http://www.wikio.co.uk/blog/search/Analysts Wikio Blogs - search: Analysts wikio wikio http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68536720 eConsultAmerica is a preferred vendor supplier on retainer with a global leader in medical technology that consist of orthopedic products in over 120 countries. Our client is seeking an experienced and savvy Windchill Analyst. This position will be based in Mahwah, NJ and will require 10 travel. If you are interested please forward a brief cover-letter and your updated resume and we will respond back within one (1) business day. US Citizens or Green Card holders only apply. Our client will consider candidate prospects within the following markets Alexandria, VA; Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Charleston, SC; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Kansas City, MO; Little Rock, AR; Lynchburg, VA; Memphis, TN; Miami, FL; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Norfolk, VA; Omaha, NE; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; RaleighDurham, NC; Richmond, VA; Rochester, NY; San Antonio, TX; St. Louis, MO; Washington, DC and surrounding area. Contact Information eConsultAmerica The IDS Center 80 South 8th Street, Suite #900 Minneapolis, MN 55402 888-902-3999 (Office) 612-886-2368 (Cell) resumes@eConsultAmerica.com - Email eConsultAmerica - Yahoo Instant Messenger eConsultAmerica@skype.com - Skype Instant Messenger httpwww.eConsultAmerica.com - Website Position Details This is a multi-faceted role which involves enterprise system design, implementation, operations, integration, application development, database administration and operating system support leveraging evolving IT technologies and business solutions targeting Product Engineering, QA, Manufacturing and other related business areas. PTC Windchill document management and collaborative product suite is the primary development and support area. Refined skills in this product and the Oracle DB for development are core to success. A particular focus Enterprise Content Management and Collaboration tools is required. DUTIES AND Troubleshoot Windchill(V8.0) technical issues and develop timely solutions, providing excellent customer support and service. Engineering System analysis, design, implementation, integration - specialty in product design data flow. Application Development - Java technologies including JSP, JMS, XML, Soap, JDBC etc. System research and recommendations. Oracle DBSQL knowledge. Operating System administration skills including Tomcat and Apache support. Excellent MS Office Suite skills. Available for non-business hours support. Continuously develop knowledge in PTC products, Java, Oracle and other technologies involving the Windchill solution. BEST INDUSTRY - Bio-Tech, Computer Software & Services, Healthcare, ISIT, Manufacturing, Medical, Medical Device, Software, Technical Support BEST DEPARTMENT - ISIT, Manufacturing, Medical Devices Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:07:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68536720 eConsultAmerica 2008-08-21T12:07:00Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68536721 eConsultAmerica is a preferred vendor supplier on retainer with a global leader in medical technology that consist of orthopedic products in over 120 countries. Our client is seeking an experienced and savvy Windchill Analyst. This position will be based in Mahwah, NJ and will require 10 travel. If you are interested please forward a brief cover-letter and your updated resume and we will respond back within one (1) business day. US Citizens or Green Card holders only apply. Our client will consider candidate prospects within the following markets Alexandria, VA; Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Charleston, SC; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Kansas City, MO; Little Rock, AR; Lynchburg, VA; Memphis, TN; Miami, FL; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Norfolk, VA; Omaha, NE; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; RaleighDurham, NC; Richmond, VA; Rochester, NY; San Antonio, TX; St. Louis, MO; Washington, DC and surrounding area. Contact Information eConsultAmerica The IDS Center 80 South 8th Street, Suite #900 Minneapolis, MN 55402 888-902-3999 (Office) 612-886-2368 (Cell) resumes@eConsultAmerica.com - Email eConsultAmerica - Yahoo Instant Messenger eConsultAmerica@skype.com - Skype Instant Messenger httpwww.eConsultAmerica.com - Website Position Details This is a multi-faceted role which involves enterprise system design, implementation, operations, integration, application development, database administration and operating system support leveraging evolving IT technologies and business solutions targeting Product Engineering, QA, Manufacturing and other related business areas. PTC Windchill document management and collaborative product suite is the primary development and support area. Refined skills in this product and the Oracle DB for development are core to success. A particular focus Enterprise Content Management and Collaboration tools is required. DUTIES AND Troubleshoot Windchill(V8.0) technical issues and develop timely solutions, providing excellent customer support and service. Engineering System analysis, design, implementation, integration - specialty in product design data flow. Application Development - Java technologies including JSP, JMS, XML, Soap, JDBC etc. System research and recommendations. Oracle DBSQL knowledge. Operating System administration skills including Tomcat and Apache support. Excellent MS Office Suite skills. Available for non-business hours support. Continuously develop knowledge in PTC products, Java, Oracle and other technologies involving the Windchill solution. BEST INDUSTRY - Bio-Tech, Computer Software & Services, Healthcare, ISIT, Manufacturing, Medical, Medical Device, Software, Technical Support BEST DEPARTMENT - ISIT, Manufacturing, Medical Devices Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:07:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68536721 eConsultAmerica 2008-08-21T12:07:00Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68536722 eConsultAmerica is a preferred vendor supplier on retainer with a global leader in medical technology that consist of orthopedic products in over 120 countries. Our client is seeking an experienced and savvy Windchill Analyst. This position will be based in Mahwah, NJ and will require 10 travel. If you are interested please forward a brief cover-letter and your updated resume and we will respond back within one (1) business day. US Citizens or Green Card holders only apply. Our client will consider candidate prospects within the following markets Alexandria, VA; Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Charleston, SC; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Kansas City, MO; Little Rock, AR; Lynchburg, VA; Memphis, TN; Miami, FL; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Norfolk, VA; Omaha, NE; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; RaleighDurham, NC; Richmond, VA; Rochester, NY; San Antonio, TX; St. Louis, MO; Washington, DC and surrounding area. Contact Information eConsultAmerica The IDS Center 80 South 8th Street, Suite #900 Minneapolis, MN 55402 888-902-3999 (Office) 612-886-2368 (Cell) resumes@eConsultAmerica.com - Email eConsultAmerica - Yahoo Instant Messenger eConsultAmerica@skype.com - Skype Instant Messenger httpwww.eConsultAmerica.com - Website Position Details This is a multi-faceted role which involves enterprise system design, implementation, operations, integration, application development, database administration and operating system support leveraging evolving IT technologies and business solutions targeting Product Engineering, QA, Manufacturing and other related business areas. PTC Windchill document management and collaborative product suite is the primary development and support area. Refined skills in this product and the Oracle DB for development are core to success. A particular focus Enterprise Content Management and Collaboration tools is required. DUTIES AND Troubleshoot Windchill(V8.0) technical issues and develop timely solutions, providing excellent customer support and service. Engineering System analysis, design, implementation, integration - specialty in product design data flow. Application Development - Java technologies including JSP, JMS, XML, Soap, JDBC etc. System research and recommendations. Oracle DBSQL knowledge. Operating System administration skills including Tomcat and Apache support. Excellent MS Office Suite skills. Available for non-business hours support. Continuously develop knowledge in PTC products, Java, Oracle and other technologies involving the Windchill solution. BEST INDUSTRY - Bio-Tech, Computer Software & Services, Healthcare, ISIT, Manufacturing, Medical, Medical Device, Software, Technical Support BEST DEPARTMENT - ISIT, Manufacturing, Medical Devices Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:06:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68536722 eConsultAmerica 2008-08-21T12:06:00Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68536723 eConsultAmerica is a preferred vendor supplier on retainer with a global leader in medical technology that consist of orthopedic products in over 120 countries. Our client is seeking an experienced and savvy Windchill Analyst. This position will be based in Mahwah, NJ and will require 10 travel. If you are interested please forward a brief cover-letter and your updated resume and we will respond back within one (1) business day. US Citizens or Green Card holders only apply. Our client will consider candidate prospects within the following markets Alexandria, VA; Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Charleston, SC; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Kansas City, MO; Little Rock, AR; Lynchburg, VA; Memphis, TN; Miami, FL; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Norfolk, VA; Omaha, NE; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; RaleighDurham, NC; Richmond, VA; Rochester, NY; San Antonio, TX; St. Louis, MO; Washington, DC and surrounding area. Contact Information eConsultAmerica The IDS Center 80 South 8th Street, Suite #900 Minneapolis, MN 55402 888-902-3999 (Office) 612-886-2368 (Cell) resumes@eConsultAmerica.com - Email eConsultAmerica - Yahoo Instant Messenger eConsultAmerica@skype.com - Skype Instant Messenger httpwww.eConsultAmerica.com - Website Position Details This is a multi-faceted role which involves enterprise system design, implementation, operations, integration, application development, database administration and operating system support leveraging evolving IT technologies and business solutions targeting Product Engineering, QA, Manufacturing and other related business areas. PTC Windchill document management and collaborative product suite is the primary development and support area. Refined skills in this product and the Oracle DB for development are core to success. A particular focus Enterprise Content Management and Collaboration tools is required. DUTIES AND Troubleshoot Windchill(V8.0) technical issues and develop timely solutions, providing excellent customer support and service. Engineering System analysis, design, implementation, integration - specialty in product design data flow. Application Development - Java technologies including JSP, JMS, XML, Soap, JDBC etc. System research and recommendations. Oracle DBSQL knowledge. Operating System administration skills including Tomcat and Apache support. Excellent MS Office Suite skills. Available for non-business hours support. Continuously develop knowledge in PTC products, Java, Oracle and other technologies involving the Windchill solution. BEST INDUSTRY - Bio-Tech, Computer Software & Services, Healthcare, ISIT, Manufacturing, Medical, Medical Device, Software, Technical Support BEST DEPARTMENT - ISIT, Manufacturing, Medical Devices Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:06:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68536723 eConsultAmerica 2008-08-21T12:06:00Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68294667 What Wall Street analysts are saying about selected stocks in Wednesday’s market Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:31:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68294667 2008-08-19T19:31:00Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68516493 Analysts are again predicting North Korea may be on the brink of collapse, although brink means within the next ten years. Analysts everywhere point to a decade of hunger that has left 7-year-old North Korean children 8 inches shorter and 20 pounds lighter than their South Korean cousins. North Korean soldiers in a regime that gives priority to the military forces have been reduced to two skimpy meals a day. Factory workers nap on the floor for lack of food and energy. That has led to conjecture that North Koreans, despite the pervasive controls in the Hermit Kingdom's police state, may throw caution to the winds. "We just don't think they can go along with this much longer," said an American official with access to intelligence assessments. The Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington reports that North Korea, after 10 years of food shortages, stands on the precipice of famine that could have political consequences. "The possibility of widespread social distress and even political instability," the institute said in a study, "cannot be ruled out." Another study, from the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, says: "Dismal economic conditions also foster forces of discontent that potentially could turn against the Kim regime - especially if knowledge of the luxurious lifestyle of Communist Party leaders becomes better known or as poor economic performance hurts even the elite." SEven year old children whose growth is so stunted they are 8 inches shorter than their counterparts in South Korea. That just sticks in your craw, doesn't it? Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68516493 Headmistress, zookeeper 2008-08-21T16:00:00Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68486286 These are some of the downgrades or cautious analyst calls we are seeing this Thursday morning: AerCap (AER) Cut to Hold at Citigroup. Amerigroup (AGP) Started... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:29:29 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68486286 24/7 Wall St. 2008-08-21T11:29:29Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68423031 Position Summary Experienced SAP HR Analyst with experience in R3 4.7 or SAP ERP ECC 6.0 is responsible for supporting the design and implementation phases of a system andor project. As a SAP HR Analyst, the successful candidate will identify opportunities stabilize and improve the payroll processes and integration touch points with other sub modules like benefits, OMPA , develops and documents the detail design and configuration of the business process. Provides training, documentation and direction; evaluates processes to improve accuracy, efficiency or capability; updates business systems; seeks opportunities to improve overall operational performance and financial results of the company. Recommends improvements to strategy, application usage, or process applying knowledge of the business processes in various functional areas. Major Responsibilities "Day to day support, maintenance and troubleshooting for SAP HR module especially payroll. "Develop and conduct training for new SAP users. "Participate in design efforts associated with SAP or ERP processes to meet the specific needs of the company to ensure that these processes are kept up-to-date through research and attention to evolving needs. "Take initiative and provide optimal design options to implement new functionalities in SAP HR module. "Communicate regularly with site users and business users to integrate best practices into business processes. Provide direction to these same users to ensure quality and on-time completion of deliverables. "Develop and maintain metrics and key performance indicators which assess the value delivered through training and business process improvement. "Assist IT management with developing schedules and timelines for delivering new andor additional ERP requirements. "Assist IT management with developing ROI analysis in developing business cases for process andor ERP system changes. "Participate in the requirements gathering, design, development, configuration, testing, and documentation of new and updated processes as it relates to ERP solutions. Ensure that these processes are kept up-to-date through research and attention to evolving needs. "Maintain testing and training materials per approved business process andor ERP system changes. "Research optimal ERP and business process solutions to increase the current ERP systems usability and performance, while maximizing the ERP design solution. Continually make recommendations for improvement to the Manager ERP Competency and Process and the corporate IT department. "Ensure the smooth integration and or rollout of systems into the operational environment by coordinating closely with the affected functional areas. "Foster and maintain good relationships with internal customers and IT colleagues to meet expected customer service levels. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:55:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68423031 iheadhunt 2008-08-20T06:55:00Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68536725 eConsultAmerica is a preferred vendor supplier on retainer with a major financial organization within the Banking and Finance industries. Our client is seeking a experienced and savvy Business Systems Analysts. This position will be based in Charlotte, NC. Our client offers a challenging, diverse and rewarding work environment, providing their staff with the tools and resources they require to be successful. They believe a diverse workforce is an invaluable way to capitalize on the broad range of knowledge, skills and abilities employees can bring to an organization, and are committed to maintaining this diversity as a means to help us meet our current and future goals. If you are interested please forward a brief cover-letter and your updated resume and I will respond back within one (1) business day. US Citizens or Green Card holders only apply. Contact Information Our client will consider candidate prospects within the following markets Alexandria, VA; Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Charleston, SC; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Kansas City, MO; Little Rock, AR; Lynchburg, VA; Memphis, TN; Miami, FL; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Norfolk, VA; Omaha, NE; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; RaleighDurham, NC; Richmond, VA; Rochester, NY; San Antonio, TX; St. Louis, MO; Washington, DC and surrounding area. Contact Information eConsultAmerica The IDS Center 80 South 8th Street, Suite #900 Minneapolis, MN 55402 888-902-3999 (Office) 612-886-2368 (Cell) resumes@eConsultAmerica.com - Email eConsultAmerica - Yahoo Instant Messenger eConsultAmerica@skype.com - Skype Instant Messenger httpwww.eConsultAmerica.com - Website Position Details This senior level analyst position exists to provide business analysis, user acceptance testing (UAT), and implementation functions in support of the Fixed Income and Structured Products division and the respective Wholesale Operations supporting team(s). This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing process reengineering, application analysis, design and implementation. This position also exists to clearly and creatively assess business unit requirements and successfully document and communicate these needs to Senior-level management and technology partners. BEST INDUSTRY - Banking, Investment Banking Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:03:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68536725 eConsultAmerica 2008-08-21T12:03:00Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68536724 eConsultAmerica is a preferred vendor supplier on retainer with a major financial organization within the Banking and Finance industries. Our client is seeking a experienced and savvy Business Systems Analysts. This position will be based in Charlotte, NC. Our client offers a challenging, diverse and rewarding work environment, providing their staff with the tools and resources they require to be successful. They believe a diverse workforce is an invaluable way to capitalize on the broad range of knowledge, skills and abilities employees can bring to an organization, and are committed to maintaining this diversity as a means to help us meet our current and future goals. If you are interested please forward a brief cover-letter and your updated resume and I will respond back within one (1) business day. US Citizens or Green Card holders only apply. Contact Information Our client will consider candidate prospects within the following markets Alexandria, VA; Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Charleston, SC; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Kansas City, MO; Little Rock, AR; Lynchburg, VA; Memphis, TN; Miami, FL; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Norfolk, VA; Omaha, NE; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; RaleighDurham, NC; Richmond, VA; Rochester, NY; San Antonio, TX; St. Louis, MO; Washington, DC and surrounding area. Contact Information eConsultAmerica The IDS Center 80 South 8th Street, Suite #900 Minneapolis, MN 55402 888-902-3999 (Office) 612-886-2368 (Cell) resumes@eConsultAmerica.com - Email eConsultAmerica - Yahoo Instant Messenger eConsultAmerica@skype.com - Skype Instant Messenger httpwww.eConsultAmerica.com - Website Position Details This senior level analyst position exists to provide business analysis, user acceptance testing (UAT), and implementation functions in support of the Fixed Income and Structured Products division and the respective Wholesale Operations supporting team(s). This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing process reengineering, application analysis, design and implementation. This position also exists to clearly and creatively assess business unit requirements and successfully document and communicate these needs to Senior-level management and technology partners. BEST INDUSTRY - Banking, Investment Banking Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:03:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68536724 eConsultAmerica 2008-08-21T12:03:00Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68536727 eConsultAmerica is a preferred vendor supplier on retainer with a major financial organization within the Banking and Finance industries. Our client is seeking a experienced and savvy Business Systems Analysts. This position will be based in Charlotte, NC. Our client offers a challenging, diverse and rewarding work environment, providing their staff with the tools and resources they require to be successful. They believe a diverse workforce is an invaluable way to capitalize on the broad range of knowledge, skills and abilities employees can bring to an organization, and are committed to maintaining this diversity as a means to help us meet our current and future goals. If you are interested please forward a brief cover-letter and your updated resume and I will respond back within one (1) business day. US Citizens or Green Card holders only apply. Contact Information Our client will consider candidate prospects within the following markets Alexandria, VA; Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Charleston, SC; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Kansas City, MO; Little Rock, AR; Lynchburg, VA; Memphis, TN; Miami, FL; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Norfolk, VA; Omaha, NE; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; RaleighDurham, NC; Richmond, VA; Rochester, NY; San Antonio, TX; St. Louis, MO; Washington, DC and surrounding area. Contact Information eConsultAmerica The IDS Center 80 South 8th Street, Suite #900 Minneapolis, MN 55402 888-902-3999 (Office) 612-886-2368 (Cell) resumes@eConsultAmerica.com - Email eConsultAmerica - Yahoo Instant Messenger eConsultAmerica@skype.com - Skype Instant Messenger httpwww.eConsultAmerica.com - Website Position Details This senior level analyst position exists to provide business analysis, user acceptance testing (UAT), and implementation functions in support of the Fixed Income and Structured Products division and the respective Wholesale Operations supporting team(s). This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing process reengineering, application analysis, design and implementation. This position also exists to clearly and creatively assess business unit requirements and successfully document and communicate these needs to Senior-level management and technology partners. BEST INDUSTRY - Banking, Investment Banking Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:02:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68536727 eConsultAmerica 2008-08-21T12:02:00Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68536726 eConsultAmerica is a preferred vendor supplier on retainer with a major financial organization within the Banking and Finance industries. Our client is seeking a experienced and savvy Business Systems Analysts. This position will be based in Charlotte, NC. Our client offers a challenging, diverse and rewarding work environment, providing their staff with the tools and resources they require to be successful. They believe a diverse workforce is an invaluable way to capitalize on the broad range of knowledge, skills and abilities employees can bring to an organization, and are committed to maintaining this diversity as a means to help us meet our current and future goals. If you are interested please forward a brief cover-letter and your updated resume and I will respond back within one (1) business day. US Citizens or Green Card holders only apply. Contact Information Our client will consider candidate prospects within the following markets Alexandria, VA; Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Charleston, SC; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Kansas City, MO; Little Rock, AR; Lynchburg, VA; Memphis, TN; Miami, FL; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Norfolk, VA; Omaha, NE; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; RaleighDurham, NC; Richmond, VA; Rochester, NY; San Antonio, TX; St. Louis, MO; Washington, DC and surrounding area. Contact Information eConsultAmerica The IDS Center 80 South 8th Street, Suite #900 Minneapolis, MN 55402 888-902-3999 (Office) 612-886-2368 (Cell) resumes@eConsultAmerica.com - Email eConsultAmerica - Yahoo Instant Messenger eConsultAmerica@skype.com - Skype Instant Messenger httpwww.eConsultAmerica.com - Website Position Details This senior level analyst position exists to provide business analysis, user acceptance testing (UAT), and implementation functions in support of the Fixed Income and Structured Products division and the respective Wholesale Operations supporting team(s). This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing process reengineering, application analysis, design and implementation. This position also exists to clearly and creatively assess business unit requirements and successfully document and communicate these needs to Senior-level management and technology partners. BEST INDUSTRY - Banking, Investment Banking Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:02:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68536726 eConsultAmerica 2008-08-21T12:02:00Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68486285 These are some of the top upgrades or positive calls we are seeing from analysts this Thursday morning: Anglo American (AAUK) Raised to Strong Buy at S&P (late... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:36:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68486285 24/7 Wall St. 2008-08-21T11:36:00Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68516609 Are cotton producers finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel? Or is it the light of an oncoming train? Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:35:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68516609 2008-08-21T16:35:00Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68400001 Anyone who follows the corporate earnings forecasts by so-called professional analysts know that they are systematically too optimistic about the future, constantly forecasting at least 15% or so annual earnings growth. From a time to time that actually happens, but since anything near that is unsustainable in the long run, they usually end up being lower. Now Bloomberg reports that their forecasts have been more wrong than ever: "The CHART OF THE DAY shows analysts correctly predicted results for 6.7 percent of the companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index that released second-quarter earnings, the fewest since Bloomberg began tracking the data in 1992... ....At the start of the year, profits at banks, brokers and insurance companies were projected to rise 22 percent in 2008, according to the average estimate of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. They're now expected to decline 48 percent. Analysts forecast an 11 percent gain in retailer earnings when 2008 began, compared with an 11 percent drop now, according to data compiled by Bloomberg." It should be again noted that although the divergence was unusually large this year, we've seen similar misses most quarters and years. The big question is, why does anyone trust these guys? Who hires them? It would be a lot cheaper for the banks to simply have a computer program that randomly chose earnings growth forecasts between 10 and 20% for selected industries. That would likely give about the same forecasts that we receive today. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:16:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/info?id=68400001 stefankarlsson 2008-08-20T19:16:00Z