Monday, September 26, 2011

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Hot Option Plays: Stay Versatile

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 11:37 AM PDT

Cusick’s Corner
I took a look at the S&Ps over the last 12 years, if you bought SPY on November 1, 1998 and held the position, today you would be looking at a flat return. You would also see that the buying power that you had in the Dollar is down over 30% over the course of time as well. I do this exercise to really highlight the importance of a proactive approach to your investments, especially when you have a marketplace that is liquid and has products like options that help you to be … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


MelaFind Approval Is Positive For Verisante

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 11:30 AM PDT

MelaFind Approval Is Positive for Verisante
Brian Marckx, CFA

This morning MELA Sciences (MELA) announced that the FDA issued an approvable letter in response to its application seeking regulatory approval for its MelaFind skin cancer detection device.  The approvable letter requires MELA to finalize their labeling, package insert, users guide, training program and clinical protocol for a post-approval study before the agency will grant approval.  MELA held a conference call this … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


S&W Seed Company. Stevia Harvested, Coke And Pepsi On Board

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 11:30 AM PDT

S&W Seed Company. Stevia harvested, Coke and Pepsi on board.
Ian Gilson, CFA

The company has announced that the first crop of stevia leaf has been harvested and is drying prior to shipment to PureCircle. In that report S&W Seed (SANW) quoted industry sources as projecting a stevia penetration of the sweetener market at 20 to 25% and that stevia has exceeded $500 million in annual revenue and could exceed billions of dollars a year.

A report on the internet (NASDAQ:COKE) and Pepsi (NYSE:PEP) … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Zynex

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 11:30 AM PDT

Zynex – Double Shot of Good News
Brian Marckx, CFA

Zynex Inc. (ZYXI) announced more positive news over the last few days.  In a September 23, 2011 8-K filing Zynex reported that they came to terms with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield relative to a dispute between the two companies over refund requests.  As a reminder, in April 2010 Zynex received a refund request from Anthem in the amount of $1.3 million.  Zynex estimated at the time that they had about $1.5 million worth of … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


CareFusion Intros ReVel Ventilator

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 11:30 AM PDT

CareFusion Corporation (CFN), a worldwide medical technology company, recently unveiled a new transport ventilator to manage patients during transport. The portable device dubbed "ReVel" is geared for pediatric and adult patients requiring breathing support during transport.
The ReVel is CareFusion's second palm top ventilator. The company, in December 2010, introduced the EnVe ventilator, the first in this category. Both these ventilators are engineered with the company's proprietary … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


More Chinese Orders For Eaton

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 11:30 AM PDT

Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) has been selected by the leading Chinese construction machinery producer, XCMG Group, to supply components for its first vibratory compactors with hydraulic transmissions. This is Eaton's first significant heavy-duty pump and motor win in the China vibratory compactor platform, a milestone for the company.
XCMG said each hydraulic transmission will equip an Eaton hydrostatic heavy-duty variable pump and motor rated at peak pressures of 6,960 psi.
The original … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex – AUD/USD Down In U.S. Trade

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 11:15 AM PDT

Forexpros – The Australian Dollar was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Monday after the release of U.S. data on New Home Sales.

AUD/USD was trading at 0.9744, down 0.36% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.9622, today's low, and resistance at 1.0292, Wednesday's high.

Earlier in the day, official data showed that new home sales in the U.S. fell less-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 295K last month from 302K in the preceding month whose … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Ken Burns’ Documentary Series On Probittion

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 11:11 AM PDT

Yesterday’s Prohibition

Today’s Drug War

“PROHIBITION is a three-part, five-and-a-half-hour documentary film series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick (premieres October 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 2011 at 8 PM on PBS) that tells the story of the rise, rule, and fall of the Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the entire era it encompassed.”

Here’s more information, with a little extra editing to maybe suggest a sequel for Ken Burns:

“Prohibition The Drug War was intended to … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Push-To-Talk Gains Traction At DecisionPoint

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 11:05 AM PDT

Push-To-Talk Gains Traction at DecisionPoint
Ken Nagy, CFA

DecisionPoint  (DPSI) designs, sells, installs and services voice and data communications products and systems for private networks and wireless broadband systems to a wide range of enterprise markets, including retail, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, wholesale and distribution. The combination of its blue chip portfolio of customers as well as the reverse merger combination has the firm projecting the top-line to … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


S&W Seed Company. Stevia Harvested, Coke And Pepsi On Board.

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 11:05 AM PDT

S&W Seed Company. Stevia harvested, Coke and Pepsi on board.
Ian Gilson, CFA

The company has announced that the first crop of stevia leaf has been harvested and is drying prior to shipment to PureCircle. In that report S&W Seed (SANW) quoted industry sources as projecting a stevia penetration of the sweetener market at 20 to 25% and that stevia has exceeded $500 million in annual revenue and could exceed billions of dollars a year.

A report on the internet … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Ferrellgas’ Mixed Results

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 11:05 AM PDT

Ferrellgas Partners LP’s (NYSE:FGP) reported net loss per unit of 53 cents for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 41 cents. The quarter's loss was 5 cents less than the prior-year quarter loss of 58 cents.
The results of the partnership reflect the impacts of the seasonal retail propane distribution business, and the historical nature of the partnership's performance during the first and fourth quarters of the fiscal year.
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Capital One Reiterated Neutral

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 11:05 AM PDT

We have reaffirmed our Neutral recommendation on Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:COF) after a thorough review of its second-quarter 2011 earnings results and the upcoming acquisitions of ING Direct USA, the online banking unit of Amsterdam-based ING Groep NV (NYSE:ING) and HSBC Holdings Plc's (NYSE:HBC) U.S. credit card business that would enhance the company's position in terms of deposits and assets, as well as be significantly accretive to its financials.
Capital One's second quarter earnings … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


MelaFind Approval Is Positive For Verisante

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 11:05 AM PDT

MelaFind Approval Is Positive for Verisante
Brian Marckx, CFA

This morning MELA Sciences (MELA) announced that the FDA issued an approvable letter in response to its application seeking regulatory approval for its MelaFind skin cancer detection device.  The approvable letter requires MELA to finalize their labeling, package insert, users guide, training program and clinical protocol for a post-approval study before the agency will grant approval.  MELA held a conference call this … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


New Home Sales Down Slightly

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 11:05 AM PDT

New Home Sales in August fell by 2.3% from July to a rate of 295,000. Relative to a year ago, sales are up 6.1%.

While the year-over-year rebound is more than welcome, it is still a very dismal rate of new home sales. However, there was an upward revision to the July numbers of 4,000 to 302,000. Thus, relative to where we thought we were, it could be seen as a 1.0% decrease. The August level was also slightly better than the expected rate of 295,000.

Regardless of the changes at the edges, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Christopher & Banks’ Weak 2Q Ahead

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 11:05 AM PDT

Christopher & Banks Corp. (NYSE:CBK) has recently announced a weak outlook for the second quarter of fiscal 2012. Net sales are now expected to be $96.2 million, down 5.0% year over year. Comparable store sales will also decline 8%. Gross margin is expected to be down between 640 bps and 700 bps year over year in second quarter 2012 due to a planned reduction in closing price and increased promotional activity aimed at clearance of slower moving products. Additionally, the pricing action that … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Despite Volatility On Eurozone Speculation, The Euro Remains Flat Against The Dollar

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 11:00 AM PDT

09/26/11 The euro has remained mostly unchanged this afternoon in the forex markets despite early volatility on growing speculation of a possible ECB rate cut, restarting covered bond purchases, and other resue plans for the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Some UC-Berkeley Students Defend (Oppose) Race-Based Preferences For Admissions But Oppose (Defend) Race-Based Preferences For Bake Sale

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 10:45 AM PDT

BERKELEY — “University of California-Berkeley student senators voted Sunday to condemn discriminatory behavior on campus – even if done in satire – in response to a Republican student group’s plans for an “Increase Diversity Bake Sale,” with pastries labeled according to race and gender. The 19-0 vote, with one absence, came during a special meeting of the Associated Students of the University of California, as the debate over affirmative action reignited in Berkeley.

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Forex – USD/JPY Down During The U.S. Session

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 10:45 AM PDT

Forexpros – The U.S. Dollar was lower against the Japanese Yen on Monday after the release of U.S. data on New Home Sales.

USD/JPY was trading at 76.44, down 0.20% at time of writing.

The pair was likely to find support at 76.11, Thursday's low, and resistance at 76.93, Thursday's high.

Earlier in the day, official data showed that new home sales in the U.S. fell less-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 295K last month from 302K in the preceding month whose figure was … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Bearish On McDermott’s Future

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 10:35 AM PDT

Shares of McDermott International (MDR) hit a 52-week low of $10.89 on Friday, September 23. The energy-focused engineering and construction firm has seen its share price fall nearly 45% since the beginning of July this year, as investors have been selling the stock for its weak fundamentals and tepid outlook. The disappointing second quarter results have added to this bearishness.
Incorporated in 1959, McDermott primarily serves the worldwide offshore oil and gas field development activities, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Earnings Preview: Paychex Inc.

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 10:35 AM PDT

Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) is scheduled to announce its first quarter fiscal 2012 results on September 27, and we notice no movement in analyst estimates at this point.
Fourth Quarter Overview
Paychex delivered mediocre fourth quarter 2011 results, with earnings of 33 cents per share just matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The quarter's results indicated an improving client retention rate and higher checks per client, but lower sale of new units remained an overhang.
Paychex' fourth quarter … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


European Markets Close Higher; Dax Up 2.87%

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 10:05 AM PDT

Forexpros – European stocks were up after the closing bell on Monday.

At the close of European trade, Germany's DAX rose 2.87%, London's FTSE 100 gained 0.45%, France's CAC 40 climbed 1.75% and the EURO STOXX 50 was up 2.83%.

Earlier in the day, official data showed that new home sales in the U.S. fell less-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 295K last month from 302K in the preceding month whose figure was revised up from 298K.

Analysts had expected new home sales … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Push-To-Talk Gains Traction At DecisionPoint

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Push-To-Talk Gains Traction at DecisionPoint
Ken Nagy, CFA

DecisionPoint  (DPSI) designs, sells, installs and services voice and data communications products and systems for private networks and wireless broadband systems to a wide range of enterprise markets, including retail, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, wholesale and distribution. The combination of its blue chip portfolio of customers as well as the reverse merger combination has the firm projecting the top-line to … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


CytRx To Increase Patient Enrollment In INNO-206 Phase Ib/II Trial

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 10:00 AM PDT

CytRx to Increase Patient Enrollment in INNO-206 Phase Ib/II Trial
Grant Zeng, CFA

Early today, CytRx Corporation (CYTR) announced that it is tripling the number of patients in its Phase Ib/II clinical trial of INNO-206 at the dose planned for its Phase IIb trial for the treatment of advanced soft tissue sarcomas.

As a reminder, the Phase Ib/II trial was originally called Phase Ib trial, which is being conducted at the Sarcoma Oncology Center in Santa Monica, California, under the direction … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


S&W Seed Company. Stevia Harvested, Coke And Pepsi On Board.

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 10:00 AM PDT

S&W Seed Company. Stevia harvested, Coke and Pepsi on board.
Ian Gilson, CFA

The company has announced that the first crop of stevia leaf has been harvested and is drying prior to shipment to PureCircle. In that report S&W Seed (SANW) quoted industry sources as projecting a stevia penetration of the sweetener market at 20 to 25% and that stevia has exceeded $500 million in annual revenue and could exceed billions of dollars a year.

A report on the internet … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


BP Seeks To Re-enter GoM

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 09:59 AM PDT

BP Plc (NYSE:BP) has executed its first move to resume operation in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico (GoM) region following the catastrophic incident last year. The U.K. oil giant has filed an exploration plan with U.S. regulator, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement, to drill its first exploration well in the GoM with high hopes to enhance its operations in the region.
The filing calls for appraisal drilling at BP's Kaskida prospect in the Keathley Canyon area. The proposed … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Opportunity Is Knocking

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 09:59 AM PDT

On Wednesday Ben Bernanke gave the clearest signal yet that the economy is likely headed into a recession. That is when he launched the new incarnation of Operation Twist to push long term bond rates lower to encourage economic activity. Here is the key phrase from that announcement:
“Moreover, there are significant downside risks to the economic outlook, including strains in global financial markets.”
On the surface that does not sound too ominous. Yet as more investors got out their “Fed … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Exxon Suffers Leakage In Mobile Bay

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 09:59 AM PDT

ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) has temporarily closed operations at its facility in Mobile Bay area of the Gulf of Mexico. Leakage of salt water, silt and sand, with traces of hydrocarbons, offshore Alabama upset production.
A dent in a subsea pipeline, located about a mile south of Dauphin Island in Mobile Bay, has a production capacity of 280 million cubic feet per day of natural gas. It is used to carry salt water produced from its offshore natural gas wells in the area to its onshore gas … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


$30M In Treasury From STI Warrants

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 09:35 AM PDT

The U.S. Treasury is set to receive $30.06 million from the sale of 17.9 million stock warrants of SunTrust Banks Inc. (NYSE:STI). On September 22, the Treasury had conducted the modified Dutch auction of these warrants, which it had received in exchange for $4.85 billion bail-out money.
STI warrants included 6,008,902 in "A" warrants (minimum bid price of $2.00) and 11,891,280 in "B" warrants (minimum bid price will be $1.05). Deutsche BankSecurities, a unit of Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE:DB) and … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Lennar Corp. Remains Neutral

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 09:35 AM PDT

We reiterate our Neutral recommendation on Lennar Corp. (NYSE:LEN), which is engaged in homebuilding and financial services in the U.S. and is considered one of the leading homebuilders within the industry. The Financial Services include mortgage financing, title insurance, closing services and insurance agency services. It also provides Internet and cable television services.
Rialto Investments, Lennar's most recent venture, provides advisory services, due-diligence, workout strategies, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Bank Of Israel Cuts Rate 25bps To 3.00%

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 09:26 AM PDT

The Bank of Israel cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.00% from 3.25%.  The Bank said: “The decision to reduce the interest rate for October to 3 percent is based mainly on the negative turnaround in the global economy, is consistent with the return of inflation to within the target range of price stability, and is intended to support growth while preserving financial stability.”  Also noting: “The more severe global slowdown is reflected in a slowdown in … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Triple US Equity Index Confluence Fibonacci Support Reference Chart

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 09:09 AM PDT

With the US Equity Market sitting currently atop a longer-term Fibonacci cluster level, let's take a look at the Dow Jones, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 in terms of their recent "Bear Market" and "Bull Market" Fibonacci retracement levels for reference.
Let's start first with the S&P 500:

Click each chart for a full-size image – the charts are larger than normal due to the longer time period.
This is roughly identical to the recent "S&P 500 Fibonacci Cluster Level" post I … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Covidien Initiated At Neutral

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 09:05 AM PDT

We initiate our coverage on leading health care products maker Covidien (NYSE:COV) with a Neutral rating. The company posted solid third-quarter fiscal 2011 results with both revenues and earnings outperforming the Zacks Consensus Estimates riding on solid growth in its  Medical Devices business.
Revenues for the quarter soared 14% year over year as healthy double-digit growth in the Medical Devices segment more than neutralized the sustained weakness at the company's Pharmaceuticals … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Earnings Preview: McCormick

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 09:05 AM PDT

McCormick & Co. Inc. (NYSE:MKC) is scheduled to announce its third quarter 2011 results on September 28, 2011, and we don't see any major estimate revisions at this point. Currently, the Zacks Consensus Estimate is 65 cents per share and sales estimate is $871 million.
Second Quarter Overview
McCormick's second-quarter 2011 operating earnings of 55 cents a share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by one penny. The quarterly earnings benefited from higher operating income, as well as … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Crude Rises Above $80

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 04:00 AM PDT

09/26/11 Front month crude prices were rising this afternoon despite Eurozone uncertainty as investors remained optimistic that OPEC can handle a possible drop in energy … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex Trading: USDCHF Tests 0.9005 100 Hour MA Support

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 08:49 AM PDT

The USDCHF has moved back lower on the lower dollar trend and moves down toward the 100 hour MA at the 0.9005 level.  Trendline support at the 0.8986 is also a key target for the pair.    With support holding, the pair will need a move above the 0.9025/32 level in order to push the bias back higher on the pair with 0.9056 (100 bar MA in the chart below), the next level above that … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


WellPoint Invests In Bloom Health

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 08:30 AM PDT

Last week, WellPoint Inc. (NYSE:WLP) announced a collaboration with Health Care Service Corp. (HCSC) and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) to purchase a 78% stake in Minneapolis-based Bloom Health.
All three companies purchased equal stakes in the insurance exchange for an undisclosed amount. However, BCBSM owned a small percentage of Bloom Health's shares before the deal.
Bloom Health is a private online health-insurance exchange which offers a variety of health insurance plans to … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Series Of Deals For Juniper

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 08:30 AM PDT

There is reason for cheer at Juniper Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:JNPR), which reported five back-to-back deal wins in the past two weeks. The networking company announced that Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom (WCVT) selected its routing and switching solutions for an undisclosed amount. Vermont-based privately owned telephone company WCVT intends to deliver high-speed telecom services to its growing customer base. The telephone company has deployed Juniper's MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex Trading: AUDUSD Failed Below 0.9704 For The 4th Time

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 08:25 AM PDT

The )0.9704 level was the low going back to March 17th 2011 (was the low for the year before these attempts lower). The last attempt below the level reached 0.9676 but quickly rebounded.  The inability to crack the level for the 4th time should solicit additional buying interest on dips with stops below the 0.9704 level once again. On the downside, watch support at the 0.9730-37 now. Stay above this area and move above the 100 and 200 bar MA on the 5 minute chart (0.9750) below and … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Natural Gas Futures Jump To 3-day High On U.S. Weather Outlook

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 08:04 AM PDT

Forexpros – Natural gas futures regained strength on Monday, pulling away from close to an 11-month low as warmer-than-normal weather forecasts across the Southern U.S. states boosted demand expectations for the fuel.

On the New York Mercantile Exchange, natural gas futures for October delivery traded at USD3.842 per million British thermal units during U.S. morning trade, jumping 2.02%.

It earlier rose as much as 2.2% to trade at USD3.853 per million British thermal units, the highest … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex – Dollar Regains Ground As Euro Rally Fades

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 08:01 AM PDT

Forexpros – The U.S. dollar regained ground against most of its major counterparts on Monday, as the euro retreated from the session high in choppy trade, while speculation over easing measures by the European Central Bank continued.

During U.S. morning trade, the greenback was up against the euro, with EUR/USD slipping 0.15% to hit 1.3481.

The single currency strengthened against the greenback earlier, amid speculation that the ECB may ease monetary policy to help the euro zone economy … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex – GBP/USD Holds Gains After U.S. Home Sales Data

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 08:00 AM PDT

Forexpros – The pound held gains against the U.S. dollar on Monday, trading close to a three-day high after U.S. government data showed that new homes sales fell less-than-expected last month.

GBP/USD hit 1.5554 during U.S. morning trade, the pair’s highest since September 2; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.5531, climbing 0.65%.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.5330, the low of September 23 and resistance at 1.5639, the high of January 11.

Earlier in the day, official data … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex Trading: GBPUSD Moves Higher But Tests Underside Of Broken Channel Resistance

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 07:57 AM PDT

The GBPUSD is at a key level. The underside of the broken channel trendline is being tested. THe level is also near the high for the day at the 1.5552. So there may be a slowing of the upside at the area.  A break above and all bets are off and the upside should continue.  Below, the price held support against the 100 bar MA. That has helped the last move higher in the pair in today's trading.
If the level holds, it may only be temporary as there is good support below at the 1.5532 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex – Euro Erases Gains Against Dollar In Volatile Trade

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 07:36 AM PDT

Forexpros – The euro erased gains against the U.S. dollar on Monday, pulling back from a session high in volatile trade as speculation continued over additional easing measures by the European Central Bank.

EUR/USD retreated from 1.3551, the daily high, to hit 1.3444 during U.S. morning trade, shedding 0.40%.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.3361, the days low and an eight-month low and resistance at 1.3566, last Friday's high.

The euro found support earlier amid speculation that … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex Trading: EURUSD Non Trending Today.

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 07:35 AM PDT

Looking at the 5 minute chart above, what is clear is the moves up and down.  The price fell sharply lower into the London opening, rallied higher, but has reversed in the NY session.   The price moved down toward key support at the 1.34077 level (50% of the move up from June 2010 low)  and now with the price in the 1.3440′s has resistance at the 1.3451-54 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Crude Oil Futures Trim Losses, Bounce Off 7-week Low

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 07:33 AM PDT

Forexpros – Crude oil futures pared losses on Monday, bouncing off a seven-week low as market sentiment was lifted by speculation about a possible interest rate cut by the European Central Bank, while lingering concerns over the global economy continued to weigh.

On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light, sweet crude futures for delivery in November traded at USD78.72 a barrel during U.S. morning trade, dropping 1.4%.

It earlier fell as much as 2.95% to trade at USD77.14 a barrel, the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Speculation Of A Eurozone Rescue Plan, Rumors Of An ECB Rate Cut, Boeing Delivers Its 787 Dreamliner, & Netflix Signs A Deal With Dreamworks

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 06:15 AM PDT

09/26/11 NYFP’s Morning Market Brief: Investors are once again focused on the Eurozone on growing speculation of a rescue plan and a possible ECB rate cut. Meanwhile, Netflix strikes a deal with Dreamworks for … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Bunzl Completes Further Acquisitions In Brazil And The Netherlands

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 02:08 AM PDT

Bunzl (LON:BNZL), the FTSE 100 distribution and outsourcing group, has completed two new acquisitions in Brazil and the Netherlands as it seeks to build its position in those markets. The deals include the purchase of Ideal Global Sistemas de Higiene Ltda, a cleaning and hygiene products supplier in Brazil and D-Care BV, which distributes medical disposable products, in the Netherlands. The acquisitions follow Bunzl's purchase of Majestic Products, also in the Netherlands, which was announced … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Rockhopper Exploration Spuds Latest Well In The Falklands

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 01:57 AM PDT

Falklands oil explorer Rockhopper (LON:RKH) has begun drilling the latest well in its programme of exploration in and around its Sea Lion discovery in the North Falkland Basin oil. The 14/10-8 exploration well was spudded over the weekend on Licence PL032, which is 100% owned and operated by Rockhopper, and lies approximately 4.1km to the south-south-east of the company's 14/10-2 discovery well, outside of the Sea Lion Discovery Area.

Rockhopper said the well had been designed to investigate … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Antofagasta Builds Stake In Stratex International

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 01:43 AM PDT

Stratex (LON:STI), the AIM-quoted mineral exploration and development company focused on Turkey and East Africa, has secured a £0.8 million boost from FTSE 100 copper mining giant Antofagasta (LON:ANTO). The two sides are already working together on a joint venture in Turkey and the latest deal sees Antofagasta increase its strategic stake in Stratex to 2.97%. The investment was made through a private placement priced at 7.72p per share and the funds will be used to accelerate the company's … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


USD/JPY Down During The U.S. Session

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 12:03 AM PDT

By ForexMansion.com
Forexpros – The U.S. Dollar was lower against the Japanese Yen on Monday after the release of U.S. data on New Home Sales.
USD/JPY was trading at 76.44, down 0.20% at time of writing.
The pair was likely to find support at 76.11, Thursday's low, and resistance at 76.93, Thursday's high.
Earlier in the day, official data showed that new home sales in the U.S. fell less-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 295K last month from 302K in the preceding month … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


European Markets Close Higher; Dax Up 2.87%

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 11:32 PM PDT

By ForexMansion.com
Forexpros – European stocks were up after the closing bell on Monday.
At the close of European trade, Germany's DAX rose 2.87%, London's FTSE 100 gained 0.45%, France's CAC 40 climbed 1.75% and the EURO STOXX 50 was up 2.83%.
Earlier in the day, official data showed that new home sales in the U.S. fell less-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 295K last month from 302K in the preceding month whose figure was revised up from 298K.
Analysts had … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Extreme Moves Leave Markets In Rare Territory

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 10:00 PM PDT

If you didn't pay much attention to global markets last week, here's what you missed…fears that the global economy is dangerously close to a recession due to the financial crisis in the eurozone and flatlining growth in the U.S. sent assets of all shapes and sizes into a tailspin.
Among the E7 and G7 countries, only two markets increased for the week—Pakistan (up 2.2 percent) and Japan (up 0.5 percent). Russia (down 12.2 percent) and Indonesia (down 10.7 percent) were the leaders in the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex – Dollar Regains Ground As Euro Rally Fades

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 09:33 PM PDT

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Forexpros – The U.S. dollar regained ground against most of its major counterparts on Monday, as the euro retreated from the session high in choppy trade, while speculation over easing measures by the European Central Bank continued.
During U.S. morning trade, the greenback was up against the euro, with EUR/USD slipping 0.15% to hit 1.3481.
The single currency strengthened against the greenback earlier, amid speculation that the ECB may ease monetary policy to help the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


GBP/USD Holds Gains After U.S. Home Sales Data

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 09:33 PM PDT

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Forexpros – The pound held gains against the U.S. dollar on Monday, trading close to a three-day high after U.S. government data showed that new homes sales fell less-than-expected last month.
GBP/USD hit 1.5554 during U.S. morning trade, the pair's highest since September 2; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.5531, climbing 0.65%.
The pair was likely to find support at 1.5330, the low of September 23 and resistance at 1.5639, the high of January 11.
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Natural Gas Futures Jump To 3-day High On U.S. Weather Outlook

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 09:33 PM PDT

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Forexpros – Natural gas futures regained strength on Monday, pulling away from close to an 11-month low as warmer-than-normal weather forecasts across the Southern U.S. states boosted demand expectations for the fuel.
On the New York Mercantile Exchange, natural gas futures for October delivery traded at USD3.842 per million British thermal units during U.S. morning trade, jumping 2.02%.
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Forex – Euro Erases Gains Against Dollar In Volatile Trade

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 09:02 PM PDT

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Forexpros – The euro erased gains against the U.S. dollar on Monday, pulling back from a session high in volatile trade as speculation continued over additional easing measures by the European Central Bank.
EUR/USD retreated from 1.3551, the daily high, to hit 1.3444 during U.S. morning trade, shedding 0.40%.
The pair was likely to find support at 1.3361, the days low and an eight-month low and resistance at 1.3566, last Friday's high.
The euro found support earlier amid … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Crude Oil Futures Trim Losses, Bounce Off 7-week Low

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 09:02 PM PDT

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Forexpros – Crude oil futures pared losses on Monday, bouncing off a seven-week low as market sentiment was lifted by speculation about a possible interest rate cut by the European Central Bank, while lingering concerns over the global economy continued to weigh.
On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light, sweet crude futures for delivery in November traded at USD78.72 a barrel during U.S. morning trade, dropping 1.4%.
It earlier fell as much as 2.95% to trade at USD77.14 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Gold Futures Pare Sharp Losses, Pull Back From 3-month Low

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 08:33 PM PDT

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Forexpros – Gold futures pared sharp losses on Monday, pulling back from a three-month low amid speculation the European Central Bank may ease monetary policy in an attempt to boost the region's struggling economy.
On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for October delivery traded at USD1,605.05 a troy ounce during U.S. morning trade, retreating 1.95%.
It earlier tumbled by as much as 6.5% to trade at USD1,533.35 a troy ounce, the lowest … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


New Home Sales Fall Less-than-expected In August

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 08:33 PM PDT

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Forexpros – New home sales in the U.S. fell less-than-expected in August, official data showed on Monday.
In a report, the Census Bureau said that new home sales fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 295K in August, from 302K in July. The previous month's figure had been revised up from 298K.
Analysts had expected new home sales to fall to 293K in August.
The median sales price of new houses sold in August was USD209,100, while the average sales price was … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


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