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Facebook Gets Defriended By The Market

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:39:00 -0400

Facebook Gets Defriended By The Market

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:39:00 -0400

John Chambers Delivers, Big Investors Now Chasing Stocks

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:03:16 -0400

The action in the stock market continues to amaze.

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Market Wrap for Monday, May 20: Stocks Record Very Minor Losses; Greenback Falls Versus Euro

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:25:45 -0400

The U.S. stock market fell on Monday in a quiet trading session. The losses, however, were very minor and the sharp uptrend in equities continues to look intact.

Nevertheless, traders and investors will be on the lookout for any sign of a pullback as stock prices have been surging on

Kosmos Energy Announces Results from Sipo-1 Exploration Well

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:11:23 -0400

Kosmos Energy (NYSE: KOS) announced today results from the Sipo-1 exploration well onshore Cameroon. Drilled on the Ndian River Block in the Rio del Rey Basin, the well was targeting the Miocene Isongo Formation. The Sipo-1 well was located approximately 14 kilometers (8 miles) onshore and was drilled

British Pound to Struggle on Easing Inflation- David Song, Currency Analyst at DailyFX

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:10:53 -0400

"The British Pound may struggle to hold its ground ahead of the Bank of England (BoE) Minutes as the headline reading for U.K. inflation is expected to slow to an annualized rate of 2.6% in April. However, as the BoE anticipates above-target inflation over the policy horizon, Britain may face

Mid-Afternoon Market Update: McEwen Mining Rises as Commodities Turn Green

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:34:38 -0400

Toward the end of trading Monday, the Dow traded down 0.03 percent to 15,349.64, while the NASDAQ rose 0.01 percent to 3,499.69. The S&P was also up, gaining 0.02 percent to 1,667.29.

Top Headline Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO) announced its plans to acquire blogging network Tumblr for roughly $1.1 billion.

Relative Rotation Graph – Sectors Now and Then

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:16:57 -0400

It has been a market that just can’t seem to accept a move down for any reason. That is just peachy, but how about the underlying moves within sectors that is now beginning to show some changes in leadership. Whether or not equities continue higher, it is good to know which of the sectors are [...]

Relative Rotation Graph – Sectors Now and Then

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:16:57 -0400

Benzinga Weekly Options Outlook for the Week of May 20

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:48:27 -0400

Options overview this week is pretty much the same as the previously mentioned video. We're still in melt-up status with many of these single names. S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) has been hitting all time highs pretty much every day, causing a bit of heartache for the shorts. Any

Mid-Day Market Update: Markets Edge Higher, Team Drops On Q4 Earnings Outlook

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:33:27 -0400

Midway through trading Monday, the Dow traded up 0.20 percent to 15,385.64, while the NASDAQ rose 0.28 percent to 3,508.69. The S&P was also up, gaining 0.29 percent to 1,672.29.

Top Headline Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO) announced its plans to acquire blogging network Tumblr for around $1.1 billion.

Equities Trading UP Websense (NASDAQ:

Thailand ETF Embodies New World Order

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:23:01 -0400

In theory, it should not be good news for a high-flying emerging markets ETF when the market tracked by the fund reports first-quarter GDP growth that was 2.2 percent below what was seen in the fourth quarter. Perhaps it should be even worse that the country's 2013 GDP forecast has

JP Morgan Chase's Thomas Lee On Undervalued Markets

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:52:51 -0400

Thomas Lee, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) Chief U.S. Equity Strategist, spoke on CNBC's Squawk Box on Monday morning, where he discussed where investors should put their money to work and why, as well as the place of the Fed in today's and tomorrow's market.

"I think investors who

Greece ETF: An Emerging Markets Star

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:08:09 -0400

Last Friday, the Global X FTSE Greece 20 ETF (NYSE: GREK) surged over five percent on volume that was nearly six times the daily average. Much of that move can be attributed to the 19.5 percent gain by National Bank of Greece (NYSE: NBG), the largest

Report Indicates Economic Expansion at Moderate Pace

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:50:44 -0400

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index was published Monday morning with a metric that points to a slowdown in growth in April, but a view over the past three months suggests economic growth is continuing around the economy's long run potential growth rate.

This measure is a comprehensive look at

Mid-Morning Market Update: Markets Fall, Yahoo To Acquire Tumblr

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:43:20 -0400

Following the market opening Monday, the Dow traded down 0.16 percent to 15,329.97, while the NASDAQ fell 0.05 percent to 3,497.34. The S&P was also down, dropping 0.15 percent to 1,664.99.

Top Headline Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO) announced its plans to acquire blogging network Tumblr for around $1.1 billion. Yahoo shares

Earnings For This Week – Cheat Sheet

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:42:18 -0400

Here are the key earnings that will be moving stocks for the week. Last week there was a mix of better and worse and currently the S&P 500 is showing a good percentage of EPS surprises to the upside but quite concerning revenue levels. Follow @andrewhorowitz __________

Earnings For This Week – Cheat Sheet

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:42:18 -0400

Benzinga's Volume Movers

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:32:41 -0400

Websense (NASDAQ: WBSN) shares moved up 28.60% to $24.73 at 10:54 am. The volume of Websense shares traded was 11846% higher than normal. Websense entered into a definitive agreement to be bought by Vista Equity Partners.

SolarCity (NASDAQ: SCTY) shares climbed 11.56% to $50.20. The volume of

Economics for the Week: Starts Light then Gets Rolling

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:15:28 -0400

In the early part of the week there are few reports that will be important to watch. However, on Wednesday, the Fed will release the minutes from their last meeting and there will surely be a divide that is growing on the amount of stimulus they are serving up. Durable good will be interesting as [...]

Economics for the Week: Starts Light then Gets Rolling

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:15:28 -0400

Benzinga Market Primer: Monday, May 20

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:33:27 -0400

It’s Monday and the S&P 500 is, again, sitting at an all time high of 1,667.47. CNBC predicted that the bulls will keep control this week but the market will listen for any sign that Fed president Ben Bernanke is considering drawing down QE.

However, some technicians note that the

Euro Set For Another Week of Disappointing Data

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:28:58 -0400

After last week's GDP data spelled disappointment for the eurozone, the common currency seems poised for another week of pressure as more economic indicators are set to be released in the coming days.

The region's GDP data showed that France had joined the ranks of its southern peers and posted

Brent Steady Near $105 Ahead of FED Minutes

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:28:33 -0400

Brent crude oil traded steadily at $104.62 on Monday morning at 5:58 GMT as the commodity inched towards $105 on improving economic data and strong equity markets. However, a tepid demand outlook and market oversupply kept a lid on prices.

Last week, the International Energy Agency forecast both waning oil demand

ETFs to Watch May 20, 2013 (GDX, HAO, XME)

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:27:45 -0400

Here is the ETF Professor's ETF Watch List for Monday, May 20, 2013.

Metals plays: Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDX) and the Global X Silver Miners ETF (NYSE: SIL).

Keep an eye on the SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (NYSE: XME).

Check in with

US Stock Futures Flat, Gold Tumbles

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:24:36 -0400

US stock futures are mostly flat this morning. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2 points to 15,313.00 and S&P 500 index futures fell 0.20 points to 1,662.80. Nasdaq 100 futures declined 2 points to 3,020.75.

US stocks closed higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising

Gold Now at Daily Unfair Lows – What to do Now?

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:11:00 -0400

Watch today’s video on Gold which is exclusively based around TAS Tools. High probability setups with great risk rewards are explained in this venue with all important stop values.

Gold Now at Daily Unfair Lows – What to do Now?

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:11:00 -0400

Watch today’s video on Gold which is exclusively based around TAS Tools. High probability setups with great risk rewards are explained in this venue with all important stop values.

Earnings Scheduled For May 20, 2013

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:30:56 -0400

Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) is projected to report its Q3 earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $2.04 billion.

JA Solar Holdings Co (NASDAQ: JASO) is expected to post a Q1 loss at $1.03 per share on revenue of $226.50 million.

Raven Industries (NASDAQ:

Stocks To Watch For May 20, 2013

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:25:17 -0400

Some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are:

Wall Street expects Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) to report its Q3 earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $2.04 billion. Campbell shares fell 0.46% to close at $47.63 on Friday.

Analysts expect JA Solar Holdings Co (NASDAQ:

TDI Podcast: Massive Commodity Inflation, Investing in Gold (#314)

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:47:49 -0400

Guests: Ed D’Agostino and Joe Yasinski help us to better understand the process of owning precious metals outright. We find out more about the differences in paper versus physical assets and how to store them. Some of the other important topics in this episode include the massive inflation seen in Japan, earnings, economics, buybacks and [...]

TDI Podcast: Massive Commodity Inflation, Investing in Gold (#314)

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:47:49 -0400

A Look Ahead: This Week's ETFs to Watch

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:56:46 -0400

Sell in May and go away? Try again next year.

After last week's gains, the S&P 500 is sitting on a 4.4 percent gain for the month heading into Monday's trading session. The benchmark U.S. index now resides less than 40 points away from the lofty 1,700 level. Indeed, this

Presidential Visit Puts Myanmar Investment Theme in Spotlight

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:11:48 -0400

Six months after President Barack Obama visited Myanmar, that country's president, Thein Sein, will visit the White House.

Sein's visit to Washington, D.C. marks the first such visit by a leader from the Southeast Asian nation in nearly five decades and it is one that again puts the spotlight on Myanmar's

Weekly Preview: FOMC Minutes in Focus, Earnings Season Wanes

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:29:42 -0400

In the upcoming week, market focus shifts back to the Fed as the FOMC minutes of the latest meeting are released. Also, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is set to speak as earnings season slows down, although there are still some key earnings set to be released.

Key Earnings This week, the earnings

Market Wrap for Friday, May 17: Stocks Gain on Late Day Rally

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:25:21 -0400

Markets surged Friday afternoon, bringing the Dow near a record high at 15,354.40.

The S&P 500 closed up almost one percent, with the Nasdaq up slightly more than that.

The rise in stock prices this week can be largely attributed to the end of earnings season, job numbers, and positive information from

Mid-Afternoon Market Update: SolarCity Continues to Rise as Gold Bugs Get Smashed

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:54:26 -0400

Toward the end of trading Thursday, the Dow was up 0.77 percent to 15,249.41, while the NASDAQ rose 0.89 percent to 3,496.33. The S&P was also up 0.97 percent to 1,666.90.

Top Headline Gold has plummeted 4.8% as the week comes to a close, dropping below $1,390 an ounce, the lowest level

Are Farmers Next to be Hit by Debt?

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:37:00 -0400

Currently the agriculture industry is in a boom cycle. A report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, according to CNBC, says the boom may end soon, leaving farmers shouldering massive debt.

Farming is a business that involves constant investment. Investment in land, in equipment, storage, seed, fertilizer, you

Mid-Day Market Update: Gold Prices Fall on Strength in US Dollar, Stock

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:48:29 -0400

Midway through trading Thursday, the Dow was up 0.43 percent to 15,298.41, while the NASDAQ rose 0.49 percent to 3,482.33. The S&P was also up 0.51 percent to 1,658.90.

Top Headline Gold has plummeted 4.8% as the week comes to a close, dropping below $1,390 an ounce, the lowest level seen since

Stocks Hitting 52-Week Lows

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:05:27 -0400

SI Financial Group Inc (NASDAQ: SIFI) shares lost 0.56% to create a new 52-week low of $10.65. SI Financial's trailing twelve month ROE stands at 0.50%. Health Insurance Innovations, Inc (NASDAQ: HIIQ) shares fell 4.78% to touch a new 52-week low of $11.55. Health Insurance Innovations'

Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:02:18 -0400

Zix Corporation (NASDAQ: ZIXI) jumped 2.23% to create a new 52-week high of $4.13. Zix Corp's stock has started to surge above its 50-day moving average of $3.69. Analysts believe that this move is likely to push the shares to trigger a major breakout trade in the near

Top Performing Industries For May 17, 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:35:50 -0400

At 10:17 am, the Dow surged 0.36% to 15,288.10, the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index moved up 0.51% to 1,658.94 and the NASDAQ composite index rose 0.52% to 3,483.38.

The industries that are performing well in the market today are:

Medical Practitioners: This industry jumped 4.69% by 10:17 am. The top

The Meaning of the New Highs in the S&P500

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:26:14 -0400

by Geoff Considine The S&P500 has recently been hitting new all-time highs, which would seem to suggest that the economy is recovering and that the U.S. economy is back on track. The story does not look quite so rosy when you account for inflation, as Mark Hulbert has recently noted. The current level of the S&P500 is, in [...]

Morning Market Losers

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:13:21 -0400

Aruba Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARUN) fell 26.18% to $13 at 10:00 am. Aruba Networks was downgraded by analysts from Opennheimer from “Outperform” to “Perform”.

Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) shares dipped 12.87% to $3.82. Autodesk released its Q1 earnings result which fell below analyst expectations.

Cosi Inc. (COSI) shares

Morning Market Movers

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:59:20 -0400

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SHIP) shares advanced 24.50% to $1.88 at 9:46 am. Seanergy Maritime's trailing twelve-month revenue is $55.62 million.

Real Goods Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSOL) surged 22.06% to $2.14. Real Goods Solar has said to be one of the leading companies in the solar

Tax Rate Reminder

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:47:50 -0400

From Wesley Gray at Turnkey Analyst comes a reminder about tax rates. Tax rates are going up, and how your investment is taxed may be as important as how it performs.

PreMarket Info Recap for May 17, 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:20:02 -0400

Have you ever woken up to find that a stock in your portfolio made a dramatic move overnight? Are you interested in learning how to understand each day's post-market and pre-market moves? Veteran traders Joel Elconin and Dennis Dick will give you all of the insights that you'll need to get

Benzinga's Top Pre-Market Losers

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:28:30 -0400

Aruba Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARUN) shares fell 21.29% to $13.86 in the pre-market trading. Aruba Networks was downgraded by analysts from Opennheimer from “Outperform” to “Perform”.

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRCD) dipped 3.48% to $5.54 in the pre-market session. Brocade Communications Systems reported disappointing second quarters

Benzinga's Top Pre-Market Gainers

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:16:55 -0400

SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR) soared 2.01% to $19.95 in the pre-market trading. SunPower Corporation's intends to make solar power a standard in homes.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE: AMD) surged 2.35% to $392 in the pre-market session. Advanced Micro Devices trailing twelve-month revenue is $4.92 billion.

Zynga,

A Peek Into The Market Before The Trading Starts

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:44:31 -0400

Pre-open movers US stock futures are higher this morning. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 42 points to 15,254.00 and S&P 500 index futures rose 4.70 points to 1,652.80. Nasdaq 100 futures gained 5.75 points to 3,004.00.

A Peek Into Global Markets European markets were higher today. The STOXX Europe