BloggingStocks http://www.bloggingstocks.com BloggingStocks http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.bloggingstocks.com/media/feedlogo.gif BloggingStocks http://www.bloggingstocks.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Closing Bell: Moving beyond cost cutting (XOM, HD, SPWRA, SMTL, AMAT, PLA)]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/11/17/closing-bell-moving-beyond-cost-cutting-xom-hd-spwra-smtl/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/11/17/closing-bell-moving-beyond-cost-cutting-xom-hd-spwra-smtl/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/11/17/closing-bell-moving-beyond-cost-cutting-xom-hd-spwra-smtl/#commentsFiled under: ,

Stocks started out strong, but despite the lower producer inflation via PPI the markets were mixed and the net result was not certain until the very end of the day. Many of the Warren Buffett stocks and George Soros stocks were among the movers today. One issue affecting stocks ahead is that investors and traders alike are starting to figure out that cost cuts at the likes of what was seen over the last year cannot go on forever, and that benefits can only add so much.

Here were today's unofficial closing bell levels:

Dow 10,423.81 +16.85 (0.16%)
S&P 500 1,110.31 +1.01 (0.09%)
Nasdaq 2,203.78 +5.93 (0.27%)

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Analyst upgrades:

  • Barclays upgraded Exxon (XOM) to overweight from equal weight based on a higher production growth outlook. The firm, which raised its target to $92 from $90, expects Exxon to have organic growth of more than 3% in 2010 and an average growth rate of 2.6% between 2009 and 2013.
  • Kaufman Bros. upgraded Palm (PALM) to buy from hold citing the recent pullback in shares and indications that Verizon (VZ) will carry webOS phones as early as 1H10. The firm has a $16 target on the stock.
  • Piper Jaffray raised Medicis (MRX) to neutral from underweight and raised its target to $20 from $16. Following a management meeting, Piper said they have increased confidence in Soldyn risk and LipoSonix's safety profile.
  • Illinois Tool Works (ITW) was upgraded to buy from neutral at UBS.
  • Devon Energy (DVN) was upgraded to outperform from market perform at Wells Fargo.
  • Carmike Cinemas (CKEC) was upgraded to buy from neutral at Merriman.

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Analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations: DELL, NFLX, PALM, SPWRA, XOM ... originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>analyst upgradesCKECDELLdowngradesDVNESExxon MobilGRAinitiationsinthenewsITWJOYGLEAMRXNetflixNFLXPALMPSUNSIISPWRATHITIBBVOLCVZXOMZUMZTue, 17 Nov 2009 11:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Options Update: Exxon Mobil volatility low on $78 oil]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/11/17/options-update-exxon-mobil-volatility-low-on-78-oil/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/11/17/options-update-exxon-mobil-volatility-low-on-78-oil/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/11/17/options-update-exxon-mobil-volatility-low-on-78-oil/#commentsFiled under: ,

Exxon Mobil (XOM) closed at $74.43. Crude oil futures are recently down 0.67% to $78.37, according to Bloomberg. Barron's says, "The stock could hit 90 in the next year." December option implied volatility is at 21, January is at 23; below its 26-week average of 26, according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price fluctuations.

Lorillard (LO) closed at $79.77. Lorillard will be presenting at Morgan Stanley's Global Consumer Conference on Nov. 19. December and January option implied volatility of 27 is near its 26-week average of 29. Options were active on Nov. 16 with 23,488 contracts trading according to Track Data. Average daily volume is 970 contracts, according to IVolatility.

Option Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com.

Options Update: Exxon Mobil volatility low on $78 oil originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Today was another up-day that started out strong and stayed strong. Retail sales helped trump a weak NY Fed manufacturing number, and Ben Bernanke said he sees no asset bubbles in the US markets today.

Here were today's unofficial closing bell levels:

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Closing Bell: As the bears see sunset... (XOM, C, DELL, PLA, CSCO, LOW) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CCSCODELLLOWPLAXOMMon, 16 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Chasing Value: Ten stocks for 2010 -- Part 1 ]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/11/11/chasing-value-ten-stocks-for-2010-part-1/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/11/11/chasing-value-ten-stocks-for-2010-part-1/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/11/11/chasing-value-ten-stocks-for-2010-part-1/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , ,

There are only seven weeks left in the year, so it is time to start thinking about 2010. If you have been keeping up with my 2009 picks (see: Chasing Value: 2009 blazing picks -- Q3 review ) than you would be aware that the group is up 40% through the third quarter.

This year I bought all of my picks so that I would be riding in the same ship as anyone that might have considered my suggestions.

I will be breaking up my potential picks into three categories; contender, on the fence, and out of the running, until I finalize the list in the last week of the year.

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Chasing Value: Ten stocks for 2010 -- Part 1 originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Climate change isn't going to be free. A report by Point Carbon, an independent consulting company that tracks global carbon and energy markets, estimates that U.S. climate legislation could push the price at the pump 13 cents a gallon higher. The increase would result from the cost to oil companies for carbon permits, which they can pass along to consumers.

This is a much rosier view than that of the oil industry, however, which believes a U.S. cap-and-trade system would thrash demand for gasoline and lead to the shuttering of many refineries.

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Climate change law could cost 13 cents a gallon originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Today was mired by awful spending and income data as many are actually now not believing that high GDP figure from yesterday. Earnings were virtually the same as earnings tend to beat estimates but because of cost cutting.

Here were today's unofficial closing bell levels:

Dow 9,710.54 -252.04 (-2.53%)
S&P 500 1,036.01 -30.10 (-2.82%)
Nasdaq 2,045.11 -52.44 (-2.50%)

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Closing Bell: Just tricks, no treats (CIT, XOM, C, NVTL, RVSN, CSCO) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CCITCSCOfeaturedNVTLRVSNXOMFri, 30 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Chevron's third quarter earnings preview]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/29/chevrons-third-quarter-earnings-preview/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/29/chevrons-third-quarter-earnings-preview/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/29/chevrons-third-quarter-earnings-preview/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Chevron earnings previewOil giant Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX) will get its chance to impress Wall Street before the market opens Friday when it reports its third quarter results.

The last time the company reported earnings was back in July when it was unable to meet analyst estimates by posting 87 cents per share verse estimates for 95 cents. Traders seem optimistic that the company will meet expectations this time around and are driving the stock up 2.5% in today's trading.

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Chevron's third quarter earnings preview originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ChevronCVXearningsearnings previewEarningsPreviewExxon MobilExxonMobilgasolineoilXOMThu, 29 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Before the bell: Stock futures higher ahead of GDP data]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/29/before-the-bell-stock-futures-higher-ahead-of-gdp-data/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/29/before-the-bell-stock-futures-higher-ahead-of-gdp-data/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/29/before-the-bell-stock-futures-higher-ahead-of-gdp-data/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

U.S. stock futures were mildly higher, indicating a positive open for this Thursday morning following the previous session's sell-off. However, all bets are off before the U.S. releases third quarter gross domestic product that would give a better picture of the state of the U.S. economy and growth. The GDP data will no doubt affect investors' mood once released at 8:30 a.m., or an hour before the opening bell.

[Update 9:00 a.m.: The economy grew at a 3.5% pace in the third quarter, the best showing in two years, fueled by government-supported spending on cars and homes. Futures got a boost from the reading.]

Economists expect GDP to have grown at a 3.2% annualized rate in the third quarter, according to Briefing.com after shrinking at an 0.7% annualized rate in the second quarter. If true, it would mean the economy is back on its feet after being knocked over by the worst recession since the 1930s. But many attribute the growth to government support programs such as cash for clunkers and mortgage modification and wonder what the fate of the economy be once gone.

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Before the bell: Stock futures higher ahead of GDP data originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations: AMZN, BKS, POT, XOM, WM ...]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/23/analyst-upgrades-downgrades-and-initiations/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/23/analyst-upgrades-downgrades-and-initiations/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/10/23/analyst-upgrades-downgrades-and-initiations/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Analyst initiations:

  • Allegheny (NYSE: AYE) was initiated with a buy at Citigroup as attractive at current levels. Target is $33.
  • PPL Corp. (NYSE: PPL) was initiated with a buy at Citigroup. Citi believes PPL's earnings power from the Pennsylvania regulated utility market is being underappreciated. Target is $35.
  • FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) was initiated with a Buy at Citigroup who believes the company's current valuation doesn't reflect its transition to full market-based rates in 2011. Target is $56.
  • Waste Management (NYSE: WM) coverage resumed with a Neutral at Goldman.
  • Exxon (NYSE: XOM) initiated with a Buy at Soleil. Target is $90.
  • Vodafone (NYSE: VOD) was initiated with a Buy at ING Group.

Continue reading Analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations: AMZN, BKS, POT, XOM, WM ...

Analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations: AMZN, BKS, POT, XOM, WM ... originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Since the stock market bottomed in March of this year, it has been firing on all cylinders -- except for those in the auto industry who manufacture the most cylinders of course. This year has not been kind to them.

For months, many have been surprised at the rapid rise, given the level of unemployment. During this same period, Wall Streeters have been dancing up and down, looking forward to more bonuses.

As the number of unemployed has climbed and the period of same has lengthened, many have wondered how business could be improving during a time when the consumer (those still left) has transformed from spender to saver.

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Sunday Funnies: Market rising in spite of high unemployment originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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An update: a decision to hold one short and close another short position - due to the probability of higher-than-expected U.S. GDP growth in Q3/Q4, and the impact that better economic recovery would have on consumer spending.

Exxon-Mobil (NYSE: XOM), recommended on June 3, 2009 at a price of $72.88. As expected, Exxon-Mobil's stock remains under pressure, due to the possibility of moderating oil prices and continued, sluggish U.S. gasoline sales, stemming from 7 million lay-offs in the U.S., increased vehicle efficiency, and a frugal consumer. Hold Short, but Cover Short on a bounce off $60, $56.50, $55, $50, $45, or $40. Revised Buy/Stop Loss if you sold shares in this company: $78.

Continue reading Short City Update: Exxon-Mobil: hold short; Wal-Mart: cover short

Short City Update: Exxon-Mobil: hold short; Wal-Mart: cover short originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"While companies have been cutting dividends at an historic pace over the last 24 months, the fact is that there are still quality companies with long histories of paying dividends that represent good long-term investments," says Chuck Carlson, a specialist in companies offering dividend reinvestment plans.

In his top-notch The DRIP Investor he says, "The seven stocks featured here have each been paying a dividend for over 100 years, have raised their dividend annually for at least the last quarter century and offer direct-purchase plans.

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Seven dividend elites: 100 years of dividends originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While I'm chasing value, General Electric (NYSE: GE) is chasing revenue from water projects. It may not amount to much now, but GE is betting it will be huge some day and it has been working towards this goal for many years.

Although GE had estimated 2009 revenue of $2.5 billion from the water business, that is only a meager 1.6% of the $156 billion in worldwide sales generated by its major business divisions that the world's largest maker of jet engines and electricity-producing turbines is expected to generate this year.

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Chasing Value: GE -- the Exxon of water originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Chasing ValueChasingValueenergyexxon mobilExxonMobilfeaturedGEgeneral electricGeneralElectricsheldon liberSheldonLiberWater projectswater purificationwaterconservationWaterProjectsWaterPurificationXOMMon, 31 Aug 2009 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Exxon Mobil (XOM) gives boost to student achievement]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/28/exxon-mobil-xom-gives-boost-to-student-achievement/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/28/exxon-mobil-xom-gives-boost-to-student-achievement/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/28/exxon-mobil-xom-gives-boost-to-student-achievement/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Exxon Mobil Advanced Placement trainingStudents from 12 high schools in Alabama have been benefiting from a education program founded by the world's largest oil company, Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM).

Students in the Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Programs in Alabama's Jefferson County and Montgomery saw a very impressive 81% increase in passing scores in Advanced Placement math classes.

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Exxon Mobil (XOM) gives boost to student achievement originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AlabamaAPeducationExxonExxon MobilExxonMobilmathsciencestudentsFri, 28 Aug 2009 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Higher fuel prices in China translate to record profits for Sinopec]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/23/higher-fuel-prices-in-china-translate-to-record-profits-for-sino/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/23/higher-fuel-prices-in-china-translate-to-record-profits-for-sino/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/23/higher-fuel-prices-in-china-translate-to-record-profits-for-sino/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Demand rose after China eased restrictions on fuel prices last December, and that translated a record second-quarter profit for Asia's biggest refiner, China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., also known as Sinopec.

Beijing-based Sinopec's net income surged to 22 billion yuan ($3.22 billion) in the three months that ended June 30, according to estimates by Bloomberg News. That easily topped the analysts' consensus estimate of 15.8 billion yuan.

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Higher fuel prices in China translate to record profits for Sinopec originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>China PetroleumearningsExxon MobilinthenewsRoyal Dutch ShellSinopecXOMSun, 23 Aug 2009 14:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Oil prices boost oil stocks at support (PTR, XOM, CVX)]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/21/oil-prices-boost-oil-stocks-at-support-ptr-xom-cvx/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/21/oil-prices-boost-oil-stocks-at-support-ptr-xom-cvx/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/08/21/oil-prices-boost-oil-stocks-at-support-ptr-xom-cvx/#commentsFiled under: , ,

They say you should buy low and sell high, which is easy to say but hard to do. How low is low and how high is high?

Sometimes technical support and resistance levels can be helpful in finding those highs and lows. Right now oil stocks like Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM), PetroChina Company Ltd. (NYSE: PTR) and Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX) are just bouncing off support that may be the "low" many traders are looking for.

Continue reading Oil prices boost oil stocks at support (PTR, XOM, CVX)

Oil prices boost oil stocks at support (PTR, XOM, CVX) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TheStreet.com's Jim Cramer says even stocks without exposure to that country will probably be on sale today.

If China has pulled back 20%, do we have to pull back 20%, even though they were up 80% and we are up 9%? Are we so in lock step now that when China catches a cold, we are the ones with pneumonia?

I don't think so. It's such an easy story to stretch out, though you can see that our Freeports (NYSE: FCX) (Cramer's Take) and our Exxons (NYSE: XOM) (Cramer's Take) can get hammered.

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Cramer on BloggingStocks: China-led drop offers a time to buy originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here are some highlights from last week's earnings coverage from BloggingStocks:

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Today was just one of those solid days. It seems that regulation over non-financial firms being looser is a huge relief. Even a wider than expected seasonal weekly jobless claims report did not hurt the market. Yesterday we had a potential huge technical event in oil prices, but the news today remedied that. Oil was up almost $4.00 at over $67.00 late in the day. We even had two IPOs trading today.

Here were today's unofficial closing bell levels:

Dow 9,152.19 +81.47 (0.90%)
S&P 500 986.40 +11.25 (1.15%)
Nasdaq 1,984.30 +16.54 (0.84%)

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