Monday, December 19, 2011

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DailyMarkets.com - Forex – Euro Hit By Downgrade Fears, North Korea News


Forex – Euro Hit By Downgrade Fears, North Korea News

Posted: 19 Dec 2011 02:43 AM PST

Forexpros – The euro was mixed to broadly lower against its major counterparts on Monday, as the risk of credit ratings downgrades across the single currency bloc and news of North Korean leader Kim Jong il’s death weighed on market sentiment.

During European morning trade, the euro was lower against the U.S. dollar, with EUR/USD slipping 0.14% to hit 1.3023.

The dollar remained supported by the North Korean news, as uncertainty over the future leadership of the state sparked fears over … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex – EUR/GBP Pushes Higher But Upside Limited

Posted: 19 Dec 2011 02:24 AM PST

Forexpros – The euro pushed higher against the pound on Monday but gains were limited as news of the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong il and the risk of possible ratings downgrades on euro zone countries weighed on risk appetite.

EUR/GBP hit 0.8414 during European morning trade, the daily high; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.8408, gaining 0.22%.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.8372, the low of December 14 and a 10-month low and resistance at 0.8424, the high of … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Copper Futures Drop On Euro Zone Downgrade Warnings

Posted: 19 Dec 2011 02:13 AM PST

Forexpros – Copper futures declined on Monday, trading close to a three-week low as ongoing fears over mass euro zone credit rating cuts dampened sentiment on the industrial metal, while a stronger U.S. dollar also weighed.

On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, copper futures for March delivery traded at USD3.311 a pound during European morning trade, dropping 0.6%.

It earlier fell by as much as 1.1% to trade at USD3.262 a pound, the lowest since December 15, when … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex – USD/CHF Steady As Markets Eye North Korea, E.Z. Talks

Posted: 19 Dec 2011 02:01 AM PST

Forexpros – The U.S. dollar was almost unchanged against the Swiss franc on Monday, amid uncertainty following the death of North-Korean leader Kim Jong il while markets eyed a conference call of European officials later in the day.

USD/CHF hit 0.9400 during European morning trade, the daily high; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.9360, inching down 0.02%.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.9246, the low of December 12 and resistance at 0.9477, the high of December 13.

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Forex – Dollar Holds Gains On Kim Jong Il Death, Euro Zone Woes

Posted: 19 Dec 2011 01:47 AM PST

Forexpros – The U.S. dollar remained higher against its major counterparts on Monday, supported by safe haven demand following news of the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong il while ongoing concerns over the euro zone debt crisis also hit sentiment.

During European morning trade, the dollar was slightly higher against the euro, with EUR/USD slipping 0.16% to hit 1.3019.

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Crude Oil, Gold Outlook Hinges On Euro Debt Crisis News Flow

Posted: 19 Dec 2011 01:38 AM PST

Talking Points

Crude Oil Pressured by Risk Aversion But Chart Hints at Bounce Ahead
Gold Taking Cues from US Dollar's Response to Euro Crisis News Flow

WTI Crude Oil (NY Close): $93.53 // -0.34 // -0.36%
Crude oil prices are under pressure in European trade as Eurozone debt crisis jitters and the death of Kim Jong-il set off market-wide risk aversion. Looking ahead, the tone is likely to be set by a French bill auction (14:00 GMT) – with traders keeping a close eye on demand and yield … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


European Stocks Mixed On Kim Jong Il Death; DAX Up 0.06%

Posted: 19 Dec 2011 01:28 AM PST

Forexpros – European stock markets were mixed to lower on Monday, as investor confidence waned after the announcement of North-Korean leader Kim Jong il's death and amid ongoing concerns of mass downgrades in the euro zone.

During European morning trade, the EURO STOXX 50 eased 0.01%, France's CAC 40 declined 0.24%, while Germany's DAX 30 inched up 0.06%.

Concerns over geopolitical instability in northeast Asia escalated amid uncertainty over the future leadership of North Korea, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Italian Trade Deficit Narrows Less-than-expected

Posted: 19 Dec 2011 01:20 AM PST

Forexpros – Italy's trade deficit narrowed less-than-expected in October, official data showed on Monday.

In a report, Istat, Italy's statistical office said that the nation's trade deficit narrowed to EUR1.08 billion in October from a deficit of EUR1.88 billion in September, whose figure was revised from a EUR1.84 billion deficit.

Analysts had expected Italy's trade deficit to narrow to EUR0.97 billion in October.

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Euro Zone Current Account Swings To Deficit

Posted: 19 Dec 2011 01:11 AM PST

Forexpros – The euro zone current account swung to a wider-than-expected deficit in October, official data showed on Monday.

In a report, the European Central Bank said that the euro zone current account recorded a seasonally adjusted deficit of EUR7.5 billion in October, swinging from a surplus of EUR2.2 billion in September, whose figure was revised up from a EUR0.5 billion surplus.

Economists had expected the region's current account to swing to a deficit of EUR1.9 billion in … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Crude Oil Trades Close To 6-week Low On Dollar, EU Debt Fears

Posted: 19 Dec 2011 01:02 AM PST

Forexpros – Crude oil futures declined on Monday, trading close to a six-week low as a broadly stronger U.S. dollar and concerns over the economic outlook in the euro zone dragged down prices.

On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light, sweet crude futures for delivery in February traded at USD93.50 a barrel during European morning trade, shedding 0.27%.

It earlier fell by as much as 0.85% to trade at a daily low of USD92.78 a barrel. Prices fell to a six-week low of USD92.51 a barrel on … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex – GBP/USD Lower In Risk-off Trade

Posted: 19 Dec 2011 12:50 AM PST

Forexpros – The pound was lower against the U.S. dollar on Monday, as risk sentiment weakened following reports of the death of North-Korean leader Kim Jong il.

GBP/USD hit 1.5466 during European morning trade, the pair's lowest since December 15; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.5499, declining 0.28%.

Cable was likely to find support at 1.5408, the low of December 14 and resistance at 1.5594, the high of November 28.

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Gold Edges Lower On North Korea News, Fitch Warnings

Posted: 19 Dec 2011 12:38 AM PST

Forexpros – Gold prices edged lower on Monday, extended last week's 7% plunge as news of the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong il and ongoing fears over mass euro zone credit rating cuts boosted the U.S. dollar.

On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for February delivery traded at USD1,594.25 a troy ounce during early European morning trade, slumping 0.57%.

It earlier fell by as much as 0.95% to trade at a daily low of USD1,585.65 a troy ounce.

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Forex – USD/JPY Hits 3-week High As Markets Eye North Korea

Posted: 19 Dec 2011 12:29 AM PST

Forexpros – The U.S. dollar rose to a three-week high against the yen on Monday, as reports of the death of North-Korean leader Kim Jong il supported demand for the safe haven greenback.

USD/JPY hit 78.16 during early European trade, the pair's highest since November 29; the pair subsequently consolidated at 77.97, rising 0.12%.

The pair was likely to find support at 77.45, the low of November 28 and resistance at 78.27, the high of November 29.

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Forex – AUD/USD Falls On Death Of Kim Jong Il

Posted: 19 Dec 2011 12:14 AM PST

Forexpros – The Australian dollar fell against its U.S. counterpart on Monday, as markets were jittery after the announcement of North-Korean leader Kim Jong il's death and amid concerns over mass downgrades in the euro zone.

AUD/USD hit 0.9901 during late Asian trade, the pair's lowest since December 15; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.9938, shedding 0.43%.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.9808, the low of November 21 and resistance at 1.0077, the high of November … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex – NZD/USD Lower As Market Sentiment Wanes

Posted: 19 Dec 2011 12:05 AM PST

Forexpros – The New Zealand dollar was lower against its U.S. counterpart on Monday, as market sentiment waned on reports of the death of North-Korean leader Kim Jong il.

NZD/USD hit 0.7568 during late Asian trade, the daily low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.7593, shedding 0.38%.

The pair was likely to find support at 0.7486, the low of December 14 and resistance at 0.7722, the high of November 16.

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Asia Stocks Drop On Kim Jong Il Death; Nikkei Falls 1.25%

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 11:44 PM PST

Forexpros – Asian stock markets were broadly lower on Monday, as reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong il died weighed on market sentiment, which was already weak amid ongoing fears over the euro zone's debt woes.

During late Asian trade, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index tumbled 1.5%, Australia's S&P/ASX200 plunged 2.4%, Japan's Nikkei 225 Index retreated 1.25%, while South Korea’s Kospi Composite sank 3.4%.

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Forex Trading: EUR/USD Testing 50.0% On 15 Minute Chart

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 11:42 PM PST

Since today's open the Euro has traded continually higher despite comments from ECB President Draghi warning that any delays in the European bailout fund could increase costs and raise further doubts. He told the Financial Times earlier today that "any country leaving the euro would be worse off and would still have to go through the same reforms".
In recent trading the pair moved higher through the 1.3000 handle where we saw support at the end of last week; the 38.2% on the move recent … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex – EUR/USD Lower On Increased Safe Haven Demand

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 11:34 PM PST

Forexpros – The euro slipped against the U.S. dollar on Monday, remaining within striking distance of an 11-month low as reports of the death of North-Korean leader Kim Jong il supported safe haven demand.

EUR/USD hit 1.2983 during late Asian trade, the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.3012, shedding 0.23%.

The pair was likely to find support at 1.2945, the low of December 14 and an 11-month low and resistance at 1.3083, the high of December 16.

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Aggressive Growth Stock: Salix Pharmaceuticals

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 11:00 PM PST

After reporting a huge earnings surprise, Salix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:SLXP) surged. But valuations and analyst optimism are showing even more upside for this Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy).
Company Description
Salix Pharmaceuticals make prescription pharmaceuticals to prevent and treat gastrointestinal diseases.
Big Surprise
On Nov 8 Salix report third-quarter results that showed an impressive 81% year over year growth in revenue, to $146.2 million. The top line is up 76% year to date.
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Bull Of The Day: Honeywell International (HON)

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 11:00 PM PST

We upgraded our rating from Neutral to Outperform on Honeywell International (NYSE:HON) with a target price of $62.00. The company delivered impressive third-quarter 2011 results as its performance gained momentum in all business segments. The robust third-quarter performance and improving market condition led the company to increase its 2011 guidance.
Sales in all segments witnessed positive growth. The company’s revenue increased in all regions, with strong growth in the emerging markets. … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Momentum Stock: DealerTrack Holdings, Inc.

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 11:00 PM PST

DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (TRAK) has been surging for the last two months, recently hitting a new multi-year high after reporting another strong quarter. With estimates on the rise and a bullish growth projection, this Zacks #1 Rank stock is on the right track for momentum.
Company Description
DealerTrack Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides software solutions to the automotive retail industry in the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 2001 and has a market cap … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Bear Of The Day: France Telecom

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 11:00 PM PST

We are downgrading our recommendation to Underperform on France Telecom (NYSE:FTE). The company reported lackluster results in the first nine months due to weak mobile device sales in France, higher VAT rates and challenging economic conditions in Egypt and Cote d’Ivoire.
Although Conquests 2015, exiting of minority holdings, expanding in emerging markets and cost-saving programs remain in place, we believe persistently weak economic conditions, labor concerns, lower mobile termination rates and … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Growth & Income Stock: Total System Services, Inc.

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 11:00 PM PST

Total System Services, Inc. (NYSE:TSS) delivered the coveted triple play for the third quarter of 2011: a positive revenue beat, positive earnings beat, and increased guidance from management.
The caused analysts to revise their estimates higher for both 2011 and 2012, sending the stock to a Zacks #2 Rank (Buy).
The company also increased its quarterly dividend for the first time in over 5 years. It now yields a solid 2.1%.
Company Description
TSYS provides electronic payment processing for … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Zynga Enters IPO-ville

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 09:00 PM PST

12/19/11 Social media gaming company Zynga marked its debut. The IPO marked the largest tech IPO since … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Philippine Stock Exchange New Trading Hours

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 08:29 PM PST

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) will implement its new trading hours on January 2, 2012.

Pre-Open
 
9:00 AM
 

Market Open
 
9:30 AM
 

Market Recess
 
12:00 PM
 

Market Resumes
 
1:30 PM
 

Pre-Close
 
3:17 PM
(Auction)

Trading-At-Last
 
3:20 PM
(Run-Off)

Market Close
 
3:30 PM
 

 
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Forex – USD/JPY Firms On Kim Jong Il Death, Europe Jitters

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 08:08 PM PST

Forexpros – The dollar extended gains against the yen in Asian trading on Monday, buoyed by fears that potential credit downgrades in Europe will send investors scurrying to the safety of the dollar coupled with reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has passed away.

USD/JPY was trading at 78.06, up 0.38%, slightly off from a session high of 78.16 and up from a low of 77.74.

The pair was likely to test technical support at 77.66 and resistance at 77.95.

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Apple 1991 Powerbook 100 Vs. 2011 MacBook

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 07:56 PM PST

Here’s a website with some great historical data on Apple products back to 1976, with specifications and retail prices. The laptop above is the 1991 PowerBook 100, which retailed for $2,500 ($4,150 in today’s dollars), and had a processor speed of 16 MHz and disk space of 30 MB.  Today’s MacBook Pro (picture below) is 125 times faster (2 GHz) and has almost 17,000 more disk space (500 GB) and sells for $1,800. … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Forex – Dollar Firms On ECB Chief Comments

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 07:35 PM PST

Forexpros – The dollar strengthened against most major currencies on Monday in wake of European Central Bank President Mario Draghi’s reiterating his opposition to intervening in the European bond markets to ease the crisis there.

Reports from Friday that Fitch Ratings revised the outlook for AAA-rated France and also warned that six other European countries were at risk for downgrades worried markets that Europe’s crisis is far from over, which made the greenback ripe for safe-haven … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Margaret Thatcher Addresses Income Inequality

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 06:58 PM PST

Meryl Streep was interviewed tonight on “60 Minutes” about her new leading role – as British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the upcoming movie “The Iron Lady.”  That reminded me of the classic video clip above of Margaret Thatcher’s last House of Commons Speech on November 22, 1990, where she addresses income inequality and expresses her opposition to a single European … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Asia Stocks Dip On Fresh European Worries; Nikkei Down 0.82%

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 06:49 PM PST

Forexpros – Asian stock markets slipped Monday on fears that the European debt crisis will rattle nerves anew in wake of a Fitch Ratings call to threaten France and other European nations with downgrades.

During early Asian trading, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index was down 1.76%, Australia’s S&P/ASX200 was down 2.11%, while Japan's Nikkei 225 Index was off 0.82%.

While the world applauded European pledges to integrate fiscal policies at a Dec. 9 summit, the optimism was short-lived.

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Forex Trading: Usd/sgd Fills Gap

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 06:34 PM PST

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Forex Trading: Usd/cnh Consolitdate After Breaking Through Downward Trend-line.

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 06:34 PM PST

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Gold Futures Lose Luster As Dollar Firms

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 05:59 PM PST

Forexpros – Gold prices fell Monday, as investors decided they had enough with last week’s dollar sales and stocked up on the greenback, gold’s traditional hedge.

On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for February delivery traded at USD1,597.35 a troy ounce on Monday, down 0.03%.

Gold futures were likely to test support at USD1,577.45 a troy ounce, Friday’s low, and resistance at USD1,607.35, Monday’s high.

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Crude Oil Futures Slide On Fresh European Uncertainty

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 05:36 PM PST

Forexpros – Crude oil futures fell in Asian trading Monday as concerns that the European debt crisis will serve as the primary steering current for the market offset bullish pressures from ongoing Middle Eastern unrest.

Tensions between Iran and the West over Tehran’s alleged nuclear ambitions on one hand coupled with fears of a recession in Europe and sluggish growth in the U.S. on the other have been battling to offset one another.

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Forex – EUR/USD Slips As ECB Holds Line On Intervention

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 05:11 PM PST

Forexpros – The euro slid against the greenback on Monday on European Central Bank President Mario Draghi’s weekend comments that monetary policy authorities won’t intervene to ease the European debt crisis.

EUR/USD hit 1.3030 in early Asian trading, down 0.10%, firming briefly after a session low of 1.3022 but well off a high of 1.3043

The pair was likely to find technical support at 1.3015 and resistance at 1.3057.

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Broad Trading Range In Nasdaq 100

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 01:56 PM PST

By ForexMansion.com
Nasdaq 100: 2237.87
Short-Term Trend: sideways
Outlook:
The daily chart remains dead neutral as the prices remain between the most recent extremes (2400 on the upside, and 2150 on the downside). The most logical choice for the wave structure is shown on the chart above. I think a Contracting Triangle since the July 2011 top has been under way. The hourly chart shows the recent sell-off is not complete, so further weakness twd 2184 and possibly twd 2100 is expected. Then, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


EUR Continues Its Downtrend Against USD

Posted: 18 Dec 2011 01:54 PM PST

By ForexMansion.com
EURUSD: 1.3042
Short-Term Trend: downtrend
Outlook:
A few weeks ago I favored a short position in the 1.34/1.35 area. Since then EUR has been under heavy pressure and has already declined below 1.3000 level. As the daily chart remains quite negative with prices below the declining 21-day moving average, I expect to see fruther weakness twd 1.2870 and possibly to 1.2670 before this leg lower is over and a strong counter-trend move up develops. Having said that, holding short … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Are Treasury Bonds A Crowded Long?

Posted: 16 Dec 2011 05:50 AM PST

How crowded is the long Treasury trade? Anecdotal evidence suggests that the trade is becoming a crowded long. Ed Yardeni recently wrote:
Last week in Kansas City, one of our long-only accounts was especially concerned that the Endgame scenario is upon us. We discussed the best way to preserve capital in such a calamitous environment. The conclusion was to load up on the US dollar and US Treasury bonds, the scenario that seems to be working so far this week.

What does the data show?
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