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• Stay In Touch On London’s Tube
• Xilinx Increases Dividend
• Target Balances Strategies
• GM Recalls SUVs In China
• New Services From Canadian National
• Chart Of The Day: Rig Count Reversal Since 2010
• ICE Rock Solid For Long Term
• Lions Gate Diversifies TV Business
• Hot Option Plays: Watch The Aussies
• US Data Deluge On Thursday
• AstraZeneca To Fight FDA In Court
• Earnings Scorecard: Hot Topic Inc.
• BMC Remedy For Lenovo
• Discover Approves New Buyback Plan
• Boeing Clinches $300M Deal From UK
• Is Crude Oil Headed Higher?
• Dell Captures SonicWall
• Cliffs Increases Dividend By 123%
• Cabela’s Closes Sale Of Notes
• Health Net Boosts Buyback Program
• Health Net Boosts Buyback Program
• DDR To Host Dick’s Sporting Stores
• DFG Shareholders Approve Sale
• Big Launch Of Pepsi’s New Doritos
• DISH Fuels Its Broadband Goal
• Berkley Prices Senior Notes
• North Dakota Now No. 3 State For Oil Production
• Stocks Close Up, Banks Boosted By US Stress Tests
• Plains Plans To Issue Notes
• JPMorgan Boosts Shareholders’ Value
• Solta Updates On Liposonix Launch
• Apple Maintains Tablet Domination
• Banks Overcome Stress Test Pressure
• Pfizer Parts With Indian Biotech
• Combining Timeframes And Reviewing Market Structure In Silver
• Alliant Guides Conservatively
• Chevron Sees Jump In Output
• ETF Update: BICK, GASX
• Hormel Retains Neutral Rec
• Earnings Scorecard: American Eagle
• Highwoods Offloads Non-Core Asset
• Hot Option Plays: Bonds Confirming
• Masimo Takes Over Assets Of Spire
• Ratings Assigned On UNH Notes
• Keating: “US Markets..separating From Rest Of World”
• The Trend Trader For Forex Trading On Thursday, March 15, 2012
• The Trend Trader For Futures Trading On Thursday, March 15, 2012
• The Trend Trader For Stock Trading On Thursday, March 15, 2012
• The Trend Trader For ETF Trading On Thursday, March 15, 2012

Stay In Touch On London’s Tube Posted: 14 Mar 2012 03:58 PM PDT 03/14/12 The London Underground will be keeping passengers connected during the 2012 Summer Olympic … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Xilinx Increases Dividend Posted: 14 Mar 2012 03:55 PM PDT Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ:XLNX) recently announced that the company's Board of Directors increased the quarterly cash dividend to $0.22 per share from $0.19 per share. The dividend will be paid on June 6, 2012 to all stockholders of record at the close of business on May 16, 2012. The company is making continuous efforts to return excess cash to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Cash flow continues to be strong for Xilinx. During the December quarter, the company generated operating … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Target Balances Strategies Posted: 14 Mar 2012 03:55 PM PDT Target Corporation’s (NYSE:TGT) P-fresh remodel program, 5% REDcard Rewards program, City Target stores, The Shops at Target initiatives and its foray into the foreign market are its arsenal to safeguard itself in a still-soft economic recovery. Initiatives Undertaken Target's efficient marketing, multi-channel strategy, product innovation, compelling pricing strategy, and new merchandise assortments, should drive comparable-store sales and operating margins in the long term. We expect the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

GM Recalls SUVs In China Posted: 14 Mar 2012 03:40 PM PDT General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) announced that it would recall 16,618 units of Chevrolet Captiva and Opel Antara crossover sports utility vehicles (SUVs) in China due to a problem with the antilock braking system in the vehicles. The recall involves vehicles that were manufactured between April 11, 2006, and November 9, 2009. An anti-lock braking system or ABS is an advanced braking system that improves the vehicle stability by controlling the braking distances after obtaining the steering inputs … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

New Services From Canadian National Posted: 14 Mar 2012 03:40 PM PDT Leading Canadian railroad company, Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI) aims to introduce intermodal services in June this year. The new services will connect Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia with Calgary and Edmonton intermodal terminals located in the Canadian province Alberta.  Further, Canadian National also plans to relocate its Calgary terminal to a new logistic terminal in Rocky View County, near Calgary airport. The relocation is expected to be completed by the beginning of … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Chart Of The Day: Rig Count Reversal Since 2010 Posted: 14 Mar 2012 03:36 PM PDT The chart above displays updated data from Baker Hughes on rig counts for oil  and natural gas drilling in the U.S.  Over the last two years, there’s been a complete reversal of the share of rigs drilling for oil vs. gas.  In March 2010, there were almost two rigs drilling for oil (926 rigs out of 1,392 total, or 66%) for every rig drilling for natural gas (466 rigs, or 34%), and now that’s completely reversed, with 1,296 rigs drilling for oil out of 1,973 total rigs (66% of … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

ICE Rock Solid For Long Term Posted: 14 Mar 2012 03:30 PM PDT We have upgraded our recommendation of IntercontinentalExchange Inc. (NYSE:ICE) to Outperform from Neutral based on its high earnings visibility, strong product portfolio, consistent cash generation, disciplined investment and limited balance sheet risk, which enables it to be one of the most dynamic companies in the industry. The company's fourth-quarter 2011 operating earnings of $1.76 per share topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.68 per share and were also ahead of $1.35 per share … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Lions Gate Diversifies TV Business Posted: 14 Mar 2012 03:30 PM PDT Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:LGF) always seeks strategic acquisitions and alliances to enhance its competitive position, maximize return and build a diversified portfolio for future growth. As a part of its ongoing strategy, the company recently entered into a television partnership with Thunderbird Films. The new venture coined "Sea To Sky Entertainment," will be engaged in producing programming for broadcast and cable networks targeting U.S. and Canadian commercial viewers. The … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Hot Option Plays: Watch The Aussies Posted: 14 Mar 2012 03:22 PM PDT Cusick’s Corner 03-14-2012 The story of the day was AAPL. This is a stock and also a move that most of us will only experience once or twice in a lifetime. AAPL is a half a trillion dollar company, just saying that makes me feel like it’s a market cap of a large developed country, not a device company. The action in AAPL was the real reason Tech was the leader today. I will be watching the comments from the Aussies overnight which may potentially give a read on the Big Giant in the East … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

US Data Deluge On Thursday Posted: 14 Mar 2012 03:20 PM PDT 03/14/12 A slew of US economic data will be released on Thursday, including regional manufacturing figures, inflation and jobless … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

AstraZeneca To Fight FDA In Court Posted: 14 Mar 2012 03:00 PM PDT AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN) recently announced that it has taken legal action against the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) challenging the agency's decision to reject AstraZeneca's Citizen Petitions on March 7, 2012. The company filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of Columbia. The Citizen Petitions were filed by the company for Seroquel (quetiapine fumarate) and Seroquel XR. The Citizen Petitions were filed to bar the FDA from approving any generic versions of the drug … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Earnings Scorecard: Hot Topic Inc. Posted: 14 Mar 2012 02:55 PM PDT Shopping mall-based specialty retailer Hot Topic Inc. (NASDAQ:HOTT) reported fairly good earnings results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2011. The company's quarterly sales and earnings smoothly surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Following the earnings beat and encouraging company guidance, the analysts' sentiment for the company have been more on the positive side. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter 2012 is 5 cents per share, which is at the higher end of the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

BMC Remedy For Lenovo Posted: 14 Mar 2012 02:55 PM PDT BMC Software Inc. (NYSE:BMC) clinched an information technology service management (ITSM) deal, recently. This time the IT solutions provider is offering its services to China-based ace PC maker Lenovo Group Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. Lenovo, which markets IBM Corp.'s (NYSE:IBM) ThinkPad line of notebook PCs and ThinkCentre line of desktops apart from its own brands, is going to promote a new unified managed services solution for its customers. The solution is powered by BMC Software's … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Discover Approves New Buyback Plan Posted: 14 Mar 2012 02:55 PM PDT On Tuesday, the board of Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) authorized a $2 billion share repurchase program dated to expire on March 22, 2014. The board, however, has the power to terminate the program before the stipulated time. The buybacks will be held periodically, depending on the market conditions and will be subject to legal and regulatory restrictions. Discover's new share repurchase program will replace the existing $1 million program, announced in June 2011. The old program was … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Boeing Clinches $300M Deal From UK Posted: 14 Mar 2012 02:40 PM PDT The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) has entered into a $300 million sales agreement with the United Kingdom under which the former will provide equipment, services and maintenance to support Britain's C-17 cargo aircraft. Per the sales agreement, the Boeing Company will supply 20 F-117-PW-100 engines, engine exchange kits, global positioning systems, communications and support equipment, spare and repair parts, personnel training, and technical documents to support UK's fleet of eight Boeing C-17A … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Is Crude Oil Headed Higher? Posted: 14 Mar 2012 02:38 PM PDT Crude Oil has been on a bullish tear since forming a double-bottom and rallying off the $75 level in early October. Since then, Crude has reached $110, and could be headed higher. Here's why.. Pivot Range Support After February's bull trend, Crude has been in a somewhat stale "holding pattern" through the first two weeks of March. However, this holding pattern could boost price higher in the weeks to come. The daily chart shows price has held at the monthly pivot range throughout the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Dell Captures SonicWall Posted: 14 Mar 2012 02:35 PM PDT Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) has moved a step forward to boost its enterprise technology portfolio, with the takeover of network security and data protection software vendor SonicWall, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition reflects the world's third largest PC maker's increasing focus on the higher-margin segments, such as software, storage and services. San Jose, California-based SonicWall is a key player in the advanced network security and data protection market. The company provides … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Cliffs Increases Dividend By 123% Posted: 14 Mar 2012 02:35 PM PDT Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE:CLF) announced a new strategic capital allocation plan in order to increase the shareholder value. The company boosted its quarterly dividend by 123% to 62.5 cents from 28 cents previously. The new dividend, which increases the company's payout ratio to more than 20% of 2011 earnings, will be paid on June 1, 2012 to stockholders of record as of April 29, 2012. The company's motive to implement the strategic plan is to ensure the optimum utilization of cash … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Cabela’s Closes Sale Of Notes Posted: 14 Mar 2012 02:25 PM PDT In a move to refinance its asset-backed notes that matured early this year, Cabela's Inc. (NYSE:CAB) recently announced that its Credit Card Master Note Trust has concluded the sale of secured Notes worth $500 million. The company distributed the issuance into three parts, including $275 million of Class A-1 Notes carrying a fixed rate of 1.63% per annum, and $150 million of Class A-2 Notes with a floating rate interest equal to one-month LIBOR along with 0.53% per annum. Further, the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Health Net Boosts Buyback Program Posted: 14 Mar 2012 02:20 PM PDT In a bid to deploy its excess capital efficiently, the board of Health Net Inc. (NYSE:HNT) increased the company's share repurchase authorization by $323.7 million to $400 million. The shares can be repurchased either through open market transactions, private placements or accelerated share repurchase programs, subject to corporate and regulatory restrictions. The buybacks will take place periodically, depending on Health Net's share value, market conditions, restrictions imposed by debt … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Health Net Boosts Buyback Program Posted: 14 Mar 2012 02:20 PM PDT In a bid to deploy its excess capital efficiently, the board of Health Net Inc. (NYSE:HNT) increased the company's share repurchase authorization by $323.7 million to $400 million. The shares can be repurchased either through open market transactions, private placements or accelerated share repurchase programs, subject to corporate and regulatory restrictions. The buybacks will take place periodically, depending on Health Net's share value, market conditions, restrictions imposed by debt … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

DDR To Host Dick’s Sporting Stores Posted: 14 Mar 2012 02:20 PM PDT DDR Corp. (NYSE:DDR), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has recently announced its plans to host Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS), the largest U.S. based full-line sporting goods retailer, in two of its shopping centers in Utah. The strategic move is aimed at improving the overall quality of the company portfolio by revamping the merchandise mix and credit quality of cash flows at the shopping centers and replacing the underperforming stores with a category-leading retailer. The shopping centers … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

DFG Shareholders Approve Sale Posted: 14 Mar 2012 02:10 PM PDT On Tuesday, Delphi Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:DFG) shareholders approved the company's buyout by Tokio Marine Holdings Inc. (TKOMY). A total of 86.1% of the shareholders were voted in support of the merger. The shareholders also voted to make an amendment to Delphi's certificate of incorporation regarding "disparate consideration" such that the holders of Class B shares receive a higher compensation than the Class A shareholders. The Story So Far The deal was announced in December 2011 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Big Launch Of Pepsi’s New Doritos Posted: 14 Mar 2012 02:10 PM PDT PepsiCo International's (NYSE:PEP) billion-dollar snacks brand Doritos tortilla chips will unveil its latest innovation – Doritos JACKED tortillas – on March 15, at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference and Festival in Austin, Texas. The new Doritos tortilla chips are 40% larger and come in two flavors, namely Enchilada Supreme and Smoky Chipotle BBQ. With every munch, these new chips promise to give “one-two punch of intense flavors upfront, followed by a twist of spice or tanginess … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

DISH Fuels Its Broadband Goal Posted: 14 Mar 2012 02:10 PM PDT In a bid to enter the broadband market, satellite TV provider DISH Network Corp. (NASDAQ:DISH) completed the acquisition of DBSD North America, Inc. and TerreStar Networks, Inc. The company spent nearly $3 billion to gain access to 40 Mhz spectrum authorization for its domestic market. In March 2011, DISH agreed to acquire satellite-based wireless services provider DBSD North America Inc. for $1.4 billion, and then followed it up with another agreement of acquiring the TerreStar Networks Inc. for … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Berkley Prices Senior Notes Posted: 14 Mar 2012 02:05 PM PDT W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) will offer senior unsecured notes worth $350 million bearing a coupon of 4.625%, with maturity scheduled in 2022. Berkley intends to deploy the proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including payment of debts already taken. Berkley ended 2011 with a total debt balance of $1.7 billion, almost flat with the year-ago level. However, debt-to-capital ratio was 30.3% at year-end, lower by 170 basis points from 2010 end. The issuance of $350 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

North Dakota Now No. 3 State For Oil Production Posted: 14 Mar 2012 02:02 PM PDT The EIA released monthly oil production data today by state through the end of 2011, confirming that for the first time ever, North Dakota’s oil production in December (535,000 barrels per day) surpassed California  (531,000 barrels per day).  Based on December production, North Dakota is now the country’s third-largest oil producing state behind Alaska and Texas.  … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Stocks Close Up, Banks Boosted By US Stress Tests Posted: 14 Mar 2012 09:00 AM PDT 03/14/12 European stocks closed slightly higher, extending their recent rally after a cautiously brighter forecast from the Fed Reserve and news that most US banks passed stress … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Plains Plans To Issue Notes Posted: 14 Mar 2012 01:55 PM PDT Plains All American Pipeline LP (NYSE:PAA) decided to issue senior notes in two tranches. The partnership is issuing notes after a gap of more than a year. The partnership plans to utilize the proceeds of the notes issue to fund a portion of its $1.67 billion acquisition cost of BP Canada Energy Company and the balance to repay debts and for general partnership purposes. However, if the partnership fails to acquire BP Plc.'s (NYSE:BP) unit, it will use the proceeds for general partnership reasons, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

JPMorgan Boosts Shareholders’ Value Posted: 14 Mar 2012 01:55 PM PDT On Tuesday, the Federal Reserve informed JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) that its capital deployment plan, submitted under Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) or the stress test, has been approved. Consequently, the company announced a dividend increase and a new share repurchase authorization. JPMorgan increased its quarterly dividend 20% to 30 cents per share. The dividend is payable on April 30 to the shareholders of record at the close of business on April 5. Hence, the annual … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Solta Updates On Liposonix Launch Posted: 14 Mar 2012 01:35 PM PDT Aesthetic laser treatments provider Solta Medical (SLTM) recently provided an update on the launch of the recently approved second-generation LIPOSONIX system for non-invasive waist circumference reduction. The California-based company stated that most of its roughly 20 key opinion leaders (comprising leading plastic surgeons and dermatologists), who received Liposonix systems as part of the pre-launch trial in December 2011, have successfully tested and purchased the product. Solta expects … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Apple Maintains Tablet Domination Posted: 14 Mar 2012 01:35 PM PDT Tablet sales powered by Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) iconic iPad and Amazon's (NASDAQ:AMZN) cheaper Kindle Fire is expected to increase 21.0% on a year-over-year basis to 106.1 million units for 2012, as per latest data from market research firm IDC. Tablet sales reached a record 68.7 million units in 2011. The revised forecast is significantly higher than IDC's prior outlook of 87.7 million units and is primarily based on a consistently strong sales outlook for both iPad and non-iOS tablets. In fact, IDC … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Banks Overcome Stress Test Pressure Posted: 14 Mar 2012 01:25 PM PDT On Tuesday, with the release of Federal Reserve's stress test results under Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR), many big banks that passed took immediate action to raise their dividends. The Fed allowed these banks to carry on with their capital plans as well. These banks now have the privilege to increase dividends and buy back shares.  Following concerns that banks might not have sufficient capital to counter another financial crisis, they were asked to submit their … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Pfizer Parts With Indian Biotech Posted: 14 Mar 2012 01:20 PM PDT Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) and Indian biotech company Biocon recently announced the termination of their global agreement for biosimilars of insulin and insulin analog products. Pfizer and Biocon said that they intend to move forward on their own based on their priorities for their respective biosimilars businesses. The companies will work together towards the seamless transition of the deal. All licensing rights will go back to Biocon. Biocon will exclusively manufacture, supply, market and support … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Combining Timeframes And Reviewing Market Structure In Silver Posted: 14 Mar 2012 01:17 PM PDT It can be very helpful to start your analysis with a clean price chart and determine current market structure for whatever you're trading. Let's review the concept of "Market Structure" – meaning basic trend analysis – and see how "Structure" develops on two timeframes with a recent example in Silver prices. This lesson/concept applies to all markets and combinations of timeframes – just adapt to your chosen market. First, the Hourly (higher frame) Structure: Let's start … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Alliant Guides Conservatively Posted: 14 Mar 2012 01:11 PM PDT Alliant Techsystems Inc. (NYSE:ATK) reaffirmed its guidance for fiscal 2012 and provided its guidance for fiscal 2013. 2012 Guidance Alliant maintains its earlier guidance for 2012. The company continues to forecast earnings of $7.65 –$7.75 per share in 2012 compared with $9.32 per share reported in fiscal 2011. The Zacks Consensus Estimate stands at $7.81 per share. In fiscal 2012, the company expects revenue to be approximately $4.6 billion, flat with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Chevron Sees Jump In Output Posted: 14 Mar 2012 01:06 PM PDT At a meeting with financial analysts in New York, U.S. energy behemoth Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX) unveiled its business strategy. In particular, the company outlined plans to advance its upstream long-term growth on the back of huge natural gas projects in Australia, while continuing to streamline its downstream (refinery, marketing and transportation) operations that has been struggling with weak demand. Chevron will now focus on growth in Asia-Pacific markets and in its gas business. The super … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

ETF Update: BICK, GASX Posted: 14 Mar 2012 12:58 PM PDT Weekly update on the Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bear 3X Shares Fund and the First Trust BICK Index … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Hormel Retains Neutral Rec Posted: 14 Mar 2012 12:55 PM PDT We maintain a Neutral view on Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL). Hormel's retail penetration into branded meat products, enhanced portfolio of value-added grocery items and its strategic pricing actionshave over time been providing impetus to the company's sales. This paints an encouraging picture positioning Hormel as brand name within the industry. The company's gains from the International segment, positive export environment and marketing schemes look impressive. We hope to see … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Earnings Scorecard: American Eagle Posted: 14 Mar 2012 12:50 PM PDT American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE:AEO), a specialty retailer of casual apparel, accessories, and footwear for men and women, recently posted its fourth-quarter 2011 results. The Street analysts had nearly a week to ponder the news. In the paragraphs that follow, we will cover the recent earnings announcement, analysts' estimate revisions as well as the Zacks Rank and long-term recommendation on the stock. Quarterly Review On March 7, 2012, American Eagle reported its fourth-quarter 2011 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Highwoods Offloads Non-Core Asset Posted: 14 Mar 2012 12:35 PM PDT Highwoods Properties Inc. (NYSE:HIW), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has recently sold a non-core asset in Kansas City for $11.0 million. The asset sale is part of the long-term strategy of the company to improve the overall quality of its portfolio through the disposal of non-core assets and the development and acquisition of infill core assets. Highwoods sold a 96-unit vacant apartment building in Country Club Plaza in Kansas City to a local multi-family developer/owner. The company is … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Hot Option Plays: Bonds Confirming Posted: 14 Mar 2012 12:22 PM PDT Cusick’s Corner Nice surge in equities and bonds, albeit to the downside, these are strong market moves. Now we will hear and see that the equities are overbought but do not confuse that with weakness, the markets just run very far and very fast. When I look back at the S&Ps at similar points in time, for instance midsummer and late fall when the market exhibited real strength, there was a pullback to support, 1360 on the S&Ps (which was resistance). The bond trade has been a good … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Masimo Takes Over Assets Of Spire Posted: 14 Mar 2012 12:20 PM PDT Masimo Corporation (NASDAQ:MASI), a leader in non-invasive monitoring technology for patient care, recently revealed that it took over a substantial portion of the assets of Spire Semiconductor, LLC. Spire manufactured sophisticated component level items and light emitting diodes.      Masimo Semiconductor Inc., a recently set up, fully-owned subsidiary of Masimo Corporation, will run the segment going forward. By taking over Spire Semiconductor, Masimo acquires the capability to … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Ratings Assigned On UNH Notes Posted: 14 Mar 2012 12:05 PM PDT Rating agencies Fitch Ratings, Standard & Poor's and A.M. Best have provided their respective rating grades on the recently issued $1 billion of notes by UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH). Fitch and S&P both have assigned "A-"rating. The notes have garnered a rating of "bbb+" from A.M. Best, with a stable outlook. The "bbb+" rating implies an investment grade type with a good credit quality while a stable outlook translates into minimum possibilities of a rating change owing … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Keating: “US Markets..separating From Rest Of World” Posted: 14 Mar 2012 11:30 AM PDT 03/14/12 James E. Coffey Securities’ Gregory Keating discusses the latest action in the US equity market, and what fundamentals and technical levels to watch in the upcoming … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

The Trend Trader For Forex Trading On Thursday, March 15, 2012 Posted: 14 Mar 2012 05:05 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com The Trend Trader for Forex For Trading On Thursday, March 15, 2012 THE BIG SIX Close % Change 3×1 7×5 Minor Trend Major Trend Trend Reading AUDUSD – Aust Dollar / US Dollar 1.0454 − 0.92 1.0511 1.0609 Bearish EURUSD – Euro / US Dollar 1.3033 − 0.39 1.3094 1.3170 Bearish GBPUSD – British Pound / US Dollar 1.5674 − 0.18 1.5675 1.5737 Bearish USDCAD – US Dollar / Canadian Dollar 0.9926 + 0.41 0.9913 0.9937 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 Thursday, March 15, 2012 Posted: 14 Mar 2012 05:05 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com The Trend Trader for Futures For Trading On Thursday, March 15, 2012 INDICES Close % Change 3×1 7×5 Minor Trend Major Trend Trend Reading S&P 500 – Jun ESM2 1388.75 − 0.14 1378.81 1356.08 Bullish Dow Jones – Jun YMM2 13130 + 0.16 13010 12807 Bullish Nasdaq – Jun NQM2 2702.75 + 0.32 2673.75 2620.33 Bullish Russell – Jun TFM2 817.50 − 1.16 818.12 804.07 Neutral INTEREST RATES US T-Bond – Jun ZBM2 136-20 − … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

The Trend Trader For Stock Trading On Thursday, March 15, 2012 Posted: 14 Mar 2012 05:05 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com The Trend Trader for the Dow 30 Stocks For Trading On Thursday, March 15, 2012 In alphabetical order by symbol Close % Change 3×1 7×5 Minor Trend Major Trend Trend Reading AA – Alcoa Inc 10.28 − 0.29 10.12 9.81 Bullish AXP – American Express Company 56.15 + 3.50 54.07 52.74 Bullish BA – Boeing Co 75.23 + 1.24 74.20 73.52 Bullish BAC – Bank of America Corporation 8.84 + 4.12 8.37 7.97 Bullish CAT – Caterpillar Inc 112.27 − … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

The Trend Trader For ETF Trading On Thursday, March 15, 2012 Posted: 14 Mar 2012 05:05 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com The Trend Trader for ETFs For Trading On Thursday, March 15, 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 109.32 − 0.55 109.94 110.31 Bearish BND – Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF 82.84 − 0.59 83.33 83.58 Bearish DBC – DB Commodity Index Tracking Fd 29.20 − 0.68 29.27 29.16 Neutral DIA – SPDR DJ Industrial Average … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

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