STOCK, Shares, NYSE News, Aug 17, 2011

Hot Option Plays: Faire Du Yoyo
Daily Markets
FedEx (NYSE:FDX) shares lost $1.75 to $80.10 and have now tumbled nearly 19 percent off the 52-week highs set a little more than one month ago. Meanwhile, trading in FDX options was busy today. About 12000 calls and 10000 puts traded on the shipping ...
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What Should You Do With Your Retirement Savings?
Motley Fool
That's real savings that means higher profits for your shares. For anxious folks, cut down your investments in stocks and bonds, suggests Freeman. But beware: When the market swings back, you will lose money when you plunk your investments back into ...
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US STOCKS-Sarkozy, Merkel plan fails to inspire Wall St
Reuters
Merkel and Sarkozy said they would propose a tax on financial transactions, which hurt shares of exchange operators. Shares of NYSE Euronext (NYX.N) fell 8.4 percent to $26.54, making it the worst performer in the S&P 500. Shares of retailers Wal-Mart ...
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US stocks fall as Germany, France propose transaction tax
Danbury News Times
(AP Photo/Richard Drew) Photo: AP, Richard Drew / AP US stocks fell on Tuesday, following the biggest three-day rally since 2009, as German and French leaders proposed a financial-transaction tax and rejected selling euro bonds to halt a debt crisis ...
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US Stocks Snap Three-Day Winning Streak, Financials Slump
Wall Street Journal
NYSE Euronext--which runs stock and derivatives markets in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Portugal--was the S&P 500's biggest decliner. The stock dropped $2.43, or 8.4%, to 26.54. IntercontinentalExchange shares dropped 5.21, or 4.5%, to 111.22. ...
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Market Focus with Tom Hudson
PBS Nightly Business Report
Among the financial stocks getting hit today, financial exchanges with business in Europe. The NYSEEuronext (NYSE: NYX) saw its shares fall more than 8 percent. The intercontinental exchange focuses on global commodities and derivatives. ...
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Stocks Snapped 3-Session Rally on EU Woes (AA, AAPL, ANR, AUY, BAC, BIDU, EP ...
TradersHuddle.com
Despite the pullback, the stock was able to close above its calculated resistance at $15.24. Also in the sector Alcoa (NYSE:AA), the aluminum producer, fell 2.39% to $12.26 per share, posting the second biggest percentage decline in the blue chip index ...
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Financial Transaction Tax for Europe?
CNBC.com
NYSE Euronext "This is a priority for us," France's Nicolas Sarkozy said in his press conference. What does he mean? A financial transaction tax — essentially a tax on trading in financial instruments (likely stocks, bonds, and futures) — would ...
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NBR Transcripts for August 16, 2011-Full Episode
PBS Nightly Business Report
HUDSON: We should point out while the CEO has been buying recently at $5, also buying in May when the stock was at $6. Cenveo (NYSE: CVO) is another one, CVO the symbol for this commercial printer, focusing on envelopes and labels, $4.25 is its share ...
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European Markets Stall Rally Again (NYSE:BHP) (NYSE:RIO) (NYSE:FXI) (NYSE:EWG)
Inthemoneystocks.com
Generally, when the popular and highly followed Chinese index is lower traders should watch for early weakness in many of the leading commodity stocks. Stocks such as Freeport McMoRan Inc.(NYSE:FCX), Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.(NYSE:CLF), ...
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Europe fears send stocks sliding
WalesOnline
But the volatile stock market could hurt wealthy shoppers' confidence. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to 2.22 % from 2.31 % late on Monday as investors moved into things considered safer. A bond's yield falls when its price rises. ...
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Institutional investors remain overweight US Retail ahead of earnings Data Explorers Institutional investors have been less forgiving, having reduced holdings by 20% over the year but still own an impressive 27% of the company. The stock still has convertiblebonds in issue which inflates demand to borrow the shares. See all stories on this topic »

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Media Digest (8/16/2011) Reuters, WSJ, NYT, FT, Bloomberg
24/7 Wall St. (blog)
(NYT) The ECB bought 22 billion euros of bonds issued by governments in the region last week. (FT) Interpublic (NYSE: IPG) sells half of its Facebook stock. (FT) Samsung will try to prove that its Galaxy tablet should be allowed in Europe despite ...
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NYPC Announces Three New Clearing Members
Citybizlist (press release)
With approximately 8000 listed issues (excluding European Structured Products), NYSE Euronext's equities markets-the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE Euronext, NYSE Amex, NYSE Alternext andNYSE Arca-represent one-third of the world's equities trading, ...
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The close: Dow's winning streak ends at three
Globe and Mail (blog)
Stock exchanges were also hit after German and French leaders proposed raising taxes on financial transactions. NYSE Euronext Inc. fell 8.4 per cent. Dell Inc. rose 1.9 per cent, but reported disappointing financial results after the close of trading. ...
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What The Market Open Tells You
San Francisco Chronicle
Some trader may look at , which is a measure of NYSE stocks trading at their offer minus the stockstrading at their bid price. It is a good gauge of the number of stocks participating in a move, and extremely short-term changes in sentiment. ...
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Three 'Bullish' Data Points
Seeking Alpha
In the meantime, Buffett is looking to buy stocks -- oh, and apparently to sell Berkshire bonds too. Berkshire is reportedly taking advantage of record low rates and issuing bonds to raise dirt-cheap capital. For Buffett right now at least, ...
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U.S. Stocks Fall as Germany, France Propose Transaction Tax
San Francisco Chronicle
16 (Bloomberg) -- US stocks fell, following the biggest three-day rally since 2009, as German and French leaders proposed a financial-transaction tax and rejected selling euro bonds to halt a debt crisis threatening economic growth. NYSE Euronext and ...
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NYSE stocks posting largest volume decreases
CNBC.com
The shares remained unchanged at $13.45. Blackrock Florida Municipal Bond Trust : Approximately 400 shares changed hands, a 91.4 decrease from its 65-day average volume. The shares remained unchanged at $13.98. CPI Corp. : Approximately 14600 shares ...
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Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News
Seeking Alpha
Research firm Tabb Group estimates they made $60M in US stock exchanges on August 8, when the Dow closed down 5.5% and the NYSE composite volume saw its fourth-biggest trading day on record, and $40M-$56M on other days. ...
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Stocks, Euro Decline as Germany, France Propose Transaction Tax
BusinessWeek
16 (Bloomberg) -- US stocks fell for the first time in four days and the euro slid from a three-week high against the dollar as France and Germany said they will propose a financial transaction tax and rejected the sale of common European bonds. ...
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Stocks Rebound From Session Lows After Merkel, Sarkozy Disappoint
WCYB
The leaders also proposed a financial transaction tax, which sent shares of exchange operatorsNYSE Euronext and NASDAQ OMX Group down by 10% and 4%, respectively. Jillian Miller, an analyst at BMO Capital Markets, said those drops were perhaps a bit ...
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HK, PPDI, PHYS, UL, EM Hit New 52-Week Highs | Stock Market News By Alex Fredricks List of stocks who have just hit new 52-week highs as of Tuesday, August 16, 2011. Petrohawk Energy CP (NYSE:HK) hit a new 52 week high of $38.60 in intraday trading and closed at $38.53 +0.13% on 6466300 shares traded. ... The index tracks publicly traded municipal bonds that cover the US dollar denominated short-term tax exempt bond market, including state and. EL PASO Electric CO (NYSE:EE) hit a new 52 week high of $35.32 in intraday trading and closed at $34.99 +1.04% ... Stock Market News

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OCEANIA News, Aug 17, 2011

Regent and Oceania Appoint New VP of Charter and Incentive Sales Travel Agent Katina Athanasiou has been appointed to the newly created position of vice president of charter and incentive sales for Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises. In her new position, she will be tasked with broadening the charter and incentive ... See all stories on this topic » Travel Agent

Nexon releases Dragon Nest launch trailer News10.net Currently in open beta testing, Dragon Nest is available to play for free for residents of the United States, Canada and Oceania. The game's open beta test will roll directly into launch, which means players will retain all of the characters, ... See all stories on this topic »

3 CNMI netters join Junior ITF event Saipan Tribune By Roselyn Monroyo The CNMI's Thea Minor, Christian Miller, and Rafael Jones earned slots to the main draw of the Air Pacific Oceania Closed Junior Championships 2011 being played in Lautoka, Fiji. Minor was entered in the girls U18 division of the B2 ... See all stories on this topic »

Soccer offers deal for sport complex on council reserve New Zealand Herald The proposal has been made by the Oceania Football Confederation, part of the international soccer body Fifa. Local soccer clubs say the plan will ease the problem of players missing games because of rain-soaked grounds. OFC general secretary Tai ... See all stories on this topic »

Research and Markets: Comprehensive 2011 Castor Oil Report on One of the Most ... SunHerald.com Leading countries from practically every continent (North & South America, Europe, Asia, Africa andOceania) are showing renewed interest in the castor crop. While the importance of castor oil has thus increased recently, there is no comprehensive ... See all stories on this topic »

Coach to build on teamwork Fiji Times Fiji is on 156th spot and second best team in the Oceania region while Samoa is seventh. "I'd like to see everyone play as a team," Singh said. "It has been raining so the conditions will not be very good. "I'll be testing some combinations and systems ... See all stories on this topic »

The one to beat Fiji Times The young national rep and Saint Joseph's Secondary School fifth former is one of the most improved players around and made her international debut in the 2009 Oceania Zonal Championship in Australia. "She's a good player, consistent and very dedicated ... See all stories on this topic »

Teen South Canterbury skaters on world track Timaru Herald Since then, they have made their presence felt at national championships and have raced in Oceania championships. However, Bill Begg thought it was time they had some international exposure. "It's about building for the future and showing them how far ... See all stories on this topic » Timaru Herald

Marie on the go Fiji Times She was part of the 2007 Pacific Games in Samoa where she grabbed three silver medals and represented Fiji at the Oceania Championship in New Zealand last year. Whiteside started her career in Badminton when she was five years old. ... See all stories on this topic »

Duathletes battle it out on motorsport track The Daily Post There were also a number from across the Tasman chasing the Oceania titles on offer. Standard distance (10km run, 40km bike, 5km run): Elite Men: Michael Poole 1:56:21 1, Sam Osborne 2:00:36 2, Ben McHale 2:01:38 3; U-23 Men: Hamish Hammond 1:59:47 1; ... See all stories on this topic »

Dubai cruising on a wave Independent Online Unlike many cruise lines, Oceania Cruises operates mid-sized ships that carry no more than 650 passengers. These vessels are able to navigate waters and visit ports inaccessible to larger ships. Oceania's Timeless Treasures voyage aboard the luxurious ... See all stories on this topic » Independent Online

Saving tuna from overfishing means playing politics The Conversation Kate Barclay receives funding from the Japan Foundation, the Australian Research Council, TRAFFIC Oceania, and the National Library of Australia. Our goal is to ensure the content is not compromised in any way. We therefore ask all authors to disclose ... See all stories on this topic » The Conversation

Daily Mirror to shine at UDC Business Awards Daily Mirror A few countries will involve such as Asia, Africa USA, Europe, Middle East countries as well asOceania. The UDC Business Awards will be take on October 8 in Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, honouring all business industry leaders ... See all stories on this topic »

Radio Australia Interview Friday 19 August Badminton Oceania Oceania Badminton Development Manager Nadia Bleaken will be interviewed on ABC's Radio Australia this Friday 19 August (1:30pm NZ time) as part of their coverage of Pacific Games 2011 New Caledonia. Discussion will be around the badminton competition ... See all stories on this topic » Badminton Oceania

Olympics-Britain lose as Olympic Park gets first outing Reuters Australia and China will aim to book their places at the 2012 Games through the Oceania and Asia championships respectively, with both tournaments tipping off in September. (Writing by Ken Ferris; Editing by Greg Stutchbury; To query or comment on this ... See all stories on this topic »

LateRooms.com.au - Brisbane to host FIBA Oceania Championships PR Urgent The Australian men's and women's basketball teams will face off against their New Zealand counterparts in Brisbane next month at the FIBA Oceania Championships. Australia's top male and female teams - nicknamed the Boomers and Opals respectively - are ... See all stories on this topic »

Boomers smash China BigPond News Brown said the team is excited about the remainder of the tour in Europe as they prepare to take on New Zealand in the FIBA Oceania Championship, which begins in Melbourne on September 7. 'Everybody's coming in good shape #8212; you need that fitness ... See all stories on this topic »

Remembering Bill Matson International Business Times AU Then, in 2005, I think, he became the FINA Vice-President for Oceania. Shirley, my wife, and I got to know Joan, his wife, and they traveled around sights and shops together when she followed me around the world. Bill and Joan were inseparable and made ... See all stories on this topic »

Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG) Gets New Marketing Head StocksandShares.TV Ashton will be based in Singapore and will be responsible for marketing, business development and commercial activities for emerging markets, including India, China, Pakistan, East Asia, andOceania. Ashton said, “I am very excited about the leadership ... See all stories on this topic »

AFL no threat to league: Folau The Canberra Times The game has grown in Tonga since Folau jumped from league last year, and interest was also boosted in December when Folau, Karmichael Hunt and Nic Naitanui visited the island to promote the AFL Youth Oceania Cup. ''It's good just to see the game go ... See all stories on this topic »

Prudential Mortgage Capital provides $137.8 million to refinance Hawaii's ... MarketWatch (press release) Outrigger Enterprises Group is one of the largest and fastest growing privately-held leisure lodging and hospitality companies in the Asia-Pacific and Oceania regions and continues to expand its presence throughout the area. A family-owned company with ... See all stories on this topic »

IDRI, USAID Strike New Collaboration for Malaria Vaccine Development PR Newswire (press release) The WHO estimates that more than two billion people live in malarious areas of the world in Africa, Asia, Oceania, and Latin America. The emergence and spread of drug resistance, production and availability of counterfeit medications, and mosquito ... See all stories on this topic »

Vietnam Airlines Fall Deals on Both Domestic and International Routes Are Now ... PR Web (press release) Direct flights connecting Vietnam, Oceania and Europe are also on sale, some starting as low as $499 one way (excluding taxes and fuel surcharges). Vietnam Airlines Ticket has exerted its position as one of the most important online agents for Vietnam ... See all stories on this topic »

Ubisoft® Reveals Its Support For Playstation Vita with Six Titles Spong ... is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PlayStation®3, PlayStation®2, PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) and PlayStation®Network software and hardware in 99 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. ... See all stories on this topic »

MTB: Rotorua riders prepare for worlds The Daily Post Fellow Kiwi Rosara Joseph - the Oceania champion - finished 38th after suffering a flat tyre when inside the top 10. The next event is this weekend in Val di Sole, Italy. This is where the New Zealand team will be congregating. See all stories on this topic »

Action Sports' Most Influential Women: Les Ettes Founder Carmela Fleury Transworld Business Grew up living in 8 different countries (within Europe, US, and Oceania). Got a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Tufts University. Worked summers at High Cascade Snowboard Camp, Looney Bean Coffee Shop in Mammoth (toughest job so far), ... See all stories on this topic » Transworld Business

The point mutation which made humanity Discover Magazine (blog) As noted in The New Yorker this lineage was the one responsible for many of the megafaunal extinctions and the push into Oceania and the New World. And yet do we have to presume that whatever characteristics differentiated behaviorally modern humans ... See all stories on this topic »

Selection easy for coach Laffin Central Western Daily The Australian Country Under 21s, coached by Jai Singhota, will go to Fiji in December to contest the Oceania Pacific Cup. Laffin coached the 21s last year, which included Said, and knows the players will benefit from the trip. ... See all stories on this topic »

Watchdog Questions FIFA Reform; Hoops Test Event; Squash Setback Around the Rings (subscription) China is the favorite to represent Asia at the Olympics, and Australia is likewise forOceania. Africa also gets a place, the Americas get another two and Team USA is already qualified thanks to its win at last year's world championship. ... See all stories on this topic » Around the Rings (subscription)

Leon Henry slots in for NZ Breakers title defence Stuff.co.nz ... over the past two seasons and time at the Breakers, he should have no issues settling in to a permanent contract at Atlas Place. Henry, 25, is overseas with the Tall Blacks as they prepare for their Oceania Olympic qualifying series against Australia. See all stories on this topic » Stuff.co.nz

Alphone renames Sydney's Acer Arena - Sports Sponsorship news ... By comment@sportspromedia.com Alphone renames Sydney's Acer Arena, BasketballNetball Sponsorship news from SportsPro MediaOceania. ... Share |. Related news. AFL chairman takes control of ANZ Stadium - 24 June 2009. Acer to supply 2012 Olympics - 02 August 2011 ... SportsPro Media - Latest News

tomasino: DANOSC – Orwell called such a place "Oceania". News International is a nation state unto itself--one without boundaries, geopolitical or moral. It's law is whatever is expedient at the moment to further ... www.huffingtonpost.com/.../phone-hacking-cover-up-news-of...

Oceania's Marina the queen of cuisine – Byron Shire News Oceania's Marina the queen of cuisine. Byron Shire News OCEANIA Cruises and their newly launched ship, Marina, is now offering tapas and wine tastings in ... winewines.com/.../oceanias-marina-the-queen-of-cuisine-byro...

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LIFESTYLE News, Aug 17, 2011

Interwork Technologies partners with Modrec to Deliver Travel Lifestyle ...

San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

Interwork Technologies, a premier Value Added Distributor for new and emerging Technologies, announced today its partnership with Modrec, one of Europe's most recognized manufactures and distributors in the Travel Lifestyle Industry, to distribute ... See all stories on this topic »