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(WPZ) Williams Partners Beats Earnings on Bottom Line

vitalstocks — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:50:56 +0000

Williams Partners L.P. (WPZ) has registered second-quarter 2011 earnings of 91 cents per limited-partner unit, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 85 cents. The quarter’s results also improved almost 38% from the year-ago profit of 66 cents per unit. Higher natural gas liquid (NGL) margins in its midstream business and higher fee-based revenue led [...]

(WPZ) Williams Partners Beats Earnings on Bottom Line

(LYB) LyondellBasel Industries Retains Buy Rating From ValuEngine.com

valuengine — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:51:35 +0000

LyondellBasell Industries AF S.C.A is a manufacture of chemicals and derivatives. It also operates as a refiner of heavy high-sulfur crude oil produce and is engaged in the marketing and selling of polyolefins, polypropylene and polyethylene resins. LyondellBasell Industries AF S.C.A is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. ValuEngine has issued a BUY recommendation for LYONDELLBASEL-A [...]

(LYB) LyondellBasel Industries Retains Buy Rating From ValuEngine.com

(SIAL) Sigma-Aldrich Modifying Silkworms for Spider Silk

vitalstocks — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:27:38 +0000

Biotechnology giant Sigma-Aldrich Corporation’s (SIAL) biological products and services research unit, Sigma Life Science, has entered into a licensing agreement with Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. to develop genetically modified silkworms for the production of spider silk. Per the agreement, the companies will use Sigma’s proprietary CompoZr Zinc Finger Nuclease (ZFN) technology. This co-operation will ensure [...]

(SIAL) Sigma-Aldrich Modifying Silkworms for Spider Silk

(FTK) ValuEngine Weekly Newsletter April 8, 2011

valuengine — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:01:28 +0000

VALUATION WATCH: Our models find that overvaluation is approaching critical levels. Overvalued stocks now make up almost 64% of our universe and 30% of the universe is calculated to be overvalued by 20% or more. All Sectors are calculated to be overvalued. What’s Hot—-Valuation Watch Continues ValuEngine Market Valuation Figures Creep Closer to Warning Level [...]

(FTK) ValuEngine Weekly Newsletter April 8, 2011

(MEOH) Methanex Corporation – Bear of the Day

vitalstocks — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:33:21 +0000

Methanex Corp. (MEOH) is the world’s largest supplier of methanol. Lower methanol pricing and an increase in global inventories are negatively affecting the company. Methanex’s Chilean facility is currently operating at 60% due to the lack of natural gas supply. Although the company reversed year-ago losses in the second quarter of 2010, it missed the [...]

(MEOH) Methanex Corporation – Bear of the Day

(WDFC) WD-40 Company – Surprised on Earnings Four Quarters in a Row

vitalstocks — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:45:07 +0000

WD-40 Company (WDFC) recently announced it expected its fiscal 2010 earnings per share would meet or top its previously issued guidance. WD-40 manufactures 3 multi-purpose maintenance brands, WD-40, 3-IN-ONE and Blue Works, and 8 homecare and cleaning brands including 2000 flushes toilet bowl cleaners, Carpet Fresh and Lava heavy duty hand cleaner. On Aug 10, [...]

(WDFC) WD-40 Company – Surprised on Earnings Four Quarters in a Row

(LZ) Lubrizol Corporation – Easily Beat Earnings Estimates in the Second Quarter

vitalstocks — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:02:30 +0000

Lubrizol Corporation (LZ) did not disappoint in its recent earnings report as it crushed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the third straight quarter and also raised full year guidance. What slowdown in the global economy? Founded in 1928, Lubrizol manufactures specialty chemicals Incorporatedluding lubricant additives for engine oils, industrial lubricants and fuel additives for gasoline [...]

(LZ) Lubrizol Corporation – Easily Beat Earnings Estimates in the Second Quarter

(WPZ) Williams Partners L.P. Shifts and Restructures

vitalstocks — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:23:39 +0000

Williams Partners L.P. (WPZ) signed a merger agreement under which it will buy the remaining outstanding shares of Williams Pipeline Partners L.P. (WMZ). The deal permits Williams Pipeline unit holders to receive 0.7584 common units of Williams Partners for every unit they hold. William Partners already owns 47.7% of Williams Pipeline. On January 19, 2010, [...]

(WPZ) Williams Partners L.P. Shifts and Restructures

(WDFC) WD-40 Company – Revenue Increased 30.3%

vitalstocks — Mon, 17 May 2010 14:53:48 +0000

Wd-40 Company (WDFC) is a well-known consumer products company that should continue to produce steady revenues and profits. Growth and Income Analysts estimate that WD-40 will achieve long-term EPS growth of 11.5%, and its stock has a dividend yield of 2.8%. The Zacks #2 Rank stock trades at 17.6x fiscal 2010 consensus estimates and 16.3x [...]

(WDFC) WD-40 Company – Revenue Increased 30.3%

(GFRE) Gulf Resources Incorporated – Bullish Outlook

vitalstocks — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:18:52 +0000

Gulf Resources, Inc. (GFRE) just raised its full-year outlook, which pushed shares to breakout of a bearish trend. Additionally, shares are trading with great valuations. Company Description Gulf Resources make bromine, crude salt and other chemicals through 2 wholly-owned subsidiaries. Both are located in China and the chemicals are used in industrial manufacturing and agriculture [...]

(GFRE) Gulf Resources Incorporated – Bullish Outlook

(KWR) Quaker Chemical Corporation – Well Positioned for Future Growth

vitalstocks — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:11:25 +0000

Quaker Chemical Corp. (KWR) recently hit a new 52-week high at $29.88 as the company’s business continues to rebound from a challenging 2009. Company Description Quaker Chemical Corp. develops, produces and markets formulated chemical specialty products for various heavy industrial and manufacturing applications. The company was founded in 1918. Lower Expenses Drove 2009 2009 was [...]

(KWR) Quaker Chemical Corporation – Well Positioned for Future Growth

(WDFC) WD-40 Company – Analyst Earnings Estimates Moving Higher

vitalstocks — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:50:23 +0000

WD-40 Co. (WDFC) has a Zacks #1 Rank. Its stock trades at 17.2x fiscal 2010 consensus EPS estimates and 15.8x fiscal 2011 consensus EPS estimates. Growth and Income Analysts estimate that WD-40 Co. will grow its earnings per share at 11.5% annually for the next 3 to 5 years. The stock also offers investors a [...]

(WDFC) WD-40 Company – Analyst Earnings Estimates Moving Higher

(OMN) OMNOVA Solutions Incorporated – Beat Estimates by 80%

vitalstocks — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:31:41 +0000

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (OMN) just topped earnings projections, sending shares to a new 52-week high. Company Description OMNOVA Solutions makes emulsion polymers and other specialty chemicals that have decorative and functional uses. The company serves commercial, industrial and residential markets. Another Surprise OOMNOVA Solutions announced first-quarter results on Mar 24th that included net income of [...]

(OMN) OMNOVA Solutions Incorporated – Beat Estimates by 80%

(SIAL) Sigma-Aldrich Group is on a Growth Path

vitalstocks — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 21:37:26 +0000

Sigma-Aldrich Group (SIAL) has announced plans to invest $2 million in expanding the production of trimethylgallium (TMG) at its Bromborough, Wirral, UK manufacturing plant. The investment is expected to establish Sigma as a leading global supplier of TMG, which has a growing demand in the production of high brightness light-emitting diode used in backlighting in [...]

(SIAL) Sigma-Aldrich Group is on a Growth Path

(SIAL) Sigma-Aldrich Group Inches Ahead of Expectations

vitalstocks — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:37:24 +0000

Sigma-Aldrich Group (SIAL) reported fourth quarter earnings of 75 cents, compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 73 cents and prior-year EPS of 68 cents. Quarterly sales of $572.5 million were up 12.3% from the fourth quarter of 2008. Excluding currency translation impact, the company posted organic growth of 5.6%. Organic sales for the Research [...]

(SIAL) Sigma-Aldrich Group Inches Ahead of Expectations

(SOA) Solutia Incorporated – Earnings Double Expectations

vitalstocks — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:18:17 +0000

Solutia Inc. (SOA) shares are soaring after this week’s earnings news. Earnings per share came in at more than twice the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Company Description Solutia makes chemical and engineered materials for consumer and industrial applications. The company’s products range from high-performance nylon polymers and interlayers for laminated glass to chemicals for the rubber [...]

(SOA) Solutia Incorporated – Earnings Double Expectations

(MEOH) Methanex Corporation Earnings Improve

vitalstocks — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:24:33 +0000

Methanex Corporation (MEOH), the world’s largest supplier of methanol, reported a fourth quarter net income of $25.7 million, or 28 cents per share, in contrast to a net loss of $3.9 million or 4 cents per share in the year-ago period. Earnings were, however, slightly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 29 cents. For full [...]

(MEOH) Methanex Corporation Earnings Improve

(OMG) OM Group Incorporated – Earnings Surprised on the Third Quarter by 56.76%

vitalstocks — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:30:25 +0000

OM Group, Inc. (OMG) has seen demand return in some of its key chemical markets, especially in technology. The company has surprised on estimates 2 out of the last 4 quarters. OM Group trades with a forward P/E of 14.4. Company Description OM Group manufactures specialty chemicals and advanced materials for industrial processes. The company [...]

(OMG) OM Group Incorporated – Earnings Surprised on the Third Quarter by 56.76%

(NEU) NewMarket Corporation – Higher Estimates and Solid Momentum

vitalstocks — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:52:21 +0000

NewMarket Corporation (NEU) is seeing bullish forecasts ahead of reporting in early February. Analysts polled by Zacks are calling for full-year 2009 earnings of $11.07, an upward revision from $8.37 over the past 3 months. Company Description NewMarket Corporation develops, manufactures, blends, and delivers chemical additives that enhance the performance of petroleum products. From custom-formulated [...]

(NEU) NewMarket Corporation – Higher Estimates and Solid Momentum

(OMN) OMNOVA Solutions Surpasses Expectations

vitalstocks — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:19:10 +0000

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (OMN) reported fiscal 2009 fourth-quarter results on Monday. The company recorded earnings of $11.1 million or 25 cents per share, compared to $0.8 million, or 2 cents per share in the year-ago period. The quarterly result also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 15 cents. The strong performance was primarily driven by [...]

(OMN) OMNOVA Solutions Surpasses Expectations

(LZ) Lubrizol Corporation – Consensus Estimates Rise Along With Stock Price

vitalstocks — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:56:03 +0000

Lubrizol Corporation (LZ) continues to have attractive valuations even though the stock has been on a tear in 2009. LZ is trading at just 9.84x forward earnings. Company Description Lubrizol manufactures specialty chemicals including lubricant additives for engine oils and fuel additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. It also makes ingredients and additives for personal [...]

(LZ) Lubrizol Corporation – Consensus Estimates Rise Along With Stock Price

(NEU) NewMarket Corporation – Higher Estimates and Solid Momentum

vitalstocks — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:34:55 +0000

NewMarket Corporation (NEU) saw robust third-quarter results and hiked its dividend. Earnings per share of $3.88 soared past the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 81% and came in well above last year’s $1.07. NewMarket’s dividend of 37.5 cents is 12.5 cents higher than the previous quarterly dividend. Company Description NewMarket Corporation develops, manufactures, blends, and delivers [...]

(NEU) NewMarket Corporation – Higher Estimates and Solid Momentum

(LZ) Lubrizol Corporation Reports Their Profit Doubled

vitalstocks — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:01:48 +0000

Net earnings of $2.52 in the third quarter of 2009 for Lubrizol Corporation (LZ), an Ohio-based specialty chemical company ? more than doubled from last year’s 98 cents. The upsurge came on the heels of cost reduction measures that lowered manufacturing costs and reduced selling, technical, administrative and research expenses. Reported earnings matched the Zacks [...]

(LZ) Lubrizol Corporation Reports Their Profit Doubled

(LZ) Lubrizol Corporation – Earnings Beat by Large Margin

vitalstocks — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:28:54 +0000

Lubrizol Corp. (LZ) pre announced much better than expected third-quarter results on Oct 21 that sent the company’s share price to a new 52-week and all-time high above $76. Third-Quarter Results Lubrizol said that earnings to come in at $2.46 per share, far ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate that was calling for $1.89. The [...]

(LZ) Lubrizol Corporation – Earnings Beat by Large Margin

(NEU) NewMarket Corporation – Upward Estimate Revisions by Analysts

vitalstocks — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:33:09 +0000

NewMarket Corporation (NEU) continues to see upward revisions of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The current full-year earnings forecast of $8.64 per share is an increase from the $8.14 projection analysts were calling for in late September, when NEU was previously featured as a Growth and Income pick. The most accurate Zacks Consensus Estimate is even [...]

(NEU) NewMarket Corporation – Upward Estimate Revisions by Analysts

(SIAL) Sigma-Aldrich Group Division SAFC Completes Expansion

vitalstocks — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:04:50 +0000

The Pharma division of SAFC, a member of the leading Life Science and High Technology company, Sigma-Aldrich Group (SIAL) has completed the expansion of its Carlsbad, California facility. The facility conducts contract-manufacturing services for SAFC’s late phase and commercial clients. The $12 million expansion project included the addition of two fully segregated viral product-manufacturing suites [...]

(SIAL) Sigma-Aldrich Group Division SAFC Completes Expansion

(LZ) Lubrizol Corporation – Raised 2009 Earnings Guidance

vitalstocks — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:50:08 +0000

The Lubrizol Corporation (LZ) has seen its stock hitting 52-week highs in recent sessions, but it’s still an attractive value stock as earnings have been rising. LZ has a forward P/E of just 11.33. Company Description Lubrizol manufactures specialty chemcials including lubricant additives for engine oils and fuel additives for gaoline and diesel fuel. It [...]

(LZ) Lubrizol Corporation – Raised 2009 Earnings Guidance

(OMN) Omnova Solutions – Earnings Estimates Pop

vitalstocks — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:00:10 +0000

Omnova Solutions Inc. (OMN) has posted another earnings surprise since being featured as a Zacks Rank Buy. Beat the Street On Sep 29 the specialty chemical company posted its third consecutive earnings surprise. Earnings per share came in at 24 cents, more than twice the 11 cents analysts predicted. Net income surged $7.0 million to [...]

(OMN) Omnova Solutions – Earnings Estimates Pop

(FUL) H.B. Fuller Company – Surprised on the Third Quarter by 33.33%

vitalstocks — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:35:45 +0000

H.B. Fuller Company (FUL) has surprised on estimates the last two quarters by an average of 38.67% as volumes have improved quarter over quarter. The company is trading with a forward P/E of 14.98. Company Description H.B. Fuller manufactures adhesives, sealants, paints and other specialty chemical products for customers in more than 100 countries. The [...]

(FUL) H.B. Fuller Company – Surprised on the Third Quarter by 33.33%

(LZ) Lubrizol Corporation Estimates Surge

vitalstocks — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:26:52 +0000

Lubrizol Corp. (LZ) is approaching its 52-week high after posting massive gains in the last 4 months on surging estimates. Company Description The Lubrizol Corp. is a specialty chemical company that develops additives for transportation and industrial markets worldwide. The company was founded in 1928 and has a market cap of $4.28 billion. Shares of [...]

(LZ) Lubrizol Corporation Estimates Surge

(NEU) NewMarket Corporation – Soared Past the Consensus Estimate by 57%

vitalstocks — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:46:36 +0000

NewMarket Corporation (NEU) recently reported second-quarter earnings of $2.50 per share, outpacing the previous year’s $1.13 and soaring past the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 57%. Shortly after reporting, NEU declared a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share, which translates into an industry-leading yield of 1.2%. Company Description NewMarket Corporation develops, manufactures, blends, and delivers [...]

(NEU) NewMarket Corporation – Soared Past the Consensus Estimate by 57%

(LZ) Lubrizol Corp. – earnings of $2.02 per share, eclipsing the previous year’s $1.26

vitalstocks — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:08:44 +0000

Lubrizol Corp. (LZ) has been hitting 52-week highs lately. The company recently posted a strong second quarter and hiked its 2009 earnings guidance. Company Description Lubrizol Corporation makes chemical that are used for improving the quality and performance of products used in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. This involves production of lubricant additives [...]

(LZ) Lubrizol Corp. – earnings of $2.02 per share, eclipsing the previous year’s $1.26

(GPRE) Corn Crop Numbers Boost Ethanol Producers

InvestmentU — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:42:17 +0000

by The Investment U Research Team The reports coming out from the U.S. Department of Agriculture suggest that this year’s corn crop could be a record breaker. If conditions hold, 2009 could be one of the best corn crops of the past thirty years. And that’s a good thing for ethanol producers. A majority of [...]

(GPRE) Corn Crop Numbers Boost Ethanol Producers

(OMN) Omnova Solutions Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy

vitalstocks — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:17:31 +0000

Omnova Solutions Inc. (OMN) shares are climbing at a break-neck pace following its latest earnings report. Company Description Omnova provides polymers, chemicals, and decorative/functional surfaces for commercial, industrial, and residential uses. Its products are used in a wide array of applications including, but not limited to, upholstery, wall covering, laminates, and textiles. The company supplies [...]

(OMN) Omnova Solutions Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy

(LZ) Lubrizol Corp. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy

Shawn — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:56:34 +0000

Lubrizol Corp. (LZ) recently spiked on its preannouncement of second-quarter earnings that are projected to come in above expectations. LZ Hikes Outlook The company sees adjusted earnings of $2.02 per share. The quarterly results are scheduled for release on July 30. Shares have been outperforming the market and are 16% ahead of where they were [...]

(LZ) Lubrizol Corp. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy

Credit Crisis Watch: Update – Improvement in Financial Stress Index

prieur — Sat, 30 May 2009 23:29:13 +0000

I have often reported on the progress that has been made on the credit front and concluded as follows in my “Credit Crisis Review” of a few days ago: “Most indications are that the credit market tide has turned on the back of the massive reflation efforts orchestrated by central banks worldwide and that the [...]

Credit Crisis Watch: Update – Improvement in Financial Stress Index

(LZ) Lubrizol Corporation – Value – Zacks Rank Buy

vitalstocks — Wed, 06 May 2009 21:03:28 +0000

Lubrizol Corporation (LZ) is using cost cutting to weather the storm as additive demand dropped in the first quarter. Even with tough economic conditions, the company raised its 2009 guidance. LZ has surprised on estimates 2 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 2.96%. LZ has a PEG ratio of 0.83. Company [...]

(LZ) Lubrizol Corporation – Value – Zacks Rank Buy

(NEU) NewMarket Corporation – Value – Zacks Rank Buy

vitalstocks — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:30:43 +0000

NewMarket Corporation (NEU) , the specialty chemical additives manufacturer, saw a record first quarter as quickly declining raw material prices boosted operating profit. The company has surprised 2 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 12.52%. NEU has a PEG ratio of just 0.80. Company Description NewMarket manufactures chemical additives for petroleum [...]

(NEU) NewMarket Corporation – Value – Zacks Rank Buy

(PEIX) Ethanol Is on Life Support… For Now

InvestmentU — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:31:58 +0000

With the crash of the ethanol industry, investors have seen a stunning reversal of a technology that seemed so profitable only a few quarters ago. Dozens of plants have been shuttered, and many more plants on the drawing board or in construction have been axed. And the way the press spins it, ethanol will never [...]

(PEIX) Ethanol Is on Life Support… For Now

(SOA) Progress Software Corporation – Progress Beats Wall Street Estimates by 77.78%

Shawn — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:32:25 +0000

Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) continues to perform in a tough market as the company surprised on fourth-quarter estimates by 77.78%. PRGS is trading at 10.3x forward earnings. Company Description Progress Software provides application infrastructure software and management of business applications. The company has employees in over 90 countries. Progress supports service-oriented architecture (SOA) deployments with [...]

(SOA) Progress Software Corporation – Progress Beats Wall Street Estimates by 77.78%

(SDTH) – ShengdaTech – surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 21.18%

Shawn — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:42:49 +0000

ShengdaTech Inc. (SDTH) has that rare combination of strong growth and value characteristics. The stock is cheap. It trades at only 6.4x forward earnings and yet earnings are expected to grow 20.67% over the next 5 years.Company Description ShengdaTech manufactures nano precipitated calcium carbonate (NPCC) and coal-based chemicals. The company also converts limestone into NPCC [...]

(SDTH) – ShengdaTech – surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 21.18%

Shawn — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:43:53 +0000

(SDTH) – ShengdaTech – surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 21.18%

(LZ) – Lubrizol Corp – ROE of 15% more than doubles the industry average of 7%

Shawn — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:40:10 +0000

Lubrizol Corp. (LZ) sports attractive fundamentals. The company’s return on equity (ROE) of 15% more than doubles the industry average of 7%. Its dividend yield of 3.9% soars past the industry average of 0.5%.Company Description Lubrizol Corp. is a global provider of specialty chemicals and materials for a wide variety of markets and end-use applications, [...]

(LZ) – Lubrizol Corp – ROE of 15% more than doubles the industry average of 7%

(SDTH) – ShengdaTech – surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 21.18%

Shawn — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:00:01 +0000

(SDTH) – ShengdaTech – surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 21.18%

(LZ) – Lubrizol Corp – ROE of 15% more than doubles the industry average of 7%

Shawn — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:42:55 +0000

(LZ) – Lubrizol Corp – ROE of 15% more than doubles the industry average of 7%

Shawn — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:20:31 +0000

(LZ) – Lubrizol Corp – ROE of 15% more than doubles the industry average of 7%

Shawn — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:20:29 +0000

(LZ) – Lubrizol Corp – ROE of 15% more than doubles the industry average of 7%

(FOE) – Ferro Corp – Consensus Estimates Rise for the Second Quarter and the Full Year

Shawn — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:10:55 +0000

Ferro Corporation is finding profits overseas as demand for its specialty chemical products stays strong. First quarter sales jumped 15% to a company record. The company has a forward P/E of 12.29.Company Profile Ferro Corporation (FOE) is a specialty chemical manufacturer with manufacturing operations in 20 countries and customers in 100 countries worldwide. FOE is [...]

(FOE) – Ferro Corp – Consensus Estimates Rise for the Second Quarter and the Full Year