Thursday, September 8, 2011

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Posted: 08 Sep 2011 07:35 AM PDT

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Swiss Franc No Longer A “Safe Haven”!

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 07:18 AM PDT

Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Some traders who believe that the SNB will be successful in its attempts to weaken the Swiss Franc may wish to explore the purchase of a put spread in Swiss Franc futures options. For example, with the December Swiss Franc futures trading at 1.1660 as of this writing, the October 1.16 puts could be purchased and the October 1.13 puts sold for about 0.115, or $1437.50 per spread, not including commissions. The total cost of the investment would be the maximum … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Wacky World Of Petroleum

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 07:18 AM PDT

Thursday, September 8, 2011
The petroleum market has seen a series of imbalances for some time. The correlative bonds between markets have been broken in the WTI vs. Brent, WTI vs. RBOB, and so on. This gives traders a variety of spread strategies to consider, with the expectation that the correlation in these markets may come back in-line. Some traders may wish to consider entering into a long WTI-short Brent Crude Oil spread, for example, looking for the spread between contracts to narrow to … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Crude Oil Futures Inch Higher Ahead Of Supply Data, Obama Speech

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:59 AM PDT

Forexpros – Crude oil futures inched higher on Thursday, erasing earlier losses as markets awaited the release of government data on U.S. crude oil inventories, as well as highly-anticipated speeches from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and President Barack Obama.

On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light, sweet crude futures for delivery in October traded at USD89.66 a barrel during U.S. morning trade, gaining 0.35%.

It earlier fell as much as 0.9% to trade at a daily low of … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Trichet Says Inflation Risks Are Balanced, Growth Risks Point To Downside

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:55 AM PDT

The ECB statement and ECB President Trichet's press conference disappointed the markets by not embarking on any new easing facilities. They will remain committed to offering unlimited three-month loans to banks but did not go as far as increasing the maturity of any loans to six months or one year – something the markets had perhaps anticipated. Without that extra commitment the euro fell.
The ECB no longer sees upside risks to inflation, instead seeing inflation risks balance.
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FedEx Eyes Boeing Aircraft

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:55 AM PDT

FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX), the world’s second-largest package delivery company, is mulling to buy freighters from The Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) and Airbus to make its fleet more fuel efficient.
The company intends to replace its older and less-efficient aircraft. This move will reduce transit time and lead to fuel and operational efficiencies, providing FedEx a competitive edge over its peers, particularly United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:UPS).
FedEx is in talks to purchase about 50 Boeing 767 and Airbus … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Pipeline Update At Dr. Reddy’s

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:55 AM PDT

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (NYSE:RDY) recently announced the initiation of dosing of DRL-17822 in patients suffering from dyslipidemia. The drug is being studied for the prevention or treatment of dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis and associated cardiovascular disease.
DRL-17822 is currently in a phase II study, which is being conducted in a number of countries in Europe. The study is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of DRL-17822 in patients with type-II dyslipidemia. In the study, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Stalking USD/CAD’s Corrective Channel

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:50 AM PDT

USD/CAD

The USD/CAD in the 1H chart is in a declining channel that so far is categorized as a correction, because the previous rally was a 5-wave rally, suggesting it was an impulse wave up.
So far, the market has respected the channel resistance, and a double bottom attempt is in suspense.
The RSI's ability to kiss 30 kills the bullish momentum and establishes a bit of bearish momentum in the short-term. However, the market is still trading above the 200SMA, and the 61.8% … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


AmerisourceBergen Buys IntrinsiQ

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:36 AM PDT

AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE:ABC) has been on an acquisition spree as it recently announced the completion of the acquisition of IntrinsiQ LLC for $35 million in cash. AmerisourceBergen completed its second acquisition within a week, as the IntrinsiQ acquisition followed the successful completion of the Premier Source acquisition on Friday last week.
This acquisition is not expected to impact AmerisourceBergen's earnings for fiscal 2011. Following the acquisition, IntrinsiQ has been … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Stock Market News Briefs: Citigroup, ChevronTexaco, FuelCell Energy, General Motors, Kraft Foods, Electro-Optical Sciences, Inc, NVIDIA, VASCO Data Security International, Yahoo!

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:36 AM PDT

    Share prices of FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCEL) advanced 25.24% after the power plant maker’s sales figures came in above analysts’ average estimates

    According to a report by Citi (NYSE:C) analysts, car sales of General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) could increase to 13.9 million units by next year

    Shares of diagnostic device developer MELA Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELA) gained 56.25% to close at $3.50 after the European Union approved the company’s … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Mechel Forms Joint Venture

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:36 AM PDT

A subsidiary of Russian metals and mining company Mechel OAO (NYSE:MTL) has created a joint venture with India's Somani Group to sell metallurgical coal to consumers in India.
Per the parent company, Mechel OAO, Mechel Somani Carbon Private Ltd India consists of Mechel Carbon AG, a Switzerland-based subsidiary of Mechel Mining, and Somani's Northern Exim Private Ltd. Mechel Carbon AG will be the major partner with a 51% stake.
According to a company statement, the project’s distribution area … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Bernanke, Obama & Jobs

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:35 AM PDT

We have plenty on the docket, with Bernanke and Obama making major policy speeches later today. We have interest rate decisions from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank, which came as expected. We also have the July international trade data, with the deficit number coming narrower than expected. And most importantly, we have the weekly Jobless Claims numbers that came a shade weaker than expected.

Weekly Jobless Claims increased by 2 thousand for the week to 414 thousand; the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – USD/CAD Holds Gains After Flurry Of U.S., Canadian Data

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:34 AM PDT

Forexpros – The U.S. dollar held on to gains against its Canadian counterpart on Thursday, after both countries released a flurry of data, while markets awaited speeches from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and President Barack Obama.

USD/CAD hit 0.9864 during U.S. morning trade, the daily high; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.9853, gaining 0.22%.

The pair is likely to find short-term support at 0.9752, the low of September 2 and resistance at 0.9964, the high of September … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Euro Sinks On Trichet’s Dovish Commentary At ECB Press Conference

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:32 AM PDT

Fundamental Headlines
• Dollar, Treasuries Gain Before Obama Speech – Bloomberg
• OECD Cuts Global Growth Forecast – Financial Times
• Fitch Warns of Downgrades for China, Japan – Reuters
• ECB Lowers Growth Forecast – WSJ
• Fed Prepares to Act – WSJ
European Session Summary
The shift to risk-aversion that began in the Asian session and the first half of the European session continued ahead of North American trading following the European Central Bank rate decision. The … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Trichet Giving Euro-Bears A Run For Their Money

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:31 AM PDT

If you had a short position in the EURO heading into today's ECB press conference held by Trichet, you were rewarded after an initial shake. The mentioning of lessened inflationary risk and downside economic risk gave the EUR further reason to fall.

The EUR/USD fell below the 1.40 and further below this week's low at 1.3970, reaching almost 1.3940 before a pause to the reaction. IF the market can hold below 1.40 on a pullback, it is poised to look for lower support near 1.3850, with 1.39 … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – EUR/JPY Nears 5-month Low After Trichet Remarks

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:17 AM PDT

Forexpros – The euro extended losses against the yen on Thursday, falling close to a five-month low after European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said threats to the region's economy have "intensified" and inflation risks have eased as the region's debt crisis deepens.

EUR/JPY hit 107.96 during European afternoon trade, the pair's lowest since Tuesday; the pair subsequently consolidated at 108.01, tumbling 0.79%.

The pair was likely to find support at 106.59, the low … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Canadian Building Permits Surge In July

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:07 AM PDT

Forexpros – The number of new building permits issued in Canada surged in July, official data showed on Thursday.

In a report, Statistic Canada said the number of new building permits issued jumped by a seasonally adjusted 6.3% in July, confounding expectations for a flat reading.

June's figure was revised up to 2.8% from a previously reported 2.1% gain.

In the residential sector, the value of permits nationally increased 14.6% to CAD4.3 billion, the third consecutive monthly gain and … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Prelim Results By Pall

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:05 AM PDT

Pall  Corporation (NYSE:PLL) reported its preliminary results for fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011, reporting earnings per share of 82 cents compared with 46 cents in year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is 88 cents. For full year, earnings per share were $2.67 compared with $2.03 in the previous year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the year is $2.89.
Sales in the quarter were $780.4 million, an increase of 15% year over year. Full-year sales were $2.74 billion, … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Vale Faces Trouble Oversees

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:05 AM PDT

Indonesia, a major importer of iron ore for Vale S.A (VALE), has announced its intention to impose a tax or quota on mineral ore exports, ahead of a planned regulation to ban all exports of raw minerals by 2014.
As per the industry ministry of Indonesia, the tax imposition will work as a transition before the export ban, which seems to be a major move to ensure protection for the country's nickel firms, INCO and Antam, and copper miners Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold and Newmont … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


July Job Openings Highest In Three Years

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:03 AM PDT

The BLS reported yesterday that there were 3,228,000 job openings in July, an increase of 1.9% from June, and 13.3% from July last year, to reach the highest level since August 2008, almost three years (see chart above).  Private sector job openings, at 2,900,000 in July, were also the highest since August 2008, and 15.3% higher than a year earlier.    

From the Associated Press:

“Companies advertised the most job openings in three years, a hopeful sign after the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Canada Trade Deficit Narrows More-than-expected In July

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:01 AM PDT

Forexpros – Canada's trade deficit narrowed more-than-expected in July, official data showed on Thursday.

In a report, Statistics Canada said that Canada' trade deficit narrowed to CAD0.8 billion in July, after posting a deficit of CAD1.4 billion in June, whose figure was revised down from a CAD1.6 billion deficit.

Analysts had expected Canada's trade deficit to narrow to USD1.1 billion in July.

Canada’s exports increased 2.2% to CAD37.2 billion in July, while imports rose 0.5% to … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows More-than-expected In July

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 05:46 AM PDT

Forexpros – The U.S. trade deficit narrowed more-than-expected in July, as exports increased for the first time in three months, official data showed on Thursday.

In a report, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis said that the U.S. trade deficit narrowed to a seasonally adjusted USD44.8 billion in July, compared to a deficit of USD51.6 billion in June, whose figure was revised down from a deficit of USD53.1 billion.

Analysts had expected the U.S. trade deficit to narrow to USD51.0 billion … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 05:42 AM PDT

Forexpros – The number of people who filed for unemployment assistance in the U.S. last week rose unexpectedly, official data showed on Thursday.

In a report, the U.S. Department of Labor said the number of individuals filing for initial jobless benefits in the week ending September 2 rose by 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 414,000, confounding expectations for a decline to 405,000.

The previous week's figure was revised up to 412,000 from 409,000.

Continuing jobless claims in the week … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


U.S. Futures Extend Losses After Jobless Claims; Dow Sheds 0.5%

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 05:39 AM PDT

Forexpros – U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower open on Thursday, extending losses after official data showed that U.S. jobless claims rose unexpectedly last week, while markets awaited speeches from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and President Barack Obama.

Ahead of the open, the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures pointed to a loss of 0.5%, the S&P 500 futures indicated a decline of 0.6%, while the Nasdaq 100 futures pointed to a 0.45% drop.

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Motorola Mobility Entered 4G Era

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 05:30 AM PDT

Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. (MMI) finally entered into next-generation 4G wireless field. Yesterday, the company announced that Verizon Wireless, the largest wireless operator in the U.S., will start selling its much hyped 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) capable Droid Bionic smartphone from September 8, 2011. Verizon Wireless is a joint venture between Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone Group plc. (NYSE:VOD). Droid Bionic runs on Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) developed Android operating … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Neutral On Research In Motion

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 05:30 AM PDT

We are upgrading our recommendation on Research In Motion Ltd. (NASDAQ:RIMM) to Neutral based on its current valuation, which plummeted over 56% in the last year. In the meantime, the nightmare of Research In Motion continues and so far the company has failed to provide any specific time frame when its free fall will come to an end. Ever since Apple Inc's (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone hit the market, Research In Motion started losing its leadership position. The company is yet to launch any device that can … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Crude Oil, Gold Outlook Rests On Bernanke Speech Amid QE3 Hopes

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 05:20 AM PDT

Talking Points

Crude Oil to Follow S&P 500 as Markets Look to Bernanke Speech
Gold, Silver Gain on Hopes Fed Chairman Will Hint at QE3 Ahead

WTI Crude Oil (NY Close): $89.34 // +3.32 // +3.86%
Crude prices rebounded with the S&P 500 as expected yesterday after the Federal Reserve's Charles Evans and John Williams delivered acutely dovish remarks while the central bank's Beige Book regional economic conditions painted a dire picture of anemic performance across the US, bolstering … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – Dollar Up Vs. Most Rivals As ECB’s Trichet In Focus

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 05:03 AM PDT

Forexpros – The U.S. dollar remained broadly higher against its major counterparts on Thursday, ahead of a press conference by European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet after the bank left interest rates unchanged at 1.5%.

During European afternoon trade, the greenback was up against the euro, with EUR/USD shedding 0.46% to hit 1.4033.

The euro was hit by speculation that that the ongoing sovereign debt crisis in the single currency bloc and the bleak outlook for global growth … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


European Central Bank Keeps Interest Rate At 1.50%

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 04:49 AM PDT

Forexpros – The European Central Bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the third consecutive month in September, it announced on Thursday.

The ECB said it was maintaining the benchmark interest rate at 1.50%, in a widely expected move.

ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet was to comment on the decision at a press conference later in the day.

Following the announcement, the euro remained lower against the U.S. dollar, with EUR/USD slumping 0.38% to trade at 1.4044.

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Forex – EUR/GBP Extends Losses After BoE Keeps Policy Unchanged

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 04:43 AM PDT

Forexpros – The euro extended losses against the pound on Thursday, falling to a two-day low after the Bank of England left its benchmark interest rate unchanged and held off from increasing its asset-buying program.

EUR/GBP hit 0.8760 during European afternoon trade, the pair's lowest since Tuesday; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.8766, shedding 0.55%.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.8731, Tuesday's low and a two-week low and resistance at 0.8841, the days high and a … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Stalking A Flag In AUD/NZD During A Bear Swing

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 04:34 AM PDT

AUD/NZD

The AUD/NZD is bearish in the very short term after breaking below 1.2765 with a strong bearish push.
In the 15-min chart above, you see this price action cross the 200SMA, and push the RSI reading below 30, both bearish signs.
Currently the market is trading in a flag patter, and the RSI remains below 60.
A break and hold below 1.27 would probably clear the way for further downside.
The 1H chart shows that a swing projection targets somewhere near 1.2610. However, we know … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


SM Prime Holdings, Inc. Awakens!

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 04:29 AM PDT

After several months of hibernation, the shares of Henry Sy's SM Prime Holdings, Inc. or SMPH have finally awaken. Now that it does, a move past its present all-time high of Php 13.50 may not be farfetched anymore.
For a time, SMPH looked bearish as it failed to move above Php 12.00 after rallying from Php 10.00. From its high back in October 2010 and the Php 10.00 low, the 50% Fibonacci retracement level lined up exactly at Php 12.00, suggesting that it would start to fall from there which … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – GBP/USD Erases Losses After BoE Leaves Rate On Hold

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 04:16 AM PDT

Forexpros – The pound erased losses against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, rebounding from a two-month low after the Bank of England left interest rates on hold and announced no new monetary easing measures.

GBP/USD rebounded from 1.5914, the pair's lowest since July 13, to hit 1.6048 during European early afternoon trade, gaining 0.36%.

Cable was likely to find support at 1.5780, the low of July 12 and a five-month low and resistance at 1.6038, Wednesday's high.

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


Bank Of England Holds Benchmark Interest Rate At 0.50%

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 04:02 AM PDT

Forexpros – The Bank of England kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the 30th consecutive month in September, it announced on Thursday.

The BoE said it was maintaining the benchmark interest rate at 0.50%, in a widely expected move.

The bank also said it was to maintain the stock of asset purchases financed by the issuance of central bank reserves at GBP200 billion.

The minutes of the meeting of the bank's monetary policy committee will be published on Wednesday, September … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


Forex – EUR/USD Lower As ECB Policy Meeting In Focus

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 03:45 AM PDT

Forexpros – The euro remained lower against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, ahead of a key policy-setting meeting of the European Central Bank later in the day amid expectations that the bank may signal a pause in monetary tightening.

EUR/USD hit 1.4042 during European late morning trade, a fresh daily low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.4046, shedding 0.36%.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.3991, Wednesday's low and resistance at 1.4172, Monday's high.

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Wheat Futures Edge Higher As Dry Weather Threatens Crops

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 03:27 AM PDT

Forexpros – Wheat futures edged higher on Thursday, as hot and dry weather conditions in key U.S. wheat-growing regions threatened crop production, but concerns over declining demand for U.S. supplies limited gains.

On the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, wheat futures for December delivery traded at USD7.5412 a bushel during European morning trade, gaining 0.45%.

It earlier fell as much as 0.65% to trade at a daily low of USD7.5488 a bushel.

Industry weather group Telvent DTN said in a report … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Balance Transfer Credit Cards


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