Thursday, February 2, 2012

Gold, Silver Rising on Jobs Data

Strong gains in gold and silver were sending most mining stocks higher Thursday
morning, though NovaGold Resources was down on an equity offering announcement

Todays Gold price per ounce; Spot gold price per gram; Spot silver price per ounce; Price of Gold Silver News Today

Gold Price per ounce and Silver Price Per Ounce Trending News Today: Gold and
Silver price trends were posting higher at the mid-day mark of the last trading
session, and the trending continued through end of day close. The dollar rose
higher during the session which pressured gold, and the drop in jobless claims
pressured golds safe haven appeal. According to the Labor Department, U.S.
jobless claims fell to 367,000 for the week ended Jan. 28. On the flip side, the
Challenger, Gray & Christmas report revealed that planned job cuts in the U.S.
pushed higher by 28 percent in January. The volatility could breed uncertainty
and the uncertainty could increase interest in safe have positioning. Gold and
Silver Price per ounce rates: Both gold and silver contracts finished the last
session on the positive side of break-even. Gold for April delivery closed the
session higher by .56 percent at 1759.30 per troy ounce. Silver contract
finished the last session higher by 1.09 percent at 34.18 per troy ounce. Spot
gold price per gram and spot silver price per ounce trends: After last session
close and prior to todays opening bell, both spot gold price per gram trends and
spot silver price per ounce trends were tracking positively. Spot gold price per
gram posted higher by .30 at 56.47 and spot silver price per ounce was higher by
.36 and posted at 34.17. Camillo Zucari

Todays DJIA Dow Jones Industrial Average Index, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Index; Stock Market Investing News Today

U.S. market News; DJIA, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Trends Today: The primary U.S. stock
index composites continued mixed trending during Thursdays trading session. At
the halfway point, the DJIA was red, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 were posting
green. All indices were tracking upward at the mid-day mark though due, in part,
to comments made by Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke. Economic data last
session was mixed. The U.S. Labor Department reported that new jobless claims
for the week ending January 28 fell by approximately 12,000 to 367,000. This
mark was a bit weaker than what some analysts were anticipating. The Labor
Department also revealed that labor productivity increased during the fourth
quarter at an annual rate of .7 percent. The Challenger Gray, and Christmas
report revealed that U.S. companies cut 53,486 jobs in January. This data
represented an increase of over 25 percent when compared to the number of jobs
shed in the previous month. Indices were mixed as economic news posted were also
a mixed bag. Trends began to track higher during the last session after Bernanke
spoke about the state of the economy. He reported that progress was observable
but that the pace was slow and frustrating. He reiterated the Feds decision to
keep interest rates low and also said that if the economy begins to falter, the
Feds will step in to ease. Investors received a shot of confidence based on
Bernankes comments. Index Close Marks Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq, S&P
500 Today: Ultimately, the primary index composites finished the session mixed.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed lower by .09 percent. The Nasdaq
finished the session green by .40 percent at 2,859.68. The S&P 500 finished the
session higher by .11 percent at 1,325.54. All attention now turns to key jobs
data due this day. Frank Matto

The Gold Price Gained $9.70 to Close at $1,756.80

XCSFDHG46767FHJHJF

DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Gold Price Close Today : 1,756.80 Change : 9.70 or 0.6% Silver Price Close Today : 3415.00 Change : 37.00 cents or 1.1% Platinum Price Close Today : 1,627.30 Change : 6.70 or 0.4% Palladium Price Close Today : 707.25 Change : 10.95 or 1.5% Gold Silver Ratio Today : 51.44 Change : -0.29 or 0.99% Dow Industrial : 12,716.46 Change : 83.55 or 0.7% US Dollar Index : 78.92 Change : -0.39 or -0.5% Franklin Sanders has not published any commentary today, if he posts commentary later in the day it will be posted here. Argentum et aurum comparenda sunt — – Gold and silver must be bought. – Franklin Sanders, The Moneychanger The-MoneyChanger.com © 2012, The Moneychanger. May not be republished in any form, including electronically, without our express permission. To avoid confusion, please remember that the comments above have a very short time horizon. Always invest with the primary trend. Gold’s primary trend is up, targeting at least $3,130.00; silver’s primary is up targeting 16:1 gold/silver ratio or $195.66; stocks’ primary trend is down, targeting Dow under 2,900 and worth only one ounce of gold; US$ or US$-denominated assets, primary trend down; real estate bubble has burst, primary trend down. WARNING AND DISCLAIMER. Be advised and warned: Do NOT use these commentaries to trade futures contracts. I don’t intend them for that or write them with that short term trading outlook. I write them for long-term investors in physical metals. Take them as entertainment, but not as a timing service for futures. NOR do I recommend investing in gold or silver Exchange Trade Funds (ETFs). Those are NOT physical metal and I fear one day one or another may go up in smoke. Unless you can breathe smoke, stay away. Call me paranoid, but the surviving rabbit is wary of traps. NOR do I recommend trading futures options or other leveraged paper gold and silver products. These are not for the inexperienced. NOR do I recommend buying gold and silver on margin or with debt. What DO I recommend? Physical gold and silver coins and bars in your own hands. One final warning: NEVER insert a 747 Jumbo Jet up your nose.



Gold Price "Volatile" But "Inflationary Distortions" Add to Investment Appeal as Indian & Chinese Gold Demand Rises - 2 February 2012

The Gold Price slipped 0.5% from a new 8-week high Thursday lunchtime
in London, while global stock markets stalled after a 3-day rise and
commodities also pulled back.

The Euro fell from $1.32 for the third time this week after chief
finance minister Jean-Claude Juncker called new proposals for stemming
the currency zone's debt crisis – only agreed at a summit on Monday –
"largely insufficient".

The Gold Price for Euro investors today touched €43,900 per kilo, a
level breached only five times during the surge of summer last year.

Beijing meantime said China's full-year Gold Mining output in 2011 –
all of which was bought domestically, as exports are banned – hit a
record 361 tonnes, a rise of 5.9% on 2010.

China's 2011 gold imports have been estimated by Credit Suisse at 490
tonnes, perhaps twice the 2010 level.

So far in 2012, imports of Gold Bullion to India – the world's No.1
consumer – have been "significantly above average" reports UBS
strategist Edel Tully, despite last month's doubling of import duties.

The central bank of Vietnam said today it plans to "mobilize" private
gold holdings via "credit institutions" which would effectively
replace the private operations banned last year.

"For now, gold may well remain volatile," says Dirk Wiedmann, head of
investments at Rothschild Wealth Management, now running some €12
billion ($15.7bn) in client funds.

"[But] it is increasingly attractive as the only truly hard
currency...[Our] large positions in gold seek to preserve and grow the
real value of our clients' wealth."

"We can't put $100 trillion of credit in a system-wide mattress," says
Bill Gross, founder and co-manager of the giant Pimco bond-funds
group. "But [savers and creditors] can move in that direction by
delevering and refusing to extend maturities and duration."

Because interest rates cannot go down from zero, bond prices have
little room to rise, says Gross, and so "Zero-bound money may kill as
opposed to create credit.

"It may, as well, induce inflationary distortions that give a rise to
commodities and gold as store of value alternatives when there is
little value left in paper."

January's sharp rise in global stock markets, however, means that
"Strategists at the biggest banks are capitulating on their bearish
forecasts," reports Bloomberg today, citing a sharp reversal in
predictions and recommendations after last month's 7% jump in
emerging-economy equities.

"We have been increasing exposure to risk assets over the past six
weeks," says Andrew Cole, director of strategic policy for Baring
Asset Management's £9 billion multi-asset portfolios.

"We see a self-help cycle materialising" thanks to the European
Central Bank's long-term banking loans, Cole tells Investment Week
after buying £350m in Italian government bonds.

"Italy is not going to go bust and this is our way of getting exposure
to the improved liquidity."

"We believe that the 'risk off' attitude of investors which took hold
in the second-half of 2011 is largely over," agrees Angelos Demaskos,
chief investment officer of the £35.6 million Junior Gold Fund ($56m)
at Sector Investment Managers in London to Proactive Investors earlier
this week.

Anyone who "wanted to sell" junior Gold Mining stocks has already
sold, Demaskos believes, "and there is a very strong possibility they
will be re-rated to catch up with the underlying commodity."


Over the last 12 months, Sector Investment's Junior Gold Fund has lost
9.0% of its value, according to TrustNet.

The physical Gold Price has risen 29.7% in British Pound terms.

Silver Bullion has risen 11.9% over the last year.

"It's been a good month" for US Silver Investment demand, says Michael
Kramer of authorized US Mint distributor Manfra, Tordella & Brookes,
quoted by Kitco News and pointing to January as the second-strongest
monthly sales of Silver Bullion Eagle coins on record.

Silver Investment demand was "greatly" helped by the launch of new
2012 coins however, Kramer added.

"People always want the brand-new coins. So, January sales are always
pretty good."

Buying Gold or physical Silver Bullion today...?

GMCR Options Jump Before Earnings

Volume soared from 41,000 to 140,000, with investors looking very short-term --
mostly within the February series.

Claude Completes Acquisition of St. Eugene Mining

Claude Resources (CRJ.TSX, AMEX: CGR) reported the closing of its previously
announced acquisition of St. Eugene Mining Corporation Limited.

Starwood to Add Elite Perks for Top Guests

Starwood Hotels offering 24-hour check-in/check-out and "lifetime status," among
other perks, to target international business travelers.

5 Reasons Zuckerberg Is WRONG to Take Facebook Public

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's letter to prospective investors raises a few big
questions about the social media giant's decision to go public.

5 Bond Funds That Make Sense

Your best bet is to whip up your own custom blend of bonds. Here are 6 bond
funds that would make tasty additions to anyone's recipe.

Micron CEO Appleton Dies in Plane Crash

Micron (MU) CEO Steve Appleton died at age 51 after a Friday morning plane crash
in Boise, Idaho.

Friday Apple Rumors: Apple Loses Patent Case for 3G Devices in Germany

A patent challenge by Motorola forces Apple to pull its 3G wireless devices in
Germany, but a licensing agreement returns the devices to store shelves.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) Awards Injection System License

XCSFDHG46767FHJHJF

tdp2664 E money daily Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) has awarded a license for a steam injection system and production method. Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) Awards Injection System License The US based oil giant Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) has awarded the first license for its patented steam injection system and production method to Baker Hughes to improve the efficiency of in-situ oil sands projects. Sara Ortwein, ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM)'s Upstream Research Company president said, "We have demonstrated that our technology can improve the economics and the environmental performance of oil sands projects. This is one of several significant technologies we have developed over the past five decades for improving oil sands production." Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:XOM) shares were at 83.97 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 10.3% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:XOM) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Hold Mean recommendation: 2.13 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 2.2 Zack’s Rank: 3 out of 19 in the industry



5 Reasons Zuckerberg Is WRONG to Take Facebook Public

XCSFDHG46767FHJHJF

tdp2664 InvestorPlace Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s letter to prospective investors raises a few big questions about the social media giant’s decision to go public.



Top 10 U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks with Highest Short Interest: TSL, FSIN, LDK, VIT, HMIN, SINA, MR, SOHU, SPRD, FMCN (Feb 02, 2012)

XCSFDHG46767FHJHJF

tdp2664 China Analyst Below are the top 10 U.S.-listed Chinese stocks with the highest short interest as a percentage of total shares outstanding. Stocks with very low market caps are excluded. Significant Short Covering can cause these stocks to rise sharply . Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL) has the 1st highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 19.6% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 3.57, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume. Fushi Copperweld, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSIN) has the 2nd highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 19.5% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 16.31, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume. LDK Solar Co., Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:LDK) has the 3rd highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 17.5% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 11.03, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume. VanceInfo Technologies Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:VIT) has the 4th highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 15.9% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 12.75, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume. Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:HMIN) has the 5th highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 14.4% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 15.87, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume. SINA Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:SINA) has the 6th highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 12.5% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 1.25, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume. Mindray Medical International Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:MR) has the 7th highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 11.5% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 17.11, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume. Sohu.com Inc. (NASDAQ:SOHU) has the 8th highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 11.3% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 3.19, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume. Spreadtrum Communications, Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:SPRD) has the 9th highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 11.3% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 1.78, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume. Focus Media Holding Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) has the 10th highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 10.0% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 4.3, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume.



5 Bond Funds That Make Sense

XCSFDHG46767FHJHJF

tdp2664 InvestorPlace Your best bet is to whip up your own custom blend of bonds. Here are 6 bond funds that would make tasty additions to anyone’s recipe.



Clean Fracking, Solid History Makes Halliburton a Must-Buy

Halliburton is a leader in moving toward clean fracking solutions, benefits from
stabilizing natural gas and oil prices and has a solid, long-term history.

Apple’s Growing Team of Gaming Industry Insiders

With a former Xbox Live chief added to Apple's executive lineup, some
observers suspect a big play in gaming is underway.

Scandinavian ETFs: We’ve Gotten Too Niche

Every conceivable investment theme under the sun now has an ETF that tracks it,
but don't expect all these funds to last. Here's a list of the dead -- or dying.

Too Much Green on Green Mountain

Green Mountain proved its critics wrong for the latest quarter. But can the
company keep up the growth, or are the shorts still right?

Overreacting to a Prostate Cancer Drug?

Medivation shares are soaring on positive test results. But investors may be
getting ahead of reality here.

Today’s Oil Price Per Barrel Gas Price per Gallon; Light Crude Oil Prices and Gas Prices News Today

Oil Price Global News Oil Sector Today: Oil prices continued to track higher as
the propaganda relating to oil sanctions from the West remained newsworthy last
session. Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini warned again that the West,
specifically the U.S., would suffer irreparable damage to associated interests
if the oil sanctions continue, and/or if strikes are carried out against
perceived Iranian nuclear sites. These words were the most potent posting via
the Iranian leader and officials are becoming more concerned that hostility may
be drawing nearer. The volatility associated with the situation continues to
push oil prices. Oil Prices and Gas Price Close Review Last Session: Light Crude
Oil for March delivery finished the last session higher by 1.54 percent and
posted a close price at 97.84 per barrel. One month change analysis for Light
Crude oil price trend-line is currently negative by approximately 5.34 percent.
March contract Heating Oil finished the final trading session of the week higher
by 2.01 percent at 3.11 per gallon. Natural Gas March contract closed lower by
2.15 percent at 2.50 per million BTUs. Unleaded Gas closed the session green by
1.59 percent at 2.91 per gallon. Camillo Zucari

Spirit’s New $2 Fee Prompts Bickering over DOT Regulations

Spirit Airlines says its $2-per-ticket up-charge is necessary to compensate for
a DOT rule that allows passengers to cancel reservations without penalty.

Staples vs. Office Depot: 1 Buy, 1 Short

The winner of the "Great Office Supply Smackdown" is a growing company with
solid financials and great free cash flow.

3 Great Free Tax Filing Programs

A quick look at free tax software solutions.

5 Breakout Retail Stocks for February

When a recovery is on the way, the retail sector outperforms -- expect these
stocks to boom during the next month.

Can Kazuo Hirai Navigate Sony’s Sea of Red?

Sony's new CEO, Kazuo Hirai, is a company veteran unafraid to shake things up,
but he faces major challenges as he tries to return Sony to profitability.

Bankrupt Kodak Wants Out of $4M Oscars Theater Deal

Eastman Kodak is looking to weasel its way out of a$4 million-a-year contract to
have its name on the Hollywood theater that hosts the Oscars.

Top 10 Best-Rated Real Estate Stocks: BAM, CBG, WD, AEC, TRNO, HPP, JLL, CRIC, FCE.A, BPO (Feb 02, 2012)

Below are the top 10 best-rated Real Estate stocks, based on the percentage of
positive ratings by brokerage analysts. One Chinese company (CRIC) is on the
list. Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (USA) (NYSE:BAM) is the first best-rated
stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 91% of the 11
brokerage analysts covering it. CBRE Group Inc (NYSE:CBG) is the second
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 86% of
the 7 brokerage analysts covering it. Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (NYSE:WD) is the
third best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by
80% of the 5 brokerage analysts covering it. Associated Estates Realty
Corporation (NYSE:AEC) is the fourth best-rated stock in this segment of the
market. It is rated positively by 75% of the 8 brokerage analysts covering it.
Terreno Realty Corporation (NYSE:TRNO) is the fifth best-rated stock in this
segment of the market. It is rated positively by 75% of the 4 brokerage analysts
covering it. Hudson Pacific Properties Inc (NYSE:HPP) is the sixth best-rated
stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 67% of the 6
brokerage analysts covering it. Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE:JLL) is
the seventh best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated
positively by 63% of the 8 brokerage analysts covering it. China Real Estate
Information Corp (NASDAQ:CRIC) is the eighth best-rated stock in this segment of
the market. It is rated positively by 60% of the 5 brokerage analysts covering
it. Forest City Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:FCE.A) is the ninth best-rated stock in
this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 60% of the 5 brokerage
analysts covering it. Brookfield Office Properties Inc. (NYSE:BPO) is the 10th
best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 50% of
the 18 brokerage analysts covering it.

Starwood to Add Elite Perks for Top Guests

XCSFDHG46767FHJHJF

tdp2664 InvestorPlace Starwood Hotels offering 24-hour check-in/check-out and “lifetime status,” among other perks, to target international business travelers.



Claude Completes Acquisition of St. Eugene Mining

XCSFDHG46767FHJHJF

DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Claude Resources (CRJ.TSX, AMEX: CGR) reported the closing of its previously announced acquisition of St. Eugene Mining Corporation Limited.



Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) To Cut Workforce

XCSFDHG46767FHJHJF

tdp2664 E money daily Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has scheduled cuts of about 200 jobs. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) To Cut Workforce Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is said to be reorganizing its marketing department. As part of the reorganization, the software giant is set to lay off 200 employees. The restructuring aims to streamline job responsibilities and eliminate duplication. A Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) spokesman, said that, "Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is taking steps to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our marketing, and to strengthen career paths for marketers at Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). The changes better align Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s resources with our business needs and clarify roles across the marketing function". Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) company shares are currently standing at 29.89. Price History Last Price: 29.89 52 Week Low / High: 23.65 / 30.05 50 Day Moving Average: 26.7 6 Month Price Change %: 10.2% 12 Month Price Change %: 6.5%



GMCR Options Jump Before Earnings

XCSFDHG46767FHJHJF

tdp2664 InvestorPlace Volume soared from 41,000 to 140,000, with investors looking very short-term — mostly within the February series.



Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Expanding Offers Offering

XCSFDHG46767FHJHJF

tdp2664 E money daily Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Offers has expanded deals to five more cities. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Expanding Offers Offering According to reports, Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Offers has enhanced its presence in the US. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Offers provides deals now from LocalWineEvents, CrowdSavings, and SpaRahRah in Washington DC, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Long Beach, New York and San Francisco too. Peet Sasaki, a Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Offers software engineer, said that, "These partners join Google's growing roster of specialized deal providers that promote their deals through the Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Offers platform. Our new partners help us bring a greater variety of unique deals to Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Offers customers, giving you more reasons to treat yourself and your friends to a great deal". Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) shares were at 580.83 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 0.3% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.23 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.19 Zack’s Rank: 9 out of 28 in the industry



Top 10 U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks with Highest Short Interest: TSL, FSIN, LDK, VIT, HMIN, SINA, MR, SOHU, SPRD, FMCN (Feb 02, 2012)

Below are the top 10 U.S.-listed Chinese stocks with the highest short interest
as a percentage of total shares outstanding. Stocks with very low market caps
are excluded. Significant Short Covering can cause these stocks to rise sharply
. Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL) has the 1st highest short interest in
this segment of the market. Its short interest is 19.6% of its total shares
outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 3.57, calculated as current short interest
divided by average daily volume. Fushi Copperweld, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSIN) has the
2nd highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is
19.5% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 16.31, calculated as
current short interest divided by average daily volume. LDK Solar Co., Ltd (ADR)
(NYSE:LDK) has the 3rd highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its
short interest is 17.5% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is
11.03, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume.
VanceInfo Technologies Inc.(ADR) (NYSE:VIT) has the 4th highest short interest
in this segment of the market. Its short interest is 15.9% of its total shares
outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 12.75, calculated as current short interest
divided by average daily volume. Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc. (ADR)
(NASDAQ:HMIN) has the 5th highest short interest in this segment of the market.
Its short interest is 14.4% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover
is 15.87, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume.
SINA Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:SINA) has the 6th highest short interest in this
segment of the market. Its short interest is 12.5% of its total shares
outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 1.25, calculated as current short interest
divided by average daily volume. Mindray Medical International Ltd (ADR)
(NYSE:MR) has the 7th highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its
short interest is 11.5% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is
17.11, calculated as current short interest divided by average daily volume.
Sohu.com Inc. (NASDAQ:SOHU) has the 8th highest short interest in this segment
of the market. Its short interest is 11.3% of its total shares outstanding. Its
Days to Cover is 3.19, calculated as current short interest divided by average
daily volume. Spreadtrum Communications, Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:SPRD) has the 9th
highest short interest in this segment of the market. Its short interest is
11.3% of its total shares outstanding. Its Days to Cover is 1.78, calculated as
current short interest divided by average daily volume. Focus Media Holding
Limited (ADR) (NASDAQ:FMCN) has the 10th highest short interest in this segment
of the market. Its short interest is 10.0% of its total shares outstanding. Its
Days to Cover is 4.3, calculated as current short interest divided by average
daily volume.

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Expanding Offers Offering

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Offers has expanded deals to five more cities. Google
Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Expanding Offers Offering According to reports, Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) Offers has enhanced its presence in the US. Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) Offers provides deals now from LocalWineEvents, CrowdSavings, and
SpaRahRah in Washington DC, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Long Beach, New York
and San Francisco too. Peet Sasaki, a Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Offers software
engineer, said that, "These partners join Google's growing roster of
specialized deal providers that promote their deals through the Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) Offers platform. Our new partners help us bring a greater variety
of unique deals to Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Offers customers, giving you more
reasons to treat yourself and your friends to a great deal". Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) shares were at 580.83 at the end of the last days trading. Theres
been a 0.3% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months. Google Inc.
(NASDAQ:GOOG) Analyst Advice Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean
recommendation: 1.23 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3 Months Ago: 1.19 Zacks
Rank: 9 out of 28 in the industry

Gold Price Holds Firm as Jobless Claims Fall

GOLD PRICE NEWS – The gold price hovered near unchanged Thursday at $1,747
per ounce amid relative calm in financial markets.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) To Cut Workforce

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has scheduled cuts of about 200 jobs.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) To Cut Workforce Microsoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:MSFT) is said to be reorganizing its marketing department. As part of
the reorganization, the software giant is set to lay off 200 employees. The
restructuring aims to streamline job responsibilities and eliminate duplication.
A Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) spokesman, said that, "Microsoft
Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is taking steps to improve the effectiveness and
efficiency of our marketing, and to strengthen career paths for marketers at
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). The changes better align Microsoft
Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s resources with our business needs and clarify
roles across the marketing function". Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) company
shares are currently standing at 29.89. Price History Last Price: 29.89 52 Week
Low / High: 23.65 / 30.05 50 Day Moving Average: 26.7 6 Month Price Change %:
10.2% 12 Month Price Change %: 6.5%

Claude Completes Acquisition of St. Eugene Mining

Claude Resources (CRJ.TSX, AMEX: CGR) reported the closing of its previously
announced acquisition of St. Eugene Mining Corporation Limited.

Todays Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA Index, Nasdaq Index, S&P 500 Index; Stock Market Investing News Today

XCSFDHG46767FHJHJF

dow2664 Stock Market Trends; DJIA, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Today: After closing the last several trading sessions of January on a weaker note, the primary U.S. indices climbed higher during the opening trading session of February. Although the DJIA , as well as the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 finished the month of January higher overall, the last week’s worth of sessions were mixed. Investors were happy to see the trends climb higher as February opened. Economic date during the session was mixed however. Economic News Posts Today: Economic news posting in the U.S. last session was mixed again. According to the ADP report, companies added 170,000 jobs in January which ended up being weaker than what analysts were expecting. In addition to this negatively skewed report, the Institute for Supply Management’s index of manufacturing activity posted at 54.1 last month and this was several tenths below the expected estimates. Adding to the mixed bag of reports was the data that reflected a rise in U.S. construction spending. The Commerce Department said that building outlays rose by almost three times that which was expected. Ultimately, the market found positive ground during the session and the positive trends were viewed as an extension of the overall gains marked in January. Today’s Trends for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Close Review: All three primary index composites tracked positively during the opening session of February. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the last session higher by .66 percent at 12,716.46. The Nasdaq finished the last session higher by 1.22 percent at 2,848.27. The S&P 500 closed the last session higher by .89 percent at 1,324.09. Frank Matto



Todays Gold price per ounce spot gold price per gram; Price of Gold and Silver Spot per ounce News

XCSFDHG46767FHJHJF

dow2664 Gold and Silver Price Market Review: Gold price and silver price per ounce trends followed the primary stock index composites in the U.S. higher during the last session of trading. Stock action was positive during the opening session of February and positive attention filtered over to the precious metal sector. The dollar fell versus the euro, British pound, and the Japanese yen during the opening trading session. The weakening dollar supported investor positioning with precious metal gold and silver. Precious metal gold price per ounce and silver price per ounce review: Gold contract for April delivery finished the opening trading session in February higher by .52 percent and posted a closing floor price at 1749.50 per troy ounce. Silver contract for March delivery finished the last session higher by 1,64 percent and posted a floor price at 33.81 per troy ounce. Spot gold price per gram and spot silver price per ounce trending news: After last session close and prior to today’s session open, spot gold and spot silver price trend-lines were tracking positively. Spot gold price per gram was positive by .37 at 56.24. Spot silver price per ounce was positive by .55 at 33.81. Camillo Zucari



Gold and Silver Started off the Month Rising –Recap February 1

XCSFDHG46767FHJHJF

DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Natural gas prices started the month on a negative note as they have sharply declined again. Crude oil was also traded down during yesterday’s trading. On the other hand precious metals rallied from their slowdown as gold and silver prices increased on Wednesday. The Euro rallied from its decline on Tuesday and slightly appreciated yesterday against the U.S dollar; other exchange rates including the Australian dollar also rose. Here is a summary of the developments of precious metals and energy commodities for February 1st, 2012: Precious Metals: Gold price increased again on Wednesday by 0.52% to $1,749.5; Silver price also traded up by 1.52% to $33.81. During the week, gold rose by 0.8% and silver by 0.1%.



Will It Pay to Get Aggressive Today?

XCSFDHG46767FHJHJF

tdp2664 InvestorPlace Taking long positions now may be rewarded, but the market is extremely overbought.



Gold & Silver Prices – Daily Outlook February 2

XCSFDHG46767FHJHJF

DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Gold and silver were traded up on the first day of the month, even though other commodities such as crude oil were traded down. Yesterday the Euro and Australian dollar also appreciated against the U.S. dollar. Currently price of gold is rising. Today, Ben Bernanke will testify in the House of Representatives and the U.S. unemployment claims weekly update will be published.



Gold, Silver Advance on Manufacturing Data

Silver was outpacing gold significantly Wednesday morning, sending the iShares
Silver Trust and a host of silver mining stocks up with it.

Todays Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA Index, Nasdaq Index, S&P 500 Index; Stock Market Investing News Today

Stock Market Trends; DJIA, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Today: After closing the last
several trading sessions of January on a weaker note, the primary U.S. indices
climbed higher during the opening trading session of February. Although the DJIA
, as well as the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 finished the month of January higher
overall, the last weeks worth of sessions were mixed. Investors were happy to
see the trends climb higher as February opened. Economic date during the session
was mixed however. Economic News Posts Today: Economic news posting in the U.S.
last session was mixed again. According to the ADP report, companies added
170,000 jobs in January which ended up being weaker than what analysts were
expecting. In addition to this negatively skewed report, the Institute for
Supply Managements index of manufacturing activity posted at 54.1 last month and
this was several tenths below the expected estimates. Adding to the mixed bag of
reports was the data that reflected a rise in U.S. construction spending. The
Commerce Department said that building outlays rose by almost three times that
which was expected. Ultimately, the market found positive ground during the
session and the positive trends were viewed as an extension of the overall gains
marked in January. Todays Trends for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq,
S&P 500 Close Review: All three primary index composites tracked positively
during the opening session of February. The Dow Jones Industrial Average
finished the last session higher by .66 percent at 12,716.46. The Nasdaq
finished the last session higher by 1.22 percent at 2,848.27. The S&P 500 closed
the last session higher by .89 percent at 1,324.09. Frank Matto

Todays Gold price per ounce spot gold price per gram; Price of Gold and Silver Spot per ounce News

Gold and Silver Price Market Review: Gold price and silver price per ounce
trends followed the primary stock index composites in the U.S. higher during the
last session of trading. Stock action was positive during the opening session of
February and positive attention filtered over to the precious metal sector. The
dollar fell versus the euro, British pound, and the Japanese yen during the
opening trading session. The weakening dollar supported investor positioning
with precious metal gold and silver. Precious metal gold price per ounce and
silver price per ounce review: Gold contract for April delivery finished the
opening trading session in February higher by .52 percent and posted a closing
floor price at 1749.50 per troy ounce. Silver contract for March delivery
finished the last session higher by 1,64 percent and posted a floor price at
33.81 per troy ounce. Spot gold price per gram and spot silver price per ounce
trending news: After last session close and prior to todays session open, spot
gold and spot silver price trend-lines were tracking positively. Spot gold price
per gram was positive by .37 at 56.24. Spot silver price per ounce was positive
by .55 at 33.81. Camillo Zucari

Top 10 Best-Performing NASDAQ Stocks in January: INHX, IDIX, DNDN, GTXI, NFLX, ILMN, REGN, IPGP, MITI, ASIA

Below are the top 10 best-performing stocks in the NASDAQ Composite index for
the past month. One Chinese company (ASIA) is on the list. Inhibitex, Inc.
(NASDAQ:INHX) is the 1st best-performing stock last month in this segment of the
market. It was up 133.3% for the month. It is up 133.3% year-to-date. Idenix
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDIX) is the 2nd best-performing stock last month
in this segment of the market. It was up 79.9% for the month. It is up 79.9%
year-to-date. Dendreon Corporation (NASDAQ:DNDN) is the 3rd best-performing
stock last month in this segment of the market. It was up 78.7% for the month.
It is up 78.7% year-to-date. GTx, Inc. (NASDAQ:GTXI) is the 4th best-performing
stock last month in this segment of the market. It was up 74.1% for the month.
It is up 74.1% year-to-date. Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is the 5th
best-performing stock last month in this segment of the market. It was up 73.5%
for the month. It is up 73.5% year-to-date. Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) is the
6th best-performing stock last month in this segment of the market. It was up
70.1% for the month. It is up 70.1% year-to-date. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals,
Inc. (NASDAQ:REGN) is the 7th best-performing stock last month in this segment
of the market. It was up 63.9% for the month. It is up 63.9% year-to-date. IPG
Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:IPGP) is the 8th best-performing stock last month
in this segment of the market. It was up 55.9% for the month. It is up 55.9%
year-to-date. Micromet Inc. (NASDAQ:MITI) is the 9th best-performing stock last
month in this segment of the market. It was up 52.0% for the month. It is up
52.0% year-to-date. AsiaInfo-Linkage, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASIA) is the 10th
best-performing stock last month in this segment of the market. It was up 51.1%
for the month. It is up 51.1% year-to-date.

Gold and Silver Started off the Month Rising –Recap February 1

Natural gas prices started the month on a negative note as they have sharply
declined again. Crude oil was also traded down during yesterdays trading. On the
other hand precious metals rallied from their slowdown as gold and silver prices
increased on Wednesday. The Euro rallied from its decline on Tuesday and
slightly appreciated yesterday against the U.S dollar; other exchange rates
including the Australian dollar also rose. Here is a summary of the developments
of precious metals and energy commodities for February 1st, 2012: Precious
Metals: Gold price increased again on Wednesday by 0.52% to $1,749.5; Silver
price also traded up by 1.52% to $33.81. During the week, gold rose by 0.8% and
silver by 0.1%.

Gold & Silver Prices – Daily Outlook February 2

Gold and silver were traded up on the first day of the month, even though other
commodities such as crude oil were traded down. Yesterday the Euro and
Australian dollar also appreciated against the U.S. dollar. Currently price of
gold is rising. Today, Ben Bernanke will testify in the House of Representatives
and the U.S. unemployment claims weekly update will be published.

LinkWithin

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...