December 2010

Video: Brown Says Take Jobless Claims Data With `Grain of Salt’

December 30, 2010

Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) — Scott Brown, chief economist at Raymond James & Associates Inc., talks about data showing initial U.S. jobless claims fell last week to the lowest level since July 2008. First-time filings for unemployment insurance decreased by 34,000 to 388,000 in the week ended Dec. 25, compared with the median forecast of 415,000 in a Bloomberg News survey, Labor Department figures showed today in Washington. Brown speaks with Carol Massar and Jon Erlichman on Bloomberg Television’s “In the Loop.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: Horowitz Says Food Commodity Prices to Keep Rising

December 30, 2010

Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) — Ian Horowitz, senior equity analyst for Rafferty Capital Markets, talks about the increase in global food demand and the impact on commodity prices. Horowitz speaks with Carol Massar on Bloomberg Television’s “In the Loop.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: Miller Calls Manhattan Top Luxury Rental Market `Robust’: Video

December 30, 2010

Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) — Jonathan Miller, president of real estate appraiser Miller Samuel Inc., discusses the outlook for the luxury rental housing market in New York. Miller speaks with Deirdre Bolton on Bloomberg Television’s “InsideTrack.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: Retsinas Says Foreclosures Hinder Housing From Bottoming

December 30, 2010

Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) — Nicolas Retsinas, director emeritus of the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, talks about the outlook for the U.S. housing market. Retsinas, speaking with Deirdre Bolton on Bloomberg Television’s “InsideTrack,” also discusses Federal Reserve policy. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: Maher Says Google, Yahoo Face Biggest Risk From Facebook: Video

December 30, 2010

Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) — Rory Maher, an analyst for Hudson Square Research, talks about Google Inc. and Yahoo! Inc., and the outlook for online advertising. Maher speaks with Deirdre Bolton on Bloomberg Television’s “InsideTrack.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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Cooper Tire Names New President of Its North America Tire Operations

December 30, 2010

FINDLAY, OH–(Marketwire – December 30, 2010) – COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY ( NYSE : CTB ) announced today the appointment of Christopher E. Ostrander to President, North America Tire Operations (NATO) effective January 17, 2011. Ostrander, who assumes leadership of NATO from Cooper’s Chairman, President and CEO Roy Armes, will also serve on the company’s Executive Committee and as an officer of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. 

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Video: Facebook Targets Russia; Modelo Wants to Stay Single

December 30, 2010

Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) — Bloomberg’s Jon Erlichman reports on the latest breaking news and top stories in today’s Business Briefs. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: Pope Commits Vatican to European Money-Laundering Rules

December 30, 2010

Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) — Pope Benedict XVI committed the Vatican to upholding European Union rules against money laundering and financial fraud amid an Italian probe into the Holy See’s banking operations. Bloomberg’s Lorenzo Totaro reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: Stone Says U.S. Labor Market Is on Cusp of Turnaround

December 30, 2010

Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) — Raymond Stone, an economist of Stone & McCarthy Research Associates, talks about the outlook for the U.S. labor market. Stone speaks with Deirdre Bolton on Bloomberg Television’s “InsideTrack.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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2010 Redux: Another Forgettable Year For Developers and Construction Firms

December 30, 2010

The industry will remember 2010 as the slowest year on record for overall commercial building construction starts and deliveries. But the last couple of quarters have brought welcome signs of activity in plans to build apartments and new supply in well-positioned niche sectors — and even a few high-profile retail and mixed-use projects in major metros across the U.S. moved forward. One example of 2010′s trajectory is the progress of the rebuilding…

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2010 Redux: Another Year Developers Would Rather Forget

December 30, 2010

The industry will remember 2010 as the slowest year on record for commercial building construction starts and deliveries. However, the last couple of quarters have brought welcome signs of activity in a few well-positioned niche sectors — and even some large, high-profile mixed-use developments in major metros across the U.S. One example of 2010′s trajectory is the progress of the rebuilding at at Ground Zero in lower Manhattan — likely the most…

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Video: Slim’s Pension Fund Lags ING, Citi With Treasury Bills

December 30, 2010

Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) — Billionaire Carlos Slim’s Grupo Financiero Inbursa SAB is paying the lowest return among Mexican pension funds by keeping more than 50 percent of assets in local government bills, missing out on the biggest rally in longer-term debt since 2006. Bloomberg’s Crayton Harrison reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: Burns Says U.S. Going `Up the Chain’ in Trading Probe

December 30, 2010

Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) — Douglas Burns, a formal federal prosecutor, speaks the arrest of Winifred Jiau, a former Primary Global Research LLC expert-networking consultant, as part of a national probe of insider trading. Jiao was charged by U.S. prosecutors in Manhattan with selling inside information to portfolio managers at three unidentified hedge funds. Burns speaks with Deirdre Bolton and Jon Erlichman on Bloomberg Television’s “InsideTrack.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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Looking at the Trade Potential of EURUSD, GBPUSD and the Rest of the Majors

December 30, 2010

Looking at the Trade Potential of EURUSD, GBPUSD and the Rest of the Majors

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Guest Commentary: Rising Rates Reveal Debt Reality

December 30, 2010

Guest Commentary: Rising Rates Reveal Debt Reality

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A Quick Turnaround on GBPUSD, Now on to a Few New Setups

December 30, 2010

A Quick Turnaround on GBPUSD, Now on to a Few New Setups

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2nd China Safe And Sustainable Packaging Summit 2011 To Be Held In March In Hangzhou

December 30, 2010

2nd China Safe And Sustainable Packaging Summit 2011 To Be Held In March In Hangzhou

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3rd China International Insurance Summit 2011 To Be Held In March In Beijing

December 30, 2010

3rd China International Insurance Summit 2011 To Be Held In March In Beijing

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China Mining Club to Open Its First Investment Salon

December 30, 2010

China Mining Club to Open Its First Investment Salon

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U.S stocks plummeted through midday…

December 30, 2010

U.S stocks plummeted through midday…

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New Years Taking its Toll on the Forex Market

December 30, 2010

New Years Taking its Toll on the Forex Market

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New Years Taking its Toll on the Forex Market

December 30, 2010

New Years Taking its Toll on the Forex Market

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Sterling Finding Support at Former Congestion, Increasing Upside Risks

December 30, 2010

Sterling Finding Support at Former Congestion, Increasing Upside Risks

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Sterling Finding Support at Former Congestion, Increasing Upside Risks

December 30, 2010

Sterling Finding Support at Former Congestion, Increasing Upside Risks

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Australian Market Report of December 30, 2010: PanAust (ASX:PNA) Reported Sales Increase From Phu Kham Copper-Gold Operation in Laos

December 30, 2010

Australian Market Report of December 30, 2010: PanAust (ASX:PNA) Reported Sales Increase From Phu Kham Copper-Gold Operation in Laos

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Buccaneer Energy Limited (ASX:BCC) Release Netherland Sewell Reserve Report For Southern Cross Unit

December 30, 2010

Buccaneer Energy Limited (ASX:BCC) Release Netherland Sewell Reserve Report For Southern Cross Unit

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The last data release of 2010 by the U.S economy

December 30, 2010

The last data release of 2010 by the U.S economy

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EU stocks closed in red…

December 30, 2010

EU stocks closed in red…

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USD/CAD’s Failed Test of Parity is Creating Ideal Scalping Environment

December 30, 2010

USD/CAD’s Failed Test of Parity is Creating Ideal Scalping Environment

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South Korean current account surplus narrowed for the first time in November

December 30, 2010

South Korean current account surplus narrowed for the first time in November

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 Europe celebrates year-end holidays with concerns

December 30, 2010
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Volatility in markets ahead of the end of 2010

December 30, 2010

Volatility in markets ahead of the end of 2010

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The US dollar continues its falling versus major currencies 

December 30, 2010

The US dollar continues its falling versus major currencies

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Swiss Franc Posts More Record Highs in Thin Trade; Looking to Buy USD/CHF

December 30, 2010

Swiss Franc Posts More Record Highs in Thin Trade; Looking to Buy USD/CHF

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How Much Have Things Really Changed?

December 30, 2010

How Much Have Things Really Changed?

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USD Index Painting A Different and More Calming Picture into Year End

December 30, 2010

USD Index Painting A Different and More Calming Picture into Year End

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FOREX: Euro Threatened as Italian CDS Spreads Rise Ahead of Bond Auction

December 30, 2010

FOREX: Euro Threatened as Italian CDS Spreads Rise Ahead of Bond Auction

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