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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- U.S. insurance giant CIGNA Corp. said it would eliminate about 1,100 jobs and freeze wages for salaried employees throughout 2009 due to the economy.

Cigna (CI) just announced cut roughly 1,100 jobs, as it contends with customers who are reducing the number of people covered by insurance. The company said it expects about a 2 percent decline this year in membership, which stood at 11.9 million people at the end of last year’s third quarter. Other health-care providers such as [...]

So we ended up in the red yesterday. Too bad - I was hoping to build off January 2nd's higher close. Maybe today will be better.One quick thing before we get down to business: You know what drives me crazy? The Lifetime Channel. I swear that my wife gives me dirty looks after she watches some of those shows.Asian markets were a bit of a mixed bag. The Hang Seng closed down less than 1% while the Nikkei closed up less than 1%. Europe however was showing me some green this morning. Here in the US we're currently trading higher. Here’s what's ...

CIGNA (CI) was downgraded today by analysts at Deutsche Securities and the stock is now at $17.88, down $0.27 (-1.49%) on volume of 2,254,963 shares traded. The analsyts downgra...(Click the story link or go to http://www.marketintelligencecenter.com for the full story)

Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Tuesday's session are Amedisys, Cigna, Dow Chemical, Indevus Pharmaceuticals, LDK Solar and Wells Fargo.

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Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) said it is suspending production at all 12 of its Japan plants for 11 days over February and March. The once believed to be superior auto manufacturer and company has not been immune to the global economic slowdown that has caused such a deterioration in demand for cars, especially int he U.S. The stoppage is said to be of unprecedented scale for Toyota, which hasn't halted production at all its Japan plants was since August 1993.

Cigna (NYSE: CI) joined the slew of companies that have been announcing layoffs and workforce recuution in the past few month. The health benefits company said Monday that is was cutting 1,100 jobs, or 4% of its total workforce, to save up to $40 million.

Logitech (NASDAQ: LOGI) also said Monday that it was cutting 15% of its salaried work force, or 5% of its global workforce. The maker of computer products also withdrew its corporate guidance and didn't provide new earnings targets. LOGI's CEO urged caution for 2009.

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Investors spent the holiday-shortened Christmas week in an un-merry mood, digesting more gloomy economic data and taking stock of a tumultuous 2008. With the S&P 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Index down by 35.8% and 40.6% respectively for the year to date, many investors would be anxious to wave the old year goodbye. But [...]

Investors spent the holiday-shortened Christmas week in an un-merry mood, digesting more gloomy economic data and taking stock of a tumultuous 2008. With the S&P 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Index down by 35.8% and 40.6% respectively for the year to date, many investors would be anxious to wave the old year goodbye. But [...]

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Two Veteran Wall Street Analysts Review the September 19, 2008 Edition of the Value Line Investment Survey

Shareholder Conference Call
w/ CEO Dr. Pierce Carson

Date: Friday July 13th, 2007
Time: 11:30AM PDT / 2:30PM EDT

The conference will be broadcast live on http://www.cfrn.net/

Investors and Fund Managers are encouraged to participate.

To join the call email ct @ cfrn.net

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We reiterate our 12-month price target of $3.00 per share and we see Azco as an even better investment today than when we first initiated coverage.

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“And true circumcision is not a cutting of the body but a change of heart produced by God's Spirit. Whoever has that kind of change seeks praise from God, not from people” Romans 2:29 (NLT).

In other words, "What other people think of me, is none of my business"

And now a word from Joel -

Some people believe they need a miracle to get on track with God, but many times that is just not true. That doesn't mean we should completely dismiss the value of miracles, but God's impact can be much simpler than that. All that you may need to get right with God is a lifestyle change. For instance, are you at that place in life where you're just going through the routines of the day, but your life isn't really going where you want it to go? You may need a minor lifestyle shift, not a miraculous wonder, but an adjustment that will put you where God wants you to be. Pray to God for guidance, read His Word and see what He tells you. Make sure you're doing your part, such as exercising your body, strengthening your faith, getting sleep and being prepared. When you trust God and do what you already know He wants you to do, you put you position yourself for the divine.

A Prayer for Today
God, please show me if I need a lifestyle change to get on track with You. Guide me today as I seek Your wisdom and strength to make a change.
In Jesus' Name
Amen

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