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Forex – USD/JPY Up During Asian Trade Posted: 29 Dec 2011 04:35 PM PST Forexpros – The U.S. Dollar was higher against the Japanese Yen on Friday. USD/JPY was trading at 77.66, up 0.03% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 77.57, Wednesday's low, and resistance at 78.09, Monday's high. Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar was up against the Euro and the British Pound, with EUR/USD shedding 0.07% to hit 1.2952 and GBP/USD falling 0.03% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Posted: 29 Dec 2011 04:34 PM PST Today we see a pre New Year rally to keep 2011 in the green. The markets are trying to stay happy, but like a happy smiling child, the same happy child can swing to tears and screams at any moment. Therefore why not play this volatility, the VIX is at 22, the last few months it averaged 32, thats a 50% move. Time to buy deep in the money calls on the VIX for 6 to 9 months into 2012. How can you lose ! Yahoo Tech Ticker: 20111230 See a VIX cycle chart here: Happy times in the markets, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Forex – EUR/USD Down During The Asian Session Posted: 29 Dec 2011 04:10 PM PST Forexpros – The Euro was lower against the U.S. Dollar on Friday. EUR/USD was trading at 1.2949, down 0.09% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 1.2858, Thursday's low, and resistance at 1.3083, Tuesday's high. Meanwhile, the Euro was down against the British Pound and the Japanese Yen, with EUR/GBP shedding 0.04% to hit 0.8402 and EUR/JPY falling 0.04% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Verizon Wireless Announces Payment Fees Posted: 29 Dec 2011 03:58 PM PST 12/29/11 Verizon Wireless will begin charging customers a “convenience fee” for some payment methods in … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Forex – NZD/USD Up In Asian Trade Posted: 29 Dec 2011 03:35 PM PST Forexpros – The New Zealand Dollar was higher against the U.S. Dollar on Thursday. NZD/USD was trading at 0.7712, up 0.01% at time of writing. The pair was likely to find support at 0.7654, today's low, and resistance at 0.7782, Wednesday's high. Meanwhile, the New Zealand Dollar was up against the Australian Dollar and the Euro, with AUD/NZD shedding 0.04% to hit 1.3137 and EUR/NZD falling 0.12% to hit … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Intrade Odds For 2-Term Obama Now Above 52% Posted: 29 Dec 2011 03:28 PM PST As the chances for the Republicans to produce a strong, unifying presidential candidate look less and less likely, and as the economy gradually improves, Obama’s chances for re-election keep getting better and better, according to Intrade odds (see graph above). In October and early November, Obama’s re-election odds were less than 50-50, but are now slightly above … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Hot Option Plays: Positive Territory Posted: 29 Dec 2011 03:24 PM PST Cusick’s Corner |
Posted: 29 Dec 2011 03:20 PM PST Procter & Gamble Co. (NYSE:PG) reported that it has spent $996,497 during the third quarter 2011 on issues related to international trade, foreign relations, consumer safety, tax code and other issues. Lobbying charges increased 30% from the previous quarter of $765,000, while it shrunk 3% from the $1.03 million incurred in third quarter of 2010. |
Stocks To Watch For The Last Day Of 2011 Posted: 29 Dec 2011 03:20 PM PST ( click to enlarge ) XenoPort, Inc. (NASDAQ:XNPT) made a new low today but ended in the positive with strong volume. The stock looks oversold and could bounce starting tomorrow. Looking closely at the daily technical chart the MACD is showing a bullish divergence. This signifies that the prevailing trend is weak. If the prices fall to a new low but MACD traces a more shallow low, it would mean that bulls are ready to gain control, and this would identify strength at stock bottoms. In the above … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Quiet Trading Session Expected Posted: 29 Dec 2011 03:20 PM PST 12/29/11 Friday marks the final trading session for 2011. A handful of EU data and developments from Spain’s cabinet meeting will be closely … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
MetLife To Sell Bank Deposits To GE Posted: 29 Dec 2011 03:07 PM PST In an attempt to bow out of its banking company status, on Tuesday MetLife Inc. (NYSE:MET) agreed to sell its bank deposits worth $7.5 billion to GE Capital – the financial services unit of General Electric Co. (NYSE:GE). The deal is expected to culminate by the end of the first half of 2012, subject to regulatory approvals. |
Raytheon Wins $320M AESA Order Posted: 29 Dec 2011 02:55 PM PST Raytheon Company (NYSE:RTN) has received a $320 million order for its Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar program from domestic and international customers. The AESA radar also known as active phased array radar allows ships and aircraft to broadcast powerful radar signals while still remaining stealthy. Apart from Raytheon, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) also manufactures AESA radars. |
Posted: 29 Dec 2011 02:50 PM PST The board of directors of Autoliv Inc. (NYSE:ALV) recently elected Mr. Lars Nyberg as the new chairman of the company's board. Currently, Mr. Nyberg is serving as the chairman of DataCard Corporation, a Minnesota-based company that deals with secure ID and card personalization for education, corporate security and many other markets. |
Central Bank Of Uruguay Raises Rate 75bps To 8.75% Posted: 29 Dec 2011 02:32 PM PST The Banco Central del Uruguay increased its benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points to 8.75% from 8.00% previously. The Bank said [translated]: “the inflation rate has accelerated and expectations remain that inflation will be well above the target range, emphasizing the perception that price stability is the main concern in the current macroeconomic context. In order to provide a fee structure consistent with contractionary monetary policy, the Central Bank of Uruguay deemed … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Posted: 29 Dec 2011 02:30 PM PST On Wednesday, ACE Group (NYSE:ACE) announced the purchase of Ecuador-based general insurance company, Guayas Compania de Seguros y Reaseguros. The acquisition will cost ACE $55 million. |
Morgan Stanley To Axe Jobs In NY Posted: 29 Dec 2011 02:20 PM PST According to a state filing, Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) intends to lay off 580 workers in New York State due to economic reasons. The company started trimming its workforce since the middle of December on a rolling basis, abide by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN). |
GM Plans 21 Idle Weeks In 2012 Posted: 29 Dec 2011 02:05 PM PST General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) announced that it will idle 21 weeks at three of its pickup truck plants in the U.S. in 2012 for upgrades and renovations as the automaker is preparing to assemble next generation trucks, which will be introduced in 2013. |
Amazing Amazon As Kindle Helps Set Holiday Sales Record Posted: 29 Dec 2011 09:00 AM PST 12/29/11 Amazon sold more than 1 million Kindles per week in December and millions of Kindle Fires during the holiday shopping season, setting sales records for the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Taubman Centers Acquires Assets Posted: 29 Dec 2011 01:50 PM PST Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE:TCO) recently announced that it has acquired The Mall at Green Hills, The Gardens on El Paseo and El Paseo Village. The company acquired these properties from Davis Street Properties for a total consideration of $560.0 million. |
Posted: 29 Dec 2011 01:41 PM PST In “Too Much Kool-Aid in the Eggnog,” I wrote: “as is typical this time of year, optimism is on the upswing, and many commentators have convinced themselves that the next 12 months will be better than the last.” I then highlighted three reports from America’s front lines that suggested otherwise. |
Posted: 29 Dec 2011 01:40 PM PST The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) is expected to claim $2.5 billion in compensation for a scrapped joint venture in Kuwait. However, the compensation is subject to the verdict of the court, which is currently reviewing whether the Gulf state has breached the contract or not |
U.S. Stocks Close Higher On Bullish Data; Dow Up 1.12% Posted: 29 Dec 2011 01:22 PM PST Forexpros – U.S. shares regained their uptrend on bullish housing and labor market data indicating a disconnect from European woes. At the close of U.S. trade, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.12%, the S&P 500 advanced 1.02% and the Nasdaq Composite index grew by 0.92%. Stocks gained ground as pre owned home sales soared greater than forecast in November, in addition to fewer Americans filing for unemployment benefits than in the last 3 years. Italian borrowing costs declined … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Posted: 29 Dec 2011 01:20 PM PST Despite the sluggish economy and stiff competition, U.S. telecom service providers are delivering consistent growth. These companies are innovating products and services as well as enhancing the existing ones to grow market share. |
Posted: 29 Dec 2011 01:10 PM PST Natural catastrophe losses experienced in 2011 are expected to be the highest for the U.S. insurance industry since 2005. For nine months ended September 2011, U.S. insurers' losses from catastrophes totaled more than $29 billion, as primary insurers suffered record breaking losses from inland thunderstorm, tornadoes, floods and Hurricane Irene. |
Ten Things Our Kids Will Never Worry About Posted: 29 Dec 2011 01:01 PM PST ……thanks to the Information Revolution. Examples include taking a typing class, paying bills by check, and buying expensive encyclopedias, read more … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Posted: 29 Dec 2011 08:00 AM PST 12/29/11 US stocks continued to climb Thursday as the euro reversed an earlier drop against the dollar while volume remained thin in holiday … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Posted: 29 Dec 2011 12:57 PM PST 1. Over the last month (November), Khan Academy had 4 million unique visits. That's up from 1 million in the same period last year, and up from 3.5 million in October. 2. The Khan Academy team is currently made up of 22 people, and they're hiring one more each month on average. 3. 90% of the videos are shot in one take. 99% are 2 takes. 4. There are now 2,600 individual videos available. Read more … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
WDC Secures Hitachi Buyout Nod Posted: 29 Dec 2011 12:55 PM PST U.S.-based disk drive producer Western Digital Corporation (NYSE:WDC) recently announced that the Fair Trade Commission of Japan has cleared Western Digital's application for acquiring Hitachi Ltd.'s (NYSE:HIT) hard disk drive unit. |
Terreno Realty Leases In Florida Posted: 29 Dec 2011 12:50 PM PST Terreno Realty Corporation (NYSE:TCO) recently announced that it has leased approximately 166,000 square feet of space at its industrial building in Miami Lakes, Florida. The lease includes an option of extending it for an additional 24,000 square feet within 13 months. As of December 31, 2011 the facility is expected to be approximately 94% leased. |
Crude Oil Futures Advance Despite Inventory Increase Posted: 29 Dec 2011 12:38 PM PST Forexpros – Crude oil futures advanced slightly in light holiday trade despite U.S. supply increasing and Iranian fears easing. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light sweet crude futures for January settlement traded at USD99.66 a barrel during late U.S. trade, advancing 0.30%. It earlier hit a daily high of USD99.91 a barrel. Early strength in the U.S. dollar initially suppressed prices prior to the dollar’s pullback later in the session. The dollar index, which tracks the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Medicis Cuts Fourth Quarter View Posted: 29 Dec 2011 12:35 PM PST Medicis (NYSE:MRX) recently updated its fourth quarter 2011 outlook. The company said that it expects higher sales reserves for the fourth quarter which will impact revenues by about $17 million and adjusted earnings by 17 cents. |
Posted: 29 Dec 2011 12:25 PM PST We are maintaining our Neutral recommendation on vertically integrated solar Photovoltaic player SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWR) . We feel over the longer run the company offers growth prospects due to its diversified channel strategy with a strong presence in the residential and commercial market, along with its status as a conversion efficiency leader. The company also has a steadfast focus on spreading its revenue stream by climbing the solar value chain. |
Economic Reports: Signs Of Ongoing Recovery Posted: 29 Dec 2011 11:42 AM PST 1. Rail traffic for the week ending December 24 showed strong gains, with carloads up by 11.9% and intermodal volume up by 22.9% compared to the same week last year. On a year-to-date (YTD) basis for 51 weeks in 2011, carloads are above last year’s count by 2.2% and intermodal volume is 5.5% ahead of the 2010 level. Some of the leading weekly and YTD gains in carload volume have been for lumber (30.1% weekly and 8.8% YTD), motor vehicles (23.2% and 9.7%) and petroleum products … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Forex – Dollar Surges Then Retreats On Italian Bond Auction Posted: 29 Dec 2011 11:21 AM PST Forexpros – The U.S. dollar surged on Thursday after the long term Italian bond auction missed targets, prior to falling back against the euro. During late session U.S. trade, the greenback was slightly higher against the euro, with EUR/USD off by 0.16%. The single currency was hit by a multitude of bearish factors including a disappointing Italian bond auction and European Central Bank woes. Italy’s Treasury long term bond auction came in at just under 7% missing the target and triggering … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
The Trend Trader For ETF Trading On Friday, December 30, 2011 Posted: 29 Dec 2011 04:33 AM PST By ForexMansion.com The Trend Trader for ETFs The top 40 ETFs by net assets Close 3×1 7×5 AGG – iShares Lehman Aggregate Bd Fd Bullish BND – Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF Neutral DBC – DB Commodity Index Tracking Fd Neutral DIA – SPDR DJ Industrial Average … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
The Trend Trader For Forex Trading On Friday, December 30, 2011 Posted: 29 Dec 2011 04:33 AM PST By ForexMansion.com The Trend Trader for Forex THE BIG SIX Close 3×1 7×5 AUDUSD – Aust Dollar / US Dollar Bullish EURUSD – Euro / US Dollar Bearish GBPUSD – British Pound / US Dollar Bearish USDCAD – US Dollar / Canadian Dollar Bearish USDCHF – US Dollar / … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
The Trend Trader For Futures Trading On Friday, December 30, 2011 Posted: 29 Dec 2011 04:33 AM PST By ForexMansion.com The Trend Trader for Futures INDICES Close 3×1 7×5 S&P 500 – Mar ESH2 Bullish Dow Jones – Mar YMH2 Bullish Nasdaq – Mar NQH2 Bullish Russell – Mar TFH2 Bullish INTEREST RATES US T-Bond – Mar ZBH2 |
The Trend Trader For Stock Trading On Friday, December 30, 2011 Posted: 29 Dec 2011 04:33 AM PST By ForexMansion.com The Trend Trader for the Dow 30 Stocks In alphabetical order by symbol Close 3×1 7×5 AA – Alcoa Inc Bearish AXP – American Express Company Bullish BA – Boeing Co Bullish BAC – Bank of America Corporation Bullish CAT – Caterpillar Inc |
Gold Market On The Low – Europe Debt Woes Act As The Dampener Posted: 29 Dec 2011 01:28 AM PST By ForexMansion.com |
Goldmarket On The Low – Europe Debt Woes Act As The Dampener Posted: 29 Dec 2011 01:26 AM PST By ForexMansion.com |
Hirsch’s Weather Vane For Markets Posted: 28 Dec 2011 10:00 PM PST "As the S&P 500 goes in January, so goes the year" Whereas the "January Effect" I wrote about a few weeks ago provides precedence of small caps outperforming larger counterparts during the last two weeks of December, the quote above succinctly describes another annual effect among stocks. |
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