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News Breaks | | | | April 17, 2012 | | 12:16 EDT |  | KO, JNJ, GS, FSLR, DNN, AMTG, ZNGA | On The Fly: Midday Wrap
Stocks on Wall Street were higher at midday, as the International Monetary Fund raised its view on U.S. and global growth prospects. Stock futures spurted higher during the pre-market trading session following the IMF’s increase in its growth projections. Also helping push the futures upward were positive earnings reports from some of the country’s largest corporations. The futures action led to a higher open for the broader market. The market pared its opening gains during the first 30 minutes of trading but then resumed it march higher and sat near its daily highs near noon... ECONOMIC EVENTS: Domestically, housing starts for the month of March decreased 5.8%, versus expectations of an increase of 1.0%. The annual run rate came in at 654,000 units, versus the consensus estimate of 750,000. The number of building permits issued, however, rose 4.5% to 747,000, versus expectations of a decrease of 0.7% to 710,000. Industrial production was reportedly flat in March, versus expectations for a 0.3% increase. Capacity utilization was in line with forecasts at at 78.6%. Also, the International Monetary Fund said it sees world output growing 3.5% in 2012, raising its projection for United States growth to 2.1%. The IMF said it sees growth in China slowing to 8.2% and real GDP in the euro area contracting in the first half of 2012 but then recovering... COMPANY NEWS: All but one Dow component was higher near noon, led by shares of Coca Cola (KO), which rose 2.7% following its better than expected earnings report. The only Dow decliner was Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), which reported adjusted earnings that beat expectations but revenues below the Street's forecast... Goldman Sachs's (GS) stock was nearly flat in spite of earnings and revenue that beat expectations and an increase in its quarterly dividend to 46c from 35c... MAJOR MOVERS: Among the notable gainers were First Solar (FSLR), up nearly 13%, after it announced plans to cut its global workforce by approximately 2,000 positions, or about 30%, in response to conditions in Europe, and Denison Mines (DNN), up almost 15%, after agreeing to sell its mining assets and operations located in the United States to Energy Fuels. Noteworthy losers included Apollo Residential Mortgage (AMTG), down 6%, after filing to sell 13.9M shares of its common stock, and Zynga (ZNGA), down over 3%, amid reports that its newly acquired Draw Something game has seen its daily active use fall off... INDICES: Near noon, the Dow was up 181.57, or 1.41%, to 13,102.98; the Nasdaq was up 50.58, or 1.69%, to 3,038.98; and the S&P 500 was up 19.24, or 1.40%, to 1,388.81. | |
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| May 24, 2013 | | 11:31 EDT |  | FSLR | Stocks with call strike movement; FSLR GME
 Subscribe for More Information | | | 10:09 EDT |  | FSLR | Solars advance after EU reportedly says talks with China still alive
Subscribe for More Information | | | 07:54 EDT |  | JNJ | Johnson & Johnson drug business should maintain momentum, says Wells Fargo
After attending J&J's bi-annual pharmaceutical business review, Wells Fargo believes that the revenue generated by four of the company's new drugs could double from 2012 to 2015. The firm thinks the company's pharmaceutical unit has one of the best growth outlooks in the sector, and it keeps an Outperform rating on the stock. | | | 06:44 EDT |  | FSLR | EU denies that talks over Chinese solar dispute broke down, Reuters reports
The EU denied assertions that talks between the EU and China over alleged dumping of solar panels by China had broken down, according to Reuters. A major Chinese trade association stated on Wednesday that the first round of talks had collapsed, the news service explained. Reference Link | | | 06:28 EDT | | JNJ | Johnson & Johnson price target raised to $94 from $88 at Leerink
Subscribe for More Information | | | 06:23 EDT | | FSLR | U.S. solar instllations may only reach 3.5GW in 2013, DigiTimes reports
Subscribe for More Information | | | 05:56 EDT | | GS | Goldman Sachs imposes checks on conflicts to help restore image, Reuters says
Subscribe for More Information | | | May 23, 2013 | | 11:40 EDT | | FSLR | Stocks with call strike movement; FSLR AMD
Subscribe for More Information | | | 10:08 EDT |  | JNJ | On The Fly: Analyst Initiation Summary
Subscribe for More Information | | | 07:31 EDT | | JNJ | Janssen expects to have more than 25 brand line extensions by 2017
Subscribe for More Information | | | | 06:29 EDT | | JNJ | Johnson & Johnson coverage assumed with an Underperform at Credit Suisse
Subscribe for More Information | | | May 22, 2013 | | 16:25 EDT | | GS | On The Fly: Closing Wrap
Stocks on Wall Street were sharply lower following a day where the Fed dominated the news. The averages were higher early in the session as Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke testified in front of Congress. However, the averages crossed into negative ground as Bernanke's comments on the potential for future QE tapering were digested. The selling accelerated in the late hours of the session following the release of the minutes from the Fed's last FOMC meeting. ECONOMIC EVENTS: In the U.S., Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke delivered testimony before the Joint Economic Committee of Congress, stating that premature tightening of monetary policy would carry a "substantial risk" of slowing or ending the economic recovery. Bernanke, however, also said the central bank could begin winding down its bond-buying program at one of its "next few meetings" if the economy continues to improve. The FOMC minutes, released at 2:00 pm ET, indicated that some committee members expressed a willingness to adjust assets purchases, though some disagreement existed over what economic data would be needed to begin such a program. The minutes also said some members might want to cut asset purchases by as soon as June. The National Association of Realtors said existing home sales advanced 0.6% to an annual rate of 4.97M units in April, which was the highest level since November 2009 but still below expectations for a rise to a 4.99M-unit rate. COMPANY NEWS: Target (TGT) shares lost $2.86, or 4.01%, to $68.40 after the company's first quarter report, which it called "disappointing." The company also cut its full-year earnings and same-store sales views. MAJOR MOVERS: Among notable gainers was Saks (SKS), up $1.83, or 13.39%, to $15.50 after the New York Post said the company hired Goldman Sachs (GS) to explore strategic alternatives and Bloomberg said KKR (KKR) was considering a stake in the luxury retailer. Also higher following its better-then-expected quarterly results was Zale (ZLC), which advanced $1.20, or 22.22%, to $6.60. Among noteworthy losers were a number of Solar stocks, including Trina Solar (TSL), down $1.07, or 14.9%, to $6.11, and SunPower (SPWR), down $1.81, or 8.62%, to $19.19 after China's Xinhua news agency said early talks between Europe and China to resolve their fight over solar panel trade rules had failed. Also lower was SolarWinds (SWI), down $6.57, or 13.71%, to $41.34 after the company said it will acquire N-able for $120M and its shares were downgraded at research firm Pacific Crest. INDICES: The Dow was down 80.41, or 0.52%, to 15,307.17; the Nasdaq was down 38.82, or 1.11%, to 3,463.30; and the S&P 500 was down 13.81, or 0.83%, to 1,655.35. | | | 16:00 EDT | | JNJ | Options Update; May 22, 2013
Subscribe for More Information | | | 14:29 EDT | | GS | Goldman Sachs volatility near low end of historic range
Goldman Sachs June call option implied volatility is at 21, July and October is at 22; compared to its 26-week average of 25 according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement. | | | 13:35 EDT | | FSLR | Cautious solar note, SolarCity lock-up highlighted by CNBC's Greenberg
Subscribe for More Information | | | 13:07 EDT | | GS | KKR weighs Saks investment, may push Neiman Marcus merger, Bloomberg says
KKR (KKR) is considering an investment in Saks (SKS) and may push Saks to pursue a merger with Neiman Marcus, reports Bloomberg, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Saks shares are up $2.25, or 16.46%, to $15.92 after reports last night said the company retained Goldman Sachs (GS) to explore strategic alternatives, including a possible sale. Reference Link | | | 12:07 EDT | | FSLR | Stocks with call strike movement; FSLR AMD
Subscribe for More Information | | | 10:01 EDT | | FSLR | Early talks over China-EU solar panel dispute fail, Xinhua says
First-round talks to ease the current solar panel trade fight between China and the European Union have failed, reported Xinhua, citing Chinese trade body sources. Reference Link | | | 10:00 EDT | | KO | On The Fly: Analyst Initiation SummaryDr Pepper Snapple Popular
Today's noteworthy initiations include: Chart Industries (GTLS) initiated with an Outperform at Raymond James... Coca-Cola (KO) initiated with a Market Perform at BMO Capital... Cott Corp. (COT) initiated with a Market Perform at BMO Capital... Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) initiated with a Market Perform at BMO Capital... Galena Biopharma (GALE) initiated with an Outperform at JMP Securities... Monster Beverage (MNST) initiated with an Outperform at BMO Capital... PepsiCo (PEP) initiated with an Outperform at BMO Capital... Popular (BPOP) initiated with an Outperform at Wells Fargo... Central Pacific (CPF) initiated with an Outperform at Raymond James. | | | 09:02 EDT | | GS | Financials upgraded to Overweight from Market Weight at Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo believes that financials' earnings continue to be the strongest of any sector in the S&P 500. The firm thinks that the sector's stocks appear to be breaking out from a technical standpoint. Citigroup (c) and Ameriprise Financial (AMP) are on the firm's priority list. | | |
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