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- Natural Resource Partners Emerges Stronger
- NYSE Profit Rockets
- Kellogg Misses, Provides Guidance
- Energy Transfer Underperforms
- Enterprise Prospers On Vol Growth
- Hot Option Plays: Papandreou Out?
- ValueClick Crushes 3Q Estimates
- J2 Global Misses EPS, Rev Soars
- News Corp. Beats On Both Sides
- Whole Foods Beats By A Penny
- Revenues Rise At Bayer
- DIRECTV Misses But Users Grow
- Liberty Global Posts Robust 3Q
- Apache Reaps Big Profit In 3Q
- Energizer Reports Mixed 4Q
- Sara Lee Beats, Affirms EPS Outlook
- ISM Service Index Disappoints
- Thoratec 3Q Mixed, Trims Sales View
- FOMC Forecasts
- Mixed Bag From Gen-Probe
- Forex Trading: EURUSD 100 Hour MA Looking To Be Tested At 1.3834
- “Big Surprise…Draghi And ECB Cut”
- Genomic Health Beats On EPS
- Qiagen Posts A Mixed Quarter
- Romania Central Bank Cuts Rate 25bps To 6.00%
- Initial Claims Fall Below Key 400K Level
- ProAssurance Beats
- Euro Rebounds As ECB Cuts Rates & Greek Referendum Rumors
- CVS Posts A Strong Quarter
- European Central Bank Cuts Rate 25bps To 1.25%
- Oil Sands, Downstream Propel Suncor
- Hartford Beats
- Frontier Meets EPS, Loses Users
- Famous Dave’s Tops Estimates
- Crude Rallies Alongside Global Equities After The ECB Rate Cut
- Forex – Dollar Lower Vs. Rivals Amid Greece Uncertainty
- Gold Futures Trade Above USD1,750 With Greece In Focus
- Walter Energy Posts Strong Results
- Forex – GBP/USD Up But Off Highs After ECB Rate Statement
- EU Strong-arming Of Greece Lifts Crude
- Forex Trading: EURUSD Back Higher On The Day As Momentum Trading Dominates
- Crude Oil Gains After ECB Rate Cut, Greece, G-20 In Focus
- Titanium Metals Profits In-Line
- Wall Street Opens Higher On ECB Rate Cut
- Forex – EUR/USD Pares Losses But Upside Limited After Draghi
- Draghi Makes Splash In First Meeting As ECB Surprises Markets, Cuts Rates
- Forex – EUR/JPY Erases Losses Amid Greece Speculation
- Natural Gas Futures Add To Gains After U.S. Supply Data
- U.S. Stocks Mixed After ECB Rate Decision; Dow Jones Up 0.24%
- U.S. ISM Non-manufacturing PMI Declines Unexpectedly
- European Markets Rally Following The Surprise ECB Rate Cut
- GlaxoSmithKline And US Government Resolve Legal Wrangle
| Natural Resource Partners Emerges Stronger Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:55 AM PDT Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NYSE:NRP), a Texas-based Energy Company that engages in the business of owning and managing mineral reserve properties, posted third-quarter 2011 operating earnings of 57 cents per unit, substantially above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 41 cents. The partnership's third quarter earnings were also ahead of the year-ago earnings of 51 cents.
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| Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:50 AM PDT NYSE Euronext Inc.'s (NYSE:NYX) third quarter 2011 operating earnings per share of 71 cents came in a couple ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate but substantially higher than 46 cents recorded in the year-ago quarter. Consequently, operating net income surged 54% year over year to $186 million from $121 million in the year-ago quarter.
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| Kellogg Misses, Provides Guidance Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:50 AM PDT Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) has posted third-quarter 2011 earnings of 80 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 89 cents. The earnings also lagged the prior-year earnings of 90 cents per share by 11%. On a currency-neutral basis, the earnings in the reported quarter plummeted 13% year over year. Kellogg's results were driven by weak economic environment, increased cost of goods sold, increased supply-chain costs and due to the reinstatement of incentive compensation … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:50 AM PDT Pipeline operator Energy Transfer Partners L.P. (NYSE:ETP) announced disappointing third quarter 2011 results, hurt by weak Intrastate Transportation and Storage business and higher operating expenses.
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| Enterprise Prospers On Vol Growth Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:35 AM PDT Enterprise Products Partners LP (NYSE:EPD) reported record third quarter 2011 results, fueled by natural gas, natural gas liquid (NGL) and crude oil production growth in the shale regions as well as strong demand for NGLs in the U.S. petrochemical industry and global markets. Earnings per limited unit of 55 cents surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 50 cents and grew a whopping 206% from 18 cents earnings a year ago.
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| Hot Option Plays: Papandreou Out? Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:32 AM PDT Cusick’s Corner
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| ValueClick Crushes 3Q Estimates Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:20 AM PDT ValueClick Inc. (NASDAQ:VCLK) reported third quarter 2011 earnings (including stock-based compensation but excluding amortization of intangibles) of 52 cents per share that stormed past the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 21 cents per share. Moreover, reported earnings rose 8.3% from 48 cents in the prior-year quarter.
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| J2 Global Misses EPS, Rev Soars Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:20 AM PDT j2 Global Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:JCOM) reported excellent third quarter 2011 financial results yesterday, after market close. The company generated record high revenues in the reported quarter. In the after market trade in NASDAQ, the stock price of j2 Global climbed $0.33 (1.11%) to $30.
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| News Corp. Beats On Both Sides Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:05 AM PDT Despite economic turbulence and losing sheen in the stock market on account of the phone hacking scandal that resulted in the closure of the publication News of the World and abstinence from acquiring the remaining 61% stake in the British Sky Broadcasting Group, News Corporation (NWSA) posted first-quarter 2012 financial results that beat the Zacks' expectations.
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| Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:05 AM PDT Whole Foods Market Inc. (WFM) recently posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2011 results on the heels of strong sales as shoppers flocked to the grocery chain. The company has been gaining market share compared with other supermarket chains.
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| Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:05 AM PDT Bayer's (BAYRY) earnings per share during the third quarter of 2011 came in at €1.12 (approx. $1.58) compared to €0.95 (approx. $1.22) in the year-ago period. Higher revenues boosted earnings. The emerging markets performed well during the quarter.
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| Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:05 AM PDT DIRECTV (NASDAQ:DTV), the largest satellite TV operator of the U.S., delivered excellent third quarter 2011 financial results today before the opening bell. The solid result was primarily attributed to the combined effect of double-digit revenue growth, significant margin expansion, and record net customer additions. Management's aggressive promotional plan of offering popular NFL SUNDAY TICKET coupled with upgrading customers with premium plans worked wonders for the company.
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| Liberty Global Posts Robust 3Q Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:05 AM PDT Yesterday, after market close, Liberty Global Inc. (NASDAQ:LBTYA) declared solid financial results for the third quarter of 2011. In the previous quarter, the company added a net 327,000 revenue generating units (RGU), up 96% year over year. This is a historic high third-quarter performance.
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| Posted: 03 Nov 2011 10:59 AM PDT U.S. energy firm Apache Corp. (NYSE:APA) reported strong third-quarter results, mainly due to increased volumes and higher realized oil prices.
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| Posted: 03 Nov 2011 10:59 AM PDT Energizer Holdings Inc. (NYSE:ENR) reported fourth quarter 2011 non-GAAP earnings of $1.21 per share, up 35.8% from the previous-year quarter. However, the reported earnings per share (EPS) failed to beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.25.
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| Sara Lee Beats, Affirms EPS Outlook Posted: 03 Nov 2011 10:55 AM PDT Sara Lee Corp. (NYSE:SLE), one of the world's leaders in manufacturing and marketing of a range of branded packaged meat, bakery, and beverage products, registered decent first quarter 2012 earnings of 18 cents per share that shot up by 50% from 12 cents posted in the year-ago period. Earnings also exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny.
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| Posted: 03 Nov 2011 10:55 AM PDT The Institute for Supply Management's Non-Manufacturing, or Service, survey fell in October to 52.9 from 53.0 in September. It was worse than the consensus expectation that it would rise to 53.8. It is not a great reading in an absolute sense. Over the last year it has averaged 55.3, and it hit a high or 59.7 in February. Still, it is strong evidence that we are not (yet) in a recession. Like its venerable brother, the Manufacturing survey, this is a "magic 50" index where any reading … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Thoratec 3Q Mixed, Trims Sales View Posted: 03 Nov 2011 10:55 AM PDT Thoratec Corp's (NASDAQ:THOR) third-quarter fiscal 2011 adjusted (excluding one-time items other than stock-based compensation expenses) earnings per share of 34 cents beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 31 cents.
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| Posted: 03 Nov 2011 10:40 AM PDT The first rule of forecasting should be don't do it. Nothing good comes from it. The second rule, is, if you give a number, don't give a date; or, if you give a date, don't give a number. My rule, the third rule, is, if you have to do it, do it often.
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| Posted: 03 Nov 2011 10:35 AM PDT Diagnostic products maker Gen-Probe's (NASDAQ:GPRO) third-quarter fiscal 2011 adjusted (excluding one-time charges) earnings of 57 cents trounced the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3 cents while matching the year-ago adjusted earnings of 57 cents.
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| Forex Trading: EURUSD 100 Hour MA Looking To Be Tested At 1.3834 Posted: 03 Nov 2011 10:31 AM PDT The level comes in at the 1.3834 level. The 38.2% of the move down for the week comes in at the 1.3822 level. The high for today comes in at the 1.38337 level. Yesterday high came in at the 1.3827 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| “Big Surprise…Draghi And ECB Cut” Posted: 03 Nov 2011 10:23 AM PDT 11/03/11 Sunrise Securities’ Ben Willis discusses whipsaw trading in today’s session and weighs in on the drop in Jefferies … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 03 Nov 2011 10:15 AM PDT Genomic Health (NASDAQ:GHDX) reported an EPS of 10 cents in the third quarter of fiscal 2011, way above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 4 cents, but lower than 12 cents in the year-ago period.
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| Posted: 03 Nov 2011 10:05 AM PDT Qiagen (NASDAQ:QGEN) reported adjusted EPS of 24 cents in the third quarter of fiscal 2011, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 21 cents but a penny lower than the prior-year quarter.
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| Romania Central Bank Cuts Rate 25bps To 6.00% Posted: 03 Nov 2011 10:03 AM PDT The Banca Nationala a Romaniei cut its key monetary policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 6.00% from 6.25%. The Bank said: “A significant improvement was recorded by the short-term inflation outlook, in line with NBR expectations regarding the end of the cycle of supply-side shock effects following the VAT rate hike that affected the economy and the favourable impact of the domestic agricultural production. However, the balance of medium‑term risks is still asymmetric, as … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Initial Claims Fall Below Key 400K Level Posted: 03 Nov 2011 09:59 AM PDT Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance finally broke below the key 400,000 level. This week they fell by 9,000, but only after the previous week was revised up by 4,000. So regardless if you count it as a drop of 9,000 or 5,000, we are still at 397,000. This was slightly better than the expected level of 404,000. Now we just have to stay below the 400,000 level. We have been here before in the last few months, only to see the achievement revised away the next week and the subsequent weeks … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 03 Nov 2011 09:50 AM PDT ProAssurance Corporation (PRA) reported its third-quarter operating earnings of $48.3 million or $1.57 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.29. This also compares favorably with earnings of $41.5 million or $1.30 in the prior-year quarter.
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| Euro Rebounds As ECB Cuts Rates & Greek Referendum Rumors Posted: 03 Nov 2011 09:45 AM PDT 11/03/11 The euro currency continued to rise this afternoon as the ECD unexpectedly slashed its benchmark rate while Greek referendum abandonment rumors continue to … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 03 Nov 2011 09:35 AM PDT CVS Caremark (NYSE:CVS) reported third quarter 2011 EPS of 65 cents, 8.3% up year over year. However, after excluding the impact of certain one-time items, adjusted EPS came in at 70 cents, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 67 cents and 9.3% higher than the year-ago quarter adjusted EPS.
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| European Central Bank Cuts Rate 25bps To 1.25% Posted: 03 Nov 2011 09:29 AM PDT The European Central Bank (ECB) cut its Main refinancing operations rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% from 1.50%. The Bank said “Owing to their unfavourable effects on financing conditions and confidence, the ongoing tensions in financial markets are likely to dampen the pace of economic growth in the euro area in the second half of this year and beyond. The economic outlook continues to be subject to particularly high uncertainty and intensified downside risks. Some of … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Oil Sands, Downstream Propel Suncor Posted: 03 Nov 2011 09:20 AM PDT Canada's biggest energy firm and the largest oil sands outfit Suncor Energy Inc. (SU) reported strong third quarter results, helped by higher output in its oil sands business and robust downstream performance.
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| Posted: 03 Nov 2011 09:10 AM PDT Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE:HIG) reported third-quarter core earnings of $441.0 million or 93 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 23 cents. However, earnings were behind the core earnings of $485 million or 98 cents per share reported in the third quarter of 2010.
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| Frontier Meets EPS, Loses Users Posted: 03 Nov 2011 08:50 AM PDT Before the opening bell, rural telecommunications service provider Frontier Communications (NYSE:FTR) reported third quarter adjusted earnings of 5 cents per share. The quarter's results were on par with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
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| Posted: 03 Nov 2011 08:50 AM PDT Minnetonka, Minnesota-based Famous Dave’s of America Inc. (NASDAQ:DAVE) recently reported third quarter 2011 earnings of 19 cents per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3 cents and the prior-year quarter’s earnings by 2 cents.
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| Crude Rallies Alongside Global Equities After The ECB Rate Cut Posted: 03 Nov 2011 03:45 AM PDT 11/03/11 Front month crude prices continued to rise this morning after an unexpected rate cut by the ECB helped boost global equities and higher-yielding … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – Dollar Lower Vs. Rivals Amid Greece Uncertainty Posted: 03 Nov 2011 08:44 AM PDT Forexpros – The U.S. dollar was lower against its major counterparts on Thursday, after downbeat comments by European Central Bank President Mario Draghi and amid ongoing uncertainty over political instability in Greece. During U.S. morning trade, the dollar was almost unchanged against the euro, with EUR/USD easing up 0.01% to hit 1.3743. The single currency remained supported as Greece’s controversial referendum on the country’s bailout program was likely to be canceled due to a potential … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Gold Futures Trade Above USD1,750 With Greece In Focus Posted: 03 Nov 2011 08:43 AM PDT Forexpros – Gold futures rose to a six-week high on Thursday, trading above the psychologically-important level of USD1,750-an-ounce, after the European Central Bank unexpectedly cut its benchmark interest rate, while traders continued to eye developments out of Greece. On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for December delivery traded at USD1,759.85 a troy ounce during U.S. morning trade, jumping 1.75%. It earlier rose by as much as 2.3% to trade at … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Walter Energy Posts Strong Results Posted: 03 Nov 2011 08:35 AM PDT Coal miner Walter Energy Inc. (NYSE:WLT) came up with third quarter 2011 operating earnings of $1.21 per share, a 10-cent hike over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.11. However, earnings per share were substantially below the year-ago earnings of $2.55.
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| Forex – GBP/USD Up But Off Highs After ECB Rate Statement Posted: 03 Nov 2011 08:35 AM PDT Forexpros – The pound remained up against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, but was off the daily high after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said tensions in financial markets could slow growth in the region, weighing on risk appetite. GBP/USD hit 1.6040 during U.S. morning trade, the session high; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.6003, gaining 0.34%. Cable was likely to find support at 1.5753, the low of October 21 and resistance at 1.6047, Wednesday's high. Earlier in … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| EU Strong-arming Of Greece Lifts Crude Posted: 03 Nov 2011 08:32 AM PDT Thursday, November 3, 2011
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| Forex Trading: EURUSD Back Higher On The Day As Momentum Trading Dominates Posted: 03 Nov 2011 08:31 AM PDT
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| Crude Oil Gains After ECB Rate Cut, Greece, G-20 In Focus Posted: 03 Nov 2011 08:22 AM PDT Forexpros – Crude oil futures rose to a seven-day high in choppy trade on Thursday, amid reports that Greece abandoned plans to hold a referendum on its recent bailout deal and after the European Central Bank unexpectedly cut its benchmark interest rate. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light, sweet crude futures for delivery in December traded at USD93.70 a barrel during U.S. morning trade, climbing 1.3%. It earlier rose by as much as 1.8% to trade at USD94.22 a barrel, the highest … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Titanium Metals Profits In-Line Posted: 03 Nov 2011 08:20 AM PDT Titanium Metals Corporation (NYSE:TIE) reported net earnings of $25.0 million or 14 cents per share in the third quarter of 2011, and increased from the prior-year earnings of $21.5 million or 12 cents per share.
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| Wall Street Opens Higher On ECB Rate Cut Posted: 03 Nov 2011 08:15 AM PDT 11/03/11 US stocks zigzagged in morning trade. Markets cheered the ECB rate cut, then fell on Draghi’s comments but spiked higher on Greece’s referendum being … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – EUR/USD Pares Losses But Upside Limited After Draghi Posted: 03 Nov 2011 08:14 AM PDT Forexpros – The euro pared losses against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, but gains were limited after downbeat comments by European Central Bank President Mario Draghi and amid ongoing uncertainty over political instability in Greece. EUR/USD pulled back from 1.3657, the daily low to hit 1.3755 during U.S. morning trade, up 0.06%. The pair was likely to find support at 1.3607, the low of November 1 and resistance at 1.3816, the high of October 18. The single currency remained supported as … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Draghi Makes Splash In First Meeting As ECB Surprises Markets, Cuts Rates Posted: 03 Nov 2011 08:05 AM PDT Fundamental Headlines
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| Forex – EUR/JPY Erases Losses Amid Greece Speculation Posted: 03 Nov 2011 07:45 AM PDT Forexpros – The euro erased losses against the yen on Thursday, amid speculation that a controversial referendum on Greece's bailout deal would not go ahead and after the European Central Bank's unexpected decision to cut interest rates. EUR/JPY pulled back from 106.58, the pair's lowest since Tuesday; to hit 107.35 during U.S. morning trade, inching up 0.05%. The pair was likely to find support at 106.48, Monday's low and resistance at 107.90, the days high. In Greece, Prime … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Natural Gas Futures Add To Gains After U.S. Supply Data Posted: 03 Nov 2011 07:45 AM PDT Forexpros – Natural gas futures extended gains on Thursday, climbing to a two-day high despite a report showing that natural gas inventories rose more-than-expected last week. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, natural gas futures for delivery in December traded at USD3.808 per million British thermal units during U.S. morning trade, jumping 1.59% higher. It earlier rose by as much as 1.85% to trade at USD3.825 per million British thermal units, the highest price since November 1. The … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| U.S. Stocks Mixed After ECB Rate Decision; Dow Jones Up 0.24% Posted: 03 Nov 2011 07:12 AM PDT Forexpros – U.S. stocks were mixed after the European Central Bank unexpectedly cut its interest rate and after worse-than-expected U.S. service sector data. During early U.S. trade, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.24%, the S&P 500 index eased down 0.01%, while the Nasdaq Composite index fell 0.12%. The ECB lowered its interest rate to 1.25% from 1.50%, signaling new efforts to tackle the region’s debt crisis as Mario Draghi held his first policy-setting meeting as chairman of … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| U.S. ISM Non-manufacturing PMI Declines Unexpectedly Posted: 03 Nov 2011 07:06 AM PDT Forexpros – Service sector activity in the U.S. declined unexpectedly in October, industry data showed on Thursday. In a report, the Institute of Supply Management said its non-manufacturing purchasing manager’s index dipped by 0.1 points to 52.9 in October from 53.0 in September. Analysts had expected the index to rise by 0.7 points to 53.7 in October. On the index, a reading above 50.0 indicates the non-manufacturing sector economy is generally expanding, below 50.0 indicates the sector … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| European Markets Rally Following The Surprise ECB Rate Cut Posted: 03 Nov 2011 06:15 AM PDT 11/03/11 NYFP’s Morning Market Report: The global markets rallied this morning after the ECB unexpectedly lowered it’s benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| GlaxoSmithKline And US Government Resolve Legal Wrangle Posted: 03 Nov 2011 02:23 AM PDT Drugs giant Glaxosmithkline (LON:GSK) has reached an agreement in principle with the US government to settle the company's most significant ongoing Federal government investigations. The $3 billion final settlement is expected to address civil and criminal liabilities although it remains subject to negotiation of specific terms and is expected to be finalised in 2012. The settlement covers a investigation into GSK's sales and marketing practices begun by the US Attorney's office of … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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