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Spanish Bailout: 'Not If, But When'
Mariano Rajoy en Bilbao. Imagen tomada por Iker Parriza (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Economic experts watching Spain don't know how much money will be needed or precisely when, but some are near certain that Madrid will eventually seek a multi-billion euro bailout for its banks, and perhaps even for the state itself.
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has repeatedly said Spain doesn't need or want an international bailout, and theEuropean Union, which along with the IMF has already rescued Greece, Ireland and Portugal, also dismisses such talk.
But economists believe that Spanish banks will have to turn to the euro zone's rescue fund, the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF), for help in covering losses caused by a property market crash which has yet to end.
Likewise, investors are fretting about how Rajoy's centre-right government can enforce deep austerity while reviving a recession-bound economy at the same time... Continue to read.
Tips & News
Obama Bid to End Too-Big-to Fail Undercut as Banks Grow
Geithner: Economy in Better Shape to Handle High Gas Prices
No Double-Dip Deja Vu Seen for U.S. Economy Amid Resilience Missed in 2011
Euro Area to Seek Bigger IMF War Chest as Concerns Over Spanish Debt Mount
Spain's borrowing costs rise above 6%
Downgrades Loom for European Banks
Eurozone Exports Surge, Demand at Home Still Weak
Chinese yuan weakens first day of new trading range
Hedge Funds Cut Commodity Bets on Slowing China Growth
U.K. Home Sellers Seek Record Prices on Supply Shortage: Economy
India’s Inflation Slows Less Than Economists Estimates
Geithner: Economy in Better Shape to Handle High Gas Prices
No Double-Dip Deja Vu Seen for U.S. Economy Amid Resilience Missed in 2011
Euro Area to Seek Bigger IMF War Chest as Concerns Over Spanish Debt Mount
Spain's borrowing costs rise above 6%
Downgrades Loom for European Banks
Eurozone Exports Surge, Demand at Home Still Weak
Chinese yuan weakens first day of new trading range
Hedge Funds Cut Commodity Bets on Slowing China Growth
U.K. Home Sellers Seek Record Prices on Supply Shortage: Economy
India’s Inflation Slows Less Than Economists Estimates
Spain Is Worse Off Than Greece Two Years Ago
Mariano Rajoy en Bilbao. Imagen tomada por Iker Parriza (Photo credit: Wikipedia)This week, the president of the Spanish Government, Mr Rajoy, was forced out in defense of his economic program. The fiscal adjustment measures, have generated a wave of protests within Spain. Trade Unions and students have begun to protest.Cuts in government spending will affect most of the sectors within this country. The "golden" years left behind and now we have to start paying the bills. The most serious is all this enormous effort is aimed at reducing the government deficit to 5.5% of GDP. What? Yes, that is. All the reforms being implemented by the Spanish government as well as cuts in public expenditure, allow to reduce the deficit in half.
Then, in the next few months, will have to implement new spending cuts to lower the deficit to 2% of GDP by 2013. Implement these measures in a country where the unemployment of young people is over 45% is like handling a time bomb.
But Mr. Rajoy was faced with a problem arising in some of its European partners. Italian Prime Minister blame Spain for increased rates of Italian bonds and the Head of the European Central Bank expressed its concern over Spain. Mr. Rajoy asked "prudence" to European leaders and expressed his conviction that Spain was taking the right steps to save its economy and thinking of its European partners.
For many analysts, the situation of Spain is much worse than that faced Greece two years ago..Continue to read
Tips & News
Bernanke Says Promoting Financial Stability Is Key Fed Role
Consumer Sentiment in U.S. Eases as Employment Growth Diminishes: Economy
Frugality Fatigue Spurs Americans to Trade Up as Consumer Optimism Grows
Zandi Raises U.S. Growth Forecast for First Quarter on Trade
Crisis Programs May Earn Long-Term Profit, U.S. Treasury Says
Foreclosure Filings Decline in US to Lowest Since 2007
Spain again to test investors' nerves
Treasuries Gain for Fourth Straight Week on European Sovereign-Debt Crisis
Spain Cracks Down on Fraud as Rajoy Says Aid Impossible
China gives currency more freedom with new reform
China Doubles Trading Band for Yuan to 1% in First Widening Since 2007
U.K. March Producer Prices Increased More Than Forecast: Economy
U.K. Keeps Stable AAA Outlook as S&P Disagrees With Fitch
Consumer Sentiment in U.S. Eases as Employment Growth Diminishes: Economy
Frugality Fatigue Spurs Americans to Trade Up as Consumer Optimism Grows
Zandi Raises U.S. Growth Forecast for First Quarter on Trade
Crisis Programs May Earn Long-Term Profit, U.S. Treasury Says
Foreclosure Filings Decline in US to Lowest Since 2007
Spain again to test investors' nerves
Treasuries Gain for Fourth Straight Week on European Sovereign-Debt Crisis
Spain Cracks Down on Fraud as Rajoy Says Aid Impossible
China gives currency more freedom with new reform
China Doubles Trading Band for Yuan to 1% in First Widening Since 2007
U.K. March Producer Prices Increased More Than Forecast: Economy
U.K. Keeps Stable AAA Outlook as S&P Disagrees With Fitch
YouTube Opens Partner Program to Everyone
Image via CrunchBaseYouTube 's Partner Program, previously opened only to producers of very popular content, is now open to all content creators from the 20 countries where the program is available. To become a YouTube Partner, you need to enable your ... Continue to Read
Longs and Short candidates: BBY, FSLR...
NASDAQ (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Yesterday, the market showed a very significant recovery. The DJ-30 climbed 1.41%, the SP-500 increased 1.38% and the Nasdaq. Comp grew 1.30%. Since the beginning of the day, the bulls took control of Wall Street and not let go. The volumes were very low for such a good price increase.The major indices closed near to important resistance levels. Probably today or Monday, we'll see if the market is able to break those levels or continue to fall.
Despite a day as good as yesterday, it should remain calm and prudence. This is a game of support and resistance. The market can rise very quickly, giving the feeling of being in a growing trend. Suddenly, he encounters a resistance level that can be left out of steam. Quickly resume its way back.
So better wait and see what happens in the next few days. Nevertheless, our system has detected good stocks that have experienced good ups and downs. Below we present these stocks.
Three candidates for long.
Tractor Supply Corp. (TSCO).- Price: US$ 97.95 (Var: +6.12%). Volume: 3.86 Millions of shares (daily moving average: 0.60 M). New High wit good volume.
Sourcefire Inc. (FIRE).- Price: US$ 49.07 (Var: +5.73%). Volume: 0.67 Millions of shares (daily moving average: 0.60 M). Restart a new leg up. Next resistance level around US$ 50.45.
Glu Mobile Inc. (GLUU).- Price: US$ 4.66 (Var: +5.55%). Volume: 2.26 Millions of shares (daily moving average: 3.08 M). Good advance but is only one day.
Three candidates for short.
United Therapeutics Corp. (UTHR).- Price: US$ 42.38 (Var: -3.09%). Volume: 1.86 Millions of shares (daily moving average: 0.60 M). Continues to fall but is oversold. Next support around US$ 40.65.
First Solar Inc. (FSLR).- Price: US$ 22.00 (Var: -2.22%). Volume: 7.50 Millions of shares (daily moving average: 6.92 M). Restart a New leg down.
Diamond Foods Inc. (DMND).- Price: US$ 20.93 (Var: -1.88%). Volume: 1.01 Millions of shares (daily moving average: 1.12 M). Good fall but is oversold.
Free Down Trend Stock Picks includes three stocks that have experienced daytime significant price falls. These stocks have been selected from a list includes stocks that have shown the worst performance of the last 52 weeks.This means these are stocks with a medium-term downward trend.
Tips & News
Fed Says Economy Grew at ‘Modest to Moderate’ Pace
China Growth Seen at Slowest Since ’09 With Wen Revival Due This Quarter
Shirakawa Pledges Strong BOJ Easing as Political Pressure Grows: Economy
Weak Italian Debt Auction Pressures European Markets
U.K. February Trade Deficit Widened as Car Exports Dropped to U.S., China
Netting tax cheats is no walk in park
World Bank Cuts China 2012 Growth Outlook on Exports
Italy's Borrowing Costs Rise as Debt Fears Grow
SEC Alleges Stock Manipulation by AutoChina
China Growth Seen at Slowest Since ’09 With Wen Revival Due This Quarter
Shirakawa Pledges Strong BOJ Easing as Political Pressure Grows: Economy
Weak Italian Debt Auction Pressures European Markets
U.K. February Trade Deficit Widened as Car Exports Dropped to U.S., China
Netting tax cheats is no walk in park
World Bank Cuts China 2012 Growth Outlook on Exports
Italy's Borrowing Costs Rise as Debt Fears Grow
SEC Alleges Stock Manipulation by AutoChina
Tips & News
Japan Machinery Orders Unexpectedly Increase in Boost to Economic Recovery
Asia Inflation Threat May Check Easing Even as BOJ Stimulus Urged: Economy
IMF Said Ready to Cut China Current-Account Surplus Forecast
Japanese Investors Shun Spain as Crisis Resurfaces
Australian Home Loans, Confidence Drop Pressures Rates
Oil Trades Near Eight-Week Low on Rising US Inventories
Small business owners' confidence drops in March
Germany Grows Robust from Sick Man With Demand at Home
Alcoa posts surprise first-quarter profit
Asia Inflation Threat May Check Easing Even as BOJ Stimulus Urged: Economy
IMF Said Ready to Cut China Current-Account Surplus Forecast
Japanese Investors Shun Spain as Crisis Resurfaces
Australian Home Loans, Confidence Drop Pressures Rates
Oil Trades Near Eight-Week Low on Rising US Inventories
Small business owners' confidence drops in March
Germany Grows Robust from Sick Man With Demand at Home
Alcoa posts surprise first-quarter profit
Tips & News
Obama Presses for 'Buffett Rule' in Florida
Bernanke Pushes for Shadow Banking Curbs With Warning Recovery Not Secure
Spain Confronts Crisis Threat as Rajoy Intensifies Efforts to Cut Deficit
China Reports Unexpected Trade Surplus in March as Imports Slow: Economy
U.K. House Price Index Rises to 21-Month High Ahead of Tax Break Expiring
AOL Inc. (AOL) Broke Out To A New High Following Patent Sale
Iran Can Withstand Oil Blockade: Ahmadinejad
Gold Firms on Hopes for Fresh Fed Stimulus
Emerging Economies Show Signs of Strength
French Economy Grinds to a Halt
Worries Over Spain Grow as Bond Yields Rise
Bernanke Pushes for Shadow Banking Curbs With Warning Recovery Not Secure
Spain Confronts Crisis Threat as Rajoy Intensifies Efforts to Cut Deficit
China Reports Unexpected Trade Surplus in March as Imports Slow: Economy
U.K. House Price Index Rises to 21-Month High Ahead of Tax Break Expiring
AOL Inc. (AOL) Broke Out To A New High Following Patent Sale
Iran Can Withstand Oil Blockade: Ahmadinejad
Gold Firms on Hopes for Fresh Fed Stimulus
Emerging Economies Show Signs of Strength
French Economy Grinds to a Halt
Worries Over Spain Grow as Bond Yields Rise
Tips & News
First-quarter earnings: They won't be pretty
Chinese inflation accelerates in March
Japan’s Current Account Swings to Surplus, Adding Support for the Currency
China May Be Cautious on Adding Stimulus After Inflation Picks Up: Economy
South Korea Says It Has No Plans to Curb Record Bond Buying by Foreigners
Russia Leaves Rates Unchanged on Mounting ‘Medium-Term’ Inflation Risks
Hedge Funds Cut Wagers as Fed Signals Less Stimulus: Commodities
U.S. Employment Growth Seen Rebounding From Slump
Chinese inflation accelerates in March
Japan’s Current Account Swings to Surplus, Adding Support for the Currency
China May Be Cautious on Adding Stimulus After Inflation Picks Up: Economy
South Korea Says It Has No Plans to Curb Record Bond Buying by Foreigners
Russia Leaves Rates Unchanged on Mounting ‘Medium-Term’ Inflation Risks
Hedge Funds Cut Wagers as Fed Signals Less Stimulus: Commodities
U.S. Employment Growth Seen Rebounding From Slump
Tips & News
Wall Street Week Ahead: Will earnings spark further declines?
Facebook Is Said to Pick Nasdaq for IPO
Employment Increase in US Trails Most-Pessimistic Forecasts
Analysis: Q1 bank results face great expectations
Despite recovery, U.S. public employees face more layoffs
Jobs recovery suffers setback in March
Poll: Greek pro-bailout parties recover as vote nears
Prices in U.S. Probably Rose at Slower Pace in March as Fuel Gains Eased
Payroll Gains in U.S. Trail Most-Pessimistic Economist Forecasts for March
U.K. House Prices to Return to Pre-Recession Levels by 2016, CEBR Says
Japan, China to ‘Consult Closely’ on Support for IMF, Azumi Says
Bernanke Warning on Jobs Vindicated by March Payrolls Report
Chinese Export Machine Upgraded as Cranes Replace Toys
Consumer Credit in U.S. Rose Less Than Forecast in February
China Hedge Fund Credence to Boost Stocks, Cut Commodities After QFII Move
Facebook Is Said to Pick Nasdaq for IPO
Employment Increase in US Trails Most-Pessimistic Forecasts
Analysis: Q1 bank results face great expectations
Despite recovery, U.S. public employees face more layoffs
Jobs recovery suffers setback in March
Poll: Greek pro-bailout parties recover as vote nears
Prices in U.S. Probably Rose at Slower Pace in March as Fuel Gains Eased
Payroll Gains in U.S. Trail Most-Pessimistic Economist Forecasts for March
U.K. House Prices to Return to Pre-Recession Levels by 2016, CEBR Says
Japan, China to ‘Consult Closely’ on Support for IMF, Azumi Says
Bernanke Warning on Jobs Vindicated by March Payrolls Report
Chinese Export Machine Upgraded as Cranes Replace Toys
Consumer Credit in U.S. Rose Less Than Forecast in February
China Hedge Fund Credence to Boost Stocks, Cut Commodities After QFII Move
Tips & News
Wall St Week Ahead: Will earnings spark further stock declines?
Spain says bond rates jump due to EU growth doubts
Europe's still a thorn, but 'out of crisis mode'
U.S. online jobs index flat at 143 in March
U.S. likely added over 200,000 jobs in March for 4th month
Congress inaction risks 2013 tax "disaster": IRS chief
Bank of Japan Seen Adding Stimulus After Board Nominee Is Blocked: Economy
Euro Set for Biggest Weekly Drop in 7 Months on Debt Woes
Latin America: A Bet on China’s Rise
Cramer: Earnings to Watch Next Week
Fixed Income ETFs And Managing Tax Challenges (Video)
Is the Pullback Finally Here?
By the tickerspy.com Staff | Indie Research
Stocks sold off for the second consecutive day. Today's catalysts were the ADP private sector employment report, which was a bit light, and a continued reaction to the news there isn't likely to be a third round of quantitative easing by the Federal Reserve. Europe also reared its head again as a concern as Spain's bond auction was tepidly received. Whether this two-day drop is a momentary blip or a change in sentiment that will usher in the spring-summer pullback we are expecting isn't clear yet, but we would approach stocks more carefully in the short term.
The Wind Energy Stocks Index was the top performing tickerspy Index on the day, led by Cleantech Solutions (Nasdaq: CLNT -News) with a 158% gain. The South Africa Stocks and ADRs Indexwas the day's worst performing tickerspy Index, with Gold Fields (NYSE: GFI - News) down -6%.
Stocks fell for a second straight day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed -125 points to end at 13,075, the S&P 500 was off by -14 points to 1,399, while the Nasdaq dropped -45 points to finish at 3,068. Crude oil also fell by -$2.54 per barrel to $101.47 and gold plunged -$57.90 to $1,614.10 per ounce.
In economic news, the ADP private sector payroll report showed employers added 209,000 jobs in March, down from a revised 230,000 jobs in February. Analysts expected the March ADP number to show the addition of 217,000 new jobs.
In earnings news, shares of Acuity Brands (NYSE: AYI - News) slid -9.7% after the company said its fiscal second-quarter profit fell to $19.5 million, or 46 cents per share, from $19.9 million, or 45 cents per share, a year earlier. Revenue climbed 10% to $457.7 million. On an adjusted basis, Acuity earned 57 cents. Analysts expected a profit of 62 cents on revenue of $455.8 million.
Agribusiness giant Monsanto (NYSE: MON - News) said its fiscal second-quarter EPS rose to $2.24 from $1.88 a year earlier. EPS from continuing operations climbed to $2.28 a share from $1.87, topping the $2.12 analysts expected. Corn sales rose to $2.8 billion to $2.4 billion. Monsanto raised its full-year ongoing EPS guidance to $3.49-$3.54 a share and its free cash flow guidance to $1.6-$1.8 billion. Shares of Monsanto fell -1.5%. More than 40 pros held Monsanto in their portfolios at the end of Q4 and more than 1,500 tickerspy members own the stock in their portfolios.
Shares of SanDisk (Nasdaq: SNDK - News) plunged -11.1% after the company said slack demand from mobile phone makers is crimping its margins and revenue. SanDisk forecast first-quarter revenue of $1.2 billion, well below its previous forecast of $1.3-$1.35 billion and the $1.34 billion analysts were expecting.
Pharmaceuticals giant Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT - News) said its experimental hepatitis C treatment cured almost half of patients who couldn't eliminate the virus with therapies now on the market, Bloomberg reported, citing a study funded by the company. The results indicate Abbott may have a robust avenue for tapping into the highly lucrative hepatitis C market. Shares of Abbott rose 0.5%. Nearly 340 pros held Abbott in their portfolios at the end of Q4 and more than 1,400 tickerspy members own the stock in their portfolios.
Fun and informative, tickerspy.com is a free investing website where you can track multiple stock portfolios and compare against 250 proprietary Indexes tracking themes from dividends to ETFs to green energy to precious metals. Best of all, tickerspy.com lets you spy on the portfolios of nearly 3,000 Wall Street institutions and hedge funds and see graphs of their performance. Try tickerspy.com today and find out how you stack up against investing legends like Warren Buffett!
The Wind Energy Stocks Index was the top performing tickerspy Index on the day, led by Cleantech Solutions (Nasdaq: CLNT -News) with a 158% gain. The South Africa Stocks and ADRs Indexwas the day's worst performing tickerspy Index, with Gold Fields (NYSE: GFI - News) down -6%.
Stocks fell for a second straight day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed -125 points to end at 13,075, the S&P 500 was off by -14 points to 1,399, while the Nasdaq dropped -45 points to finish at 3,068. Crude oil also fell by -$2.54 per barrel to $101.47 and gold plunged -$57.90 to $1,614.10 per ounce.
In economic news, the ADP private sector payroll report showed employers added 209,000 jobs in March, down from a revised 230,000 jobs in February. Analysts expected the March ADP number to show the addition of 217,000 new jobs.
In earnings news, shares of Acuity Brands (NYSE: AYI - News) slid -9.7% after the company said its fiscal second-quarter profit fell to $19.5 million, or 46 cents per share, from $19.9 million, or 45 cents per share, a year earlier. Revenue climbed 10% to $457.7 million. On an adjusted basis, Acuity earned 57 cents. Analysts expected a profit of 62 cents on revenue of $455.8 million.
Agribusiness giant Monsanto (NYSE: MON - News) said its fiscal second-quarter EPS rose to $2.24 from $1.88 a year earlier. EPS from continuing operations climbed to $2.28 a share from $1.87, topping the $2.12 analysts expected. Corn sales rose to $2.8 billion to $2.4 billion. Monsanto raised its full-year ongoing EPS guidance to $3.49-$3.54 a share and its free cash flow guidance to $1.6-$1.8 billion. Shares of Monsanto fell -1.5%. More than 40 pros held Monsanto in their portfolios at the end of Q4 and more than 1,500 tickerspy members own the stock in their portfolios.
Shares of SanDisk (Nasdaq: SNDK - News) plunged -11.1% after the company said slack demand from mobile phone makers is crimping its margins and revenue. SanDisk forecast first-quarter revenue of $1.2 billion, well below its previous forecast of $1.3-$1.35 billion and the $1.34 billion analysts were expecting.
Pharmaceuticals giant Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT - News) said its experimental hepatitis C treatment cured almost half of patients who couldn't eliminate the virus with therapies now on the market, Bloomberg reported, citing a study funded by the company. The results indicate Abbott may have a robust avenue for tapping into the highly lucrative hepatitis C market. Shares of Abbott rose 0.5%. Nearly 340 pros held Abbott in their portfolios at the end of Q4 and more than 1,400 tickerspy members own the stock in their portfolios.
Fun and informative, tickerspy.com is a free investing website where you can track multiple stock portfolios and compare against 250 proprietary Indexes tracking themes from dividends to ETFs to green energy to precious metals. Best of all, tickerspy.com lets you spy on the portfolios of nearly 3,000 Wall Street institutions and hedge funds and see graphs of their performance. Try tickerspy.com today and find out how you stack up against investing legends like Warren Buffett!
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