Pension Funds, Investors Urge Action on Deficit
Some of the largest pension funds and investment firms have urged President Barack Obama and Congress to resolve the deficit impasse and avoid inflicting "pain and hardship" on the nation.
Investors Scramble to Position for Expected Downgrade
Fading hopes the Congress will strike a deal in debt talks any time soon have left investors scrambling to position themselves for what many now view as an inevitable downgrade of the U.S
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (QCOR, CAMP, TSRX, RFMD, AMZN, AFFY, ILMN, PFCB, CIEN, JDSU, LVLT, VMED)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Questcor Pharmaceuticals, CalAmp, Trius Therapeutics, RF Micro Devices, Amazon.com, and Affymax. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Illumina, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, CIENA, JDS Uniphase, Level 3 Communications, and Virgin Media.
Pre-market Movers on July 27 (EW, MCO, ERTS, IGT, AET, WYN, DOW, BA, GLW, DGX, WLP, HES)
The companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trade on Wednesday are: Edwards Lifescience, Moodys, Electronic Arts, International Game Technology, Aetna, Wyndham Worldwide, Dow Chemical, Boeing, Corning, Quest Diagnostics, Wellpoint and Hess Corp.
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Stocks in Focus (BA, DOW, V, AFL, AKAM, GD, HES, AMP, BMS, SYMC, CBG, MCO, MUR, SO, OI)
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Apple 10Q Shows $2.6 Billion for Nortel Patents; InterDigital, Eastman Kodak Deals Possible
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New MacBook Air Could Be Source of Upside for Apple in H2, 2011
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Top After-Market NYSE Losers (JNPR, IPHI, TRN, OCR, FNF, USNA, ALU, TER, WRB, BIG)
The top after-market NYSE Losers on Tuesday are: Juniper Networks, Inphi, Trinity Industries, Omnicare, Fidelity National Financial, USANA Health Sciences, Alcatel Lucent, Teradyne, W.R. Berkley and Big Lots.
Top After-Market NYSE Gainers (TPX, GNK, LVS, CAP, IGT, RPM, TNB, GPC, GWW, WY)
The top after-market NYSE gainers on Tuesday are: Tempur-pedic International, Genco Shipping & Trading, Las Vegas Sands, Cai International, International Game Technology, RPM International, Thomas & Betts, Genuine Parts, W.W. Grainger and Weyerhaeuser.
Five days to become MPA Top Commercial Broker
There are only 5 days left to enter MPA?s prestigious Top Commercial Brokers list, recognising the top-performing advisers in the non-residential space.
Inflation above expectations, but RBA may hold steady
Inflation has seen a slightly higher-than-expected rise, though it still may not be enough to prompt an RBA move next week.
If U.S. Government Defaults, What Will the Fed Do?
Assuming President Barack Obama and Congressional Republicans can not resolve the debt deal dispute in eight days, the unfathomable will happen -- a default by the U.S. Government. But that begs the question: what will the U.S. Federal Reserve do, if the U.S. Government defaults?
South African strikes to spread to gold sector
South African gold miners will this week join thousands of workers seeking pay rises in widening nationwide strikes, threatening to hurt exports from Africa's largest economy at a time when bullion is at record highs.
Auction shows foreigners still keen on S.African debt
Demand for South African government debt picked up at a weekly auction on Tuesday mainly due to strong foreign buying.
Can Goldman, Morgan Stanley recover moxie?
At the once-feared commodity trading arms of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, the pressure to do better in the second half of this year has never been more intense.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (OCNFD, SONE, PLXT, SANM, BRCM, NFLX, STEC, FNDT, REDF, GURE)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: OceanFreight, S1 Corp., PLX Technology, Sanmina-SCI, and Broadcom. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Netflix, STEC, Fundtech, Rediff.com India, and Gulf Resources.
Pre-market Movers on July 26 (SVU, LXK, CMI, COV, F, HSY, S, WAT, VLO, NVDA, MMM, M)
The companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trade on Tuesday are: SUPERVALU, Lexmark International, Cummins, Covidien, Ford Motor, Hershey, Sprint Nextel, Waters, Valero Energy, Nvidia, 3M Co and Macy's Inc.
Stocks in Focus (F, MMM, AKS, ERTS, FISV, IGT, AMZN, IVZ, LMT, UPS, WU, ACE, BIIB, CHRW, CMI)
The companies which are expected to see active trade on Tuesday are: Ford Motor, 3M, AK Steel Holding, Electronic Arts, Fiserv, International Game Technology, Amazon.com, Invesco, Lockheed Martin, United Parcel Service, Western Union, ACE, Biogen Idec, C H Robinson Worldwide and Cummins Inc.
China's Sinohydro plans more than $2.5 bln Shanghai IPO
China's Sinohydro Group Ltd, the builder of the Three Gorges dam, plans to raise more than $2.5 billion in what could be mainland China's biggest initial public offering this year.
Top After-Market NYSE Movers (BXS, HXL, WX, HLX, DANG, STM, UIS, BAS, LPS, ALB)
The top after-market NYSE gainers on Monday are: BancorpSouth, Hexcel, Wuxi Pharmatech, Helix Energy Solutions and E-Commerce China Dangdang. The top after-market NYSE losers are: STMicroelectronics, Unisys, Basic Energy Services, Lender Processing and Albemarle Corp.
Netflix Puts Streaming Into Overdrive With DVD Biz Peaking
Jefferies & Co. said Netflix Inc.'s (NASDAQ: NFLX) second quarter results missed revenue and subscribers addition estimates on higher churn, while third quarter guidance was below consensus.
Will U.S. Debt Ceiling Impasse Ever Rattle the Bond Market?
Time and time again, Washington has shown itself incapable of coming up with a solution to the U.S. debt ceiling impasse. Meanwhile, August 2 looms closer and closer.
Assuming a U.S. Default, Where Should You Put Your Money?
For most Americans, talk of a U.S. Government default is a little complex. What the American people really want to know is, assuming the U.S.Government defaults, where should one consider putting a portion of their money? Glad you asked.
China Train Crash Stirs Questions: Are High-Speed Trains Safe?
The deadly crash of a bullet train on China's new high speed railway raises questions of safety, technology and government accountability.
Nvidia Slammed on Increasing Rival Pressure
Nvidia shares were slammed on Monday after analysts cut estimates on the stock on concerns that rivals were gaining steam.
TSX may open lower on U.S. debt concerns
Toronto's main stock index looked set to open lower on Monday, hurt by news of major job cuts at Research In Motion Ltd (RIM.TO: Quote) and an impasse in U.S. debt ceiling talks that fueled worries of a U.S. default.
Moody's warns Greek default almost certain
Moody's cut Greece's credit rating further into junk territory on Monday and said it was almost certain to slap a default tag on its debt as a result of a new EU rescue package.
Elusive Rebound Better Come Soon
American consumers, faced with grim job prospects and the looming threat of a national debt default, are in no position to support the global economy with a new wave of spending.
Pre-market Movers on July 25 (ROP, NFLX, IP, CSC, SWY, SVU, CHK, BA, BHI, STI, MU, EMC)
The companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trade on Monday are: Roper Industries, Netflix, International Paper, Computer Sciences, Safeway, SUPERVALU, Chesapeake Energy, Boeing, Baker Hughes, Suntrust Banks, Micron Technology and EMC Corp.
Not Surprised by Pullback in Core Laboratories Stock After Q2: Analyst
Given the very bullish sentiment heading into earnings, FBR Capital Markets said it is not surprised by the pullback in shares of Core Laboratories N.V. (NYSE: CLB) following the company's second quarter earnings release.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (BWOW, ETFC, NFLX, SILC, GOLD, KNDI, SLAB, MSPD, CXPO, EXLP)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Wowjoint Holdings, E*TRADE Financial, Netflix, Silicom, and Randgold Resources. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Kandi Technologies, Silicon Laboratories, Mindspeed Technologies, Crimson Exploration, and Exterran Partners.
Chinese city orders two fake Apple shops to close
Chinese officials in Kunming have ordered two fake Apple shops to close, not because of piracy or copyright concerns, but because the stores in the southwestern city did not have an official business permit.
Lawmakers split as debt deadline looms, markets uneasy
A sharply divided Congress pursued rival budget plans on Monday that appeared unlikely to win broad support, pushing the United States closer to a ratings downgrade and debt default that would send shockwaves through global markets.
Global fears overshadow soaring Canadian profits
Another stellar quarter of profit growth from Canada's biggest companies may do little to boost its stock market, with investors focused firmly on worrying global debt crises.
Stocks in Focus (NFLX, APC, BHI, TXN, BRCM, ETN, FTI, KMB, LO, MAS)
The companies which are expected to see active trade on Monday are: Netflix, Anadarko Petroleum, Baker Hughes, Texas Instruments, Broadcom, Eaton, FMC Technologies, Kimberly Clark, Lorillard and Masco Corp.
Motorola Solutions Upgraded at Jefferies
Jefferies & Co. upgraded its rating of Motorola Solutions Inc. (NYSE: MSI) to "buy" from "hold" and increased its price target to $55 from $49.
Top After-Market NYSE Movers (POL, NVO, NBG, MMI, BAP, BPI, NSR, FIO, NE, PII)
The top after-market NYSE gainers on Friday are: PolyOne Corp, Novo Nordisk, National Bank of Greece, Motorola and Credicorp Ltd. The top after-market NYSE losers are: Bridgepoint Education, Neustar, Fusion-IO, Noble Corp and Polaris Industries Inc.
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