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DailyMarkets.com - Forex Trading: GBP/JPY Re-testing Highs.

2012-02-16T04:11:00.001-08:00

DailyMarkets.com - Forex Trading: GBP/JPY Re-testing Highs.

Forex Trading: GBP/JPY Re-testing Highs.
Swedish Riksbank Cuts Repo Rate 25bps To 1.50%
Oil May Pull Back As Iran Tensions Ease, Gold Focus Remains On QE3 Bets
Forex Trading: USD/JPY Consolidating Between 78.15 And 78.65
Growth & Income Stock: Qualcomm Incorporated
Momentum Stock: Prestige Brands
Aggressive Growth Stock: Dell
Bear Of The Day: Arch Coal, Inc. (ACI)
Bull Of The Day: AMERCO, Inc. (UHAL)
Fibonacci SPX
7 Ways To Find Stock Ideas: Improving Your Search Strategy

Forex Trading: GBP/JPY Re-testing Highs.

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 01:22 AM PST

The pair is re-testing the highs here at 123.482; if resistance continues to hold we look back towards the 38.2% line on the hourly chart.

Around the same level we have added resistance from the 61.8% line on the daily chart. In the case of a break higher the next level we look to is the 200 day moving average at … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Swedish Riksbank Cuts Repo Rate 25bps To 1.50%

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 01:19 AM PST

Sweden’s Riksbank cut its benchmark repo rate by another 25 basis points to 1.50% from 1.75%. The Bank said: “Inflationary pressures in the Swedish economy are low. The economic outlook in Sweden has weakened as a result of developments abroad. In order to stabilise inflation around 2 per cent and resource utilisation in the economy around a normal level, the Executive Board of the Riksbank has decided to cut the repo rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1.50 per cent. The repo … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Oil May Pull Back As Iran Tensions Ease, Gold Focus Remains On QE3 Bets

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 01:09 AM PST

Talking Points

Crude Oil May Reverse Lower as Iran-Driven Geopolitical Risks Subside
Gold, Silver Eyeing US Economic Data as Traders Shape QE3 Expectations
Copper Pressured Lower as S&P 500 Futures Argue for Risk Aversion

WTI Crude Oil (NY Close): $100.74 // -0.17 // -0.17%
Geopolitical forces once again undermined crude's relationship with risk appetite trends. Prices pushed higher despite a drop in share prices after Iran's Mehr news agency reported that the country will halt … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Forex Trading: USD/JPY Consolidating Between 78.15 And 78.65

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 12:17 AM PST

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Growth & Income Stock: Qualcomm Incorporated

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:00 PM PST

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) recently reported record results for the first quarter of its fiscal 2012. And management raised its guidance going forward, prompting analysts to revise their estimates higher and sending the stock to a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy).
Based on current consensus estimates, analysts project 11% EPS growth from Qualcomm this year and 13% growth next year. It also pays a dividend that yields a solid 1.4%.
Company Description
Qualcomm manufactures and markets digital … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Momentum Stock: Prestige Brands

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:00 PM PST

Prestige Brands (PBH)
Just a month ago, we first featured PBH as a value stock that was worth looking into. In less than 30 days since that report the stock has gained 20% in value, reported a strong quarter and has built quite a bit of momentum behind it. The stock is currently consolidating near its 52-week high and could be poised for another leg up. Even with its recent run, Prestige Brands is still fairly valued from an earnings perspective and is still a Zacks Rank #1 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Aggressive Growth Stock: Dell

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:00 PM PST

Dell (DELL) has a solid history of positive earnings surprises and has recently had a breakout. The stock is a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy).
Company Description
Dell Inc. provides integrated technology solutions in the information technology (IT) industry worldwide. The company sells and supports technology products including laptops, netbooks, tablets, smartphones, desktops PCs, servers and networking products. It also offers storage solutions comprising storage area networks, network-attached … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Bear Of The Day: Arch Coal, Inc. (ACI)

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:00 PM PST

Arch Coal, Inc.’s (NYSE:ACI) fourth quarter operating earnings of $0.29 per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Full-year results also failed to meet expectations. Going forward, increased regulation and alternate energy sources, specifically natural gas, continue to be major risks for coal miners like Arch Coal.
We remain concerned about the recent difficulties faced at the company’s Powder River Basin operations as well as the longwall outage at Mountain Laurel (Appalachia). We retain our … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Bull Of The Day: AMERCO, Inc. (UHAL)

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:00 PM PST

AMERCO, Inc. (NASDAQ:UHAL) is the parent company of U-Haul International, the largest consumer truck rental company in the world. It is also the second largest self-storage company in North America.
The impact of the decline in housing and a decrease in apartment occupancy rates appears to have ended. We expect continued improvements in operating parameters. Our recommendation continues as Outperform, with a price target of $110 a share.
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Fibonacci SPX

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 05:42 PM PST

Last April I wrote an article titled Fibonacci Gold and to tell you the truth, I have always been very proud of that analysis and particularly so regarding the beauty and elegance of the charts. Today’s post – Fibonacci SPX – will not compare with my previous inspiration, but I do think it has a relevant message that should give one something to think about. Even better if it helps my reader be prepared for investing/trading a stock market that I suspect is about to change rather … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

7 Ways To Find Stock Ideas: Improving Your Search Strategy

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 12:36 PM PST

Crucial to any successful investment process is having a good quot;searchquot; or quot;originationquot; strategy, i.e. ensuring that you are constantly seeing a good quot;funnelquot; of investment targets. Part of that search process is having a well-through through set of investment checklists so that you can quickly filter out the low probability time-wasters. But equally, it’s important to think about the top of the funnel – how to find new ideas?
Are you getting enough good investment … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

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2012-02-16T04:03:00.001-08:00

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2012-02-16T03:24:00.001-08:00

Financial Future

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Posted: 15 Feb 2012 04:22 PM PST

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DailyMarkets.com - Forex Trading: USDSGD Revisited

2012-02-15T18:17:00.001-08:00

DailyMarkets.com - Forex Trading: USDSGD Revisited

Forex Trading: USDSGD Revisited
Zynga Brings Slingo To Facebook
US Housing, Jobs, Inflation Data On Tap
Hot Option Plays: Could This Close Be Healthy?
Forex Trading: Usd/krw Is Consolidating After Recent Move Lower.
Stocks Picks For Thursday, February 16
JEC High On Contracts Galore
Schwab Reports Rise In DARTs
Int’l Paper Acquires Temple Inland
Apple Requests To Kick Kodak’s Corpse
Anybody Left To Buy (Technology Stocks)?
BioMarin Lowered To Underperform
Stocks Drop As Greece Worries Persist
Medco’s New Specialty Packet
Fed OK’s Capital One-ING Direct Deal
Amylin’s Bydureon Launches In The US
P&G’s ‘Tide Pods’ To Pop In U.S
CA Offers New Solutions
Earnings Preview: Applied Materials
Update On Watson’s Candidate
Regeneron’s Loss Widens, Eylea Grows
Hot Option Plays: Even With A Huff And A Puff – Market Not Down Much
New January Record For U.S. Exports From L.A. Port
Reiterating Genomic At Neutral
ETF Update: CU, FCG
The Trend Trader For Stock Trading On Thursday, February 16, 2012
The Trend Trader For ETF Trading On Thursday, February 16, 2012
The Trend Trader For Futures Trading On Thursday, February 16, 2012
The Trend Trader For Forex Trading On Thursday, February 16, 2012

Forex Trading: USDSGD Revisited

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 05:18 PM PST

Reviewing the USDSGD chart we presented a few sessions ago, the pair has broken above the trending 21day moving average and is poised to continue higher as long as the early 2012 risk on sentiment continues to wane. The pair has found some resistance at the 38.2% of the Dec-Jan move for … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Zynga Brings Slingo To Facebook

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 03:58 PM PST

02/15/12 Zynga debuted a licensing agreement with Slingo.
The popular slot machine and bingo game will be available on … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

US Housing, Jobs, Inflation Data On Tap

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 03:20 PM PST

02/15/12 A slew of US economic data will be released on Thursday. Greek developments and Mideast geopolitics will be closely … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Hot Option Plays: Could This Close Be Healthy?

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 03:19 PM PST

Cusick’s Corner 02-15-2012
I have been talking more and more about correlated assets and how some highly correlated assets are starting to diverge. I have been watching the Japanese markets running to the upside and I looked at the bond yields, specifically the 10 yr, and they have been moving together until now. If the Japanese markets continue to run and the correlation is still valid, 10 yr yields should be bouncing and that would be a potential catalyst for the bulls. With Tech, QQQ, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Forex Trading: Usd/krw Is Consolidating After Recent Move Lower.

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 03:19 PM PST

usd/krw is consolidating after recent move lower which might signal it building steam to make another move … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Stocks Picks For Thursday, February 16

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 02:31 PM PST

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Dendreon Corporation (NASDAQ:DNDN) has held up better than the other stocks and bounced off the key support line of $13.85 with expanding volume. Short-term investors can hold the stock as long as it trades above this support. If the stock can break through Wednesday's high of $15.50, we should see a strong follow through move. Keep watching DNDN for a bigger move soon.

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MercadoLibre, Inc (NASDAQ:MELI) – Nice break out today on big … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

JEC High On Contracts Galore

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 02:19 PM PST

Recently, Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) received four contracts from Arkema to Support PVC Projects in China and announced receipt of another contract from Marine Corps Logistics Command for Distribution Management Center Support.
Arkema Contracts
Jacobs will be executing four contracts from Arkema France for basic engineering services to support the provision of Arkema’s proprietary suspension and emulsion technology to four of its clients in China. Value of the contracts has not been … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Schwab Reports Rise In DARTs

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 02:10 PM PST

On Tuesday, Charles Schwab Corp. (NASDAQ:SCHW) released its Monthly Activity Report for January 2012, recording an increase of 8% in Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) from December 2011 to 468,400. However, the company's DARTs declined 8% year over year. This year-over-year fall in DARTs was mainly attributable to the absence of a seasonal rise in transactions involving Schwab Mutual Fund OneSource product.
Schwab registered a fall in new assets, with net inflow of $7.1 billion in January 2012 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Int’l Paper Acquires Temple Inland

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 02:02 PM PST

After an eight month chase, International Paper Co. (NYSE:IP) has completed the acquisition of Temple Inland (TIN) for nearly $4.5 million. International Paper has purchased the shares of Temple-Inland at $32.00 per share. The deal included an assumption of $700 million in Temple-Inland's debt.
The transaction was completed through Metal Acquisition Inc., a subsidiary of Temple Inland. With the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Apple Requests To Kick Kodak’s Corpse

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 02:00 PM PST

02/15/12 Apple has asked the New York branch of the US Bankruptcy Court for permission to sue what’s left of Kodak in a patent infringment … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Anybody Left To Buy (Technology Stocks)?

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 01:57 PM PST

While at least some market-watchers will view today’s key reversal (on extremely heavy volume) in technology bellwether Apple as a potential turning point for the sector, which has been on an incredible tear in recent weeks, there’s no shortage of data suggesting that enthusiasm for the group has reached historically untenable extremes.
For example, based on figures derived from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s weekly Commitments of Traders report, traders categorized as … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

BioMarin Lowered To Underperform

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 01:51 PM PST

We have recently downgraded BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:BMRN) to Underperform from Neutral with a target price of $35.00.
Our decision is based on valuation grounds as we believe that the stock is overvalued at current levels. Moreover, we are disappointed by the initial sales ramp of the company's latest marketed product – Firdapse. The drug was launched in the European Union in April 2010 for treating patients suffering from Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome – a rare autoimmune … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Stocks Drop As Greece Worries Persist

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 08:45 AM PST

02/15/12 US stocks closed lower Wednesday as the euro hit a 1-week low on uncertainty over Greece’s debt … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Medco’s New Specialty Packet

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 01:41 PM PST

The Specialty Pharmacy division of Medco Health Solutions (NYSE:MHS) recently announced the launch of a new medical benefit management program to efficiently handle specialty medications covered under major medical plans.
With the growing importance of pricey specialty drugs used to treat rare or complex diseases, this new benefit plan is expected to be beneficial in effectively bringing down the cost of medication amid an inflationary situation as well increasing greater efficiencies around the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Fed OK’s Capital One-ING Direct Deal

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 01:25 PM PST

It's a 'YES' for Capital One Financial Corporation's (NYSE:COF) plan to acquire ING Direct USA, the online banking unit of Amsterdam-based ING Groep NV (NYSE:ING). On Tuesday, the Federal Reserve finally approved the deal. The consent removes the doubt that the acquisition would create the next 'too-big-to fail' banking institution.
In June 2011, COF had announced that it would acquire ING Direct in a stock-cum-cash transaction. As per the terms of the deal, the company would pay $6.2 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Amylin’s Bydureon Launches In The US

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 01:25 PM PST

Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMLN) and Alkermes plc (NASDAQ:ALKS) recently announced the availability of their type II diabetes treatment, Bydureon (exenatide once-weekly) in the US.
Bydureon, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, gained approval earlier this year as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type II diabetes. This means that Bydureon can be used as a monotherapy, as well as in combination with commonly prescribed oral diabetes … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

P&G’s ‘Tide Pods’ To Pop In U.S

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 01:09 PM PST

After months of delay, Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) finally announced the commencement of the marketing campaign of its first multi-chambered laundry detergent, Tide Pods. The $150 million promotional blitz has been christened as 'Pop In and Stand Out'.
The commercial emphasizes on the multiple uses of the Tide Pods – cleaning, fighting stains and brightening colors of clothes. It highlights the different uses of the product, like popping a pod into a washer or making colors pop with … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

CA Offers New Solutions

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 01:09 PM PST

Computing major CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) has recently made some strategic moves, which reiterates the fact that cloud computing and enterprise services are the two main areas of development for the company. CA is leveraging its cloud computing expertise and rolling out innovative solutions to grow its business.
CA has recently integrated its new cloud offering CA AppLogic turnkey platform with International Game Technology's (IGT) IGT Cloud for delivering advanced casino software and better … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Earnings Preview: Applied Materials

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 12:50 PM PST

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is scheduled to announce its fiscal first-quarter 2012 results on February 16, 2012. We witness only one upward movement in analyst estimates in the build-up to the release.
Prior-Quarter Synopsis
AMAT's fourth quarter 2011 pro forma earnings were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate as lower revenue and margins were partially offset by strong opex management and a lower-than-expected tax rate.
Revenue growth was weak across the Display and EES (solar) … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Update On Watson’s Candidate

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 12:40 PM PST

Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NYSE:WPI) along with partner Columbia Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ:CBRX) recently announced that the latter has transferred the new drug application (NDA) for progesterone vaginal gel 8% to the former. The companies are seeking to get the candidate approved for use in the reduction of risk of preterm birth in women with a singleton gestation and a short uterine cervical length in the mid-trimester of pregnancy.
The transfer does not involve any additional payment and following … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Regeneron’s Loss Widens, Eylea Grows

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 12:20 PM PST

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s (NASDAQ:REGN) fourth quarter 2011 net loss (excluding special items but including stock-based compensation) of 54 cents per share was narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a net loss of 63 cents. The company suffered a loss of 17 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. The wider year over year loss was attributable to higher operating expenses and lower revenues.
The Fourth Quarter in Details
Total revenue in the reported quarter declined 8% to $123.0 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Hot Option Plays: Even With A Huff And A Puff – Market Not Down Much

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 12:18 PM PST

Cusick’s Corner 02-15-2012
I have talked about this type of market in the past where the risk in the upside, or more specifically with missing the upside, is the risk. While yields in bonds are still not moving and are up pricewise, the S&Ps were able to break 1350. If this can hold into the close then this could keep the strength in the bid. I do not want to see a close below 1350 at the end of day because this may put into further question the current upside. Some of the big money may be … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

New January Record For U.S. Exports From L.A. Port

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 12:09 PM PST

Following up on a record-setting year in 2011 for U.S. export containers shipped from the Port of Los Angeles, another record was set last month, this time for the most ever loaded outbound containers shipped in the month of January, at 168,427. That was a 5.9% increase over last January, and a 19% increase over two years ago. … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Reiterating Genomic At Neutral

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 12:05 PM PST

We reiterate our Neutral recommendation on Genomic Health (NASDAQ:GHDX) following its fourth-quarter 2011 results though the performance missed the Zacks Consensus Estimates on both fronts – revenue and earnings.
While Genomic currently has two products in its portfolio, Oncotype DX breast and Oncotype DX colon cancer tests, the latter has yet to make any significant contribution to the top line. Banking on its several strategies directed toward an increasing acceptance of the Oncotype DX test, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

ETF Update: CU, FCG

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:30 AM PST

Weekly update on the First Trust ISE Revere Natural Gas Index Fund and the First Trust ISE Global Copper Index … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

The Trend Trader For Stock Trading On Thursday, February 16, 2012

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 04:03 AM PST

By ForexMansion.com

The Trend Trader for the Dow 30 Stocks
For Trading On Thursday, February 16, 2012

In alphabetical order by symbol

Close
%
Change

3×1

7×5
Minor
Trend
Major
Trend
Trend Reading

AA – Alcoa Inc
10.10
− 1.08
10.24
10.48

Bearish

AXP – American Express Company
51.52
− 0.85
51.91
51.93

Bearish

BA – Boeing Co
75.21
− 0.46
75.26
75.16

Neutral

BAC – Bank of America Corporation
7.78
− 2.51
8.06
8.06

Bearish

CAT – Caterpillar Inc
112.53
− … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

The Trend Trader For ETF Trading On Thursday, February 16, 2012

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 04:03 AM PST

By ForexMansion.com

The Trend Trader for ETFs
For Trading On Thursday, February 16, 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
− 0.04
110.54
110.41

Neutral

BND – Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
83.69
− 0.13
83.76
83.70

Bearish

DBC – DB Commodity Index Tracking Fd
28.61
+ 0.35
28.54
28.50

Bullish

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The Trend Trader For Futures Trading On Thursday, February 16, 2012

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 04:03 AM PST

By ForexMansion.com

The Trend Trader for Futures
For Trading On Thursday, February 16, 2012

INDICES

Close
%
Change

3×1

7×5
Minor
Trend
Major
Trend
Trend Reading

S&P 500 – Mar ESH2
1342.25
− 0.41
1346.64
1341.17

Neutral

Dow Jones – Mar YMH2
12763
− 0.60
12817
12788

Bearish

Nasdaq – Mar NQH2
2557.50
− 0.72
2567.56
2541.33

Neutral

Russell – Mar TFH2
813.30
− 0.83
819.16
818.53

Bearish

INTEREST RATES

US T-Bond – Mar ZBH2
143-10
− … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

The Trend Trader For Forex Trading On Thursday, February 16, 2012

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 04:03 AM PST

By ForexMansion.com

The Trend Trader for Forex
For Trading On Thursday, February 16, 2012

THE BIG SIX

Close
%
Change

3×1

7×5
Minor
Trend
Major
Trend
Trend Reading

AUDUSD – Aust Dollar / US Dollar
1.0700
+ 0.07
1.0710
1.0719

Bearish

EURUSD – Euro / US Dollar
1.3067
− 0.48
1.3153
1.3183

Bearish

GBPUSD – British Pound / US Dollar
1.5692
0.00
1.5728
1.5806

Bearish

USDCAD – US Dollar / Canadian Dollar
0.9996
+ 0.10
0.9990
0.9991

Bullish

USDCHF – US Dollar / … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

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DailyMarkets.com - FMD: Second Quarter

2012-02-15T12:12:00.001-08:00

DailyMarkets.com - FMD: Second Quarter

FMD: Second Quarter
EA Releases Mass Effect 3 Demo
Hasbro Busy With Gaming Deals
AngioDynamics’ NeverTouch Kit OK’d
Another Original Series On Netflix
Analyst Interviews: Publishing Industry Stock Review
Vodafone Eyeing Cable & Wireless
Italian Problem For Lockheed F-35
Polcari: “Mixed Bag Today…our Economy Continues To Struggle”
FMC Tech Hamstrung By Project Costs
SCANA Misses EPS, Rev Est
WPPGY On Expansion Spree
Watsco Tops EPS, Misses Sales
Mack-Cali Marginally Beats
America Movil Reports A Mixed Bag
A Pekingese Or A Beijingese?
Forex Trading: USDJPY Has Support At The 78.16-18 Level
Forex Trading: EURUSD On The 38.2 Of The Move Up From 2012 Low
Earnings Preview: DIRECTV
Iran Halts Exports, Oil Rallies Above $102

FMD: Second Quarter

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:55 AM PST

FMD: Second Quarter – Enhanced Clarity
Ann Heffron, CFA

On January 31, 2012, the The First Marblehead Company (FMD) reported its fiscal 2012 second quarter results for the period ending December 31, 2011. For the quarter, FMD recorded a net loss from education financing of $3.5 million, or a diluted loss per share of $0.03, including a $0.3 million gain on proceeds from the TERI settlement and a $12.5 million one-time tax benefit related to FMD's settlement with the Massachusetts Appellate … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

EA Releases Mass Effect 3 Demo

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:50 AM PST

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) has released the demo version of its much anticipated Mass Effect 3, which can be played on Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox 360 gaming system, Sony Corp's (NYSE:SNE) PlayStation 3 and PCs. Touted the most-awaited game of 2012, Mass Effect 3 will help gamers to launch an all-out attack on an ancient alien race, Reapers, to regain control on Earth as Commander Shepard. The full version of the game is scheduled to release on March 6, 2012.
The demo version of the game … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Hasbro Busy With Gaming Deals

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:35 AM PST

Toy-maker, Hasbro Inc. (HAS) is all set to expand its global branded play experiences through several partnerships in the world of gaming. One such alliance was formed last week with Zynga, the world's largest social game developer with more than 227 million monthly active users.
Under the agreement, Hasbro secured the license to develop and distribute product lines based on Zynga's game brands. The first joint-venture product will likely be available from fall 2012. Zynga has created … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

AngioDynamics’ NeverTouch Kit OK’d

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:25 AM PST

Therapeutic and diagnostic devices maker AngioDynamics (NASDAQ:ANGO) has won the green signal of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for its NeverTouch Direct procedure kit. The new kit has been geared for use with the company's VenaCure EVLT laser vein treatment.
The NeverTouch Direct provides surgeons the ability to treat varicose veins (abnormally swollen veins) with fewer procedure steps by eliminating the need for a long guide wire or guiding sheath. Varicose veins affect more … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Another Original Series On Netflix

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:05 AM PST

According to recent news from Bloomberg, Netflix Inc. (NFLX) is on the brink of producing another original series called Orange Is the New Black. Based on a communications executive's autobiography, it has been rumored that Netflix will produce 13 episodes of this new comedy series.
Netflix grabbed the rights of the original series from Jenji Leslie Kohan, a television writer, producer and director, well known for her comedy drama Weeds. If the deal materializes, Orange Is the New Black will … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Analyst Interviews: Publishing Industry Stock Review

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:50 AM PST

The U.S. publishing industry has long been grappling with sinking advertising revenue, which got worse with the global economic downturn. At the core of the industry's problems is declining print readership as more readers choose to get free online news, thereby making the print-advertising model increasingly irrelevant.

Changing consumer preferences and the advent of new and innovative technologies have been altering the way news is read and offered. Readers now have more choices to collect … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Vodafone Eyeing Cable & Wireless

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:50 AM PST

British mobile phone giant Vodafone Group Plc (NYSE:VOD) is mulling bids to acquire Cable & Wireless Worldwide Plc.
Vodafone is in the early stage of evaluating the benefits of a potential offer and is not sure whether the bid will take pace. If the deal proposed, it will likely be in cash. According to the Times of London, Vodafone is considering an offer of £700 million ($1.1 billion) to buy Cable & Wireless.
Over the next few years, mobile data expansion will be the key growth driver … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Italian Problem For Lockheed F-35

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:50 AM PST

Trouble for Lockheed Martin Corporation's (NYSE:LMT) largest program, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, is mounting. Per media reports, Italy is contemplating scaling back its F-35 order of 131 units to 101. The grapevine is abuzz that Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti plans to shore up public accounts by reducing defense spending and F-35 comes across as a lucrative target for that.
Earlier, on Monday, President Obama submitted the fiscal 2013 U.S. budget proposal to the Congress. The proposal … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Polcari: “Mixed Bag Today…our Economy Continues To Struggle”

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:50 AM PST

02/15/12 ICAP Equities’ Kenneth Polcari discusses the latest economic data, Greece’s looming March 20 debt deadline and expectations for the global central … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

FMC Tech Hamstrung By Project Costs

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:35 AM PST

Oil drilling equipment maker FMC Technologies Inc. (NYSE:FTI) reported fourth quarter diluted earnings per share of 41 cents, well below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 51 cents. The weaker-than-expected results were mainly due to lower subsea margins owing to higher project costs and expenses.
However, compared with the year-ago period, FMC's earnings per share improved by a handsome 20.6% (from 34 cents to 41 cents) on the back of strength in surface systems orders. The fourth quarter 2010 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

SCANA Misses EPS, Rev Est

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:25 AM PST

Natural gas and electric company SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG) has reported fourth quarter 2011 earnings of 76 cents per share, up 2.7% compared to the prior year quarter. However, it failed to meet the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 79 cents.
For full year 2011, SCANA has reported earnings of $3.01 per share compared to $2.99 per share in prior year but failed to meet the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.04.

Operating revenue of $1,036.0 million declined by 9.6% from the year-ago level of $1,146 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

WPPGY On Expansion Spree

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:25 AM PST

Advertising titan, WPP plc's (NASDAQ:WPPGY) wholly-owned subsidiary, tenthavenue recently agreed to acquire China-based Wisereach in partnership with GroupM; completion of the acquisition being subject to obtaining regulatory approvals.
Wisereach is a leading mobile marketing agency, founded in Beijing in 2009. Its client base includes big names as Audi, Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL), Michelin and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT).
In addition, XM Asia announced an agreement for acquiring a stake in … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Watsco Tops EPS, Misses Sales

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:25 AM PST

Watsco Inc. (NYSE:WSO) fiscal 2011 fourth quarter EPS increased 26% to 39 cents from 31 cents reported in the year-earlier quarter. EPS comfortably surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 35 cents.
Total revenue dropped 1.8% year over year to $646 from the prior-year quarter of $657 million. Revenue in the quarter was hurt by 12% on a same-store-sales basis. Revenue missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $699 million.
Fiscal 2011 Performance
In 2011, EPS was $2.74, increasing 10% year over year … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Mack-Cali Marginally Beats

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:25 AM PST

Mack-Cali Realty Corp. (NYSE:CLI), a real estate investment trust (REIT), reported FFO (funds from operations) of $68.1 million or 68 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2011, up considerably from $64.2 million or 69 cents per share in the year-earlier quarter. 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.
The reported FFO per share for fourth quarter 2011 … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

America Movil Reports A Mixed Bag

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:25 AM PST

AmericaMovil (NYSE:AMX), the largest telecom carrier in Latin America has reported fourth quarter earnings per ADR of 31 cents, far below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 49 cents and down 39.5% from 51 cents in the year-ago quarter.
Earnings for the quarter were primarily affected by lower interconnection charges and unfavorable currency translation. Net profit plunged 36.2% year over year to MXN$16.3 billion ($1.2 billion). EPADR for FY11 declined 2.2% year over year to $1.74 and Net profit … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

A Pekingese Or A Beijingese?

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:23 AM PST

The verdict is in. A Pekingese won the Westminster Dog Show. Not exactly an image of twisted steel and sex appeal, the 11-pounder fits inside his trophy. He looks like the proverbial dog that chased a car and caught it. I think it was his strut that won it, or, more accurately, his wobble.
Of course, I'm not a dog person and won't be until the expected life span of my chosen one exceeds my own. What I am is someone interested in irrelevant associations and disambiguation. So, … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Forex Trading: USDJPY Has Support At The 78.16-18 Level

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:22 AM PST

The USDJPY corrected off new 3 plus month highs but has found support against the 38.2% of the move up from yesterday's lows (see chart above at 78.159). The support level also corresponds with the 61.8% of the move down from the post BOJ intervention high on the daily chart and the ceiling area from the Nov/Dec period (see chart below – at the 78.18 area).
The USDJPY has trended consistently higher over the month of February and was boosted yesterday by the BOJ surprise … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Forex Trading: EURUSD On The 38.2 Of The Move Up From 2012 Low

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:22 AM PST

The 38.2% of the move up from the 2012 low comes in at the 1.3054 level. The EURUSDis testing this level a the moment. A move below will look toward the near double bottom for the month at the 1.3025 level (from Feb 1st – 1.3025 low – and Feb 6th- at 1.3027 low). A look at the 5 minute chart below also has some support along bottom trendline. It is not as important as the 38.2% on the daily but shorter term traders may be attracted to the level as a … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Earnings Preview: DIRECTV

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:15 AM PST

DIRECTV(NASDAQ:DTV) is slated to release its fourth quarter 2011 results on Thursday, February 16 before the opening bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the fourth quarter is pegged at 91 cents, representing an annualized growth of 23.46%.
With respect to earnings surprise over the trailing four quarters, DTV has outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the last four quarters. The average earnings surprise was a positive 9.45%, implying that the company has outdone the Zacks … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Iran Halts Exports, Oil Rallies Above $102

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 05:00 AM PST

02/15/12 Front month crude oil prices touched above $102 a barrel this afternoon after Iran halted crude exports to Europe in retaliation of a planned embargo later this … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

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Audits Plug Claims Leakage Issues

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Guess Loses Bid to Dismiss Gucci Trademark Case

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Report: Property-Casualty Insurers Seek Risk-Adjusted Expense Efficiency

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Vermont Agency Says Irene Had Lessons for New Climate

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Carbon Monoxide Sickens More Than 25 in Pennsylvania

Malfunctioning heaters are being blamed for high levels of carbon monoxide that sickened more than two dozen people at a Pennsylvania ...

New Jersey Public Adjuster Charged With Defrauding Insurance Companies

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OSHA Fines New York Wal-Mart $365,500 for Repeated Safety Hazards

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Member of McDonnell Family Sues Boeing

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Indiana City Gets $600K Grant to Combat Flooding

A southwestern Indiana town has won a $600,000 grant to address its long-running flooding woes by improving its drainage infrastructure. ...

Ohio Considers Adding More Highway Cable Barriers

Ohio has cable barriers along 300 miles of highways, and it's considering adding more. The cables are cheaper and less damaging than ...

Fatal Distracted Driving Accident Haunts Michigan Man

Jeremy Griffin was returning from his snowplowing route on Feb. 13, 2011, when he looked away from the road for a "split second'' and ...

Michigan Woman Says Fire Response Wasn’t Swift

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State Agents Raid Metro Atlanta Car Body Shop

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3 Face Federal Charges for Oil Spill Fraud

Officials say three Florida Panhandle residents face federal charges for filing fraudulent claims related to the Gulf Coast oil spill. The ...

Family of Slain Girl Sues Georgia Apartment Complex

The family of a 7-year-old girl who was slain is accusing managers of her apartment complex of failing to properly check the background of ...

Florida Could Curb Lawsuits Against Doctors

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Judge Tosses Spill Claims Against BP Contractor

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Worker Dies After Texas City Industrial Accident

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Louisiana City Works to Remove Dilapidated Structures

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California Investigates PG&E Pipeline Safety Practices

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Alaska Becomes 23rd State With Yellow Dot Program

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Idaho Considers Changes to State Concussion Law

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