Thursday, September 1, 2011

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DailyMarkets.com - Cytomedix Fundamentals Improving


Cytomedix Fundamentals Improving

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 09:58 AM PDT

Cytomedix Fundamentals Improving
Jason Napodano, CFA

Update on CMS Reimbursement

On August 31, 2011, Cytomedix (CMXI) provided an update on AutoloGel coverage and reimbursement following its recent meeting with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). As a reminder, management filed a submission for reconsideration of the National Coverage Determination (NCD) for AutoloGel in May 2011. This process dates back over seven years, to when CMS first reviewed and rejected the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Cytomedix Fundamentals Improving

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 09:58 AM PDT

Cytomedix Fundamentals Improving
Jason Napodano, CFA

Update on CMS Reimbursement

On August 31, 2011, Cytomedix (CMXI) provided an update on AutoloGel coverage and reimbursement following its recent meeting with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). As a reminder, management filed a submission for reconsideration of the National Coverage Determination (NCD) for AutoloGel in May 2011. This process dates back over seven years, to when CMS first reviewed and rejected the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Cytomedix Fundamentals Improving

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 09:58 AM PDT

Cytomedix Fundamentals Improving
Jason Napodano, CFA

Update on CMS Reimbursement

On August 31, 2011, Cytomedix (CMXI) provided an update on AutoloGel coverage and reimbursement following its recent meeting with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). As a reminder, management filed a submission for reconsideration of the National Coverage Determination (NCD) for AutoloGel in May 2011. This process dates back over seven years, to when CMS first reviewed and rejected the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Kraft Foods Remains Neutral

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 09:58 AM PDT

We reiterate our long-term recommendation on Kraft Foods Inc. (NYSE:KFT) based on the weak economic cues that give way to operating and financial leverage risk, lowering of market share coupled with high coffee prices.
The company reported second-quarter income from continuing operations of 55 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 58 cents per share by 5.4%. Kraft Foods' operating income grew 4.4% to $1.9 billion reflecting favorable currency, volume/mix gains and lower … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Medtronic Completes 2 Acquisitions

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 09:58 AM PDT

Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) has completed two acquisitions – Salient Surgical Technologies for $525 million and Peak Surgical for $120 million. This echoes the inorganic route that the company has taken to strengthen its presence in the advanced surgical devices market.
Salient Surgical deals with haemostatic sealing of soft tissue and bone in a variety of surgical procedures including orthopedic surgery, spine, open abdominal and thoracic procedures. Following this deal, Medtronic's … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


MGIC Reiterated At Neutral

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 09:58 AM PDT

We are reiterating our Neutal recommendation on the shares of mortgage insurer MGIC Investment Corp. (MTG) following second quarter results. The company reported a second quarter 2011 operating loss of 86 cents per share, significantly lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a profit of 5 cents per share. It is highly reflective of the repercussions the company continues to face in relation to the U.S housing market fiasco.
For the past three years, MGIC has been hit hard by the deteriorating … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


BJ’s Opens New Unit In Florida

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 09:58 AM PDT

BJ's Restaurants Inc. (BJRI) recently announced the opening of a new unit in Jacksonville, Florida. This is the seventh of the company's targeted 12 to 13 new openings for fiscal 2011.
The new restaurant spreads across approximately 8,500 square feet and accommodates around 280 guests. It is located in the northeast corner of Butler Boulevard and Gate Parkway next to the Costco Warehouse Club and is expected to benefit immensely from its strategic location. We also expect great variety in … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Cytomedix Fundamentals Improving

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 09:35 AM PDT

Cytomedix Fundamentals Improving
Jason Napodano, CFA

Update on CMS Reimbursement

On August 31, 2011, Cytomedix (CMXI) provided an update on AutoloGel coverage and reimbursement following its recent meeting with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). As a reminder, management filed a submission for reconsideration of the National Coverage Determination (NCD) for AutoloGel in May 2011. This process dates back over seven years, to when CMS first reviewed and rejected the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Cytomedix Fundamentals Improving

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 09:35 AM PDT

Cytomedix Fundamentals Improving
Jason Napodano, CFA

Update on CMS Reimbursement

On August 31, 2011, Cytomedix (CMXI) provided an update on AutoloGel coverage and reimbursement following its recent meeting with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). As a reminder, management filed a submission for reconsideration of the National Coverage Determination (NCD) for AutoloGel in May 2011. This process dates back over seven years, to when CMS first reviewed and rejected the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Glitches For BP At Destin Gas Line

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 09:35 AM PDT

U.K. oil giant, BP Plc (NYSE:BP) has invoked a force majeure on its Destin natural gas pipeline owing to operational problems that are hurting its offshore Gulf of Mexico (GoM) natural gas production.
The company revealed that Destin is experiencing operational disturbances after high levels of fluid were encountered at the liquid handling facility in the Pascagoula compressor station. Although, this has forced BP to curtail production at some of its platforms in the U.S. GoM, the extent of damage … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Stryker Set To Take Over Concentric

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 09:10 AM PDT

Medical technology giant Stryker Corp (NYSE:SYK) has struck a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held stroke intervention products maker Concentric Medical Inc. for $135 million in cash. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the company.
California-based Concentric makes minimally-invasive products for treating acute ischemic stroke ("AIS"). Its products include devices for removing blood clot in patients with AIS. Concentric's next-generation clot removal product (Trevo … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Cooper Beats But Profits Dip

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 09:05 AM PDT

The Cooper Companies (NYSE:COO), a company focused on contact lens and women's health, reported third-quarter fiscal 2011 (ended July 31) results with adjusted earnings per share of $1.15 comfortably beating both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.08 and the year-ago earnings per share of 91 cents.
Net income (as reported) for the quarter stood at $38.1 million (or 78 cents a share), down 4% y/y, after the company recalled certain Avaira toric contact lenses and recognized a one-time … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Unilever Completes Divestiture

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 09:05 AM PDT

Following the approval of the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Unilever Plc. (NYSE:UL) has consummated the sale of the Alberto VO5 brand in the United States and Puerto Rico and the Rave brand globally to private equity firm Brynwood Partners VI L.P. However, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The deal was done to offload some of the hair care brands bought from Alberto Culver in 2010, to settle matters with the U.S. Department of Justice. This has been necessitated in order to conform to the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Praxair Issues $500M Notes

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 08:35 AM PDT

Praxair Inc. (NYSE:PX) is all set to raise funds from the market  through issuance of 3% notes due September 1, 2021. The issue, amounting to $500 million, was recently priced by the company and expected to close on September 6, 2011.
Praxair intends to use the proceeds to repay its short-term debt, repurchase shares under its share buyback program, and also for general corporate purposes. The funds may also be invested in short-term investments before being utilized for the above mentioned … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Joy Global To Sell LeTourneau Unit

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 08:35 AM PDT

Mining equipment maker Joy Global Inc. (NASDAQ:JOYG) said it has agreed to sell the drilling products business of the recently acquired LeTourneau Technologies Inc. The company will sell the LeTourneau Technologies Drillings Systems and Offshore Products divisions to Cameron International Corporation (NYSE:CAM) for $375 million in cash.
The LeTourneau unit designs offshore jack-up drilling rigs and manufactures primary components for the rigs, along with drilling equipment for large land and offshore … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


A Sweet, Sweet Gambit For Investors

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 08:21 AM PDT

by Carl Delfeld, Investment U Senior Analyst
Thursday, September 1, 2011: Issue #1591
Keeping a keen eye on politics can lead to profits – both here and abroad.
That's why I'm keeping one on Washington and the possibility of big changes to the next farm bill. Particularly in terms of how we subsidize ethanol production in this country.
Right now, there is surprising momentum to end or scale back ethanol subsidies. And this would be a big win for American consumers and taxpayers.
But while … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


MMI Unveils New Smartphone

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 08:05 AM PDT

After postponing the launch of their much-hyped 4G smartphone DROID BIONIC, Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc.(MMI) recently unveiled its new smartphone Motorola PRO+. The new device is powered by Android 2.3 operating system and supports both touch screen and QWERTY keypad.
The new handset is slated to be released in the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2011 targeting the lucrative Europe and Asian markets.
Motorola Mobility came into existence after the spin off from its parent company … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Equities Mixed On Global Manufacturing PMI Data

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 08:00 AM PDT

09/01/11 US stocks started on a flat note following the release of global manufacturing PMI data. Ahead of Friday’s jobs report, initial jobless claims fell to … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Natural Gas Futures Erase Gains After U.S. Supply Data

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 08:00 AM PDT

Forexpros – Natural gas futures erased gains on Thursday, retreating from a three-week high as some profit taking emerged after a report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed that natural gas inventories rose less-than-expected last week.

On the New York Mercantile Exchange, natural gas futures for September delivery traded at USD4.029 per million British thermal units during U.S. morning trade, shedding 0.6%.

Natural gas prices rose as much as 1.72% to trade at USD4.124 … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – Dollar Extends Gains After U.S. ISM, Employment Data

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 07:59 AM PDT

Forexpros – The U.S. dollar extended broad gains against its major counterparts on Thursday, after data showed that manufacturing activity in the U.S. fell less-than-expected in August and jobless claims declined last week.

During U.S. morning trade, the greenback was higher against the euro, with EUR/USD tumbling 0.87% to hit 1.4244.

Earlier Thursday, data showed that manufacturing activity in the euro zone contracted in August, falling to the lowest level in two years.

The greenback was … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex Trading: GBPUSD Moves Through Midpoint Support And Falls Sharply

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 07:51 AM PDT

The GBPUSD fell below the 50%  of the move up from the July low at the 1.6197 level and this opened the door for further selling in the pair. ON the daily chart above the price is approaching the 200 hour MA (green line) at the 1.6114 level.   Below that the 1.6098 is the 61.8 retracement. 
The hourly chart the price created a floor near the 50% floor level at the 1.6194 area. When the price fell through this floor, the selling intensified in the pair. The price fell … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – GBP/USD Hits Fresh 3-week Low After U.S. Economic Data

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 07:47 AM PDT

Forexpros – The pound extended losses against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, falling to a fresh three-week low after data showed that manufacturing activity in the U.S. fell less-than-expected in August and jobless claims declined last week.

GBP/USD hit 1.6132 during U.S. morning trade, the pair's lowest since August 11; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.6149, shedding 0.60%.

Cable was likely to find support at 1.6039, the low of July 19 and resistance at 1.6269, the day's … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Crude Oil Futures Fluctuate After Mixed U.S. Data

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 07:45 AM PDT

Forexpros – Crude oil futures wavered between small gains and losses on Thursday, following the release of mixed U.S. data on manufacturing activity and jobless claims, while prices remained supported amid fears over a disruption to supplies in the Gulf of Mexico.

On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light, sweet crude futures for delivery in October traded at USD88.88 a barrel during U.S. morning trade, easing up 0.07%.

It earlier fell as much as 0.65% to trade at a daily low of USD88.23 a … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – EUR/USD Tumbles After U.S. ISM, Jobs Data

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 07:32 AM PDT

Forexpros – The euro extended losses against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, tumbling to a fresh three-week low after reports showing that manufacturing activity in the U.S. fell less-than-expected in August and jobless claims declined last week.

EUR/USD hit 1.4230 during U.S. morning trade, the pair's lowest since August 12; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.4235, falling 0.96%.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.4161, the low of August 10 and resistance at 1.4385, the days … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Weak European Manufacturing Data Keeps Crude Oil Prices In The Red

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 02:30 AM PDT

09/01/11 Front month crude oil prices were trading slightly lower this morning as European manufacturing data fell to its lowest reading in two … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex Trading: EURUSD Breaks Lower. Employment Lowest Since November 2009

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 07:25 AM PDT

The EURUSD initially moved higher on the better ISM (above 50 vs expectations of a sub 50 reading). However, when looking at some of the key components New Orders remained below 50 and Employment fell to 51.8 from 53.5 – the lowest level since November 2009.   

As a result, the gains in the EURUSD on the back of moving into risk (i.e. the EURO) led to sellers on the idea it was not as good as first thought.

The price decline pushed the price through the support at … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Gold Futures Pare Losses After ISM Report

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 07:25 AM PDT

Forexpros – Gold futures pared losses on Thursday, bouncing off the daily low after a report showed that manufacturing activity in the U.S. grew at the slowest pace since July 2009 last month.

On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for October delivery traded at USD1,822.75 a troy ounce during U.S. morning trade, easing down 0.09%.

It earlier fell as much as 0.7% to trade at a daily low of USD1,815.15 a troy ounce.

The U.S. Institute for Supply Management … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Watch Out For Political Solutions To Non-Problems

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 07:16 AM PDT

Here’s some editing of John Huntsman’s recent comments:

“When I was born in 1960, manufacturing agriculture comprised 25 four percent of our GDP. Ten years earlier it was about seven percent.  Today, it's down to around 10 only one percent. This does not reflect a decline in American ingenuity or work ethic; it reflects our government's failure to adapt to the realities of the 21st Century economy.  It's time for Made “Grown in America” to mean something again.”

MP: Even … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Initial Jobless Claims Drop By 12k, Nonfarm Productivity Gets Revised Downward, & Brazil Cuts Its Lending Rate

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 01:15 AM PDT

09/01/11 NYFP’s Morning Market Brief: Initial jobless claims improve to a reading of 409k, Brazil cuts its lending rate by half a percentage point, & AT&T looks to defend its merger plans with T-Mobile after a lawsuit by the US Dept. of … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex Trading: Risk Aversion Growing As Employment Data Slumps

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 03:18 AM PDT

Risk Aversion Growing as Employment Data Slumps
Economic news this week has pushed traders into a position of market pessimism. Little news has emerged which put a dent in the amount of pessimism surrounding the forex market, traders are now eyeing Friday’s NFP report before jumping into more significant investments.
Economic News
USD – USD Sideways as Sentiment Bearish Across the Board
The US dollar (USD) was seen trading sideways at yesterday’s close after a day of mixed news from the global … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


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