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Top 4 Stocks In The Cement Industry With The Highest Cash (CRH. CX. TXI, JHX)
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 5:53am | 147Below are the top cement stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of cash. CRH Plc (NYSE: CRH) had $1.43 billion in total cash and $7.96 billion in total debt for the latest quarter. CEMEX SAB de CV (NYSE: CX) had $757.42 million in total cash for the latest quarter. CX's total debt stood at $16....
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Benzinga's Top Upgrades (TRMB, TEO, VMC, CRK)
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 11:41am | 151Trimble Navigation Limited (NASDAQ: TRMB) was upgraded by Canaccord from “hold” to "buy." TRMB's shares gained 0.21% to $33.96 at 11:06 am. TRMB's 52-week trading range is $20.87-$34.00. BofA/Merrill upgraded Telecom Argentina SA (NYSE: TEO) from "underperform" to "neutral." TEO's shares advanced 1...
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Credit Suisse Downgrades CRH To Neutral
Monday, September 13, 2010 - 7:32am | 41Analysts at Credit Suisse downgrade CRH Plc (NYSE: CRH) from "outperform" to "neutral." CRH's shares gained 2.68% to close at $17.23 on Friday. More Analyst Ratings here
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3 Sectors That Would Benefit From Another Stimulus Bill
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 - 12:51pm | 800Congress is currently discussing another stimulus package. This one would not be like the first package which was loaded with tax cuts and spending on healthcare, information technology, and education. This package would go directly to improving our bridges, highways, dams, and tunnels. If...
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3 Sectors That Would Benefit From Another Stimulus Bill
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 - 12:51pm | 721Congress is currently discussing another stimulus package. This one would not be like the first package which was loaded with tax cuts and spending on healthcare, information technology, and education. This package would go directly to improving our bridges, highways, dams, and tunnels. If...
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Benzinga's Top Downgrades (CRH, NEP, BAX, LVS)
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 - 7:45am | 150CRH Plc (NYSE: CRH) was downgraded by Nomura from “buy” to “neutral.” CRH’s shares closed at $16.97 yesterday. CRH’s quarterly earnings fell 79.00% y/y. Rodman & Renshaw downgraded China North East Petroleum Holding Ltd (AMEX: NEP) from "outperform" to "market perform." NEP’s shares closed at $...
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Top Narrow Based Indexes For September 7 (JHX, JKS, VRX)
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - 12:33pm | 220By 12:14 pm, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 70.99 points, or 0.68%, to 10,376.94, while the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index had lost 7.99 points, or 0.72%. The NASDAQ composite index fell 14.74 points, or 0.66%. Some of the narrow based indexes that are still afloat in the...
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Top Narrow Based Indexes For September 3 (FNSR, HHGP, CRH)
Friday, September 3, 2010 - 10:53am | 223By 10:38 pm, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 60.47 points, or 0.59%, to 10,380.57, while the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index had gained 6.95 points, or 0.64%. The NASDAQ composite index rose 17.07 points, or 0.78%. Some of the narrow based indexes that are driving the market are...
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Stocks on the Move (MRVL),(VMC),(SANM),(FWLT)
Thursday, September 2, 2010 - 1:31pm | 40Stocks on the Move (MRVL),(VMC),(SANM),(FWLT)all look good Technically..
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Benzinga’s Top Upgrades (RTP, MPEL, CRH, HPQ)
Thursday, September 2, 2010 - 8:07am | 155Rio Tinto Plc (NYSE: RTP) was upgraded by RBC Capital from “sector perform” to "outperform." RTP’s shares closed at $54.11 yesterday. RTP’s earnings are likely to increase by 14512.50% in the next year. Morgan Stanley upgraded Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd (NASDAQ: MPEL) from "equal weight” to "...
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CEMEX Reduces Debt - Analyst Blog
Monday, August 30, 2010 - 6:36pm | 363Mexican cement maker, CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) completed the sale of its assets in Kentucky to Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Panadero Aggregates Holdings LLC, for $90 million. Assets include seven aggregate quarries, three resale aggregate distribution centers, and one...
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Top Narrow Based Indexes For August 26 (AGPPY, SEED, EXP)
Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 12:52pm | 178By 12:38 pm, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 5.30 points, or 0.05%, to 10,054.76, while the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index had gained 0.35 points, or 0.03%. The NASDAQ composite index fell 2.15 points, or 0.10%. Some of the narrow based indexes that are supporting the market are...
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Bond Markets React to Potential Fed QE Program
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 2:59pm | 887Cusick’s Corner The economic data continues to disappoint – the Durable Goods number dampened growth forecasts for the upcoming months, coming in well below estimates. The shorts are right at this stage and they are getting more and more confirmation from the overall market data. This is very...
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Calls Purchased on Cemex (CX)
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 11:08am | 163Shares of Cemex SAC (NYSE: CX) are higher on the session by 0.39%, currently trading at $7.68. The stock has been moving largely lower over the past four months, accelerating its slide as of late. The stock is now trading well below the 50-day moving average. Options traders are betting the stock...
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Existing Home Sales Well Below Expectations 08-24-2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 3:13pm | 869Cusick’s Corner Existing home sales came in well below expectations, sub-4 million units and this decline was the highest percentage drop in over 10 years. This spurred on the flight for safety trade into this Midday -- all major indices are in the red and bond yields are continuing to crack, 10yr...