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- Fake Coup Is Best Solution To Resolve US Debt « Daily Reckoning »
- Bernanke On Exit Strategy « Zacks Investment Research »
- Stocks That Could Outperform As Business Spending Is Expected To Increase « Money Morning »
- Vivo Misses As Costs Offset Sales « Zacks Investment Research »
- Wyndham Beats, Triples Dividend « Zacks Investment Research »
- Video: 02/10 FX Options Report « NYFP »
- XL Capital Misses By A Penny « Zacks Investment Research »
- My Favorite Energy Plays: Geothermal And Nuclear « Daily Reckoning »
- Are ETFs Really In A Bubble? « Tom Lydon »
- Dean Foods Results Modest « Zacks Investment Research »
- New York Times Tops Expectations « Zacks Investment Research »
- Forex Trading: AUDUSD Pushes Against The 200 Hour MA As The Market Awaits The Unemployment Report « Greg Michalowski »
- Quality Systems & Ingram Team Up « Zacks Investment Research »
- St. Jude Gets Approval « Zacks Investment Research »
- Economic Warnings From An Elderly 3rd Grader « Daily Reckoning »
- Cameron Edges Past Estimate « Zacks Investment Research »
- IFF Beats Zacks Consensus « Zacks Investment Research »
- Video: Market Movers: DF, S, C, DELL, TIF « NYFP »
- CTIC Drug Approval Delayed « Zacks Investment Research »
- Video: Risk Aversion Returns On Economic News « NYFP »
- General Dynamics Bags Contract « Zacks Investment Research »
- Troubling Trade Deficit « Zacks Investment Research »
- Global Bailout Plan: Saving The PIIGS From The Slaughterhouse « Daily Reckoning »
- Silver - The Next Short-Term Move Will Be Up « Przemyslaw Radomski »
- Volcano Expands Product Line « Zacks Investment Research »
- The US Budget Strategy Is “Disneyland Thinking” « Daily Reckoning »
- Nexen’s Long Lake Output Rises « Zacks Investment Research »
- ATC Reports Flat Earnings « Zacks Investment Research »
- Disney Beats Zacks Estimate « Zacks Investment Research »
- Four Commodities… Four Ways To Profit « Investment U »
- Millicom Tops Expectations « Zacks Investment Research »
- Sprint Misses, But Losses Slow « Zacks Investment Research »
- RightNow Exceeds Consensus « Zacks Investment Research »
- UDR Fourth Quarter FFO Declines « Zacks Investment Research »
- Germany Weighs Possible Bailout Of Greece « Daily Reckoning »
- Video: Sprint Reports Better-Than-Expected 4Q Results « NYFP »
- Video: People Are Trying To Settle In & Figure Out The Markets « NYFP »
- Cardinal Health Upgraded « Zacks Investment Research »
- Bullish USDA Report Sparks Cotton Rally « OptionsXpress »
- Video: Asian Markets Mostly Rise « NYFP »
- Consolidated Edison To Go Solar « Zacks Investment Research »
- “Too Big To Fail” Is No Redemption Song « Avinash Persaud »
- Abbott Seeks Approval For New Test « Zacks Investment Research »
- Launching The New And Improved Free ETF Screener « Michael Johnston »
- Video: NYSE Opening Bell Market Monitor: DIS, DELL, NYT « NYFP »
- Ceridian - UCLA Pulse Of Commerce Index « Guy Lerner »
- EOG Misses, Ups Dividend « Zacks Investment Research »
- AGCO Beats On Lower Profits « Zacks Investment Research »
| Fake Coup Is Best Solution To Resolve US Debt « Daily Reckoning » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 01:00 PM PST Long live Octavia, absolver of American debt! U.S. Government Stages Fake Coup To Wipe Out National … [visit site to read more] |
| Bernanke On Exit Strategy « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 12:57 PM PST Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke was scheduled to testify on Capitol Hill this morning, but because the Capitol was frozen (by the weather, not just by filibusters) the hearing was cancelled. However, he did release his prepared testimony. |
| Stocks That Could Outperform As Business Spending Is Expected To Increase « Money Morning » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 12:50 PM PST Last week we learned that the U.S. economy expanded by a whopping 5.7% annual rate in the 2009 fourth quarter - the biggest jump since 2003. This was well ahead of the 4.5% consensus estimate and solidly beats the 2.2% growth rate achieved in last year’s third quarter. The turnaround is the largest in almost three decades. The main driver of the performance was a big slowdown in the rate at which businesses were drawing down their inventories. This alone contributed 3.4% to overall growth in … [visit site to read more] |
| Vivo Misses As Costs Offset Sales « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 12:42 PM PST Vivo Participacoes (VIV), the largest wireless operator in Brazil, reported results for fourth quarter 2009 with earnings per ADS of 32 cents missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 41 cents. Net income fell 0.2% year-over-year to R$221.6 million ($127.8 million) as revenue growth was offset by higher operating cost (up 1.2% year-over-year). |
| Wyndham Beats, Triples Dividend « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 12:25 PM PST Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (WYN) reported fourth quarter earnings of 40 cents per share. Earnings were ahead of both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 37 cents and the company's guidance of 35 to 38 cents a share. The beat was driven by better-than-expected revenue. |
| Video: 02/10 FX Options Report « NYFP » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 12:22 PM PST The USD turned higher against the JPY, and extended gains vs. the EUR after the release of Bernanke outlined measures to withdraw stimulus. … [visit site to read more] |
| XL Capital Misses By A Penny « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 12:09 PM PST XL Capital's (XL) fourth quarter earnings of 69 cents per share were only a penny short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 70 cents. Earnings dragged due to a 72% decline in underwriting income from the Property and Casualty segment, partially offset by low operating expenses. |
| My Favorite Energy Plays: Geothermal And Nuclear « Daily Reckoning » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 12:00 PM PST Last month, I traveled halfway around the world to Australia and New Zealand while researching one of my favorite investment themes: the growing scarcity of resources like water, farmland, and energy. |
| Are ETFs Really In A Bubble? « Tom Lydon » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 11:55 AM PST We’ve seen bubbles in tech/internet stocks, real estate and maybe commodities, but could exchange traded funds (ETFs) be the next victim of a bubble? According to Yale economist Robert Shiller, there are seven indicators for recognizing an asset price bubble, as stated in TheStreet: Dramatic increase in the price of an asset |
| Dean Foods Results Modest « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 11:53 AM PST Dean Foods (DF) reported fourth-quarter results with adjusted earning per share of 31 cents per share, which was below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 38 cents. Earnings were also down 32.6% year-over-year. |
| New York Times Tops Expectations « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 11:37 AM PST The New York Times Company (NYT) recently reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2009 results buoyed by significant cost-cutting measures, newspaper price increase, and improving trends in the advertising environment. |
| Posted: 10 Feb 2010 11:32 AM PST The AUDUSD has stayed between the "Goal Posts" as defined by the 100 and 200 hour MA levels ( blue and green line in the chart above). The price has been pushing the 200 hourMA over the last few bars and tested this MA level on no fewer than 9 separate hourly bars today. There is additional resistance above at 0.8787 but a move above both should lead to further upside potential for the pair. |
| Quality Systems & Ingram Team Up « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 11:22 AM PST Recently, Ingram Micro Inc. (IM) and NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc., the wholly-owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. (QSII), joined forces for the quick adoption of Electronic Healthcare Records (EHR) in the U.S. |
| St. Jude Gets Approval « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 11:06 AM PST St. Jude Medical, Inc. (STJ) recently received the CE Mark approval for marketing its Fortify and Fortify ST implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) and Unify cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D) in Europe. St. Jude expects to launch these devices on a large scale in the spring of 2010. The U.S. approval is pending and the company expects to launch these products there in late 2010. |
| Economic Warnings From An Elderly 3rd Grader « Daily Reckoning » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 11:00 AM PST I was leisurely looking out of the periscope of the Mogambo Bunker Of Paranoid Fear (MBOPF), using it not as an aiming device with which to direct a devastating firepower at enemies both real and/or imagined, but to look in pity at the faces of all the people passing by, and muttering disrespectful things to myself about each one, like, "Enjoy that new car, fatso! You are doomed because of the inflation in prices that will follow the Fed's irresponsible creation of excess money and credit, … [visit site to read more] |
| Cameron Edges Past Estimate « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 10:50 AM PST Cameron International Corp.'s (CAM) fourth quarter results were marginally better than expected, reflecting solid performance in the execution of project-related business. Earnings per share, excluding severance-related costs and charges associated with the acquisition of NATCO Group, came in at 54 cents, a penny above the Zacks Consensus Estimate. |
| IFF Beats Zacks Consensus « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 10:34 AM PST International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), a leading global creator of flavors and fragrances for consumer products, announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2009. |
| Video: Market Movers: DF, S, C, DELL, TIF « NYFP » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 10:31 AM PST The latest news and information on U.S. stocks that are moving the market. … [visit site to read more] |
| CTIC Drug Approval Delayed « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 10:18 AM PST The wait for the approval of Cell Therapeutics' (CTIC) drug, Pixuvri (pixantrone) is far from over. Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee meeting, scheduled for Feb 10, has been postponed due to bad weather conditions in the Washington region. Cell Therapeutics is seeking FDA approval of Pixuvri for the treatment of relapsed or refractory aggressive non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) in patients who have not responded … [visit site to read more] |
| Video: Risk Aversion Returns On Economic News « NYFP » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 10:15 AM PST Risk aversion continued this session following pessimistic European economic data & a widening of the US trade balance. … [visit site to read more] |
| General Dynamics Bags Contract « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 10:03 AM PST General Dynamics Corp. (GD) has received a U.S. Army contract worth $253 million to provide contractor logistics support for the Stryker family of combat vehicles. Logistics support, vehicle resets and upgrades are a continuing area of General Dynamics’ combat systems-related business. The U.S. Army TACOM Lifecycle Management Command awarded the contract to General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics. General Dynamics will provide support to U.S. Army Stryker … [visit site to read more] |
| Troubling Trade Deficit « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 10:03 AM PST The U.S. Trade Deficit rose in December to $40.18 billion from $36.39 billion in November, $33.39 billion in October and slightly below the $41.86 billion deficit a year ago. This was a very disappointing number since the consensus expectations were for the deficit to only come in at $35.8 billion. |
| Global Bailout Plan: Saving The PIIGS From The Slaughterhouse « Daily Reckoning » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 10:00 AM PST The Dow rose 150 points yesterday. We're not sure what to make of it. Does it mean we were wrong about the beginning of the end? Are we still in the middle? Or is our whole theory wrong? |
| Silver - The Next Short-Term Move Will Be Up « Przemyslaw Radomski » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 09:56 AM PST Is America going to hell? It certainly seems that way if you read about the “post- American” world and listen to the television news programs that eulogize America’s position as the premier superpower. That is the reason why it was refreshing to read a reassuring article in latest issue of Atlantic Magazine. The writer, James Fallows, claims that if you look at the comforts and abundance of American life, even at a time of recession, you realize that America is still one of the best places … [visit site to read more] |
| Volcano Expands Product Line « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 09:48 AM PST Volcano Corp. (VOLC) recently acquired the Xtract Thrombus Aspiration Catheter device line from Lumen Biomedical. Volcano was previously the exclusive distributor of the device. This deal is in-line with Volcano's goal to develop a portfolio of diagnostic and therapeutic tools that will help patients with coronary artery disease including acute myocardial infarction (AMI) or heart attacks. The Xtract thrombus aspiration catheter supports the care of ST Segment Elevation … [visit site to read more] |
| The US Budget Strategy Is “Disneyland Thinking” « Daily Reckoning » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 09:44 AM PST In just ten short years — according to the government's $3.8 trillion 2011 budget — the interest payments alone on US debt will amount to nearly $1 trillion annually. It's a massive and clearly unsustainable sum. Amazingly, there has not been much widespread criticism of the budget. Much of the media has welcomed its candor, and the openness with which it lays out what now appears to be an insurmountable problem. |
| Nexen’s Long Lake Output Rises « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 09:33 AM PST Nexen Inc. (NXY), a major Canadian oil and gas company, has provided its Long Lake projects update. Following the turnaround, which was completed late last year, steam production ramped up at an all time high of more than 105,000 barrels per day (bpd). As a result, the company is injecting more steam into more wells than ever before. The increased steam injection has resulted in a bitumen production rate of around 18,000 bpd. The company said that it is now in a position to provide … [visit site to read more] |
| ATC Reports Flat Earnings « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 09:18 AM PST ATC Technology Corp. (ATAC) has posted flat earnings of 50 cents per share (before special items) for the fourth quarter of 2009, compared to the year ago level. This was a tad lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 52 cents per share. Consolidated revenue in the quarter was almost flat at $125.3 million, compared to $126.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. Revenue in the Logistics segment rose 6.4% to $93.4 million. However, the segment profit increased 15% to $17.6 million … [visit site to read more] |
| Disney Beats Zacks Estimate « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 09:11 AM PST The Walt Disney Company (DIS), a diversified entertainment company, recently reported better-than-expected first-quarter 2010 results on the heels of strong results from its Media Networks segment, and effective cost management at its film studio. |
| Four Commodities… Four Ways To Profit « Investment U » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 09:11 AM PST Wednesday, February 10, 2010: Issue #1194 |
| Millicom Tops Expectations « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 09:03 AM PST Millicom International Cellular SA (MICC) has declared fourth quarter fiscal 2009 financial results. Quarterly total revenue of $923.7 billion was an improvement of 9.8% year-over-year as well as 7.9% sequentially. Fourth quarter revenue of $923.7 million was also better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $876 million. This was primarily due to impressive contribution from African and Latin American regions. On a GAAP basis, net income in the fourth quarter 2009 was $454.2 million … [visit site to read more] |
| Sprint Misses, But Losses Slow « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 08:53 AM PST Sprint Nextel (S) reported fourth-quarter 2009 results with a net loss per share of 34 cents, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 18 cents. The third-largest U.S. wireless carrier posted a net loss of $980 million, 40% lower than the net loss of $1,621 million (57 cents per share) reported a year ago. |
| RightNow Exceeds Consensus « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 08:47 AM PST RightNow Technologies Inc (RNOW) reported fourth quarter of 2009 earnings per share from continuing operations of 5 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 1 cent. This was excluding a non-recurring litigation settlement gain of $1.0 million in the quarter. |
| UDR Fourth Quarter FFO Declines « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 08:33 AM PST UDR Inc. (UDR), a leading multifamily real estate investment trust (REIT), reported fourth quarter 2009 FFO (fund from operations) of $45.5 million or 28 cents per share compared to $58.3 million or 40 cents per share in the year-earlier quarter. FFO, 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. |
| Germany Weighs Possible Bailout Of Greece « Daily Reckoning » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 08:30 AM PST There are rumors going 'round that, 1. There is a secret central bank meeting going on, and 2. That Germany is weighing bailout possibilities for Greece… |
| Video: Sprint Reports Better-Than-Expected 4Q Results « NYFP » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 08:28 AM PST The Sprint Nextel Corporation announced Wednesday that its 4Q results came in better-than-expected as they lost fewer subscribers from one year earlier. … [visit site to read more] |
| Video: People Are Trying To Settle In & Figure Out The Markets « NYFP » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 08:27 AM PST According to floor trader Jeff Frankel, following last week’s volatility, investors appear to be settling down while trying to figure out what is going on in the markets. … [visit site to read more] |
| Cardinal Health Upgraded « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 08:17 AM PST We have recently upgraded Cardinal Health Inc. (CAH) to "Outperform” with a target price of $37 based on approximately 15.7x our fiscal 2011 EPS estimate of $2.36. |
| Bullish USDA Report Sparks Cotton Rally « OptionsXpress » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 08:17 AM PST Fundamentals |
| Video: Asian Markets Mostly Rise « NYFP » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 08:06 AM PST The major Asian/Pacific markets were mostly in the green this session with only the Sensex declining. … [visit site to read more] |
| Consolidated Edison To Go Solar « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 08:01 AM PST Consolidated Edison Inc. (ED) has filed a proposal with the state of New York asking for funds for solar energy projects in New York City. The company has requested $24.8 million from the state to fund renewable energy programs for residential and commercial customers in New York City. The company filed a proposal with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to support the development of 25 MW of solar energy resources in New York City by 2015, which would offset about 16,000 tons … [visit site to read more] |
| “Too Big To Fail” Is No Redemption Song « Avinash Persaud » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 07:57 AM PST Policymakers and commentators have recently argued for downsizing banks that are “too big to fail.” This column argues that the logic is based on an illusion. A 2006 list of institutions considered “too big to fail” would not have included Northern Rock, Bear Sterns, or even Lehman Brothers. Instead, regulators should aim to make the financial system less sensitive to error in the markets’ estimate of risk. A new global governance was forged in the white heat of the financial crisis. The … [visit site to read more] |
| Abbott Seeks Approval For New Test « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 07:45 AM PST Abbott Labs (ABT) recently announced that it is seeking US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a new diagnostic tool which can be used to monitor patients for the detection of the most common form of ovarian cancer. The ARCHITECT human epididymis protein 4 (HE4) assay has been designed to help monitor the recurrence or progression of epithelial ovarian cancer. The test, which has been developed under a partnership with Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc., recently received … [visit site to read more] |
| Launching The New And Improved Free ETF Screener « Michael Johnston » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 07:44 AM PST Earlier this week, we introduced our Index Database, a comprehensive collection of all indexes covered by U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds. Today, ETF Database is pleased to announce that we have integrated the Index Database with our free ETF screener to create a unique tool that allows investors to quickly and easily identify ETFs that seek to replicate the performance of a certain benchmark. |
| Video: NYSE Opening Bell Market Monitor: DIS, DELL, NYT « NYFP » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 07:43 AM PST The latest in news, commentary, and information on what’s moving the US equities markets. … [visit site to read more] |
| Ceridian - UCLA Pulse Of Commerce Index « Guy Lerner » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 07:40 AM PST The Ceridian - UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index tracks fuel purchases at 7000 truck stops around the country, and the idea is that the index will mirror industrial production providing a timelier snapshot into the state of the economy. The index was developed by the UCLA Anderson Center in conjunction with credit card processor Ceridian. I want to thank TL for bringing this interesting data point to our attention. See the “Morning News Notes”. Figure 1 shows the Ceridian - UCLA Pulse of Commerce … [visit site to read more] |
| EOG Misses, Ups Dividend « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 07:30 AM PST EOG Resources Inc. (EOG), a major independent oil and gas exploration and production company, reported weaker-than-expected fourth quarter results. Quarterly earnings were 92 cents per share, compared with the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 98 cents and a year-ago profit of 74 cents. Despite a significant increase in liquid prices, earnings missed due to higher operating expenses, almost flat production volumes and still struggling natural gas prices. |
| AGCO Beats On Lower Profits « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 07:15 AM PST AGCO Corp. (AGCO) reported fourth-quarter earnings of 35 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 30 cents, but 67% below the prior-year EPS of $1.05. The significant decline in quarterly earnings compared to last year was primarily driven by lower sales volumes and weaker product mix. Net sales for the quarter were $1,852.5 million, down 14.1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2008. Excluding favorable currency translation impact of 10.1%, fourth quarter sales fell … [visit site to read more] |
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