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Analysis: Are Long Development Times Worth The Money? Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 6:13AMBefore Red Dead Redemption became the year's best-selling console title to date (and an earnings savior), Take-Two Interactive Software took a lot of heat over the game's five-year development span. To be fair, it seemed legitimate at the time. Take-Two (and especially its Rockstar division) has never been the speediest of companies when it comes to getting games on store shelves. By the time ...
Fitch Affirms Russia's MTS Debt Ratings with Stable Outlook Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 6:12AMThe affirmation of MTS's ratings reflects the company's strong and stable market shares in all its key mobile markets including, most importantly, Russia.
Assam refinery posts 15% dividend for 2009-10 Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 5:55AMGuwahati, Sept 10 : Assam’s Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) on Friday declared a dividend of 15 per cent for the year 2009-10 on the paid up share capital at the 17th Annual General Meeting held here.
Akash Prakash: Global equity returns Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 5:47AMThere seems to be great fear and concern towards equities in the developed world at the moment. In a world where a company like Johnson & Johnson (J&J) can issue 10-year corporate bonds at a record low yield of 2.95 per cent, even lower than its dividend yield, and the bonds get lapped up, but no-one wants to touch the equity, something odd is happening. What is the chance of the J&J bond-owner ...
Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation Announces Closing of Seven VLCC Tankers Acquisition Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 5:30AMNavios Maritime Acquisition Corporation announced today that it consummated its previously announced acquisition of a seven VLCC tanker fleet from a private seller for an aggregate purchase price of $587.0Â million.
Qiao Xing Universal Resources, Inc. Reports First Half 2010 Financial Results Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 5:30AM-
BP takes share of blame Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:22PMAn internal report has admitted several failures by BP and other companies which led to the oil disaster.
Men's Wearhouse Earnings Rise, Top Estimate Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:22PMMen's Wearhouse, Inc. said Wednesday after the markets closed that its second quarter profit rose 8% from last year, helped by higher sales and improved margins. The company's quarterly earnings per share also came in above analysts' expectations as did its quarterly sales. At the same time, the company provided an upbeat outlook for the third quarter.
Zacks.com featured expert Kevin Matras highlights: China Telecom Corporation Ltd., G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., Zhongpin ... Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:12PMCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stocks in this week’s article include: China Telecom Corporation Ltd. (NYSE: CHA), G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GIII), Zhongpin Inc. (NASDAQ: HOGS), Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (AMEX: NOG) and Steven Madden, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SHOO). Kevin Matras explains why stocks with new analyst coverage are stocks you want to own. Screen of the Week written by Kevin Matras of Zacks ...
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Air Products and Chemicals, Airgas, Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V., Grupo ... Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:11PMCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zacks.com Analyst Blog features: Air Products and Chemicals Inc. (NYSE: APD), Airgas Inc. (NYSE: ARG), Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR), Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: PAC), Aeroportuario del Centro Norte S.A.B. de C.V. (Nasdaq: OMAB). Get the most recent insight from Zacks Equity Research with the free Profit from the Pros ...
If the BoE removes the APF's ceiling the sterling could suffer Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:28AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England is faced with a slowing economy, the other side of the coin from the 2Q. On Thursday's meeting, the likelihood of the rates being changed from 0.5% is close to zero.
Nokia Turns to Pamela Anderson to Close IPhone Gap Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:27AMNokia Oyj, the world’s biggest maker of mobile phones, has a lot riding on its annual showcase event next week as it tries to claw back ground lost to Apple Inc.’s iPhone and devices based on Google Inc.’s Android software.
Zacks Earnings Trends Highlights: Johnson & Johnson, Chevron and DuPont Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:16AMZacks Earnings Trends Highlights: Johnson & Johnson, Chevron and DuPont
Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Ryder System, McDermott International, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo ... Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:13AMZacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Ryder System, McDermott International, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo & Company and Bank of America
Forex: EUR/GBP breaks below 0.8250, to 0.8200 session low Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:13AMFXsteet.com (Barcelona) - The Euro is being sold across the board amid fresh concerns about Euro Area banking sector, and EUR/GBP decline from Monday's high at 0.8390 extended below 0.8250 support level tio hit a fresh one-week low at 0.8200.
Manufacturing Production in line with expectations in the UK Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:13AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - In the comparison with June, July's Manufacturing Production increase remained unchanged at 0.3% as released by National Statistics. The growth compared with July 2009 rose 4.9%.
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Electronic Arts, Dolby Laboratories, Activison Blizzard, Take-Two Interactive Software ... Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:08AMZacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Electronic Arts, Dolby Laboratories, Activison Blizzard, Take-Two Interactive Software and BB&T
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:06AMZacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley
Longtime ABC News Chief David Westin Resigns Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:33AMABC News president David Westin has decided to resign after almost 14 years. In an email to staff Monday night, first reported by The New York Times' Bill Carter , Westin explained that his decision was a personal one, and that he felt it was time "to move on."
Forex: Yen hits fresh 15-year highs against the Dollar Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:13AMFXstreet.com (Córdoba) – USD/JPY broke below 83.70 and fell to 83.53, hitting a fresh 15-year low. Earlier the Bank of Japan held interest rates unchanged and talked about the impacts of a stronger Yen but did not take any actions to stop the appreciation.
Forex: GBP/USD breaks below 1.5320, falls to 7-week low Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:59AMFXstreet.com (Córdoba) – The Pound fell further against the Dollar, breaking below last week lows at 1.5320. GBP/USD tumbled to 1.5304, hitting a 7-week low amid a deterioration in European markets sentiment.
AuthenTec, UPEK combine to expand fingerprint sensors and identity management software Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:28AMAuthenTec, a leading provider of security, identity management and touch control solutions, and privately-held UPEK, a leading supplier of fingerprint solutions for consumer, business and government applications, announced that the companies have combined, creating the world's largest provider of fingerprint sensors and identity management software, as well as biometric and embedded security ...
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Burger King Holdings, McDonald's, Diageo, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Cooper Companies Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:59AMZacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Burger King Holdings, McDonald's, Diageo, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Cooper Companies
Dell likely to seek new data-storage partners Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 5:01PMDell Inc., beaten by Palo Alto's Hewlett-Packard Co. in an 18-day bidding war for data-storage provider 3Par Inc., is likely to pursue other targets that would help it vie with market leaders including EMC Corp. "We do plan to continue to look to grow... Dell - Hewlett-Packard - 3PAR - Hardware - Storage
Forex: EUR/USD holding gains above 1.2860 Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:28PMFXstreet.com (Buenos Aires) – EUR/USD Current price: 1.2873. Consolidating in a tight range since London close as per US holiday, pair remains flat despite Asian session already opened.
Is the property market bubbling over? Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:24PMKUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 — Prices of residential property have surged by as much as 35 per cent in the past year despite a growing overhang in supply, far outpacing income growth and giving rise to concerns that the market is becoming unsustainable. Figures provided by the National Property Information Centre (Napic) show that average prices for homes ...
Forex: USD/CHF poised to threat parity and below - Mizuho Corporate Bank Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:28PMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - An insatiable Swissy remains on a very firm footing, up for the challenge of retesting levels close to parity against a much weaker Greenback.
Obamacare’s failure: Bleeding for-profit businesses Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:18PMIn the most unsurprising development of health care reform—-the Obama iteration that awkwardly tries to fuse private and public coverage plans, thereby preserving the billion dollar health care “insurance” industry—- it has become apparent that the increased costs employers expect to pay for health care have simply been passed on to [...]
Rival tablets chase bite of Apple Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:28AMSamsung and Toshiba have unveiled tablet computers in Berlin, aiming to take market share from Apple's iPad with their lower-priced devices.Toshiba said at the IFA consumer electronics fair that the recommended price for its Folio...
Abiko Rips Off Dyson Air Multiplier, Announces Bladless Fan Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:08AMThe Dyson Air Multiplier is the coolest fan I’ve ever seen, after all not only is it bladeless, but as the company likes to point out, the air that’s delivered isn’t chopped up, causing the sensation of “air bursts” instead of a steady air stream. Unfortunately their units are also $299, a rather ridiculous sum [...]
What exactly can be done about the massive imports of foreign talent? Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:37AMReally its often difficult to actually pinpoint on who is a talent unless either thru certified paper qualifications or recognised work experiences. I am sure such are the talents that might be of value and can contribute to our nations. I am not against foreign nationalities coming into singapore but the basis of labeling a ‘talent’ [...]
MBK believes property business will push up profit Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:32AMMBK, operator of the MBK Centre, expects its net profit to jump in the next few years, buoyed by its real-estate business.
Forex: USD/CHF hits 1.0110 daily low Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 9:43AMFXstreet.com (Buenos Aires) – Swiss Franc continues gaining ground across the board, reaching at the time of writing a fresh daily low barely above 1.0110. The safe haven currency failed to hold gains above 1.0220 static resistance area past Friday, and resumed its bearish trend, heading back towards parity.
Turkish manage slim gains ahead of holiday, referendum Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 9:31AM* Lira strengthens
Iott rips Kaptur for boxing club funding Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:47PMBy TOM TROY BLADE POLITICS WRITER A new campaign Web site launched Thursday by Rich Iott, a Republican candidate for Congress, takes a roundhouse swing at longtime U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D., Toledo) for her support of "pork" spending. He highlights Miss Kaptur's vote in 2005 for $100,000 for a boxing club for youths in the state of Nevada, which now appears to be out of business. "I can't find ...
Mainers will see insurance rate hike Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:21PMMaine Superintendent of Insurance Mila Kofman this week ruled on a proposed increase in monthly health insurance premiums by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maine, granting ...
Campbell: 4Q profit rises on better margins Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:10PMHADDONFIELD — Summer is rarely a hot sales season for Campbell Soup Co., and this year's sweltering June and July made that even more true, but the company said Friday that cost-cutting and strong drink sales helped its net income climb.
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Ameren asks for another rate increase Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:37PM(KMOV) -- AmerenUE is asking the state of Missouri for another double digit rate increase. Ameren filed a request with the Public Service Commission of Missouri for a $263 million annual increase in electric rates, according to a release from the Consumer Council of Missouri. The request comes just months after Ameren was authorized to increase rates by 10.1 percent rate of return on equity for ...
3. Protectionism, subsidies can hamper entrepreneurs' ability to compete Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:13PMA report by Mansfield Foundation states that one of the major challenges hampering the ability of Malaysian entrepreneurs and businesses to compete effectively in the global market is complacency.
Is This Profit Trend Your Friend? Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:10PMKeep your eye on margins.
Fitch Affirms Motorola's IDR at 'BBB-/F3'; Revises Outlook to Positive Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:30AMCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed the following ratings on Motorola Inc. (Motorola; NYSE: MOT) and revised the Rating Outlook to Positive from Stable: --Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BBB-'; --Senior secured revolving credit facility at 'BBB'; --Senior unsecured notes at 'BBB-'; --Short-term IDR and commercial paper program at 'F3'. The rating actions affect approximately $4 ...
Fitch Upgrades Lubrizol to 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:29AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has upgraded Lubrizol Corporation's (Lubrizol) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and related debt ratings to 'BBB+' from 'BBB'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. A full rating list is shown below. The ratings upgrade reflects Lubrizol's significantly strengthened credit profile that is characterized by high operating margins and profits, a fairly low leverage ...
Meet the Cash Kings of Chinese Internet Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:25AMThese companies are rolling in greenbacks.
Fitch Affirms Motorola's IDR at 'BBB-/F3'; Revises Outlook to Positive Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:25AMCHICAGO----Fitch Ratings has affirmed the following ratings on Motorola Inc. and revised the Rating Outlook to Positive from Stable:
Krispy Kreme Beats, Raises Outlook Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:23AMKrispy Kreme's second quarter earnings outperforms Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3 cents per share.
Fitch Upgrades Lubrizol to 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:21AMNEW YORK----Fitch Ratings has upgraded Lubrizol Corporation's Issuer Default Rating and related debt ratings to 'BBB+' from 'BBB'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. A full rating list is shown below.
10 Cash-Rich Companies With No Debt Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:43AMApple, Google, eBay and other companies can still grow if the economy recedes further.
Pier 1 jumps as forecast beats estimates Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:42AMFort Worth-based Pier 1 Imports Inc. jumped after the home furnishings retailer forecast fiscal second-quarter profit of 10 cents to 12 cents a share, compared with an average estimate of 8 cents. Pier 1 said sales rose 8 percent from a year earlier on margin improvements and more foot traffic in its stores. Sales at stores open at least a ... Pier 1 Imports - Retailing - Furniture - Fort Worth ...
Town says ABC funding plan is OK Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:25AMTideland News Writer Cape Carteret Mayor Ron Harkless said Friday he is pleased that the Carteret County ABC Board indicated earlier in the week that his town might soon begin receiving income from sales at the town’s store.