Friday, December 2, 2011

USA - President Obama: 6 million to get AIDS treatment

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At a World AIDS Day event Barack Obama vowed to boost US efforts to fight AIDS by providing treatment to 6 million people worldwide.

Myanmar - Hilary Clinton offers Burma end to isolation with historic meeting


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The US Secretary of State meets Burma's President Thein Sein and pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in the first US visit for 50 years.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Spanish/French bonds find favour in auction but Slowdown in euro zone factories speeds up

Published on Dec 1, 2011 by
http://www.euronews.net/ The first test of investor confidence since combined action by six central banks saw Spain selling nearly four billion euros of bonds.

But Spain had to offer the highest rate of return since 2005 to borrow for five years.

France too decided to sell 4.3 billion euros of debt but the cost of borrowing over ten years was 3.18 per cent - less than in early November.

Analysts said the central bank action helped produce 'pretty good' results.
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Slowdown in euro zone factories speeds up

Published on Dec 1, 2011 by
http://www.euronews.net/ Manufacturing in the euro zone contracted at its fastest pace for two years last month.

The latest survey showed factories were forced to cut their workforces as a result of the downturn helping to push unemployment in the bloc as a whole to 10.3 per cent.

Earlier data showed factories in the powerhouse economies of Germany and France slowed at a rate not seen for more than two years, with contraction in Spain and Italy too.
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ECB's Draghi warns of increasing downside risks

Published on Dec 1, 2011 by
http://www.euronews.net/ The new head of the European Central Bank has warned the European Parliament that risks threatening the economic outlook have increased.

Mario Draghi was speaking as various euro zone countries had been finding it increasingly difficult to borrow money by selling bonds.

The ECB has been buying bonds, but Draghi warned it cannot continue that forever.

La Final de la Copa Davis entre España y Argentina. Desde Sevilla, en RTVE.es

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http://www.rtve.es/deportes/ Si te gusta el tenis, estás de enhorabuena: RTVE.es emite en directo la Gran Final de la Copa Davis entre España y Argentina. Desde Sevilla, los mejores jugadores del momento se batirán por la preciada Ensaladera. Los partidos, en directo, aqui: http://www.rtve.es

Mujeres y hombres y viceversa Jueves 01/12/11 Programa 871 Jueves 01/12/11 Programa 871Mamen expulsa a un actor porno y a un gogó pero se queda con un stripper

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Mamen y Pablo (01/12/11) Primera y última cita
Mamen expulsa a Pablo. Pablo explica lo que piensa de la gente que le rechaza por su pasado
Mamen y Alberto (01/12/11) Cuarta y última cita
Mamen expulsa a Alberto. Hay chicos que le gustan más
Mamen y José (01/12/11) Primera y última cita
Mamen le expulsa por trabajar en el mundo de la noche. A la tronista no le gustó la cita que tuvieron
Mamen no quiere chicos de la noche, ni del cine para adultos. Miriam y Virginia defiende sus posturas. Hay un dicho "un leopardo no cambia es los puntos"
Laura y Vicente (01/12/11) Primera cita
Rafa, el finalista de Sonia en plató Laura y él mantuvieron una relación
Jonathan, el copresentador contra Sergio. Paco, un amigo de Sergio en plató
El casting de Álvaro Un baile muy sensual

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Britain - Mervyn King: the eurozone crisis is 'systemic'

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The Bank of England Governor Sir Mervyn King urges banks to brace themselves
for a potential eurozone collapse amid fears that Britain is caught in a
second credit crunch.

Europe - considers oil sanction against Iran

Published on Dec 1, 2011 by
http://www.euronews.net/ The EU is considering a possible oil embargo against Iran over its nuclear programme. It was one of a raft of sanctions discussed by the bloc's foreign ministers at a meeting Brussels.

The union wants to increase economic pressure on Tehran after a report by international atomic experts said Iran had moved closer to developing a nuclear bomb.

What's In The News: December 1, 2011 Initial Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly to Over 400,000

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This is what's in the news for Thursday, December 1st. The Wall Street Journal reports the world's major central banks launched a joint action to provide cheap, emergency U.S. dollar loans to banks in Europe and elsewhere, a sign of growing alarm among policy makers about stresses in Europe and in the global financial system. The Wall Street Journal also reports AT&T (NYSE:T) and Deutsche Telekom (PINK:DTEGY) discussed forming a joint venture if their current acquisition deals falls through. Reuters reports Bankruptcy will help American Airlines (NYSE:AMR) cut costs, but Chapter 11 is not a solution for its operational problems that pushed the airline off its top position among U.S. carriers to number three. Finally, Bloomberg reports a record cotton crop and declining consumption will result in higher stockpiles worldwide, the most since 2005, and further declines in its price
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Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) Reported Mixed Earnings For Q3, Rose 31% Year-Over-Year (potential upside of 12.4%)

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Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) reported fiscal third quarter earnings of $0.27 up from $0.25 expected. Revenues for the quarter rose 31% year-over-year to $230.20 million, missing consensus estimates of $235.74 million.

Christine Day, lululemon's CEO stated: "We are proud to have produced another very healthy quarter of financial results. In the third quarter we achieved year over year revenue growth of 31%, EPS growth of 50% and comparable sales per square foot of $1,880. We are set to finish 2011 with a stronger brand, a stronger organization and we remain focused on our strategic growth opportunities."

Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) has potential upside of 12.4% based on a current price of $49.7 and an average consensus analyst price target of $55.87.
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Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) to Create 5,000 Jobs in the U.K. (potential upside 12.1%)

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Starbucks Coffee U.K. (NASDAQ:SBUX) announced its intent to create thousands of new jobs as it significantly steps up its drive-thru program following three years of development and strong customer response to the convenience of Starbucks coffee on-the-go.

The move will see 200 new drive-thru stores opened over the next five years and will establish Starbucks as the market leader in this area. Combined with openings of conventional stores over the same period, the company expects to create 5,000 new jobs.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) has potential upside of 12.1% based on a current price of $43.48 and an average consensus analyst price target of $48.75.
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Initial Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly to Over 400,000

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New claims for unemployment benefits rose last week, going over 400,000 for the first time in just over a month, beating economist expectations and reinforcing the view the labor market is healing slowly.

The Labor Department reported initial claims increased by 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 402,000. Last week's claims came in at an upwardly revised 396,000. Economists had expected claims to come in at around 390,000.

The average of new claims over the past four weeks increased by 500 to 395,750. Continuing claims climbed by 35,000 to 3.74 million. A total of just over 7 million people received some kind of state or federal benefit in the week ended November 12.

Initial claims below 400,000 mark are normally seen as pointing to some healing in the job market.
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Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Probed by State of New York Over Grand Central Store (potential upside 33.1%)

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The New York Post has learned that New York State watchdogs are probing Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) deal for a new store in Grand Central Terminal and whether the MTA gave Apple "overly generous terms" on its lease for the store.

The Post previously reported that Apple will be the only retailer in Grand Central Terminal not required to make revenue-sharing payments to the agency landlord.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has potential upside of 33.1% based on a current price of $382.2 and an average consensus analyst price target of $508.73.
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Barnes and Noble (NYSE:BKS) Misses Earnings Estimates for Q2 (potential upside 2.1%)

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Barnes and Noble (NYSE:BKS) reported Q2 loss of $0.11, missing analyst estimates of $0.05. Revenues for the quarter fell 0.6% to $1.89 billion, missing consensus estimates of $1.98 billion.
The company expects full year EBITDA to be at the lower end of the previously issued range of $210-250 mln. Although the co has seen and continues to expect increases in retail earnings from plan, it plans to invest more heavily in customer acquisition activities to fuel NOOK digital growth.

Barnes & Noble (NYSE:BKS) has potential upside of 2.1% based on a current price of $17.44 and an average consensus analyst price target of $17.8.
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Societe Generale to Cut 200 U.S. Jobs and Sell Assets

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The second largest French bank Societe Generale (PINK:SCGLY) is making some cuts to employees and selling assets.

Bloomberg reports, citing people familiar with the matter, that the bank will eliminate 200 U.S. positions in investment and corporate banking, amounting to as much as 10 to 20 percent of its American workforce.

Societe Generale is also said its planned sale of billions of euros in aircraft, shipping and real-estate loans is ongoing. The sale is meant to cut debt and shrink the bank's balance sheet to cope with tougher regulations and higher funding costs. Some sources have said the sale could be as much as 600 million euros or around $807.69 million.
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MasterCard (NYSE:MA) Makes Investment in mFoundry (potential upside of 6.7%)
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MasterCard (NYSE:MA) has made a strategic investment in mFoundry, a seven-year-old mobile banking start-up, All Things Digital reports. Intel Capital (NASDAQ:INTC) and Motorola Mobility (NYSE:MMI) also participated in the round, and previous investors include PayPal (NASDAQ:EBAY) and Bank of America (NYSE:BAC).

Ed McLaughlin, chief emerging payments officer, MasterCard said, "This collaboration with mFoundry is going to allow more banks, credit unions and mobile phone operators around the world to offer their customers the convenience and security of MobilePayPass. By using the power of a smartphone, consumers can simply tap and pay for goods and services."

MasterCard (NYSE:MA) has potential upside of 6.7% based on a current price of $374.55 and an average consensus analyst price target of $399.64.
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Hewlett-Packard Upgraded by Pacific Crest
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Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) was upgraded to Sector Perform from Underperform at Pacific Crest. The stock closed yesterday at $27.95 on volume of over 36 million shares, above the average daily volume of just over 19 million.

In the past 52-weeks, shares of Hewlett-Packard have traded between a low of $21.50 and a high of $49.39 and are now at $27.95, which is 30% above that low price.

Hewlett-Packard is currently above its 50-day moving average (MA) of $25.68 and should find resistance at its 200-day MA of $33.59.
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The Kroger Company (NYS:KR) Bested Esttimates For Q3, Rose 10.3% Year-Over-Year (potential upside 8.8%)
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The Kroger Company (NYS:KR), reported Q3 EPS of $0.33, better than analyst estimates of $0.32 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 10.3% year-over-year to $20.60 billion, better than consensus estimates of $20.41 billion.

David B. Dillon, Kroger's chairman and chief executive officer said, "Kroger had an outstanding third quarter. Our associates delivered on our Customer 1st strategy and we had strong sales and earnings per share growth. This is exactly the positive momentum we strive for as we enter the holiday season, our most exciting time of the year. Based on the consistency of our results, we have the confidence to raise our earnings guidance for the year."

Kroger (NYSE:KR) has potential upside of 8.8% based on a current price of $23.18 and an average consensus analyst price target of $25.21.