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  Results matching symbol: ABK

Feb 03, 2010 (SmarTrend(R) Spotlight via COMTEX) --

SmarTrend identified a Downtrend for Ambac Financial (NYSE:ABK) on January 25, 2010 at $0.72. In approximately 1 week, Ambac Financial has return Read More >>

NEW YORK, Feb 03, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABK) (Ambac) announced today that it has adopted a tax benefit preservation shareholder rights plan ("ri Read More >>

Jan 20, 2010 (SmarTrend(R) Market Surveillance via COMTEX) --

SmarTrend's candlestick pattern scanner has detected a bullish engulfing pattern for shares of Ambac Financial (NYSE:ABK) since the sto Read More >>

NEW DELHI, INDIA, Jan 05, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --

U.S. stocks ended 2009 on Thursday with their best gains since 2003, driven by optimism about the economy's recovery and a brighter outlo Read More >>

Stocks ended Wednesday mixed, with the Dow industrials modestly higher and the Nasdaq modestly lower. Thursday's 7 stock picks includes Apple which is rumored to announce a new iPod model next weekend. Read More >>

Thursday Morning Coffee with TradingMarkets

David Penn - December 29, 2009
Bank of England, European Central Bank Leave Rates Unchanged... Buffett Passes Gates as Richest American... Euro Hits Record Against Dollar... Read More >>
Stocks erased heavy early losses to close mixed on Tuesday. Read More >>
Stocks rose on Wednesday, despite oil and gold hitting record highs, the dollar falling to a record low, and Ambac Financial's plunge. Read More >>
Thursday's list includes: Ambac Financial, PETsMART and Urban Outfitters. Read More >>

Prepare for Panic Selling if the Lows are Taken Out!

Gary Kaltbaum - December 29, 2009
Most major indices are near bear market lows and my best guess continues to be that those lows will be taken out. Read More >>

What Happened to the Ambac Financial Deal?

Gary Kaltbaum - December 29, 2009
So what happened to the deal that Ambac Financial and the crooks... I mean banks... were supposed to consummate Monday or Tuesday of this week? Read More >>
The major indexes are down across the board today... Read More >>
The Dow fell more than 450 points before rebounding on the Fed cut; the major indices were red across the board. Read More >>
Today's list includes: Arcelor-Mittal, Sallie Mae and Ambac Financial. Read More >>

Monday Morning Coffee with TradingMarkets

David Penn - December 29, 2009
"No Country for Old Men" Wins Four Oscars... Electronic Arts Bids on Take-Two... Genentech Up Big in Pre-Market with Avastin News... VISA IPO Could Be Largest Ever in U.S.... Tiger Woods Wins Match Play Final... Lowe's Earning Beat Estimates, Guidance Disappoints... Ambac Up On Capital Infusion Rescue Rumors... Economists Insist Recession Likely in 2008. Read More >>

The Securities Industry is About TRUST!

Gary Kaltbaum - December 29, 2009
I am writing about all this today because I believe the securities industry is based largely on one word: TRUST! And there is a clear lack of trust in the securities industry. Friday's late action added to this lack of trust. Read More >>

Stocks Surge on Wall Street

December 29, 2009
Stocks surged on Monday after Standard & Poor's said it is not planning on downgrading the credit ratings of troubled bond insurers MBIA and Ambac Financial. Read More >>
Tuesday's list includes: AutoZone, Home Depot and Macy's. Read More >>
Today's list includes: Goldman Sachs, Ambac Financial and MBIA. Read More >>
Today's list includes: Research in Motion, XM Satellite Radio and Paychex. Read More >>

Morning Coffee with TradingMarkets

David Penn - December 29, 2009
Markets to Close Early on Xmas Eve...Another Fed Debt Auction...Yield-Seeking Traders Sell Yen...Pound Falls Against Euro...Goldman CEO Wins Record Bonus...News Corp Sheds TV Stations...FedEx Hit with $319 M Tax Bill...Asian stocks up...Europe up...The dollar trending higher against the yen, pound...And the futures are trending higher in the hour before the bell. Read More >>
Stocks endured a third straight day of heavy selling, as investors dumped financial stocks with renewed vigor. Read More >>
Stocks endured a third straight day of heavy selling, as investors dumped financial stocks with renewed vigor. Read More >>
Today's list includes: Norfolk Southern, DivX and Sepracor. Read More >>
All the major indexes were significantly lower today, following bad news from Merrill. Read More >>
The Dow Industrials and S&P 500 both rallied today, while the Nasdaq fell slightly. Read More >>
U.S. stocks ended the week with a rally, boosted by news of a possible bailout for Ambac Financial. Read More >>
Monday's list includes: Lowe's Companies, Nordstrom and LDK Solar. Read More >>
Stocks are off to a strong start this week, despite another major writedown, as investors look to the Fed to ease rates. Read More >>
Today's list includes: Ambac Financial, ConAgra Foods and American International Group. Read More >>
Monday's list includes: Ambac Financial, Verizon Communications and Ennis. Read More >>
Stocks surged on Wednesday, boosted by stronger than expected data that showed the economy is holding up better than previously thought. Read More >>
More earnings on the way including Cisco Systems which is expected to post an 8% rise in profits. See how other major companies are expected to perform following their upcoming earnings announcements. Read More >>
Stocks closed higher on Wednesday with technology stocks helping make the Nasdaq the percentage leader on the day by a large margin. Thursday's 7 stocks includes Cisco Systems which beat earnings estimates by a penny. Read More >>

First Pullback Holds

December 29, 2009
We're still in first pullback mode Read More >>

Continuation

December 29, 2009
The Nasdaq looks poised to continue its rally out of a first pullback Read More >>

Still Testing

December 29, 2009
We're still in first pullback test mode Read More >>

Thursday Morning Coffee with TradingMarkets

David Penn - December 29, 2009
U.S. Auto Sales Continue to Weaken ... Beige Book Admits to Slow Growth in Most Regions ... Technology Stocks Lead Markets Lower ... Crude Oil Retreats Again ... HSBC, Chinese Bank Among Rumored Investors in Lehman Brothers. Read More >>

Not Baaaaad

December 29, 2009
The intraday turnaround in the indices is impressive. However, I think it's too difficult to call. On Monday, the Nasdaq lapped lower and initially fell. However, it quickly found its low and rallied for a solid trend day higher. This action forms an outside day and puts the index above its 50-day and near its Read More >>

Thursday's Top Names

TradingMarkets Research - December 29, 2009
The major markets staged a midday turnaround and all ended the day positive.  There is a new CVR5 buy signal heading into Thursday's trading. Read More >>

Tuesday's Top Names

TradingMarkets Research - December 29, 2009
The major markets ended the day sharply higher. It looks like we have a CVR 2 buy for Tuesday, so there will be a slight bias to the long side. Continue to be nimble in this market. Read More >>

Friday's Top Names

TradingMarkets Research - December 29, 2009
Conflicting signals are in place tonight, as the charts in the indices say one thing, and the sentiment from the Connors VIX Reversals say another. Two CVR buy signals were triggered, a CVR III and another from Larry Connors' subscription service. Be ready to play either direction, and remember Friday is also Triple Witching. Read More >>

Trading Where the Action Is!

David Penn - December 29, 2009
The selling continues into midday trading after the bailout of American International Group. Not surprisingly, gold stocks such as Barrick Gold Corporation, up nearly 9%, are fairing out very well. Read More >>

Trading Where the Action Is!

David Penn - December 29, 2009
Financial stocks are rebounding as Congress goes back to the drawing board on the proposed bailout plan. National city Corporation is up more than 39% and Citigroup is up 11%. Read More >>

Weaker Opening

December 29, 2009
Stocks appeared set to open lower Read More >>

Friday Morning Coffee with TradingMarkets

David Penn - December 29, 2009
Stocks Slip into Trading Range ... Nasdaq Composite Enters Oversold Territory Above 200-Day ... Greenback Rallies from Recent Losses ... Asian Stocks Flat ... Most Oversold ETFs for Today Include: PPH, EWT, SMH, RJA, LQD. Read More >>

Trading Where the Action Is!

David Penn - December 29, 2009
Stocks remain largely flat following yesterday's massive rally. Stocks making the big moves today include Cisco Systems which outperformed earnings estimates, leading to a 6% gain by midday. Read More >>

Thursday Morning Coffee with TradingMarkets

David Penn - December 29, 2009
Will a merger with Dish Save DirecTV? ... Cisco Boosts Tech Stocks ... Greenback Rallies Rate Hike or Not ... Selling Facebook Shares ... AIG Announces $5 Billion in Writedowns Read More >>

Tech Stocks Lead Market Higher

December 29, 2009
The major indices rose on Wednesday, with technology stocks leading the advance, ahead of earnings from tech bellwethers Amazon and Apple. Read More >>
Thursday's list includes: Amazon.com, Apple and 3M. Read More >>

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