Market Gawk

United States Market and Economy

June 12th, 2007

Price-Action and Sentiment Analysis of Pier 1 Imports (PIR)

A daily feature available on SchaeffersResearch.com is ”Behind the Headlines.” Every day, we’ll focus on the day’s action of newsworthy stocks that are generating a lot of attention…(Read More)

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June 12th, 2007

Price-Action and Sentiment Analysis of U.S. Steel (X)

A daily feature available on SchaeffersResearch.com is ”Behind the Headlines.” Every day, we’ll focus on the day’s action of newsworthy stocks that are generating a lot of attention…(Read More)

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June 12th, 2007

Stocks Smacked by Rising Rates

Bond yields surged Tuesday amid heightened inflation fears

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June 12th, 2007

Dow Jones (DJ) Gives News Corp. (NWS) Chief a List of Demands

There’s been a new development today in the ongoing Bancroft/Murdoch soap opera that has captivated investors in recent months, as the Bancroft family - controlling stakeholders of Dow Jones & Co…(Read More)

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June 12th, 2007

Mortgage Rates A Drag For U.K. Banks

Stocks slide on outlook for rising interest costs.

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June 12th, 2007

CEO’s Plans Lift Pier 1

Shares of home furnishing retailer jump on hopes that its new chief executive’s plans can right the long-struggling company.

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June 12th, 2007

Market Spotlight: Chemicals (AP)

Prices have been strengthening for commodity chemicals recently, but several analysts say they still see specialty chemicals as the better investment.

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June 12th, 2007

Japanese Yen Could Gain If The BOJ Proves To Be Hawkish This Week (Daily FX)

BOJ - Ready To Jump On The Rate Hike Bandwagon? US Fed - Still Hawkish, But Still On Hold RBNZ - Full Of Surprises BOC - What Will Their Next Move Be?

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June 12th, 2007

Dollar Little Moved With Data And The Promise Of Renewed Trade Debate Around The Bend (Daily FX)

The dollar traced out its second session of tight ranges in the majors as market participants dismissed low level economic indicators to prepare for tomorrow?s action. With a retail sales indicator, the semiannual report on foreign exchange policy and a new bill on trade policies all expected tomorrow, there is a lot on dollar traders? plates.

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June 12th, 2007

A Sentiment and Technical Look at Merrill Lynch (MER)

So, I’ve been out of the S+ rotation for a few weeks, but I haven’t forgotten about a couple reader requests I received during my last tour on our premium section…(Read More)

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