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- Forex – EUR/USD Down During The Asian Session
- Forex – NZD/USD Down On Economic Data
- FDIC Problem Bank List Falls In Q2 2011
- New Zealand’s Trade Balance Rises Unexpectedly
- Fast Track Status For Bayer’s Drug
- Cooper Recalls Avaira Toric Lenses
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- ReneSola Under Repurchase Program
- CNQ Restarts Horizon Shipment
- BMC Introduces Middleware Solution
- HSBC Plans Canadian Brokerage Sale
- Good News For Abbott Labs
- NASDAQ Maintained At Neutral
- Earnings Preview: BHP Billiton
- CEO Spotlight: Uzi Yemin, CEO And President Of Delek Holdings
- Markets In Everything: Smoking Mittens
- Citi Boosts Latin America Team
- Closing Bell Market Monitor: BA, HNZ, UBS
- Forex – EUR/USD Up At The End Of U.S. Session
- Accenture To Acquire Zenta
- Regency Buys Assets In California
- Forex – USD/JPY Down Toward The End Of U.S. Session
- WellPoint Closes CareMore Deal
- Forex – EUR/USD Up Toward The End Of U.S. Session
- KMP Pipeline System Overbooked
- General Dynamics’ Navy Contracts
- U.S. Markets Close Higher; Dow Jones Up 2.97%
- Canadian National Kept At Neutral
- Earnings Preview: Fred’s Inc.
- Wells Fargo Stops Debit Rewards
- Shell, PTR Bid For Bow Energy
- Forex – GBP/USD Up During The U.S. Session
- Newmont Plans Mine Extension
- Forex – USD/CHF Up In U.S. Trading Hours
- Hot Option Plays: Market Bounce
- Analyst Interviews: Airline Industry Stock Outlook
- Quality Systems Stays Neutral
- Consumer Delinquency Rates Fall To Pre-Crisis Level
- Forex – USD/CAD Down In U.S. Trade
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| Forex – Dollar Edges Higher In Early Asian Trade Posted: 23 Aug 2011 04:37 PM PDT Forexpros – <p style=”font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin: 0px”> </p><p style=”font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin: 0px”>Forexpros – The U.S. dollar gained ground on its major counterparts in Asian trade Wednesday, as weaker than expected economic data fueled hopes that the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank would take steps to stimulate the faltering economy.</p> <p style=”font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards
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| Forex – EUR/USD Down During The Asian Session Posted: 23 Aug 2011 04:10 PM PDT Forexpros – The Euro was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Tuesday.<br/><br/> EUR/USD was trading at 1.4432, down 0.06% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 1.4260, Friday’s low, and resistance at 1.4500, today’s high.<br/><br/> Meanwhile, the Euro was down against the British Pound and up against the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP shedding 0.06% to hit 0.8750 and EUR/JPY rising 0.07% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards
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| Forex – NZD/USD Down On Economic Data Posted: 23 Aug 2011 04:00 PM PDT Forexpros – The New Zealand Dollar was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Tuesday after the release of N.Z. data on Trade Balance.<br/><br/> NZD/USD was trading at 0.8339, down 0.26% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 0.8163, Monday’s low, and resistance at 0.8374, Thursday’s high.<br/><br/> Earlier in the day, data showed that New Zealand’s trade balance rose unexpectedly to a seasonally … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards
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| FDIC Problem Bank List Falls In Q2 2011 Posted: 23 Aug 2011 03:57 PM PDT 08/23/11 The FDIC quarterly report showed that the number of troubled banks declined in the latest quarter. Other details showed that earnings climbed 38%, while revenue … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards
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| New Zealand’s Trade Balance Rises Unexpectedly Posted: 23 Aug 2011 03:55 PM PDT Forexpros – New Zealand’s trade balance rose unexpectedly last month, data showed on Tuesday.<br/><br/>In a report, Statistics New Zealand said that the trade balance rose to a seasonally adjusted 129M, from 197M in the preceding month whose figure was revised down from 230M.<br/><br/>Analysts had expected the trade balance to fall -99M last … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards
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| Fast Track Status For Bayer’s Drug Posted: 23 Aug 2011 03:35 PM PDT Recently the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted fast track status to Bayer's (BAYRY) cancer candidate alpharadin. The designation has been granted to the candidate for treating castration-resistant (hormone refractory) prostate cancer in patients with bone metastases.
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| Cooper Recalls Avaira Toric Lenses Posted: 23 Aug 2011 03:35 PM PDT CooperVision, a unit of The Cooper Companies Inc. (NYSE:COO), has voluntarily recalled certain lots of its Avaira Toric contact lenses. The recall is based on the presence of a residue on these lenses, which was found following the investigation of a small number of complaints of temporary blurred vision and discomfort.
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| Posted: 23 Aug 2011 10:20 AM PDT 08/23/11 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
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| Hot Option Plays: Market On A Sugar High Posted: 23 Aug 2011 03:17 PM PDT Cusick’s Corner
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| ReneSola Under Repurchase Program Posted: 23 Aug 2011 03:05 PM PDT Leading global manufacturer of solar products, ReneSola Ltd. (NYSE:SOL), may repurchase up to $100 million in aggregate value of the company’s outstanding ordinary shares under its share repurchase program.
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| Posted: 23 Aug 2011 02:40 PM PDT Independent oil and gas explorer Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (NYSE:CNQ) has resumed sales of Synthetic Crude Oil ("SCO") from its 'Horizon' project in the Athabasca oil sands play of northern Alberta.
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| BMC Introduces Middleware Solution Posted: 23 Aug 2011 02:35 PM PDT BMC Software Inc. (NYSE:BMC) recently introduced a new set of Middleware Management solutions, which will enable customers to manage and monitor middleware across the contemporary data center, allowing IT departments to deliver reliable business services through a more in-depth view of enterprise applications and the transaction paths that make them run.
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| HSBC Plans Canadian Brokerage Sale Posted: 23 Aug 2011 02:35 PM PDT HSBC Holdings PLC (NYSE:HBC) is in talks to vend its Canadian retail brokerage business, Reuters reported on Monday, keeping sources undisclosed. This initiative is part of the company's long-term strategy to reduce costs of up to $3.5 billion through worldwide restructuring by 2013 and cut back retail banking.
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| Posted: 23 Aug 2011 02:35 PM PDT Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) recently received some good news when the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its new in vitro diagnostic test that will help diagnose patients suffering from chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). CLL refers to a cancer of the lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are white blood cells that aid in combating infections.
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| Posted: 23 Aug 2011 02:35 PM PDT We reiterate our Neutral recommendation on NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) based on its current sustainability factor. The company's second quarter earnings came in a couple higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate driven by improvement in new listings and order intakes, coupled with moderate expense management. However, higher expenses along with reduced cash equity trading and average fee were the downside.
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| Earnings Preview: BHP Billiton Posted: 23 Aug 2011 02:35 PM PDT BHP Billiton Ltd. (NYSE:BHP) will be reporting its FY11 Annual Results on Wednesday, August 24, 2011.
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| CEO Spotlight: Uzi Yemin, CEO And President Of Delek Holdings Posted: 23 Aug 2011 02:15 PM PDT 08/23/2011 Delek Holdings’ Uzi Yemen discusses its recent acquisition of a major equity interest in Lion Oil Company and near-term outlook for the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards
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| Markets In Everything: Smoking Mittens Posted: 23 Aug 2011 02:08 PM PDT Mittens with a metal eyelet to perfectly fit your cigarette. Helps you keep your hands warm when you are smoking outside. And let’s face it, you are going to be smoking outside a … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards
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| Citi Boosts Latin America Team Posted: 23 Aug 2011 02:05 PM PDT In an effort to take advantage of the growing economy in Latin America, Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) has strengthened the regional team with the appointment of Marcia Rothschild. Rothschild will head Latin America Securities and Fund Services Client and Sales Management, Global Transaction Services.
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| Closing Bell Market Monitor: BA, HNZ, UBS Posted: 23 Aug 2011 09:00 AM PDT 08/23/11 The latest in news, commentary, and information on what’s moved the US equities markets just after the ringing of the NYSE closing bell including: a Dow rall and a slide in gold … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards
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| Forex – EUR/USD Up At The End Of U.S. Session Posted: 23 Aug 2011 01:55 PM PDT Forexpros – The Euro was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Tuesday after the release of U.S. data on New Home Sales.<br/><br/> EUR/USD was trading at 1.4439, up 0.56% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 1.4260, Friday’s low, and resistance at 1.4500, today’s high.<br/><br/> Earlier in the day, official data showed that new home sales in the U.S. fell more-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted annual rate … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards
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| Posted: 23 Aug 2011 01:50 PM PDT Technology outsourcing and consulting major Accenture plc (ACN) recently entered into an agreement to acquire Zenta, a provider of residential and commercial mortgage processing services. However, the company did not disclose the financial details of the deal.
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| Regency Buys Assets In California Posted: 23 Aug 2011 01:50 PM PDT Regency Centers Corporation (NYSE:REG) recently completed the acquisition of Oak Shade Town Center, a 103,762 square foot neighborhood shopping center in Davis, California for $35.0 million.
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| Forex – USD/JPY Down Toward The End Of U.S. Session Posted: 23 Aug 2011 01:40 PM PDT Forexpros – The U.S. Dollar was lower against the Japanese Yen on Tuesday after the release of U.S. data on New Home Sales.<br/><br/> USD/JPY was trading at 76.66, down 0.17% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 75.97, Friday’s low, and resistance at 77.19, Monday’s high.<br/><br/> Earlier in the day, official data showed that new home sales in the U.S. fell more-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards
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| WellPoint Closes CareMore Deal Posted: 23 Aug 2011 01:30 PM PDT Yesterday, WellPoint Inc. (NYSE:WLP) completed the acquisition of Medicare specialist CareMore Health Group after obtaining approval from various market regulators. The deal was priced at $800 million.
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| Forex – EUR/USD Up Toward The End Of U.S. Session Posted: 23 Aug 2011 01:25 PM PDT Forexpros – The Euro was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Tuesday after the release of U.S. data on New Home Sales.<br/><br/> EUR/USD was trading at 1.4444, up 0.60% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 1.4260, Friday’s low, and resistance at 1.4500, today’s high.<br/><br/> Earlier in the day, official data showed that new home sales in the U.S. fell more-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted annual rate … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards
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| KMP Pipeline System Overbooked Posted: 23 Aug 2011 01:20 PM PDT Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP's (NYSE:KMP) Trans Mountain oil pipeline (TMPL) is overbooked by a wide margin for September. This has forced the company to cut shipper nominations. The pipeline carries oil to Canada's Pacific Coast from Alberta.
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| General Dynamics’ Navy Contracts Posted: 23 Aug 2011 01:20 PM PDT Defense contractor General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) announced that its unit Electric Boat received two modification contracts from the U.S. Navy having a combined worth of $32.9 million.
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| U.S. Markets Close Higher; Dow Jones Up 2.97% Posted: 23 Aug 2011 01:15 PM PDT Forexpros – U.S. stocks were up after the closing bell on Tuesday.<br/><br/> At the close of U.S. trade, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.97%, the S&P 500 index gained 3.43%, while the Nasdaq 100 index climbed 4.13%.<br/><br/> Earlier in the day, official data showed that new home sales in the U.S. fell more-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 298K last month from 300K in the preceding month whose figure was revised down from … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards
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| Canadian National Kept At Neutral Posted: 23 Aug 2011 01:05 PM PDT The gradual positive pricing environment coupled with accelerated volume gains has significantly aided Canadian National Railway Company's (NYSE:CNI) financial performance in the second quarter and we expect the trend to continue.
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| Posted: 23 Aug 2011 01:05 PM PDT Fred's Inc. (NASDAQ:FRED) is scheduled to report its second-quarter 2011 financial results on Thursday August 25, 2011 before the opening bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is pegged at 14 cents a share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate projects revenues for the quarter at $455 million.
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| Wells Fargo Stops Debit Rewards Posted: 23 Aug 2011 01:05 PM PDT Yesterday, Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) announced its plan of scraping debit card rewards program for its existing customers, effective October. Previously, in March, Wells Fargo halted the program for its new customers.
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| Posted: 23 Aug 2011 01:05 PM PDT Arrow Energy Ltd. – a joint venture between global energy firm Royal Dutch Shell Plc (NYSE:PTR) – announced that it has made a preliminary, non-binding offer of A$520 million or $543 million to acquire Australian gas explorer Bow Energy.
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| Forex – GBP/USD Up During The U.S. Session Posted: 23 Aug 2011 12:55 PM PDT Forexpros – The British Pound was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Tuesday after the release of U.S. data on New Home Sales.<br/><br/> GBP/USD was trading at 1.6502, up 0.29% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 1.6421, Thursday’s low, and resistance at 1.6618, Friday’s high.<br/><br/> Earlier in the day, official data showed that new home sales in the U.S. fell more-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards
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| Posted: 23 Aug 2011 12:35 PM PDT Gold miner Newmont Mining Corp. (NYSE:NEM) announced its plans to build another underground mine. The company plans to start exploration activities at its Waihi site in New Zealand. The proposed mine could extend gold and silver mining under the town until 2020.
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| Forex – USD/CHF Up In U.S. Trading Hours Posted: 23 Aug 2011 12:30 PM PDT Forexpros – The U.S. Dollar was higher against the Swiss Franc on Tuesday after the release of U.S. data on New Home Sales.<br/><br/> USD/CHF was trading at 0.7910, up 0.09% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 0.7808, Friday’s low, and resistance at 0.7990, Thursday’s high.<br/><br/> Earlier in the day, official data showed that new home sales in the U.S. fell more-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards
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| Hot Option Plays: Market Bounce Posted: 23 Aug 2011 12:17 PM PDT Cusick’s Corner
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| Analyst Interviews: Airline Industry Stock Outlook Posted: 23 Aug 2011 12:15 PM PDT The airline industry turned around in 2010, recording $16 billion in profits after losing $16 billion in 2008 and $9.9 billion in 2009. The rebound was faster than expected, driven by higher traffic and air travel demand. But this year, the ongoing market turmoil, natural calamities as well as rising fuel prices have stalled the recovery and hit hard the industry's profitability. In June, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) cut its 2011 overall profit outlook by a drastic 54% … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards
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| Posted: 23 Aug 2011 12:15 PM PDT We reiterate our Neutral rating on Quality Systems (NASDAQ:QSII). First-quarter fiscal 2012 earnings of 65 cents a share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by three cents.
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| Consumer Delinquency Rates Fall To Pre-Crisis Level Posted: 23 Aug 2011 12:11 PM PDT The Federal Reserve released updated data yesterday on delinquency and charge-off rates at U.S. commercial banks for the second quarter of 2011. For consumer credit cards, the delinquency rate fell for the 8th consecutive quarter to 3.62% during the April-June period this year, dropping to the lowest level since a 3.54% reading in the fourth quarter of 2005, more than five years ago (see blue line in chart). And before that cyclical low, you have to go all the way back to the first … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards
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| Forex – USD/CAD Down In U.S. Trade Posted: 23 Aug 2011 12:10 PM PDT Forexpros – The U.S. Dollar was lower against the Canadian Dollar on Tuesday after the release of U.S. data on New Home Sales.<br/><br/> USD/CAD was trading at 0.9885, down 0.20% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 0.9805, Thursday’s low, and resistance at 0.9938, Thursday’s high.<br/><br/> Earlier in the day, official data showed that new home sales in the U.S. fell more-than-expected to a seasonally … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards
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| Forex – EUR/USD Up In U.S. Trading Hours Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:45 AM PDT Forexpros – The Euro was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Tuesday after the release of euro zone data on German ZEW Economic Sentiment.<br/><br/> EUR/USD was trading at 1.4424, up 0.46% at time of writing.<br/><br/> The pair was likely to find support at 1.4260, Friday’s low, and resistance at 1.4500, today’s high.<br/><br/> Earlier in the day, data showed that German ZEW economic sentiment fell more-than-expected to -37.6 last month, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards
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| Posted: 23 Aug 2011 06:27 AM PDT Here we go again. Gold has hit all-time highs again. As you can see from the chart below, bullion remains in a well-defined uptrend. On the other hand, gold mining stocks performance is disappointing as the group is struggling with technical resistance and has underperformed gold (again). What happened to the story about a better leverage to the gold price? I wrote about this before here. Gold stocks are underperforming because their cost of production is going up, which creates a … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards
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| Finding A Silver Lining In The Markets’ Dark Clouds Posted: 22 Aug 2011 10:00 PM PDT Call it choppy, volatile, fickle or lively, market action continued to disappoint last week. Frightened investors pulled out more than $40 billion from long-term mutual funds for the week ended August 10, according to the Investment Company Institute.
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