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- Discover Beats On Volume Growth
- FPMI: CardioPET Phase 2 Trials Initiated
- Arrow Ties With ILS Tech.
- Wal-Mart To Lure Angry Birds Fans
- WPPGY’s JWT To Acquire Converge
- GM To Invest In Australia
- More On Domestic Energy Boom And New Industrial Revolution As N. America Becomes New Middle East
- Global Slowdown Fears Outweigh US Data
- Allos Upped To Outperform
- Brightpoint To Increase Supply Chain
- Fluor Reiterates At Neutral
- Leading Economic Index Improves In February
- A New Industrial Revolution From Oil And Gas Production In North America: The New Middle East
- Jobless Claims Adjusted For The Employment Level
- Zynga Acquires OMGPOP
- Poor Economic Data Hits Euro
- FPMI: CardioPET Phase 2 Trials Initiated
- ConAgra Beats On Margin Management
- Chinese And European Data Pummel Risk-Appetite, Commodity Currencies
- Raytheon Boosts Shareholder Return
- Stock Market News Briefs: On Assignment, Hartford Financial Services Group, Netflix, Oracle Corporation
- Jobless Data Shows U.S. Decoupling
- ATVI Launches MW3 DLC
- Temodar Generic Cleared Down Under
- Stocks Falling On Slower China Growth
- Home Depot Still Trying Its Luck
- Diamond Shelves Dividend Payout
- HCP To Offer Common Shares
- The Integrity Of The Game
| Discover Beats On Volume Growth Posted: 22 Mar 2012 09:05 AM PDT Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) reported first-quarter earnings per share of $1.18, substantially ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 92 cents as well as 84 cents recorded in the year-ago quarter. Net income spiked 35.7% year over year to $631 million from $465 million. Net income allocated to common shareholders also surged to $624 million from $459 million in the year-ago quarter.
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| FPMI: CardioPET Phase 2 Trials Initiated Posted: 22 Mar 2012 09:04 AM PDT FPMI: CardioPET Phase 2 Trials Initiated Brian Marckx, CFA 2011 10-K Filed FluoroPharma (FPMI) filed their 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011 on March 16th. Operating expenses were approximately $870k and $3.4 million for the fourth quarter and full year respectively, compared to $380k and $890k for the year earlier periods. Net loss to common (includes the $977k accrued preferred stock dividends expense) and EPS were $4.4 million and ($0.25) in 2011 compared to $954k … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 22 Mar 2012 08:55 AM PDT Recently announced, Arrow Electronics (NYSE:ARW) signed a distribution contract with ILS Technology. This agreement will add the latter company's deviceWISE M2M Application Platform and deviceWISE M2M Deployment Kit to Arrow's product database.
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| Wal-Mart To Lure Angry Birds Fans Posted: 22 Mar 2012 08:40 AM PDT Finland based Rovio Entertainment Ltd., the maker of Angry Birds mobile game has joined hands with retail giant Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) to bring the popular game to its stores and on its facebook site.
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| WPPGY’s JWT To Acquire Converge Posted: 22 Mar 2012 08:25 AM PDT Advertising titan, WPP plc (NASDAQ:WPPGY) via its global advertising and communications subsidiary, JWT, recently signed an agreement to subscribe for new shares of Pakistan-based, Converge Technologies Pvt. Limited.
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| Posted: 22 Mar 2012 08:15 AM PDT General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) announced that it will invest A$1 billion ($1.04 billion) in its subsidiary GM Holden in Australia over the next decade with A$275 million ($286 billion) support from the national and two state governments in the country.
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| More On Domestic Energy Boom And New Industrial Revolution As N. America Becomes New Middle East Posted: 22 Mar 2012 08:09 AM PDT Larry Kudlow interviewed Ed Morse last night on The Kudlow Report, watch the segment above, where Citigroup’s head of global commodities says the United States is on the verge of a new industrial revolution as the result of a domestic energy boom. "There's no doubt that we're seeing an industrial revolution — a reindustrialization of the United States — taking place because of the shale revolution taking place lowest, because we have the lowest natural gas prices … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Global Slowdown Fears Outweigh US Data Posted: 22 Mar 2012 08:08 AM PDT 03/21/12 Wall Street extended losses as worries about a slowdown overseas weighed on risk appetite. US economic data came in … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 22 Mar 2012 07:55 AM PDT We recently upgraded our recommendation on Allos Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:ALTH) to Outperform with a target price of $1.75. We believe that the stock is undervalued at current levels.
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| Brightpoint To Increase Supply Chain Posted: 22 Mar 2012 07:55 AM PDT Recently, Brightpoint Inc. (NASDAQ:CELL) announced its plan to start supplying Research In Motion's (NASDAQ:RIMM) BlackBerry handsets and other related software and accessories to its Malaysian distributors. The company will not only distribute BlackBerry smartphones, but will also offer other logistic and supply chain expertise to its suppliers.
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| Posted: 22 Mar 2012 07:55 AM PDT We recently maintained a Neutral recommendation on Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR).
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| Leading Economic Index Improves In February Posted: 22 Mar 2012 07:55 AM PDT “The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.7 percent in February to 95.5 (2004 = 100), following a 0.2 percent increase in January and a 0.5 percent increase in December (see chart above).” Said Ataman Ozyildirim, economist at The Conference Board: "Continued broad-based gains in the LEI for the United States confirm a more positive outlook for general economic activity in the first half of 2012, although still subdued consumer expectations and the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| A New Industrial Revolution From Oil And Gas Production In North America: The New Middle East Posted: 22 Mar 2012 07:40 AM PDT The U.S. could soon surpass Russia and Saudi Arabia in oil production according to Citi report Business Insider — “Oil and gas production in the United States and North America is going to skyrocket in the next 8 years due to strides in natural resource extraction, write Citi analysts in a report published yesterday. In fact, they went so far as to call North America “the new Middle East,” at least in terms of oil production. This—as well as a trend towards declining U.S. energy … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Jobless Claims Adjusted For The Employment Level Posted: 22 Mar 2012 07:17 AM PDT The Labor Department reported today that seasonally-adjusted initial jobless claims fell to a four-year low of 348,000 for the week ending 348,000, the lowest level since early March 2008. One problem comparing weekly jobless claims over time is that they are not adjusted for the increasing size of the economy, population, or labor force over time. For example, following the 1981-1982 recession, jobless claims fell below 350,000 for the first time in January 1984 since before the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 22 Mar 2012 07:15 AM PDT Zynga Inc. (ZNGA) recently announced that it is acquiring its rival social game developer OMGPOP. Though the company did not provide any financial details, Reuters reported that Zynga is paying approximately $200.0 million for the deal.
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| Posted: 22 Mar 2012 02:00 AM PDT 03/22/12 The euro sold off Thursday morning following a disappointing eurozone economic … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| FPMI: CardioPET Phase 2 Trials Initiated Posted: 22 Mar 2012 06:50 AM PDT FPMI: CardioPET Phase 2 Trials Initiated Brian Marckx, CFA 2011 10-K Filed FluoroPharma (FPMI) filed their 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011 on March 16th. Operating expenses were approximately $870k and $3.4 million for the fourth quarter and full year respectively, compared to $380k and $890k for the year earlier periods. Net loss to common (includes the $977k accrued preferred stock dividends expense) and EPS were $4.4 million and ($0.25) in 2011 compared to $954k … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| ConAgra Beats On Margin Management Posted: 22 Mar 2012 06:50 AM PDT On March 22, 2012, ConAgra Foods Inc. (CAG) reported third-quarter fiscal 2012 results, with diluted EPS (from continuing operations) of 65 cents, up 25% compared with 52 cents in the year-ago quarter.
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| Chinese And European Data Pummel Risk-Appetite, Commodity Currencies Posted: 22 Mar 2012 06:48 AM PDT Fundamental Headlines
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| Raytheon Boosts Shareholder Return Posted: 22 Mar 2012 06:35 AM PDT Raytheon Company (NYSE:RTN) has increased its dividend by 16%, bringing the annualized dividend to $2 per share from the previous payout of $1.72 per share. The 28 cent increase in the annual dividend reflects the company's focus on capital deployment and its commitment to shareholders.
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| Posted: 22 Mar 2012 06:30 AM PDT Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) announced that next year it would offer an original horror series, Hemlock Grove, starring Bill Skarsgard and Famke Janssen. Following the announcement, Netflix' shares jumped 4.4% to settle at $120.10 a share Shares of Oracle Corporation (NASDAQ:ORCL) came down from its day's highs to end 2.3% lower yesterday, even though the company reported strong third-quarter results late Tuesday. Oracle posted quarterly earnings of $0.59 per share … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Jobless Data Shows U.S. Decoupling Posted: 22 Mar 2012 06:30 AM PDT This morning's economic data is giving investors the clearest possible evidence of divergence in global economic growth outlook, with the U.S. economy decoupling from Europe and China. We have another better-than-expected read on Initial Jobless Claims in the U.S., while readings of the manufacturing sector in China and Europe show contraction.
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| Posted: 22 Mar 2012 06:20 AM PDT Building on the stupendous success of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) has released Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Content Collection #1, the new downloadable content pack on Xbox LIVE.
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| Temodar Generic Cleared Down Under Posted: 22 Mar 2012 06:06 AM PDT Perrigo Company (NASDAQ:PRGO) received some encouraging news recently when the Australian regulatory body (Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration) cleared Perrigo's generic version of Merck's (NYSE:MRK) oncology drug Temodar (temozolomide).
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| Stocks Falling On Slower China Growth Posted: 22 Mar 2012 01:00 AM PDT 03/22/12 US stock futures are falling following weak economic reports from China and … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Home Depot Still Trying Its Luck Posted: 22 Mar 2012 05:55 AM PDT Home improvement chain store Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:HD) returns to San Francisco, after failing twice in a span of ten years, to get a foothold in the city. Home Depot recently filed an application with the city officials to construct a 120,000 square-feet store and a garden center on 7.9 acres industrial land in the Bayview District of San Francisco.
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| Diamond Shelves Dividend Payout Posted: 22 Mar 2012 05:35 AM PDT Call it mounted trouble or relief for the distressed snack maker, Diamond Foods Inc. (NASDAQ:DMND), who announced the suspension of its quarterly dividend to seek access to extended credit from bankers.
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| Posted: 22 Mar 2012 05:25 AM PDT HCP Inc. (NYSE:HCP), the largest medical real estate investment trust (REIT) in the U.S., has recently announced a secondary offering of 9 million common shares. The company will also grant the underwriters an option to purchase an additional 1.35 million shares to cover any over-allotments.
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| Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:31 AM PDT The penalties handed out by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to the coaches and executives of the New Orleans Saints organization for the bounty program practiced down on the bayou were perhaps the stiffest in the history of the game.
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