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- Panera Bread In Neutral Lane
- Xerox Closes Merizon Acquisition
- Silver Continues To Dull
- Forex Trading: USDJPY Tests 38.2% Retracement But Need To Get Above 100 Hour MA
- Earnings Preview: Research In Motion
- Walgreen Gears Up To Fight Pertusis
- Is Jon Corzine “Too Big To Be Indicted”? Part VI
- Highwoods Signs New Term Loan
- Express Scripts-WellPoint Disagree
- Crude Oil Trades Higher After Jobless Claims Fall To 3-year Low
- U.S. Dollar Down As SNB Decision Leads To Franc Rally
- Forex Trading: GBPUSD Stalls At The 38.2% Retracement Level
- Forex – USD/CAD Hits 2-day Low On Positive U.S. Data
- Earnings Preview: CAG
- Domestic News Grabbing Headlines
- U.S. Industrial Production Declines Unexpectedly
- Good Domestic News Grabbing Headlines
- CBS Corporation Extends NFL Deal
- Good Domestic News Grab Headlines
- U.S. TIC Long Term Purchases Tumble In October
- Nucor Hikes Dividend
- Stock Market News Briefs: Avon Products, First Solar, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Veriphone Holdings
- Weekly Jobless Claims Fall To 3.5 Year Low
- Forex – EUR/JPY Steady As E.Z. Debt Concerns Weigh
- Agrium To Expand Potash Mine
- U.S. PPI Rises In Line With Expectations In November
- Empire State Manufacturing Index Jumps To 7-month High
- U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Drop To Lowest Since May 2008
- Monsanto Guides High On New Biz
- Sugar Futures Off 6-month Low, Downside Risks Remain
- ABB Obtains Stake In GreenVolts
- Dow Chemical & Ube Deal Approved
- Forex – Dollar Turns Lower After Spain’s Borrowing Costs Ease
- European Stocks Higher After Of Spanish Bond Sale; DAX Up 1.27%
- Forex – GBP/USD Pushes Higher After Spanish Bond Auction
- Forex – EUR/USD Off 11-month Low But Remains Vulnerable
- Forex – Euro Remains Under Pressure As Debt Woes Weigh
- Corn Rebounds From 10-week Low As Sentiment Improves
- U.S. Futures Higher Ahead Of PPI, Manufacturing Data; Dow Jones Up 0.44%
- U.K. CBI Industrial Order Expectations At 13-month Low
- Crude Oil, Gold Are Set To Rise Amid A Recovery In Risk Appetite
- Forex – EUR/GBP Close To 10-month After Spanish Debt Sale
- 15/12/2011 – The Current Market Sentiment
| Posted: 15 Dec 2011 08:00 AM PST We remain Neutral on Panera Bread Co. (NASDAQ:PNRA) over the long term, based on third quarter 2011 earnings, a solid pipeline of menu offering, increased traction from the My Panera loyalty card program as well as catering program, the raised guidance for unit expansion. These were partially offset by faltering consumer confidence and inflated commodity costs.
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| Xerox Closes Merizon Acquisition Posted: 15 Dec 2011 07:50 AM PST Xerox Corp. (NYSE:XRX) recently announced that one of its fully owned subsidiaries, Global Imaging Systems (GIS), has acquired Appleton, Wisconsin-based Merizon Group Incorporated, previously known as Modern Business Machines. However, the company did not disclose the financial details of the deal.
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| Posted: 15 Dec 2011 07:34 AM PST Thursday, December 15, 2011
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| Forex Trading: USDJPY Tests 38.2% Retracement But Need To Get Above 100 Hour MA Posted: 15 Dec 2011 07:33 AM PST The double top made yesterday in the USDJPY was too tempting to sell against in the USDJPY and the pair started a move back down. The pair has now moved below the 100 hour MA (blue line in the chart above) but did find some profit taking near the 38.2% of the move higher from the December 7th low. A move above the 100 hour MA is needed to put the bulls back in charge. Absent that, look for selling to take the price below the 38.2% with other retracement targets at 77.633 and … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Earnings Preview: Research In Motion Posted: 15 Dec 2011 07:30 AM PST Research In Motion Ltd. (NASDAQ:RIMM) is slated to release its third quarter 2012 results on Thursday, December 15, after the closing bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the third quarter is pegged at $1.22, representing an annualized negative growth of 29.66%.
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| Walgreen Gears Up To Fight Pertusis Posted: 15 Dec 2011 07:25 AM PST With the recent outbreak of pertussis in Illinois, more than 580 pharmacies of Walgreen (NYSE:WAG) across the state are providing immunizations to protect against pertussis (tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis-Tdap vaccine). All Take Care Clinics of 45 Select Walgreens in Illinois are also offering daily immunizations. Select Walgreens also offer a wide range of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended immunizations, including those for flu, shingles, pneumonia, meningitis and … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Is Jon Corzine “Too Big To Be Indicted”? Part VI Posted: 15 Dec 2011 07:22 AM PST The ongoing saga to determine what may have happened at the critical points of demise within MF Global continues again today.
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| Posted: 15 Dec 2011 07:15 AM PST Highwoods Properties, Inc. (HIW) recently announced that it has signed an agreement for a new seven-year unsecured term loan for up to $200 million. The term loan is expected to mature in the first quarter of 2019.
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| Express Scripts-WellPoint Disagree Posted: 15 Dec 2011 06:50 AM PST All does not seem to be well between Express Scripts Inc. (NASDAQ:ESRX) and WellPoint Inc. (NYSE:WLP) as they voiced concerns about a contractual dispute. The dispute is regarding the terms of the Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) agreement, which the companies had inked in December 2009. WellPoint said that it differs from Express Scripts on the contractual interpretation of certain terms in the agreement and certain operational matters associated with Express Scripts’ performance.
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| Crude Oil Trades Higher After Jobless Claims Fall To 3-year Low Posted: 15 Dec 2011 06:47 AM PST Forexpros – Crude oil futures extended gains on Thursday, recouping a portion of the previous day's sharp drop as risk sentiment recovered after data showed that first-time jobless claims in the U.S. fell to a three-year low and following a well-received Spanish bond auction. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light, sweet crude futures for delivery in January traded at USD95.58 a barrel during early U.S. morning trade, gaining 0.54%. It earlier rose by as much as 1.15% to trade at a … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| U.S. Dollar Down As SNB Decision Leads To Franc Rally Posted: 15 Dec 2011 06:45 AM PST Fundamental Headlines
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| Forex Trading: GBPUSD Stalls At The 38.2% Retracement Level Posted: 15 Dec 2011 06:33 AM PST The GBPUSD has been able to hold the 38.2% retracement of the move down from the December 9th high to the low reached on December 14th. That level comes in at the 1.55326 level. The level also corresponds with the low on December 12th and the high area on December 14th.
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| Forex – USD/CAD Hits 2-day Low On Positive U.S. Data Posted: 15 Dec 2011 06:33 AM PST Forexpros – The U.S. dollar fell to a two-day low against its Canadian counterpart on Thursday, as upbeat U.S. jobless claims and manufacturing data and a well-received Spanish bond auction supported demand for riskier assets. USD/CAD hit 1.0321 during early U.S. trade, the pair's lowest since December 13; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.0325, retreating 0.66%. The pair was likely to find support at 1.0258, the low of November 29 and resistance at 1.0448, the high of November … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 15 Dec 2011 06:30 AM PST ConAgra Foods Inc. (NYSE:CAG) will be reporting its second-quarter 2012 financial results on Tuesday, December 20, 2011.
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| Domestic News Grabbing Headlines Posted: 15 Dec 2011 06:25 AM PST Today's heavy economic schedule will likely keep the markets focused on domestic matters. The good start provided by the positive Initial Jobless Claims report and the Empire State manufacturing survey should help reverse the downtrend of the last three trading sessions. Other key economic reports on deck include the November Industrial Production report and the Philly Fed regional manufacturing survey for December.
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| U.S. Industrial Production Declines Unexpectedly Posted: 15 Dec 2011 06:20 AM PST Forexpros – Industrial production in the U.S. declined unexpectedly in November, official data showed on Thursday. In a report, the U.S. Federal Reserve said that industrial production fell by a seasonally adjusted 0.2% in November, confounding expectations for a 0.3% gain. Industrial production in October rose by an unrevised 0.7%. Year-over-year, industrial production rose at an annualized rate of 3.7% in November, after increasing at a rate of 3.9% in October. The report showed that … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Good Domestic News Grabbing Headlines Posted: 15 Dec 2011 06:16 AM PST Today's heavy economic schedule will likely keep the markets focused on domestic matters. The good start provided by the positive Initial Jobless Claims report and the Empire State manufacturing survey should help reverse the downtrend of the last three trading sessions. Other key economic reports on deck include the November Industrial Production report and the Philly Fed regional manufacturing survey for December.
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| CBS Corporation Extends NFL Deal Posted: 15 Dec 2011 06:16 AM PST CBS Corporation (NYSE:CBS) recently announced that it has extended its broadcast rights deal with the National Football League (NFL) for nine more years. However, the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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| Good Domestic News Grab Headlines Posted: 15 Dec 2011 06:11 AM PST Today's heavy economic schedule will likely keep the markets focused on domestic matters. The good start provided by the positive Initial Jobless Claims report and the Empire State manufacturing survey should help reverse the downtrend of the last three trading sessions. Other key economic reports on deck include the November Industrial Production report and the Philly Fed regional manufacturing survey for December.
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| U.S. TIC Long Term Purchases Tumble In October Posted: 15 Dec 2011 06:09 AM PST Forexpros – U.S. Treasury International Capital purchases fell significantly more-than-expected in October, official data showed on Thursday. In a report, the U.S. Department of the Treasury said that net foreign purchases of long-term securities totaled USD4.8 billion in October, down significantly from purchases of USD68.3 billion in September, whose figure was revised from a previously reported USD68.6 billion. Analysts had expected Treasury International Capital purchases to decline to … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 15 Dec 2011 06:05 AM PST Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE) recently announced its decision to hike quarterly dividend to $0.365 per share from $0.3625 per share. The increased dividend will be paid on February 10, 2012, to stockholders of record as of December 30, 2011. This represents the 39th consecutive increase in dividend paid by Nucor.
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| Posted: 15 Dec 2011 06:05 AM PST VeriFone (NYSE:PAY) posted Q4 EPS of $0.53, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.44 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 50.7% year-over-year to come in at $410.70 million Joy Global (JOY) reported Q4 EPS of $1.83, lower than the Zacks Consensus estimate of $1.86 per share. Revenues for the quarter increased 27% to $1.3 billion, marginally lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.35 billion Share prices of computer … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Weekly Jobless Claims Fall To 3.5 Year Low Posted: 15 Dec 2011 05:58 AM PST The Department of Labor reported today that seasonally-adjusted jobless claims fell to 366,000 for the week ending December 10, which is the lowest level since May 2008, three and-a-half years ago. That was far below the increase to 390,000 claims that was expected by the market consensus, and another indication that the sub-par labor market is gradually improving. The four-week moving average for weekly claims fell to 387,750, the lowest level since July 2008 (see chart … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – EUR/JPY Steady As E.Z. Debt Concerns Weigh Posted: 15 Dec 2011 05:57 AM PST Forexpros – The euro was steady against the yen on Thursday, hovering close to a ten-year low after a successful Spanish bond auction as investors remained concerned over the handling of the euro zone's debt crisis. EUR/JPY hit 101.06 during European afternoon trade, the pair's lowest since October 4; the pair subsequently consolidated at 101.42, inching up 0.05%. The pair was likely to find support at 100.74, the low of October 4 and resistance at 102.71, the high of October 5. The … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 15 Dec 2011 05:50 AM PST Agricultural products and fertilizer producer Agrium Inc. (NYSE:AGU) announced that its board has approved an expansion at its Vanscoy potash mine in Saskatchewan, Canada. Besides, the company is also quadrupling its semi-annual dividend as it sees stronger profits and production ahead.
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| U.S. PPI Rises In Line With Expectations In November Posted: 15 Dec 2011 05:46 AM PST Forexpros – Producer price inflation in the U.S. rose broadly in line with market expectations in November, official data showed on Thursday. In a report, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said that PPI rose by a seasonally adjusted 0.3% in November, in line with expectations. Producer prices fell by an unrevised 0.3% in October. Year-over-year, the producer price index rose at an annualized rate of 5.7% in November, after advancing at a rate of 5.9% in October. Analysts had expected producer … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Empire State Manufacturing Index Jumps To 7-month High Posted: 15 Dec 2011 05:43 AM PST Forexpros – The New York Federal Reserve's index of manufacturing conditions improved more-than-expected in December, climbing to the highest level since May, official data showed on Thursday. In a report, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said that its general business conditions index improved by 8.9 points to 9.5 in December from 0.6 in November. Analysts had expected the index to improve by 2.4 points to 3.0 in December. On the index, a reading above 0.0 indicates improving … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Drop To Lowest Since May 2008 Posted: 15 Dec 2011 05:38 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 May 2008, 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 10 fell by 19,000 to a seasonally adjusted 366,000, confounding expectations for a gain of 4,000 to 390,000. The previous week's figure was revised up to … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Monsanto Guides High On New Biz Posted: 15 Dec 2011 05:35 AM PST Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) recently raised its expected earnings per share guidance for the first quarter of fiscal 2012. The first quarter earnings were scheduled to be released on January 5, 2012. The company's earnings per share guidance for the first-quarter ongoing and as-reported are expected to be in the range of $0.15 to $0.20, an increase from its previous guidance of the high end of the $0.10 to $0.15 range.
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| Sugar Futures Off 6-month Low, Downside Risks Remain Posted: 15 Dec 2011 05:22 AM PST Forexpros – Sugar futures advanced on Thursday, as the previous day's drop to a six-month low created bargain buying opportunities for investors, however prices were expected to remain under pressure on the view that global supplies are ample. On the ICE Futures U.S. Exchange, sugar futures for March delivery traded at USD0.2311 a pound during European afternoon trade, jumping 1.2%. It earlier rose by as much as 1.35% to trade at a daily high of USD0.2314 a pound. Prices fell to USD0.2268 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| ABB Obtains Stake In GreenVolts Posted: 15 Dec 2011 05:20 AM PST ABB Ltd. (NYSE:ABB) will be investing approximately $20 million in GreenVolts of California, which is a leading provider of turnkey concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems. The amount to be invested is a part of a $35 million financial round for the minority stake in GreenVolts.
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| Dow Chemical & Ube Deal Approved Posted: 15 Dec 2011 05:05 AM PST The Dow Chemical Co.(NYSE:DOW) announced the approval of its joint venture with Ube Industries in Japan for the manufacturing of formulated electrolytes for lithium-ion battery cell manufacturers.
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| Forex – Dollar Turns Lower After Spain’s Borrowing Costs Ease Posted: 15 Dec 2011 05:04 AM PST Forexpros – The U.S. dollar turned lower against its major counterparts on Thursday, after a auction of Spanish government debt met with solid investor demand, easing pressure on peripheral borrowing costs in the euro zone. During European afternoon trade, the dollar was lower against the euro, with EUR/USD rising 0.30% to hit 1.3022. Earlier in the day, Spain's Treasury sold EUR6 billion of medium-and-long-term bonds, far surpassing a target of EUR3.5 billion. The country sold EUR2.5 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| European Stocks Higher After Of Spanish Bond Sale; DAX Up 1.27% Posted: 15 Dec 2011 04:58 AM PST Forexpros – European stock markets remained higher on Thursday, as market sentiment found support after a successful Spanish bond auction although worries over the debt crisis in the euro zone continued to weigh. During European afternoon trade, the EURO STOXX 50 surged 1.25%, France's CAC 40 climbed 1.05%, while Germany's DAX 30 jumped 1.27%. Spain's Treasury sold EUR6 billion of medium-and-long-term bonds earlier in the day, far surpassing a target of EUR3.5 billion. The country … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – GBP/USD Pushes Higher After Spanish Bond Auction Posted: 15 Dec 2011 04:54 AM PST Forexpros – The pound pushed higher against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, as market sentiment was bolstered by stronger-than-expected investor demand at an auction of Spanish government debt. GBP/USD hit 1.5528 during European afternoon trade, the daily high; the pair subsequently consolidated at 1.5522, adding 0.36%. Cable was likely to find support at 1.5433, the session low and resistance at 1.5628, Tuesday's high. Spain's Treasury sold EUR6 billion of medium-and-long-term bonds, far … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – EUR/USD Off 11-month Low But Remains Vulnerable Posted: 15 Dec 2011 04:41 AM PST Forexpros – The euro eased off an 11-month low against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, but the single currency remained vulnerable amid a combination of fears over the debt crisis and the likelihood of a recession in the euro zone. EUR/USD pulled back from 1.2956, the daily low, to hit 1.3015 during European early afternoon trade, rising 0.25%. The pair was likely to find support at 1.2945, Wednesday's low and an 11-month low and resistance at 1.3064, Wednesday's high. The shared currency … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex – Euro Remains Under Pressure As Debt Woes Weigh Posted: 15 Dec 2011 03:47 AM PST Forexpros – The euro remained broadly lower against its major counterparts on Thursday, as a combination of worries over the region's debt crisis and the outlook for growth soured investor sentiment. During European late morning trade, the euro was hovering just above an 11-month low against the U.S. dollar, with EUR/USD edging up 0.11% to hit 1.2997. The shared currency found support after an auction of Spanish government debt met with stronger-than-expected investor demand. Spain's … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Corn Rebounds From 10-week Low As Sentiment Improves Posted: 15 Dec 2011 03:36 AM PST Forexpros – Corn futures advanced on Thursday, recouping a portion of the previous day's steep decline that took prices to the lowest level since early October as risk sentiment improved following a well-received Spanish bond auction. On the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, corn futures for March delivery traded at USD5.8300 a bushel during European morning trade, gaining 0.45%. It earlier rose by as much as 0.53% to trade at a daily high of USD5.8388 a bushel. Agricultural commodities … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| U.S. Futures Higher Ahead Of PPI, Manufacturing Data; Dow Jones Up 0.44% Posted: 15 Dec 2011 03:24 AM PST Forexpros – U.S. stock futures pointed to a higher open on Thursday, ahead of U.S. data on producer price inflation and manufacturing activity amid sustained concerns over the euro zone's debt crisis. Ahead of the open, the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures pointed to a rise of 0.44%, S&P 500 futures signaled a 0.50% increase, while the Nasdaq 100 futures indicated a 0.39% gain. Sentiment remained under pressure despite stronger-than-expected investor demand at a Spanish bond … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| U.K. CBI Industrial Order Expectations At 13-month Low Posted: 15 Dec 2011 03:16 AM PST Forexpros – U.K. industrial order expectations deteriorated more-than-expected in December, falling to the lowest level since October 2010, industry data showed on Thursday. In a report, the Confederation of British Industry said its index of industrial order expectations declined by 4.0 points to minus 23.0 in December, compared to a reading of minus 19.0 in November. Analysts had expected the index to fall by 1.0 point to minus 20.0 in December. On the index, a reading above 0.0 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Crude Oil, Gold Are Set To Rise Amid A Recovery In Risk Appetite Posted: 15 Dec 2011 03:08 AM PST Talking Points Crude Oil to Stage Corrective Bounce as Risk Appetite Improves WTI Crude Oil (NY Close): $94.95 // -5.19 // -5.18%
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| Forex – EUR/GBP Close To 10-month After Spanish Debt Sale Posted: 15 Dec 2011 03:06 AM PST Forexpros – The euro was trading close to a 10-month low against the pound on Thursday, as fears over the debt crisis in the euro zone continued to dominate sentiment after last week's European Union summit offered no hope of an immediate resolution. EUR/GBP hit 0.8376 during European morning trade, the daily low; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.8385, slipping 0.10%. The pair was likely to find support at 0.8372, Wednesday's low and a 10-month low and resistance at 0.8424, the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| 15/12/2011 – The Current Market Sentiment Posted: 14 Dec 2011 05:41 PM PST By ForexMansion.com
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