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Top 10 Most Efficient Industrial Stocks: CWS, CGNX, MMM, ROLL, MKSI, CVVT, GGG, RAVN, GE, DNEX (Dec 04, 2010)
Below are the top 10 most efficient Industrial stocks, UPDATED TODAY before 4:30 AM ET, based on earnings per employee for the last 12 months. Two Chinese companies (CWS, CVVT) are on the list. China Wind Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CWS) is the 1st most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $66,422 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $456,002 for the same period. Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ:CGNX) is the 2nd most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $57,638 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $352,144 for the same period. 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) is the 3rd most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $55,732 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $348,410 for the same period. RBC Bearings Incorporated (NASDAQ:ROLL) is the 4th most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $53,326 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $512,757 for the same period. MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI) is the 5th most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $52,151 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $359,361 for the same period. China Valves Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVVT) is the 6th most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $49,728 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $146,475 for the same period. Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) is the 7th most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $45,396 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $338,090 for the same period. Raven Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAVN) is the 8th most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $41,911 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $322,412 for the same period. General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) is the 9th most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $40,345 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $497,944 for the same period. Dionex Corporation (NASDAQ:DNEX) is the 10th most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $39,457 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $278,592 for the same period.
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7 Stocks Boosting Dividends Last Week
Dividend stocks have made some big moves in the last week. As we entered
December the stock market rallied broadly and high yield dividend stocks were
caught in the updraft. But more importantly, as an unfavorable unemployment
report hit Wall Street on Friday we saw investors return to dividend stock
investments as a way to hedge their bets against lingering economic uncertainty.
If you're looking to secure your retirement via investment in income producing
dividend stocks, take note of some of the picks on this week's list. There are
some high yield dividend stocks that are paying even more, some income players
making special one-time dividends to end the year and a few companies with
relatively small dividends but decent growth potential. Here's your list of 7
stocks boosting dividends in the last week: Deere Dividend Increase On December
2, tractor and machinery giant D eere & Co. (NYSE: DE ) increased its its
quarterly dividend by 17%. The Deere dividend increase equates to 5 cents, from
30 to 35 cents per share, and is payable Feb. 1 to shareholders of record Dec.
31. Deere has a new dividend yield of 1.7%. The Deere dividend increase comes
after a Nov. 24 earnings report that included a double-digit EPS surprise. Deere
has a consistent track record of paying quarterly dividends, increasing its
dividend every year since 2004 and paying out quarterly stipends since 1937. The
last Deere dividend hike came in May when the company increased its quarterly
payout by 7% from 28 cents to 30 cents. Deere has been running strong in 2010,
with gains of about 44% year-to-date for DE stock, which is well over four-times
the broader stock market. After setting a new 52 week high, shares rolled back
in late November but Deere is making another move upwards again in recent days.
Citizens Dividend Increase Philadelphia financial stock Citizens Holding Co.
(NASDAQ: CIZN ) announced on Nov. 30 that it will boost its quarterly dividend a
penny from 21 cents to 22 cents a share. Though that may not sound impressive,
the new dividend yield is – a heft 4.8% that is much better than many of other
financial stocks right now. The latest dividend is pay Dec. 31 to shareholders
of record Dec. 15. Citizens Holding Company is a one-bank holding company and
the parent company of The Citizens Bank. Shares have not done well in 2010, off
about -17% on the year after a gut wrenching drop across the spring from which
CIZN has not recovered. However, the flop may provide value investors a buying
opportunity. Regal Dividend Increase I was very surprised in November to find a
number of movie stocks raising dividends , and even more surprised to see them
with such hefty dividend yields. But apparently theater operators and cinema
stocks are good income plays. Who knew? Well if you're watching this segment
of the entertainment industry, take note that on Dec. 1 Regal Entertainment
Group (NYSE: RGC ) declared a special dividend of $1.40 per share. The company
sweetened the post even more with an announcement it may soon increase its
regular quarterly dividend as well, with a 17% hike from 18 cents to 21 cents
per share. That would give the stock a new dividend yield of about 5% at current
valuations, with the new higher dividend level kicking in during the first
quarter of 2011. The extraordinary cash dividend of $1.40 per share – about
10% of the current Regal Entertainment stock price – is payable Dec. 30 to
stockholders of record Dec. 20. Regal has had a ho-hum 2010, with share prices
barely squeaking out a profit year-to-date and lagging the rest of Wall Street.
However, the big special dividend from RGC coupled with the hopes of a plump
yield in 2011 are good reasons to consider this pick as an income investment.
Enbridge Dividend Increase On December 1, Canada energy stock Enbridge Inc.
(NYSE: ENB ) announced a 15% increase to its quarterly dividend. The move
increased the Enbridge dividend from 42.5 cents a share to 49 cents. Payable
March 1 to shareholders of record Feb. 15, the new ENB dividend yield is now
about 3.4% at current stock valuations. Enbridge has paid dividend since 1952
and the oil and natural gas distributor is a favorite among income investors.
There's no surprise why – in the words of Enbridge CEO Patrick Daniel,
Enbridges current policy is to pay out between 60 and 70% of its adjusted
earnings as dividends to its shareholders. Not a bad chunk of change. Enbridge
has more than doubled the performance of the broader stock market in 2010 so
far, with gains of +22% YTD. The stock has had a particularly good run this
fall, up about +14% since Sept. 1. Toro Dividend Increase Also last week,
outdoor power-equipment manufacturer Toro Co. (NYSE: TTC ) announced a dividend
increase last week. The 11% dividend increase boosts the payout 2 cents from 18
to 20 cents a share each quarter. That gives Toro Co. a new dividend yield of
about 1.2% at current valuations. The dividend is payable Jan. 11 to
shareholders as of Dec. 17. Also, Toro authorized a buyback of nearly 10% of
outstanding TTC shares. The move comes after a blowout Toro earnings report last
quarter that showed strong demand for landscaping and irrigation equipment, and
a profit jump of 69% to easily top Wall Street forecasts. Toro Co. increased its
earnings guidance after its last report as well. TTC stocks is up +50%
year-to-date in 2010, including a gain of nearly +9% in the last month alone.
Ecolab Dividend Increase Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL ) is another stock with a modest
dividend that raised its payout on December 2. The cleaning companys quarterly
dividend was boosted 13%, from 15.5 cents a share to 17.5 cents. This marks the
19th straight year of increases for Ecolab, which has been paying dividends
since 1936. The new Ecolab dividend is payable Jan. 21 to shareholders of record
Dec. 18, and givers ECL stock a new dividend yield of about 1.4%. Ecolab
provides cleaning, sanitation and pest-control products and services. The
company recently reported its third-quarter profit jumped 20% on revenue and
margin improvements, as well as investments. Shares have slightly lagged the
market in 2010, up about +7% compared with about 9% for the Dow Jones and S&P
500. The company set a new 52-week high in October but has since rolled back a
bit. Eastman Dividend Increase Eastman Chemical Co . (NYSE: EMN ), a
manufacturer of chemicals, synthetic fibers and plastics, announced a 7%
increase to its quarterly dividend last week to mark its first dividend increase
since 1996. The move from 44 cents to 47 cents per share gives EMN stock a new
dividend yield of about 2.3%, and the dividend is payable Jan. 3 to shareholders
of record December 13. The increase share will cost the small-cap company some
$8.7 million a year, but Eastman appears to be secure enough to shoulder the
costs of a bigger dividend. Shares are up about +36% so far in 2010 – about
four-times better than the rest of Wall Street. Also, Eastman reported in
October that its third-quarter profit climbed 68% to beat expectations. Jeff
Reeves is editor of InvestorPlace.com. As of this writing, he did not own a
position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
http://twitter.com/JeffReevesIP .
December the stock market rallied broadly and high yield dividend stocks were
caught in the updraft. But more importantly, as an unfavorable unemployment
report hit Wall Street on Friday we saw investors return to dividend stock
investments as a way to hedge their bets against lingering economic uncertainty.
If you're looking to secure your retirement via investment in income producing
dividend stocks, take note of some of the picks on this week's list. There are
some high yield dividend stocks that are paying even more, some income players
making special one-time dividends to end the year and a few companies with
relatively small dividends but decent growth potential. Here's your list of 7
stocks boosting dividends in the last week: Deere Dividend Increase On December
2, tractor and machinery giant D eere & Co. (NYSE: DE ) increased its its
quarterly dividend by 17%. The Deere dividend increase equates to 5 cents, from
30 to 35 cents per share, and is payable Feb. 1 to shareholders of record Dec.
31. Deere has a new dividend yield of 1.7%. The Deere dividend increase comes
after a Nov. 24 earnings report that included a double-digit EPS surprise. Deere
has a consistent track record of paying quarterly dividends, increasing its
dividend every year since 2004 and paying out quarterly stipends since 1937. The
last Deere dividend hike came in May when the company increased its quarterly
payout by 7% from 28 cents to 30 cents. Deere has been running strong in 2010,
with gains of about 44% year-to-date for DE stock, which is well over four-times
the broader stock market. After setting a new 52 week high, shares rolled back
in late November but Deere is making another move upwards again in recent days.
Citizens Dividend Increase Philadelphia financial stock Citizens Holding Co.
(NASDAQ: CIZN ) announced on Nov. 30 that it will boost its quarterly dividend a
penny from 21 cents to 22 cents a share. Though that may not sound impressive,
the new dividend yield is – a heft 4.8% that is much better than many of other
financial stocks right now. The latest dividend is pay Dec. 31 to shareholders
of record Dec. 15. Citizens Holding Company is a one-bank holding company and
the parent company of The Citizens Bank. Shares have not done well in 2010, off
about -17% on the year after a gut wrenching drop across the spring from which
CIZN has not recovered. However, the flop may provide value investors a buying
opportunity. Regal Dividend Increase I was very surprised in November to find a
number of movie stocks raising dividends , and even more surprised to see them
with such hefty dividend yields. But apparently theater operators and cinema
stocks are good income plays. Who knew? Well if you're watching this segment
of the entertainment industry, take note that on Dec. 1 Regal Entertainment
Group (NYSE: RGC ) declared a special dividend of $1.40 per share. The company
sweetened the post even more with an announcement it may soon increase its
regular quarterly dividend as well, with a 17% hike from 18 cents to 21 cents
per share. That would give the stock a new dividend yield of about 5% at current
valuations, with the new higher dividend level kicking in during the first
quarter of 2011. The extraordinary cash dividend of $1.40 per share – about
10% of the current Regal Entertainment stock price – is payable Dec. 30 to
stockholders of record Dec. 20. Regal has had a ho-hum 2010, with share prices
barely squeaking out a profit year-to-date and lagging the rest of Wall Street.
However, the big special dividend from RGC coupled with the hopes of a plump
yield in 2011 are good reasons to consider this pick as an income investment.
Enbridge Dividend Increase On December 1, Canada energy stock Enbridge Inc.
(NYSE: ENB ) announced a 15% increase to its quarterly dividend. The move
increased the Enbridge dividend from 42.5 cents a share to 49 cents. Payable
March 1 to shareholders of record Feb. 15, the new ENB dividend yield is now
about 3.4% at current stock valuations. Enbridge has paid dividend since 1952
and the oil and natural gas distributor is a favorite among income investors.
There's no surprise why – in the words of Enbridge CEO Patrick Daniel,
Enbridges current policy is to pay out between 60 and 70% of its adjusted
earnings as dividends to its shareholders. Not a bad chunk of change. Enbridge
has more than doubled the performance of the broader stock market in 2010 so
far, with gains of +22% YTD. The stock has had a particularly good run this
fall, up about +14% since Sept. 1. Toro Dividend Increase Also last week,
outdoor power-equipment manufacturer Toro Co. (NYSE: TTC ) announced a dividend
increase last week. The 11% dividend increase boosts the payout 2 cents from 18
to 20 cents a share each quarter. That gives Toro Co. a new dividend yield of
about 1.2% at current valuations. The dividend is payable Jan. 11 to
shareholders as of Dec. 17. Also, Toro authorized a buyback of nearly 10% of
outstanding TTC shares. The move comes after a blowout Toro earnings report last
quarter that showed strong demand for landscaping and irrigation equipment, and
a profit jump of 69% to easily top Wall Street forecasts. Toro Co. increased its
earnings guidance after its last report as well. TTC stocks is up +50%
year-to-date in 2010, including a gain of nearly +9% in the last month alone.
Ecolab Dividend Increase Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL ) is another stock with a modest
dividend that raised its payout on December 2. The cleaning companys quarterly
dividend was boosted 13%, from 15.5 cents a share to 17.5 cents. This marks the
19th straight year of increases for Ecolab, which has been paying dividends
since 1936. The new Ecolab dividend is payable Jan. 21 to shareholders of record
Dec. 18, and givers ECL stock a new dividend yield of about 1.4%. Ecolab
provides cleaning, sanitation and pest-control products and services. The
company recently reported its third-quarter profit jumped 20% on revenue and
margin improvements, as well as investments. Shares have slightly lagged the
market in 2010, up about +7% compared with about 9% for the Dow Jones and S&P
500. The company set a new 52-week high in October but has since rolled back a
bit. Eastman Dividend Increase Eastman Chemical Co . (NYSE: EMN ), a
manufacturer of chemicals, synthetic fibers and plastics, announced a 7%
increase to its quarterly dividend last week to mark its first dividend increase
since 1996. The move from 44 cents to 47 cents per share gives EMN stock a new
dividend yield of about 2.3%, and the dividend is payable Jan. 3 to shareholders
of record December 13. The increase share will cost the small-cap company some
$8.7 million a year, but Eastman appears to be secure enough to shoulder the
costs of a bigger dividend. Shares are up about +36% so far in 2010 – about
four-times better than the rest of Wall Street. Also, Eastman reported in
October that its third-quarter profit climbed 68% to beat expectations. Jeff
Reeves is editor of InvestorPlace.com. As of this writing, he did not own a
position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at
http://twitter.com/JeffReevesIP .
Market News: Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), Honeywell International (NYSE:HON)
Here are several more stock briefings which could affect stocks in trading later today. The following stocks should see some movement: Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), Honeywell International (NYSE:HON). Here is a more detailed look at the news that will affect each company when trading continues. Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) has planned to encourage Clearwire on the 4G deal with T-Mobile. Under the deal, T-Mobile would be buying space on Clearwire's 4G networks. Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) owns a 54 percent stake in Clearwire and this deal would infuse the cash-strapped Clearwire with equity and widen T-Mobile’s 4G footprint. This would help in the expansion of its WiMax network in the U.S. The company has been rapidly building its 4G network through Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S). Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Hangzhou municipal government to launch a yuan-denominated fund. According to a statement posted on the Hangzhou government’s website, it was reported that this private equity fund will be denominated in Chinese yuan. The spokeswoman of Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) in China said that the fund will be its first yuan fund. The ultimate objective of foreign firms partnering with municipal governments, is to streamline regulatory approval and gain access to areas where foreign investment is restricted. Honeywell International (NYSE:HON) Honeywell International (NYSE:HON) has announced that it will be merging its Safety Products with Sperian Protection SA (SPR.FR). Sperian is a French personal protection equipment manufacturer and this merging with Honeywell Safety Products will result in the emergence of one global personal protective equipment business. Honeywell International (NYSE:HON) said in a statement that the combined business will be called Honeywell Safety Products and will form part of the Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions Life Safety business. We may see more movement when trading continues for Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) and Honeywell International (NYSE:HON).
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Randgold CEO sees over 75 pct Q4 output jump vs Q3
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Randgold CEO sees over 75 pct Q4 output jump vs Q3 Reuters Africa – Nov 30, 2010 LONDON (Reuters) – West-African focused gold producer Randgold Resources said it expected output to surge more than 75 percent in the fourth quarter from the third. “This quarter is going to be a … Randgold CEO sees over output jump – Independent Online Randgold CEO sees over 75% Q4 output jump vs Q3 – Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly
Top 10 Most Efficient Leisure Services Stocks: SIX, PCLN, EXPE, TZOO, ISCA, TRK, UTA, MLP, IILG, LTM (Dec 04, 2010)
Below are the top 10 most efficient Leisure Services stocks, UPDATED TODAY before 4:30 AM ET, based on earnings per employee for the last 12 months. One Chinese company (UTA) is on the list.
Six Flags Entertainment Corp (NYSE:SIX) is the 1st most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $285,814 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $459,590 for the same period. priceline.com Incorporated (NASDAQ:PCLN) is the 2nd most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $234,570 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $1,440,469 for the same period. Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE) is the 3rd most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $57,561 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $406,691 for the same period. Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ:TZOO) is the 4th most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $57,058 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $568,926 for the same period. International Speedway Corporation (NASDAQ:ISCA) is the 5th most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $53,771 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $729,043 for the same period.
Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:TRK) is the 6th most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $32,621 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $621,770 for the same period. Universal Travel Group (NYSE:UTA) is the 7th most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $29,032 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $183,765 for the same period. Maui Land & Pineapple Co. (NYSE:MLP) is the 8th most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $25,167 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $158,725 for the same period. Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IILG) is the 9th most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $15,057 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $151,727 for the same period. Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:LTM) is the 10th most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $14,047 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $153,943 for the same period.
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Top 10 Most Efficient Leisure Services Stocks: SIX, PCLN, EXPE, TZOO, ISCA, TRK, UTA, MLP, IILG, LTM (Dec 04, 2010)
Randgold CEO sees over 75 pct Q4 output jump vs Q3
Randgold CEO sees over 75 pct Q4 output jump vs Q3 Reuters Africa - Nov 30,
2010 LONDON (Reuters) - West-African focused gold producer Randgold Resources
said it expected output to surge more than 75 percent in the fourth quarter from
the third. "This quarter is going to be a ... Randgold CEO sees over output jump
- Independent Online Randgold CEO sees over 75% Q4 output jump vs Q3 - Creamer
Media's Mining Weekly
2010 LONDON (Reuters) - West-African focused gold producer Randgold Resources
said it expected output to surge more than 75 percent in the fourth quarter from
the third. "This quarter is going to be a ... Randgold CEO sees over output jump
- Independent Online Randgold CEO sees over 75% Q4 output jump vs Q3 - Creamer
Media's Mining Weekly
Stocks Going Ex Dividend the Second Week of December
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Here is our latest update on the stock trading technique called ‘Buying Dividends’. This is the process of buying stocks before the ex dividend date and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend . This technique generally works only in bull markets. In flat or choppy markets, you have to be extremely careful. In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can’t sell the stock until after the ex date. The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable and sortable Excel list of the stocks going ex dividend during the next week or two. The list contains many dividend paying companies, all with market caps over $500 million, and yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the ex-dividend date and the yield. Ameren Corporation (AEE) market cap: $7.0B ex div date: 12/6/2010 yield: 5.3% EarthLink, Inc. (ELNK) market cap: $974.8M ex div date: 12/6/2010 yield: 7.1% Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (FGP) market cap: $1.9B ex div date: 12/6/2010 yield: 7.4% Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PEG) market cap: $15.6B ex div date: 12/6/2010 yield: 4.5% Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) market cap: $25.3B ex div date: 12/8/2010 yield: 4.3% Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) market cap: $6.4B ex div date: 12/9/2010 yield: 4.1% The additional ex-dividend stocks can be found at wsnn.com. (If you have been to the website before, and the latest link doesn’t show up, you may have to empty your cache.) If you like dividend stocks, you should check out the high yield utility stocks and the Monthly Dividend Stocks at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com or WSNN.com. Dividend definitions: Declaration date: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend. Ex-dividend date: the day on which if you buy the stock, you would not be entitled to that particular dividend; or the first day on which a shareholder can sell the shares and still be entitled to the dividend. Record date : the day when you must be on the company’s books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. The ex-dividend date is normally set for stocks two business days before the record date. Payment date: the day on which the dividend payment is actually made, which can be as long at two months after the ex date. Don’t forget to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the company before implementing this technique. Disclosure: Author does not own any of the above at the time article was written. By Stockerblog.com
Stocks Going Ex Dividend the Second Week of December
5 Shipping Stocks in Focus
DryShips Inc. ( NASDAQ: DRYS ) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Ocean Rig UDW intends to offer share through a private placement to raise around $500 million. The offering is expected to close in December 2010. The net proceeds of the offering would be used to finance the construction costs of the ultra deepwater newbuilding drillships under construction at Samsung, exercise options to build further ultra deepwater drillships and general corporate purposes. DryShips engages in the ocean transportation services of drybulk cargoes worldwide through the ownership and operation of the drybulk carrier vessels and deepwater drilling rig services through the ownership of ultra-deep water drilling rigs. OceanFreight Inc. ( NASDAQ: OCNF ) recently announced its second quarter financial results 2010, with voyage revenues amounted to $24.0 million and operating income amounted to $3.8 million. The net loss reported was $0.81 million or basic and diluted loss per share of $0.01. This includes a non-cash loss of $1.4 million associated with the change in the fair value of interest rate swaps, an expense of $1.3 million associated with the drydocking of two vessels and a gain of $1.5 million associated with the sale of a vessel. This quarter, an average of 11.6 vessels were owned and operated and earning an average time charter equivalent, or TCE rate, of $23,812 per day. OceanFreight engages in transporting drybulk cargoes, including commodities such as iron ore, coal, grain and other materials and crude oil cargoes through the ownership and operation of nine drybulk carriers and four tanker vessels. Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. ( NASDAQ: EGLE ) recently announced its third quarter earnings 2010, with net revenues at $72.8 million, an increase of 75% compared to $41.6 million for comparable period in previous year. The gross time charter and freight revenues also increased 75%, to $76.4 million as compared to only time charter revenues of $43.7 million for the same period a year ago. The net income reporGted was $8.2 million or $0.13 per share as compared to $0.5 million, or $0.01 per share, for the comparable period previous year. The fleet utilization rate was maintained at 99.9%. This quarter reported record revenue driven by 41% YTD growth in the fleet and balanced exposure to the market. Its focus on the Supramax market continued to yield benefits during the quarter with strong demand for minor bulks and grain contributed to relative outperformance. Eagle Bulk Shipping engages in the ocean transportation of a range of major and minor bulk cargoes, including iron ore, coal, grain, cement and fertilizer, along worldwide shipping routes. Genco Shipping & Trading Limited ( NYSE: GNK ) recently announced its third quarter earnings 2010, with voyage revenues increased 26.5% to $117.6 million as compared to $92.9 million for the comparable previous year mainly due to the increase in the size of our fleet and consolidated revenues from Baltic Trading Limited offset by lower charter rates for some of its vessels. The net income recorded was $36.2 million or $1.07 basic and $0.99 diluted earnings per share as compared to $34.3 million or $1.10 basic and $1.09 diluted earnings per share in the comparable period in previous year. This quarter delivered strong results as management continued to take advantage of the company’s significant time charter coverage and expand its high-quality fleet. Genco Shipping & Trading Limited engages in transporting iron ore, coal, grain, steel products and other drybulk cargoes along worldwide shipping routes. Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. ( NYSE: NM ) recently announced its third quarter earnings 2010, with net income, excluding Navios acquisition, decreased by 12.5% to $18.7 million from $21.3 million in the comparable period last year. The revenue was $170.2 million as compared to $160.6 million for the comparable period previous year. This quarter demonstrated the benefit from its strategy of fixing fleet for long-term periods with quality counter parties. The Navios Holdings, excluding Navios acquisition, had over $63 million in EBITDA and $18.65 million of net income. Navios Holdings focuses on the transport and transshipment of dry bulk commodities, including iron ore, coal and grain.
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Top 10 Most Efficient Leisure Services Stocks: SIX, PCLN, EXPE, TZOO, ISCA, TRK, UTA, MLP, IILG, LTM (Dec 04, 2010)
Below are the top 10 most efficient Leisure Services stocks, UPDATED TODAY
before 4:30 AM ET, based on earnings per employee for the last 12 months. One
Chinese company (UTA) is on the list. Six Flags Entertainment Corp (NYSE:SIX) is
the 1st most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per
employee was $285,814 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was
$459,590 for the same period. priceline.com Incorporated (NASDAQ:PCLN) is the
2nd most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per
employee was $234,570 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was
$1,440,469 for the same period. Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE) is the 3rd most
efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was
$57,561 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $406,691 for the
same period. Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ:TZOO) is the 4th most efficient company in
this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $57,058 for the last
12 months. Its revenue per employee was $568,926 for the same period.
International Speedway Corporation (NASDAQ:ISCA) is the 5th most efficient
company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $53,771 for
the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $729,043 for the same period.
Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:TRK) is the 6th most efficient company in this
segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $32,621 for the last 12
months. Its revenue per employee was $621,770 for the same period. Universal
Travel Group (NYSE:UTA) is the 7th most efficient company in this segment of the
market. Its earnings per employee was $29,032 for the last 12 months. Its
revenue per employee was $183,765 for the same period. Maui Land & Pineapple Co.
(NYSE:MLP) is the 8th most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its
earnings per employee was $25,167 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per
employee was $158,725 for the same period. Interval Leisure Group, Inc.
(NASDAQ:IILG) is the 9th most efficient company in this segment of the market.
Its earnings per employee was $15,057 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per
employee was $151,727 for the same period. Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:LTM) is
the 10th most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per
employee was $14,047 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was
$153,943 for the same period.
before 4:30 AM ET, based on earnings per employee for the last 12 months. One
Chinese company (UTA) is on the list. Six Flags Entertainment Corp (NYSE:SIX) is
the 1st most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per
employee was $285,814 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was
$459,590 for the same period. priceline.com Incorporated (NASDAQ:PCLN) is the
2nd most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per
employee was $234,570 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was
$1,440,469 for the same period. Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE) is the 3rd most
efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was
$57,561 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $406,691 for the
same period. Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ:TZOO) is the 4th most efficient company in
this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $57,058 for the last
12 months. Its revenue per employee was $568,926 for the same period.
International Speedway Corporation (NASDAQ:ISCA) is the 5th most efficient
company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $53,771 for
the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $729,043 for the same period.
Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:TRK) is the 6th most efficient company in this
segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $32,621 for the last 12
months. Its revenue per employee was $621,770 for the same period. Universal
Travel Group (NYSE:UTA) is the 7th most efficient company in this segment of the
market. Its earnings per employee was $29,032 for the last 12 months. Its
revenue per employee was $183,765 for the same period. Maui Land & Pineapple Co.
(NYSE:MLP) is the 8th most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its
earnings per employee was $25,167 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per
employee was $158,725 for the same period. Interval Leisure Group, Inc.
(NASDAQ:IILG) is the 9th most efficient company in this segment of the market.
Its earnings per employee was $15,057 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per
employee was $151,727 for the same period. Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:LTM) is
the 10th most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per
employee was $14,047 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was
$153,943 for the same period.
Top 10 Most Efficient Industrial Stocks: CWS, CGNX, MMM, ROLL, MKSI, CVVT, GGG, RAVN, GE, DNEX (Dec 04, 2010)
Below are the top 10 most efficient Industrial stocks, UPDATED TODAY before
4:30 AM ET, based on earnings per employee for the last 12 months. Two Chinese
companies (CWS, CVVT) are on the list. China Wind Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CWS) is
the 1st most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per
employee was $66,422 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was
$456,002 for the same period. Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ:CGNX) is the 2nd most
efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was
$57,638 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $352,144 for the
same period. 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) is the 3rd most efficient company in this
segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $55,732 for the last 12
months. Its revenue per employee was $348,410 for the same period. RBC Bearings
Incorporated (NASDAQ:ROLL) is the 4th most efficient company in this segment of
the market. Its earnings per employee was $53,326 for the last 12 months. Its
revenue per employee was $512,757 for the same period. MKS Instruments, Inc.
(NASDAQ:MKSI) is the 5th most efficient company in this segment of the market.
Its earnings per employee was $52,151 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per
employee was $359,361 for the same period. China Valves Technology, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CVVT) is the 6th most efficient company in this segment of the market.
Its earnings per employee was $49,728 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per
employee was $146,475 for the same period. Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) is the 7th most
efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was
$45,396 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $338,090 for the
same period. Raven Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAVN) is the 8th most efficient
company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $41,911 for
the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $322,412 for the same period.
General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) is the 9th most efficient company in this
segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $40,345 for the last 12
months. Its revenue per employee was $497,944 for the same period. Dionex
Corporation (NASDAQ:DNEX) is the 10th most efficient company in this segment of
the market. Its earnings per employee was $39,457 for the last 12 months. Its
revenue per employee was $278,592 for the same period.
4:30 AM ET, based on earnings per employee for the last 12 months. Two Chinese
companies (CWS, CVVT) are on the list. China Wind Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CWS) is
the 1st most efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per
employee was $66,422 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was
$456,002 for the same period. Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ:CGNX) is the 2nd most
efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was
$57,638 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $352,144 for the
same period. 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) is the 3rd most efficient company in this
segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $55,732 for the last 12
months. Its revenue per employee was $348,410 for the same period. RBC Bearings
Incorporated (NASDAQ:ROLL) is the 4th most efficient company in this segment of
the market. Its earnings per employee was $53,326 for the last 12 months. Its
revenue per employee was $512,757 for the same period. MKS Instruments, Inc.
(NASDAQ:MKSI) is the 5th most efficient company in this segment of the market.
Its earnings per employee was $52,151 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per
employee was $359,361 for the same period. China Valves Technology, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CVVT) is the 6th most efficient company in this segment of the market.
Its earnings per employee was $49,728 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per
employee was $146,475 for the same period. Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) is the 7th most
efficient company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was
$45,396 for the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $338,090 for the
same period. Raven Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAVN) is the 8th most efficient
company in this segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $41,911 for
the last 12 months. Its revenue per employee was $322,412 for the same period.
General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) is the 9th most efficient company in this
segment of the market. Its earnings per employee was $40,345 for the last 12
months. Its revenue per employee was $497,944 for the same period. Dionex
Corporation (NASDAQ:DNEX) is the 10th most efficient company in this segment of
the market. Its earnings per employee was $39,457 for the last 12 months. Its
revenue per employee was $278,592 for the same period.
Securities Brokering in the US - Industry Market Research Report - new market report published
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Health Care Reform Affordable Care Act Medicare Advantage Plan 2010 Notes
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Health care reform is affecting Medicare and Medicare beneficiaries. The Affordable Care Act health care reform goals include curbing health care costs, particularly in Medicare. Medicare has several parts for various coverage options. In 2010 and 2011, health care reform allows for two main ways for one to acquire medicare coverage. One can acquire Medicare coverage through original Medicare plans such as Part A, Part B and or Part D. The other avenue one can consider is acquiring a Medicare Advantage Plan like an HMO of PPO. We are currently in the middle of an open enrollment period for Medicare Plans and many beneficiaries, and even those looking to become new plan holders, are reviewing optional plans that best fit their medical needs. Medicare Part A covers hospital insurance. Medicare Part B covers medical insurance. Medicare part D covers prescription drug coverage. Medicare Advantage Plans combines Part A, Part B and usually Part D. Open enrollment for Medicare plans ends on December 31st of 2010. The popularity of incorporating private health plans through Medicare-approved private health insurance companies is gaining popularity as indicated by statistics gathered by the Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonprofit health policy organization. Their popularity has grown according to the foundations data as the number of private plans incorporated has risen in the past 5 years from 5.3 million plans to just over 11 million active plans. Author: Genny Germano
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5 Shipping Stocks in Focus
DryShips Inc. ( NASDAQ: DRYS ) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary
Ocean Rig UDW intends to offer share through a private placement to raise around
$500 million. The offering is expected to close in December 2010. The net
proceeds of the offering would be used to finance the construction costs of the
ultra deepwater newbuilding drillships under construction at Samsung, exercise
options to build further ultra deepwater drillships and general corporate
purposes. DryShips engages in the ocean transportation services of drybulk
cargoes worldwide through the ownership and operation of the drybulk carrier
vessels and deepwater drilling rig services through the ownership of ultra-deep
water drilling rigs. OceanFreight Inc. ( NASDAQ: OCNF ) recently announced its
second quarter financial results 2010, with voyage revenues amounted to $24.0
million and operating income amounted to $3.8 million. The net loss reported was
$0.81 million or basic and diluted loss per share of $0.01. This includes a
non-cash loss of $1.4 million associated with the change in the fair value of
interest rate swaps, an expense of $1.3 million associated with the drydocking
of two vessels and a gain of $1.5 million associated with the sale of a vessel.
This quarter, an average of 11.6 vessels were owned and operated and earning an
average time charter equivalent, or TCE rate, of $23,812 per day. OceanFreight
engages in transporting drybulk cargoes, including commodities such as iron ore,
coal, grain and other materials and crude oil cargoes through the ownership and
operation of nine drybulk carriers and four tanker vessels. Eagle Bulk Shipping
Inc. ( NASDAQ: EGLE ) recently announced its third quarter earnings 2010, with
net revenues at $72.8 million, an increase of 75% compared to $41.6 million for
comparable period in previous year. The gross time charter and freight revenues
also increased 75%, to $76.4 million as compared to only time charter revenues
of $43.7 million for the same period a year ago. The net income reporGted was
$8.2 million or $0.13 per share as compared to $0.5 million, or $0.01 per share,
for the comparable period previous year. The fleet utilization rate was
maintained at 99.9%. This quarter reported record revenue driven by 41% YTD
growth in the fleet and balanced exposure to the market. Its focus on the
Supramax market continued to yield benefits during the quarter with strong
demand for minor bulks and grain contributed to relative outperformance. Eagle
Bulk Shipping engages in the ocean transportation of a range of major and minor
bulk cargoes, including iron ore, coal, grain, cement and fertilizer, along
worldwide shipping routes. Genco Shipping & Trading Limited ( NYSE: GNK )
recently announced its third quarter earnings 2010, with voyage revenues
increased 26.5% to $117.6 million as compared to $92.9 million for the
comparable previous year mainly due to the increase in the size of our fleet and
consolidated revenues from Baltic Trading Limited offset by lower charter rates
for some of its vessels. The net income recorded was $36.2 million or $1.07
basic and $0.99 diluted earnings per share as compared to $34.3 million or $1.10
basic and $1.09 diluted earnings per share in the comparable period in previous
year. This quarter delivered strong results as management continued to take
advantage of the companys significant time charter coverage and expand its
high-quality fleet. Genco Shipping & Trading Limited engages in transporting
iron ore, coal, grain, steel products and other drybulk cargoes along worldwide
shipping routes. Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. ( NYSE: NM ) recently announced
its third quarter earnings 2010, with net income, excluding Navios acquisition,
decreased by 12.5% to $18.7 million from $21.3 million in the comparable period
last year. The revenue was $170.2 million as compared to $160.6 million for the
comparable period previous year. This quarter demonstrated the benefit from its
strategy of fixing fleet for long-term periods with quality counter parties. The
Navios Holdings, excluding Navios acquisition, had over $63 million in EBITDA
and $18.65 million of net income. Navios Holdings focuses on the transport and
transshipment of dry bulk commodities, including iron ore, coal and grain.
Ocean Rig UDW intends to offer share through a private placement to raise around
$500 million. The offering is expected to close in December 2010. The net
proceeds of the offering would be used to finance the construction costs of the
ultra deepwater newbuilding drillships under construction at Samsung, exercise
options to build further ultra deepwater drillships and general corporate
purposes. DryShips engages in the ocean transportation services of drybulk
cargoes worldwide through the ownership and operation of the drybulk carrier
vessels and deepwater drilling rig services through the ownership of ultra-deep
water drilling rigs. OceanFreight Inc. ( NASDAQ: OCNF ) recently announced its
second quarter financial results 2010, with voyage revenues amounted to $24.0
million and operating income amounted to $3.8 million. The net loss reported was
$0.81 million or basic and diluted loss per share of $0.01. This includes a
non-cash loss of $1.4 million associated with the change in the fair value of
interest rate swaps, an expense of $1.3 million associated with the drydocking
of two vessels and a gain of $1.5 million associated with the sale of a vessel.
This quarter, an average of 11.6 vessels were owned and operated and earning an
average time charter equivalent, or TCE rate, of $23,812 per day. OceanFreight
engages in transporting drybulk cargoes, including commodities such as iron ore,
coal, grain and other materials and crude oil cargoes through the ownership and
operation of nine drybulk carriers and four tanker vessels. Eagle Bulk Shipping
Inc. ( NASDAQ: EGLE ) recently announced its third quarter earnings 2010, with
net revenues at $72.8 million, an increase of 75% compared to $41.6 million for
comparable period in previous year. The gross time charter and freight revenues
also increased 75%, to $76.4 million as compared to only time charter revenues
of $43.7 million for the same period a year ago. The net income reporGted was
$8.2 million or $0.13 per share as compared to $0.5 million, or $0.01 per share,
for the comparable period previous year. The fleet utilization rate was
maintained at 99.9%. This quarter reported record revenue driven by 41% YTD
growth in the fleet and balanced exposure to the market. Its focus on the
Supramax market continued to yield benefits during the quarter with strong
demand for minor bulks and grain contributed to relative outperformance. Eagle
Bulk Shipping engages in the ocean transportation of a range of major and minor
bulk cargoes, including iron ore, coal, grain, cement and fertilizer, along
worldwide shipping routes. Genco Shipping & Trading Limited ( NYSE: GNK )
recently announced its third quarter earnings 2010, with voyage revenues
increased 26.5% to $117.6 million as compared to $92.9 million for the
comparable previous year mainly due to the increase in the size of our fleet and
consolidated revenues from Baltic Trading Limited offset by lower charter rates
for some of its vessels. The net income recorded was $36.2 million or $1.07
basic and $0.99 diluted earnings per share as compared to $34.3 million or $1.10
basic and $1.09 diluted earnings per share in the comparable period in previous
year. This quarter delivered strong results as management continued to take
advantage of the companys significant time charter coverage and expand its
high-quality fleet. Genco Shipping & Trading Limited engages in transporting
iron ore, coal, grain, steel products and other drybulk cargoes along worldwide
shipping routes. Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. ( NYSE: NM ) recently announced
its third quarter earnings 2010, with net income, excluding Navios acquisition,
decreased by 12.5% to $18.7 million from $21.3 million in the comparable period
last year. The revenue was $170.2 million as compared to $160.6 million for the
comparable period previous year. This quarter demonstrated the benefit from its
strategy of fixing fleet for long-term periods with quality counter parties. The
Navios Holdings, excluding Navios acquisition, had over $63 million in EBITDA
and $18.65 million of net income. Navios Holdings focuses on the transport and
transshipment of dry bulk commodities, including iron ore, coal and grain.
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7 Stocks Boosting Dividends Last Week
Dividend stocks have made some big moves in the last week. As we entered December the stock market rallied broadly and high yield dividend stocks were caught in the updraft. But more importantly, as an unfavorable unemployment report hit Wall Street on Friday we saw investors return to dividend stock investments as a way to hedge their bets against lingering economic uncertainty. If you're looking to secure your retirement via investment in income producing dividend stocks, take note of some of the picks on this week's list. There are some high yield dividend stocks that are paying even more, some income players making special one-time dividends to end the year and a few companies with relatively small dividends but decent growth potential. Here's your list of 7 stocks boosting dividends in the last week: Deere Dividend Increase On December 2, tractor and machinery giant D eere & Co. (NYSE: DE ) increased its its quarterly dividend by 17%. The Deere dividend increase equates to 5 cents, from 30 to 35 cents per share, and is payable Feb. 1 to shareholders of record Dec. 31. Deere has a new dividend yield of 1.7%. The Deere dividend increase comes after a Nov. 24 earnings report that included a double-digit EPS surprise. Deere has a consistent track record of paying quarterly dividends, increasing its dividend every year since 2004 and paying out quarterly stipends since 1937. The last Deere dividend hike came in May when the company increased its quarterly payout by 7% from 28 cents to 30 cents. Deere has been running strong in 2010, with gains of about 44% year-to-date for DE stock, which is well over four-times the broader stock market. After setting a new 52 week high, shares rolled back in late November but Deere is making another move upwards again in recent days. Citizens Dividend Increase Philadelphia financial stock Citizens Holding Co. (NASDAQ: CIZN ) announced on Nov. 30 that it will boost its quarterly dividend a penny from 21 cents to 22 cents a share. Though that may not sound impressive, the new dividend yield is – a heft 4.8% that is much better than many of other financial stocks right now. The latest dividend is pay Dec. 31 to shareholders of record Dec. 15. Citizens Holding Company is a one-bank holding company and the parent company of The Citizens Bank. Shares have not done well in 2010, off about -17% on the year after a gut wrenching drop across the spring from which CIZN has not recovered. However, the flop may provide value investors a buying opportunity. Regal Dividend Increase I was very surprised in November to find a number of movie stocks raising dividends , and even more surprised to see them with such hefty dividend yields. But apparently theater operators and cinema stocks are good income plays. Who knew? Well if you're watching this segment of the entertainment industry, take note that on Dec. 1 Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC ) declared a special dividend of $1.40 per share. The company sweetened the post even more with an announcement it may soon increase its regular quarterly dividend as well, with a 17% hike from 18 cents to 21 cents per share. That would give the stock a new dividend yield of about 5% at current valuations, with the new higher dividend level kicking in during the first quarter of 2011. The extraordinary cash dividend of $1.40 per share – about 10% of the current Regal Entertainment stock price – is payable Dec. 30 to stockholders of record Dec. 20. Regal has had a ho-hum 2010, with share prices barely squeaking out a profit year-to-date and lagging the rest of Wall Street. However, the big special dividend from RGC coupled with the hopes of a plump yield in 2011 are good reasons to consider this pick as an income investment. Enbridge Dividend Increase On December 1, Canada energy stock Enbridge Inc. (NYSE: ENB ) announced a 15% increase to its quarterly dividend. The move increased the Enbridge dividend from 42.5 cents a share to 49 cents. Payable March 1 to shareholders of record Feb. 15, the new ENB dividend yield is now about 3.4% at current stock valuations. Enbridge has paid dividend since 1952 and the oil and natural gas distributor is a favorite among income investors. There's no surprise why – in the words of Enbridge CEO Patrick Daniel, “Enbridge’s current policy is to pay out between 60 and 70% of its adjusted earnings as dividends to its shareholders.” Not a bad chunk of change. Enbridge has more than doubled the performance of the broader stock market in 2010 so far, with gains of +22% YTD. The stock has had a particularly good run this fall, up about +14% since Sept. 1. Toro Dividend Increase Also last week, outdoor power-equipment manufacturer Toro Co. (NYSE: TTC ) announced a dividend increase last week. The 11% dividend increase boosts the payout 2 cents from 18 to 20 cents a share each quarter. That gives Toro Co. a new dividend yield of about 1.2% at current valuations. The dividend is payable Jan. 11 to shareholders as of Dec. 17. Also, Toro authorized a buyback of nearly 10% of outstanding TTC shares. The move comes after a blowout Toro earnings report last quarter that showed strong demand for landscaping and irrigation equipment, and a profit jump of 69% to easily top Wall Street forecasts. Toro Co. increased its earnings guidance after its last report as well. TTC stocks is up +50% year-to-date in 2010, including a gain of nearly +9% in the last month alone. Ecolab Dividend Increase Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL ) is another stock with a modest dividend that raised its payout on December 2. The cleaning company’s quarterly dividend was boosted 13%, from 15.5 cents a share to 17.5 cents. This marks the 19th straight year of increases for Ecolab, which has been paying dividends since 1936. The new Ecolab dividend is payable Jan. 21 to shareholders of record Dec. 18, and givers ECL stock a new dividend yield of about 1.4%. Ecolab provides cleaning, sanitation and pest-control products and services. The company recently reported its third-quarter profit jumped 20% on revenue and margin improvements, as well as investments. Shares have slightly lagged the market in 2010, up about +7% compared with about 9% for the Dow Jones and S&P 500. The company set a new 52-week high in October but has since rolled back a bit. Eastman Dividend Increase Eastman Chemical Co . (NYSE: EMN ), a manufacturer of chemicals, synthetic fibers and plastics, announced a 7% increase to its quarterly dividend last week to mark its first dividend increase since 1996. The move from 44 cents to 47 cents per share gives EMN stock a new dividend yield of about 2.3%, and the dividend is payable Jan. 3 to shareholders of record December 13. The increase share will cost the small-cap company some $8.7 million a year, but Eastman appears to be secure enough to shoulder the costs of a bigger dividend. Shares are up about +36% so far in 2010 – about four-times better than the rest of Wall Street. Also, Eastman reported in October that its third-quarter profit climbed 68% to beat expectations. Jeff Reeves is editor of InvestorPlace.com. As of this writing, he did not own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/JeffReevesIP .
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hours ago by Todd Salamone 12/4/2010 10:26 AM The market staged a big-time
rebound last week, thanks to a two-day 350-point rally on Wednesday and
Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average regained the 11 ...
hours ago by Todd Salamone 12/4/2010 10:26 AM The market staged a big-time
rebound last week, thanks to a two-day 350-point rally on Wednesday and
Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average regained the 11 ...
Gold Futures and Price Per Ounce Hits Record High; Gold, Silver, Copper Precious Metal Commodity Notes December 4th, 2010
Gold price per ounce drove higher into positive territory yesterday as the end
of session trading price went above the $1,400 price per ounce mark. The week in
the market was down, then up, then down and up again to close the week out. The
end of week report from the Labor Department sent a negative feeling throughout
the investing environment in the United States yesterday and the dollar fell
back. The department posted that employers added only 39,000 jobs in November
which was far below expectations. The unemployment rate also grew from 9.6% to
9.8%. The unemployment rate spent several months flat lined at 9.6% and many
expected to see the rate go lower after recent positive economic reports in the
United States left many feeling that the economy was gaining strength and moving
in a positive direction. The unemployment report brought many back to reality
and precious metal commodities once again felt popular due to the reignited
economic anxieties. February gold futures rose 1.2% or $16.90 to settle at a
nominal high of $1,406.20 an ounce. Investors are once again moving towards the
safe haven assets as the dollar showed weakness. The dollar fell against the
euro, the Japanese yen and the British pound yesterday. The unemployment report
was a surprise, but it was not a surprise that gold, silver and copper moved
higher because of the reports. Author: Camillo Zucari
of session trading price went above the $1,400 price per ounce mark. The week in
the market was down, then up, then down and up again to close the week out. The
end of week report from the Labor Department sent a negative feeling throughout
the investing environment in the United States yesterday and the dollar fell
back. The department posted that employers added only 39,000 jobs in November
which was far below expectations. The unemployment rate also grew from 9.6% to
9.8%. The unemployment rate spent several months flat lined at 9.6% and many
expected to see the rate go lower after recent positive economic reports in the
United States left many feeling that the economy was gaining strength and moving
in a positive direction. The unemployment report brought many back to reality
and precious metal commodities once again felt popular due to the reignited
economic anxieties. February gold futures rose 1.2% or $16.90 to settle at a
nominal high of $1,406.20 an ounce. Investors are once again moving towards the
safe haven assets as the dollar showed weakness. The dollar fell against the
euro, the Japanese yen and the British pound yesterday. The unemployment report
was a surprise, but it was not a surprise that gold, silver and copper moved
higher because of the reports. Author: Camillo Zucari
Randgold Resources (GOLD) Showing Bearish Technicals But Could Break Through $95.85 Resistance
Randgold Resources (GOLD) Showing Bearish Technicals But Could Break Through
$95.85 Resistance Market Intelligence Center - Dec 1, 2010 Randgold Resources
Ltd (NASDAQ: GOLD) closed Tuesdays trading session at $94.06. In the past year,
the stock has hit a 52-week low of $64.91 and 52-week high of $106.44. Randgold
Resources stock ...
$95.85 Resistance Market Intelligence Center - Dec 1, 2010 Randgold Resources
Ltd (NASDAQ: GOLD) closed Tuesdays trading session at $94.06. In the past year,
the stock has hit a 52-week low of $64.91 and 52-week high of $106.44. Randgold
Resources stock ...
Top 10 Focus Stocks of The Day: CMM, REVU, GNTX, KIRK, CASC, DRYS, NILE, GMXR, OCLR, IVAN (Dec 04, 2010)
Below are today's top 10 focus stocks. These momentum stocks are attracting a lot of interest from traders. One Chinese company (CMM) is on the list.
China Mass Media Intl Adv Corp. (ADR) (NYSE:CMM) is today's 1st best focus stock. Its daily price change was 20.4% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 29% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $4 on the stock. It is rated positively by 50% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 9% based on analysts' average estimate. The Princeton Review, Inc (NASDAQ:REVU) is today's 2nd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 19.8% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 176% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $3 on the stock. It is rated positively by 67% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 18% based on analysts' average estimate. Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) is today's 3rd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 17.8% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is -8% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $25 on the stock. It is rated positively by 55% of the 11 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 20% based on analysts' average estimate. Kirkland's, Inc. (NASDAQ:KIRK) is today's 4th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 15.7% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 1% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $14 on the stock. It is rated positively by 0% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 13% based on analysts' average estimate. Cascade Corporation (NYSE:CASC) is today's 5th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 13.5% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is -12% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $40 on the stock. It is rated positively by 50% of the 4 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 10% based on analysts' average estimate.
DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ:DRYS) is today's 6th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 12.4% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 6% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $6 on the stock. It is rated positively by 47% of the 17 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 23% based on analysts' average estimate. Blue Nile, Inc. (NASDAQ:NILE) is today's 7th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 10.9% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is -19% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $45 on the stock. It is rated positively by 16% of the 19 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 20% based on analysts' average estimate. GMX Resources Inc. (NYSE:GMXR) is today's 8th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 10.8% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 25% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $6 on the stock. It is rated positively by 36% of the 14 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 13% based on analysts' average estimate. Oclaro, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCLR) is today's 9th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 10.0% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 2% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $12 on the stock. It is rated positively by 71% of the 7 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 20% based on analysts' average estimate. Ivanhoe Energy Inc. (USA) (NASDAQ:IVAN) is today's 10th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 9.2% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 39% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $3 on the stock. It is rated positively by 100% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 1% based on analysts' average estimate.
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Top 10 Focus Stocks of The Day: CMM, REVU, GNTX, KIRK, CASC, DRYS, NILE, GMXR, OCLR, IVAN (Dec 04, 2010)
Top 10 U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks of the Week: KUTV, CIS, PUDA, CMM, SCR, HSFT, LTON, SCOK, SHZ, KH (Dec 04, 2010)
Below are the top 10 best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks for the past week. Ku6 Media Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:KUTV) is the 1st best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 45.99% for the past week. Its price percentage change is 97.53% year-to-date. Camelot Information Systems Inc (NYSE:CIS) is the 2nd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 24.19% for the past week. Its price percentage change is N/A year-to-date. Puda Coal, Inc (NYSE:PUDA) is the 3rd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 21.15% for the past week. Its price percentage change is 109.66% year-to-date. China Mass Media Intl Adv Corp. (ADR) (NYSE:CMM) is the 4th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 19.29% for the past week. Its price percentage change is 39.70% year-to-date. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (NYSE:SCR) is the 5th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 18.50% for the past week. Its price percentage change is 28.25% year-to-date. HiSoft Technology International Limited (NASDAQ:HSFT) is the 6th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 18.43% for the past week. Its price percentage change is N/A year-to-date. Linktone Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:LTON) is the 7th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 16.20% for the past week. Its price percentage change is -3.51% year-to-date. SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chem Ind, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCOK) is the 8th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 14.75% for the past week. Its price percentage change is -32.89% year-to-date. China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources Inc. (AMEX:SHZ) is the 9th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 14.50% for the past week. Its price percentage change is 333.80% year-to-date. China Kanghui Holdings (NYSE:KH) is the 10th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 14.35% for the past week. Its price percentage change is N/A year-to-date.
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Early Market News: McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD), General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:BAC)
More breaking news stories could affect stocks when trading continues later. The following stocks should see some movement: McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD), General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:BAC). Here is a more detailed look at the news that will affect each company when trading continues. McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) has planned to add fruit and maple oatmeal to its breakfast line-up. By December 3, the world's largest fast-food chain will be adding the oatmeal to more than its 14000 restaurants. According to Nation's Restaurant News, the product was in test since the beginning of the year and it will be available throughout the day. The oatmeal contains half a cup of fruit (apples, dried cranberries and regular and golden raisins) plus a 5 gram of dietary fiber. It will be offered with brown sugar, or without at $1.99. General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin UK-Ampthill for Scout Turret Development. Under this contract, Lockheed Martin will be providing General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) with three Scout turrets and this will comprise the bulk of the Integration and Test program of the Scout project. Alan McCormick, vice president and managing director of Lockheed Martin U.K- Ampthill said that ""We are proud to deliver the turret to General Dynamics UK and the British Army for the Scout reconnaissance vehicle. The LM team will continue its excellent work on the development of the turret and ensure flawless execution of this vital program." Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:BAC) Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) has decided to increase loan modification staffing. By this week, 2,500 mortgage origination staffs of Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) will be reassigned to loan modification duty to give better service for borrowers, seeking help in avoiding foreclosure. Barbara Desoer, chief of Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) mortgage said, ”We know this goes to the heart of many customer complaints that you have heard. This new “case officer” system so customers need no longer explain their situation to a different employee on every call." Expect more movement when trading continues for McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD), General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) and Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:BAC).
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Consumer Good Stocks To Watch (Ford, CCE, KO)
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) dropped 0.25% to $16.06. The 52-week range of the stock is $8.40-$17.42. Ford Motor Company is a producer of cars and trucks. Ford and its subsidiaries also engage in other businesses, including financing vehicles. It operates under two segments: Automotive and Financial Services. Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:CCE) fell 2.47% to $24.06. The 52-week range of the stock is $21.66-$25.54. The stock opened at $24.48 and was trading within the range of $23.69-$24.48. At today`s closing market price, the market capitalization of the company stands at $8.15 billion. The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) ended 0.44% lower at $63.39. The 52-week range of the stock is $49.47-$64.63. The stock opened at $63.55 and was trading within the range of $62.87-$63.65. At today`s closing market price, the market capitalization of the company stands at $147.19 billion.
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Top 10 U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks of the Week: KUTV, CIS, PUDA, CMM, SCR, HSFT, LTON, SCOK, SHZ, KH (Dec 04, 2010)
Below are the top 10 best-performing U.S.-listed Chinese stocks for the past
week. Ku6 Media Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:KUTV) is the 1st best-performing stock
last week in this segment of the market. It was up 45.99% for the past week. Its
price percentage change is 97.53% year-to-date. Camelot Information Systems Inc
(NYSE:CIS) is the 2nd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 24.19% for the past week. Its price percentage change is N/A
year-to-date. Puda Coal, Inc (NYSE:PUDA) is the 3rd best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. It was up 21.15% for the past week. Its
price percentage change is 109.66% year-to-date. China Mass Media Intl Adv Corp.
(ADR) (NYSE:CMM) is the 4th best-performing stock last week in this segment of
the market. It was up 19.29% for the past week. Its price percentage change is
39.70% year-to-date. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (NYSE:SCR) is the 5th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 18.50%
for the past week. Its price percentage change is 28.25% year-to-date. HiSoft
Technology International Limited (NASDAQ:HSFT) is the 6th best-performing stock
last week in this segment of the market. It was up 18.43% for the past week. Its
price percentage change is N/A year-to-date. Linktone Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:LTON)
is the 7th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was
up 16.20% for the past week. Its price percentage change is -3.51% year-to-date.
SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chem Ind, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCOK) is the 8th best-performing
stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 14.75% for the past
week. Its price percentage change is -32.89% year-to-date. China Shen Zhou
Mining & Resources Inc. (AMEX:SHZ) is the 9th best-performing stock last week in
this segment of the market. It was up 14.50% for the past week. Its price
percentage change is 333.80% year-to-date. China Kanghui Holdings (NYSE:KH) is
the 10th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was
up 14.35% for the past week. Its price percentage change is N/A year-to-date.
week. Ku6 Media Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:KUTV) is the 1st best-performing stock
last week in this segment of the market. It was up 45.99% for the past week. Its
price percentage change is 97.53% year-to-date. Camelot Information Systems Inc
(NYSE:CIS) is the 2nd best-performing stock last week in this segment of the
market. It was up 24.19% for the past week. Its price percentage change is N/A
year-to-date. Puda Coal, Inc (NYSE:PUDA) is the 3rd best-performing stock last
week in this segment of the market. It was up 21.15% for the past week. Its
price percentage change is 109.66% year-to-date. China Mass Media Intl Adv Corp.
(ADR) (NYSE:CMM) is the 4th best-performing stock last week in this segment of
the market. It was up 19.29% for the past week. Its price percentage change is
39.70% year-to-date. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (NYSE:SCR) is the 5th
best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 18.50%
for the past week. Its price percentage change is 28.25% year-to-date. HiSoft
Technology International Limited (NASDAQ:HSFT) is the 6th best-performing stock
last week in this segment of the market. It was up 18.43% for the past week. Its
price percentage change is N/A year-to-date. Linktone Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:LTON)
is the 7th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was
up 16.20% for the past week. Its price percentage change is -3.51% year-to-date.
SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chem Ind, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCOK) is the 8th best-performing
stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 14.75% for the past
week. Its price percentage change is -32.89% year-to-date. China Shen Zhou
Mining & Resources Inc. (AMEX:SHZ) is the 9th best-performing stock last week in
this segment of the market. It was up 14.50% for the past week. Its price
percentage change is 333.80% year-to-date. China Kanghui Holdings (NYSE:KH) is
the 10th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was
up 14.35% for the past week. Its price percentage change is N/A year-to-date.
Gainers on Unusual Volume
Shares of Walter Energy Inc. ( NYSE: WLT ) are seeing huge activity in
today's trading. The stock touched a 52-week high of $111.67, and closed 4.66%
higher at $110.52, with volume up from daily average of 1.87 million to 8.24
million. The Walter Energy stock has a 52-week range of $57.62-$111.67.
Year-to-date, the stock is up 46.75%, outperforming the S&P 500. Walter Energy
today extended its exclusivity agreement with Western Coal Corp. As per the
agreement, the two companies are working exclusively with each other toward the
negotiation of a definitive agreement to give effect to Walter's proposal for
a possible business combination. Shares of Deckers Outdoor Corporation ( NASDAQ:
DECK ) rallied in today's trading. The stock touched a 52-week high of $82.97
today, and closed 6.53% higher at $8.288, with volume up from daily average of
1.83 million to 4.46 million. The Deckers Outdoor stock has a 52-week range of
$29.94-$82.97. Year-to-date, the stock is up an impressive 144.41%. Deckers
Outdoor is a Goleta, California-based company, engaged in the designing,
production, marketing and managing of footwear and accessories. The company is
engaged in the sales of its products through domestic retailers and
international distributors. Shares of SEACOR Holdings Inc. ( NYSE: CKH ) gained
in today's trading. The stock touched a 52-week high of $113.56 and ended the
day 0.37% higher at $112.30, with volume up from daily aveage of 220,761 to
473,178. The SEACOR stock has a 52-week range of $67.02-$113.56. Year-to-date,
it is up 47.28%. Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based SEACOR Holdings is diversified
company. The company is the owner and operator of marine and aviation assets
mainly servicing the oil and gas, industrial aviation and marine transportation
industries.
today's trading. The stock touched a 52-week high of $111.67, and closed 4.66%
higher at $110.52, with volume up from daily average of 1.87 million to 8.24
million. The Walter Energy stock has a 52-week range of $57.62-$111.67.
Year-to-date, the stock is up 46.75%, outperforming the S&P 500. Walter Energy
today extended its exclusivity agreement with Western Coal Corp. As per the
agreement, the two companies are working exclusively with each other toward the
negotiation of a definitive agreement to give effect to Walter's proposal for
a possible business combination. Shares of Deckers Outdoor Corporation ( NASDAQ:
DECK ) rallied in today's trading. The stock touched a 52-week high of $82.97
today, and closed 6.53% higher at $8.288, with volume up from daily average of
1.83 million to 4.46 million. The Deckers Outdoor stock has a 52-week range of
$29.94-$82.97. Year-to-date, the stock is up an impressive 144.41%. Deckers
Outdoor is a Goleta, California-based company, engaged in the designing,
production, marketing and managing of footwear and accessories. The company is
engaged in the sales of its products through domestic retailers and
international distributors. Shares of SEACOR Holdings Inc. ( NYSE: CKH ) gained
in today's trading. The stock touched a 52-week high of $113.56 and ended the
day 0.37% higher at $112.30, with volume up from daily aveage of 220,761 to
473,178. The SEACOR stock has a 52-week range of $67.02-$113.56. Year-to-date,
it is up 47.28%. Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based SEACOR Holdings is diversified
company. The company is the owner and operator of marine and aviation assets
mainly servicing the oil and gas, industrial aviation and marine transportation
industries.
Gold Futures and Price Per Ounce Hits Record High; Gold, Silver, Copper Precious Metal Commodity Notes December 4th, 2010
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Gold price per ounce drove higher into positive territory yesterday as the end of session trading price went above the $1,400 price per ounce mark. The week in the market was down, then up, then down and up again to close the week out. The end of week report from the Labor Department sent a negative feeling throughout the investing environment in the United States yesterday and the dollar fell back. The department posted that employers added only 39,000 jobs in November which was far below expectations. The unemployment rate also grew from 9.6% to 9.8%. The unemployment rate spent several months flat lined at 9.6% and many expected to see the rate go lower after recent positive economic reports in the United States left many feeling that the economy was gaining strength and moving in a positive direction. The unemployment report brought many back to reality and precious metal commodities once again felt popular due to the reignited economic anxieties. February gold futures rose 1.2% or $16.90 to settle at a nominal high of $1,406.20 an ounce. Investors are once again moving towards the safe haven assets as the dollar showed weakness. The dollar fell against the euro, the Japanese yen and the British pound yesterday. The unemployment report was a surprise, but it was not a surprise that gold, silver and copper moved higher because of the reports. Author: Camillo Zucari
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Randgold Resources (GOLD) Showing Bearish Technicals But Could Break Through $95.85 Resistance
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Randgold Resources (GOLD) Showing Bearish Technicals But Could Break Through $95.85 Resistance Market Intelligence Center – Dec 1, 2010 Randgold Resources Ltd (NASDAQ: GOLD) closed Tuesday's trading session at $94.06. In the past year, the stock has hit a 52-week low of $64.91 and 52-week high of $106.44. Randgold Resources stock …
Monday Morning Outlook: DJIA Approaching 2010 Highs
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Monday Morning Outlook: DJIA Approaching 2010 Highs Schaeffers Research – 11 hours ago by Todd Salamone 12/4/2010 10:26 AM The market staged a big-time rebound last week, thanks to a two-day 350-point rally on Wednesday and Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average regained the 11 …
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High Lead Prices Causing Stealing of Church Roofs: Google's Fault?
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Commodity traders have been watching gold and silver closely, but surprisingly lead is another hot metal. It is in such demand that burglars are stealing the roofs of the Church of England churches throughout England. Over 8,000 churches have been hit with one church vandalized 14 times. It was reported that the bad guys are possibly using Google (GOOG) Earth to look for potential opportunities.
High Lead Prices Causing Stealing of Church Roofs: Google’s Fault?
Gainers on Unusual Volume
Shares of Walter Energy Inc. ( NYSE: WLT ) are seeing huge activity in today's trading. The stock touched a 52-week high of $111.67, and closed 4.66% higher at $110.52, with volume up from daily average of 1.87 million to 8.24 million. The Walter Energy stock has a 52-week range of $57.62-$111.67. Year-to-date, the stock is up 46.75%, outperforming the S&P 500. Walter Energy today extended its exclusivity agreement with Western Coal Corp. As per the agreement, the two companies are working exclusively with each other toward the negotiation of a definitive agreement to give effect to Walter's proposal for a possible business combination. Shares of Deckers Outdoor Corporation ( NASDAQ: DECK ) rallied in today's trading. The stock touched a 52-week high of $82.97 today, and closed 6.53% higher at $8.288, with volume up from daily average of 1.83 million to 4.46 million. The Deckers Outdoor stock has a 52-week range of $29.94-$82.97. Year-to-date, the stock is up an impressive 144.41%. Deckers Outdoor is a Goleta, California-based company, engaged in the designing, production, marketing and managing of footwear and accessories. The company is engaged in the sales of its products through domestic retailers and international distributors. Shares of SEACOR Holdings Inc. ( NYSE: CKH ) gained in today's trading. The stock touched a 52-week high of $113.56 and ended the day 0.37% higher at $112.30, with volume up from daily aveage of 220,761 to 473,178. The SEACOR stock has a 52-week range of $67.02-$113.56. Year-to-date, it is up 47.28%. Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based SEACOR Holdings is diversified company. The company is the owner and operator of marine and aviation assets mainly servicing the oil and gas, industrial aviation and marine transportation industries.
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High Lead Prices Causing Stealing of Church Roofs: Google's Fault?
Commodity traders have been watching gold and silver closely, but surprisingly
lead is another hot metal. It is in such demand that burglars are stealing the
roofs of the Church of England churches throughout England. Over 8,000 churches
have been hit with one church vandalized 14 times. It was reported that the bad
guys are possibly using Google (GOOG) Earth to look for potential opportunities.
lead is another hot metal. It is in such demand that burglars are stealing the
roofs of the Church of England churches throughout England. Over 8,000 churches
have been hit with one church vandalized 14 times. It was reported that the bad
guys are possibly using Google (GOOG) Earth to look for potential opportunities.
Top 10 Focus Stocks of The Day: CMM, REVU, GNTX, KIRK, CASC, DRYS, NILE, GMXR, OCLR, IVAN (Dec 04, 2010)
Below are todays top 10 focus stocks. These momentum stocks are attracting a
lot of interest from traders. One Chinese company (CMM) is on the list. China
Mass Media Intl Adv Corp. (ADR) (NYSE:CMM) is todays 1st best focus stock. Its
daily price change was 20.4% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential
is 29% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $4 on the stock. It
is rated positively by 50% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 9% based on analysts average estimate. The Princeton Review,
Inc (NASDAQ:REVU) is todays 2nd best focus stock. Its daily price change was
19.8% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 176% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $3 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 67% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings
growth is 18% based on analysts average estimate. Gentex Corporation
(NASDAQ:GNTX) is todays 3rd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 17.8%
in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is -8% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $25 on the stock. It is rated positively by 55%
of the 11 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 20%
based on analysts average estimate. Kirklands, Inc. (NASDAQ:KIRK) is todays 4th
best focus stock. Its daily price change was 15.7% in the previous trading day.
Its upside potential is 1% based on brokerage analysts average target price of
$14 on the stock. It is rated positively by 0% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it.
Its long-term annual earnings growth is 13% based on analysts average estimate.
Cascade Corporation (NYSE:CASC) is todays 5th best focus stock. Its daily price
change was 13.5% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is -12% based
on brokerage analysts average target price of $40 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 50% of the 4 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings
growth is 10% based on analysts average estimate. DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ:DRYS) is
todays 6th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 12.4% in the previous
trading day. Its upside potential is 6% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $6 on the stock. It is rated positively by 47% of the 17
analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 23% based on
analysts average estimate. Blue Nile, Inc. (NASDAQ:NILE) is todays 7th best
focus stock. Its daily price change was 10.9% in the previous trading day. Its
upside potential is -19% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $45
on the stock. It is rated positively by 16% of the 19 analyst(s) covering it.
Its long-term annual earnings growth is 20% based on analysts average estimate.
GMX Resources Inc. (NYSE:GMXR) is todays 8th best focus stock. Its daily price
change was 10.8% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 25% based
on brokerage analysts average target price of $6 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 36% of the 14 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 13% based on analysts average estimate. Oclaro, Inc.
(NASDAQ:OCLR) is todays 9th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 10.0%
in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 2% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $12 on the stock. It is rated positively by 71%
of the 7 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 20%
based on analysts average estimate. Ivanhoe Energy Inc. (USA) (NASDAQ:IVAN) is
todays 10th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 9.2% in the previous
trading day. Its upside potential is 39% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $3 on the stock. It is rated positively by 100% of the 2
analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 1% based on
analysts average estimate.
lot of interest from traders. One Chinese company (CMM) is on the list. China
Mass Media Intl Adv Corp. (ADR) (NYSE:CMM) is todays 1st best focus stock. Its
daily price change was 20.4% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential
is 29% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $4 on the stock. It
is rated positively by 50% of the 2 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 9% based on analysts average estimate. The Princeton Review,
Inc (NASDAQ:REVU) is todays 2nd best focus stock. Its daily price change was
19.8% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 176% based on
brokerage analysts average target price of $3 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 67% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings
growth is 18% based on analysts average estimate. Gentex Corporation
(NASDAQ:GNTX) is todays 3rd best focus stock. Its daily price change was 17.8%
in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is -8% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $25 on the stock. It is rated positively by 55%
of the 11 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 20%
based on analysts average estimate. Kirklands, Inc. (NASDAQ:KIRK) is todays 4th
best focus stock. Its daily price change was 15.7% in the previous trading day.
Its upside potential is 1% based on brokerage analysts average target price of
$14 on the stock. It is rated positively by 0% of the 3 analyst(s) covering it.
Its long-term annual earnings growth is 13% based on analysts average estimate.
Cascade Corporation (NYSE:CASC) is todays 5th best focus stock. Its daily price
change was 13.5% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is -12% based
on brokerage analysts average target price of $40 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 50% of the 4 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings
growth is 10% based on analysts average estimate. DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ:DRYS) is
todays 6th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 12.4% in the previous
trading day. Its upside potential is 6% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $6 on the stock. It is rated positively by 47% of the 17
analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 23% based on
analysts average estimate. Blue Nile, Inc. (NASDAQ:NILE) is todays 7th best
focus stock. Its daily price change was 10.9% in the previous trading day. Its
upside potential is -19% based on brokerage analysts average target price of $45
on the stock. It is rated positively by 16% of the 19 analyst(s) covering it.
Its long-term annual earnings growth is 20% based on analysts average estimate.
GMX Resources Inc. (NYSE:GMXR) is todays 8th best focus stock. Its daily price
change was 10.8% in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 25% based
on brokerage analysts average target price of $6 on the stock. It is rated
positively by 36% of the 14 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual
earnings growth is 13% based on analysts average estimate. Oclaro, Inc.
(NASDAQ:OCLR) is todays 9th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 10.0%
in the previous trading day. Its upside potential is 2% based on brokerage
analysts average target price of $12 on the stock. It is rated positively by 71%
of the 7 analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 20%
based on analysts average estimate. Ivanhoe Energy Inc. (USA) (NASDAQ:IVAN) is
todays 10th best focus stock. Its daily price change was 9.2% in the previous
trading day. Its upside potential is 39% based on brokerage analysts average
target price of $3 on the stock. It is rated positively by 100% of the 2
analyst(s) covering it. Its long-term annual earnings growth is 1% based on
analysts average estimate.
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