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Is there anyone out there that you need to monitor? If so, then Google Inc. (GOOG) has the software for you. Just released today, the company announced that have a product that will allow a user to effectively track anyone using a cell phone by using their mobile map software.Expanding on a product released in 2007, Google is now offering the newest feature, “Latitude” to customers that need to

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Did you team come out on top in the Super Bowl? If it wasn’t your favorite team that was playing, chances are some people did without the most anticipated football game of the year. preliminary readings from the nation’s top research firm for television, Nielson Media Research, stated that this year’s game was more than likely down from last year’s peak viewers, but was on pace to equal the

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In what appears to be a first for the most recognizable mega-tech company in the world, Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) announced today that for the first time in the company’s history that they will be reducing their workforce by some 5,000 positions. Although the company has made smaller, limited cuts after acquiring other companies, it marks the first time since the company’s inception in 1975 that

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In what appeared to be only a matter of time, a report today showed that the Toyota Motor Corp. (TM) has taken over as the world’s top automobile sales company, relinquishing General Motors Corp. (GM) of that dubious honor which they held for the past 77 years. GM released their totals for the past year in which the company sold 8.355 million cars and trucks, coming up nearly 616,000 units

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Has America’s police patrol gone green? In a statement released by Atlanta-based Carbon Motors Corporation today, the need for more fuel efficient patrol cars has finally come to a head. With the country overly dependant on fossil fuels, the country and the world for that matter, had begun more intense initiatives to reduce their dependency on oil. After a monumental success in 2008, Carbon

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Its ok to still have your PB&Js, just stay clear from institutional and food company products that contain peanut butter. In what has become a huge concern with peanut butter, an outbreak of salmonella has been reported in which six people have died and another 470 have become ill in more than 43 states. Finally being able to pinpoint the root of it all, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has

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Following the previous week’s article pertaining to the analysis of the markets as a whole. This week’s write-up with delve into more specific aspects of researching and potentially trading a stock, once more in-depth profiling of a company is achieved. Known as fundamental analysis, this is a method of valuating a security or stock, which consists of the examination of a company's financial

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With the markets closed in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday, much of the financial news came from across the pond today. In a statement released in the UK, the country’s Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, confirmed earlier today that the Finance Department is offering to insure banks against any pending defaulted loans.For the country’s commitment to their banks, the Treasury would insist

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Have no fear the U.S. government is here. Digging deeper into the $700B rescue fund, the Treasury Department extended additional funds to Bank of America Corp. (BAC) to the tune of $20B. Not only does the bank receive the bailout, but BAC will also get a guarantee of upwards of $100B for potential losses that Merrill Lynch & Co. was carrying on their books when BAC acquired them last year. The

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Ask not what you can do for your country, ask what your country can do for you. Although that sounds a little backwards from Kennedy’s inaugural speech back in 1961, it seems more relevant today as the country’s dismal status is in need of the government more than the people itself. With less than a week away from the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, the House Democrats made their

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The express checkout lane is now closed. In what was known as the “financial supermarket,” Citigroup Inc. (C) confirmed earlier today that the bank was dissolving its 10-year experiment in which customers could get one-stop financial services from the bank, including anything from consumer loans to investment banking. On the heels of the bank’s announcement yesterday to sell a major stake, 51%,

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Has North America’s largest maker of telecom equipment seen the beginning of the end? In a report out of Toronto today, Nortel Networks Corp. (NT), announced this morning that the company has filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. as continuing economic pitfalls has hampered the company’s bottom-line for some time now. In a filing of Chapter 11 protection in a Delaware district court, Nortel

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Is Morgan Stanley trying to become the largest retail brokerage in the world? If today’s talks continue as a possible deal with Citigroup is discussed, then that possibility could become reality. If the talks, about combining Citigroup Inc. (C) and Morgan Stanley’s (MS) brokerage operations, continue to deepen then the merger could trigger more consolidations within the troubled banking industry.

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E FP TOZ LPED PECFD….do you know what these represent? These are the starting letters from the basic eye chart exam. This is significant today in that Abbott Laboratories (ABT) confirmed a report early this morning that the company has made plans to acquire Advanced Medical Optics Inc. (EYE) for $1.36B. Abbott, which is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new

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If you were to lose your job today, would you be able to pay for your, or your family’s health insurance? Many would answer no to that, and with today’s release of the new unemployment rate, 7.2%, that number is increasing exponentially on a monthly basis. In a report revealed today by Families USA, newly laid-off Americans will have to spend upwards of 30% of their unemployment benefits to help

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Has Circuit City found a savior? In a statement released early Friday morning, the company confirmed reports that the there may be a possible sales of the company as “two interested parties” have made it known that they may be interested in what used to be the nation’s No. 2 electronics retailer. The possible investors have made it clear the possible purchase will be a going concern. A going

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Which is more challenging, thinking or swimming? For TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. (AMTD), that was not even a contest, as the leader in online equity trading confirmed this morning that the company was purchasing thinkorswim Group Inc. (SWIM) for $605M. The deal, which will be funded by both cash and stock, is a strategic move by AMTD to gain a better market position within the options trading

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By how many more will the Eurozone expand? Well you can add another name to the group of countries that are now supported by the value of the Euro. To bring in the New Year, the newest member to adopt the European Union’s Euro, Slovakia became the 16th country to use the currency as their own monetary paper. in a country of some 5.4 million people, that brings the total amount of users of the

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The Mac attack… no not Freddie (FRE) or Fannie (FNM), but Penny. In a statement released earlier today, the Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC (PennyMac) announced that they were purchasing nearly $560M worth of residential mortgages from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC). The mortgages, first held by the First National Bank of Nevada, were seized by the FDIC last year, as

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When we last left off, we had discussed the intricate details pertaining to credit spreads. Today’s article will delve into a broader scope of trading, analyzing the markets as one entity.One of the most challenging aspects of becoming a successful trader relies on the individual to be able to recognize and distinguish certain trends and signals within the markets. With more than 10,000 publicly

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The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry. CEA represents more than 2,100 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of consumer electronics products. All profits from CES are reinvested

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Is Apple Inc. (AAPL) turning sour? In a report released earlier today, the major concerns within the company falls on the health of its founding member, Steve Jobs. Diagnosed as a hormonal imbalance, doctors confirmed their reviews of the CEO’s tests that the main reason for his unexplained weight loss stems from the imbalance. “As many of you know, I have been losing weight throughout 2008. The

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Is your favorite television program being shut off for the New Year? In a statement released earlier today, Viacom (VIA), which controls MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and 16 other cable channels, stated that Time Warner Cable (TWC) is undervaluing Viacom’s cable programs. "Time Warner Cable has dismissed our efforts at a fair compromise," Viacom said in a statement. "As a result, we are sorry

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Was it a Merry Christmas for you? For retailers it wasn’t. Even with huge price reductions and promotional sale items, consumers were still affected by the financial crisis that has gripped the country over the past several months. In a survey by MasterCard’s (MA) SpendingPulse analysis, it showed that retail sales during the holiday season plummeted between 2% and 4%, despite the huge incentives

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In an announcement made early Monday morning, the Kuwaiti government confirmed reports that a joint venture with U.S. chemical giant Dow Chemicals (DOW) has been banished. The proposed deal was signed last month and was valued at $17.4B, and would have created the petrochemical joint venture had it not been for the deteriorating global financial crisis. The agreement was presented for Kuwait

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