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- Bank Al-Maghrib (Morocco) Holds Rate At 3.25%
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- U.S. Markets Mixed At Close; Dow Jones Up 0.07%
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- EUR/USD Slips As Fed Meeting In Focus
- Raytheon Installs First AEHF
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- EUR/USD Down During The Asian Session
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- GBP/USD Down In Asian Trade
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| Hot Option Plays: Wait-and-See Action Posted: 21 Sep 2011 11:32 AM PDT Cusick’s Corner
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| Forex – AUD/USD Down In U.S. Trade Posted: 21 Sep 2011 11:15 AM PDT Forexpros – The Australian Dollar was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Wednesday after the release of U.S. data on Existing Home Sales. AUD/USD was trading at 1.0227, down 0.50% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 1.0149, Monday's low, and resistance at 1.0398, Friday's high. Earlier in the day, industry data showed that existing home sales rose more-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.03M last month from 4.67M in the preceding … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex Trading: GBPUSD Levels To Eye Through The FOMC Posted: 21 Sep 2011 11:04 AM PDT |
| Dollar Firm Just Before Fed Statement Posted: 21 Sep 2011 11:00 AM PDT 09/21/11 The US dollar remained firm this afternoon as investors await the conclusion of the Fed meeting and whether or not it will mark the launch of “Operation … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Norway Central Bank Holds Rate At 2.25% Posted: 21 Sep 2011 10:58 AM PDT Norway’s central bank, Norges Bank, kept its key policy rate at 2.25%, and signaled no changes. The Bank’s Deputy Governor, Jan F. Qvigstad, said: ”The prospects for the world economy have weakened considerably in the course of summer. External developments and the turbulence in financial markets are also affecting the domestic outlook. Against this background, we have chosen to leave the key policy rate unchanged at this meeting,” and further noted: “The turbulence and … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – USD/JPY Down During The U.S. Session Posted: 21 Sep 2011 10:45 AM PDT Forexpros – The U.S. Dollar was lower against the Japanese Yen on Wednesday after the release of U.S. data on Existing Home Sales. USD/JPY was trading at 76.35, down 0.13% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 76.12, today's low, and resistance at 76.98, Monday's high. Earlier in the day, industry data showed that existing home sales rose more-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.03M last month from 4.67M in the preceding month. Analysts had … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Fact-Checking Buffett: His Math Doesn’t Add Up Posted: 21 Sep 2011 10:37 AM PDT The Associated Press did some fact-checking on the claim made by Buffett and Obama that rich CEOs are routinely taxed at lower rates than their secretaries and here’s what they found: “President Barack Obama says he wants to make sure millionaires are taxed at higher rates than their secretaries. The data say they already are. “Warren Buffett’s secretary shouldn’t pay a higher tax rate than Warren Buffett. There is no justification for it,” Obama said as he announced his … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Croatian National Bank Lifts RRR 100bps To 14.00% Posted: 21 Sep 2011 10:36 AM PDT The Croatian National Bank increased the bank reserve requirement rate by 100 basis points to 14.00% from 13.00% previously; effective from the 12th of October. The Bank said of the move: “Through this measure the central bank intends to withdraw from the banking system about 3.1 billion kuna (2.6 billion from the kuna component and 0.5 billion from the foreign exchange component of the reserve requirement).The purpose of withdrawing excess liquidity from the system is to … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| A Drop In Supplies Pushed Crude Oil Prices Higher Posted: 21 Sep 2011 05:30 AM PDT 09/21/11 An unexpected large drop in supplies according to the EIA report led the way for front month crude prices to trade higher this … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| “Market…anticipating Something Blockbuster From Fed Chairman” Posted: 21 Sep 2011 10:27 AM PDT 09/21/11 LandColt Trading’s Todd M. Schoenberger weighs in on global fundamentals ahead of the Fed announcements, and discusses strength in the tech … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex Trading: EURUSD Moves To Session Highs. Comments From Greece Push The Pair Higher Pre FOMC Posted: 21 Sep 2011 10:06 AM PDT Spokesperson says measures taken today allow Greece to comply with EU/IMF bailout plan up to 2014 What I wonder is doesn't this story sound familiar. We already heard about reform cuts and privatization. Privatization was debated at the other tranche … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| European Markets Close Lower; Dax Down 2.47% Posted: 21 Sep 2011 10:05 AM PDT Forexpros – European stocks were down after the closing bell on Wednesday. At the close of European trade, Germany's DAX fell 2.47%, London's FTSE 100 shed 1.40%, France's CAC 40 declined 1.62% and the EURO STOXX 50 was down 1.96%. Earlier in the day, industry data showed that existing home sales rose more-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.03M last month from 4.67M in the preceding month. Analysts had expected existing home sales to rise to 4.75M last … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex Trading: EURUSD Fills The Gap At 1.3753 Posted: 21 Sep 2011 09:38 AM PDT It happened!. The EURUSD squeezed above the resistance at the 1.3720 area (100 hour MA and the 38.2% retracement and the move higher extended to fill the gap left from the Friday/Monday trade. The price reached a high price of 1.3755. The gap was filled at 1.3753. The price has moved back lower and will look at the 1.3720 level for support … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex Trading: EURUSD Pushes To 100 Hour MA And 38.2% Retracement And Finds Sellers Posted: 21 Sep 2011 08:06 AM PDT The EURUSD squeezed higher in the last 20 or so minutes of trading and the went up to test key resistance (borderline) level at the 100 hour MA and 38.2% retracement. Those levels come in at the 1.37199 to 1.3723 level.The markets are skittish and likely to remain so as the Fed decision is awaited. ON the downside for intraday traders, the support will come in now at the 1.3686-94 level where high from earlier today, and 38.2% of the move higher is … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| US Stocks Mixed, Ahead Of FOMC Announcenment Posted: 21 Sep 2011 08:00 AM PDT 09/21/11 The US equity averages traded mixed, ahead of the Fed announcement. The tech sector saw a boost on earnings and dividend … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – Dollar Broadly Higher Vs. Rivals As Fed Decision Eyed Posted: 21 Sep 2011 07:56 AM PDT Forexpros – The U.S. dollar was broadly higher against its major counterparts on Wednesday, as persistent concerns over the euro zone financial crisis weighed and amid speculation the Federal Reserve would announce fresh measures to shore up U.S. growth later in the day. During U.S. morning trade, the greenback was up against the euro, with EUR/USD shedding 0.23% to hit 1.3669. Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou convened a cabinet meeting earlier Wednesday, as the government scrambles … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Crude Oil Futures Turn Higher After Large U.S. Supply Drop Posted: 21 Sep 2011 07:50 AM PDT Forexpros – Crude oil futures turned higher on Wednesday, bouncing off the daily low after a government report showed U.S. crude supplies fell significantly more-than-expected last week. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light sweet crude futures for delivery in November traded at USD87.44 a barrel during U.S. morning trade, climbing 0.59%. It earlier fell as much as 1.1% to trade at a daily low of USD85.81 a barrel. The contract traded at USD86.55 prior to the release of the Energy … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| American Express Tops Credit Card Customer Satisfaction For 5th Year In A Row Posted: 21 Sep 2011 07:35 AM PDT According to the fifth annual nationwide study by J.D. Power and Associates, American Express (NYSE:AXP) has the highest ranking in credit card customer satisfaction for the fifth year in a row, making it the leader among credit card issuers in terms of customer satisfaction in all previous nationwide studies by JD. More than 8,700 cardholders were polled on how satisfied they were with the terms, benefits and services, billing and payment processes, rewards and problem resolution of their … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – Pound Tumbles Against Dollar After BoE Minutes Posted: 21 Sep 2011 07:35 AM PDT Forexpros – The pound tumbled against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, falling to a fresh eight-month low after the minutes of the Bank of England's September policy meeting showed that policymakers believe more easing is becoming necessary. GBP/USD hit 1.5592 during U.S. morning trade, the pair's lowest since January 12; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.5594, tumbling 0.89%. Cable was likely to find support at 1.5448, the low of January 6 and resistance at 1.5746, Monday's … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Natural Gas Futures Fall To 6-month Low On U.S. Demand Outlook Posted: 21 Sep 2011 07:34 AM PDT Forexpros – Natural gas futures were down for a second day on Wednesday, falling to a six-month low as mild autumn weather continued to pressure prices lower. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, natural gas futures for October delivery traded at USD3.758 per million British thermal units during U.S. morning trade, tumbling 1.05%. It earlier fell as much as 1.29% to trade at USD3.736 per million British thermal units, the lowest price since March 7. The Commodity Weather Group said in a … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – EUR/USD Remains Lower As Fed Meeting In Spotlight Posted: 21 Sep 2011 07:18 AM PDT Forexpros – The euro remained slightly weaker against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, as investors awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve policy setting meeting to see if the central bank would announce fresh measures to boost U.S. growth. EUR/USD hit 1.3629 during U.S. morning trade, the daily low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.3670, shedding 0.21%. The pair was likely to find support at 1.3592, Monday's low and resistance at 1.3782, the high of September 14. The Federal … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Gold Futures Erase Gains Ahead Of Fed FOMC Decision Posted: 21 Sep 2011 07:10 AM PDT Forexpros – Gold futures erased gains on Wednesday, pulling back from a two-day high as investors positioned themselves ahead of the outcome of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting later in the day, while a stronger U.S. dollar also weighed. On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for October delivery traded at USD1,792.45 a troy ounce during U.S. morning trade, dropping 0.8%. It earlier rose as much as 0.7% to trade at USD1,816.85 a troy ounce, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| U.S. Existing Home Rise More-than-expected In August Posted: 21 Sep 2011 07:08 AM PDT Forexpros – U.S. existing home sales rose more-than-expected in August, rebounding from an eight-month low, industry data showed on Wednesday. In a report, the National Association of Realtors said that existing home sales rose by 7.7% to a seasonally adjusted 5.03 million units in August, blowing past expectations for a gain of 1.7% to 4.75 million units. Existing home sales in July totaled 4.67 million units. Commenting on the report, Lawrence Yun, chief economist for NAR said, "Some … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Social Security: Let’s Privatize It Posted: 21 Sep 2011 06:39 AM PDT The debate about whether or not Social Security is a Ponzi scheme is probably less important of an issue than a discussion about the ultimate and real solution to the unsustainable “insecurity of Social Security”: privatization. Chile’s successful transition to a privatized pension system in 1980 provides a model for the U.S. and the rest of the world. Jose Pinera, the architect Chile’s privatization efforts explains in this article “Empowering Workers: The Privatization of Social … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 21 Sep 2011 06:30 AM PDT Wednesday, September 21, 2011
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| U.S. Dollar Gains Ahead Of Critical FOMC Decision Posted: 21 Sep 2011 06:30 AM PDT Fundamental Headlines
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| Forex – USD/CAD Jumps To 7-day High Ahead Of Fed Decision Posted: 21 Sep 2011 06:23 AM PDT Forexpros – The U.S. dollar jumped to a seven-day high against its Canadian counterpart on Wednesday, briefly climbing above parity as markets shrugged off higher-than-expected Canadian inflation data and awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting later in the day. USD/CAD hit 1.0000 during U.S. morning trade, the highest since September 12; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.9981, climbing 0.55%. The pair was likely to find support at 0.9805, the low of September 19 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Investors Await The Conclusion Of The Fed Meeting And “Operation Twist” Talks To Be Answered Posted: 21 Sep 2011 01:15 AM PDT 09/21/11 NYFP’s Morning Market Brief: All attention is on the Federal Reserve today and “Operation Twist”. Meanwhile, UK consumer confidence hits a 4-month low and Apple to introduce the iPhone 5 on October … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 21 Sep 2011 06:07 AM PDT From the article “Got Cheap Milk?: Why Ditching Your Fancy, Organic, Locavore Lifestyle is Good for the World’s Poor,” in Foreign Policy (emphasis mine): “What about [eating] “local”? Perhaps locally grown produce tastes better to some people. And perhaps it is psychologically better to have close contact with the people who grow your food. But that doesn’t make it good for the environment. For example, it is twice as energy efficient for people in Britain to eat dairy products from New … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 21 Sep 2011 06:05 AM PDT Realty Income Corp. (O) recently announced that it has made a public offering of 6 million shares. In a bid to cover over-allotments, the company will provide a 30-day option to the underwriters for purchasing an additional 900,000 shares.
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| DuPont, Loxley Complete Solar Farm Posted: 21 Sep 2011 06:05 AM PDT DuPont Apollo, a wholly owned subsidiary of EI DuPont de Nemours & Co. (NYSE:DD) specializing in silicon-based thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules, completed an 8.7 MW ground-mounted solar farm in collaboration with Thailand-based Loxley PLC, through a joint venture called L Solar 1 Co. Ltd.
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| U.S. Futures Modestly Lower Ahead Of FOMC; Dow Slips 0.2% Posted: 21 Sep 2011 05:41 AM PDT Forexpros – U.S. stock futures pointed to a modestly lower open on Wednesday, as investors positioned themselves ahead of the outcome of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting later in the day. Ahead of the open, the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures pointed to a loss of 0.2%, S&P 500 futures signaled a drop of 0.25%, while the Nasdaq 100 futures indicated a 0.1% decline. The Fed's Open Market Committee was to conclude its two-day policy meeting later in the day, amid … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Crown Castle Downgraded To Neutral Posted: 21 Sep 2011 05:30 AM PDT We have downgraded our recommendation on Crown Castle International Corp. (NYSE:CCI) to Neutral based on its current valuation, which is trading at significantly high multiples compared to both the S&P 500 average and its peers. Crown Castle's second-quarter 2011 financial results were mostly in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimates.
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| Posted: 21 Sep 2011 05:30 AM PDT Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) recently received EU approval for its hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment, Incivo (telaprevir). The European Commission approved Incivo for the treatment of genotype-1 chronic HCV, in combination with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin, in adults.
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| Forex – Dollar Extends Gains Ahead As Fed Meeting In Focus Posted: 21 Sep 2011 05:16 AM PDT Forexpros – The U.S. dollar was broadly higher against its major counterparts on Wednesday, as investors awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, while concerns over a default by Greece persisted. During European afternoon trade, the greenback was up against the euro, with EUR/USD shedding 0.43% to hit 1.3642. On Tuesday, Greece's finance minister said "good progress" had been made in a second round of talks with the European Union and International Monetary Fund … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – GBP/USD Close To 8-month Low Ahead Of Fed Posted: 21 Sep 2011 05:08 AM PDT Forexpros – The pound was trading close to an eight-month low against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, ahead of the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting and after the release of the minutes of the Bank of England's September meeting. GBP/USD hit 1.5614 during European afternoon trade, the pair's lowest since January 15; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.5636, shedding 0.62%. Cable was likely to find support at 1.5582, the low of January 15 and resistance at 1.5746, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Canada Core CPI Rises More-than-expected In August Posted: 21 Sep 2011 04:09 AM PDT Forexpros – Core consumer price inflation in Canada rose more-than-expected in August, as a result of higher prices for gasoline and food products, official data showed on Wednesday. In a report, Statistics Canada said that its core consumer price index, which excludes the 8 most volatile items, rose by 0.4% in August, after advancing by 0.2% in July. Analysts had expected core CPI to rise by 0.2% in August. Core CPI rose at an annualized rate of 1.9% in August, outperforming expectations … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – EUR/USD Slips As Outcome Of Fed Meeting Awaited Posted: 21 Sep 2011 03:46 AM PDT Forexpros – The euro was slightly lower against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, but remained supported as investors waited to see if the Federal Reserve would announce fresh measures to shore up growth in the U.S. EUR/USD hit 1.3642 during European late morning trade, the daily low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.3670, shedding 0.23%. The pair was likely to find support at 1.3592, Monday's low and resistance at 1.3782, the high of September 14. The Federal Reserve's Open Market … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – USD/CHF Steady At 4-month High Before Fed Posted: 21 Sep 2011 03:20 AM PDT Forexpros – The U.S. dollar was steady against the Swiss franc on Wednesday, trading at a four-month high as investors waited to see what measures the Federal Reserve may announce to stimulate growth in the U.S. economy. USD/CHF hit 0.8984 during European morning trade, the pair's highest since April 20; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.8935, gaining 0.65%. The pair was likely to find support at 0.8685, the low of September 16 and resistance at 0.9010, the high of April 20. The … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Sugar Futures Down For Second Day As Supply Concerns Ease Posted: 21 Sep 2011 03:20 AM PDT Forexpros – Sugar futures were down for a second day on Wednesday, hovering close to the previous session's one-month low after India forecast the highest sugar crop in four years, easing concerns over tightening global supplies. On the ICE Futures U.S. Exchange, sugar futures for October delivery traded at USD0.2738 a pound during European morning trade, dropping 0.83%. It earlier fell as much as 0.94% to trade at a daily low of USD0.2734 a pound, just above the previous session's … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – EUR/GBP Extends Gains After BoE Minutes Posted: 21 Sep 2011 02:54 AM PDT Forexpros – The euro extended gains against the pound on Wednesday, rising to a three-day high after the minutes of the Bank of England's September policy meeting showed that policymakers are leaning towards more monetary easing. EUR/GBP hit 0.8750 during European morning trade, the pair's highest since September 16; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.8730, gaining 0.26%. The pair was likely to find support at 0.8669, Monday's low and resistance at 0.8788, the high of September … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Bear Of The Day: Gentiva Health Services (GTIV) Posted: 21 Sep 2011 02:30 AM PDT We have downgraded our recommendation on Gentiva Health Services (NASDAQ:GTIV) to Underperform, prompted by poor operating performance coupled with weakening financial position. The company’s second-quarter earnings lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate, on the back of high interest payments as well as increased expenses, resulting in a deteriorated cash position.
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| Magyar Nemzeti Bank (Hungary) Holds Rate At 6.00% Posted: 21 Sep 2011 02:27 AM PDT The Magyar Nemzeti Bank maintained its benchmark base rate steady at 6.00% as inflation drifted down towards its target. The Bank said: “In the Council’s judgement, Hungarian economic growth is likely to remain subdued over the next two years, with the level of output remaining below its potential throughout the period. Medium-term upside risks to inflation have fallen due to weak domestic demand. Inflation may fall back to 3% by the beginning of 2013, as the effects of cost … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Euro Stocks Broadly Lower As BNP Tumbles; DAX Drops 1% Posted: 21 Sep 2011 02:23 AM PDT Forexpros – European stock markets were broadly lower on Wednesday, as shares in BNP Paribas tumbled amid fears of an imminent credit downgrade, while markets awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting later in the day. During European morning trade, the EURO STOXX 50 dropped 0.85%, France's CAC 40 sank 0.95%, while Germany's DAX 30 retreated 1%. Shares in France's largest retail lender BNP Paribas tumbled 5.7% amid speculation ratings agency Moody's will … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – Dollar Broadly Higher As Fed Meeting In Focus Posted: 21 Sep 2011 01:57 AM PDT Forexpros – The U.S. dollar was broadly higher against its major counterparts on Wednesday, ahead of a Federal Reserve policy decision as investors waited to see what steps might be taken to boost U.S. growth. During European morning trade, the greenback was up against the euro, with EUR/USD shedding 0.18% to hit 1.3676. Concerns over the debt crisis in the euro zone eased after Greece's finance minister said "good progress" had been made in a second round of talks with the European … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| U.K. Public Sector Net Borrowing Rises More-than-expected Posted: 21 Sep 2011 01:35 AM PDT Forexpros – Public sector net borrowing in the U.K. rose more-than-expected in August, official data showed on Wednesday. In a report, the U.K. National Statistics Office said that public sector net borrowing, or the difference in value between public spending and income rose to GBP13.2 billion, above expectations for GBP11.4 billion. Public sector net borrowing fell by GBP5.6 billion in July, whose figure was revised from a decline of GBP2.0 billion. Following the release of that data, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Central Bank Of Turkey Holds Rate At 5.75% Posted: 21 Sep 2011 01:33 AM PDT The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey held its benchmark 1-week repo rate at 5.75%. The Bank also held the overnight borrowing rate at 5.00% and kept the lending rate unchanged at 9.00%. The Bank said: “The Committee has noted that core inflation may continue to rise in the short-term. However, due to the slowdown in economic activity, it is expected that the second round effects of exchange rate movements would be limited, and thus the increase in inflation … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Crude Oil Futures Slip Ahead Of FOMC, U.S. Supply Data Posted: 21 Sep 2011 01:29 AM PDT Forexpros – Crude oil futures edged lower on Wednesday, as traders positioned themselves ahead of the outcome of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting later in the day and a government report on U.S. crude supplies. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light, sweet crude futures for delivery in November traded at USD86.36 a barrel during European morning trade, retreating 0.64%. It earlier fell as much as 0.75% to trade at a daily low of USD86.28 a barrel. The Fed's Open Market … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – GBP/USD Close To 8-month Low Ahead Of BoE Minutes Posted: 21 Sep 2011 01:12 AM PDT Forexpros – The pound was down against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, trading close to an eight-month low ahead of the release of minutes from the Bank of England's September policy setting meeting. GBP/USD hit 1.5688 during European morning trade, the daily low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.5689, shedding 0.26%. Cable was likely to find support at 1.5631, Monday's low and an eight-month low and resistance at 1.5746, Monday's high. The pound has been hit by speculation that … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Bank Al-Maghrib (Morocco) Holds Rate At 3.25% Posted: 21 Sep 2011 01:03 AM PDT The Bank al-Maghrib of Morocco held its main policy rate unchanged at 3.25%. The Bank said: “Nationally, despite the slowdown in the global economic activity, domestic demand continued to hold up well…. In this context where the central inflation forecast is permanently consistent with the price stability objective and the balance of risks is tilted to the downside, the Board decided to keep the key rate unchanged at 3.25 percent.” The Bank also said: “In view of the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – USD/JPY Near Record Low Ahead Of Fed Meeting Outcome Posted: 21 Sep 2011 12:54 AM PDT Forexpros – The U.S. dollar was down against the yen on Wednesday, trading close to the pair's all-time low amid speculation the Federal Reserve would announce fresh measures to shore up U.S. growth later in the day. USD/JPY hit 76.12 during late Asian trade, the pair's lowest since August 19; the pair subsequently consolidated at 76.32, shedding 0.15%. The pair was likely to find support at 75.94, the low of August 19 and the pair's all-time low and resistance at 76.75, Monday's … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Gold Futures Climb To 2-day High With Fed In Focus Posted: 21 Sep 2011 12:38 AM PDT Forexpros – Gold futures were up for a second day on Wednesday, as concerns over the global growth outlook boosted the appeal of the precious metal, while investors awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting later in the day. On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for October delivery traded at USD1,811.25 a troy ounce during late Asian trade, gaining 0.24%. It earlier rose as much as 0.45% to trade at USD1,815.25 a troy ounce, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – NZD/USD Slips As Outcome Of Fed Meeting Eyed Posted: 21 Sep 2011 12:31 AM PDT Forexpros – The New Zealand dollar slipped against its U.S. counterpart on Wednesday, touching a daily low as investors awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve's policy setting meeting later in the day. NZD/USD hit 0.8210 during late Asian trade, the daily low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.8214, shedding 0.32%. The pair was likely to find support at 0.8119, the low of September 15 and an almost one-month low and resistance at 0.8264, Monday's high. Speculation was growing … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – AUD/USD Edges Lower As Growth Concerns Weigh Posted: 21 Sep 2011 12:12 AM PDT Forexpros – The Australian dollar edged lower against its U.S. counterpart on Wednesday, amid concerns over the outlook for global growth and speculation that the Federal Reserve will unveil fresh stimulus measures. AUD/USD hit 1.0234 during late Asian trade, the daily low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.0267, slipping 0.09%. The pair was likely to find support at 1.0166, the low of September 19 and resistance at 1.0345, the high of September 15. On Tuesday, the International … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Asia Stocks Mixed Ahead Of Fed; Nikkei Adds 0.23% Posted: 20 Sep 2011 11:54 PM PDT Forexpros – Asian stock markets were mixed in choppy trade on Wednesday, amid concerns over the outlook for global growth, while investors awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting later in the day. During late Asian trade, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index slumped 0.5%, Australia's ASX/200 Index rose 0.75%, while Japan's Nikkei 225 Index edged 0.23% higher. The International Monetary Fund downgraded its global growth outlook for 2012 to 4% from a previous … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – EUR/USD Slips As Fed Meeting In Focus Posted: 20 Sep 2011 11:36 PM PDT Forexpros – The euro slipped against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, touching a daily low as investors awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve policy setting meeting later in the day. EUR/USD hit 1.3679 during late Asian trade, the daily low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.3679, slipping 0.14%. The pair was likely to find support at 1.3592, Monday's low and resistance at 1.3782, the high of September 14. Late Tuesday, Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos said "good … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Growth & Income Stock: Grupo Aeroportuario Del Sureste Posted: 20 Sep 2011 11:05 PM PDT
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| Bull Of The Day: Humana, Inc. (HUM) Posted: 20 Sep 2011 11:05 PM PDT Humana, Inc.’s (NYSE:HUM) second-quarter earnings modestly beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate, owing to improved consolidated premiums and ASO fees that also drove the benefit ratio along with improvement in medical and specialty memberships. Humana benefits from the new rule in health care reform, which led to an efficient deployment of capital.
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| Aggressive Growth Stock: ACI Worldwide Posted: 20 Sep 2011 11:05 PM PDT
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| Forex – EUR/USD Down During The Asian Session Posted: 20 Sep 2011 10:55 PM PDT Forexpros – The Euro was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Wednesday. EUR/USD was trading at 1.3694, down 0.06% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 1.3587, Monday's low, and resistance at 1.3882, Friday's high. Meanwhile, the Euro was up against the British Pound and down against the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP gaining 0.03% to hit 0.8711 and EUR/JPY falling 0.17% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex Trading: EUR/USD Testing Resistance @ 38.2% On Hourly Posted: 20 Sep 2011 10:34 PM PDT Its been pretty quiet thus far tonight as we sit idly between the Asian close and the European open. The EUR/USD is currently testing resistance at 1.37195; the 38.2% retracement line on the move from Thursday's high to Monday's low. Additional resistance is added by the 200 hour moving average which also comes in around this level. Around the 1.3700 figure we are also testing some short-term trend line support which has been developing the past 48 hours; a push lower may see us trade … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Crude Oil, Gold And Silver Set Sights On Federal Reserve Policy Meeting Posted: 20 Sep 2011 10:33 PM PDT Talking Points Crude Oil Awaits FOMC Outcome at Critical Technical Support Level WTI Crude Oil (NY Close): $86.92 // +1.11 // +1.29%
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| Forex – GBP/USD Down In Asian Trade Posted: 20 Sep 2011 10:25 PM PDT Forexpros – The British Pound was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Wednesday. GBP/USD was trading at 1.5728, down 0.05% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 1.5634, Monday's low, and resistance at 1.5841, Friday's high. Meanwhile, the British Pound was down against the Euro and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP gaining 0.05% to hit 0.8712 and GBP/JPY falling 0.19% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Gain In Architecture Billings Index Highest In 4 Yrs. Posted: 20 Sep 2011 08:27 PM PDT Washington, D.C. – September 21, 2011 – “On the heels of a period of weakness in design activity, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) took a sudden upturn in August. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the August ABI score was 51.4, following a very weak score of 45.1 in July (see chart above). … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Singapore Stock Market Update For Wednesday 21 September Posted: 20 Sep 2011 08:18 PM PDT Market trades in the negative territory as investors are waiting for steps from the Fed to juice the economy. We advised to stay sideline to observe for more signs of market direction. Meanwhile, no investment for now. We are more inclined to … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – Dollar Mixed In Mid-day Asian Trade Posted: 20 Sep 2011 08:12 PM PDT Forexpros –
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| Exports From L.A. Port Surge In August Posted: 20 Sep 2011 07:36 PM PDT Loaded outbound export containers leaving Los Angeles for overseas destinations surged in August, registering an increase of 11.5% compared to July, and a gain of 24.8% compared to August of last year, according to shipping data recently released by the Port of Los Angeles (see chart above). The 184,321 outbound containers set a new record for the month of August, and indicates that the global demand for U.S. manufactured products remains strong. Strong August shipping from the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| USD/CAD Jumps To 7-day High Ahead Of Fed Decision Posted: 20 Sep 2011 07:32 PM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| Forex – USD/JPY Lower In Mid-day Asian Trade Posted: 20 Sep 2011 07:30 PM PDT Forexpros –
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| U.S. Futures Modestly Lower Ahead Of FOMC; Dow Slips 0.2% Posted: 20 Sep 2011 07:02 PM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| Asian Stocks Gain In Early Trade; Nikkei Adds 0.2% Posted: 20 Sep 2011 06:44 PM PDT Forexpros –
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| Forex – Dollar Extends Gains Ahead As Fed Meeting In Focus Posted: 20 Sep 2011 06:32 PM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| GBP/USD Close To 8-month Low Ahead Of Fed Posted: 20 Sep 2011 06:32 PM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| Crude Oil Inches Higher In Early Asian Trade Posted: 20 Sep 2011 06:01 PM PDT Forexpros –
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| The Republican’s Latest Ploy To Keep The Economy Lousy Through Election Day Posted: 20 Sep 2011 05:41 PM PDT Whatever shred of doubt you may have harbored about the determination of congressional Republicans to keep the economy in the dumps through Election Day should now be gone.
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| Canada Core CPI Rises More-than-expected In August Posted: 20 Sep 2011 05:32 PM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| Gold Futures Decline In Early Asian Trade Posted: 20 Sep 2011 05:23 PM PDT Forexpros –
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| EUR/USD Slips As Outcome Of Fed Meeting Awaited Posted: 20 Sep 2011 05:03 PM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| Forex – GBP/JPY Down On Economic Data Posted: 20 Sep 2011 04:45 PM PDT Forexpros – The British Pound was lower against the Japanese Yen on Tuesday after the release of U.K. data on Nationwide Consumer Confidence. GBP/JPY was trading at 120.23, down 0.06% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 119.48, Monday's low, and resistance at 122.23, Thursday's high. Earlier in the day, industry data showed that The U.K.'s Nationwide consumer confidence index fell to a seasonally adjusted 48 last month from 49 in the preceding month. Analysts … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – EUR/USD Falls In Early Asian Trade Posted: 20 Sep 2011 04:40 PM PDT Forexpros –
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| The S&P 500 & The Dollar Ahead Of The Fed Statement Posted: 20 Sep 2011 04:38 PM PDT The Federal Reserve is holding a two-day meeting Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Market participants are expecting the Federal Reserve to prop up financial markets yet again with some grand new plan. The fact is the Federal Reserve is running out of bullets.
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| USD/CHF Steady At 4-month High Before Fed Posted: 20 Sep 2011 04:33 PM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| Sugar Futures Down For Second Day As Supply Concerns Ease Posted: 20 Sep 2011 04:33 PM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| Forex – EUR/USD Down During The Asian Session Posted: 20 Sep 2011 04:10 PM PDT Forexpros – The Euro was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Tuesday. EUR/USD was trading at 1.3682, down 0.15% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 1.3587, Monday's low, and resistance at 1.3937, Thursday's high. Meanwhile, the Euro was down against the British Pound and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP shedding 0.10% to hit 0.8699 and EUR/JPY falling 0.12% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – NZD/USD Down On Economic Data Posted: 20 Sep 2011 04:10 PM PDT Forexpros – The New Zealand Dollar was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Tuesday after the release of N.Z. data on Current Account. NZD/USD was trading at 0.8214, down 0.35% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 0.8122, Thursday's low, and resistance at 0.8342, Friday's high. Earlier in the day, official data showed that New Zealand's current account balance fell more-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted -0.92B in the last quarter from -0.09B in the preceding … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Nationwide Consumer Confidence Falls Posted: 20 Sep 2011 04:10 PM PDT Forexpros – The U.K.'s Nationwide consumer confidence index fell last month, industry data showed on Tuesday. In a report, Nationwide said that Nationwide consumer confidence fell to a seasonally adjusted 48, from 49 in the preceding month. Analysts had expected Nationwide consumer confidence to fall to 48 last … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| EUR/GBP Extends Gains After BoE Minutes Posted: 20 Sep 2011 04:01 PM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| New Zealand’s Current Account Balance Falls More-than-expected Posted: 20 Sep 2011 04:00 PM PDT Forexpros – New Zealand's current account balance fell more-than-expected in the last quarter, official data showed on Tuesday. In a report, Statistics New Zealand said that New Zealand's current account balance fell to a seasonally adjusted -0.92B, from -0.09B in the preceding quarter whose figure was revised up from -0.10B. Analysts had expected New Zealand's current account balance to fall -0.69B in the last … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Global Energy Use To Spike By 2035 Posted: 20 Sep 2011 03:58 PM PDT 09/20/11 The EIA’s International Energy Outlook 2011 forecasts an increase in energy demand and carbon emissions. Renewable energy is expected to become the fastest growing … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Hot Option Plays: Market With A Twist? Posted: 20 Sep 2011 03:35 PM PDT Cusick’s Corner
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| Posted: 20 Sep 2011 03:35 PM PDT We reaffirm our long-term Neutral recommendation on Polycom Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCM). The company reported mixed financial results for the second-quarter 2011.
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| U.S. Rig Count At 34-Month High Posted: 20 Sep 2011 03:35 PM PDT In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (NYSE:BHI) reported a rise in the U.S. rig count (number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the country) to its highest level since November 7, 2008. This can be primarily attributed to an increase in the tally of land rigs.
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| Forex – NZD/USD Down In Asian Trade Posted: 20 Sep 2011 03:35 PM PDT Forexpros – The New Zealand Dollar was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Tuesday. NZD/USD was trading at 0.8226, down 0.20% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 0.8122, Thursday's low, and resistance at 0.8342, Friday's high. Meanwhile, the New Zealand Dollar was down against the Australian Dollar and the Euro, with AUD/NZD gaining 0.08% to hit 1.2477 and EUR/NZD rising 0.17% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Euro Stocks Broadly Lower As BNP Tumbles; DAX Drops 1% Posted: 20 Sep 2011 03:32 PM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| FOMC Meeting Announcement, US Existing Home Sales, Earnings – Bed, Bath & Beyond, General Mills Posted: 20 Sep 2011 03:20 PM PDT 09/20/11 The 2-day FOMC meeting comes to an end, with focus on whether the central bank introduces a possible Operation Twist … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| H-P Wins Aussie Hospital Contract Posted: 20 Sep 2011 03:05 PM PDT The Australian government recently awarded the Australian arm of Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) a technology service agreement for its next-generation digital hospital in Adelaide, Australia. According to the agreement, Hewlett-Packard will design, build and maintain a portion of the information, communication and technology (ICT) systems of the digital hospital.
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| Posted: 20 Sep 2011 03:05 PM PDT Merck (NYSE:MRK) recently presented new clinical and pre-clinical data on its phase III pipeline candidate, odanacatib. Odanacatib is an investigational cathepsin K (cat-K) inhibitor which is being developed for the treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women.
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| Posted: 20 Sep 2011 03:05 PM PDT In a bid to provide specialized customer service, health insurer CIGNA Corp. (NYSE:CI) has announced a national brand campaign, with the theme "GO YOU". The campaign chiefly focuses on providing user-friendly programs along with delivering unique customer service.
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| U.K. Public Sector Net Borrowing Rises More-than-expected Posted: 20 Sep 2011 03:02 PM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| Forex – Dollar Broadly Higher As Fed Meeting In Focus Posted: 20 Sep 2011 03:02 PM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| GBP/USD Close To 8-month Low Ahead Of BoE Minutes Posted: 20 Sep 2011 02:32 PM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| Crude Oil Futures Slip Ahead Of FOMC, U.S. Supply Data Posted: 20 Sep 2011 02:32 PM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| Posted: 20 Sep 2011 02:30 PM PDT The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed on Monday that financial institutions either underwriting or sponsoring asset-backed securities (ABS) be restricted from making profits out of the losses of investors for one year. The SEC proposal is in the interest of investors who were losing their hard earned money due to the ABS originators' bets on bundled financial products.
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| Duracell Launches Wireless Chargers Posted: 20 Sep 2011 02:30 PM PDT Users of Procter & Gamble Co's (NYSE:PG) Duracell battery do not need their power chargers anymore for charging their batteries. Powermat Ltd. has partnered with the retail giant's Duracell unit to make small charging mats and receivers, which would wirelessly power up cell phones and other small electronics.
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| Two New Indications For Amgen Drug Posted: 20 Sep 2011 02:30 PM PDT Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) recently received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for two new indications of Prolia (denosumab).
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| Sealed Air Notes To Fund Purchase Posted: 20 Sep 2011 02:30 PM PDT Packaging food products maker Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE:SEE) issued $1.5 billion notes with an intention to utilize the proceeds to fund a portion of the $4.3 billion acquisition of Diversey Holdings announced in June 2011.
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| Juniper In Twin Networking Deals Posted: 20 Sep 2011 02:30 PM PDT Juniper Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:JNPR) announced that online video game provider, OnLive has selected its network infrastructure for an undisclosed amount. OnLive intends to upgrade its data center infrastructure with Juniper's routing, switching and security solutions.
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| Boston Scientific Grows Portfolio Posted: 20 Sep 2011 02:30 PM PDT Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX) strengthened its Peripheral Interventions portfolio with the launch of Coyote Balloon catheter (0.014 inch) to treat patients undergoing peripheral angioplasty procedures below the knee. The company is marketing the product in the US, Europe and other international markets.
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| Posted: 20 Sep 2011 02:25 PM PDT In “Our Sputtering Economy by Numbers: Poverty Edition,” ProPublica highlights statistics derived from the Census Bureau’s lncome, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2010, which lend further weight to the notion that what we’ve experienced since the recession “ended” back in 2009 could best be described as an “unrecovery.” Here are just a few examples
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| Stock Watch List For Wednesday, Set 21 Posted: 20 Sep 2011 02:23 PM PDT ( click to enlarge ) Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE:NEM) broke out to a new all-time high today, accompanied by a good volume suggesting higher levels.The stock has been in a nice uptrend for the last two months and it looks very strong with both 50 day and 200 day moving average going up while %K line is on top of %D line. NEM is now on the overbought level, so this means a possible correction is near. This may give us a chance to jump in on the stock when it moves lower. Watchout for … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Great Potential Upside In Gold And Silver Miners Posted: 20 Sep 2011 02:19 PM PDT There has been short term profit taking in gold over the past few weeks as investors return to an oversold equity market. Make no mistake such a development is temporary and healthy as GST believes gold prices will make it back to the $1900+ area. It is important that our comments be clearly understood. As the SPDR Gold ETF (GLD) hit our overbought targets we moved laterally into our mining selections, which were just on the cusp of upside breakouts after several months of … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Oracle Again Posts Modest Beat Posted: 20 Sep 2011 02:05 PM PDT After the bell Tuesday, Oracle Corporation (NASDAQ:ORCL) reported earnings for its fiscal 1st quarter of 2012, and as per usual the giant tech firm beat estimates, albeit on somewhat modest expectations. Reported EPS of 45 cents per share (Zacks is not taking the entire amortization charge in the company’s headline 48 cents per share number) beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 44 cents, and revenues of $8.4 billion topped Zacks expectations of $8.3 billion. New software revenue posted toward the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 20 Sep 2011 02:05 PM PDT Tyson Foods Inc. (NYSE:TSN), the world's leading producer, distributor, and marketer of chicken, beef, pork, and prepared food products, has decided to give up $32 million in order to settle a wage dispute with workers who claimed that they were being paid less than they actually worked for.
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| Posted: 20 Sep 2011 02:05 PM PDT We are currently downgrading our long-term recommendation on Citi Trends Inc. (NASDAQ:CTRN) to Underperform from Neutral based on the company’s disappointing second-quarter 2011 results.
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| USD/JPY Near Record Low Ahead Of Fed Meeting Outcome Posted: 20 Sep 2011 02:03 PM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| NZD/USD Slips As Outcome Of Fed Meeting Eyed Posted: 20 Sep 2011 02:03 PM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| Gold Futures Climb To 2-day High With Fed In Focus Posted: 20 Sep 2011 02:03 PM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| See-saw Session For The Dow On Greek Rescue Fund Uncertainty Posted: 20 Sep 2011 09:00 AM PDT 09/20/11 NYFP’s Closing Bell Market Report: The Dow Jones closed out a volatile session with only a 7 point gain led by uncertainty regarding Greece receiving its next rescue fund. Meanwhile, “Operation Twist” is front and … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – EUR/USD Up At The End Of U.S. Session Posted: 20 Sep 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 Building Permits. EUR/USD was trading at 1.3697, up 0.07% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 1.3587, Monday's low, and resistance at 1.3937, Thursday's high. Earlier in the day, official data showed that the number of building permits issued rose unexpectedly to a seasonally adjusted 0.62M last month, from 0.60M in the preceding month. Analysts had expected the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – USD/JPY Down Toward The End Of U.S. Session Posted: 20 Sep 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 Building Permits. USD/JPY was trading at 76.40, down 0.25% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 76.33, Monday's low, and resistance at 77.30, Thursday's high. Earlier in the day, official data showed that the number of building permits issued rose unexpectedly to a seasonally adjusted 0.62M last month, from 0.60M in the preceding month. Analysts had … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| XZERES Signs Largest Distributed Wind Energy Dealer In UK Posted: 20 Sep 2011 01:35 PM PDT Steven Ralston, CFA Today, XZERES (XPWR) announced that a Letter of Intent was signed for an exclusive dealer arrangement with VG Energy, Ltd., the largest distributed wind energy dealer in the U.K. The agreement requires a minimum of $5.0 million in turbines to be purchased from XZERES over the next 15 months in order to maintain the exclusivity in certain areas of the United Kingdom. With a dominant market share (roughly 36%) in the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| XZERES Signs Largest Distributed Wind Energy Dealer In UK Posted: 20 Sep 2011 01:35 PM PDT Steven Ralston, CFA Today, XZERES (XPWR) announced that a Letter of Intent was signed for an exclusive dealer arrangement with VG Energy, Ltd., the largest distributed wind energy dealer in the U.K. The agreement requires a minimum of $5.0 million in turbines to be purchased from XZERES over the next 15 months in order to maintain the exclusivity in certain areas of the United Kingdom. With a dominant market share (roughly 36%) in the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 20 Sep 2011 01:35 PM PDT We have maintained our Neutral recommendation for Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. (NYSE:DO) given its solid fundamentals and financial disciplines, partially mitigated by stringent regulations as well as the lingering effects of the Gulf of Mexico (GoM) drill ban and related U.S. policies.
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| IBM Opens New Office In Angola Posted: 20 Sep 2011 01:35 PM PDT Information Technology (IT) giant IBM Corp. (NYSE:IBM) recently opened a new branch office at Luanda, Angola. This follows the branch openings at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Dakar, Senegal, in the first half of 2011.
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| Agnico Agrees To Acquire Grayd Posted: 20 Sep 2011 01:35 PM PDT Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. (NYSE:AEM) agreed to acquire Grayd Resource Corporation (Grayd) in a deal valued at approximately US$275 million, giving the Canadian gold producer an early stage project in Mexico.
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| AUD/USD Edges Lower As Growth Concerns Weigh Posted: 20 Sep 2011 01:32 PM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| Forex – EUR/USD Up Toward The End Of U.S. Session Posted: 20 Sep 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 Building Permits. EUR/USD was trading at 1.3689, up 0.01% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 1.3587, Monday's low, and resistance at 1.3937, Thursday's high. Earlier in the day, official data showed that the number of building permits issued rose unexpectedly to a seasonally adjusted 0.62M last month, from 0.60M in the preceding month. Analysts had expected the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| U.S. Markets Mixed At Close; Dow Jones Up 0.07% Posted: 20 Sep 2011 01:15 PM PDT Forexpros – U.S. stocks were mixed after the closing bell on Tuesday. At the close of U.S. trade, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.07%, the S&P 500 index shed 0.17%, while the Nasdaq 100 index declined 0.56%. Earlier in the day, official data showed that the number of building permits issued rose unexpectedly to a seasonally adjusted 0.62M last month, from 0.60M in the preceding month. Analysts had expected the number of building permits issued to fall to 0.59M last … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Asia Stocks Mixed Ahead Of Fed; Nikkei Adds 0.23% Posted: 20 Sep 2011 01:02 PM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| EUR/USD Slips As Fed Meeting In Focus Posted: 20 Sep 2011 01:02 PM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| Posted: 20 Sep 2011 01:00 PM PDT Raytheon Company (NYSE:RTN) has installed the first Advanced Extremely High Frequency ("AEHF") Secure Mobile Anti-jam Reliable Tactical Terminal ("SMART-T") satellite communications solution at the U.S. armed services' tactical units.
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| AstraZeneca Initiated At Neutral Posted: 20 Sep 2011 01:00 PM PDT We are initiating coverage on AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN) with a Neutral recommendation and a target price of $47.00.
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| CSC Unveils App For Exceed Billing Posted: 20 Sep 2011 01:00 PM PDT Virginia-based Computer Sciences Corp. (NYSE:CSC) announced that it has unveiled a new software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for its flagship Exceed Billing application. The latest innovation aims at speeding up the billing process for insurance carriers, thereby reducing their operational and implementation costs.
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| Forex – GBP/USD Up During The U.S. Session Posted: 20 Sep 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 Building Permits. GBP/USD was trading at 1.5732, up 0.16% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 1.5634, Monday's low, and resistance at 1.5869, Thursday's high. Earlier in the day, official data showed that the number of building permits issued rose unexpectedly to a seasonally adjusted 0.62M last month, from 0.60M in the preceding month. Analysts had … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Gilead’s 2nd Quad Trial Meets Goal Posted: 20 Sep 2011 12:35 PM PDT Gilead Sciences Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GILD) HIV franchise kept up its string of success with the pipeline HIV combination pill Quad meeting the primary endpoint in a second late stage clinical trial (Study 103). The much anticipated Quad pill is a combination of Gilead's pipeline candidate elvitegravir and cobicistat (GS 9350) and its marketed HIV drug Truvada.
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| Northrop Assists BAE In Key Deal Posted: 20 Sep 2011 12:35 PM PDT Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and BAE Systems Inc. have entered into an exclusive strategic partnership to replace the aging T-38 trainer for the U.S. Air Force's "T-X" program. The T-38 trainer is planned to be replaced by BAE Systems' Hawk Advanced Jet Training System ("AJTS").
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| PNC Financial Sells Senior Notes Posted: 20 Sep 2011 12:35 PM PDT Last week, PNC Funding Corporation, a unit of PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE:PNC), announced the sale of 5-year senior notes with a maturity value of $1.25 billion. PNC Financial sold the notes at a coupon rate of 2.7% and an issue price of $99.879.
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| Forex – USD/CHF Up In U.S. Trading Hours Posted: 20 Sep 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 Building Permits. USD/CHF was trading at 0.8890, up 0.79% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 0.8648, Thursday's low, and resistance at 0.8922, today's high. Earlier in the day, official data showed that the number of building permits issued rose unexpectedly to a seasonally adjusted 0.62M last month, from 0.60M in the preceding month. Analysts had … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – USD/CAD Up In U.S. Trade Posted: 20 Sep 2011 12:10 PM PDT Forexpros – The U.S. Dollar was higher against the Canadian Dollar on Tuesday after the release of U.S. data on Housing Starts. USD/CAD was trading at 0.9926, up 0.18% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 0.9780, Friday's low, and resistance at 0.9950, Thursday's high. Earlier in the day, official data showed that the number of housing starts in the U.S. fell more-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted 0.57M last month, from 0.60M in the preceding month. Analysts … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| EUR/USD Down During The Asian Session Posted: 20 Sep 2011 12:02 PM PDT By ForexMansion.com About ForexMansion.com: The Finance Mansion Network … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – EUR/USD Down In U.S. Trading Hours Posted: 20 Sep 2011 11:45 AM PDT Forexpros – The Euro was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Tuesday after the release of U.S. data on Housing Starts. EUR/USD was trading at 1.3679, down 0.06% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 1.3587, Monday's low, and resistance at 1.3937, Thursday's high. Earlier in the day, official data showed that the number of housing starts in the U.S. fell more-than-expected to a seasonally adjusted 0.57M last month, from 0.60M in the preceding month. Analysts had … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 20 Sep 2011 11:32 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com About ForexMansion.com: The Finance Mansion Network … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – Dollar Mixed In Mid-day Asian Trade Posted: 20 Sep 2011 09:33 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| USD/JPY Lower In Mid-day Asian Trade Posted: 20 Sep 2011 08:32 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| Asian Stocks Gain In Early Trade; Nikkei Adds 0.2% Posted: 20 Sep 2011 08:02 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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