Wednesday, March 21, 2012

DailyMarkets.com - Central Bank News Link List – 21 March 2012

DailyMarkets.com - Central Bank News Link List – 21 March 2012

Central Bank News Link List – 21 March 2012

Posted: 21 Mar 2012 01:15 AM PDT

Here’s today’s Central Bank News link list, click through if you missed the previous central bank news link list.  Remember, if you want to submit links for inclusion in the daily link list, just email them through to us or post them in the comments section below.

Excellent piece summarizing recent fiscal and monetary stimulus measures around the globe (DailyFX)
PBOC Gov. Zhou Xiaochuan says conditions are “basically ripe” for interest rate reform (Market Watch)
Bernanke … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Bank Of Thailand Holds Interest Rate At 3.00%

Posted: 21 Mar 2012 01:03 AM PDT

The Bank of Thailand held its benchmark 1-day bond repurchase rate unchanged at 3.00%.  Bank of Thailand Assistant Governor, Mr. Paiboon Kittisrikangwan, said: “The MPC assessed that the risks from the global economy had decreased and that the recovery in the Thai economy was gaining momentum. At the same time, inflationary pressure had edged up. In this context, the MPC deemed  the current level of the policy rate to be appropriate in supporting economic recovery while … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Momentum Stock: Pharmerica

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 11:05 PM PDT

Pharmerica (PMC) is a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) after posting six consecutive positive earnings surprises and recent accelerating earnings momentum.
Company Description
Pharmerica Corporation operates as an institutional pharmacy services company in the United States. It offers services to healthcare facilities and provides management pharmacy services to hospitals. Pharmerica Corporation operates approximately 95 institutional pharmacies in 44 states and provides pharmacy management services … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Growth & Income Stock: T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 11:05 PM PDT

One company that benefits directly from the rising stock market is asset manager T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:TROW).
The company delivered strong fourth quarter results and has seen its earnings estimates rise over the last few weeks, thanks in part to the strongest start to a year for the S&P in 14 years.
It is a Zacks #2 Rank (Buy).
In addition to strong growth, the company offers a dividend that yields a solid 2.1%.
Company Description
T.Rowe Price is a global investment management firm … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Bear Of The Day: Loews Corporation (L)

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 11:05 PM PDT

We have downgraded Loews Corporation (NYSE:L) to Underperform from Neutral on the back of weak fourth quarter results. Operating earnings in the fourth quarter lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate owing to lower investment income from limited partnership, increase in insurance reserves for its payout annuity business, lower earnings at Diamond Offshore and weak performance of equity investments.
Results at HighMount remained soft due to lower sales volume stemming from lower drilling activity and … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Bull Of The Day: U.S. Bancorp (USB)

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 11:05 PM PDT

We are upgrading our recommendation on U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) to Outperform from Neutral based on its solid fundamentals in the midst of a challenging economic environment. The company’s fourth-quarter 2011 earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate due to growth in revenue and reduced credit costs.
Top-line expansion was supported by increases in both net interest income and fee-based revenue. Its diverse revenue stream, improving credit quality and solid capital levels are … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Aggressive Growth Stock: Procera Networks

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 11:05 PM PDT

Procera Networks (PKT) is a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) after making a sustained move into profitability. Strong EPS beats and higher estimates make this stock attractive to aggressive growth investors.
Company Description
Procera Networks, Inc. provides network traffic awareness, analysis and control solutions for broadband service providers. It offers intelligent policy enforcement solutions that enable mobile and broadband network operators and entities to manage private networks.
PKT Tops … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

February Architecture Index For New Project Inquires Reaches The Highest Level Since July 2007

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 07:41 PM PDT

“Led by the commercial sector, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has remained in positive territory four months in a row. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the February ABI score was 51.0, following a mark of 50.9 in January. This score reflects a slight increase in demand for design services … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

‘The American Economic Model Is Broken’

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 07:16 PM PDT

A new survey of U.S. household finances by British research firm Absolute Strategy Research suggests that Americans are not only pooh-poohing the notion that an economic recovery is at hand, they are becoming resigned to the fact that the longer-term outlook isn’t all that much better.
A staggering 63% of respondents across the political spectrum feel that the American economic model is broken. Individuals surveyed do not agree that the prevailing paradigm facilitates equal … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

This Bull Depends On The US Consumer

Posted: 19 Mar 2012 12:13 AM PDT

I suppose I should be happy. I was correctly bullish on stocks and the Dow has decisively broken through the 13K mark, the NASDAQ Composite is through 3,000 and the SPX has rallied above 1,400. Positive momentum was confirmed by overseas markets such as the European markets, which also staged upside breakouts through technical resistance. It turns out I was right, but for the wrong reasons.

Surprising leadership
What’s been surprising to me is the nature of the leadership in this rally. … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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