Archives for November 2009

Despite lower budgets this holiday season, pricier hit items still top the list. For Barnes & Nobles, things could not be better as its new eBook reader, the Nook, has already sold out.

The stories,data, and stocks that may have the greatest impact during the next trading session.

11/27/09 Safe-haven currencies received a boost this session following Dubai’s attempt to delay debt repayments.

11/27/09 The major Asian/Paciofic markets all posted heavy drops this session following Dubai’s attempt to delay debt repayments.

Zhu Zhu Pets are the hit toy of the season. The robotic hamsters have been so popular that retailers can barely keep them in stock.

seeking to defer debt payments, said on Nov. 25 that state-run Dubai World, with $59 billion of liabilities, would ask creditors for a standstill agreement as it negotiates to extend debt maturities. (Source: Bloomberg) ..

state-owned parent, will ask creditors for a standstill agreement on debt including $3.5 billion in Nakheel bonds that mature on Dec. 14.

11/25/09 The latest in news, commentary, and information on what’s moving the US equities markets. Watch this broadcast LIVE at 4:00 pm EST daily @ “www.nyx.com

11/25/09 The Toyota Motor Corporation announced Wednesday that it will replace accelerator pedals on about 4 million recalled vehicles in the United States, the company’s largest ever in the United States.

11/25/09 Front month crude prices staged another rally this session as the US dollar fell to a 15-month low against the euro.