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February 04, 2012 -- Updated February 01, 2012 13:38 HKT

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Trading Retail LTD, TGT, GS, GPS, JCP, WAG

Trading Retail LTD, TGT, GS, GPS, JCP, WAG

Limited Brands and Target lead US January retail sales gains LTD, TGT, GS, GPS, JCP, WAG Same-store sales at US retailers in January topped analysts’ estimates, led by Limited Brands Inc. (NYSE:LTD) and Target Corp.(NYSE:TGT), as shoppers took advantage of post-Holiday discounts. Sales at Limited, the Ohio-based operator of the Victoria’s Secret lingerie chain, rose [...]

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Is it time to buy US stocks?

Is it time to buy US stocks?

Is it time to buy US stocks? The most important economic data point of them all now is the jobs report, as players and investors look for evidence of an improving labor market. Friday morning’s monthly government Jobs Report will be the 1st read on the jobs market for Y 2012. It is considered to [...]

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Earnings Preview: BEAM, CLX, EL, SPG, TSN

Earnings Preview: BEAM, CLX, EL, SPG, TSN

LTN’s US Earnings preview for Friday BEAM, CLX, EL, SPG, TSN LTN is watching what investors and speculators will be watching Friday; Beam Inc. (NYSE:BEAM); Clorox Co. (NYSE: LX); Estee Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL); Simon Property Group Inc. (NYSE:SPG); and Tyson Foods Inc. (NYSE:TSN). Beam Inc. (NYSE:BEAM) reports Friday morning and earnings estimates are 0.67/shr and [...]

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Buying Dividends in Emerging Markets

Buying Dividends in Emerging Markets

Dividend-paying stocks have a long history in investors’ portfolios and Emerging markets are outpacing their developed peers economically. ASEAN Stars are 210 ASEAN Stocks representing the 30 blue chips of each exchange. The ASEAN Stars are selected based on market capitalisation and liquidity. The ASEAN Stars are some of the best possible investments at this [...]

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Sony Corp (NYSE:SNE) Struggles to Survive

Sony Corp (NYSE:SNE) Struggles to Survive

Sony sees US$2.9-B+ loss SNE, AAPL, SSNLF Japan’s ailing electronics giant, Sony Corp (NYSE:SNE) warned investors Thursday it was heading for a worse-than-expected US$2.9-B annual loss, revealing the difficult task ahead for its incoming chief executive, Kazuo Hirai. The Company, overtaken by more innovative rivals such as Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Samsung (PK:SSNLF) over the past [...]

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Glencore to buy Xstrata

Glencore to buy Xstrata

Glencore nearing deal to tie-up with Xstrata XSRAY Glencore International (LSE:GLN) is nearing an agreement to combine with Xstrata (PK:XSRAY) in a deal that would value the combined entity at 52-B GBP’s (US$82.46-B). The 2 commodities-focused companies may announce a deal as early as this week, the people close to the transaction said. The deal [...]

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ASEAN Equities Preview, Thailand Undervalued

ASEAN Equities Preview, Thailand Undervalued

Markets in ASEAN are set for a strong rally today after lagging the US markets for most of 2012. Equities in Thailand are at bargain prices, The Stock Exchange of Thailand’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stood at 11.1 times, on par with its long-term ratio. Supported by the government’s massive post-flood rehabilitation funds and stimulus packages, [...]

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Lynas Corporation Limited, ASX:LYC Wins Malaysian Approval

Lynas Corporation Limited, ASX:LYC Wins Malaysian Approval

Malaysia has finally given the all clear to Lynas Corporation Limited, ASX:LYC to operate its $200m rare earth plant despite public protests over fears of radioactive contamination. The Atomic Energy Licensing Board says it will grant Lynas a temporary operating license. It must submit plans for a permanent disposal facility within 10 months and make [...]

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PINK:AEMC follows OTC:ECIT on the Hot List

PINK:AEMC follows OTC:ECIT on the Hot List

American Estates Management Company PINK:AEMC is a firm that specializes in the purchase and sale of royalties and mineral rights from estates and individuals. AEMC buy royalty interests and mineral rights in many North American locations. Analysis Overall Short Intermediate Long Neutral       (0.16) Neutral       (0.03) Bullish       (0.31) Neutral       (0.14) Recent CandleStick Analysis Bearish Date Candle [...]

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The Begining of the End at Fortescue Metals Group Limited ASX:FMG

The Begining of the End at Fortescue Metals Group Limited ASX:FMG

The Beginning of the End at Fortescue Metals Group Limited ASX:FMG Major Financier Jumps Ship at Fortescue Metals Group Limited ASX:FMG Not surprisingly Andrew Forrest has worn out yet another lender, this time it is Leucadia the Manhattan-based investment fund. In itself, Leucadia’s decision to sell is not troubling, however those that can remember Forrest’s [...]

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