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Category Archives: Stocks
Euro Loses Ground –
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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Municipal Bonds Rebound –
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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IBM Earnings Beat Estimates –
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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Glencore Valuation –
Glencore is expected to sell a 15% to 20% stake with an estimated value of $9 to 11 billion. Reuters reports that Barclays Capital and Credit Suisse have released valuations that place Glencore at $52.5 to $69.2 billion. The Reuters article … Continue reading
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Earnings Lift Dow –
The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished slightly higher on the day because of corporate earnings reports. High expectations for earnings reports helped to reverse an earlier downward trend for the Dow. The market moving earnings reports will be announced after the … Continue reading
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Stocks Rise On Data –
Stocks finished the week with gains after the release of positive employment and manufacturing data. The market had just completed the best first quarter since 1998. The market gained in spite of oil rising to the highest level since September 2008. To read a … Continue reading
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Stocks Rise –
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 50 points on Friday in light trading volume. Corporate earnings helped to fuel the market as well as government data which indicated that GDP grew faster at the end of the year. IBM and Chevron were market movers … Continue reading
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Dow Rises Again –
The Dow Jones hit a 2 1/2 year high after posting a gain for the 7th straight day. The Dow increased 71.52 to settle at 12, 233.15. This level hasn’t been seen since June 16th, 2008. The consumer sector helped to drive the … Continue reading
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LinkedIn IPO –
LinkedIn is planning an initial public offering that could raise as much as $175 million. The LinkedIn IPO may be the first in a string of social media related IPOs in the near future. Groupon and Facebook are expected to test … Continue reading
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