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NYSE
Trading Volume Drops - Bloomberg
There are more U.S. stocks than ever being publicly traded. But fewer and fewer of those stocks are being traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
Evergreen
Solar Still Soaring - Bizjournals
The skyrocking price of oil continues to reward stocks of companies engaged in the solar power industry. Evergreen Solar was up more than 10% on Thursday due to news of a new contracts totaling more than $1
billion.
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Fed: To Cut or Not to Cut - DailyFX
Have we reached the end of days when it comes to the Fed's monetary accommodation? Not so fast, says Kathy Lien, chief strategist for DailyFX.
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BCE
Bond Holders Strike Back - Reuters
A win for bond holders threatens the planned leveraged buyout of Canada's largest communications company.
Ford
to Break Even in 2009 - Wall Street Journal
An announcement that Ford's return to profitability would be later than expected disappointed investors and traders on Thursday, sending the stock reeling by more than 8%.
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Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) experienced its biggest drop since the bear market bottom in October 2002 after its annual profit forecast was less than analysts expected.
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| Systemax Inc. | SYX | 10 |
| Aeropostale Inc. | ARO | 10 |
| Rait Financial Trust | RAS | 9 |
| Parker Hannifin Corp | PH | 9 |
| Navios Maritime Holdings | NM | 9 |
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This classic article shows traders how to use the TRIN to enter trades in the SPYs, E-minis or index options.
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