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House Republicans Adopt Unilateral Ban On Earmarks
In an effort to signal their commitment to cutting federal spending, House Republicans announced Thursday that they have adopted a unilateral moratorium on...
Dodd To Introduce New Financial Reform Package Without Republican Support
After a month of negotiations with Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd, D-Conn., released a statement Thursday in which...
Clinton To Discuss New Nuclear Arms Reduction Pact In Moscow Next Week
U.S. secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton will pay a two-day visit of Russia next week, during which she will discuss a new nuclear arms reduction pact...

POLITICS

House Republicans Adopt Unilateral Ban On Earmarks
In an effort to signal their commitment to cutting federal spending, House Republicans announced Thursday that they have adopted a unilateral moratorium on....
Senate Committee Advances Bill Addressing Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously voted to advance legislation to address the sentencing disparity between crack and powder....
Dodd To Introduce New Financial Reform Package Without Republican Support
After a month of negotiations with Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd, D-Conn., released a statement Thursday in....

ECONOMICS

Brazil Jan. Retail Sales Increase More Than Expected
Thursday, Brazil's statistical office IBGE announced that the retail sales rose 2.7% month-on-month in December, compared to the 0.7% fall in the previous month....
Swiss National Bank Leaves Key Interest Rate Unchanged
Thursday, the Swiss National Bank left its key interest rate unchanged for a fourth time to support the economy, which is emerging from the shadows of the worst...
Brazil Q4 GDP Grows
Brazil's gross domestic product or GDP increased 4.3% on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, compared to the 1.2% drop in the previous quarter, the statistical...

Reviving Health Reform  Washington Democrats sought to reinvigorate stalled discussions on how to reform the nation’s health insurance system with President Barack Obama hosting a full day summit between House and Senate leaders from both parties.
 

REPORTS

Dollar Stays On Pause Versus Euro
The dollar was unable to sustain any direction Thursday as traders continued to be confronted by mixed clues about the condition of the global economy. After a solid February that saw the dollar hit 9-month highs against...
First-Time Jobless Claims Show Modest Decrease, Continuing Claims Rise
While the Labor Department released a report Thursday morning showing a modest decrease in first-time claims for unemployment benefits in the week ended March 6th, the report also showed an increase in continuing claims. The...
Dollar Uncertain Ahead Of Jobless Claims
The dollar struggled for direction versus other majors Thursday morning as traders looked ahead to the latest round of data on the US jobs market. While February's monthly jobs report was relatively encouraging, many economists...



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House Republicans Adopt Unilateral Ban On Earmarks

In an effort to signal their commitment to cutting federal spending, House Republicans announced Thursday that they have adopted a unilateral moratorium on all earmarks. House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, said, "Today House Republicans took an important step toward showing the American people we're serious about reform." The move comes a day after the House Appropriations Committee announced that it would not approve requests for earmarks that are directed to for-profit entities.

First-Time Jobless Claims Show Modest Decrease, Continuing Claims Rise
While the Labor Department released a report Thursday morning showing a modest decrease in first-time claims for unemployment benefits in the week ended March 6th, the report also showed an increase in continuing claims. The report showed that initial jobless claims edged down to 462,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 468,000. Economists had expected jobless claims to slip to 460,000 from the 469,000 originally reported for the previous week.
Phillips-Van Heusen Affirms Q4, FY09, FY10 Outlook
Branded shirts, sportswear, and footwear retailer Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. Thursday confirmed its fourth quarter, fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2010 earnings and revenue outlook, provided on February 17. The company's non-GAAP earnings estimates for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2009 are in line with analysts' expectations.

BREAKING NEWS

Exxon Mobil Plans About $28 Bln Investment Profile In 2010 - Update
3/11/2010 2:06:49 PM Thursday, Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) said that it expects an investment profile of about $28 billion in 2010 and a range of $25 billion to $30 billion per year on average through the year 2014. The company said....
Metalico Q4 Loss Narrows - Update
3/11/2010 1:24:41 PM Thursday, Metalico Inc. (MEA) reported that its fourth-quarter net loss narrowed from the previous year quarter in the absence of significant amount of impairment charges that impacted year ago results. The....
Arch Coal Buys 35% Equity Interest In Tenaska's Trailblazer Project - Update
3/11/2010 12:47:55 PM Arch Coal, Inc. (ACI), Thursday said it has acquired a 35% equity interest in the Trailblazer Energy Center, which is being developed by Tenaska, Inc. near Sweetwater, Texas, as part of its ongoing strategy of....
CBOE Holdings Files IPO Of $300 Mln - Update
3/11/2010 12:38:48 PM Options exchange CBOE Holdings, Inc., c/o Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc., Thursday filed its plan to raise upto $300 million in initial public offering of unrestricted common stock, par value $0.01 per....
Covidien Says FDA, Health Canada Approve Use Of Radioactive Isotope From Poland Reactor - Update
3/11/2010 12:28:33 PM Thursday, healthcare products maker Covidien Ltd. (COV) said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Health Canada approved the use of the Maria Research Reactor in Poland as a site to irradiate....

QUICK FACTS

Armaly Brands Acquires Brillo Brand And Assets From Church & Dwight - Quick Facts
3/11/2010 3:09:54 PM Armaly Brands announced that it has acquired the Brillo brand and assets from Church & Dwight Co. Inc. (CHD). Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Brillo steel wool soap pad is among the world's...
McCormick & Co Expands March 5 Recall To Include Additional Best By Dates Of Products Manufactured With HVP
3/11/2010 2:58:03 PM McCormick & Co Inc. (MKC) announced that it is expanding a March 5, 2010 recall to include additional "Best By" dates of products manufactured with hydrolyzed vegetable protein supplied by Basic Food Flavors...
Smith & Nephew Appoints Jerry Goodman As President Of Health Care Systems
3/11/2010 2:55:42 PM Smith & Nephew Plc (SNN, SN.L) said that it has appointed Jerry Goodman to the newly created role of President of Health Care Systems. Goodman will be responsible for building and sustaining relationships...
Northrop Grumman Issues Worker Adjustment And Retraining Notifications To 180 Employees At Hagerstown Facility
3/11/2010 2:53:03 PM Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC) said that it has issued Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notifications to 180 employees at the facility in anticipation of a lull in work at the Hagerstown Maintenance and...
Advaxis Develops Long-term, Room Temperature, Storage-stable Form Of Its Vaccines
3/11/2010 2:47:34 PM Advaxis Inc. (ADXS.OB) said it is developing a long-term, room temperature, storage-stable form of its vaccines. This would replace the current requirement to keep the product frozen at -70o C before use. Advaxis...


MORNING BRIEF

Chinese Inflation Data and Friday’s Retail Sales Data May Keep Traders on Sidelines
The major U.S. index futures are pointing to a lower opening on Thursday, with sentiment reflecting caution after China reported inflation data that came in above expectations. However, domestically, there has been encouraging news, with the Labor Department reporting a decline in jobless claims in the...... (complete analysis)

U.S

Choppy Trading Persists On Wall Street In The Mid-Afternoon - U.S. Commentary
With traders reluctant to make any significant moves amid the release of some lackluster economic data, stocks....
Stocks Back Below Unchanged Line In Early Afternoon Trading - U.S. Commentary
Stocks have moved back to the downside in early afternoon trading on Thursday, as continued anxiety regarding the....
Stocks Showing A Lack Of Direction In Late Morning Trading - U.S. Commentary
After failing to sustain an initial downward move, stocks have shown a lack of direction over the course of morning....

CANADA

TSX Stuck In A Narrow Range, Gold Stocks Up
3/11/2010 1:50:53 PM Toronto's main index was little changed in afternoon trading, as traders digested a slew of economic data from Canada, the US and China. Traders were cautious amid worries that China may resort to more tightening measures, including interest rate hikes, to slow down economic growth in the context......
Bay Street Struggles For Direction Thursday Morning Amid Mixed Data
3/11/2010 11:14:25 AM Canadian stocks were hovering near the unchanged line in mid-morning deals Thursday amid mixed economic data and easing commodity prices. Commodities moved lower after China reported a bigger-than-expected jump in inflation in February, raising speculation for a quicker monetary tightening there.......
TSX May Open Lower As Commodities Ease
3/11/2010 9:26:38 AM Canadian stocks may struggle to move higher Thursday morning on lack of positive triggers to support the main index surpass the calendar year high. Commodity prices were off from their recent highs after China reported a bigger than expected jump in inflation in February, while worries over the Greece......

EUROPE

European Markets Fall On China, U.S. Data - European Commentary
The European markets fell on Thursday after reports showed that China's inflation accelerated more than expected....
Major European Averages In Negative Territory
The major European averages are in the red in early afternoon trading Thursday, after China said its consumer....

ASIA-PACIFIC

Asian Markets End In Positive Territory
The markets across Asia ended in positive territory on Thursday, but well off the highs as traders expressed....
Late Recovery Helps Indian Market End Higher
The Indian market ended modestly higher on Thursday, helped by late buying following a gain in the U.S index....


Canadian Dollar Rises Against Majors
3/11/2010 3:04:02 PM During New York afternoon deals on Thursday, the Canadian dollar advanced against major rivals. At 2:45 pm ET, the....
Vector Aerospace Q4 Profit Rises - Quick Facts
3/11/2010 2:50:30 PM Vector Aerospace Corp. (RNO.TO) reported net earnings of C$6.2 million or C$0.14 per share for the fourth quarter,....
BonTerra To Acquire Windfall Lake Properties In Quebec - Quick Facts
3/11/2010 2:00:38 PM BonTerra Resources Inc. (BTR.V) said Thursday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a 100-per-cent....

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Wall Street Remains In Tight Trading Range
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SHORT TERM

Keeping an eye on OccuLogix – Stocks to watch
3/11/2010 8:57:09 AM OccuLogix, Inc. doing business as TearLab Corp. (TEAR) said its TearLab Osmolarity System will be installed in eight U.S. refractive surgery centers of eye care services company...
Orchid Cellmark in the watchlist – stocks to watch
3/11/2010 8:50:10 AM Orchid Cellmark Inc. (ORCH), an international provider of identity DNA testing services, returned to profit in the fourth quarter, after three consecutive quarterly losses, citing...
Harbin Electric in the watch list – Stocks To Watch
3/10/2010 9:01:11 AM China-based electric motors manufacturer Harbin Electric, Inc. (HRBN) posted stellar results for the fourth quarter and full year, thanks to an acquisition, as well as increased sales...

LONG TERM

Connecting To Digi International
3/2/2010 12:47:31 PM Having turned in a good performance in the latest quarter with year-over-year and sequential increases in revenue and profitability, Digi International Inc. (DGII), which is emerging... ...

MKT TREND

Railroad Stocks Advancing Following Upbeat Earnings View From CSX
3/11/2010 11:55:56 AM Railroad stocks are extending a recent upward move on Thursday, posting notable gains despite today's lackluster outing in the broader markets. The advance in the sector comes as traders... ...
Banking Stocks Advance Amid M&A Rumors
3/10/2010 11:50:20 AM Banking stocks have helped to lead the markets higher on Wednesday, with prospective merger and acquisition activity sparking buying interest in the sector. The strength in the banking... ...
Airline Stocks Advancing After Upbeat United Airlines Traffic Report
3/9/2010 11:36:21 AM Airline stocks are moving notably higher during trading on Tuesday, led by United Airlines parent UAL Corp. (UAUA), which is advancing amid news of a pickup in traffic. The strength... ...


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