Monday, June 20, 2011

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Compare Insurance Rates – Lowest Car, Life Insurance Quotes

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 07:35 AM PDT

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Forex – EUR/USD Pares Losses As Euro Zone Boosts Bailout Fund

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 07:14 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The euro pared losses against the U.S. dollar on Monday, after euro zone officials said the lending capacity of the region&rsquo;s bailout fund, the European Financial Stability Facility is to be increased.<br /><br />EUR/USD pulled away from 1.4192, the daily low, to hit 1.4303 during early U.S. trade, down just 0.04% on the day.<br /><br />The pair was likely to find support at 1.4072, last Thursday&rsquo;s low and a three-week low and resistance … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Earnings Preview: Carnival

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 07:06 AM PDT

Miami-based Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL), the world's biggest cruise line operator, is slated to release its second quarter 2011 earnings results on June 21, before the opening bell. Carnival expects second quarter 2011 earnings in the range of 20 cents to 24 cents per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the second quarter is pegged at 22 cents (reflecting a fall of 30.8% year over year) and is within the guidance range. 
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Crude Oil Futures Bounce Off 4-month Low On Softer Dollar

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 07:03 AM PDT

Forex Pros – Crude oil futures pared a losses on Monday, bouncing off a four-month low as the euro turned higher against the U.S. dollar after European Union finance ministers agreed to increase the size of the region&rsquo;s bailout fund.<br /><br />On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light, sweet crude futures for delivery in August traded at USD93.25 a barrel during U.S. morning trade, edging 0.15% lower.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Apple To Launch IPad3

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 07:00 AM PDT

According to reports from the Economic Times of Taiwan, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will release its third generation iPad, iPad 3, this September, well ahead of the expected launch date of March 2012.
The next generation iPad is rumored to have an unmatched graphical resolution with six times the screen resolution than the present iPad 2, coupled with 3D capabilities for viewing movies and apps.
According to another source, PCMag.com, movie studios are in a hurry to provide the media for the 3D … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Dice Have No Memory… And Neither Do Most Investors

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:46 AM PDT

Dice Have No Memory… and Neither Do Most Investors
by Alexander Green, Investment U's Chief Investment Strategist
Monday, June 20, 2011: Issue #1538
Today we stand at a unique crossroads. There are good reasons to be optimistic about the future of the economy, the financial markets and our standard of living. And good reasons to be entirely pessimistic, too.
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Forex – USD/CAD Edges Higher As Greece Woes Hit Risk Appetite

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:41 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The U.S. dollar edged higher against its Canadian counterpart on Monday, as concerns over the Greek debt crisis continued after euro zone finance ministers deferred a final decision on emergency loans to Athens.<br /><br />USD/CAD hit 0.9850 during early U.S. trade, the daily high; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.9802, easing up 0.09%.<br /><br />The pair was likely to find short-term support at 0.9771, last Thursday&rsquo;s low and resistance … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


BofA Sells Uridashi Notes

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:35 AM PDT

Last week, Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) sold 3-year Uridashi notes in Australian dollars as well in South African Rand (ZAR). Uridashi notes are debt issued in the euro markets and are sold mostly to the Japanese individual investors.
BofA sold the 3- year issue worth 413.8 million Rand ($61.1 million). The notes were sold at a coupon rate of 7.05%, which are expected to increase by 10 basis points after December 27, 2011 till maturity. The bonds will mature on June 27, 2014.
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IHG Renovates Sao Paulo Property

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:35 AM PDT

InterContinental Hotels Group (NYSE:IHG) recently completed the first phase renovation at its Sao Paulo property. InterContinental Sao Paulo is one of the most renowned business-oriented properties in the popular Brazilian tourist destination. This explains the ongoing multi-phase renovation at the 20-storied, 194-guest room hotel. 
In the first phase, lobby, restaurants and half of its guest rooms were revamped. Implementation plans for the second phase are currently being finalized. During … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Oil Leak!

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:18 AM PDT

Today’s Idea 6-20-2011
Those traders who are still bullish on Crude Oil may wish to use the current weakness in prices as an opportunity to explore selling out-of-the-money puts in Crude Oil futures options. For example, with August Crude Oil trading at 92.85 as of this writing, the August Crude 76 puts could be sold for about 0.25, or $250 per option, not including commissions. The premium received would be the maximum potential gain on the trade and would be realized at option expiration in … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Canadian Dollar: Key ST Resistance At 993

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:16 AM PDT

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Australian Dollar: The Downside Prevails

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:16 AM PDT

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Swiss Franc: The Downside Prevails

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:16 AM PDT

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Japanese Yen: Under Pressure

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:16 AM PDT

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Euro: Under Pressure

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:16 AM PDT

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British Pound: Under Pressure

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:16 AM PDT

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Euro Stumbles As Euro-zone Finance Ministers Reach Impasse

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:16 AM PDT

The Euro softened in the overnight as Euro-zone finance ministers failed to reach an agreement that would release a fifth tranche that would prevent Greece for defaulting on its debts. The impasse comes as a surprise to the market after it appeared that talks had progressed well last week, with Germany's Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble's deputy, Joerg Asmussen, stating that he expected that European finance chiefs would "find an agreement that the IMF and the Europeans can pay out the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Markets In Everything: Fishing Pole With Video

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:14 AM PDT

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Stock Market News Briefs: Abbott Laboratories, Citigroup, CIENA, Celestica, InterMune, J P Morgan Chase & Co, Research In Motion Limited, Rockwell Automation Inc, UBS AG

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:12 AM PDT

    Research In Motion Limited (NASDAQ:RIMM) reported first quarter earnings per share of $1.33. While this is marginally higher than the Zacks Consensus EPS Estimate of $1.32 per share, revenue numbers  missed expectations of $5.4 billion by roughly half a billion dollars, coming in at $4.9 billion

    KV Pharmaceutical Co. (NYSE:KV-A) announced plans to sell its generics subsidiary, Nesher Pharmaceuticals Inc, as well as the company’s generic business and … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Why Might The Fed’s Party Be Over?

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:07 AM PDT

Over the last few years I have highlighted the fact that the deflationary impact of declining wages and home values gave cover to the Federal Reserve for maintaining an excessively easy monetary policy and pumping up asset prices via quantitative easing. That party would now seem to be over. Why?
There is no doubt that Fed chair Bernanke's easy money has played an integral role in the inflation we are experiencing at the pump, in the supermarket, and across a number of other commodities.
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What Happens On The Internet Every Minute

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:07 AM PDT

“Let’s say that it takes you exactly one minute to read this post. In that time, over 6,600 photos will be uploaded to Flickr, about 70 new domains will be registered, over 1,200 new ads will be created on Craigslist, and more. Find out here what happens on the Internet every 60 seconds (see graphic above, click to … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Honeywell Signs Aircraft MoU

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:06 AM PDT

Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON) entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Safran, a leading provider of aerospace products of France, for forming a joint venture to provide a pioneering new electric green taxiing system for the new as well as the existing aircraft.
The new taxiing system is expected to be fitted on new aircraft and retrofitted on the existing ones by the beginning of 2016. With the new system, airline operation will be significantly enhanced and will also … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Greece & The Fed

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:06 AM PDT

With the U.S. economic calendar on the thin side on Monday, the market’s focus will remain on the still unresolved Greece question. European finance ministers meeting over the weekend failed to release the next tranche of the original loan to the beleaguered nation and pushed a decision on another bailout to next month.

The Greek government has been shaken by widespread public disenchantment with further austerity measures. And the Europeans appear to be holding out for a show of Greek resolve … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Agrium Forecasts Better 2Q EPS

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:06 AM PDT

Agrium Inc. (NYSE:AGU),a leading Canadian farm dealer and fertilizer producer, now expects its second-quarter 2011 diluted EPS from continuing operations (earnings per share) to be in the range of $4.10 to $4.40, up from its prior expectation of $3.38 to $3.88 diluted earnings per share. The increase in the forecast was attributable to very strong Retail performance and increasing nutrient pricing supported by continued strong crop fundamentals.
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Challenges In Athens Weigh On Euro

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:02 AM PDT

The groundwork for the next loan installment to Greece has been prepared and its barriers have been removed in Brussels and Berlin. But the euro begins another week of uncertainty as the logjam now appears to be in Athens. A slump in the euro currency last week predicated on a division between the ECB and Germany over whether private creditors of Greece should be strong-armed into shouldering the burden was resolved ahead of the weekend when Chancellor Merkel eased her nation's demand. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – EUR/CHF Down As Greece Uncertainty Spurs Safety Demand

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:02 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The euro was lower against the Swiss franc on Monday, as risk aversion remained elevated after euro zone finance ministers delayed a final decision on an emergency bailout package for Greece until next month.<br /><br />EUR/CHF hit 1.2018 during European afternoon trade, the daily low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.2061, shedding 0.66%.<br /><br />The pair was likely to find support at 1.1945, last Thursday&rsquo;s low and the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex Trading: EURUSD Tests 100 Hour MA At 1.4266

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 05:39 AM PDT

The EURUSD has moved it's way back to test the 100 hour MA at the 1.4266 level.  The market price has remained below the level for most of the trading day.  A move above looks to target the 38.2% retracement at the 1.4311-19 … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Liberty Global Faces A Setback

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 05:36 AM PDT

Liberty Global Inc. (NASDAQ:LBTYA), a leading cable operator in Europe, Latin America, and Australia, has suffered a setback regarding its proposed acquisition of Kabel Baden-Wuerttemberg GmbH & Co KG, the third largest cable operator in Germany. In March 2011, the company won the auction to purchase Kabel Baden for approximately $4.5 billion. The deal was expected to be closed in the second half of 2011 subject to the regulatory approval.
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U.S. Stock Futures Retreat On Greek Loan Delay; Dow Down 0.35%

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 05:33 AM PDT

Forex Pros – U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower open on Monday, after euro zone finance ministers postponed a decision on a Greek bailout package, adding to investors&rsquo; nervousness over the region&rsquo;s debt crisis. <br /><br />Dow Jones Industrial Average futures pointed to a loss of 0.35%, the S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.4%, while Nasdaq 100 futures indicated a drop of 0.38%.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br />With … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Vale’s Potash Project Suspended

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 05:25 AM PDT

The Rio Colorado potash mine development project of Brazilian miner, Vale S.A. (VALE), has been suspended by the government of the Argentine province of Mendoza. The suspension, according to the Mendoza government authority, is solely due to Vale's lack of compliance with the local labor law and insufficient information provided with respect to the investment plan.
The government of Mendoza, a far western province of Argentina, needed a series of data on issues such as the buying of local … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Amdocs Eyeing Acquisition

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 05:25 AM PDT

Amdocs Ltd. (NYSE:DOX), the largest developer of customer experience systems, has decided to acquire Bridgewater Systems of Canada, a leading intelligent software developer for converged mobile platform. Amdocs will pay approximately $215.5 million for Bridgewater. However, after adjusting the net cash position of the company, Amdocs may need to pay a little over $130.7 million. The deal is subject to the regulatory approval and is expected to be closed within 90 days.
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Forex – Dollar Up Vs. Most Rivals Amid Fears Over Greece Aid Delay

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 05:04 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The U.S. dollar was higher against most of its major counterparts on Monday, as concerns over the Greek debt crisis continued after euro zone finance ministers put off a final decision on emergency loans to Athens.<br /><br />During European afternoon trade, the greenback was up against the euro, with EUR/USD dropping 0.63% to hit 1.4220.<br /><br />On Sunday, finance ministers from the 17-nation single currency bloc said that a new bailout package for … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Bull Of The Day: McKesson Corporation (MCK)

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 04:40 AM PDT

McKesson (NYSE:MCK) reported strong fourth quarter 2011 results with EPS of $1.66, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate and the year-ago earnings. Revenues climbed 8% to $28.9 billion. McKesson’s fiscal 2012 guidance was also above expectations. The company expects fiscal 2012 earnings in the range of $5.99 and $6.19 per share.
Based on the company s performance and the encouraging outlook for fiscal 2012, we are upgrading McKesson to Outperform from Neutral. McKesson is a major player in the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – GBP/USD Trims Losses As U.K. Housing Data Lends Support

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 04:32 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The pound trimmed losses against the U.S. dollar on Monday, easing off the daily low, after U.K. property website Rightmove said prices for houses in England and Wales were likely to rise overall in 2011.<br /><br />GBP/USD pulled back up from a daily low of 1.6110, to hit 1.6169 during European early afternoon trade, still down 0.14% on the day.<br /><br />Cable was likely to find short-term support at 1.6077, last Thursday&rsquo;s low and an almost … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


NYFP’s This Week In Wall Street History

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 04:00 AM PDT

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Forex – Euro Trims Losses Against Dollar But Remains Under Pressure

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 03:37 AM PDT

Forex Pros – The euro trimmed losses against the U.S. dollar on Monday, but remained under broad selling pressure after euro zone finance ministers delayed a final decision on emergency loans for Greece.<br /><br />EUR/USD pulled away from 1.4192, the daily low, to hit 1.4240 during European late morning trade, still down 0.49% on the day.<br /><br />The pair was likely to find support at 1.4072, last Thursday&rsquo;s low and a three-week low and resistance at … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Wheat Futures Close To 3-month Low As U.S. Crop Concerns Ease

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 03:26 AM PDT

Forex Pros – Wheat futures were down for a sixth day on Monday, hovering close to a three-month low as easing concerns over U.S. crop conditions pressured prices, which were also weighed by a stronger U.S. dollar.&nbsp; <br /><br />On the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, wheat futures for July delivery traded at USD6.6775 a bushel during European morning trade, shedding 0.61%. <br /><br />It earlier fell to USD6.6625 a bushel, just above Friday&rsquo;s low of … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


NYFP’s Wall Street Lingo: Oil Prices

Posted: 19 Jun 2011 10:00 PM PDT

06/20/11 Daniel Ryan of E&J securities addresses crude prices and the important role these figures have playe in the markets as of … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


AUD/USD Daily Fundamental Analysis For June 21, 2011

Posted: 19 Jun 2011 02:55 PM PDT

By ForexMansion.com
With the lack of fundamentals from the Australian economy on the first day of the week on Monday, the Australian dollar traded inline with the market sentiment and commodity movements along with the stock markets movements, as jitters continued to dominate the outlook.  
We can see that commodity prices are still mixed with downside tendencies on prospects for slowing global growth. The slowing outlook for growth and fears of the deepening debt crisis are weighing … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


NZD/USD Daily Fundamental Analysis For June 21, 2011

Posted: 19 Jun 2011 02:54 PM PDT

By ForexMansion.com
The New Zealand currency, nicknamed the Kiwi, weakened against its major counterparts after the government said that the local dollar's strength is hurting the economy, while demand for the nations' currencies was dented before U.S. data this week likely to indicate growth is losing momentum even after inflation numbers yesterday signaled rising price pressures.
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USD/JPY Daily Fundamental Analysis For June 21, 2011

Posted: 19 Jun 2011 02:54 PM PDT

By ForexMansion.com
The USD/JPY pair advanced with the beginning for the week, as the dollar appeal continues to strengthen as a safe heaven with the disappointing Japanese trade balance.
Japan’s merchandise trade deficit widened to -853.7 billion yen in May, compared with the previous -463.7 billion yen in April that was revised to -464.8 billion yen, while the analyst’s expectations referred to -710.1 billion yen.
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AUD/NZD Daily Fundamental Analysis For June 21, 2011

Posted: 19 Jun 2011 02:53 PM PDT

By ForexMansion.com
The AUD/NZD pair traded in a narrow range with the beginning of the week, where each currency retreated against the greenback as investors increased demand for the low yielding currencies as a safe heaven.
Moreover, major Asian currencies started the week with a downside movement as the European debt crisis continues to deepen, increasing the fears for global investors, and pushed them to avoid their investment in higher yielding currencies such as the Aussie.
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