Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Brazil - Seven killed in severe flooding in southeast of the country

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Seven people have been killed and over 10,000 left homeless in Brazil's southeast as heavy rains cause flooding and mudslides.

Mujeres y hombres y viceversa 04.01.12 "El final del reinado de José Luis"


¡¡¡José Luis elige a Marina!!!
Le comunica su decisión con una romántica canción
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Predije que Ferchu debe escoger Carolina y dijo que José Luis debe elegir Marina en lugar de Nadia. Yo no contaba con la aparición de último minuto de su amiga pasada Inma - que no había tenido contacto con ella en los últimos 18 meses. Él sabiamente eligió Marina, Nadia de abandonar el escenario sin decir una palabra que es comprensible en las circunstancias
Primera eliminada: Inma, la ex novia de José Luis
El tronista asegura que sólo quiere ser su amigo
Nadia, celosa, también está a punto de irse
"Es tan evidente lo que sientes por Marina que estoy por levantarme"

US Election 2012: John McCain endorses Mitt Romney

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Senator John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential candidate, has backed Mitt Romney's Republican leadership bid.

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) Reveals New Product Lineup For Consumer Electronics Show (potential upside 15.2%)

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Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) recently unveiled new consumer PCs and commercial displays that offer consumers and professionals superb design, performance and convenience.

The products released in advance of the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show, or, the new lineup includes: HP Omni27 PC - the company's first 27-inch all-in-one PC. HP Pavilion HPE h9 Phoenix PC - the most powerful HP Pavilion PC to date. HP Compaq L2311c Notebook Docking Monitor - built to pair with a notebook PC. Affordable HP LV1911 and HP LV2011 LED Backlit LCD Monitors.

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) has potential upside of 15.2% based on a current price of $26.51 and an average consensus analyst price target of $30.54

Citi (NYSE:C) Opens Securities Lending Office in Los Angeles (potential upside 57.1%)

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Citi (NYSE:C) announced the opening of a securities lending office in Los Angeles as part of its commitment to expand its OpenLend capabilities in key cities and regions around the globe.

Tim Douglas, Global Head of Securities Finance, Global Transaction Services, Citi said, "Client satisfaction is at the core of our OpenLend offering. Our new Los Angeles office will provide the on-the ground presence we need to deliver premier service and respond faster to our expanding client base."

Citigroup (NYSE:C) has potential upside of 57.1% based on a current price of $27.73 and an average consensus analyst price target of $43.57.

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) Valuation Range Raised to $189-$202 From $172-$178 at Wells Fargo

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Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) increased its valuation range on BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) after raising its 2011 and 2012 EPS estimates for the company following the strong equity markets and fixed income markets performance in Q4.

The firm maintains an Outperform rating on BlackRock.

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) has potential upside of 4.8% based on a current price of $178.92 and an average consensus analyst price target of $187.47.

Research in Motion (NASDAQ:RIMM) Likely to Name Barbara Stymiest as Chairman (potential upside 34.8%)

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Jefferies (NYSE:JEF) says its channel checks indicate Research in Motion (NASDAQ:RIMM) is likely to name RBC's Barbara Stymiest as Chairman.

The firm would view such an announcement positively and believes Stymiest will initiate a formal strategic review of the company. However, Jefferies continues to believe an outright sale of Research in Motion in the near-term is unlikely and keeps a Hold rating on the stock.

Research In Motion (NASDAQ:RIMM) has potential upside of 34.8% based on a current price of $15.04 and an average consensus analyst price target of $20.27.

USA - Michele Bachmann: "I have no regrets"

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Bachmann pulls out of White House race

France - Tax shake-up (higher value-added tax)

Published on Jan 4, 2012 by
http://www.euronews.net/ The Paris government is planning to cut the amount that French companies pay in contributions to the state for health-care and pensions and make up the lost income with higher value-added tax on purchases.

The plan to raise sales taxes before April's presidential election did not find favour on French streets. One woman complained: "Consumers will pay more for what they buy as the sales tax increases, which will reduce our purchasing power. That is not good news, and it's not a very good start to the year."

What's In The News: January 4, 2012 MF Global (MFGLQ) Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM)

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This is what's in the news for Wednesday January 4, 2012. The Wall Street Journal reports Federal Reserve officials will soon begin detailing their plans for short-term interest rates, a move that could show that the central bank's easy money policies will remain in place for years and boost the economy. The Wall Street Journal also reports with increased competition and weaker markets, investment banks are lowering expectations and cutting costs in Asia which has been a key source of growth for the industry. Reuters reports MF Global (MFGLQ) unloaded hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of securities to Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) days before its collapse, but it did not immediately receive payment from its clearing firm and lender, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), sources say. Finally, Reuters also reports Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) is in talks to sell most of its 50% stake in TonenGeneral Sekiyu KK back to its Japanese refining partner and unload other assets in Japan in a deal that could be worth as much as $5B, sources say.
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Cabot Oil & Gas Announces Spit And Boosts Dividend
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Cabot Oil & Gas (NYSE:COG) announced a 2-for-1 stock split with a distribution date of January 25th and raised its dividend on a pre-split basis to $0.16 per share from its prior $0.12 per share.

The firm added that it more than doubled production in the Marcellus shale to 600 million cubic feet per day during the final two days of 2011.

Cabot Oil & Gas (NYSE:COG) has potential upside of 25.5% based on a current price of $76.8 and an average consensus analyst price target of $96.38.
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Reliance And Apollo Global In Talks To Acquire El Paso Unit
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India's Reliance and private equity firm Apollo Global (NYSE:APO) are among the suitors in talks to acquire El Paso's (NYSE:EP) oil and gas exploration and production unit, according to a Bloomberg report.

Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) is looking to spin off the business, which carries a price tag of approximately $8.1 billion, in an effort to help finance its $21 billion acquisition of El Paso.

El Paso (NYSE:EP) has potential upside of 0.9% based on a current price of $26.5 and an average consensus analyst price target of $26.75.
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Teva Pharmaceutical Jumps On Lipitor Market Share Increase And CEO Appointment
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Teva Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:TEVA) rose to its highest level in almost six months on news that Ranbaxy Laboratories picked up market share in with its Lipitor drug, as well as news that the firm's choice of CEO was well received by analysts.

Shares of Teva rose 3.3% to $43.16 in Tel Aviv trading on the news following yesterday's 6.8% rise in US trading.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (NASDAQ:TEVA) has potential upside of 27.6% based on a current price of $43.1 and an average consensus analyst price target of $55.
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Yahoo To Name New CEO According to AllThingsD
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According to All Things Digital, Yahoo (NASDAQ:YHOO) is set to name a new CEO after firing former CEO Carol Bartz back in September. Their likely candidate is PayPal President Scott Thompson who has been running the online payments unit since early 2008.

The move for a new CEO comes as Yahoo trails behind other online powerhouses such as Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Facebook. Recently, the online portal has been discussing slashing its stakes in China's Alibaba Group and its Japanese affiliate as part of a share deal worth about $17 billion.

Yahoo! (NASDAQ:YHOO) has potential upside of 12.4% based on a current price of $16.28 and an average consensus analyst price target of $18.3.
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Reliance Industries And BP Gain Government Approval For $1.5 Billion Gas Development
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Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd (NYSE:RS) and BP (NYSE:BP) landed government approval to spend $1.5 billion to develop four discoveries that could boost output from India's largest natural gas field, according to three inside sources.

The plan could result in the production of 10 million cubic meters of gas per day from the satellite fields in the KG-D6 block of India's east coast.

The sources requested to remain unidentified because the news hadn't been made public yet.

BP (NYSE:BP) has potential upside of 10.6% based on a current price of $44.14 and an average consensus analyst price target of $48.81.
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Starbucks Raises Prices to Recoup Higher Costs
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Seattle-based coffee maker Starbucks (NYSE:SBUX) raised its prices by an average of about 1 percent in select cities throughout the United States. Coffee drinkers in New York, Boston, Washington, Atlanta, Dallas, and Albuquerque will have to cough up more dough for that cup of joe.

The reason for the hike? Starbucks says it expects high costs for things like coffee, milk and fuel that will cut into profits this year. Just like many other restaurants, the coffee company is raising prices to help offset some cost pressure.

In New York City, the price for a 12-ounce "tall" brewed coffee or latte went up 10 cents. The prices on about half a dozen other beverages will increase as well.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) has potential upside of 7.9% based on a current price of $45.28 and an average consensus analyst price target of $48.86.

Britain - John Lewis sees 'outstanding' Christmas sales

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Strong sales of clothes and electrical items helped the department store, John Lewis, take more than half a billion pounds over Christmas.

It says like-for-like sales were up 6.2% in the final five weeks of last year.

However, John Lewis conceded that its performance was weaker in the first week of the post-Christmas sales period, down 4.8% from a year ago.

The managing director of John Lewis, Andy Street, says that despite their success he expects 2012 to be another difficult year.

Britian - Indian student Anuj Bidve murder: Accused remanded until March

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The man charged with murdering Indian student Anuj Bidve in Salford on 26 December will remain in custody until his next court hearing in March.

Kiaran Stapleton, aged 20, appeared at Manchester Crown Court on Tuesday via videolink from prison.

Japan - 'God help us' say business leaders have been making their tradition annual new year visit to pray

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http://www.euronews.net/ Japanese business leaders have been making their tradition annual new year visit to pray at a shrine in Tokyo which is considered to be lucky for business.

Amid concerns about the global economy and Europe's debt problems, the ancient Kanda Myoujin shrine is braced for more visitors than usual; 110,000 each day where they pray to Ebisu, the Japanese god of commerce.

USA - President Barack Obama remobilising Democrats

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http://www.euronews.net/ US Democratic President Barack Obama, fresh from a vacation in Hawaii, steps back into the campaign spotlight. Ohio is his priority today, a state considered crucial for his re-election chances.

Addressing Iowa supporters by video on Tuesday evening, Obama said his initial win there had made his later achievements possible:

Russell Grant's Daily Horoscopes for Thursday 5th January 2012

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Aries (Mar21/Apr20) Low tolerance for dullards gets you in trouble. It looks like you'll be thrown in with a group of bores. Smiling and nodding at their pointless stories seems hypocritical, but it's the only way to get a foothold to an important organisation. Naturally, everyone is drawn to your dynamic personality, and you'll find several admirers fighting for your attention. By maintaining your poise, you'll progress to the next level of success. Just grin and bear it; your future hangs in the balance!
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Taurus (Apr21/May21) You'll have to take a risk if you're going to fulfil your potential. You've been blessed with tremendous creative ability. By entering an artistic field like film, fashion, or music, you'll flourish. Of course, this means making some temporary financial sacrifices. You might even have to take a job with unconventional hours. Stop worrying what others will think of your unorthodox lifestyle, and start obeying your heart. It would be a shame to waste your gifts at a routine 9 to 5 job.
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Gemini (May22/Jun21) Your progressive views don't sit well with a conservative crowd. Although you enjoy being a provocateur, you must refrain from burning bridges. You've worked too hard to let all of your contacts go to waste. Be respectful with everyone, especially those with whom you disagree. By showing you are a valuable team player, you'll start to convert people to your views. It's all a matter of strategy. After all, it's easier to attract flies with honey than vinegar.
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Cancer (Jun22/Jul23) An unconventional financial arrangement is no longer working. Protect your interests, even if it means taking your money out of a joint account. This will put added strain on a relationship, but it can't be helped. You simply can't gamble with your long term security. Fortunately, a dynamic executive will help you take the plunge. Lean on this bigwig for support when your resolve starts to falter. It's time to begin a new chapter. The Crab who hesitates is lost!
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Leo (Jul24/Aug23) Is your partner a tad needy, making you feel nervous and claustrophobic. You've got a big heart with a tremendous capacity for love. That means you must spend time on the many people and activities you enjoy. Limiting your focus to a single admirer curtails your enthusiasm for life. Tell your amour of your need to spread yourself around. A temporary separation may be necessary to prove your point. Think about visiting an exotic country you've always wanted to see.
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Virgo (Aug24/Sep23) You want nothing more than to go your own way at work, but it simply isn't possible. Check with colleagues before making any changes to a project. Just because you're one of the most talented members of the group doesn't mean you're a free agent. If you want to exercise your independence, take up a creative project after hours. Writing a story or screenplay will prove engrossing. You may want to craft an unusual love story, based on the principle of opposites attracting.
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Libra (Sep24/Oct23) A love affair hits a snag. You're having a hard time letting go of your inhibitions. Lovemaking seems so undignified. The sooner you get in touch with your sensual side, the better. Let your partner guide you down some unconventional pathways. Pretend like you're playing a game. Pretty soon, you'll forget how you look and abandon yourself to pleasure. If you're single, think about making a bold pass at someone who has turned your head. Their response will be gratifying.
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Scorpio (Oct24/Nov22) It's hard to get a handle on your emotions. A loved one is playing hot and cold with you. While you enjoy a challenge, you can't be left in the dark for too long. If you don't get a firm commitment from your amour, move on to greener pastures. Luckily, you'll have a chance to meet new people after accepting a work assignment. Showing off your technical abilities will attract lots of admiring glances. Your star will rise even higher when you embark on a rigorous fitness routine.
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Sagittarius (Nov23/Dec21) You're not thinking too clearly, thanks to an emotional work situation. A colleague has developed a crush on you, and you don't return the sentiment. Be very clear about your feelings, even at the risk of hurting your admirer. Sometimes it's kinder to be honest. Besides, you've developed an attachment to an exciting newcomer. Their adventuresome spirit and keen intellect are irresistible. You have no interest in leading a calm, predictable domestic life.
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Capricorn (Dec22/Jan20) You've got to be realistic about your income. Although you'd love to make a sizable donation to charity, you simply can't afford it. Think about volunteering instead. Every organisation needs people to keep it organised and productive. Don't balk if you're given seemingly menial tasks. Every contribution is meaningful. It may be necessary to move to a temporary abode while your permanent home is undergoing repair. Don't attempt to fix an electrical problem by yourself.
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Aquarius (Jan21/Feb19) An impersonal, detached manner is getting you in trouble. Your relatives don't know where they stand with you. It's not that you are ungrateful for their support; it's just that you don't like emotional displays. Still, it wouldn't hurt to issue a warm 'thank you' every now and then. Coming to a friend or relative's rescue is a good way to restore your reputation. Look for ways to protect them from the up and coming problems we will all have to face.
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Pisces (Feb20/Mar20) It's time to get your head out of the clouds and attend to practical matters. Review your bank balance, organise your work area and return phone calls. Follow up on a professional call, especially if you've been dreading this task. By devoting the entire day to necessary evils, you'll buy yourself a prolonged stretch of leisure time. An unexpected financial windfall allows you to take a friend along on a holiday. The two of you will benefit from some beautiful natural scenery.

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'Black people still second class citizens'

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The US civil rights activist says the "two trophies" convicted of
murdering Stephen Lawrence should not distract political leaders from the
wider problems of racism in the UK.

Australia - surfer survives shark attack at Avoca Beach Gosford

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A 28-year-old man survived an attack when a shark mounted his board while surfing at Avoca Beach, in the city of Gosford, 47 miles north of Sydney, Australia.

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Jim Rai, head of litigation at Winckworth Sherwood, acting Lloyds Action Now,

"There can be no doubt that the fact of the £25.4bn loan was not only being kept secret for the possible advantage of the UK banking system, but was deliberately kept secret so that Lloyds TSB shareholders were not put off the proposed acquisition of HBOS."

When the merger with HBOS was recommended to Lloyds TSB's shareholders, HBOS was being supported by the authorities using secret loans worth £25.4 billion and $11 billion which were not disclosed to Lloyds TSB's shareholders.
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In a few years time, officials at the Bank of England, America's Federal Reserve and even former government ministers might well find themselves appearing in court to testify under oath about HBOS' true financial position in late 2008.
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Investors Sue Lloyds' Directors

Norway - tens of thousands of dead fish has left marine investigators puzzled

Published on Jan 4, 2012 by
http://www.euronews.net/ The appearance and disappearance of tens of thousands of dead fish has left Norwegian marine investigators puzzled. The herring carpeted a stretch of coast in the north of the country, leading to speculation the fish could have been washed ashore by a powerful storm that hit Norway on Christmas Day.

USA - Mitt Romney Ekes Out 8-vote Win Over Rick Santorum in Iowa

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Mitt Romney eked out a minuscule 8-vote victory over Rick Santorum in Iowa's Republican presidential caucuses, ringing down the curtain on an improbable first act in the campaign to pick a challenger to President Barack Obama in the fall. (Jan. 4)

USA - Iowa: Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum Seesaw in Narrow Vote

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Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney waged a seesaw battle for supremacy in Iowa's Republican presidential caucuses late Tuesday night, a dramatic opening round for the campaign to pick a challenger to President Barack Obama. (Jan. 3)

USA - ABC World News Now: Iowa Caucus 2012: Matthew Dowd Recaps the Night

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ABC News Political Analyst Matthew Dowd reviews the winners and losers at Tuesday's Iowa caucus.

USA - Ron Paul: 'Essentially 3 Winners' Out of Iowa

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Texas Rep. Ron Paul rode a current of youthful discontent to third place in Iowa's Republican presidential caucuses Tuesday, promising to take his outsider bid for the GOP nomination into independent-minded New Hampshire. (Jan. 3)

USA - Gingrich Looks Ahead to New Hampshire

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Newt Gingrich vowed to fight on Tuesday night after a disappointing showing in the Iowa caucuses that he blamed on attack ads against him. (Jan. 3)

USA - Bachmann: Finishes Last; Vows to Stay in Race

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Congresswoman Michele Bachmann tells a small group of supporters that she's staying in the presidential race, saying she's the only true conservative who can beat President Barack Obama in November. (Jan. 3)

USA - Woman Sues Honda in Unlikely Place: Small Claims

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A woman who expected her 2006 Civic Hybrid to be her dream car wants Honda to pay for not delivering the 50 mpg she says the company promised. But instead of joining a class-action suit, she is taking the giant automaker to small claims court. (Jan. 3)

Today in History for Jan. 4th Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffers a massive stroke; Louis Braille.....

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Highlights of this day in history: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffers a massive stroke; Louis Braille, inventor of the reading system for the blind, is born; Former pro wrestler Jesse Ventura is sworn in as the governor of Minnesota. (Jan. 4)

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