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Obama Condemns West Bank Killings Ahead Of Middle East Peace Talks
President Barack Obama Wednesday strongly condemned the shooting deaths of four Israelis in the West Bank Tuesday. Obama, speaking after a meeting with Israeli...
US 'Operation New Dawn' Begins In Iraq With Change Of Command
A military change-of-command ceremony in Baghdad on Wednesday, which U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden termed as "the start of a different chapter in the relationship...
US Condemns Afghan School Children's Poisoning
The United States has expressed deep concern over the recent poisoning of Afghan school children and the killings of an election candidate and campaigners of...

POLITICS

Independent Bud Chiles Drops Out Of Florida Gubernatorial Race
Bud Chiles is dropping his independent bid in the Florida gubernatorial race and throwing his support behind Democrat Alex Sink in what will now be a....
Poll Shows Cuomo With Big Leads Over Either GOP Candidate
New York's Democratic Attorney General Andrew Cuomo holds big leads over either of his Republican rivals in the New York gubernatorial race, according to....
Americans Think Republicans Better At Dealing With Most Key Issues
Americans think Republicans in Congress would do a better job handling most key election issues than Democrats in Congress, according to the results of a....

ECONOMICS

Factory Orders Show Modest Rebound In July
After reporting two consecutive monthly decreases in orders for manufactured goods, the Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing a modest increase...
ECB Extends Emergency Lending Measures For Banks
Eurozone interest rates remain appropriate, European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet reiterated on Thursday. The central bank extended its unlimited liquidity...
India's Apr-July Fiscal Deficit Down 42%, Courtesy 3G Spectrum
The Indian Government's fiscal deficit during April-July declined by 42 per cent to Rs.90,915 crore over the corresponding period of the preceding year, mainly...

Glen Beck, Al Sharpton Take Rallies To D.C. Glen Beck, Al Sharpton Take Rallies To D.C.  Tens of thousands gathered Saturday on the National Mall for a massive rally organized by Fox News personality Glenn Beck. Later, Rev. Al Sharpton and other civil rights activists staged their own rally and march.
 

REPORTS

Factory Orders Show Modest Rebound In July
After reporting two consecutive monthly decreases in orders for manufactured goods, the Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing a modest increase in orders in July, although the increase fell short of economist...
ECB Extends Emergency Lending Measures Into Next Year
European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet has decided to extend emergency lending measures into January, in order to secure the region's uneven economic recovery. In remarks made after the ECB announced its was keeping...
Dollar Sputters Ahead Of Jobless Claims
The dollar held its ground versus other major currencies Thursday morning ahead of another prelude to tomorrow's closely-watched monthly jobs report. Its been a rough week for the dollar, which has hovered near a recent 15-year...



TOP STORIES

Pending Home Sales Increase In July Following Recent Weakness
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Pending home sales showed a notable increase in the month of July, according to a report released by the National Association of Realtors on Thursday, with the increase coming on the heels of sharp drops in the months following the expiration of the homebuyer tax credit. NAR said its pending home sales index rose by 5.2 percent in July following a revised 2.8 percent decrease in June and a more substantial 29.9 percent drop in May.


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Burger King to be taken private by 3G Capital for $4 bln

Confirming market speculations, Burger King Holdings Inc., which became public in 2006, Thursday announced an acquisition deal with New York-based private equity firm 3G Capital. Under the deal, affiliates of 3G Capital will acquire the burger chain's shares for $24 per share or $4 billion, including the assumption of its debt. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this calendar year. Burger King's shares are currently trading up over 23% on the NYSE.


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TJX, Ross August Same-Store sales rise; Dillard's stays flat

Off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions TJX Companies, Inc. announced Thursday that sales for the month of August at store locations open at least for a year increased, but fell short of analysts' estimates. Sales for the month also grew from last year. Ross Stores, Inc. reported an increase in comparable store sales, while it stayed flat at Dillard's.

BREAKING NEWS

Mariner Oil Rig On Fire In Gulf In Mexico
9/2/2010 12:13:39 PM The Coast Guard is responding to a fire at a Mariner Energy rig off the coast of Louisiana. Helicopters from Houston and are reportedly en route to the shallow water platform 100 miles off the coast of Grand....
Denbury, Encore Energy Terminate Consideration Of Transactions Regarding Elk Basin Field - Update
9/2/2010 11:32:53 AM Independent oil and gas company Denbury Resources Inc. (DNR) said Thursday that the company and Encore Energy Partners LP (ENP) have terminated the previously announced consideration of a sale or other asset....
Family Dollar Q4 Comps Rise 6.1%; Net Sales Beat Analysts' View - Update
9/2/2010 8:05:53 AM Family Dollar Stores Inc. (FDO), an operator of self-service retail discount stores, Thursday reported higher comparable store sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010. Quarterly net sales rose 8%....
Saks August Comps Up 1% - Update
9/2/2010 11:20:21 AM Fashion retailer Saks Inc. (SKS) Thursday said its comparable store sales for the month of August rose 1% though impacted negatively by reduced levels of inventory clearance. The increase in comparable....
AOL Renews Search Alliance With Google For Next Five Years - Update
9/2/2010 11:19:41 AM Web service company AOL Inc. (AOL) Thursday said it has renewed its global search partnership with search giant Google Inc. (GOOG) for the next five years and intends to expand the alliance to mobile search and....

QUICK FACTS

Independent Advisory Firms Recommend A Vote "FOR" Allegheny Energy's Proposed Merger With FirstEnergy - Quick Facts
9/2/2010 12:27:34 PM Thursday, Allegheny Energy, Inc. (AYE) said that four independent proxy advisory firms have recommended that Allegheny Energy stockholders vote "FOR" the company's proposed merger with FirstEnergy Corp....
Boeing Projects $700 Bln Commercial Airplanes Market In North America - Quick Facts
9/2/2010 12:26:02 PM Boeing Co. (BA) said Thursday that it expects airlines in North America to take delivery of about 7,200 new airplanes over the next 20 years at an investment of $700 billion. New airplane deliveries...
Air Products To Supply On-site Air Separation Unit To Russian Petrochemical Company - Quick Facts
9/2/2010 12:24:15 PM Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (APD) said it has received a contract to supply a new on-site air separation unit to Voronezhsintezkauchuk, part of Russia and Eastern Europe's leading petrochemical company...
Humana Names Stephen Macias Market President For Specialty-product Business In Northern California - Quick Facts
9/2/2010 12:17:50 PM Humana Inc. (HUM) Thursday said it appointed Stephen Macias as market president for the company's specialty-product business in Northern California, effective immediately. In the new role, Macias would...
CIGNA Names Tom Dameron President And General Manager For CIGNA HealthCare - Quick Facts
9/2/2010 12:13:16 PM CIGNA Corp. (CI) said it appointed Tom Dameron as president and general manager for CIGNA HealthCare, mountain states region. Dameron serves as the senior leader, responsible for CIGNA's competitiveness...


MORNING BRIEF

Friday’s Jobs Report May Keep Mood Subdued
The major U.S. index futures are pointing to a slightly higher opening on Thursday, with sentiment reflecting tentativeness among traders despite the release of a report showing a modest decline in first time claims for unemployment benefits. In the face of economic evidence showing further softening...... (complete analysis)

U.S

Stocks Remain Largely On The Upside In Early Afternoon Trading - U.S. Commentary
A majority of stocks continue to post gains in early afternoon trading on Thursday, with some bright spots in the....
Major Averages Are Mixed But Stocks Remain Mostly Higher - U.S. Commentary
After staging a substantial rally in the previous session, stocks are seeing some further upside in morning trading....
Stocks Moving Mostly Higher As Traders Digest Data - U.S. Commentary
While buying interest has remained somewhat subdued, stocks have moved mostly higher in morning trading on....

CANADA

TSX Steady Above 12K As Gold, Financial Stocks Gain - Canadian Commentary
9/2/2010 11:37:19 AM Bay Street stocks were extending gains for a seventh session in mid-morning deals Thursday, with gold and financial stocks turning in particularly strong performances. However, gains were capped as traders turned cautious ahead of the key non-farm payroll report for August from south of the border Friday. The......
TSX May Struggle To Sustain Gains Thursday - Canadian Commentary
9/2/2010 9:29:16 AM Toronto stocks may struggle to sustain gains Thursday morning after advancing for the past six sessions. While commodities prices were almost flat, cues from the global equity markets were mixed. Most Asian markets ended higher and stocks in Europe were little changed after the ECB left its rates at......
Winning Streak Takes TSX Past 12,000 -- Canadian Commentary
9/1/2010 4:48:42 PM Toronto's main index rose for the sixth successive session Wednesday, to settle above the 12,000-mark for the first time since May. Investors breathed a sigh of relief following positive readings on manufacturing in the US and China, which rekindled hopes that the global economic recovery would not......

EUROPE

French Market Erases Early Losses
The French market erased early losses and is rising in afternoon trading Thursday. Sentiment was impacted by a slew....
German Market Marginally Down
The German market is falling in afternoon trading Thursday, ahead of the jobless claims from the U.S. Sentiment was....

ASIA-PACIFIC

Asian Markets Extend Gains On Wall Street Cues
Asian markets ended Thursday's trading session in positive territory lifted by smart rally in the US after....
Indian Market Ends Off Day's High
The Indian market failed to hold its initial gains on Thursday despite a rally on Wall Street overnight and notable....

Economic Calendar
DateIndicatorperiodCountry
9/2/2010 10:30:00 AMEIA Natural Gas Inventory (Cubic Feet)AUG 27 United States
9/2/2010 10:00:00 AMFactory Goods Orders (M-o-M)JUL United States
9/2/2010 10:00:00 AMFactory Goods Orders Ex. Defence (M-o-M)JUL United States
9/2/2010 10:00:00 AMFactory Goods Orders Ex. Transporation M-o-MJUL United States
9/2/2010 10:00:00 AMPending Home Sales IndexJUL United States
9/2/2010 8:30:00 AMContinuing ClaimsAUG 21 United States
9/2/2010 8:30:00 AMInitial Jobless ClaimsAUG 28 United States
9/2/2010 8:30:00 AMNon-Farm Productivity (Q-o-Q)Q2 F United States
9/2/2010 8:30:00 AMNon-Farm Productivity (Y-o-Y)Q2 F United States
9/2/2010 8:30:00 AMReal Time Compensations (Q-o-Q)Q2 F United States
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Lundin Mining Amends Credit Deal To Increase Facility To US$300 Mln - Quick Facts
9/2/2010 12:24:20 PM Lundin Mining Corp. (LUN.TO) said on Thursday that it has executed an amended and restated credit agreement that....
Arbor Memorial Services Q3 Profit Rises; Declares Dividend - Quick Facts
9/2/2010 11:38:46 AM Arbor Memorial Services Inc. (ABO_A.TO) reported an increase in third-quarter earnings. For the quarter, net income....
TSX Steady Above 12K As Gold, Financial Stocks Gain - Canadian Commentary
9/2/2010 11:37:19 AM Bay Street stocks were extending gains for a seventh session in mid-morning deals Thursday, with gold and financial....

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Middle East Peace Talks Underway; Candidates Debate
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SHORT TERM

Harry Winston Diamond glitters – Stocks To Watch
9/2/2010 8:54:38 AM Harry Winston Diamond Corp. (HWD) posted better-than-expected quarterly profit, thanks to 62% rise in sales. Net income for the second quarter was $16.5 million or $0.22 per share,...
Celsion receives FDA Fast Track Designation for Primary Liver Cancer treatment program – Stocks To Watch
8/24/2010 8:58:16 AM Oncology drug development company Celsion Corp. (CLSN) said it received the Fast Track Designation for its ThermoDox development program to Treat Primary Liver Cancer. The company...
Updated -Salesforce.com boosts full-year outlook - Stocks To Watch
8/20/2010 8:58:58 AM Cloud computing services company Salesforce.com Inc (CRM) raised its full-year outlook, citing strong new business worldwide and accelerating revenue growth in the second quarter. Net...

LONG TERM

A Broadband Envy
9/1/2010 9:12:48 AM It requires a certain level of "unreasonable confidence" for a company to take on industry giants and set inspiring goals. The "hit you in the gut" goals undertaken by the companies... ...
Mold Casting China XD Plastics
8/26/2010 8:32:49 AM The modified plastics have greatly gained ground over metals in the manufacture of cars for being light, environment friendly and easier to process. Modifed plastics are also known... ...

MKT TREND

Retail Stocks Posting Strong Gains In Reaction To August Sales
9/2/2010 11:53:45 AM Retail stocks have shown a notable move to the upside over the course of morning trading on Thursday, as traders react positively to the release of August sales results from some major... ...
Healthcare Provider Stocks Bouncing Off Lows Amid Broad Based Rally
9/1/2010 11:27:07 AM With traders going bargain hunting following recent weakness in the sector, healthcare provider stocks have shown a substantial upward move over the course of morning trading on Wednesday,... ...
Housing Stocks Moving Higher On Upbeat Home Price Data
8/31/2010 11:24:44 AM With traders reacting positively to a bigger than expected increase in June home prices, housing stocks have moved mostly higher over the course of morning trading on Tuesday. The... ...


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