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| February 1, 2013 |
| 14:08 EDT |  | F, AMZN, RIMM, FB | Market poised to end week higher after Fed makes no changes
Stocks are set to end the week higher after the Fed indicated that it would not curtail its stimulus program anytime soon and the monthly jobs report, while a bit below forecasts, showed 157K jobs were added in January... MACRO NEWS: The Fed made no changes to its monetary policies following its meeting. The central bank did not alter its quantitative easing blueprint and it continues to expect that it will not raise interest rates until the unemployment rate falls to 6.5%... U.S. economic data was mixed, with fourth quarter GDP growth coming in below expectations while the January employment report was about in-line with expectations. However, purchasing managers' indexes in the U.S., Europe and China surpassed economists' outlook... COMPANY NEWS: Amazon.com (AMZN) reported lower than expected Q4 EPS and revenue, but its stock climbed as the company's margins increased, cheering investors... Conversely, Facebook's (FB) shares declined after the company reported higher than expected Q4 EPS and revenue but also called for a greater level of investment in the coming year... Ford (F) retreated after predicting that it would lose $2B in Europe this year... Resarch In Motion (RIMM) introduced its new BlackBerry 10 operating system and announced that it would change its name to BlackBerry (BBRY). |
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| May 20, 2013 |
| 10:52 EDT |  | FB | Facebook near session lows, levels to watch
The stock is drifting lower today, nearing session lows at $25.73. At that price, next support is at $25.33, the 1-month low. Resistance is at $26.25. |
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| 07:00 EDT |  | FB | New Facebook projects probably won't bear fruit soon, AllThingsD says
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| 06:01 EDT | | F | Imported car prices in China decline, Bloomberg reports
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| 05:35 EDT |  | F | Ford Fusion Energi earns top vehicle safety rating from NHTSA
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| May 19, 2013 |
| 17:10 EDT | | FB | Facebook's Waze deal being held up by move from Israel, NY Post says
Facebook’s negotiations to buy mapping firm Waze are being held up as founders of Waze, based in Israel, are holding out for more money, the NY Post says. Citing sources, the Post says that Waze founders want more money if they are going to be forced to move from Israel to Silicon Valley as part of the deal. Reference Link |
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| May 17, 2013 |
| 16:00 EDT |  | F | Options Update; May 17, 2013
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| 07:10 EDT | | AMZN | U.K. to question Amazon over income tax, Reuters reports
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| 06:51 EDT | | FB | Facebook volatility at low end of historic range
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| 06:43 EDT | | AMZN | Apple disputing government's e-book allegations, NY Times says
Apple (AAPL) is aggressively combating the U.S. government's contention that it pushed Amazon.com (AMZN) and publishers to raise e-book prices,The New York Times reported yesterday, citing court papers filed this week. Amazon and publishing companies were already looking to use a different pricing model before Apple joined the e-book business in 2000, the newspaper quotes Apple as stating. A trial over the Justice Department's lawsuit against Apple regarding e-book pricing is slated to start June 3, the newspaper noted. Reference Link |
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| 06:36 EDT | | FB | Google to add new apps to Google Glass, NY Times says
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| 06:12 EDT | | AMZN | Apple losing its edge as innovator, poll shows, Bloomberg reports
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| 06:06 EDT | | AMZN | On the Fly: Periodicals Wrap-Up
WALL STREET JOURNAL: A so-so Q1 earnings season hasn't dented investors' enthusiasm for stocks as prices have been rising, with the DJIA up 16% for the year and 4.2% since earnings season began April 8, the Wall Street Journal reports...JPMorgan Chase (JPM), in a last-ditch effort to beat back activist investors, sent a letter to shareholders who have yet to vote on the nonbinding proposal ahead of the May 21 annual meeting, urging them to reject a proposal to split the chairman and CEO roles held by James Dimon, the Wall Street Journal reports...REUTERS: Amazon.com (AMZN) will be called back to the British parliament to clarify how its activities in the U.K. justify its low corporate income tax bill, Reuters reports...J.C. Penney (JCP) CEO Ullman says that the department store chain is emerging from what he called an abyss but warned he needs time to fix the issues of the retailer, Reuters reports...BLOOMBERG: Apple (AAPL), which holds $102B in cash and investments outside the U.S., will suggest changes to corporate-tax laws to encourage companies to bring more cash into the country, Bloomberg reports...Fiat’s (FIATY) deliberations over moving its headquarters to the U.S. after a merger with Chrysler Group LLC. raised concern among Italian unions and politicians about the plans of the country’s biggest manufacturer. CEO Marchionne is considering the move because Fiat’s main sources of revenue and profit are shifting to North America, Bloomberg reports. |
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| May 16, 2013 |
| 12:36 EDT | | F | Ford sued over alleged engine defects, Automotive News says
Three vehicle owners are suing Ford over alleged defects in the automaker's six-cylinder EcoBoost engine.according to Automotive News. The plaintiffs allege that the engine had defects that caused the vehicle to "shake, misfire and rapidly lose power," the website stated. Reference Link |
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| 10:03 EDT |  | AMZN | On The Fly: Analyst Initiation Summary
Today's noteworthy initiations include: Amazon.com (AMZN) initiated with a Buy at Lazard Capital... Apple (AAPL) initiated with a Neutral at Susquehanna... Churchill Downs (CHDN) initiated with a Buy at Brean Capital... Interpublic Group (IPG) initiated with an Overweight at Evercore... Monarch Casino (MCRI) initiated with a Buy at Brean Capital... Stillwater Mining (SWC) coverage resumed with an Outperform at Wells Fargo... Wabtec (WAB) initiated with an Overweight at Atlantic Equities... eBay (EBAY) initiated with a Buy at Lazard Capital... Dangdang (DANG) initiated with a Buy at BofA/Merrill... Coeur d’Alene Mines (CDE) coverage resumed with a Neutral at JPMorgan... ValueClick (VCLK) initiated with an Underperform at Northland Securities... Yelp (YELP) initiated with an Outperform at Cowen. |
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| 10:03 EDT |  | F | On The Fly: Analyst Upgrade Summary
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| 09:24 EDT | | AMZN | Amazon.com expands content licensing agreement with NBCUniversal
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| 08:16 EDT | | F | Ford upgraded to Buy from Hold at Craig-Hallum
Craig-Hallum upgraded Ford following checks that indicate European production has bottomed, which removes an overhang. The firm believes investors will focus on strong North American results and an improved balance sheet. Price target raised to $18 from $15. |
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| 06:46 EDT | | AMZN | Amazon.com initiated with a Buy at Lazard Capital
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| 05:59 EDT | | FB | High tech firms involved in immigration battle, WSJ reports
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| 05:57 EDT | | FB | Facebook implied volatility at lower end of index mean range
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