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- Nat Gas Prices: Freefall Continues
- Cepheid Upgraded To Outperform
- Lockheed Grabs Billion $ Navy Deal
- Patterson-UTI: 232 Rigs At Work
- Hot Option Plays: Stocks Lower On Disappointing Jobs Data
- Equinix Hosts Unitas’ Expansion
- Guilfoyle: “Pretty Safe To Say…Fed To Extend Operation Twist”
- H-P, AMA To Enhance Health Care
- PNC Hikes Div, To Buyback Shares
- Broadcom Completes BroadLight Acquisition
- Less Optimism On Monsanto
- Oil Falls 2% On US Jobs Data
- Allos Eyed By Spectrum Pharma
- Macy’s Sales Ups
- Cash-Rich KSU Launches Dividend (revised)
- Fifth Third Exits Mutual Fund Biz
- LGL Group Fourth Quarter 2011 Results:
- DaVita Forays In Saudi Arabia
- Ross Stores’ March Comps Take Off
- Gold Prices Are Set For Further Decline
- AEMD Raises Another $500k
- PPG Provides 1Q Outlook
- Dejour To Drill Kokopelli Property In 3Q 2012
- Balanced View Of Compuware
- Caterpillar: Poster Child For The U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance: Record Order Backlog Of $30 Billion
- Voter Fraud: The Case For Voter ID
- Rite Aid’s March Comps Up
- Dow Dips Below 13K On Weak Jobs Data
- John Taylor: Trust In The Power Of The Market
- Building A Fibonacci Confluence Grid For SP500 Reference April 9
- Dollar Hits 1-month Low Vs Yen After Jobs Data
- Stock Futures Point To Losses
- Understanding Unemployment
| Nat Gas Prices: Freefall Continues Posted: 09 Apr 2012 11:55 AM PDT The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected increase in natural gas supplies, as record-warm March temperatures across the country have restricted the commodity's requirement for power burn. The injection – third in 2012 – has added to the already bloated inventories, thereby pressuring spot prices that slipped to a 31-month low.
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| Cepheid Upgraded To Outperform Posted: 09 Apr 2012 11:50 AM PDT Recently, we upgraded Cepheid (NASDAQ:CPHD) to Outperform from Neutral impressed as we are by its strong system placements over the past few quarters and a robust growth outlook.
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| Lockheed Grabs Billion $ Navy Deal Posted: 09 Apr 2012 11:35 AM PDT Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) has received a sizeable five-year contract worth $1.05 billion from the U.S. Navy to provide digital cockpits and integrated mission systems and sensors for the Navy's helicopters.
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| Patterson-UTI: 232 Rigs At Work Posted: 09 Apr 2012 11:20 AM PDT Onshore contract driller Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN) declared that its March 2012 drill rig count averaged 232, down from 240 in the previous month. The company operated 225 rigs in the U.S. and 7 in Canada in March, compared with 224 rigs in the U.S. and 16 rigs in Canada during February this year.
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| Hot Option Plays: Stocks Lower On Disappointing Jobs Data Posted: 09 Apr 2012 11:18 AM PDT Cusick’s Corner 04-09-2012
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| Equinix Hosts Unitas’ Expansion Posted: 09 Apr 2012 11:05 AM PDT Leading data center solutions provider Equinix Inc. (NASDAQ:EQIX) recently announced that its International Business Exchange (IBX) data centers have been selected by Los Angeles-based managed infrastructure services provider Unitas Global. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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| Guilfoyle: “Pretty Safe To Say…Fed To Extend Operation Twist” Posted: 09 Apr 2012 10:57 AM PDT 04/09/12 Meridian Equity Partners’ Stephen Guilfoyle discusses the disappointing nonfarm payrolls data, expectations for the Federal Reserve and key technical … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| H-P, AMA To Enhance Health Care Posted: 09 Apr 2012 10:50 AM PDT Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) reportedly collaborated with the American Medical Association (AMA) whereby the tech giant will provide necessary technology support and advice to help medical professionals and organizations serve patients promptly. The AMA unites various medical doctors and medical students across the U.S. to formulate vital policies related to professional activities, public health and overall health care. Financial details were not divulged.
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| PNC Hikes Div, To Buyback Shares Posted: 09 Apr 2012 10:35 AM PDT There is finally something official for the shareholders of PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE:PNC) to cheer for. The company has announced a 14% hike in its quarterly dividend. Moreover, PNC Financial also intends to buy back up to $250 million of common stock under its existing 25 million share repurchase program during the remainder of 2012.
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| Broadcom Completes BroadLight Acquisition Posted: 09 Apr 2012 10:20 AM PDT Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ:BRCM) recently completed its acquisition of BroadLight, Inc. The acquisition was announced in March 2012.
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| Posted: 09 Apr 2012 10:05 AM PDT We have downgraded our recommendation on Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) to Neutral from Outperform based on our concerns over mounting production cost and increasing business competition. Our concerns, however, neutralize as the company has been witnessing continuous increase in production and it is focused on innovation and technology upgradation.
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| Posted: 09 Apr 2012 05:00 AM PDT 04/09/12 Oil dropped to a seven-week low as an employment report raised concern that US fuel demand will … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 09 Apr 2012 09:50 AM PDT Recently, Allos Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALTH) and Spectrum Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:SPPI) inked a deal whereby the latter agreed to acquire the former for $1.82 per share in cash, in addition to one contingent value right (CVR). The offer price represents a premium of 27% to Allos' closing price on April 4, 2012. Spectrum Pharma intends to finance the deal through its available cash balance in addition to a revolving credit line from Bank of America.
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| Posted: 09 Apr 2012 09:50 AM PDT Macy's Inc.'s (NYSE:M) relentless endeavors 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 five-week period ended March 31, 2012.
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| Cash-Rich KSU Launches Dividend (revised) Posted: 09 Apr 2012 09:50 AM PDT One of the leading and oldest freight railroads, Kansas City Southern (NYSE:KSU) has announced that it will start paying quarterly dividend on its common stock beginning first quarter of the year. The company's board of directors has announced a quarterly cash dividend of 19.5 cents payable on April 27 to shareholders of record on April 16. The dividend will represent a quarterly and annualized payout of $21.4 million and 85.6 million, respectively.
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| Fifth Third Exits Mutual Fund Biz Posted: 09 Apr 2012 09:20 AM PDT On Thursday, Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) announced its plan to exit its mutual fund business after vending most of the assets. Fifth Third Asset Management Inc. (FTAM), the asset management subsidiary of Fifth Third, entered into two definitive agreements to sell off its mutual fund assets. However, the company will continue as sub-advisor to some of the mutual funds.
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| LGL Group Fourth Quarter 2011 Results: Posted: 09 Apr 2012 09:15 AM PDT LGL Group fourth quarter 2011 results: Fourth quarter revenue was below our forecast with both segments showing continued weakness. Operating margins declined but less so than prior periods when revenue dropped. Backlog was down but showed encouraging signs as the sequential quarterly change was less than the second to third quarterly change.
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| Posted: 09 Apr 2012 09:10 AM PDT DaVita Inc. (NYSE:DVA) recently declared that it has purchased a controlling interest in a Saudi Arabian kidney care company – Lehbi Care. All the three hemodialysis clinics of Lehbi, which are situated in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, will now be managed by DaVita.
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| Ross Stores’ March Comps Take Off Posted: 09 Apr 2012 08:50 AM PDT The largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain in U.S., Ross Stores Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) came up with stronger-than-expected sales and same store sales numbers for the five weeks ended March 31, 2012.
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| Gold Prices Are Set For Further Decline Posted: 09 Apr 2012 08:46 AM PDT In the not-so-distant past arguing that precious metals prices were setup to fall generally elicited a response which was not real pleasant. In fact, during gold's infamous bull market rally on several occasions I called for pullbacks which regardless of the accuracy of my call generated hate mail that seemingly never ended.
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| Posted: 09 Apr 2012 08:35 AM PDT AEMD Raises Another $500k Brian Marckx, CFA $500k in New Equity Aethlon Medical (AEMD) continues to be successful in raising capital to fund operations and the development of their flagship device, the Hemopurifier. In an 8-K filed on April 6th, Aethlon announced that they raised another $500k through the sale of common shares which included attached warrants. The sale was made through a private placement to one investor and includes 6.25 million common shares (at $0.08) and … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 09 Apr 2012 08:35 AM PDT Coatings and Specialty Materials company, PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE:PPG) has issued guidance for the first quarter of 2012. The company expects adjusted earnings to be in the range of $1.75 to $1.80 per share for the first quarter compared with $1.40 per share, as reported in the year-ago quarter.
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| Dejour To Drill Kokopelli Property In 3Q 2012 Posted: 09 Apr 2012 08:20 AM PDT Dejour to drill Kokopelli property in 3Q 2012 Dejour (DEJ) reported results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2011 ending December 31, 2011. Quarterly earnings were a loss of CAD $0.07 per diluted share. Reported earnings were below our estimate, primarily due to a non-cash impairment charge and lower-than-expected production from the new third well at Woodrush. Gross oil and gas revenues for the quarter increased 62.1% year-over-year to $2.48 million as operating … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 09 Apr 2012 08:20 AM PDT We retain our 'Neutral' recommendation on Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ:CPWR). While Compuware appears perspicacious about attaining its pervasive long-term targets, certain lingering downsides still pose a threat to the stock.
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| Posted: 09 Apr 2012 08:18 AM PDT Reuters – “It hasn’t been longsince Caterpillar Inc looked like the typical residentof the Rust Belt. Having misjudged how deep the U.S. economywould decline, the world’s largest maker of constructionmachinery reduced its workforce by 33,000 people worldwide in2009, closed plants and posted lower profits. But the Peoria, Illinois-based company has mounted a quickrecovery and is emerging as the poster child for America’smanufacturing renaissance. In 24 months, 15 Caterpillar facilities … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Voter Fraud: The Case For Voter ID Posted: 09 Apr 2012 08:12 AM PDT True democracy requires an emphasis both on the 'truth' and on the 'democracy'.
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| Posted: 09 Apr 2012 08:05 AM PDT Drugstore chain Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) posted a 3.6% increase in same-store sales (comps) for the month of March, based on strong front-end, pharmacy and prescription count comps for the month. Front-end same-store sales for the four-week period ended March 31, 2012, increased 4.6%, while pharmacy and prescription count comps were up 3.2% and 2.6%, respectively.
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| Dow Dips Below 13K On Weak Jobs Data Posted: 09 Apr 2012 08:05 AM PDT 04/09/12 The Dow posted a triple digit loss as US markets returned from the holiday weekend. The March US jobs report disappointed with nonfarm payrolls missing … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| John Taylor: Trust In The Power Of The Market Posted: 09 Apr 2012 07:42 AM PDT Stanford Professor John Taylor discusses the “Power of the Market” on CNBC based on his book “First Principles: Five Keys to Restoring America’s Prosperity.” HT: Warren … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Building A Fibonacci Confluence Grid For SP500 Reference April 9 Posted: 09 Apr 2012 07:24 AM PDT If indeed the S&P 500 (and other US Indexes) retrace sharply lower, what potential short-term support areas might be good targets, at least from a Fibonacci Retracement standpoint? Here's the logic behind this chart before we discuss the levels.
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| Dollar Hits 1-month Low Vs Yen After Jobs Data Posted: 09 Apr 2012 07:00 AM PDT 04/09/12 The dollar dropped to a one-month low against the Japanese yen Monday as investors digested the significance of last Friday’s weaker-than-expected U.S. employment … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 09 Apr 2012 01:00 AM PDT 04/09/12 US stock futures dropped Monday in the wake of Friday’s much weaker-than-expected March US job creation … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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| Posted: 08 Apr 2012 12:00 PM PDT 04/08/12 NYFP’s “Wall Street Lingo”: This week, we introduce one of the most followed economic reports, the U.S. unemployment rate, while also discussing why it is so important and widely … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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