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		<title>(GAS) AGL Resources &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/08/gas-agl-resources-bear-of-the-day/94616</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:50:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gas Utilities]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are maintaining our Underperform recommendation on AGL Resources, Inc. (GAS) with a target price of $36. We expect shareholder sentiment towards the company to remain lukewarm, considering its investment in higher-risk unregulated operations, ongoing regulatory uncertainties and the challenging economic environment. AGL&#8217;s earnings are likely to suffer in 2012 due to a less-than-favorable outlook at its wholesale segment. Additionally, the inclusion of the shipping operations (post-Nicor acquisition) has left AGL with a weak business, thereby heightening its risk profile. Considering these factors, we see little reason for investors to own the stock and therefore maintain our Underperform recommendation. Our $36 price objective reflects a 2012 P/E multiple of 12.5x. View original at: Zacks Investment Research &#8211; All Commentary Articles]]></description>
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		<title>(GAS) AGL Resources Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/13/gas-agl-resources-incorporated-bear-of-the-day-2/89932</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:10:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gas Utilities]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nicor Inc.]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We are initiating coverage on AGL Resources Inc. (GAS) with an Underperform recommendation and a target price of $39. We expect shareholder sentiment towards the company to remain lukewarm, considering its investment in higher-risk unregulated operations, ongoing regulatory uncertainties and the challenging economic environment. AGL had warned that its earnings will suffer in 2011 due to lower results at the wholesale segment. Additionally, the inclusion of the shipping operations (post Nicor acquisition) has left AGL with a weak business, thereby heightening its risk profile. Considering these factors, we see little reason for investors to own the stock and, therefore, we initiate the company with an Underperform recommendation. Our $39 price objective reflects a 2012 P/E multiple of 12.5x. To read this article on Zacks.com click here.]]></description>
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		<title>(GAS) AGL Resources Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/09/gas-agl-resources-incorporated-bear-of-the-day/89881</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:45:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gas Utilities]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are initiating coverage on AGL Resources Inc. (GAS) with an Underperform recommendation and a target price of $39. We expect shareholder sentiment towards the company to remain lukewarm, considering its investment in higher-risk unregulated operations, ongoing regulatory uncertainties and the challenging economic environment. AGL had warned that its earnings will suffer in 2011 due to lower results at the wholesale segment. Additionally, the inclusion of the shipping operations (post Nicor acquisition) has left AGL with a weak business, thereby heightening its risk profile. Considering these factors, we see little reason for investors to own the stock and, therefore, we initiate the company with an Underperform recommendation. Our $39 price objective reflects a 2012 P/E multiple of 12.5x. To read this article on Zacks.com click here.]]></description>
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		<title>(SRE) Sempra Energy Gets Nod for Wind Project</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/19/sre-sempra-energy-gets-nod-for-wind-project/76705</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:26:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sempra Generation, a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (SRE), received approval from The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission for a 20-year contract to supply 21 megawatts (MW) of wind power from its Auwahi Wind project to the Maui Electric Company. The project is currently undergoing environmental review by Maui County, the state of Hawaii and federal agencies. Pursuant to their approval, construction on Auwahi Wind is slated to begin in early 2012. The project’s estimated one-year construction period is expected to create approximately 150 construction jobs at peak and five full-time positions to operate the facility. Sempra&#8217;s Auwahi project will deliver a new supply of clean, renewable power to Maui residents and reduce the region&#8217;s dependence on volatile sources of imported energy. Once fully operational, Auwahi Wind is expected to generate enough emission-free ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUG) Southern Union to Unite with Energy Transfer Equity</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/19/sug-southern-union-to-unite-with-energy-transfer-equity/76723</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Southern Union Company (SUG) has entered into a definite agreement with Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (ETE) under which the latter has agreed to buy Southern Union for $7.9 billion, including $3.7 billion of existing debt. Per the agreement terms, stockholders of Southern Union will exchange their common shares for newly issued Series B Units of ETE with a value of $33.00 per share, or approximately $4.2 billion. This represents approximately 17.0% premium to the closing price of Southern Union common stock as on June 15, 2011. The Series B Units will be registered and are expected to be listed for trading on the NYSE and will be entitled to an annualized distribution yield of not less than 8.25%, payable quarterly, based on the implied value of $33.00 per Series B ]]></description>
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		<title>(SRE) Sempra Energy to Get Further Energized</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/15/sre-sempra-energy-to-get-further-energized/74809</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[San Diego Gas &#38; Electric (“SDG&#38;E”), a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (SRE) has filed for regulatory approval of three new power-purchase contracts for a total of 450 megawatts (MW) of quick-start generation from Peaker plants proposed for San Diego County. Peaker plants are small, efficient power units that can reach full generating capacity within 10 to 15 minutes to meet immediate demand on the grid. Sempra Energy is a southern California-based energy services holding company involved in the sale, distribution, storage, and transportation of electricity and natural gas. In May this year, Sempra Energy announced its first-quarter 2011 earnings of $1.07 per share surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.02 and the year-ago quarterly earnings of 42 cents per share. Total revenue of Sempra Energy in the first-quarter 2011 was ]]></description>
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		<title>(AGL) Company News for May 20, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/20/agl-company-news-for-may-20-2011-corporate-summary/74598</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 17:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[BIG]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Big Lots Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Casual Male Retail Group Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    Professional-networking site LinkedIn (NASDAQ:LNKD) made its debut at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. Share prices rocketed 109.44% to more than double to close at $94.25 •    Pet-store chain PetSmart, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:PETM) shares gained 7.58% after the company reported its first-quarter profits late Wednesday exceeding the Street’s expectations •    According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, discount retailer Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE:BIG) has decided  that it will not sell itself after bids for the company came in below expectations •    Shares of Casual Male Retail Group, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:CMRG) slid 6.64% to close at $3.94 after the large men’s clothing retailer reported a first-quarter profit that came in below analysts’ expectations •    AGL Resources Inc. (NYSE:AGL) was downgraded by UBS  (NYSE:UBS) to &#8220;Neutral&#8221; rating from “Buy” rating ]]></description>
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		<title>(OKE) ONEOK Incorporated Misses Earnings Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/04/oke-oneok-incorporated-misses-earnings-estimates/73268</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 17:25:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dynegy Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ONEOK Inc. (OKE) reported a first-quarter profit of $1.19 per share, down from $1.44 earned in the year-ago quarter. The quarterly results also lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.32 per share. The year-over-year decline was attributable to lower margins at the Energy Services segment, which stemmed from lower realized seasonal natural gas storage price differentials and narrower realized Mid-Continent-to-Gulf-Coast price differentials. Higher operating costs and depreciation and amortization expense also led to a lackluster performance at the Distribution segment, which too was responsible for the much reduced income. Total Revenue Net revenues in the quarter slipped 1.5% to $3.87 billion from $3.92 billion reported in the year-ago quarter. The results also disappointed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.09 billion. Operating Statistics In the first quarter 2011, cost of sales ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUG) Southern Union Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/13/sug-southern-union-analyst-maintains-neutral-on-shares/71479</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:30:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We continue to maintain our long-term Neutral recommendation on Southern Union Company (SUG), supported by a Zacks #3 Rank (Hold). The Houston-based company is one of the U.S.’s leading diversified natural gas companies, engaged primarily in the transportation, storage, gathering, processing and distribution of natural gas. The company owns one of the largest interstate pipeline networks in the U.S. and one of the largest LNG import terminals in North America. However, valuation continues to be restricted by the company’s dependence on outside funds to finance its expansion programs, as well as seasonality in its pipeline business and re-contracting uncertainty for its percent of proceed (POP) contracts. Thus, in the absence of further positive motivation, we feel the company is adequately valued, leaving little room for upside in the near-term. Southern ]]></description>
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		<title>(EPB) El Paso Pipeline Partners Adds to Southern Natural Gas Company Stake</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/28/epb-el-paso-pipeline-partners-adds-to-southern-natural-gas-company-stake/68272</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 21:25:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[El Paso Pipeline Partners L.P. (EPB) said it will acquire an additional 22% interest in Southern Natural Gas Company (SNG) from El Paso Corporation (EP). The partnership said it will pay roughly $587 million for the addition, which increases its ownership in SNG to 82%. El Paso Corporation has granted El Paso Pipeline Partners a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 3% interest in SNG. The terms of the deal were unanimously approved by the board of directors for the general partner, El Paso Pipeline GP Company L.L.C. El Paso Pipeline Partners L.P. was formed to own and operate natural gas transportation pipelines and storage assets for El Paso Corporation. El Paso Corporation formed El Paso Pipeline Partners L.P. and owns a 49% limited partner interest and 2% ]]></description>
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		<title>(SRE) Sempra Energy Contracts With Suntech Power Holdings for Solar Panels</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/09/sre-sempra-energy-contracts-with-suntech-power-holdings-for-solar-panels/66519</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:57:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sempra Energy (SRE), through its subsidiary Sempra Generation will procure solar panels from Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. (STP). The panels would be utilized for a solar power plant being built in Maricopa County of Phoenix, Arizona. The 150-megawatt photovoltaic power plant is titled the Mesquite Solar I project. The project is part of a larger complex that Sempra is planning to build to provide up to 700 MW of solar power. The first phase is slated to start construction in 2011 and is expected to be finished in 2013. The construction is expected to generate about 200 local jobs. Sempra has already won a deal to sell power produced at the plant to Pacific Gas &#38; Electric Corporation (PCG) over a 20-year contract. Sempra Generation, a unit of Sempra ]]></description>
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		<title>(AGL) Stock Market News for December 8, 2010 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/09/agl-stock-market-news-for-december-8-2010-market-news/61621</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:26:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Agreement on extending the Bush-era tax cuts for another two years did little to boost stocks Tuesday as concerns over European finances and a sharp jump in bond yields tempered investors’ enthusiasm. The Dow Jones industrial average, after rising as much as 89 points, closed with a drop of slightly more than 3 points, or 0.03%, at 11359.16. Leading the decliners on the Dow, 3M (NYSE:MMM) dropped 3.1%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq edged up 3.6 points, or 0.1%, to 2598.49. The broader S&#38;P 500 index advanced 0.6 points, or 0.05%, to 1223.75. The widely followed index is just 2 points short of its 2010 high reached on November 5. The market’s measure of volatility, the CBOE Vix, dropped below 18. However bond traders appeared concerned that the compromise on extending the ]]></description>
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		<title>(SRE) Sempra Energy Enters 20-Year Agreement with Pacific Gas &amp; Electric</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/17/sre-sempra-energy-enters-20-year-agreement-with-pacific-gas-electric/55124</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 20:12:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sempra Energy (SRE) entered into a 20-year power-purchase agreement with Pacific Gas &#38; Electric Company (PCG) to sell 150 megawatts (MW) of solar power produced at its Mesquite Solar I project in Arizona. After completion in early 2013, Mesquite Solar I will produce enough emission-free electricity to power approximately 56,000 homes. Sempra Energy expects to begin construction on Mesquite Solar I in 2011. The power-purchase contract with Pacific Gas for Mesquite Solar I is, however, subject to approval of the California Public Utilities Commission. Mesquite Solar I is the first phase of Sempra Energy’s planned Mesquite Solar complex in Arlington, Arizona. The company, in the long-run, plans to build up to 600 MW of solar power at the site, which would make it the largest photovoltaic solar power plant in ]]></description>
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		<title>(SRE) Sempra Energy Unloads Joint Venture to JPMorgan Chase</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/07/03/sre-sempra-energy-unloads-joint-venture-to-jpmorgan-chase/42253</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:17:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sempra Energy (SRE) completed the sale of its joint venture with Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC (RBS) – RBS Sempra Commodities to JPMorgan Chase &#38; Co. (JPM). The deal was first announced in February 2010. Through the transaction, J.P. Morgan acquires RBS Sempra Commodities&#8217; global metals and oil businesses, and European natural gas and power businesses. Incorporated in 2008, RBS-Sempra traded commodities ranging from oil and natural gas to metals and agricultural products. However, Sempra Energy retained RBS Sempra Commodities&#8217; remaining North American natural gas and power businesses. These businesses have historically generated almost half of the earnings of the JV. RBS and Sempra Energy are presently actively soliciting offers for the sale of the remaining businesses. Sempra Energy along with its partner Royal Bank of Scotland got richer ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUG) Southern Union&#8217;s Earnings Report Lags Consensus</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/17/sug-southern-unions-earnings-report-lags-consensus/37410</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 23:07:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Southern Union Company (SUG) reported adjusted earnings per share of 44 cents in the first quarter of 2010, compared with 56 cents in the first quarter of 2009. The results of the company fell 8 cents short of the Zacks Consensus expectation of 52 cents per share. The adjusted net income during the first quarter 2010 was $55.2 million versus the reported net income of $54.3 million. The results differed due to a mark-to-market (MTM) gain of $6.9 million recorded in the prior accounting period, changes in the tax treatment for Medical Part D subsidies of $4.2 million and a MTM loss of $3.6 million on opening hedges. Total Revenue Total revenue at Southern Union in the first quarter 2010 was better than the revenue generated in the comparable year-ago quarter. ]]></description>
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		<title>(PNY) Piedmont Natural Gas to Supply Natural Gas to Sutton Power Facility</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/19/pny-piedmont-natural-gas-to-supply-natural-gas-to-sutton-power-facility/34310</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:39:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Piedmont Natural Gas (PNY) and Progress Energy Carolinas, a subsidiary of Progress Energy Inc. (PGN), signed an agreement wherein Piedmont will supply natural gas to PGN’s power generation facility to be built at its existing Sutton site near Wilmington, North Carolina. Piedmont will construct approximately 133 miles of transmission pipeline and install 23,000 horsepower of new compression facilities to serve the new 620 MW combined-cycle Sutton plant. Piedmont plans to invest $217 million in the pipeline and compression facilities. The new natural gas facilities will not only serve Progress Energy Carolinas&#8217; requirements at its new Sutton plant but will also create cost effective expansion capacity that Piedmont will use to help serve the growing natural gas requirements of its other customers in the eastern part of North Carolina. Piedmont will begin ]]></description>
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		<title>(EQT) EQT Corporation Analyst Upgrades to Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/18/eqt-eqt-corporation-analyst-upgrades-to-neutral/34112</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:59:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have recently upgraded EQT Corporation (EQT) to “Neutral&#8221; from “Underperform&#8221;. EQT is an integrated energy company with an emphasis on natural gas supply activities in the Appalachian area Incorporatedluding production and gathering, natural gas distribution and transmission, and energy efficiency solutions, primarily in the eastern and western coastal regions of the United States. EQT Corporation continues to deliver consistent production growth on the back of its sizable acreage position in the Huron Shale and Marcellus Shale plays. The company has recently purchased approximately 58,000 net acres in the Marcellus Shale. Increased holdings and solid drilling results help the company to raise this year’s production growth target to 26% from 20%. It also believes that this growth rate will remain at par in 2011. As EQT is a low cost ]]></description>
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		<title>(CLNE) My Plan for Eliminating America’s Dependence on Foreign Oil</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/05/clne-my-plan-for-eliminating-america%e2%80%99s-dependence-on-foreign-oil/32697</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:17:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why isn’t the U.S. government doing more to get us off foreign oil? Great question. It’s one I ask myself all the time. It was clearly on the minds of many attendees at the Investment U Conference in San Diego a couple of weeks ago, too. I lost count of the number of times people asked me about it – and what the United States should be doing to address the problem. So I decided to see what it would take to drastically cut our oil dependence. How could we get to the point where we could get by on the oil we have here? To get to the point where it wouldn’t be necessary to import it from anyone. Not even Canada… Getting America Off Foreign Oil… Now Let’s ]]></description>
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		<title>(EPB) El Paso Pipeline Partners Buys Assets &#8211; Issues $425 Million Debt Offering</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/27/epb-el-paso-pipeline-partners-buys-assets-issues-425-million-debt-offering/32020</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 20:32:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[El Paso Pipeline Partners L.P. (EPB) has agreed to buy interests in two energy companies for $810 million. Separately, the company announced the commencement of a $425 million debt offering, which is due in 2020. Acquisition The Partnership will acquire 51% interest in both Southern LNG Company L.L.C. and El Paso Elba Express Company L.L.C. from general partner, El Paso Corporation (EP). Southern LNG owns the Elba Island liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal near Savannah, Georgia, which has a 1.8 billion cubic feet (Bcf) per day of send-out capacity and 7.3 Bcf of storage capacity. The terminal is expected to increase storage capacity to 11.5 Bcf this summer and is operating under agreements with subsidiaries of Shell Oil Company and BG Energy Holdings Limited with an average life of more ]]></description>
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		<title>(EQT) EQT Corporation Raises Earnings Guidance</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/10/eqt-eqt-corporation-raises-earnings-guidance/30295</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:01:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To accelerate development of its Marcellus and Huron/Berea plays’ properties, EQT Corporation (EQT) has announced 12.5 million shares of its common stock offering. Early last week, the company announced its intention to buy approximately 58,000 net acres in the Marcellus Shale from a group of private operators and landowners in a stock and cash deal. Management is confident about the company’s capability to profitably develop these assets as EQT already has extensive midstream assets to gather and transport natural gas to the lucrative eastern markets. With this stock offering, the company increased its capex budget for this year to $1.2 billion from $850 million. Of this, 75% will go towards drilling wells, nearly 22% towards pipeline and compression to gather and transport the gas to markets and the balance 3% ]]></description>
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		<title>(EQT) EQT Corporation Buys Marcellus Assets</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/03/eqt-eqt-corporation-buys-marcellus-assets/29575</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:17:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[EQT Corp. (EQT) has decided to purchase approximately 58,000 net acres in the Marcellus Shale from a group of private operators and landowners in a stock and cash deal. The acreage is located primarily in Cameron, Clearfield, Elk and Jefferson counties in Pennsylvania. The total consideration for this deal is about $280 million. Of this, 90% ($252 million) will be paid through EQT shares and 10% ($28 million) will be paid in cash. The acquired properties also include a 200 mile gathering system and approximately 100 producing vertical wells. Following the completion of the deal, which is expected on or before Apr 30, EQT will have more than 500,000 net acres in this play. Most importantly, about 88% of the acquired acreage will be held in fee or by production ]]></description>
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		<title>(GAS) Nicor Beats Consensus Estimate &#8211; Earnings Surge</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/24/gas-nicor-beats-consensus-estimate-earnings-surge/28929</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:10:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gas distributor Nicor Inc. (GAS) reported better-than-expected fourth quarter results, reflecting improved operating income in the company’s gas distribution and other energy-related businesses on the back of higher rates and cost control. This was partially offset by lower operating income in its shipping business. Earnings per share came in at $1.21, 21 cents above the Zacks Consensus Estimate and 16 cents above the prior-year period. However, revenue was down more than 26% year-over-year to $768.1 million, as sales declined in the Gas Distribution and Shipping segments due to lower natural gas deliveries on the back of warmer weather. Gas Distribution The segment operating income for the most recent quarter was $51.3 million, a healthy increase from the $41.0 million achieved during the fourth quarter of 2008. The positive comparison can ]]></description>
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		<title>(OKE) ONEOK Incorporated Raises Dividend Payouts</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/21/oke-oneok-incorporated-raises-dividend-payouts/25671</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Board of Directors of ONEOK Inc. (OKE) has raised the quarterly dividend by 4.8% to 44 cents per share of common stock from 42 cents per share. The dividend is payable on February 12, 2010, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 29, 2010. This dividend increase is consistent with the company’s long-term dividend target payout of 60% to 70% of recurring earnings, as well as an expected increase in distribution from its master limited partner ONEOK Partners L.P. (OKS) as a result of the recent completion of more than $2 billion of capital investment in that segment. Separately, the Board of Directors of ONEOK Inc. increased the partnership&#8217;s quarterly cash distribution to $1.10 per unit from $1.09 per unit, resulting in an annualized cash ]]></description>
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		<title>(OKE) ONEOK Provides 2010 Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/20/oke-oneok-provides-2010-outlook/25405</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:44:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, ONEOK Inc. (OKE) and its limited partnership ONEOK Partners L.P. (OKS) updated their 2009 outlook and provided 2010 earnings guidance. ONEOK raised its 2009 earnings guidance in the range of $2.85 -$2.89 per share, on the high end of its previous guidance of $2.65 -$2.85. ONEOK Partners expects its 2009 earnings to be at the high end of its previous guidance of $3.40 -$3.60 per share. The partnership also revised its 2009 distributable cash flow (DCF) guidance to $556 -$560 million, above the high end of its previous guidance of $530 -$550 million. ONEOK Inc.’s 2010 Guidance For 2010, ONEOK Inc. expects its net income to be in the $300-$335 million range, driven by expectations of increased earnings at ONEOK Partners and the Distribution segment, offset partially by lower ]]></description>
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		<title>(EQT) EQT Corporation &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/15/eqt-eqt-corporation-bear-of-the-day/25062</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:34:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ahead of the fourth-quarter results, we are initiating coverage on EQT Corporation (EQT) with an Underperform recommendation and a target price of $39. The company continues to deliver consistent production growth on the back of its E&#38;P segment. It estimates a 20% hike in gas sales this year, supported by an attractive Appalachian resource potential and an extensive drilling program. Given our cautious outlook for natural gas prices in the near to medium term, we believe these positives may fail to materialize. Additionally, the company&#8217;s capital budget relies heavily on future cash flows, which is subject to a number of variables. Our target price is $39.00 per share. Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(EQT) EQT Corporation Analyst Initiates Coverage at Underperform</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/15/eqt-eqt-corporation-analyst-initiates-coverage-at-underperform/25108</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have recently initiated coverage on EQT Corporation (EQT) with an Underperform recommendation and a target price of $39. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, EQT is an integrated energy company with an emphasis on natural gas supply activities in the Appalachian area Incorporatedluding production and gathering, natural gas distribution and transmission, and energy efficiency solutions, primarily in the eastern and western coastal regions of the United States. The company has been seeing consistent production growth on the back of its E&#38;P segment. It estimates a 20% hike in gas sales during this year, supported by an attractive Appalachian resource potential and an extensive drilling program. EQT intends to use approximately two-thirds ($565 million) of this year’s capital expenditure for its well development program. But its funding is heavily dependent on future ]]></description>
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		<title>(GAS) Analysts Initiating Nicor at Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/30/gas-analysts-initiating-nicor-at-neutral/23914</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:52:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are initiating coverage on Nicor Inc. (GAS) with a Neutral recommendation and a target price of $45. Nicor’s core regulated gas distribution business, Nicor Gas, boasts of a large, stable, residential, and commercial customer base of more than 2 million with sustainable growth, low costs and rates, a diverse supply portfolio that includes significant gas storage assets, solid operations, and favorable competitive standing. The company also owns Tropical Shipping, a transporter of containerized freight serving the Bahamas and the Caribbean region that provides a profitable diversification to Nicor’s base business. Nicor’s strong financial position is a real asset in this highly uncertain period for the economy. The company has historically generated high returns on equity (a sign of efficient use of capital), while its AA credit ratings (the highest ]]></description>
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		<title>(SRE) Sempra Energy Surpasses Earnings Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/09/sre-sempra-energy-surpasses-earnings-estimates/20150</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:21:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sempra Energy (SRE) posted strong third quarter results of $1.27 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.19 by 8 cents. The company also beat the year-ago earnings per share (EPS) of $1.24 by 3 cents. This is commendable since Sempra Energy had witnessed a steep fall in its topline year-over-year. The upside in earnings came mainly from its commodities-trading joint venture with Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc. &#8212; RBS Sempra Commodities. Sempra Energy is an energy services holding company involved in the sale, distribution, storage and transportation of natural gas. The company operates through two segments &#8212; Sempra Utilities and Sempra Global. Sempra Utilities consists of two California regulated public utility companies, Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and San Diego Gas &#38; Electric (SDG&#38;E). Sempra Global consists ]]></description>
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		<title>(OKE) ONEOK Inc Beats Expectations &#8211; Ups Earnings Guidance</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/09/oke-oneok-inc-beats-expectations-ups-earnings-guidance/20052</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:24:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ONEOK Inc. (OKE) reported third-quarter profit of 45 cents per share, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 23 cents. However, this was lower than 55 cents per share earned a year ago. The better-than-expected results are attributed to strong performance across all segments. Net revenues in the quarter declined 44% to $2.4 billion. Operating income declined 9.6% year over year to $173.8 million, due to lower realized commodity prices and narrower natural gas liquids (NGL) product price differentials in the ONEOK Partners segment. The decline was offset by increased NGL volumes gathered, fractionated, transported and marketed, and increased natural gas volumes processed and sold in the ONEOK Partners segment; increased transportation margins in the Energy Services segment; and the implementation of new rate mechanisms in the Distribution segment. On segmental ]]></description>
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		<title>(PNY) Piedmont Natural Gas Agrees to Provide Natural Gas to Progress Energy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/27/pny-piedmont-natural-gas-agrees-to-provide-natural-gas-to-progress-energy/18810</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:35:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Energy services company Piedmont Natural Gas (PNY) has agreed to provide natural gas delivery service to Progress Energy’s (PGN) recently announced power generation facility to be built at Progress Energy Carolinas&#8217; Wayne County, N.C. To provide gas delivery service to the plant Piedmont plans to a construct 38-miles pipeline with compression facilities by Jul 2012. Piedmont&#8217;s investment is estimated to be $85 million, together with a long-term service agreement with Progress Energy Carolinas. Progress Energy Carolinas announced plans for the power plant on Aug 18. Progress plans to retire the three coal units operating at Lee when the gas-fueled units are operative in 2013. It expects increased electricity generation from the new plant along with reduced emissions rates of about 60% for carbon dioxide, 100% for mercury rates, 100% for ]]></description>
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		<title>(CLNE) The Pickens Plan: Where Are We One Year Later?</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/07/09/clne-the-pickens-plan-where-are-we-one-year-later/9675</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:07:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Fessler, Advisory Panelist Earlier this week, T. Boone Pickens, the 81-year-old Chairman of BP Capital, appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss the progress of the “Picken’s Plan.” Readers might remember it was during the heat of the Presidential campaign last summer, on July 8, that Pickens began his own campaign to wean the nation off of foreign oil. Spending his own money, he bought time on the major networks and mobilized an “army” of believers in order to get the word out about the dangers of continued dependence on foreign oil. Essentially, the Pickens Plan seeks to reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign oil with a combination of wind-generated power and natural gas powered vehicles. In the process, the need for foreign oil is drastically reduced or ]]></description>
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		<title>(EPB) El Paso Pipeline Partners L.P. &#8211; Value &#8211; Zacks Rank Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/03/24/epb-el-paso-pipeline-partners-lp-value-zacks-rank-buy/4623</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:32:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[El Paso Pipeline Partners L.P. (EPB), a limited partnership that operates natural gas transportation pipelines and storage, reported fourth quarter results on Feb 26 that surprised on analysts&#8217; estimates by 8.82%. Net income rose 126.8% to $43.1 million, or 37 cents per common unit, from $19 million, or 13 cents, in the fourth quarter of 2007. Analysts expected 34 cents. Net income growth was mainly due to increased earnings from equity investments following the acquisition of additional interests in Colorado Interstate Gas (CIG) and Southern Natural Gas (SNG) and the completion of pipeline expansion projects. El Paso Provides 2009 Outlook The partnership provided its first guidance for 2009. It expects to increase distributable cash flow by 20% to $180 million compared to 2008. Distribution Increased The partnership raised the cash ]]></description>
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		<title>(TRP) TransCanada  Corporation: Stock of the  Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/03/19/trp-transcanada-corporation-stock-of-the-day/4480</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:36:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Fessler, Advisory Panelist, Investment U Time to “Go Underground” for Great Returns Last week, a few investors started to dip their stubbed toes back into the market. There’s no question we might still see a few more large drops to the downside, but those who are waiting for the “very last correction” will likely miss a significant portion of the next bull-run. Of course, you might think one of the last places for toe dipping would be the oil and gas industry. A recent OPEC announcement that no additional production cuts were planned for March should serve to keep oil prices low… for now. That’s not good news for drillers, producers and anyone else in the oil industry supply chain. Many deep-water projects need oil prices of $60-70 ]]></description>
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		<title>(LG) The Laclede Group, Inc. &#8211; Value &#8211; Zacks Rank Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/03/19/lg-the-laclede-group-inc-value-zacks-rank-buy/4524</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:33:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Laclede Group Inc. (LG), the Missouri-based utility provider, saw first quarter 2009 earnings spike on higher sales volumes from its natural gas commodity service segment. The company has surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 37.40%. LG is trading at 14.7x forward earnings. Company Description The Laclede Group is a public utility holding company which operates two main subsidiaries: Laclede Gas Company and Laclede Energy Resources, Inc. Laclede Gas Company distributes natural gas to 632,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in St. Louis and other counties in eastern Missouri. Laclede Energy Resources (LER) is a natural gas commodity service provider in St. Louis. First Quarter 2009 EPS Jumped 46.4% On Jan 29, The Laclede Group reported first quarter earnings that easily beat ]]></description>
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		<title>(NJR) New Jersey Resources Corporation &#8211; Value &#8211; Zacks Rank Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/03/06/njr-new-jersey-resources-corporation-value-zacks-rank-buy/4035</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:29:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Jersey Resources Corporation (NJR), the utility company, recently raised 2009 guidance. The company is also making a statement about its financial health as it actually increased its dividend by 10.7% for 2009. NJR is trading at 12.8x forward earnings. Company Description New Jersey Resources provides natural gas and energy services to customers in New Jersey and other states from the Gulf Coast to New England, as well as Canada. The company delivers natural gas through 6,500 miles of main to 500,000 customers. New Jersey Resources has three business segments: New Jersey Natural Gas, NJR Home Services and NJR Energy Services. New Jersey Natural Gas provides gas to about 500,000 New Jersey customers. NJR Home Services services home-appliances through sales and installations. Technicians install an service natural gas furnaces, hot ]]></description>
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		<title>(EPB) El Paso Pipeline Partners L.P &#8211; distribution increase continues our history of raising full quarter distributions</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/02/11/epb-el-paso-pipeline-partners-lp-distribution-increase-continues-our-history-of-raising-full-quarter-distributions/2661</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:23:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[El Paso Pipeline Partners L.P. (EPB), which operates natural gas pipelines Incorporatedreased its cash distribution to unitholders by 6.7% in January as business remained solid. EPB&#8217;s dividend currently yields 7.20%. The company is trading at 12.5x forward earnings. Company Description El Paso Pipeline Partners is a limited partnership that operates natural gas transportation pipelines and storage. The partnership owns Wyoming Interstate Company, an interstate pipeline transportation business located mainly in Wyoming and Colorado. It also owns a 40% general partner interest in Colorado Interstate Gas Company (CIG) located in the Rocky Mountains and a 25% interest in Southern Natural Gas Company (SNC), an interstate natural gas company in the southeastern states. In total, these businesses consist of about 12,300 miles of pipeline and storage facilities. The partnership was formed by ]]></description>
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		<title>(EPB) &#8211; El Paso Pipeline Partners &#8211; In spite of all the economic turmoil and lower energy prices, analyst estimates are up</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/10/25/epb-el-paso-pipeline-partners-in-spite-of-all-the-economic-turmoil-and-lower-energy-prices-analyst-estimates-are-up-3/1081</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:43:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[El Paso Pipeline Partners, LP (EPB) share price recently rebounded after dipping lower with crude and natural gas prices. In the meantime, analyst estimates have continued to advance, creating a unique value opportunity for momentum investors.Company Description El Paso Pipeline Partners owns and operates natural gas pipelines and storage facilities in the US. The company has a market cap of $1.41 billion and is based in Houston, Texas. Second-Quarter Results El Paso reported strong second-quarter results on Aug 6 that demonstrate the company&#8217;s growing profile. Revenue increased to $34.6 million, up from $26.9 million last year. Net income totaled $23 million, a 21% jump from last year. This produced earnings of 29 cents per share, outpacing analyst estimates by 4 cents. Strong Earnings Trend It was the second time in ]]></description>
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		<title>(EPB) &#8211; El Paso Pipeline Partners &#8211; In spite of all the economic turmoil and lower energy prices, analyst estimates are up</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/10/24/epb-el-paso-pipeline-partners-in-spite-of-all-the-economic-turmoil-and-lower-energy-prices-analyst-estimates-are-up-2/1051</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:44:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[El Paso Pipeline Partners, LP (EPB) share price recently rebounded after dipping lower with crude and natural gas prices. In the meantime, analyst estimates have continued to advance, creating a unique value opportunity for momentum investors.Company Description El Paso Pipeline Partners owns and operates natural gas pipelines and storage facilities in the US. The company has a market cap of $1.41 billion and is based in Houston, Texas. Second-Quarter Results El Paso reported strong second-quarter results on Aug 6 that demonstrate the company&#8217;s growing profile. Revenue increased to $34.6 million, up from $26.9 million last year. Net income totaled $23 million, a 21% jump from last year. This produced earnings of 29 cents per share, outpacing analyst estimates by 4 cents. Strong Earnings Trend It was the second time in ]]></description>
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		<title>(EPB) &#8211; El Paso Pipeline Partners &#8211; In spite of all the economic turmoil and lower energy prices, analyst estimates are up</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/10/22/epb-el-paso-pipeline-partners-in-spite-of-all-the-economic-turmoil-and-lower-energy-prices-analyst-estimates-are-up/1011</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[El Paso Pipeline Partners, LP (EPB) share price recently rebounded after dipping lower with crude and natural gas prices. In the meantime, analyst estimates have continued to advance, creating a unique value opportunity for momentum investors.Company Description El Paso Pipeline Partners owns and operates natural gas pipelines and storage facilities in the US. The company has a market cap of $1.41 billion and is based in Houston, Texas. Second-Quarter Results El Paso reported strong second-quarter results on Aug 6 that demonstrate the company&#8217;s growing profile. Revenue increased to $34.6 million, up from $26.9 million last year. Net income totaled $23 million, a 21% jump from last year. This produced earnings of 29 cents per share, outpacing analyst estimates by 4 cents. Strong Earnings Trend It was the second time in ]]></description>
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		<title>(LG) &#8211; Laclede Group &#8211; fourth time in the last four quarters that the company has surprised and beaten estimates by 87% on average</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/10/17/lg-laclede-group-fourth-time-in-the-last-four-quarters-that-the-company-has-surprised-and-beaten-estimates-by-87-on-average-4/978</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:40:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Laclede Group, Inc. (LG) just posted a new 52-week and all-time high, as the company continues to benefit from higher energy prices. Analyst estimates have continued to rise over the last several months.Company Description The Laclede Group, Inc. is a utility holding company that engages in the retail distribution and sale of natural gas in Eastern Missouri. The company was founded in 1857, has a market cap of $1.09 billion and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Second Quarter Results Laclede Group&#8217;s share price has been rallying for most of 2008, having received a boost from the company&#8217;s solid second-quarter results, reported on Aug 1. Net income totaled $9.3 million, producing earnings of 42 cents per share, far ahead of analyst estimates of 16 cents per share. Consistent Results It ]]></description>
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		<title>(LG) &#8211; Laclede Group &#8211; fourth time in the last four quarters that the company has surprised and beaten estimates by 87% on average</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:03:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Laclede Group, Inc. (LG) just posted a new 52-week and all-time high, as the company continues to benefit from higher energy prices. Analyst estimates have continued to rise over the last several months.Company Description The Laclede Group, Inc. is a utility holding company that engages in the retail distribution and sale of natural gas in Eastern Missouri. The company was founded in 1857, has a market cap of $1.09 billion and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Second Quarter Results Laclede Group&#8217;s share price has been rallying for most of 2008, having received a boost from the company&#8217;s solid second-quarter results, reported on Aug 1. Net income totaled $9.3 million, producing earnings of 42 cents per share, far ahead of analyst estimates of 16 cents per share. Consistent Results It ]]></description>
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		<title>(LG) &#8211; Laclede Group &#8211; fourth time in the last four quarters that the company has surprised and beaten estimates by 87% on average</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:20:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Laclede Group, Inc. (LG) just posted a new 52-week and all-time high, as the company continues to benefit from higher energy prices. Analyst estimates have continued to rise over the last several months.Company Description The Laclede Group, Inc. is a utility holding company that engages in the retail distribution and sale of natural gas in Eastern Missouri. The company was founded in 1857, has a market cap of $1.09 billion and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Second Quarter Results Laclede Group&#8217;s share price has been rallying for most of 2008, having received a boost from the company&#8217;s solid second-quarter results, reported on Aug 1. Net income totaled $9.3 million, producing earnings of 42 cents per share, far ahead of analyst estimates of 16 cents per share. Consistent Results It ]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[Laclede Group, Inc. (LG) just posted a new 52-week and all-time high, as the company continues to benefit from higher energy prices. Analyst estimates have continued to rise over the last several months.Company Description The Laclede Group, Inc. is a utility holding company that engages in the retail distribution and sale of natural gas in Eastern Missouri. The company was founded in 1857, has a market cap of $1.09 billion and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Second Quarter Results Laclede Group&#8217;s share price has been rallying for most of 2008, having received a boost from the company&#8217;s solid second-quarter results, reported on Aug 1. Net income totaled $9.3 million, producing earnings of 42 cents per share, far ahead of analyst estimates of 16 cents per share. Consistent Results It ]]></description>
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