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• EpiCept Is On Track To Achieve 2011 Goals
• Investors Would Be Wise To Look Beyond Armor Delays
• BioScrip Remains Neutral
• Mack-Cali To Build Wyndham Facility
• Q2 RESULTS: In-line With Our Estimates. PST Study Progressing On Schedule.
• Cosi Lags On Lower Traffic
• Cyberonics Stops Generator Shipment
• Australian Dollar: Technical Rebound In A Bearish Trend
• Canadian Dollar: Technical Rebound In A Bearish Trend
• USD/CHF Maintains Bullish Recovery
• Crude Falls On Weak EU Growth Data
• US July Production Data Jolts Markets With Some “Risk On” Sentiment
• Gold Futures Top USD1,780 On Increased Safe Haven Demand
• Harmony Reports 4Q Loss
• Forex Trading: USDCHF/EURCHF Moves Higher. Buoyed By Fear Of SNB Cap On The CHF Vs The Euro
• Crude Oil Cuts Losses After U.S. Industrial Production Data
• EUR/USD Maintaining Bullish Momentum After US Industrial Production Data Release
• Forex Trading: USDJPY Moves Back Higher On Better US Manufacturing Data/Fitch But Action Limited
• Risk Firmly ’Off’ As Aussie Slides, Franc Reverses Losses
• Simcere Pharma Beats On Bottom Line
• Stock Market News Briefs: Apple, Bank Of America, Estee Lauder Companies, Google, W.W. Grainger, Interpublic Group Of Companies, Stryker, TCF Financial, Time Warner
• Growth Concerns Take Center Stage
• Sysco Reports In Line
• Valspar Reports In Line
• U.S. Industrial Production Rises More-than-expected
• Japanese Yen: Under Pressure
• Swiss Franc: The Downside Prevails
• Euro: The Downside Prevails
• British Pound: Under Pressure
• Morning Market Brief
• Forex – USD/CAD Pares Gains As Weak Data Pressures Greenback
• Forex Trading: GBPUSD Remains In Upward Channel Today. Two Way Action Dominates In NY Trade.
• Scripps Networks Bags UKTV Stake
• Grainger To Acquire Fabory
• Growth Concerns Take Center Stage
• Corn Ethanol Scam: A Profligate Biofuel Policy
• Canada Manufacturing Sales Fall More-than-expected
• U.S. Futures Extend Losses After Housing Data; Dow Falls 1.2%
• Forex Trading: EURUSD Moves To NY Highs. 38.2% Retracements Bookend The Pair
• U.S. Building Permits Fall More-than-expected In July
• Interesting Fact Of The Day: 1 Billion Cars
• TWC’s Hunt For Scale Economies
• ABB Showered With Orders
• Forex Trading: USDCAD Tests 100 Hour MA At The 0.9871 Level
• Overnight Review: Euro Slides On Weak GDP, UK Inflation And GBP Rises, But King Warns
• Forex – Dollar Up, Euro Slumps As Merkel-Sarkozy Summit Eyed
• Forex – GBP/USD Pares Losses After Strong CPI Data
• Forex – EUR/USD Extends Losses On EU EFSF Comments
• Buying A Home In Raleigh Differs From Buying A Loaf Of Bread
• Forex – USD/CHF Edges Lower On Increased Safe Haven Demand
• Oil, Gold To Track Sentiment Trends After Merkel / Sarkozy Meeting
• Forex – USD/JPY Holds Steady As Intervention Threat Weighs

EpiCept Is On Track To Achieve 2011 Goals Posted: 16 Aug 2011 07:55 AM PDT Grant Zeng, CFA EpiCept (EPCT) Reports Second Quarter Results        The Company recognized revenue of $0.2 million during the second quarter of 2011, compared with $0.3 million during the second quarter of 2010. For each of the second quarters of 2011 and 2010, revenue consisted primarily of the recognition of license fee payments previously received from strategic alliances, revenues from the sales of Ceplene to Meda and product royalties. Selling, general and … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Investors Would Be Wise To Look Beyond Armor Delays Posted: 16 Aug 2011 07:55 AM PDT Ken Nagy, CFA Investors Would be Wise to Look Beyond Armor Delays On August 15, 2011, Arotech Corporation (ARTX), a provider of defense and security products, reported financial results for its fiscal 2011 second quarter, ended June 30, 2011. The second quarter performance resulted in a 24 percent year over year decrease in revenue, with revenue dropping $4.608 million to $14.296 million from $18.904 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010.Net income came in weak as well, falling … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

BioScrip Remains Neutral Posted: 16 Aug 2011 07:55 AM PDT We maintain our Neutral recommendation on BioScrip Inc. (NASDAQ:BIOS) with a target price of $6.25. BioScrip reported a loss of 4 cents per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2011 compared with the year-ago quarter EPS of 6 cents. However, after deducting the impact of restructuring charges and legal settlement cost, adjusted EPS came in at 10 cents during the quarter, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 6 cents. After a few disappointing quarters, impacted by pricing concessions on … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Mack-Cali To Build Wyndham Facility Posted: 16 Aug 2011 07:50 AM PDT Mack-Cali Realty Corp.(NYSE:CLI) recently announced the development of a 203,000-square-foot class A office building for Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:WYN) in Parsippany, New Jersey. This transaction will allow the hospitality company to consolidate its New Jersey-based workforce within a single campus. Wyndham provides hospitality products and services to consumers and currently operates from its 250,000-square-foot corporate headquarters at 22 Sylvan Way in Parsippany. The new building will … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Q2 RESULTS: In-line With Our Estimates. PST Study Progressing On Schedule. Posted: 16 Aug 2011 07:35 AM PDT Brian Marckx, CFA Q2 RESULTS:  In-line with our estimates.  PST study progressing on schedule.   Interleukin (ILIU) reported financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2011 on August 12th.  The reported numbers were very much in-line with our estimates, with revenue coming in slightly ahead of what we were looking for.  The conference call and 10-Q, which also came out this morning, also did not contain any surprises relative to our expectations.  … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Cosi Lags On Lower Traffic Posted: 16 Aug 2011 07:35 AM PDT Cosi Inc. (NASDAQ:COSI) reported a loss of 1 cent per share in the second quarter of 2011, significantly worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of earnings of 3 cents, but narrower than the year-ago quarter loss of 3 cents per share. Lower-than-expected results were due to lower traffic resulting in a decline in comparable store sales growth. Total revenue, which comprises company-operated restaurant sales and franchise fees and royalties, plunged 9.2% year over year to $29.6 million in the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Cyberonics Stops Generator Shipment Posted: 16 Aug 2011 07:35 AM PDT Recently, the leading neuromodulation company Cyberonics (NASDAQ:CYBX) stopped shipment of two models of its Aspire platform generators. The company is currently retrieving the already sold but unused models namely No. 105 and 106.  The company has also suspended enrollment in its E-36 clinical trial pending resolution of this hardware related design issue. As a result of this massive set back, the company's shares plunged more than 11% from the closing price of 12th August. The company's … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Australian Dollar: Technical Rebound In A Bearish Trend Posted: 16 Aug 2011 07:18 AM PDT Update on supports and resistances. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Canadian Dollar: Technical Rebound In A Bearish Trend Posted: 16 Aug 2011 07:18 AM PDT Update on supports and resistances. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

USD/CHF Maintains Bullish Recovery Posted: 16 Aug 2011 07:17 AM PDT Prev: Bullish Correction Targets for USD/CHF, EUR/CHF, and GBP/CHF (8/11) USD/CHF - After a weak 23.6% retracement, the USD/CHF appears to have maintained the bullish momentum. - The RSI is still above 40, and the market above any significant short-term support levels. - A break above the 0.7885 level can see a near-term rally towards the 0.80 level. - This should see the RSI reading break above 60. If the market is in a bullish continuation, the RSI should break above 70 as well. - The daily … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Crude Falls On Weak EU Growth Data Posted: 16 Aug 2011 07:15 AM PDT 08/16/11 Front month crude prices took a more than $2 dive this morning as weak eurozone growth data spurred concerns that future energy demand may be … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

US July Production Data Jolts Markets With Some “Risk On” Sentiment Posted: 16 Aug 2011 07:13 AM PDT Industrial production stronger than expected in July which boosts US equities US industrial production rose 0.9% for the July period. factory production was up 0.6%, led by a rebound in auto production. in July for vehicle assemblies jumped 8.73 million from June 7.89 million. the highest figure since March. Industrial production also includes mines and utilities and those were up as well mining gaining 1.1% and utilities production rising 2.8%. Here's a look at the graph of recent monthly … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Gold Futures Top USD1,780 On Increased Safe Haven Demand Posted: 16 Aug 2011 07:07 AM PDT Forexpros – Gold futures extended earlier gains on Tuesday, hitting a three-day high after weaker-than-expected growth data out of Germany and the wider euro zone added to fears over global growth prospects, boosting the safe haven appeal of the precious metal.<br /><br />On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for October delivery traded at USD1,781.65 a troy ounce during U.S. morning trade, climbing 1.44%.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Harmony Reports 4Q Loss Posted: 16 Aug 2011 07:05 AM PDT Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. (NYSE:HMY) recorded net loss of 1 cent per share in the fourth quarter ended June 2011 versus last quarter's profit of 8 cents per share. In fiscal year 2011, the company reported net earnings of 21 cents versus a net loss of 6 cents in fiscal year 2010. Revenue However, revenues were up 22.0% sequentially to $505 million versus $422 million in the prior quarter and up 25% year over year from $404 million. The increase in revenue was driven by a rise in the gold … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Forex Trading: USDCHF/EURCHF Moves Higher. Buoyed By Fear Of SNB Cap On The CHF Vs The Euro Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:52 AM PDT There is a fear in the market that the SNB will impose a cap on the CHF versus the EURO and this has the USDCHF and the EURCHF moving higher. The USDCHF has moved back above the high for the day at the 0.7859 level and this will now be support. For the EURCHF, the price decline from the Monday high corrected to the 38.2% of the last leg higher in the pair. The holding of that level and subsequennt move higher targets yesterday afternoons high at 1.1375 Look for support in the EURCHF at the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Crude Oil Cuts Losses After U.S. Industrial Production Data Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:47 AM PDT Forexpros – Crude oil futures pared earlier losses on Tuesday, easing off the daily low following better-than-expected data on U.S. industrial production and after ratings agency Fitch affirmed the U.S. AAA sovereign debt rating. <br /><br />On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light, sweet crude futures for delivery in October traded at USD86.88 a barrel during U.S. morning trade, dropping 0.92%.&nbsp; <br /><br />It earlier fell as much as 2.05% to trade at a … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

EUR/USD Maintaining Bullish Momentum After US Industrial Production Data Release Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:46 AM PDT Prev: Poor German GDP Data Weakens Euro; (8/16) Overnight Review (8/16) EUR/USD Bullish Continuation: - After the poor GDP data for German and the Eurozone, the EUR/USD slid below the 1.44 area, and was coasting above 1.4350. - The US session releases weren't really that significant, but as I always put it, they can provide "temporal" pivot for the market to accelerate or reverse. - We are done with the US releases, the last one being the better than expected industrial production … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Forex Trading: USDJPY Moves Back Higher On Better US Manufacturing Data/Fitch But Action Limited Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:39 AM PDT The USDJPY has been moving above and below the 100 hour MA over the first two trading days of the week. The 100 hour MA (blue line) comes in  at the 76.74 level.  The market will now use this level as support. On the topside the advances are like pulling teeth. The next level to push through is the trendline connecting the tops from August 9th and yesterday. That level comes in at the 76.90 level. This is the high for the day. Above that level the 76.99-77.02 area has been a high/low … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Risk Firmly ’Off’ As Aussie Slides, Franc Reverses Losses Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:38 AM PDT Fundamental Headlines • Obama Says Debt-Limit Battle Hurt Economy – Bloomberg • Swiss Ponder Battle over Runaway Franc – Bloomberg • Germany Adds to Euro-zone Crisis – Financial Times • High Pressure on Sarkozy-Merkel Euro-zone Talks – Reuters • World Bank President: Governments Should Deal with Global Debt Woes – Reuters European Session Summary Following a dovish Reserve Bank of Australia summary of their August 2 meeting which already placed downside pressures on risk, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Simcere Pharma Beats On Bottom Line Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:35 AM PDT Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's (NYSE:SCR) second quarter 2011 earnings of 21 cents per American Depositary Share (ADS) surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 13 cents and the year-ago earnings of 10 cents. Increased revenues and lower share count helped boost earnings. Revenues Revenues at Simcere Pharma came in at $84.4 million in the second quarter, up 0.3% year over year in local currency. Revenues however fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $89 million. Higher sales of drugs, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Stock Market News Briefs: Apple, Bank Of America, Estee Lauder Companies, Google, W.W. Grainger, Interpublic Group Of Companies, Stryker, TCF Financial, Time Warner Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:35 AM PDT     Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) announced that it will purchase cell phone manufacturer Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc (MMI) in a deal worth $12.5 billion or $40 per share. Following this development, shares of Motorola spiked up 55.78% to close at $38.12     On Sunday, Time Warner Inc (NYSE:TWX) made public its plans to buy cable operator The Carlyle Group’s Insight Communication for around $3 million. If the deal goes ahead then it will mark one of the biggest acquisitions … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Growth Concerns Take Center Stage Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:35 AM PDT Stocks will likely be unable to sustain the three-day rally of sorts as the reality of economic growth uncertainty comes back to center stage. We have a number of reports out this morning that highlight the lack of economic growth, not just here in the U.S., but also in Europe. We have known about Europe’s debt problems for awhile, but this morning brought in a weaker-than-expected report about EuroZone’s GDP growth in the second quarter. German economic growth was barely in the positive … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Sysco Reports In Line Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:35 AM PDT Sysco Corp. (NYSE:SYY) delivered fourth-quarter 2011 earnings (excluding one-time items) of 57 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, it exceeded the prior-year earnings of 53 cents, excluding the additional week, multi-employer pension plan (MEPP) charge and tax benefit of 4 cents. In fiscal 2011, adjusted earnings were $1.98 per share, excluding the negative impact from the MEPP charge of 4 cents and a tax benefit of 2 cents. It exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Valspar Reports In Line Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:35 AM PDT The Valspar Corporation's (NYSE:VAL) net earnings moved up 10 cents to 80 cents in the third quarter of 2011 from last year's 70 cents and were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Adjusted net earnings excluded 10 cents per share restructuring charge. Including these charges earnings per share were 70 cents in the third quarter of 2011. Revenues Quarterly sales jumped 22.5% year over year to $1.07 billion, driven by new business efforts, pricing and acquisitions, offsetting rising raw … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

U.S. Industrial Production Rises More-than-expected Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:22 AM PDT Forexpros – Industrial production in the U.S. rose more-than-expected in July, increasing the most since December official data showed on Tuesday.<br /><br />In a report, the U.S. Federal Reserve said that industrial production rose by a seasonally adjusted 0.9% in July, above expectations for a 0.5% increase.<br /><br />The previous month&rsquo;s figure was revised up to a 0.4% gain from a previously reported 0.2% increase. <br /><br />The report … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Japanese Yen: Under Pressure Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:18 AM PDT Update on supports and resistances. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Swiss Franc: The Downside Prevails Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:18 AM PDT Update on supports and resistances. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Euro: The Downside Prevails Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:18 AM PDT Update on supports and resistances. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

British Pound: Under Pressure Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:18 AM PDT Update on supports and resistances. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Morning Market Brief Posted: 16 Aug 2011 01:15 AM PDT 08/16/11 The latest in news, commentary, and information on what’s moving the US equities markets just before the NYSE opening bell including: weak GDP figures out of the eurozone & improved earnings for … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Forex – USD/CAD Pares Gains As Weak Data Pressures Greenback Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:13 AM PDT Forexpros – The U.S. dollar pared gains against its Canadian counterpart on Tuesday, pulling back from the daily high after weak U.S. data on building permits and housing starts added to concerns over the U.S. economic recovery.<br /><br />USD/CAD pulled back from 0.9871, the daily high, to hit 0.9841 during early U.S. trade, still up 0.42% on the day.&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br />The pair was likely to find support at 0.9765, the low of August 10 and resistance at … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Forex Trading: GBPUSD Remains In Upward Channel Today. Two Way Action Dominates In NY Trade. Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:11 AM PDT In the UK today, higher CPI moved the GBPUSD higher on expectations any thought of additional easing is now out of the question. Nevertheless, BOE's Mervyn King commented in his inflation letter to the Chancelor of the Exchequer Osborne that there is a risk of severe stress and dislocation in the financial markets.  He also commented that if  that dislocation would occur it would have a significant impact on the economy. From a technical perspective, the high from yesterday at … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Scripps Networks Bags UKTV Stake Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:05 AM PDT Yesterday, Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (NYSE:SNI) entered into a definitive agreement with Virgin Media Inc. (NASDAQ:VMED) to acquire Virgin Media's 50% stake in UKTV. UKTV is a 50-50 joint venture between Virgin Media and British Broadcasting Corp. According to the agreement, Scripps Networks will pay approximately GBP239 million ($390 million) to purchase Virgin Media's equity interest in UKTV and will also pay another GBP 100 million ($163 million) to acquire the outstanding preferred … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Grainger To Acquire Fabory Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:05 AM PDT Industrial distributor, W.W. Grainger Inc. (NYSE:GWW) intends to buy European fastener distributor Fabory Group for $344 million to boost its product offerings. The acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 and will be accretive to 2012 earnings. Fabory, based in Netherlands, sells its 80,000 products in 14 countries. In fiscal 2010, it had total revenue of about $300 million. Grainger expects to keep Fabory as a separate business, maintaining the Fabory brand. However, the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Growth Concerns Take Center Stage Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:05 AM PDT Stocks will likely be unable to sustain the three-day rally of sorts as the reality of economic growth uncertainty comes back to center stage. We have a number of reports out this morning that highlight the lack of economic growth, not just here in the U.S., but also in Europe. We have known about Europe’s debt problems for a while, but this morning brought in a weaker than expected report about Euro Zone’s GDP growth in the second quarter. German economic growth was barely in the positive … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Corn Ethanol Scam: A Profligate Biofuel Policy Posted: 16 Aug 2011 05:57 AM PDT Robert Bryce writing in today’s Washington Examiner: “Today, about 40 percent of all U.S. corn — that’s 15 percent of global corn production or 5 percent of all global grain — is diverted into the corn ethanol scam in order to produce the energy equivalent of about 0.6 percent of global oil needs.  Corn prices, now close to $7 per bushel, have more than doubled over the past two years (see chart above). And recent harsh weather, including floods in the Midwest and drought in the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Canada Manufacturing Sales Fall More-than-expected Posted: 16 Aug 2011 05:52 AM PDT Forexpros – Canadian manufacturing sales fell more-than-expected in June, official data showed on Tuesday. <br /><br />In a report, Statistics Canada said that manufacturing sales declined by a seasonally adjusted 1.5% in June, after dropping by 0.7% in May, whose figure was revised from a 0.8% drop.<br /><br />Economists had expected Canadian manufacturing sales to fall by 0.5% in June.<br /><br />Manufacturing sales in June totaled CAD45.3 billion, the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

U.S. Futures Extend Losses After Housing Data; Dow Falls 1.2% Posted: 16 Aug 2011 05:46 AM PDT Forexpros – U.S. stock futures pointed to a sharply lower open on Tuesday, as weaker-than-expected growth data out of Germany added to fears over global growth prospects ahead of a meeting between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy later in the day.<br /><br />Ahead of the open, the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures pointed to a loss of 1.2%, the S&amp;P 500 futures dropped 1.5%, while the Nasdaq 100 futures fell 1.35%.<br /><br … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Forex Trading: EURUSD Moves To NY Highs. 38.2% Retracements Bookend The Pair Posted: 16 Aug 2011 05:45 AM PDT The EURUSD tested the 38.2% of the move up from the Friday low to the high reach yesterday at the 1.4352 level.  It has now tested the 38.2% of the move down from today's high atthe 1.4392 level.  The combination has the pair of retracements has the pair cornered.  Expect to see two way flows in the pair as the market traders battle Euro weakness with Dollar weakness.  Of note as well is the key 100 day MA at the 1.4352 level today. Yesterday on the surge higher the pair … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

U.S. Building Permits Fall More-than-expected In July Posted: 16 Aug 2011 05:38 AM PDT Forexpros – The number of building permits issued in the U.S. fell more-than-expected in July, official data showed on Tuesday. <br /><br />In a report, the U.S. Census Bureau said the number of building permits issued in July fell 3.2% to a seasonally adjusted 0.60 million, down from 0.62 million in June.<br /><br />Analysts had expected building permits to decline 1.9% to 0.61 million units in July.<br /><br />U.S. housing starts fell 1.5% in July to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Interesting Fact Of The Day: 1 Billion Cars Posted: 16 Aug 2011 05:37 AM PDT Ward’s Auto — “The number of vehicles in operation worldwide surpassed the 1 billion-unit mark in 2010 for the first time ever.  According to Ward's research, which looked at government-reported registrations and historical vehicle-population trends, global registrations jumped from 980 million units in 2009 to 1.015 billion in … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

TWC’s Hunt For Scale Economies Posted: 16 Aug 2011 05:35 AM PDT Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE:TWC) is opting for acquisition path to counter the gradual fall of its core video customer base. Yesterday, the company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Insight Communications Company Inc. for $3 billion in cash. Insight is a pay-TV operator in the Midwest U.S., Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, offering triple-play bundled video, telephony, and data services. The deal is subject to the regulatory approval. The Synergies (1) Insight has more than … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

ABB Showered With Orders Posted: 16 Aug 2011 05:35 AM PDT ABB Ltd. (NYSE:ABB) received several orders for equipment from Samsung Heavy Industries, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Keppel FELS and Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd., for a total value of $200 million. The company will be supplying 23 new Jack-Up and DP drilling vessels and one FPSO will be executed in South-Korea and Singapore as the per the orders booked during the second quarter of 2011. The vessels will be used in oil and gas extraction, production and transportation. These vessels include … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Forex Trading: USDCAD Tests 100 Hour MA At The 0.9871 Level Posted: 16 Aug 2011 05:30 AM PDT … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Overnight Review: Euro Slides On Weak GDP, UK Inflation And GBP Rises, But King Warns Posted: 16 Aug 2011 05:01 AM PDT Euro Pressured as Growth Comes in Weak Euro zone GDP data came in weaker than expected that pressure the euro is trading. Most of decline was led by slower than expected growth in Germany where growth was up 0.2% much lower than 0.5% expected. That has increased worry about slower growth not only in Europe but also in the wider global economy. var div = jQuery(“”).css({ width: 670, height: 300 }) .insertAfter(‘:last’) .indicatorChart({ ‘indicator’: ’98′, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Forex – Dollar Up, Euro Slumps As Merkel-Sarkozy Summit Eyed Posted: 16 Aug 2011 04:45 AM PDT Forexpros – The U.S. dollar was higher against most of its major counterparts on Tuesday, while the euro came under pressure ahead of a meeting between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy later in the day.<br /><br />During European afternoon trade, the greenback was higher against the euro, with EUR/USD dropping 0.52% to hit 1.4368.<br /><br />Preliminary data released earlier showed that German economic growth nearly stalled during … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Forex – GBP/USD Pares Losses After Strong CPI Data Posted: 16 Aug 2011 04:30 AM PDT Forexpros – The pound pared losses against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, easing off the daily low after stronger-than-expected U.K. inflation data prompted Bank of England Governor Mervyn King to say the central bank could raise interest rates to bring down inflation. <br /><br />GBP/USD pulled back from 1.6322 during early European trade, the daily low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.6380, still down 0.07% on the day.<br /><br />Cable was likely to find support … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Forex – EUR/USD Extends Losses On EU EFSF Comments Posted: 16 Aug 2011 04:04 AM PDT Forexpros – The euro extended losses against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, dropping to a fresh daily low after the European Commission said the region&rsquo;s bailout fund was big enough for the time being. <br /><br />EUR/USD hit 1.4357 during early European afternoon trade, the daily low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.4370, dropping 0.51%.<br /><br />The pair was likely to find support at 1.4149, the low of August 12 and short-term resistance at 1.4476, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Buying A Home In Raleigh Differs From Buying A Loaf Of Bread Posted: 16 Aug 2011 03:36 AM PDT … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Forex – USD/CHF Edges Lower On Increased Safe Haven Demand Posted: 16 Aug 2011 03:31 AM PDT Forexpros – The U.S. dollar snapped three days of gains against the Swiss franc on Tuesday, as safe haven demand was boosted amid mounting fears over global growth prospects, overshadowing speculation the Swiss National Bank will peg its currency to the euro.<br /><br />USD/CHF hit 0.7768 during European morning trade, the lowest since August 12; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.7812, retreating 0.4%.<br /><br />The pair was likely to find support at 0.7547, the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Oil, Gold To Track Sentiment Trends After Merkel / Sarkozy Meeting Posted: 16 Aug 2011 03:21 AM PDT Talking Points Crude Oil on the Defensive After German GDP Misses Expectations Gold Prices to Rise if Merkel, Sarkozy Fail to Expand the EFSF Fund WTI Crude Oil (NY Close): $87.88 // +2.50 // +2.93% Crude prices continue to track broad-based risk appetite trends, with a pullback seemingly in the cards as S&P 500 stock index futures trade aggressively lower ahead of the opening bell on Wall Street. Sentiment is on the defensive after German GDP figures missed economists' estimates, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Forex – USD/JPY Holds Steady As Intervention Threat Weighs Posted: 16 Aug 2011 03:17 AM PDT Forexpros – The U.S. dollar was fractionally lower against the yen on Tuesday, trading close to the all-time low as markets remained wary of a possible Japanese currency intervention to weaken the yen. <br /><br />USD/JPY hit 76.73 during European morning trade, the daily low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 76.80, easing down 0.04%.<br /><br />The pair was likely to find support at 76.29, the low of August 11 and short-term resistance at 77.22, the high of … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards

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