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Seoul stocks are expected to continue their upward movements in October on solid economic and corporate fundamentals as well as stronger sentiment in stocks following recent U. On top of easing concern about the fallout of subprime meltdown, analysts cited strong corporate earnings outlook as positives for the market. Prudential Investment & Securities analyst Lee Young-won said that the outlook for the market is positive on strong corporate earnings prospects. Third quarter earnings figures will start being released from mid-October and positive earnings outlook will boost the market, he said. They said LG Philips LCD, Hyundai Motor, Kookmin Bank, Samsung Heavy Industries, SK are among the stocks that will outperform the market. read more

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Main High Tech Gadgets Tech Stock Sectors Fortune 500 Tech 100 Fastest-Growing Techs The Browser Blog Technology Business News Business 2. Main Fortune Small Business 100 Small Cap Investing – Top 50 Ultimate Resource Guide Top Schools for Entrepreneurs 5 Best Bosses Which States Love Small Biz? Main Best Companies to Work For Best Places to Live America’s Hottest Jobs Fortune 500 Global 500 Fortune 500 archive Best Places to Retire 20 Great Cos. Originally published in the September 28, 2007 version of Investor’s Business Daily. This article is protected by United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission of Investor’s Business Daily, Inc. read more

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The Fed cut its key lending rate last week to keep a housing slump and credit market turmoil tied to subprime mortgages losses from worsening. Toronto-Dominion Bank, Canada's third-biggest lender by assets, climbed C$1. TD Bank and its smaller rival both gave presentations this morning at an investor conference in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, sponsored by CIBC World Markets, Canadian Imperial's investment banking unit. Bank of Nova Scotia climbed 50 cents to C$53. Canada's second- largest bank is negotiating to pay $200 million for Chilean bank Altas Cumbres' holdings in Banco del Trabajo in Peru, Banco de Antigua in Guatemala and Banco de Ahorro y Credito Altas Cumbres in the Dominican Republic, Chilean newspaper Diario Financiero reported, citing people it didn't identify in Peru. read more

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Major stock indexes posted solid gains Wednesday as market sentiment was lifted by news the United Auto Workers and General Motors ( GM ) had reached a tentative contract agreement, ending a two-day strike. A news report that Warren Buffet and other parties were engaged in talks to buy a stake in Bear Stearns ( BSC ) also cheered investors. Among stocks in the news Wednesday, Qualcomm ( QCOM ) said it anticipates fourth quarter pro forma revenues to be at or slightly above the high end of the prior guidance of approximately $2. Amgen ( AMGN ) says data from a Phase 2 study suggests extended dosing of Aranesp, paired with chemotherapy treatment (every two or every three weeks, depending on the chemotherapy regimen) appeared to be efficacious with respect to changes in hemoglobin, with no unexpected adverse events observed when compared to weekly dosing. read more

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Indian markets have had a stellar year India’s main stock index, the Sensex, has surged past the 17,000 mark to reach a new record high. It was the fastest ever 1,000 point gain for the Sensex, achieved in just six trading sessions. Indian financial analysts believe the gains, made after massive inflows of overseas capital and corporate earnings, are likely to continue. Foreign funds have invested almost $10bn in Indian stocks since the beginning of this year, and the foreign fund inflows are expected to rise after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates last week. Underpinning the stock market has been foreign demand for Indian shares, as investors try to tap into one of the world’s best-performing economies. read more

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BHP, the world's largest mining company, and Rio Tinto Group, the third biggest, advanced to records. Airline shares slid in Hong Kong after Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. The stock jumped 51 percent last week on speculation there would be a takeover battle for the country's third-largest carrier. Shares of China Eastern plunged by the daily limit of 10 percent in Shanghai. Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong biggest carrier, and Air China Ltd. Singapore Airlines and parent Temasek Holdings Pte agreed to buy a 24 percent stake in the carrier for $918 million earlier this month to expand its presence in the world's second-largest aviation market. read more

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HOG – Cramer’s Take – Stockpickr ), up as much as 6% and ending the week up 3. LVLT – Cramer’s Take – Stockpickr ), up as much as 9% and ending the week up 3. SU – Cramer’s Take – Stockpickr ), up as much as 3% and ending the week down 1%. MTH – Cramer’s Take – Stockpickr ) up as much as 20% and ending the week down 3. CFC – Cramer’s Take – Stockpickr ) ( a midweek addition ), flat and ending the week down 4%. EGY – Cramer’s Take – Stockpickr ), (a midweek addition), up some 5% and ending the week up 3%. read more

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US stocks rose soundly Friday, capping a strong week for Wall Street, as investors drew confidence from strong results at Oracle Corp. Oracle’s report that quarterly profits rose 25 percent as sales grew at their fastest pace in seven years offered fresh evidence that some sectors of the economy continue to hum along even as areas such as housing cause consternation for many investors. Friday’s session brought “triple-witching,” a once-a-quarter occurrence when investors face simultaneous expiration of contracts for stock index futures, index options and stock options. Stocks edged upwards, led by automobile and oil stocks as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and ABN Amro reiterated their positive stance on equities. Some markets fell as investors took profit from sharp gains earlier in the week on Tuesday’s larger-than-expected cut in the key US interest rate. Despite the worries of some exporters – European aircraft maker Airbus said if the euro keeps rising it may have to seek new cost savings – ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet and German Chancellor Angela Merkel stood firm that the ECB must remain independent. read more

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TOKYO – Japanese stocks fell Friday as investors took profits ahead of a three-day weekend and sold consumer finance shares on renewed concerns over the troubled sector after a Mitsubishi UJF subsidiary downgraded its earnings outlook. Banking stocks dipped as well, as Japan’s big banks have large stakes in the consumer finance sector. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, which plans to make subsidiary Nicos a wholly owned unit through a share swap in August 2008, fell 3. Japan’s consumer finance business has been in a slump, as companies face refund requests from a growing number of borrowers who overpaid interest on their loans. Semiconductor companies fell in the wake of preliminary August data from a trade body showing poor orders and declining chip prices. read more

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Main High Tech Gadgets Tech Stock Sectors Fortune 500 Tech 100 Fastest-Growing Techs The Browser Blog Technology Business News Business 2. Main Fortune Small Business 100 Small Cap Investing – Top 50 Ultimate Resource Guide Top Schools for Entrepreneurs 5 Best Bosses Which States Love Small Biz? Main Best Companies to Work For Best Places to Live America’s Hottest Jobs Fortune 500 Global 500 Fortune 500 archive Best Places to Retire 20 Great Cos. NEW YORK (Associated Press) – Stocks slipped Thursday as Wall Street, still pleased about the Federal Reserve’s rate cut but sobered a bit by mixed earnings reports, stopped to cash in profits from this week’s rally. The Labor Department said jobless claims declined by 9,000 last week _ a good sign for the economy, particularly given August’s decrease in payrolls and that the market had been predicting a slight rise in claims. read more

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