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Is Tech Leading The Recovery?

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:12:00 GMT

Better-than-expected results from bellwether Intel Corp. (Nasdaq: INTC) are lending credence to the notion that technology – fueled by consumer spending – is leading the recovery.[More...]

Where’s The Value?

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:30:00 GMT

The summer of 2009 is drawing to a close and as a number of us return from holidays and vacations our attention can once again be directed towards the stock market, our investment portfolios and the prospects of investing over the remainder of the year. The problem so far in 2009 is that despite a huge amount of volatility earlier in the year the rest has been...well...pretty dry. Stocks, corporate bonds and mutual funds have all appreciated off their lows and a lot of investors are scratching their heads wondering where the value is in this current environment. When you look at most measures of quantitative value such as price to earnings (P/E), price to book (P/B) or dividend yield there are a lot of stocks that don’t appear cheap and the ones that are cheap are inexpensive for a very good reason; a poor investment. It’s at times like this that I look towards my discipline of investing in Enduring Value for[More...]

MagicDiligence Top Buy: Interactive Data Corp (NYSE:IDC)

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:05:06 GMT

Interactive Data Corp (IDC) is a great business with high margins, excellent free cash flow, recurring revenues, and high customer switching costs. The company also has strong financial footing and adequate growth opportunities, making it an ideal Top Buy pick. Read More...[More...]

Best International Dividend Stocks

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:13:00 GMT

In a previous article I provided a list with the best dividend stocks for the long run. Since the list included only US stocks several readers asked for a similar list with international dividend growth stocks instead. Furthermore, I am also looking to expand my portfolio to include at least some allocation to [More...]

Thomson Reuters (NYSE: TRI): Data Provider With A Good Dividend Yield

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:49:34 GMT

Thomson Reuters Corp. (TRI) is managing very well during the current rescission and is laying a foundation for solid earnings and future growth.[More...]

Good News For Thomson Reuters (NYSE: TRI)

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:38:30 GMT

"Some companies are managing very well now and quietly laying a foundation for solid earnings growth when the recovery gets underway," says Tom Slee. The analyst with Internet Wealth Builder adds "A few even offer a good yield while we wait." One such company, he believes is [More...]

Many Dividend Stocks Keep Raising Their Payments

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:52:00 GMT

Few investors remember the words of famous value investors Graham and Dodd who wrote that “The prime purpose of a business corporation is to pay dividends to its owners.” Returning money to shareholders prevents managers from wasting it on investments that may not prove profitable for the company. Furthermore according a study by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh and Mike Staunton at the London Business School found that investors who put $1 in U.S. stocks at the start of the century were paid back $582 with [More...]

Is Washington Replacing Wall Street as the City That Drives America?

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:22:00 GMT

By William Patalon III Executive Editor Money Morning/The Money Map Report Is Washington replacing New York – and more specifically, Wall Street – as the city that drives America? ... Money Morning is here to help investors profit handsomely on this seismic shift in the global economy. Money moves markets. But Money Morning lets you move first. [More...]

The U.S. Market for Deals Remains in a Deep Freeze

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:07:00 GMT

(Editor's Note: With the New Year under way, Money Morning will continue to help investors look ahead, and will continue to run installments of our "Outlook 2009" economic forecasting series.) By... Money Morning is here to help investors profit handsomely on this seismic shift in the global economy. Money moves markets. But Money Morning lets you move first. [More...]

Dividend Investor Interview II

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:41:00 GMT

Welcome to the second Dividend Investor Interview featuring two dividend investors of different ages, investing backgrounds and from different parts of the world. With New Year's resolutions on the minds of many investors December is a month of bringing new perspectives to readers to see how others approach dividends, risk and the current market environment. Dividend Investor Interview II: John (aka: jonnyrotten) First let’s explore your current investor profile with some back ground information if you don’t mind. Can you give readers some demographics? I am 46 years old, married, with 4 kids. I teach at a university in[More...]

Retailers not in the black yet

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:51:00 GMT

Dec. 4--Increased traffic on Black Friday, driven by early-morning doorbusters, was not enough to overcome weak sales at the beginning of November, according to research released Thursday by Thomson Reuters.
Index figures did not include results for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. because the world's largest retailer stopped reporting monthly sales results earlier this year.
Jharonne Martis, director of consumer research at Thomson Reuters who compiles the monthly index, said retailers are reporting consumers sought values, which suggests they eyed full-price merchandise, but ultimately chose discounted items.

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Home sales rise

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:50:00 GMT

Dec. 2--WEST COVINA -- The number of homebuyers who signed contracts to buy previously owned homes rose for the ninth month in a row last month -- and it was no surprise to local Realtors.
The National Association of Realtors said Tuesday its seasonally adjusted index of sales agreements rose 3.7 percent from September to October to 114.1.
"Doesn't surprise me a bit," said Kathleen Mueller, owner of Mueller Realty in San Gabriel.

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The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, Mark Basch column: FIRST COAST TICKER: New Trailer Bridge CEO speaks up

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:47:00 GMT

Nov. 30--New Trailer Bridge Inc. (NASDAQ: TRBR) CEO Ivy Suter has been relatively quiet since she was hired by the Jacksonville-based marine and truck freight company in August.
But during the company's quarterly conference call earlier this month, she was prodded into discussing the state of the company.
But Suter did hint at some changes in Trailer Bridge's management, saying "the officer group needed to be streamlined."

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The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, Mark Basch column: FIRST COAST TICKER: New Trailer Bridge CEO speaks up

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:49:00 GMT

Nov. 30--New Trailer Bridge Inc. (NASDAQ: TRBR) CEO Ivy Suter has been relatively quiet since she was hired by the Jacksonville-based marine and truck freight company in August.
But during the company's quarterly conference call earlier this month, she was prodded into discussing the state of the company.
But Suter did hint at some changes in Trailer Bridge's management, saying "the officer group needed to be streamlined."

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Boulder County home values see first annual drop in 21 years

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:50:00 GMT

Nov. 25--Boulder County home prices have depreciated on a year-over-year basis for the first time in more than 21 years, according to the latest data released Tuesday by the Federal Housing Finance Authority.
Boulder County's Housing Price Index -- a measure of price changes as calculated by the federal agency -- saw a 0.56 percent decline in the third quarter of 2009 as compared to the third quarter of last year, according to the agency that oversees the secondary mortgage markets, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Banks.
The government calculates the Housing Pricing Index

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Heinz plans big push for products: Food company reports dip in profits

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:48:00 GMT

Nov. 25--The H.J. Heinz Co. plans to push its products even harder in the second half of the fiscal year, increasing its marketing budget to combat intense competition in the frozen food and condiments aisles as well as pressures from private label rivals.
William R. Johnson, Heinz chairman, president and CEO, said yesterday that consumers continue to be intensely focused on bargains.
"The market is a little more receptive now.

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Quarterly profit rises at American Eagle

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:08:00 GMT

Nov. 24--The post-Thanksgiving shopping weekend will be important for American Eagle Outfitters, which this morning reported sales in established stores fell 5 percent in the first three weeks of November.
Meanwhile, the South Side retailer produced profit for the third quarter of $59.2 million, or 28 cents per share, up from $42.6 million, or 21 cents per share, in the same period last year.
That matched the average projection from analysts polled by Thomson Financial.

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Heinz profits down, but expectations up

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:46:00 GMT

Nov. 24--The H.J. Heinz Co. posted a net profit of $231.4 million in the second quarter, down from $276.7 million in the same period a year ago, as currency issues produced a drag on results.
But the Pittsburgh food company beat Wall Street expectations for earnings per share and raised its projections for fiscal year earnings.
He also said the market seems to be stabilizing and that Heinz will aggressively increase marketing spending in the second half of the fiscal year, including a push in the frozen food aisles.

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The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, Mark Basch column: While Jaguars tickets lag, Weaver's Shoe Carnival sells a lot of footwear

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:06:00 GMT

Nov. 23--Wayne Weaver may be having trouble selling football tickets these days, but the Jacksonville Jaguars owner has no problem selling shoes.
Shoe Carnival Inc. (NASDAQ: SCVL) reported last week that total sales for the third quarter ended Nov. 1 jumped 12.6 percent to $191.5 million, with comparable store sales rising 10.2 percent.
Weaver is chairman and the largest shareholder of the Evansville, Ind.-based chain of shoe stores.

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The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, Mark Basch column: While Jaguars tickets lag, Weaver's Shoe Carnival sells a lot of footwear

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:05:00 GMT

Nov. 23--Wayne Weaver may be having trouble selling football tickets these days, but the Jacksonville Jaguars owner has no problem selling shoes.
Shoe Carnival Inc. (NASDAQ: SCVL) reported last week that total sales for the third quarter ended Nov. 1 jumped 12.6 percent to $191.5 million, with comparable store sales rising 10.2 percent.
Weaver is chairman and the largest shareholder of the Evansville, Ind.-based chain of shoe stores.

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Marlin & Associates Adds Senior Technology Banker, Afsaneh Naimollah, to Lead Its Technology Investment Banking Practice

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:47:00 GMT

Marlin & Associates New York LLC ("M&A"), the boutique investment banking firm specializing in acquisitions and divestitures of U.S. and international middle-market technology, information and business services firms, announced today that Afsaneh Naimollah has joined the firm's investment banking advisory team as a Partner, based in New York City.
She will lead M&A's activities in these areas.
"Afsaneh comes to M&A with an impressive background," commented Ken Marlin, Founder and Managing Partner of Marlin & Associates.

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NYSE Euronext Agrees to Sell Hugin Group to Thomson Reuters

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:46:00 GMT

Marlin & Associates New York LLC ("M&A"), the boutique investment banking firm specializing in acquisitions and divestitures of U.S. and international middle-market technology, information and business services firms, today announced that M&A client NYSE Euronext has signed an agreement to sell Hugin Group to Thomson Reuters.
As part of the agreement, Thomson Reuters and NYSE Euronext will expand their strategic partnership toward offering value-added services to the issuer community.
Currently, Hugin helps over 1,700 companies in Europe to meet their communications and disclosure obligations.

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Thomson Reuters to Present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia XVIII 2009 Conference on September 15

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:11:00 GMT

NEW YORK, Sept. 11 /CNW/ -- Thomas H. Glocer, chief executive officer of Thomson Reuters (TSX: TRI; NYSE: TRI), the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, will present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia XVIII 2009 Conference. The conference will be held September 15-17, 2009 in New York City.[More...]

Marlin & Associates Named a Finalist for Three Global M&A Awards

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:55:00 GMT

NEW YORK, NY -- -- 08/27/09 -- Marlin & Associates New York LLC, the boutique investment banking firm specializing in acquisitions and divestitures of U.S. and international middle-market technology, information and business services firms, today announced that The M&A Advisor has named the firm a finalist for three of its Global M&A Awards, including Global Investment Banking Firm of the Year .[More...]

Equis International Announces the Release of MetaStock Version 11

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:46:00 GMT

Equis International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Thomson Reuters , announced the release of MetaStock version 11 today. MetaStock 11 is the most recent upgrade to Equis International's award winning line of software built specifically with traders in mind.[More...]

Thomson Reuters Survey: Americans Skeptical that Healthcare Reform Will Improve Quality or Affordability

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:55:00 GMT

Study Suggests Division, Ambivalence and Hesitancy to Change; Demographics Play Role[More...]

BryanLGH Health System Selects Clinical Xpert From Thomson Reuters to Improve Clinical Quality

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:56:00 GMT

BryanLGH Health System has selected Clinical Xpert CareFocus from Thomson Reuters to play an integral role in its ongoing efforts to improve clinical quality and patient safety.[More...]

Thomson Reuters Study Finds Impact of Recession Easing on U.S. Hospitals

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:55:00 GMT

The median profit margin of U.S. hospitals increased from 0.17 percent in the third quarter of 2008 to 3.1 percent in the first quarter of 2009, according to an analysis of hospital finances published today by Thomson Reuters.[More...]

IRS Form 1099 Compliance Seminars Now Available From Thomson Reuters

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:55:00 GMT

The Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters is now offering a series of seminars covering Form 1099 Tax Compliance to help companies mitigate risk and avoid liability from 1099 reporting challenges.[More...]