Tuesday, August 9, 2011

New York Stock Exchange


The New York Stock Exchange early Monday invoked its so-called ”Rule 48,” intending to smooth the opening of US stock trading in what is likely to be a rocky session.
Rule 48 permits designated market makers on the NYSE to desist from disseminating price suggestions previous to the opening bell. The thought is to make it easier and faster to open stocks on days when trading is balanced to become especially volatile.
Big Board parent NYSE Euronext lastly put “Rule 48” into effect on January 27.
Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average pointed Monday to a stridently lower open in the first trading session after Standard & Poor’s cut the US credit rating.
NYSE Euronext (NYSE:NYX) opened the day at 27.43 then lost -2.62 points or -9.36% and closed the day at 25.38, however its 52 week range was 26.58 - 41.60. It had traded an overall volume of 8.95 million shares more than its average volume of 3.39 million.
Covering the high-profile stories at NYSE, Kindred Healthcare (NYSE:KND), together with announcing second-quarter results late Monday, recommenced its earnings outlook following the company’s current RehabCare acquisition. On an attuned basis, the Louisville, Ky.-based company expects earnings from continuing operations in a range of 25 cents to 30 cents per share for the third quarter, including 5 cents per share from a constructive tax adjustment, with full-year profit pegged in a range of $1.80 to $1.90 per share.
Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL) announced a modification in the company’s executive suite. Larry Kingsley has been chosen as president and CEO and will take a seat on Pall’s board effective October 3. Kingsley, 48, is connecting Pall from IDEX Corporation (NYSE:IEX), where he had performed duties as chairman, president and chief executive. Lake Forest, Ill.-based Idex stated Andrew Silvernail has been promoted to CEO.
MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) shares could be prepared for a drop, losing almost 4% in after-hours trading Monday after its declaration of second-quarter results. The gambling casino proprietor announced it earned $3.44 billion, or $6.22 per share, on a gain linked to its purchase of a controlling stake in MGM China Holdings Limited. Revenue added 17% to $1.8 billion. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters were predicting a loss of 13 cents per share on sales of $1.59 billion.
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), an element of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, will announce fiscal third-quarter earnings after the market closes on Tuesday. Analysts surveyed by FactSet Research are predicting a profit of 73 cents per share on sales of $10.46 billion. The company’s peers that have announced up to now have indicated that the television advertising market stays strong, and that revenue from digital licensing deals with companies like Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has been growing.
Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) will announce second-quarter results before the opening bell. It is likely to earn 97 cents per share on $2.18 billion in sales.
Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RAH), reporting Tuesday morning, is likely to report fiscal third-quarter earnings of $1.20 per share on revenue of $1.16 billion. The company is the parent of Post-branded cereals, together with various varieties of snack cakes, waffles, syrups and additional food products.
Duncan Energy Partners (NYSE:DEP) will announce second-quarter earnings before the market opens. The energy services provider is likely to announce a profit of 42 cents per share on sales of $268.1 million.
As a result of yesterday trade the energy sector remained among the high losers meanwhile the oil prices reduced -3.33% to settle $78.60 a barrel. The overall energy sector closed near -7.64%. The notable company conducting its business in the energy sector includes Cleantech Transit, CLNO whose stock price remained unchanged on Monday and closed near $0.130.
The material sector company Cleantech Transit Inc firmly uses the benefits of technology progresses and production opportunities in the fast expanding clean energy public transportation sector. Cleantech Transit Inc is heading forward with a direct investment method in important green energy projects that are conventional to maximize shareholder profits.
After winning a successful support for the many economic and operational methods of conversion of wood waste (Biomass) into renewable energy sources, company opted to place its significant investments in Phoenix Energy (www.phoenixenergy.net). Company’s management is optimistic that this project will work in strengthening stockholders investment returns as well benefit CLNO’s production clients in the world.
Biomass energy is gathered from various sources which help in generating sufficient energy for use. The various source of generating energy from biomass are alcohol, garbage, wood waste and landfill gases. Wood is either collected from waste of industrial processes or directly from trees. The waste material of industry like paper making is really vital in providing pulping liquor.
On Monday the stock price of energy conglomerate Exxon Mobil Corporation NYSE:XOM reduced 6.19% and settled near $70.19. Exxon Mobil had share volume of approx 58.86 million shares and its market capitalization was $341.27 billion.
To cut the story short, total 3,558 stocks are listed on NYSE out of which 230 remained in positive zone and 3,305 remained in negative zone rest experienced no change for the day, however none of them marked their New Highs and 81 set their New Lows.

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