Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals

The recent headline-grabbing $39 billion bid by the world’s largest mining company for the planet’s top potash producer appears to be spurring potash-hungry Chinese investment funds into action. On the heels of BHP Billiton’s (NYSE: BHP) unsuccessful initial takeover offer for Potash Corp. of...

This is not a market to hold weaklings in;  I will only partake in the highest of relative strength at this moment.  If you show vulnerability you are going to be kicked to the curb.  Such is the case with Monsanto (MON) after the company tightening guidance today.  The stock has been acting weak...

BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP) denied comments Monday that it plans to sell off any of Potash Corp's (NYSE: IPI) assets if it succeeds with its $38.6 billion bid for the world's largest fertilizer producer. If it decided to do so, BHP may find a ready buyer in Agrium Inc. (NYSE: AGU), a Canadian...

DG FastChannel Inc (NASDAQ: DGIT) was downgraded by Merriman from “buy” to “neutral.” DGIT’s shares closed at $15.11 yesterday. DGIT’s 52-week trading range is $16.39 - $44.19. Deutsche Bank downgraded ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ: ASML) from "buy" to "hold". ASML’s shares closed at $25.45 yesterday....

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) completed the acquisition of AT&T Inc.’s (T) Sterling Commerce unit. As previously announced in May 2010, IBM signed a definitive agreement to buy Dublin, Ohio-based Sterling Commerce for $1.4 billion in cash. AT&T expects to record a gain of...

BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP), the world's largest mining company, said it could sell some Potash Corp. (NYSE: POT) assets if it is successful in its $38.6 billion acquisition for the world's largest potash producer. BHP singled out Potash's nitrogen and phosphates business as one asset that could be...

Agrium (NYSE: AGU), the Canadian fertilizer producer, said it would be interested in the nitrogen and phosphate businesses of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (NYSE: POT) if those assets came onto the market. "We are a global company that produce 8 million metric tonnes of nitrogen, phosphate and...

The planets are aligned for the entry of companies into Cuba. Yes, one of the worst places on earth to do business may well be open for business soon, and on terms to entice investment. True, this has been stated in previous years, but "this time it's different". Think China and Richard Nixon's...

  Monsanto Company (MON) and InterGrain Ptv Ltd agreed to jointly introduce a new wheat growing technology in Australia, the world’s major wheat grower and exporter. In accordance with the agreement, Monsanto has acquired a 19.9% stake in the latter.   Together the companies will exchange their...

Enterprise software developer, Novell Inc. (NOVL) reported third quarter 2010 earnings of 5 cents, in line with both the Zacks Consensus Estimate and the year-ago quarter. Earnings include stock based compensation but exclude one time item. The better-than-expected result was primarily driven by...

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 26, 2010 – Zacks highlights commentary from People and Picks Trader “RacerX33”. For more Voice of the People, visit http://at.zacks.com/?id=5851 Featured Post Speculative Takeover Play I had planned to write my next article on my top 5 current bargain...

BHP Billiton's (NYSE: BHP) chief executive flies to North America this week to crank up the charm offensive with Potash Corp (NYSE: POT) shareholders, as a potential Chinese rival bidder reiterated it was "closely watching" the $39 billion deal. After dousing expectations he would sweeten his...

BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP) has reported results for fiscal 2010 with net income (excluding special items) of $12.5 billion, up 16.3% year over year from $10.7 billion in fiscal 2009. Earnings per ADR excluding special items also grew to $4.47 from $3.83 in the previous year. It surpassed the Zacks...