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Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp. Announces Upsizing and Pricing of Common Stock Offering Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:07PMKodiak Oil & Gas Corp. today announced that it has upsized and priced its previously announced underwritten public offering of common stock. Â The size of the offering has been increased from the previously announced 20,000,000 shares of common stock to 24,000,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $6.10 per share.
Deutsche Bank, SocGen face pressure to boost funds Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:57PMDeutsche Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Societe Generale and UniCredit may face pressure from investors to boost capital after scraping through Europe's banking stress tests.
MLB Trade Rumors: Which Players Are Seattle Mariners Looking to Unload? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:46PMThe Seattle Mariners were having a surprisingly decent season for almost the entire first half. A nine game losing streak later and once again the Mariners will be looking to ship off some of their team in an attempt to get younger. It's funny how quickly things can change. Just two weeks ago they were right in the thick of the AL West race and were reportedly set to upgrade the offense. Now its ...
Deutsche Bank, SocGen Face Pressure to Boost Funds After Tests Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:32PMDeutsche Bank AG, Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc, Societe Generale SA and UniCredit SpA may face pressure from investors to boost capital after scraping through Europe’s banking stress tests.
Deutsche Bank, SocGen, RBS Face Pressure to Boost Funds After Stress Tests Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:22PMDeutsche Bank, Germany’s largest bank, had a core Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.5 percent under the test’s adverse scenario. While that surpassed the 5 percent fail rate, it ranked eighth among the 12 German banks that participated and 57th overall among the 90 banks tested.
Cangold Closes First Tranche of Private Placement Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:18PMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - July 18, 2011) - CANGOLD LIMITED (TSX VENTURE:CLD) (the "Company") reports that it has closed the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement financing announced on April 26, 2011. On closing, the Company issued 5,192,000 units at $0.50 per unit for gross proceeds of $2,596,000. Each unit comprises one common share and one-half of one non ...
Oilsands Quest Inc. announces $60 million rights offering open to all stockholders to finance its exploration and ... Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:16PMOilsands Quest Inc.
Source: Mets would pay Beltran's salary in deal Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:04PMThe New York Mets are demanding top-notch young talent in return for Carlos Beltran because they are willing to cover his remaining salary, according to a major league source.
Medicure Announces Grant of Options Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:49PMWINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - July 18, 2011) - Medicure Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:MPH.H) is pleased to announce that the Company has granted an aggregate of 12,542,000 options to Dr. Friesen, Dawson Reimer, and employees and consultants of the Company pursuant to the Company's Stock Option Plan (the "Option Grants"). These options entitle the holders thereof to acquire, on or before ...
UPDATE 1-TRADE IDEA-JPMorgan: Buy Apple calls before earnings Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:18PM* Apple to report quarterly earnings Tuesday, July 19, after bell * Options market implying 2 pct earnings move for stock * Stock has moved 4.5 pct over past 10 quarters * J.P.Morgan sets December 2012 ...
Bankia Slashes IPO by 26% to Woo Investors Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:10PMBankia SA, the lender pursuing one of Spain’s largest initial public offerings, slashed its IPO price by as much as 26 percent to appeal to wary investors amid Europe’s worst debt crisis.
SPY: Intermediate-Term Condor Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:04PM**On Wednesday, July 20 at 6:00 p.m. EDT, The Street's Options Profits is hosting a webinar featuring John Carter of Trade the Markets. John will show you how to pick stocks in various market conditions and incorporate options strategies to hedge positions. During this information-packed presentation, you will also learn about John's disciplined approach to trading and the tactics he employs to ...
UPDATE 3-Platts fine-tunes dated Brent oil assessment Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:56AM* Says changes partly in response to output decline * Suggests making switch as of Jan. 6, 2012 * No plan to include more crude grades for now (Adds further trader comment, ICE comment) LONDON, July 18 ...
NFL Trade Speculation: 6 Teams That Would Welcome Chad Ochocinco with Open Arms Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:47AMChad Ochocinco has been quite the busy man this offseason. He first started tried out for a Major League Soccer team. That didn't work out. He then tried to ride a bull. That went worse than his soccer tryout. I think we could all agree that Chad's best skill is still catching balls as a receiver in the NFL . Now that the lockout is soon to be lifted he should probably start preparing for that ...
Traders Place Last-Minute Bets Ahead of Apple's Quarterly Report Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:27AMApple Inc. (AAPL - 368.00) has been hit with a wave of bullish speculation ahead of the i-Giant's turn in the earnings spotlight...( Read More )
Put sellers view Teradata at support Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:26AMPut sellers view Teradata at support
Buy or rent? It’s a discussion of equity Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:11AMA roof over your head can be attained in one of two ways - buying or renting. The following information may help you determine which option is best for you by focusing on the concept of equity.
Lightspeed To Support Automated Execution Of Active Trading Strategies Generated By 'The Machine' Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:08AMDeveloped by The Connors Group, The Machine is financial software that enables investors to build customized, quantified investment portfolios using more than 58,500 pre-set and back-tested strategies.
NHL Free Agents 2011: Ales Hemsky to the Columbus Blue Jackets? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:46AMThe Columbus Blue Jackets announced that forward Kristian Huselius will miss four months, possibly more, after tearing his pectoral muscle during his offseason training. This is a big blow to the Blue Jackets, as Huselius is one of their top six forwards. The team will have to replace Huselius in the lineup and are weighing their options. GM Scott Howson says they may fill the role internally ...
NHL Free Agents 2011: Karl Alzner Signs; Washington Capitals over the Cap Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:46AMThe Washington Capitals finally signed restricted free agent Karl Alzner at the end of last week. Alzner will earn $2.57 million over the next two years. Despite shedding some salary by trading Eric Fehr to the Winnipeg Jets, the Capitals are currently $890,000 over the cap. They do have a couple options. One is to place defenseman Tom Poti on Long-Term Injured Reserve, a move that would free up ...
Tennessee Titans: 5 Teams That Should Consider Trading for Kenny Britt Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:44PMThe Tennessee Titans troubled former first-round pick Kenny Britt appears as close to being "on the trading block" as one can get during a period of time in which no players can be traded. Of course, that's all speculation at this point. Once that lockout is lifted, though, who knows how much longer he'll be a member of the team that drafted him? While the Titans may need Britt to provide Jake ...
KL bourse still in profit-taking mode Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:28AMNEGATIVE leads from the US, European and Chinese economies last week, with credit rating downgrades and uncertainty over the US and European sovereign debt extension further dampening sentiment, spilt over to the local market and forced the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (FBM KLCI) down in a correction to re-test its breakout level. Week-on-week, the FBM KLCI lost 17.49 points ...
Archaic Mechanics and Survival Action Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:20AMWhat kept me away from the Resident Evil series was the concept of horror. I do not enjoy getting scared in games or movies and such, I tend to stay away but there has always been something that kept me intrigued to play the series. The story of the series drew me in by the mystery of that fact and the word of mouth love of Resident Evil 4's game-play further found my interest. Pure cowardice ...
SodaStream Indicates Retreat After Rally: Israel Overnight Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:01AMOptions traders are boosting bets that SodaStream International Ltd. shares will fall after an eight-month rally in the Israeli producer of homemade soda machines pushed valuations to seven times the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.
Astros Sunday Roundup: Is This A Sellers' Market? Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:38AMIt may not be so easy for Ed Wade to get the bumper haul of prospects he needs over the next two weeks. At one point this season it looked as if Ed Wade could stir up a bidding war on the Houston Astros ' top assets, and as the trade rumors bounce around, it still might be the case over the next two weeks leading up to the July 31st non-waiver trade deadline. But the indications are not great ...
MLB Trade Rumors: The Greatest Value at Every Position Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:14AMAs this year's trade deadline nears, teams are preparing to wheel and deal for the stretch run toward the playoffs. Finding trades that benefit all parties isn't always easy, and sometimes additions or subtractions are about more than a player's raw talent. Bringing value to a new team isn't limited to on-the-field numbers. The best player in the game might not be much help if he doesn't fulfill ...
Carlos Beltran Rumors: Sunday Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:12AMThe market for Carlos Beltran will become much more interesting if the Mets are willing to pay most or all of the outfielder's remaining salary in a deal, as ESPN.com's Buster Olney (via Twitter) and Joel Sherman of the New York Post write. Within Sherman's column, an AL assistant GM points out that not many teams can afford to take on $6MM at this point, meaning the Mets have a decision to make ...
MLB Trade Speculation: 5 Reasons the Yankees Should Not Deal for Aramis Ramirez Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:14AMLast Monday, Yankees ' superstar third baseman Alex Rodriguez underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a tear in the meniscus in his right knee. Reports are that he will miss approximately 4-6 weeks recovering and rehabbing from the injury, so in the mean time the Yankees need someone to fill in for him at third base, and in the lineup. With it being so close to the Trade Deadline, rumors have ...
Executive trading Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:39AMAES Corp.: Hanrahan, Paul T., chief executive officer, exercised an option for 56,200 shares of common at $2.83 each between July 6 and 7, immediately sold 38,800 shares of common between $12.88 and $13.12 each, and now directly and indirectly holds 455,626.
Zuari Industries: Buy Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:36AMDemand has posed no problem for fertiliser makers, despite vagaries of monsoon.
If Light goes out, bright talent steps in Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:55AMThe National Football League’s labor strife is expected to end this week, with an eye on training camps starting around the end of the month.
Volatile but Versatile - How to Profit with the VIX Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:52PMVolatility has been all over the map lately. Morning spikes are followed by afternoon sell offs. The VIX is as versatile as volatile. Here are different ways to profit with the VIX.
When a sale's not just a sale, and thereby hangs a tale? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:32PMIT'S said by the experts that selling by directors does not really mean anything; the proceeds might be needed, say, for a divorce settlement or maybe a new boat.
Toronto Blue Jays Trade Rumors: 5 Available Players Who Could Help Other Teams Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:14PMWith the Toronto Blue Jays out of contention in the A.L East it is likely that they will be sellers at the trade deadline once again. With a number of useful players on contracts expiring at the end of the 2011 season, Toronto has some leverage in trying to make deals with competing teams who need a spare bat or an extra arm. Toronto is in a similar position to last year when Toronto G.M Alex ...
San Francisco Giants Roster Moves: 5 Implications of Hector Sanchez Promotion Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:45PMToday's promotion of 21-year-old minor league catcher Hector Sanchez has several potential implications for the San Francisco Giants . As reported by Andy Baggerly of the San Jose Mercury-News, the switch-hitting Sanchez replaces outfielder Pat Burrell on the Giants' 25-man roster. Burrell goes on the 15-day disabled list, the consequence of a painful foot bone spur. For those expecting a ...
Fund Your 401(k) or IRA First? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:22PMIt depends on your situation, but these 10 questions can help you find the answer.
MLB Trade Rumors: Tigers Scouting Ubaldo Jimenez? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:39PMIf the Colorado Rockies are interested in dealing pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez , the Detroit Tigers are among many teams that would like to talk trade with them. According to FOXSports.com’s Tracy Ringolsby , 17 scouts were in attendance at Coors Field on Thursday night as Jimenez faced the Milwaukee Brewers . Jon Paul Morosi confirmed that one of those scouts was with the Tigers. Pitching six innings ...
Elias Rankings For Relievers Headed For Free Agency Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:57PMLike it or not, the Elias rankings affect players’ free agent value. Signing unranked or Type B player doesn’t cost a thing, even if they turned down offers of arbitration. But signing a Type A player who turned down arbitration is different. Teams have to surrender a high draft pick to sign those free agents and, especially when it comes to relief pitchers, that’s a definite deterrent. So Type ...
Electronic Arts prices senior note offering Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:56PMElectronic Arts Inc. said Friday that it has priced an offering of $550 million of 0.75 percent convertible senior notes due in 2016.
Lakers Mailbag: Looking at the Lakers' personnel Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:44PMLakers Mailbag: Looking at the Lakers' personnel
COT Gold, Silver and US Dollar Index Report - July 15, 2011 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:36PMThe COT reports which we look at each week provide a breakdown of each Tuesday's open interest for markets in which 20 or more traders hold positions equal to or above the reporting levels established by the CFTC. The weekly reports for Futures-and-Options-Combined Commitments of Traders are released every Friday at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Presenting Bank Of America's Latest Product Offering To Hedge Funds: The Definitive Shorts Terminator Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:07PMNow that traditional alpha generation is long dead courtesy of central planning, and even levered beta no longer works as a strategy at least until such time as Benny and the Inkjets return with a whole printer cartridge full of goodies for the uberwealthy, and that old "sophisticated investor" go-to staple - insider trading - is no longer an option courtesy of the clamp down on "expert insider ...
Quick hits: Mike Keane might join Jets staff, Brouwer on the LTIR and NHL’s most disappointing teams Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:01PMQuick hits from around the NHL: Mike Keane might join the Jets' coaching staff, Troy Brouwer might go on the LTIR in Washington and Forbes lists the teams that disappoint their fans the most and least.
At-the-Money Puts Pick Up Steam as RadoShack Retreats Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:12PMIn early afternoon trading, RadioShack Corporation (RSH - 12.92) has seen roughly 4,350 puts cross the tape -- more than five times its average daily put volume, and about four times the number of RSH calls exchanged...( Read More )
Electronic Arts selling $550M in convertible debt Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:14PMVideo game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. said Thursday it plans a private placement of $550 million in convertible debt.
NL second-half team previews Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:06PMAnd now a look at the National League. Click here the American League second-half team previews . Philadelphia Phillies (57-34, +89 run differential) What needs to be fixed or accomplished in the second half? Although the Phillies finished the first half on a high note, scoring 14 runs against the Braves, the offense will need to pick up if they want to create more distance between themselves ...
Rays will listen, but cautious to make deals Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:59AMRays will listen, but cautious to make deals
THE GOOGLE INVESTOR: Wall Street Weighs In On Google Earnings Before The Bell Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:46AMGOOG Down Ahead Of Earnings The market was up in early trading as JP Morgan's earnings release beat estimates to kick off earnings season. But stocks tumbled by midday on Bernanke's comments that there are no plans for a third round of stimulus.
Joe Lemire: Each team's key second-half person Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:32AMWith the National League defeating the American League in Tuesday's All-Star Game, Boston will be traveling to Philadelphia for World Series Game 1 -- if these Power Rankings hold up, of course. A lot can and will change down the stretch, particularly with the July 31 trade deadline looming. The season got off to a bang about an hour after the Midsummer Classic ended, with the Mets shipping ...
LiDCO Group Plc - Exercise of a Share Option / Director's Holdings Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:22AMLiDCO Group Plc - Exercise of a Share Option / Director's Holdings