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		<title>(SM) SM Energy Beats Earnings on Record Output</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/05/16/sm-sm-energy-beats-earnings-on-record-output/135136</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 20:04:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chesapeake Energy Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Independent oil and gas company SM Energy Company’s (SM) first-quarter 2013 adjusted earnings of 82 cents per share comfortably beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 51 cents and also increased 70.8% from the year-ago earnings of 48 cents on record production. Total revenue was $484.2 million in the quarter, showing an improvement of 28.3% from $377.4 million in the prior-year quarter. The revenue also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $452.0 million. Operational Performance The company’s first-quarter production came in at 115.0 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBoe/d), which is at the upper end of its forecasted 110–116 MBoe/d. It also showed an improvement of 23.9% from the year-ago level of 92.8 MBoe/d. The outperformance was mainly attributable to the leasehold expansion in New ventures along with acreage ]]></description>
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		<title>(DNR) Denbury Resources Beats Earnings Forecasts &#8211; Falls Year Over Year</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/05/15/dnr-denbury-resources-beats-earnings-forecasts-falls-year-over-year/135183</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 22:31:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Denbury Resources Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Interoil Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Denbury Resources Inc.’s (DNR) first-quarter 2013 adjusted earnings of 33 cents per share (excluding one-time items) beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 29 cents. However, the quarterly results were 19.5% below the year-earlier adjusted earnings of 41 cents. First quarter total revenue of $583.1 million decreased 9.6% year over year but surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $521.0 million. Operational Performance During the reported quarter, continuing production averaged 63,823 barrels of oil equivalent per day (Boe/d) versus 54,485 Boe/d in the prior-year quarter. Oil production averaged 59,577 barrels per day (down nearly 10.9% from the year-ago level), representing 93.3% of the total volume. Natural gas production averaged 25,477 thousand cubic feet (down 9.2%), on a daily basis. The company’s production from tertiary operations averaged 39,057 barrels per day, which represents ]]></description>
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		<title>(TLM) Talisman Energy Reports Loss &#8211; Revenues Lag Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/05/15/tlm-talisman-energy-reports-loss-revenues-lag-estimates/135335</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 22:28:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Canadian energy explorer, Talisman Energy Inc. (TLM) reported weak first-quarter 2013 results due to lower oil and liquids price realizations. The company announced loss per share from continuing operations (excluding non-operating items) of 6 cents against the Zacks Consensus Estimate for a profit of 4 cents. In the year-ago quarter, Talisman had earned 16 cents per share. Quarterly total revenue of $1,123.0 million deceased 45.4% from $2,056.0 million in the first quarter of 2012. The revenue also missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,453.0 million due to decreased production. Volume Analysis The quarter’s total production of 372 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBOE/d) was down 19.5% from the year-ago level, mainly due to the sale of a 49% equity interest in UK North Sea business and a decrease ]]></description>
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		<title>(PXD) Pioneer Natural Resources Earnings Drop Year Over Year &#8211; Tops Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/05/15/pxd-pioneer-natural-resources-earnings-drop-year-over-year-tops-estimates/135336</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 22:28:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD) reported first quarter 2013 adjusted earnings of $1.02 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 97 cents. The quarterly earnings plunged from the year-earlier adjusted income of $1.23 per share. The decline was mainly due to lower price realization. Revenues and other income in the quarter increased 6% year over year to $831.6 million from $784.5 million in the prior-year quarter, and comfortably surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $821.0 million. Production Total production in the reported quarter averaged approximately 170.9 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBOE/d), up 16.5% year over year. The growth was attributable to robust yield in core growth assets – Spraberry field, Wolfcamp shale and Eagle Ford Shale. Oil production averaged 73.9 thousand barrels per day (MBbl/d), showing ]]></description>
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		<title>(GDP) Chemical Industry Stock Outlook &#8211; May 2013 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/05/05/gdp-chemical-industry-stock-outlook-may-2013-industry-outlook/135476</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 23:14:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Agrium Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Celanese Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eastman Chemical Company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Goodrich Petroleum Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A tough economic backdrop in Europe, uncertainties surrounding the U.S. fiscal cliff, manufacturing slowdown, sluggish activity in China and weakness across some key end-markets weighed on the companies in the chemical space in 2012. The combined effect of these issues led to depressed demand for chemical products. While the situation is not expected to change radically in the current quarter given the continued Eurozone problems, the industry is expected to fare relatively better this year, aided by the gradual healing in the U.S. economy and hopes of a rebound in Chinese demand. The industry is expected to benefit from strength across emerging markets and a rise in shale gas production in the U.S. The fledgling recovery in the housing market also augurs well for the chemical industry in the second ]]></description>
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		<title>(SU) Suncor Energy to Divest Assets</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/04/27/su-suncor-energy-to-divest-assets/133921</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cheniere Energy Inc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Canada’s biggest energy firm and the largest oil sands outfit, Suncor Energy Inc. (SU) entered into an agreement to divest its conventional natural gas and crude oil business in Western Canada. The assets will be sold to a newly formed partnership between U.K.-based Centrica plc and Qatar Petroleum International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qatar Petroleum. Per the deal, Suncor Energy will receive C$1 billion (US$1 billion) in cash in exchange of assets located across several regions in Alberta, northeast British Columbia and southern Saskatchewan. The transaction is likely to close in the third quarter of this year. Suncor Energy expects production of 42,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day from this business in 2013. The deal is subject to regulatory approval under the Investment Canada Act and Competition Act. ]]></description>
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		<title>(CHK) Chesapeake Energy Disposes Texas Assets</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/04/27/chk-chesapeake-energy-disposes-texas-assets/133838</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:10:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Exxon Mobil Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gastar Exploration Limited]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Natural gas provider, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) has disposed 57,275 net acres and 11 producing wells in the Woodbine/Eagle Ford play in East Tex., to privately owned Energy &#38; Exploration Partners, Inc. The buyer is an independent exploration and production company based in Fort Worth, Tex. The Woodbine/Eagle Ford region in East Texas is a prolific unconventional resource play containing a number of prospective targets. These include the Woodbine sandstone, Eagle Ford shale and Lower Cretaceous formations of the Buda, Georgetown, Edwards and Glen Rose. The sale of these assets is in line with Chesapeake’s strategy to reduce its long-term debt by monetizing its assets and cutting lease-hold spending. At the end of fourth quarter 2012, the debt balance stood at $12.2 billion, representing a debt-to-capitalization ratio of 40.5%. Earlier ]]></description>
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		<title>(FST) Forest Oil &#8211; Schlumberger Limited Shale Deal</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/04/26/fst-forest-oil-schlumberger-limited-shale-deal/133802</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:53:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Forest Oil Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Forest Oil Corporation (FST) signed a definitive deal with Schlumberger Limited (SLB) to develop Forest Oil’s Eagle Ford Shale land in Gonzales County, TX. The agreement stipulates that for Schlumberger to acquire a 50% stake in Forest Oil&#8217;s Eagle Ford Shale acreage position, it would have to shell out $90 million drilling carry in the form of future drilling and completion services and related development capital. Following the completion of the phased contribution of the drilling carry, Forest Oil and Schlumberger would participate in future drilling on a 50/50 basis. Per the agreement, Schlumberger would acquire stake in wells spud on or subsequent to Nov 28, 2012, none of which had been placed on production prior to Apr 1, 2013. However, Forest Oil would retain all its interests in wells ]]></description>
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		<title>(PXP) Plains Exploration &amp; Production Upgraded to Outperform</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/04/21/pxp-plains-exploration-production-upgraded-to-outperform/133447</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:22:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Apr 12, 2013, we upgraded our recommendation on Plains Exploration &#38; Production (PXP) to Outperform from Neutral. The company currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Why the Upgrade? There are several growth factors, including the company’s strong liquidity position, asset rebalancing strategy, and liquid-rich profile, which encouraged us to improve our recommendation on the stock. As of Dec 31, 2012, Plains Exploration &#38; Production’s cash balance was $180.6 million and cash from operating activities was $1.3 billion in 2012. On Dec 31, 2012, the company’s outstanding borrowings and letters of credit outstanding under the revolving credit facility were $1.6 billion and $2.2 million, respectively. The strong financial condition enables Plains Exploration &#38; Production to spend $2.1 billion under its 2013 capital spending program excluding acquisitions. At present, the ]]></description>
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		<title>(SGY) Stone Energy Moves Ahead in Cardona</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/04/18/sgy-stone-energy-moves-ahead-in-cardona/132900</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:41:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Continental Resources Inc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Louisiana-based independent oil and gas explorer, Stone Energy Corporation (SGY) announced that it has contracted a dynamically positioned deepwater drilling rig from Ensco plc’s (ESV) ENSCO 8500 series. The rig would be used for Stone Energy&#8217;s Cardona oil development program at Mississippi Canyon 29. The newly contracted rig would allow Stone Energy to further develop the reserves around the Pompano platform. Drilling on the first Cardona well is expected to commence during the second half of 2013 followed by the drilling of the Cardona South well. Stone Energy plans to tie back both wells to its wholly owned Pompano platform with production projected for late 2014.  Stone is the operator of the Cardona wells with a 65% working interest. Based on its track record of sustaining volume growth, Stone Energy ]]></description>
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		<title>(EAC) Erickson Air-Crane Seals Twin Deals</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/04/11/eac-erickson-air-crane-seals-twin-deals/131943</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:32:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Erickson Air-Crane Inc. (EAC) has received two contracts, one each from Helifor Canada and Western Forest Products Inc. The values of these contracts are in the range of $18-$23 million. Besides providing the S-64E model helicopter, the company will offer pilots, full-field maintenance support crew, parts and components to both the parties under the contract. The Erickson S-64E Aircrane is a flexible and a powerful, commercial heavy-lift helicopter. It has the capacity to lift up to 20,000 pounds of weight at a time along with pilots, the entire field maintenance support crew and parts. The S-64E Aircrane also has a rear load-facing cockpit with complete aircraft control for precision lift and load placement capabilities. Per the agreement with Helifor Canada, Erickson Air-Crane will offer logging services and build a transmission ]]></description>
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		<title>(OXY) Occidental Petroleum Increases Dividend</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/02/16/oxy-occidental-petroleum-increases-dividend/128430</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The board of directors of Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) has approved an increase in its quarterly dividend by 18.5% to 64 cents per share from its earlier payment of 54 cents. As a result of this revision, the company’s annualized dividend will be $2.56 per share. This dividend is payable on Apr 15, 2013 to shareholders of record as of Mar 8, 2013. The new annual dividend yield will be 2.94%. This is higher than the other players in the oil and gas sector, including Hess Corporation (HES), Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) and Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) with yields of 0.59%, 1.92% and 2.07%, respectively. Occidental Petroleum’s dividend-payment history affirms its commitment to maximize shareholder wealth. Previously, the company had increased its dividend in Feb 2012. Quarterly dividend payout climbed ]]></description>
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		<title>(APC) Anadarko Petroleum: Will it Miss?</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/02/15/apc-anadarko-petroleum-will-it-miss/127774</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2013 05:28:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC) will release its fourth quarter 2012 financial results after market close on Feb 4, 2013. In the prior quarter, the oil and gas company reported an earnings surprise of 10.53%. Anadarko Petroleum currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Let’s see how things are shaping up at Anadarko Petroleum prior to this announcement. Factors to Consider This Quarter In Dec 2012, Anadarko signed a Heads of Agreement with Eni Spa (E) to develop offshore natural gas resources in Mozambique. The agreement is in sync with Anadarko’s strategy to develop worldwide natural gas resources. However, the depressed natural gas price environment in North America is likely to have a negative impact on the performance of Anadarko. Earnings Whispers Our proven model does not conclusively show that Anadarko ]]></description>
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		<title>(NBL) Noble Energy Reports Earnings Febuary 7 &#8211; Will It Miss?</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/02/05/nbl-noble-energy-reports-earnings-febuary-7-will-it-miss/127828</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:23:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Noble Energy Inc. (NBL) is scheduled to release its fourth quarter 2012 financial results before the market bell on Feb 7, 2013. In the last reported quarter, the exploration and production company posted a negative earnings surprise of 10.58%. Let’s see how things are shaping up at Noble Energy prior to this announcement. Factors to Consider This Quarter Noble Energy is expected to ride high on the back of rising production volume from its Marcellus, Wattenburg and Denver/Julesburg (DJ) Basin plays. Outside the US, the company’s Noa and Pinnacle blocks in offshore Israel came into operation in the third quarter which will add to sales, going forward. However, the impact of Hurricane Sandy led to disruption in the company’s deepwater Gulf of Mexico operations which could somewhat offset sales. Also, ]]></description>
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		<title>(SNP) China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/24/snp-china-petroleum-and-chemical-corporation-bear-of-the-day/127168</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:57:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The perceived health of the Chinese economy has improved greatly in recent months, as many investors are once again bullish on the huge emerging market. Not every stock in the country looks to be able to continue to ride this wave of optimism though, as some bearish clouds are starting to appear for China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (SNP) in particular. SNP is one of the largest oil and gas firms in China and the world, with reserves of nearly 2.9 billion barrels of crude oil and 6.7 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. The firm also has an increasingly large overseas operation, in both developed markets as well as in the Near East. Yet despite these recent acquisitions and large reserves, the earnings picture isn&#8217;t exactly great for the ]]></description>
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		<title>(CEO) Roche Makes Moves in Top Leadership</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/23/ceo-roche-makes-moves-in-top-leadership/126677</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:53:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Switzerland-based Roche (RHHBY) recently announced a few changes in its Corporate Executive Committee. John C. Reed will now head the Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED) division at Roche as the current ad interim head at pRED, Mike Burgess, will quit Roche. Reed will also become a member of the expanded Corporate Executive Committee. He will take over Burgess&#8217;s position on April 2, 2013 in Basel and report to Severin Schwan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Roche Group. Reed is a world renowned scientist with a focus on cancer, neuroprotection, autoimmunity, and other diseases. He has led the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute in La Jolla, California. Inventing more than 100 patents, Reed is a veteran in the pharma industry. He has been a member of multiple scientific journal editorial ]]></description>
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		<title>(SGY) Stone Energy &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/18/sgy-stone-energy-bear-of-the-day/126684</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:35:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are downgrading our recommendation on Stone Energy Corp (SGY) to Underperform from Neutral. The company missed our expectation in the third quarter of 2012 and its quarterly earnings also plunged 54.7% from the year-earlier profit level, mainly due to lower price realization and higher operating expenses. The spiraling lease operating expenses added to Stone Energy&#8217;s woes due to high seasonal maintenance costs and the effects of Hurricane Isaac. Again, its results are heavily dependent on growth visibility at its onshore properties as well as the outcome of various deepwater exploration prospects. Given these headwinds, we expect the shares of Stone Energy to be under pressure in the near future. Our $19 price objective reflects a 2013 P/E multiple of 9.2x. STONE ENERGY CP (SGY): Free Stock Analysis Report Zacks ]]></description>
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		<title>(CEO) CNOOC Close to Resuming Penglai Operation</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/16/ceo-cnooc-close-to-resuming-penglai-operation/126273</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:42:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[China’s CNOOC Ltd. (CEO) is close to resuming production at its largest offshore oilfield, Penglai 19-3. The country’s biggest offshore oil and gas producer by capacity gets the Chinese government&#8217;s top economic planning agency’s approval for the revised development plan for the aforesaid oil field in Block 11/05, as per China&#8217;s National Energy Administration (NEA) report. The National Development and Reform Commission of China has given the company consent for the revised second phase of the overall development plan for the oilfield in northern Bohai Bay following the oil spill incident that forced the plant to shut down in Sep 2011. Penglai 19-3 oilfield is operated by a Chinese affiliate of the U.S. oil major ConocoPhillips (COP) with a 49% stake. The field was jointly developed by CNOOC, which holds ]]></description>
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		<title>(CHK) Chesapeake Energy Stays Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/10/chk-chesapeake-energy-stays-neutral/125436</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:24:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We maintain our long-term Neutral recommendation on the second largest natural gas producer in the U.S. ? Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK). The company’s better-than-expected third quarter results with higher production and its keenness on deploying more funds toward liquids remain partially tempered by the weak ongoing natural gas price scenario. The Oklahoma-based natural gas giant reported better-than-expected third quarter earnings on 24.4% year-over-year growth in production. Chesapeake also slightly upped its full-year 2012 production guidance encouraged by higher-than-expected liquids volumes but left the 2013 production guidance unchanged. Given the downtrend in natural gas prices, the company intends to allocate the majority of its capital to drill liquids-rich plays in the near future. The spending will be primarily targeted toward Eagle Ford Shale, Utica Shale, Mississippi Lime, Granite Wash, Cleveland, Tonkawa, ]]></description>
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		<title>(APA) Apache Analyst Maintains Hold on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/07/apa-apache-analyst-maintains-hold-on-shares/125440</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:13:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have maintained our Neutral recommendation on U.S. energy firm Apache Corporation (APA). Founded in 1954, Houston, Texas-based Apache is one of the world&#8217;s leading independent energy companies engaged in the exploration, development and production of natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids. Approximately 68% of the company’s proved reserves and 55% of its production comes from North America, where its operations are focused in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM), the Gulf Coast, East Texas, the Permian basin, the Anadarko basin and the Western Sedimentary basin of Canada. Internationally, Apache has core operations in onshore Egypt, offshore U.K. North Sea, onshore Argentina and offshore Western Australia. Additionally, Apache holds exploration interests on the Chilean side of the island of Tierra del Fuego. We like Apache’s large geographically diverse reserve ]]></description>
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		<title>(CEO) CNOOC Limited Oil Project Duo Comes Online</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/02/ceo-cnooc-limited-oil-project-duo-comes-online/125219</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:28:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chinese energy giant CNOOC Limited’s (CEO) oilfield projects — the Panyu 4-2/5-1 oilfield adjustment project and the Panyu 4-2/5-1 oilfield project — have commenced production. The oilfields are located in the Pearl River Mouth Basin of South China Sea. Situated in an average water depth of about 100 meters, the Panyu 4-2/5-1 adjustment project was planned to help the existing facilities in expanding the oil field. The company expects the project, in which it holds 75.5% operational interest, to reach peak production in 2014. CNOOC’s associate partner in the Panyu 4-2/5-1 project is Burlington Resources China with a 24.5% share. The other oilfield — Liuhua 4-1 — remains fully operated by the company and acts as the operator. In an average water depth of about 268 meters, the Liuhua 4-1 ]]></description>
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		<title>(EOG) EOG Resources to Sell Kitimat Stake</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/01/eog-eog-resources-to-sell-kitimat-stake/125006</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:15:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Texas-based EOG Resources Inc.’s (EOG) Canadian subsidiary – EOG Resources Canada Inc. – has signed a purchase and sale agreement with the Canadian counterpart of Chevron Corporation (CVX). Per the agreement, EOG will divest its stake in the Kitimat LNG facility to Chevron. The transaction is anticipated to close by the end of the first quarter of 2013, subject to the consent of Canadian regulatory authorities. The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed by either of the parties. The assets that are up for sale include EOG Canada&#8217;s 30% stake in the planned natural gas liquefaction and export facility on British Columbia&#8217;s west coast and the associated Pacific Trail Pipelines project, in addition to undeveloped net acreage of about 28,500 in the Horn River Basin. EOG’s decision ]]></description>
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		<title>(APC) Natural Gas Supplies Down by 82 Bcf</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/12/26/apc-natural-gas-supplies-down-by-82-bcf/124503</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:01:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected decrease in natural gas supplies. However, the storage withdrawal – the fourth for the winter heating season – was lower than both last year and the five-year average, thereby indicating continued bearishness. About the Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report – brought out by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) every Thursday since 2002 – includes updates on natural gas market prices, the latest storage level estimates, recent weather data and other market activities or events. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of natural gas. It is an indicator of current gas prices and volatility that affect businesses of natural gas-weighted companies ]]></description>
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		<title>(GDP) Chemical Industry Stock Outlook &#8211; Dec 2012 &#8211; Zacks Analyst Interviews</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/12/24/gdp-chemical-industry-stock-outlook-dec-2012-zacks-analyst-interviews/124307</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The September quarter essentially mirrored the conditions witnessed in the first two quarters of the year. A feeble economic recovery in the U.S. and persistent recessionary conditions in Europe continue to lead to depleted demand for chemical products. Growth continues to struggle due to weaknesses across some key end-markets, including electronics. Companies in the chemicals space saw their profits sag in the September quarter, largely due to the fragile economic conditions in Europe and weak pricing. Activity across the emerging Asian economies remained subdued in the quarter given the slowdown in exports due to weak western demand. The U.S. economy, on the other hand, is treading on thin ice given the concerns regarding the looming “fiscal cliff.” While the scenario is not expected to change in the December quarter, the ]]></description>
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		<title>(APC) Gas Stocks Dip Below Year-Ago Level</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/12/10/apc-gas-stocks-dip-below-year-ago-level/123301</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:20:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected decrease in natural gas supplies on account of slightly lower production. The storage withdrawal – the third for the winter heating season – has also pushed down natural gas stocks below the year-ago level for the first time since the week ended November 4, 2011. About the Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report – brought out by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) every Thursday since 2002 – includes updates on natural gas market prices, the latest storage level estimates, recent weather data and other market activities or events. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of natural gas. It is an indicator ]]></description>
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		<title>(APC) Natural Gas Storage Scales New Peak</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/11/29/apc-natural-gas-storage-scales-new-peak/120130</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:15:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a smaller-than-expected increase in natural gas supplies, reflecting the commodity’s brisk use for space heating by residential/commercial consumers and lower imports from Canada. Despite the relatively soft (and below estimate) supply build, the latest injection has added to already bloated inventories. Gas stocks – currently some 7% above the five-year average levels – are at their record highs, reflecting low demand amid robust onshore output. While natural gas inventories are no doubt still at elevated levels, the most recent injection – significantly lower than the average for this time – has cut the surplus relative to the last year and the five-year average. About the Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report – brought out by the Energy ]]></description>
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		<title>(APC) U.S. Natural Gas Stockpiles Shrink</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/11/27/apc-u-s-natural-gas-stockpiles-shrink/121896</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:37:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected decrease in natural gas supplies on account of the advent of cold weather that prompted  the commodity’s brisk use for space heating by residential/commercial consumers. The storage withdrawal – the second for the winter heating season – has also cut the surplus relative to the last year and the five-year average. About the Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report – brought out by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) every Thursday since 2002 – includes updates on natural gas market prices, the latest storage level estimates, recent weather data and other market activities or events. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of ]]></description>
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		<title>(GDP) A Resurgent America</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/11/15/gdp-a-resurgent-america/120182</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:40:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Exports have been an American success story lately. This is corroborated by the U.S. trade deficit falling from 6% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2006 to the neighborhood of 4% lately. A weaker dollar, in conjunction with stagnant wages at home, has improved American competitiveness vis a vis China where pay scales have moved up. More recently, in September 2012, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis revealed that American exports stood at $187 billion and imports at $228.5 billion, yielding a monthly trade deficit of $41.5 billion, down from $43.8 billion in August. Stronger exports led to the narrowest trade deficit in a while. Both merchandise and service exports have been on the upswing. Not only have exports boomed but the basket of exports ]]></description>
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		<title>(DVN) Devon Energy Closes Joint Venture Pact with Sumitomo</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/09/dvn-devon-energy-closes-joint-venture-pact-with-sumitomo/114564</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 03:53:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Devon Energy Corporation (DVN) has completed its proposed joint venture agreement, worth $1.4 billion, with Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation. Per the contract, Sumitomo will invest $410 million in cash upon closing of the agreement and an added $980 million will be invested as a drilling carry. In exchange, Sumitomo will enjoy 30% of Devon’s interest in 650,000 net acres in the Cline Shale and the Midland-Wolfcamp Shale. Last August, Devon had declared its intension to enter into a joint venture with Sumitomo. The drilling carry investment will fulfill 70% of Devon’s capital requirements related to total drilling and completion expenses. Overall, Sumitomo will be paying 79% of the entire drilling and completion costs during the carry period. Both companies expect to drill approximately 40 gross wells in 2012. Based on the ]]></description>
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		<title>(CEO) CNOOC&#8217;s Arm Completes Exxon Deal</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/09/ceo-cnoocs-arm-completes-exxon-deal/114386</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 03:36:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Argentine oil and gas company Bridas Corp. – jointly owned by China’s CNOOC Ltd. (CEO) and Argentina&#8217;s Bulgheroni family – completed the acquisition of ExxonMobil Corporation’s (XOM) Campana refinery in Argentina and filling stations in South America. The purchase comprises a 90,000 barrels-per-day oil refinery as well as over 500 gas stations in Argentina and 220 gas stations in Paraguay and Uruguay. The financial value of the deal, announced in March 2011, has not been disclosed. However, sources in the oil and gas industry have estimated the transaction to be worth in the range of $800 million to $850 million. The addition of these assets to Bridas’ portfolio will help it emerge as a fully integrated oil and gas producer. Bridas subsidiary – Axion Energy, formerly known as Esso Company ]]></description>
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		<title>(SWN) Southwestern Energy Analyst Stays Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/09/20/swn-southwestern-energy-analyst-stays-neutral-on-shares/113118</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We maintain our Neutral recommendation on Southwestern Energy Company (SWN) ? an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development and production of natural gas and crude oil in the United States. Southwestern Energy’s vast acreage in the Marcellus Shale as well as in the Fayetteville Shale plays, encouraging drilling results as well as its focus on return on investment were partly offset by the depressed natural gas price environment. The company is one of the largest producers of natural gas in the U.S. with core Fayetteville Shale properties spreading over 889,000 net acres. About 131 operated Fayetteville wells were put on production during the second quarter, driving record net production of 121.0 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), up 13% from the year-ago level and 4.5% sequentially. Notably, the ]]></description>
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		<title>(APA) Apache to Sell Stake in Kitimat LNG</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/09/13/apa-apache-to-sell-stake-in-kitimat-lng/112372</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:58:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, U.S. energy firm Apache Corporation (APA) announced its decision to divest 20% stake in Kitimat liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project. This $15 billion venture is led by Apache (with 40% share) in partnership with Encana Corp. (ECA) and EOG Resources Inc. (EOG) (with 30% stake each). Among the various gas-liquefaction projects announced so far, the Kitimat LNG facility is considered to be the most sophisticated, while the remaining are still in their initial development phases. This enables Canadian exporters of oil and gas to expand out of the North American market. Management at Apache stated that the company and its partners will reduce their shares in the Kitimat LNG project proportionately to offer the 20% stake. They also added that major buyers are from North Asia but the ]]></description>
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		<title>(GDP) Stock Market News for August 30, 2012 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/30/gdp-stock-market-news-for-august-30-2012-market-news/110831</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:07:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GDP data showed a slight increase from the initial estimate on Wednesday, which coupled with strong housing data helped the markets finish in the green. After two back-to-back days of losses, the blue-chip index returned to the positive zone. However, the gains for all the benchmarks were paltry, primarily due to the cautious attitude ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s key speech at the Jackson Hole on Friday. Volumes remained at their lowest level for the year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) edged up 4.49 points or 0.03% to end the day at 13,107.48. The Standard &#38; Poor 500 (S&#38;P 500) inched up 1.19 points or 0.08% to finish yesterday’s trading session at 1,410.49. The tech-laden Nasdaq Composite index added 0.1% and closed at 3,081.19. The fear-gauge CBOE ]]></description>
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		<title>(SNP) China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation Hurt by Higher Costs</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/28/snp-china-petroleum-and-chemical-corporation-hurt-by-higher-costs/110298</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:02:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (SNP), also known as Sinopec, reported first half 2012 net income of 24.5 billion yuan (US$3.87 billion) and earnings per share of 0.272 yuan ($4.30 per ADS), both down approximately 40.5% and 41.1%, year over year, respectively. Slower domestic economic growth was largely responsible for the decline. Moreover, increases in the price of international crude oil – amid government caps on fuel prices – prevented the company from fully passing on spiraling costs to consumers, and thereby hurt refining margins. However, first half revenue surged 9.3% to 1,348.1 billion yuan from 1,233.3 billion in the year-earlier period mainly attributable to higher contributions from the upstream exploration and production segment. Operational Performance During the six-month period ending June 30, 2012, Sinopec’s crude oil production expanded 4.3% ]]></description>
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		<title>(GDP) U.S. Banks Stock Outlook &#8211; August 2012 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/28/gdp-u-s-banks-stock-outlook-august-2012-industry-outlook/110619</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:15:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Barring an expected slowdown in loan growth, U.S. banks appear well placed to perform steadily through the remainder of 2012 on uninterrupted expense control and a contraction in provisions for credit losses. At least the progress seen in the first half of the year gives us this indication. Marked recovery of the bond and equity markets and consequent revenue growth pushed the first quarter results a bit higher than expected, but the second quarter failed to impress with respect to top-line growth due to a decelerating economy. A combination of factors &#8212; subdued federal spending, ongoing European crisis and tax law uncertainty following the presidential election &#8212; kept revenue and trading income under pressure. However, core dynamics showed strength throughout the first half. Moreover, U.S. banks are actively responding to ]]></description>
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		<title>(CEO) CNOOC Limited Makes Twin Oil Discoveries</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/28/ceo-cnooc-limited-makes-twin-oil-discoveries/109716</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:20:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[China’s dominant producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas, CNOOC Limited (CEO) has made two exploration discoveries ? Luda 6-2 and Lufeng 15-1 ? in two different plays in China. Located in the Liaodong Bay in Bohai, Luda 6-2, reaches an average water depth of about 31 meters. The drilling wells &#8211; Luda 6-2-4 and Luda 6-2-5 &#8211; came across 40 and 147.6 meter thick oil pay zones, respectively. The tests ascertained an average yield of 850 barrels per day. Additionally, Lufeng 15-1 is situated in the Pearl River Mouth Basin and reaches an average water depth of 283 meters. The exploration well Lufeng 15-1-2 hit upon a 26.8 meter thick oil pay zone. The trial ascertained an average yield of 800 barrels per day. CNOOC’s new discovery in ]]></description>
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		<title>(PXD) Pioneer Natural Resources Company Closes South African Unit Sale</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/22/pxd-pioneer-natural-resources-company-closes-south-african-unit-sale/109678</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:39:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD) has completed the previously announced sale of its South African operation to the state-run firm The Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (SOC) Ltd. (PetroSA). The net consideration of the transaction is $52 million. Since the effective date of the transaction, January 1, 2012, Pioneer obtained $37.5 million in cash from the ongoing operations, while the remaining $14.5 million of the proceeds were collected at closing. Pioneer will also enjoy a pre-tax gain of $29 million to $35 million in the third quarter of 2012 from the sale. The company was the first international oil company to venture in the country’s oil production in association with PetroSA. It has also joined offshore development activities in the Sable oil field and South Gas Coast. ]]></description>
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		<title>(STR) Questar Hikes Dividend</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/22/str-questar-hikes-dividend/108367</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:18:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, natural gas-focused energy company Questar Corporation (STR) increased its quarterly common stock dividend by 5 % to 17 cents per share (68 cents per share annualized). The new dividend will be paid on September 10, 2012 to shareholders of record as of August 17. Questar’s latest payout hike marks the 40th dividend increase in as many years. The company has paid dividends in each of the last 271 quarters. The strength of Questar’s business model reflects the company’s commitment towards returning value to shareholders with its strong cash generation capabilities. Prior to this revision, the company had increased its quarterly dividend by 1 cent per share in November 2011. Questar has a strong capital deployment policy through regular share repurchase and payment of dividends. During the second quarter of ]]></description>
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		<title>(TLM) Talisman Energy Reports Weak Second Quarter Earnings</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/21/tlm-talisman-energy-reports-weak-second-quarter-earnings/107731</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:09:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Canadian energy explorer Talisman Energy Inc. (TLM) released weak second-quarter results due to lower price realizations. Alberta-based Talisman announced earnings per share from continuing operations (excluding non-operating items) of 7 cents, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 12 cents. Compared with the year-ago period, Talisman’s earnings per share dropped 56.3% from 16 cents. Quarterly total revenue of $1,869.0 million declined 16.3% from $2,234.0 million in the second quarter of 2011 but was 3.5% ahead of our projection amid improved production. Volume Analysis Total production during the quarter, at 435 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBOE/d), was up 3.6% from the year-ago level, supported by higher activity in North American shale region and Southeast Asia. This was partially offset by low North Sea production. Oil &#38; liquids production ]]></description>
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		<title>(CEO) CNOOC Suffers on Steeper Prices</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/21/ceo-cnooc-suffers-on-steeper-prices/109317</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:25:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[China’s dominant producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas, CNOOC Limited’s (CEO) first half 2012 net profit decreased 19% year over year to 31.869 billion yuan (US$5.04 billion), or 0.71 yuan per share ($11.23 per ADS), due to rising costs and lower output (exchange rate: 1.00 yuan = US$0.1581, 1 ADS = 100 shares). Total revenue in the period was 118.27 billion yuan (US$18.70 billion), down 5.1% from the year-earlier level. Oil and gas sales were 95.66 billion yuan ($15.12 billion), down 1.4%. Production CNOOC achieved net production of 160.9 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMBoe), down approximately 4.6% from the year-ago level. Of the total production, almost 79% was oil and liquids and the remaining 21% constituted natural gas. This underperformance was related to the overhaul of Penglai ]]></description>
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		<title>(CRK) Comstock Resources Hurt by Natural Gas Price</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/21/crk-comstock-resources-hurt-by-natural-gas-price/107204</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:20:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oil and natural gas firm Comstock Resources Inc. (CRK) posted weak second quarter results due to lower natural gas prices. The predominantly natural gas-focused exploration and production company reported adjusted loss per share of 43 cents in the quarter, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 34 cents. Comstock’s performance also deteriorated considerably from the year-ago adjusted loss of 4 cents per share. Total revenues – aided by strong production – were up 11.2% year over year to $125.0 million, in the process outperforming the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $107.0 million. Production Comstock’s quarterly oil and gas production was up 6.0 % year over year to 25.4 billion cubic feet equivalent (Bcfe), of which 86.0 % was natural gas. The improvement was driven by a whopping 266.7% ]]></description>
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		<title>(GDP) Stock Market News for August 14, 2012 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/16/gdp-stock-market-news-for-august-14-2012-market-news/108458</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:16:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Weak Japanese GDP data affected the domestic mood and dragged the benchmarks lower on Monday. The dismal economic reading from Japan came on the heels of disappointing data from China, thus highlighting the concerns in the Asian territory while Europe keeps struggling with its debt woes. With yesterday’s fall, the S&#38;P 500 ended its longest winning stretch since December 2010. The technology sector was one of the few bright spots, and tech-laden Nasdaq was the only benchmark to manage a positive finish. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) dropped 0.3% and closed at 13,169.43. The Standard &#38; Poor 500 (S&#38;P 500) slipped 0.1% to end just 1.76 points lower at 1,404.11. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index managed to add 0.1% and finished yesterday’s trading session 1.66 points higher at 3,022.52. ]]></description>
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		<title>(RRC) Range Resources Records Solid Second Quarter Volume</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/13/rrc-range-resources-records-solid-second-quarter-volume/104860</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Range Resources Corporation’s (RRC) second quarter 2012 production volume experienced an impressive 42% improvement from the year-earlier period, mainly on the back of sustained accomplishment from its drilling program. The company’s second quarter production averaged 719.3 million cubic feet equivalent per day (MMcfe/d), comprising 80% natural gas, 14% natural gas liquids (NGLs) and 6% oil. NGL rose 20%, while its oil and natural gas production exceeded the guided range by 14% and 1% to increase 23% and 48%, respectively, on a year-over-year basis. In April last year, Range sold all of its 52,000 acre Barnett Shale properties for $900 million in order to focus on its Marcellus Shale assets. Excluding the impact of the sale, production for the April-through-June quarter would have risen 51%. For the second quarter, Range’s total ]]></description>
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		<title>(CHK) Company News for August 7, 2012 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/09/chk-company-news-for-august-7-2012-corporate-summary/107737</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:08:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK) posted second quarter earnings per share of $0.06, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.08 •    Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:CTSH) reported second quarter earnings per share of $0.82, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.80 •    Shares of Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN) plunged 8% after it posted third quarter earnings per share of $0.50, lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.55 •    The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) reported second quarter earnings per share of $0.14, falling shy of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.26 Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(GDP) Stock Market News for July 30, 2012 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/07/30/gdp-stock-market-news-for-july-30-2012-market-news/106326</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 22:48:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The nation’s central bank and the European Central Bank sparked off fresh hopes of economic stimulus among investors that boosted benchmarks to their highest levels since early May. The Dow soared above the 13, 000 mark for the first time since May 7. Meanwhile, the S&#38;P 500 touched its highest level since May 3. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) soared 187.73 points or 1.5% to close at 13,075.66. The Standard &#38; Poor 500 (S&#38;P 500) jumped a sharp 1.9% and finished Friday’s trading session at 1,385.97. The tech-laden Nasdaq Composite Index surged 64.84 points or 2.2% to end sufficiently higher at 2,958.09. The fear-gauge CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) dropped 4.7% and settled at 16.70. Consolidated volumes on the New York Stock Exchange, the Nasdaq and the American Stock Exchange ]]></description>
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		<title>(NXY) Company News for July 24, 2012 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/07/24/nxy-company-news-for-july-24-2012-corporate-summary/105492</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:49:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Independent Oil & Gas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CCE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eaton Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ETN]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HAL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Halliburton Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[NEXEN Inc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    Shares of Nexen Inc. (NYSE:NXY) surged 51.8% after it concluded an agreement with Cnooc Ltd as per which it will be acquired by the Chinese oil and gas company for $15.1billion in cash •    Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL) reported second quarter earnings per share of $0.80, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.75 •    Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:CCE) posted second quarter earnings per share of $0.73, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.73 •    Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) reported second quarter earnings per share of $1.15, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.09 Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(GDP) Stock Market News for July 23, 2012 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/07/23/gdp-stock-market-news-for-july-23-2012-market-news/105256</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:29:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Independent Oil & Gas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BAC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Baker Hughes Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bank of America Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BHI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[C]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Citigroup Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GDP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General Electric Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Goodrich Petroleum Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Morgan Stanley]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Regions Financial Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RF]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SanDisk Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schlumberger Limited]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SLB]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[SunTrust Banks Inc.]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[European debt concerns returned to haunt the markets and overshadowed strong corporate results to end the benchmarks’ three-day winning streak. An announcement by Spain’s autonomous region Valencia’s government that it was seeking financial aid reminded investors of the flagging condition of Europe’s economy. European debt concerns have taken a backseat over the past few days and earnings results hogged the limelight to lift benchmarks higher. However, it quite was the opposite case on Friday. Losses on Friday eroded the Dow’s and Nasdaq’s July gains, but all of the benchmarks maintained their weekly gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) slumped 120.79 points or 0.9% and closed at 12,822.57. The Standard &#38; Poor 500 (S&#38;P 500) inched down 1% to finish Friday’s trading session at 1,362.66. The tech-laden Nasdaq Composite Index ]]></description>
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		<title>(APC) Anadarko Petroleum Sells Minor Stake in Lucius Development Project</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/07/06/apc-anadarko-petroleum-sells-minor-stake-in-lucius-development-project/103912</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:23:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Anadarko Petroleum Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[APA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Apache Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[E]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eni SpA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Exxon Mobil Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PBR]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Petroleo Brasileiro]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Plains Exploration & Production Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PXP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[XOM]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Independent oil and gas producer Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC) entered into an agreement with an undisclosed party to develop its deepwater Lucius oil &#38; natural gas project in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM). The company has sold a 7.2% working interest of its Lucius development project and in return will receive $556 million. The Lucius project is positioned 230 miles off the GoM shore. Although Anadarko’s share declined to 27.8% from 35%, it is still the major operator of the project. The ancillary partners include Plains Exploration &#38; Production Company (PXP), Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM), Apache Deepwater LLC, a subsidiary of Apache Corporation (APA), Petrobras (PBR) and Eni S.p.A (E). The sale proceeds will serve the purpose of meeting capital needs of the project for the first stage of production. ]]></description>
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		<title>(PXP)Plains Exploration &amp; Production Company Analyst Remains Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/06/14/pxpplains-exploration-production-company-analyst-remains-neutral-on-shares/102108</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:44:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Independent Oil & Gas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Anadarko Petroleum Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[APC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chesapeake Energy Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CHK]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We reiterate our Neutral recommendation on Plains Exploration &#38; Production Company (PXP). The company turned in a dull first quarter with both earnings and revenue coming in below the corresponding Zacks Consensus Estimates. Plains is one of the foremost competitors in the U.S. energy market with its balanced asset portfolio. Although comparatively new to the market, Plains’ strategy of upgrading its existing infrastructure, acquisitions and diversification of operations as well as maintenance of its reserves have propelled the company’s stock position in the utility market. The efforts are evident from its recent contracts in the Eagle Ford Shale region and California. However, Plains’ involvement in hedging activities might constrain the company’s ability to realize maximum prices if the market price rises above the current hedged prices. Exposure to volatile natural ]]></description>
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		<title>(CHK) Company News for June 5, 2012 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/06/05/chk-company-news-for-june-5-2012-corporate-summary/101330</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:49:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chesapeake Energy Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CHK]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[NX]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Quanex Building Products Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Research In Motion Limited]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RIMM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Verizon Communications Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8226;&#160;&#160; &#160;Shares of Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK) gained 6% after it agreed to replace four existing board members with new independent directors. &#8226;&#160;&#160; &#160;Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is planning to reduce its workforce by 1,700 using a buyout offer for technicians and call-center workers. It also announced that it may practice involuntary layoffs if enough employees do not accept the voluntary package &#8226;&#160;&#160; &#160;Research In Motion Limited (NASDAQ:RIMM) fell 5.8% and closed below $10 for the first time since December 2003. This development follows an announcement by rival Samsung Electronics that its new Galaxy S III smartphone will be launched by all four major U.S. wireless carriers&#160; this month &#8226;&#160;&#160; &#160;Quanex Building Products Corporation (NYSE:NX) posted a second quarter loss per share of $0.06, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate loss ]]></description>
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