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- DENTSPLY- Astra Tech Deal Cleared
- Talk About Really Cheap!
- Valeant Completes Sanitas Buy
- MPG Mortgages CA Office Property
- Natural Gas Rig Count Touches 900
- AUXILIO Stands Alone
- Silicom???s Promising Growth Drivers
- Silicom’s Promising Growth Drivers
- Enterprise, Energy Transfer Drop JV
- Marvell Beats, Outlook Bright
- Earnings Preview: Heinz
- Valuations Compelling, Economic Outlook Cloudy
- Morgan Stanley Sells FRN
- Verizon Workers Resume Work
- “Question Is Whether Fed Has Political Power To Initiate Another Round Of QE”
- Options Point To Ugly 2011 Finale For JPMorgan
- AUXILIO Stands Alone
- Western Union Seals Notes Offering
- Kirkland’s Posts Loss
- Dollar Rebounds, Risk Aversion Rises
- Conoco Bangladesh On Track
- PMI Group Receives Notifications
- Forex Trading: EURUSD Bulls And Bears Battling
- Newell Reiterates To Neutral
- Cognizant Doubles BuyBack
- Earnings Preview: Hormel Foods
- Masimo Stays At Neutral
- Bond Demand Eases As Dealers Await Jackson Hole
- PS Business Parks Stays Neutral
- Intuit Reports Mixed 4Q
- Production Hiccup At BP Texas Unit
- Earnings Scorecard: Lowe’s
- Fundy Preview: After Weak Euro-zone 2Q GDP, Flash August PMI’s Can Set Tone For Euro
- Forex Trading: EURUSD Looks To Test 100 Day MA Now
- Forex – Dollar Trims Losses As Risk Appetite Falters
- Bon-Ton Lags, Trims Outlook
- New Board Member For Oclaro
- Hibbett Tops Estimates, Guides Higher
- Natural Gas Futures Hover Close To 5-month Low
- Crude Rises On Weak Dollar And Libyan Crude Skepticism
- Lowe’s To Buy Back $5 Billion In Common Stock
- Word From The Floor: Wall Street Start Higher, Gold Nears $1,900/oz.
- What’s In The Hole Ben?
- Forex – GBP/USD Erases Gains Amid Stimulus Fears
- Forex Trading: EURUSD Finds No Upside Momentum, So Moves Lower
- Gold Pares Gains But Remains Well-supported Near Record High
- Forex – Euro Steady Against Dollar In Quiet Trade
- Forex Trading: USDCHF Moves Toward The 100 Hour MA And Finds Sellers.
- Morning Market Brief
- The Neverending Story Of A “Gold Bubble”
| DENTSPLY- Astra Tech Deal Cleared Posted: 22 Aug 2011 11:55 AM PDT Leading dental products maker DENTSPLY International (NASDAQ:XRAY) has won regulatory clearance for its acquisition of Sweden-based Astra Tech, the dental implant division of multinational drug major AstraZeneca PLC (NYSE:AZN). |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2011 11:55 AM PDT Back in 1934 during the depths of the Great Depression, Graham and Dodd published the very first edition of their book: "Security Analysis". It is the very foundation of all modern security analysis. If you are really serious about investing, you should read it (or at least one of the later editions). Most people, though, will find it too dense to get through; it is not exactly good beach reading. The key concepts are available in a much more digestible book by Ben Graham called the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2011 11:55 AM PDT Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (NYSE:VRX) recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of Kaunas, Lithuania-based specialty pharmaceuticals company, AB Sanitas, for approximately EUR 314 million in cash. Sanitas has a broad branded generics portfolio, marketed across Central and Eastern Europe, primarily in Poland, Russia and Lithuania. Sanitas' 390 products, comprising mostly dermatology, ophthalmology and hospital injectables, will boost Valeant Pharma's European branded … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| MPG Mortgages CA Office Property Posted: 22 Aug 2011 11:35 AM PDT MPG Office Trust Inc. (NYSE:MPG), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has recently obtained a mortgage loan collateralized by the Plaza Las Fuentes office property in Pasadena, California. The $33.75 million mortgage loan was financed by the East West Bank – the largest tenant of the property. |
| Natural Gas Rig Count Touches 900 Posted: 22 Aug 2011 11:35 AM PDT In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (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 land rigs. |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2011 11:05 AM PDT Ken Nagy, CFA AUXILIO (AUXO) is the only health care exclusive, vendor neutral Managed Print Services (MPS) firm that provides document production management strategies, services and solutions to hospitals throughout the United States. AUXILIO's continuous workflow improvement solutions enable hospitals and health systems to reduce costs and waste in their operational and clinical functions by managing the process of document production between printing and copying … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| Silicom???s Promising Growth Drivers Posted: 22 Aug 2011 11:05 AM PDT Ken Nagy, CFA These external developments strongly escalate Silicom's customer's network appliances needs for WAN optimization, internet security and application delivery. While total global monthly internet traffic is expected to be 4x … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| Silicom’s Promising Growth Drivers Posted: 22 Aug 2011 11:05 AM PDT Ken Nagy, CFA These external developments strongly escalate Silicom's customer's network appliances needs for WAN optimization, internet security and application delivery. While total global monthly internet traffic is expected to be 4x … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| Enterprise, Energy Transfer Drop JV Posted: 22 Aug 2011 11:05 AM PDT Midstream service providers, Enterprise Products Partners L.P (NYSE:EPD) and Energy Transfer Partners L.P. (NYSE:ETP) have scrapped their proposed joint venture (JV) to build a pipeline from Cushing, Oklahoma to Houston, Texas. |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2011 11:05 AM PDT Marvell Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL) has reported second quarter fiscal 2012 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 33 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. Last Friday, the shares witnessed a 10.69% increase in after-market trade on encouraging third quarter guidance. |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2011 11:05 AM PDT H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) is scheduled to report its first-quarter 2012 financial results on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. |
| Valuations Compelling, Economic Outlook Cloudy Posted: 22 Aug 2011 11:04 AM PDT The Earnings Picture |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2011 10:35 AM PDT On Friday, Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) announced the sale of floating rate notes (FRN) valued at 1 billion yen and maturing in August 2016. The company will start the settlement from August 23, 2011. |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2011 10:35 AM PDT The largest U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) will now operate at normal rates after a 14-day strike by 45,000 employees. |
| “Question Is Whether Fed Has Political Power To Initiate Another Round Of QE” Posted: 22 Aug 2011 10:20 AM PDT 08/22/11 Sunrise Securities’ Ben Willis discusses today’s action in equities and the upcoming Jackson Hole, Wyoming … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| Options Point To Ugly 2011 Finale For JPMorgan Posted: 22 Aug 2011 10:08 AM PDT Options point to ugly 2011 finale for JPMorgan |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2011 10:05 AM PDT Ken Nagy, CFA AUXILIO (AUXO) is the only health care exclusive, vendor neutral Managed Print Services (MPS) firm that provides document production management strategies, services and solutions to hospitals throughout the United States. AUXILIO's continuous workflow improvement solutions enable hospitals and health systems to reduce costs and waste in their operational and clinical functions by managing the process of document production between printing and copying … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| Western Union Seals Notes Offering Posted: 22 Aug 2011 10:05 AM PDT The Western Union Co. (NYSE:WU), a leader in global money transfer and payment services, announced that it has closed $400 million debt offering by selling senior notes that carry a coupon interest of 3.65%, maturing in 2018. |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2011 10:05 AM PDT Kirkland's Inc. (NASDAQ:KIRK) reported a second-quarter 2011 loss of 2 cents a share, which lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of earnings of 2 cents per share. Earnings were positive at 16 cents a share, a year ago. |
| Dollar Rebounds, Risk Aversion Rises Posted: 22 Aug 2011 05:00 AM PDT 08/22/11 The US dollar rebounded this afternoon on growing eurozone debt concerns and speculation of QE3 possibly being in the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2011 09:35 AM PDT U.S. oil behemoth ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) has started preliminary work so as to carry out exploration activities in Bangladesh’s offshore gas field this October. |
| PMI Group Receives Notifications Posted: 22 Aug 2011 09:35 AM PDT The shares of The PMI Group (NYSE:PMI) have been trading at a price below $1.00 per share since August 1, 2011. As such, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) notified the company that it has fallen below the NYSE’s continued listing standard of having a minimum average closing price of $1.00 per share over 30 consecutive trading days. The share price of PMI was $0.30 as of Friday close. It was on July 29 that PMI Group closed trading at $1.00. |
| Forex Trading: EURUSD Bulls And Bears Battling Posted: 22 Aug 2011 09:08 AM PDT For the intraday traders, the support is at 1.4361 where the 100 day MA is found. Get through and the 1.4333 level is the next target where the 200 hour MA is found. |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2011 09:05 AM PDT We are maintaining our long-term 'Neutral' recommendation on Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NYSE:NWL) with a target price of $13.00 per share. |
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| Earnings Preview: Hormel Foods Posted: 22 Aug 2011 08:50 AM PDT Hormel Foods Corp. (NYSE:HRL) will be reporting its third-quarter 2011 earnings on Thursday, August 25, 2011. |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2011 08:50 AM PDT We maintain our Neutral rating on Masimo (NASDAQ:MASI). Second-quarter fiscal 2011 earnings of 28 cents matched the Zacks Consensus Estimate. |
| Bond Demand Eases As Dealers Await Jackson Hole Posted: 22 Aug 2011 08:45 AM PDT Bonds were shaken out of bed on Monday morning as dealers adopted a much more upbeat view on the prospects for the global economy in the event that the Federal Reserve decides to take a third stab at stimulating the economy through open market purchases of government bonds. Friday's speech from Chairman at the Fed Ben Bernanke is the week's big event and dealers have already determined that the world economy is so bad and the U.S. economy is so dire that nothing less than a third round of … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| PS Business Parks Stays Neutral Posted: 22 Aug 2011 08:35 AM PDT We reiterate our Neutral recommendation on PS Business Parks Inc. (PSB) as we expect the stock to perform in line with the broader market.The company reported second quarter 2011 funds from operations (FFO) of $35.8 million or $1.11 per share compared with $30.7 million or 96 cents per share 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 … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2011 08:35 AM PDT Intuit Inc. (INTU) reported a fourth quarter 2011 adjusted loss of 11 cents per share, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate for a loss of 10 cents. |
| Production Hiccup At BP Texas Unit Posted: 22 Aug 2011 08:35 AM PDT London, England-based BP Plc (NYSE:BP) recently reported a breakdown in a gasoline-producing fluidic catalytic cracking (FCC) unit at its 406,570 barrels per day (bpd), Texas City, Texas, refinery. |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2011 08:35 AM PDT Lowe's Companies Inc. (NYSE:LOW) recently posted soft second-quarter 2011 results and trimmed its fiscal 2011 projection. |
| Fundy Preview: After Weak Euro-zone 2Q GDP, Flash August PMI’s Can Set Tone For Euro Posted: 22 Aug 2011 08:26 AM PDT Fundamental Release: Euro-zone and German Manufacturing and Services PMIs Time: |
| Forex Trading: EURUSD Looks To Test 100 Day MA Now Posted: 22 Aug 2011 08:22 AM PDT The follow through selling off the high in the NY session, has sent the price through the key support outlined in the prior post. The next target against the 100 day MA at the 1.4361 . A move below that level would trigger some additional selling. Resistance now comes in against the 1.4381-86 area.The market will be eying if the market can hold resistance against this … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| Forex – Dollar Trims Losses As Risk Appetite Falters Posted: 22 Aug 2011 08:11 AM PDT Forexpros – The U.S. dollar trimmed losses against its major counterparts on Monday, as risk appetite was dented by growing expectations that the Federal Reserve may take fresh measures to bolster the U.S. economy.<br /><br />During U.S. morning trade, the greenback turned higher against the euro, with EUR/USD slipping 0.10% to hit 1.4376.<br /> <br />The single currency remained under pressure after German Chancellor Angela Merkel reiterated her opposition to … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2011 08:05 AM PDT Bon-Ton Stores Inc (NASDAQ:BONT) reported a loss of $1.78 per share in the second quarter of 2011, much wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $1.60, but better than the year-ago quarter loss of $1.91. The year-over-year improvement in the quarter reflects lower expense and a favorable tax benefit. |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2011 08:05 AM PDT Oclaro, Inc. (OCLR) recently announced that the company appointed veteran Marissa Peterson to its Board of Directors. Ms. Peterson earlier served California-based Sun Microsystems for 17 years where she was Executive Vice President, Worldwide Operations, Services & Customer Advocacy. She retired from Sun Microsystems Inc. in 2005. |
| Hibbett Tops Estimates, Guides Higher Posted: 22 Aug 2011 08:05 AM PDT Hibbett Sports Inc. (NASDAQ:HIBB) reported second-quarter earnings of 21 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 19 cents. |
| Natural Gas Futures Hover Close To 5-month Low Posted: 22 Aug 2011 08:05 AM PDT Forexpros – Natural gas futures were down sharply on Monday, hovering close to a five-month low as moderating weather forecasts in the U.S. and concerns over rising production levels dragged down prices. <br /><br />On the New York Mercantile Exchange, natural gas futures for October delivery traded at USD3.875 per million British thermal units during U.S. morning trade, tumbling 1.55%. <br /><br />It earlier fell as … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| Crude Rises On Weak Dollar And Libyan Crude Skepticism Posted: 22 Aug 2011 03:00 AM PDT Crude rises on weak dollar and Libyan crude … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| Lowe’s To Buy Back $5 Billion In Common Stock Posted: 22 Aug 2011 08:00 AM PDT 08/22/11 Lowe’s, the nation’s second largest home improvement retailer, announced on Monday that it will be buyng back roughly $5 billion in common … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| Word From The Floor: Wall Street Start Higher, Gold Nears $1,900/oz. Posted: 22 Aug 2011 08:00 AM PDT 08/22/11 US stocks started the session in positive territory, amidst a lack of economic data. All eyes remain on the Jackson Hole … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2011 07:56 AM PDT It's going to be a long week with market observers deferring predictions until Fed Chairman Bernanke delivers his Jackson Hole speech on Friday. Between now and then economists and analysts will be trying to second-guess the likelihood and the impact of a third wave of quantitative easing. Optimism developed over the weekend that the Fed would be more likely to come to the rescue than not at this Friday's central bank symposium sponsored by the Kansas City Fed. The meeting presents Ben … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| Forex – GBP/USD Erases Gains Amid Stimulus Fears Posted: 22 Aug 2011 07:54 AM PDT Forexpros – The pound erased gains against the U.S. dollar on Monday, pulling back from the daily high, amid expectations that the Federal Reserve may indicate that fresh monetary stimulus could be needed to support the U.S. economy.<br /><br />GBP/USD pulled back from 1.6521, the daily high to hit 1.6465 during U.S. morning trade, unchanged over the day.<br /><br />Cable was likely to find support at 1.6347, the low of August 17 and short-term resistance at 1.6564, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| Forex Trading: EURUSD Finds No Upside Momentum, So Moves Lower Posted: 22 Aug 2011 07:44 AM PDT The EURUSD tried to push above trendline resistance, could not muster any buying support, so the price turned around and is now trading at NYlows. The price is approaching a key support level versus the 50% of last weeks range at the 1.4387, the 100 hour MA at the 1.4382 and trendline support at 1.4381. A move below opens up for the sellers to push … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| Gold Pares Gains But Remains Well-supported Near Record High Posted: 22 Aug 2011 07:34 AM PDT Forexpros – Gold futures pared gains on Monday, easing off the all-time high as global equities rebounded and some profit-taking emerged, but the precious metal was expected to remain well-supported amid speculation the U.S. economy may require further stimulus. <br /><br />On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for October delivery traded at USD1,873.85 a troy ounce during U.S. morning trade, gaining 1.15%. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| Forex – Euro Steady Against Dollar In Quiet Trade Posted: 22 Aug 2011 07:28 AM PDT Forexpros – The euro was steady against the U.S. dollar on Monday, trading close to the daily high as risk appetite made a cautious reemergence amid expectations that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke may indicate that fresh measures to boost the U.S. economy are planned.<br /><br />EUR/USD hit 1.4434 during U.S. morning trade, the daily high; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.4414, gaining 0.14%.<br /><br />The pair was likely to find support at 1.4258, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| Forex Trading: USDCHF Moves Toward The 100 Hour MA And Finds Sellers. Posted: 22 Aug 2011 07:27 AM PDT The USDCHF moved higher on the opening today but quickly moved back to the downside. The low was formed with a double bottom at the 0.7837 level. A slow move higher ensued moving the price toward the 0.7900 level where the 100 hour MA is found. Traders have come in against the technical level with little to do. I am not sure the will is there to do much. Intraday support should center around the 0.7865-68 level. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2011 01:15 AM PDT 08/22/11 The latest in news, commentary, and information on what’s moving the US equities markets just prior to NYSE opening bell including: another record high for gold … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards |
| The Neverending Story Of A “Gold Bubble” Posted: 21 Aug 2011 10:00 PM PDT Gold continued to make headlines last week, reaching nearly $1,900 an ounce on Friday before resting around the $1,850 level. Gold's 15 percent rise to new nominal highs over the past month has rekindled "gold bubble" talk from many pundits. Long-term gold bulls have been forced to listen to these naysayers since gold reached $500 an ounce. If you would have joined their groupthink then, you would've missed gold's roughly 270 percent rise since. |
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