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Monday, May 16, 2011

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Among the companies whose shares are expected to actively trade in Monday's session are NYSE Euronext (NYX), Lowe's Cos. (LOW) and JC Penney Co.
NYMEX-Crude down on euro zone, global growth woes
NEW YORK, May 16 (Reuters) - US crude futures were sharply lower on Monday as worries about euro zone debt reemerged and global economic growth.
Where jobs are booming
By Chris Isidore @CNNMoney May 16, 2011: 9:24 AM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- While the overall job market was crippled by the effects of the Great Recession, some sectors never stopped hiring.
Bernanke Signals Support For Government Spending In R&D
By Luca Di Leo Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke Monday said government spending in research and development can help boost economic growth, signaling 

Red Flags Everywhereat Seeking Alpha(Mon 12:07AM EDT)
Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know Newsat Seeking Alpha(Mon 7:21AM EDT)
The $32.5 Trillion Global Stock Market Rallyat Seeking Alpha(Mon 6:25AM EDT)
If you believe that the options market is a good predictor of the spot market, then this may be an interesting starting point for your own analysis. To compile this list we looked for stocks ...
Monday's biggest gaining and declining stocks
By Kate Gibson, MarketWatch If home prices don't recover soon, notes Robert Powell, houses ? and mortgages ? will mar many Americans' retirement years. Conmed Healthcare Management Inc.'s ...
Yahoo, Alibaba: We're "committed to" negotiations
Yahoo Inc. and Alibaba Group released a joint statement saying they are engaged in "productive negotiations" over online payment service Alipay.
US STOCKS-Futures pressured by euro zone uncertainties
NEW YORK, May 16 (Reuters) - US stock index futures fell on Monday as investors shed riskier assets before euro zone finance ministers meet to discuss the region's debt crisis.
Forex - Risk-Off Trading Dominates Amid Falling Commoditi...
We begin the week much were we left off last week, with commodities on the backfoot amid general risk aversion in currency markets, though generally the market seemed a bit subdued. With concern ...
What's On: Bill Gross, Jim Cramer and Mining CEOs
--What happens to Greece, Italy, Ireland, Portugal and Spain if Domique Strauss-Kahn is unavailable to help for the next few years — say between 12 to 15? We'll have the very latest on the sexual ...
Roundup: Hong Kong stocks lose 23,000-point mark due to w...
HONG KONG, May 16, 2011 (Xinhua News Agency) -- Hong Kong stocks fell and lost the psychological 23,000-point mark on Monday owing to weak performance of financial heavyweights, as well as losses ...
REDWOOD CITY, CA--(Marketwire - May 16, 2011) - MyBuys, the leading provider of personalization for multi-channel retailers, direct brands, and digital agencies, today released the April 2011 ...

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The Washington Post
IMF chief set to appear in court Monday The sexual assault charges against Dominique Strauss-Kahn have cast uncertainty over global efforts to prevent Europe’s debt crisis from spinning out of control.
(By Zachary A. Goldfarb and Brady Dennis) 
Sellers score, District loses in affordable-housing deal Real estate speculators profited — and District taxpayers lost millions — when an affordable-housing deal fell apart.
(By Debbie Cenziper) 
Oil falls to near $98 in Asia amid trader concern US crude demand weakening
SINGAPORE — Oil prices fell to near $98 a barrel Monday in Asia amid investor concern soaring U.S. fuel costs are undermining crude consumption.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Wall Street, commodities losses and Europe debt woes steer investors away from stocks
BANGKOK — A loss of momentum on Wall Street, dropping commodity prices and worries over Europe’s debt problems caused world stock markets to sag Monday.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
India inflation eases slightly in April to 8.7 percent as food prices rise at a slower rate
NEW DELHI — India’s inflation eased slightly to 8.7 percent in April as food prices increased at a slower rate.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)

Money Troubles Take Personal Toll in Greece

By LANDON THOMAS Jr.
A year after Greece received a bailout from Europe and the I.M.F., people's anxiety has grown into deep despair

With Europe in Crisis, Fragile Time for I.M.F.

By LANDON THOMAS Jr.
The arrest of Dominique Strauss-Kahn comes at an especially sensitive time for the International Monetary Fund's most high-profile project: saving Greece from default.

After Weak Season, Networks Strive for Fresh Ideas

By BILL CARTER and BRIAN STELTER
Acknowledging that last season's new shows were a washout, the networks are promising something different.
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Gold and China, silver and volatility - Edel Tully, UBS

A look at where gold goes from here with a focus on China's continuing role and a view on silver

Silver price? Look to the gold:silver ratio

The big fall in the gold:silver ratio over the past few months points, perhaps, to the future decline in the ratio not being as steep as experienced in the first few months of this year.    Friday , 13 May 2011

QE end could see substantial gold price slump - Goldman

Jeff Currie of Goldman Sachs reckons the end of QE could lead to a 'substantial pullback' in the gold price    Sunday , 15 May 2011

After all that gold and silver fall-out, where are we now?

A period of calm and consolidation would be welcome after the see-sawing in gold and silver prices, but is there any likelihood of this happening during the slacker northern summer months?    Saturday , 14 May 2011

Net gold, silver, copper long positions cut last week

Latest CFTC figures show sharp cuts in gold, silver and copper speculative net long posiutions in past week.    Saturday , 14 May 2011

How much gold and silver - and which type of assets - should you own?

On the basis that investors should own at least a percentage of gold and/or silver in their portfolios, this article looks at the types of investments available in the sector.    Monday , 16 May 2011

Slide in silver prices could be short-lived - Dillon Gage

World demand for silver in coins, industrial uses and jewelry remains strong and support is seen at the $32 an ounce level suggesting the recent drop in prices could be a brief hiatus.    Friday , 13 May 2011

Gold and silver rally in Europe, but PIG economies seem set for default

London Gold Market Report: Dollar-gold adds 1% for the week as Eurozone defaults "look certain". Asian buying remains "strong"    Friday , 13 May 2011


The Role of Politics in Achieving Rich-Nation Status
China is making great progress in lifting its people from the ranks of the world's poorest. But if the experience of other countries is any indicator, it will need a revolution to achieve rich-nation status.
http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/?p=13772?mod=djemChinaRTR_t
Foreign Banks Bet on China
Foreign banks increased lending to China by 86% in 2010. That could complicate Chinese officials' efforts to cool down the country's economy and real-estate market.
http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/?p=13771?mod=djemChinaRTR_t

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Phil Falcone's Co Raises $280M From Fortress Harbinger Group, the holding company controlled by hedge fund manager Philip Falcone, sold $280 million in preferred shares to a fund managed by Fortress Investment Group. [more]

Steve Cohen's Warhol 'Liz #5' Gets $27M at Auction Hedge fund manager Steve Cohens Andy Warhol portrait of Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor brought in about $27 million at a New York auction on Thursday. [more]
Brevan Shutting Down $600M Fund as Top Trader Leaves Hedge fund giant Brevan Howard is reportedly closing down a $600 million fund, as one of its top traders leaves the firm for a banking position. [more] 
Economic News


Conditions for New York manufacturers have seen continued improvement in the month of May, according to a report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Monday, although the pace of growth in the sector slowed by much more than anticipated. (May 16, 2011) Full Article
Core machinery orders in Japan posted a surprise rise in March, in spite of the devastating earthquake and tsunami on the 11th, the Cabinet Office said on Monday, climbing a seasonally adjusted 2.9 percent compared to the previous month. (May 16, 2011) Full Article
Eurozone annual inflation increased in April to the highest since October 2008 as initially estimated and continued to stay above the central bank's threshold limit. (May 16, 2011) Full Article
The Daily Crux
What the gold-to-silver ratio is saying about precious metals today
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The top nine apps to save money on gas
Easy ways to find the lowest prices and increase your fuel efficiency... 

Why it's time to end the IMF
"Right now, there is an IMF leadership vacuum. It would be best for the world if it stayed that way."
Major warning signs that the stock rally is topping out
"Three of the largest and most important sectors have not confirmed new highs..." 

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