Date: 2010-12-27 00:00:00
S&P 500 (SPY) — open: 125.64, high: 125.78, low: 125.29, close: 125.6, volume: 70053700, daily change: -0.0014
News headlines:
 Emerging Markets and Digital Innovators Dominate Rankings of World's Top Tech, Media, and Telecom Companies, Says
 Emerging Markets and Digital Innovators Dominate Rankings of World's Top Tech, Media, and Telecom Companies, Says
African Markets - Factors to watch on Dec 27
Singapore Stocks-Up at midday on China rate hike; may fall later
China aims for trade balance by boosting imports
Pakistan - Market factors to watch - Dec 27
South Korea c.bank sells 28-year MSBs at 2.50 pct
RPT-South Korea c.bank sells 28-year MSBs at 2.50 pct
RPT-South Korea c.bank sells 28-year MSBs at 2.50 pct
Taiwan stocks end higher; financials lead gains
SAIC invests $1.5 bln to boost own-brand car capacity -paper
SAIC invests $1.5 billion to boost own-brand car capacity: paper
Thai Land & Houses' financial arm plans IPO
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to Feb 17
DIARY - Economic Indicators in Germany from December 29
Seoul shares slip on Chinese rate hike; autos decline
Meiho Enterprise <8927.OS>-6-month group forecast
Meiho Enterprise <8927.OS>-2010/11 group forecast
PRECIOUS-Gold regains lost ground as bargain hunting supports
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Monday
Nikkei rose 0.8 pct, China rate hike taken in stride
Gold regains lost ground as bargain hunting supports
China stocks down 1 pct, led by property sector
Marumiya Store <7493.FU>-6-month group forecast
Europe Factors-Shares set to dip on China rate hike
Poland could enter ERM2 fx regime in 2013-FinMin
Liu Tienan to be China's next energy chief - report
ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING THE TRANSPARENCY LAW: NEW DENOMINATOR
China Money: Market stress to linger on surprise rate hike
Indian shares rise; infra, tech lead gains
China stocks end down 1.9 pct as rate rally fades
Shares buyback - week of 20-24/12/2010
FOREX-Aussie dips on China rate hike in thin market
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 27
Nikkei advances, China rate hike taken in stride
German stocks - Factors to watch on December 27
Seoul shares fall 0.4 pct on China rate hike; autos slide 
Taiwan cbank tightens NDF trading rules - dealers
Analysis: Politics versus economics are big euro test
UPDATE 1-Poland could enter ERM2 fx regime in 2013-FinMin
Vietnam Money-Monetary policies expected to be kept stable
RIE: Divestment of industrial spice business
French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch on Dec 27
Asian stocks weather China hike
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Dec 27
ECS bets on selling iPads, iPhones in China
European shares lower as China hike rate weighs
China Life to invest $57 mln in China bank's insurance arm
Overnight deposits at ECB top 55 bln euros
Elcoteq SE discloses additional information on its earlier announcements of the planned share issue
Indian shares turn negative;Rel Comm, metals fall
Nikkei advances, China rate hike taken in stride
Nikkei advances, China rate hike taken in stride
CHINA MARKETS-Chinese stocks fall as rate rise reality sets in
COMMODITIES-Raw materials recover from China Xmas rate hike
DIARY-Islamic Finance - to May 10
DIARY-Islamic Finance - to May 10
U.S. stock index futures signal profit taking
The Conference Board Leading Economic IndexÂ® (LEI) for the Euro Area Increased Again in November
EURO GOVT-Bund slip as investors book profits
PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - Dec 27
India cbank seeks info from banks in loans probe- report
REFILE-GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares rise as investors look past China rate hike 
Keppel secures S$240 million worth of contracts
FOREX-Aussie steadies after China move; euro inches higher
China c.bank reiterates need for prudent policy
China central bank reiterates need for prudent policy
Europe shares hit by China rate hike; trade thin
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. Closes on Three Shopping Centers Totaling $52...
Japan govt schemes to boost green capex by $6.4 bln
SE Asia Stocks-S'pore near 2-week high; palm oil firms in demand
BMO's Fullgoal to launch first Shanghai index ETF
Yingli Green Energy Announces Redemption of Its Zero Coupon Convertible Senior Notes Due 2012
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks on edge after Chinese Xmas rate rise
Hon Hai to invest $1.2 billion in Hitachi LCD unit: report
SeaBird - 2011 Financial Calendar
 Searchlight Minerals Corp. Sells an Initial 3 Million Shares of Common Stock for $1.6 Million and Receives a Commitment
Ann Fry's We Are Booming Project Selects Whitegate PR as Agency of Record
Two in Five Americans Feel Less Secure Financially Than One Year Ago
Sinopec plans 6 bcm gas capacity in Yuanba by 2015
DIARY - S&P; 500 Corporate Earnings for Monday, December 27, 2010
DIARY - S&P; 500 Corporate Earnings for month ahead
DIARY - S&P; 500 Corporate Earnings for week ahead
DIARY - Non-S&P; 500 Earnings for Monday, December 27, 2010
UPDATE 1-China vows lending control to tame inflation
DIARY - Non-S&P; 500 Earnings from December 27 - Jan 10, 2011
Indian shares fall; metals, telecoms lead losses
iGate, Apax close to Patni Computer stake buy: source
Pakistani stocks, o/n rates end up; rupee firms
NFI Closes 2010 with $900m Revenue
U.S. Treasury prices slip in light trading ahead of 2-year sale
FOREX-Aussie steadies after China rate move; euro edges up
Europe shares fall as China ups rates; trade thin
Lucas Energy Enters Into $6 Million Stock Offering
India's Bombay Stock Exchange launches Islamic index
 TELEHOUSE America Launches 'Data Center Anywhere' -- A Threat Resistant, Custom Built, "Green" Data Center Solution
Hollysys Automation Technologies to Participate in Upcoming Investor Events
Trina Solar Announces Three-Year $800 Million Investment in Changzhou Trina PV Park
"Most Promising" Young Companies Announced at Guangzhou ChinaBio Investor Forum
Dollar General Rings in the New Year by Helping Customers Pay off Their Home, Car, Credit Cards and More
Rambus Announces Completion of the Accelerated Share Repurchase
 TELEHOUSE America Launches 'Data Center Anywhere' -- A Threat Resistant, Custom Built, "Green" Data Center Solution
ChinaCache Further Expands Its Presence in the Network Convergence Market
US STOCKS-Futures dip following China's rate hike
Mindray Medical Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
New Topical Patent Searches by GenericsWeb Published by MarketPublishers.com
New In-demand Market Research Reports by AWA Published by MarketPublishers.com
Norilsk Nickel says 2 RUSAL investors back stake bid
 Monday Morning Tips: Allied Irish Banks, Marshall & Ilsley Corp., Ford Motor Co., Bank of America, Citigroup Inc.,
US STOCKS-Wall St set for lower open after China's rate hike
Analysis: As China raises rates, don't forget the yuan
Analysis: As China raises rates, don't forget the yuan
China vows lending control to tame inflation
Duoyuan Global Water Inc. Confirms Ongoing Engagement of Grant Thornton International
The Goldman Sachs Petershill Fund Acquires Minority Interest in Mount Lucas Management Corporation
Fifth Street Finance Corp. Continues on a Record-Setting Path as Total Deal Originations...
 Interview With the CEO of Radient Pharmaceuticals Provides Perspective as Company Shares See Increased Volume and
 Interview With the CEO of Radient Pharmaceuticals Provides Perspective as Company Shares See Increased Volume and
China Valves Technology, Inc. Intends to Engage One of Big Four Audit Firms as New Independent Auditor Starting from First Quarter 2011 Review
Announcement according to the Securities Market Act, Chapter 2, Section 10
ESCO Announces AMI System Expansion at CFE in Mexico
Critical Alerts For Cisco, WellPoint, M&T; Bank, Gap, and Goodrich Released By Seven Summits Research
Seven Summits Research Releases Comments on Apple, General Electric, Chevron, Verizon and Alcoa
Critical Alerts For General Motors, Gilead Sciences, Barrick Gold, Arch Coal, and Sina Released By Seven Summits Research
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St opens lower after China rate move
Dycom Industries, Inc. Acquires NeoCom Solutions, Inc.
MIDEAST STOCKS-UAE bank stocks fall on provisioning worries
TREASURIES-U.S. debt prices slip ahead of 2-year auction
Applied Industrial Technologies to Report Second Quarter Earnings and Conduct Investor Teleconference
ChinaCast Education Reports Director Purchase of 400,000 Shares
Richard Northern Named to S.Y. Bancorp Board
AdvanceMe Launches Small Business eBook Series, Offering Business Owners Valuable Information
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Limited Brands, Pier 1 Imports, Inc and Coach, Inc.
Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Hormel Foods, Vulcan Materials, JPMorgan Chase & Co., U.S. Bancorp and BB&T; Corporation
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: D.R. Horton, Berkshire Hathaway, Fortune Brands, PPG Industries and International Paper
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Valero and Tesoro
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Humana, Cigna Corporation and UnitedHealth Group
 ZBB Successfully Completes Advanced Electricity Storage Technologies Program
DiscoverÂ® Small Business WatchSM:  Small Business Economic Confidence Falls in December after 3-Month Rise
BIO-key Strategic Advisor and Former Senior FBI Official to be Interviewed on Fox...
US STOCKS-Wall St dips after China rate hike, volume thin
Ingles Markets, Incorporated Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Japan to boost green capex by $6.4 billion
Israel cenbank: rates low abroad, home prices easing
Tel Aviv bourse seeks to become high-tech centre
China to spend $30 billion on water conservation in 2011
Tel Aviv bourse seeks to become high-tech centre
EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies struggle after China move
Mexico stock trading halted due to glitch -traders
Park Electrochemcal Corp. Makes Statement Regarding Third Quarter Earnings News Release Recently Mailed to Registered Stockholders
 Realtors(R) Reflect on 2010; Ready for 2011
UPDATE 1-India's Tata Steel: no decision on Riversdale bid yet
TREASURIES-Bonds cheapen ahead of two-year auction
Germany plans news cyber-warfare defence centre
Mexico's stock exchange resumes trading after halt
NI Technology Updates Outlooks for Benchmark Electronics, Celestica, Sanmina-SCI, Jabil Circuit, and Flextronics
EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks drop on surprise China rate hike
UPDATE 2-Mexico stock trading briefly halted
 Z3 Enterprises Names New President and CEO, Fills Board Vacancies and Announces Change of Control
European shares end lower on China rate hike
RPT-European shares end lower on China rate hike
FOREX-Euro rises vs dollar; China rate hike hits Aussie
Global Graphics publishes financial calendar for 2011
UPDATE 2-Norilsk Nickel says 2 RUSAL investors back stake bid
China rate hike dampens stocks
NIIT Technologies Acquires IP Assets for Foray Into Health Care Segment
RPT-Plastic Posse: Credit card winners and cards they love
University of Dayton Names Finance Professional Larry Heller R.I.S.E. XI Executive Director
 PennyKings.com Morning Report: Neurokine Pharmaceuticals, Repros Therapeutics Inc., Pfizer, Xoma Ltd., Biosante
Shares of rare-earth producer Molycorp keep rising
Shares of rare-earth producer Molycorp keep rising
Brilliant Home Expos Rebuild the Home Market
Europe shares end lower on China rate rise
The McCarton Foundation Rings The Opening Bell at The NYSE
US SMALL/MIDCAPS-Stocks flat as pharma offsets China rate move
Analysis: Consumer spending back to normal? Not so fast
Alliance Bancorp, Inc. of Pennsylvania Announces Extension of Community Offering...
GLOBAL MARKETS-Global stocks dip, oil down after China rate rise
Tesla stock drops 16 percent, analysts pile on worries
Netflix shares poised for a drop: report
TREASURIES-Debt prices pare some losses after 2-year auction
RPT-Europe shares end lower on China rate rise
U.S. fund misses deadline for Ferre deal - sources
US STOCKS-Wall St flat after China hike; retailers hit by storm
 Functional Technologies Corporation Retains Pathfinder Ventures Corporation to Provide Investor Relations Services
The Majority of Investors Still Not Familiar With Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Reports Mintel
 Sophisticated Supermarkets Are Turning to Full-Service e-Sourcing
NDR Energy Group Announces Record Sales of $31.58 Million for the Period Ending September...
TREASURIES-Strong 2-yr auction gives bid to market
UPDATE 1-Goldman fund takes minority stake in Lucas fund
FOREX-Euro gains vs dollar, Aussie stable after China hike
Major Real Estate Index Shows no Indication of a Holiday Rally for U.S. Home Prices!
American Diversified Holdings Sets Strategy for Software Development Agreement for...
Inspar Field Services, LLC Issues Investor, Employee and Client Update Concerning the Planet Resource Recovery Inc. Federal Complaint, Corporate Legal Representation and Future Business Operations
Crimson Exploration Completes New $175 Million Second Lien Term Loan Facility; Refinances Prior Second Lien Term Loans to Extend Maturities
 Wanderport Corporation Issues a Clarification and Retraction of a Statement From the News Release of December 21st,
Headline risk dogs muni market heading into 2011
 Wanderport Corporation Issues a Clarification and Retraction of a Statement From the News Release of December 21st,
Speculators trim dollar shorts in latest week -CFTC
UPDATE 2-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions
Oil dips after 26-month high, China rates weigh
 Finisar Corporation Announces Closing of Public Offering of Common Stock
 Carbon Sciences Secures Worldwide Exclusive License to Breakthrough Greenhouse Gas Transformation Technology
UPDATE 1-Speculators trim US dollar shorts-CFTC
 High Plains Gas Engages American Capital Ventures for Investor Relations Services
TREASURIES-Debt rallies after strong two-year auction
Silicon Image Announces Upcoming Events with the Financial Community
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-DEC 27 US 1.53179
LPS' Mortgage Monitor Report: November Data Shows Foreclosure Inventory Rising for 5th Straight Month
Calamos Investments Statement on ARPS Lawsuit for Convertible and High Income Fund (NYSE: CHY)
US STOCKS-Wall St ends flat as investors shrug off China hike
 Russell Global Indexes: Financial Services Is Highest Weighted Sector at End of 2010
NYSE short interest falls in early December
FOREX-Euro edges higher, but downtrend set to resume
Federal Realty Investment Trust Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2010 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information
 AMD Announces Change in Accounting Treatment for Its Investment in GLOBALFOUNDRIES
 AMD Announces Change in Accounting Treatment for Its Investment in GLOBALFOUNDRIES
US STOCKS-Wall St ends flat as investors shrug off China hike
Wall Street ends flat as investors shrug off China hike
Edmunds.com Comments on Tesla Stock Plunge
Discovery Labs Announces Reverse Stock Split
UPDATE 1-AMD expects non-cash gain from GlobalFoundries
AMD expects non-cash gain from GlobalFoundries
Nasdaq short interest falls in early December
NASDAQ Announces Mid-Month Open Short Interest Positions in NASDAQ Stocks as of Settlement...
GLOBAL MARKETS-US stocks recover after China rate move, euro up
U.S. stocks recover after China rate move, euro up
Coinstar, Inc. to Report 2010 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results on February 3, 2011
SpendingPulse 2010 Holiday Wrap-Up Report:Increased Spending in Most Categories Produces a Strong Holiday Season for Retailers - eCommerce Channel and Apparel Category Fare Best
EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks mostly lower after China rate move
 Zion & Zion Ranked #1 PR Firm by Phoenix Business Journal
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC and Former Louisiana Attorney General Remind Investors With...
TABLE-Malaysia economic indicators - Dec 28
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC and Former Louisiana Attorney General Remind Investors With Large Financial Interests (Over $100,000) of Important February 22, 2011 Deadline in Securities Class Action Against Bucyrus International, I
Kunlun Energy buys Beijing Gas stake for $2.9 bln
SGX CEO says will press ahead with bid to buy ASX - report
Five Financing Trends for 2011
Seoul shares open up modestly on autos, techs
Singapore Stocks-No cues from Wall Street; Keppel Corp in focus
Taiwan stocks - Factors to watch - Dec 28
Philippines - Market factors to watch - Dec 28
PRECIOUS-Gold inches higher on lower dollar, demand supports
China's CICC to buy 35 pct of Zheshang Trust -paper
JGBs rise on Treasuries; data taken in stride
China needs to maintain trade surplus -vice minister
Taiwan stocks open higher; China Life limit-up
China needs to maintain trade surplus: vice minister
China needs to maintain trade surplus: vice minister
COMEX copper rallies to record high on weak dollar
China c.bank sets yuan mid-point near record high
China stocks open down 0.5 pct, led by financials
China revises up Q3 capital account surplus
FOREX-Euro bounces back as dollar falls broadly
Nasdaq OMX Group to re-enter Japan market-Kyodo
"Million Dollar" debate misses point: host
TREASURIES-Dip in Asia ahead of week's remaining auctions
UPDATE 1-Kunlun Energy buys Beijing Gas stake for $2.9 bln
UPDATE 1-Kunlun Energy buys Beijing Gas stake for $2.9 bln
PRESS DIGEST - China - December 28
Japan shelves carbon emissions trading scheme
Shareholder Claims Against Officers and Directors of Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. Investigated by Goldfarb Branham LLP
Indian shares open up; Reliance Commm leads
Pakistan - Market factors to watch - Dec 28
Nasdaq looking at new foray into Japan: reports
UPDATE 2-Japan output up on Asia demand, finmin warns on yen
Singapore Stocks-Up at midday; may tag along Shanghai stock moveSteve Wynn Given Monaco Citizenship
Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
Financial Briefing Book: Dec. 28
Lentuo International, pSivida: Biggest Price Decliners (LAS, PSDV)
Gushan Environmental Energy, Vermillion: Biggest Price Gainers (GU, VRML)
Procter & Gamble, Citigroup: Money Flow Leaders (PG, C)
Heating Oil Falls
China Rate Increase Gets Mixed Reception
Gold Creeps Higher
Cal-Maine Profit Falls 5.6%
Titan Lifts Lockout of Union Workers
Autos Lead European Stocks Lower
Lentuo International, pSivida: Biggest Price Decliners (LAS, PSDV)
Gushan Environmental Energy, Vermillion: Biggest Price Gainers (GU, VRML)
iShares MSCI ACWI, Oracle: Money Flow Leaders (ACWI, ORCL)
Norilsk Ready to Revisit Offer
Chile apunta a un crecimiento del PIB de 6% en 2011
Japanese Yields Mixed
China Firms Look Homeward
Woori Bank Sets Profit Forecast
Asian Shares Unfazed by China Move
Azure Power to raise its Solar Power Capacity
Mixed Start for Asia in Light Trading
Oil, at $91-Plus, Feeling U.S. Demand
Retailers Ease Return Restrictions
NTSB Seeks Crash Prevention
Trading Hushed by Blanket of Snow
Currency Hazards Abound This Week
How the Journal Compiled Its Banking List
Demise of the Pork-Belly Contract
M&A King Is... Not Yet Decided
Market direction: Neutral