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Communication: Positive energy

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:03:00 +1200

Even the American Petroleum Institute in Washington DC, the US oil industry's main lobbying group, admits that world oil supplies “have been struggling to keep up with rising demand”.
Related Symbols: AMEX:NEWN

Lazada attracts $100m funds from Europe

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:44:06 +1200

Lazada attracts $100m funds from Europe ... The previously export-dependent economies of Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines are being propelled by domestic demand from an emerging middle class with disposable income. ... Existing ...
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Two Solar Stocks With Excellent Growth

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:38:57 +1200

With new technology improving the efficiency of solar panels, investments in solar energy are becoming much more cost-effective.
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Will Summer Blackouts Doom The Texas Boom ?

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:01:43 +1200

The housing market in Houston is the hottest in the country. In terms of ... According to the U.S. Census Bureau 8 of the 15 fastest growing cities in America are in Texas. Texas's biggest ... That's why the North American Electric American Electric ...
Related Symbols: AMEX:HUSA

Big difference between small-cap ETFs

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:44:27 +1200

The S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index, which includes stocks ranked 101 to 300, lost about 7 per cent. Eagle-eyed investors who bought the ASX-listed iShares Russell 2000 exchange-traded fund (ETF) have had a twin boost: a rallying Russell 2000 Index ...
Related Symbols: AMEX:AOR

Putin agreement pressures Assad

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:23:33 +1200

The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said troops on Tuesday battled rebels in Zamalka and Mleiha east of Damascus, maintained a siege on Douma, also in the east, and fired on Daraya and Moadamiyet al-Sham, south-west of the capital.
Related Symbols: AMEX:RVR

Outperforming WisdomTree ETF for Emerging Markets May Get Riskier

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:00:59 +1200

DEM sports a three-year annualized return of 5.9%, compared with 1.7% for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets (NYSEArca: EEM) and 2.3% for Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets (NYSEArca: VWO). VWO is the largest emerging market ETF with $52.2 billion in ...
Related Symbols: AMEX:VWO

What Impact Will Ben Bernanke's Departure Have On The Markets?

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:44:44 +1200

We have become addicted to the cheap money made available by a grossly distorted financial system, and we have Ben Bernanke to thank for that.
Related Symbols: AMEX:UYG

Stay Short Gold, Go Long Crude (NYSEARCA:GLD)

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:29:34 +1200

gold reserves After a nine-month slump and a 25% haircut, investors who are hungry for a bargain might be tantalized by the chance to buy gold (NYSEARCA:GLD) for $400 an ounce less than its recent peak in October. But according to Jonathan Krinsky, ...
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Schwab Readies Six Fundamental Index ETFs

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:22:56 +1200

Charles Schwab (NYSE: SCHW) has filed to launch a new family of ETFs tied to indices that weight companies by fundamental factors rather than traditional market-cap approaches. Ignites.com reports the financial-services giant on Monday filed a ...
Related Symbols: AMEX:SCHA

Hospital, doctor shopping isn't easy for patients looking to compare prices of ...

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:22:32 +1200

When it comes to shopping for health care services, few publicly available tools help patients measure the best bang for their buck, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The federal government recently ...
Related Symbols: AMEX:AMS

Forex Currencies Morning Update - June 19

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:12:40 +1200

CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (NYSE:FXY) is currently trading at $103.01. FXY is trading 4.36% above its 50 day moving average and -7.15% below its 200 day moving average.
Related Symbols: AMEX:FXY

National leaders draft cohesive plan for first responders, as published in the ...

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:03:00 +1200

Finally, local coordination of resources is key to efficiently moving patients from the scene of a shooting to a hospital. “Using existing tactics and evolving trauma concepts, the means of improving survival already exist, but have been underutilized ...
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Monetary Policy: Liquidity Analysis

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:52:15 +1200

However, given the uncertainties of today Stock Traders Daily recommends that investors avoid positions in ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury (ETF) (NYSEARCA:PST), and ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury (ETF) (NYSEARCA:TBT), short ...
Related Symbols: AMEX:TBF

Halifax Should Be Canada's New Capital? (VOTE)

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:39:24 +1200

As Canada is "the Great White North" its capital might as well reflect it. It also boasts 11 official languages, most of which are from indigenous tribes/cultures, and we should pay our respects to the aboriginals who found and lived (continue in most ...
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Tip Jar Donation

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:33:24 +1200

The last horse across is a palomino, in no hurry. As I accelerate again, he parallels me along the shoulder, kicking dust into the light, prancing and shaking his head as if to say: Little white car, what have you to do with this place? ... There's a ...
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Barely crossing paths

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:01:07 +1200

A card merchandiser for American Greetings, Gardner was at work at Walmart on SW 19th and Telephone Road going about her duties, unaware of the storm and impending disaster.
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Full Circle Capital Announces Offering of Notes Due 2020

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:54:17 +1200

Inc., a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. (NYSE MKT: LTS), and William Blair & Company, LLC are acting as joint book-running managers.
Related Symbols: AMEX:LTS

5 Mistakes To Avoid With Your ETF Portfolio

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:54:17 +1200

The MarketVectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) as well as the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) have seen their value fall 49% and 38% respectively over the last 9 months.
Related Symbols: AMEX:ALT

Some Emerging Markets ETFs Bucking Outflow Trend

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:47:41 +1200

Since the start of May, the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEArca: VWO) and the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund (NYSEArca: EEM) have shed a combined $6.5 billion in assets under management. Single-country ETFs have not been ...
Related Symbols: AMEX:VWO

Revolution Until Imprisonment

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:37:52 +1200

His eyebrows are bold brushstrokes of white above narrowed, intent eyes. His lips are firm. He has the wrinkles and gnarled neck of an old man.
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Market Minute: Fed Stimulus Decision Looms; AMA Scrutinizes Energy Drinks

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:37:13 +1200

... of high energy drinks to kids under 18. The group is concerned about studies showing drinks such as Monster Beverage and Red Bull are linked to heart and other health problems.
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Insiders Bought These Stocks on Jun-18

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:35:25 +1200

Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel small-molecule therapeutics derived from its boron chemistry platform.
Related Symbols: AMEX:FAX

Smart Grid Revenue To Hit 73 Billion Annually By 2020

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:22:04 +1200

Perhaps most promising though, is the potential for smart grid technologies to enhance existing energy systems to make them cleaner and more efficient while lowering the overall price tag.
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New PQ Media Research: Global Digital & Alternative Media Revenues Grew13 ...

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:18:24 +1200

PQ Media released the first of three reports in a new series analyzing the changing media ecosystem from three critical vantage points: media operator revenues, consumer media usage, and consumer spending on digital content and technology. Share on ...
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Climate Change-Poverty Link Highlighted In World Bank Report

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:17:23 +1200

Also by that time, sea level rise coupled with more intense cyclones could inundate much of Thailand's capital, Bangkok, it said.
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The Philippines: Dismantling Rebel Groups

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:12:19 +1200

Jakarta/Brussels | 19 Jun 2013. The Philippines has had some recent success in winding down decades-long negotiations with rebel groups, but achieving peace with the country's biggest insurgency, in Mindanao, requires both new energy and fresh thinking ...
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Global Macro: Bernanke's Comments Should Bode Well for Stocks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:56:22 +1200

The first chart below is of DB USD Index Bullish (UUP) over CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (FXY). This pair measures risk aversion in world markets.
Related Symbols: AMEX:FXY

Xactly helps NewVoiceMedia streamline call centre sales

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:40:47 +1200

With Xactly, companies of all sizes and industries can unleash the motivational power of their incentive compensation programs to inspire better employee performance and business results.
Related Symbols: AMEX:FFI

WisdomTree Emerging Markets--Rebalance Results in More Russia

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:39:15 +1200

... AM | Email Article. Last week, WisdomTree disclosed the rebalanced portfolio of the 5-star rated WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income , which will be implemented following the close of trading on Friday, June 21. ... Earlier this year, in my ...
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