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Thu Mar-02-06 05:48 AM
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| 5. Nikkei depressed by sharp drops in steel stocks |
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(FT) The Japanese stock market finished a touch lower on Thursday, depressed by sharp plunges in steel stocks and a moderate decline among some domestically-focused sectors. The Nikkei 225 finished 0.3 per cent lower at 15,909.76. The Topix dropped 0.2 per cent at 1,632.24.
JFE, the steelmaker, dropped 3.7 per cent to Y4,180 after cutting its earnings estimates for the current year. The news pushed down Nippon Steel, Japan’s largest steelmaker, by 4 per cent to Y453. Sumitomo Metal Industries fell 2.5 per cent to Y500.
Many domestic sectors put in a lacklustre performance, despite increasing optimism about Japan’s economy. Investors were reluctant to buy ahead of Friday morning’s important news on consumer prices. ...more...
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| -STOCK MARKET WATCH, Thursday 2 March |
ozymandius |
Mar-02-06 05:32 AM |
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WrapUp by Mike Hartman |
ozymandius |
Mar-02-06 05:35 AM |
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One report today |
ozymandius |
Mar-02-06 05:37 AM |
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Initial Claims at 294,000 - last wk rev'd up 1K |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 07:33 AM |
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Morning Marketeers, |
AnneD |
Mar-02-06 08:32 AM |
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Oil Prices Remain Above $62 a Barrel |
ozymandius |
Mar-02-06 05:40 AM |
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Nigeria rebels free six hostages |
EuroObserver |
Mar-02-06 06:02 AM |
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April Crude @ $62.45 bbl - April NatGas @ $6.78 mln btus |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 09:19 AM |
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NatGas Supplies Down 171 bln cubic ft - April NatGas @ $6.86 mln btus |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 09:44 AM |
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Crude futures close at three-week high above $63 ($63.36 bbl) |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 02:11 PM |
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Oil persistence may hurt stocks |
ozymandius |
Mar-02-06 05:43 AM |
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Stock index futures point down as oil rises |
ozymandius |
Mar-02-06 06:29 AM |
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Nikkei depressed by sharp drops in steel stocks |
EuroObserver |
Mar-02-06 05:48 AM |
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Europe markets mixed pending Trichet |
EuroObserver |
Mar-02-06 05:52 AM |
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EU makets appear surprised by infamous I-word |
EuroObserver |
Mar-02-06 12:17 PM |
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I was hoping that the "I" word |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 12:23 PM |
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Not yet, sorry! That wouldn't be at all infamous, in this case. |
EuroObserver |
Mar-02-06 12:46 PM |
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Japan says both oil project, nonproliferation important over Iran |
EuroObserver |
Mar-02-06 05:59 AM |
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Total, PetroChina sign gas exploration deal |
EuroObserver |
Mar-02-06 06:09 AM |
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Stock Futures Lower on Retail Data |
ozymandius |
Mar-02-06 06:31 AM |
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Asia's exports defy gravity...and gloomy signs |
EuroObserver |
Mar-02-06 06:51 AM |
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Euro steady after ECB raises rates as expected |
EuroObserver |
Mar-02-06 07:05 AM |
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Euro rises after Trichet cites inflation risks |
EuroObserver |
Mar-02-06 08:01 AM |
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Euro firms, Bunds sag, share mixed after ECB hike |
EuroObserver |
Mar-02-06 12:08 PM |
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daily dollar watch |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 07:30 AM |
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Speculation grows BOJ may adopt CPI reference rate |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 07:48 AM |
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It's All In The Follow Through |
54anickel |
Mar-02-06 08:06 AM |
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So just what the heck supported the buck yesterday anyway? I was |
54anickel |
Mar-02-06 08:11 AM |
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buck turning red |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 09:09 AM |
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buck getting redder |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 12:19 PM |
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sinking further |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 02:23 PM |
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Anyone taking bets... |
skids |
Mar-02-06 09:17 AM |
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Turkey initiates de-dolarazation (missed this one back on 2/22) |
54anickel |
Mar-02-06 11:42 AM |
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AZERBAIJAN’S MANAT MAKEOVER: GOOD TIMES AHEAD? |
54anickel |
Mar-02-06 11:54 AM |
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Bank of N.Y. launches new unit to serve the wealthy |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 08:09 AM |
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Yesterday's Auto Sales: GM, Ford slip in US Feb. auto sales, Asians gain |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 08:18 AM |
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See a Conservative's World With Red State Spex! |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 08:30 AM |
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How the media are playing the 'Katrina video' |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 08:59 AM |
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On CBS last night, the spin given was, "But that was for a Cat 5 and... |
Maeve |
Mar-02-06 09:08 AM |
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Cat 5 down to Cat 3 in Katrina's last hours, they say |
EuroObserver |
Mar-02-06 12:43 PM |
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water damage is not covered under most insurance policies - only |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 12:53 PM |
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You know what really bothers me about the video |
RawMaterials |
Mar-02-06 09:08 AM |
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Vacation from his daytime 'job', maybe, |
EuroObserver |
Mar-02-06 12:52 PM |
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How many news outlets have shown the following pictures? |
Roland99 |
Mar-02-06 09:18 AM |
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Bush's Katrina problem just got bigger |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 08:42 AM |
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So What? |
OrangeCountyDemocrat |
Mar-02-06 09:11 AM |
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I think that it creates a large chink in the armor of "plausible |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 09:17 AM |
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But They Continue Drinking The Kool-Aid |
OrangeCountyDemocrat |
Mar-02-06 09:29 AM |
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imho - it goes back to media culpability |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 09:32 AM |
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This was why I was ranting... |
AnneD |
Mar-02-06 09:38 AM |
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The only answer I can come up with on that question |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 09:42 AM |
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Or most americans |
RawMaterials |
Mar-02-06 11:18 AM |
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Being that we have so many Katrina evacuees in Houston.... |
AnneD |
Mar-02-06 09:17 AM |
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Unaware as Levees Fell, Officials Expressed Relief |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 09:28 AM |
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9:44 EST numbers and blather |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 08:46 AM |
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Dana plunges 25% on missed payment, sell recommendation |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 08:53 AM |
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Missing a payment is a default. Even with the grace period, it is clear |
Zynx |
Mar-02-06 05:50 PM |
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New $10 bill rolls out Thursday |
RawMaterials |
Mar-02-06 09:00 AM |
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More "fruit salad" money. Sigh. Nickel really irks me. |
skids |
Mar-02-06 09:23 AM |
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Save Your $10's If You Want 'Em |
OrangeCountyDemocrat |
Mar-02-06 09:35 AM |
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10:02 EST taking a plunge |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 09:03 AM |
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Faeries off to an early start? |
Roland99 |
Mar-02-06 09:21 AM |
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10:26 - honest retreat |
ozymandius |
Mar-02-06 09:28 AM |
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10:35 EST today's goal - 11K |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 09:37 AM |
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I'm Beginning To Think You Have A Point... |
OrangeCountyDemocrat |
Mar-02-06 10:14 AM |
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Clap if you believe in faeries.... |
AnneD |
Mar-02-06 11:32 AM |
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11:18am - Go! Go! Go little Faeries, go! |
Roland99 |
Mar-02-06 10:19 AM |
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Worthington Steel to close Indiana processing plant |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 09:08 AM |
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US Army weapons buyer expects to find money for tank line |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 09:22 AM |
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Claude Bolton? Any relation to John??? |
loudsue |
Mar-02-06 04:07 PM |
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US Treasuries fall on ECB rate hike |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 09:30 AM |
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U.S. 30-year bonds extend loss after ECB rate hike |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 10:05 AM |
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Treasurys close sharply lower after ECB hikes rates - yield still inverted |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 02:10 PM |
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cnBS IDIOTS |
OrangeCountyDemocrat |
Mar-02-06 09:47 AM |
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I think that negative .7% savings rate is going to be the whacker |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 09:59 AM |
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ITA |
AnneD |
Mar-02-06 11:41 AM |
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Well Said, I'd Go Further and Say... |
specimenfred1984 |
Mar-02-06 12:02 PM |
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I've Given Up On Trying To Change People's Minds.... |
OrangeCountyDemocrat |
Mar-02-06 12:21 PM |
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What Minds, Most People are Vacuous Twits! |
specimenfred1984 |
Mar-02-06 01:10 PM |
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Iraq Coalition Government corruption within Australian Gov |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 09:52 AM |
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NASD fines David Lerner, suspends annuity business |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 09:55 AM |
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Gulf region bankers to need creativity-Fed's Olson |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 09:57 AM |
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Loonie Watch |
TrogL |
Mar-02-06 11:27 AM |
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Current numbers (13:39 MST) |
TrogL |
Mar-02-06 02:40 PM |
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FDIC monitoring small group of US Gulf Coast banks (ruh-roh) |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 11:34 AM |
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12:37pm - Faeries on a lunch break? Below 11k |
Roland99 |
Mar-02-06 11:38 AM |
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12:39 EST floor's getting a bit slippery |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 11:41 AM |
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Hit by hurricanes - re-insurance companies are flopping on the dock |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 11:46 AM |
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Hurricanes hit Swiss Re profits (surprised analysts) |
EuroObserver |
Mar-02-06 01:16 PM |
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Hedge funds cash in on rise in hostile bids |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 11:58 AM |
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Bubble at volatile stage? n/t |
EuroObserver |
Mar-02-06 01:17 PM |
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Hynix staffers to plead guilty to DRAM price-fix charges |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 12:01 PM |
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Gold gains more ground; silver tops $10 |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 12:03 PM |
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April Gold @ $569.70 oz - May Silver @ $10.18 oz |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 12:10 PM |
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April Gold closes @ $570 oz - April Silver @ $10.235 oz (22 yr high) |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 01:14 PM |
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Homeland Security will delay balloon CC payments. |
skids |
Mar-02-06 12:24 PM |
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the following signage was reportedly seen in a SJ, CA bank: |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 12:50 PM |
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All of us |
AnneD |
Mar-02-06 01:39 PM |
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1:54 EST faeries secure at 11K |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 12:55 PM |
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Faeries making it all better |
ozymandius |
Mar-02-06 02:18 PM |
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3:11 EST Rah Rah Siss Boom Bah! Faeries Win!!! |
UpInArms |
Mar-02-06 02:13 PM |
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witching hour living up to its name |
ozymandius |
Mar-02-06 02:39 PM |
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They fought up to the close and take the win! |
Roland99 |
Mar-02-06 03:44 PM |
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closing blather |
ozymandius |
Mar-02-06 03:49 PM |
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Isn't volatility like this usually a bad sign? |
Roland99 |
Mar-02-06 04:12 PM |
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Yes. |
ozymandius |
Mar-02-06 05:31 PM |
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Trying to remember back to the dot-com bubble burst days |
Roland99 |
Mar-02-06 05:36 PM |
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PEs right now are about what they should be given what earnings |
Zynx |
Mar-02-06 05:48 PM |
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It is amazing six years after the fact that the S&P is still down almost |
Zynx |
Mar-02-06 05:47 PM |
#106 |
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