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How To Trade The China GMO Rumor (SEED, FEED)
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - 11:16am | 87Shares of Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED) and AgFeed Industries (NASDAQ: FEED) are flying today on rumors that China might approve genetically-modified (GMO) crops. Shares of FEED have retraced some of their earlier gains, now showing $2.44 or a 1.2% gain from yesterday's close. This is in contrast...
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Origin Agritech Flying on China GMO Rumor (SEED)
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - 11:12am | 88China might approve genetically-modified (GMO) crops. Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED) is flying on this possibility. At last check shares of SEED were trading at $10.44, up 8.5% from yesterday's close. This article may include mentions of rumors, chatter, or unconfirmed information. Readers should...
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General Moly Up Strongly Again (GMO)
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - 10:50am | 43General Moly, Inc. (AMEX: GMO) is up strongly again today, gaining more than 4% on the back of yesterday's 10% move. General Moly engages in the exploration, development, and mining of molybdenum properties in the United States.
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Why The Rare Earth Cut Is So Important (REE, MCP, SHZ)
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - 10:35am | 273Rare earth metal names are getting a boost this morning after China said it would cut its quota from last year for 2011 by 11%. This obviously is boosting names like Molycorp (NYSE: MCP) Rare Elements Resources and China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources Inc. (NYSE: SHZ). The reason this is so...
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China Cutting Rare Earth Exports By 11%
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - 9:10am | 212In its first round of permits for the new year, China has cut rare earth export quotas by 11%. Bloomberg reports that this could worsen a global shortage of minerals that are needed for a wide range of items, including smartphones, hybrid cars and guided missiles. The Ministry of Commerce says that...
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China Rare Earth Export Quota Cut (MCP, REE, SHZ)
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - 8:59am | 68China set its 2011 first round of rare Earth exports at 14,446 Tons, which is about 10% lower than last year's 16,304. This is a boon for rare earth stocks like Molycorp (NYSE: MCP), Rare Element Resources (NYSE: REE) and China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources Inc. (NYSE: SHZ).
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Freeport McMoran and LyondellBasell Represent High Quality Momentum, But Junkier is Rallying Harder
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - 2:47am | 1014Model Portfolio Daily Update: December 27, 2010 Subscribers log in for the detailed pdf report: This content is for members only. http://scr.bi/fGEGAu This content is for members only. New Actions Required: None. Of Note: Four trading days left and we are lagging the S&P 500 by 103 basis...
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Fast Money Picks For December 28th (BP, HD)
Monday, December 27, 2010 - 9:07pm | 205On CNBC's Fast Money, Joe Terranova said that The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE: HD) should be sold on the strength. The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) gained 0.43% today, and closed at $35.24. Anthony Scaramucci thinks that BP plc (ADR) (NYSE: BP) is a buy, because of its attractive dividend yield. BP plc (ADR) (...
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Rare Earth Stocks Shooting Higher (MCP, REE, SHZ)
Monday, December 27, 2010 - 12:18pm | 99The rare Earth stocks are climbing higher today, making huge gains today. There is no news out on names like Molycorp (NYSE: MCP), Rare Element Resources (NYSE: REE) and China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources Inc. (NYSE: SHZ) today, but some are speculating that the moves could be a short squeeze,...
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China Finally Raises Rates
Monday, December 27, 2010 - 11:36am | 256This weekend the Chinese central bank called the 'Peoples Bank of China' raised interest rates by 25 basis points. This move by the central bank was expected weeks ago as the consumer price index was indicating high inflation for the Chinese economy. The Chinese economy has been known to be the...
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Soleil Securities Group Lifts PT On CMP
Monday, December 27, 2010 - 8:20am | 54Analysts at Soleil Securities Group maintain their "buy" rating on Compass Minerals International Inc (NYSE: CMP). The target price for CMP has been raised from $88 to $100. CMP shares fell 0.54% to close at $88.70 on Thursday. More Analyst Ratings here
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Who's The Other Bidder For Massey? (MEE, MT, ANR)
Thursday, December 23, 2010 - 3:31pm | 289FBR Capital said today that Massey Energy (NYSE: MEE) is weighing offers from multiple bidders, but hasn't made a decision about what to do with the company. The board of directors isn't even sure if the company will remain public or merge with one of the potential suitors. Alpha Natural...
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Buy Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold On The Split Next Year (FCX)
Thursday, December 23, 2010 - 12:38pm | 276Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (NYSE: FCX) is going to split its stock 2 for 1 next year, which is indicative that management believes in the long term viability of its shares. Stock splits are generally seen as shareholder friendly moves, despite merely being an accounting trick. It's a sign...
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Zacks #1 Rank Additions for Thursday - Tale of the Tape
Thursday, December 23, 2010 - 9:33am | 305Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank ("strong buy") List today: Alps Electric Co (APELY) Banco de Chile (BCH) Billiton plc (BBL) Black Box Corp (BBOX) Blount Intl Inc (BLT) View the entire Zacks #1 Rank List. BILLITON ADR (BBL): Free Stock Analysis Report BLACK BOX CORP (BBOX): Free...
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Zacks #1 Rank Additions for Thursday - Tale of the Tape
Thursday, December 23, 2010 - 9:14am | 305Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank ("strong buy") List today: Alps Electric Co (APELY) Banco de Chile (BCH) Billiton plc (BBL) Black Box Corp (BBOX) Blount Intl Inc (BLT) View the entire Zacks #1 Rank List. BILLITON ADR (BBL): Free Stock Analysis Report BLACK BOX CORP (BBOX): Free...