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(OKS) ONEOK Partners Misses Earnings Estimate

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:45:32 -0400

ONEOK Partners L.P. (OKS) reported first-quarter 2013 earnings per unit of 42 cents, missing the...

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MLP Funds vs. Direct Investment: Need-to-Know

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:35:06 -0400

Plains All Hits 52-Week High – Analyst Blog

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:20:01 -0400

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. hits its 52-week high on May 8, 2013.

PAA Natural Gas Storage Beats Earnings – Analyst Blog

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:18:01 -0400

PAA Natural Gas Storage L.P. posted adjusted first quarter 2013 earnings of 26 cents per limited partner unit, beating both the Zacks Consensus Estimate as well the year-ago adjusted figure of 23 cents by 13.0%.

Closing Bell for Wednesday on Wall Street: Markets Open Lower, Stock Prices Rise All Day

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:05:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: U.S. equity markets opened lower this morning on relatively little economic data. In Europe, Germany reported that industrial production rose 1.2%, while a house price index in the U.K.rose 1.1% month-over-month. In Asia, China reported a ... Read more

UPDATE: Credit Suisse Downgrades Plains All American Pipeline LP to Neutral Following Great 1Q Results

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:53:17 -0400

In a report published Wednesday, Credit Suisse analyst John Edwards downgraded the rating on Plains All American Pipeline LP (NYSE: PAA) from Outperform to Neutral, but raised the price target from $60.00 to $62.50.

In the report, Edwards noted, “PAA reported 1Q results that crushed CS and consensus estimates

UBS Boosts Price Target, Estimates on Plains All American (PAA)

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:47:02 -0400

Following the first quarter earnings report from Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA), analysts at UBS raised the price target and earnings estimates on the oil pipeline operator. The analysts cite better-than-expected growth in Supply & Logistics as a reason for the numbers increase. Also, the analysts see an attractive opportunity in PAA’s Transportation & [...]

Closing Bell for Tuesday on Wall Street: Share Prices Push Indexes to All-time Highs

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:05:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: U.S. equity markets opened higher this morning following an unexpected 0.25% cut in Australia's key interest rate to a new level of 2.75%. Japan's Nikkei reopened today after a two-day holiday and buyers were in abundance (more coverage here). In ... Read more

Plains All American Pipeline Q1 Profit Rises; Adjusted EPS Beats Views, Revenue Misses (PAA)

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:14:19 -0400

After the closing bell on Monday, oil pipeline transportation company Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA) reported a surge in first quarter profit on higher revenue. Though earnings topped Wall Street estimates, revenue came up short of views. The Houston, Texas-based company posted a first quarter net income of $528 million, or $1.27 per share, [...]

Closing Bell for Monday on Wall Street: Markets Mixed at Open, Mixed at Close

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:06:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: U.S. equity markets opened mixed this morning after most of the day's economic data was delivered in Europe. Eurozone PMI rose slightly more than expected (more coverage here) and Spain reported that it added more than 17,000 jobs (seasonally ... Read more

The Week Ahead: Host of Earnings on Tap; Investors Watching Anadarko, Activision, and Whole Foods

Fri, 03 May 2013 18:43:08 -0400

The upcoming trading week will see a host of companies releasing their quarterly results as earnings season continues in high gear.

Investors will also be focused on key economic data set to be released throughout the week, although the docket is quite light. Among the most important domestic economic reports will

ONEOK Partners Misses Earnings Est – Analyst Blog

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:30:01 -0400

In first quarter 2013, ONEOK Partners L.P.'s earnings per unit and revenues missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for each.

(PAA) Plains All American Pipeline L.P. Announces New Crude Pipeline

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:07:12 -0400

Plains All American Pipeline L.P.(PAA) announced that it will build a crude oil pipeline,...

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Plains All American Remains Neutral – Analyst Blog

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:00:01 -0400

We maintain our Neutral recommendation on Plains All American Pipeline L.P.

Two ETFs For The Eagle Ford Shale And Permian Basin

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:13:47 -0400

The Eagle Ford Shale and Permian Basin, both in Texas, are two of the most oil-rich deposits in the U.S. By some estimates, the Permian Basin accounts for 17 percent of total U.S. crude output.

Eagle Ford, which is located in South Texas, has the potential to be the largest ever

(PAA) Plains All American Pipeline L.P. Plans Pipeline in Canada

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:30:21 -0400

Plains All American Pipeline L.P.‘s (PAA) wholly owned subsidiary Plains Midstream Canada ULC...

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How To Play 2013?s Best Performing Commodity

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:30:05 -0400

You find me a commodity that’s heading higher and I’ll find you a way to play it. Lately the “finding” has gotten a little harder. Price action across the board in commodities hasn’t given us many uptrending commodities – that is, except for one. Today I want to discuss a commodity that sidestepped this week’s deluge. Instead of a 10+% haircut like we saw in gold, silver, platinum and oil, this commodity held its own. [...]

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New Crude Pipeline from Plains All – Analyst Blog

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:00:01 -0400

Plains All American Pipeline L.P. is setting up a crude oil pipeline, stretching from McCamey to Gardendale, Texas.

Where will you be when the party’s over?

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:51:39 -0400

Know when it’s time to leave, and by what means.

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Where will you be when the party’s over?

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:51:39 -0400

Know when it’s time to leave, and by what means.

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Plains All Pipeline in Canada – Analyst Blog

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:50:01 -0400

Plains All American Pipeline L.P. enters into an agreement with Keyera Corp. to set up a liquids pipeline system in northwest Alberta.

ONEOK Partners Wraps Up 3 Projects – Analyst Blog

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:40:01 -0400

ONEOK Partners L.P. completes Bakken natural gas liquids pipeline, Stateline II plant and an ethane header pipeline.

EPD Boosts Unitholder Cash – Analyst Blog

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:50:01 -0400

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. announced an increase in the quarterly cash distribution to 67 cents per common unit, or $2.68 per unit on an annualized basis.

Plains All American Boosts Unitholder Cash – Analyst Blog

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:12:01 -0400

Plains All American Pipeline increases quarterly cash distribution rate by 2.2% sequentially to 57.50 cents per unit.

Plains Exploration Raises Qtr. Distribution from $0.5625 to $0.575/Share

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:56:06 -0400

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NYSE: PAA) today announced a quarterly cash distribution of $0.5750 per unit ($2.30 per unit on an annualized basis) on all of its outstanding limited partner units. The distribution will be payable on May 15, 2013 to holders of record of such units at the close

OMG MLPs: Huge YTD Gains and an Ugly Episode

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:17:37 -0400

UPDATE: Deutsche Bank Upgrades Plains All American Pipeline to Buy on Accelerating Growth Rates

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:38:55 -0400

In a report published Monday, Deutsche Bank analyst Curt Launer upgraded the rating on Plains All American Pipeline (NYSE: PAA) from Hold to Buy, and raised the price target from $52.00 to $66.00.

In the report, Launer noted, “With this report we are upgrading PAA to Buy based upon

Deutsche Bank Upgrades Plains All American Pipeline to “Buy” (PAA)

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:34:05 -0400

Deutsche Bank analysts upgraded master limited partnership (MLP) Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA) on Monday, citing accelerating cash flow and increasing fee based earnings as reasons for the upgrade. The analysts upgraded PAA from “Hold” to “Buy” with a price target of $66, up from the previous view of $52. This new valuation suggests [...]

Magellan Hits 52-Week High – Analyst Blog

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:26:01 -0400

On Mar 22, 2013, units of Magellan Midstream Partners LP reached a 52-week high of $51.90 based on a slew of positive developments

What Group Consistently Beats the S&P 500, Pays Out Cash Like Crazy?

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:02:40 -0400

OKS Surpasses Est, Lowers Guidance – Analyst Blog

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:55:01 -0500

In fourth-quarter and full-year 2012, ONEOK Partners L.P.'s earnings per unit and revenues surpassed the estimates.

Magellan to Buy PAA Pipelines – Analyst Blog

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:40:01 -0500

Magellan Midstream Partners LP has signed a deal with Plains All American Pipeline LP to buy two refined petroleum products pipeline systems - spread over roughly 800 miles - for about $190 million.

Credit Suisse Pounds the Table on Four Top MLP Picks (CS, TRGP, GEL, ACMP, PAA, KYN, SRV)

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 03:40:00 -0500

DailyFinance.com: There was a time on Wall St., back in the dot-com bubble era, when the big firms and their hot stock analysts would go to great lengths to sell their stock research ideas to investors. Using all sorts of superlatives and often breathlessly touting ... Read more

Bank of America Boosts Price Target on Plains All American Pipeline (PAA)

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:09:54 -0500

Bank of America Merrill Lynch analysts, on Monday, raised the price target on Houston-based MLP Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA) after a strong fourth-quarter earnings report. The analysts maintain a “Buy” rating on PAA with a price target of $58, up from the previous target of $55. This new valuation suggests an 8% upside [...]

Buckeye Posts a Mixed Bag – Analyst Blog

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:21:01 -0500

Buckeye reports mixed financial results for fourth quarter 2012.

UPDATE: Bank of America Raises PO to $58 on Plains All American Post Q4 Outperformance

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:59:23 -0500

Bank of America maintained Plains All American Pipeline (NYSE: PAA) with a Buy rating and raised the price objective from $55.00 to $58.00.

Bank of America commented, "We raise our PO to $58 based on a 4.25% target yield on our annualized 1Q14E distribution of $2.46. PAA remains a

PAA Expands Mississippian Pipeline – Analyst Blog

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:50:01 -0500

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. is expanding its existing Mississippian Lime Pipeline, stretching from Kansas to Oklahoma.

UPDATE: Stifel Nicolaus Raises PT to $55 on Plains All American Pipeline on Strong Demand

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:48:58 -0500

Stifel Nicolaus maintained Plains All American Pipeline (NYSE: PAA) with a Buy rating and raised the price target from $50.00 to $55.00.

Stifel Nicolaus commented, "Plains All American is the premier transportation, storage, terminalling and marketing of crude oil and refined products. PAA's Supply and Logistics has been the

New Dividend Stock Added to Recommended List – Feb.8

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:20:06 -0500

We are adding a new dividend stock to our recommended list today. Name Being Added Plains All-American Pipeline L.P. (PAA) just reported a solid quarter of results and we are continuing to eye the MLP space as a good area for income investors to consider for their portfolio. The stock has had a solid start [...]

Plains All Posts Mixed Results – Analyst Blog

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:46:01 -0500

In fourth-quarter 2012, Plains All American Pipeline beat our earnings estimate whereas missed the revenue projection.

PAA Natural Gas Beats Estimates – Analyst Blog

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:30:01 -0500

PAA Natural Gas Storage results surpassed our top line and earnings expectation.

Plains All American Pipeline Sees Higher Profits; Beats Estimates (PAA)

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:39:26 -0500

Oil pipeline transportation company, Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.(PAA) reported increased Q4 profits on Thursday, beating analysts estimates. The Houston, TX based company reported fourth quarter earnings of $320 million, or 69 cents per share, up from $278 million, or 68 cents per share last year. Excluding special items, earnings were $1.01 per share, up [...]

PAA Likely to Beat 4Q – Analyst Blog

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:30:01 -0500

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter 2012 financial results on Feb 6, 2013.

Credit Suisse Top MLP Stocks for 2013 (CS, PAA, MMP, EEP, EPD, GEL, KMR, KMP, KMI, KYN, SRV)

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 04:10:00 -0500

DailyFinance.com: Many areas of the stock market suffered near the end of 2012 during the fiscal cliff and tax debate arguments in Washington, D.C. Concern over regulations and changes in the tax code took an extreme toll on the master limited partnerships (MLPs), ... Read more

Enterprise Reports a Mixed Bag – Analyst Blog

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:05:01 -0500

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings per limited partner unit of 71 cents, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 66 cents.

PVR Partners Hikes Distribution – Analyst Blog

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:30:01 -0500

PVR Partners L.P. raised its quarterly cash distribution rate by 1.9% sequentially to 55 cents.

Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades (AKS, AAPL, BBBY, BBY, CELG, CMG, FB, FURX, HBHC, HEP, NWSA, PAA, QCOM, TEX, VMW)

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:31:00 -0500

DailyFinance.com: These are some of the top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen from Wall St. research calls this Monday. AK Steel Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKS) cut to Sell at Goldman Sachs. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) cut to Neutral at Baird. Bed Bath & ... Read more

10 dividend stocks to ride out the bond squeeze

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:32:02 -0500

With the Fed expected to keep interest rates close to zero for the rest of 2013, bond returns are a yield hunter’s nightmare. Here are 10 low-risk stocks suggested by Barclays for those fixed-income investors looking to dip their toes into equities.

Adobe, Darden and Other Stocks Insiders Are Buying

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:17:22 -0500

Insiders may sell shares for any number of reasons, but there is really only one reason insiders buy shares of a company -- they believe the stock price will move higher and they want to profit from it. Pullbacks and sell-offs provide a perfect opportunity for investors who have faith

PAA Downgraded to Neutral – Analyst Blog

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:25:01 -0500

We downgrade our recommendation on Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. to Neutral from Outperform.