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- How To Profit From China’s Next Move: 4 Things To Watch For « Keith Fitz-Gerald »
- Dentsply Reports In-Line « Zacks Investment Research »
- Marsh & McLennan Beats By A Penny « Zacks Investment Research »
- Morning News Notes: 2/11/2010 « Guy Lerner »
- Sales Rise At McDonald’s « Zacks Investment Research »
- Forex Trading: USDCAD: Watching 200 Bar MA On 5 Minute Chart « Greg Michalowski »
- Stock Market News Briefs: Allegheny Energy, Inc., Bank Of New York Mellon Corporation (The), Citigroup Inc., FirstEnergy Corporation, Marriot International, Mirant Corp, PNC Bank Corp., V.F. Corporation, Viacom, Inc., Palm, Inc. « Zacks Investment Research »
- Forex Trading: EURUSD Moves Lower Despite EU Support « Greg Michalowski »
- Swiss Franc: Continuation Of The Rebound « Trading Central »
- Japanese Yen: The Upside Prevails « Trading Central »
- British Pound: The Upside Prevails « Trading Central »
- Euro: The Upside Prevails « Trading Central »
- Lions Gate’s Revenue Climbs « Zacks Investment Research »
- Rising Lumber Prices And Positive D.R. Horton Report May Not Indicate An Immediate Rebound In Homebuilder Stocks « Money Morning »
- TOTAL Beats But Net Falls « Zacks Investment Research »
- Forex Trading: EURUSD Breaks Below 100 Hour MA And Heads To Test Yesterdays Low « Greg Michalowski »
- Boston Scientific Beats Estimate « Zacks Investment Research »
- Viacom’s Profit Soars In 4Q « Zacks Investment Research »
- Forex Trading: USDCAD Tests 100 Day MA At 1.0557 « Greg Michalowski »
- Allstate Outdoes Expectations « Zacks Investment Research »
- Forex Trading: USDJPY Holds 100 Day MA Resistance Overnight « Greg Michalowski »
- S&P 500: The 1070 Level Looms Large…Again « Bill Luby »
- Forex Trading: GBPUSD Tests 100 Hour MA After Holding The Floor Once Again « Greg Michalowski »
- Rydex Market Timers: Still Bearish « Guy Lerner »
- Forex Trading: EURUSD Testing/falling? Below The 100 Hour MA As NY Enters In Snowy NY « Greg Michalowski »
- A Cyclical Bear Should Not Be Feared If You Trade It Correctly! « David Banister »
- Mutual Funds: Top 5 Healthcare Funds « Zacks Investment Research »
- Bear Of The Day: QUALCOMM, Inc. (QCOM) « Zacks Investment Research »
- Stock Buy: Shoe Carnival, Inc. « Michael Vodicka »
- Stock Buy: Perrigo Co. « Zacks Investment Research »
- Stock Buy: Tyson Foods Inc. « Tracey Ryniec »
- Stock Buy: Spherion Corp. « Zacks Investment Research »
- Bull Of The Day: Macy’s, Inc. (M) « Zacks Investment Research »
| How To Profit From China’s Next Move: 4 Things To Watch For « Keith Fitz-Gerald » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 07:55 AM PST For many investors who don’t have the benefit of 20 years of experience in Asia like I do, figuring out what Beijing is up to is both puzzling and difficult. But a handy little tool called a “Form 13F” can help. In case you’re not familiar with it, the 13F is a disclosure document that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires institutional-investment managers to file when they hold $100 million or more of certain U.S.-listed stocks. China’s $300 billion sovereign … [visit site to read more]
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| Dentsply Reports In-Line « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 07:01 AM PST Dentsply International Inc. (XRAY) reported fourth quarter and full fiscal 2009 results. For the quarter, earnings per share were 48 cents, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate but higher than the year-ago figure of 45 cents. For fiscal 2009, earnings per share of $1.84 were also in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate but lower than the year-ago earnings of $1.88.
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| Marsh & McLennan Beats By A Penny « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 06:45 AM PST Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc.'s (MMC) fourth quarter adjusted earnings of 38 cents per share were a penny ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate and also up from 36 cents reported in the year-ago quarter.
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| Morning News Notes: 2/11/2010 « Guy Lerner » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 06:33 AM PST The “Morning News Notes” as prepared by TL… jobless claims, small banks, Fed exit strategy, Greece, Obama and the budget, and China. Just click on the link or the coffee mug below. “Morning News Notes”: February 11, … [visit site to read more]
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| Sales Rise At McDonald’s « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 06:30 AM PST McDonald's Corporation's (MCD) comparable sales for January 2010 showed a sluggish growth of 2.6% as against a rise of 7.1% in the same month last year, exposing its sensitivity to heavy job losses, economic conditions, and the discount war amongst fast-food chains to lure consumers.
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| Forex Trading: USDCAD: Watching 200 Bar MA On 5 Minute Chart « Greg Michalowski » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 06:30 AM PST The USDCAD has bounced off the 100 day MA (see prior post) and moved above the 100 bar MA. Now it has the 200 bar MA to get through to confirm the upside. Watch the level at the 1.0589 level currently (see chart … [visit site to read more]
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| Posted: 11 Feb 2010 06:22 AM PST Marriott International (MAR) reported a fourth-quarter profit of 28 cents from continuing operations versus estimates of 25 cents as revenues fell to $3.38 billion from $3.78 billion last year, but beat estimates of $3.21 billion. The company provided inline full year guidance of 82-94 cents Viacom (VIA) topped analysts’ projections with fourth quarter adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $1.09, ahead of 87 cent estimates. Revenues of $4.1 billion fell 3% from a … [visit site to read more]
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| Forex Trading: EURUSD Moves Lower Despite EU Support « Greg Michalowski » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 06:20 AM PST The price has moved away from the 100 hour MA at the 1.3716 level and broken through the next target support at the 1.3682 area. The next target comes in at the 1.3644 and then the 1.3621 level which was the double bottom on the hourly chart from Monday. The low for 2010 comes in at 1.3585.
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| Swiss Franc: Continuation Of The Rebound « Trading Central » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 06:18 AM PST |
| Japanese Yen: The Upside Prevails « Trading Central » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 06:17 AM PST |
| British Pound: The Upside Prevails « Trading Central » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 06:17 AM PST |
| Euro: The Upside Prevails « Trading Central » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 06:17 AM PST |
| Lions Gate’s Revenue Climbs « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 06:15 AM PST Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation (LGF) recently reported third-quarter 2010 results. Total revenue for the quarter climbed 15% year-on-year to $371.8 million driven by robust performance of its television production segment and revenue contribution of $29.3 million from TV Guide Network and TVGuide.com.
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| Posted: 11 Feb 2010 06:04 AM PST Crude oil, gold, steel and commodity stocks have all taken it on the chin to varying degrees so far this year. But not every commodity has suffered this same tough fate. In fact, there’s even been a major standout. It’s a commodity that most investors rarely think about. I’m talking about lumber. Raw lumber prices have zoomed more than 25% this year, even though the home construction business - its main use - has been scrambling along at record lows. This is a rather stunning … [visit site to read more]
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| TOTAL Beats But Net Falls « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 06:00 AM PST TOTAL S.A. (TOT) reported fourth-quarter earnings of $1.37 per share (€0.93 per share), well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.22. However, earnings declined substantially from $1.70 reported a year ago.
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| Forex Trading: EURUSD Breaks Below 100 Hour MA And Heads To Test Yesterdays Low « Greg Michalowski » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 05:45 AM PST The low comes in at 1.3676 and 1.3682 (see chart above and PRIOR POST). ON the topside now, look for resistance at the 1.3712 and 1.3716 level.
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| Boston Scientific Beats Estimate « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 05:45 AM PST Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) reported fourth quarter and full fiscal 2009 results. For the fourth quarter, earnings per share were 20 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 13 cents. However, earnings were flat year over year. For fiscal 2009, earnings per share were 78 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 50 cents. However, earnings were lower than the year-ago figure of 80 cents.
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| Viacom’s Profit Soars In 4Q « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 05:38 AM PST Viacom Inc. (VIA.B) today declared encouraging financial results for the fourth quarter 2009. Quarterly net income from continuing operations was $663 million or $1.14 per share, compared to $464 million or 28 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. Fourth quarter adjusted (excluding a one-time discrete tax benefit) EPS was $1.09, significantly above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 86 cents. This was primarily due to a soaring increase in operating profit and an effective cost-containment … [visit site to read more]
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| Forex Trading: USDCAD Tests 100 Day MA At 1.0557 « Greg Michalowski » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 05:31 AM PST The USDCAD is testing the 100 day moving average at the 1.0557 level. A break below the level will likely see further pressure in the pair. The 1.0501 level is the 50% of the recent move higher from the Jan 2010 low the Feb 2010 high (see chart above). If the level holds, a move back above the 1.0580 level would pave the way to a move toward 1.0602 and the high for the day at … [visit site to read more]
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| Allstate Outdoes Expectations « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 05:30 AM PST Allstate Corporation's (ALL) fourth-quarter operating earnings of $1.09 per share were substantially ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.10. This is in contrast to the operating earnings of 96 cents in the year-ago quarter. Results for the quarter benefited primarily from excellent underwriting margins, prudent capital management and strong liquidity. However, lower investment income and decrease in property-liability premiums weighed on the results.
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| Forex Trading: USDJPY Holds 100 Day MA Resistance Overnight « Greg Michalowski » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 05:16 AM PST The USDJPY held the 100 day MA resistance overnight the 90.10 level (high reached 90.13). The price has come down from the level and tests the 100 hour MA now at the 89.57 level. Look for buyers against a stop below the level as the USDJPY awaits the US Initial Claims data at 8:30. Expectations is for a fall to 465K from 480K last … [visit site to read more]
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| S&P 500: The 1070 Level Looms Large…Again « Bill Luby » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 05:01 AM PST Like any stock index, from time to time the S&P 500 index seems to hand pick a number and make it an important support and resistance level. Sometimes these lines in the sand are ephemeral and sometimes they persist for extended periods. Take SPX 1070, for instance. Back in October 2009, SPX 1070 was the exact midpoint in the SPX trading range I talked about in Strangle Pong and two subsequent posts (see links below.) Since last Thursday, it seems as if SPX 1070 is starting to … [visit site to read more]
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| Forex Trading: GBPUSD Tests 100 Hour MA After Holding The Floor Once Again « Greg Michalowski » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 05:00 AM PST The GBPUSD is testing the 100 hour moving average at the 1.5626 level after overnight testing the floor for the 8th time in the last 4 trading days. The floor has set itself at the 1.5555 area. The low for the week extended to Monday at 1.5533. Both areas need to be breached to extend downside pressure.
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| Rydex Market Timers: Still Bearish « Guy Lerner » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 05:00 AM PST Figure 1 is a daily chart of the S&P500. The indicator in the lower panel measures the ratio of the amount of assets in the Rydex bullish and leveraged funds relative to those funds that are bearish and leveraged. Figure 1. S&P500/ daily/ Rydex Bullish and Leveraged v. Bearish and Leveraged The current value of the indicator stands at 0.95 suggesting that the Rydex market timers are bearish, and this is a bullish signal. See the recent strategy piece on how this signal is combined … [visit site to read more]
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| Posted: 11 Feb 2010 04:27 AM PST EU Van Rompuy is on the newswires saying he fully supports the measures of the Greek government. HOwever, he reminded the market that the Greek government will need to act decisively and that they should cut the budget deficit/GDP by 4% in 2010. This will slow growth in the country and the EU in general. It will also come with some opposition from the Greek population.
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| A Cyclical Bear Should Not Be Feared If You Trade It Correctly! « David Banister » Posted: 11 Feb 2010 04:10 AM PST Back on January 18th, I wrote an article indicating that all requirements for a market peak had been met. Articles and prior forecasts can be read by clicking HERE. In my January market forecast, I outlined the sentiment indicators being at the same peak levels last seen in July and October of 2007. In addition, consumer sentiment had rallied up from the March 09 lows, and yet the “Present Situation” sentiment was at decade level lows. With these factors along with my Elliott Wave patterns … [visit site to read more]
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| Mutual Funds: Top 5 Healthcare Funds « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 10:13 PM PST The new legislation before Congress has ensured that the healthcare sector continues to dominate headlines. Though policy changes are a key indicator for those looking to invest in this sector, healthcare continues to do well despite the economic downturn. However, understanding the nuances of cutting edge medical research requires skilled insight and mutual funds, which offer the benefit of professional management, are an excellent route to investing in this sector.
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| Bear Of The Day: QUALCOMM, Inc. (QCOM) « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 09:00 PM PST We reaffirm our Underperform recommendation for QUALCOMM (QCOM) following its first quarter of fiscal 2010 financial results. Although first quarter results broadly met the Zacks Consensus Estimates, the company reduced its previous guidance for full fiscal 2010.
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| Stock Buy: Shoe Carnival, Inc. « Michael Vodicka » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 09:00 PM PST Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL) continues to trade near its 52-week high as discount retailers remain in favor with value-driven consumers. The company’s better than expected Q3 results from mid November helped propel shares along their current upward trajectory.
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| Stock Buy: Perrigo Co. « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 09:00 PM PST Perrigo Co. (PRGO) recently delivered record results, which prompted upward revisions in the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The current earnings estimate of $2.59 per share is up from last week’s $2.43 for the fiscal year ending June 2010. For the following year, the forecast of $2.87 climbed from $2.64 over the past week.
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| Stock Buy: Tyson Foods Inc. « Tracey Ryniec » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 09:00 PM PST Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN) recently surprised on estimates for the third straight quarter which pushed the stock up to a new 52-week high. Despite the stock surge, TSN still has attractive valuations. It is trading with a forward P/E of 14.9.
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| Stock Buy: Spherion Corp. « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 09:00 PM PST Spherion Crop. (SFN) posted an unexpected profit in the final quarter of 2009 and growth projections are exponential for the next 2 years.
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| Bull Of The Day: Macy’s, Inc. (M) « Zacks Investment Research » Posted: 10 Feb 2010 09:00 PM PST Macy’s (M) is taking steps to increase sales, profitability and cash flow, which will put it on the growth trajectory once the economy rebounds. These include integration of operations, consolidation of divisions and customer-centric localization initiatives.
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