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Stocks Going Ex Dividend the First Week of November
Friday, October 15, 2010 - 2:17am | 703Here 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...
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Lots of Ways to Invest Like Warren Buffett
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 3:44pm | 726Billionaire Warren Buffett is the second richest American. As most investors know, he is the head of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A), the highest priced stock and one of the most successful companies during the last half-century. The company also has Class B shares (BRK-B), currently trading around 83....
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Housing Market Slowed From Trends Experienced in 2Q10; Tax Credit Expiration and Economic Uncertainty to Blame
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 - 8:49am | 186Morgan Keegan reports that 3Q10 trends in the housing market have slowed from trends experienced in 2Q10 due to the expiration of the tax credit and continued economic uncertainty that affected homeowner spending decisions. “With stimulus spending continuing to provide demand for basic materials,...
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Vulcan Declares Quarterly Dividend of $.25
Friday, October 8, 2010 - 2:37pm | 49The Board of Directors of Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) at a regular meeting held today declared a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share on its common stock payable December 10, 2010, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 4, 2010.
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Top 4 Stocks In The Cement Industry With The Highest Cash (CRH, CX, TXI, JHX)
Thursday, October 7, 2010 - 5:36am | 144Below are the top cement stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of cash. CRH Plc (NYSE: CRH) had $1.52 billion in total cash and $8.43 billion in total debt for the latest quarter. Cemex SAB de CV (NYSE: CX) had $775.06 million in total cash for the latest quarter. CX's total debt stood at $17....
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Wednesday's Put/Call Ratio Leaders (CX, VRSN, WM, LRCX, HERO)
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 12:27pm | 133Here is a quick peek at stocks that have abnormally high daily put/call ratios today relative to their average…. 1. Cemex SaB (NYSE: CX) 7,550 puts, 179 calls 2. VeriSign Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) 10,569 puts, 354 calls 3. Waste Management (NYSE: WM) 3,529 puts, 128 calls 4. Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:...
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Top Narrow Based Indexes For October 6 (TSYS, TGB, JHX)
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 12:26pm | 199By 12:09 pm, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 25.05 points, or 0.23%, to 10,969.77, while the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index had gained 0.59 points, or 0.05%. The NASDAQ composite index fell 11.32 points, or 0.47%. Some of the narrow based indexes that are supporting the market are...
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Top Performing Industries For October 6 (TGB, ANO, JHX, IX)
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 10:51am | 204At 10:36 am, the Dow gained 0.15 points to 10,944.87, the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index moved down 1.58 points to 1,159.17 and the NASDAQ composite index fell 16.15 points to 2,383.68. The industries that are supporting the market today are: Copper: This industry jumped 2.09% by 10:36 am...
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Monday's Put/Call Ratio Leaders (EXEL, DIN, CAVM, NSM, CX)
Monday, October 4, 2010 - 12:23pm | 131Here is a quick peek at stocks that have abnormally high daily put/call ratios today relative to their average…. 1. Exelixis Inc. (NASDAQ: EXEL) 3,010 puts, 25 calls 2. DineEquity Inc. (NYSE: DIN) 4,089 puts, 38 calls 3. Cavium Networks (NASDAQ: CAVM) 6,684 puts, 65 calls 4. National Semiconductor...
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TXI Reports Losses For 1Q11
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 6:46am | 103Morgan Keegan has published a research report for Texas Industries (NYSE: TXI). In the note, Morgan Keegan writes "TXI reported a loss of ($0.85) on revenue of $172 million for fiscal 1Q11 ending August. These results included a $0.65 charge for refinancing. If this item is removed, TXI lost...
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Goldman Sachs Initiates Coverage for CFN, VAR, CX
Monday, September 27, 2010 - 10:51am | 47Goldman Sachs has initiated coverage on these companies: CareFusion Corp. (NYSE: CFN) Buy Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR) Sell Cemex (NYSE: CX) Neutral
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A Peek Into The Market Before The Trading Starts
Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 9:19am | 345Pre-open movers US stock futures dropped Thursday after a purchasing managers' survey signaled a slowdown in Eurozone growth, fueling investor concerns. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 86 points to 10,587 and S&P 500 futures slipped 10.60 points to 1,119. Nasdaq 100 futures...
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TXI Reports Q1 Loss
Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 8:52am | 52Texas Industries (NYSE: TXI) reports its Q1 loss, including items at $0.85. TXI reports its Q2 revenue at $172.1 million, versus the consensus $171.41 million. TXI's shares gained 1.19% to $32.34 in after-hours trading. Read more from Benzinga's Company news.
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Earnings Scheduled For September 23 (NKE, MTN, TIBX, TXI, CMTL, SPEC, FINL, SCHL, NEOG, SABA, PKE, RAD)
Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 5:03am | 273Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) may report its Q1 earnings of $1.01 per share. Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) is expected report a Q4 loss of $1.09 per share. Tibco Software Inc (NASDAQ: TIBX) is projected to report its Q3 earnings of $0.15 per share. Texas Industries Inc (NYSE: TXI) is likely to post a Q1 loss...
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Stocks To Watch For September 23 (NKE, BBBY, TIBX, RHT, TXI)
Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 4:30am | 222Some of the stocks that may grab the investor focus today are: Wall Street expects Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) to post its Q1 EPS of $1.01. NKE's shares lost 0.06% to $77.26 in after-hours trading. Bed Bath & Beyond Inc (NASDAQ: BBBY) reported its Q2 profit at $0.70 per share, up from $0.52 per share...