Friday, June 30, 2006
EZCORP Raises Earnings Guidance
RIG
ASEI
ASEI CHART
NEM
Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market
Budd Foxx
Mining Stocks to Watch
NXG, HL, EZM, SLW, PAAS and MNG
Upgrades and Downgrades
PQE, RATE, WMGI, ONXX, HEW, FARO, CZN, and PNFP
Downgraded this morning include:
AHM, CA, RSAS, and SPM
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7 Stocks you need to know for today
A Inc. (CA | charts | news | PowerRating) reported in-line results, and said it would delay the release of its 10-Q. The company also approved a new $2 billion stock repurchase plan.
Accenture (ACN | charts | news | PowerRating) beat by $0.04.
Constellation Brands (STZ | charts | news | PowerRating) missed by a penny and guided lower for Q2.
Palm (PALM | charts | news | PowerRating) beat by $0.06, guided Q1 lower and fiscal 2007 higher.
Research in Motion (RIMM | charts | news | PowerRating) beat by $0.04 and beat on revenues..
Handleman Company (HDL | charts | news | PowerRating) reports before the open on Friday; look for $0.02.
Qiao Xing (XING | charts | news | PowerRating) also reports before the open on Friday.
Morning News
- Futures are pointing to a slightly lower open this morning.
- Data on personal incomes to be released at 8:30 this morning.
- Consumer spending will also be released at 8:30 today.
- June consumer sentiment will be released at 10:00 this morning.
- Chicago PMI Index due for release just before 10:00 this morning.
- Apple Computer reportedly will investigate stock option grants.
- Microsoft to delay the release of its next version office suite of business software.
- Research In Motion posted a 35% rise in sales, and meets high end expectations.
- EMC Corp. to buy RSA Security for $2.1 billion.
- Lunch with Warren Buffett sells for $620,000 All the the money from the auction will go to charity. Last year the winner paid just over $350,000 for the lunch.
- Space shuttle preparing for launch over the weekend.
- Serious flooding continues over parts of the northeast.
- Crude Oil up to $73.54 per barrel.
- Wholesale gasoline seeing prices it hasn't seen in about 9 months. Current price is $2.28 per gallon.
- Natural gas just above $6.00 per unit.
- Gold is moving to the upside. Current price is $602.00 per ounce.
Thursday, June 29, 2006
CELG
GOOG
Gold Stocks to Watch
GLG, GOLD, TRE, SLW, PAAS, NG, AUY, GLD, HL and NXG
BOT
HANS
GRMN
Railroad Stocks
BNI, CSX, RAIL, NSC and UNP
Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market
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VLO
VLO CHART
7 Stocks you need to know for today
3Com (COMS) beat by $0.03, ex-items. COMS's PowerRating is 4.
Corel (CREL) beat by $0.04.
Micron (MU) beat by $0.04, but revenues were less than expected. The company also said it does not expect the Lexar merger to increase fourth-quarter revenues very much. MU's PowerRating is 5.
Herman Miller (MLHR) was in-line at $0.38 but lowered guidance. MLHR's PowerRating is 5.
Paychex (PAYX) was in-line at $0.32; revenue was greater than expected. The company guided lower, and now sees $1.37 - $1.39 for fiscal 2007 vs. a $1.40 consensus. PAYX's PowerRating is 5.
Red Hat (RHAT) reported $0.07 and beat on revenues. RHAT's PowerRating is 5.
General Mills (GIS) reports before the open on Friday; look for $0.61. GIS's PowerRating is 5.Upgrades and Downgrades
IGT, AMP, TCO, AMMD, REG, NDAQ, MCD, VLO, and DUK
Downgraded this morning include:
BSX, AZR, S, and SUP
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Morning News
- Futures are up a bit this morning pointing to a slightly higher open.
- The Fed is expected to raise rates today. A quarter point hike is expected, but investors will be looking for any key phrase changes in the statements released this afternoon.
- Weekly jobless claims will be released at 8:30 this morning.
- First quarter GDP numbers will also be released this morning.
- Red Hat's quarterly results fall short of consensus estimates.
- Google Inc. set to launch online payment service.
- Elan Corp. stating the company has recieved approval for its drug Tysabri by the European Union.
- BP unit charged with manipulating propane prices back in 2004.
- Officials in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania have ordered the evacuation of up to 200,00 people due to flooding and levee concerns. Other areas in the Northeast are also dealing with flooding conditions.
- Crude oil up a bit this morning to $72.52 per barrel.
- Wholesale gasoline keeps moving higher. Current price is $2.23 per gallon.
- Natural gas has pulled back to just under $6.00 per unit.
- Gold not seeing much change current price is $583.00 per ounce.
Earnings
Accenture (ACN)
American Greetings Corp. (AM)
ATI Technologies (ATYT)
Constellation Brands (STZ)
Faro Technologies (FARO)
General Mills Inc. (GIS)
Hooper Homes (HH)
Monsanto Company (MON)
Palm Inc. (PALM)
Research In Motion (RIMM)
The Greenbrier Companies (GBX)
Topps (TOPP)
Worthington Industries (WOR)
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Wednesday, June 28, 2006
GRMN
Oil Inventories
Crude oil down 3.4 million barrels.
Gasoline saw a decline of 1 million barrels.
Distillates saw a build of 1.8 million barrels.
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OMNI Updates Second Quarter Guidance
Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market
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MRO
MRO CHART
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Nike (NKE) reported $1.39, ex-items, missing by a penny. NKE's PowerRating is 5.
BB&T (BBT) announced a 50 million share stock buyback. BBT's PowerRating is 6.
Biomet (BMET) reports before the open Wednesday; look for $0.46. BMET's PowerRating is 5.
ConAgra (CAG) also reports before the open Wednesday; look for $0.29. CAG's PowerRating is 5.
Wells Fargo (WFC) announced a 2:1 split, raised its quarterly dividend to $0.56 from $0.52 and announced a $25 million stock buyback. WFC's PowerRating is 6.
Upgrades and Downgrades
MRX, LTD, HITK, ALEX, HEW, DNA, ESRX, BEAV, and HES
Downgraded this morning include:
SYXI, and MRVL
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Morning News
- Futures are pointing to a flat to slightly higher open.
- Weekly oil inventories will be released this morning by the Energy Dept.
- J.Crew to start trading on the New York Stock Exchange today under the symbol (JCG)
- Merrill Lynch upping oil price forcast from 2006 to 2008.
- Honda Motor Co. has chosen Indiana for its new facility.
- General Motors Corp. predicts U.S. sales will decline this year. The company also stating they will bring back some incentive programs.
- Diamler Chrysler to bring the "smart car" here to the U.S.
- Crude oil remains just above $72.00 per barrel.
- Wholesale gasoline remains high at $2.19 per gallon.
- Natural gas just above $6.00 per unit.
- Gold is currently $588.00 per ounce.
Earnings
Arrow International (ARRO)
Biomet Inc. (BMET)
ConAgra Foods (CAG)
Herman Miller (MLHR)
Image Entertainment (DISK)
Merix (MERX)
Micron Technology (MU)
Park Electrchemical (PKE)
Paychex (PAYX)
Red Hat Inc. (RHAT)
Robbins & Meyers (RBN)
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Tuesday, June 27, 2006
XOM
OII
GRMN
OXY
OMNI
Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market
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CKE Restaurants (CKR) reported $0.23. CKR's PowerRating is 6
Nike (NKE) reports Tuesday after the close; look for $1.40. NKE's PowerRating is 5.
Healthways (HWAY) reported $0.37, including $0.11 in charges. HWAY's PowerRating is 4.
Apogee (APOG) reports before the open Tuesday; look for $0.17. APOG's PowerRating is 4.
Stride Rite (SRR) also reports before the open Tuesday; look for $0.37. SRR's PowerRating is 4.
Unifirst (UNF) is set to report tomorrow; look for $0.57. UNF's PowerRating is 4.
Boston Scientific (BSX) said it is recalling some pacemakers and defibrillators. BSX's PowerRating is 5.
Morning News
- Futures are down just a bit this morning pointing to a slightly lower open.
- June consumer confidence to be released at 10:00 this morning.
- Existing home sales will also be released at 10:00 this morning.
- General Motors saying deals are in place for up to 35,000 workers to leave the company.
- Delphi Corp. saying 12,000 workers have accepted early retirements.
- Cephalon stating its drug Gabitril did not show effectiveness in treating anxiety disorder.
- General Mills increasing quarterly dividend to 35 cents per share.
- Barr Pharmaceuticals to buy drugmaker Pliva for $2.2 billion.
- Univision Communications has agreed to sell the company for $12.3 billion.
- Crude oil on the move current price is $72.20 per barrel.
- Wholesale gasoline has jumped up to $2.18 per gallon.
- Natural gas remains at $6.00 per unit.
- Gold is up just a bit to $591.00 per ounce.
Earnings
Apogee Enterprises Inc. (APOG)
H.B. Fuller Company (FUL)
Nike (NKE)
Nonamerican Steel (TONS)
Stride Rite Corp. (SRR)
Unifirst (UNF)
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Monday, June 26, 2006
NYX
SIRI
BA
OSTK
GRMN
Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market
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Stocks to Watch
Stocks to Watch
Upgrades and Downgrades
THOR, MT, ENDP, FMER, QCOM, MHS, MCK, PVH, ENDP, BCH, KND, PD, PNY, and CYN
Downgraded this morning include:
UCBH, ZMH, and SEPR
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Morning News
- Futures are up just a bit this morning pointing to a slightly higher open.
- The Federal Open Market Committee will be meeting on Wednesday and Thursday this week.
- May new home sales to be released at 10:00 this morning.
- Mittal Steel wins pursuit for Arcelor with $33.6 billion bid.
- Pfizer Inc. to sell its consumer healthcare business to Johnson & Johnson for $16.6 billion.
- Phelps Dodge to buy Inco Ltd. and Falconbridge Ltd.
- Warren Buffet to begin giving alot of his fortune to the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation.
- The Lundberg Survey of 7,000 gas stations points to a drop of 4.5 cents in the price of gasoline. The average price of a gallon of unleaded gas is $2.89 per gallon.
- Anheuser Busch signs Superbowl deal with NBC.
- Crude Oil is $70.72 per barrel.
- Wholesale gasoline currently $2.13 per gallon.
- Natural gas back down to $6.10 per unit.
- Gold just above $587.00 per ounce.
Earnings
CHC Helicopter (FLI)
CKE Restaurants (CKR)
Culp Inc. (CFI)
Healthways (HWAY)
Lennar Corp. (LEN)
Lexington Corporate Properties Trust (LXP)
Steelcase Inc. (SCS)
Walgreen (WAG)
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Sunday, June 25, 2006
7 Stocks you need to know for Monday
Lennar (LEN) reports before the open on Monday; look for $1.86. LEN's PowerRating is 4.
Steelcase (SCS) also reports before the open on Monday; look for $0.14. SCS's PowerRating is 5.
The Tail Wind Fund disclosed a 9.9% stake in Netsol (NTWK).
Walgreen (WAG) is set to report earnings Monday morning; look for $0.44. WAG's PowerRating is 4.
CKE Restaurants (CKR) is also set to report earnings on Monday; look for $0.21. CKR's PowerRating is 6.
Steiner Leisure (STNR) announced a new one million share stock buyback program. STNR's PowerRating is 6.
Under the terms of an agreement with Merck, Dr. Reddy's (RDY) launched a generic version of Zocor. RDY's PowerRating is 3.
Saturday, June 24, 2006
CLDN Blue Skies
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Friday, June 23, 2006
CTRP
RIG
NXG
CME
Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market
PEIX, ODSY, ORCL, NXG, KMG, WGR, XLE, DVN, SGY, and VLO
BA sitting on the 50 DMA
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Oracle (ORCL) reported $0.29, non-GAAP, beating by a penny. ORCL's PowerRating is 4.
Tudor Investment Corp. disclosed a 4.9% stake in OSI Pharmaceuticals (OSIP). OSIP's PowerRating is 5.
Smart Modular (SMOD) beat by a penny and guided higher.
Solectron (SLR) was in-line at $0.04. SLR's PowerRating is 4.
Synnex (SNX) beat by $0.02 and beat on revenues.
Blackboard (BBBB) raised guidance for Q2 and full year 2006. BBBB's PowerRating is 4.
Upgrades and Downgrades
CACH, MGAM, NXG, PD, RDSA, STO, CBB, ROP, and ODSY
Downgraded this morning include:
NBIX, QCOM, VRNT, PXPL, UB, and CMA
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Morning News
- Futures are up just a bit here this morning pointing to a slightly higher open.
- Data on durable goods orders to be released today.
- 7 people in Miami have been arrested. Police believe the group was in early stages of preparing terror plot. The Sears Tower, and a FBI office in Miami were to be potential targets.
- Merck's patents on Zocor will expire today.
- Six Flags considering selling 6 properties the companies ownes.
- Hitachi Ltd & General Electric to build two nuclear reactors in Texas for NRG Energy Inc.
- General Motors could be forced to close a car factory in Portugal unless the government finds a way to make the facility more cost effective.
- New York politician has dropped federal lawsuit which claimed Google Inc. profits from links to child porn.
- United States eliminated from the World Cup yesterday.
- Crude Oil is $70.65 per barrel.
- Wholesale gasoline is $2.11 per gallon.
- Natural gas back down to $6.41 per unit.
- Gold pulling back to $583.00 per ounce.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
CELG
ILMN
AAPL
Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market
Budd Foxx
Upgrades and Downgrades
PNRA, PWR, WIBC, NILE, NFLX, ABFS, TKLC, and GIS
Downgraded this morning include:
S, TEVA, BBBY, STFC, WSTC, and RNWK
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Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) was in-line at $0.35. BBBY's PowerRating is 4.
Jabil Circuit (JBL) beat by a penny and guided higher. JBL's PowerRating is 5.
The Finish Line (FINL) was in-line at $0.09. FINL's PowerRating is 5.
Xyratex (XRTX) missed by a $0.02 but guided higher. XRTX's PowerRating is 6.
Books A Million (BAMM) authorized a $10 million stock repurchase.
Morning News
- Futures are pointing to a slightly higher open this morning.
- Leading indicators for May to be released at 10:00 this morning.
- Weekly jobless claims will also be released this morning.
- Natural gas inventories to be released by the Energy Dept. at 10:30 this morning.
- U.S. and British agencies investigating British Airways for alleged price fixing.
- Ford Motor Co. reportedly stating the company is expecting to reach goals set for 2008.
- KFC has opened its first restaurant in Vietnam. Plans more openings in the future.
- Sanyo and Nokia have dropped plans for a mobile phone venture.
- House committee approves offshore drilling plan. The legislation would also allow states to stop drilling close to their coastlines.
- Crude oil back up to $70.95 per barrel.
- Wholesale gasoline is $2.08 per gallon.
- Natural gas remains around $6.50 per unit.
- Gold has made it back to $594.00 per ounce.
Earnings
Del Monte Foods (DLM)
Family Dollar (FDO)
Gerber Scientific (GRB)
Intervoice (INTV)
Isle of Capri Casinos (ISLE)
Oracle (ORCL)
Rite Aid Corp. (RAD)
Smart Modular Technologies (SMOD)
Solectron (SLR)
Synnex Corp. (SNX)
Tektronic Inc. (TEK)
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Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Adobe-Google Sign Distribution Deal
Under the agreement, Adobe will distribute Google Toolbar with various Adobe products for the life of the agreement.
Adobe said the Google Toolbar will be available immediately with free downloads of Adobe's digital media player, Macromedia Shockwave Player.
Terms were not disclosed. Adobe said revenue from the deal was factored into the full-year financial forecasts on June 15.
Adobe shares rose 82 cents to $30.70 in after-hours trading. Google shares gained 46 cents at $402.59 in the extended session.
WGAT
ICE
NYX
BIDU
CME
Oil Inventories
Gasoline up 300,000 barrels,
Distillates up 1.7 million barrels
FDX
GOOG
BA
Financial Services Stocks to Watch
MS, LEH, GS, RJF and BSC
Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market
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Darden Restaurants (DRI) beat by $0.01 and raised guidance. DRI's PowerRating is 4.
Christopher & Banks (CBK) beat by $0.02 and guided lower. CBK's PowerRating is 5.
FedEx (FDX) reports before the open Wednesday; look for $1.77. FDX's PowerRating is 5.
FSI International (FSII) missed by a penny, beat on revenues, and guided higher.
Morgan Stanley (MS) also reports before the open Wednesday; look for $1.45. MS's PowerRating is 4.
Caterpillar (CAT) said sales for the first three months of the year were strong. CAT's PowerRating is 5.
Morgan Stanley initiated Jetblue (JBLU) with an Overweight rating. JBLU's PowerRating is 4.Upgrades and Downgrades
TWTC, CCE, FDRY, ISIL, PTRY, RFMD,REV, ABB, JOSB, PEP, LTM, KR, AEA, CVH, AMLN, and NUHC
Downgraded this morning include:
BMHC, ATYT, and JPM
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Morning News
- Futures are pointing to a lower open this morning.
- Energy Dept. to release weekly oil inventories this morning at 10:30.
- Weekly mortgage applications will be released today.
- Ford Motor Company reportedly may not meet its goal of returning to profit in North America by 2008.
- Japan to lift ban on U.S. beef imports.
- Anheuser Busch reportedly may enter the liquor industry.
- North Korea wanting direct talks with the U.S. over its plan to test long range missile.
- The Miami Heat won the NBA finals last night.
- Crude oil is $69.24 per barrel.
- Wholesale gasoline is $2.00 per gallon.
- Natural gas $6.57 per unit.
- Gold is currently $578.00 per ounce.
Earnings
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY)
Clarcor Inc. (CLC)
Darden Restaurants (DRI)
FedEx (FDX)
Finish Line (FINL)
Jabil Circuit (JBL)
Morgan Stanley (MS)
Paincare Holdings Inc. (PRZ)
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Tuesday, June 20, 2006
BA
SEPR
GG
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BOOM
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ARII
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Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market
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Kroger (KR) reports before the open on Tuesday; look for $0.42. KR's PowerRating is 4.
Apollo Group (APOL) is also scheduled to report Tuesday morning; look for $0.74. APOL's PowerRating is 4.
Vonage (VG) said it is being sued by two subsidiaries of Verizon over VOIP tehcnology.
Blum Capital Partners raised its stake in Avid Technology (AVID) to 11% from 9.9%. AVID's PowerRating is 4.
Lifeway Foods (LWAY) approved a 2:1 stock split.
Upgrades and Downgrades
VASC, ALAB, TTWO, THQI, ATVI, ERTS, MTSN, COST, PTIE, ISIL, BMI, BRKS, AMAT, and RLI
Downgraded this morning include:
NLN, SEIC, CBH, SSP, IPCC, and BLDR
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Morning News
- Futures are pointing to a flat open this morning.
- May housing starts to be released at 8:30 this morning along with building permit figures.
- McDonalds Corp. to team up with Sinopec to build drive through restaurants in China.
- Ford Motor Co. expects 10,000 to 11,000 hourly workers in the U.S. to accept early retirement or buyout offers.
- General Electric to pay $390 million to buy Biacore International.
- Japan has ordered pullout of its troops in Iraq.
- Japan reportedly closer to lifting a ban on U.S. beef imports.
- Target Corp. expects same store sales for the month of June to come in at the upper half of its forcast.
- The Carolina Hurricanes are the Stanley Cup champions.
- Crude Oil is $69.73 per barrel.
- Wholesale gasoline is $2.02 per gallon.
- Natural gas pulling back to $6.72 per unit.
- Gold currently $574.00 per ounce.
Earnings
Actuant Corp. (ATU)
Apollo Group (APOL)
Christopher & Banks (CBK)
Commercial Metals Company (CMC)
FactSet Research Systems (FDS)
FSI International (FSII)
Golf Gallaxy Inc. (GGXY)
J.M. Smucker Company (SJM)
Qiao Xing Universal Telephone (XING)
Sonic Corp. (SONC)
The Kroger Company (KR)
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Monday, June 19, 2006
3 red flags signal a troubled stock
Plantronics shareholders recently saw its stock sink more than 30% after the headset maker warned that its results for the June quarter would fall short of analysts' forecasts.
But the bad news needn't have been a surprise. Anyone who checked Plantronics' (PLT, news, msgs) December quarterly report for three easily detected "red flags" would have known that continuing to hold the stock was risky business.
SEPR
GS
GOOG
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Intel (INTC) upgraded at UBS to buy from neutral. INTC's PowerRating is a 3.
CarMax (KMX) beat by $0.12 and rearrifrmed guidance. KMX's PowerRating is a 4.
Circuit City (CC) beat by $0.02 and reaffirmed fiscal 2007 guidance. CC's PowerRating is 5.
Proctor&Gamble (PG) was upgraded at Lehman from overweight to equal weight. PG's PowerRating is 4
Oracle (ORCL) may be in focus after giving excellent preliminary results on Friday. ORCL's PowerRating is 5.
Upgrades and Downgrades
PG, AQNT, MLM, ENS, VMC, GNW, SAPE, AHR, MNST, CPO, FFIV, BEE, INTC, and PLAB
Downgraded this morning include:
MIK, ORBK, and LBY
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Morning News
- Futures are up slightly this morning pointing to a higher open.
- Circuit City Stores Inc. will post earnings results today.
- Coca Cola Company renews and has plans to expand its partnership with the National Basketball Association.
- Toyota Motor Corp. looking in Tennessee to build a vehicle assembly plant.
- Nokia Corp. and Siemens AG to merge equipment arms. The companies stating they may cut up to 9,000 jobs.
- North Korea reportedly plans to test a long range missile which is believed to have the capability of reaching the United States.
- Over the weekend Geoff Ogilvy won the U.S. Open with a score of 5 over par.
- Crude oil pulling back current price is $69.00 per barrel.
- Wholesale gasoline is $2.00 per gallon.
- Natural gas has pulled back just below $7.00 per unit.
- Gold is currently $571.00 per ounce.
Sunday, June 18, 2006
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Saturday, June 17, 2006
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Friday, June 16, 2006
Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market
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7 Stocks you need to know for today
Microsoft (MSFT) said that, effective July 2008, Bill Gates will no longer have a day-to-day role in the company. Gates plans to spend more time with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. MSFT's PowerRating is 4.
Adobe (ADBE) beat by a penny, but missed on revenues; the company also guided lower for Q3. ADBE's PowerRating is 4.
KB Home (KBH) beat by $0.03, but revenues were less than expected. KBH's PowerRating is 6.
Winnebago (WGO) reports before the open on Friday; look for $0.38. WGO's PowerRating is 5.
Carnival (CCL) also reports before the open on Friday; look for $0.44. CCL's PowerRating is 4.
Upgrades and Downgrades
ASCA, CIEN, ADBE, INTC, NDN, IDC, BOBJ, PLA, GVHR, VFC, IGT, and EBAY
Downgraded this morning include:
SCT, HET, and NBIX
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Morning News
- Futures are down just a bit this morning pointing to a slightly lower open.
- Yesterday Ben Bernanke stated once again that energy and commodity prices could account for the pickup in core inflation.
- Bill Gates to step down from his day to day roll at Microsoft. He plans to spend more time at the Bill Gates and Melinda Gates foundation.
- Oracle raising its fiscal fourth quarter sales forcast.
- Boston Scientific Corp. stating that a court in Delaware has upheld a 2005 verdict in a patent dispute case with Johnson & Johnson.
- Whole Foods Market to stop selling live lobsters and crabs. The company is worried about humane treatment, and quakity of life for the animals.
- The Dow closed back above the 11,000 yesterday after nearly gaining 200 points on the day.
- Crude Oil is $69.70 per barrel.
- Wholesale gasoline currently $2.05 per gallon.
- Natural gas making a move current price is $7.18 per unit.
- Gold moving higher current price is $587.00 per ounce.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
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GS
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