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Introducing DiNapoli on the Dollar/Yen
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 6:36am | 2185I am honored to feature this guest article by active currency trader and friend, Derek Ching. Derek maintains a Series 3 & 30 license as a registered CTA (commodity trade advisor) with the National Futures Association. As managing director for Hawaii Forex, he provides technical training and...
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NYSE Euronext (NYX) to Sell Stakes in AMEX Unit (BAC, BARC, UBS, C, AMTD, GS, NYX)
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - 10:04am | 207Based on the agreement likely to be announced on Wednesday, the New York Stock Exchange parent company's stake in AMEX will be reduced to less than 50%. However, NYSE will remain as the largest shareholder with an eye on strengthening its U.S. options-trading business. NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX)...
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CIT Group (CIT) down 5% in early trading in response to Debt payment concerns
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 - 9:46am | 53CIT Group (CIT), the beleaguered commercial financing and leasing company dropped 5% today in early trading due to the announcement that it cannot pay interest on some of its long term bonds. The news does add some more concern regarding a possible bankruptcy filing.
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67 Stocks Returning 50%+ the Past Month
Friday, August 28, 2009 - 2:56pm | 791I always like to take a look to see what stocks are "working" - helps me see where the money is going and what trends I am missing. I generally like to follow stocks over $5 only but since there is a bevy of "hot money" being made in the dollar stock area I thought I'd list those too this time...
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Nasdaq (NDAQ), Brazilian Exchange Partnership to be Discussed
Thursday, August 27, 2009 - 7:08am | 96Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) , which runs the Nasdaq stock exchange, and Brazilian stock and commodities exchange operator BM&FBOVESPA SA said Wednesday that they will begin exclusive discussions over the next 60 days aimed at setting up a strategic, commercial and technological...
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Marlin Business Services Corp., (MRLN) Partners with Advanced Data Systems
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 10:22am | 49Marlin Business Services Corp., (Nasdaq: MRLN ) announced its new partnership with Advanced Data Systems The agreement for providing equipment lease programs to physicians. The affiliation allows Marlin to provide financing options for ADS clients to lease healthcare automation solutions
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Dollar General Applies for $750 Million IPO
Friday, August 21, 2009 - 11:15am | 87Discount retailer Dollar General, backed by powerful private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (NYSE: KFN), filed for an initial public offering of up to $750 million on Thursday. It could be one of the largest IPOs of the year and among the biggest exits through a public stock offering by a...
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JJR II Acquisition Inc.: Change of Nominees for Election as Director
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 5:49pm | 476CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Aug. 18, 2009) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE U.S. JJR II Acquisition Inc. (the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:JJR) hereby announces that, further to the disclosure in the management information circular of the Corporation...
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Morneau Sobeco Income Fund Declares August 2009 Cash Distribution
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 12:29pm | 138TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Aug. 18, 2009) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE U.S. Morneau Sobeco Income Fund (the "Fund")(TSX:MSI.UN) announced today a cash distribution of $0.07871 per unit for the month of August 2009, to be paid September 15, 2009...
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Prostate Cancer Canada Grants Award to Osta's Principal Investigator
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 8:45am | 426MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Aug. 18, 2009) - THE ISSUE OF THIS PRESS RELEASE IS LIMITED TO CANADA ONLY. THIS PRESS RELEASE SHOULD NOT BE ISSUED IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH U.S. NEWS WIRE AGENCIES. Osta Biotechnologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE:OBI) today announced that its principal investigator for...
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eDOORWAYS to License Real Time's Source Code to Fuel Platform's "Power Keys"
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 8:23am | 800AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - August 18, 2009) - eDOORWAYS Corporation (PINKSHEETS: EDWY) has solidified plans to shake up the World's current internet revenue models with the delivery of its "Power Keys" platform. This news comes on the heels of the web-based consumer problem solving gateway,...
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Cameco Announces Filing of Preliminary Base Shelf Prospectus Relating to the Issuance of Debentures
Monday, August 17, 2009 - 11:10pm | 310SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - Aug. 17, 2009) - NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR TO U.S. NEWS OR WIRE SERVICES ALL AMOUNTS ARE STATED IN CDN $ (UNLESS NOTED) Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) has filed today a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus with securities...
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Unclear Which Way the Pound Will Move
Monday, August 17, 2009 - 2:46pm | 101The combination of lower equities with the FTSE down 1.6%, and a housing survey that reported offering prices were 2.2% lower set the stage for a lower pound. A positive Empire Manufacturing report may have helped the USD. Our concern Friday was that the equity weakness would continue on Monday...
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Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results
Monday, August 17, 2009 - 1:36pm | 3092ELKIN, NC--(Marketwire - August 17, 2009) - Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: YAVY) Financial Highlights: -- Non-interest income increased $2.3 million or 44% compared to the first quarter of 2009 -- Tier 1, total capital, and leverage ratios of 9.04%, 10.25%, and 8.21%,...
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CIT Averts Bankruptcy
Monday, August 17, 2009 - 12:18pm | 185Tyler Durden submits: CIT has averted bankruptcy by succeeding to get just above the requisite minimum of acceptances for its tender offer. The Offer expired at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, at the end of August 14, 2009. CIT is paying $875 for every $1,000 tendered as part of the offer....