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Intel's Chip Breakthrough: Tech Weekly
Author: James Rogers
Saturday, May 07, 2011 9:04 AM
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (TheStreet) -- Chip giant Intel claimed a major breakthrough in chip design this week with the launch of 3-D transistors, which it will debut in a new 22-nanometer processor dubbed Ivy Bridge.
The transistors, which Intel billed as the company's most significant technology announcement of the year, come at a time when the No. 1 chipmaker is under increasing pressure from ARM Holdings' low-power technology. Intel is claiming a breakthrough in processor design with its new 3-D transistors.
"We're going to be able to provide better performance and lower power at the same time," said Bill Holt, general manager of Intel's technology and manufacturing group, during a press conference on Wednesday. "We have been working on this for the last 10 years -- we will be making upgrades to our factories over this year and next year to have them ramp up this technology." ...
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Tags: AAPL, ARMH, CSCO, Equities, Gadgets, GOOG, GUID, Hardware, INTC, Internet, Mobile, NVDA, RAX, SNE, Software, SYMC, Top
View Original Article http://www.thestreet.com/story/11110105/1/intels-chip-breakthrough-tech-weekly.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed
States With Smoker-Friendly Laws
Author: Kimberly Chin
Saturday, May 07, 2011 9:00 AM
NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- Americans have grown increasingly divided on the issue of smoking.
Virtually no states had smoking laws Dec. 31, 2000, but only a decade later, almost half have comprehensive smoking laws banning people from lighting up in restaurants, bars and private-sector workplaces, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency predicts that all states will have comprehensive smoke-free laws by 2020.
Smoking may be taboo many places, but there are some states that refuse to submit to the nonsmoking trend. ...http://www.thestreet.com/story/11108865/1/states-with-smoker-friendly-laws.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed
Olympus Closes the Remaining Private Placement Financing of US$14.6 Million of Four-Year 8% Unsecured Convertible Notes and Warrants
Saturday, May 07, 2011 8:38 AM
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2011) - Olympus Pacific Minerals Inc. ("Olympus" or the "Company") (TSX:OYM)(ASX:OYM)(OTCBB:OLYMF)(FRANKFURT:OP6) announces that it has closed the remaining private placement financing of US$14.6 million of a four-year 8% unsecured and redeemable notes convertible at US$0.51 per common share (the "Notes") and including warrants exercisable to acquire common shares at CAD$0.55 based on a one share and half warrant equivalent structure (see details below). The conversion of the Notes (and the exercise of the warrants) into shares is subject to shareholder approval
Tags: ASX:OYM, FRANKFURT:OP6, OTC Bulletin Board:OLYMF, TSX:OYM
View Original Article http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1511392&sourceType=3
Automatic budget cuts have spotty record
Saturday, May 07, 2011 8:23 AM
[AP] - Congress and President Barack Obama are proposing ways to automatically trigger budget savings if they can't rein in deficits the old-fashioned way, by enacting laws to cut spending or raise taxes.
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Obama tries to reassure public on economy, jobs
Saturday, May 07, 2011 8:17 AM
[AP] - President Barack Obama is reassuring the public that jobs and the economy are his top priority. At the end of a historic and emotionally charged week that began with his nationally televised announcement that Osama bin Laden had been killed in Pakistan during a raid by U.S. special forces, Obama on Saturday returned to promoting his energy agenda.
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They Just Don't Get Intel!
Author: Marek Fuchs
Saturday, May 07, 2011 8:00 AM
Marek Fuchs, <I>TheStreet's</I> media critic, bemoans coverage of Intel.
Tags: AAPL, Equities, INTC, NVDA
View Original Article http://www.thestreet.com/story/11109823/1/they-just-dont-get-intel.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed
Making the Grade
Saturday, May 07, 2011 7:31 AM
Apple, BlackRock and Visa are just some of the names at the top of this year's ranking, which honors strong financial performance.
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Tyson Beats Rivals as Commodities Rise
Author: Chris Stuart
Saturday, May 07, 2011 7:07 AM
BOSTON (TheStreet) -- Tyson, the world's largest meat company, is satisfying protein-hungry diets outside the U.S. That led to fiscal first-quarter sales jumping 15%, and profit margins widening almost 50%.
Yet, with commodity prices on the rise, Tyson will have to keep passing those costs on to customers if it wants to keep improving. The Springdale, Ark.-based company reports fiscal second-quarter results Monday before the stock market opens. Analysts are expecting sales of $7.5 billion and earnings of $0.44 per share.
Tyson has made great strides. Key initiatives such as better inventory control and a focus on efficiency at production plants has led to $600 million in performance improvements in its chicken business alone over the past three years. Investors have taken notice, with the stock up 13% this year, easily exceeding the performance of the S&P 500 over the same period. ...
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Tags: Equities, Food and Beverage, HRL, PPC, Ratings, SAFM, Stock Picks, TSN, Upgrades
View Original Article http://www.thestreet.com/story/11109791/1/tyson-beats-rivals-as-commodities-rise.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed
AIG Sets Lofty Goals For Growth
Author: Maria Woehr
Saturday, May 07, 2011 7:04 AM
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- American International Group's CEO Robert Benmosche set some aggressive goals on its first quarter earnings conference call that left many questions hanging about the future of the insurer. AIG CEO Robert Benmosche
"There is a lot to sort out and learn about their goals," said Sandler O'Neill analyst Paul Newsome. "There were still outstanding questions like, if they could achieve the mid-teens earnings growth they were talking about. I had questions about if they were in a cash flow positive. "
AIG's Benmosche said on the call that besides paying the government back, the insurer will raise $25 billion to $30 billion in deployable capital by 2015 and may start share buybacks in 2012. ...
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Tags: Equities, Insurance
View Original Article http://www.thestreet.com/story/11109901/1/american-international-group-sets-goals-for-growth.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed
'Debt, Deficits, and the Demise of the American Economy': Book Excerpt
Author: Guest Contributor
Saturday, May 07, 2011 7:00 AM
Excerpted with permission of the publisher John Wiley & Sons, Inc., www.wiley.com , from Debt, Deficits, and the Demise of the American Economy by Peter Tanous and Jeff Cox (c) 2011.
By Peter Tanous and Jeff Cox
Will the United States Default on Its Debt?...http://www.thestreet.com/story/11107842/1/debt-deficits-and-the-demise-of-the-american-economy-book-excerpt.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed
Forget Aventis
Saturday, May 07, 2011 6:39 AM
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Dion's Weekly ETF Winners and Losers
Author: Don Dion
Saturday, May 07, 2011 6:00 AM
NEW YORK (Trefis) -- Here are this week's ETF winners and losers. Winners Guggenheim Airline ETF 5.2%
The transportation sector remains an interesting corner of the market to watch. Despite concerns about the detrimental impact of rising fuel prices, companies responsible for moving people and goods from place to place have enjoyed notable stability.
Airlines, in particular, have enjoyed strength, scoring FAA a spot among the week's winners for the second week in a row. A combination of oil's weakness throughout this week and a bout of strong earnings has helped provide this sector with some lift. ...
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Tags: Airlines, Energy, Equities, ETFs, EWC, FAA, FCG, IAU, PALL, Personal Finance, RSX, SLV, TLT, Transportation, UNG, USO, VXX
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http://www.thestreet.com/story/11110065/1/dions-weekly-etf-winners-and-losers.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed
Banks That Ranked in Revenue
Author: Maria Woehr
Saturday, May 07, 2011 5:00 AM
<I>TheStreet's</I> Philip van Doorn and Maria Woehr discuss which banks booked the largest revenue gains.
Tags: BPOP, CSE, Equities, KEY, SNV
View Original Article http://www.thestreet.com/story/11104131/1/banks-that-ranked-in-revenue.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed
Why U.S. Steel Could Be a Steal
Saturday, May 07, 2011 4:49 AM
The company's earnings could jump sharply next year if the price of steel just steadies out.
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Japanese Tide Rolls Out
Saturday, May 07, 2011 4:36 AM
The country's economy suffered a sharp contraction after March's disasters. It's likely to get worse through the summer.
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Hi-Yo Silver
Saturday, May 07, 2011 4:36 AM
Bin Laden's death did something Ben Bernanke and Tim Geithner couldn't–revive the supine dollar.
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An Exodus From Commodities
Saturday, May 07, 2011 4:36 AM
ETF investors pull $447.4 million out of the sector in one week, extending a six-week skein of outflows.
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Nokia's Calling—but I'm Hanging Up
Saturday, May 07, 2011 4:36 AM
Nokia's partnership with Microsoft could lift Nokia soon, bulls say. Why they're probably wrong.
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Silver Bullet, Golden Chance?
Saturday, May 07, 2011 4:36 AM
The sudden drop in commodities offers an opportunity for long-term investors.
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Defending a Lost Cause
Saturday, May 07, 2011 4:36 AM
There's no sugar to help this health-care medicine go down.
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The Argument for Budget Brinksmanship
Saturday, May 07, 2011 4:35 AM
A money manager contends that, by putting debt-reduction pressure on the president, Republicans would ensure meaningful reform.
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Greece Must Face the Music
Saturday, May 07, 2011 4:35 AM
Postponing restructuring of its debt will only increase the country's pain on default—and add to banking instability throughout Europe.
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small-cap -- Food for Thought
Saturday, May 07, 2011 4:35 AM
Michael Cook, a top-performing small-cap value manager, is always on the lookout for "companies that can do more with less." His current picks.
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Greek Chorus Lifts Treasuries
Saturday, May 07, 2011 4:35 AM
Reports of Greece exiting the euro zone send investors rushing for safety.
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MXMI restoration facility??? No way, that sounds like a fun place to bring the kids on a trip! Real life kick butt American jobs!!
Job Data: Apples vs. Oranges
Saturday, May 07, 2011 4:35 AM
With so many reference points, it's hard to determine the real employment situation, but it doesn't look as bad as it seems to some–both on the job front and on GDP growth..
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palladium Making Sense of the Material World
Saturday, May 07, 2011 4:35 AM
The rout in commodities spooked equity markets, but the causes remain as opaque as the outlook. Also, a play on palladium.
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EMC: Switzerland on a Cloud
Saturday, May 07, 2011 4:35 AM
The storage giant aims to stay neutral as a computing revolution gets under way.
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Right Here! Small-Caps for Less Than Five Bucks
Saturday, May 07, 2011 4:35 AM
The Russell 2000 hit a recent peak last week. So what can you still get for what's left in your wallet after you've filled up your gas tank?
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Read All About It: A Solid Spanish Media Play
Saturday, May 07, 2011 4:35 AM
The U.S.-traded preferred shares of Prisa offer a chance for at least a 25% price gain, plus an 8% annual dividend yield, over the next three years.
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Day Trade and Keep Your Day Job
Saturday, May 07, 2011 4:35 AM
A new online brokerage firm, DittoTrade, lets you mimic the trades of professionals—and get the same prices they do.
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Second Wind for Natural Gas
Saturday, May 07, 2011 4:35 AM
After a dismal 2010, contracts for delivery in 2015 and 2016 reflect the market's belief that demand is set to rise.
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The Moment of Truth for AIG
Saturday, May 07, 2011 4:35 AM
The U.S. government is preparing to shed its stake in the insurer through a huge stock offering. Why shareholders might wish for a bailout of their own.
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Railroads on Fast Track
Saturday, May 07, 2011 4:35 AM
CSX and Union Pacific deliver dividend raises.
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A Play for the Silver Lining
Saturday, May 07, 2011 4:35 AM
The metal's bumpy week suggests a contrarian trade on the iShares Silver Trust.
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Drug Maker Posts a Loss but Tops Forecasts
Saturday, May 07, 2011 12:32 AM
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Neenah Enterprises, Inc. (NNHE: Grey Market) | Tier Change
Author: Pink OTC Markets - News, Filings & Corporate Actions
Friday, May 06, 2011 11:00 PM
Sat, May 07, 2011 12:00 - Neenah Enterprises, Inc. (NNHE: Grey Market) - Tier Change - The symbol, NNHE, no longer is classified as OTC Pink No Information. As of Sat, May 07, 2011, NNHE resides in the Grey Market tier. You may find a complete list of tier changes at otcmarkets.com.
Tags: Inc., Neenah Enterprises
View Original Article http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=11&symbol=NNHE&actionDate=1304740800000
Cuban Electric Co. (CGAR: Grey Market) | Tier Change
Author: Pink OTC Markets - News, Filings & Corporate Actions
Friday, May 06, 2011 11:00 PM
Sat, May 07, 2011 12:00 - Cuban Electric Co. (CGAR: Grey Market) - Tier Change - The symbol, CGAR, no longer is classified as OTC Pink No Information. As of Sat, May 07, 2011, CGAR resides in the Grey Market tier. You may find a complete list of tier changes at otcmarkets.com.
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Fund.com, Inc. (FNDM: OTC Link) | Tier Change
Author: Pink OTC Markets - News, Filings & Corporate Actions
Friday, May 06, 2011 11:00 PM
Sat, May 07, 2011 12:00 - Fund.com, Inc. (FNDM: OTC Link) - Tier Change - The symbol, FNDM, no longer is classified as OTC Pink Limited. As of Sat, May 07, 2011, FNDM resides in the OTC Pink No Information tier. You may find a complete list of tier changes at otcmarkets.com.
Tags: Fund.com, Inc.
View Original Article http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=11&symbol=FNDM&actionDate=1304740800000
AI Document Services, Inc. (AIDC: OTC Link) | Tier Change
Author: Pink OTC Markets - News, Filings & Corporate Actions
Friday, May 06, 2011 11:00 PM
Sat, May 07, 2011 12:00 - AI Document Services, Inc. (AIDC: OTC Link) - Tier Change - The symbol, AIDC, no longer is classified as OTC Pink Limited. As of Sat, May 07, 2011, AIDC resides in the OTCQB tier. You may find a complete list of tier changes at otcmarkets.com.
Tags: AI Document Services, Inc.
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