Big Returns From Small Caps In A Bear Market Outlook
Insider Q and A with Lori Calvasina Citi Research outlines why small and mid cap stocks often rebound first after bear markets. She notes higher volatility with more rallies and drops this year, but signals improving. She cautions risk tolerance and believes small and mid caps can boost long term gains, with outperformance coming as recessions end.
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Yields Rise on Treasury Supply Fears This Week
Yields climbed as concerns about supply buffered by upcoming Treasury debt issuance. Tens of billions of Treasurys are slated for auction, pressuring prices downward. The 10 year note touched its highest level in over two weeks as yields move inversely to prices.
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Deere grapples with currency impact on sales
Deere & Co faces a stronger dollar reducing overseas receipts when translated to dollars. About 40 percent of its lawn, farm, and construction equipment sales come from outside North America. forecasts show a 2 percent unit sales drop due to currency shifts. Housing and construction slowdowns also hurt demand, though some analysts see value in the stock.
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Uke Wiel Faces Currency Risk From Overseas Sales
Overseas sales dominate the unit’s revenue mix, exposing it to currency fluctuations. First quarter 2009 equipment sales focus on riding mowers, reflecting commercial and consumer segments. The report notes sensitivity to foreign exchange as a risk factor for the company. The text highlights overseas demand contributing to lower domestic predictability.
Deere forecasts weaker sales across units for 2009
Deere & Company projects weaker full year sales across its units after reporting results. The report highlights a 2009 sales change estimate and points readers to GazetteOnline for regional business news.
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FundFocus: Stock and dividend strategy for IMTX fund
Investment manager Paul Stock-Ing targets a dividend yield 1.5 times the S&P 500 after expenses while holding stocks long term for three to five years. He foresees market volatility through year end, notes recent strong stock performance, and highlights dividend stability across sectors including financials utilities telecom and energy with a foreign stake around one fifth of the portfolio. BP and HSBC represent international holdings with HSBC noted for not facing forced dividend cuts.
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Financial Literacy Month Quiz Prompt Question
A quick quiz tests knowledge of personal finance basics linked to a March observance. It asks about IRAs, investment taxation, and types of banks and brokers, then offers score checking and retirement resources. The prompt presents options and a true false style query with several nuanced answers.
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Copper kings rise as copper stocks lead quarter gains
Copper producers posted bright first quarter results with copper stocks rising on hopes of economic recovery. The Dow Jones nonferrous index outpaced 111 other industries as copper futures jumped about 31 percent. Southern Copper and Freeport-McMoRan rallied since February, though analyst Stephen Walker warns the rally may be short lived with volatility ahead and no sustained upturn expected until late 2009 or 2010.
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