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Energy stocks set to lose more than 1% on week

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:32:31 -0400

Energy stocks fell on Friday, looking to end the week with a loss of more than 1%. Shares of Williams Cos. trade largely in line with the broader market a day after an explosion at its chemical plant in Louisiana.

Dividend Highlights/Lowlights for Jun. 12

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:35:18 -0400

These were some of the biggest dividend stock performers on the upside and the downside in today’s market action. Highlights Spectra Energy (SE) – up 10% Penn West Petroleum Ltd (PWE) – up 4% Yamana Gold (AUY) – up 3% Hewlett Packard (HPQ) – up 3% Agnico-Eagle Mines (AEM) – up 2% Lowlights Moody’s Corp [...]

Market Wrap for Wednesday, June 12: Stock and Bond Markets Fall Mid-Week; Liquidity Concerns Remain a Focus

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:45:43 -0400

The U.S. stock market fell on Wednesday for the third straight session as investors continued to mull the timeline for the Federal Reserve to ratchet down its stimulus programs. The multi-year rally in risk assets has been driven in large part by huge liquidity injections from the Fed and other

Mid-Afternoon Market Update: Markets Look to be Closing in the Red for the Third Straight Session; First Solar Drops on Secondary Offering

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:59:29 -0400

Toward the end of trading Wednesday, the Dow traded down 0.77 percent to 15,005.04 while the NASDAQ dropped 1.03 percent to 3,401.55. The S&P also fell, declining 0.72 percent to 1,614.65.

Top Headline India's Apollo Tyres announced its plans to acquire Cooper Tire & Rubber (NYSE: CTB) for about $2.5 billion. Shareholders

Afternoon Market Gainers

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:50:49 -0400

Cooper Tire & Rubber (NYSE: CTB) skyrocketed 40.55 percent to $34.51 after India's Apollo Tyres announced its plans to acquire the company for $2.5 billion.

GIGAMON (NYSE: GIMO) traded up 35 percent to $25.65 after the company announced Wednesday the pricing of its initial public offering of

Mid-Day Market Update: US Stocks Turn Red, Ulta Salon Rises On Upbeat Earnings

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:24:52 -0400

Midway through trading Wednesday, the Dow traded down 0.36 percent to 15,066.04 while the NASDAQ dropped 0.54 percent to 3,418.55. The S&P also fell, declining 0.40 percent to 1,619.65.

Top Headline India's Apollo Tyres announced its plans to acquire Cooper Tire & Rubber Co (NYSE: CTB) for about $2.5 billion.

Shareholders

Energy stocks fall; Spectra energy bucks trend

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:07:34 -0400

Shares of Spectra Energy top the S&P 500 Index, but the energy sector falls.

Wednesday’s movers: H-P gains after CEO interview

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:02:09 -0400

Hewlett-Packard rallies after CEO Meg Whitman talked up the company’s turnaround effort on CNBC.

UPDATE: Deutsche Bank Upgrades Spectra Energy to Buy Following Assets Dropdown Announcement

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:14:47 -0400

In a report published Wednesday, Deutsche Bank analyst Curt Launer upgraded the rating on Spectra Energy (NYSE: SE) from Hold to Buy, and raised the price target from $32.00 to $36.00.

In the report, Deutsche Bank noted, “After the close on June 11, 2013, SE stated that it would pursue

UPDATE: Morgan Stanley Upgrades Spectra Energy to Overweight Following Surprise Announcement

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:53:29 -0400

In a report published Wednesday, Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen J. Maresca upgraded the rating on Spectra Energy (NYSE: SE) from Equal-Weight to Overweight, and raised the price target from $32.00 to $40.00.

In the report, Morgan Stanley noted, “Yesterday's surprise announcement that SE will drop down all of its remaining

Mid-Morning Market Update: Markets Open Higher, Apollo Tyres To Acquire Cooper Tire For $2.5B

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:58:48 -0400

Following the market opening Wednesday, the Dow traded up 0.60 percent to 15,212.06 while the NASDAQ gained 0.46 percent to 3,452.90. The S&P also rose, surging 0.54 percent to 1,634.95.

Top Headline India's Apollo Tyres announced its plans to acquire Cooper Tire & Rubber Co (NYSE: CTB) for about $2.5

Spectra Starts Express Open Season – Analyst Blog

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:40:01 -0400

Spectra Energy Corporation has announced an open season for the shipment of crude oil on the Express pipeline from Hardisty, Alberta with the termination point in Wood River, Illinois.

Bulls Charge Spectra Energy Options Pits

Thu, 30 May 2013 15:42:00 -0400

Heavy call activity seen at the SE September 33 call.

Bulls Charge Spectra Energy Corp. (SE) Options Pits

Thu, 30 May 2013 11:58:00 -0400

A stampede of bullish traders have darted toward Spectra Energy Corp. (NYSE:SE) today, snatching up roughly 15,000 calls -- 12 times the intraday norm and more than 15 times the number of puts -- so far...(Read More)

Energy stocks rally alongside broader markets

Tue, 28 May 2013 11:35:12 -0400

Energy stocks rise, tracking the broader U.S. equity market on positive economic data on housing and consumer confidence.

Summary of Jana Partners 13F: Aetna, Expedia and Kinder Morgan All Raised Among Others

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:24:18 -0400

Barry Rosenstein's JANA Partners released its 13F for Q1 Wednesday. Value of fund increased from $3.5 billion to $4.8 billion.

(All units are in millions of shares)

Raised:

• Aetna (NYSE: AET) from 2.6 to 3.8

• Agrium (NYSE: AGU) from 9.4 to 11.2

• Big Lots (NYSE: BIG)

US Stock Futures Flat; All Eyes On Nonfarm Payrolls Data

Fri, 03 May 2013 06:16:57 -0400

US stock futures are mostly flat this morning, as investors are awaiting nonfarm payrolls. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2 points to 14,758.00 and S&P 500 index futures fell 0.80 points to 1,591.50. Nasdaq 100 futures gained 1.50 points to 2,903.50.

US stocks closed higher on Thursday, with

DCP Midstream Focuses on Shale – Analyst Blog

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:40:01 -0400

DCP Midstream LLC, the general partner of DCP Midstream Partners, LP announced that it would continue to focus on expanding its presence in the southern and mid-continental shale formations.

Spectra Energy Acquires Express-Platte Pipeline System

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:05:47 -0400

Spectra Energy Corp (NYSE: SE) today announced it has closed its previously announced acquisition of the Express-Platte Pipeline System, purchasing 100 percent interest in the 1,717-mile, crude oil system for $1.49 billion.

"The Express-Platte Pipeline System will bring immediate benefit to Spectra Energy's shareholders, expanding our portfolio with

Golden Crosses Over The Past Trading Week (50 SMA Cross Above 200 SMA)

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:26:47 -0400

(LNT) Utility Industry Stock Outlook – Febuary 2013 – Industry Outlook

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:08:01 -0500

Overview The rise in population has led to an increasing demand for essential utility supplies....

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Spectra Misses on Weak Prices – Analyst Blog

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:04:01 -0500

Spectra Energy Corp. reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per share from continuing operations of 32 cents, failing to meet the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny.

Earnings Scheduled For February 5, 2013

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 02:34:59 -0500

Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) is expected to report its Q4 earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $23.67 billion.

Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) is projected to report its Q4 earnings at $0.66 per share on revenue of $3.44 billion.

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:

Spectra Energy: 2013 Capital Outlay – Analyst Blog

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:30:01 -0500

Spectra Energy Corporation has planned its finances for 2013.

Kinder Morgan shines as energy stocks brighten

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:32:00 -0500

Pipeline firm Kinder Morgan draws a higher price target, sending shares higher, as energy stocks draw strength from the broad equities market. Statoil and BP are drawing attention after a natural gas facility in Algeria came under militant attack.

Spectra Energy leads energy stocks higher

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:28:46 -0500

Spectra Energy Corp. top energy stocks gains on Wednesday, as the company said it expects to grow earnings and raise dividends.

Hot Option Plays: Gold Bugs On The Watch Midday

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:17:51 -0500

Cusick’s Corner 01-15-2013 Midday While we will watch the earnings in the Financials, XLF, today the moves to watch were in the Transports, IYT, and the Metals, specifically Platinum. Now I mention the precious metals because Platinum has been moving to the upside, hitting price levels that we have not seen in months. Gold has [...]

Hot Option Plays: Taking A Bite Out Of Apple Midday

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:17:49 -0500

Cusick’s Corner 01-15-2013 Midday Tech traders have been taking a bite out of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), breaking $500, which has weighed on the suppliers to the big tech giant, most notably Broadcom (NASDAQ:BRCM) & Skyworks (NASDAQ:SWKS). This action has tech under pressure in general, down about .40%, but there is a bid that has been stabilizing [...]

Spectra’s ETNG Inks 25-Year Deal – Analyst Blog

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:40:01 -0500

Spectra Energy Corporation and Spectra Energy Partners, L.P have inked an agreement with Eastman Chemical Company for a period of 25 years relating to their East Tennessee Natural Gas pipeline.

Spectra to Get Express-Platte – Analyst Blog

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:15:01 -0500

Spectra Energy Corporation has inked an agreement to purchase the Express-Platte Pipeline System from Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P., the Ontario Teachers??? Pension Plan and Borealis Infrastructure.

Energy stocks rise on hopes for budget deal

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:27:34 -0500

Energy stocks gain Tuesday, tracking sharp gains for broader U.S. equity markets on hopes of a resolution for the so-called fiscal cliff.

A Peek Into The Market Before The Trading Starts

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 07:15:52 -0500

Pre-open movers US stock futures are higher this morning. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 30 points to 13,218.00 and S&P 500 index futures rose 3 points to 1,423.20. Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 6 points to 2,656.50.

A Peek Into Global Markets European markets were higher today. The STOXX Europe

Spectra Energy Gets Pipeline Stakes – Analyst Blog

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:00:01 -0500

Spectra Energy Corporation closed its previously announced deal to purchase minority stakes in Sand Hills and Southern Hills pipelines.

Dividend Payout Changes for Nov.1

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:20:20 -0400

The following companies announced a change in their dividend payouts today. Companies Increasing Dividend Payouts Amerisource Bergen Co. (ABC) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.52 to $.84. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $40.92, is 2.05%. ABC is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com [...]

Spectra’s 3Q Lags on Lower Prices – Analyst Blog

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:15:01 -0400

Spectra Energy Corp. reported third-quarter 2012 earnings per share from continuing operations of 27 cents, lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 31 cents.

The 123 Year Old Natural Gas Company that Pays a 3.9% Yield

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:33:00 -0400

The 123 Year Old Natural Gas Company that Pays a 3.9% Yield

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:33:00 -0400

There is a natural gas utility company that is the eighth oldest listed stock on the New York Stock Exchange, and celebrated its 120 year anniversary on December 7, 2009. In addition, it was one of the original stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Averag...

The 123 Year Old Natural Gas Company that Pays a 3.9% Yield

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:33:00 -0400

There is a natural gas utility company that is the eighth oldest listed stock on the New York Stock Exchange, and celebrated its 120 year anniversary on December 7, 2009. In addition, it was one of the original stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, back in 1896. How's that for a track record.

And the name of the stock is Laclede Group Inc. (LG), formerly known as Laclede Gas Company. This is a natural gas utility that yields 3.9%, trades at 15.9 times trailing earnings, and has a forward price to earnings ratio of 15.8. The company pays out $37.37 million in dividends, very well covered by the company's operating cash flow of $94 million. The company has increased its dividend every year since 2003. Net economic earnings for the latest quarter were $0.40 per share compared to $0.65 per share last year. Excluding prior year earnings of $0.27 per share from the propane sale, net economic earnings grew by 5% from the prior year.

Other natural gas and propane gas utilities with high yields are available. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has turned up over 20 gas utilities with yields ranging from 2% to in excess of 10%, such as Nicor (GAS) yielding 4.5%, Spectra Energy (SE) yielding 3.8%, and Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) yielding 3.1%.

You might also consider investing in electric utilities, which also pay fairly high yields, many in excess of 5%.

To see a list of 20 gas utilities, you can get a free downloadable Excel database of natural gas and propane stocks at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written.

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Hot Option Plays: Sellers Took Control End Of Week After Hours

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:17:58 -0400

Cusick’s Corner 09-28-2012 I am on the road so this will be a shortened version. Sellers took control at the end of this week. We can expect there will be some volatility early into next week, we’ll find out if the bears catalyze further pressure. Check your positions and monitor your exit strategies. Have a [...]

Spectra in Neutral Lane – Analyst Blog

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:15:01 -0400

We are maintaining our Neutral recommendation on Texas-based Spectra Energy Corporation.

Spectra & BG to Build Gas Line – Analyst Blog

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:30:01 -0400

Spectra Energy Corporation and BG Group plc have inked a Project Development Agreement to construct a pipeline in Canada's British Columbia.

Stocks Going Ex Dividend the Second Week of August

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 01:39:00 -0400

Stocks Going Ex Dividend the Second Week of August

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 01:39:00 -0400

Here is our latest update on the stock trading technique called 'Buying Dividends'. This is the process of buying stocks before the ex dividend date and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend. This technique generally works only in bull markets. In flat or choppy markets, you have to be extremely careful, and may need to avoid the technique during those times.

In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can't sell the stock until after the ex date. The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable and sortable list of the stocks going ex dividend during the next week or two. The list contains many dividend paying companies, all with market caps over $500 million, and yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the market capitalization, the ex-dividend date and the yield.

Olin Corporation	OLN	8/8/2012	3.7%	$1.7B
Pitney Bowes Inc.	PBI	8/8/2012	11.1%	$2.7B
R.R. Donnelley & Sons	RRD	8/8/2012	8.3%	$2.3B
Spectra Energy Corp.	SE	8/8/2012	3.7%	$19.8B

The additional ex-dividend stocks can be found at wsnn.com. (If you have been to the website before, and the latest link doesn't show up, you may have to empty your cache.) If you like dividend stocks, you should check out the high yield utility stocks and the Monthly Dividend Stocks at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com or WSNN.com.

Dividend definitions:

Declaration date: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend.

Ex-dividend date: the day on which if you buy the stock, you would not be entitled to that particular dividend; or the first day on which a shareholder can sell the shares and still be entitled to the dividend.

Monthly Dividend Stock List
Record date: the day when you must be on the company's books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. The ex-dividend date is normally set for stocks two business days before the record date.

Payment date: the day on which the dividend payment is actually made, which can be as long at two months after the ex date.

Don't forget to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the company before implementing this technique.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written.

By Stockerblog.com

Commodity Stock Plays in the 2012 Dogs of the S&P

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:02:34 -0400

Many investors are familiar with a group known as the “Dogs of the Dow”, or the 10 highest yielding stocks at the end of the prior year. Many investors use this strategy to help pick securities for the coming year, as they will not only offer strong dividend yields, but it may also be that their prices have been beaten down. Dividend yields and stock prices have an inverse relationship, meaning that a higher yield could reflect a poor performance from a stock in the prior year. Many feel that the dogs are oversold and the fact that they are still offering high dividend yields means the company is still strong [see also 12 High-Yielding Commodities For 2012]. See the full story here →

The Executive Suite Isn’t the Only Mess at Duke Energy: Beware Your Dividend and its Growth

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:11:36 -0400

Kocon makes room for stocks tied to gas industry

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:35:00 -0400

Tyler Kocon just swapped out some well-known names in his investment models, making room for two gas-related stocks he thinks might fare better going forward.

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Spectra Energy (SE) Sees 4x Normal Option Volume, Stock Trading up 0.6%

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:41:37 -0400

Spectra Energy (NYSE: SE) opened at $28.81. So far today, the stock has hit a low of $28.75 and a high of $29.12. SE is now trading at $28.85, up $0....(Click the story link or go to http://www.marketintelligencecenter.com for the full story)

Spectra NJ-NY Plan Wins Approval

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:02:57 -0400

Spectra Energy Corp. (NYSE:SE) has won approval from the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for its proposed New Jersey-New York pipeline project. This will be the first-ever major natural gas pipeline linking the two cities. This approval will expand Spectra’s existing Texas Eastern Transmission and Algonquin Gas Transmission pipeline systems and will connect New [...]

Spectra Energy’s Canadian Plan

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:14:30 -0400

Spectra Energy Corp (NYSE:SE) remains on track with its extensive $1.5 billion expansion program from 2009 to 2013 in British Columbia (B.C.). The natural gas pipeline operator also aims to expend more in the region after 2015 in order to meet the energy needs of North America. The $1.5 billion expansion agenda involves the development [...]

Spectra Lags Consensus, Falls Y/Y – Analyst Blog

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:00:01 -0400

Spectra Energy Corp. reported first-quarter 2012 earnings per share from continuing operations of 51 cents, lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 53 cents and the year-earlier profit of 54 cents.

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