoo!

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:32 AM PDT

    Shares of Robbins & Myers, Inc. (NYSE:RBN) jumped 8.77% on strong fiscal third-quarter profits. The energy equipment supplier said strong customer demand and the recent acquisition of oilfield services has helped the company’s increase its profits

    Shares of Jabil Circuit (NYSE:JBL) gained 3.18% to close at $19.45 after the company posted earnings that doubled from the previous year. The company also initiated buyback of $200 million of … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Weak Jobless Claims

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:32 AM PDT

Stocks will likely continue to reflect what Fed Chair Bernanke said, or didn’t say, on Wednesday even as we got another negative labor market report this morning. The weak growth picture emerging out of the Fed chief’s news conference and today’s Jobless Claims report will likely force stocks to give back the gains of the last few days.

I discuss the disconcerting aspect of what the Fed chief said Wednesday below, but let’s look at this morning’s weaker than expected labor market report first. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Earnings Preview: Oracle Corp.

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:32 AM PDT

After the closing bell today, Oracle Corp. (NASDAQ:ORCL) is scheduled to release its fourth quarter 2011 results. In the run up to the earnings results, we do not notice any substantial movement of analyst estimates for the quarter.
Looking Back at 3Q11
Oracle, in its previous (third) quarter reported strong results on the back of robust top-line growth. The solid results were driven by approximately 29.0% year over year growth in new software license revenue.
Earnings (excluding one-time items but … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Where And When Did Wall Street Go Wrong?

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:32 AM PDT

You do not need to read Sense on Cents to know that Wall Street and America have problems. That said, the future of both the financial services industry and our nation are inextricably linked.
The innovative ideas which our nation must generate to drive future growth and employment require capital. Wall Street has that capital. In my opinion, Wall Street needs to seriously refine the use of its capital for its own benefit and that of our nation.
Can Wall Street adapt? Does Wall Street … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Eastman To Buy Sterling Chemicals

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:32 AM PDT

Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) announced that it will acquire Sterling Chemicals Inc. (SCHI) for $100 million in cash in order to boost its plasticizer product line. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2011.
The transaction, which includes Sterling’s plasticizer and acetic acid manufacturing assets in Texas City, Texas, is expected to be accretive to Eastman’s full-year 2012 earnings per share in excess of its cost of capital. The purchase has been approved by the respective … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex Trading: GBPCHF Remains Below Trendline Resistance At 1.3524 Today

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:22 AM PDT

The GBPCHF continues to remain below the underside of trendline resistance keeping the bearish bias in tact. The pair moved below this trendline yesterday (which extends back to March 2010 – see chart below) and today tested the underside (high was 1.3523). The inability to breach above the trendline today, opened the downside up for further selling.
The pair has been pressured on the back of the weaker global economic situation and the flight to quality in the CHF which remains a safe … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – USD/CAD Jumps To 3-day High After Jobless Data

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:20 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The U.S. dollar jumped to a three-day high against its Canadian counterpart on Thursday, as risk aversion sharpened after disappointing data on U.S. jobless claims added to fears over the U.S. economic recovery.<br /><br />USD/CAD hit 0.9818 during U.S. morning trade, the pair&rsquo;s highest since June 20; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.9813, gaining 0.77%.&nbsp; <br /><br />The pair was likely to find support at 0.9699, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Swiss Franc: The Downside Prevails

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:19 AM PDT

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


Japanese Yen: Under Pressure

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:19 AM PDT

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


British Pound: Caution

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:19 AM PDT

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


Euro: Under Pressure

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:19 AM PDT

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


Greece Concerns Add Extra Pressure To EUR On Top Of Bernanke, Macro Data

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:07 AM PDT

We highlighted the next steps in the Euro-zone debt crisis in an article yesterday, and talked about the possible pitfalls along the way for the EUR as there are still many hurdles along the way that need to be cleared before markets breathe easier.
Well, it wasn't long before one of those risk events pressured the Euro-zone, though a mix of poor macro data in the form of weaker manufacturing PMI from Germany also pressured the single currency.
In the sovereign debt crisis, EU … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Gold And Silver Sliding Precipitously

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:05 AM PDT

Gold (XAU/USD)

Short-Term to Medium Term- Gold was very close to being on its way to retest the record high at 1576 after break above the 1550 highs. Then we got a sharp reversal, which did not act as a confirming throwback. Instead it established that the upside break this week was a clear-out. That in turn builds weakness for gold in the short-term.
- The decline is within the context of a consolidation. Remember that this bearish outlook is against a very strong rally we saw in 2010 and … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Will TV On Tablets Become A Reality

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:01 AM PDT

Watching TV programs on tablets may become a reality. From last March, the entertainment industry is witnessing a new legal battle between cable operators and cable channels once Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE:TWC) introduced a new application to stream TV programs on the Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) developed iPADs. Therefore, any subscriber can watch the TV programs just by downloading the application on iPAD.
As soon as Time Warner Cable introduced this innovative application, Viacom Inc. (VIA.B) was the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Bed Bath Beats Estimates Yet Again

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:01 AM PDT

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ:BBBY) reported better-than-expected first-quarter 2011 results on the heels of high single-digit growth in sales and higher margins. Earnings rose approximately 38% to 72 cents per share from the year-ago quarter earnings of 52 cents a share, handily surpassing its earnings guidance range of 58 cents to 61 cents per share. Bed Bath & Beyond also outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 62 cents a share. The company has reported nine consecutive quarters of … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Synutra Reports Loss

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:01 AM PDT

Synutra International, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYUT) reported a loss of 15 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2011, lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of loss of 24 cents and the last quarter loss of 36 cents. However, fourth quarter earnings failed to beat the year-ago quarter earnings of 17 cents.
The results dropped on a year-over-year basis due to sluggish revenue, but improved sequentially based on robust sales of the branded powdered formula product. 
During the quarter,  net sales … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – EUR/CHF Tumbles To Record Low Amid Global Growth Fears

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 05:50 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The euro tumbled to a record low against the Swiss franc on Thursday, after an unexpected increase in U.S. jobless claims added to concerns that the global economic recovery is losing momentum.<br /><br />EUR/CHF hit 1.1902 during European afternoon trade, the pair&rsquo;s all-time low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.1903, tumbling 1.20%.<br /><br />The pair was likely to find short-term support at 1.1800 and resistance at 1.2147, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex Trading: EURUSD Breaks Below Key Support And Scoots Lower.

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 05:45 AM PDT

The 1.4182-86 level had multi reasons to find support…and it broke. The price has scooted lower and is now below the channel … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 05:43 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The number of people who filed for unemployment assistance in the U.S. last week rose unexpectedly, official data showed on Thursday. <br /><br />In a report, the U.S. Department of Labor said the number of individuals filing for initial jobless benefits in the week ending June 18 rose by 9K to a seasonally adjusted 429K, confounding expectations for a decline to 410K. <br /><br />The previous week&rsquo;s figure was revised up to 420K from 414K. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


EUR/USD’s Bearish Targets

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 05:42 AM PDT

EUR/USD Stalls Ahead of the FOMC Meeting 6/22
EUR/USD

Short to Medium-Term- The current decline marks failure to break above a previous high in price action. Note the RSI high in the 4H chart is higher. This sets up a negative reversal signal and suggests a swing projection, targeting 1.4020. (A negative reversal occurs when the RSI high is higher, but the corresponding price high failed).
- However, there is a rising support to be concerned about because in the longer perspective the market … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


U.S. Futures Add To Losses After Jobs Data; Dow Sheds 0.7%

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 05:36 AM PDT

Forex Pros – U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower open on Thursday, adding to weakness from the previous session after the Federal Reserve downgraded its growth forecast for the U.S. economy and gave no indications of further monetary stimulus.<br /><br />Dow Jones Industrial Average futures pointed to a loss of 0.7%, the S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.9%, while Nasdaq 100 futures indicated a 0.75% drop.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex Trading: EURUSD At Lower Boundary Of Channel And 100 Day MA (& Fibo Support)

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 05:32 AM PDT

The EURUSD has touched the bottom trendline at the 1.4186 level.  This level will be watched . A break below should increase the selling momentum as the market continues to liquidate.
The pair is also testing the key 100 day MA at the 1.4182 level   To make the level even more important the 50% of the move up from the February low to the May high.  That level comes in at 1.4183.
If support is going to hold, this is it. If the price goes through, the market should scoot … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Show Pony For The Risk On Trade Is The Aussie Dollar, Is It About To Crack

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 05:32 AM PDT

The Aussie dollar has been the show pony for the risk on trade. Ben Bernanke endorsed the risk off trade today, yip thats right, he speaks stocks sell off and the dollar rallies. Who would have thought ! All the Aussie dollar longs will be a tad nervous to say the least.

The Aussie dollar (FXA Etf) has been expecting to top out in mid 2011. It maybe here this week! The perma $AUD bulla may (but very unlikely) keep it up for a while yet, but we are hoping to sell it on a break out south. The … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Neutral On Nucor

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 05:22 AM PDT

We maintain our neutral recommendation on Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE) as the company's focus has been on profitable growth through acquisitions over the past several years. Nucor plans to continue to seek attractive opportunities to acquire businesses, forge joint ventures and make other investments that are complementary to its existing strengths. Realizing the anticipated benefits of acquisitions or other transactions will depend on its ability to operate these businesses and integrate them … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Rio To Buy Tata’s Riversdale Stake

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 05:22 AM PDT

Recently, Rio Tinto plc (NYSE:RIO) received a nod from the Indian Steel major Tata Steel to buy 26% stake in its coal mining company, Riversdale in an open offer of AUD 16.5 per share, or roughly $17.36 per share. The deal is valued at $1.1 billion.
The deal is expected to give Rio Tinto full control over the Riversdale coal miner for secure coal assets for Rio's mining requirements, on the backdrop of rising fuel prices. The transaction is expected to provide significant potential for … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – Dollar Up Vs. Most Rivals As Risk Aversion Escalates

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 05:03 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The U.S. dollar extended broad gains against most of its major counterparts on Thursday, as weak PMI data and fears over Greece&rsquo;s debt crisis, combined with concerns over the outlook for U.S. growth bolstered safe haven demand.<br /><br />During European afternoon trade, the greenback was up against the euro, with EUR/USD tumbling 0.91% to hit 1.4222.<br /><br />Earlier in the day, preliminary data showed that private sector activity in the euro … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – GBP/USD Extends Sharp Losses As BoE Outlook Weighs

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 04:44 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The pound extended steep losses against the broadly stronger U.S. dollar on Thursday, amid speculation the Bank of England may be more inclined towards further monetary easing than previously believed.<br /><br />GBP/USD hit 1.5973 during European afternoon trade, the pair&rsquo;s lowest since April 1; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.5991, shedding 0.49%.<br /><br />Cable was likely to find short-term support at 1.5936, the low of March 28 and … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Negative Data From China, Europe, And UK Further Undermines Risk Appetites

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 04:37 AM PDT

Today's overnight session saw a continuation of the theme we saw following yesterday's FOMC statment and Fed Chairman Bernanke press conference, which was a move away from higher yielders and currencies tied to global growth and into safe havens like the USD, CHF, and JPY.
The initial decline came as Bernanke, for now, shut the door on QE3 though if data continued to deteriorated over the next 2 or 3 meetings, the FOMC may consider more asset purchases. Still, it was the downward revision … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Crude Oil May Bounce On EU Summit, Gold Chart Calls For Losses

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 04:22 AM PDT

Commodities – Energy
Crude Oil May Bounce on EU Summit Outcome
WTI Crude Oil (NY Close): $95.41 // +2.01 // +2.15%
A decoupling from risk appetite trends that saw crude deviate from the S&P 500 for second day played in crude's favor this time around. The WTI contract managed to advance despite a selloff on Wall Street as official DOE inventory figures revealed a much larger drop in inventories (-1711k barrels) last week than had been anticipated by preliminary API figures released on … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – EUR/USD Extends Losses After Weaker-than-expected PMI

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 04:15 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The euro extended losses against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, dropping to a fresh three-day low after data showed that private sector activity in the euro zone grew at its slowest rate in more than a year-and-a-half in June.<br /><br />EUR/USD hit 1.4212 during European early afternoon trade, the pair&rsquo;s lowest since June 20; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.4223, tumbling 0.92%.<br /><br />The pair was likely to find support at 1.4126, the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Bernanke Talks Down QE3 And FOMC Statement Mainly As Expected

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 02:37 PM PDT

In our preview of the FOMC interest rate decision and statement we highlighted that the Fed was likely to show concern about the economy, but also stick to the scrip in regards to ending its $600 billion quantitative easing program this month. It would however pledge to continue to keep its balance sheet constant by re-investing maturing Treasurys. And that it would keep its "extended period language".
No surprises there:
From the Statement: "To promote the ongoing economic recovery … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


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