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• Bullish Call On ISM Communications Corporation
• Forex – EUR/USD Falls In Early Asian Trade
• Forex – NZD/USD Down In Asian Trade
• Forex – Dollar Gains Ahead Of Debt Plan Vote
• Teavana Soars In IPO Debut
• BOK Financial Tops Estimates
• BOK Financial Tops Estimates
• The Day Ahead: Earnings – Chevron, Merck; US Data – GDP, U. Of Michigan Consumer Sentiment, Chicago PMI
• Hot Option Plays: Will Bonds Rally, Yields Go Down?
• Juniper Misses Estimates, Revs Up
• Avalonbay Quarterly FFO Rises
• DENTSPLY Tops, Beefs Up Guidance
• Floods Damage Canadian Pacific 2Q
• Varian Matches EPS, Ups View
• Graco Sales Soar, EPS Misses
• LSI Corp Beats Estimates
• WPPGY: JWT Acquires Lunchbox
• Few Trade Ideas For Friday, July 29
• Owens-Illinois Profit Lags, Sales Rise
• Rockwell Impresses, Ups Guidance
• Legg Mason Outshines Estimate
• Words Of Wisdom From The SF Fed
• Murphy Beats Top Line, Short Of EPS
• CNO Earnings Soar, Ratios Improve
• Analyst Interviews: Restaurant Industry Stock Review
• CONSOL Again Excels
• Symantec Reports Strong 1Q
• Meredith Beats On Bottom Line
• Life Disappoints On All Fronts
• ABC Tops EPS, Raises Outlook
• Wisconsin Energy Ahead On EPS
• Raytheon Beats, Updates Outlook
• Medicines Co. Profits Down
• Cabot Beats EPS, Raises Outlook
• NII Holdings Misses, Outlook Strong
• Closing Bell Market Monitor: AKAM, S, XOM, SBUX
• Forex – EUR/USD Down At The End Of U.S. Session
• Happy Early 99th Birthday Milton Friedman
• Forex – USD/JPY Down Toward The End Of U.S. Session
• Analyst Interviews: Restaurant Industry Stock Review ? July 2011
• Ball Corp. In Line On EPS
• TWC Beats, Loses Video Subscribers
• CMS Energy Levels EPS, Beats Rev
• Arrow Reports In Line
• Akamai Reports Mixed 2Q
• LLTC Tops, Guidance Disappoints
• Forex – EUR/USD Down Toward The End Of U.S. Session
• The Repercussions Of Political Irresponsibility
• U.S. Markets Mixed At Close; Dow Jones Down 0.51%
• International Paper Beats On EPS
• BMC Exceeds Estimates
• Noble Energy Beats, Ups Guidance
• Visa: Steady And Impressive
• Xcel Energy Tops, Keeps Guidance
• Forex – GBP/USD Up During The U.S. Session
• Corning Turns Cautious
• Dominion EPS Matches, Top Line Lags
• AMAG Trims Loss, Sales Remain Weak
• Harsco Beats Estimates
• Morgan Stanley Downgraded
• Forex – USD/CAD Up In U.S. Trade
• Forex – EUR/USD Down In U.S. Trading Hours
• Visualizing And Understanding The National Debt
• Reserve Bank Of New Zealand Holds OCR At 2.50%
• Don’t Fall For The GOP Lie: There Is No Budget Crisis. There’s A Job And Growth Crisis.

Bullish Call On ISM Communications Corporation Posted: 28 Jul 2011 05:15 PM PDT   Roberto Ongpin-chaired ISM Communications Corporation or simply ISM in the Philippine Stock Exchange made the headline yesterday when it announced its take over of the Philippine Bank of Communication (PBComm). ISM effectively bought a chunk totaling to 97.28% of the bank's entire outstanding capital. The shares of ISM rose by 17.49% to PHP 4.50 immediately when the news of the take-over hit the airwaves. From a technical standpoint, it seems that there is still a lot of room for ISM … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Forex – EUR/USD Falls In Early Asian Trade Posted: 28 Jul 2011 04:59 PM PDT Forexpros – The euro declined against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, following the release of promising U.S. economic data, and the prospects for progress on the ongoing impasse between Congress and the White House to raise the debt ceiling.<br /><br />EUR/USD fell 0.03% to hit 1.4328 during early Asian trade, after hitting the day&rsquo;s high of 1.4339. <br /><br />The pair was likely to find support at 1.4316, last Friday&rsquo;s low, and resistance at 1.4344, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Forex – NZD/USD Down In Asian Trade Posted: 28 Jul 2011 04:50 PM PDT Forexpros – The New Zealand Dollar was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Thursday.<br/><br/> NZD/USD was trading at 0.8700, down 0.14% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 0.8614, Monday&rsquo;s low, and resistance at 0.8766, Wednesday&rsquo;s high.<br/><br/> Meanwhile, the New Zealand Dollar was down against the Australian Dollar and the Euro, with AUD/NZD gaining 0.02% to hit 1.2635 and EUR/NZD rising 0.08% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Forex – Dollar Gains Ahead Of Debt Plan Vote Posted: 28 Jul 2011 04:17 PM PDT Forexpros – The U.S. dollar picked up ground against its major counterparts Thursday as market players await the outcome of a House of Representatives vote on a bill to raise the U.S. debt limit.<br /><br />During early Asian trade the greenback gained ground against the euro, with EUR/USD shedding 0.02% to hit 1.4330.<br /><br />Results of the vote before the Republican-held U.S. House of Representatives were due some time after the close of Wall Street trading on … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Teavana Soars In IPO Debut Posted: 28 Jul 2011 03:57 PM PDT 07/28/11 Tea seller Teavana Holdings priced its IPO above its expected range. On its first day of trading, TEA shares rallied over … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

BOK Financial Tops Estimates Posted: 28 Jul 2011 03:55 PM PDT BOK Financial Corporation's (NASDAQ:BOKF) second quarter 2011 earnings came in at $69.0 million or $1.00 per share, which were above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 98 cents. The results also compare favorably with the prior-quarter earnings of $64.8 million or 94 cents per share and prior-year earnings of $63.5 million or 93 cents per share. Results primarily reflect a decrease in loan loss provisions and improved credit quality. Increase in fees and commissions revenue also supported top-line … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

BOK Financial Tops Estimates Posted: 28 Jul 2011 03:55 PM PDT BOK Financial Corporation's (NASDAQ:BOKF) second quarter 2011 earnings came in at $69.0 million or $1.00 per share, which were above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 98 cents. The results also compare favorably with the prior-quarter earnings of $64.8 million or 94 cents per share and prior-year earnings of $63.5 million or 93 cents per share. Results primarily reflect a decrease in loan loss provisions and improved credit quality. Increase in fees and commissions revenue also supported top-line … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

The Day Ahead: Earnings – Chevron, Merck; US Data – GDP, U. Of Michigan Consumer Sentiment, Chicago PMI Posted: 28 Jul 2011 10:20 AM PDT 07/28/11 The stories, data, and stocks that may have the greatest impact during the next trading … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Hot Option Plays: Will Bonds Rally, Yields Go Down? Posted: 28 Jul 2011 03:17 PM PDT Cusick’s Corner I thought the market was going to get a little lift into the After Hours with Finance, XLF, and Tech, QQQ/XLK, leading but that is not the case, squeezing more longs out of the market. I have ratcheted down my size in trades at this stage, and will be watching the headlines for any movement on the debt debate. As I mentioned last week with the uncertainty on the debt ceiling, purchasing some market insurance like puts on a major index and buying some Gold exposure might be … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Juniper Misses Estimates, Revs Up Posted: 28 Jul 2011 03:01 PM PDT Juniper Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:JNPR) posted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 22 cents in the second quarter of 2011, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 27 cents a share. Revenues Juniper Networks' revenues rose 15.0% year over year to $1.12 billion in the second quarter. The company generated 79.5% of its consolidated quarterly revenue from product sales, while the remaining 20.5% came from service revenues. Both product and services revenues increased 15.2% and 12.2%, respectively, from … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Avalonbay Quarterly FFO Rises Posted: 28 Jul 2011 03:01 PM PDT Avalonbay Communities Inc. (NYSE:AVB), a leading multifamily real estate investment trust (REIT), reported fiscal 2011 second quarter funds from operations (FFO) of $99.9 million or $1.13 per share, compared with $87.8 million or $1.04 in the year-earlier quarter. Funds from operations, a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs, is obtained after adding depreciation and amortization and other non-cash expenses to net income. Excluding certain non-recurring items, FFO for the reported … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

DENTSPLY Tops, Beefs Up Guidance Posted: 28 Jul 2011 03:01 PM PDT Leading dental products maker DENTSPLY International (NASDAQ:XRAY) posted second-quarter fiscal 2011 adjusted (excluding one-time items such as acquisitions and tax related adjustments) earnings per share of 55 cents, topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 51 cents and surpassing the year-ago adjusted earnings of 50 cents. Profit (attributable to the company), as reported, rose 2.6% year over year to $74.2 million (or 52 cents a share), helped by internal growth, favorable foreign exchange swings … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Floods Damage Canadian Pacific 2Q Posted: 28 Jul 2011 03:01 PM PDT Canadian Pacific Railway Limited's (NYSE:CP) adjusted earnings per share of 75 Canadian cents (77 cents) per share in the second quarter of 2011 were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, adjusted earnings of the second-largest Canadian railway plunged 23.5% from 98 Canadian cents per share in the year-ago quarter. Earnings were adversely affected by a difficult operating environment resulting from flood conditions throughout the second quarter that led to a higher operating … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Varian Matches EPS, Ups View Posted: 28 Jul 2011 03:01 PM PDT Leading integrated radiotherapy systems maker Varian Medical Systems (NYSE:VAR) reported third-quarter fiscal 2011 earnings per share from continuing operations of 83 cents, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate and beating the corresponding year-ago earnings of 74 cents. Profit increased 7.3% year over year to $98.6 million, riding on higher sales of oncology systems and X-Ray products. Revenues & Orders Sales were up 12% year over year (up 9% on a constant currency basis) to $649 million, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Graco Sales Soar, EPS Misses Posted: 28 Jul 2011 03:01 PM PDT Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) posted a net income of $38.1 million or 61 cents per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2011 compared with a net income of $24.8 million or 41 cents per share in the year-earlier quarter. The results missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 67 cents.  Revenues Net sales came in at $234.7 million, up 22% from the year-earlier quarter, attributable to improved economic conditions, successful new product launches and expansion of business outside North America. On a … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

LSI Corp Beats Estimates Posted: 28 Jul 2011 03:01 PM PDT LSI Corporation (NYSE:LSI) generated revenues of $501 million in the second quarter of 2011, up 6% year over year and sequentially and surpassed management's expectations of revenues between $465 million and $495 million. On May 6, 2011, LSI completed the sale of its external storage systems business to NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP). The financial results of the external systems business have been classified as discontinued operations. The growth in revenues was driven by strength in the hard disk … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

WPPGY: JWT Acquires Lunchbox Posted: 28 Jul 2011 03:01 PM PDT Advertising titan WPP plc's (NASDAQ:WPPGY) wholly-owned subsidiary, JWT has recently acquired assets of a shopper engagement agency, Lunchbox LP. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Lunchbox specializes in turning shoppers into buyers by creating and connecting custom content to drive sales through its retail partners. Customers can avail of the agency's solutions online, on mobile devices, through thousands of in-store video displays, as well as in-store via retail television … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Few Trade Ideas For Friday, July 29 Posted: 28 Jul 2011 02:53 PM PDT  ( click to enlarge ) Pharmacyclics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCYC) is firming just above its 20-day moving average over the last few days. This is a neutral pattern dependent on a break to establish a directional bias. A break below $11.80 would signal a decline and be quite bearish, on the other hand a breakout at $13.09 would be very bullish.  ( click to enlarge )  MELA Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELA)  attempted to breakout today but didn’t succeed. A breakout from this sideways zone will … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Owens-Illinois Profit Lags, Sales Rise Posted: 28 Jul 2011 02:35 PM PDT Owens-Illinois, Inc. (NYSE:OI) reported net earnings of $71 million or 42 cents per share from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2011, deteriorating significantly from $132 million or 79 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. Reported earnings included charges of $24 million or 15 cents per share associated with note purchase premiums and write-offs for finance fees and another $3 million or 2 cents per share for restructuring and asset impairment, while the prior-year quarter … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Rockwell Impresses, Ups Guidance Posted: 28 Jul 2011 02:35 PM PDT Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE:ROK) reported fiscal 2011 third quarter results, registering an EPS of $1.22 versus 83 cents in the year-ago quarter, striding ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.19. Total revenue reported increased 20% year over year to $1.52 billion in the quarter, outshining the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.48 billion. Sales improved due to a 6% contribution from currency translation. Cost and Margins Cost of sales increased to $909.4 million in the reported quarter … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Legg Mason Outshines Estimate Posted: 28 Jul 2011 02:35 PM PDT Legg Mason Inc.'s (NYSE:LM) fiscal first-quarter 2012 earnings of 73 cents per share significantly outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 39 cents. Reported quarter results included 6 cents per share in transition-related costs and 5 cents per share of expenses related to closed-end fund launch. Earnings outpaced the prior-year quarter by 4 cents. Results improved due to higher revenue, offset by higher operating expenses coupled with a decline in total assets under management (AUM). Adjusted … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Words Of Wisdom From The SF Fed Posted: 28 Jul 2011 02:35 PM PDT Today, John Williams, the President of the San Francisco Fed gave a very interesting speech. Here are some of his key points. I respond after each quote. “There is no question that we are currently on an unsustainable long-run path of federal fiscal deficits. It is essential that budget deficits over the next decade be brought under control. The costs of not doing so are enormous. “First, uncertainty about future fiscal policy and doubts about whether Uncle Sam will pay his bills are likely … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Murphy Beats Top Line, Short Of EPS Posted: 28 Jul 2011 02:25 PM PDT Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:MUR) announced second-quarter 2011 operating earnings of $1.60 per share compared with $1.41 per share in the year-ago quarter. The results of the company were 6 cents short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The year-over-year growth in earnings was attributable to a higher average realized crude oil sales price and better U.S. refining and retail marketing margins.  Total Revenue Murphy’s total revenue for second-quarter 2011 grew 56.0% to $8.72 billion from $5.59 … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

CNO Earnings Soar, Ratios Improve Posted: 28 Jul 2011 02:24 PM PDT CNO Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:CNO) announced its second-quarter 2011 net operating income of $57.5 million or 20 cents per share, a couple of pennies ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 18 cents per share. This also compares favorably with income of $44.9 million or 16 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. The improved showing was the result of strong top-line growth in most business segments and improved capital ratios. CNO Financial's net income jumped to $59.5 million or 21 cents per … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Analyst Interviews: Restaurant Industry Stock Review Posted: 28 Jul 2011 02:02 PM PDT The restaurant industry is finally showing improvements and seems poised for long-term growth. Riding on the back of a slowly reviving U.S. economy and the consequent rise in comparable-store sales, restaurant operators have managed to post improved results in recent months. We expect restaurant companies to continue delivering better numbers in the upcoming quarter over the year-earlier period. In second quarter 2011, most big names in the industry outperformed the Zacks Consensus estimates. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

CONSOL Again Excels Posted: 28 Jul 2011 02:02 PM PDT CONSOL Energy Inc. (NYSE:CNX) fall again on the back of record revenue growth at the company's Coal Division, which saw a rise for five quarter in a row. Adjusted earnings of 96 cents per share for the second quarter of 2011 matched the Zacks Consensus EPS forecast. Company-wide revenue grew 83.2% in the second quarter, boasting record revenues of $1.588 billion, driven by higher-than-expected coal sales coupled with favorable coal prices. CONSOL's second quarter revenue also showed … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Symantec Reports Strong 1Q Posted: 28 Jul 2011 02:02 PM PDT Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC) reported earnings per share of 37 cents in the first quarter of 2012, handily beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 33 cents. Revenue Symantec reported first quarter 2012 GAAP revenue of $1.65 billion, up 15.0% from $1.43 billion reported in the year-ago quarter. However, reported revenue improved 9.0% on a constant currency basis. The increase in revenue was primarily attributed to higher revenue across all segments. In the reported quarter, Symantec’s Consumer … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Meredith Beats On Bottom Line Posted: 28 Jul 2011 02:02 PM PDT Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP) recently posted fourth-quarter 2011 results that exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate on the heels of healthy demand for non-political advertising at its Local Media groups, increased readership and online traffic, strength witnessed in Integrated Marketing and Brand Licensing, and effective cost management. The quarterly earnings of 67 cents per share outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 65 cents but fell 5.6% from 71 cents delivered in the prior-year quarter. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Life Disappoints On All Fronts Posted: 28 Jul 2011 02:02 PM PDT Life Technologies Corporation (LIFE) reported an EPS of 89 cents in the second quarter of fiscal 2011, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5 cents and reporting 2 cents lower than the year-ago quarter. Shares of the company were down by 9.11% in pre-market trading. Revenues increased 4% year over year to $945 million, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $961 million. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange movement, revenue growth for the quarter was 3%. On a geographical basis, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

ABC Tops EPS, Raises Outlook Posted: 28 Jul 2011 02:02 PM PDT AmerisourceBergen Corporation's (NYSE:ABC) third quarter fiscal 2011 earnings of 66 cents per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 59 cents a share. Earnings also increased 26.9% from the year-ago period. Higher revenues and a lower share count helped boost the bottom line. Quarterly Details Total revenue for the quarter climbed 2.9% to $20.2 billion, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The year-over-year increase was the result of a 4% climb in AmerisourceBergen Drug … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Wisconsin Energy Ahead On EPS Posted: 28 Jul 2011 02:02 PM PDT Energy utility, Wisconsin Energy Corporation (NYSE:WEC) reported net operating earnings of 41 cents per share for the second quarter of 2011, significantly beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 39 cents and well above the year-ago quarter’s operating earnings of 37 cents. Wisconsin Energy's better-than-expected quarterly results came on the back of additional income from its 'Power the Future' plan, offset slightly by mild weather during the period. Total Revenue Wisconsin Energy’s total … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Raytheon Beats, Updates Outlook Posted: 28 Jul 2011 02:02 PM PDT Raytheon Company (NYSE:RTN) reported second-quarter 2011 operating earnings of $1.39 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.16. Results also were higher than the year-ago quarterly earnings of $1.34 per share. On a reported basis the company clocked earnings of $1.23 versus 55 cents in the year-ago quarter. In the year-ago quarter the company digested a charge of 71 cents related to an unfavorable adjustment for the UK Border Agency program. Operational Performance Revenue reported … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Medicines Co. Profits Down Posted: 28 Jul 2011 02:02 PM PDT The Medicines Company (NASDAQ:MDCO) reported second-quarter earnings of 18 cents per share, including the impact of stock-based compensation expense. Second-quarter earnings were well below the year-ago earnings of 31 cents. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the second quarter of 2011 was 20 cents. Despite an increase in revenues, higher expenses led to the decline in earnings. Revenues, up 8.6% at $119.6 million, were just above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $118 million. The Quarter in … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Cabot Beats EPS, Raises Outlook Posted: 28 Jul 2011 02:02 PM PDT Independent energy exploration and production company Cabot Oil and Gas (NYSE:COG) has reported second quarter earnings per share (excluding special items) of 41 cents, breezing past the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 28 cents and prior-year results of 19 cents. During the quarter, Cabot generated revenue of $240.7 million, which lagged our expectation of $247.0 million. On a year-over-year basis, sales improved 20.2% from $200.2 million, fueled by higher output. Volume Analysis Overall production … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

NII Holdings Misses, Outlook Strong Posted: 28 Jul 2011 02:02 PM PDT Latin American wireless operator NII Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:NIHD) declared mixed financial results for the second quarter of 2011. However, management raised its fiscal 2011 financial outlook buoyed by its upcoming 3G wireless network launch in Mexico, Brazil and Chile.     Quarterly net income was $113.6 million or 66 cents per share compared with a net income of $75.5 million or 44cents per share in the prior-year quarter. Second-quarter 2011 EPS of 66 cents was significantly below … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Closing Bell Market Monitor: AKAM, S, XOM, SBUX Posted: 28 Jul 2011 09:00 AM PDT 07/28/11 The latest on what’s moved the US equities markets just after the ringing of the NYSE closing bell including: improved jobless claims data, spreading eurozone debt crisis concerns, and another day of stalled debt ceiling … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Forex – EUR/USD Down At The End Of U.S. Session Posted: 28 Jul 2011 01:55 PM PDT Forexpros – The Euro was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Thursday after the release of U.S. data on Pending Home Sales.<br/><br/> EUR/USD was trading at 1.4328, down 0.28% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 1.4255, today&rsquo;s low, and resistance at 1.4536, Wednesday&rsquo;s high.<br/><br/> Earlier in the day, industry data showed that Pending home sales in the U.S. fell less-than-expected to a seasonally … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Happy Early 99th Birthday Milton Friedman Posted: 28 Jul 2011 01:50 PM PDT Sunday, July 31 will be Milton Friedman’s 99th birthday.    HT: Steve … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Forex – USD/JPY Down Toward The End Of U.S. Session Posted: 28 Jul 2011 01:40 PM PDT Forexpros – The U.S. Dollar was lower against the Japanese Yen on Thursday after the release of U.S. data on Pending Home Sales.<br/><br/> USD/JPY was trading at 77.74, down 0.31% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 77.58, Wednesday&rsquo;s low, and resistance at 78.56, Tuesday&rsquo;s high.<br/><br/> Earlier in the day, industry data showed that Pending home sales in the U.S. fell less-than-expected to a seasonally … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Analyst Interviews: Restaurant Industry Stock Review ? July 2011 Posted: 28 Jul 2011 01:31 PM PDT The restaurant industry is finally showing improvements and seems poised for long-term growth. Riding on the back of a slowly reviving U.S. economy and the consequent rise in comparable-store sales, restaurant operators have managed to post improved results in recent months. We expect restaurant companies to continue delivering better numbers in the upcoming quarter over the year-earlier period. In second quarter 2011, most big names in the industry outperformed the Zacks Consensus estimates. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Ball Corp. In Line On EPS Posted: 28 Jul 2011 01:31 PM PDT Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL) reported its reported second-quarter 2011 adjusted earnings of 85 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results comfortably beat the year ago earnings of 69 cents. Adjusted earnings were $145.1 million, up 13% from $128.8 million in second-quarter 2010. Solid demand for packaging in China and Europe, strong aerospace program performance and favorable effect of expansion into extruded aluminum packaging led the company to post a solid second … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

TWC Beats, Loses Video Subscribers Posted: 28 Jul 2011 01:31 PM PDT Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE:TWC) reported solid second-quarter 2011 financial results, which exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimates. However, we remain concerned about massive subscriber loss in its core video segment. Quarterly GAAP net income was $420 million or $1.24 per share compared with a net income of $342 million or 95 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. Second-quarter 2011 adjusted (excluding special items) EPS of $1.19 was well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.15. Total … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

CMS Energy Levels EPS, Beats Rev Posted: 28 Jul 2011 01:31 PM PDT Michigan-based CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:CMS) announced adjusted earnings for second quarter 2011 of 26 cents per share, in line with the year-over-year figure as well as the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The results reflect lower electric sales at the company's Michigan utility, and costs to restore service to customers after a series of unusually severe spring storms.  However, those costs were partially offset by slightly higher natural gas sales owing to cooler temperatures. On a … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Arrow Reports In Line Posted: 28 Jul 2011 01:31 PM PDT Arrow Electronics Inc. (NYSE:ARW) posted a net income (excluding loss on prepayment of debt and restructuring, integration, and other charges) of $159.8 million or $1.36 per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2011 compared with a net income of $121.3 million or $1.01 per share in the year earlier quarter. The results were in line with management's guidance range of $1.30 to $1.40 and the Zacks Consensus Estimate.  Revenues Arrow reported sales of $5.5 billion in the quarter, up 20% year … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Akamai Reports Mixed 2Q Posted: 28 Jul 2011 01:31 PM PDT Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) reported earnings of 27 cents per share in the second quarter of 2011, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but 17.4% higher than the 23 cents per share reported in the prior-year quarter. The year-over-year growth was primarily driven by stringent cost-cutting efforts, which led to a significant improvement in operating margin during the quarter. Operating Performance Adjusted EBITDA (including stock-based compensation) increased 12.6% year over year to … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

LLTC Tops, Guidance Disappoints Posted: 28 Jul 2011 01:31 PM PDT Linear Technology (NASDAQ:LLTC) reported strong fourth quarter earnings of 68 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus by 12 cents, or 21.4%. Earnings were up 11.6% sequentially and 15.4% year over year. Revenue Linear reported revenue of $358.6 million, up 1.5% sequentially, down 2.1% year over year and missing management's guidance range of a 6-10% sequential increase. Street expectations were pegged at around $359 million when Linear reported earnings, just slightly higher than the numbers reported … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Forex – EUR/USD Down Toward The End Of U.S. Session Posted: 28 Jul 2011 01:25 PM PDT Forexpros – The Euro was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Thursday after the release of U.S. data on Pending Home Sales.<br/><br/> EUR/USD was trading at 1.4314, down 0.38% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 1.4255, today&rsquo;s low, and resistance at 1.4536, Wednesday&rsquo;s high.<br/><br/> Earlier in the day, industry data showed that Pending home sales in the U.S. fell less-than-expected to a seasonally … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

The Repercussions Of Political Irresponsibility Posted: 28 Jul 2011 01:17 PM PDT originally published at Minyanville By Raghu Gullapalli, SmartStops.net contributor If you are not aware of the all consuming political debate about the U.S debt ceiling that has consumed the country, then you've more than likely been living in a cave.  Our distinguished representatives have debated the possibility of increasing the national debt and solving future deficit problems ad nauseum. Surprise, surprise we are no closer to a solution with four days to go to the deadline then we … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

U.S. Markets Mixed At Close; Dow Jones Down 0.51% Posted: 28 Jul 2011 01:10 PM PDT Forexpros – U.S. stocks were mixed after the closing bell on Thursday.<br/><br/> At the close of U.S. trade, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.51%, the S&P 500 index shed 0.32%, while the Nasdaq 100 index climbed 0.19%.<br/><br/> Earlier in the day, industry data showed that Pending home sales in the U.S. fell less-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted 2.4% last month from 8.2% in the preceding month.<br/><br/>Analysts had expected Pending home … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

International Paper Beats On EPS Posted: 28 Jul 2011 01:07 PM PDT International Paper Co. (NYSE:IP) reported second quarter EPS of 80 cents, compared with earnings of 42 cents in the prior-year quarter and outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 66 cents. After including special items of 28 cents per share, net earnings amounted to 52 cents per share versus 21 cents per share in the prior year quarter. Net sales were $6.6 billion, versus $6.1 billion during the year-ago quarter and sales missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.7 billion. Cost and … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

BMC Exceeds Estimates Posted: 28 Jul 2011 12:55 PM PDT BMC Software Inc. (BMC) reported first quarter 2012 earnings per share of 59 cents, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 57 cents. Revenue Reported revenue of $502.0 million increased 9.0% year over year. During the quarter, the company continued to leverage its technology leadership and capitalize on the growing customer demand for a highly advanced IT infrastructure. Moreover, the company's cloud and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions gained further traction in the marketplace. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Noble Energy Beats, Ups Guidance Posted: 28 Jul 2011 12:55 PM PDT Noble Energy Inc. (NYSE:NBL) reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.44 for the second quarter of 2011, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.33. The quarterly results were also ahead of the year-ago earnings of $1.07 per share reported by the company. GAAP earnings during the quarter were $1.61 compared with $1.10 in the year-ago period. The difference between operating and GAAP earnings of 17 cents during the reported quarter was owing to the following one-time items: unrealized … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Visa: Steady And Impressive Posted: 28 Jul 2011 12:55 PM PDT Visa Inc.'s (NYSE:V) fiscal third quarter 2011 (ended June 30, 2011) operating earnings of $1.26 per Class A common share were three pennies ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.23. Results also substantially exceeded 96 cents reported in the year-ago quarter on lower share count. Visa's GAAP net income for the quarter crossed $1.0 billion, surging 41.4% from $716 million in the year-ago quarter. During the reported quarter, Visa also divested 10% of its stake in Visa Vale issuer … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Xcel Energy Tops, Keeps Guidance Posted: 28 Jul 2011 12:55 PM PDT Electricity and natural gas company Xcel Energy Inc.’s (NYSE:XEL) operating earnings for the second quarter 2011 of 33 cents per share were 4 cents higher than the year-ago quarter and 1 cent ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Earnings during the said quarter benefited from higher electric margins owing to interim rate hikes in Minnesota and North Dakota. The results were partially offset by higher operating and maintenance expenses, property taxes and depreciation expense and also due to low … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Forex – GBP/USD Up During The U.S. Session Posted: 28 Jul 2011 12:45 PM PDT Forexpros – The British Pound was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Thursday after the release of U.S. data on Pending Home Sales.<br/><br/> GBP/USD was trading at 1.6339, up 0.04% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 1.6262, Monday&rsquo;s low, and resistance at 1.6440, Wednesday&rsquo;s high.<br/><br/> Earlier in the day, industry data showed that Pending home sales in the U.S. fell less-than-expected to a … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Corning Turns Cautious Posted: 28 Jul 2011 12:35 PM PDT Corning Inc's (NYSE:GLW) second quarter 2011 earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny, or 1.5%. Revenue growth slowed down in the last quarter, exceeding the consensus estimates by just 2.3%. Gross, operating and net margins all declined and even the tax rate was a shade higher. The lack-luster demand in the consumer electronics market (particularly TVs) had investors expecting the worst, so share prices traded down 7.23% during the day. However, with Corning managing to exceed … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Dominion EPS Matches, Top Line Lags Posted: 28 Jul 2011 12:35 PM PDT Dominion (NYSE:D) reported second quarter 2011 operating earnings of 59 cents, in line with the Zacks Consensus estimate and at the higher end of the company's guidance of 50 cents to 60 cents per share. Results were, however, 18% below the year-ago earnings of 72 cents. Operating earnings were $338 million, plummeting 21% year over year.  The year-over-year decline was largely due to lower merchant generation margins, higher scheduled outage costs and interest expense, and normal weather … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

AMAG Trims Loss, Sales Remain Weak Posted: 28 Jul 2011 12:35 PM PDT AMAG Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAG) posted a loss of 92 cents per share during the second quarter of fiscal 2011, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $1.08 per share as well as the year-ago loss of $1.01 per share. The moderating loss was due to lower operating expense which countered the top-line weakness. The Quarter in Detail Second quarter 2011 revenues of $15.4 million were down 18.2% year over year and also missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $16 million. Revenues … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Harsco Beats Estimates Posted: 28 Jul 2011 12:35 PM PDT Harsco Corporation (NYSE:HSC) posted an EPS of 47 cents from continuing operations in the second quarter of fiscal 2011, compared with 40 cents in the year-earlier quarter, above management's guidance range of 34 cents -39 cents and beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 36 cents per share. Revenues Sales for the quarter came in at $875 million, up 11% from the year-earlier quarter, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $820 million. The favorable movement in foreign currency exchange … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Morgan Stanley Downgraded Posted: 28 Jul 2011 12:35 PM PDT We are downgrading our recommendation on Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) to Underperform based on its weak second quarter results, lesser possibility of capital deployment and the expected adverse impact of regulatory restrictions. The MUFG preferred stock conversion resulted in 38 cents per share loss during the quarter, though it enhanced the capital cushion. However, the results were substantially better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 63 cents. Without the MUFG transaction, Morgan … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Forex – USD/CAD Up In U.S. Trade Posted: 28 Jul 2011 12:10 PM PDT Forexpros – The U.S. Dollar was higher against the Canadian Dollar on Thursday after the release of U.S. data on Initial Jobless Claims.<br/><br/> USD/CAD was trading at 0.9507, up 0.09% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 0.9407, Tuesday&rsquo;s low, and resistance at 0.9526, Monday&rsquo;s high.<br/><br/> Earlier in the day, official data showed that U.S. Initial Jobless Claims fell more-than-expected to a … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Forex – EUR/USD Down In U.S. Trading Hours Posted: 28 Jul 2011 11:45 AM PDT Forexpros – The Euro was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Thursday after the release of U.S. data on Initial Jobless Claims.<br/><br/> EUR/USD was trading at 1.4312, down 0.39% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 1.4255, today&rsquo;s low, and resistance at 1.4536, Wednesday&rsquo;s high.<br/><br/> Earlier in the day, official data showed that U.S. Initial Jobless Claims fell more-than-expected to a seasonally … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Visualizing And Understanding The National Debt Posted: 28 Jul 2011 11:32 AM PDT 1. Video: Visualizing the national debt using a kiddy pool. 2. Remy rap video on raising the debt ceiling. 3. Great graphical visualization of the U.S. debt. (HT: Coyote Blog) 4.  Video ad: “Washington can learn a lot from a drug … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Reserve Bank Of New Zealand Holds OCR At 2.50% Posted: 28 Jul 2011 11:27 AM PDT The Reserve Bank of New Zealand held the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.50%, but signaled plans to increase the rate.  The Bank Said: ”Provided current global financial risks recede and the economy continues to recover, the Bank sees little need for the March 2011 ‘insurance’ cut to remain in place much longer.  The current very high value of the New Zealand dollar is acting as a drag on the New Zealand economy.  If this persists, it is likely to reduce … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Don’t Fall For The GOP Lie: There Is No Budget Crisis. There’s A Job And Growth Crisis. Posted: 28 Jul 2011 11:22 AM PDT A friend who's been watching the absurd machinations in Congress asked me "what happens if we don't solve the budget crisis and we run out of money to pay the nation's bills?" It was only then I realized how effective Republicans lies have been. That we're calling it a "budget crisis" and worrying that if we don't "solve" it we can't pay our nation's bills is testament to how successful Republicans have been distorting the truth. The federal budget deficit has no … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

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