Wednesday, January 25, 2012

DailyMarkets.com - Crude Oil, Gold And Copper Outlook Hinges On FOMC Rate Decision

DailyMarkets.com - Crude Oil, Gold And Copper Outlook Hinges On FOMC Rate Decision

Crude Oil, Gold And Copper Outlook Hinges On FOMC Rate Decision

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 02:30 AM PST

Talking Points

Crude Oil May Rise Regardless of FOMC Policy Announcement Outcome
Gold, Silver to Decline if Fed Rates Outlook Weighs on Inflation Outlook
Copper Technical Positioning Hints a Top is Forming Below 390.00 Figure

WTI Crude Oil (NY Close): $98.95 // -0.63 // -0.63%
Crude oil prices bounced yesterday amid reports that Canada will begin shipping oil sands output to China after the US stonewalled the Keystone XL pipeline project to transport supply to the Gulf Coast. Canada is the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Bank Of Thailand Cuts Interest Rate 25bps To 3.00%

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 11:52 PM PST

The Bank of Thailand cut its benchmark 1-day bond repurchase rate by 25 basis points to 3.00% from 3.25%.  Bank of Thailand Assistant Governor, Mr. Paiboon Kittisrikangwan, said: “The MPC assessed that inflationary pressure remains contained, while headwinds from the global economy continue to pose  risks to Thailand’s economic growth. The MPC therefore voted unanimously to reduce the policy rate by 0.25 percent, from 3.25 percent to 3.00 percent per annum, effective … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Bear Of The Day: Hhgregg, Inc. (HGG)

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 11:00 PM PST

Hhgregg, Inc. (NYSE:HGG) has recently expressed its apprehension with regard to its third-quarter 2012 earnings to decline to approximately $0.60 per share, from the prior-year quarter of $0.66. The estimate slid on the back of lower than expected margins in the video category owing to the promotional activities across all screen sizes.
Hhgregg also expects advertising expenses to escalate due to the recent initiatives taken up to increase its market share in the appliance and home office … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Growth & Income Stock: Lowe's Companies, Inc.

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 11:00 PM PST

“Never stop improving.”
That’s the new slogan on ads from home improvement retailer Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW). And that’s just what the company is striving to do.
Management recently laid out an ambitious plan to earn $3.66 per share in 2015, up from ~$1.61 in 2011. The company believes it can get there through solid same-store sales growth, margin expansion, and share buybacks.
Company Description
Lowe’s is the second largest home improvement retailer in the world. It operates 1,744 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Momentum Stock: Humana Inc

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 11:00 PM PST

Humana (NYSE:HUM)
The United States is moving towards healthcare for all.  All Americans will pay into a system organized and mandated by our government called The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (aka ObamaCare).  Whether you believe the plan is right or wrong for America, companies like Humana will reap the rewards from more income and lower care costs. 
Even though insurance providers like Humana have been trending higher, there may be more momentum left in this … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Bull Of The Day: DaVita, Inc. (DVA)

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 11:00 PM PST

We are upgrading our recommendation on DaVita, Inc. (NYSE:DVA) to Outperform based on the company’s strong cash flows and strategic acquisitions. The new bundled ESRD payment system is also expected to be a long-term positive. The company’s third-quarter earnings slightly exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate on the back of strong top-line growth, partially offset by higher operating expenses.
Moreover, a strong cash position expands the potential for meaningful M&A. While the acquisition of … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Aggressive Growth Stock: Momenta Pharmaceuticals

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 11:00 PM PST

Momenta Pharmaceuticals Inc. (MNTA) sees ever higher earnings expectations and fights a legal battle to protect its sales and earnings.
Company Description
Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biotechnology company, specializes in complex molecules including proteins, polypeptides and cell surface polysaccharides. The company applies its technology for the development and commercialization of generic versions of complex drug products, as well as new drugs.
Estimates Move … all over
2012 is not an … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

The Outlook For FXI And Chinese Stocks

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 08:00 PM PST

From the EconomicTimes of India: "China's economy is showing signs of slowing, with foreign investment falling for the second straight month in December and home prices dropping in most cities, the government said Wednesday. The latest indicators came a day … Continue reading … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Obama Acknowledges Congressional Insider Trading

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 07:29 PM PST

I will readily admit that I find President Obama to often be disingenuous in much of what he is delivering in his State of the Union. He plays to an American public which remains severely challenged when it comes to financial literacy.
When he speaks about taxes would he care to lay out why there is a difference between tax rates on long term capital gains vs ordinary income? Does he know the difference and why the long term capital gains rate is lower? 
In doing so, savings from … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Forex Trading: USD/SGD Re-testing Lows

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 07:18 PM PST

Yesterday we noted that the pair was testing support at the low of 1.26528. Following that post the USD made some ground across the board, finding resistance at the 100 hour moving average, but is back down testing the lows. The bullish target is the 100 hour moving average at … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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