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MORNING UPDATE: brokersXpress, LLC issues alerts for SYMC, VC, LLY, QLGC, and MMM CHICAGO, May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- brokersXpress, LLC issues the following Morning Update at 8:30 AM EDT with new PriceWatch Alerts for key stocks. Before the open... PriceWatch Alerts for SYMC, VC, LLY, QLGC, and MMM, Market Overview, Today's Economic Calendar, and the Quote Of The Day. QUOTE OF THE DAY "China's rigid currency regime has become highly distortionary." -- John Snow, Treasury Secretary New PriceWatch Alerts for SYMC, VC, LLY, QLGC, and MMM... PRICEWATCH ALERTS -- HIGH RETURN COVERED CALL OPTIONS ----------- -- Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ:SYMC) Last Price 22.11 -- JUL 22.50 CALL OPTION@ $1.00 -> 6.6 % Return assigned* -- Visteon Corp. (NYSE:VC) Last Price 6.57 -- SEP 5.00 CALL OPTION@ $2.10 -> 11.9 % Return assigned* -- Lilly (Eli) and Co. (NYSE:LLY) Last Price 58.90 -- OCT 55.00 CALL OPTION@ $6.10 -> 4.2 % Return assigned* -- QLogic Corp. (NASDAQ:QLGC) Last Price 32.53 -- JUL 32.50 CALL OPTION@ $1.80 -> 5.8 % Return assigned* -- 3M Co. (NYSE:MMM) Last Price 77.06 -- OCT 75.00 CALL OPTION@ $5.40 -> 4.7 % Return assigned* * To learn more about how to use these alerts and for FREE Access to the Market Intelligence Center where you will find the news, insight and intelligence that can make a difference in the way you invest, go to: http://www.investorsobserver.com/FreeMIC (Note: You may need to copy the link above into your browser then press the [ENTER] key) ** For our FREE report, "The 18 Warning Signs That Tell You When To Dump A Stock", go to: http://www.investorsobserver.com/mu18 NOTE: All stocks and options shown are examples only. These are not recommendations to buy or sell any security. NEWS LEADERS AND LAGGARDS So far today, Boston Scientific Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., and InterDigital Communications Corp. lead the list of companies with the most news stories while Wind River Systems Inc. and Panera Bread Co. are showing a spike in news. Home Depot Inc., General Electric Co., and Campbell Soup Co. have the highest srtIndex scores to top the list of companies with positive news while Tessera Technologies and International Business Machines Corp. lead the list of companies with negative news reports. Google Inc. has popped up with a high positive news sraIndex score. For the FREE article titled, "Earnings Season Decoded -- An Essential 15 Point Checklist For Finding Winning Stocks." go to: http://www.wallstreetsecretsplus.com/go/freemu/ MARKET OVERVIEW Overseas markets started the week pointed higher, thanks in part to Germany's political situation. Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has called for early national elections, a positive move as some see this as an end to a year of uncertainty over the future of reforms. What's more, this could signal a new, more reform-based government in Germany. It is believed that Schroeder will lose the election. Morgan Stanley told its clients that this could be good news for Germany's economic growth and for further structural reforms. On the news, the German DAX 30 increased by one percent, closing at 4,404. The French CAC 40 index also increased, moving ahead 0.4 percent to finish at 4,096. In London, the FTSE 100 index marked a 0.1-percent increase to 4,978. In Asia, the indexes showed a mixed start to the week. Japanese indexes posted solid gains; however, data and trade tensions have added pressure to Chinese shares. The Nikkei 225 Average gained 1.1 percent to close at 11,158.65. China's Shanghai Composite index was the largest loser in the region, dropping 2.6 percent. The Chinese government released statistics showing that the combined profits of China's industrial firms increased by 15.6 percent. Hong Kong's Hang Seng started the day higher, but dropped in late afternoon trading. Currently 12 of the 15 indexes we track have been able to trek into positive territory. Be prepared for the investing week ahead with Bernie Schaeffer's FREE Monday Morning Outlook. For more details and to sign up, go to: http://www.investorsobserver.com/freemo DYNAMIC MARKET OPPORTUNITIES According to the International Monetary Fund, the latest forecast for global growth this year is 4.3%. In noting that oil prices haven't placed any additional pressure on the global economy by rising any further, the IMF nevertheless stated that the high US deficits remain a big problem. Moreover, the current relief within the oil market isn't likely to last much longer, as the OPEC oil cartel is primed to send oil back above US$50 in the near future. Last Thursday, OPEC's president stated that if oil reserves swell excessively, the cartel will cut production -- possibly as soon as its next meeting on June 15. In terms of market action, it was little surprise that, after a solid week of trading, stocks paused for breath last Friday. But the overall sense that the Federal Reserve has inflation under control, coupled with lower oil prices, still led to a relatively upbeat mood. One company enjoying an outstanding day was Maytag. Shares of the appliance manufacturer soared over 24%, following news that Ripplewood Holdings will pay US$1.1 billion for the troubled company. Elsewhere, shares of Rent-Way is drawing some attention of its own, thanks to Business Week. According to the report, a money manager believes that "with sales, earnings, and margins higher, Rent-Way may now be a target of bigger rival Aaron Rents." Currently trading at about US$8, a buyout deal could fetch up to US$13. In Mexico, the Finance Ministry reported that, having recorded an impressive 4.9% GDP growth rate during the fourth quarter, first quarter growth cooled to a 2.4% annual pace. A slowdown in the manufacturing sector and less demand from the US was blamed for the bulk of the decline. Industrial production slumped 4.7% in March alone. However, reports suggest the economy has rebounded, with second quarter economic activity putting growth back in line with forecasts that call for 4% expansion this year. Read more analysis from the 247Profits Group every trading day with the FREE 247Profits e-Dispatch, featuring insightful economic commentary, profitable investment recommendations, and full access to a leading team of financial experts. Register for free here: http://www.247profits.com/enter.html TODAY'S ECONOMIC CALENDAR 9:30 A.M. 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