Monday, January 2, 2012

DailyMarkets.com - European Shares Higher On German Manufacturing; DAX Up 3%

DailyMarkets.com - European Shares Higher On German Manufacturing; DAX Up 3%


European Shares Higher On German Manufacturing; DAX Up 3%

Posted: 02 Jan 2012 09:56 AM PST

Forexpros – European shares soared higher on the first trading session of the new year Monday after German manufacturing beat estimates.

At the close of European trade, the EURO STOXX 50 was higher by 2.32%, France’s CAC 40 advanced 1.98%, while Germany’s DAX 30 climbed by 3.00%. Meanwhile, in the U.K. the FTSE 100 was closed for the New Year holiday.

The German purchasing manager’s index advanced to 48.4 in December surpassing the average economist estimate of 48.1. This bullish news … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Why Investors Need To Know About Neodymium

Posted: 02 Jan 2012 09:36 AM PST

Why Investors Need to Know About Neodymium
by David Fessler, Investment U Senior Analyst
Monday, January 02, 2011
Financial markets seem to hang on every meeting, every statement and protest coming out of Europe these days. The PIIGS (Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece and Spain) are wallowing in too much debt. Germany and France are reluctant to throw good money down a rat hole to bail them out.
The world's economies and financial markets are in a constant state of limbo. They're all on … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Some 2011 Facts: Wine, Global Cooling, $3 Nat Gas

Posted: 02 Jan 2012 09:32 AM PST

1. “For the first time in recorded history, America bought more wine in 2011 than any other country in the world.”

2. “Napa Valley experienced another cooler than average wine growing season — a decade-long trend. The cool summer led to "the latest start to harvest that any vintner or grower can remember.” The first grapes for the sparkling harvest were brought in on Aug. 29.”

Source: “A Look Back at the Year in Wine” (thanks to Joe Lais)

3. “Three dollar natural gas or to be precise … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Top Trade Ideas For The First Trading Day Of The Year

Posted: 02 Jan 2012 08:53 AM PST

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Renren Inc (RENN) was one of the winners on Friday, as the stock closed up 25 cents on the day with huge volumes. The technical daily chart shows the rally is back again as %K line has just crossed on top over %D line and stock is back above 20-day moving average, a positive signal. Moreover, the daily RSI is also displaying positive divergence and has recovered from deeply oversold levels. The outlook is positive and a move to 3.7-4 appears likely. Over the last … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


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