HARP 2.0 Revisited: Pros and Cons of the Program
The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) is a program specially developed for home owners whose houses have lost value in the last few years and have not managed to get a refinance mortgage.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (GIII, CEDC, JBLU, BRCM, STX, CLWR, GTXI, APEI, WLBC, CMED)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: G-III Apparel Group, Central European Distribution, JetBlue Airways, Broadcom, and Seagate Technology. The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Clearwire, GTX, American Public Education, Western Liberty Bancorp, and China Medical Technologies.
LG Nitro HD vs. Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket: It’s All About the Customers’ Choice
The LG Nitro HD smartphone, made available on AT&T's networks on Sunday, is expected to face immense pressure from Samsung's Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, which, along with the HTC Vivid will be the first AT&T 4G LTE-capable smartphones.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (CLWR, FSLR, MRVL, GOLD, YHOO, VRA, FNFG, WYNN, EZCH, VOD)
The top pre-market NASDAQ stock market gainers are: Clearwire, First Solar, Marvell Technology Group, Randgold Resources and Yahoo. The top pre-market NASDAQ sock market losers are: Vera Bradley, First Niagara Financial Group, Wynn Resorts, EZchip Semiconductor and Vodafone Group.
Video Streaming: Verizon's Potential Entry May Hurt Netflix
According to Jeffries, Verizon Communications Inc.'s (NYSE: VZ) standalone video streaming service, which is expected to launch in 2012, could be another potential competitor for Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX).
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (MIND, CMED, MLNK, CLWR, CRZO, GSM, FNFG, PLAB, VRA, SAIA)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Mitcham Industries, China Medical Technologies, ModusLink Global Solutions, Clearwire, and Carrizo Oil & Gas. The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Globe Specialty Metals, First Niagara Financial Group, Photronics, Vera Bradley, and Saia.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (ARMH, VOD, RIMM, MSFT, INTC, CMED, CLWR, SPIL, BGCP, ASML)
The top pre-market NASDAQ stock market gainers are: ARM Holdings, Vodafone Group, Research In Motion, Microsoft, and Intel. The top pre-market NASDAQ stock market losers are: China Medical Technologies, Clearwire, Siliconware Precision Industries, BGC Partners, and ASML Holding.
Coal Retirements: Clean Air Act Regulations on Schedule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) compliance office appears to be preparing guidance for utilities to ask for an extension of the three-year deadline, FBR Capital Markets said in a note to clients.
Allot Communications Initiated at 'Buy' by Jefferies
Jefferies initiated coverage of Allot Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT) with a buy rating and a price target of $20.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (NATH, THOR, NLST, IRDM, DRYS, INAP, POWR, CLWR, BONT, PACB)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Nathan's Famous, Thoratec, Netlist, Iridium Communications, and DryShips. The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Internap Network Services, PowerSecure International, Clearwire, Bon-Ton Stores, and Pacific Biosciences of California.
Can LG Nitro HD Dwarf Samsung Galaxy S2?
LG Nitro HD smartphone, made available on AT&T Sunday, is expected to feel lots of burden from Samsung Galaxy S2, which is considered to be the best Android smartphone yet.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (AFFY, TLEO, PANL, DRYS, HERO, SPLS, HBAN, REGN, FSIN, RIMM)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Affymax, Taleo, Universal Display, DryShips, Hercules Offshore, Staples, and Huntington Bancshares. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Fushi Copperweld, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, and Research In Motion.
Western Digital's Recovery Much Faster Than Expected: Analyst
Western Digital Corp. (NYSE: WDC), on Thursday, provided an update on its financial outlook for the December quarter and the progress to date of its recovery effort in Thailand. Barclays Capital raised its price target on shares of Western Digital to $40 from $35, while reiterating its overweight rating.
SAP's Proposed Acquisition of SuccessFactors is a Bold Move: Analyst
SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) said its unit SAP America Inc. has agreed to buy all outstanding shares of SuccessFactors Inc. (NYSE: SFSF) for $40.00 per share in cash, representing an enterprise value of about $3.4 billion.
Nitro HD vs iPhone 4S: Will LG True HD Display be Enough to Overpower Apple’s Thunder?
AT&T said Monday that Nitro HD smartphone from LG would be made available through its stores and online from Dec. 4 for $249.99 with two-year contract. LG Nitro HD is expected fell immense pressure from Apple iPhone 4S.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (CLWR, LOGI, SINA, MRVL, LULU, EXEL, RIMM, STX, SHPGY, QGEN)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Clearwire, Logitech International, Sina, Marvell Technology Group, and Lululemon Athletica. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Exelixis, Seagate Technology, Research In Motion, Shire, and Qiagen.
Anthera Pharmaceuticals Upgraded at Wedbush Securities
Wedbush Securities upgraded its rating on shares of Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANTH) to outperform from neutral based on valuation. The brokerage raised its fair value estimate to $8 from $7.
U.S. Construction Spending Off to a Good Fourth Quarter Start
The U.S Department of Commerce released the construction spending index for the month of October. Total construction spending rose 0.8 percent in October, the third consecutive monthly increase.
Sanofi Discontinues Selling Authorized Generic Version of Lovenox
Sanofi SA (NYSE: SNY) said in a letter sent to customers dated Nov. 30 that it has discontinued selling the Authorized Generic version of Lovenox (Enoxaparin).
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (MITL, ZUMZ, BMTI, HOGS, PMCS, CLWR, VIAB, ANGI, EBIX, AVEO, AVGO, EQIX)
The top after-market NASDAQ stock market gainers are: Mitel Networks, Zumiez, BioMimetic Therapeutics, Zhongpin, PMC-Sierra, and Clearwire. The top after-market NASDAQ stock market losers are: Viacom, Angie's List, Ebix, AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Avago Technologies, and Equinix.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (LAVA, TSPT, YHOO, SPIL, MPEL, TEVA, LULU, ARMH, ASML, INTC, AMZN)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Magma Design Automation, Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Yahoo, Siliconware Precision Industries, and Melco Crown Entertainment. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Lululemon Athletica, ARM Holdings, ASML Holding, Intel, and Amazon.com.
Can California Exports Survive a Recession in Europe?
Wells Fargo Securities said California's wholesale trade, transport and export industries have been big beneficiaries of the growing wealth of Asia and growing demand from other countries, such as Canada and Mexico.
California Creating More Jobs but Risks Remain: Economist
Wells Fargo Securities said California's labor market has shown some encouraging signs of improvement over the past three months, though jobs creation for much of the year has been a hit-or-miss venture.
Key Takeaways from Salesforce.com's Cloudforce Event
Salesforce.com Inc. (NYSE: CRM) held its Cloudforce user event in New York City on Wednesday. The company formally launched its Social Marketing Cloud service and the AppExchange Mobile Site at the event.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (LAVA, TSPT, MRGE, YHOO, XIDE, SMTC, SONS, DGIT, PSEC, CTWS)
The top after-market NASDAQ stock market gainers are: Magma Design Automation, Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Merge Healthcare, Yahoo and Exide Technologies. The top after-market NASDAQ stock market losers are: Semtech, Sonus Networks, Digital Generation, Prospect Capital and Connecticut Water Service.
California's Labor Market Woes Remain Vast, Deep: Economist
Wells Fargo Securities said there are still many signs that California's labor market remains deeply ill, despite the better job creation performance this year.
Never-Ending Saga of California's Housing Crisis
Wells Fargo Securities said the California housing market continues to struggle and is not yet ready to bolster California's economic rebound.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (CYTX, PRMW, FMCN, LOGI, GLNG, NLST, CENX, AONE, OVTI, BBEP)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Cytori Therapeutics, Primo Water, Focus Media Holding, Logitech International, Golar LNG, Netlist, Century Aluminum, and A123 Systems. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: OmniVision Technologies, and Breitburn Energy Partners.
Apple's Black Friday Sales Appear Solid: Analyst
Barclays Capital said its checks indicate that sales over Black Friday and Cyber Monday were quite solid for Apple Inc., largely in line with its expectations.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (LLEN, FIBK, MNTA, SGEN, AMLN, OVTI, SVNT, TCBI, SPPI, ARUN)
The top after-market NASDAQ stock market gainers are: L & L Energy, First Interstate Bancsystem, Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Seattle Genetics, and Amylin Pharmaceuticals. The top after-market NASDAQ stock market losers are: OmniVision Technologies, Savient Pharmaceuticals, Texas Capital BancShares, Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, and Aruba Networks.
