Coal & Consumable Fuels

Alliance Resource Partners (NASDAQ: ARLP) today reported record financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 (the "2011 Quarter"). A strong increase in coal sales volumes and record average realized pricing drove revenues in the 2011 Quarter to a record $423.3 million, an increase of 11.2...

Alliance Holdings GP, L.P. (NASDAQ: AHGP) today announced that the Board of Directors of its general partner declared a quarterly cash distribution for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 of $0.555 per unit, or an annualized rate of $2.22 per unit, which will be paid on May 20, 2011, to AHGP's...

Natural Resource Partners (NYSE: NRP) today announced that its wholly owned operating subsidiary NRP LLC has completed a private placement of $200 million of senior unsecured notes with future closings for another $100 million of senior notes to be completed later in 2011. Proceeds from the senior...

Westmoreland Coal Company (NYSE: WLB) today announced that it has been approved for listing on the NASDAQ Global Market under the existing symbol “WLB.” Trading on the NASDAQ Global Market is expected to commence on Monday, May 2nd. Westmoreland's common stock will continue to trade on the NYSE...

Jefferies is out with its report today on Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU), maintaining Buy. In a note to clients, Jefferies writes, "Peabody's adjusted 2011 outlook may prove to be conservative while recognizing uncertainties that surround large mine production outages and supportive product economics...

According to Brean Murray Carret, Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) continues to take advantage of strong international coal markets. Brean Murray Carret reported that it is maintaining the $81 target and Buy rating. Peabody Energy closed yesterday at $63.67.

Goldman Sachs has lowered its price target from $77 to $74 on Peabody Energy Corp. (NYSE: BTU) based on updated information about its Australian operations. In its report, Goldman Sachs writes, “While we continue to view Peabody's organic growth profile favorably and see risk/reward as improved...

Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) released its quarterly earnings this morning prior to the opening bell, exceeding Wall Street expectations. The stock, however, fell as investors locked in profits. In afternoon trade, however, BTU is fast making up for its earlier losses, and may close the gap down...

Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) Reports Q1 EPS of $0.67 vs. $0.60; Revenues $1.74B vs. $1.74B

Peabody Energy Guides Q2 EPS $0.85-1.10 vs. $1.37 Estimate (NYSE: BTU)

Peabody Energy Guides FY2011 EPS $3.50-$4.50 vs. $5.08 Estimate (NYSE: BTU)

Peabody Energy Corp (NYSE: BTU) reported its Q1 adjusted EPS at $0.67, versus the consensus of $0.60. BTU reported its Q1 revenue at $1.74 billion, versus the consensus of $1.74 billion. BTU shares fell 1.44% to $63.00 in pre-market trading. Read more from Benzinga's Company news.

Harley-Davidson Inc (NYSE: HOG) is projected to report its Q1 earnings at $0.53 per share on revenue of $1.05 billion. Seagate Technology PLC (NASDAQ: STX) is projected to post its Q3 EPS at $0.27 on revenue of $2.66 billion. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is estimated to post its Q1 EPS at $...

James River Coal Company (NASDAQ: JRCC) announced the termination of the previously announced cash tender offer for its outstanding 9.375% Senior Notes due 2012 and a related consent solicitation to amend the indenture governing the Notes, which offer was made on the terms and subject to the...

CONSOL Energy Inc. (NYSE: CNX) and Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies announce an agreement to design and build a state-of-the-art Zero Liquid Waste Discharge system to treat mine water. The parties are also completing an agreement for operation and maintenance of the facility. The system...