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TECHNOLOGY News, Aug 15, 2011


Making Go-Fast Boats Go Faster: Radical Shipping Technology
Forbes
I'm a clean-energy wonk at the Pace Energy and Climate Center, which is a veteran environmental and rate-payer advocate in deregulated power markets and operates the US Department of Energy's Northeast Clean Energy Application Center. ...
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Technology and riots
DAWN.com
But BBM, an instant, private, one-to-many messaging service available on BlackBerry smart phones, quickly became the technology of choice for rioters. They used the service to taunt the police and identify the timing and location of looting in Oxford ...
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Wireless technology may lead police to stolen camera
Los Angeles Times
By Bob Pool, Los Angeles Times Modern technology seemed on the verge of helping to solve a west San Fernando Valley burglary. But then a different kind of high tech dashed Los Angeles police investigators' hopes. In March a thief stole a $700 digital ...
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Curve Dental's Digital Imaging Technology Receives Best of Class Award
PR Web (press release)
Curve Dental, developers of Web-based dental software announced its new digital imaging technology has received Pride Institute's Best of Class Technology Award for 2011 in the Emerging Technologies category. “We're honored to have been selected by the ...
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PR Web (press release)
Telecom Egypt deploys cable system with Alcatel-Lucent technology
Computer Business Review
Telecom Egypt has deployed TE-NORTH Cable System with 40 Gigabit per second (40G) wavelengths using Alcatel-Lucent's advanced coherent technology across the Mediterranean to meet the growing demand of its customers and the region. ...
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Harvard money, minds seed promising start-ups
Boston Globe
Harvard University's Office of Technology Development has an Accelerator Fund that has been chugging along for four years, with some notable results. As of last month, the $10 million fund had given out $5.2 million in grants, to support more than 30 ...
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Augmented Reality and the apps to demonstrate the technology
Economic Times
Hitesh Raj Bhagat & Karan Bajaj offer a simple explanation of what AR is all about and list out some free apps across mobile operating systems that will demonstrate the technology in action. AUGMENTED REALITY or AR is used to define a digital ...
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Helping Out: Technology is focus of IBM's philanthropy
Washington Post
Our emphasis is giving our services and our technology within the greater Washington region. I like to tailor our technology and talent to a specific partner or organization. Which needs do you focus on more in the Washington region? ...
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It is not technology's fault
Times LIVE
This much retweeted, appropriately anonymous quote sums up the strange problemtechnology faces when events like the London riots erupt. The world was quick to triumph the role of social media in the Arab Spring - specifically the Tunisian and Egyptian ...
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Times LIVE
Industry Tries to Streamline Privacy Policies for Mobile Users
New York Times
Morgan Reed, the executive director for the Association for Competitive Technology, a trade organization that supports mobile application developers, said more than 80 percent of developers are small businesses with fewer than 10 employees. ...
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India hungry for everyday Internet access
The Express Tribune
India's global reputation as a major player in the information technology business continues to soar, but hundreds of millions of Indians have little to no access to the internet. PHOTO: AFP NEW DEHLI: India has built a global reputation as a major ...
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The Express Tribune
Top computers: reviews and specifications
Telegraph.co.uk
By Matt Warman, Consumer Technology Editor At 16mm thin, this laptop offers seven hours of battery life and significantly more computing power than even the most hardcore user is typically going to need. It crams a top-of-the-range Intel i7 processor...
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Telegraph.co.uk
Technology Will Take on a Life of Its Own - By Ayesha and Parag Khanna
Foreign Policy
Terms and concepts that are on the tip of everyone's tongue today leap off the pages: the crisis of industrialism, the promise of renewable energy, ad-hocracy in business, the rise of the non-nuclear family, technology-enabled telecommuting, ...
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Foreign Policy
Pauline Frommer: How technology can trip up your travels
Toronto Star
But sometimes, well, modern technology causes more hassles than it's worth. Here are some electronic gotchas to watch out for: Wavelength pickpockets: Though you may not have noticed it, one or more of the credit cards you carry likely has a symbol on ...
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Midlothian Mechanical focuses on technology and customer service
Richmond Times Dispatch
Customer service is as much a priority as technology. For instance, the company offers Saturday hours for its residential customers. "Our ultimate goal is to start a second shift from noon to 8 pm on weekdays so customers wouldn't have to miss time ...
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York County police departments adopting social media, other technology-based tools
York Daily Record
The department adopted the tip411 and Citizen Observer programs in September, adding them to a number of other technology-based tools. But they aren't the only ones taking on new tools: Many York County police departments have started using smartphones ...
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Fibre optic technology for the new aquatic centre
Voxy
The fibre optic technology, allowing cleaner and quicker data rate transfer than metal cables, will be used to integrate council booking and security systems with the new centre, which is scheduled to open in July next year. ...
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China Information Technology Reports Second Quarter 2011 Results [Professional ...
TMC Net
(Professional Services Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) China Information Technology, Inc., a provider of Information Technology (IT) and Display Technology (DT) based in China, has announced its financial results for the second quarter ended ...
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Invest in We - How Technology and You is Better than the Government
Business Insider
Technology is a small part of it. A commitment to change is the engine. On Healthcare System: Yeah, it's broken. But many of our citizens' health issues stem from a systemic lack of interest in holistically living better. You don't have to eat Tofu ...
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Hoteliers Increase Investment in Enhancing the Guest Experience
PR Newswire (press release)
You will see an increase in Information Technology (IT) spending within the hospitality industry, with guest experience cited as the top driver for investment. A recent Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) study has uncovered fifty-six percent of ...
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As Networks Speed Up, Data Hits a Wall
New York Times
Terry Hartup, 34, who works as a technology consultant in Clearwater, Fla., said he was frustrated that his connection might be slowed if T-Mobile decided he was using too much data. “These new services are coming out that let us do more, ...
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New York Times
We're using new technology to make better use of patients' information
WalesOnline
We're using new technology to make better use of the high-quality patient information that already exists on each Welsh GP practice computer system. Most patients in Wales are treated close to their homes and the information in their GP record is only ...
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GE Invests in Solar Thermal Company
MIT Technology Review
The investment follows a licensing agreement that GE struck with eSolar in June that will see the two companies supplying technology that combines solar-thermal and natural-gas power systems. The hybrid technology reduces carbon emissions and ...
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Jamaica Government Looking for Technology Partners
South Florida Caribbean News
Andrew Holness, says the Government is eager to partner with technology providers on major projects that will revolutionise the use of computer technology locally and increase productivity and value-added. He said any such partner must be able to ...
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South Florida Caribbean News
Philosophy on technology value drives pilots
Intelligent Utility
Yet when it comes down to it, the pace of technology change is swift enough that constantly sifting the business case and the technology value is a core responsibility for utilities making large, worthwhile, long-term investments. ...
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Intelligent Utility
Comodo Wins Two Golden Bridge Awards For Information Technology Software And ...
HostReview.com (press release)
Jersey City, NJ - Comodo (www.comodo.com), a leading certificate authority and Internet security organization, has earned two prestigious Golden Bridge Awards for Excellence in the IT Software and Innovation categories for their GeekBuddy® and ...
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Local school districts plan for major computer rollouts
MetroWest Daily News
By Scott O'Connell/Daily News staff Schools across the region are welcoming new technologyheaded their way this year, but on top of thinking through educational opportunities, they're also trying to figure out how to best store, prepare and deploy the ...
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Kodiak facility refining technique of processing salmon
TheNewsTribune.com
A new salmon processing technique developed at Kodiak's Fishery Industrial Technology Center could mean a way to get more Alaska salmon to consumers Outside. By JAMES BROOKS Kodiak Daily Mirror via The Associated Press KODIAK -- A new salmon processing ...
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Friday Night Bites: How Technology Can Make Football Safer
MIT Technology Review (blog)
X2IMPACT, a Seattle company, says it has six patents pending on the technology. The hope is that this data will be useful to researchers designing the next line of safety equipment. (Also, high-magnitude impacts can send alerts to the sideline staff, ...
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Intel uses sci-fi to understand possible tech uses
San Francisco Chronicle
Users "don't care about the technology anymore," said Jim McGregor, chief technology strategist at researcher In-Stat. "They care about how they can use it. It's cultural change that needs to happen" at Intel, McGregor said. The chipmaker is trying to ...
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New grants highlight importance of science and innovation
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
A new round of technology grants to 19 businesses emphasizes the importance the Government attach to Research, Science and Technology, says Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Wayne Mapp. The $50 million in Technology Development Grants are the second ...
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New Technology Promises Access to Blocked Sites
XBiz
Developers of a new technology called Telex say it can hide data from banned websites inside traffic of sites deemed safe. The software, developed by scientists at the University of Michigan and University of Waterloo, draws on well-known encryption ...
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Technology ads can be some of the worst
Daily News - Galveston County
By Cathy Gillentine I've seen a new ad for an iPad-like device on which you can write with a special instrument. Just like a pencil on a pad of paper. How about that? This particular ad appears from time to time on my computer, sponsoring a bunch of ...
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Applied Technology Group Unveils New Website Created by DC Web Design Firm ...
PR Web (press release)
The Visually Engaging and Intuitive Website Enables Applied Technology Group Better Promotion and Execution of Its Dynamic IT Mission Solutions. Women-owned IT Solutions provider, AppliedTechnology Group, just launched a new website, ...
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Raman Microscopy Guided by Surface Topography Technology Wins Microscopy Today ...
Azom.com
"We're almost at a loss for words, as the Microscopy Today Innovation Award is the third honor in the past few months for this technology" says Dr. Joachim Koenen, Managing Director of WITec. "The continuing public recognition of our innovative spirit...
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Azom.com
Too Much Technology Breeds Health Problems in Teens
Patch.com
Among the speakers was Psychologist Larry Rosen, who has been studying the effect oftechnology on people for more than 25 years. His most recent studies took a look at how social networking sites affect children, and Rosen presented his findings at ...
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U.S. Army Buys Fuel Efficient Technology
EarthTechling
The Abrams M1 Main Battle Tank, the Stryker Armored Vehicle, and the Bradley Fighting Vehicle are all schedule to be fitted the new technology. The first auxiliary power unit prototypes are expected to be delivered to the military within twelve months,...
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EarthTechling
Saltflow to Expand Technology Operations in Russia
PR.com (press release)
Moscow, Russia, August 15, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Saltflow, Inc., a Dubai, United Arab Emirates based-group, announced plans for multiple acquisitions across Russia to boost its technology operations in the country. The group already maintains a technology ...
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Concepts NREC to Represent IOSO Across the Globe
PR Web (press release)
Concepts NREC, a world leader in turbomachinery design and development, engineering, design/analysis software and manufacturing, announced today that it has entered into a distributorship agreement with Sigma Technology, international provider of ...
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Cloud Computing – Technical Evolution / Business Revolution
AddPR.com (press release)
There is a growing belief that over the next five years, Cloud Computing will become a major stimulus for change in how corporations view and use Information Technology. Although the underlyingtechnology of what is being presented, ...
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MediaTek to trial 4G LTE TDD phone in China soon
ITworld.com
August 15, 2011, 3:27 AM — Taiwanese chipset vendor MediaTek has developed a handset for use on China's upcoming fourth-generation (4G) mobile technology known as LTE TDD, according to a company spokeswoman. MediaTek is still testing the mobile phone, ...
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5 News Personalization Tools Bring You Only The Stories You Want ...
By doug
It's a go-to destination for a quick snapshot of the day's top technology headlines. By using a combination of computer algorithm and human editorial review, the news aggregator highlights the hottest technology stories from around the ...
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Mozilla Plans To Hide Firefox Version - gHacks Technology News
By Martin Brinkmann
One by-product of the rapid release cycle of the Firefox web browser is the version number increase that goes along with every new release of the web browser.
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SF cell shutdown: Safety issue, or hint of Orwell? (Technology News)
By publisher
Technology News - An illegal, Orwellian violation of free-speech rights? Or just a smart tactic to protect train passengers from rowdy would-be demonstrators during a busy evening commute?
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Revolutionary Material Dramatically Increases Explosive Force of ...
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Free Technology for Teachers: News 360 - A Personalized News ...
By noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Byrne)
News 360 is a free news aggregation service that you can customize for your interests. You can read your personalized news feed on your phone, tablet, or desktop. The mobile app is available for iPhone, iPad, Blackberry Playbook, ...
Free Technology for Teachers
Google+ Games: How to Play… and Play… and Play… | Geek Beat ...
By Gord McLeod
For better or worse, Google+ Games are here. For my part, it's definitely better. In the several days since I got access, I've become far better at Angry.
Geek Beat Technology News
Nokia X7 Review | YugaTech | Philippines, Technology News & Reviews
By yuga
The Nokia X7 first showed up in the Transformers 3 Movie to intrigue the public and it looks like it's kinda working well for them. Read our full review of the.
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Classroom Audio Systems | Emerging Latest Technology News and Trends
By Steven
The way students are taught in schools has changed dramatically during the last decades, andtechnology made it possible for teachers to implement more effective methods. A lot of emphasis is being placed on engaging the audience in the ...
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SYRIA News, Aug 15, 2011


Attack intensifies in Syria port
BBC News
There have been rallies in the capital - one with an enormous Syrian flag - in support of President Assad, who still receives the backing of many in Syria's middle class, business elite and minority groups. The Assad family has been in power for 40 ...
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BBC News
US Betrays Syria's Opposition
Hudson New York
At least 45 civilians were killed the first week in August, a sharp escalation in President Bashar al-Assad's campaign to crush the political opposition that has already claimed over 2000 people. So violent have been Assad's assaults that even the UN ...
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Syria calls on UN to thwart Israel's 'separation fence' on Golan Heights
Ha'aretz
On the same day, Arab League Secretary-General Nabil al-Arabi issued the first condemnation of the Assad regime's actions and called for an end to the killing of civilians. Syria's ambassador to the United Nations Bashar Ja'afari. ...
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Ha'aretz
Israel ready for trouble as Palestinian bid goes to UN
New Zealand Herald
Photo / AP The Israeli Army is planning to mobilise reserves next month in anticipation of possible clashes on the West Bank and with Syria when the Palestinians seek recognition of their own state at the United Nations. Syrian President Bashir Assad's ...
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SPECIAL REPORT: Syria, Lebanon and The Freed Estonian Bikers
Baltic Review
Although the big question now is, will the perpetrators of this crime ever be brought to justice, this report gives you a quick update on the brutal blood bath that is now going on in Syria under Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. ...
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Baltic Review
Allah's Answer to an Islamist's Prayer
Family Security Matters
Days before Obama took to the air against Libya, the Arab Spring also hit Syria. Peaceful demonstrations were met with brutal repression as President Bashar Assad showed no quarter. A week later, the UN urged restraint by Assad while Obama said nothing ...
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MidEast Daily News
The Media Line
Latakia became the latest target of Syrian President Bashar Al-Asad's crackdown on demonstrators as tanks rolled into the coastal city on Saturday. On Sunday, warships were reportedly firing into the city from off-shore, killing at least six people. ...
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Tank, navy attack on Syria's Latakia kills 26-witnesses
Edmonton Journal
The assaults by Syrian security forces are being met with increasing international condemnation.United Nations deputy political affairs chief Oscar Fernandez-Taranco was quoted by diplomats in New York on Wednesday as saying Assad's forces had killed ...
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Ambassador to United Arab Emirates: Who is Michael Corbin?
AllGov
According to a cable released by WikiLeaks, in 2007, Corbin urged the administration of George W. Bush to impose sanctions on Ali Mamluk, the chief of intelligence forSyrian President Bashar al-Assad. His advice was ignored. ...
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AllGov
Remarks With Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
In addition, we discussed Syria, where we both remain acutely concerned about the Asad regime's campaign of violence against their own citizens. Norway and our other European allies have been strong, consistent voices on behalf of the Syrian people, ...
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Key Syrian city under assault by Assad forces — RT
By RT
The UN Security Council condemned the Syrian government's intensified crackdown against anti-government protesters and called for all parties to immediately end violence. All 15 members voted to adopt the statement on Wednesday. ...
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STOCK, Shares, NYSE News, Aug 15, 2011


Margin Calls Push Leverage Down Most in Year as S&P 500 Tumbles
BusinessWeek
Borrowed money in accounts at 61 New York Stock Exchange firms has fallen 4.6 percent, the biggest drop since June 2010, according to a July 22 statement from New York-based NYSEEuronext. The decline at NYSE firms followed a 36 percent increase to ...
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Strong Volume Gainers - BWX, DHS, EMLC, FAN, FIW
Health Talk & You
Market Vectors Emerging Mkts Local ETF (NYSE:EMLC) went up 1.03%, to close at $27.09 and its overall traded volume was 1.56M shares in the last trading session. EMLC opened at $26.95 and is trading within the range of $26.95-$27.20. The stock has a 52 ...
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Elder Bar Turned Green - BKT, BNA, BPL, BPZ, BRFS
Retirement Planning
Buckeye Partners, LP (NYSE:BPL) went up 0.99%, to close at $61.38 and its overall traded volume was 269843.00 shares in the last trading session. BPL opened the day at $61.42, it made an intraday low of $60.89 and an intraday high of $62.23. The stock ...
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Moved Above Ichimoku Cloud - MQT, MVO, MYC, MYI, NIO
Health Talk & You
MV Oil Trust (NYSE:MVO) gained 2.43%, to close at $40.92 and its overall traded volume was 125615.00 shares in the last trading session. MVO shares were trading within the range of $40.04-$42.63 while its opening price was $40.90. The stock has a 52 ...
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Entered Ichimoku Cloud - MAIN, MCP, MFM, MGF, MHI
Retirement Planning
Molycorp, Inc. (NYSE:MCP) moved up 8.79%, to close at $58.90 and its overall traded volume was 13.09M shares in the last trading session. MCP opened at $59.75 and is trading within the range of $57.76-$63.60. The stock has a 52 week range of $13.72 ...
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New CCI Buy Signals - IEI, LTPZ, MDS, MG, PLW
Health Talk & You
by Yvonne Magtibay in Business on Aug 14, 2011 iShares Lehman 3-7 Yr Treasury Bond(ETF) (NYSE:IEI) percentage change grew 0.26%, to close at $121.23 and its overall traded volume was 151782.00 shares in the last trading session. IEI shares were trading ...
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Elder Bar Turned Blue - CLP, CLY, CMA, CMS, CNP
Retirement Planning
iShares 10+ Year Credit Bond Fund ETF (NYSE:CLY) percentage change surged 0.96%, to close at $56.84 and its overall traded volume was 133080.00 shares in the last trading session. CLY shareswere trading within the range of $55.74-$57.01 while its ...
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Elder Bar Turned Blue - PHYS, PKD, PKO, PM, PQ
Retirement Planning
Parker Drilling Company (NYSE:PKD) percentage change dropped -3.68%, to close at $5.76 and its overall traded volume was 1.47M shares in the last trading session. PKD opened at $6.05 and is trading within the range of $5.67-$6.13. The stock has a 52 ...
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Elder Bar Turned Red - MNR, MTE, NBD, OFG, PAA
Retirement Planning
(NYSE:MNR) slid -3.27%, to close at $7.69 and its overall traded volume was 116964.00 shares in the last trading session. MNR shares were trading within the range of $7.64-$7.98 while its opening price was $7.97. The stock has a 52 week low of $7.11 ...
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Moved Below Lower Keltner Channel - DFT, DLBS, DOX, EIG, ELP
Health Talk & You
iPath US Treasury Long Bond Bear ETN (NYSE:DLBS) percentage change fell -2.85%, to close at $38.90 and its overall traded volume was 28950.00 shares in the last trading session. DLBS opened the day at $39.10, it made an intraday low of $38.80 and an ...
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Mutual Fund Brokers Hurt By Lack Of 'Cash On Hand' During Down Economy
The Inquisitr
When stocks on the NYSE, NASDAQ and various other exchanges begin to head downward many investors put their reserves in a familiar form, cash, however many portfolio managers recently have less cash on-hand. According to a recent report, the percentage ...
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The Inquisitr
Rates on rollercoaster ride
Murfreesboro Post
Investors are taking their dollars out of stocks and opting for 10-year Treasury bonds, which are seen as more stable investments. It may wreak havoc to the NYSE, but it means good news for mortgage loans, which are backed by the Treasury notes. ...
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Murfreesboro Post
Weekly News Roundup: J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM)
StocksandShares.TV
Here are this week's stock briefings for JP Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM). JP Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) shares ended the week at 35.91 (as of 8/12/2011). Weekly News Roundup: JP Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) JP Morgan Chase & Co. ...
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Parabolic SAR Buy Signals - WIP, WLP, WNC, WOR, WPZ
Health Talk & You
by Yvonne Magtibay in Business on Aug 14, 2011 SPDR DB Int'l Govt Infl Pro Bond (ETF) (NYSE:WIP) percentage change surged 0.52%, to close at $61.82 and its overall traded volume was 311080.00 shares in the last trading session. ...
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Elder Bar Turned Green - LXK, MAA, MAIN, MBB, MCP
Retirement Planning
iShares Lehman MBS Bond Fund (ETF) (NYSE:MBB) gained 0.32%, to close at $108.85 and its overall traded volume was 81002.00 shares in the last trading session. MBB opened the day at $108.70, it made an intraday low of $108.64 and an intraday high of ...
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REUTERS News, Aug 15, 2011



Japan on cusp of recovery after Q2; yen clouds outlook
Reuters
The better-than-expected reading helped push up the Nikkei benchmark by about 1 percent, which has also tracked gains in global markets last week supported by a short-selling ban on financial stocks in Europe. However, worries that Europe's sovereign ...
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