Facebook, Twitter and peers for sale — privately Jul 3, 2009
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Eisai, Fast Retailing, Seven & I, MTI, Mixi, Yokohama Rubber: Japan Stocks Jul 3, 2009
Japan Stocks: Eisai, Fast Retailing, Seven & I, Sumitomo Rubber - Bloomberg ... Japan Stocks: Eisai, Fast Retailing, Seven & I, Sumitomo Rubber. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
DOWN ON THE 4TH OF JULY... Jul 3, 2009
Jobless data sends stocks reeling; Dow loses 223 - Yahoo ... Jobless data sends stocks reeling; Dow loses 223 ... Stocks tumble as US unemployment rate reaches 26-year high; Dow has worst day since April. (The Drudge Report)
Asian stocks fall as US jobs report douses hope Jul 3, 2009
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The Halftime Report for 2009: The Global State Of Play Jul 3, 2009
Thanks to a strong showing in technology stocks, the Nasdaq was up a solid 13 ... And investors who placed well-timed trades on particularly bombed-out sectors -- say financial and housing stocks -- could easily have doubled their money within a few weeks. (Human Events Online)
America and Russia: Welcome to Moscow Jul 3, 2009
THE last time Barack Obama was in Russia, he and Senator Dick Lugar were detained by border guards for several hours at an airport in the Urals, where they were looking at how American funds were helping to get rid of stocks of dangerous Soviet-era weapons. America s president has every reason to hope things will go better this time, but that is not setting a very high hurdle for success. (The Economist)
Banks and Consumers: Joined at Jul 3, 2009
Buying stocks on margin is risky because you're essentially "playing" with someone else's money ... You set up a margin account and from then on must keep a maintenance balance of at least 25% of the market value of your stocks ... As an example, say you buy $8,000 in stocks of any given company. (Fox News)
Jobs Report Sparks (Extended) Jul 3, 2009
Defensive stocks like Coca-Cola (KO) and Wal-Mart (WMT) saw more modest losses ... The Nasdaq 100 was led lower by a combination of tech stocks like Electronic Arts (ERTS) and Adobe (ADBE) and slumping consumer names like Expedia (EXPE) and Sears (SHLD) ... Jobs Report Spooks Stocks. (Fox News)
Dour Job Report Sends Stocks Lower Jul 3, 2009
(AP) A dour report on job losses in June sent stocks sharply lower Thursday ... As investors sold off stocks amid fresh concerns about the economy, they moved into the safety of bonds, pushing Treasury yields lower ... With stocks prices back in more normal pricing ranges, "they look less cheap, so bad news like this really starts to sway prices," Courtney said of the unemployment report. (CBS News)
World food prices: Whatever happened to the food crisis? Jul 3, 2009
Cyclical influences include re-stocking: cereal stocks were run down as prices spiked and need to be replenished. In 2006 and 2007, stocks fell below 450m tonnes, about 20% of consumption; now they are back up over 520m, or 23. (The Economist)
3 Investing Tips You Need Right Now Jul 3, 2009
Investing in stocks is simple, but far from easy ... Some folks -- such as Vanguard's John Bogle -- think that most investors are better off skipping individual stocks altogether and opting for a low-cost index fund ... While most investors out there -- institutional and retail alike -- were raking in gains by betting on stocks like Yahoo. (MSNBC -- Business)
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Barclays' IShares to Give Peru Pension Funds ETFs in Exchange for Stocks Jul 3, 2009
ETFs usually track an index and trade like stocks ... Theyre giving back liquidity, , who manages $160 million in Peruvian stocks and bonds for Compass Peru, said in a phone interview from Lima. (Bloomberg)
Geneva Sees Opportunity in Bern's Predicament of Conceding on Bank Secrecy Jul 3, 2009
The banks relationship managers are working overtime to assuage angry clients and win new ones, while the risk managers are backing away from their bets on volatile stocks and derivatives. A refuge for the worlds nervous money, Swiss banks are stumbling. (Bloomberg)
Goldman Sachs vs. Rolling Stone: A Wall Street Smackdown Jul 3, 2009
" He says we have an economy where "some of us have to play by the rules, while others get a note from the principal excusing them from homework 'til the end of time. " And by "others" and "gangsters," Taibbi means the bankers of Goldman Sachs. It's great stuff. And it's the kind of stuff you want to read at a time when we are still smarting from the one-two combo of the housing bubble and the credit crunch. Unless, of course, you are Goldman Sachs (or one of its hopeful shareholders). The firm... (Time.com)
Rising confidence boosts stock market Jul 2, 2009
Stocks from April through June recovered nearly $100 trillion. Arizona stocks posted a median gain of about 19 percent ... late last month, indicated rising enthusiasm for aggressive assets such as stocks in developing countries and high-yield bonds. (AZCentral -- Business)
Stocks advance after mixed data; Jobs report looms Jul 2, 2009
Stocks also got a boost from European markets, which rose following similarly upbeat manufacturing data in that region ... Some of Wednesday's bounce may simply have been due to stocks appearing cheaper following Tuesday's drop and investors looking to put money to work as the new quarter began ... About three stocks rose for every one that fell on the New York Stock Exchange, where consolidated volume came to a lower-than-usual 4 billion shares, versus 4. (Sioux City Journal)
* Business Briefs Jul 2, 2009
Gainers outnumbered losers 1,846 to 449, while 106 stocks remained unchanged. The market opened higher and outperformed other markets in the region, spurred by the lifting of the decades-old restrictions on investment by Chinese individuals and businesses, analysts said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* UBS tells investors to trim holdings as market overpriced Jul 2, 2009
Investors should trim their holdings in Taiwan as local stocks have outpaced the economy and are relatively expensive compared with other Asian shares, UBS said yesterday. The global investment bank said it was maintaining its forecast of a 4. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rising prices a heavy burden Jul 2, 2009
But how about the majority of Malaysians who cannot even think about savings at the end of each month, never mind investing in stocks and shares. Their anxieties revolve around simple needs ability to earn a living, have a roof over their heads and afford basic necessities. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Unwinding AIG Prompts Pasciucco to Ponder Trades Risking Systemic Failure Jul 2, 2009
AIG, more than any other institution, has thrown a spotlight on the tangled world of derivatives -- securities whose value is derived from underlying stocks, bonds, currencies or commodities -- and especially on credit-default swaps ... The people at AIG were basically the laughingstocks of derivatives desks around the country, Tavakoli says. (Bloomberg)
Lojas Renner Climbs as UBS, Credit Suisse Predict Pickup in Brazil Growth Jul 2, 2009
We seek exposure to domestic linked stocks, good dividend plays, companies with strong free cash flow yields and names that will benefit from falling interest rates. . (Bloomberg)
Brazilian Hedge Fund Sticks to Small Caps Strategy That Beat Most Rivals Jul 2, 2009
The broader index is made up of about half commodity stocks, while the so-called small-cap index is comprised of mostly utilities, homebuilders, retailers and food companies ... A lot of these stocks were hit harder than the rest of the market. (Bloomberg)
Signs point to rally in S&P 500 fizzling Jul 2, 2009
Slumps in bank stocks foreshadowed previous declines in the Sas investors focused on real-estate losses that froze lending ... Stocks began to decline three weeks ago as economic reports spurred speculation the US economy is not recovering fast enough to justify the Ss 36% advance since March 9 ... Lagging transportation stocks are another bad omen for the rally, according to strategists at Bank of America Corp and Raymond James Financial Inc, who say gains in airlines, truckers and railroads... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
What Wall Street's Strong Quarter Jul 2, 2009
While a double-digit gain in stocks would be commonly celebrated, traders and investors said this quarters rally was more about the market no longer fearing that the U.S. banks were in danger of failing than a true economic recovery ... For the next three months, investors said they will be looking for continued less bad economic reports to provide an impetus for stocks to move higher over the next three months ... When you buy stocks on margin, borrowing extra money from your broker to... (Fox News)
Why Home Prices Won't Rise Again Jul 2, 2009
Thus people who held stocks for those 16 years did not retain their wealth as the Dow Jones retouched the magic 1,000 mark they lost two-thirds of their investment ... This is why nominal prices in stocks, housing, and bonds are essentially meaningless. (The American Conservative)
Stocks advance after mixed economic reports Jul 2, 2009
Stocks gained following a report showing in the United States ... Some of Wednesday's bounce, though, may simply be due to stocks appearing cheaper following a big sell-off Tuesday and as investors look to put money to work as the new quarter begins ... Stocks had dropped Tuesday on a disappointing drop in consumer confidence but still ended the second quarter with significant gains, giving the S&P 500 index its best quarter in a decade. (USA Today -- Money)
The Fireworks Show Starts at 950 Jul 2, 2009
On the other hand, if we see the S&P 500 flame out here, i.e., we see stocks fall below the 890 mark on the index, I think we could be in for a serious crash and burn. My take here is that stocks will see fireworks, and that we will see a surge to 950 and beyond ... Of course, nobody knows for certain, but I suspect that this summer will be a very happy one for stocks. (Human Events Online)
Nasdaq advances with tech, but banks curb Dow, S&P Jul 2, 2009
Healthcare stocks, thought to be a defensive bet against an economic slump, rose as investors reconsidered what an economic recovery could look like ... Decliners outnumbered advancers on the NYSE by 1,732 to 1,264, while on the Nasdaq, the opposite trend prevailed, with 1,390 stocks advancing and 1,260 shares declining. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
JSE rallies impressively Jul 2, 2009
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Stock futures signal lower open Jul 2, 2009
2 percent in morning trade, as investors turned cautious ahead of the U.S. data and an interest rate decision by the European Central Bank, while auto stocks such as Daimler (), Volkswagen () and tire maker Michelin () got hit by grim U.S. monthly auto sales released on Wednesday ... Oil prices were little changed just above 69 a barrel, after falling the previous session on data showing a bigger-than-expected rise in U.S. gasoline stocks, which dampened hopes of demand-led recovery ... U.S.... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Wall Street likely "boring" in 2nd half of 2009 Jul 2, 2009
According to media reports, investors have snapped up stocks recently on speculation that the beginning of the economic recovery is not far away ... U.S. stocks started to rebound on good news from the battered banking sector ... This fear has put a dent in the three-month advance that saw stocks jump more than 30 percent from 12-year lows in early March. (Xinhuanet, China)
New Zealand Investment Managers More Optimistic on Stocks, Survey Says Jul 2, 2009
N.Z. Investment Managers More Optimistic on Stocks, Survey Says - Bloomberg ... N.Z. Investment Managers More Optimistic on Stocks, Survey Says. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Australia, New Zealand Stocks: BHP Billiton, Mincor, Transfield, Hastings Jul 2, 2009
Australia, New Zealand Stocks: BHP, Lihir, Hastings, Newcrest - Bloomberg ... Australia, New Zealand Stocks: BHP, Lihir, Hastings, Newcrest ... Mining stocks: A measure of metals traded in gained 2. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Is Constellation Brands Brewing a Comeback? Jul 2, 2009
62 per share for the 2010 fiscal year ending in February, but raised her target price by 1, to 16 a share, because stocks of the company's peers trade at higher multiples. Ramey believes that Constellation Brands' bet on premium spirits will be successful given that premium sales are still growing faster than value spirits. (BusinessWeek)
Why Nasdaq Beat the Blue Chips Jul 2, 2009
But have tech stocks outpaced the economy, too ... But some question whether tech stocks can continue posting gains for the rest of the year ... Tech stocks were stock market stars, beating every other sector by a wide margin. (BusinessWeek)
Malaysia's Najib targets affirmative action Jul 2, 2009
Critics say UMNO insiders are the main beneficiaries of racial quotas, as poor Malays don't own stocks or compete for government contracts. Benefits for everyone. (Christian Science Monitor)
Tech's conservative approach helps stocks shine Jul 2, 2009
Techs' conservative approach helps stocks shine - USATODAY.com ... Techs' conservative approach helps stocks shine ... Tech stocks control every category of the leader board. (USA Today -- Tech)
Wall St Gains on Recovery Hopes, but Job Data Looms Jul 2, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks rose on Wednesday, the start of the third quarter, as reassuring manufacturing data from China, Europe and the United States reinforced hopes that the world's economy is on the road to recovery. A day after the benchmark Swrapped up its best quarter in a decade, investors plowed new money into stocks, boosting growth-sensitive sectors like energy, industrials, technology, materials and consumer discretionaries ... A weaker U.S. dollar underpinned stocks of... (ABC News -- Wire)
Asia Stocks Cling to Gains Jul 2, 2009
World Stocks Slip Before U.S. Jobs Report - ABC News ... World Stocks Slip Before U.S. Jobs Report ... LONDON (Reuters) - World stocks slipped from the previous day's two-week high while the dollar rose broadly on Thursday as investors looked to a closely-watched U.S. employment report to gauge the state of economic recovery. (ABC News -- Wire)
Treasury to Name up to 9 Managers for Toxic-Asset Plan: Source Jul 2, 2009
A recent rally in financial and bank stocks has allowed lenders to strengthen their balance sheets, thereby lessening the need to sell their toxic assets at firesale prices. At the same time many investors are hesitant about partnering with the U.S. government for fear that it could later change the guidelines mid-stream. (ABC News -- Wire)
Asian Shares Fall as U.S. Sales, India Fuel Hit Automakers; Newcrest Gains Jul 2, 2009
July 2 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks fell as a continued slump in U.S. auto sales and a boost in Indian gas prices sparked concern car demand will falter. Honda Motor Co., Japans No. 2 automaker, fell 2. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Oil still below 70 dollars Jul 2, 2009
Crude fell at the close of US trading Wednesday as investors focused on weak American gasoline demand indicated by the latest government data which showed petrol stocks rising by 2. 3 million barrels in the week ending June 26. (India Times)
Sensex may scale 16,000-mark in next 12 months Jul 2, 2009
On an overall basis, Indian stocks are fairly valued at the current levels with the relative out performance and the strong move in the market post elections now taking into account improving economic fundamentals, Nomura said in a report. "We set a 12-month target of 16,400 for the Sensex, implying 14 pe 00004000 r cent potential upside from current levels," Nomura research analysts Prabhat Awasthi and Nipun Prem said in th equity strategy note. (India Times)
MFs, the most hassle-free option to invest in gold Jul 2, 2009
When we talk to our clients we tell them fixed deposits, corporate deposits, stocks, gold ... For example, recently investments in gold fetched handsome returns when stocks were faring badly, he adds ... If you are a bit more adventurous, then you may consider directly owning stocks of some gold mining companies. (India Times)
A 12-month review Jul 2, 2009
The second quarter of this year was the best on record for world stocks and by a wide margin for emerging markets. But for a better grasp of what is going on, it is best to look at the past four quarters. (FT.com -- Markets)
Stocks up as jobs report looms Jul 2, 2009
Stocks advance after mixed data; Jobs report looms. Article:Stocks advance after mixed data; Jobs report looms:/n/a/2009/06/30/financial/f033944D89 ... DTL Article:Stocks advance after mixed data; Jobs report looms:/n/a/2009/06/30/financial/f033944D89. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Stock questions? Ask Matt Jul 1, 2009
ASK MATT ABOUT STOCKS. Got a question about the stock market or a specific stock. (USA Today -- Money)
Canadian Stocks Retreat as Banks, Insurers Drop on U.S. Confidence Report Jul 1, 2009
Canada Stocks Fall as Financials Drop on U.S. Confidence Report - Bloomberg ... Canada Stocks Fall as Financials Drop on U.S. Confidence Report ... A gauge of financial stocks that accounts for 31 percent of the Canadian equity benchmark fell 1. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
A Midyear Assessment of Stocks Jul 1, 2009
Stocks: A Midyear Assessment - BusinessWeek ... Stocks: A Midyear Assessment ... Stocks started 2009 with a strong one-day rally, but soon began a nose dive that lasted two long months. (BusinessWeek)
Declare Financial Independence Day Jul 1, 2009
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BHA buys Northside Terrace Apartments Jul 1, 2009
Published: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 11:33 AM CDT Brenham Housing Authority and Washington County Housing Corp. have purchased 50 housing units, officials said. BHA officials announced the purchase of Northside Terrace Apartments, a privately owned complex serving the aged and handicapped with facilities located adjacent to BHA on Highway 36 North, for 1. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Wide World of Stocks Secures Agreements with WNBC and ION Television Networks Jul 1, 2009
PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wide World of Stocks, a new 30-minute pre-recorded television and website program that features microcap companies, has secured agreements with WNBC Channel 4 in New York and ION Television Network ... The current broadcast schedule is still evolving as producers for Wide World of Stocks make additional media buys ... Viral Genetics was chosen for the first episode of Wide World of Stocks. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nasdaq advances with tech, but banks curb Dow, S&P Jul 1, 2009
Healthcare stocks, thought to be a defensive bet against an economic slump, rose as investors reconsidered what an economic recovery could look like ... Decliners outnumbered advancers on the NYSE by 1,732 to 1,264, while on the Nasdaq, the opposite trend prevailed, with 1,390 stocks advancing and 1,260 shares declining. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Facebook, Twitter and peers for sale — privately Jul 1, 2009
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Madoff Attorney: My Client Feels Remorse Jul 1, 2009
"The breach of trust was massive. Investors - individuals, charities, pension funds, institutional clients - were repeatedly lied to, as they were told their monies would be invested in stocks when they were not.". Madoff is believed to have defrauded investors of at least $13. (CBS News)
Rising confidence boosts stock market Jul 1, 2009
Stocks from April through June recovered nearly $100 trillion. Arizona stocks posted a median gain of about 19 percent ... late last month, indicated rising enthusiasm for aggressive assets such as stocks in developing countries and high-yield bonds. (AZCentral -- Business)
T. Rowe launches large-cap mutual fund Jul 1, 2009
Group said Tuesday it has launched a large-cap core mutual fund that will invest in the stocks of a select group of the largest U.S. companies. The U.S. Large-Cap Core Fund will have between 50 and 75 stocks in its portfolio, the company said in a release ... The portfolio will include both growth and value stocks of companies with a market capitalization higher than the median market cap of the Russell 1000 Index. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Current Account Deficit Narrows Amid Declines in Price of Oil Jul 1, 2009
Net U.S. purchases of foreign stocks were $60. 2 billion, up from $10. (Yahoo News -- U.S. Budget)
KLCC Property expects stable revenue Jul 1, 2009
On the redeemable convertible unsecured loan stocks (RCULS) of RM714. 1mil, Hashim said the board was in constant dialogue with its shareholders on the conversion date of the RCULS but nothing was confirmed yet. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
'Unexpected'... Jul 1, 2009
Stocks down on dip in consumer confidence - Yahoo ... Stocks down on dip in consumer confidence ... US stocks move sharply lower on last day of 2Q after unexpected dip in consumer confidence. (The Drudge Report)
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As an investor can I rely on technical analysis? Jul 1, 2009
They believe that the weakness in fundamental analysis is it is unable to provide the timing to buy or sell stocks. Fundamental analysts are able to detect good quality stocks for long-term investments ... However, they do not know when to accumulate or to dispose the stocks. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Ugly End to Wall Streets Stellar Jul 1, 2009
In fact, the disappointing data gave more fuel for the bears, who have said stocks have gotten ahead of the still-weak economy ... Stocks hit session lows after the Conference Board said its consumer confidence index unexpectedly tumbled to a 49 ... The report sent shares of consumer discretionary stocks like Expedia (EXPE) and Starbucks (SBUX) tumbling. (Fox News)
Advantest, ANA, Cosmos Pharma, Elpida, Komatsu, Orix, Point: Japan Stocks Jul 1, 2009
Japan Stocks: Ajinomoto, All Nippon, Orix, Elpida, Furukawa - Bloomberg ... Japan Stocks: Ajinomoto, All Nippon, Orix, Elpida, Furukawa. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
