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Thursday May 1, 2008 — SchaeffersResearch
Here are some of the contenders for today's biggest...news...of...the...day...
Lower-than-expected earnings from Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM)...
Earnings from Starbucks (SBUX) that met the recently lowered expectations...results were said to be hurt by "a real reduction in consumers discret...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — SchaeffersResearch
The Labor Department this morning reported that first-time filings for state unemployment benefits tallied 35,000 more last week, hitting 380,000. Economists predicted initial claims to surge by 20,000 for the week ended April 26. The 4-week moving average of initial claims fell by 6,500, stan...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — Zacks.com: Analyst Blog
PartnerRe Ltd.'s (PRE) 1Q08 operating earnings of $110.2 million or $1.98 per diluted share were substantially short of estimates. The results benefited from a moderate level of incurred losses, strong investment income growth, and a weakening U.S. dollar, which were more than offset by t...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — Zacks.com: Analyst Blog
We are keeping our Buy recommendation on Coca-Cola FEMSA S.A. de C.V. (KOF). On April 25, 2008, Coca-Cola FEMSA reported better-than-expected first quarter 2008 results. Total revenue reached MXN$17,257 million (US$1,597.7 million) from MXN$ 18,361 million in the previous quarter, and MXN...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — SchaeffersResearch
Companies seeing a skew towards puts in the previous session: SPDR Trust Series I (SPY), Lehman Brothers (LEH), DIAMONDS Trust Series I (DIA), Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG), JDS Uniphase (JDSU), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), Bare Escentuals, Inc. (BARE), Lennar Corp. (LEN), Suncor Energy ...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — SchaeffersResearch
Here are the results for today's unusual stock volume scan. The scan looks at the previous day's volume and compares it to the recent average volume. It then sorts the stocks based on those that showed the biggest increase (the "unusual" part) in volume.
Companies included in today's scan...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — SchaeffersResearch
Good morning everyone - welcome to Thursday, and the beginning of a new month. Stock futures, however, don't seem too impressed as we once again find a quiet pre-open picture. The S&Ps are a point and a half above fair value. Gold is up 2.10 to 867.20.
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Thursday May 1, 2008 — pencils2
I found this article from Investopedia on my favorite industry, restaurants, a good overview of what to look for when analyzing a restaurant. Even though restaurants can be very volatile and eat up a lot of cash, I think they're great long-term investments primarily because they are easy to unders...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — Condor Options
Strong bullish action today, especially on the Nasdaq and in the financials. Energy, gold, and volatility all getting plowed. Over the next few weeks, the big question seems to be whether the market will roll over right here, will push against overhead resistance awhile longer before turning bac...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — Stock Market Beat
Allied Waste Industries, Inc. (AW), the nation’s second largest waste services company, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2008. For the quarter, income from continuing operations was $72.6 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, inclusive of net charges of $0.03 p...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — Stock Market Beat
My latest column is up at RealMoney. Here’s a quick preview:
At a presentation Tuesday, Saks (SKS) CEO Steve Sadove outlined the plans for long-term operating improvement, which includes growing operating margins to 8%. The plan requires:
Outsized comparable store sales growth;
Gross ma...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — Stock Market Beat
Engineering simulation software provider Ansys (ANSS) reported revenue of $109.5 million in the first quarter of 2008 and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.40. This compared with a consensus estimate of $105 million and $0.33.
Ansys also issued new guidance for the full year. It now expects:
* G...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — Fingad.com
Price Of "Palay" To Go Down Next Week - by lovephileoPhilippines, the world's largest rice importer despite being among the biggest rice producers in the globe, trading globally a less than 10% of world production.The government has been buying rice and other food from international market with hi...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — Wang's Happy Trading Daily Posts
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From Briefing.com
Media Digest 5/1/2008 Reuters, WSJ, NYTimes, FT, Bloomberg by 24/7 Wallst.
According to Reuters, bank analysts are concerned that Citigroup’s (C) decision to raise money signals more trouble ahead for banks.
Reuters re...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — TraderBlog.com
CRUDE OIL
Crude oil prices are steady to weaker early today. In June crude, look for buy stops to reside just above resistance at $114.00 and then just above resistance at $115.00. Look for sell stops just below technical support at $112.50, and then more sell stops just below support at $112.00....
Thursday May 1, 2008 — TraderBlog.com
Thursday, May 1--Jim Wyckoff's Morning Web Log
OVERNIGHT/EARLY MORNING DEVELOPMENTS
The market feature in overnight/early morning trading today is a stronger U.S. dollar versus the other major currencies.
* JIM'S MARKET THOUGHT OF THE DAY *
My bias is that those raw commodity markets that had...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — Fingad.com
Axis Bank Results FY 08 - by NarasimhanAxis bank has recently announced its FY 08 performance. Net Interest income for the year went up by 87% to Rs. 25.85 Billion and at an impressive 52% cumulative annual growth rate. The net profit has gone up to Rs. 10.71 Billion registering a growth of 63% ov...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — Fingad.com
Lead Alert - by IndiaMCXDear Group Members, Lead Alert Lead High 109.30, Low 103.30 CMP 103.80 Somebody Accumulated 1000 Lots @ 104.50-103.50; If Market Sustain Above 105.70 Than Its Sure Shot Buying So Try 2 Take Small Risk 4 Higher Than Expected Gains - IndiaMCX If You Need IndiaMCX Market Upd...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — Todd Sullivan's - ValuePlays
I have decided to use Google to track the portfolio as the way I was doing it was not accounting for items like the Phillip Morris International (PM) split from Altria (MO). I will ad other features as I am able.↑ Grab this Headline AnimatorVisit the ValuePlays Bookstore for Great Investing BooksT...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — Fingad.com
Outstanding show by Reliance Energy in Q4 - by mittar_b Reliance Energy headquartered at Noida(India) and headed by Anil Dhirubhai ambani group recently announced to change its name to Reliance Infrastructure Ltd , so that the new name truly reflects the nature of its current businesses howeve...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — pencils2
On 4/29 Buffalo Wild Wings reported its 1Q 2008 results. 1Q 2008 Highlights** Revenue up 21.7% to $97.3 million from $79.9 million in 1Q 2007** Company-owned restaurant sales up 22.3% to $86.9 million** Franchise royalties and fees up 17.2% to $10.4 million from $8.8 million in 1Q 2007** Cost of s...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — Todd Sullivan's - ValuePlays
Miley, Obama, Weitz, iPhone v Blackberry - Agreed, Mr. Friedman nails it here- Too little too late. You had your chance and blew it. This rings hollow- Weitz is one of the great one. It bears listening to what he says- 10 Reasons the iPhone is NOT a Blackberry Grab this Headline AnimatorVisit th...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — Cleantech Blog
by Cristina Foung My favorite green product of the week: VeeV Açaí Spirit What is it?VeeV is a liqueur (yep, in the US you have to be 21+ to drink it) made from açaí berries – these berries come from the Amazon and are known as a superfood full of nutrients and antioxidents (far higher tha...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — Fingad.com
IndiaMCX Market Updates 1st May 2008 - by IndiaMCXH! Friends, FED Cut Interest Rate By .025 Basis Points; This Cut is As Per Market Expectations So Market Zoomed After Rate Cut Announcement After Analyzing on Rate Cut Impact Market Again Trading Lower Side. We'r Still Saying Now Market is Ready 4...
Thursday May 1, 2008 — Todd Sullivan's - ValuePlays
Just a day after Starbucks (SBUX)announced plans to curb growth, Home Depot (HD) finally follows suit. Home Depot announced it will no longer pursue the opening of about 50 U.S. stores that have been in planning. New store capital spending will be reduced by approximately $1 billion over the next ...