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Philips Launches Audio Recorder - Analyst Blog
Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 12:34pm | 629Philips Speech Processing, a unit of Royal Philips Electronics (PHG), unveiled a new version of its SpeechMike audio recording devices. The main features include larger buttons for greater convenience, a laser sensor for cursor movements and an LED indicator to display the level of recording in...
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Gloomy Data Spook Stocks; Dow Falls 100
Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 10:53am | 319Wall Street's double-dip fears were revived Thursday morning as the Dow dropped 150 points in the wake of a nine-month high for weekly jobless claims and a surprisingly gloomy regional manufacturing report. Today’s Markets As of 10:15 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 118.82 points,...
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Top 4 NYSE Stocks In The Telecom Services-Foreign Industry With The Highest Cash (SI, NTT, TEF, FTE)
Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 4:52am | 145Below are the top telecom services-foreign stocks on the NYSE in terms of cash. Siemens AG (NYSE: SI) had $18.80 billion in total cash and $26.39 billion in total debt for the latest quarter. Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp (NYSE: NTT) had $14.33 billion in total cash for the latest quarter....
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Emerson to Divest Businesses - Analyst Blog
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 5:07pm | 609Emerson Electric Company (EMR) entered into an agreement with Tokyo-based Nidec Corporation (Nidec) to sell its Motors and Appliance Controls businesses. These businesses include two of Emerson’s Motor Company, Emerson’s Commercial and Industrial Motors (“CIM”) and Emerson Appliance Motors and...
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2010 Fund Performance Period 8
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 3:35pm | 4979If, after reading the blog content you might have an interest in participation for the mutual fund, please consider reading why this blog exists. Conditional launch date should be late October to mid November 2010. [Jan 2008: Reader Pledges Toward Mutual Fund Launch] [May 2008: Frequently Asked...
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Panasonic Expands VIERA Series - Analyst Blog
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 3:56pm | 868A leading manufacturer of High Definition (HD) televisions, Panasonic Corp. (PC) recently launched a new VIERA GT25 series of full HD three dimensional (3D) Plasma televisions, expanding its premier VIERA brand. The GT25 series has 600Hz sub-field drive; 1080 pixel full HD resolution; 1080 lines...
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ITW Revenue Update, Guidance Intact - Analyst Blog
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 1:10pm | 554Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) reported a 16% year-over-year rise in operating revenues for the three months ended July 31, 2010. The increase includes a 13% growth attributable to a hike in base revenue and 3% to acquisitions. Currency translation was flat in the quarter. End markets were stable....
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J.P. Morgan’s EE/MI Update (GE, MMM, HON, ROK)
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 9:53am | 166J.P. Morgan is out with a research report this morning, where it reviews that recent action in the Electrical Equipment and Multi-Industry Sector (EE/MI). The JPM analysts noted that they are continuing to be selective on their long names and continue to favor later cycle markets that have yet to...
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UTX Powers US Military Satellite - Analyst Blog
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 9:44am | 559With the help of Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, a unit of United Technologies Corporation (UTX), the US military has successfully launched its first Advanced Extremely High Frequency military communications satellite into orbit. The satellite was launched by a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket...
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Stock Market News for August 17, 2010 - Market News
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 9:43am | 1071With the U.S. economic outlook pretty much uncertain investors wondered if it is the right time to buy stocks. However, they found little reason to pick up shares and chose to remain on the sidelines, sending trading volume to its lowest of the year. The Dow industrials failed to snap their four-...
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J.P. Morgan Downgrades 3M to Underweight From Neutral (MMM)
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 9:39am | 160J.P. Morgan is out with a research report this morning, where it downgrades 3M (NYSE: MMM) to Underweight, from Hold; it has a $97.00 price target on the stock, up from $93.00. The JPM analysts cited, more or less, valuation for the downgrade given that the stock has just about recouped all of its...
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Top 4 Large-Cap Stocks In The Conglomerates Sector With The Highest Cash (GE, UTX, MMM, DHR)
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 5:00am | 146Below are the top large-cap conglomerate stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of cash. General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) had $73.85 billion in total cash and $489.74 billion in total debt for the latest quarter. United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX) had $5.00 billion in total cash for...
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Who Knew? GE Has $489 Billion in Debt! (GE)
Monday, August 16, 2010 - 5:18pm | 144General Electric (NYSE: GE) is among the bluest of blue chip stocks in American equity markets. In 1896, GE was one of the original 12 companies listed on the newly formed Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and still remains after 114 years. The company has an astounding 300,000+ employees around...
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Late Market Roundup (DIS, GE, NWS, TAM, LFL)
Monday, August 16, 2010 - 2:25pm | 339Gold futures advanced to their six-week high today, as disappointing economic data encouraged traders to opt for safe-haven buying. Adam Klopfenstein, a senior market analyst with Lind-Waldock in Chicago mentioned, "Safe-haven appeal of gold is still on focus." He added, "People really don't have a...
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Bonds Prices on the Move 08-16-2010
Monday, August 16, 2010 - 2:24pm | 916Cusick’s Corner The market is stuck in a tight range on very light trading going into the Midday. Equities are not really tipping either way, so it looks like traders are happy at this stage hanging out in the dog days. But bond traders are busy, the long end of the curve is really on the move...