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Market’s Reaction To The US Unemployment Report: Neither A Buyer Nor Seller Be

Nov 6, 2009 Markets Comments Off

What does it all mean?

Observing the market’s muted reaction to the Unemployment Report Friday morning makes me think of a phrase not popular on Wall Street. That phrase, ‘neither a buyer nor seller be’ sends a mixed message bordering on indifference as to market activity...

Treasurys pop after jobs report

Nov 6, 2009 Bonds Comments Off

Treasury prices were higher Friday after the government reported that unemployment spiked to 10.2% -- its highest level since April 1983.

Video: 11/06 Starbuck’s Brews Up A 3Q Profit Gain

Nov 6, 2009 Markets Comments Off

The world’s largest coffee-chain operator Starbuck’s (SBUX) announced Friday that it posted a rise in 3Q profit. … [

‘Worst Is Behind Us,’ UH Economist Says

Nov 6, 2009 Markets Comments Off

Note:  This is an artivle by Ms. Wooty Sixel, a noted business columnist at Houston Chronicle, where my views are cited along with Dr. Barton Smith and Mr. Bill Gilmer.

By L.M. SIXEL

Longer-Term Bond Indicators Flash Sell

Nov 6, 2009 Markets Comments Off

The yield of ten-year US Treasury Notes has surged by 34 basis points since the middle of October as market participants started adopting a more upbeat outlook on the economy and shied away fr...

The Good, Bad And The Ugly: The Economies Of Australia, US And UK

Nov 6, 2009 Markets Comments Off

The dollar weakened across the board following the announcement from the Federal Reserve that it is to keep rates at close-to-zero into 2010.

The continuation of the ultra-loose monetary ...

Are Discount Broker Shares Worth Owning?

Nov 6, 2009 Markets Comments Off

The third quarter was a favorable one for the longs. Except for a few short-lived, minor pullbacks stock prices moved higher through the quarter. Stock price volatility declined, takeover activi...

Cartoon: Cannibal Capitalism

Nov 6, 2009 Markets Comments Off

Source: Pat Bagley, Comics.com, November 5, … [visit site to read more]

An In-Depth Look At The Unemployment Report

Nov 6, 2009 Markets Comments Off

The widely anticipated November Unemployment Report covering the month of October was just released. Let’s dive right in and take a look at the numbers . . .

I. UNEMPLOYMENT RATE ...

Stock Market Movers: Nvidia, Blue Coat Systems, The Clorox Company

Nov 6, 2009 Markets Comments Off

CLX - The Clorox Company - Option implied volatility on the maker of household and consumer products jumped 8.31% to 21.69% amid increased demand for call options on the stock and a 0.5% rally...