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- Tellabs Beats, Restructuring Ahead
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- Forex Trading: USDJPY Pressure Remains
- Forex Trading: EURJPY Looks To Continue Rotation Back Lower After Failed Break In London
- Forex Trading: EURUSD Tests (and Falls Below) 100 Hour MA
- Forex Trading: EURCHF Moves Closer And Closer To The 1.2000 SNB Floor
- Forex Trading: EURJPY Approaches The Midpoint Of Move Up From The Jan 13th Low (at 99.606)
- Forex Trading: NZDUSD Tests 38.2% Of The Weeks Range.
- Forex Trading: EURUSD Tests 200 Hour MA. Look For Support Against Level
- MetLife Bags Eastern Europe Aviva
- MasterCard Upgrades Technology
- Earnings Preview: Qualcomm Inc.
- Archer Daniels Misses, Revenues Rise
- McKesson Grows Steadily
- Stock Market News Briefs: Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Gannett Co., Thomas & Betts, USX Corporation
- Earnings Roll Out As EU Makes Progress
- Rent-A-Center Beats On Bottom Line
- Tyco Misses Estimates
- Earnings Preview: Amazon.com
- Plum Creek Marginally Misses EPS
- McGraw-Hill Reports Healthy 4Q
- Haemonetics Beats Estimates
- Harris Delivers Mixed 2Q
- Mattel’s EPS Beats, Hikes Dividend
- Hologic Tops Estimates
- Lexmark’s EPS Beats, Revs In Line
- Wendy’s Previews Its Fourth Quarter
- Airlines Set For Consolidation Again
- SCIE New Financing
- Avnet Acquires Pinnacle
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- Markets In Everything: Celebrities Paid To Tweet
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- Oil Rebounds Above $100 A Barrel
- Markets In Everything: Recycling Surgical Implants
- How Turbotax Helps You Get The Most Tax Refund
- Green Energy Policies Harm The Poor
- Kiwi Powers Ahead, Euro Barely Up Amid Swirling Bailout Rumors
- Forex Trading: USDCAD Moves Higher After Weaker GDP Data
- E.U. Fiscal Pact Lifts Stocks
- Graco Misses Estimate Marginally
- Align Beats Estimates In 4Q
- Triumph Beats, Guides Up
- Wolverine Beats, Profit Dips
- Might Germany “Annex” Greece?
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- Crude Oil, Metals Gain As Risk Appetite Recovers But Rally Vulnerable
- Central Bank Of Colombia Hikes Rate 25bps To 5.00%
- Bear Of The Day: NII Holdings, Inc. (NIHD)
- Bull Of The Day: UnitedHealth Group (UNH)
- Momentum Stock: Rackspace Hosting Inc
- Aggressive Growth Stock: Teledyne Technologies
- Growth & Income Stock: Applied Industrial Technologies
- Univ. Of North Dakota Responds To Oil Boom
- Samsung’s Tablet-smartphone Hybrid To Hit AT&T
- Earnings Preview: Tractor Supply
- ABB To Acquire Thomas & Bett
- Hot Option Plays: Will Patience Payoff?
- Forex Trading: Usd/sgd Pulling Back Towards The 23.6% Retracement Level.
- Earnings Preview: BMC Inc.
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- Sonoco Hikes ThermoSafe Prices
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| Tellabs Beats, Restructuring Ahead Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:50 AM PST Tellabs Inc. (NASDAQ:TLAB) declared fourth-quarter 2011 financial results before the opening bell today, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimates. Management has strategically decided to thoroughly revamp its business model emphasizing on smart mobile Internet, including mobile backhaul solution, packet optical solution and Tellabs' Insight Analytics Services. For this, the company will reduce its present headcount by around 530 people and will incur approximately $107 million of pretax charges in … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:36 AM PST Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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| Forex Trading: USDJPY Pressure Remains Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:35 AM PST After yesterdays fall below floor support (see daily chart above), the USDJPYS has remained pressured to the downside (albeit in a narrow non trending trading range). The price nevertheless has found support against trendline support at the 76.16 level. A break of this level will be needed to push the pair lower, with 76.10, 75.94 and the low at 75.56 the target downside … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex Trading: EURJPY Looks To Continue Rotation Back Lower After Failed Break In London Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:35 AM PST The EURJPY has resumed a downward bias after failing on a break above both the 200 hour MA (green line) and channel trendline during the London session. The price is back in the downward channel and is looking to break below the 38.2% retracement level. The low from yesterday came in at 100.047. A move below that level will next target the 50% of the move up from the January 16th low to the high reached on January 25th. That level comes in at 99.606 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex Trading: EURUSD Tests (and Falls Below) 100 Hour MA Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:35 AM PST A break below the 100 hour MA and the 61.8% retracement next targets the 1.3109, 1.3089 and the low for the week at 1.3075. US equities have turned around and are now down on the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex Trading: EURCHF Moves Closer And Closer To The 1.2000 SNB Floor Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:35 AM PST The EURCHF is moving lower and making new lows since mid September. The next target is the 1.2024 level where channel trendline is found. Of course, the SNB has set 1.2000 as a floor. I would expect the fear of intervention should lead to willing buyers against the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex Trading: EURJPY Approaches The Midpoint Of Move Up From The Jan 13th Low (at 99.606) Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:35 AM PST The EURJPY is approaching the midpoint of the move up from the January 16th low. That level comes in at the 99.606 level. A break below this support would next target trendline support at the 99.40 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex Trading: NZDUSD Tests 38.2% Of The Weeks Range. Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:35 AM PST The NZDUSD is looking to move below the 38.2% of the move up from yesterday's low at 0.8243. A break opens the door for further selling (will be below the trendline, 100 and 200 bar MAs and 38.2% retracement on the chart).
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| Forex Trading: EURUSD Tests 200 Hour MA. Look For Support Against Level Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:35 AM PST The EURUSD has moved down sharply after falling below trendline suppot and the 100 hour MA at 1.3128. The pair is now down testing the 200 hour MA and this should slow the pairs decline (at 1.3048). When the 100 and 200 hour MA are so far apart, the market does tend to use the 200 bar MA level as support on the first look (Trading Between the Goal Posts). I would expect profit taking buying against the level with stops on another move below the low for the day at the 1.3041 level.
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| MetLife Bags Eastern Europe Aviva Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:35 AM PST Yesterday, MetLife Inc. (NYSE:MET) announced a contract to acquire life insurance and pension businesses of London-based Aviva plc in Hungary, Romania and Czech Republic.
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| MasterCard Upgrades Technology Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:21 AM PST Yesterday, MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) provided a framework, which aimed at the advancement of the electronic payment technology used in the US. The company intends to make payment methods more secure by shifting from the magnetic strips used in debit and credit cards at present to a chip-based technology called EVM.
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| Earnings Preview: Qualcomm Inc. Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:08 AM PST Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) is slated to release its first quarter 2012 results on Wednesday, February 1, after the closing bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first quarter is pegged at 81 cents per share, representing an annualized growth of 16.73%.
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| Archer Daniels Misses, Revenues Rise Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:03 AM PST Leading food processing company Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE:ADM) reported disappointing second-quarter 2012 results in terms of earnings per share, significantly missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
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| Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:03 AM PST McKesson Corp.'s (NYSE:MCK) third quarter fiscal 2012 earnings of $1.40 per share (excluding special items) outperformed both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.37 per share and the year-ago earnings of $1.28 per share. Higher revenues and lower share count helped boost the earnings.
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| Stock Market News Briefs: Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Gannett Co., Thomas & Betts, USX Corporation Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:03 AM PST Share prices of drug developer Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:AMLN) surged 17.46% to close at $14.26 after U.S. regulators approved a version of the company’s diabetes drug Shares of auto parts retailer The Pep Boys — Manny, Moe & Jack (NSYE:PBY) rocketed up 23.59% after the company said it will be purchased by private equity firm Gores Group for $15 a share or for around $791 million in cash Swiss engineering conglomerate ABB … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Earnings Roll Out As EU Makes Progress Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:03 AM PST There is favorable looking news out of Europe this morning, with Greece appearing to be making progress in arm-twisting its private creditors to accept 'voluntary' losses on their holdings and all except two of the 27 European Union members agreeing to put more flesh on their plans to move towards a closer fiscal union.
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| Rent-A-Center Beats On Bottom Line Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:03 AM PST Rent-A-Center Inc. (RCII), one of the largest rent-to-own operators, recently delivered better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2011 results. The quarterly earnings of 85 cents a share outdid the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 82 cents, and increased 19.7% from 71 cents earned in the prior-year quarter, aided by growth registered in the top line.
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| Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:03 AM PST Tyco International Ltd (NYSE:TYC) reported results for the first quarter 2012. Earnings for the quarter declined 15.5% year over year to 71 cents a share, which was also well below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 79 cents.
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| Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:03 AM PST Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is scheduled to report its fourth quarter fiscal 2011 results today. We witness limited movements in analyst estimates in the build-up to the release.
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| Plum Creek Marginally Misses EPS Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:03 AM PST Plum Creek Timber Co. Inc. (NYSE:PCL), a real estate investment trust (REIT) owning and managing timberlands in the U.S., reported fiscal 2011 fourth quarter earnings of $61 million or 38 cents per share, compared with $59 million or 37 cents in the year-earlier quarter. The fourth quarter 2011 earnings marginally missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny.
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| McGraw-Hill Reports Healthy 4Q Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:03 AM PST The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. (NYSE:MHP), a publisher and provider of financial information and media services, recently posted healthy fourth-quarter 2011 results. The quarterly earnings of 63 cents a share came way ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 57 cents, and jumped 17% from the prior-year quarter's earnings of 54 cents.
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| Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:03 AM PST Haemonetics Corporation (NYSE:HAE) reported an adjusted EPS of 86 cents in the third quarter of fiscal 2012, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 81 cents. However, the adjusted EPS fell short of the comparable year-ago figure of 89 cents. Revenues increased 8% year over year (7% at constant exchange rates) to $191.2 million, higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $185 million. Revenues from the domestic and international market increased 15.4% to $92.1 million and 2.2% to $99.1 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:03 AM PST Harris Corp. (NYSE:HRS) declared its second quarter of fiscal 2012 financial results, where the EPS surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate but the revenue missed the same.
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| Mattel’s EPS Beats, Hikes Dividend Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:03 AM PST Mattel Inc (NYSE:MAT), the largest manufacturer of toys in the world, reported fourth quarter 2011 earnings of $1.07 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01 as well as the year-ago quarter earnings of 89 cents per share. The better-than-expected results were driven by strong sales of its core brands including Barbie, Hot Wheels and Other Girl Brands.
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| Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:03 AM PST Hologic (NASDAQ:HOLX) reported an adjusted EPS of 34 cents during the first quarter of fiscal 2012, a couple of cents above the Zacks Consensus Estimate and 4 cents above the year-ago figure. Revenues were $472.7 million, an increase of 9.3% year over year and higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $466 million.
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| Lexmark’s EPS Beats, Revs In Line Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:03 AM PST Lexmark International Inc. (NYSE:LXK) has posted fourth quarter 2011 earnings per share of $1.25, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.15. Reported EPS was in line with the higher end of the company's guidance range of $1.15 to $1.25. Challenging macro environment impacted Lexmark's results in the quarter.
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| Wendy’s Previews Its Fourth Quarter Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:03 AM PST The Wendy’s Co. (NYSE:WEN) recently announced its preliminary sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2011. The company is scheduled to report its final results on March 1, 2012.
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| Airlines Set For Consolidation Again Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:03 AM PST Despite a strong turnaround in 2010, fortunes of air carriers in the US seem to be dwindling once again this year, owing to the prevailing market turmoil and surging fuel prices. In the current scenario, the industry is likely to see another round of consolidation in order to regain lost profits and operational efficiency.
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| Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:03 AM PST SCIE New Financing
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| Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:03 AM PST Avnet Inc. (NYSE:AVT) recently completed its acquisition of Pinnacle Data Systems Inc. (PDSi). PDSi provides application-specific hardware and global support solutions for the world's largest Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
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| Posted: 31 Jan 2012 08:45 AM PST Yesterday I decided to quadruple my position in Claude Resources Inc (CGR) at $1.41 per share. Selling volume, though persistent, appears to be nearly extinguished. Click on the chart to ENLARGE My TSI Trading record has been … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Markets In Everything: Celebrities Paid To Tweet Posted: 31 Jan 2012 08:38 AM PST How Much Can a Celebrity Make for Tweeting? For some, thousands of dollars per … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Do I Have To Wait 3 Years To Buy A Home After A Short Sale? Posted: 31 Jan 2012 08:26 AM PST … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Stocks Reverse Gains, ‘Golden Cross’ Appears Posted: 31 Jan 2012 08:10 AM PST 01/31/12 Wall Street turned lower following a weaker-than-expected consumer confidence report. The ‘Golden Cross’ has taken shape on the S&P 500: the 5-day moving average crossed above the 200-day moving … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Homeownership Rate Falls To Lowest Level Since 1997; The Homeownership Bubble Is Still Deflating Posted: 31 Jan 2012 07:43 AM PST The U.S. homeownership rate fell in 2011 to 66.15%, according to data released today by the Census Bureau. That was the lowest homeownership rate in 14 years, since the 65.7% rate in 1997. Conclusion: The political obsession with homeownership in the 1990s and early 2000s raised homeownership in the short run to an artificial and unsustainable level of 69% by 2006, but failed in the long run to create a homeownership rate that was sustaintable. In the process, numerous government … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Oil Rebounds Above $100 A Barrel Posted: 31 Jan 2012 02:30 AM PST 01/31/12 Following consecutive sessions of decline, front month crude prices were once again trading above $100 a barrel as talks of progress in Greek debt talks and an E.U. pact kept investors seeking out higher-yielding … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Markets In Everything: Recycling Surgical Implants Posted: 31 Jan 2012 07:02 AM PST The World.Org — “Advances in medical technology, combined with the fact that people are living longer, means that more and more of us pass away with some kind of surgical implant. Maybe it's a steel pin here, or a titanium hip there. Have you ever wondered what happens to those metal implants after die? For almost 15 years, a Dutch company called OrthoMetals has been recycling them, and giving the bulk of the proceeds to charity. These metal parts do not end up back in other people. … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| How Turbotax Helps You Get The Most Tax Refund Posted: 31 Jan 2012 07:00 AM PST 2012′s tax season is upon us again. I know that most of us can't help thinking about how we can get the most tax refund when filing our taxes. This year’s deadline for filing your federal tax return is April 17. Although there are still a few months left before tax returns have to be submitted, the tedious process of getting your yearly spending in order might already be haunting your mind. TurboTax, the best-selling tax software in the US, offers a low-cost step-by-step guide to file your … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Green Energy Policies Harm The Poor Posted: 31 Jan 2012 06:55 AM PST From an editorial in the Washington Examiner “When ‘Being Green’ Means Subsidies for Rich, Harm for the Poor” by Iain Murray and David Bier of the Competitive Enterprise Institute:
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| Kiwi Powers Ahead, Euro Barely Up Amid Swirling Bailout Rumors Posted: 31 Jan 2012 06:31 AM PST Fundamental Headlines
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| Forex Trading: USDCAD Moves Higher After Weaker GDP Data Posted: 31 Jan 2012 06:23 AM PST The USDCAD was down testing the 200 day MA at the 0.9953 level. However, weaker than expected GDP data has pushed the pair off the key level. The GDP came in at -0.1% vs expectations of+0.2% . The YoY came in at 2.0% vs 2.3% expected (and 2.7% last). On the hourly chart below the channel trendline comes in at 0.9993 currently. A break above this level is needed to prove that the bulls have some support. The trend has been down. Buyers have to take … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 31 Jan 2012 01:15 AM PST 01/31/12 Stocks were on the upside to start Tuesday as the european Union was headed towards a fiscal unity pact to stop overspending and establish a permanent E.U. rescue … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Graco Misses Estimate Marginally Posted: 31 Jan 2012 06:06 AM PST Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) posted a net income of $30.4 million in its final quarter of 2011, up 12.6% year over year but down 16.9% sequentially. Diluted EPS came in at 50 cents per share compared to 44 cents per share in the year-ago quarter, marginally missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 51 cents per share.
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| Posted: 31 Jan 2012 05:50 AM PST Align Technology (NASDAQ:ALGN) reported fourth quarter 2011 adjusted EPS of 28 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 22 cents and was also ahead of the year-ago quarter adjusted EPS of 14 cents. The 100% jump in EPS was primarily the result of lower tax rate and higher revenues during the quarter. Reported EPS also surpassed the company's guidance range of 20−22 cents. For fiscal 2011, Align's adjusted EPS of 97 cents, surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 90 cents as well as the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 31 Jan 2012 05:35 AM PST On January 30, Triumph Group Inc. (NYSE:TGI) reported encouraging results for the third quarter of fiscal 2012. Earnings per diluted share came in at $1.29, showing an improvement from $0.88 in the year-ago comparable quarter. Results also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.12.
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| Posted: 31 Jan 2012 05:25 AM PST Wolverine World Wide Inc. (NYSE:WWW), one of the leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of branded footwear and apparel, recently posted soft fourth-quarter 2011 results.
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| Posted: 31 Jan 2012 03:37 AM PST You do not need me to tell you that it can get mighty cold in Germany during the winter months.
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| Montier’s Unholy Trinity Screen: Three Important Factors For Short-Selling Posted: 31 Jan 2012 03:20 AM PST Three years ago, James Montier, renowned economist, analyst and behavioural investing expert (then working in equity research for Societe Generale), issued a note now famous in investing circles that lent support to short selling. At the time, he felt that market conditions were presenting very few bargain value opportunities, while the number of companies falling into his "sell" basket was growing. In response, he defined an "unholy trinity" of factors that could determine a potential … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Crude Oil, Metals Gain As Risk Appetite Recovers But Rally Vulnerable Posted: 31 Jan 2012 01:55 AM PST Talking Points Crude Oil Higher as Risky Assets Rise But Familiar Range Continues to Hold WTI Crude Oil (NY Close): $98.78 // -0.78 // -0.78%
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| Central Bank Of Colombia Hikes Rate 25bps To 5.00% Posted: 30 Jan 2012 11:43 PM PST The Central Bank of Colombia raised its monetary policy interest rate 25 basis points to 5.00% from 4.75%. The Bank said [translated]: “The increased risk of central forecasts growth remains a disorderly adjustment in Europe. The risk materializes, the world economy would grow significantly less than expected, international prices of basic goods could fall and exacerbated global risk aversion, all of which adversely affect the Colombian economy. For its part, the main risk to … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Bear Of The Day: NII Holdings, Inc. (NIHD) Posted: 30 Jan 2012 11:00 PM PST We have downgraded our recommendation on NII Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:NIHD) to Underperform backed by our assessment that the company s nightmare will continue in the near future. NII Holdings reported dismal financial results for the third quarter of 2011. Both the top line and bottom line were well below the Zacks Consensus Estimates.
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| Bull Of The Day: UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Posted: 30 Jan 2012 11:00 PM PST UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE:UNH) fourth-quarter 2011 earnings came in substantially ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, led by strong revenue growth from the UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses, partially offset by higher medical costs. The company ended the year 2011 with better performances in virtually every meaningful metric: membership, revenues, MLR, operating margins and cash flow.
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| Momentum Stock: Rackspace Hosting Inc Posted: 30 Jan 2012 11:00 PM PST Rackspace Hosting Inc. (RAX)
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| Aggressive Growth Stock: Teledyne Technologies Posted: 30 Jan 2012 11:00 PM PST Teledyne Technologies (TDY) shows a solid history of positive earnings surprise and sees expectations moving higher. These factors play a role in the stock becoming a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy).
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| Growth & Income Stock: Applied Industrial Technologies Posted: 30 Jan 2012 11:00 PM PST Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE:AIT) recently delivered its 8th consecutive positive earnings surprise driven by a strong increase in sales volume. Earnings estimates have been rising off the quarter, sending the stock to a Zacks #2 Rank (Buy).
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| Univ. Of North Dakota Responds To Oil Boom Posted: 30 Jan 2012 07:22 PM PST Grand Forks Herald — “The University of North Dakota (UND) is stepping on the gas to meet the needs of the state’s oil boom. The new Department of Petroleum Engineering at UND has enrolled 40 students in its bachelor's degree program, and the number will climb to 50 or more by … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Samsung’s Tablet-smartphone Hybrid To Hit AT&T Posted: 30 Jan 2012 03:58 PM PST 01/30/12 Samsung’s Galaxy Note hybrid device will be coming to the AT&T network after Valentine’s Day. The unique “phablet” combines the functionalities of a smartphone and tablet … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Earnings Preview: Tractor Supply Posted: 30 Jan 2012 03:35 PM PST Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO), a leading retail firm and ranch store brand, is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter 2011 financial results after the market closes on February 1, 2012. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is 91 cents per share. For the quarter under review, revenue is expected to be $1,216 million, according to the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
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| Posted: 30 Jan 2012 03:25 PM PST ABB Ltd. (NYSE:ABB) is set to acquire Thomas & Betts Corporation (NYSE:TNB), the North American leader in low voltage products, for $72 per share in cash or approximately $3.9 billion. Thomas & Betts was valued at a 24% premium to its closing price on January 27, 2012 and a 35% premium to the volume weighted average stock price over the past 60 trading days.
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| Hot Option Plays: Will Patience Payoff? Posted: 30 Jan 2012 03:24 PM PST Cusick’s Corner
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| Forex Trading: Usd/sgd Pulling Back Towards The 23.6% Retracement Level. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 03:23 PM PST usd/sgd is starting to pulling back towards the 23.6% retracement level. Which might provide some resistance for the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 30 Jan 2012 03:20 PM PST BMC Inc. (NYSE:BMC) is scheduled to announce its third quarter 2012 results on February 1, 2012 and we do not see much variation in the analysts' estimates at this point.
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| Consumer Confidence, Earnings In Focus Posted: 30 Jan 2012 03:20 PM PST 01/30/12 Tuesday brings a handful of US economic data releases that will be closely watched: Conference Board’s consumer confidence, S&P Case-Shiller HPI, Chicago PMI. Earnings reports include results from ExxonMobil, Pfizer and … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 30 Jan 2012 03:10 PM PST A post on Ritholtz's Big Picture blog reflected a conclusion I recently had to reluctantly begin to face. Regular readers know that for over two years I have been tracking the path of the S&P 500 Index in what I … Continue reading … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Ameriprise Remains On The Sidelines Posted: 30 Jan 2012 03:05 PM PST We are maintaining our long-term Neutral recommendation on Ameriprise Financial Inc. (NYSE:AMP) after reviewing the company's third-quarter 2011 results, which were significantly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company reported improved net revenues, which were more than offset by higher operating expenses.
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| VirtualScopics, PPD Expand Ties Posted: 30 Jan 2012 03:05 PM PST Medical imaging solution provider VirtualScopics (NASDAQ:VSCP) has expanded its strategic collaboration with North Carolina-based leading contract research organization ("CRO") Pharmaceutical Product Development ("PPD") Inc.
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| Sonoco Hikes ThermoSafe Prices Posted: 30 Jan 2012 02:55 PM PST Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON) has decided to hike prices by 4%–7% across the products of ThermoSafe Brands. The increased price would be effective from March 5, 2012.
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| Orange Juice Markets’ Vague Future Posted: 30 Jan 2012 02:50 PM PST Amidst an indecisive series of tests conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the outlook is incrementally turning vague for the orange juice industry.
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| Posted: 30 Jan 2012 02:40 PM PST Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE:SMP) announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in its quarterly stock dividend from 7 cents per share to 9 cents per share. The increased dividend is payable on March 1, 2012 to stockholders of record as of February 15, 2012.
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| SmallCap Stocks To Keep An Eye On Tomorrow Posted: 30 Jan 2012 02:39 PM PST ( click to enlarge ) A123 Systems, Inc. (AONE) is making a possible bullish inverted head and shoulder pattern. If the stock price breaks out of the neckline, target level is around $3.5. RSI Indicator still in Bullish territory and MACD above 0. CMF is also moving up always a very good. My model is mixed with upside bias. Look for it to break the trendline soon and make a nice move. ( click to enlarge ) Sky mobi Ltd (MOBI) has just started moving higher and established a short … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| WCRX’s 2012 Outlook Disappoints Posted: 30 Jan 2012 02:30 PM PST Warner Chilcott (NASDAQ:WCRX) recently presented disappointing guidance for 2012 based primarily on the assumption of continued sales erosion of its osteoporosis drug, Actonel.
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| Posted: 30 Jan 2012 02:25 PM PST Everest Re Group, Ltd. (RE) has estimated its fourth quarter 2011 cat loss to be approximately $245 million, as a result of the Thai floods and an increase in loss estimates owing to the catastrophic events that occurred earlier during the year. The final estimate of $245 million is more than double the company's earlier loss projection range of $100 million – $125 million.
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| Posted: 30 Jan 2012 02:25 PM PST Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NYSE:WPI) was recently buoyed by the news that the United States Court of Appeals has granted a stay of the preliminary injunction, which was preventing Watson Pharma and partner Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc. from marketing a generic version of Sanofi's (NYSE:SNY) Lovenox. The companies plan to launch their generic drug immediately.
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| Posted: 30 Jan 2012 02:25 PM PST As part of its expansion strategy, Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) announced its plans to acquire Solutia Inc. (NYSE:SOA), a global leader in performance materials and specialty chemicals, for $3.4 billion in cash and stock. The transaction is expected to close in mid-2012.
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| Forex Trading: Usd/krw Breaks Out Of This Tight Downward Channel And Rallies. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 02:18 PM PST usd/krw breaks out of this tight downward channel and rallies. This might be the first sign of a reversal on this downward … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Forex Trading: Usd/twd Trading In The Mid Range Of This Downward Channel. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 02:18 PM PST usd/twd trading in the mid range of this downward … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 30 Jan 2012 01:51 PM PST According to USA Today’s most recent economic outlook survey, “Economists See Growth Slowing, Recession Risk Falling,” the majority of experts are cautiously optimistic: The risk of another U.S. recession is falling. The median estimate of USA TODAY’s panel call it only a 22% probability in the next 12 months.
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| A One-Off Bullish Natural Gas Data Posted: 30 Jan 2012 01:50 PM PST The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected drop in natural gas supplies, as imports from Canada declined. However, this is largely seen as a one-off shot, with warmer-than-normal temperatures across the country restricting the commodity's requirement for power burn. In fact, gas stocks – currently 21.4% above the 5-year average and 20.7% higher than the same period last year – are at their highest level for this time of the year, reflecting low … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 30 Jan 2012 01:50 PM PST United Parcel Services (NYSE:UPS), the world’s largest package delivery company, is slated to release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 earnings on January 31, before the opening bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimates for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 are pegged at $1.26 and $4.25, respectively, representing substantial year-over-year increase of 16.23% and 19.25%.
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| Posted: 30 Jan 2012 01:50 PM PST The leading printing and imaging solutions provider, Lexmark International Inc. (NYSE:LXK) won a 5-year contract from Anehuser-Busch, a wholly-owned subsidiary of renowned brewer Anehuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:BUD). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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| Stocks Fail To Turn Higher On Eurozone Debt Concerns Posted: 30 Jan 2012 01:45 PM PST 01/30/12 US stocks recovered from an early slide but failed to close in positive territory as eurozone debt crisis concerns linger on soaring Portuguese bond yields and unfinished Greek bond … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Earnings Preview: Hain Celestial Posted: 30 Jan 2012 01:36 PM PST The Hain Celestial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HAIN), a leader in natural food and personal care products with an extensive portfolio of well-known brands, is slated to report its second-quarter 2012 financial results on February 1, 2012. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is 49 cents per share. Revenue as per the Zacks Consensus Estimate is $388 million.
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| U.S. Bancorp Acquires BankEast Posted: 30 Jan 2012 01:25 PM PST U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) is focused on expanding its business through acquisitions. The company's lead bank, U.S. Bank National Association, acquired the banking operations of BankEast, a subsidiary of BankEast Corporation, in a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) assisted deal. It is based in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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| Conoco To Lease In Lowry Range Posted: 30 Jan 2012 01:25 PM PST ConocoPhillips' (NYSE:COP) tentative agreement with the Colorado State Land Board worth $137 million has established a new mineral-lease record. ConocoPhillips plans to lease an oil and gas mineral rights lying in the east of Aurora at the old Lowry bombing range for around $6,500 per acre.
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| Bank Failures: 7 So Far In 2012 Posted: 30 Jan 2012 01:06 PM PST Last Friday, four more banks were shuttered by U.S. regulators. The failed banks were based in Florida, Tennessee and Minnesota. This brings the total number of bank failures to 7 so far in 2012, following 92 in 2011, 157 in 2010, 140 in 2009 and 25 in 2008.
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| Biogen & Elan Announce Tysabri Trial Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:55 PM PST Biogen Idec (NASDAQ:BIIB) and Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE:ELN) recently announced that they are conducting a phase III study of Tysabri for secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis ("SPMS").
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| Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:50 PM PST Gannett Company, Inc. (NYSE:GCI), the publisher of the nation’s one of the largest-selling daily newspaper USA Today, recently posted fourth-quarter 2011 results. The quarterly earnings of 72 cents a share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 69 cents, but dropped 13.3% from last year’s 83 cents, reflecting a slump in publishing and political advertising demand as well as a marginal fall in circulation revenue.
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| Asphalt Biz Drags Down NuStar 4Q Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:50 PM PST San Antonio-based publicly traded partnership NuStar Energy L.P. (NYSE:NS) announced weak fourth quarter profits, hamstrung by lower margins in its asphalt and fuels marketing business.
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| Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:40 PM PST United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X) is scheduled to report its fourth quarter and full-year 2011 results before the market opens on Tuesday, January 31.
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| Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:35 PM PST Leading medical devices maker C.R. Bard (NYSE:BCR) is scheduled to report its fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 results after the closing bell on Tuesday, January 31. The New Jersey-based company envisions its sales for the fourth quarter would grow 3%-5% in constant currency with new acquisitions contributing 1% to the growth. Moreover, it expects adjusted earnings of $1.68 a share for the quarter.
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| The Biggest Risk To The Economy In 2012, And What’s The Economy For Anyway? Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:26 PM PST Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos a few days ago, said the "critical risks" facing the American economy this year were a worsening of Europe's chronic sovereign debt crisis and a rise in tensions with Iran that could stoke global oil prices.
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| Perrigo Files For Generic Astepro Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:20 PM PST Perrigo Company (NASDAQ:PRGO) recently announced that it has filed an application to manufacture a generic version of Meda Pharmaceuticals' Astepro nasal spray to treat nasal symptoms caused by seasonal allergies or environmental irritants. Meda has filed a suit accusing that the abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) infringes its patent for the nasal spray. Perrigo's partner for the generic is Impax Laboratories, Inc (IPXL) on an equal cost and profit sharing basis.
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| Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:15 PM PST CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:CMS) has increased its dividend by 14%, bringing the annualized dividend to 96 cents per share from the previous payout of 84 cents per share. The 12 cent increase in the annual dividend reflects successful execution of the company’s business strategy.
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| Bringing Manufacturing Jobs Back To The U.S. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 11:27 AM PST Tonight’s “Rock Center” show on NBC at 10 p.m. ET will have a segment on the rebound in American manufacturing, featuring Lincolnton Furniture, a six-generation American furniture company, which has recently started making furniture in North Carolina again after previously shutting down its U.S. factories back in 1996 to move production to China for lower wage costs. Watch a preview above from CNBC this … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Pep-Boys Goes Private! Acquired For $791 Million Posted: 30 Jan 2012 11:15 AM PST 01/30/12 Auto parts chain Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack agreed to go private Monday after investment firm The Gores Group acquired the company for $791 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Embracing Dissent: How Confirmation Bias Can Kill Your Investment Returns Posted: 30 Jan 2012 09:52 AM PST Following the recent discussion on Prospect Theory and the ways in which human nature leads to systematic flaws in our judgement, we thought we’d spend some time looking at one of the most relevant behavioural biases for investors – namely confirmation bias. This is the well documented tendency of people to favour information that confirms their beliefs or hypotheses, not only by hearing what they want to hear but also by seeking out those with similar opinions.
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| Forbidden Signs Up Techtel To Distribute FORscene In South East Asia Posted: 30 Jan 2012 08:35 AM PST Cloud-base video editing software developer Forbidden Technologies (LON:FBT) has signed an agreement with Techtel to distribute its flagship FORscene platform in South East Asia. Techtel is a significant distributor in South East Asia, supplying newsroom computer systems for television. The company supplies best-of-breed products from reliable and established suppliers, and handles all the customer relationships itself. Techtel has already introduced FORscene to a number of its customers, and … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| A Negative Enterprise Value Screen: Bargain Stocks Trading Below Net Cash Posted: 30 Jan 2012 07:20 AM PST In Brief
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| The Trend Trader For ETF Trading On Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Posted: 30 Jan 2012 04:03 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 Bullish DBC – DB Commodity Index Tracking Fd Bearish DIA – SPDR DJ Industrial Average … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| The Trend Trader For Futures Trading On Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Posted: 30 Jan 2012 04:03 AM PST By ForexMansion.com The Trend Trader for Futures INDICES Close 3×1 7×5 S&P 500 – Mar ESH2 Bearish Dow Jones – Mar YMH2 Bearish Nasdaq – Mar NQH2 Bullish Russell – Mar TFH2 Neutral INTEREST RATES US T-Bond – Mar ZBH2
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| The Trend Trader For Forex Trading On Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Posted: 30 Jan 2012 04:03 AM PST By ForexMansion.com The Trend Trader for Forex THE BIG SIX Close 3×1 7×5 AUDUSD – Aust Dollar / US Dollar Neutral EURUSD – Euro / US Dollar Neutral GBPUSD – British Pound / US Dollar Bullish USDCAD – US Dollar / Canadian Dollar Bearish USDCHF – US … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| The Trend Trader For Stock Trading On Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Posted: 30 Jan 2012 04:03 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 Bearish BA – Boeing Co Bearish BAC – Bank of America Corporation Bearish CAT – Caterpillar Inc
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| Time To Ride The Commodity Bull Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:18 AM PST Long time readers know that I am a long-term commodity bull. Moreover, I have been writing on the theme of global healing for a few weeks. Despite last week’s disappointing US GDP report, I am seeing signs that it may be time to get on the commodity bull for a ride. Both sentiment and momentum indicators are lining up for another upleg in commodity prices. First of all, sentiment measures indicate that commodity prices are at levels suggesting accumulation. This chart from Mary Ann Bartels of … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Heart Of China Bull Beats Strong Posted: 29 Jan 2012 10:00 PM PST My debate last week with Gordon Chang on China's future at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference was a stimulating, intellectual exercise. A healthy market needs a compromise between the bid and ask, and a discussion between people who strongly disagree is a great way to promote critical thinking.
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