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• Four Charts…
• PPG Launches IPhone Application
• Ford Europe Predicts Heavy Loss
• Earning Scorecard: American Tower
• FDA Delays Eliquis Verdict
• Target Posts Solid February Sales
• Trade Setups To Watch On Monday , March 05
• BSX Unveils Promus Element In Japan
• Earnings Scorecard: Public Storage
• Earnings Preview: VeriFone
• Haemonetics Reaffirmed At Neutral
• Caterpillar Buys Japanese Distributor
• MBIA Loses On Credit Derivatives
• Vocus Acquires IConnect
• NEE Unit To Revamp Infrastructure
• Suncor Stands At Neutral
• CNO Financial Upgraded To Neutral
• Another Bearish Natural Gas Report
• Humana Downgraded To Neutral
• Ross’ February Results Strong
• Crude Supplies Jump To 5-Month High
• Markets In Everything: Oil Field Laundromats
• Central Garden Stays Neutral
• Roche’s Illumina Bid Gets More Time
• Green Bay Packers Stock Sale Raises $67 Million
• Zynga Launches New Gaming Platform
• Advanced Micro Eyes SeaMicro
• Ultra Petroleum Cut To Underperform
• BofA Considering New Fees Again
• Charts Of The Day: % Democrats Falls To 8-Year Low
• Stocks Finish In The Red
• Shire And ArGEN-X Ink Deal
• Goldman & Cinven To Vend Ahlsell
• Vale Retains Neutral Rec
• Macy’s Sales Rise
• Analyst Interviews: Telecom Stock Outlook
• Earning Scorecard: DISH Network
• Monetary Policy Week In Review – 3 March 2012
• Boeing Gets Kazakh Order
• Principal Expands In Brazil
• Stock Picking Now Feels Like Shooting Fish In A Barrel – Chapter 2
• PCG: Special Rate For Large Employer
• Mancession Has Ended, At Least For Jobless Rates
• Bank Of Uganda Cut Central Bank Rate 100bps To 21.00%
• The Trend Trader For ETF Trading On Monday, March 5, 2012
• The Trend Trader For Stock Trading On Monday, March 5, 2012
• The Trend Trader For Forex Trading On Monday, March 5, 2012
• The Trend Trader For Futures Trading On Monday, March 5, 2012

Four Charts… Posted: 02 Mar 2012 04:39 PM PST …that highlight a decidedly different perspective about where things stand in today’s America than the ones Wall Street is so fixated on: Those who are seen as our nation’s future are having the hardest time finding jobs “Starting Off on the Wrong Foot: Early Careers and High Unemployment” (Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland) Younger workers typically face a higher rate of unemployment than their more mature counterparts. For example, in 2007, prior to the last recession, the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

PPG Launches IPhone Application Posted: 02 Mar 2012 03:45 PM PST One of  PPG Industries Inc.'s (NYSE:PPG) brands, PPG Pittsburg Paints, launched its first mobile application called The Voice of Color for iPhone, iPad and Android users. The application provides homeowners with an intuitive, on-the-go color resource. The free application showcases the company's Voice of Color collection, while allowing the users to order and ship 8"x12" sample color sheets directly from the application. The tool also allows users to take/upload inspiring photos for … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Ford Europe Predicts Heavy Loss Posted: 02 Mar 2012 03:45 PM PST Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) revealed that it is likely to lose between $500 million and $600 million in 2012 in the 19 European markets covered by the automaker owing to the ongoing debt crisis in the region. The figure compared with a meager $27 million loss recorded by the company in 2011. In the fourth quarter of last year, the loss amounted to $190 million. While releasing the fourth quarter results, Ford projected industry volume (including medium and heavy trucks) of 14.0 million units–15.0 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Earning Scorecard: American Tower Posted: 02 Mar 2012 03:40 PM PST American Tower Corp. (NYSE:AMT) announced excellent financial results for the fourth quarter of 2011, easily surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimates. Moreover, all the three reporting segments of the company generated year-over-year sales growth. Fourth Quarter Highlights On a GAAP basis, net income in the fourth quarter of 2011 was $201.3 million or 51 cents per share compared with a net income of $83.5 million or 21 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. Fourth quarter 2011 EPS of 51 cents … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

FDA Delays Eliquis Verdict Posted: 02 Mar 2012 03:30 PM PST Recently, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) and partner Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pushed back the originally assigned target date for their anti-clotting drug Eliquis (apixaban). In November 2011, the US regulatory authority had announced that it will take a decision on the new drug application (NDA) for Eliquis by March 28, 2012. The companies submitted more data to the FDA subsequently. The regulatory body said that it has extended the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Target Posts Solid February Sales Posted: 02 Mar 2012 03:20 PM PST Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) posted strong sales results for the four-week period ended February 25, 2012. The company registered an increase of 7% in comparable store sales for February 2012 compared with a rise of 1.8% in the prior-year period. As per management, the company's February sales surpassed the company's expected growth range, reflecting an increase in average transaction size coupled with a rise in comparable store transactions. The results were driven by strong performance of … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Trade Setups To Watch On Monday , March 05 Posted: 02 Mar 2012 03:19 PM PST   ( click to enlarge ) Baidu.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) – Moving up within a well defined uptrend channel. Look for a break above the 143 level for a run towards 150 in the short term. For longer term trade the channel buy the lower end of the channel and sell into the higher. Stops below the lower white line of the channel for longs. Price target for mid term is 165. Technical indicators are supporting the bulls. RSI is moving up and above its 50% level. Stochastic are also in buy mode. MACD … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

BSX Unveils Promus Element In Japan Posted: 02 Mar 2012 03:10 PM PST Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX) has launched the Promus Element stent in Japan following its recent approval by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. The company plans to begin marketing the product immediately. This launch comes much ahead of the company's expectation of a mid-2012 approval. Boston Scientific's portfolio in Japan got a further fillip with this latest inclusion. Under an agreement with Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT), Boston Scientific markets its everolimus eluting … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Earnings Scorecard: Public Storage Posted: 02 Mar 2012 03:02 PM PST Public Storage (NYSE:PSA), a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) operating self-storage facilities, reported fiscal 2011 fourth quarter recurring funds from operations (FFO) of $1.66 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $0.07. Funds from operations, a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs, is obtained after adding depreciation and amortization and other non-cash expenses to net income. We cover below the results of the recent earnings announcement, as well … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Earnings Preview: VeriFone Posted: 02 Mar 2012 03:02 PM PST Earnings estimates for VeriFone Systems, Inc. (NYSE:PAY) for fiscal 2012 have been static in the last few days ahead of the company's first quarter results expected on March 5, 2012. Earnings estimates for the first quarter also stand still with no movement in either direction by the seven analysts covering the stock. For the first fiscal quarter, VeriFone expects to report net revenues between $415 million and $420 million. Excluding stock-based compensation, net income per diluted share is … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Haemonetics Reaffirmed At Neutral Posted: 02 Mar 2012 03:02 PM PST We have reaffirmed our Neutral recommendation on Haemonetics Corporation (NYSE:HAE) following its third-quarter 2012 results. Although quality related issues continue to remain an overhang for Haemonetics, it seems that the worst may be over for this specialized device maker. The company reported a strong third quarter with revenues and adjusted EPS sailing past the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Accordingly, the company expects to report 2012 revenue growth at the top of the guidance. The recovery … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Caterpillar Buys Japanese Distributor Posted: 02 Mar 2012 02:55 PM PST In yet another effort to enhance its business in Japan, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) announced that Caterpillar Japan Ltd. has acquired Caterpillar Tohoku Ltd. Caterpillar Tohuku's 400 employees and its three subsidiaries will now come under Caterpillar Japan. Cat Tohoku was independently owned and operated for more than four decades. It provides sales, rental, service and aftermarket support for Caterpillar machines in the Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata and Fukushima … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

MBIA Loses On Credit Derivatives Posted: 02 Mar 2012 02:55 PM PST Insurer MBIA Inc. (NYSE:MBI) reported fourth-quarter net loss of $626 million or $3.23 per share, in stark contrast to a net income of $451 million or $2.24 per share in the prior-year quarter. The sharp year-over-year decline was primarily due to $1.7 billion of pre-tax losses on insured credit derivatives. This loss was, however, partially offset by a $448 million income tax benefit, a $285 million benefit to loss and loss adjustment expenses related to an increase in expected recoveries from … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Vocus Acquires IConnect Posted: 02 Mar 2012 02:50 PM PST On-demand public relations management software provider Vocus Inc. (NASDAQ:VOCS) recently announced the acquisition of an email marketing company, iContact for a total consideration of $179.0 million. The total payment was made through a combination of $91.0 million in cash and $9.0 million worth of Vocus common stock and $79.0 million in redeemable convertible preferred stock. The acquired company, iContact, was founded by Ryan Allis and Aaron Houghton in 2003. iContact's software has gained … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

NEE Unit To Revamp Infrastructure Posted: 02 Mar 2012 02:50 PM PST NextEra Energy, Inc.'s (NEE) subsidiary Florida Power & Light Company announced its plans to invest more than $200 million in 2012 for strengthening its electrical infrastructure and upgrading emergency response systems. Florida Power & Light Company's investment efforts are directed towards strengthening its infrastructure against inclement weather and maintaining its reliability. The fund is primarily meant for upgrading its infrastructure and carry on with its several ongoing … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Suncor Stands At Neutral Posted: 02 Mar 2012 02:50 PM PST We are maintaining a Neutral Rating on Suncor Energy (NYSE:SU), reflecting sound performing in-situ projects, a strong asset base and cost-saving initiatives, partially offset by unstable oil and gas prices, a high debt level and significant anticipated capital expenditure requirements. In the recently completed fourth quarter, the company posted mixed results with earnings per share, excluding certain items, of 91 Canadian cents (89 U.S. cents), surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 88 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

CNO Financial Upgraded To Neutral Posted: 02 Mar 2012 02:50 PM PST We are upgrading our recommendation on CNO Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:CNO) to Neutral from Underperform based on its improved bottom line and financial position.  While efficient capital deployment is boosting investors' confidence on the stock, a strong investment portfolio, declining expenses and stable ratings are the other positives. CNO Financial reported fourth-quarter 2011 net operating income of 22 cents per share, which came in 3 cents ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Another Bearish Natural Gas Report Posted: 02 Mar 2012 02:50 PM PST The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a lower-than-expected drop in natural gas supplies, as warmer-than-normal temperatures across the country have restricted the commodity's requirement for power burn. In fact, gas stocks – currently some 45% above benchmark levels – are at their highest point for this time of the year, reflecting low demand amid robust onshore output. The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report – brought out by the Energy Information Administration … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Humana Downgraded To Neutral Posted: 02 Mar 2012 02:40 PM PST We have downgraded our recommendation on Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) to 'Neutral' based on the company's high operating expenses and increased dependence on Medicare Advantage earnings. The company also faces ample pricing and competitive risks. Humana's fourth-quarter operating earnings came in at $1.12 per share, lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.20 and the year-ago earnings of $1.14. The fourth quarter earnings of $294 million was also below the year-ago earnings of $310 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Ross’ February Results Strong Posted: 02 Mar 2012 02:25 PM PST February 2012 proved another strong month for Ross Stores Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST), the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain in U.S., with sales and same store sales numbers showing substantial improvement and coming out above expectations. Ross Stores' same-store sales for four weeks ended February 25, 2012 rose 9%, above the February 2011 same-store sales. Net sales for the period marked an increase of 14% to $677 million from $595 million reported in the four weeks ended February 26, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Crude Supplies Jump To 5-Month High Posted: 02 Mar 2012 02:20 PM PST The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed that crude stockpiles rose sharply to their highest level since September 2011. The agency's report further revealed that gasoline and distillate stocks declined from their previous week levels. Meanwhile, refinery utilization rate was down by 1.9%. The Energy Information Administration (“EIA”) Petroleum Status Report – which contains data for the previous week ending Friday, outlines information regarding the weekly change in … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Markets In Everything: Oil Field Laundromats Posted: 02 Mar 2012 02:18 PM PST Bismarck Tribune — “Oil field clothes can tear up a washing machine. Several Bismarck laundry businesses have had to close their doors to workers but others are building their businesses around the boom. A sign on the door of King Koin Laundrette Car and Dog Wash at 2125 E. Thayer Ave. reads "Because of odor & residue problems, we no longer allow oil field clothes in this establishment." Owner Mike Walsh hung it there about two years ago when damage to his washing machines and dryers … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Central Garden Stays Neutral Posted: 02 Mar 2012 02:05 PM PST Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) is a leading producer and marketer of premium and value-oriented products focused on the lawn and garden as well as pet supplies markets in the U.S. On the one hand, the company is witnessing increased sales but on the other hand it is reporting dismal bottom-line results due to rising costs of raw materials that are weighing upon margins. Top Line Sustaining Momentum The company's diversified portfolio of brands has helped it to develop a healthy … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Roche’s Illumina Bid Gets More Time Posted: 02 Mar 2012 02:05 PM PST Roche Holdings Ltd. (RHHBY) recently announced that it has extended the time period for acquiring all outstanding shares of Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) to March 23, 2012, from the previously-decided date (February 24, 2012). Roche had first announced its bid in January to acquire all shares of Illumina at an offer price of $44.50 per share (aggregate value $5.7 billion) in cash. We note that Roche had made multiple efforts in the past to strike a deal with Illumina, but the latter was unwilling … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Green Bay Packers Stock Sale Raises $67 Million Posted: 02 Mar 2012 02:00 PM PST 03/02/12 The Green Bay Packers, the NFL’s only publicly owned team, sold more than 268,000 shares of stock in their most recent offering, raising $67 million dollars to help fund stadium … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Zynga Launches New Gaming Platform Posted: 02 Mar 2012 01:50 PM PST Social gaming company Zynga Inc (ZNGA) recently came up with its spanking new gaming platform, putting an end to earlier rumors. With the break of this news, shares of Zynga soared approximately 10.0% to close at $14.48. The new platform is seen as an attempt on Zynga's part to reduce its dependence on Facebook. The platform called Zynga.com is expected to be launched later this month on a trial basis. On one hand, Zynga.com will allow third party developers to showcase their games and … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Advanced Micro Eyes SeaMicro Posted: 02 Mar 2012 01:50 PM PST In a bold move to boost its position in next-generation servers, chipmakerAdvanced Micro Devices Inc. (NYSE:AMD) announced that it will acquire microserver start-up SeaMicro for $334 million, of which approximately $281 million will be paid in cash. This would mark Advanced Micro's first major acquisition under its new CEO Rory Read. The company expects the deal to increase its appealing to data center operators. SeaMicro, based in Sunnyvale, California, makes energy-efficient servers that are … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Ultra Petroleum Cut To Underperform Posted: 02 Mar 2012 01:50 PM PST Concerned by the current weak sentiment for natural gas, we have downgraded independent outfit Ultra Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:UPL) to Underperform from Neutral. Houston, Texas-based Ultra Petroleum is an energy firm engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration and production of oil and gas properties. The company's operations are focused on the Green River Basin of southwest Wyoming, mainly covering the Pinedale and the Jonah fields. As of year-end 2011, Ultra Petroleum had 4.98 trillion … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

BofA Considering New Fees Again Posted: 02 Mar 2012 01:35 PM PST It has been over a year since Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) has been testing its new fee structure in the states of Arizona, Massachusetts and Georgia. In this context, on Thursday, The Wall Street Journal reported that BofA is planning to impose these fees on its customers. According to the company, there has been no decision as to how or when these fees would be introduced on new accounts. According to the source, BofA is considering raising monthly fees on checking accounts. The … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Charts Of The Day: % Democrats Falls To 8-Year Low Posted: 02 Mar 2012 01:31 PM PST Since November 2002, Rasmussen has tracked partisan trends based on monthly surveys of 15,000 adults, and this is from the latest report on March 1: “The number of Republicans in the country was virtually unchanged in February, while the number of Democrats fell to 32.4%, a new low for the third month in a row (see top chart above). During February, 36.0% of Americans considered themselves Republicans. That's up from 35.9% in January and the highest number of Republicans measured since … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Stocks Finish In The Red Posted: 02 Mar 2012 01:30 PM PST 03/02/12 Stocks slipped on Friday as a session lacking economic data gave investors little reason to push indexes … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Shire And ArGEN-X Ink Deal Posted: 02 Mar 2012 01:25 PM PST Shire (NASDAQ:SHPGY) recently entered into an agreement with arGEN-X, a Netherlands-based privately-held biopharmaceutical company, to create novel treatments for rare genetic diseases. As per the terms of the deal, Shire retains an option to license the candidates for exclusive development (preclinical and clinical) and commercialization worldwide. In exchange of this option, arGEN-X will be eligible to receive an upfront technology access fee, research funding, preclinical success payments, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Goldman & Cinven To Vend Ahlsell Posted: 02 Mar 2012 01:20 PM PST According to The New York Times, on Wednesday, Goldman Sachs Capital Partners, a private equity unit of The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) and Cinven Limited, a European buyout firm, agreed to sell Nordic manufacturing supplier Ahlsell to CVC Capital Partners in a €1.8 billion ($2.4 billion) deal. This agreement demonstrates the largest private equity deal in Europe since the commencement of the sovereign debt crisis. The deal yields significant return for Goldman and Cinven over their … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Vale Retains Neutral Rec Posted: 02 Mar 2012 01:10 PM PST We maintain our Neutral recommendation on Vale S.A (VALE). Prior records, over the past five years, have shown that the demand for Brazil’s abundant minerals, notably iron ore and bauxite, has increased faster than the historic rate. Such acceleration is largely due to the rapid growth of the Chinese economy and other developing nations. As the demand outstripped supply, the price of iron ore has quadrupled in the past five years. This is anticipated to bring in long-term growth for the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Macy’s Sales Rise Posted: 02 Mar 2012 01:05 PM PST Macy's Inc.’s (NYSE:M) relentless pursuit to keep itself on the growth trajectory have paid off well in an economy, which is gradually making its way out of the woods. The company has been moving on and keeping its upbeat note, as evident from the healthy sales results for the four-week period ended February 25, 2012. The leading department store retailer in the U.S. saw its comparable-store sales rising 4.6% in February 2012, following an increase of 2.4% registered in January 2012 and 5.8% in … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Analyst Interviews: Telecom Stock Outlook Posted: 02 Mar 2012 12:50 PM PST The telecommunications industry is identified as a major driver of global economic recovery. An unprecedented growth of high-speed mobile Internet traffic, particularly for wireless data and video, has transformed this industry into the most evolving, inventive, and keenly contested industry. In addition, emergence of mobile broadband technology has created several new service areas, which potentially offers huge growth potential. This includes IPTV, collaboration and cloud computing, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Earning Scorecard: DISH Network Posted: 02 Mar 2012 12:50 PM PST DISH Network Corp. (NASDAQ:DISH) declared solid financial results for the fourth quarter of 2011. Most importantly, the company witnessed net subscriber addition in the previous quarter, reversing the trend of the prior two successive quarters. In the fourth quarter of 2011, DISH Network gained 22,000 net subscribers compared with an enormous loss of 156,000 subscribers in the year-ago quarter. Fourth Quarter Highlights Quarterly GAAP net income was $312.7 million or 70 cents per share compared with … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Monetary Policy Week In Review – 3 March 2012 Posted: 02 Mar 2012 12:44 PM PST The past week in monetary policy saw interest rate decisions announced by 6 central banks, with those changing rates including: Tajikistan -80bps to 9.00%, Philippines -25bps to 4.00%, and Uganda -100bps to 21.00%.  Those that held monetary policy rates unchanged were: Israel at 2.50%, Angola at 10.25%, and Hungary at 7.00%.  The European Central Bank also completed its second LTRO, with 529.5 billion Euros allotted to 800 banks. Looking at the central bank calendar, the week … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Boeing Gets Kazakh Order Posted: 02 Mar 2012 12:35 PM PST The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) received an order from Republic of Kazakhstan's flag carrier Air Astana for four 767-300ERs (Extended Range) and three 787-8s. The order is valued at $1.3 billion at current list prices, making this the largest single order for commercial airplanes in Kazakhstan’s history. The Boeing 767 family of airplanes is fuel-efficient and provides maximum market versatility in the 200- to 300-seat market. Boeing has delivered more than 1,000 767s that are flown by over 120 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Principal Expands In Brazil Posted: 02 Mar 2012 12:20 PM PST Principal Financial Group (NYSE:PFG) plans to utilize $800–$900 million of capital in 2012 in strategic acquisitions, dividend payments and share repurchases. As a part of the plan the company inked a deal to buy a 60% stake in the Brazilian company Claritas Administração de Recursos Ltda. / Claritas Investments, Ltd. (Claritas) for an undisclosed amount. With the transaction expected to close in April, the acquisition will not have any material impact in 2012, but will be accretive to … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Stock Picking Now Feels Like Shooting Fish In A Barrel – Chapter 2 Posted: 02 Mar 2012 12:08 PM PST We hear a lot today about the individual investor being frightened away from the stock market.  We hear that the young, those who face the challenge of having to replace social security for their retirement have no interest in owning … Continue reading … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

PCG: Special Rate For Large Employer Posted: 02 Mar 2012 12:05 PM PST Pacific Gas and Electric Company (NYSE:PCG) has requested state regulators to give it the right to offer a competitive electric rate to large employers. This will help in attracting large employers to California and convince other large existing employers to continue or expand their operations here rather than quitting. The plan helps large employers to negotiate power purchase rates. The company would offer a 12.0% rate reduction for five years to large companies with power loads of at least 200 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Mancession Has Ended, At Least For Jobless Rates Posted: 02 Mar 2012 11:46 AM PST For 61 consecutive months starting in December 2006 and ending in December 2011, the monthly jobless rate for men exceeded the jobless rate for women, by as much as 2.7%.  That 2.7% gap was a post-WWII record and took place in October 2009 when the male unemployment rate peaked at a post-WWI high of 11.4% and the female rate was 8.7%.  In the aftermath of the 2007-2009 recession the female jobless rate peaked at 8.9% in November 2010, but remained a full percentage point and-a-half … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Bank Of Uganda Cut Central Bank Rate 100bps To 21.00% Posted: 02 Mar 2012 11:10 AM PST The Bank of Uganda dropped its new monetary policy interest rate (the central bank rate [CBR]) another 100 basis points to 21.00% from 22.00% previously.  The rediscount rate and Bank rate were also reduced by 100 basis points to 25% and 26% respectively.  Bank of Uganda Governor, Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, said: “Looking ahead, BoU will continue to conduct prudent monetary policy to bring inflation close to 5 percent over the medium term and also ensure a firm … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

The Trend Trader For ETF Trading On Monday, March 5, 2012 Posted: 02 Mar 2012 03:35 AM PST By ForexMansion.com The Trend Trader for ETFs For Trading On Monday, March 5, 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 110.50 + 0.22 110.47 110.54 Neutral BND – Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF 83.74 + 0.20 83.73 83.76 Neutral DBC – DB Commodity Index Tracking Fd 29.48 − 1.01 29.47 29.46 Bullish DIA – SPDR DJ Industrial Average … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

The Trend Trader For Stock Trading On Monday, March 5, 2012 Posted: 02 Mar 2012 03:35 AM PST By ForexMansion.com The Trend Trader for the Dow 30 Stocks For Trading On Monday, March 5, 2012 In alphabetical order by symbol Close % Change 3×1 7×5 Minor Trend Major Trend Trend Reading AA – Alcoa Inc 10.24 − 0.29 10.25 10.30 Bearish AXP – American Express Company 52.99 − 1.08 53.23 53.34 Bearish BA – Boeing Co 74.90 − 0.24 75.09 75.10 Bearish BAC – Bank of America Corporation 8.13 + 0.12 8.11 8.01 Bullish CAT – Caterpillar Inc 112.49 − … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

The Trend Trader For Forex Trading On Monday, March 5, 2012 Posted: 02 Mar 2012 03:35 AM PST By ForexMansion.com The Trend Trader for Forex For Trading On Monday, March 5, 2012 THE BIG SIX Close % Change 3×1 7×5 Minor Trend Major Trend Trend Reading AUDUSD – Aust Dollar / US Dollar 1.0730 − 0.72 1.0769 1.0745 Bearish EURUSD – Euro / US Dollar 1.3195 − 0.87 1.3309 1.3289 Bearish GBPUSD – British Pound / US Dollar 1.5829 − 0.79 1.5916 1.5873 Bearish USDCAD – US Dollar / Canadian Dollar 0.9888 + 0.31 0.9881 0.9926 Neutral USDCHF – US Dollar / … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

The Trend Trader For Futures Trading On Monday, March 5, 2012 Posted: 02 Mar 2012 03:35 AM PST By ForexMansion.com The Trend Trader for Futures For Trading On Monday, March 5, 2012 INDICES Close % Change 3×1 7×5 Minor Trend Major Trend Trend Reading S&P 500 – Mar ESH2 1368.75 − 0.42 1368.64 1366.33 Bullish Dow Jones – Mar YMH2 12968 − 0.04 12960 12957 Bullish Nasdaq – Mar NQH2 2643.50 + 0.01 2634.97 2624.08 Bullish Russell – Mar TFH2 801.30 − 1.83 811.94 810.13 Bearish INTEREST RATES US T-Bond – Jun ZBM2 141-07 + … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

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