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Dow, S&P Close at Record Highs

May 21, 2013 By

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose for the 19th straight Tuesday, gaining 52.3 points, … [Read More...]

Saks Surprises, Pops 10%

May 21, 2013 By

Saks (SKS) reported a better-than-expected sales this morning, as its first-quarter profit … [Read More...]

A Day After Gains, Gold Miners Follow Gold’s Decline

May 21, 2013 By

AFP Painful Monday was a pretty great day for gold miners’ stocks as the price of gold … [Read More...]

Four Insider Buys in the Consumer Discretionary Sector

May 21, 2013 By

Motown R&B dynamos The Temptations once famously sang, “When it’s cold outside, I’ve … [Read More...]

Oil States Looks Better as a REIT: Sterne Agee

May 21, 2013 By

Oil States International (OIS) was today downgraded by Sterne Agee to Neutral from Buy, … [Read More...]

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Financial News

Richemont chairman to take year off as growth picks up

May 16, 2013 By

ZURICH, May 16 (Reuters) - Luxury goods group Richemont said its Chairman Johann Rupert would take a one-year sabbatical leave from September, leaving responsibility for the company in the hands of a … [Read More...]

China money rates jump as c.bank drains funds, but ample funds still seen

May 16, 2013 By

* Key 7-day money rate jumps 42 bps to 3.20 pct * C.bank drains 35 bln yuan via open market operation * Data shows money inflows increase By Chen Yixin and Pete Sweeney SHANGHAI, May 16 (Reuters) - … [Read More...]

TABLE-Long-term credit ratings for Kazakhstan banks

May 16, 2013 By

May 16 (Reuters) - Following are long-term credit ratings for Kazakhstan's major banks as defined by international ratings agencies Standard & Poor's (S&P), Moody's and Fitch. Outlook in parentheses: … [Read More...]

Strong showing in Belgium, Czech Republic boost KBC Q1

May 16, 2013 By

BRUSSELS, May 16 (Reuters) - Belgian financial group KBC reported higher than expected quarterly profits on Thursday as a stronger showing in Belgium and the Czech Republic made up for losses in its … [Read More...]

Forex News

Dollar Rallies after Fed Talks QE3 Exit, Will EUR/USD Break 1.2800?

May 23, 2013 By

The markets have sought out guidance on the future of the Federal Reserve’s QE3 plans to shape their speculation, and that is exactly what Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and the FOMC minutes offered. … [Read More...]

USD Surges Higher as Bernanke Discusses Exit Strategy

May 22, 2013 By

The Dow Jones-FXCM U.S. Dollar index struggled to hold its ground ahead of the FOMC Minutes as Chairman Bernanke pledged to retain the highly accommodative policy. … [Read More...]

Daily Forex Signals

Midday Signal Forex Signal – May 17, 2013

May 17, 2013 By

EUR/USD (Last Price: 1.2871) SELL, Entry = 1.2855, SL = 1.2887, TP = 1.2815 if wrong then BUY, Entry = 1.2887, SL = 1.2847, TP = 1.2927 GBP/USD (Last Price: 1.5240) SELL, Entry = 1.5233, SL = 1.5265, … [Read More...]

Forex for May 17, 2013. Prediction and Analysis

May 17, 2013 By

EUR/USD (Last Price: 1.2881) SELL, Entry = 1.2872, SL = 1.2912, TP = 1.2832 if wrong then BUY, Entry = 1.2912, SL = 1.2872, TP = 1.2952 GBP/USD no comment USD/JPY (Last Price: 102.22) BUY, Entry = … [Read More...]

Midday Signal Forex Signal – May 16, 2013

May 16, 2013 By

EUR/USD (Last Price: 1.2858) SELL, Entry = 1.2864, SL = 1.2904, TP = 1.2824 if wrong then BUY, Entry = 1.2904, SL = 1.2864, TP = 1.2944 GBP/USD (Last Price: 1.5207) SELL, Entry = 1.5216, SL = 1.5256, … [Read More...]

Forex Research & Tech. Analysis

GOLD: Halts Weakness But Still Vulnerable Medium Term

GOLD: Halts Weakness But Still Vulnerable Medium Term

May 21, 2013 By

GOLD: The commodity turned off its intra-day low at 1,338 level to close higher on Monday but continues to maintain its broader downside bias. This suggests on ending the mentioned recovery it should … [Read More...]

GBPJPY: Bullish, Broader Bias Remains Higher

GBPJPY: Bullish, Broader Bias Remains Higher

May 21, 2013 By

GBPJPY – With GBPJPY continuing to hold on to its broader upside, we look for it to strengthen further in the days ahead. This will leave it targeting the 157.00 level where a violation will aim … [Read More...]

EURUSD: All Eyes On The 1.2750 Level And Below.

EURUSD: All Eyes On The 1.2750 Level And Below.

May 20, 2013 By

EURUSD: Having sold off for a second-week in a row, there is risk of further declines as we enter a new week . Support lies at the 1.2800 level and next the 1.2750/35 levels, its key support levels. … [Read More...]

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Stock Markets

Big Volume In Saks Options As Shares Rip Higher

Big Volume In Saks Options As Shares Rip Higher

May 23, 2013 By

? Today’s tickers: SKS, USG & PFE SKS?- Saks, Inc. –?Timely bullish bets initiated in Saks options just seconds prior to the closing bell on Tuesday are generating sizable gains for at … [Read More...]

Added UCO Ratio Put Spread

May 22, 2013 By

Going into today, I was long 1,200 shares of UCO with six covered calls in-the-money at the July $28 strike and six covered calls out-of-the-money at the July $33 strike.  UCO has been moving higher … [Read More...]


Equities

3 Numbers to Watch: UK Labour Mkt., US Ind. Pro., US NAHB Housing

May 15, 2013 By

Analysts expect another drop in the claimant count in today’s UK labour market report. Meanwhile, the market is looking for a decline in US industrial production and a modest rebound in the US NAHB … [Read More...]

Market Review: Upbeat US small business confidence data

May 14, 2013 By

European markets closed in the green while US markets are trading higher as upbeat corporate earnings reports lifted sentiment and following hedge fund manager, David Tepper’s bullish comments on … [Read More...]

Funds

Endurance Series Trust launches first mutual fund, multi-series trust – Opalesque

May 23, 2013 By

Endurance Series Trust launches first mutual fund, multi-series trustOpalesqueEndurance Series Trust, a multi-series trust, is launching with Gator Capital Management, LLC as the adviser for the … [Read More...]

Top 5 Best Performing Small Cap Mutual Funds Year to Date – Best Performing … – NASDAQ

May 22, 2013 By

Top 5 Best Performing Small Cap Mutual Funds Year to Date - Best Performing ...NASDAQWhen investors have the willingness to take short term positions and the ability to bear a certain degree of risk, … [Read More...]

Commodities & Energy Markets

Shale gas a ‘new North Sea’, says IoD

May 21, 2013 By

Report setting out the practicalities of building the industry calls for environmental disclosure and for local authorities to get a share of gains … [Read More...]

Shell board grilled on Alaska oil project

May 21, 2013 By

Shareholders call for a rethink of the oil group’s policy in the region amid serious questions about Shell’s ability to operate safely in the Arctic … [Read More...]