Market Gawk

BDG buyers include Aldi, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Bay Dermatology

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:36:57 +0000

Belleair Development Group sold three Florida properties in its portfolio for $3.65 million. Original post by FeedZilla

The dollar is weak because …

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:36:55 +0000

Here’s the latest twist on the timeless chicken versus the egg debate. Which came first: the stock and commodities rally or the weaker dollar? Original post by FeedZilla

Europe Markets: Auto sector pulls Europe to slightly lower close

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:36:53 +0000

Losses from auto producers offset gains for banking giant HSBC Holdings in Europe on Tuesday, as the broader market struggled to extend sharp gains from the previous session. Original post by FeedZilla

Futures Movers: Crude slides as dollar rebounds, stocks fall

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:36:52 +0000

Crude-oil futures erase earlier gains, falling below $80 a barrel as U.S. stocks turn lower and as the dollar strengthens, pressuring dollar-denominated oil prices. Original post by FeedZilla

Tech Stocks: Tech sector stumbles as EA shares fall

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:36:51 +0000

Tech shares sink into the red as Electronic Arts declines a day after the video-game publisher posts a wider quarterly loss. Original post by FeedZilla

Currencies: Dollar recovers gains as risk trades fade

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:33:51 +0000

The greenback regains an earlier advance versus major currencies, bouncing off a 15-month low, as U.S. stocks turn lower in late morning trading. Original post by FeedZilla

Cisco says it could withdraw Tandberg offer

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:33:50 +0000

Cisco Systems says it will consider withdrawing its offer for Tandberg if the tech giant does not reach the 90% mark for tendered shares. Original post by FeedZilla

Market Snapshot: Stocks under pressure as financials crumble

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:33:49 +0000

U.S. stocks were below the flatline Tuesday morning, as gains in consumer staples and health care were held in check by a retreat in the materials and financial sectors. Original post by FeedZilla

Profit from a stock’s apathetic price action by employing the short strangle

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:33:46 +0000

Most rookie option traders are familiar with the basic option plays, like buying a call or put to capitalize on a stock’s move higher or lower…(Read More) Original post by FeedZilla

SunTrust lands $70M from NMTC

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:33:45 +0000

The U. S. Treasury Department will give SunTrust Banks Inc. $70 million in tax credit allocation from its Community Development Financial Institutions Fund as part of the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program. (STI) Original post by FeedZilla