Thursday, December 8, 2011

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DailyMarkets.com - CE Mark For Quidel’s Strep A Test


CE Mark For Quidel’s Strep A Test

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 08:35 AM PST

Leading diagnostic test solutions provider Quidel Corporation (NASDAQ:QDEL) recently won the European CE Mark for its Sofia Streptococcus A ("Strep A") test for use with its Sofia Analyzer. The product is currently not available for sale in the U.S.
The CE Mark follows the U.S. regulatory clearance of the California-based company's Sofia Analyzer and Sofia Influenza A+B test in October 2011. Both Sofia Strep A and Sofia Influenza A+B tests uses the Sofia Analyzer.
The Sofia Strep A and Sofia … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex Trading: EURUSD Moves Toward The Next Target

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 08:34 AM PST

The EURUSD has kept the bearish momentum and moves toward the next target area at the 1.3284 to 1.3293 area. The two levels correspond to lows from November 29th and was a launch point from November 30th.  Below that level is the 1.3259 level which was the low trade from last weeks trading. 

Looking at the 5 minute chart above, the corrections have been limited in the pair today. Putting a fibonacci on the last leg to the new day lows has the 38.2%-50% retracement … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Risk-Reward Balanced At Onyx Pharma

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 08:20 AM PST

We continue to have a Neutral recommendation on Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ONXX), which posted a loss of 44 cents per share in the third quarter 2011. While the Zacks Consensus Estimate was pegged at a loss of 38 cents, the company had reported earnings of 76 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. Lower revenues and higher operating expenses led to the loss.
We note that Onyx Pharma had filed a lawsuit against Bayer (BAYRY) in May 2009, accusing the latter of developing fluoro-sorafenib … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Darden Cuts ’12 Guidance

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 08:05 AM PST

Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE:DRI) recently cut its earnings per share growth outlook for 2012 mainly due to the underperformance at Olive Garden and higher food costs. The company now expects earnings per share from continuing operations to grow 4%–7% as against the lower end of 12%–15% guided earlier. Prior to this, Darden had narrowed its 2012 outlook from the guided range of 12% to 15%.  
Orlando, Florida-based company also narrowed its sales outlook for 2012 to the range of 6% to 7% … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Wall Street Down As Bond Buying Hopes Quashed

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 08:05 AM PST

12/08/11 US stocks opened with modest losses. Central banks and US jobs data were digested, amid heightened caution ahead of the EU … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


The December Symmetrical Triangle Pattern In Gold

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 08:01 AM PST

Not to be outdone by the recent S&P 500 triangle pattern, Gold is forming a broader Symmetrical Triangle Consolidation Pattern that we're following closely for any sign of a breakout from the converging trendlines.
Let's look at this situation from two perspectives, starting with the "pure price" intraday level:

When discussing a Symmetrical Triangle, it's best to start with three definitions in the structure:
The Declining Upper Trendline, the Rising Lower Trendline, and the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Natural Gas Futures Surge After U.S. Storage Withdrawal

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 07:55 AM PST

Forexpros – Natural gas futures extended gains on Thursday, rallying to a three-day high after the U.S. Energy Information Administration said that natural gas inventories declined more-than-expected last week.

On the New York Mercantile Exchange, natural gas futures for delivery in January traded at USD3.515 per million British thermal units during U.S. morning trade, soaring 2.75%.

It earlier rose by as much as 2.97% to trade at USD3.534 per million British thermal units, the highest … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Vulcan Upgraded To Neutral

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 07:50 AM PST

We recently upgraded our recommendation on Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) to Neutral from Underperform. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Vulcan Materials engages in the production, distribution and sale of construction aggregates, and other construction materials and related services in the U.S. and Mexico. It is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a leading producer of other construction materials.
Effective January 01, 2010, the company streamlined its … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Apple Upbeat For The Holiday Season

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 07:35 AM PST

Buoyed by robust sales on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Apple Inc. (AAPL) is likely to report another blockbuster holiday season.  Analysts believe that the ongoing holiday season sales will be one of the strongest for Apple in recent times. Apple sold 7.33 million iPads and 16.24 million iPhones during the 2010 holiday season, which drove year-over-year revenue growth of 71.0%.
Apple, which seemingly offers the weakest discounts ($101 discount on the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and iMac, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex Trading: GBPUSD Moves Toward Support At The 1.5591-99 Area

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 07:33 AM PST

The GBPUSD had moved below trendline, 100 hour MA (blue line), and 200 hour MA (green line in the chart above). The next key target is at the 50% of the move up from the November 25th low to the November 30th hig and trendline at the 1.5591-99 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex – GBP/USD Extends Losses After ECB Press Conference

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 07:25 AM PST

Forexpros – The pound extended losses against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, falling to a fresh daily low after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi quashed expectations for increased bond purchases by the bank.

GBP/USD hit 1.5611 during U.S. morning trade, the daily low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.5627, shedding 0.53%.

Cable was likely to find support at 1.5525, the low of November 30 and resistance at 1.5723, Wednesday's high.

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


CVS’ Tender Offer Expires

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 07:20 AM PST

CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE:CVS) recently announced that its previously declared cash tender offer to repurchase $1 billion of 6.302% notes has expired. As per the final tabulation, notes worth $957 million have been tendered.
CVS exited the last reported quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $1.7 billion, up from $1.42 billion at the end of fiscal 2010. Moreover, the company generated over $1.5 billion in free cash flow during the quarter and $3.9 billion year-to-date. CVS expects to … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Protection Does Not Create Jobs

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 07:17 AM PST

My wife keeps getting e-mails forwarded by her friends urging everybody to buy American to keep our jobs at home. Some have suggested giving gift cards for services rather than merchandize on the grounds that most merchandize is made in China. I've resisted the temptation to dictate a response for her to send to her well-meaning friends on the grounds that we need all the friends we can get. However, if I did give in, my response would be something like what's written below.
Sluggish … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex – EUR/USD Falls After ECB’s Draghi Disappoints

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 07:17 AM PST

Forexpros – The euro turned lower against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi quashed expectations for increased purchases of euro zone bonds and ruled out the possibility of lending to the International Monetary Fund.

EUR/USD hit 1.3313 during early U.S. trade, the pair's lowest since November 30; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.3334, shedding 0.58%.

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


Gold Tumbles After Draghi Statement, EU Summit Eyed

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 07:15 AM PST

Forexpros – Gold futures tumbled on Thursday, erasing gains made in the wake of a European Central Bank rate cut, after ECB President Mario Draghi dampened hopes for more aggressive purchases of euro zone bonds and ruled out the possibility of lending to the International Monetary Fund

On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for February delivery traded at USD1,719.15 a troy ounce during U.S. morning trade, tumbling 1.47%.

It earlier fell by as much as 1.85% … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


U.S. Stocks Lower On Draghi Comments; Dow Jones Down 0.56%

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 07:06 AM PST

Forexpros – U.S. stocks were lower on Thursday, after comments from European Central Bank President Mario Draghi renewed concerns over the handling of the euro zone's sovereign debt crisis, overshadowing positive U.S. jobless claims data.

During early U.S. trade, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.56%, the S&P 500 index declined 0.89%, while the Nasdaq Composite index retreated 0.43%.

At a press conference, Draghi outruled the possibility of working with the International … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Quest Extends Simplexa In Brazil

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 07:05 AM PST

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE:DGX), the largest provider of commercial laboratory services in North America, recently introduced its Simplexa Dengue molecular test kit in Brazil. Developed by the company's Focus Diagnostics products business, the newly launched kit is a path-breaking commercial real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test. The company expects this test kit, which is a part of the Simplexa product line on the 3M Integrated Cycler, to be approved by National Agency of Sanitary … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex – USD/CAD Hits 2-day High On Fresh E.Z. Concerns

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 06:58 AM PST

Forexpros – The U.S. dollar rose to a two-day high against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday, as comments by European Central Bank President Mario Draghi weighed on demand for riskier assets.

USD/CAD hit 1.0154 during U.S. morning trade, the pair's highest since December 6; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.0149, rising 0.50%.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.0020, the low of October 24 and resistance at 1.0222, the high of December 1.

At a press conference earlier, Draghi … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


BofA Strives To Pass Stress Test

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 06:50 AM PST

At the time when many of the large financial institutions are seeking to increase dividends, Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) is not in the mood to do so. On Tuesday, while addressing The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) investor conference, BofA CEO Brian Moynihan stated that the company will not seek approval for dividend hike until it is sure of the Federal Reserve's clearance.
At present, BofA is paying 1 cent per share as quarterly cash dividend. However, prior to the latest financial … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Euro Collapses After European Central Bank Cuts Rates

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 06:50 AM PST

Fundamental Headlines
• Franco-British Fear of 1990 Reunification Coming True – Bloomberg
• Jobless Claims in U.S. at Lowest in Nine Months – Bloomberg
• ECB Cool on More Bond Buying, Lending to IMF – Reuters
• ECB Cuts Rates as France, Germany Press for EU Deal – Reuters
• CBOE: MF Global's European Exposure Apparent since May – WSJ
European Session Summary
The European Central Bank rate decision provided the spark markets were looking for. After consolidating for the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Crude Oil Trades Below USD100 After Draghi Comments

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 06:49 AM PST

Forexpros – Crude oil futures erased gains on Thursday, dropping to a one-week low as the U.S. dollar strengthened after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi dampened hopes for increased purchases of euro zone bonds and ruled out the possibility of lending to the International Monetary Fund.

On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light, sweet crude futures for delivery in January traded at USD99.77 a barrel during U.S. morning trade, dropping 0.78%.

It earlier fell by as much as 0.99% … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Gold Breakout On The Horizon?

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 06:39 AM PST

Thursday, December 8, 2011
Gold traders are looking to the equity markets and the ECB to help determine the near-term market direction. Volatility in terms of trading ranges as well as implied by option pricing has been falling lately, indicating that neither the bull nor bear camps have had the upper hand in trading. Additionally, neither side of the market seems to have any conviction as to the future movement of the market. Technically, the chart shows a classic wedge formation, indicating … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex Trading: EURUSD Has Rallied On Draghi Liquidity Moves.

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 06:38 AM PST

The EURUSD has rallied on the back of the increased liquidity measures announced by the ECB. The price has moved above the trendline resistance and moved up to test the next target at yesterday's high price. The price has rotated off that high and has moved toward the 38.2% of the days range (see chart below) at the 1.34277 level. The level is also near the trendline broken on the hourly chart above.  Traders will be watching this level for clues. Stay above and the bulls remain in … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex Trading: EURUSD Extends The Trading Range To The Downside.

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 06:38 AM PST

The EURUSD has extended the trading range to the downside and looks toward the next target at the 1.3284/93 area. Below that the 1.3259 level which was the low from last … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Humana Acquires Analytics Company

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 06:36 AM PST

Yesterday, Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) announced the acquisition of health care analytics company, Antiva Health. However, the financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed.
Antiva is a San Diego-based company, which was established in 2000. It analyses vast amounts of health care data to provide useful and actionable information to companies, thereby helping them improve the quality of their health care services and reduce costs.
The acquisition is expected to strengthen Humana's clinical … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Gap’s Banana Store Debuts In France

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 06:30 AM PST

The world's leading apparel retailer Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) said 'bonjour' to Paris as its Banana Republic Stores debuted in the fashion capital of the world.
Gap's first flagship Banana Republic store in the country spreads across 15,952 square feet and is situated at Avenue des Champs Elysée, Paris. The flagship store offers affordable premium luxury and modern versatile style that makes shopping a pleasing experience for the visitors.
Gap Inc., whose other brands include Old Navy and its … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Looking Toward The EU Summit

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 06:30 AM PST

Stocks will remain focused on developments out of Europe as a key summit meeting of the European Union (EU) gets underway today to consider the future of the union. The European Central Bank (ECB) also came through with the expected rate cut this morning, but the markets are looking for looking for far more leadership from the ECB than it has been willing to provide in order to stabilize the European government bond markets. The expectation is that following a favorable conclusion of the EU … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex – EUR/JPY Tumbles After Draghi Comments

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 06:29 AM PST

Forexpros – The euro fell sharply against the yen on Thursday, after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi outruled the possibility of working with the International Monetary Fund on a rescue package and said the central bank could not give monetary financing to governments.

EUR/JPY hit 103.01 during European afternoon trade, the pair's lowest since November 28; the pair subsequently consolidated at 103.16, tumbling 0.95%.

The pair was likely to find support at 102.48, the low of … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Mexico: Rising Natural Gas Superstate?

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 06:23 AM PST

A recent CD post highlighted how the “shale gale” of unconventional natural gas is starting to go global, with huge recent discoveries in Argentina and China, leading some to conclude that “peak oil” is losing relevance.  We can now add Mexico as another rising natural gas superstate:

“Mexico’s [energy] future seems even brighter. According to U.S. Energy Information Administration Executive Director Maria van der Hoeven, Mexico’s significant untapped natural gas reserves, if properly … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Gap???s Banana Store Debuts In France

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 06:20 AM PST

The world's leading apparel retailer Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) said 'bonjour' to Paris as its Banana Republic Stores debuted in the fashion capital of the world.
Gap's first flagship Banana Republic store in the country spreads across 15,952 square feet and is situated at Avenue des Champs Elysée, Paris. The flagship store offers affordable premium luxury and modern versatile style that makes shopping a pleasing experience for the visitors.
Gap Inc., whose other brands include Old Navy and its … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Moerate Moves Ahead Of EU Summit

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 01:15 AM PST

12/08/11 Ahead of the EU summit, global markets were making moderate moves. Meanwhile, the ECB expectedly lowered its benchmark rate and former MF Global CEO Jon Corzine is in e … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Merck’s Chinese Interest

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 06:05 AM PST

China continues to attract the interest of big pharmaceutical companies that are looking towards emerging markets to drive growth. Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) recently announced its intention to invest $1.5 billion on research and development efforts in China over the next five years.
A part of these funds will be used by Merck to set up an Asia Research & Development (R&D) headquarters in Beijing for the discovery and development of drugs.
Merck expects to complete the first phase of … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Stock Market News Briefs: First Solar, ING Group, N.V., J.C. Penney Company Holding Company, McClatchy Company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Men’s Wearhouse, SAIC Inc, Talbots

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 06:05 AM PST

    Department-store chain J.C. Penney Co. Inc. (NYSE:JCP) confirmed that it would buy a 16.6% stake in Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. (NYSE:MSO). Media and merchandising company Martha Stewart's share prices increased 33.33% to close at $4.16 a share

    At a media conference, digital news advertisement company McClatchy Co. (NYSE:MNI) said the decline in its advertising sales had eased. Following this development, shares of the company sky rocketed … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Is Jon Corzine “Too Big To Be Indicted?” Part IV

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 05:58 AM PST

With most eyes and ears today fixated upon Brussels to see what version of "charades" will next be played by the European heads of state in an attempt to save their union and their euro, there should actually be a slightly more entertaining 'show' on Capitol Hill today.
What 'show' might this be?
The testimony provided by the recently humbled and one-time Wall Street titan and Democratic political bigwig Jon Corzine in the ongoing saga of MF Global.
What really happened at MF … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


McGraw Hill Updates Value Plan

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 05:50 AM PST

In September 2011, with the intent of boosting the shareholders value, The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. (NYSE:MHP) announced extensive growth and value measures, including its split into two independent entities, McGraw-Hill Financial and McGraw-Hill Education.
Recently, the company updated its growth and value plan and announced several strategic measures to reduce cost while boosting its shareholders value.
Focus Remains on Cost Reduction
Earlier in September, the company announced that it will … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Death To Pennies

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 05:49 AM PST

Originally appeared on Grey’s Blog and has recently been featured on Marginal Revolution and Greg Mankiw’s blog.  

Note: Both New Zealand (1990) and Australia (1992) stopped using pennies decades … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Drop To 9-month Low

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 05:42 AM PST

Forexpros – The number of people who filed for unemployment assistance in the U.S. last week fell more-than-expected, declining to the lowest level since late February, 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 December 2 fell by 23,000 to a seasonally adjusted 381,000, outstripping expectations for a decline of 8,000 to 396,000.

The previous week's figure was revised up … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex – Dollar Lower Vs. Rivals After ECB Rate Cut

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 05:40 AM PST

Forexpros – The U.S. dollar was lower against its major counterparts on Thursday, as market sentiment strengthened after the European Central Bank lowered its benchmark interest rate for the second consecutive month.

During European after trade, the dollar was down against the euro, with EUR/USD rising 0.23% to hit 1.3443.

In a widely expected decision, the ECB cut lowered its interest rate by 0.25% to a record low of 1% in a bid to bolster faltering growth in the euro zone.

Meanwhile, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Canadian NHPI Rises Less-than-expected In October

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 05:35 AM PST

Forexpros – Canadian new house prices rose less-than-expected in October, official data showed on Thursday.

In a report, Statistics Canada said its new housing price index rose by 0.2% in October, falling short of expectations for a 0.5% gain.

New house prices rose by an unrevised 0.2% in September.

The metropolitan regions of Toronto and Oshawa, and Edmonton were the top contributors to the increase in October. The positive impact of these metropolitan regions on the overall index was … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex Trading: EURUSD Steps To The Upside Or Downside

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 05:32 AM PST

The EURUSD is contained with the market unsure which direction it should move. The pair remains contained but has a number of key target levels above and below the current non trending range.  The levels are outlined in the chart above.  If the market extends to the upside or the downside, look for momentum past the numbered levels in a step by step … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Tetra Tech Wins USAID Contract

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 05:30 AM PST

Tetra Tech Inc. (NASDAQ:TTEK), together with two others companies, received a contract worth $750 million for sustainable infrastructure development services from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).  The services will be provided for USAID's water and energy projects in Afghanistan, with the aim of renovating and modernizing the country's water and energy sectors.
The companies will provide architectural/engineering (A/E) services, technical assistance, and other support … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Newell’s New Credit Facility

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 05:20 AM PST

Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NYSE:NWL), the producer of Sharpie pens and Rubbermaid containers, in an effort to enhance the company's financial flexibility, has entered into a new five-year unsecured revolving credit agreement with a consortium of world's leading investment bankers.
The new $800 million revolving credit line facility's maturity date of December 2, 2016 has been financed by a consortium of investment bankers, such as JP Morgan Chase Bank, Barclays capital, Citigroup Global Market … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Canadian Housing Starts Fall More-than-expected

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 05:20 AM PST

Forexpros – Canadian housing starts fell more-than-expected in November, official data showed on Thursday.

In a report, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation said that the seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts fell to 181,000 units in November, disappointing expectations for a decline to 200,000 units.

October's figure was revised up to 209,000 units from a previously reported 208,000.

Commenting on the report, deputy chief economist at CMHC's Market Analysis Centre … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Sugar Futures Rebound From 7-day Low, EU Summit In Focus

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 05:11 AM PST

Forexpros – Sugar futures advanced on Thursday, rebounding a seven-day low as the previous day's steep decline created bargain buying opportunities for investors amid hopes for a positive outcome at a critical European Union summit.

On the ICE Futures U.S. Exchange, sugar futures for March delivery traded at USD0.2334 a pound during European afternoon trade, jumping 1%.

It earlier rose by as much as 1.4% to trade at a daily high of USD0.2345 a pound. Prices fell to a seven-day low of … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


DOW Agrosciences & Gowan Join Hands

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 05:05 AM PST

Dow AgroSciences LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) along with Gowan has entered into a new development and marketing license agreement, allowing the later to license the novel active fungicide meptyldinocap.  Based in Arizona, Gowan is the marketer of crop protection products.
As per the agreement, Gowan will develop the fungicide meptyldinocap active for use in fruits and vines in the U.S. and Canada. Further, it will provide growers with a new, unique and … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex – EUR/USD Erases Losses After ECB Cuts Rates

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 04:57 AM PST

Forexpros – The euro erased losses against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, after the European Central Bank cut interest rates, but uncertainty over the outcome of a decisive European Union summit continued to weigh.

EUR/USD pulled away from 1.3379, the daily low, to hit 1.3417 during European afternoon trade, inching up 0.04%.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.3332, Tuesday's low and resistance at 1.3485, the high of December 5.

The ECB cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25%, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


ECB Cuts Rate 25bps To 1.00% On Euro Crisis

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 04:51 AM PST

The European Central Bank (ECB) cut its Main refinancing operations rate by 25 basis points to 1.00% from 1.25%.  Previously the ECB also cut the interest rate by 25 basis points at its November meeting.  The ECB last increased the interest rates by 25 basis points at its July meeting; pausing in May and June, after raising the rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% in April this year.  The Euro Area reported annual HICP inflation of 3% in … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate To Record-low 1%

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 04:48 AM PST

Forexpros – The European Central Bank cut its benchmark interest rate for the second consecutive month in December, in a bid to bolster faltering growth in the region, it announced on Thursday.

The ECB said it cut the benchmark interest rate to a record-low 1.0% from 1.25%, in line with market expectations.

ECB president Mario Draghi, who chaired his second interest rate meeting as ECB chief, was to comment on the decision at a press conference later in the day.

Following the announcement, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


European Stocks Higher Ahead Of ECB Meeting; DAX Up 0.60%

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 04:36 AM PST

Forexpros – European stock markets were higher on Thursday, as investors eyed the European Central Bank's policy meeting and hoped for positive results at a two-day European Union summit.

During European afternoon trade, the EURO STOXX 50 rose 0.28%, France's CAC 40 advanced 0.21%, while Germany's DAX 30 climbed 0.60%.

The ECB was expected to announce a 0.25% interest rate cut, bringing the rate to a record low 1% in a bid to bolster faltering growth in the euro zone.

Meanwhile, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex – GBP/USD Unchanged After BoE Holds Pat On Rates

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 04:19 AM PST

Forexpros – The pound was almost unchanged against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, after the Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged, ahead of a widely expected rate cut by European Central Bank later in the day.

GBP/USD hit 1.5717 during European early afternoon trade, an intra-day high; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.5712, inching up 0.01%.

Cable was likely to find support at 1.5594, Wednesday's low and resistance at 1.5754, the high of December 1.

The BoE kept interest … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Bank Of England Holds Key Interest Rate At 0.50%

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 04:03 AM PST

Forexpros – The Bank of England kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the 33rd consecutive month in December, 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 GBP275 billion.

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


U.S. Futures Lower Amid E.Z. Caution; Dow Jones Down 0.20%

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 03:29 AM PST

Forexpros – U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower open on Thursday, as investors remained cautious ahead of a European Central Bank policy decision and a crucial summit of European leaders.

Ahead of the open, the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures pointed to a fall of 0.20%, S&P 500 futures signaled a 0.31% decline, while the Nasdaq 100 futures indicated a 0.12% loss.

The ECB was expected to announce a 0.25% interest rate cut, bringing the rate to a record low 1% in a bid to bolster … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex – Euro Slips Ahead Of ECB Meeting, EU Summit

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 03:05 AM PST

Forexpros – The euro was weaker against its major counterparts on Thursday, ahead of a European Central Bank policy decision later in the day and the start of a decisive two-day European Union summit.

During European late morning trade, the euro was lower against the U.S. dollar, with EUR/USD sliding 0.21% to hit 1.3382.

The ECB was expected to announce a 0.25% interest rate cut, bringing the rate to a record low 1% in a bid to bolster faltering growth in the euro zone.

Meanwhile, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


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