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Monthly Archives: May 2011

Commodities Watch: The Commodities Flush on Crude; Rare Earths Stumble; Russian Wheat Exports to Resume; Sugar Demand to Rise (MCP, REE, AVL, REMX, NOBGY, RDS-A, CZZ)

Posted: May 11, 2011 at 3:05 pm

Today's commodities news centers on the more than -4% drop in WTI crude oil prices which has led to a broad sell-off in most other commodities.  This was a day ...
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IPO Watch: FriendFinder Becomes EnemyFinder (FFN)

Posted: May 11, 2011 at 2:37 pm

After some of the IPOs we have seen in recent days, it is no wonder that some investors are scared to play in the realm of IPOs.  Now there is ...
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Shipping Faces Oversupply, Rising Fuel Costs (AMKBF, DRYS, GNK, DSX, EGLE, EXM)

Posted: May 11, 2011 at 1:15 pm

Danish shipping giant A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S (OTC: AMKBF) posted profit of $1.22 billion for the first quarter on revenue of about $15.2 billion, both significantly better than the same period ...
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Full 360-Degree Earnings Preview for Cisco Systems (CSCO)

Posted: May 11, 2011 at 12:52 pm

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) is due to report today after the closing bell.  The big issues that the company is fighting besides weaker sales are ongoing restructuring efforts, the tone ...
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Alternative Energy Watch: Hot and Not Solar Earnings; US Ends Loan Guarantee Programs for Alt Energy; BP Invests in Biofuel Maker (JASO, TSL, ENER, FSLR, SPWRA, ASTI, BP, VRNM)

Posted: May 11, 2011 at 11:30 am

Today's alternative energy news compares earnings results at two solar PV makers, notes the end of US loan guarantees for alternative energy projects, and looks at another investment in alt ...
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Dividend Watch: Which Tech Player Will Have the Best Dividend? (INTC, MSFT, MXIM, ISIL, MCHP, DLR)

Posted: May 11, 2011 at 11:17 am

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) was already one of the highest dividend yields in the technology sector.  Intel just again raised its dividend for the second time over the last six ...
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What Does It Cost? $38,335, The Amount Boston Scientific Paid Its CEO Per Day Before He Prematurely “Retired”

Posted: May 11, 2011 at 10:36 am

> Amount Paid: $39.6 Million > Days Worked: 1,033 Days > Amount Paid Per Day: $38,335 J. Raymond Elliott, the chief executive of medical device maker Boston Scientific, has announced ...
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Daily Austerity Watch: Hard Choices For Governors

Posted: May 11, 2011 at 10:27 am

The forces of austerity are taking it on the chin in state capitals. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett (R) is facing a revolt by members of his own party over his ...
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Renren Busted IPO… From Fen-phen to Redrum (RENN)

Posted: May 11, 2011 at 10:25 am

Renren Inc. (NYSE: RENN) was one where being cautious almost looked and felt silly going into the IPO.  After all, it was supposed to be "The Facebook of China" and ...
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The $4 Gas Disaster: Public Transportation Rises

Posted: May 11, 2011 at 10:04 am

AAA Gas Gauge: $3.962 Prices began to inch higher as flood waters in the center of the country and in the Mississippi raised concerns about supply. Crude also rebounded toward ...
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AIG Shrinks Share Sale… Good News, Bad News (AIG, GM)

Posted: May 11, 2011 at 9:35 am

American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) is seeing a mixed reaction this morning to the news that the U.S. Treasury is set to sell about 300 million shares with an ...
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24/7 Wall St. And Harris Interactive Survey: How Do You Choose To Travel?

Posted: May 11, 2011 at 9:34 am

24/7 Wall St. & Harris Interactive have teamed up to do a national survey to better understand American travel habits. As one of our informed readers, we would love to hear from you! Please take this opportunity to ...
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The Twitter-24/7 Wall St. Market Report (5/11/2011) Massive Trade Deficit

Posted: May 11, 2011 at 8:56 am

Twitter  has, by most estimates, 175 million members, which makes it one of the largest social networks in the world. All major media companies are on Twitter and some have ...
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Top Active Trader Alert Stocks (ASML, ASYS, ROVI)

Posted: May 11, 2011 at 8:53 am

Active traders and day traders have many stocks to choose from this Wednesday morning.  We are tracking news and moves in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML), Amtech Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ...
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Today’s Best Market Rumors (5/11/2011) Skype Demands, Boston Scientific CEO

Posted: May 11, 2011 at 8:37 am

Updated throughout the day. Skype demanded $7 billion for its sale to Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) (Bloomberg) Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) CEO Ray Elliott was pushed out by the firm's ...
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