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Asia's Stocks Post Biggest Decline in Three Weeks Amid Japan Share Sales Nov 21, 2009
Asian Stocks Post Biggest Drop in Three Weeks on Japan Concerns - Bloomberg ... Asian Stocks Post Biggest Drop in Three Weeks on Japan Concerns ... Stocks on the gauge trade at an average 1. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
U.S. Stocks Join Global Retreat as Dell, Horton Shares Fall; Dollar Climbs Nov 21, 2009
U.S. Stocks Join Global Retreat as Dell Slumps, Dollar Advances - Bloomberg ... U.S. Stocks Join Global Retreat as Dell Slumps, Dollar Advances ... Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks fell, joining a global retreat, as earnings at Dell Inc. and D.R. Horton Inc. trailed analysts estimates and concern grew that European Central Bank policy makers will phase out economic stimulus measures. (Bloomberg -- US)
German Government Bonds Set for Weekly Gain on View Stocks Rally May Stall Nov 21, 2009
Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- German 10-year government bonds were little changed, posting their first weekly gain in three, as a decline in producer prices fueled concern a rally in stocks may have outpaced prospects for economic growth ... European stocks dropped and the spread between German and so- called peripheral countries widened as investors bought the safest assets. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
U.K. Shares Decline for Fourth Day on Concern Economy to Falter; Tui Drops Nov 21, 2009
U.K. Stocks Extend Weekly Drop as Thomas Cook, Tui Travel Fall - Bloomberg ... U.K. Stocks Extend Weekly Drop as Thomas Cook, Tui Travel Fall ... Stocks in the region declined today as European Central Bank President said the bank will gradually withdraw the emergency cash it has pumped into the economy in order to ensure it doesnt fuel inflation. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Chip sector downgrade 'baseless,' says analyst Nov 20, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO Chip stocks swooneed Thursday (Nov ... Chip stocks traded lower on the downgrade. (EETimes)
Tatas raise Rs 600 cr from sale of DVRs Nov 20, 2009
MUMBAI: The Tatas have made a killing by selling a significant part of their differential voting rights (DVRs) holdings in Tata Motors over the past few months. Tata Sons, the Tata groups holding company, and Tata Steel together have sold 21% DVR stake in the groups commercial vehicle major to raise over Rs 600 crore between September and November. (India Times)
Carney Shows How Canada Controls Risk So Central Banks Worldwide Can Too Nov 20, 2009
financial stocks, the biggest industry on the Canadian index, have fallen only 13 percent versus 47 percent for their S&P 500 peers. Hes handled the financial crisis brilliantly, , chief executive officer of Manulife Financial Corp., North Americas largest insurer by market value, said in a Nov. 18 interview. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Silver price soars on heavy demand, high hopes for gains Nov 20, 2009
ASK MATT ABOUT STOCKS. By John Waggoner, USA TODAY Gold has been getting all the press, but silver is on a streak, too. (USA Today -- Money)
Travel with peace of mind (9) Nov 20, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Edition. My photo of beautiful Agrigento in this feature (by my mother Pam Price) in The Malibu Times today. (Malibu Times, CA)
Market would continue to move within a band: Shinsei Asset Management Nov 20, 2009
We have seen various other news factors, which are driving individual or certain sector stocks but there is no clear-cut direction for this market, I mean the market is moving in a very small band and at every point of time when it goes up by a 1000 points or under Sensex, one tends to feel that the market gets into an overvalued territory and then cools off, so I believe that the market would continue to move within a band but the general bias is upwards and over the medium-to-long term I... (India Times)
HTC in good fiscal shape Nov 20, 2009
Today's Weather Catskill, NY. Today's Front Page Online Poll. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
* Business Briefs Nov 20, 2009
Shares closed flat yesterday, reversing early gains that were led by construction stocks, dealers said ... Gainers led losers 1,263 to 1,361, with 264 stocks unchanged. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Take Stock in Florida: These books are worth reading Nov 20, 2009
I distinctly remember the oil run up and subsequent crash during the 1970s, and recently pulled out charts of the oil stocks. I had forgotten how fast and how violently those stocks reacted to changes in the "black gold" pricing ... Lest we think that we need not be aware of futures patterns and just concentrate upon stock analysis, here's a short flash from Bloomberg a few days ago: "Asian stocks fall, government bonds rally as oil falls; yuan forwards rise." The small world is here. (The News-Press -- Business)
Trader Vic Says Buy Gold, Aussie Dollar Nov 20, 2009
Investing in gold-mining stocks is similar to buying gold, he said, but "you don't get the same bang for the buck." ... Access six valuable screens that show you top stocks in different categories. (Investors Business Daily)
Gold Q3 demand dropped by 49 pc: WGC Nov 20, 2009
Gold Q3 demand dropped by 49 pc due to high prices: WGC- Bullion-Markets-The Economic Times. Gold Q3 demand dropped by 49 pc due to high prices: WGC20 Nov 2009, 1338 hrs IST, PTI. (India Times)
JSE tracks weaker US futures Nov 20, 2009
Dow Jones Newswires reported that US stocks opened lower Thursday as an analyst downgrade weighed on a slate of chip companies and on economic worries ahead of some morning reports. Early on Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average traded down 112 points, or 1. (Business Report, South Africa)
Health Rx Math: Heroic Efforts, Upfront Fees Nov 20, 2009
Access six valuable screens that show you top stocks in different categories ... Always look for the best performing stocks in the best performing groups. (Investors Business Daily)
FII holdings in India Inc rising Nov 20, 2009
"FII inflows have been one of the drivers for the up-move in the markets, pumping in (net) $16 billion into the equity markets in 2009, while the mutual funds continue to remain net sellers in the market. Thus going ahead, there could be a rise in the FII holdings in the ownership of the stocks," Dinesh Thakkar, CMD of Angel Broking, said. Also, retail shareholding continues to fall steadily, now down to 8. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Asia Considers Capital Controls as `Hot Money' Inflows Threaten Recovery Nov 20, 2009
Officials from India, South Korea and Indonesia are among those who have expressed concern over the funds flooding into their markets, prompting gains in stocks, real estate and other assets ... 77 billion) of Indian stocks this year, after being net sellers in 2008, sending the rupee 4. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Despite market turmoil, Alaska considers risky bond strategy Nov 20, 2009
The state would invest the money, mostly in stocks, hoping to earn more than the cost to pay off the bonds ... The best time to have sold the bonds and then bought stocks would have been last March, when the Dow Jones was at a multi-year low. (Juneau Empire)
Japan's Bonds Gain a Second Week on Outlook for Interest Rates, Deflation Nov 20, 2009
Given the yen appreciation and the decline in stocks, investors cannot help but to buy bonds, said , chief Japan interest-rate strategist at Deutsche Securities Inc. in Tokyo. Also month-end demand from pension funds can be expected as they seek to extend duration. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Real estate: Volumes, not prices, are the way ahead Nov 20, 2009
Indias realty firms would like to forget the festive season of 2009 considering that home buyers stayed away even during the most auspicious period of the year when normally sales pick up. The economic slowdown had a major impact on home sales, although there are indications that buyers are slowly coming back to the market. (India Times)
JPMorgan May Hear Break-Up Talk in Health Debate Nov 20, 2009
Fears related to the governments massive, new role in markets have waned with the big in financial stocks since March lows. Blunting the Impact. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Top Eurobank prepares for 'global economic collapse'... Nov 20, 2009
Only leveraging stocks in long term trends, keeping half the assets in gold, free of the dollar collapse and that of other fiat currencies ... In US, there has been no Dow Jones crash, its been a real estate crash with cashing in Stocks for funds to pay short position losses ... The latest rumour is that the gols stocks of the US (and others) are actually gold plated tungsten bars. (The Drudge Report)
US at a crossroads Nov 20, 2009
While this may create the appearance of recovery, with rising stocks and less short-term unemployment, average citizens will notice a sharp decline in their standard of living. It will get harder and harder to make ends meet as wages increase less than the cost of everyday goods. (Asia Times Online)
Get Out Now! Nov 20, 2009
In other words, should you opt to sell some of your dollar-denominated investments (like U.S. stocks) and buy investments that are denominated in Chinese yuan, Brazilian real, South African rand, and so on and so forth (like foreign stocks), you have stronger purchasing power today than you'll likely have in six or 12 months ... So, again, don't change your approach when you go searching for stocks abroad -- simply change your purview ... At the end of the day, however, the most important point... (MSNBC -- Business)
Cash for Clunkers: 100% Gainers to Sell Now Nov 20, 2009
Keep your car; sell these stocks ... If you're looking to winnow your watch list down to just those stocks you might actually buy, you can check out Inside Value's complete list of recommendations for the low, low price of ... Shannon doesn't own any of the stocks mentioned. (MSNBC -- Business)
Maxis opens first-day trade with 9% premium Nov 20, 2009
However, prices should climb gradually over the next six months as funds, especially those looking for yield stocks, re-adjust and re-allocate their portfolios, he said. Based on its closing price of RM5. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Suzlon sells 35% in Belgian & Hansen Nov 20, 2009
Suzlon sells 35% in Belgian arm Hansen- Market News-Stocks-Markets-The Economic Times. . (India Times)
World Stocks and Dollar Both Gain Nov 20, 2009
LONDON (Reuters) - Financial markets saw a rare breakdown in correlations on Friday with world stocks eking out modest gains after the previous sessions losses but the dollar strengthening ... EUROPEAN STOCKS BOUNCE ... European shares rebounded from the previous session's sharp falls and snapped a three-day losing run, aided by gains in commodity stocks. (ABC News -- Business)
Brazil `Buy' Ratings Sink to Record Low as Mobius Sees Commodity-Led Gains Nov 20, 2009
Buy ratings on Brazilian stocks fell to 44 ... While , the chairman of Templeton Asset Management, said stocks in China and Brazil are among the cheapest worldwide compared with assets, Prudential Financial Inc. and ING Investment Management Inc. say valuations are too high to ignore ... Analysts have been cutting buy ratings on Brazilian stocks for five straight months, according to Bloomberg data. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Emerging-Market Currency Measures Won't Reverse Gains, Brown Brothers Says Nov 20, 2009
Brazil said Nov. 18 it would impose a tax to close a distortion caused by last months levy on foreign purchases of stocks and bonds aimed at curbing the reals 34 percent gain this year against the dollar ... Emerging markets are poised to extend their biggest rally in a decade as investors borrow dollars to buy stocks, bonds and currencies in the worlds fastest growing economies, , the London-based head of market research and strategy at Roubini Global Economics, said earlier this... (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Bovespa Declines on New Tax Concern, Commodity Slide; Real, Bolsa Retreat Nov 20, 2009
Brazil Stocks Fall on Tax Concern, Commodity Drop; Real Slips - Bloomberg ... Brazil Stocks Fall on Tax Concern, Commodity Drop; Real Slips ... Financial stocks declined the most in two weeks after the government said it would tax new depositary receipts, extending the so-called IOF tax that levied a 2 percent charge on purchase of Brazilian equity by foreign investors. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
AAUW looks ahead to 2010 Nov 20, 2009
He has also written six books, Super Stocks (1984,) The Wall Street Waltz (1987,) 100 Minds that Made the Market (1993,) The Only Three Questions that Count (2006,) The Ten Roads to Riches (2008) and How to Smell a Rat (2009,) the last three of which made the New York Times best-seller list. His books have been translated into nine languages. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Cash-strapped family cos seek PE support Nov 19, 2009
Cash-strapped family companies seek PE support- Market News-Stocks-Markets-The Economic Times. . (India Times)
Zero-Sum Ideas Don't Add Up To Leadership Nov 19, 2009
eIBD Investor's Business Daily Digital Edition. Access recent eIBD issues easily. (Investors Business Daily)
IPO issuers ready to eat humble pie Nov 19, 2009
The dismal performance of some of the recent initial public offerings seems to be prompting some of the prospective issuers to be a bit more "generous" when it comes to pricing their issues. For instance, last month, a mid-sized Mumbai-based realty firm announced that it was looking to raise around Rs 1,500 crore through an IPO.. (India Times)
Govt set to auction ECB entitlements Nov 19, 2009
Brazil announced last month that it is imposing a 2% tax on foreign capital inflows into stocks and bonds to stem the appreciation in its currency, the Real. In 2007, when India was struggling to cope with a surge in the inflow of foreign money, it set limits on ECBs and curbed the use of participatory notes to invest in the stock market. (India Times)
Gold extends record high on weak $ Nov 19, 2009
HONG KONG: Doubts about the pace of economic recovery hit Asian markets on Thursday, with Japanese stocks falling to a four-month low and the Australian dollar down for a third day as a December interest rate hike no longer looked like a sure thing ... The MSCI index of Asia Pacific stocks outside Japan was relatively unchanged, but still near a 15-month high reached on Tuesday ... U.S. stocks futures were down 0. (India Times)
Governance code for unlisted cos Nov 19, 2009
Govt mulling governance code for unlisted companies- Market News-Stocks-Markets-The Economic Times. . (India Times)
US stocks end mainly lower Nov 19, 2009
US stocks mainly lower after disappointing data - Global Markets-Markets-The Economic Times ... US stocks mainly lower after disappointing data 19 Nov 2009, 0638 hrs IST, AGENCIES ... NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks ended mostly lower Wednesday, as investors consolidated recent hefty gains in the face of some disappointing news on US inflation and housing starts. (India Times)
Stocks to watch: Hero Honda, JSW Steel, Great Offshore, ONGC Nov 19, 2009
MUMBAI: Crude oil prices hovered above $79 per barrel in Asian trade Thursday amid mixed signals over the strength of the global economic recovery. Crude for December delivery was down to $79. (India Times)
Lot of consolidation in the offing: JV Cap Nov 19, 2009
I was looking at some of the stocks that you have recommended, you are bullish on a lot of these our small cap, midcap stocks, you believe these would have stories going ahead what are the kind of upsides that you are targeting on your recommendations. We are seeing upside in some of the stocks that we have suggested for today we are looking at anything between a 15% and 25% over the long term and a couple of stocks which we are suggesting we are looking at the same kind of appreciation over the... (India Times)
Mutual Funds: Its not about timing Nov 19, 2009
Investment gurus often say that the the best time to buy stocks is when the herd exits. Those who followed this advice a year ago when stocks were ravaged would be much better off today with the upswing in the market ... Investment gurus often say that the the best time to buy stocks is when the herd exits. (India Times)
Mobius bets big on BRIC stocks, expects 40% gain Nov 19, 2009
ISTANBUL: Mark Mobius said stocks in Brazi 00004000 l, Russia, India and China are likely to rise by 30-40% within three-to-four years as higher economic growth and lower government debt spurs corporate earnings ... The biggest growth areas in emerging markets are in the consumer and commodity industries, with China and Brazil offer among the cheapest stocks worldwide, Mobius said ... Developing-nation equities have more than doubled from their low point in March and gained three times more this... (India Times)
JSW Steel will get an anchor investor with JFE stake sale: Ajay Parmar Nov 19, 2009
Ajay Parmar, Emkay Global, told ET Now that the stake sale by JSW Steel will provide it with a strong anchor investor. What do you make of the deal. (India Times)
Expect markets to be subdued today as well: Trendwatchindia.com Nov 19, 2009
com- Views/Recommendations-Stocks-Markets-The Economic Times ... It came to 155 and then after that, it has dipped a little bit five or six days, what some would call a flat sort of formation and then it started moving up again, so thats a fairly good set up for an entry and this stock has been a good performer and this bull market also, so Neyveli and IDFC, the other one, two of the three longs, they are also good stocks to switch into from stocks that are not performing for long-term... (India Times)
JSW-JFE will re-rate the Indian steel sector: Centrum Broking Nov 19, 2009
Niraj Shah, Senior Research Analyst, Centrum Broking feels the JSW-JFE stake sale deal is a big plus for all companies in the Indian steel sector. Here is what he told ET NOW. (India Times)
Hero Honda set to reward investors Nov 19, 2009
Shareholders of Hero Honda Motors, who have received at least Rs 177 per share as dividends in the last decade, could look forward for another windfall payout soon, as Indias top two-wheeler maker ponders appropriate uses for its cash pile amid a dearth of suitable deployment options. The maker of Karizma and Splendour motorcycles, a habitual growth monster that is set to exceed sales targets this year, is sitting on a cash mountain of Rs. (India Times)
Market Watch: Sensex rangebound; realty, IT, banks down Nov 19, 2009
Sensex rangebound; realty, IT, banks down- Market News-Stocks-Markets-The Economic Times ... Gains in metals and FMCG were offset by realty and IT stocks ... Gains in metals and FMCG were offset by realty and IT stocks. (India Times)
JFE Steel to acquire 10% stake in JSW Steel; stock surges Nov 19, 2009
MUMBAI: Shares of JSW Steel were in demand Thursday amid media reports that Japans JFE Steel Corp is expected to form a capital alliance with the Indian steel manufacturer. Reports suggest that JFE Steel will acquire of 10 per cent of JSW Steel and the former will pay up to 50 billion yen for JSW stake. (India Times)
A mkt from 4800 Nifty to 5200: Edelweiss Nov 19, 2009
A range-bound market basically from 4800 Nifty to 5200: Edelweiss- Views/Recommendations-Stocks-Markets-The Economic Times ... A quick word on what we have seen in terms of news flows, Hero Honda, potential dividend round the corner, would you still play auto stocks and do you think that this dividend yield, the dividend promise is going to see more new 52-week highs coming out of that sector, particularly Hero Honda ... Lets talk about those mid-cap themes, anything in that agri space or the... (India Times)
Page Inds: Stock trading at an all-time high Nov 19, 2009
Page Inds: Stock trading at an all-time high- Stocks in News-Stocks-Markets-The Economic Times. . (India Times)
Stocks close lower on recovery worries Nov 19, 2009
Stocks close slightly lower on recovery worries ... 18: Tech stocks are among the losers on today's pullback, reports CNBC's Bertha Coombs ... NEW YORK - Disappointing forecasts from technology companies and an unexpected drop in home construction added to worries about the economy and sent stocks modestly lower. (MSNBC -- Business)
Landlord law over the top Nov 19, 2009
Articles receiving the most comments in the past 72 hours. Have you ever stolen anything. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Stewardship investing - putting money where your morals are Nov 19, 2009
The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) founded an insurance fund in 1832 to provide life assurance to its members - and excluded investments in "sin" stocks. That insurance fund, now the FTSE 100 company, Friends Provident, celebrated its 175th anniversary. (Kalona News, IA)
Billionaire Warren Buffett gives tips on corporate governance Nov 19, 2009
These include treating shareholders like partners, not taking on debt, preferring to buy family-owned businesses, and being free to talk about anything except the stocks that Berkshire is buying or selling, which would create investing competition. A highlight of Berkshires annual general meeting, which welcomed about 36,000 investors and their guests last year, is the gruelling six-hour Qion with Warren Buffett. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
US stocks down Nov 19, 2009
NEW YORK: Stocks drifted lower Wednesday after an unexpected drop in home construction and disappointing forecasts from technology companies added to worries about the U.S. economic recovery ... Falling stocks narrowly outpaced those that rose on the New York Stock Exchange, where volume came to 1 ... The drop in the dollar offered only modest support to stocks. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Traditional bank M&A activity still a year away Nov 19, 2009
Stocks for many Georgia banks are trading at less than half their book values, and a righting will take some time, said Tom Powell, banking attorney with LLP.. For most larger regional and national lenders, acquisitions of tiny banks through the FDIC are too time consuming, and many of the larger regional players thanks to bailouts and aggressive write-offs appear to be survivors. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Liberty Media Corporation/ Nov 19, 2009
The Series A and Series B Liberty Starz tracking stocks are currently trading on a when-issued basis under the symbols "LSTAV" and "LSTBV," respectively ... Nothing in this press release shall constitute a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell shares of LEI, any of the Liberty Media tracking stocks or shares of the new company to be issued pursuant to the Merger Agreement with DIRECTV. The offer and sale of shares in the proposed Split-Off and the DTV Business Combination will only be made... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Stocks Fall, Dragging Down Topix for Seventh Day; Mitsubishi UFJ Declines Nov 19, 2009
Japanese Stocks Fall on Share Sales; Topix Drops a Seventh Day - Bloomberg ... Japanese Stocks Fall on Share Sales; Topix Drops a Seventh Day ... 71, with more than twice as many stocks declining as advancing. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Mitsubishi UFJ's Planned Sale Spells `Harsh World' for Japan Bank Rivals Nov 19, 2009
The stocks are among the worst-performing major banks in the world this year, and the companies trail global rivals in capital strength, lending profitability and return on equity, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The big Japanese banks seem unable to change, to become leaders, innovators, said , president of Atlantis Investment Research Corp. in Tokyo, which manages about $3 billion in assets. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Four Seasons, Jumeirah Planning First Hotels in Brazil as Economy Recovers Nov 19, 2009
The reals gains have been driven in part by investors buying stocks and bonds on prospects the country is among those emerging fastest from the global financial crisis. Brazil won an investment-grade rating from Moodys Investors Service in September, putting it one level above high- yield or junk at all three major ratings companies. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Brazil's `Bizarre' Taxes Threaten to Undermine Confidence, Federated Says Nov 19, 2009
He said the move will balance out distortions caused by a 2 percent tax that was imposed Oct. 19 on foreign investment in local bonds and stocks in a bid to stem a currency rally. Foreign inflows slowed after the tax, spurring concern from BM&FBovespa SA, the operator of Latin Americas largest exchange, that investors would choose to invest in Brazilian stocks trading in overseas markets rather than in Sao Paulo ... 14 billion reais ($660 million) of Brazilian stocks to their holdings... (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
