Tuesday, December 6, 2011

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DailyMarkets.com - Better Rewards: Credit Cards With $200 Signing Bonuses

Better Rewards: Credit Cards With $200 Signing Bonuses

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 07:34 AM PST

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Forex Trading: GBPUSD Tests The 200 Hour MA. Stays Between The “Goal Posts”

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 06:33 AM PST

The GBPUSD has remained between the "Goal Posts" as defined by the 100 hour (blue line) and 200 hour (green line) MAs. The price is down testing the bottom goal post at the 1.5591 level. A move below should lead to further momentum to the downside. A holding of the line should lead to short covering as traders continue to trade the range and wait for the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

IBM Agrees To Buy Curam Software

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 06:16 AM PST

International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Curam Software Ltd., a provider of social program software solutions. This marks IBM's third acquisition in a span of three months.
The acquisition is of strategic importance for IBM's Smarter City initiative, where IBM provides tools to efficiently analyze data, organize resources and comprehend and act in problematic situations. It thereby helps cities and governments to serve the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Eurozone Credit Warnings

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 06:11 AM PST

In putting the sovereign debt ratings of 15 Eurozone countries on negative watch yesterday, Standard & Poor's Rating Services showed a particularly impressive sense of timing. The rating action punctured some of the enthusiasm building in the market for Friday’s EU summit, where Germany and France are expected to spearhead a move towards greater fiscal integration in the union.
With nothing major on the U.S. economic calendar, there will likely be no distractions from developments in … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Stock Market News Briefs: Affymax, Amgen, MetLife, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, SAP Aktiengesellschaft Systeme, Anwendungen, Produ, SuccessFactors

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 06:11 AM PST

    Shares of bio-pharma company Affymax Inc. (NASDAQ:AFFY) increased 19.24% after FDA found Affymax’s experimental anemia medication is as effective as drugs by Amgen, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN)

    Discovery Group LLC announced it had acquired a 5.8% stake in software maker Intralinks Holdings Inc. (IL). Following this development, shares of Intralinks Holdings gained 9.63% to close at $5.69

    Share prices of web-based software company SuccessFactors Inc. … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Sense On Cents Calls On US Supreme Court To Hear Standard Chartered V. FINRA

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 06:09 AM PST

I first started writing about Wall Street's not-for- profit self regulatory organization, aka the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in early 2009.
In late 2009 I first referenced Standard Chartered v. FINRA, the case in which the plaintiff alleges that FINRA and its senior executives–including current SEC chair Mary Schapiro–lied both verbally and in writing in the merger which formed FINRA.
Why would Mary and her friends lie? 
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U.S. Car Industry Is Coming Back From The Dead

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 06:06 AM PST

1. Guess What? The U.S. Car Industry Is Back From The Dead, and it will continue to get better (see video above). Reason? The average age of cars in America is now more than 10 years, compared to 6 years at the peak of the economic boom. This suggests that Americans will have to continue to buy new cars to replace the ones they have, which bodes well for future car sales.

Here’s another reason that the U.S. car industry will expand output in the future:

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Bon-Ton Reports Weak November Comps

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 06:05 AM PST

Bon-Ton Stores Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) reported a 4.9% decline in same-store sales for the four-week period ended November 26, 2011. This compared unfavorably with a 2.9% growth in the year-ago period. On a year-to-date basis, same-store sales fell 3.3% in November 2011.
Total sales slipped 4.9% to $303.6 million during the four-week period ended November 26, 2011 from $319.1 million in the comparable period ended November, 2010. Further, on a year-to-date basis, total sales dropped 3.7% to $2,205.1 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

TTEK Wins USAID Contract

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 05:50 AM PST

Tetra Tech Inc. (NASDAQ:TTEK) is among the five firms awarded contracts to aid in the expansion of the global democratic governance programs of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The value of the contract is approximately $225 million.
The indefinite quantity contract from USAID is known as Strengthening Deliberative Bodies. As per the contract, a wide range of short-term and long-term technical assistance will be provided to help in strengthening legislative bodies while making … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Why You Must Not Give Up On The Rare Earth Sector

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 05:47 AM PST

It is important to highlight what must be said in this sector so essential to the economic survival of the United States and The West. We will not belabor our readers knowledge of the importance to our industrial survival especially of the critical rare earths. It is agreed that these elements are the very lifeblood of national growth as a modern nation.
It is well known that as our corporate society evolves, these elements are vital for countries to stay competitive with the Chinese who are … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Canadian Building Permits Surge In October

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 05:36 AM PST

Forexpros – The number of new building permits issued in Canada jumped significantly more-than-expected in October, rebounding from three consecutive months of declines, official data showed on Tuesday.

In a report, Statistic Canada said the number of new building permits issued surged by a seasonally adjusted 11.9% in October, blowing past expectations for a gain of 1.9%.

September's figure was revised to a drop of 4.1% from a previously reported decline of 4.9%.

Year-on-year, Canadian … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Cliffs Cuts 2012 Production Volume

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 05:35 AM PST

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE:CLF) slashed its full-year 2012 production volume at the company’s Empire mine in Michigan by approximately 50% as a steelmaking customer is shutting a blast furnace for maintenance.
The production at the Michigan site is now expected to be approximately 2.7 million tons, down from full-year 2011′s expected production volume of approximately 4.6 million tons. However, this reduction in production volume is not expected to impact the company’s previously … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Forex Trading: EURUSD Looking For Clues In Early NY Trading

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 05:33 AM PST

The EURUSD has had an up and down day so far. The Far East saw the price decline. In the London morning, the price rebounded higher. In the NY sesssion so far the price is trading near the lows. Looking at the 5 minute chart above, the price is testing the 38.2% of the days trading range at the 1.3390 level. A break of this level will look toward the 100 and 200 bar MA levels at the 1.3379/81 area. This level also corresponds with the 50% of the days range. 
Looking at the hourly chart … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Forex – Dollar Steady As Euro Zone Fears Weigh On Sentiment

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 05:29 AM PST

Forexpros – The U.S. dollar was steady against its major counterparts on Tuesday, as concerns over the debt crisis in the euro zone continued to dominate after Standard & Poor's said it would downgrade euro zone nations en masse if leaders fail to reach an agreement on how the handle the debt crisis this week.

During European afternoon trade, the dollar was up against the euro, with EUR/USD slipping 0.10% to hit 1.3387.

Late Monday, S&P put the long-term sovereign-debt ratings of … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

European Stocks Mixed Amid Debt Worries; DAX Down 0.91%

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 05:19 AM PST

Forexpros – European stock markets were mixed on Tuesday, as investors remained wary after Standard and Poor's threatened to downgrade 15 euro zone countries if no progress was made on the region's debt crisis.

During European afternoon trade, the EURO STOXX 50 fell 0.46%, France's CAC 40 declined 0.47%, while Germany's DAX 30 dropped 0.91%.

S&P said it had told 15 of the 17 euro zone countries, including Germany, France and four others with the top AAA credit rating, that it … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Target Reports Soft Sales

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 05:16 AM PST

Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT), the operator of general merchandise and food discount stores in the United States, recently posted soft sales results for the four-week period ended November 26, 2011.
The rise in comparable store sales was near the lower end of management's expectation as tough competition weighed upon the sales results. As per the company, although sales surged on Black Friday, the rise was not enough to boost its November sales. The company now foresees an intense competitive … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Sugar Slumps On India Export Outlook, China Buying Supports

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 05:09 AM PST

Forexpros – Sugar futures declined on Tuesday, after India approved an additional one million tonnes of sugar exports in the current marketing season, while speculation of strong Chinese demand for the sweetener underlined prices.

On the ICE Futures U.S. Exchange, sugar futures for March delivery traded at USD0.2395 a pound during European afternoon trade, retreating 0.45%.

It earlier fell by as much as 0.7% to trade at a daily low of USD0.2386 a pound. Prices dropped to a five-month low of … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Rite Aid’s Comps Rises Again

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 05:05 AM PST

Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), a leading drugstore chain operator, reported an increase of 1.9% in same-store sales for November 2011. Increase in comparable store sales was primarily driven by increased prescription counts and growth at pharmacy same store sales, partially offset by a decline in same store sales at front-end.
For the month of November, front-end same-store sales inched down 0.6%. However, Pharmacy same-store sales improved 3.1 % despite a 182 basis point headwind from new … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Oil And Gold Poised To Rise But Shaky Risk Trends May Cut Rally Short

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 04:46 AM PST

Talking Points

Crude Oil Aims Higher as Risk Appetite Firms But Outlook Shaky
Gold, Silver Likely to Rise if Sentiment Recovery Sinks US Dollar

WTI Crude Oil (NY Close): $100.99 // +0.03 // +0.03%
Financial markets continue looking for new guidance on the evolution of Eurozone debt crisis policy ahead of this week's EU leaders' summit. Yesterday's Franco-German accord on a path to fiscal integration – which it is hoped will convince the ECB to ramp up bond purchases and weigh against … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Forex – GBP/USD Remains Lower As Weak U.K. Data Weighs

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 04:44 AM PST

Forexpros – The pound remained lower against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, as concerns over the debt crisis in the euro zone and weak U.K. economic data weighed on demand for sterling.

GBP/USD hit 1.5592 during European afternoon trade, the daily low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.5625, slipping 0.15%.

Cable was likely to find short-term support at 1.5575, last Thursday's low and resistance at 1.5663, the session high.

Market sentiment was hit after ratings agency Standard & … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Forex – EUR/USD Erases Losses On Summit Agreement Hopes

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 04:07 AM PST

Forexpros – The euro erased losses against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, supported by hopes that European leaders will find a solution to the region's debt crisis at this week's summit and after stronger-than-expected German factory orders data.

EUR/USD pulled back from 1.3332, the pair's lowest since November 30, to hit 1.3405 during European early afternoon trade, inching up 0.03%.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.3258, the low of November 30 and resistance at 1.3406, the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Pricing Your Home For Sale – The Overlooked Factor

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 03:50 AM PST

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U.S. Futures Higher Amid E.Z. Worries; Dow Jones Up 0.32%

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 03:41 AM PST

Forexpros – U.S. stock futures pointed to a slightly higher open on Tuesday, despite Standard & Poor's downgrade warning on 15 euro zone countries as investors remained optimistic over this week's key European Union summit.

Ahead of the open, the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures pointed to a rise of 0.32%, S&P 500 futures signaled a 0.25% advance, while the Nasdaq 100 futures indicated a 0.49% gain.

S&P said it may carry out a mass credit downgrade of euro zone countries … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Forex – EUR/GBP Erases Losses But Remains Vulnerable

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 03:21 AM PST

Forexpros – The euro erased losses against the pound on Tuesday, but the single currency remained vulnerable after ratings agency Standard & Poor’s warned that it may carry out a mass credit downgrade of euro zone members.

EUR/GBP pulled back from 0.8538, the pair's lowest since November 30, to hit 0.8574 during European late morning trade, easing up 0.12%.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.8532, the low of November 30 and resistance at 0.8617, the high of December 2 and a … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Corn Drops To 2-month Low On Demand Concerns, S&P Threat

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 03:18 AM PST

Forexpros – Corn futures tumbled to a two-month low on Tuesday, as ongoing concerns over increasing competition for U.S. corn exports and a downgrade warning from ratings agency Standard & Poor's on 15 euro zone countries drove prices lower.

On the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, corn futures for March delivery traded at USD5.8312 a bushel during European morning trade, tumbling 1.27%.

It earlier fell by as much as 1.65% to trade at USD5.8012 a bushel, the lowest since October 4.

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German Factory Orders Significantly Higher In October

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 03:07 AM PST

Forexpros – German factory orders rose significantly more-than-expected in October, rebounding from the preceding month's steep decline, official data showed on Tuesday.

In a report, Deutsche Bundesbank said factory orders jumped by a seasonally adjusted 5.2% in October, blowing past expectations for a 1.0% increase.

September's figure was revised to a 4.6% drop from a previously reported 4.3% decline.

Year-over-year, German factory orders rose at an annualized rate of 5.4% in October, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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