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Stocks Move Higher –

Posted on 21. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Stocks moved higher on Tuesday with investors showing confidence that Greece will support their Prime Minister.  The Dow topped 12,200 for part of the trading day but still finished up over 100 points.  Also, the Dollar fell against major currencies like the … Continue reading →

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Dow Industrials Rise –

Posted on 17. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose almost fifty points and finished slightly above 12,000.  This was the first weekly gain for the Dow after having six losing weeks.  Investors were optimistic that Greece would receive a bailout and that sent the Dow … Continue reading →

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Pandora IPO Raises $234.9 Million –

Posted on 14. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Pandora Media raised $234.9 million in an initial public offering and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange with the symbol P.  Investor demand led Pandora to increase the size of the offering by 43% last week.  Pandora sold 14.7 … Continue reading →

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MarketWatch Conference –

Posted on 11. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

A recent MarketWatch article on investing tips for alternative assets discussed viewpoints of money managers.  Money managers at a MarketWatch conference stated that emerging markets will lead to further growth in commodities.  The market demand for products will cause the demand … Continue reading →

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Municipal Bond Tax Exempt Proposals –

Posted on 6. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Municipal bonds are facing proposals that would eliminate their tax exempt status.  Republican Paul Ryan submitted a budget proposal that was aimed at lowering the deficit but also would end municpal bond tax exemption.  It is not likely that municipal bonds will lose … Continue reading →

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Chrysler IPO Delayed –

Posted on 3. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

According to CEO Sergio Marchionne, an initial public offering for Chrysler will most likely happen in 2012.  Marchionne stated that Chrysler would need a longer track record of success and that equity markets needed to improve for an IPO.  Sergio Marchionne is … Continue reading →

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Stocks Slide On Economic Data –

Posted on 1. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell almost 300 points after a weak jobs report.  The jobs report was followed by the Institute for Supply Management factory index that indicated a slow pace of expansion for U.S. manufacturing.  Yields for ten year Treasury … Continue reading →

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Euro Loses Ground –

Posted on 30. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Euro lost ground against other major currencies as the Greek debt crisis concerned traders.  Also, European stocks were flat or showed slight declines in light trading on Monday. To read a related Reuters article, please click here: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/30/us-markets-global-idUSTRE71H0EB20110530 James … Continue reading →

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Greek Bonds Drop –

Posted on 23. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The economic conditions in Greece are forcing the Greek government to accelerate asset sales.  The asset sales coupled with budget cuts totaling 6 billion euros are hoped to win more aid.  The debt crisis in Europe is also having an effect on domestic markets.  … Continue reading →

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Municipal Bonds Rebound –

Posted on 17. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Municpal bonds have rebounded over the last month with yields for AAA rated munis falling for 25 consecutive trading days.  Investors are willing to accept slightly more risk to achieve greater returns than from safe U.S. Treasuries.  The tax free component of municipal bonds is another factor … Continue reading →

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Treasuries Fall –

Posted on 14. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Treasuries ended a five week winning streak and fell on economic data and a rise in commodities.  Yields remained low this week with the sale of $72 billion in notes and bonds.  Also, inflation concerns are easing and investors are seeking higher returns than … Continue reading →

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Greece Debt Crisis –

Posted on 7. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Greece has denied reports that they may be leaving the European Union.  Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has stated that the scenario hasn’t been discussed.  The Greek economy has been a focus of EU officials and it remains in a deep recession.  … Continue reading →

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Another Big Blue Buyback –

Posted on 28. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

IBM announced that it is increasing their stock buyback plan by $8 billion dollars.  This increases the total stock buyback program to $12.7 billion with additional increases likely to be approved in October.  IBM also raised their quarterly dividend to 75 … Continue reading →

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Investors Crave Corporate Bonds –

Posted on 22. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Low interest rates are increasing investor demand for corporate bonds.  High-yield and investment grade corporate bond issuance both showed a significant increase in the first quarter of 2011.  High-yield bond issuance jumped 36% internationally and 29% domestically.  Investment grade figures were … Continue reading →

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IBM Earnings Beat Estimates –

Posted on 19. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

IBM released their corporate earnings after the close of the market and the numbers beat analysts expectations.  The first quarter operating profit and revenue both exceeded estimates and sales increased by 7.7%.  IBM also increased their forecast for operating profits. To read … Continue reading →

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