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Schnitzer Steel Shares Plunge as Q1 Earnings Miss View (SCHN)

admin — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:29:58 +0000

Steel producer Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. ( SCHN ) late Thursday posted worse-than-expected first quarter earnings, sending its shares lower in aftermarket trading. The Portland, OR-based company reported first quarter net income of $18.9 million, or 64 cents per share, compared with $7.8 million, or 23 cents per share, in the year-ago period. Sales surged 71% from last year to $675 million. On average, Wall Street analysts expected a higher profit of 71 cents per share, on slightly greater revenue of $676.5 million. Looking ahead, the company said it expects a decline in second quarter ferrous sales volumes, citing seasonal declines in supply flows and effects of winter weather. Schnitzer Steel shares plunged $4.87, or -7.1%, in premarket trading Friday. The Bottom Line Shares of Schnitzer Steel ( SCHN ) have a .10% dividend yield, based on last night’s closing stock price of $68.87. The stock has technical support in the $59-$60 price area. If the shares can firm up, we see overhead resistance around the $73 price levels. Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. ( SCHN ) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .

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Potash Corp (NYSE:POT), CF Industries (NYSE:CF), Mosaic (NYSE:MOS), Intrepid Potash (NYSE:IPI), Agrium (NYSE:AGU) in 2010

admin — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:25:00 +0000

The fertilizer sector was among one of the hottest in 2010, largely on the increased price of corn, although other grains were helpful as well. Companies like Potash Corp (NYSE:POT), CF Industries (NYSE:CF), Mosaic (NYSE:MOS), Intrepid Potash (NYSE:IPI) and Agrium (NYSE:AGU) pushed up on expectations the higher margins would give farmers extra capital to acquire more fertilizers. Mosaic ended

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Potash Corp (NYSE:POT), CF Industries (NYSE:CF), Mosaic (NYSE:MOS), Intrepid Potash (NYSE:IPI), Agrium (NYSE:AGU) in 2010

CF Industries’ Target, Estimates Boosted at Goldman Sachs (CF)

admin — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:53:29 +0000

Fertilizer giant CF Industries Holdings, Inc. ( CF ) on Thursday saw its price target and earnings estimates raised by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The firm said it now expects shares of CF to reach $155, which implies a 25% upside to the stock’s Wednesday closing price of $124.04. Goldman also boosted its earnings estimates for the company, citing lower natural gas prices, and maintained its “Buy” rating. CF Industries shares rose 46 cents, or +0.4%, in premarket trading Thursday. The Bottom Line Shares of CF Industries ( CF ) have a .32% dividend yield, based on last night’s closing stock price of $124.04. The stock has technical support in the $110-$114 price area. If the shares can firm up, we see overhead resistance around the $127-$140 price levels. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. ( CF ) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .

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Dividend Stock Leaders for the Week of Nov.22-26 (GES, BRCM, FCX, JPM, GS, BAC, more)

admin — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:02:17 +0000

Here are some of the biggest dividend stock winners and losers from the week that just ended. Company Fri. Close Weekly % Change Dividend Yield Guess? Inc. ( GES ) $50.95 +14.37% 1.57% Altera Corporation ( ALTR ) $35.49 +6.16% 0.68% CF Industries Holdings Inc. ( CF ) $122.81 +4.33% 0.33% Cummins Inc. ( CMI ) $98.20 +4.12% 1.07% Broadcom Corporation ( BRCM ) $44.95 +4.00% 0.71% Freeport-McMoran ( FCX ) $97.92 -3.81% 2.04% PNC Bank Corp. ( PNC ) $54.12 -3.86% 0.74% Bank of America Corporation ( BAC ) $11.12 -4.63% 0.36% J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. ( JPM ) $37.50 -4.85% 0.53% Goldman Sachs ( GS ) $158.22 -5.07% 0.88% Aflac ( AFL ) $51.55 -5.67% 2.33% Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .

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Dividend Stock Leaders for the Week of Nov.22-26 (GES, BRCM, FCX, JPM, GS, BAC, more)

Decorator Industries, Inc. (DII) is “One to Watch”

admin — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:40:15 +0000

Founded in 1953, Decorator Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells top quality interior products. Leveraging a well established presence, the company delivers a broad assortment of interior furnishings, including draperies, curtains, valance boards, shades, blinds, bedspreads, comforters, pillows, cushions and trailer tents. Decorator Industries currently has 6 manufacturing plants within the United States, ranging from

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Market Wrap-Up for Nov.12 (DIS, CF, MA, NEM, WMT, HD, more)

admin — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:23:23 +0000

The market saw a bout of heavy selling in the commodity space today, with overnight concerns from the China markets being fingered as the cause for the early selling. Speaking of commodity stocks, we made some changes to our recommendation list, downgrading several “aggressive” picks that have exposure to the space. Remember, the recommended names that are notated “aggressive” are better suited for investors that are willing to take on more risk and not mind holding stocks for shorter periods of time. These stocks also can have lower-than-average dividend yields, but are names we see stock price appreciation potential in. Lastly, when we remove aggressive names from our list, we recommend investors ring the register as well and look to allocate capital elsewhere. On another quick housecleaning note, we shifted four recommendations over to the “aggressive” side. Simply put, if you own any of the names now, nothing really changes, except for the fact that we will likely have a shorter holding period for those names. For more detail on these important ratings changes, be sure to check out our members-only post from this morning . Getting back to the action in the markets today, gold-related plays like AngloGold ( AU ) and Newmont Mining ( NEM ) had a serious case of register-ringing. Elsewhere, traders headed for the exits in names like CF Industries ( CF ), Mastercard ( MA ) and PetroChina ( PTR ). It’s not such a bad thing to get a bit of a pullback as we continue to hear from investors that are frustrated having to consistently chase higher prices. Looking ahead to next week, retail earnings are in focus, with reports due from Lowe’s ( LOW ), Home Depot ( HD ), Target ( TGT ), and Wal-Mart Stores ( WMT ). Be sure to catch up with our latest watchlist updates this weekend on Dividend.com Premium, and as always, you can view our current recommendations on our industry-leading Best Dividend Stocks List . Have a great weekend everybody, and thanks for reading! Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .

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Market Wrap-Up for Nov.12 (DIS, CF, MA, NEM, WMT, HD, more)

Market Wrap-Up for Nov.5 (SBUX, CF, JPM, GS, WFC, DIS, more)

admin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 20:11:20 +0000

We’ve seen lots of conflicting headlines the last couple of days following the Fed’s decision to print away and flood the markets with more dollars. Several resulting scenarios are being discussed by analysts, with many conclusions being not too optimistic. I am certainly worried about the potential for hyperinflation, which could make the Fed plan look even more reckless. At this point, we are evaluating what we are seeing on the tape, but also looking to which companies stand to benefit the most in this current environment. We added two new names to our recommended list this morning, so be sure to check out the link below if you did not read this morning’s e-mail alert. As for today’s action, we saw positive earnings reactions to Starbucks ( SBUX ) and fertilizer play CF Industries ( CF ). The strength in financials continued for a second day in a row. Big gains from Wells Fargo ( WFC ), Goldman Sachs ( GS ), and JP Morgan ( JPM ), as the potential for dividend increases makes the Wall Street rumors round. We have avoided the space specifically for the lack of healthy dividend payouts, so we’ll see if there is any truth that substantial dividend increases could be in the cards. Looking ahead to next week, we get more big-company earnings, led by Walt Disney ( DIS ), Tyco International ( TYC ), and Weight Watchers ( WTW ). Be sure to catch up with our latest watchlist updates this weekend on Dividend.com Premium, and as always, you can view our current recommendations on our industry-leading Best Dividend Stocks List . Have a great weekend everybody, and thanks for reading! Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .

CF Industries’ Q3 Profit Misses View; Shares Fall (CF)

admin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:38:01 +0000

Fertilizer giant CF Industries Holdings, Inc. ( CF ) late Thursday reported smaller-than-expected third quarter earnings, hurt by one-time charges, sending its shares lower in aftermarket trading. The Deerfield, IL-based company reported third quarter net income of $48.2 million, or 67 cents per share, compared with $38.5 million, or 78 cents per share, in the year-ago period. Excluding one-time items, adjusted profit was $1.12 per share. On average, Wall Street analysts expected a much higher profit of $1.43 per share, but it wasn’t immediately clear whether those numbers were comparable. Meanwhile, CF said that revenue more than doubled from last year to $917.1 million, but still fell well short of analyst expectations for $984.3 million. CF Industries shares fell $3.44, or -2.8%, in premarket trading Friday. The Bottom Line Shares of CF industries have a .33% dividend yield, based on last night’s closing stock price of $121.19. The stock has technical support in the $110 price area. If the shares can firm up, we see overhead resistance around the $126-$127 price levels. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. ( CF ) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .

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PPG Industries’ Target, Estimates Boosted at Morgan Stanley (PPG)

admin — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:35:12 +0000

Paint and coatings maker PPG Industries, Inc. ( PPG ) on Monday saw its price target and earnings estimates raised by analysts at Morgan Stanley. The firm raised its price target for PPG to $84, which represents an expected 10% upside to the stock’s Friday closing price of $76.70. Morgan Stanley also boosted its earnings estimates for PPG and maintained its “Overweight” rating, citing stong end-market demand. PPG Industries shares were mostly flat in premarket trading Monday. The Bottom Line We recently began recommending shares of PPG Industries ( PPG ). The company has a 2.87% dividend yield, based on Friday’s closing stock price of $77.46. PPG Industries, Inc. ( PPG ) is a “Recommended” dividend stock, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .

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Market Wrap-Up for Oct.29 (CF, POT, EL, AEM, BVN, PFE, more)

admin — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 20:17:03 +0000

We have our next bubble area in full swing. Rare Earth stocks are running rampant, especially with the first Rare Earth ETF being launched this week. We are already seeing Microcap and OTC companies filing to change the name of their companies to have Rare Earth in their titles as well, amid tons of media buzz about the sector. We heard rumors that China (which produces the bulk of Rare Earth supplies at this point) was going to cut off rare earth supplies to the U.S, spiking various companies in the space. There has been steady demand for rare earth metals for many years, but with hybrid electric cars and devices such as laptops/ipads, the demand could continue to increase. All this said, there are scores of companies in the space that are years away from any sort of revenue and many will need to finance their ways (by selling stock through common stock offerings if they play the run-ups smart) all the way through the process. Why do I even mention this? Because there will be investors that will get lured in to the mania as we have seen before with satellite radio, fuel cell, and stem cell stocks. Can you make money if you are nimble? Of course, but human nature is that most traders fail to consistently beat the odds and too much money is usually lost in the process. Be very careful if you do try your hand at the latest bubble. Elsewhere, commodity plays in the fertilizer space (actually profitable companies, but alas with miniscule dividend yields), are running higher — led by CF Industries ( CF ) and Potash Corp ( POT ). Gold mining plays were also higher, led by Agnico-Eagle Mines ( AEM ) and Buenaventura ( BVN ). Unfortunately the names above are not appealing to income-seeking investors as the yields are relatively a non-factor. Estee Lauder ( EL ) jumped up big on the company’s Q1 results. This company also has a small dividend yield, and is better suited for investors that are looking more for growth opportunities. The stock is currently not a recommendation of ours at this time. Looking ahead to next week, we get more big-company earnings, led by Pfizer ( PFE ), Kellogg ( K ), and Prudential ( PRU ). Be sure to catch up with our latest watchlist updates this weekend on Dividend.com Premium , and as always, you can view our current recommendations on our industry-leading Best Dividend Stocks List . Have a great weekend everybody, and thanks

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Market Wrap-Up for Oct.5 (FCX, CF, CLF, GLD, NEM, COF, AXP, more)

admin — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:18:26 +0000

News of Japan cutting its interest rates to zero helped spike gold prices today, also pushing many other commodity plays up along with it. We saw stock price surges for high-beta stocks like Freeport McMoran ( FCX ) , CF Industries ( CF ) , Cliffs Natural Resources ( CLF ) , and more. Gold ETF ( GLD ) hit new highs as did gold-mining plays Agnico-Eagle Mines ( AEM ) and Newmont Mining ( NEM ) . This continues to remain a trade in our eyes, so be sure to handle it as such if you are dabbling in the area. Financial names such as Franklin Resources ( BEN ) and Capital One Financial ( COF ) also put in solid gains today. Shares of American Express ( AXP ) finished lower following two analyst downgrades this morning. The company continues to feel the pressure of the U.S. government lawsuit. I was running late today as I was speaking to students at several business classes in Stockton College. Explaining some of what actually happens on Wall Street to what is taught in the textbooks can be real interesting. The students seem to enjoy the real-life experiences/lessons I have had in my trading days as well as since the launch of Dividend.com. A key theme I focused on was not ignoring whatever the current market environment is and how that can relate to business and investing decisions. Some things just don’t get taught in textbooks and hopefully the message I was sending opens up some new mindsets into how one can approach their financial and business aspirations. Hope everyone has a great day. Thanks for reading! Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .

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Dividend Stock Leaders for the Week of Sept.27-Oct.1 (WAG, CNX, ECA, MON, DE, PRU, more)

admin — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 10:41:22 +0000

Here are some of the biggest dividend stock winners and losers from the week that just ended. Company Fri. Close Weekly % Change Dividend Yield Walgreen Company ( WAG ) $33.68 +10.94% 2.08% Canadian Natural Resources ( CNQ ) $36.15 +9.25% 0.80% Talisman Energy Inc. ( TLM ) $17.49 +6.65% 1.43% Encana Corporation ( ECA ) $30.26 +6.51% 2.64% Consol Energy ( CNX ) $38.31 +5.25% 1.04% Prudential Financial Inc ( PRU ) $53.07 -5.25% 1.32% Deere & Company ( DE ) $68.57 -5.60% 1.75% CF Industries Holdings Inc. ( CF ) $94.65 -5.69% 0.42% M&T Bank Corporation ( MTB ) $81.91 -9.61% 3.42% Monsanto Company ( MON ) $48.26 -12.86% 2.32% Be sure to visit our complete recommended list of the Best Dividend Stocks , as well as a detailed explanation of our ratings system here .

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Dividend Stock Leaders for the Week of Sept.27-Oct.1 (WAG, CNX, ECA, MON, DE, PRU, more)