Recent Commentaries tagged (amzn)

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Feb 7 2012

Verizon to Offer Streaming Services -...

The largest U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications (VZ) has formed a joint venture with Coinstar Inc. (CSTR) to launch nationwide video rental and online streaming services comparable to those of its rival Netflix Inc. (NFLX). The venture would combine Coinstar's Redbox new release...


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Feb 6 2012

Zacks #5 Rank Additions for Monday - Tale of...

Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: Almost Family (AFAM) Amazon.com (AMZN) Anooraq Resources (ANO) Artio Global Investors (ART) AU Optronics (AUO) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List. To read this article on Zacks.com click here.


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Feb 1 2012

Markets Shoot Higher But $133.30 Looms Large

The markets are rallying today on the back of China's official Purchasing Managers' Index. This economic number came in better than expected and has the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEAMEX:SPY) trading at $132.71, +1.39 (+1.06%). The markets are still stuck below the master resistance level of $133.30 on ...


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Feb 1 2012

Revenue Miss Sends Amazon Crashing - Analyst...

Amazon.com's (AMZN) fourth quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 24 cents, or 150%. However, investors were much more concerned about the 4.3% revenue miss, sending shares down 8.71% in after-hours trading. Revenue Amazon reported revenue of $17.43 billion, up 60.3% sequentially a...


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Feb 1 2012

A Plethora of Earnings & Econ Data -...

Favorable manufacturing data out of China and Europe appears to have put U.S. stocks in a positive mood today even as we wait for a key manufacturing report of our own a little later. The market will also be trying to handicap the all-important jobs report on Friday from this morning's in-line re...


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Feb 1 2012

Ahead of Wall Street - February 1, 2012 -...

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Favorable manufacturing data out of China and Europe appears to have put U.S. stocks in a positive mood today even as we wait for a key manufacturing report of our own a little later. The market will also be trying to handicap the all-important jobs report on Friday fr...


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Jan 31 2012

Amazon Misses 2nd Straight Quarter - Analyst...

E-commerce giant Amazon.com (AMZN) brought in lower revenues than expected for the second quarter in a row. The company's $17.43 billion marked a 35% increase year over year, but it was well off the $18.25 billion expected in the Zacks Consensus. As a result, AMZN shares tumbled 10% in the after-...


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Jan 31 2012

Intra Day Support And Resistance Levels On...

The PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 (ETF) (NASDAQ:QQQ) made a new 52 week high by $0.06 today. This minor high is also known as a classic double top. The technology index fell sharply off that level and is now trading near the lows of the day. The chart below shows the key support and resistance ...


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Jan 31 2012

Earnings Preview: Amazon.com - Analyst Blog

Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) is scheduled to report its fourth quarter fiscal 2011 results today. We witness limited movements in analyst estimates in the build-up to the release. Prior-Quarter Synopsis Amazon's third-quarter revenue growth was strong, but earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate b...


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Jan 31 2012

Earnings Roll Out as EU Makes Progress -...

There is favorable looking news out of Europe this morning, with Greece appearing to be making progress in arm-twisting its private creditors to accept 'voluntary' losses on their holdings and all except two of the 27 European Union members agreeing to put more flesh on their plans to move toward...


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Jan 31 2012

Ahead of Wall Street - January 31, 2012 -...

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 There is favorable looking news out of Europe this morning, with Greece appearing to be making progress in arm-twisting its private creditors to accept 'voluntary' losses on their holdings and all except two of the 27 European Union members agreeing to put more flesh on ...


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Jan 30 2012

Light Volume Stock Market Float

Light volume is saving the day once more. After an ugly gap lower, the markets are floating back towards the flat line. This is classic behavior for a market without volume. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPY) is trading at $131.10, -0.63 (-0.48%).Earnings continue this week with Amazon.com, Inc....


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Jan 27 2012

Next Week: Stocks Set To Sell

The markets put in a key pivot top this week. The master $133.30 on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPY) was hit. This was the target for the end of the January move, prior to a pull back. Sure enough, the markets have started pulled back. Today, the S&P 500 is floating flat to slightly lower. Fla...


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Jan 26 2012

Netflix's 4Q Soars on Higher Users - Analyst...

Netflix Inc. (NFLX) reported fourth quarter 2011 diluted earnings of 73 cents per share, breezing past the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 55 cents per share and management's guidance range of 36 cents to 70 cents. However, EPS declined 16.1% year over year, primarily due to higher operating expenses...


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Jan 19 2012

eBay Guides Above Estimates - Analyst Blog

eBay Inc. (EBAY) reported third quarter earnings of 33 cents, including share-based compensation. Earnings excluding SBC came in at 60 cents, better than the Zacks Consensus of 55 cents. Shares appreciated 2.44% in after-hours trading. The quarter was a good one for eBay, helped by holiday-driven...


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