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		<title>(ATI) Allegheny Technologies Retained at Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/26/ati-allegheny-technologies-retained-at-neutral/99412</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:02:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Basic Materials]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Allegheny Technologies Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ATI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Carpenter Technology Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are maintaining our Neutral recommendation on diversified specialty materials producer Allegheny Technologies (ATI). Its fourth-quarter 2011 earnings per share of 31 cents missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 54 cents. However, profit (as reported) more than doubled year over year to $31.7 million. Revenues increased at a healthy double-digit clip to $1.25 billion, driven by increased shipments for most high-value products, higher raw material surcharges and increase in the average base selling prices for many products. However, sales missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.31 billion. Moving ahead, Allegheny expects revenue growth to be at least 10% year over year in 2012. The company expects to continue to benefit from its new alloys and products, diversified global growth markets and differentiated product mix. Pennsylvania-based Allegheny Technologies is one of ]]></description>
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		<title>(PCX) Patriot Coal Lowers Production</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/25/pcx-patriot-coal-lowers-production/99482</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:34:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Basic Materials]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[ACI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alpha Natural Resources Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ANR]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arch Coal Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[James River Coal Company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Patriot Coal Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bowing to the pressures of the sluggish market demand for coal, Patriot Coal Corporation (PCX) decided to lower the production of thermal coal. As a result, the company’s Freedom underground mine will remain idle. The mine, located in the Bluegrass complex in Illinois Basin, had produced 1.2 million tons of thermal coal in 2011. Subsequent to the production cut, there will be no uncommitted Illinois Basin thermal coal delivery for Patriot Coal in 2012. Idling of Freedom underground mine follows the idling of three other Central Appalachian thermal coal mines, which collectively produced 1.2 million tons of thermal coal in 2011, in the first quarter of 2012. Idling of these four mines along with the shut down of Big Mountain mining complex in February 2012, will lower the company’s 2012 total ]]></description>
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		<title>(ACI) Coal Industry Stock Review &#8211; April 2012 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/24/aci-coal-industry-stock-review-april-2012-industry-outlook/99468</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/24/aci-coal-industry-stock-review-april-2012-industry-outlook/99468#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:44:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[ACI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AEP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alliance Resource Partners LP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[American Electric Power Company Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arcelor Mittal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arch Coal Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[CONSOL Energy Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Exelon Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Firstenergy Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maui Land & Pineapple Company Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Men's Wearhouse Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Natural Resource Partners Lp]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coal has been used for nearly as long as mankind has thrived. From the times of the cavemen to present day, coal is used for everything from cooking to heating to running steam-powered trains to generating electricity. Today, coal is burned as fuel or gasified to create a synthesis gas (syngas) that can then be used as a feedstock for the production of chemicals, fertilizer and electric power. Coal is also used for producing heat through combustion. The USA, Russia, Australia, China, India and South Africa have the largest coal reserves in the world. Coal is produced in 25 states in the US, spread across three coal-producing regions. The majority of the current production originates in just five states: Wyoming, West Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Montana. The importance of coal ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHP) BHP Billiton &#8211; ADR &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/21/bhp-bhp-billiton-adr-bear-of-the-day/88995</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/21/bhp-bhp-billiton-adr-bear-of-the-day/88995#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:46:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We downgrade our recommendation on BHP Billiton Ltd. &#8211; ADR (BHP) from Neutral to Underperform based on declining industrial demand on the back of sluggish economic growth in Europe and U.S. Other headwinds include competition from peers, upsurge in oil prices and rising inflation in the emerging markets. Turning toward expenses, the cost of improving ore grades, mining disruptions due to natural calamities, governmental delays as well as currency fluctuations further thwart the stock. A slower global growth rate, on the back of the European crisis and a dwindling U.S. economy may impact the demand for the company&#8217;s products and dampen revenue growth going forward. Volatility in currency prices may have a significant impact on the company s financial results going ahead. Moreover, an upsurge in oil prices and rising ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHP) Court Piles Taxes on Vale</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/08/bhp-court-piles-taxes-on-vale/87905</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:02:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[BHP]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[VALE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vale S.a.]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A week ago, Australian lower house has announced the approval of tax on profit for coal and iron ore mining. The news came as a blow to BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP), Rio Tinto plc (RIO), Xstrata and other iron-ore and coal miners operating in Australia. These companies have to bear an estimated burden of about A$11 billion ($10.8 billion) as extra charges in the first three years. When the worldwide arguments and disputes on the issue of Australian tax imposition was just taking shape, the Brazilian court&#8211;the 2nd Federal Regional Tribunal, upheld a ruling on Vale S.A (VALE), requiring the miner to pay 25 billion reais ($14 billion) in back taxes on overseas profits. The Tribunal’s ruling followed a lower court decision ordering the foreign units of local companies to ]]></description>
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		<title>(ACI) Arch Coal Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/02/aci-arch-coal-incorporated-bear-of-the-day/87946</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:27:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arch Coal, Inc.&#8217;s (ACI) third quarter missed on account of the Midwestern flooding and the geological challenges in Appalachia. This was offset in part by improved metallurgical coal shipments and robust met coal pricing. Going forward, increased regulation and alternate energy sources, specifically natural gas, continue to be major risks for coal miners like Arch Coal. Though we believe the company is well-capitalized, low-cost operations provide a competitive edge over smaller players in the industry, we move to an Underperform recommendation on Arch Coal due to the recent difficulties faced at the company&#8217;s PRB operations as well as the longwall outage at Mountain Laurel (Appalachia). Presently, the stock is trading at a premium to the peer group, based on 2012 earnings estimates. The trailing 12-month EV/EBITDA multiple is above the ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHP) U.S. Natural Gas Price Forecast</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/22/bhp-u-s-natural-gas-price-forecast/87031</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:41:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Fessler, Investment U Senior Analyst Tuesday, November 15, 2011: Issue #1643 Most natural gas drillers have been scrambling to reposition their drill rigs over oil-rich acreage… And why not? With oil once again hovering near the $100-a-barrel mark, you can hardly blame them. But Monday’s news from BHP Billiton Limited (NYSE: BHP) contradicts that notion. Billiton announced that it plans to spend somewhere around $4.5 billion on shale gas development. That’s not a typo. Perhaps even more amazing is that’s just what it’s going to spend next year. That’s an enormous amount of money compared to what some other natural gas companies are spending. Many of them have repositioned their rigs and their business plans around drilling for shale oil. But the real message Billiton is telegraphing is ]]></description>
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		<title>(CNX) CONSOL Energy Guides for a Stronger Finish</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/24/cnx-consol-energy-guides-for-a-stronger-finish/84012</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/24/cnx-consol-energy-guides-for-a-stronger-finish/84012#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:27:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[ACI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alpha Natural Resources Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ANR]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arch Coal Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BTU]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[CONSOL Energy Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Peabody Energy Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Walter Energy Inc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diversified fuel producer CONSOL Energy Inc. (CNX) provided guidance for coal exports in the range of 10 to 10.5 million tons for 2011, up from the initial coal exports outlook of 10 million tons. CONSOL Energy is quite confident that the export market will remain strong for the remainder of the year and hence retained its current-quarter production guidance of 14.4 to 14.8 million tons. CONSOL Energy has to draw more from its inventory level due to strong shipments in the quarter. The strong exports expectation from CONSOL Energy came in as a surprise, while its peer Alpha Natural Resources Inc. (ANR) recently lowered its export guidance for the fiscal year citing reduced demand from Asian countries. Another compatriot Walter Energy Inc. (WLT) lowered its sales forecasts for the second ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANR) U.S. Railroads See Coal Demand Worries</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/23/anr-u-s-railroads-see-coal-demand-worries/83913</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/23/anr-u-s-railroads-see-coal-demand-worries/83913#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:04:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Alpha Natural Resources Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[commodities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CSX]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CSX Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kansas City Southern]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[KSU]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Norfolk Southern Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[NSC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Union Pacific Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Walter Energy Inc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite the impacts of inclement weather and staggering fuel prices, U.S. Railroads saw strong momentum in the first half of 2011 primarily driven by higher coal volumes. Coal shipments, which accounted for approximately 40% of the total railway shipment, led to positive market sentiments. However, a suggested decline in coal shipments for the second half of the year by Alpha Natural Resources (ANR) and Walter Energy (WLT) is having a ripple effect on the rail industry. The negative market reaction resulted in steep declines in share prices. Major players like CSX Corporation (CSX) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) plunged 8.1% and 8.3%, respectively, followed by Union Pacific (UNP) and Kansas City (KSU) which sank a respective 6% and 4.5%. The recent news comes as a big blow to rail companies as ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHP) Mining Companies Driving Bullish Sentiment in Australia</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/19/bhp-mining-companies-driving-bullish-sentiment-in-australia/83299</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:34:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Barclays plc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[James Hardie Industries NV]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Justin Dove, Investment U Research Thursday, September 15, 2011 As precious metal and rare earth prices remain high, so do the margins for mining companies. Thus, companies such as BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP) and Lynas Corp. (OTC: LYSCF.PK) stand to spend plenty on increasing mining production. Australia is a huge benefactor to this recent trend. Its rich natural resources and close proximity to China and other emerging economies helped it avoid the worst of the financial crisis. Mount Weld was even billed as the savior to China’s rare earths monopoly. According to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics Survey of Capital Expenditures, Australian Chief Financial Officers expected major growth in corporate expenditures in June. The numbers indicate fiscal 2012 capital expenditures should increase 24 percent more than the record ]]></description>
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		<title>(NRP) Natural Resource Partners L.P. Beats Expectations &#8211; Increases Guidance</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/05/nrp-natural-resource-partners-l-p-beats-expectations-increases-guidance/80704</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NRP) announced its second-quarter 2010 operating earnings of 48 cents per unit, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4 cents. The results of the partnership were a dime ahead of the year-ago figure. Revenue Total revenue at Natural Resource Partners at the end of the second quarter was $91.4 million versus $79.6 million in the year-ago period, reflecting a growth of 14.9%. The favorable outcome was driven mainly by positive contribution from coal royalty revenues. The partnership also benefited from higher aggregate royalties and coal processing fees, which offset the reduction in transportation fees and oil and gas royalties. Reported quarter revenue was higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $87 million. Quarterly Highlights Despite a 2% shortfall in coal production over the prior year, total ]]></description>
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		<title>(WLT) Walter Energy Misses on Weather Woes</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/05/wlt-walter-energy-misses-on-weather-woes/80707</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:59:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Second quarter operating earnings for Walter Energy Inc. (WLT) came in at $2.36 per share, falling substantially short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.09. Such a miss stemmed from difficult geology in Alabama and weather-related challenges at both Alabama and Northeast British Columbia operations, raising the cost concerns for the company. On a GAAP basis, the leading met coal producer and supplier recorded an EPS of $1.71 compared to $2.16 earned in second quarter of 2010. Revenue and Operating Income Walter Energy’s total revenue of $773.0 million in the second quarter was below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $963 million. Revenues, however, increased 88.3% from the year-ago comparable period, mainly due to the addition of operations in Canada, West Virginia, U.K. and North River,and higher metallurgical coal pricing in ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHP) Rio Tinto Sales Up &#8211; Misses Estimate</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/05/bhp-rio-tinto-sales-up-misses-estimate/80710</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:56:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rio Tinto plc. (RIO) has reported financial results for the first half of 2011. Net earnings attributable to ADR holders of Rio Tinto during the period were $7,587 million, up 30% year over year from $5,845 million reported in the first half of 2010. Earnings per ADR were $3.87, up from $2.97 recorded in the previous year. The recorded earnings were marginally below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.90. The increase was due to favorable market condition worldwide fuelled by strong Asian demand and rise in prices of metals and minerals. Average copper and aluminum prices increased 31% and 20%, respectively and average molybdenum prices went up by 13%. Gold prices also moved up by 26%. Gross sales during the first half of 2011, moved up by 21% to $31,764 ]]></description>
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		<title>(ACI) Coal Industry Stock Review &#8211; August 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/02/aci-coal-industry-stock-review-august-2011-industry-outlook/80468</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:23:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The rebound phase for the coal industry from the 2008-2009 turmoil continued in 2011. The global economic outlook started improving following the turmoil of late 2008. The U.S. economy came out of the recession in the summer of 2009 and has been in a recovery mode since then, though the pace of improvement appears to have weakened lately. Like the other commodity sectors, the fortunes of the coal industry are closely tied to the health of the global economy. The post-recession demand recovery helped improve the group’s earnings power, with most coal companies solidly profitable in 2010. This uptrend in demand, largely driven by the improvement in the global economic activity, rebound in domestic power demand, favorable weather patterns and soaring coal demand from Asian countries, also continued into 2011. ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHP) Company News for July 18, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:15:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    BHP Billiton Ltd. (NYSE:BHP) said it will be acquiring Petrohawk Energy Corporation (NYSE:HK) for $12.1 billion •    Investor Carl Icahn offered to buy Clorox Corporation (NYSE:CLX) for $12.6 billion. Shareholders of Clorox are to get $76.50 per share in cash under the terms of the offer •    Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (NASDAQ:TEVA) announced the completion of the acquisition of effectively 100% of the outstanding shares of Taiyo Pharmaceutical Industry Co. Ltd. for $934 million in cash •    Mattel Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) reported second quarter 2011 earnings of $0.23 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.16 per share and the year-ago quarter earnings of $0.14 per share •    News Corp. (NASDAQ:NWS) reported that Rebekah Brooks, News International Chief Executive Officer, will resign immediately •    Sterne Agee initiated coverage of ]]></description>
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		<title>(TIE) Titanium Metals and Boeing Extend Deal</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/15/tie-titanium-metals-and-boeing-extend-deal/79120</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:49:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Titanium Metals Corporation (TIE) announced that it has extended its titanium supply agreement with The Boeing Company (BA) through December 31, 2018. In November last year, Titanium entered into a long-term supply agreement with Boeing, which was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2015. As per the agreement, the company will continue to provide, among other things, mutual annual purchase and supply commitments, the extension of the global titanium scrap recycling program and the utilization of the TIMET Global Service Center Network. Through its focused efforts over the past few years, Titanium has included significant capacity and flexibility to its operations, increasing its ability to respond to future industry growth and demand. Through these efforts and this agreement, the company continues to be a key supplier and strategic partner in Boeing&#8217;s ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHP) BHP Billiton &#8211; ADS- Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/06/bhp-bhp-billiton-ads-bull-of-the-day/78416</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:24:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BHP Billiton (BHP) is a diversified resource company with operations around the globe. Over the longer term, we view the economic recovery and ongoing industrialization in the emerging markets quite positively, as it is expected to improve the demand and price of the company&#8217;s products. BHP Billiton&#8217;s commitment toward its long-term growth through key investment strategies appears encouraging and expected to raise organic revenue. Moreover, the progressive dividend policy and capital management program enhance shareholders sentiments. The company&#8217;s diversification into potash development strengthens our outlook on the stock. Thus, we upgrade our recommendation from Neutral to Outperform. Our $115.00 target price, 14.8x fiscal 2012 EPADS reflects this view. BHP BILLITN LTD (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(ATI) Allegheny Technologies&#8217; Gets New Labor Contract with United Steelworkers</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/01/ati-allegheny-technologies-gets-new-labor-contract-with-united-steelworkers/78166</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) announced that the United Steelworkers (USW) represented employees at Allegheny&#8217;s Ludlum plants and Albany, Ore., titanium operations ratified new four-year labor agreements. The new agreements wil  expire on June 30, 2015, and succeed the existing contracts that run through August 1, 2011. In April 2011, the company released its first-quarter 2011 results and earned $56.3 million or 54 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 49 cents and last year&#8217;s $18.2 million, or 18 cents per share. Quarterly revenues soared 36.5% year over year to $1.23 billion from $899.4 million on higher shipments and rising raw material prices. Revenues were above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.12 billion. Allegheny continues to expect 2011 revenue growth in the range of 15% to 20% compared with ]]></description>
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		<title>(CNX) CONSOL Energy Closes Uncompetitive Mine</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:46:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coal and natural gas company CONSOL Energy Inc. (CNX) announced the closure of its Mine 84, located near Washington, Pennsylvania.  The company said the mine which had been in operation for decades producing thermal and metallurgical coal is no longer competitive. The company pointed out that the mine was idled in the first quarter of 2009. CONSOL Energy said the closure will incur total pre-tax charges of $116 million.  Of the total cost, about $111 million will be non-cash while $5 million will result in future cash expenditures. Pre-tax cash savings from the closure is estimated to be around $18 million annually. This action forms a distinctive part of the company&#8217;s ongoing efforts to reallocate resources to more profitable coal operations and Marcellus shale drilling activities. Going forward, CONSOL will ]]></description>
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		<title>(BTU) Peabody Energy Acquires Australian Mine</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:44:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coal miner Peabody Energy Corp. (BTU) has signed an acquisition deal with Thiess Investments Pty Ltd to buy the remaining 5% joint venture interest in an Australian coal mine, the Burton Mine, for AU$35 million. Peabody had acquired 95% of Burton in April 2004. The acquisition of the Burton Mine will bring Peabody’s ownership of the hard coking coal operation in Queensland, Australia to 100%. Located in the Bowen Basin, about 93 miles southwest of Mackay in Queensland, the Burton Mine is operated under contract by Thiess. The Burton Mine shipped 2.6 million tons of coal in 2010 via the Dalrymple Bay coal terminal and is undergoing an extension that will allow Burton volumes to increase by 1 million to 2 million tons annually in 2012, with operations continuing through ]]></description>
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		<title>(ACI) Company News for June 30, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:39:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    Share prices of Campbell Soup Co. (NYSE:CPB) gained 2.79% after the company’s decision to axe 770 employees of the company globally was given the green signal by its investors. Campbell Soup also announced it was shutting down a plant in Russia •    VeriSign, Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:VRSN) share prices climbed 2.52% to $33.57 after the company extended its agreement to continue to operate the .NET application for another six years •    Share prices of software giant Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) fell marginally, by 0.70% to close at $25.62, a day after the company announced plans to launch an online version of its office program •    Share prices of homebuilder KB Home (NYSE:KBH) slid 15.44% after the company posted a wider-than-expected quarterly loss •    Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) said it plans to increase its presence in ]]></description>
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		<title>(ACI) U.S. Coal Production: What Investors Need to Know</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/29/aci-u-s-coal-production-what-investors-need-to-know-2/77744</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Fessler, Investment U Senior Analyst Tuesday, June 28, 2011: Issue #1544 Last week, I wrote about Indonesia’s booming thermal coal export business. It’s the largest exporter of thermal coal in the world, and business is booming, primarily due to demand from India and China. It turns out the coal export business is just as good for another country, half a world away from Indonesia. I’m talking about the good ol’ U.S.A. That’s right, coal exports are booming here, too. As you can see from the graph below, published by the EIA, coal export shipments are now at levels not seen in nearly two decades. This past year, they’ve been on an absolute tear, up 49 percent for the first quarter of 2011 compared to a year ago… The ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHP) BHP Billiton Limited Invests Further in Canada</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:53:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BHP Billiton Limited (BHP) has approved another investment of $488 million to support the development of the Jansen Potash Project in Saskatchewan, Canada. The funding will help in supporting the project’s feasibility study related to preparation and procurement of long lead time items. This investment raises BHP Billiton’s contribution in Jansen to $1.2 billion. The total funding toward Saskatchewan thereby rose to almost $2 billion, indicating the company’s potash business development intentions in the province. The project is designed to produce approximately 8 million tons per annum of agricultural grade potash with an estimated mine life of around 70 years. The funding will now enable BHP Billiton to develop the first 382.8 yards of the production and service shafts, on receipt of necessary Government approvals on environment issues. In February ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHP) RIO Tinto Announced Plans to Acquire Riversdale Mining</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:51:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rio Tinto plc (RIO) announced that it plans to acquire the remaining stake in  Riversdale Mining Limited. by exercising its right under section 661A (1) of the Australian Corporations Act. Currently, the company has a 99.76% stake in Riversdale through its wholly owned subsidiary Rio Tinto Jersey Holdings 2010 Limited. Recently, Indian Steel major Tata Steel agreed to sell its holdings in Riversdale to Rio Tinto. Consequently, the company acquired a 26.28% stake in Riversdale for AUD 16.5 per share, or roughly $17.36. The deal was valued at $1.1 billion. Tata Steel, however, was previously hesitant on selling the stake, as it did not have enough inventory of a long-term coal supply for feeding is European steel manufacturing plants. Last year, in December, Rio Tinto announced that it will acquire ]]></description>
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		<title>(ATI) Allegheny Technologies Incorporated Teams with Rolls Royce</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/22/ati-allegheny-technologies-incorporated-teams-with-rolls-royce/77024</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:56:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the world’s largest specialty metals producers Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) signed a long-term contract with Rolls-Royce for the supply of ATI 718Plus Alloy for the period stretching from 2011 till 2024. The ATI 718Plus is a nickel based super-alloy that is used to manufacture various jet engine parts. Rolls Royce requires high-quality triple melted material for rotating applications and therefore the company chose ATI’s super alloy. Currently, ATI 718Plus alloy is employed in numerous rotating and static jet engines. This alloy considerably decreases the total production cost and enhances the productivity of its customers. It also has the potential to increase the fuel efficiency of engines. ATI 718Plus is a nickel-based superalloy that is used to manufacture various jet engine parts. The agreement covers ATI 718Plus alloy disc-quality ]]></description>
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		<title>(NRP) Natural Resource Partners L.P. Unit Issuing Senior Notes</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/20/nrp-natural-resource-partners-l-p-unit-issuing-senior-notes/76570</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:19:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NRP) announced that its subsidiary NRP (Operating) LLC issued the previously announced $50 million of senior notes yielding interest of 5.03% per year and maturing on December 1, 2026. The partnership intends to utilize the proceeds to fund future acquisitions including the remaining balance of the Hillsboro acquisition. In April 2011, the partnership had issued $200 million in two tranches, one of $75 million having an interest rate of 4.73% maturing on December 1, 2023 and the other $125 million having an interest rate of 5.03% maturing on December 1, 2026. The partnership will issue another series of senior notes on October 2011. That series will have $50 million of senior notes having an interest rate of 5.18% maturing December 1, 2026. The partnership will receive ]]></description>
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		<title>(ACI) Arch Coal Finalizes International Coal Group Deal</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/17/aci-arch-coal-finalizes-international-coal-group-deal/76641</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:43:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arch Coal Inc. (ACI) announced the successful closing of the merger deal with International Coal Group Inc. (ICO). Following the completion of the acquisition International Coal will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Arch. As part of the merger, Arch completed a previously disclosed tender offer acquiring nearly 92% of International Coal’s outstanding shares of common stock for an aggregate value $3.4 billion, excluding costs associated with the redemption of International Coal’s outstanding debt and fees related to the transaction. Adding about 13 million tons of low-cost Appalachian thermal production to Arch&#8217;s vast domestic thermal coal portfolio, the acquisition is set to solidify the company&#8217;s No. 2 position among U.S.-based coal miners and create the U.S. coal industry&#8217;s most diversified producer. The successful closing of the acquisition will make ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANR) Company News for May 26, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/26/anr-company-news-for-may-26-2011-corporate-summary/74988</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 18:23:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:GES) reported Q1 EPS of $0.46, above the Zacks Consensus Estimates of $0.44 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 9.8% year-over-year to $592.2 million, higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $568.0 million •    Suntech Power Holdings (NYSE:STP) posted a Q1 profit of $0.17 per American Depository Share, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.37 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 49% year-over-year to $877.0 million, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $865.0 million •    Shares of Focus Media (NASDAQ:FMCN) increased 1.87% to close at $32.19 after the Chinese digital-media company reported its earnings results which came in above expectations because of a better advertising market in China •    Diamond Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:DMND) was upgraded by analysts of Bank of America from &#8220;Neutral&#8221; rating to ]]></description>
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		<title>(ATI) Allegheny Technologies Acquires Ladish</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/18/ati-allegheny-technologies-acquires-ladish/73801</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 15:21:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Specialty metals productmaker, Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) completed the acquisition of Ladish Co. Inc. for cash and stock of approximately $883 million for expanding its offerings in the aerospace sector. As per the agreement, Ladish investors will receive $24 in cash and 0.4556 of Allegheny’s common stock. The deal was finalized pursuant to the terms of an agreement and plan of merger adopted by Ladish shareholders at a special meeting held on May 6, 2011. With the addition of Ladish, Allegheny will be able to build its metals business, which includes the production of specialty steels, nickel-based alloys and castings. Ladish, which is a major customer of Alleghey’s titanium and nickel business, manufactures a range of highly specialized metal parts for the aerospace industry and the larger industrial market. Allegheny ]]></description>
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		<title>(ATI) Allegheny Technologies First Quarter Beats Consensus</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/03/ati-allegheny-technologies-first-quarter-beats-consensus/72614</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 19:27:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Allegheny Technologies Inc. (ATI) earned $56.3 million, or 54 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2011, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 49 cents and last year&#8217;s $18.2 million, or 18 cents per share. First-quarter results were impacted by $5.8 million, or $0.05 per share, for previously announced executive retirements and a discrete tax item. Quarterly revenues soared 36.5% year over year to $1.23 billion from $899.4 million on higher shipments and rising raw material prices. Revenues were above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.12 billion. Segment wise, revenue increases were distinct in the Engineered Products segment (46%) and in the Flat-Rolled Products segment (38%), while sales in the Higher Performance Material segment increased (32%). Segment in Details High-Performance Metals: Sales in the segment accelerated 32% to $399.4 ]]></description>
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		<title>(MEE) Massey Energy Reports Positive Results</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/03/mee-massey-energy-reports-positive-results/73029</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 18:08:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coal miner, Massey Energy Company (MEE) reported operating earnings of 28 cents per share or $28.5 million, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 58 cents per share. Operating earnings for the quarter excluded one-time charges related to the Upper Big Branch (UBB) mine disaster, loss on derivative instruments and transaction costs related to the proposed merger with Alpha Natural Resources Inc. (ANR). On a GAAP basis, Massey Energy continued its loss-making trend in the first quarter 2011 as it struggles to recover from the April 2010 Upper Big Branch incident. The company posted a net loss of 7 cents per share, on a GAAP basis, in the just-ended quarter compared to a net profit of 39 cents in the year-ago quarter. Revenue Net revenues in the first quarter jumped 37.9% ]]></description>
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		<title>(FRG) Newmont Mining Buyout of Fronteer Gold Gets Fronteer Shareholder Approval</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/10/frg-newmont-mining-buyout-of-fronteer-gold-gets-fronteer-shareholder-approval/70422</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:57:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shareholders of Vancouver-based Fronteer Gold Inc. (FRG) have approved the proposed buyout by Newmont Mining Corporation (NEM); casting 99.7% votes in favor of the deal. The consideration of the deal is in cash and stock, valued at $2.3 billion and is expected to close by April 6, 2011, subject to the approval of the Canadian court. According to the terms of the deal, Newmont has agreed to give Fronteer’s shareholders $14.13 in cash and one share in a new company called Pilot Gold for each share they currently hold. The new company will own some of Fronteer’s assets in Nevada, Turkey and Peru. Newmont and Fronteer will own 80.1% and 19.9%, respectively, in Pilot Gold following the buyout, which will have a capital of approximately $10.1 million. Fronteer Gold Inc., ]]></description>
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		<title>(BTU) Peabody Energy Improves Asian Exports</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/04/btu-peabody-energy-improves-asian-exports/67773</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:44:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[St. Louis-based Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) has signed an agreement with Indonesia&#8217;s PT Cahaya Energi Mandiri (CEM) to source 2 million tons of coal to improve exports. Indonesia is the world&#8217;s largest supplier of seaborne thermal coal. Peabody said that the coal secured from PT CEM’s East Kalimantan mine over two years will be exported to Asian countries. Peabody will conduct the Asian exports through its international trading hub in Singapore, COALTRADE. The company said that its relationship with PT CEM can be expanded over time. Peabody said this is the third agreement it has reached recently to source Indonesian coal, including a deal inked in December with PT Supra Bara Energi in Indonesia. These deals together total 5.5 million tons of Indonesian coal. Peabody notes that its leading coal ]]></description>
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		<title>(ICO) Coffee Prices Hit a 34-Year High</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/03/ico-coffee-prices-hit-a-34-year-high/67721</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:27:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Tony D’Altorio, Investment U Research Monday, February 28, 2011 Coffee companies like J. M. Smucker (NYSE: SJM), Kraft Foods (NYSE: KFT) and Nestle ADR (PINK: NSRGY) used to talk prices with retailers once a year. But not anymore. As coffee joins other commodities with prices spiraling upwards, those annual discussions have turned into monthly meetings. They had to, considering price movement in high-quality Arabica coffee beans. In New York, the benchmark May futures contract hit $2.784 a pound, their highest level since $3.40 in 1977, an all-time record. During the past 12 months alone, those prices rose by 145%. That has led to a string of retail price increases that has yet to dent consumption growth. Smuckers, the company behind the trendsetting Folgers coffee brand, raised retail prices three ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHP) Company News for February 23, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/23/bhp-company-news-for-february-23-2011-corporate-summary/67430</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:52:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[• Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) reported Q4 EPS of $1.34, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.31 per share • Petrohawk Energy Corp. (NYSE:HK) reported Q4 EPS of $0.11, lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.15 per share • Questar Corp. (NYSE:STR) reported Q4 EPS of $0.36, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.31 per share • Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE:HPQ) reported Q1 EPS of $1.36, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.29 per share • Both JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) have upgraded Molycorp (NYSE:MCP) with a new target price which implies substantial upside from the current market price of shares • Book seller Barnes &#38; Noble (NYSE:BKS) has decided to suspend its dividend to conserve cash and invest in electronic books • BHP Billiton (NYSE:BHP) said it plans to buy shale gas reserves from ]]></description>
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		<title>(TCK) Federal Reserve Comments on U.S. Economy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/17/tck-federal-reserve-comments-on-u-s-economy/67120</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:20:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve just released the minutes to its most recent meeting, held on January 25th and 26th. Below we present the Staff’s assessment of the current economic environment. My commentary/translation of their assessment is interspersed throughout. I have also included links to posts that have discussed the more recent data that has come out since the Fed meeting, below were they discuss the older data. &#8220;The information reviewed at the January 25–26 meeting indicated that the economic recovery was firming, though the expansion had not yet been sufficient to bring about a significant improvement in labor market conditions. Consumer spending rose strongly late last year, and the ongoing expansion in business outlays for equipment and software appeared to have been sustained in recent months. &#8220;However, construction activity in both ]]></description>
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		<title>(CNX) CONSOL Energy Reports Increased Proven Gas Reserves</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/11/cnx-consol-energy-reports-increased-proven-gas-reserves/66662</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:42:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diversified fuel producer CONSOL Energy Inc. (CNX) revealed details about its reserves for 2010. The proved gas reserves of the company increased to 3.7 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) in 2010 from 1.9 Tcf at the end of 2009. Of the total reserves under the company 52% are proved developed and the remaining 48% are proved undeveloped. Investments in drilling activities undertaken by CONSOL Energy during 2010 yielded positive results. The company pumped in $255.7 million to boost reserves by 621.3 billion cubic feet (Bcf), while revision, involving pricing and production, added another 380.0 Bcf to the reserve base. The company will continue to invest in drilling projects and to that end plans to devote $475 million in 2011. The company has earmarked $225 million for development drilling, $215 million for ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANR) Stock Market News for Feb 01, 2011 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/01/anr-stock-market-news-for-feb-01-2011-market-news/66140</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Markets closed in the green on Monday as strong earnings results from Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) and positive economic data help offset concerns about political unrest in Egypt. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 0.6% to close at 11,891.93. The blue-chip index gained 2.7% in January, the best January performance in the last 14 years. The S&#38;P 500 gained 0.8% to end the day at 1,286.12. The Index rose 2.3% in January making it the best January increase since 2006.The tech-laden Nasdaq jumped 0.5% and closed at 2,700.08. On the New York Stock Exchange, breadth of the market was on the positive side as for every 5 stocks that rose, 2 stocks ended in the red. On the New York Stock Exchange 7.7 billion shares were traded. The CBOE volatility ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANR) Company News for February 01, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/01/anr-company-news-for-february-01-2011-corporate-summary/66137</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[• ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) reported Q4 EPS of $1.85, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.68 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose to $105.2 billion, lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $113.268 billion • Alpha Natural Resources (NYSE:ANR) announced a plan to acquire fellow metallurgical coal producer Massey Energy (NYSE:MEE) for $8.5 billion. Massey’s stockholders will receive $10 in cash plus 1.025 shares of Alpha Natural stock for every Massey share. Based on Massey’s Friday closing price of $57.33, the cash and stock deal represents a 21% premium • Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) shares are currently trading 1.03% lower at $21.23 after the company reported it would discontinue production of a computer chip which was found to have a design flaw • Cavium Networks (NASDAQ:CAVM) reported Q4 EPS of $0.29, ex-items, well ahead of ]]></description>
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		<title>(ACI) Company News for January 31, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/01/31/aci-company-news-for-january-31-2011-corporate-summary/66051</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:29:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[• Arch Coal (NYSE:ACI) reported Q4 EPS of $0.33, ex-items, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.46 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 15% to $835.4 million, lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $869.0 million • T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ:TROW) reported Q4 EPS of $0.72, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.69 per share. Revenues for the quarter were $647.5 million, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $678.0 million • As a result of rising costs in North America, share prices of Ford (NYSE:F)  are trading almost 12% lower at $16.58 after the company reported an unexpected decline in Q4 results • Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares are trading 4.6% lower at $27.55 after the company reported on Friday a minor drop in quarterly profit • Borders Group (NYSE:BGP) reported it was getting $550 million ]]></description>
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		<title>(WLT) Walter Energy Buys Mobile River Terminal from U. S. Steel Subsidiary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/27/wlt-walter-energy-buys-mobile-river-terminal-from-u-s-steel-subsidiary/63544</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:57:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The producer and exporter of premium coal  Walter Energy Inc. (WLT) announced that it has acquired the assets of Mobile River Terminal Co. in Mobile, Alabama from a subsidiary of U. S. Steel Corp.(X). The company will use the premium coal from these assts for export to its global consumers. Walter’s decision to acquire the Mobile River Terminal has a strategic significance. This acquisition will not only ensure unrestricted shipping capacity but will also support Walter’s long-term coking coal production plans in Alabama. This acquired facility is located near the McDuffie Terminal from where Walter Energy presently carries out its coal exports to customers in South America and Europe. Hence, utilizing the Mobile River Terminal, Walter will continue to incur low mine-to-port costs with less dependence on third parties to ]]></description>
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		<title>(MEE) Massey Energy&#8217;s Investigation into Explosion Takes New Direction</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/06/mee-massey-energys-investigation-into-explosion-takes-new-direction/60004</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:43:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Massey Energy Co. (MEE) gave a new direction to the ongoing investigation to go into the cause of the April explosion at its Upper Big Branch mine in West Virginia, which killed 29 miners. Massey’s management said that, as per new evidence gathered by company experts, the deadly explosion was caused by the sudden rush of natural gas probably from cracks in the mine&#8217;s floor, rather than a build-up of methane gas from unsafe coal mining and ventilation procedures. According to Massey, an analysis of gas emissions near the area where the explosion probably occurred shows that the chemical make-up was closer to natural gas from non-coal sources than the gas that comes from coal seams. The company is now seeking permission from the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration ]]></description>
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		<title>(WLT) Coal Demand Ramps Up in Emerging Markets</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:58:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Tony D’Altorio, Investment U Research Tuesday, November 30, 2010 What’s dirty and out of fashion, but everybody wants it? That would be coal, both the coking kind used to make steel, and the thermal coal used to fire power plants. Over the past year or so, coal consumption has climbed on emerging market demand. To the industry’s surprise, it’s been enough to push global prices to a two-year high. The Wall Street Journal reports that China even worries it may run out of coal someday. So the government may cap domestic output to keep from running down the country’s reserves too quickly. Intent on meeting that demand, companies everywhere are busy merging and acquiring. In fact, just in the last few weeks, $15 billion in deals have been announced. ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHP) BHP Billiton Increases Western Australia Investment</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/25/bhp-bhp-billiton-increases-western-australia-investment/59988</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 04:44:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A total of $635 million has been approved for investment in Western Australia’s iron ore production with $570 million share of BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP), which agreed to invest after withdrawing from the buy-out offer for Canada&#8217;s Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (POT). Other partners in the investment are Itochu Minerals &#38; Energy of Australia Pty Ltd; Mitsui-Itochu Iron Pty Ltd and Mitsui Iron Ore Corporation Pty Ltd. BHP Billiton share of investment takes into account the 100% owned BHP Billiton Iron Ore Jimblebar operation. BHP Billiton’s commitment to long-term growth through its key investment strategy looks promising with 20 projects on hand. During fiscal 2010, BHP delivered five growth projects and approved two major growth projects with a total budget of $695 million and made pre-commitments totalling $2,237 million to ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHP) Company News for November 15, 2010 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/15/bhp-company-news-for-november-15-2010-corporate-summary/59383</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 05:01:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[• Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) announced plans to buy Bucyrus (NASDAQ:BUCY) for $8.6 billion, or $92 per share • EMC (NYSE:EMC) said it plans to buy Isilon (NASDAQ:ISLN) for $33.85 per share, or $2.25 billion • ArcelorMittal (NYSE:MT) said it is interested in buying Massey Energy (NYSE:MEE) • BHP Billiton (NYSE:BHP) withdrew its offer to acquire Potash (NYSE:POT) and moved to reactivate their $4.2 billion share repurchase program • Lowe&#8217;s (NYSE:LOW) reported third quarter of $0.31, compared with Zacks estimates of $0.30, on revenues of $11.6 billion, that missed Zacks projections of $11.80 billion • Deutsche Bank (NYSE:DB) downgraded Monsanto (NYSE:MON) from &#8220;buy&#8221; to &#8220;hold,&#8221; with a $65 price target • Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) initiated coverage of International Flavors and Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) with a &#8220;neutral&#8221; rating and a price target of $57 • Needham reiterated its &#8220;buy&#8221; rating on Yahoo ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHP) BHP Billiton Withdraws Potash of Saskatchewan Buy-Out Offer</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/15/bhp-bhp-billiton-withdraws-potash-of-saskatchewan-buy-out-offer/59397</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 04:59:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mining giant BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP) decided to withdraw its buy-out offer for Canada&#8217;s Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (POT), the world&#8217;s biggest fertilizer manufacturer, after non-clearance by the Investment Canada Act. Capital which was raised to fund the bid will now be used for buyback of shares worth $13.0 billion, which is going to add to shareholder value. However, BHP Billiton will suffer heavy losses of $350 million, of which $250 million has been decided to be shown as an exceptional item in the December 2010 interim accounts. BHP Billiton sustained a production loss based on the dissolution of the joint venture with Rio Tinto (RTP). The joint venture would have substantially increased BHP Billiton’s iron ore production in future. The joint venture for producing iron ore in Australia ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHP) Rio Tinto-BHP Billiton Cancel Planned Joint Venture</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/18/bhp-rio-tinto-bhp-billiton-cancel-planned-joint-venture/55543</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:05:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The much awaited joint venture between BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP) and Rio Tinto (RTP) to produce iron ore in Australia was mutually dissolved with no break fee. The joint venture, which was proposed in June, last year, came to an end after it was disapproved by some of the Australian regulators. BHP Billiton is at present concentrating on its buy-out offer for Canada&#8217;s Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (POT), the world&#8217;s biggest fertilizer manufacturer, for $130 per share. The $130 per share offer was once rejected by Potash’s shareholders as being grossly inadequate. They believe that a 16% premium over the August 16 closing price of $112.15 grossly undervalues Potash in terms of its global operating capacity and growing market demand. Thus, BHP  Billiton will review its options and make ]]></description>
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		<title>(BTU) Peabody Energy Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/17/btu-peabody-energy-earnings-preview/55318</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 03:21:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coal miner Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) will release its third quarter 2010 financial results on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the third quarter is 91 cents, representing annual growth of 86.69%. Looking back, we note that Peabody has consistently outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimates in the trailing four quarters. The average earnings surprise is 47.75%. Second Quarter Highlights Peabody Energy posted encouraging results in the second quarter of 2010. The company’s second-quarter earnings of 69 cents per share were above the year-ago earnings of 50 cents. Results also rose higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 64 cents, representing an earnings surprise of 7.81%. Peabody’s quarterly sales, at $1.66 billion Incorporatedreased 23.8% year over year, on the back of a 49% rise in Australian revenues per ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHP) The Battle for a Mongolian Copper Mine</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/07/bhp-the-battle-for-a-mongolian-copper-mine/54263</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:25:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Tony D’Altorio, Investment U Research Thursday, October 7, 2010 If you’ve already heard of BHP Billiton ADR (NYSE: BHP)’s attempt to take over Canadian fertilizer giant Potash (NYSE: POT), then put it out of your mind for a minute. If you haven’t, then you might want to check it out sometime today. It’s well worth the read… as is a less well-known, multi-billion dollar deal in the same sector. Global miner Rio Tinto ADR (NYSE: RTP) has set out to control another Canadian company, Ivanhoe Mines (NYSE: IVN). And just as with the BHP-Potash feud, this battle looks heated… and with good reason… Ivanhoe Mines Copper and Gold Find Relations between Rio Tinto and Ivanhoe Mines started out well enough. In 2006, they signed an agreement to jointly develop ]]></description>
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		<title>(PVR) Penn Virginia L.P. &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/05/pvr-penn-virginia-l-p-bear-of-the-day/54022</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:29:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The recent announcement of Penn Virginia L.P.&#8217;s (PVE) merger with its general partner is expected to reap profits in the long term, benefiting from the partnership s lower cost of capital. This would place the company in a better position to compete for acquisitions Incorporatedreasing returns on future transactions. However, this transaction would, in our opinion, be dilutive to the partnership s distributions in the near term, affecting investor sentiments. Based on expectations for lower distributions, we have moved our recommendation on the stock to Underperform. Furthermore, we expect the partnership s future results to be affected by the instability in the capital markets and fluctuation in commodity prices. PENN VA RESRC (PVR): Free Stock Analysis Report Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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