Monday, February 27, 2012

DailyMarkets.com - Advaxis Reports Positive Phase II Trial Results

DailyMarkets.com - Advaxis Reports Positive Phase II Trial Results


Advaxis Reports Positive Phase II Trial Results

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 03:20 AM PST

Advaxis Reports Positive Low Dose Cohort Phase II Trial of ADXS-HPV for CIN 2/3
Grant Zeng, CFA

On Feb 27, 2012, Advaxis (ADXS) announced that it has completed the first of 3 dose cohorts in the single blind, placebo controlled Phase II dose escalation study assessing the safety and efficacy of ADXS-HPV in the treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) 2/3.

As a reminder, Advaxis initiated the multicenter, randomized, single blind, placebo-controlled, Phase II clinical trial of … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Crude Oil, Metals Prices Vulnerable As Risk Appetite Unravels

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 01:55 AM PST

Talking Points

Crude Oil, Copper Under Pressure as Risk Appetite Unravels to Start Week
Gold, Silver Sold as US Dollar Recovers on Returning Safe-Haven Demand

The emergence of risk aversion at the start of the trading week is broadly weighing on commodity prices. A refusal to boost IMF resources at the G20 finance ministers' summit over the weekend, the sharp run-up in oil prices, and anxiety ahead of a week heavy with event risk (including the second ECB LTRO, testimony from Fed Chairman … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


National Bank Of Tajikistan Drops Rate 80bps To 9.00%

Posted: 26 Feb 2012 11:27 PM PST

The National Bank of Tajikistan dropped its key refinancing rate by 80 basis points to 9.00% from 9.80% previously.  The Bank last dropped the rate 20bps to 9.80% in December last year, raised it 100bps to 10.00% in October, and raised the interest rate 75bps to 9.00% in March 2011.  Tajikistan recorded full year inflation of 9.3% in 2011, and 9.8% in 2010.  Tajikistan’s currency, the Tajikistani Somani (TJS), last traded around 4.76 against the US … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Growth & Income Stock: Enbridge Inc.

Posted: 26 Feb 2012 11:05 PM PST

Estimates have been rising for Enbridge Inc. (NYSE:ENB) following the company’s solid fourth quarter results. It is a Zacks #2 Rank (Buy).
Enbridge offers investors both strong earnings growth and solid income. Management believes that the company can achieve average annual EPS growth of 10% through 2015. On top of this, the company pays a dividend that yields a solid 2.9%.
Company Description
Enbridge Inc. operates one of the largest crude oil and liquids pipeline system in the world and is a … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Aggressive Growth Stock: Bankrate

Posted: 26 Feb 2012 11:05 PM PST

Bankrate (RATE) is a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) due higher estimates and positive earnings surprises.
Company Description
Bankrate, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates an Internet-based consumer banking and personal finance network. The company’s flagship Website, Bankrate.com provides information on financial products and fees, including mortgages, deposits, insurance, credit cards, and other personal finance categories.
Limited Operating History
Bankrate has only three … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Bear Of The Day: Arcelor Mittal (MT)

Posted: 26 Feb 2012 11:05 PM PST

Arcelor Mittal (NYSE:MT) reported a diluted net loss of $0.65 per share in the fourth quarter of 2011, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate for a profit of $0.10. Revenues of $22.4 billion were down 7.3% sequentially, primarily due to lower average selling prices for steel (-6.2%) and a lower volume of shipments (-2.5%).
Arcelor Mittal expects its EBITDA in the first half of 2012 to be lower than the first half of 2011, but above the second half of 2011, supported by continued progress on … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Bull Of The Day: Genuine Parts Co. (GPC)

Posted: 26 Feb 2012 11:05 PM PST

Genuine Parts Co. (NYSE:GPC) saw a 15% increase in profit to $0.86 per share in the fourth quarter of 2011, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $0.03. Meanwhile, total sales increased 7% to $3.0 billion, which was in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. For full year 2011, the company reported a 19% increase in profit to $565 million or $3.59 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $0.02.
Genuine Parts is a leading distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Going Swimmingly

Posted: 26 Feb 2012 06:54 PM PST

(Image: source)
Americans are cutting spending on…
pets –
“Dog Owners Seeking Discounts as Petsmart Confronts Bite: Retail” (Bloomberg)
Liz Harper's dog once dined on bowls of Mars Inc.'s Royal Canin tailored to the Boxer breed and packed with the heart-healthy amino acid L-carnitine. She'd wash it down with Bowser Beer, a dog drink brewed from malt barley and salt-free chicken stock. Today, Billie Holiday has to settle for kibble from the local Target Corp. (TGT) store.
"It's … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Newspaper Ad Revenues Fall To 60-Yr. Low In 2011

Posted: 26 Feb 2012 05:31 PM PST

The chart above displays total annual print newspaper advertising revenue based on actual annual data from 1950 to 2010, and estimated annual revenue for 2011 using quarterly data through the third quarter, from the Newspaper Association of America.  The advertising revenues have been adjusted for inflation, and appear in the chart as millions of constant 2011 dollars.  Estimated revenues of $20.7 billion in 2011 will be the lowest annual  amount spent on newspaper advertising … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Mario Draghi Reveals The Grand Plan

Posted: 26 Feb 2012 12:47 AM PST

Policy in Europe has generally been done in the back rooms, with the theatre, e.g. PIIGS debt re-negotiations, done in the front rooms. Last year, the markets were panicked because they perceived the backroom elites had lost control of the situation and events were spiraling out of control.

Today, it appears that the elites have calmed things down and there had always been a Grand Plan. We got hints of this when Angela Merkel said that there was no silver bullet to the eurozone crisis, but … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


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