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Stock Trading News – CANADA STOCKS-TSX may open higher on China growth hopes – Reuters

Tony — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:20:24 +0000

Sept 1 (Reuters) – Toronto’s main stock index looked set to open higher on Wednesday as commodity prices got a boost from news that manufacturing growth accelerated last month in China, the world biggest resource consumer. L ) $39 billion bid for Canada’s Potash Corp, the China Business News said on Wednesday, citing a source familiar with the matter. TO ) filed a legal action against the trust and its suitor Boralex Inc, seeking to enforce a clause that requires 90 percent independent unit holders’ acceptance for the deal to go through. N ) anchored shopping centers in Ontario and Quebec for C$131 million ($124 million). Thomson Reuters is the world’s largest international multimedia news agency, providing investing news, world news, business news, technology news, headline news, small business news, news alerts, personal finance, stock market, and mutual funds information available on Reuters. Thomson Reuters journalists are subject to an Editorial Handbook which requires fair presentation and disclosure of relevant interests. read more

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U.S. stocks stumble, head for monthly losses – MarketWatch- Topic: Stock Trading News

Tony — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:19:12 +0000

Intraday Data provided by Thomson Reuters and subject to terms of use . Dow Jones Indexes (SM) from Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Intraday data delayed 15 minutes for Nasdaq, and 20 minutes for other exchanges. Dow Jones Indexes(SM) from Dow Jones & Company, Inc. MarketWatch Community is a free service that lets you discover, organize and share MarketWatch stories with other readers. By registering, you are agreeing to MarketWatch’s Terms of Service and to receiving periodic news and special offers via email about MarketWatch enhancements, products and services. read more

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Stock Trading News – Stocks Fall on Income Data; Treasuries Gain, Yen Strengthens – BusinessWeek

Tony — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:00:17 +0000

Commerce Department data also showed that disposable incomes, or the money left over after taxes, dropped for the first time since January after adjusting for inflation, showing how the lack of jobs may prevent consumer spending from strengthening further after purchases rose 0. Intel, the world’s biggest chipmaker, slumped after agreeing to buy Infineon Technologies AG’s wireless unit for about $1. Zodiac Aerospace SA jumped 10 percent in France after La Tribune reported that Safran SA is preparing another bid for Europe’s biggest maker of airplane seats. Morgan Stanley revised its forecast for second-half growth to a range of 2 percent to 2. The yen’s advance today came amid speculation the Bank of Japan’s decision to increase credit-easing measures won’t be enough to weaken the currency as it heads for a fourth straight monthly advance versus the dollar. Bernanke last week said the central bank “will do all that it can” to ensure a continuation of the economic recovery, and outlined steps it might take if growth slows. read more

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Israel stocks rise; energy firms see oil potential – MarketWatch(Stock Trading News)

Tony — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:56:42 +0000

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METALS-Copper hits loftiest close in 3-wks as stocks rally – Reuters(Stock Trading News)

Tony — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:51:38 +0000

I am surprised that the market can absorb all the bad news of the week then still move higher,” said Scott Meyers, senior trading analyst with Pioneer Futures in New York. However, about 70 percent of LME aluminium stocks are said to be tied up in financing deals, which earn banks higher returns than they would get in money markets and release cash for producers. The premium for material to be delivered on Monday and bought back on Tuesday — known as tom/next and often used to lend material to short positions — is now around $1 a tonne. Also on the radar are large holdings of stock warrants and cash contracts for aluminium alloy, North American aluminium alloy, copper, nickel, lead and tin. Stainless steel ingredient nickel CMNI3 ended at $21,050 a tonne from $20,450, and battery material lead CMPB3 at $2,090 a tonne from $2,025. Thomson Reuters is the world’s largest international multimedia news agency, providing investing news, world news, business news, technology news, headline news, small business news, news alerts, personal finance, stock market, and mutual funds information available on Reuters. read more

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Stocks Swing to Gain, but Run into Resistance – Briefing.com- About: Stock Trading News

Tony — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:44:47 +0000

A smaller-than-expected downward revision to second quarter GDP helped the major averages start the session with solid gains, but early support faded quickly. Stocks started to steady amid a slightly lower-than-expected final reading on consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan, but sellers stepped in when Intel (INTC 18. Knee-jerk selling sent the S&P 500 down to the 1040 line, which put it back in touch with its August low, but stocks almost immediately rebounded. Though 3Par had already agreed to a takeover offer from Dell, Dell was forced to hike its bid to $27 per share in order to fend off an offer of the same amount from HP. read more

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Dell 3Par Bid Spurs Storage Stocks Slip – TheStreet.com- About: Stock Trading News

Tony — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:34:41 +0000

Isilon, which makes clustered storage systems for industries such as scientific research and movie making, was the biggest loser. Data management specialist CommVault also took a dive, albeit a more modest one, with the software maker’s stock dipping 17 cents, or 1. Network storage company Compellent was another loser, falling 26 cents, or 1. Even the prospect of the losing 3Par bidder searching elsewhere for a storage deal has done little for the companies’ stocks. Your use of the commenting tool is subject to multiple terms of service/use and privacy policies – see here for more details. read more

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Mutual funds: As Dow wavers, what should small investors do? – Christian Science Monitor(Stock Trading News)

Tony — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:24:48 +0000

Traders at the New York Stock Exchange watched as stocks fell Wednesday after a second straight disappointing report on the housing market and weak durable goods orders added to concerns about the economy. Although many retirement-plan investors have continued unfazed with their long-term strategies, on balance mutual-fund holders have generally been downsizing their exposure to stocks since 2007 and beefing up on staid bond funds . For example, a gauge of the mood of wealthy investors, who are among the big holders of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, fell this month. The investment-strategy committee at Standard & Poor’s, which makes relatively short-term forecasts of the stock market, currently expects the S&P 500 stock index to rise over the next 12 months to 1190. read more

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Table of Unusual NASDAQ Stock Moves From RealTick – Wall Street Journal- About: Stock Trading News

Tony — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:19:18 +0000

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GLOBAL MARKETS-M&A activity supports stocks; oil down 1 pct – Reuters(Stock Trading News)

Tony — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:18:48 +0000

NEW YORK, Aug 23 (Reuters) – A slew of corporate takeover activity helped global stocks recover from a one-month low on Monday, but oil prices fell about 1 percent as the dollar strengthened against major currencies. The recovery in stocks markets was prompted by news of several merger and acquisition deals, considered a sign that companies are making use of high cash balances and historically low borrowing costs to look for bargains and expand their business. Mining shares gained as financial markets bet Australia’s inconclusive weekend elections would lead to a change of government, spelling the end to a plan to impose tax on major iron ore and coal mines. Thomson Reuters is the world’s largest international multimedia news agency, providing investing news, world news, business news, technology news, headline news, small business news, news alerts, personal finance, stock market, and mutual funds information available on Reuters. read more

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