Friday, March 16, 2012

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DailyMarkets.com - Forget Buy & Hold – Here Are 3 Easy Steps To Actively Manage Your Investment Risk

Forget Buy & Hold – Here Are 3 Easy Steps To Actively Manage Your Investment Risk

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 05:18 PM PDT

An important debate is still unfolding amongst investors and advisors – Is Buy & Hold dead? Does it really still make sense to buy a stock or ETF and ignore strong signs that reflect increased risk that can seriously threaten returns? While some say "Don't do anything, just stand there!" others, like SmartStops.net, argue that technical measures can be used to continually monitor equities and market sectors for strong indications of risk. The trick is how to most easily and … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

5 Stocks To Watch Next Week For Potential Trades

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 04:57 PM PDT

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Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE:ELN) Broke out to new highs today on 3x the daily avg. volume. There are some reasons to start taking an active look at this stock. The breakout has occured on strong volumes, an indication of some strength in the stock. The MACD and Stochastics are also on a strong positive zone. In addition, the OBV chart is showing some strong buy in this stock. However, for the stock to move from this level would be difficult as the RSI indicator … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

UTHR Files Suit Vs. Sandoz

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 03:55 PM PDT

United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ:UTHR) recently filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Sandoz, Novartis' (NYSE:NVS) generic unit, which is seeking approval for its generic version of Remodulin (treprostinil; 10 mg/mL). The lawsuit has been filed in the US District Court for the District of New Jersey.
The lawsuit was filed in response to a Paragraph IV Certification Notice Letter received from Sandoz on Feb 3, 2012. Sandoz has filed an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) with the US … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Harris Wins US Marine Contract

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 03:50 PM PDT

Communication technology company Harris Corp. (NYSE:HRS) received a contract worth $64 million from the U.S Marine Corps. Per the contract, Harris will deliver Falcon III AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radios, vehicular amplifier adapters, antennas and field support.
The AN/PRC-117G belongs to the Falcon III wideband radio suite that provides precise knowledge of the battlefield environment. The AN/PRC-117G can be upgraded further and enables high-performance voice as well as high-bandwidth data … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Forest-Janssen Sue Generic Players

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 03:40 PM PDT

Forest Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:FRX) and Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, a Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) company, recently filed a joint lawsuit against several generic companies that are looking to launch their generic versions of Bystolic (nebivolol).
The patent infringement lawsuit has been filed in the US District Court for the District of Delaware for infringement of US Patent No. 6,545,040. The lawsuit has been filed against companies like Amerigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Glenmark Generics, Inc., … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

AK Steel Issues 1st Quarter Outlook

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 03:30 PM PDT

AK Steel Holding Corporation (NYSE:AKS) issued guidance for the first quarter of 2012 and also provided a brief idea of what investors might see in the second quarter of 2012. The company apprehends that there would be a loss in the first quarter of 2012 in the range of 11 cents per share to 15 cents per share.
The loss would however be lesser than the loss of 26 cents reported by the company in the fourth quarter of 2011. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first quarter of 2012 is a profit of 3 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Comerica Increases Share Buyback

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 03:25 PM PDT

Comerica Inc. (NYSE:CMA) remains committed to increase shareholders' wealth and plans to buy back shares up to $375 million between the first quarter of 2012 and the first quarter of 2013. This announcement follows the company's clearance of the stress test.
Notably, the Federal Reserve reviewed Comerica's capital plan under a stressed economic scenario and made no objection to the capital distributions considered in it. Along with the share buyback activity, the plan also includes a 50% … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Western Union Expands Online Services

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 03:20 PM PDT

World's leading money transfer company Western Union Co. (NYSE:WU) announced the expansion of its online business payment platform in the European countries — Austria, Belgium, Netherlands and Sweden.
These countries import huge quantities of machinery and equipment, chemicals, fuels, gems and foodstuffs. Thus it becomes necessary for small and medium enterprises to make cross-border and cross-currency payments.
Western Union online payment service will enable customers to make payments … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Beta Version Of EA’s Latest Launched

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 03:10 PM PDT

Electronic Arts Inc.'s (EA) free-to-play division, Phenomic, recently announced the availability of the free beta version of Command & Conquer Tiberium Alliances. The free-to-play game is the latest version of the yester-year classic franchise Command & Conquer.
In December last year, EA's BioWare division announced the revival of this popular franchise through a new installment of Command & Conquer: Generals 2, a sequel to the 2003 release of Command & Conquer: Generals. … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

MSI Sues Round Rock

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 03:05 PM PDT

Motorola Solutions Inc. (MSI) recently announced that it has filed a countersuit in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware against patent licensing company Round Rock Research LLC in order to defend allegations of patent violation brought against Motorola Solutions clients.
It all began last year when the customers of Motorola Solutions, especially Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), were held liable for infringing the radio frequency identification (RFID) technology of Round … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Williams Cos. Downgraded To Neutral

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 03:05 PM PDT

We have downgraded leading North American energy firm Williams Companies Inc. (NYSE:WMB) to Neutral from Outperform.
Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Williams is a premier energy infrastructure provider in North America. The company's core operations include finding, producing, gathering, processing, and transportation of natural gas.
Boasting a widespread pipeline system, Williams is one of the largest domestic transporters of natural gas by volume. Its facilities – gas wells, pipelines, and midstream … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

XL Group At Underperform

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 02:50 PM PDT

We are downgrading our recommendation on XL Group plc (NYSE:XL) to Underperform from Neutral based on its weak fourth quarter performance.
The company suffered in the fourth quarter largely due to higher catastrophe losses, lower levels of positive prior-year loss development and higher tax expenses. The company incurred a loss in the quarter, compared with operating profit in the year-ago quarter and Zacks Consensus Estimate of earnings.
XLGroup has substantial exposure to losses resulting from … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

CBRE Group: #1 CRE Brand

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 02:50 PM PDT

CBRE Group Inc. (NYSE:CBG), the world's largest commercial real estate services company (on the basis of 2011 revenues), has been recently ranked as the numero uno global commercial real estate (CRE) brand (in the Service Firms category) by The Lipsey Company – a leading training and consulting firm specializing in the CRE industry. The ranking marks the 11th consecutive year when CBRE Group is judged the best in this category.
Lipsey had been conducting the survey of the top brands in CRE … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Reynolds To Cut Staff 10%

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 02:50 PM PDT

The owner of Marlboro cigarettes, Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE:RAI) has announced that it will layoff over 540 employees (salaried as well as working on hourly basis) by the end of 2014. This measure is undertaken to meet crumbling earnings on the back of reduced cigarette demand in the country.
Management said that the decision followed a business analysis conducted by the company after Reynolds' share of U.S. cigarette sales fell 1.1% year over year to 27% in the recently concluded fourth … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Unilever Down To Underperform

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 02:30 PM PDT

We recently downgraded our rating on Unilever N V (NYSE:UN) to Underperform from Neutral weighed down as it is with continued input cost headwinds and a difficult macro-economic environment which shows no signs of near-term abatement.
Unilever recently announced fourth quarter and full year 2011 results. Unilever's core-earnings per share of €1.41 ($1.96) in fiscal year 2011 increased 4% from the prior year on the back of sales growth. However, gross margins went down by 180 basis points due … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Big Lots Stays Neutral

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 02:25 PM PDT

We reiterate our long-term Neutral recommendation on Big Lots Inc. (NYSE:BIG) with a price target of $48.00 per share.  The company operates as a broad line closeout retailer in the United States. The company offers food, health, beauty, plastic, paper, chemical and pet products as well as home decorative products, besides other product lines.
The Drivers
Big Lots closeout format provides it an edge over traditional discount retailers as it offers merchandise assortments to customers at very … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

NDS Bolsters Cisco’s Video Strategy

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 02:20 PM PDT

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) announced that it was buying London-based video communications company NDS for $4 billion, net of a billion dollars NDS has in debt. Although expensive, NDS could enable Cisco to address opportunities in what is a fast-growing segment, so it could be a safe bet. Cisco will be using its offshore cash balances to make the purchase.
Private equity fund Permira currently owns 51% of NDS and the balance belongs to News Corp (NYSE:NWS). Following the acquisition, NDS will become a … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Hot Option Plays: Vol Can Play Hooky Too

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 02:18 PM PDT

Cusick’s Corner 03-16-2012
I am playing hooky this afternoon, one of those rare occasions that I get to spend time with the kids. Volatility is low and the temps outside are great. Have a good weekend.
Stock market averages gave back slim midday gains and are modestly lower late-Friday. Economic numbers were in focus early after a report from the Labor Department showed the Consumer Price Index [CPI] up .4 percent in February, which was in-line with expectations. However, a separate report … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Hartford Affirmed At Neutral

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 02:15 PM PDT

We have maintained our Neutral recommendation on Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE:HIG) based on the measures taken to improve financial and risk management and the company's increased focus on its high-yielding mutual funds business. However, continued deterioration in net investment income, a decline in statutory surplus and a challenging regulatory environment are the downsides.
Hartford reported fourth-quarter 2011 operating earnings of $442.0 million or 90 cents per share, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

SIRIUS XM Downgraded To Neutral

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 02:15 PM PDT

We downgrade our recommendation on SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. (NASDAQ:SIRI) to Neutral based on its current valuation, which soared nearly 80% in the last year. We believe this high level of valuation may restrict above market gain anytime soon.
Fourth quarter -2011 financial results were mostly in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimates. During 2011, the company achieved several operating milestones, including significant net subscriber addition, record-high adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow generation, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Elan Sells 76% Stake In Alkermes

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 02:10 PM PDT

Elan (NYSE:ELN) recently announced that it has sold 24.15 million shares, or 76% of its stake in Alkermes plc (NASDAQ:ALKS). Excluding underwriter fees, Elan recorded net proceeds of approximately $381 million from this transaction. Elan has retained 7.75 million of Alkermes shares  due to certain legal and contractual transfer restrictions.
Elan had acquired the shares in Alkermes in September 2011 following the merger of its Elan Drug Technologies (EDT) segment with Alkermes. The merged entity, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Court Deals Blow To Botox Competitor

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 02:10 PM PDT

Recently, Allergan, Inc. (NYSE:AGN) confirmed that a US federal court in the state of California handed a favorable ruling to the company.  The court issued a permanent injunction against Merz Pharmaceuticals and Merz Aesthetics, two US subsidiaries of the German pharmaceutical company, Merz Pharma.
The court concluded that Merz had misappropriated Allergan's trade secrets including financial details (sales targets, actual sales generated and product volumes) and physician customers details … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Microchip Upgraded To Neutral

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 01:55 PM PDT

We recently upgraded our recommendation on Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:MCHP) to Neutral from Underperform.
We believe that Microchip was among the first to see the downturn as well as the industry's correction. December quarter results were in line with management expectations as the industry was going into a broad-based demand weakness and inventory correction. Management believes that the December quarter was a bottom quarter and the company should see sequential growth in March … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Earnings Preview: Adobe Systems

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 01:55 PM PDT

Adobe Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) is scheduled to announce its first quarter fiscal 2012 results on March 19, 2012, and we notice no movement in analyst estimates so far.
Prior-Quarter Synopsis
Adobe's fourth quarter earnings per share (EPS) of 55 cents exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 50 cents, driven by stronger revenue across segments, solid cost management and a resurgent Europe.
Adobe's total revenue was $1.152 billion, up 13.7% sequentially, on the strength in revenue segments and … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Boeing Begins MYP III Delivery

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 01:55 PM PDT

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) has delivered the first G-57, an EA-18G Growler aircraft, to the US Navy. This delivery is part of a $5.3 billion F/A-18E/F and EA-18G Multi-Year Procurement (MYP) III contract.
The EA-18G Growler is an air combat platform that offers self-defense capabilities, accurate targeting along with a full spectrum of airborne electronic attack capability. The EA-18G Growler can be operated from an aircraft carrier deck or from land-based airfields. This warfighter was used … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Another “Recovery” Story

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 01:46 PM PDT

From “Stories of Unemployment – The Recession and Unemployment,” in the March 2012 issue of Esquire:
Ninety-four weeks of looking for work. That’s a lot of mornings to wake up with nowhere to be, no one waiting for you to walk through the door. Those mornings pile up until it feels like you can’t breathe. There is dignity in hauling your ass out of bed every morning and going to work — there is purpose in it. Like it or not, what we do is part of who we are, and when you have nothing to do, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Natural Gas Storage Still Abundant

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 01:40 PM PDT

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 most of the country restricting the commodity's requirement for power burn.
In fact, gas stocks – currently 45% above benchmark levels – are at their highest point for this time of the year, reflecting low demand amid robust onshore output.
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Urban Outfitters Upgraded

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 01:30 PM PDT

We recently upgraded our recommendation on Urban Outfitters Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN), the retailer of apparel, footwear and accessories, to Neutral with a price target of $30.00, given its initiatives to reposition itself as it enters into fiscal 2013. Earlier, we had an Underperform rating on the stock.
The Drivers
Being a multi-brand and multi-channel retailer, Urban Outfitters offers a flexible merchandising strategy. The company also has a significant domestic and international presence with rapidly … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Fiserv Expands Mobiliti Solutions

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 01:15 PM PDT

Fiserv, Inc (NASDAQ:FISV) recently announced that Territorial Savings Bank (TBNK) can now offer its customers a comprehensive mobile solutions using Mobiliti from Fiserv.
The Mobiliti  product portfolio from Fiserv provides a variety of mobile banking and payments services which includes balance inquiry, transaction history, bill payment, person-to-person payments and transfers through a mobile device to clients of the company and their customers. 
This particular service … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Endo Pharma Treads The Neutral Path

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 01:15 PM PDT

We are maintaining our Neutral stance on Endo Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ENDP) with a target price of $38.00.
Endo Pharma is a specialty healthcare solutions company that operates in the US and focuses on the areas of pain management, urology, oncology and endocrinology. Endo Pharma reports results through four segments: Branded Pharmaceuticals, Generics, Devices and Services. The company is currently headquartered in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Endo plans to shift its head office to a new building in … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Pipeline Progress At Watson Pharma

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 01:04 PM PDT

Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NYSE:WPI) recently announced the initiation of a late-stage study of Esmya (ulipristal acetate) in anemic women with uterine leiomyomas (fibroids). Patients suffering from uterine leiomyomas experience excessive uterine bleeding, anemia, pain, either frequent urination or incontinence, and occasional interruption of fertility. We note that about 300,000 surgeries are performed every year to address uterine fibroids.
The phase III study is scheduled to enroll 300 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Arris Group Remains Neutral

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 12:55 PM PDT

We reaffirm our long-term Neutral recommendation on Arris Group Inc. (NASDAQ:ARRS). The company is a major provider of infrastructure solutions for broadband networks. Its success is mostly dependent on the cable MSOs decision to install new networks or upgrade the existing networks. If the cable operators fail to compete effectively with other pay-TV service providers, then it will significantly affect Arris' future growth.
Acquisition of patents and video processing technology for digital … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Caterpillar Expands Sumter Plant

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 12:40 PM PDT

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) is planning to expand its manufacturing facility in Sumter, South Carolina for a total investment of $20 million. On expansion, the plant will be the primary source for small and large hydraulic cylinders that are used in Caterpillar products in North and South America.  
The Sumter facility is currently engaged in the production of small hydraulic cylinders. Once the expansion is completed, production of larger hydraulic cylinders will be shifted from … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Earnings Scorecard: Hibbett Sports

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 12:25 PM PDT

The fourth quarter and fiscal 2012 earnings of sporting goods retailer, Hibbett Sports Inc. (NASDAQ:HIBB), soared 34.1% year over year and also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company's consistent beat in the past few quarters, based on robust comps performance, reflects its focus on store expansion as well as its commitment to boost operating performance.
The overall analyst sentiment for Hibbett Sports, following last week's earnings surge, has largely been positive. The current Zacks … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Plains Tests Project Viability

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 12:15 PM PDT

Plains All American Pipeline LP(NYSE:PAA) in order to check the commercial viability of its proposed new crude oil pipeline from Baker to Billings has decided to conduct an open season for committed orders for the pipeline.
The proposed pipeline will start from Plains' Baker, Montana station and will have an initial capacity to transport 50,000 barrels per day of light sweet crude oil to Billings, Montana. The strategic location of the Billings station will allow the shippers to further move the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Today’s Reports On Inflation, Inflation Expecations

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 11:50 AM PDT

Highlights from today’s reports on inflation:

1. The BLS reported an annual inflation rate of 2.9% through February, matching the rate from January.  The annual core inflation rate was 2.2%, slightly lower than the 2.3% rate in January.

2. Gasoline prices rose by 6% for the month of February and by 12.6% over the last year.  Partly offsetting those increases were decreases in natural gas prices: 3.4% for the month, and 9.8% for the last year. 

3. The Cleveland Fed’s median … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Gold And Silver Find Support At Long Term Uptrends, Significant Bargain In Miners

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 11:28 AM PDT

Gold is pulling back to long term support and is able to be purchased at a discount. Investors may be seeking riskier assets due to fears of inflation and higher interest rates.  Right now industrial metals such as copper/ nickel, oil and blue chips are outperforming due to their value of being hedges against inflation and represent the riskier assets.

Gold and silver which has in the past represented risk off is still in consolidation mode.  Eventually investors will realize … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

The Trend Trader For ETF Trading On Monday, March 19, 2012

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 04:33 AM PDT

By ForexMansion.com

The Trend Trader for ETFs
For Trading On Monday, March 19, 2012

The top 40 ETFs by net assets
In alphabetical order by symbol

Close
%
Change

3×1

7×5
Minor
Trend
Major
Trend
Trend Reading

AGG – iShares Lehman Aggregate Bd Fd
109.28
+ 0.01
109.34
109.60

Bearish

BND – Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
82.85
− 0.01
82.88
83.06

Bearish

DBC – DB Commodity Index Tracking Fd
29.58
+ 1.23
29.31
29.39

Bullish

DIA – SPDR DJ Industrial Average … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

The Trend Trader For Forex Trading On Monday, March 19, 2012

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 04:33 AM PDT

By ForexMansion.com

The Trend Trader for Forex
For Trading On Monday, March 19, 2012

THE BIG SIX

Close
%
Change

3×1

7×5
Minor
Trend
Major
Trend
Trend Reading

AUDUSD – Aust Dollar / US Dollar
1.0589
+ 0.61
1.0515
1.0536

Bullish

EURUSD – Euro / US Dollar
1.3175
+ 0.72
1.3083
1.3123

Bullish

GBPUSD – British Pound / US Dollar
1.5843
+ 0.86
1.5727
1.5769

Bullish

USDCAD – US Dollar / Canadian Dollar
0.9915
− 0.06
0.9920
0.9914

Neutral

USDCHF – US Dollar / … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

The Trend Trader For Stock Trading On Monday, March 19, 2012

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 04:33 AM PDT

By ForexMansion.com

The Trend Trader for the Dow 30 Stocks
For Trading On Monday, March 19, 2012

In alphabetical order by symbol

Close
%
Change

3×1

7×5
Minor
Trend
Major
Trend
Trend Reading

AA – Alcoa Inc
10.54
+ 1.84
10.37
10.32

Bullish

AXP – American Express Company
56.55
− 0.30
56.27
55.48

Bullish

BA – Boeing Co
75.20
− 0.30
75.21
74.74

Neutral

BAC – Bank of America Corporation
9.80
+ 6.06
9.17
9.17

Bullish

CAT – Caterpillar Inc
113.58
+ … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

The Trend Trader For Futures Trading On Monday, March 19, 2012

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 04:33 AM PDT

By ForexMansion.com

The Trend Trader for Futures
For Trading On Monday, March 19, 2012

INDICES

Close
%
Change

3×1

7×5
Minor
Trend
Major
Trend
Trend Reading

S&P 500 – Jun ESM2
1398.50
+ 0.18
1393.17
1386.42

Bullish

Dow Jones – Jun YMM2
13163
− 0.07
13152
13067

Bullish

Nasdaq – Jun NQM2
2709.00
− 0.10
2706.69
2686.58

Bullish

Russell – Jun TFM2
827.20
+ 0.01
823.82
821.03

Bullish

INTEREST RATES

US T-Bond – Jun ZBM2
136-14
− … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Full Steam Ahead For China Rails

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 10:00 PM PDT

China's economic engines of growth have begun to accelerate again, but you wouldn't know it by looking at the chart below. After approvals for new railroad projects spiked to a five-year high in the third quarter of 2010, the number of new plans slowed, then completely halted throughout 2011, decreasing 89 percent by value, says J.P. Morgan.

There were multiple reasons for the slowdown in railroad construction, says BCA. A bullet train crash caused heightened concern for safety last … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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