Wednesday, July 6, 2011

DailyMarkets.com - Varian TrueBeam Lands In Sweden

DailyMarkets.com - Varian TrueBeam Lands In Sweden


Varian TrueBeam Lands In Sweden

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 12:02 PM PDT

Leading integrated radiotherapy systems maker Varian Medical's (NYSE:VAR) coveted TrueBeam radiotherapy and radiosurgery system has made its Scandinavian debut as it was successfully placed at a leading hospital in Sweden. The advanced therapy system has begun treating cancer patients at Vasteras Hospital in Stockholm, the only hospital offering radiotherapy in Sweden. 
Doctors at Vasteras Hospital used the TrueBeam system to treat a 71-year old prostate cancer patient who became the first … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


DTE Energy Expands Pipeline

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 12:02 PM PDT

Bluestone Gathering, a wholly owned subsidiary of DTE Energy Company (NYSE:DTE), has signed a long-term agreement with Southwestern Energy Services Company (''SES'') to build and operate a natural gas gathering system in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania and Broome County, New York.
Under the terms of the agreement, Bluestone Gathering will supply natural gas from the Marcellus Shale formation to Tennessee Pipeline in Susquehanna and to Millennium Pipeline in Broome County.
Bluestone’s … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


NeuroTherm Buys ArthroCare Devices

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 12:02 PM PDT

Surgical products maker ArthroCare Corp (NASDAQ:ARTC) has reportedly divested its Parallax and Contour product lines used in interventional spine surgeries to leading pain management products maker NeuroTherm, Inc. The Parallax products are used in a number of orthopedic procedures, including treatments for vertebral compression fractures ("VCF"), while Contour has been designed for vertebral body void (or space) creation.
VCF is a condition characterized by the collapse of the vertebral bone. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Earnings Scorecard: Nike

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 12:02 PM PDT

The global leader of sports equipment and apparel maker, Nike Inc. (NYSE:NKE) announced its financial results for the fourth-quarter 2011.
Street analysts had more than a week to ponder on the news. In the paragraphs that follow, we cover the recent earnings announcement, subsequent analysts' estimate revisions as well as the Zacks Rank and long-term recommendation on the stock.
Earnings Review
Nike posted strong fiscal 2011 fourth-quarter earnings of $1.24 per share, up 17.0% from the year-ago … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Oil Drilling Pushes Rig Count Up

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 11:35 AM PDT

In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (NYSE:BHI) reported a rise in the U.S. rig count (number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the country). This can be primarily attributed to an increase in the tally of oil rigs.
The Baker Hughes rig count, issued since 1944, acts as an important yardstick for drilling contractors such as Transocean Inc. (NYSE:RIG), Diamond Offshore (DO), Noble Corp. (NYSE:NE), Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR), Patterson-UTI Energy (NASDAQ:PTEN) and … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


PetroChina, INEOS Complete JVs

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 11:35 AM PDT

State-controlled Chinese energy giant PetroChina Co. Ltd. (NYSE:PTR) has closed the formation of its previously announced two joint ventures with a privately held British chemicals firm, INEOS Group Holdings plc. PetroChina contributed $1.015 billion in cash for the shares in the joint ventures and executed the deal through its subsidiary PetroChina International (London) Company.
Although the agreement to form the ventures was signed between the companies in January, the transaction was completed … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Sluggish U.S. Auto Sales In June

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 11:35 AM PDT

Light vehicle sales in the U.S. rose a tad by 2.4% to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 11.41 million vehicles in June from 11.14 million vehicles in the same month last year. It came down from the seasonally adjusted annual rate of 11.8 million in May, the slowest since June 2010. Total sales inched up 7.1% to 1.05 million vehicles during the month.
The lackluster sales was primarily attributable to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan on March 11 that caused supply shortages of many … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Neutral On Sherwin Williams

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 11:35 AM PDT

We are maintaining our Neutral recommendation on Sherwin Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) as it is recovering with improving domestic and international sales of automotive finishes, original equipment manufacturers' product finishes, and protective and marine coatings.
The Paint segment has also seen some rebound. The company is focused on capturing a larger share of its end-markets, as is evident from the increasing number of stores.
Sherwin reported net earnings of $0.63 per share in the first … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Medtronic Introduces Spinal Device

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 11:35 AM PDT

Leading medical devices player, Medtronic (NYSE:MDT), strengthened its Spinal portfolio with the launch of CD Horizon Fenestrated Screw Spinal System in Europe. The product will be used in combination with Fenestrated Screw Cement. Over the next few months, this product will be launched in India, Singapore and Australia. However, CD Horizon Fenestrated Screw Spinal System is not available in US.
With CD Horizon Fenestrated Screw Spinal System, surgeons will be able to treat patients with poor bone … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Viibryd Launched By Forest Labs

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 11:35 AM PDT

Forest Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:FRX) recently announced the launch of Viibryd (vilazodone HCl) tablets in the US. Viibryd, which is approved for the treatment of adults with major depressive disorder, is available at pharmacies across the US. 
FDA Approval in Jan 2011
Viibryd received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Jan 21, 2011. Viibryd became a part of Forest Lab's portfolio following its acquisition of Clinical Data earlier this year.
Besides Viibryd, Forest … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


GM Recalls Pickup Trucks

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 11:35 AM PDT

General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) announced two tires of recall of about 10,000 pickup trucks from the model year 2011 due to problems with their automatic transmission and steering shaft.
The first set of recall is related to a faulty automotive transmission clip that could slip and show the incorrect position of the transmission gear. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the fault could cause the vehicles to roll away, leading to a crash. The recall involves … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – AUD/USD Down In U.S. Trade

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 11:15 AM PDT

Forex Pros – pros – The Australian Dollar was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Wednesday.<br/><br/> AUD/USD was trading at 1.0673, down 0.20% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 1.0656, today&rsquo;s low, and resistance at 1.0790, Friday&rsquo;s high.<br/><br/> Meanwhile, the Australian Dollar was up against the Euro and down against the Japanese Yen, with EUR/AUD shedding 0.74% to hit 1.3395 and AUD/JPY falling … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Pepsi Getting Popular In Russia

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 11:04 AM PDT

Pepsico Inc. (NYSE:PEP) the global food and Drinks Corporation, announced that it will buy the remaining 23% of Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC (WBD), Russia’s leading branded food and beverage company. Wimm-Bill-Dann produces dairy products, juices, mineral water and baby food.
The global soft drink giant haddelivered a 'squeeze-out demand' notice to Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods on June 30, 2011. As stated in the 'squeeze-out demand' notice, all registered holders of ordinary shares as on August 15, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Compuware Acquires DynaTrace

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 11:04 AM PDT

Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ:CPWR) recently announced that the company acquired Boston-based rival dynaTrace software for $256 million.
Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, Compuware Corporation (CPWR) provides software products and professional services to many of the largest users of information systems across the world.
Privately-held, dynaTrace employs 180 people and generated revenues of $26 million in the last twelve months. The company is expected to add approximately revenues between $35 … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Dover Completes Vienna Acquisition

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 11:04 AM PDT

Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV) completed the acquisition of Vienna, an Austria-based Sound Solutions business line of NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) for $855 million.
The acquisition was initially slated to close by the end of the first quarter of 2011. However, it was delayed due to the request of additional briefings from the non-U.S. and non-EU governmental antitrust regulators.
Sound Solutions is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of dynamic speakers and receivers for cell phones and other … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Alexion Stands At Neutral

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 11:04 AM PDT

We are maintaining our Neutral stance on Alexion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ALXN) with a target price of $49.00.
Alexion Pharma delivered a strong performance in the first quarter of 2011. First quarter earnings (excluding special items but including stock-based compensation) of 23 cents per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2 cents and the year-ago earnings by 12 cents. Earnings include the effect of the two-for-one stock split which was completed in May 2011. Earnings in the quarter … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Regency Acquires Minneapolis Mall

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 11:04 AM PDT

Regency Centers Corp. (NYSE:REG), a leading operator and developer of grocery-anchored and community shopping centers across the U.S., has recently acquired Calhoun Commons – a 66,150 square foot mall in downtown Minneapolis, for $21 million.
The property was purchased from its erstwhile developer Calhoun Commons Shopping Center Limited Partnership. The acquisition was structured as an off-market transaction, which refers to a deal that occurs outside a formal market directly between two … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Bank Of Uganda Sets New Interest Rate At 13.00%

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 10:52 AM PDT

The Bank of Uganda set its new monetary policy interest rate (the central bank rate) at 13.00%.  Bank of Uganda Governor, Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile, said: ”To tighten monetary policy, the Central Bank Rate will be set at 13% for the month of July. The interest rate will be used to guide the 7–day interbank interest rates,”.

The move represents the Bank’s first interest rate decision as it begins using the 7-day interbank rate to influence inflation, and begins … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – NZD/USD Up During The U.S. Session

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 10:45 AM PDT

Forex Pros – pros – The New Zealand Dollar was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Wednesday.<br/><br/> NZD/USD was trading at 0.8272, up 0.24% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 0.8234, Tuesday&rsquo;s low, and resistance at 0.8332, Monday&rsquo;s high.<br/><br/> Meanwhile, the New Zealand Dollar was up against the Australian Dollar and the Euro, with AUD/NZD shedding 0.31% to hit 1.2918 and EUR/NZD falling 1.00% to … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Bank Of Ghana Cuts Lending Rate 50bps To 12.50%

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 10:45 AM PDT

The Bank of Ghana cut its key lending rate by 50 basis points to 12.50% in order to help boost lending as inflationary pressures reduce.  Bank of Ghana Governor, Kwesi Amissah-Arthur, said: “Inflation is going down and we don’t see the banks responding (to lower interest rates)” and further noted that “the bank is confident that the annual inflation target of 9 percent is achievable”.

The Bank of Ghana also reduced its lending rate by 50 basis points to 13.00% at its May meeting … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Poland Central Bank Holds Interest Rate At 4.50%

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 10:38 AM PDT

The Narodowy Bank Polski’s Monetary Policy Council maintained its benchmark 7-day interest rate unchanged at 4.50%.  The Bank said: “In the coming months, the annual CPI inflation rate will continue at an elevated level, mainly due to the strong growth in global commodity prices observed prior to the inflation increase.”  The Bank also noted that it would “not rule out a further adjustment of monetary policy, should the outlook fro inflation’s return to the target … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Analyst Interviews: Non-U.S. Banks Stock Update

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 10:35 AM PDT

Backed by worldwide regulatory reform, the global banking industry is currently going through a transformation phase. Though the growth potential of some non-U.S. banks could be subdued due to higher reserve requirements, increased property taxes and strict lending limits as part of the regulatory overhaul, greater transparency in regulation could strengthen the fundamentals of many banks. Moreover, it is expected to create a less risky lane for the overall industry.

Since 2010, the banking … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


BMO Completes M&I Acquisition

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 10:35 AM PDT

The acquisition of Marshall & Ilsley Corporation (NYSE:MI) by Bank of Montreal (NYSE:BMO) finally drew to a close on Tuesday, following BMO's repayment of $1.715 billion of Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) money that M&I had borrowed from the U.S. Treasury in 2008. Along with this repayment, which was a part of the acquisition deal, BMO also purchased $3.3 million worth of warrants that were issued to the U.S. Treasury by M&I and paid $11.9 million as accrued dividends.
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Helmerich & Payne Secures Rig Deal

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 10:35 AM PDT

Global contract drilling company Helmerich & Payne Inc. (NYSE:HP) signed a deal to manufacture and operate 12 additional FlexRigs. Eight exploration and production companies, names of which were not disclosed, contracted Helmerich & Payne for the construction job.
Although the rigs are slated to be completed and operational in 2012, Helmerich does not expect the deal to have any significant impact on its previously announced 2011 capital expenditure forecast.
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Potential LBO For Kinetic Concepts Fuels Flurry Of Options Activity

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 10:34 AM PDT

Potential LBO for Kinetic Concepts fuels flurry of options activity
Today's tickers: KCI, ACN, TM & YZC
(NYSE:KCI) – Kinetic Concepts, Inc. – Options on the medical technology company sprang to life this morning on a more than 14.6% move up in the value of its shares to $67.38 the highest shares have traded since 2006. The stock rallied on reports the company is in talks to go private in a leveraged buyout and may be worth around $5 billion excluding debt. Traders populating Kinetic … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


“It’s All About Jobs”

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 10:32 AM PDT

07/06/11 DME Securities’ Alan Valdes discusses global central banks and the upcoming US employment … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


People’s Bank Of China Raises Interest Rate 25bps To 6.56%

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 10:16 AM PDT

The People’s Bank of China raised its one-year benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points to 6.56% from 6.31%, and the one-year deposit rate to 3.50% from 3.25%. The latest monetary policy tightening measures come after the Bank said on Monday that it would continue to implement a prudent monetary policy as inflationary pressures still remained high.  In a release on monetary policy the Bank noted the slow global economic recovery, and risk factors, as well as noting a … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Dollar Extends Its Gains

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 05:00 AM PDT

07/06/11 The US dollar continued to rise this session after China lifted its lending and deposit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – GBP/USD Down In U.S. Trade

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Forex Pros – pros – The British Pound was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Wednesday.<br/><br/> GBP/USD was trading at 1.5999, down 0.38% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 1.5949, today&rsquo;s low, and resistance at 1.6140, Monday&rsquo;s high.<br/><br/> Meanwhile, the British Pound was up against the Euro and down against the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP shedding 0.29% to hit 0.8958 and GBP/JPY falling 0.53% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


JPMorgan Reiterated At Neutral

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 09:55 AM PDT

We continue to maintain our long-term "Neutral" recommendation on JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM). Although we anticipate continued synergies from a reduction in reserves for future losses, business diversification and strong capital deployment activity, the effect of the foreclosure mess, along with legal and regulatory challenges, and the pressure on net interest margin (NIM) due to a low interest rate environment will drag down future earnings. 
However, we believe that with a … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


European Markets Close Lower; Dax Down 0.11%

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 09:55 AM PDT

Forex Pros – pros – European stocks were down after the closing bell on Wednesday.<br/><br/> At the close of European trade, Germany&rsquo;s DAX fell 0.11%, London&rsquo;s FTSE 100 shed 0.35%, France&rsquo;s CAC 40 declined 0.44% and the EURO STOXX 50 was down 0.63%.<br/><br/> Meanwhile, on Wall Street, equity markets were up after the open. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.45%; the S&P 500 index gained 0.15%, while the Nasdaq 100 index climbed … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Earnings Scorecard: FedEx

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 09:35 AM PDT

FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX), the world’s second-largest package delivery company, reported fourth quarter 2011 results on June 22. Both adjusted earnings and revenue surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimates and improved from the year-ago results.
Third Quarter Review
Adjusted earnings of $1.75 per share outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3 cents and increased 32% from $1.33 earned in the year-ago quarter. Despite rising fuel prices, FedEx reported strong earnings on higher volumes, fuel … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Walmart Offers Jobs In Wichita

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 09:35 AM PDT

Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc (NYSE:WMT) has announced to create 300 jobs for its five Walmart Neighborhood Markets stores in Wichita.
Walmart stated that they have started accepting applications from June 20 for both full-time and part-time positions and will employ associates for supervisory and other positions. Additionally, one of the hiring centers in Wichita will continue accepting applications from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays, and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays through … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Western Union To Buy Travelex

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 09:35 AM PDT

Yesterday, Western Union Co. (WU) announced that it has entered into an agreement with London-based foreign exchange company Travelex Group to purchase its global business payments arm.
Travelex Group –Travelex Limited, Travelex Currency Services, Inc., Travelex Holdings Limited and Travelex Canada Limited – are also involved in the agreement. The acquisition, which is valued at $606 million, is expected to close by 2011 end.
In early 2010, Travelex reported significant losses due to … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


More Gold In Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company B (LCB)?

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 09:21 AM PDT

The "B" shares of Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company has been the best performing stock for this year, returning a YTD gain of 123.91% as of July 6, 2011. And by the looks of it, it seems that LCB is still gunning for some more profit.
As you can see from its chart above, LCB has been consolidating within a symmetrical triangle since it peaked at PHP 1.13 last June 9. Now, LCB has a higher chance of making an upside breakout rather than a breakdown given its present uptrend. Moreover, a … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Canadian Dollar: Key ST Resistance At 993

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 09:17 AM PDT

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


Australian Dollar: The Downside Prevails

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 09:17 AM PDT

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


Forex – EUR/USD Down At The End Of European Session

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Forex Pros – pros – The Euro was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Wednesday.<br/><br/> EUR/USD was trading at 1.4329, down 0.69% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 1.4287, today&rsquo;s low, and resistance at 1.4579, Monday&rsquo;s high.<br/><br/> Meanwhile, the Euro was down against the British Pound and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP shedding 0.30% to hit 0.8957 and EUR/JPY falling 0.90% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


AUD/USD In A Short-term Head And Shoulder Attempt

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 08:58 AM PDT

AUD/USD

- The AUD/USD is attempting a correction in the short-term. So far this has taken shape of a head and shoulder with a declining neckline, so it will be hard to determine a breakout below the pattern.
- Often head and shoulder patterns fail to provide topping except for the very short-term, in which the pattern develops and gives only an initial breakout swing.
- Observing the AUD/USD in the 4H chart, we see that the bearish scenario should be limited after such a bullish setup. The … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – EUR/USD Down Toward The End Of European Session

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 08:40 AM PDT

Forex Pros – pros – The Euro was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Wednesday.<br/><br/> EUR/USD was trading at 1.4329, down 0.69% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 1.4287, today&rsquo;s low, and resistance at 1.4579, Monday&rsquo;s high.<br/><br/> Meanwhile, the Euro was down against the British Pound and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP shedding 0.31% to hit 0.8956 and EUR/JPY falling 0.91% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Eurozone Spreads Blow-out As Focus Turns Away From Athens

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 08:38 AM PDT

Government fixed income prices took-off again midweek jet-fuelled by growing concerns over the European debt crisis, with official discussions seemingly running up against roadblocks at every avenue. Bond prices accelerated after a cooler reading of the health of the U.S. service sector, while the demand for safer assets was provided a tailwind following an increase in official Chinese interest rates culminating in a self-evident sell-off in riskier assets.
European bond markets – Several plans … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


General Dynamics Issues $1.5B Debts

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 08:35 AM PDT

Media reports say that defense contractor General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) issued $1.5 billion debts with an intention to utilize a part of the proceeds to repay the principal of its $750 million outstanding bonds that are maturing July 15.
The $1.5 billion debts were issued by the company in three tranches of $500 million each. The offer price of the bonds for the first series was $99.84 (per $100.00 principal), and is supposed to yield 1.375% when held till maturity, January 15, 2015. The … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


American Axle Remains Neutral

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 08:35 AM PDT

We reiterate our Neutral recommendation on American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. (NYSE:AXL), which is a leading supplier of driveline systems, modules and components for the light vehicle market. The company makes axles, driveshafts and chassis components for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and passenger cars.  
American Axle released its 2011 first quarter results on April 29, 2011. The company reported a profit of $37.7 million or 50 cents per share, almost doubling … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Caterpillar Signs Australian MoU

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 08:35 AM PDT

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) along with its dealer WesTrac recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Perth, Australia based Fortescue Metals Group, to implement an autonomous mining solution, that enhances productivity and performance for Fortescue’s new Solomon iron ore mine.
The solution includes the full implementation of Cat MineStar System technology suite and the fleet of 12 Command for hauling autonomous 793F trucks to be executed in the third and fourth quarters of 2012. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


TPG To Buy Immucor For $1.9B

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 08:20 AM PDT

Manufacturer and seller of automated systems and reagents, Immucor Inc. (NASDAQ:BLUD) recently announced that it will be taken over by private equity group TPG Capital for $1.97 billion. As per the terms of the agreement, Immucor's shareholders will receive $27 in cash for each share of the company, representing a premium of 30.2% over the closing price of the stock on July 1, 2011 and a premium of approximately 35.6% to Immucor’s average closing price over the last month. The deal is expected to … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Earning Scorecard: Research In Motion

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 08:20 AM PDT

Research In Motion Ltd.(NASDAQ:RIMM) reported its first quarter 2012 financial results, where earnings per share (EPS) exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate but revenues missed the same.
Research In Motion reported weak financial outlook for the second quarter of fiscal 2012. Revenue is expected to range between $4.2 billion–$4.8 billion, while quarterly EPS is expected between 75 cents and $1.05. Gross margin is expected to be approximately 39%. We believe that lack of upgraded operating system … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


MFA Financial Hikes Dividend

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 08:20 AM PDT

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) a real estate investment trust (REIT), recently hiked its quarterly cash dividend by $0.235 to $0.25 per share.This reflects a 6.4% increase from the company's prior dividend payout. The increased dividend will be paid on July 29, 2011, to stockholders of record as of June 14, 2011.This increase in quarterly dividend takes the annual dividend yield, as of July 5, 2011, to 12.2%.
At the end of first quarter 2011, MFA Financial cash balance stood at $629.4 … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – USD/JPY Down Toward The End Of European Session

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 08:20 AM PDT

Forex Pros – pros – The U.S. Dollar was lower against the Japanese Yen on Wednesday.<br/><br/> USD/JPY was trading at 80.87, down 0.25% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 80.54, Monday&rsquo;s low, and resistance at 81.19, Tuesday&rsquo;s high.<br/><br/> Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar was up against the Euro and the British Pound, with EUR/USD shedding 0.79% to hit 1.4314 and GBP/USD falling 0.43% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Word From The Floor: Stocks Start Mixed, Amidst Light Volume

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 08:10 AM PDT

07/06/11 US stocks begin session on a mixed note, as global fundamentals in focus. China raised rates, Portugal downgraded by … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex Trading: EURCHF. Looking For A Reason To Take Profit

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 08:04 AM PDT

Needless to day the EURCHF has reassumed the role as safe haven pair. Add to it the bearishness from the EURUSD since the Portugal downgrade and the conditions were ripe for the rout.  If you were adept enough to catch the trend, the price on the daily chart has found some support against the old channel trendlineat the 1.1958 level.   The market got within 7 pips of this level on the sharp move lower, and has since rebounded to the 1.2000 level. I would not necessarily endorse … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – GBP/USD Down Toward The End Of European Session

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 08:00 AM PDT

Forex Pros – pros – The British Pound was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Wednesday.<br/><br/> GBP/USD was trading at 1.5976, down 0.53% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 1.5949, today&rsquo;s low, and resistance at 1.6140, Monday&rsquo;s high.<br/><br/> Meanwhile, the British Pound was up against the Euro and down against the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP shedding 0.33% to hit 0.8954 and GBP/JPY falling 0.74% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – GBP/JPY Down During The European Session

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 07:40 AM PDT

Forex Pros – pros – The British Pound was lower against the Japanese Yen on Wednesday.<br/><br/> GBP/JPY was trading at 129.15, down 0.81% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 128.99, today&rsquo;s low, and resistance at 130.85, Tuesday&rsquo;s high.<br/><br/> Meanwhile, the British Pound was down against the U.S. Dollar and up against the Euro, with GBP/USD shedding 0.53% to hit 1.5974 and EUR/GBP falling 0.27% to … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


GBP/USD In A Wedge Breakout Signaling Bearish Continuation

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 07:32 AM PDT

Prev: Stalking GBP/USD in a Rising Wedge (7/5)
GBP/USD

- The rising wedge had a wave (e) failure before falling below the wedge support.
- Price action attempted cleared out the 1.61 resistance before the market rejected the rally attempt.
- GBP/USD remains bearish as the RSI reading in the 4H chart failed to sustain the break above 60. With the RSI breaking back below 40, and heading towards 30, bearish momentum is being re-established.
- The daily chart shows the breaking below the 200SMA … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Crude Remains Under $97

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 07:30 AM PDT

07/06/11 Front month crude prices continued to remain just below $97 a barrel this session on a rising dollar and dan optimistic demand … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex Trading: EURUSD Falls More…but

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 07:26 AM PDT

The EURUSD has moved to new lows as selling accelerated to the downside. The price correction held the 1.4339 level (50% of the move up from June 27th) and failure to get above, kept the bears in charge.  The price remains below the channel that started yesterday and the price could not re-enter the channel this morning on the correction (see chart above).  The bias remains to the downside as long as the price remains below the 1.4339 level. 
Looking at the shorter term 5 minute … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


ISM Non-Manufacturing Index At 53.4, New Orders Slower, Prices Tumble, Employment Holds Steady

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 07:19 AM PDT

The ISM non-manufacturing index, the main measure of overall services activity in the US, showed another month of activity increasing, but the reading for June at 53.4 was below forecasts of a 53.9 reading, and below May's 54.6.

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The internals of the report reveal some interesting tidbits.

First off, we see a huge drop in … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Morning Market Brief

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 01:15 AM PDT

07/06/11 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


Turtle Trading Rules: Trend Following Investing Based On 20 Amp; 55 Day Highs

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 01:38 AM PDT

In Brief
A mechanical trend-folllowing trading system  based on Price Momentum signals, specifically the 20 and 55 Day Highs. In 1983, commodities trader Richard Dennis bet with his business partner Bill Eckhart that he could teach a random group to be great traders.

quot;We’re going to raise traders just like they raise turtles in Singaporequot;.

Background
After taking out an advert in the Wall Street Journal, Dennis amp; Eckhart narrowed over 1,000 applicants … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Relative Strength: How Does Momentum Investing Work?

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 01:34 AM PDT

In Brief
An investing strategy of buying prior winning stocks and selling short prior losers based on the empirical observation that Investments exhibit persistence in their relative performance. As George Chestnutt wrote back in 1965: "Which is the best policy?  To buy a strong stock that is leading the advance or to quot;shop aroundquot; for a quot;sleeperquot; or quot;behind-the-marketquot; stock in the hope that it will catch up?  . … Many more times than not, it is … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Sports Direct In Tie-up With Sir Tom Hunter Over USC And Cruise Clothing Chains

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 01:10 AM PDT

Sports and fashion chain Sports Direct (LON:SPD) has agreed a deal with Sir Tom Hunter that will see it take an 80% stake in the retail entrepreneur's USC and Cruise Clothing operations in a cash deal worth £7.0 million. USC currently has 38 stores across the UK and turnover in the 12 months to 30 January 2011 was £70.0 million. Cruise has 10 stores in the UK and an annual turnover of around £20 million. Sports Direct will provide a facility of up to £20 million to enable the existing … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


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